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SPRING GREEN REHAB For a Healthy Home

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THE POWER OF CONNECTING WITH NATURE APRIL 2010

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5 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 14 globalbriefs 16 greeninside 17 greenoutside 18 naturalpet 20 consciouseating 22 healingways 28 healthykids 30 wisewords 34 yogaandpilates 37 calendar

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.

16 DISCOVERING COLORS Through Nature’s Palette

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by Michelle Lee Parenteau

17 LAWN & LANDSCAPE Tips for Spring

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by John Bannon

18 NATURAL

ANTIDOTES TO SPRING ALLERGIES

by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

20 SUSTAINABLE

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HOME COOKING Ten Reasons to Take

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24 SPRING GREEN REHAB

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28 OUTDOOR PLAY

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Give Your Home the Green Light Today

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by Crissy Trask

Make Every Walk an Adventure

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30 BE AN EARTH ADVOCATE

Jump-start Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary Year

32 LISTENING TO

SACRED EARTH

by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D.

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here is something about spring that lifts my heart and fills me with optimism for the future. While New England becomes greener with spring, we here at Natural Awakenings think it’s fitting for this month’s editorial focus, “Green Living”.

In February, at a professional conference, I had the pleasure of meeting former vice president Al Gore and hearing him speak on the benefits of becoming more efficient. His message, much like that of his newest book “Our Choice”, was much broader than focusing on global warming alone. It was a message that should cross all political and economic boundaries and one that each of us can rally around to encourage the sustainability of our planet and our civilization. Simplified, it is be more efficient, what have you got to lose?

For each of us, using less fuel, finding new and more efficient ways to do the things that we do all our lives will save us money. On a larger scale it is much the same.

If we can still power our homes and automobiles without the cost of fossil fuels, our personal wealth will increase. If our government can power the country without the cost of fossil fuels, the cost savings to our economy would be at least one billion dollars a day or 365 billion dollars every year (4.7 billion barrels * $80 per barrel).

As our culture changes each of us must become more and more responsible for our own future. As the world population steadily moves toward a projected peak of nine billion people, governments must take more responsibility for the future of its citizens. Reliance on finite resources such as fossil fuels is not sustainable and is not responsible.

No matter what your take on the global warming debate is, it’s hard to argue that being more efficient as an individual, a company or a government does not make sense. Add the jobs required to convert our power grid to sustainable energy sources, the lack of reliance on other governments, better security for society, and maybe a healthier environment for us all to live in and you have a win-win.

If you subscribe to the theory of man-made global warming, then you may have heard some projections show that we could see massive changes by the year 2050. That’s really soon! The health of our world is one of the most equalizing forces. Our environment, affects all living things. We each need to take an active role in reversing the negative effects of green house gases.

For our part, the focus on green living provides insight into how each of us can all be a little more efficient and earth conscious. Crissy Trask has some great tips on environmentally conscious home renovations in her article “Spring Green Rehab” on page 24. Feel the invigorating influence of nature on our souls in Allison Chabonais’ article “Connecting With Nature, The Power Of Trees” on page 22.

And don’t miss the Earthday events (on page 30) where you can help do your part in saving our planet.

I hope that the joy of spring fills your heart and soul.

Peace, Bill Bill Cary, Co-Publisher

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newsbriefs Members Wanted: Providence’s First Co-Op Grocery Launches Membership Drive

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rban Greens Food Co-op is a local and natural food market opening on the west side of Providence. The food co-op will be a cooperatively owned full-service community grocery store, fully stocked with affordable, natural, and organic foods, bulk items, and local produce.

In order to open the market, Urban Greens is looking for community members to purchase a founding member share. The more member shares sold, the more equity Urban Greens will have to pursue the funding necessary to open the community food co-op.

“The Urban Greens Food Co-op will be a great addition to our west side neighborhoods,” said Cooperative Council Chairperson Bridget Dignan of Providence. “But to become a reality, we need supporters to become Founding Members-Owners. With enough Founding Member-Owners, we can secure financing from cooperative foundations and traditional lenders to open shop and provide Providence residents with a new way to support local farmers and access sustainably grown food.”

The Urban Greens Food Co-op is a cooperatively owned business, with members participating directly in major decisions affecting the store. A Cooperative Council, elected by the membership, governs Urban Greens. In addition to voting rights, members may receive discounts and access to special sales.

The goal of the membership drive is to reach 500 members by summer. Memberships cost $160, and can be paid in installments. Memberships can be purchased online at UrbanGreens.com.

For more information, visit UrbanGreens.com, email Info@UrbanGreens.com, or find us on Facebook.com/UrbanGreens.

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he 21st Annual Walk MS will take place in Rhode Island on April 18. Walk MS is the signature fundraising event of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Over 250,000 people in more than 700 cities across the country participate in Walk MS each year. By participating, you can make a difference by raising essential funds for research and services for people with Multiple Sclerosis.

Local MS Chapters will have Walk MS locations throughout the state, including Bristol, Narragansett and Providence. A variety of volunteer opportunities are also available at all of the walk sites if you are unable to participate.

Runners can lace up their sneakers running sneakers and join the second annual Run MS 5K Rhode Race in Bristol. The race will also be held April 18 alongside the Walk MS.

The Narragansett Chapter will be holding the MS 25 Quick Ride along with their MS Walk on April 18. There is a flat fee of $50. If you are also an MS 150 rider, that money and any other pledges will be added into your MS 150 prize total.

Friends, family and co-workers are encouraged to team up for Walk MS. Teams bring co-workers closer together, boost company spirit and demonstrate community involvement.

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Gerbs Goes Gluten-Free

Planning an Eco Budget Wedding

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earn how to plan a budget wedding with Eco-Wedding Coach, Kim Grant, on Wednesday, April 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Learning Connection in Providence.

Those in attendance will learn all aspects of planning a budget wedding including choosing a location, invitations, wedding attire and accessories, food, flowers, rings, entertainment, photography and transportation. Plus, learn some Kim Grant negotiating tips used by professional wedding planners to help you plan your dream wedding and stay within budget.

The course is great for those do-it yourself couples, says Grant.

The cost for the seminar is $39 for Learning Connection Members, and $45 for non-members.

Register online through Learning Connection (LearnConnect.com) or call 401-274-9330. Learning Connection is located at 201 Wayland Avenue in Providence. For more information, visit AffordableGreenWeddings.com.

Creative Cuisine in More Ways Than One

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ince 1982, AS220’s non-profit, Providence based collaborative has been supporting artists of all kinds.

Now FOO(d), a new restaurant located at the Empire Street gallery and bar space, can be added to the list of creative, visual and musical talents.

Chef Guy Michaud, formerly of Napa Valley Grille, and Sous Chef Justin Earsing, formerly of Local 121, both maintain a passionate commitment to food that tastes great and is focused on being affordable, sustainable and local.

Gathering fresh produce and ingredients from 44 local purveyors, the menu is a reflection of true seasonal offerings for the area, using organic whenever possible. Diners can expect the menu to change six to eight times a year. The restaurant’s mirror menu concept gives patrons two choices for nearly every item – a meat option for carnivores and vegans can get a meat-free meal.

“Vegetarians and vegans don’t have to pick one particular item from the menu,” says Earsing. “They can choose from the whole menu. We make all of FOO(d)’s meat substitutes from scratch, including pork, chicken, salami, candied bacon and beef for the beef stew.” To complete the dining experience, vegan baked goods are available from in-house baker Robin Dionne.

Menu items are modestly priced between $1.50 and $9. Money spent at AS220 FOO(d) goes straight back into the organization, helping to further expand and support Rhode Island’s vibrant creative community. All earnings from food purchases directly support the organization’s ability to offer unjuried and uncensored forum for the arts, offer accessible arts education, as well as six-month youth internships at the restaurant.

FOO(d) is located at 115 Empire Street in Providence. For hours and menu, call 401-831-3663 or visit AS220.org.

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hat began as a fun, childhood Halloween tradition, roasting pumpkin seeds is more than just a seasonal activity for brothers Galen and Sennen Conte.

Better known as Gerbs Pumpkin Seeds, based out of Johnston, customers can find these year-round snacks in stores across the country. And now, those same customers will appreciate that Gerbs is officially gluten free.

While their ingredients and processing facility were already considered peanut and gluten free, Gerbs has made it official with the Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) seal of certification.

“We clean, roast, season and package our seeds all within a 24 hour period on our dedicated equipment so you’re guaranteed a fresh product every time,” says Sennen.

The Gerbs line of products began in 2005 with simple roasted seeds in the shell and has blossomed to include spicy or seasoned versions both in and out of the shell. Their most recent sweet line includes milk & dark chocolate pumpkin seed clusters and pumpkin brittle. Using a mixture of chocolate, roasted pumpkin seeds and seed butter, Gerbs has created a new taste combination to deliver the benefits associated with these powerful superfoods.

Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium and zinc, minerals documented to help with the absorption of calcium in the body and boost the body’s immune system. Pumpkin seeds are also known to help lower high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and decrease the risks of stroke and heart attack.

For more information or to find out where you can purchase Gerbs, visit GerbsPumpkinSeeds.com.

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newsbriefs Path 2 Harmony Celebrates Grand Opening

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ath 2 Harmony, an integrative care collaboration of body and energy workers, holistic counselors and intuitives, is celebrating their grand opening on Sunday, April 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Those in attendance can meet the practitioners, tour the offices, discuss the modalities offered or even try a mini session. Mini sessions in aromatarot, chair massage, seated Reiki, psychic readings and Vortex Healing® will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Services are available by appointment for aromatherapy, crystal therapy, ear coning, holistic counseling, Magnified Healing®, psychic readings, reiki and reiki training, shamanic reiki, tarot or aromatarot, and Vortex Healing®.

Path 2 Harmony is located in the Kenyon Law Building at 133 Tower Hill Road, Suite 3 in Wakefield. For more information contact Sharon McMahon at 401-742-2354.

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Seven Story Market: Supporting Artisans

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usan Letendre, owner of Seven Story Market in North Kingstown and the first sustainable living coach on the east coast, recently returned from Guatemala and Mexico, bringing innovatively designed and hand-crafted, fairly-traded textiles, pottery and beaded jewelry back with her.

“On this trip, I led a group of U.S. citizens on a sustainable living tour of Oaxaca, Mexico,” she says. “We were visiting and learning from indigenous groups making a change in Mexico.

They are growing food in the inner city, weaving naturally dyed wool in women’s cooperatives, reforesting and carving with sustainably harvested, native trees and practicing neo-Mayan education.” Working with “Witness for Peace” locally, group members formulated plans for action back on U.S. soil.

In Guatemala, Letendre worked with artisan groups, bringing the finest examples of their wonderful talent back to share with her clients at Seven Story Market.

The mission of Seven Story Market is to enhance the lives of indigenous peoples by sharing their stories, supporting their enterprise and providing a market for their extraordinary arts.

Seven Story Market is located at 16 Mill Pond Road in North Kingstown. For more information call 401-268-9810 or visit SevenStoryMarket.com.

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Local Dry Cleaner Goes Green

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reenway Cleaners, located in Cranston, is an all-natural and environmentally safe dry cleaning service offering an alternative to the harmful chemicals used by other dry cleaners.

According to owner Dennis Campbell, Greenway Cleaners uses a non-hazardous, all-organic solvent that works just as well, if not better, than traditional cleaning solvents and is more beneficial to our health and the environment.

“With organic dry cleaning we see the future of the industry and we are committed to making a difference today,” says Campbell. “Greenway Cleaners is a healthier choice for you and your family.”

Campbell says although one might believe the service would cost more, it doesn’t. The cost for this eco-friendly solution is the same as that of a traditional dry cleaner.

Greenway Cleaners offers pick-up and delivery service to your home or office at no additional charge. Services offered include same day cleaning, tailoring, wedding gown restoration, seasonal storage and household items such as bedspreads, comforters and drapes.

Taking their commitment to green one step further, Greenway packages all garments on eco-friendly hangers, provides reusable garment bags and returns clothes in recyclable plastic bags.

“So, for no additional cost, you can have the luxury of a pick-up and delivery service and do what’s right for the environment at the same time,” says Campbell.

Greenway Cleaners is located at 386 Atwood Avenue in Cranston. For more information call 401-943-4625 or visit GreenwayCleaners.com.

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newsbriefs Relationship Coaching Practice Opens in Blackstone

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avid Monson, a certified coach practitioner, has opened Infinite Potential in Blackstone, Mass. Monson has coached both men and women for over 20 years and provides individuals, couples and small groups relationship coaching services, in person or remotely, from his practice in southern Massachusetts.

He offers an initial, complimentary consultation–without obligation–to determine if he David Monson is a good “fit” for each client.

Monson says it’s important to ask yourself the questions: Are you successful? Are you a success in life, in relationships or in some areas of life, but not others? He says that being successful requires effort and knowledge in any worthwhile undertaking–in life, career and in how we relate to others. Through Infinite Potential, he is committed to assisting people live fuller lives through improved personal relationships in the home, in the workplace and in the world.

“We are all challenged by relationships in our lives at one time or another,” says Monson. “I enjoy working with people to co-develop an effective path toward improved relationships and creating greater fulfillment in their lives.”

Infinite Potential is located at 181 Main Street in Blackstone, Mass. For information call 508-883-1007, email Dave@InfinitePotentialLiving.com or visit InfinitePotentialLiving.com. See ad page 8.

Wowgreen Nontoxic Cleaning Products Show Power Of Green

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owgreen, a company committed to “freeing the world of toxic chemicals,” has advanced its cleaning technology to offer consumers both household and commercial cleaning products that provide a 100 percent natural, deep clean without any toxic chemical residues or negative impacts to the environment.

Wowgreen has just unveiled its “Super Stain Remover,” which is designed to remove permanent marker, ink, grease, oil, graffiti, nail polish, adhesives, clothing stains and much more. It is the first of the company’s many products to receive the EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) label, a designation for safe products.

Other additions to the new Wowgreen line up include products that come in one ounce super concentrated packets, which fill reusable 32 ounce spray bottles; providing both economical and environmental benefits.

Studies show that consumers nationwide are becoming more concerned with health hazards related to cleaning and have transferred spending habits to safe alternatives.

Wowgreen offers 12 products using only the most naturally occurring cleaning agents, allowing it to break down soils, pathogens and contaminants.

Wowgreen even offers green fundraising opportunities for schools, non-profit organizations, teams, troops, groups and more.

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The Peaceable Kingdom Donates Proceeds

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n light of the recent earthquake in Haiti, Joan and Phil Ritchie, owners of The Peaceable Kingdom in Providence, are donating 10 percent of all March and April sales to Partners in Health (PIH). Launched in Haiti in 1987, PIH creates community programs that bring basic healthcare and education to the poor.

“It was easy for us to choose this organization because they’ve been there for so long already doing good work,” says Joan.

The Peaceable Kingdom also participates in Providence’s Gallery Night on the third Thursday of each month. Live drumming will be featured for April. Gallery Night events are free and highlight 21 art spots throughout Providence.

For over 30 years, Joan and Phil have been traveling the world, searching for handcrafted textiles, crafts, jewelry and decorative art to sell in their Fox Point neighborhood store. Mexico, Turkey, India, Peru, Thailand, Morocco and Haiti are just a handful of the countries you will visit when stepping through the doors of The Peaceable Kingdom.

Fairly traded is an oft-heard term, and one that is dear to the Ritchie’s business sense. “We want to introduce people to wonderful things, often made under very difficult circumstances,” says Joan. “We’re just so amazed by people’s skills and talents.” Buying fair trade products means that fair wages go directly into the hands of these talented artists.

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Aloe Vera Gel for Teeth

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loe vera gel can soothe burned skin, take the itch out of bug bites and help treat rashes from poisonous plants. It also appears to be good for our teeth.

A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal General Dentistry found that aloe vera gel worked as well as regular toothpaste to clean teeth and eliminate cavity-causing bacteria.

Moreover, the study showed that the gel isn’t as hard on the teeth as abrasive toothpastes and so may be better for folks with sensitive teeth or gums. However, warns Dilip George, a master of dental surgery and co-author of the study, to be effective, products must contain the stabilized gel from the center of the plant and adhere to gentle manufacturing standards. To find a good aloe vera tooth gel, the researchers suggested checking with the International Aloe Science Council (iasc.org) to review the products that have received its seal of quality.

The Smell of Virtue

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ho would have thought that a clean-smelling room, infused with a barely noticeable scent of citrus, could turn us into better people?

A new study at Brigham Young University shows that people who enter a clean-smelling environment do just that; they become fairer, more generous and more charitable.

In one experiment, participants received $12, allegedly sent by an anonymous partner in another room.

They then had to decide how much to keep and how much to return to their partner, who trusted them to divide it fairly. People in the cleanscented room returned an average of $5.33 to their partner, versus only $2.81 by those in a normal room.

In another experiment, those in the citrus-scented clean room showed a higher interest (4.21 on a 7-point scale) in volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity service project than those in the other room (3.29). Also, 22 percent in the clean room pledged to donate money, compared to only 6 percent in the control group.

Cleanliness can help shape our actions, the researchers concluded, as well as our judgments about others and ourselves. “This is a very simple, unobtrusive way to promote ethical behavior,” observes Katie Liljenquist, the lead author on the report in Psychological Science, noting its potential usefulness in workplaces, stores and other organizations that typically rely on traditional surveillance and security measures. Perhaps the findings could be applied at home, too, Liljenquist conjectures: “It could be that getting our kids to clean up their rooms might help them clean up their acts, too.”

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Tai Chi Lessens Arthritis Pain

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ew research from Tufts University School of Medicine shows that patients with knee osteoarthritis who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise both improve their physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi benefits arthritis sufferers, report researchers, because its range of slow rhythmic movements enhances balance, strength and flexibility and induces mental relaxation, all of which contribute to a more positive perception of health and well being.

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Indoor Plant Alert

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e must choose carefully when adding plants to green our home environment. A recent study shows that instead of sucking up harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and breathing out healthy oxygen, like most plants do, some species can release harmful gases into the air.

Among the latter group are the peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii Regel), snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata Prain), weeping fig (Ficus benjamina L.) and areca palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens Wendl).

The researchers further noted that other plants potted in plastic pots and sprayed with pesticides during their commercial production also can emit VOCs. Source: American Society for Horticultural Science, 2009

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April 15

The Places Each Taxpayer Dollar Goes

Good News

Small Wildlife Victories Yield Hope Attorney Andrew Wetzler, director of the Chicagobased Endangered Species Project, watches and reports on the status of threatened species around the planet. This past year saw the brown pelican fly off the endangered species list. Saiga antelope are making a comeback in Eurasia and wolf sightings are up in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains.

Prospects for captive breeding programs are on the upswing for both the Siamese crocodile in Cambodia and endangered freshwater mussels in Kentucky. Expanded preserves will provide more habitat for Humboldt penguins, Peruvian diving petrels and East African elephants.

New legislation now protects Alaskan habitat for polar bears and beluga whales. Recent Mexican and U.S. fishing limits will support survival of vaquita marina porpoises and loggerhead sea turtles, and large-scale industrial fisheries have been pre-empted from expanding into U.S. waters north of the Bering Strait to preserve this strategic Arctic ecosystem.

More species winners included Chesapeake Bay oysters, England’s rare lapwing (a crested plover) and its Duke of Burgundy butterfly, New Zealand’s parea pigeon, Southeast Atlantic coral reefs and wild-spawning Atlantic salmon, spotted in New York’s Salmon River for the first time in a century.

Sources: National Resources Defense Council, Oceana, Environmental Defense Fund

Earth Music Digital Downloads Ease Emissions The environment is reaping the reward of today’s trend toward accessing music via the Internet, pre-empting a trip to the store to purchase a CD in a plastic case. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory show relative savings in production and transportation energy costs and related carbon dioxide emissions of 40 to 80 percent for the digital download; the higher savings is achieved when users choose not to burn the music onto a CD. Film fans viewing movies on their computer screen similarly render a benefit to Mother Earth.

In a typical year, before figuring in recent bailouts and stimulus spending, the federal government generally allocates citizen tax dollars as follows: n

21-22 cents each is gobbled up by Social Security, Medicare and other health programs, and defense, totaling two-thirds of each tax dollar.

11 cents goes to safety-net programs, such as earned income credits and school lunches. n

8 cents pays for interest on the national debt. n

6 cents benefits federal retirees and veterans. n

3 cents funds scientific and medical research. n

2 cents educates our children. n

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1 penny aids people in other countries.

Source: Center of Budget and Policy Priorities, reported in The Christian Science Monitor.

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Study Shows Earth Already Past Three Tipping Points A team of 28 scientists responsible for the groundbreaking paper, “Planetary Boundaries: A Safe Operating Space for Humanity,” published in Nature, have identified 10 biophysical systems that are crucial to humanity’s flourishing. They caution against “carbon blindness,” or focusing on atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations above all else; rather, they point to 10 safe operating boundaries within which we must remain to maintain the basic environmental conditions in which we have evolved.

“Human activities,” the scientists warn, “have now reached a magnitude that may trigger irreversible and, in some cases, abrupt environmental change, by damaging the regulatory capacity of the systems on Earth that keep the planet in the desired Holocene state” (that of the past 10,000 years).

As of 2009, biodiversity loss was already at more than four times the identified tipping point, closely followed by a damaged nitrogen cycle; climate change had just passed the crucial tipping point. Ocean acidification and stratospheric ozone depletion are currently at the tipping point. Land system change, the phosphorus cycle and global freshwater use are closing in on the critical point, with chemical pollution and atmospheric aerosol leading the other two categorical dangers.

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Discovering

Colors Through Nature’s Palette

by Michelle Lee Parenteau

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you are thinking of painting your new home or redesigning an existing space, it’s time to think outside the box. You could spend endless hours sorting through paint chips, or, if your budget permits, hire an interior designer. However, if time (and money) isn’t on your side, look to Mother Nature for inspiration. Mother Nature has been decorating since the beginning of time, with beautiful results. Creating a beautiful, unique space can be as simple as opening your eyes to the colors of nature all around you.

The beige sand of the shorelines is a great neutral color to warm up any room in the house. The calming ocean blue is an ideal bedroom color as it creates serenity.

A walk through the woods was the inspiration for a master bedroom I once designed. The rich tones of the fall leaves and the deep green shaded moss became my color palette.

If you are looking to freshen up your space, try yellow. Bright yellows bring warmth and light into dark rooms and pale yellows make small rooms seem larger. It’s a great color in living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.

Chocolate brown can add a modern touch along with a sophisticated atmosphere. Accent it with blue, terracotta or pink and use it in your dining room, bedroom or even a nursery.

If a New York loft is more your style, some of the best greyish green and charcoal hues can be found in stones, rivers and mountains. To complete the look add some industrial accents such as lighting, or head

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to your local hardware store where you will find some unique metal trimmings for mirrors and frames. Paint them a bright color to really make your space pop!

The key to any great room is choosing the right color. Once that is done, follow these tips to create the space you’ve always wanted.

Quality paint is very important. It’s like the difference between skim milk and cream. Better paint, better coverage.

Add a splash of color by adding pillows in a contrasting color or with a great pattern.

Window treatments always complete a space and will help create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The best artwork comes from your own camera. Frame photos from a recent vacation or bring nature in by taking pictures of flowers and scenery. Frame your children’s paintings for something extra special.

Add lighting with floor lamps, table lamps and pendants to complement your space.

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Benefits of a Healthy Lawn

Lawn & Landscape Tips for Spring

By John Bannon

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s we turn our attention from winter to spring, it’s time to start thinking about our outside environment. Lawns and landscapes are ready to wake up after a long dormant season and there are some easy tips you can follow to prepare for the growing season.

Rake your lawn to remove any dead material such as twigs, small branches and debris.

Check the thatch layer. Thatch is the tightly interwoven layer of living and dead tissue between the green vegetation and soil surface.

It is mostly composed of products from stems, leaf sheaths and roots that are fairly resistant to decay. Although a little thatch improves the wear tolerance of a lawn, excessive thatch harbors disease organisms and insects, making the lawn more susceptible to damage from disease and drought.

Remove this dead material from the thatch layer by detaching or aeration.

Make sure your mower is ready for mower season. Check the oil, gas filter and spark plug before starting the mower. It’s also a good time to sharpen the lawn mower blades. Dull blades could damage your lawn and will cause the lawn mower to be less fuel-efficient.

When mowing for the first time, mow the lawn at a height to remove any left over debris, then set the height to 2.5 to 3 inches.

After mowing, apply fertilizer to the lawn and water to activate the ingredients. Fertilizer combinations with crabgrass control or weed control are recommended. Allow the material to dry then water to activate. Read the instructions and follow them closely for best results.

Taking proper care of your lawn in the spring can set it off on the right foot for a great-looking summer and fall. By following these simple tips, you are well on your way to a great 2010 growing seaon. Best of luck!

It’s no secret that everyone enjoys a nice lawn. Your family can play on it and neighbors appreciate the beauty it adds to the neighborhood. But, what you might not know is that having a healthy lawn actually provides benefits to both you and the environment. Following are a few things to think about the next time you want to skip the lawn maintenance.

Lawns that are maintained have aesthetic effects and offer tranquility and relaxation in a stressful world.

Grass plants remove carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. A 500 square foot lawn produces enough oxygen for eight people every day.

Lawns fight pollution by absorbing sulfer dioxide and acid rain. Lawns also trap water runoff and excess water.

Grass is a great air conditioner in summer and heater in winter. Studies show that lawns stay at nice temperate ranges of 50 to 75 degrees even when sidewalks and streets are as hot as 100 degrees or as cold as 30 degrees.

Healthy lawns are safer for pets and children.

John Bannon is the owner of Coastal Care with over 27 years of knowledge in the lawn care industry. He is a member of the RI Nurserymen’s and Landscape Association and is certified in both RI and MA in lawn, tree, and shrub care. For more information, call 401-729-1379 or visit CoastalCarelc.com. See ad, page 13.

An eight-block area of front lawn provides 70 tons of air conditioning. That is enough to cool 23 houses!

Healthy, well-kept lawns protect us from unwanted pests such as snakes, rodents, ticks and chiggers.

Source: Rhode Island Landscape and Nurserymen’s Association

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Natural Antidotes to SPRING ALLERGIES

by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

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s the weather warms, so does the chance of a family dog, cat or other pet suffering from springtime allergies. While we can’t always prevent them, we can use several natural therapies to lessen a pet’s allergy discomfort and help them heal.

Simply stated, an allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a foreign protein (allergen). More pets suffer more from environmental allergies from sources as various as molds, house dust mites and pollen than from food allergies. Certain breeds of dogs tend to more susceptible to the problem, including retrievers, spaniels and terriers; West Highland white terriers are the number one breed for susceptibility to allergic skin disease.

While some animals sneeze and have runny eyes and noses, the classic symptom seen in an allergic pet is itching.

Excessive grooming, licking, rubbing and scratching are all signs that an animal is probably suffering from environmental allergies. Because other diseases can have similar symptoms, it’s always best if a trusted holistic veterinarian is called on to properly diagnose a condition before beginning a treatment plan.

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Conventional Therapies Conventional doctors have traditionally used several medications to help allergic pets. The most common medication by far is some type of corticosteroid, usually prednisone, a powerful drug that can quickly relieve itching. While it can be used safely as part of a natural therapy program, too often pets are treated with steroids for many months or even years, without benefit; possible side effects of any use of steroids include diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and adrenal and liver disease.

Antihistamines are another conventional medication to treat allergies. Unlike corticosteroids, long-term use is usually safe. The two big drawbacks to antihistamines are that they are not very effective in most pets and, when they are effective, they must be administered several times a day in order to reduce itching.

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Natural Therapies A better approach to helping pets heal from allergies involves the use of natural therapies, including nutritional supplements, herbs and homeopathic remedies. Each veterinarian has his or her favorite natural therapies and application of brand-name supplements. There are a few

supplements that generally can be useful in countering pet allergies.

Fatty acids (specifically the omega-3s found in fish oil) actually change the biological nature of the body’s cells to allow long-term healing; they also have natural corticosteroid-like benefits. Note that these must be given at many times the labeled dose marked on most product labels in order to be effective as anti-itching supplements. Antioxidants, which are also helpful in relieving itching for allergic pets, counteract the chemicals released by cells damaged through exposure to allergens.

In my opinion, the most important aid for pets that suffer from allergies or any skin disease is to bathe them frequently with an organic shampoo. Those specifically designed to relieve itching when used on a frequent basis work well without harming the pet’s skin. I encourage owners to bathe their pets every 24 to 72 hours, depending on the severity of the itching.

Feeding a pet a natural diet that is free of potentially harmful chemicals, preservatives, flavoring agents and plant and animal byproducts is always recommended. Reducing the impact of unnecessary vaccinations by using annual blood antibody titer testing to monitor exposure to environmental allergens will also decrease cell damage and reduce itching in allergic pets. I try to avoid vaccinating pets aged 12 years and older.

Providing relief for pets with allergies using natural therapies does not always happen overnight, but with patience and the help of a holistic veterinarian, we can both improve a pet’s health and reduce its allergic symptoms without the need for chronic medication.

Shawn Messonier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats; his latest book is Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. He also hosts a weekly radio show on Sirius. His iPhone app is http:// PawsForPeace.com/iphone. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com or DrShawnsOrganics.com.

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Ten Reasons to Take Back the Plate

by Rich Sanders

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e’re all cooks now. Or at least, we should be. The word is spreading about healthy home cooking and its connection to sustainable, local food. Here are 10 reasons to help you get cooking with conviction.

1. It’s economical

Home cooking saves money. At a restaurant, you’re spending dollars on the cost of running somebody’s business. Purchasing prepared food from the grocer’s freezer involves paying for the processing, packaging and advertising of that product.

When you cook sustainably, you take savings to the next level, using locally raised and produced food, so you’re not footing the bill for transporting ingredients across the country or around the globe.

2. It’s safer

When you cook, you have more control over what goes into your body. By buying organic, sustainably raised or minimally treated meat, dairy and produce, you can dramatically reduce your consumption of food contaminated by chemical fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics or harmful bacteria.

3. It’s healthier

You have control over the nutritional value of the foods you prepare. Locally grown food is fresher and more nutritious. Cooking methods also count. For example, roasting a vegetable preserves vitamins that are wasted by boiling it; retaining the peel on many fruits and vegetables provides additional vitamins. Are you watching your salt or sugar intake or keeping an eye on fats or carbohydrates? You’re in control of all of these when you are the cook.

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4. It tastes better

We’re losing our palates to an industrialized food system.

Not so long ago, herbs, spices and sugar enhanced the flavor of our food. In recent decades, our taste buds have been corrupted by cheap chemicals and corn syrup. We’ve forgotten how wonderfully delicious fresh food tastes because we are acclimated to food polluted with preservatives. Sustainable, local ingredients just taste better, so let good food help you take back your palate, so you can take back your plate.

5. It tastes like you want it to

When you do your own cooking, you can customize the flavor to suit your own (or your family’s or guests’) preferences.

Once you get the hang of it, experimentation is the name of the game. As you learn to cook sustainably, you’ll begin to find combinations of the tastes you like and which foods are especially healthy for you.

6. It’s satisfying

You’ll discover that you derive the same sense of satisfaction from learning to cook sustainably that many people get from working out. By preparing healthy meals with local ingredients, you can be confident that you’re doing something good for yourself, your family and the environment.

7. It makes reducing meat consumption easier

Many people are pledging to cut out meat one day a week for their own health and that of the planet. MeatlessMonday. com advises that going meatless once a week reduces our risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It also reduces our carbon footprint and saves precious resources like

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8. It’s a gift to future generations

If the good food movement is to succeed, it will be through our children; invite them to participate in cooking.

Kids love to “play” in the kitchen, and there are dozens of ways they can be involved—from reading a recipe and washing produce to mixing nature’s ingredients and decorating healthful homemade cookies. Take kids shopping at farmers’ markets, so they can see the source of their recipe ingredients. Even better, take them to a farm, where they can follow the food trail from the beginning. They will learn by example and in a generation, healthy, sustainable home cooking will once again be the norm and not the exception.

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by S. Alison Chabonais

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ecause trees are larger and older than we can ever The Nature Walk hope to be; because they provide shade, food, mediJoe H. Slate, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and author of Concines, furniture, wood for musical instruments, fuel, necting to the Power of Nature, offers a step-by-step guide to paper, shelter, recreation and space to commune with nature; an enriching walk in the woods as a gateway to self-empowand because they stretch from Earth to heaven, trees have erment. “It facilitates a positive interaction with nature that been revered since before recorded time. Even with today’s builds feelings of worth and self-assurance, while balancing technology, we still rely daily upon all of their products and and bringing into harmony the mind, body and spirwe need trees to help counteract global it,” says Slate. He has field-tested the program warming and protect the planet. for years, as a psychology professor,

In her new book, Lives of the now emeritus, of Athens State UniverTrees, Diana Wells explores the sity, in Alabama. history of 100 distinctive tree He advises that species, from the versatile walkers follow marked acacia to the long-lived yew, trails during daylight known in Japan as ichii, or hours and allow plenty tree of God. of time to soak in the

Wells notes experience. Joining hands that the Tree of Life before and after the walk appears in culalso reinforces the extures worldwide, pressed sense of purpose. while individual trees have been Step 1 – considered sacred. She Formulate Goals remarks that, “The words Prior to the walk, affirm ‘tree’ and ‘truth’ share the a commitment to no original Old English word more than three defined root, treow.” goals. Think of the for “Nothing contributes est as an enormous more to men’s long lives than repository of energy the planting of many trees,” that is receptive to observed English writer and gargoals that may be as dener John Evelyn as early as 1664. simple as experiencing Scientists are even using cores from a the serenity and beauty of the forest to foster bet1,000-year-old Southeast Asian evergreen, ter health, self-insight and career success. the Fokienia hodginsii tree, to decode the climate history that affects us all. Every year, people around the world celebrate anew Step 2 – Select a Forest the complex living communities we call We enter the woods to Select a safe forest setting with a trail for trees on World Forestry Day at the spring drink in the calming, quiet the walk, preferably in the company of a equinox (autumnal equinox in the southern partner or group that can add both prostrength of the trees. hemisphere). tection and interactive enrichment.

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Step 3 – The Walk Upon entering the forest area, pause to experience its splendor by sensing its sights, sounds and smells. Take time to calm your mind as you breathe in the fresh forest air. Sense the forest’s energies merging with your own to permeate your total being.

As you walk deeper into the forest, soak in its peace and tranquility. Notice the richness of the environment and let yourself feel the renewal and inspiration that typically accompany the walk. Periodically pause at highly energized points to reflect upon your goals. Take time to form goal-related images and let them go forth, perhaps navigating among the trees to gather the energies required for your complete success.

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Step 4 – Listen to the Forest Throughout your walk, listen to the sounds and unspoken messages emerging from deep within the forest. Think of them as embracing your presence and confirming your future success and fulfillment.

Step 5 – Conclusion Upon completing the walk, turn your hands toward the forest in recognition of its empowering relevance as you affirm in your own words your complete success in achieving your goals. Once you’ve completed this healing program, you can reactivate its benefits at will by simply taking time to visualize the forest and reflecting on your interactions with it.

Rather than fading with time, the rewards will become stronger as you reflect upon them, becoming sources of power that are available at will.

“The therapeutic effects of this program can be worth hours of psychotherapy,” advises Slate. “For couples, it’s an excellent way to open new communication channels and find solutions to relational problems. Overcoming depression, reducing stress, building self-esteem and staying in shape are all within the scope of this program. The forest is a natural therapist.”

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National Arbor Day Foundation (ArborDay.org) offers a free downloadable Nature Explore Families’ Club kit with developmentally appropriate activities to engage families in joint explorations of Earth’s natural treasures.

Rainforest Alliance (Rainforest-Alliance.org) serves up a coloring book, rainforest stories and animal facts to keep kids informed and entertained.

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S pring G reen R ehab Give Your Home the Green Light Today

by Crissy Trask

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ith Mother Nature beautifully transforming our outdoor environment this time of year, it’s only natural to feel inspired to rejuvenate our indoor environment, too. Given this natural source of inspiration, it makes sense to do it using green products that are better both for us and for the Earth.

Kelly Lerner, a principal of One World Design Architecture, in Spokane, Washington, and co-author of Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House, sees a willingness among homeowners to sort through all the green options. “Yes, green materials have become stylish and chic. But homeowners are genuinely concerned about their own health and they also see the connection between their own wellbeing and the health of their homes and the ecosystem. We all depend on clean water and air, indoors and out, for example, and consumers are beginning to

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see how their everyday actions impact the whole system.”

It helps to know that making over our home doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition, says Lerner. “Taking even small steps to renew a space will give us a sense of ownership, pride and comfort every time we enter it.”

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Foot (and perhaps paw) traffic, spills and abuse take a toll on floors. We could just cover them up with new carpet, but carpet harbors dirt and bacteria. A hard floor is easier to keep clean and will provide more flexibility, should we decide to redecorate down the road. Among the dizzying array of flooring options, a growing number of choices are better for the environment, so doing the right thing doesn’t mean compromising on style and quality.

Certified sustainable wood Forest certification began as a way to urge logging companies to adopt environmentally sound practices. Today, several certification programs exist within the industry, but according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, independent Forest Stewardship Council certification remains the only credible

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seal of approval for wood products.

Look for the FSC mark on packaging and accept no substitutes.

Reputable sources include EcoTimber. com and AltruWood.com.

Bamboo Bamboo, a rapidly renewable resource that grows faster than almost any other plant, has found its way into many products, most notably flooring. Dan Smith, president and founder of Smith & Fong Co., makers of Plyboo, remarks that “Bamboo easily passes the environmental test, but it’s also aesthetically and tactilely pleasing as a finish product.”

To ensure quality and sustainability, select bamboo flooring that carries reputable third-party certifications of compliance with high environmental and indoor air quality standards.

Some reputable sources include Plyboo. com and Teragren.com.

Cork Cork flooring is made from either the bark of a cork oak tree or recycled natural cork wine stoppers. The former renews every 10 years; the latter, each time we uncork a bottle of wine. As long as cork is harvested correctly, the cork tree is unharmed and regenerates bark 20 or more times during its lifespan.

Cork is strong, resilient and reduces noise, making it an ideal choice for many home applications. Look for formaldehyde- and PVC-free products.

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Resist the popular choice, granite, which is nonrenewable and requires significant energy to extract and ship.

Instead, try a renewable countertop material that rivals or surpasses granite in beauty and performance for the kitchen, bar or bathroom.

Recycled composites Countertops made from recycled paper or glass are desirable for far more than their renewable status; among their fine qualities are strength, durability and a stone-like appearance. Another advantage is the ease of workmanship involved, making the installed price often lower than that for stone.

Low-impact concrete This versatile and beautifully distinctive material can be poured in place, molded into any shape and complemented with decorative accents to create custom looks.

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Tips to Green an Outdoor Living Space (Hint: It takes more than plants.)

n Select permeable pavers for walkways and patios that permit water to filter through into the soil, instead of run off into storm drains. n Build rock walls and borders using local stone.

Wake Up Walls

One of the most dramatic changes we can make to a room is changing the wall covering. Something as simple as a fresh, vibrant coat of paint can liven up a room and our mood. Here are several Earth-friendly ways to introduce decorative color and texture.

Safe paint Paint that is low in VOCs emits fewer volatile organic compounds that pollute indoor air, but note that low-VOC paint can still contain harmful toxins.

Other toxic ingredients like formaldehyde, acetone and ammonia are found in many conventional paints. Be good to the environment and chose paints that omit troublesome ingredients without compromising quality.

Sources include AFMsafecoat.com and BioShieldPaint.com.

n Use deck boards made from recycled plastic and industrial or agricultural byproducts. These keep waste materials out of the landfill and provide low-maintenance areas for entertaining. n Opt for a gas grill if home electricity comes primarily from fossil fuels (check with the local utility company). If it comes from clean sources like hydro, wind and solar—an electric grill is a good choice. n Light walkways with solar lights and install energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lights in entertainment areas. LEDs won’t attract bugs. n Choose native plants, trees and shrubs that will thrive on what is naturally provided by local soil and precipitation once they are established. Opt for drip irrigation systems and rain sensors.

Good sources include PaperStoneProducts.com and IceStone.biz.

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Earthshade, a leader in natural window fashions made from rapidly renewable plants such as grass, reed and bamboo, produces shades in an array of styles and flexible options. Principal Craig Swanson promotes the rigorous quality standards his shades must meet, as well as the fact that they are sustainably procured and fair trade crafted, all without chemicals.

Natural clay plaster Plaster is a natural, environmentally friendly material, used in homes for thousands of years because of its strength and longevity. Its unrivaled beauty is now drawing the interest of modern home owners, notes Armin Croft Elsaesser, president of American Clay Enterprises, LLC. Plaster’s beauty is more than skin deep, however. “Plaster controls moisture, absorbs odors and doesn’t attract dirt,” he says, “which makes it the workhorse of wall coverings.”

Learn more at EarthShade.com.

Natural curtains Natural window fabrics may be luxurious silk or organically grown cotton, hemp or linen. These fabrications are much more than renewable, however. Hemp, for example, is naturally insulating and can improve a window’s energy performance. Loose linen weaves will allow natural light to filter through while protecting furnishings from harsh sunlight.

Learn more at AmericanClay. com.

Plant-based wall coverings Who knew that covering our walls with grass or coconut shells could produce such exquisite results? Papers, tiles and panels crafted from sustainable plants and reclaimed agricultural waste will beautifully cover sections or entire walls, imbuing them with pattern, texture and color.

Design-worthy sources include PhillipJeffries.com and KireiUSA.com.

Add Architectural Detail

Architectural detail can be that special touch that really makes a room pop.

Crown molding, baseboards, door and window trim, mantels, beams and wainscoting are affordable details that add interest and value to a home.

Planet-friendly products of recycled and reclaimed origin ensure that we get the look we want and keep a clear conscience.

Reclaimed wood Reclaimed wood comes from a variety of sources and species. Whether it’s heart pine from a 1890 Virginia warehouse or burgundy-stained oak from old California wine barrels, all reclaimed wood has a story—and the kind of character and richness not available with new wood. Choosing reclaimed goodies also keeps more trees firmly planted in the ground.

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Recommended sources include VintageTimber.com, ElmwoodReclaimedTimber.com and Habitat.org/ cd/env/restore.aspx.

Reputable sources include Rawganique.com and PlumRidge.com.

Wood alternatives Wood-like composites made from recycled plastics are as much or more effective as solid wood for interior decoration. Timbron International makes decorative moldings that are 90 percent recycled. “Our moldings can be cut, nailed, glued, sanded, caulked and painted, just like wood,” says Steve Lacy, the company’s president and CEO, “but, unlike wood, our product is more durable and impervious to water.”

Lighting is an integral part of a room’s appeal, but the right lighting does more than enhance the beauty and utility of a room; it can also improve its energy efficiency and safety.

Innovative sources include Timbron. com and PlasTeak.com.

Improve Lighting

CFL applications Use compact fluorescent light bulbs only in fixtures that are continuously on for an hour or more a day. For fixtures turned off and on for a few minutes at a time, stick with standard bulbs.

This protects your investment in CLFs, which can deteriorate faster if subjected to frequent on/off cycles.

HomeDepot.com lists eco-options.

Dress Up Windows

Window treatments should complement décor, rather than dominate or dictate it. Earth-kind window fashions that come in soft, natural colors allow furnishings and decorative touches to be the star. Select natural window treatments that are easy on the planet and anything but drab.

Natural shades Natural shades enhance any design aesthetic, from traditional to modern.

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LED applications Light emitting diodes are fast becoming the new light source for ultraenergy-efficient household lighting.

Bulbs designed for home applications typically house a cluster of several small LED bulbs under a diffuser lens with an Edison base. Although more expensive than a comparable incandescent bulb, an LED bulb can last up to 50 times longer and use 85 percent less energy, so the cost is recouped over time.

The Great Energy-Efficiency Payback

Incentives to Upgrade and Save Money

by Brita Belli

The biggest obstacle to retrofitting our home with energysaving upgrades and technologies—from storm windows to stellar insulation and rooftop solar panels—is often the cost.

Even though we’re paying higher electric, gas and water bills due to leaks, drafts and outdated systems, these incremental penalties somehow seem more manageable than the upfront investment of installing say, a new geothermal heat pump.

Fortunately, Americans today have access to a range of federal and state incentives, loans, mortgages and tax breaks for those who want to improve their energy use while reducing the initial cost. It’s now possible to make everything from solar heating to efficient air conditioning or a new furnace more affordable.

Find the latest federal, state and local utility deals listed online at dsire.org, a service of the U.S. Department of Energy.

1. Energy-Efficiency Tax Credit:

Energy-efficient water heaters, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, insulation, windows, doors, roofs, circulating fans and biomass stoves are eligible for a 30 percent tax credit of up to $1,500. Expires December 31, 2010.

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2. Renewable Energy Tax Credit: Geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines and solar energy systems are eligible for a 30 percent tax credit with no upper limit for existing homes and new construction.

Expires December 31, 2016.

EnergyStar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index 3. Fuel Cells and Microturbine Tax Credit:

Residential fuel cell and microturbine systems are eligible for a 30 percent tax credit of up to $500 per .5 kW of operating capacity for existing homes and new construction.

Expires December 31, 2016.

EnergyStar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index Helpful sources include Polar-Ray.com and LEDBulb.com.

Light sensors We want to turn lights off to save energy, but no one likes fumbling in the dark for a light switch. Occupancy sensors enable lights to turn on automatically when a room is entered and shut off once exited. No more forgetting to turn out the light. Look for sensors using passive infrared technology that detect the heat energy from our bodies.

4. Federal Housing Administration Energy-Efficient Mortgages:

Through an FHA program, lenders can borrow up to 100 percent of energy efficiency improvement costs to add to an existing mortgage loan. Loan amounts cannot be greater than the projected savings the improvements will bring. fha.com/energy_efficient.cfm

5. Conventional Energy-Efficient Mortgages:

Private lenders sell loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that allow homebuyers to borrow up to 15 percent of an existing home’s appraised value for energy-saving improvements as documented by a certified Home Energy Rater (search for one by state at natresnet.org/directory/raters. aspx). Fannie Mae also lends up to 5 percent for Energy Star-rated new homes, including applicants who might not be income-qualified, by allowing lenders to adjust borrowers’ debtto-income ratio by 2 percent. resnet. us/ratings/mortgages/freddiemac/summary.htm

6. Energy-Efficient Appliances Rebate:

Consumers can receive rebates to purchase new, Energy Star-rated appliances when they replace used appliances—including boilers, air conditioners, dishwashers, refrigerators and clothes washers—using $300 million distributed through the government’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Start and end dates plus amounts vary by state.

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Brita Belli is the editor of E – The Environmental Magazine, and the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home.

With a growing number of green products and materials to choose from, it’s becoming easier to remodel responsibly, safely and elegantly. Lerner concludes that “This empowers us to make healthy choices and create the life we want to lead.”

Crissy Trask, the author of It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living, is a freelance writer and green lifestyle consultant based in Washington state. She can be reached at CT@GreenMatters.com.

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OUTDOOR PLAY MAKE EVERY WALK AN ADVENTURE

by Debra Bokur

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elping our children form successful relationships with other people as a basis for getting along in the world is important, but building other connections is also vital—including a respectful relationship with nature, animals and the world we inhabit. Embarking on an outdoor walking adventure is an easy and enjoyable way of introducing children to nature’s wonders.

Sandra Friend, author of numerous books, including The Florida Trail: The Official Hiking Guide and Hiking Trails of Florida’s National Forests, Parks and Preserves, says that many parents don’t realize the wealth of options that likely exist a short distance from where they live. “County park and recreation offices can provide information on a wide variety of parks, urban walks and other resources that you may not even be aware are close by,” says Friend. “Check your county’s website, where you can almost always find excellent information on these and other resources.”

When she was young, Friend kept a terrarium on her bedroom windowsill, filled with the things she discovered while outdoors. She understands the benefits of giving children the license and space to explore nature in ways that stimulate their own imagination. Friend offers the following suggestions for engaging children while you’re out walking, and turning these experiences into memorable adventures that can help cultivate their inherent curiosity.

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Botanical gardens, parks, butterfly gardens and zoos are perfect settings for walking adventures, even on a rainy day.

Should a child show interest in particular animals, make repeat visits at various times when the animals are being bathed, fed or cared for in different ways. In-between visits, watch a nature video together or explore a picture book about the animal.

Do your research so that you can share facts about the animal’s behavior, colors, diet and habitat. If individual animals aren’t already named, let your child choose his or her own name. Then, as opportunities arise at home, you can bring up the topic of George the Giraffe or Lucy the Lioness, and encourage kids to use their imagination to create stories starring their animal friends.

Keep a Record

Whether it’s on your street, in a nearby city park or in the yard, a single tree can become an adventure all its own, especially for a small child who may not be able to manage long excursions. Make an outline of the tree on a piece of paper using a thick crayon or marker, and then run off multiple copies. Have the little one chronicle the tree’s seasonal

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changes by coloring them in and by adding the flowers that grow at its base or the birds and squirrels that live among its branches.

Older kids can add more information, such as where the tree originated, its general lifespan and what it’s used for. “You can also carry along a camera to record things you encounter on your walks,” advises Friend. “Then, help your children assemble a scrapbook of their walking adventures.”

Into the Wild

Vacations are another opportunity for family walking adventures. Have kids research the area you’ll be visiting before leaving home, and plan walking routes ahead of time to make the most of your vacation.

Remember, though, that huge expanses of wilderness can be intimidating, especially if you’re not even two feet tall. “Short trails are good for small kids,” counsels Friend. “Make it an adventure by picking a topic before you head out. If it’s butterflies, for example, have your child point out what they notice when they encounter one.”

Make it a Quest

Don’t discount the mysteries and magic of your own backyard. Especially when children are very small, walking around the seemingly vast universe right outside their back door can be the source of some pretty great adventures. Hang a birdfeeder and learn the names of the birds that come to visit.

Chart the seasons with their comings and goings, as well as the changes in the nearby plants and various trees.

Older children can be in charge of their own garden plots; strolls to and from watering and caring for them can be a slow excursion to examine the rocks and insects along the way. Just be sure you’re ready to answer questions about everything you see.

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Be an Earth Advocate Jump-start Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary Year

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he world, now in greater peril than ever, also has unprecedented opportunity to build a new future. In 2010, April 22, the 40th anniversary of the first global Earth Day, we have the collective power to bring about historic advances in individual, civic, corporate, national and international commitments to sustainability. Earth Day Network, a nonprofit organization that spearheads care for the Earth among 17,000 partners and collaborating organizations, sees this year as pivotal.

“Earth Day is a catalyst for environmental change—40 years and 190 countries strong,” says Denis Hayes, the original Earth Day organizer and an Earth Day Network board member. Together, he says, “We will ignite this generation, the Green Generation, with the vigor and passion of the first Earth Day.”

More than a billion people annually participate in Earth Day activities. This month, volunteers around the world are engaged in large and small steps to green up their communities as part of the networks’ A Billion Acts of Green movement.

Some are widening their reach through a green social network. Others are participating in 500 town hall-style meetings with local leaders on Earth Day to discuss response to climate change. Students are rallying in campus events. Communities of artists and athletes for the Earth also are also on board.

“The first Earth Day motivated U.S. citizens to charge government leaders with responsibility for the health of the environment,” says Carl Pope, executive director of the Sierra Club. “Forty years later, environmental legislation for climate action is more important than ever; passing a climate bill in the United States

by April 22, 2010 is imperative.” Supported priorities include renewable energy, green jobs and a new green economy. April 24 is also designated as a global day of celebration, marking all contributing achievements, in 40 events in major cities, including Washington, D.C.

Find scheduled Earth Day activities and register a personal or corporate green action at EarthDay.net. Plan now to attend and support these local events.

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Listening to the Sacred Earth

by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D.

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hen humans lived closer to the Earth, they understood that the great wisdom was held in the trees, the rocks and the sea. Many cultural traditions have developed methods of learning how to listen to the wisdom the Earth offers. The process of learning from the Earth is at the heart of shamanism, the spiritual practice of most cultures that have arisen on the Earth. Most shamanic traditions have, at their heart, processes for gathering the wisdom of the spirits of nature. Both the shamanic journey and the vision quest are such methods found in cultures across the globe.

A vision quest takes place in an isolated area in nature.

Those seeking a vision purify themselves through culturally proscribed ceremonies and isolate themselves for a period of time, asking nature to provide a vision. This vision holds wisdom, guidance and direction for the one seeking the vision. Black Elk was one such seeker. Following is Black Elk’s account of a vision quest he undertook in order to listen to the wisdom of the Earth. Black Elk was an Oglala Sioux who lived in Wyoming in the late 1800s.

He writes: “Once, I went to pray at the top of the sacred mountain of my ancestors. As I climbed to the top I heard voices singing as the wind blew the leaves. At the top I saw, made from many stones, a large circle with a cross inside. I knew from my teachings that this represented the circle of life and the four directions. I sat down by the edge of this circle to pray. I thought this is only a symbol of the universe. ‘True,’ a very soft voice said. ‘Look and you will see the Center of the Universe. Look at every created thing.’

As I looked around I saw that every created thing had a thread of smoke or light going from it. The voice whispered, ‘This cord that every created thing has is what connects it to the Creator. Without this cord it would not exist.’ I saw that all these threads were tied together or joined here at this spot. The voice spoke again, ‘This is the Center of the Universe. The place where all things join together and all things

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become one. The place where everything begins and ends.’

That’s when I understood that all of creation, the seen and the unseen, was all related. The voice spoke one last time, ‘Yes, now you know the Center of the Universe.’”

Today, this kind of wisdom is accessible to modern seekers who take the time to reconnect with the Earth. The kind of vision and teaching that Black Elk received is available through the shamanic journey. The shamanic journey is a kind of vision quest that can be taken simply by focusing your attention into a realm of inner reality called “the three worlds” by many shamanic traditions. The shamanic journey has been used by indigenous peoples to access the wisdom of the Earth for thousands of years – and continues to be surprisingly relevant in the modern environment. To attain this wisdom, journeyers use some kind of repetitive sound to alter their states of consciousness. Through the expanded vision this altered state of consciousness provides, the journeyer is able to receive information directly from the spirits of nature.

Beth, a student at the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, reported the following about her journey to receive direction about her life.

“With this particular journey, I journeyed to a guide in the form of a black jaguar who I encounter in the Lower World. I was looking for insight on changing jobs and possibly embarking on a new career. I was looking for concrete answers and instead I received a lesson on healing and trust. At the beginning of the journey my guide led me to the bottom of a long staircase. I looked up and trusted that as I began my ascent to the top I would find the answers I was seeking. The staircase ended and I stepped into a very dark and very long attic. I slowly started to walk the length of the attic and I could see toward the end of the room that there were beams of sunlight coming from the ceiling.

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I explored further and as I reached the end of the room I could see that there were large patches of the ceiling missing and clear blue sky was looking in.

I felt the warmth of the sunlight on my face in the midst of the dark and dingy attic. The light felt very healing. I then began to see that the attic represented how I felt most of my life–like a dark attic, a place where memories, furniture, old clothes, hopes and dreams are stored. I lived a large majority of my life in darkness never having any hope of healing my internal wounds. I began to take my power back and work toward my recovery. The patches of blue sky represented the parts of myself that are healed and as I stood there with my guide I began to see more spots being cleared away. I then began to float up and out of the dark attic. I was floating in the sky feeling the cool air and the warmth of the sunlight when I spotted a grassy field where all my guides were sitting in a circle waiting for me. I glided down and landed in the middle of the circle. I sat there feeling the warmth, love and support from my guides; realizing that as long as I kept working toward my recovery and chipping away at the ceiling in my attic, anything could happen. “

The Earth still waits. Her wisdom is available to us. We only need to educate ourselves on how to listen to this wisdom.

Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., is the lead instructor for the Foundation of the Sacred Stream’s programs in Applied Shamanism. She will be teaching classes on the shamanic journey in Rhode Island in July 2010. For more information, visit SacredStream.org.

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The first, “Yoga for Everyday Life: Extending Your Practice Beyond the Mat,” will be held on Friday, April 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The workshop is designed to help attendees understand how to practice the fundamental skills of yoga off the yoga mat, creating a happier and more contented experience even in the midst of challenging circumstances.

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The second workshop, “Dispelling the Illusion of Perfection,” will be on Saturday, April 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop will explore the idea of perfection. What is it and can it ever be achieved? Many spend their lives trying to fit into a box called “perfection” that we have created ourselves. Using tools from Eastern philosophy as well as group and individual exercises from the west, attendees will explore stepping out of struggle and into the full expression for which they were meant to be.

Dr. Desai has guided transformational workshops, specializing in stress reduction, for the last 20 years throughout Europe and North America. She connects with participants personally through her unique and approachable presentation style.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Eyes of the World Yoga Center 1 Park Row InnerHappiness.com • 401-295-5002 Motion Center for Yoga, Dance and Massage Therapy 111 Chestnut St MotionCenter.com • 401-654-6650

Wakefield All That Matters 315 Main Street AllThatMatters.com • 401-782-2126

Warren The Yoga Loft 16 Cutler St., #106 YogaLoftRI.com • 401-245-0881

Warwick One hour group sessions of guided interactive laughter and relaxation.

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Group Building, Family Fun, Fundraisers, Senior Groups Private and Public Sessions Available

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THURSDAY, APRIL 1

Integrative Medicine Forum – 6:15-8pm. Open to anyone who wants to attend, including health care practitioners, researchers and educators of all backgrounds, both conventional and holistic. Get multiple angles and perspectives and be aware of other resources available in the community. Free.

Physicians Auditorium Memorial Hospital, 111 Brewster St, Pawtucket.

Friday, April 2

Nutrition Boot Camp – 6-7pm. 5 week program that teaches you the science behind your diet, why the foods you eat may be doing more harm than good, and how to eat for the rest of your life. Visit our website for details and early bird discounts. $250. EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol. 401-396-9331. EvolutionRI.com.

SpiritDanceRI – 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. SpiritDanceRI.org.

Saturday, April 3

Semi Annual Psychic Fair – 11am-5pm. Sponsored

by Positive New Beginnings Join us for a day of expanding your awareness. Many psychic readers, healers, and vendors. $2/Admission, $20/20 minute readings. First Spiritualist Church of Brockton, at the Anawan Grange. Intersections of, Rt44 and Rt118, Rehoboth, MA. FirstSpiritualistChurch.com.

Yoga & Gardening – Flexibility in the Garden – 2-4pm. Now is the perfect time to prepare your best gardening tool, your Self! Two hours of asana designed to hone your body, mind and spirit for gardening. Bring your questions, leave with some answers. $30/by March 27, $40/after. Barbara Gee & Jenni Gibbs, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200.

InnerlightYoga.com.

Introduction to Drumming – 3-4:30pm. In this class you will learn rhythms from around the globe.

Release stress and anxiety, calm the mind and create an expressive channel to release emotions. Drums will be provided. Chris Gonsalves, MT-BC Board Certified Music Therapist. $20. Natures Wisdom Wellness, 54 High St, Westerly. 401-596-5700.

NaturesWisdomWellness.com.

Monday, April 5

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. info@archeofspirit.com.

401-245-0398.

Wednesday, April 7

Netwalking at Goddard Park – 8-9am. Start your day on the right foot! Combine a Wake Up Walk with Early Morning Business Networking. Meet at beach parking lot. Questionable weather? Check website or call 529-6830. Wear comfy shoes, pack water and business cards. Meet at the beach parking lot.

Free. Wendy Fachon, Goddard Park, 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick. 401-884-1559. WakeUpPeople.org.

The Secret Ingredient Food Tour – 6-8pm. Learn how a traditional French quiche is prepared. Dinner includes a nuts & berry salad served with homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing, soup, bread sticks, and an assortment of French quiche. Coffee, tea, or soda is included. $19.50. Donna Houle, The Cakery, 91 Main St, Woonsocket. 401-724-2200.

Tourblackstone.com/restauranttours.htm.

Introduction to The Sedona Method(R) – 6:308pm. Learn techniques to release-in a very simple way. Benefits are immediate & lasting. LET GO of patterns that don’t serve you! Be with like-minded folks desiring a life that is happier, more productive, satisfying, loving & joyful. $20. Cheryl Wright, Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston.

617-448-8749. WrightHereNow.com.

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Certain events listed in our calendar might be subject to change. Please call in advance to ensure that the event you’re interested in is still available.

Creative, Inspirational Writing – 6:30-8:30pm.

Doris Ann Bridgehouse, the author of four books, will show you how to create your own voice and take your life’s poignant moments and events to a prose level. Learn simple techniques to help diminish writers block and the practical side of publishing your book. $30. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

Thursday, April 8

Back Pain Exercise Tips Presentation – 10:3011am. Tips on what exercises may help back problems as well as how proper shoe selection can help the spine during workouts. For RSVP, please call Cumberland Family Chiropractic LLC. Free.

Natalya Yakirevich, D.C., Woonsocket Health & Racquetball Club, 600 Social St, Woonsocket.

401-334-0535.

The Benefits of Salt Stone Massage – 6:30-8pm.

Learn the benefits of salt that was formed over 250 million years ago. Hands-on demonstrations using salt stones incorporated with massage in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Free. Holistic Health RI, Julie Mollo, LMT, 5784 Post Rd, East Greenwich.

401-398-2933. HolisticHealthRI.com.

Friday, April 9

Guided Meditation for Stress Relief – 7-8:30pm.

Could use a stress reduction break? Join us as we use Meditation to restore balance in the body. Come learn various types of relaxation techniques designed to leave you feeling refreshed & relaxed. All learning levels welcome. $10. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com.

401-935-8451.

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Guided Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. A gathering to calm the senses. After gentle stretches, go through a journey of guided relaxation to soothe the spirit, eliminate stress, and nurture the soul. The theme is Gentle Messages from Our Past Lives. Call to register. $5/members, $10/non-members. Melissa Sischo, The Journey Within, 1645 Warwick Ave, Suite 224, Warwick. 401-215-5698. BIA-Fitness.com.

Saturday, April 10

Craftopia, A World of Indie Art and Craft – 10am-5pm. Hand made items from local artisans and crafters will be for sale at this event. Plenty of free parking, as well as music and food. Free. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket.

No Impact Man – 1-3pm. Earth Month Film Series with Whole Foods Market. Follow the Manhattan based Beavan family as they abandon their high consumption 5th Avenue lifestyle and try to live a year while making no net environmental impact. Free.

Providence Public Library, Central Auditorium, 3rd Fl, 150 Empire St, Providence.

Relationships 101: How to say NO, set boundaries and stand in your POWER – 1-5pm. Understand the importance of “Conscious Detachment” Learn to focus on yourself and not feel selfish. Learn how to be assertive without destroying relationships.

Learn how to love and care for yourself without feeling guilty. $60. Pat Hastings, Lotus Rising: Center for Healing, 73 Columbia Rd, Fall River, MA. Pat@simplyawomanoffaith.com. 508-676-0073.

Stress Reduction Session – 3-4pm. Gregory P. Fessenden, Doctor of Acupuncture, workshop includes auricular (ear) acupuncture points that promote relaxation and calm. Training in simple mind-body relaxation techniques that can easily be practiced on your own every day for relief from physical and emotional stress whenever you need. $15. Natures Wisdom Wellness, 54 High St, Westerly. 401-596-5700.

NaturesWisdomWellness.com.

What’s on Your Plate? – 3-4:30pm. Earth Month Film Series with Whole Foods Market. A witty and provocative documentary about kids and food politics. Follows two eleven year old multi-racial city kids as they explore their place in the food chain.

Free. Providence Public Library, Central Auditorium, 3rd Fl, 150 Empire St, Providence.

Women’s Shamanic Wisdom Group – 3-6pm.

Group meets to journey into the shamanic realms to connect and commune with spirit & the power of female mysteries. The WSW is meant for those who already have the knowledge of journeying into the upper/lower/middle worlds. Donation.

Danica Connors, Narragansett. 781-962-6724. fourfoldhealing.net.

Yoga and Ballroom Dance – 5:30-7:30pm. Good alignment is good balance is good dancing. Where can you improve your alignment and balance and dancing? YSSC’s Yoga and Ballroom Workshop! No yoga or dance experience needed. Bring a partner, if possible. $18/SK resident, $23/non-resident. Yoga School of South County, Peace Dale Office Building, 1058 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale. 401-782-9511.

MakeItSoYoga.com.

Sunday, April 11

Cooking Class: Cooking with Fresh, Spring Vegetables – 1-2:30pm. The best of seasonal produce. Join us for fun and creative recipes for the early harvest of nature’s bounty. Learn new recipes making the most of tender, sweet spring vegetables. $20/person. Holistic Health RI, Chef Chris Oliveri, World’s Fare Chef, 5784 Post Rd, East Greenwich.

401-398-2933. HolisticHealthRI.com.

Transformational Healing with Mirabai Devi — 2-5pm. Mirabai offers specific guidance about the healing needs of those who attend, as well as working on individuals using prayer and Divine Light.

Everyone receives what is needed and leaves with an uplifted feeling and clearer understanding of the emotional links to their physical illnesses. $80. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Monday, April 12

Literacy Volunteers of Kent County- Tutor Training Workshop – 6-9pm. Runs through May in Coventry. LVKC is nonprofit and trains tutors to teach adults who have Basic Reading or English as a Second Language needs. Volunteers are always needed to tutor our adult learners. Help us fight illiteracy. A nominal fee for training materials. Literacy Volunteers of Kent County, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry.

401-822-9103. CoventryLibrary.org/lva1.htm.

Tuesday, April 13

Journey to Spiritual Healing – 6:30-8pm. Spiritual healer and medium Grace will answer questions about spiritual attachments, their possible negative effects on the living, and how to release their influence and cross them over. Please call to reserve a seat no later than 24 hours. $20/per person, $30/per couple. Healing Hearts, 1542 Main St, West Warwick. 401-615-2423. HealingHeartsRI.com.

Wednesday, April 14

Netwalking at Colt State Park – 8-9am. Start your day on the right foot! Combine a Wake Up Walk with Early Morning Business Networking. Meet at the bike path parking lot. Questionable weather? Check website or call 529-6830. Wear comfy shoes, pack water and business cards. Free. Wendy Fachon, Colt State Park, Bristol. 401-884-1559. WakeUpPeople.org.

Grocery Store Tour – 5:30-6:30pm. Follow a registered dietitian through a local grocery store and learn how to avoid common marketing traps.

Ask questions and get advice to add variety to your diet. Vist our web site for details. $20. EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol.

401-396-9331. EvolutionRI.com.

South Kingstown Initiative for Sustainable Schools (SKISS) Green Innovators Awards Event – 6-8pm. Please join in community support for our elementary school children at Broad Rock Middle School, Wakefield as we honor their efforts in environmental stewardship. Refreshments, storytelling.

For more info contact Kim Falcone. Free. SKISS, 50 Tuckertown Rd, Wakefield. Kbf4@Cox.net.com.

401-289-6628.

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The Secret Ingredient Food Tour – 6-8pm. Discover how to make chicken with fried plantains followed by salad, red stew, hard or soft chicken, fried plantains, and white rice. $19.50. Village Restaurant, 200 Main St, Pawtucket. 401-724-2200.

Tourblackstone.com/restauranttours.htm.

Angel Card Class, Parts I and II, 2 week course – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to read Angel Cards through meditation using Doreen Virtue’s Healing With Angels Oracle Deck (Please bring your own deck).

This class will teach you how to communicate with your Angels and learn how to read for others. $25/ per person class. Holistic Health RI, Liz Smith, RM, 5784 Post Road, East Greenwich. 401-398-2933.

HolisticHealthRI.com.

Spiritual Resiliency: Awaken to the Love and Power Within – 6:30-8:30pm. Participants will learn how to become spiritually resilient by developing a Spiritual Plan and live successful lives, especially during times of transition. You will identify what personal power is and how you give it away. $35.

Pat Hastings, All that Matters Yoga Center, 315 Main Street, Wakefield. Pat@simplyawomanoffaith.com.

401-782-2126.

The Trance Train – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Marie and friends on this hypnotic journey of imagination all from the comfort of your seat. Certified Hypnotist John Panchuk will be your conductor for this relaxing and inspiring round trip. Scheduled stops include hope, vision, health, and gratitude. $39. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819.

Its-My-Health.com.

Friday, April 16

Ear Coning Certification Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Ear coning/candling is a safe, simple, natural way to remove excess wax and debris from inside the ears. Learn all about it, the history, equipment, safety/insurance, Acupressure points before the session and earn a certificate of completion. $89.

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

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

Yoga Off the Mat – 7-8:30pm. Exploring Yoga as a Life Practice. Enjoy tea & conversation as we come together and explore ideas about aligning with our true nature. The principles of Yoga can support us in seeing every moment as an opportunity for awakening and every encounter as a miracle. $10 suggested donation. Ellen Schaeffer, One Yoga Center, 142 A Danielson Pike (rt. 6), Foster. 401-368-9642.

Youphoria.biz.

Saturday, April 17

YWCA Annual Hearing & Health Screening Fair – 10am-2pm. While at the fair, stop by the chiropractic table and get a glimpse of the EMG scan, learn the latest technology that is being utilized by Dr. Natalya Yakirevich, Determine if you may need to make an appointment for a spinal check. Free.

YWCA, 514 Blackstone St, Woonsocket.

Bridging the Gap - Intuitive Experiential Workshop — 10am-4pm. The workshop is fun, surprising, and useful. Participants are amazed and astounded by their accuracy during these exercises and walk away with a greater sense of peace and excitement about their intuitive gifts, ready to be put to use in the real world. No previous experience is necessary. $175. All That Matters, 315, Wakefield.

401-782-2126.. AllThatMatters.com.

Rhode Island Greenfest – 11am-8pm. Celebrate the latest green solutions to help people to live in a better world. Healthy & local foods, renewable energy exhibits, natural & sustainable products, entertainment, & much more. $5/Adults, Free/Kids 12 and under $2/with a valid student ID. Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence.

631-734-5894. RhodeIslandGreenFest.com.

Saving Your Sight: — 12-6pm. Want to improve your eyesight, become less dependent on glasses, and prevent vision problems at any age? Optometrist, acupuncturist and author Marc Grossman demonstrates simple therapeutic exercises to improve a variety of vision problems. $95. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Yoga for Athletes – 1-3pm. Learn how to play at the top of your game. Enhance your performance on all levels of play with YOGA! Train your muscles to respond with more agility, flexibility, strength, balance and endurance. $30/by April 10, $40/ after. Aggie Perkins, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown. 401-849-3200.

InnerlightYoga.com.

Westerly Armory Fundraiser – 7:30-9:30pm. Join us for a rousing concert by the Yale Spizzwinks, America’s oldest upperclassmen a capella group. Proceeds benefit the Westerly Armory. Call or visit our website for more information. $20/advance, $25/at the door. Westerly Armory, 8 Dixon St. 401-596-8554.

WesterlyArmory.com.

Sunday, April 18

Yoga for Gardeners – 9-11am. Do you suffer for your garden? Learn relaxing & cooling breath work plus easy stretches & movements to soothe aching backs, legs and hands. No yoga experience needed! Let your body & garden bloom! RSVP today! $20. Chris Belanger, RYT, Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd., Warwick. 401-261-7242.

YogaForGardeners.com.

Magnified Healing® Master-Teacher Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm. Registration is now open.

MH is a 20-minute daily practice guided by Kwan Yin. Use it to support you on all levels; Mind, Body, Spirit & Emotions. To hold your spot, a $50 deposit is due by 4/9. $150. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-935-8451.

Heavenly-Hugs.com/MagnifiedHealing.

Rev. Kathleen Rottino,NST – 10-11:30am.

Class after service. Pyramid Power-come learn, enjoy, share, and experience the power of the pyramid. $20/Donation for class. First Spiritualist Church of Brockton, At the Anawan Grange.

Intersections of, Rt 44 and Rt 118, Rehoboth, MA. FirstSpiritualistChurch.com.

Rhode Island Greenfest – 11am-5pm. See Saturday at 11 for details. Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence. 631-734-5894.

RhodeIslandGreenFest.com.

Grand Opening Celebration – 1-5pm. Path 2 Harmony celebrates their opening with tour of our new office; mini sessions in Aromatarot, Chair Massage, Psychic Readings, Reiki & Vortex Healing; and a chance to meet our Holistic Counseling practitioners. Please join us. Donation. Sharon McMahon, Kenyon Law Office Building, 133 Old Tower Hill Road Suite 3, Wakefield. 401-742-2354.

Path2Harmony.net.

Monday, April 19

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

Tuesday, April 20

Laughter Yoga ~ Laugh Your Way to Joy, Peace and Wellness! – 7-8pm. So much fun you won’t even know you are exercising. Through simple interactive movements & scenarios that promote laughter you will reduce stress & pain and boost your energy, spirits, & immune system. Accessible to all. RSVP now! $12/ or $10/per person for groups of 2+. Chris Belanger, RYT, Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd., Warwick. 401-261-7242.

LaughterYogaRI.com.

Wednesday, April 21

Meditation to Release Stress with Body, Mind, and Soul – 6:30-8pm. Meditation workshop to get to know your higher self and enjoy the intimacy as it is done with love and light. It can save your life and bring healthy experiences into your life as you welcome peace, love, joy, prosperity and great health. Guided by Grace Avila. Please call to reserve a seat no later than 24 hours. $10/Offering. Healing Hearts, 1542 Main St, West Warwick. 401-615-2423.

HealingHeartsRI.com.

The Wednesday Society – 7-8:30pm. Women networking with like-minded women to support, inspire, motivate and propel one another to ultimate success.

Roundtable forum with educational and motivational talk about living the life we love. Free. The Wednesday Society, Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. TheWednesdaySociety.com.

Thursday, April 22

FRESH – 6:30-8pm. Earth Month Film series with Whole Foods Market. FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.

Free. Providence Public Library, Central Auditorium, 3rd Fl, 150 Empire St, Providence.

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. info@archeofspirit.com. 401-245-0398.

Saturday, April 24

Living WELL with Chronic Illness – 9am-12pm.

Arthritis or psoriasis, depression or diabetes, we all know someone, live with someone, work or love someone with chronic pain or illness. We may be that someone. In this workshop we will learn ways to optimally manage our health. $33. Adriene Smith, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917A Warwick Ave, 2nd Floor, Warwick. 401-741-2278.

AngelWhispersRI.com.

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Horses Know the Way Home – 9am-2pm. Using the model of ‘The Horse’, we demonstrate, in a fun interactive setting, how to achieve freedom from limiting thoughts in order to make a true connection with oneself. $49. Brian Reid. 401-835-0216.

HorsesKnowTheWayHome.com.

Cooking With Essential Oils The Basics – 1-3pm.

Try samples of some delicious recipes made with essential oils. Thyme quiche, crock-pot surprise, decadent chocolate peppermint cake and more.

Learn money saving tips by using essential oils in cooking, & the numerous health benefits.

Recipes & samples provided. $25. Natures Wisdom Wellness, 54 High St, Westerly. 401-596-5700.

NaturesWisdomWellness.com.

Spring Rejuvenation Ritual – 1-5pm. An afternoon of detoxifying your physical body, with a twisting and forward fold asana practice along with a lecture on ways to prepare your body – physically, spiritually and mentally for the Spring months. Wellness gifts and light snacks will be provided. $75/by April 16, $85/after. Liz Lindh, Patti Confort and Patti Doyle, Innerlight Yoga, 850 Acquidneck Ave, Middletown.

401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Sunday, April 25

Reiki Level II – 9am-5pm. Also May 2. If you are already Reiki I attuned, you will become further attuned to Reiki energy in this two day class so you can work with others and even work Reiki energy from a distance. You will be introduced to the Reiki II symbols and will practice them on each other. $300. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

Ron Monroe – 10-11:30am. Ron Monroe is a certified medium, commissioned healer and licensed minister with the AFSC. Free. First Spiritualist Church of Brockton, At the Anawan Grange intersections of, Rt 44 and Rt 118, Rehoboth, MA. FirstSpiritualistChurch.com.

Wednesday, April 28

Netwalking on 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. Questionable weather?

Check website or call 529-6830. Wear comfy shoes, pack water and business cards. Free. Wendy Fachon, Wasthington Bike Path, West Warwick 401-884-1559.

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Study Group -The Sedona Method – 6:30-8pm.

The Sedona Method is a simple, powerful, easy to use technique to tap into your innate ability to let go of uncomfortable, unwanted, limiting feelings in the moment. Eliminate stress, fear, and anxiety to improve all areas of your life. $20. Cheryl Wright, 166 4th St., Providence. 617-448-8749. WrightHereNow.com.

An Introduction to Tarot – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn from Doris Ann Bridgehouse, an author, numerologist and tarot reader.. She will teach you how to use a regular deck of cards as well as a tarot deck. $25.

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

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

FRIDAY, April 30

Living a Raw Food Lifestyle: Introductory Evening — 7-9pm. Berrnadette Penotti, a celebrity health and fitness trainer, inspires participants to an outrageous level of health, energy, beauty and vitality through a raw or “living foods” diet. $27. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Saturday, May 1

Mindfulness, Neuroscience and Loving Presence – 9:30am-5:30pm. An introduction to the Hakomi Method. This 2 day experiential workshop will facilitate self awareness for all participants, and introduce practical, evocative skills for professionals.

It is designed for psychotherapists, yoga instructors and body workers. CEU’s given. $245/by 4/7, $275/ thereafter. Kathy Wingfield, Pennfield School, Portsmouth. kwingfield@cox.net. 401-846-9166.

Living a Raw Food Lifestyle: Afternoon Workshop — 12-6pm. Berrnadette Penotti, a celebrity health and fitness trainer, inspires participants to an outrageous level of health, energy, beauty and vitality through a raw or “living foods” diet. $100. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Sunday, May 2

World Laughter Day – 8am-8pm. Pick up our May edition for specific events in our area. Varies.

Cooking Class: Mother’s Day Menu – 1-2:30pm.

Avoid the restaurant hoopla and overpriced “special” menus. Come learn some interesting meal ideas and recipes that are sure to please the most important woman in all of our lives. $20/person. Holistic Health RI, World’s Fare Chef, Chef Chris Oliveri, 5784 Post Rd, East Greenwich. 401-398-2933.

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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.

Season’s of Qigong – 10-11am. QiGong uses the three elements of breathing, movement and meditation. The five elements teach us about our inseparable connection with nature. The Chinese understood that the one inherent truth in life is that change is inevitable. $15/per class or packages available. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St, Bdg D, 2nd Floor, East Greenwich. 401-835-6266.

PilatesWestBay.com.

Group Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. 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.

Donations welcome. Robert Arnold, 31B Bridge St, Newport. 401-339-6092. UnderTheSunecc.com.

Zumba – 11am-12pm. 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, Calypso, and more. Call to register. $10. Anya Randall, B.I.A-Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

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.

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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.

Monday

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.

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 Heated 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. Gentle warmups & 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 Join the party!

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.

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.

Literacy Volunteers of Kent County- Spring Tutor Training Workshop – 6-9pm. Runs through May in Coventry. LVKC is nonprofit and trains tutors to teach adults who have Basic Reading or English as a Second Language needs. Volunteers are always needed to tutor our adult learners. Help us fight illiteracy!. A nominal fee for training materials. Literacy Volunteers/Kent County, 1672 Flat River Rd, Coventry.

401-822-9103. CoventryLibrary.org/lva1.htm.

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.

Meditation for Beginners – 6:30-8pm. 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 Please call to register. Robert Arnold, Under The Sun, 31B Bridge St, Newport.

401-339-6092. UnderTheSunecc.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.

Spring Cleanse – 7-8:30pm. Mondays, 4-week series beginning 4/19. Spring into spring and shake off the winter blues. Registered yoga teacher Aggie Stewart will show you yoga practices to clean out your mind and body. $75/4 week series. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket.

401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com.

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 Commons, 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.

Zen Archery – 7:30-8:30pm. Twice a week – Monday and Wednesday. Instruction and practice in Traditional Bare Bow Archery (Indoor target area) the focus on basics of western Archery USAA. The program incorporates Japanese Kyudo and QiGong into the shooting to develop flow of Qi in the body. $60/monthly. Martial Arts Complex, 118 Littlefield St, Pawtucket. 401-724-2250.

MartialArtsComplex.com.

Tuesday

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 & 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. InnerlightYoga.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 Intermediate class – 4:30-6pm. Anusara Alignment Based Yoga taught by Certified Teacher Sara Davidson. Meet a little more challenge with heart opening awareness. $15 drop in. Yoga Connect, 1226 Mendon Road, Cumberland. 401-333-5007.

YogaConnectsUs.com.

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. Beginners’ 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.

Zumba – 6:30-7:30pm. 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. Melissa Sischo, B.I.A-Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Meditation-Intermediate Level – 6:30-8pm. For those who want to continue to deepen their understanding of meditation and strengthen their techniques using yantras, mandalas, ecosync and many other instruments and teachings. $12. Please call to register.

Robert Arnold, Under The Sun, 31B Bridge St, Newport. 401-339-6092. UnderTheSunecc.com.

Weekly Nia Classes – 6:45-7:45pm. Move your ‘own body’s way’ to get fit in this weekly inspirational movement class. $48/series of 6, $12/ drop in. Quonnie Grange, Rte 1, Charlestown.

401-322-0810.

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.

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.

Spinal Awakenings – 6-7pm. This class is inspired

by Gyrokinesis. Participants learn a unique repertoire of movement and breathing to promote a healthy, flexible spine. A small stool is used to aid in spinal rotation, spirals, leg and abdominal work. $15/ or package of classes for discount. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St, Bldg D, 2nd Floor, East Greenwich.

401-835-6266. PilatesWestBay.com.

Yin Yoga (All level) – 7-8:15pm. Yoga in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. An easy posture flow warmup combined with deep floor work using Yin Yoga poses to open tight areas, release tension, remove energy blocks & calm the nervous system. No prior experience necessary. $96/8 classes. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Zumba – 6-7pm. A Zumba workout mixes bodysculpting 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.

RI Sierra Club Monthly Meeting – 7-8pm. 2nd Tuesday each month. 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.

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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 Rd ~ 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.

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.

Chair Massage – 10am-12pm. Jenny Rebecca Pendergast will be offering chair massage. The Coop has a great selection of healthy baked goods, tea, coffee plus vegetarian lunches. $1 per minute. The Food Coop, 357 Main St, Wakefield.

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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, Bldg 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 Level 1 – 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.

Breast Cancer Survivors Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm.

Wednesdays for a 6 week series beginning 4/21. This class consists of gentle stretching and strengthening areas of the body affected by surgery and cancer treatment. Practical and compassionate practices ease the body and mind. The needs of each individual will be addressed. $96/6 week series. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket.

401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.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.

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.

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.

RINaturalAwakenings.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. NEW LOCATION. $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. Ferncrest Center for Yoga & Health, Cranston, $15. Kathy Black. 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.

Intro to Meditation & Christian Mysticism – 7:309:30pm. Learn the principles of meditation that will allow you to move deeper than the body, beyond thinking and emotions, and into the reality of God’s peace and presence within. People of all faiths and traditions are welcome. For more info see website or contact Reverend Michaela. Free. Centers of Light, Motion Center, 111 Chestnut St, Providence. 857-231-1920.

Boston.CentersOfLight.org.

Thursday

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.

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

See Monday at 9:30 am for details. $0-$64 Call studio for more details. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Floor, Pawtucket. 401-4219876. 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

Infinite Healer

Herbs & Angels

A New Age Spiritual Experience

IET - Integrative Energy Therapy

ECLECTIC SPIRITUAL GIFT SHOP

• Practitioner of Reconnective Healing™ & the Reconnection® • Mediumship and Angel Messages • Positive Energy Program • Meditation and Seminars • New Age Spiritual Gifts

Center Yourself with Integrative Energy Therapy.

Pulls Out Energy Blocks.

Helps Relieve Chronic Problems.

Melissa Brodeur

401-383-2344

email Angels444@Hotmail.com

Located inside Herbs and Angels / 1989 A Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI

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.

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.

Anusara Yoga (mixed level) – 6-7:30pm. Anusara means “flowing with grace” it is heart oriented, spiritually inspiring, and grounded in a set of Universal Principles of Alignment. This uniquely integrated style of hatha yoga blends magically with the human heart and body mechanics. $13. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-383-0839.

StudioExhale.com.

1989 A Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI

Zumba Burn – 6:15-7:15pm. One-of-a-kind explosive combination of Latin dance and aerobic exercise. Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its highenergy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip-hop, ChaCha, Merengue, and more.

Call to register. $10. Melissa Sischo, B.I.A-Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899.

BIA-Fitness.com.

Continuing Level Yoga (Vinyasa Flow) – 6:307:45pm. Yoga in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. Moderate to vigorously paced class which blends Sun Salutations & fluid Tao Yoga posture flows to music for an upbeat, energizing practice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wine, Cheese and Chart-Chat – 7-8:30pm. A Providence-based astrology group is now forming.

If you have a basic knowledge of astrology and are interested in natal charts, current events, etc. – let’s get together for a monthly chart-chat. Please email for more information. Free. Astrological Chart-Chat. h_moreau@hotmail.com.

401-383-2344

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.

Yoga for Runners – 7:15-8:30pm. Get ready for race season! Learn practices from Tara Comer that will stabilize, strengthen, stretch, and restore your body and mind. Tara is a registered yoga teacher, USA triathlon coach, and triathelete. $75/4 week series.

Breathing Time Yoga. 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket.

401-421-9876 BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Yoga for the Rubenesque Body – 7:15-8:30pm. This is not another weight loss class. Staring with hatha style, moving to vinyasa style – you will learn how to modify postures safely, or avoid some postures all together, in order to achieve their own personal sense of bliss. $85/5 week series. Lora LoPiccolo.

Breathing Time Yoga541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket.

401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com.

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.

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.

Friday

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.

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.

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Yoga Dance – 6-7pm. Flow with your innate joyfulness rooted in Chakra Energy. Transform yourself to music that will energize and integrate your body, mind and spirit. Free to Y members.

Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-7103.

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, Cha Cha, Calypso and more. Call to register. $10.

B.I.A Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick.

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

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.

Waves: 5 Rhythms Movement Practice – 7:309:30pm. 2nd Friday of the month. Explore the movement maps of the 5 Rhythms: flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness. Come to move, sweat, breathe and dance in a playful and nourishing introduction to a powerful practice. $18/cash or check. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston.

401-383-0839. StudioExhale.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, ChaCha, Merengue, and more. Call to register. $10.

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

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.

Yoga Basics – 9-10:15am. See Monday at 9am for details. $14. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348. UniqueTotalBody.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.

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.

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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. 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.

Meditation and Qi Gong class, 8 Week Series – 10-10:45am. For 8 weeks, beginning April 3rd.

Focus on the mind-body connection to cultivate positive energy through breathing, posture, & visualization. Exercises will be taught that reduce mental/physical tension, promote circulation, & increase awareness of body’s energy. $10/per class, $70/8 week series. Holistic Health RI, Mike Fallon, LMT, 5784 Post Rd, East Greenwich. 401-398-2933.

HolisticHealthRI.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 Street, Wakefield. 401-789-2240.

AlternativeFoodCoop.com.

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.

Coastal Growers Market – 10am-1pm. Wintertime Farmers Market featuring a variety of locally produced goods, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, cheeses, meats, jams, bakery items, flowers, crafts and gifts. Free. Coastal Growers Market, Lafayette Mill, 650 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown.

CoastalMarket.org.

Wintertime Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm.

Wintertime Farmers Market featuring a variety of locally produced goods, including vegetables, jams, jellies, artisan breads and pastries, gluten free breads, tortillas, chocolates, fair trade coffee hot or by the pound. Free. Wintertime Farmers Market, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket.

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.

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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.

Kids Yoga (Ages 5-11) – 10:30-11:15am. Kids lengthen and strengthen their bodies with flowing sequences, balance poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. Games and stories bring FUN onto the mat while encouraging self-confidence. Registration required. $10/class or $30/month. Melissa Sischo, The Journey Within, 1645 Warwick Ave, Suite 224, Warwick. 401-215-5698. BIA-Fitness.com.

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.

Meditation (Instruction/Group Practice) – 10:4511:30am. Meditation in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. Learn the simple technique of mindfulness (breath centered) meditation & experience the profound effects of practicing in a group. Sign up for 5 or 10 weeks. $35/5 weeks, $60/10 weeks, $7/ drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.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.

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.

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 Please call to register. Robert Arnold, Under The Sun, 31B Bridge St, Newport.

401-339-6092. UnderTheSunecc.com.

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 23.

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 23.

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 8.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Donna McGoff, Life Coach – Living…ON PURPOSE 401-662-2707 • dmcgoff@ cox.net Harvest the Rewards of Your Rich Life Experiences. Overcome Limiting Beliefs .Set Goals and Reach Them. Harmonize “Wheel of Life”. Create Life You Want. Ready for Living…

ON PURPOSE? Call Today for Free Half-hour Consultation and Introductory Session

FAMILY ENRICHMENT FAMILYTOPIA

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 33.

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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 37.

hearing services

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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.

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herb farm Seven Arrows Farm 346 Oakhill Avenue Seekonk/AttleboroTownline 508-399-7860 sevenarrowsfarm.com

Extensive Herbal Apothecary includes: Herbs, Teas, Essentials Oils, Hard-to-find ingredients-Butters, Oils, Waxes, Clays, Salts, & much more for natural skin care product-making. Bottles, jars, Mortars & Pestles, Crystals, Gemstones, Crystal Readings. (Call for appointment.) Tea Room. Sit. Relax. Enjoy.

hypnosis Mark Ashley Hypnosis Health & Wellness

Consulting Hypnotist, Coach & Motivator 401-623-6709 • markdashley@gmail.com MarkDAshley.com Motivation by means of hypnosis.

Achieve amazing success with weight loss, fitness goals, stress management, insomnia, motivation, procrastination, anxiety, phobias, smoking and compulsive behaviors.

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.

TELL US HOW WE’RE DOING! To help us serve you better, please participate in our online survey.

Visit our website at: RINaturalAwakenings.com

classifieds Art Yoga Studio in Wickford Village for rent, lots of natural light, about 1000 square feet.

295-7763.

Beautiful Room for Rent - East Greenwich Lovely, large room for rent in a quiet holistic healthcare center. Built-in bookcases and 2 windows. Rent includes utilities, web presence, some advertising & a VM box. Call Dr. Jewel at 401-398-2933 for more info.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SUITES - Available in Lincoln. Ample parking near Route 95. Various sizes available, H & E included. Call Joseph at 401-632-7255.

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.

WHY BUY? RENT TO OWN! $1,250 Ionic Detox Foot Bath Only $49/Mo. $1,500 Water Ionizer $39.95/Mo. Ozone Generator $29.95/Mo. Handheld Laser $29.95/Mo. 239-649-0077. BeWellU.com.

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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.

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.

For sale

Flexible Hours, Fun Business: NYR Organic, a new home party division of U.K.-based Neal’s Yard Remedies, offers award-winning, luxurious organic skin care products and a profitable home-based business opportunity. To learn more contact Kerri at 401-699-9900 or visit spapartieswithkerri.com.

“Camelot” Love Wand – 8” glass wand charged with etheric energy to energize the heart chakra. Exudes healing, balance, sensuality and love. Experience True Romantic Love! ILoveMyFountainOfYouth.com Call 401-742-0512.

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

$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.

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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.

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ORGANIC & ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DRY CLEANING

Opportunities

We offer free pick up and delivery to your home or office. We are Perc-Free! Visit our shop at 385 Atwood Ave. Cranston or Call Greenway Cleaners at 401-626-4600.

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: 401954-8551. better-choices.biz.

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.

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NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS 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.

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 9.

organics BETTER CHOICES

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

Textiles

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.

Spiritual Technology The Fountain of Youth RI/USA Find Your Eternal Youth & Beauty 401-742-0512 info@ilovemyfountainofyouth.com ilovemyfountainofyouth.com

Innovative Energy Work At Its Finest. There are no office visits. Cleanse and nourish your body, mind and spirit. Transform your life with positive energy. Remove mental and physical tensions.

Find tranquility and inner peace. Offering healing waters, tachyon wands, energized jewelry, ascension wear and more…Home of the * Camelot * Love Wand. Secondary income stream for Energy Workers. Create More Zen In 2010

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE It’s Your Body’s Symphony

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 15.

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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 11.

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

315 Main Street • Wakefield, RI 401-782-2126 • Info@allthatmatters.com AllThatMatters.com Choose from 45 yoga classes each week. Enjoy a variety of therapeutic health services. Experience workshops on yoga, meditation, self-care, self-discovery and the healing arts. See ad on page 34.

voice coach ONE VOICE STUDIO

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 10.

Clothing

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Natalia de Rezendes, MM New England Conservatory ‘78 Slatersville, RI 401-323-SONG (7664) NataliaOneVoice.com Private instruction in Piano and Voice: Classical, Broadway and Commercial Contemporary for Ages 6 to senior citizen. Certified in the LoVetri CCM method.

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