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ugust has wound to a close and as I look out my window I am once again amazed by the wonder of my garden. In May I gathered strawberries. In June and July I collected raspberries, squash, cucumbers, and zucchini. In August I was finally able to harvest some blueberries, my pears have started to ripen and of course tomatoes, tomatoes, and more tomatoes. There was no shortage of fresh fruits and veggies this year. I am so thankful to have all of this and all of you, my friends, to share my days with.

As I write this, one of our new readers has written to me to tell me how much he and his wife enjoyed the magazine. It was a wonderful and thoughtful thing for him to do and it is moments like this that remind me every day why I do this. I love bringing this magazine to our community and I thank each of you for your support. Keep picking us up. Keep supporting our advertisers. Together, we can keep Natural Awakenings bringing you the best content and our advertisers bringing you the best products and services.

This month our editorial theme is “Creative Expression.” In a recent conversation the question of my creativity came up, and my first response was that I was not creative at all. I had previously defined creativity as artistic or musical talent in my mind, and not having any of either, I thought I couldn’t possibly be creative.

Fortunately, I was challenged on my response. The more I have thought about it, the more areas in my life I have identified as being creative.

Wikipedia defines creativity as, “the ability to generate innovative ideas and manifest them from thought into reality.” The very act of publishing this magazine every month requires this process. Thinking of all the different aspects of it, and how it will all blend together challenges me constantly. I often refer to my role as publisher as one of a producer, combining and coordinating the different components to bring into being the final product you see here every month. I then began to think of my “to do” list as a work of art. Juggling work and personal responsibilities in an attempt to keep them balanced is almost like a musical. All of the notes need to be in harmony, as do the tasks on my list as to not tip too far to one side or the other, while getting everything done that must be completed. I hope this months issue will encourage you to look for your creativity. It’s there, you just have to know what you’re looking for.

In our feature article, Living Art, on page 20, Kristen Broadfood talks about creativity as being inquisitive and open to new ideas as well as new ways of putting those ideas together. We are fortunate in Rhode Island to be home to such inspirational places as the Rhode Island School of Design, and AS220 in Providence, The Artists’ Exchange in Cranston and The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly just to name a few as well as some outstanding venues for performing arts.

As we celebrate our second anniversary of Rhode Island Natural Awakenings, I am inspired every day by the community I am so fortunate to be a part of. Thank you all for your continued support, and joining me on this journey.

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newsbriefs Sew Into Fashion Benefits ALS

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he sixth annual student fashion show, “Sew Into Fashion,” will be held Saturday, September 25 at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, behind St. Anthony’s Church on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the show starts at 11:30 a.m.

The fashion show was started by local seamstress, Andrea Riccio Hagan, who teaches sewing to students ages 5 and up. Each year, the students hold a fashion show where the children can showcase their creations and raise money for ALS, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. One hundred percent of all money raised is donated to the ALS Rhode Island Chapter to help local families and patients affected by the disease.

“In our first year we raised $1,823, our second year was $5,647, our third year was $11,695, our fourth year was $13,094 and last year was an astounding $13,361,” says Hagan. “It has always been our goal to exceed the previous year; however, with the economy it is our goal to try to match last year’s total.”

Donations: ALS Fashion Show, c/o Andrea Riccio Hagan, Two Sack Street, North Providence, RI 02911. For more information, call 401-354-6874, 401-451-2477 or email SewIntoFashion@yahoo.com.

First Annual Community Wellness Fair

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s part of its mission to reach out to the local community, Jewels Day Spa will hold its first annual Community Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 29. The fair will take place in the parking lot at Jewel’s.

The event is designed to help build healthy relationships within the community, bringing people together for the betterment of the world as a whole. Jewels will offer free mini services for those in attendance. The Southcoast Hospital Mobile Unit will provide free health screenings and will be accepting blood donations.

Jewels Day Spa offers a wide variety of spa services including chemical peels, body treatments, skincare, waxing, massage therapy, alternative healing, hand and nail services and more. The goal of spa’s staff is to build enduring and rewarding relationships with clients and community through education, commitment and providing superior quality services.

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Weddings by One Voice Central

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egistration is now open for the Bristol Community College (BCC) organic agriculture program. Courses lead to a 29-credit certificate in organic agriculture. Courses are offered in the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters.

Organic Farming Practices I is the first of a two-semester course sequence focusing on soils and raising crops organically. Other courses include plant biology, water management and sociology of food, famine and farming. Additional courses planned for Spring 2011 semester include natural beekeeping. Upon completing the coursework, students can do an on-farm practicum with local farms to apply the theory learned in the classroom. According to program coordinator, Dr. Jim Corven, the certificate will provide graduates with the skills to strengthen their farming and gardening capabilities as producers, consultants or employees of the regionally developing small-scale agriculture sector.

edding season is in full swing and Interfaith minister, Rev. Natalia de Rezendes of One Voice Central, is offering personalized wedding ceremonies that reflect both the individuality and interconnectedness of a couple–a celebration that tells their unique story.

As an Interfaith minister, de Rezendes creates a special wedding ceremony Rev. Natalia de Rezendes incorporating the couple’s personal faith tradition, whether it is spiritual or secular. With an understanding of the traditions and practices of world faith religions, she helps create ceremonies which incorporate the best in Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, Taoist, Celtic, North Americans spirituality, New Thought traditions and many other expressions of religion or cultural heritage. “Interfaith ministry has allowed me to embrace any and all as a pathway to humanity’s expression of the Divine within us all,” she says.

De Rezendes brings to her Interfaith ministry 36 years of teaching experience as a musician, performer and voice teacher. She specializes in Portuguese, Spanish and English ceremonies, and serves all areas of Southern New England: Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

For details and course descriptions, visit BristolCC.edu/ OrganicAg or email James.Corven@BristolCC.edu.

One Voice Central is located at 411 Central Street in Slatersville. Call 401-323-SONG (7664), email RevNatalia@ OneVoiceCentral.com or visit OneVoiceCentral.com.

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lexandra Morgan’s Animal School in Warren is starting new obedience classes for puppies and dogs.

Three levels of classes are offered. The beginner level is the Good Puppy class for puppies 8 to 16 weeks and Good Manners class for older dogs. Graduates progress to Good Puppies II, and finally to the advanced class to prepare for the American Kennel Club Good Canine Citizen test, given during the last class.

“I really like to get puppies started in class around 7 or 8 weeks old, the minute their families get them home,” says trainer Alexandra Morgan. “From 8 to 16 weeks they’re in the Imprinting period when everything they learn becomes part of their permanent knowledge.”

All classes are off leash so that animals can interact and learn to be obedient even surrounded by the distraction of other dogs. Each class runs eight weeks, for one hour per week.

Cost: $125 (includes a one-day free trial at Dog Day Care). Location: 84 Cutler Street #7, Warren For information, call 401-434-3687 or visit AlexandraMorgan.com. See ad page 35.

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newsbriefs Healthy Haven Celebrates Third Anniversary

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ealthy Haven, Rhode Island’s only gluten-free specialty foods store, is marking its third anniversary on Saturday, September 11, with a special sales event from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at its Tiverton store.

As many as eight different specialty vendors will be in the store and an adjoining tent, giving customers a chance to sample everything from fresh baked goods to gluten-free cosmetics. The vendors include Little Bay Bakery, Beauti Control, Against the Grain, Mrs. Crimble’s, Jo-Sef Gluten Free and Wicked Natural. A wide range of items will also be on sale just for the occasion, including some packaged baking goods, pastas, cookies and crackers and Udi’s breads and pizza.

When Healthy Haven opened three years ago, it was the first 100 percent gluten-free store in New England, and carried 450 different products. Now the shelves are stocked with over 1,000 products, with new items added every week. Although Healthy Haven caters to those with Celiac disease, its stock of natural foods and goods goes beyond the gluten free. “We can accommodate customers with any kind of food allergy,” says owner Kathi Thiboutot. “We had a customer come in with 18 different allergies and another that had 23, and we were able to find many products for them. One even had allergies to spices and we still had a ton of products for her.”

Helping those with Celiac disease is at the heart of Healthy Haven’s mission. Thiboutot hosts meetings and special events for the local chapter of the national Celiac Sprue Association. The store also has many books and guides to help those with the disease find safe products.

“We’re here to help Celiacs once they‘re diagnosed,” she says. “We’re here to help them get back to being healthy again eating gluten-free.”

Location: 80 Main Road, Tiverston. For information, call 401-816-5844 or visit HealthyHavenRI.com. See ad page 12.

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other Mystic’s Psychic and Spiritual Apothecary Store in Federal Hill will host “Herbs for Winter Health” from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 3. The workshop will focus on herbs that can help the immune system resist winter colds and flu and will include discussion about growing and harvesting and a demonstration of tincture making.

Workshop instructor Linda Patterson, the founder and director of the Eclectic Institute of Aromatherapy and Herbal Studies, has over 20 years experience with herbs and essential oils.

A pupil of noted herbalist and author Rosemary Gladstar, the “godmother of American herbalism,” Patterson is also a master gardener, a flower essences practitioner and a food activist.

“Linda is a vibrant and exciting teacher who engages the student in her style of teaching,” says Susan Asselin (Mother Mystic). “In 2011 we will be offering her seven-month herbal certification class, so if you think you might be interested in learning more, this workshop is a good way to get your toes wet.”

The store carries a private label line of practitioner-grade aromatherapy essential oils, a selection of herbal books and a line of bulk herbs. Candles, crystals, minerals, magical supplies and gift items are also available.

Cost: $25, space is limited. Location: 179 Dean Street, Providence. For information, call 401-353-3099 or visit MotherMystic.com. See ad page 37.

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newsbriefs New Growth Center Opens in East Providence

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urning House, a center for healing and growth, has opened in East Providence. Turning House offers traditional mental health services, body and movement therapies and classes on meditation and spiritual inquiry.

According to owner Greg Knight, the goal of Turning House is to create a space for people to heal and to explore new possibilities in self-expression. Knight, an advanced Rolfer, has been practicing Rolfing in Rhode Island since 1994. Knight describes Rolfing as a specialized form of body therapy that eases longstanding patterns of strain in the body and brings the body into better alignment. He also teaches a combination of meditation, embodiment exercises and inquiry practices both privately and to groups.

Julie Friend, LICSW, brings more than 18 years of experience as a mental health therapist to Turning House. Friend says her work is compassionate, personalized and direct. She specializes in dealing with trauma, substance abuse, self-confidence, chronic pain and illness, anxiety and depression.

Turning House is located at 220 Waterman Avenue in East Providence. For information, visit TheTurningHouse.com.

FM Properties Breaks Ground on New Green Building Standard

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iddletown-based homebuilder, FM Properties, has recently broken ground on a new colonial home in Newport that will go for the Gold Certification of the National Home Builders Association Green Building Standard.

“Everyone wants an efficient house today,” says FM Properties owner Mike Hill. “We’ve always built with EnergyStar standards, but now we’re taking it to the next level.”

Energy efficiency starts with the Icynene foam insulation. “We do the insulation from the bottom of the foundation walls to the peak of the roof, so you have a complete envelope that you live in and all your heating and cooling is in,” says Hill. “It doesn’t cost much more do to all this, yet the return for operating efficiency is dramatic, be it heating, cooling, electricity. Then we have very good windows, and very efficient heating and cooling systems. Those are the three most important things.”

Location: 575 East Main Road, Middletown. For information, call 401-619-5707 or visit FMProperties.biz. See ad this page.

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According to owner Stephanie Isenberg, traditional rug and upholstery cleaners leave strong chemical residues and odors. Green & Cleaner offers a process that is citrus-based and uses no toxic chemicals; making it safer for adults, children and pets. “Children, especially, are closer to the ground and have smaller lungs, so anything they breathe has a greater effect on them,” says Isenberg.

The wet cleaning process Green & Cleaner uses to clean garments and home furnishings is also environmentally safe, using natural water, biodegradable soaps, steam and a sophisticated computer controlled system.

A select line of green household cleaning products are also available for sale, including glass and all-purpose cleaners and specialized cleaners for wood, stainless steel appliances and marble and granite surfaces.

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newsbriefs One Wellness Opens in Providence

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o celebrate their grand opening in Providence, One Wellness is offering a 60-minute therapeutic massage for only $50. One Wellness offers a variety of massage therapies including therapeutic, Swedish, hot stone and deep tissue as well as reflexology and Reiki.

One Wellness also offers cancer appropriate massage therapy. According to The American Cancer Society Massage therapy is increasingly integrated in cancer programs and centers in the United States and elsewhere as an effective means of symptom control without the use of drugs. At One Wellness, the therapeutic massage is designed in collaboration with the client’s medical team to ensure a safe and appropriate level of treatment. The massage can be tailored to address specific issues such as relaxation, lymphatic drainage issues, surgical/ radiation scar tissue relief and treatment symptom relief.

One Wellness Massage and its staff of professional therapists specialize in chronic pain management and headaches, as well as assisting clients with stress reduction and an enhanced overall sense of well-being.

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Airlines Fall Short of Facilitating Eco-Friendly Skies According to the National Resources Defense Council, nearly 75 percent of in-flight generated waste is recyclable, but only 20 percent actually gets recycled. Green America’s consumer watchdog website, ResponsibleShopper.org, reports that airlines could recycle nearly 500 million more pounds of waste each year, half of it in-flight waste. Some airlines say they’re making progress, yet none collects and processes all the major recyclables of aluminum cans, glass, plastic and paper, or has a comprehensive program to minimize packaging and compost food waste, according to Green America’s recent review.

“For concerned consumers looking to spend their travel dollars wisely, airline waste may be the ultimate example of, ‘What goes up must come down,’” comments lead researcher Victoria Kreha. Green America’s airline rankings for recycling, from best to worst, are: Delta, Virgin, Southwest, Continental, Jet Blue, American, British Airways, Air Tran, United and US Airways.

Beyond the environmental benefits, recycling airline waste would create jobs nationwide; according to Colorado Recycles, recycling creates six times as many jobs as does landfilling.

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How often do you treat yourself to a facial? Have you ever had a facial?

Not only is it a great way to relax and rejuvenate, but also it’s a great way to treat your skin. Getting a facial can help you achieve a clear complexion and overall healthy glow that so many of us desire.

Facials help maintain and improve the quality of the skin and give you the opportunity to work with a skin care specialist that can analyze your skin and help you improve it by showing you how to take proper care of it. Facials can also be important to the maintenance of your skin health.

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as ultrasonic/ultrasound facials, firm and lift the skin without toxic chemical injections. This machine “irons out” wrinkles, plumps up skin and hydrates dry skin – resulting in firmer, more radiant skin and creating long lasting anti-aging results.

mon and usually creates dark “sun spots,” that are difficult to hide.

Professional glycolic peels are great for helping those sun spots fade. A professional cream or gel can also be applied to darkened areas.

ing it professionally cleansed, stimulated and rejuvenated helps maintain overall health. Estheticians are also trained to detect any hints of skin cancer with their specialized magnified lamps, or woods lamps. Estheticians are able to see things with these professional tools that otherwise might be missed.

Skin care professionals have access to stronger, more active ingredients, thereby intensifying your results. While home care is great and very important, going for a deep down exfoliation and hydration treatment can make a difference you would never see with home care alone.

A professional Esthetician will perform “proper” extractions. This is great to remove all those stubborn blackheads, which are basically oxidized oil that has hardened in the pore. If they stay too long, the pore, like the rest of your skin, could lose elasticity and become much larger.

Skin is dynamic and changes constantly.

Weather, certain medications, age, pollution, hormones and stress can all cause quick and intense changes. Most people cannot use the same cleanser and moisturizer the whole year, much less their entire life. Going for regular facials

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They did not see similar results in women.

Suzanne Hendrich, a professor of food science and human nutrition at the university who led the study, notes that the flaxseed tablets used in the research are not available in the United States, but sprinkling ground flaxseed on cereal and other foods can provide ample cholesterol-lowering flaxseed lignans. Ground flaxseed will oxidize over time, she says, possibly affecting its flavor as well as omega-3 content, so keep it fresh.

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Express Yourself with Feng Shui

by Dana Duellman Is the amount of creative expression you have in your life in harmony with your desires? This is one of the thought provoking questions asked of Feng shui clients during the pre-consultation interview. The response is usually started with a pregnant pause and then, “Creative expression? What do you mean, creative expression?”

It is easy to let our creative expressions lapse due to our overbooked schedules, familial and work obligations and having to designate our “down time” into priorities. Often, the time that we could use to express our creativity gives way to relaxing in front of the TV or getting some muchneeded sleep. So, how can we incorporate creative expression into daily aspects of our lives without fully designating time that we may or may not have? Feng shui is a perfect modality for creative expression and the results are extremely beneficial.

The goal of incorporating feng shui into your space and life is to attract chi energy, improve the quality of your life and live harmoniously with nature. Utilizing feng shui techniques and incorporating your energy into the intentions behind change can lead to very positive changes in your life.

Some easy ways to express yourself creatively starts with the art in your space. If you are artistically inclined–say a photographer, painter or sculptor–then incorporate the pieces you love the most into your space. If you are not an artist, surround yourself with the pieces of the artists that you admire or those that bring joyful inspiration to your heart. Put these pieces where you see them frequently and can enjoy their energy. Be in tune to your space and if you feel as though a piece of art is no longer resonating with you, perhaps

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it is time for it to be relocated or switched out for something different. Every piece is fluid and can be moved.

Another simple way to bring some creativity into your space is to mindfully design spaces with intention. For example, if you have a mantle over your fireplace, this is a wonderful small space to design. As you face the mantle put a designated pair in the back right-hand corner (the relationship corner), such as a picture of you and a loved one as well as a memento from something you did together. The center of the mantle is Illumination and is a wonderful place to put candles. The back left corner is the abundance corner and is the space to place a healthy plant or maybe a beautiful glass or crystal vase with fresh flowers.

Larger spaces, such as decorative tables in living rooms, could be turned into a mesa or alter (a three dimensional vision board). It is important to use intention when designing these areas. For example, “I am going to design a space that supports my desire to find my soul mate.” Start by putting down a colorful fabric piece and then adding items that you have onto the “canvas” that support that intention. This may include a heart, pictures of places you want to travel with this person or a pair of rings–anything that helps you define this intention clearly. Again, this is not fixed.

Allow your creative expression to be in harmony with your desires as they change.

Dana Duellman is a certified practitioner of Interior Alignment Feng Shui. She works with clients throughout the country and teaches workshops in New England. For information, visit MyPerfectSpace.com.

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Living Art

creativity inspires community

by Kirsten Broadfoot

“All creative people want to do the unexpected.” ~ Hedy Lamarr

When we say someone or something is creative, do we mean imaginative, innovative, inventive, artistic or fantastic? Creativity is about being inquisitive and open to new ideas as well as new ways of putting those ideas together. Individual artists, who are naturally inventive, are central to sustaining the creative spirit for society as a whole.

However, a larger creativity comes alive through collective art making, where the creative impulse requires interaction between the artists and audience.

Such animating experiences, which often take flight from the creation of familiar objects, bring people together in body, mind and spirit, and work to keep us connected.

their simplicity. The most poignant of these remind us of just how very human we are.

Take, for example, the fourth plinth (think pedestal) raised in 2009 in London’s Trafalgar Square by Antony Gormley. This piece of public performance art, entitled One and Other,

Yielding to the Moment of Creation

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“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso Communal creativity exists along a continuum between spontaneity and structure, and gives birth to myriad forms that are sometimes stunning in

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encouraged anyone interested to ascend and stay atop the empty plinth for an hour to get a different view of the world. For 100 days, contributing individuals could do whatever they liked for the assigned hour, but the most astounding revelation for all was the ways in which life came to life before their eyes (OneAnd Other.co.uk).

Consider the inspired vision that prompted residents of Fort Collins, Colorado, to devise a traveling pop-up art gallery that transforms empty downtown storefronts into vibrant art spaces until tenants are found. Since 2009, The Art Lab has filled Old Town with art, innovation, music and smiling faces. Anyone can come and create in the space, display their arts and crafts or just sit, talk, brainstorm and share the good energy.

This laid back, yet intimate, contribution to community life ranges from plays and exhibitions to communal paintings (ArtLabFortCollins.org).

Tom Borrup, a creative community builder in Minneapolis, sees such everyday cultural expressions as crucial reservoirs of community spirit (CommunityAndCulture.com). He notes that festivals, recurring gatherings in parks, gardens or community centers and

Working with the Senses “Art has been the means of keeping alive the senses of purpose…” ~ John Dewey

Artful togetherness is woven into the very fabric of community life through what often appears to be everyday utilitarian activities, such as group gardening, sewing, building, painting and cooking. In sharing time and space, we gain a sense of nurturing and realize ways to hold onto the distinction of a place. In the best scenarios, we honor cherished traditions and remain open to learning and reinvention by accepting and incorporating new ideas from unlikely places. … Putting our hands to work

Visitors are likely to be surprised by the hive of activity they encounter in local sewing and knitting supply shops lately. Take the Yarn Shop and Fiber Place, in Bozeman, Montana, for example (BozemanYarnShop.com). The owners host monthly knit-alongs, spinning and weaving circles and knit-for-a-cause events. In New Jersey, a community of volunteers with the Blankie Depot has crafted some 147,000 blankets and other comforting goods for needful youngsters since 1999 (BlankieDepo.org). The Sewful Austin group in Texas, on the other hand, just gets people together to have fun and share ideas for sewing projects (Meetup.com/Sewful-Austin).

Coffee shops, too, can get in on the act. Dogleg Coffeehouse, in Bandera, Texas, (DoglegCoffeehouse.com) is the site of a free monthly art class led by local artists. They’ve sparked a growing community of folks creating new life for repurposed and re-found items.

Spontaneous expression is commonly found in open studios or houses, as groups of artists and others meet to paint, draw, sculpt or mold. Community art collectives like Rock Paper Scissors, in Oakland, California, are hot spots for activities ranging from art walks and

talks to writer readings. A volunteerrun organization, RPS fosters all forms of community arts, crafts and performances through collaborative sharing of ideas, skills and resources aimed to strengthen a sense of community (rpsCollective.org).

Other artists, like Susan Wood, of SusieQ Art based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, move outside the studio to facilitate the co-creation of art in public spaces (SusieQArt.com). Her favorite sites include parks, science museums and natural health expos.

Anyone within earshot can get a nocost creative charge by simply picking up a paintbrush to “add a dab.” To date, the largest ad hoc painting party was 115 people strong, all venturing beyond self-imposed boundaries. … Unleashing indwelling voices

Beyond the creative command of our hands, it also feels good to unleash our bodies and expand the scope of our voices. The modern-day resurrection of drum circles, for instance, is giving new life to dance socials. Based upon one of humanity’s most ancient forms of gathering and sharing within and across communities, loosely structured drumming events around the world leave plenty of room for spontaneous jamming.

Fans view the drum as an especially powerful instrument relating to the human body, as it mimicks the beat

of the human heart.

Waleska Sallaberry relates that their Natural Awakenings’ Drumming Circle in Puerto Rico tops 600 participants a month.

(Find existing drum circles by state or find out how to start one at DrumCircles.net/circlelist. html.)

Another ancient and global form of community building resides in the power of words—whether sung or spoken. We have come to understand that stories sustain our values, myths and belief systems. The National Storytelling Network helps locate master storytellers in the community (StoryNet.org).

We can also create a storytelling event of our own. Ask any informal gathering of new and old friends to each create their own six-word memoir in a round robin event and be amazed at what memories are instantly created. Enjoy checking out and sharing such six-word autobiographies at Smith Magazine (SmithMag.net).

Finally, there are celebratory events at which all kinds of vibrant creative forms come together in one place.

In Naples, Florida, Live Art meets in various places around town for onthe-spot performance music, painting, fire-spinning, poetry, dance and body

Live Art event, Naples, FL

artistic activities of all stripes that generate and sustain group traditions build community and contribute to everyone’s quality of life.

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painting. It’s a constantly evolving work in progress, sometimes scheduled and sometimes spontaneous, but always full of people having fun together.

In New York, the Horse Trade Theater Group is well known for its independent talent and events, featuring open mic, improv, dance and other “drafts in development,” as they nourish the organic advancement of community (HorseTrade.info). The Windmill Market, in Fairhope, Alabama, offers yet another twist—bringing food, textiles, film, antiques and plants together. Part farmers’ market, part craft fair and part community garden, it’s all about nurturing the fiber of community (Windmill Market.org).

Of course, the ultimate in structure and spontaneity may be the extraordinary Burning Man Project, an annual art event and temporary community based on self-expression and selfreliance in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. This year’s theme is “Metropolis: The Life of Cities.” (For details of the August 30-September 6, event, visit BurningMan.com.)

Expanding and Amplifying Interconnections “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” ~ Albert Einstein

While the Burning Man Project is significant for its magnitude and sheer eclecticism, it is temporary, its existence imprinted mainly in the memories

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of participants.

But most creative communities exist like Russian dolls, nested inside other communities and networks of creative activity. These orchestrated intercommunity initiatives can transform a neighborhood’s or city’s well-being on multiple levels. Vehicles vary widely, but here are a few examples to get the creative juices flowing.

One Book, One City local reading programs, like the ones in Chicago, Denver, Malibu, San Diego, Philadelphia and Seattle, engage a whole community in choosing a book to read over a period of time.

Readers then come together to participate in a variety of related events.

The idea was the 1998 brainchild of Nancy Pearl at the Washington Center for the Book at The Seattle Public Library.

Many communities choose to feature a local author, and this decision is often socially transformative.

At the other end of the spectrum, Flash Mobs entail large groups of volunteers who appear to spontaneously perform a clever act of theater in a public space for a brief period of time.

Initially designed as a combined social experiment and form of performance art, the first flash mob occurred at Macy’s in New York City in 2003, organized by Bill Wasik, of Harper’s Magazine.

Flash mobs have since appeared all over the country; some more structured than others, but always evoking the feeling that they are happening on the spur of the moment. Whether dramatic or musically inclined, they’re

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always designed to make us become truly present in our environment; their brilliance is the connection they spark between the actions of the mob and the place we inhabit as an audience. (See YouTube.com, search Frozen Grand Central Station.)

Public participation is the name of the global game with International Pillowfight Day, as communities come together with pillows to play. Part of the Urban Playground Movement, the idea is to reclaim public space for play, away from advertising and consumerism (PillowFightDay.com).

Taking a cue from “A Day in the Life” photography projects, World Pinhole Photography Day (PinHoleDay. org) recruits everyday people to create a pinhole camera and take a picture of something in their local community. It happens on the same day, usually the last Sunday in April. Everyone then loads their images onto the collective website to beget a global gallery of images.

Finally, the Global Mala Project demonstrates what can be accomplished with a worldwide, inter-community, consciousnessraising event (GlobalMala.org). Here, yoga studios from many nations gather local individuals to form a “mala around the Earth,” as they perform ritual practices based on the sacred cycle of 108, to raise funds and awareness for pressing global issues. This year, the mala will be held September 18-19.

Tune in for an “Om” heard ‘round the world.

Kirsten Broadfoot has lived and worked in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Japan and the United States, granting her a profound appreciation of community life. She has created and coordinates two online communities, the Good Work Circle and COMMUNEcation, and has written numerous conference papers, academic articles and essays.

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Classical Forms Meet Latin Rhythms in Concert Halls Latin rhythms and melodies have been spicing up popular music for years. Now, the infectious influences from every corner of Central and South America are turning up in concert halls, performed by symphony orchestras across the United States. This season’s arrival of Venezuela’s superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic has ignited a love affair with tonalities from south of the U.S. border.

“Arts organizations that recognize and incorporate Hispanic culture are both at the cutting edge and ensuring their own future,” remarks Carol Reynolds, music history professor at Southern Methodist University, in Dallas. “The incorporation of Latin-based music into the classical world is long overdue.”

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Birds, Like Humans, Sing Just Because They Can Animal researchers like Gisela Kaplan, Ph.D., and Irene Pepperberg, Ph.D., have determined that birds not only sing to communicate daily needs, many engage in sound play, most often when they’re alone, but sometimes also when humans are present.

Some species continually improvise their singing with new elements, phrases and sequences, reports Kaplan, a professor at the Research Centre for Neuroscience and Animal Behaviour at the University of New England, Australia. Nightingales and canaries are among the avian virtuosos, reinventing their repertoire in each successive season, while the brown thrasher may hold the record at close to 2,000 song types. Nightingales, she notes, organize their compositions according to rules of construction similar to the way humans use syntax. These birds even create distinctive phrases that identify them as individuals.

Kaplan’s own recordings of Australian magpies reveal how the bird’s voice moves across four octaves, varies its phrasing between staccato and legato, and embellishes sequences with vibrato, trills or deep overtones. More, it will close a completed song with a signature phrase, in much the same way that a painter initials a finished canvas. natural awakenings

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SAVORING THE SUN Three Ways to Preserve Summer’s Goodness

by Judith Fertig

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eing a locavore is fabulous if you live somewhere like California,” says Audra Wolfe, a co-founder of Canvolution and an expert food preservationist. “But if you live in the Northeast, unless you learn food preservation, you could be eating local turnips and kale all winter,” she notes with a chuckle.

The mounting desire to eat locally grown food, know what’s in our food and reduce our carbon footprint, as well as shrinking household budgets, are contributing to what The New York Times recently cited as a renaissance in home food preservation. “In a time of high food prices, job losses and food safety scares, home canning is booming,” agrees June Taylor, a Berkeley, California, food preservationist. According to Jarden Home Brands, makers of Kerr and Ball brands of glass canning jars, sales of canning equipment were up 30 percent in 2009.

The simplest methods for “putting by” food are freezing, refrigerator canning or multi-step water bath canning.

Pressure canning, dehydrating and fermenting require special equipment (pressure cookers, dehydrators and large crocks), as well as more advanced knowledge. For most of us, a large pot and some pint-size glass canning jars

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“The jars are like characters, with story lines that I remember.” ~ Eugenia Bone, author of Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods

with lids and metal sealing rings comprise the basic equipment we need to get started.

Freezing Freezing can be as easy as rinsing berries in very cold water, patting them dry, and then placing them on a baking sheet in the freezer until frozen solid. Such quick-frozen berries can then be placed in freezer storage containers and will keep for up to six months.

Some foods, like vegetables, need to be blanched first—plunged into boiling water for a minute or two, then shocked in an ice water bath— then allowed to cool before being

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placed in freezer storage containers.

Cooked sauces, salsas and chutneys can simply cool before being frozen and will also taste best when eaten within six months.

Refrigerator Canning Because most vegetables have low acid content, which can invite bacteria growth, canning them also involves pickling—adding a vinegary brine to increase the acid level.

Refrigerator-pickled cucumbers, Swiss chard stems, green tomatoes, beets and green beans will keep for up to six months if kept covered in pickling brine in the refrigerator.

Hot Water Bath Canning Traditional hot water bath canning creates a vacuum within the jar that works to preserve foods. Basically, the food is packed into clean, hot jars that are filled almost up to the top (the amount of headspace between the food and the

lid is indicated in the recipe). Then, the filled and sealed jars are processed in a hot water bath for a specified amount of time. When they’re removed from the bath, the lids will pop into place as they cool to complete each jar’s vacuum seal. Food canned this way can be stored on kitchen shelves for up to one year, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines.

Today, with more cooks, gardeners and food lovers collectively committed to the revival of the lost art of putting by food, the movement is picking up steam. Canvolution aficionados say that almost half of U.S. canners are now younger than 40.

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

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The Scrap Exchange also provides an in-house art gallery to show off the work of local artists who turn recycled materials into crafts such as handmade bags, metal sculptures and jewelry. Classes in artistic skills like quilting and collage also are available. Plus, the store offers children’s birthday parties that give kids a chance to invent fun projects with their friends while teaching them about taking care of the planet.

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Savasana: The Most Challenging Pose You Can Do

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he most difficult yoga posture of all is physically accessible to virtually all humanity. Savasana requires absolutely zero flexibility; no need to bring the nose to the toes or contort your body into unimaginable positions. All you need to do is lie down and actively relax while absorbing the moment.

Savasana, the corpse pose (sava = corpse, asana = pose,) is most often the final pose in a yoga class, the fruit of your labor. Savasana is considered a pose of surrender and release; the corpse is symbolic of transformation and of surrendering the body, breath and mind to stillness, silence, peace and bliss. The late founder of Ashtanga yoga, Pattabhi Jois, described the posture as “most difficult for students, not waking, not sleeping.”

The amount of time spent in savasana varies amongst teachers and styles of yoga. The pose is sometimes held for as little as a minute to 15-20 minutes or more. Some teachers will give little instruction for the pose while others offer an experience of progressive relaxation or lead a journey into Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep/profound relaxation.) Less commonly, savasana is also practiced at the beginning of a class or as a transition or resting point between a series of postures.

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The posture requires you to lie on your back, arms slightly away from the body, legs slightly apart and eyes closed. Be quiet and still. These instructions sound simple enough but there are few big reasons why savasana is considered the most difficult yoga pose of all. The mind, body and attitude are the biggest obstacles in practicing savasana.

Our minds are in a constant state of flux, often referred to as the monkey mind– jumping from thought to thought, revisiting the past, dreaming of the future, worrying, creating lists and more. This cycle can occur repeatedly at first, but will decrease as you practice this pose often. Fortunately, savasana is a forgiving pose–when that wandering mind kicks in all you need to do is notice and return to the body and breath.

Many of us face challenges in the body or have forgotten what it feels like to relax. If you are not comfortable, move and make whatever adjustments you need for comfort in stillness. An easy way to become reacquainted with the sense of relaxing is to practice progressive relaxation. Introduce tension in the body with an inhalation, hold tight and then welcome release with a sigh. Develop a pattern for progressive relaxation by starting with the feet and legs, moving on to the hands and arms, then to the belly, rib cage and upper chest, the face and then finish off with the whole body.

Savasana is just as important as every other component of a yoga class. Many joke that savasana is their favorite part of yoga, perceiving it as “nap” time. Savasana is about letting go, not falling asleep. Yet sometimes sleep happens. Opinions will differ, however this writer believes if you fall asleep, then you probably need to be asleep. Unfortunately some see the pose as the beginning of the end of class and mentally prepare for after class or attempt to “quietly” sneak out. Mentally and physically skipping out on savasana would be like eating a piece of cake and throwing the frosting away.

Remember savasana is your time to receive, your time to integrate and absorb your yoga practice. Relax. Feel. Surrender. Enjoy.

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The titans interviewed incorporate various techniques and approaches. Yet, they all agree upon the following handful of principles, designed to inspire, facilitate and heighten anyone’s yoga practice.

Be Present in the Moment Yoga… is about the power of now, being present in the moment. Anytime, [you can] take a few deep breaths and find a peaceful space within. ~ Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit

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If you bring your attention to your breathing, you become present; develop this muscle of being present by focusing on the breath. ~ Bryan Kest, creator of Power Yoga

Try this transformative exercise: If your mind becomes restless, relax your jaw and breathing, then become aware of the quality of your breath, using a soft inhale and exhale.

Feel your belly move as breath enters and exits through the nostrils, like a guest. Choose to observe your breath and it will redirect the mind. ~ Lisa Walford, developer of YogaWorks teacher training program

Experience Health and Oneness with the Body Regular practice is key. Inevitably, if you do the postures enough, there’s magic to them. Even if you [begin with] no intention, yoga leads you to a state of union. Practicing yoga helps you remember that you’re already perfect, already free. ~ Sara Ivanhoe, creator of bestselling yoga DVDs

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The real power of yoga is in meditation, the qualities of the mind behind the action. Bring these meditative qualities into the physical practice, and it becomes meditation in motion. ~ Bryan Kest Learn to concentrate on your mantra, your sacred words that you recite over and over again. My favorite is, “Let go… just let it go…” ~ David Life, co-creator of Jiva Mukti yoga Practice pranayama [regulation of the breath] and meditation to improve concentration and the power of your mind. The mind creates emotions and thoughts; when the mind is healthy, the body and mind connect. Then you really find your soul essence, your consciousness. ~ Rajashree Choudhury, teacher of Bikram yoga

Experience Oneness with the Spirit For energy to be flowing, you have to be in tune and in balance not only with the nature around you, but [with] something that’s deeper inside you. This energy that’s in you, in me, in plants and animals, is the pure energy, the one life that connects us all. Who you are is an expression of consciousness, an expression of God. ~ Kim Eng, Qi Flow yoga teacher and partner of author Eckhart Tolle Yoga helps you [let go of] attachment to material things and empowers your soul. ~ Rajahshree Choudhury The essence of yoga is truth and love… willingness to embrace the God that is within, recognizing that we are all connected. ~ Seane Corn, internationally celebrated yoga teacher Johannes R. Fisslinger is the co-founder of National Yoga Month and founder of Yoga-Recess in Schools. Both initiatives are coordinated by the Yoga Health Foundation. For information about free local yoga classes and events in September and the new Titans of Yoga DVD, featuring 25 masters of yoga and meditation now available through yoga teachers and studios, visit YogaMonth.org.

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orld-renowned Yoga Master Gurudev Amrit Desai will reveal techniques to relieve the negative effects of stress in his Entering the Zero Stress Zone workshop at 6:30 p.m. on October 1 at Santosha Yoga Studio.

Yogi Desai, considered one of the first authentic voices of yoga in the West during the 1960s, is the founder of Kripalu Yoga. Thousands of teachers worldwide now offer his Kripalu and Amrit Yoga techniques.

The workshop is designed to help participants learn the power of Amrit Method® techniques to dismantle reactive patterns and direct life energy to relieve pain, refresh the mind, and revitalize the body. Being in the zero stress zone restores balance in the body–giving renewed inner strength and power to face challenges of life.

Cost: $30. Location: 14 Bartlett Avenue, 2nd Floor, Cranston. For information or to register, visit YogaAtSantosha.com or call 401-7809809. For info on Yogi Amrit Desai, visit AmritYoga.org.

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Blackstone Valley Culinaria – Secret Ingredient Food Tour – 6-8pm. Learn how to prepare Vietnamese pineapple salad and enjoy a Vietnamese buffet, which includes spring rolls, summer rolls, rice and soup along with other Vietnamese delicacies. $19.50.

Pho Horn’s Restaurant, 50 Ann Mary St, Pawtucket.

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Friday, September 3

Sitar and Tabla Concert -A One Yoga Center Celebration – 7-9pm. Srinivas Reddy and Friends are joining us to celebrate the renovation of our Yoga space. Join us for Classical Indian Music, refreshments and gratitude for our 14 years in business. All donations go directly to the musicians. No fee, Donations encouraged. Ellen Schaeffer, One Yoga Center, 142 A Danielson Pike (rt. 6), Foster.

401-368-9642. Youphoria.biz.

Saturday, September 4

Sugar Blues Workshop – 12:30-1:30pm. Find out how sugar affects you negatively and how to escape the pattern of turning to sweets. Learn how to use healthy, sweet food to reduce cravings. Hope Street Library, 708 Hope St, Providence. Free. Samantha Lebeau. 401-688-9181. SamanthaHealthCoach.com.

Introduction to the Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training 200 hr. – 1-3pm. Interested in teaching Yoga? Want professional training offering you skills to teach a variety of populations?

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401-368-9642.

Tuesday, September 7

Standing Pose Week at Iyengar Yoga Source – 4-5:30pm. Level 1. All week classes will be taught using Standing Poses from BKS Iyengar’s Light on Yoga. Each class is taught at a designated level and may include inverted poses as well. 5 levels of classes. Check schedule on web site. $18. Linda DiCarlo and her apprentices, 2170 Broad St., Cranston.

401-461-6665. lindadicarlo.com.

Wednesday, September 8

Energy Tools: Flower & Stone Essence Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how you can get energetic support from the natural world. Each plant and mineral has a specific vibration language. Workshop will teach you what flower and stone essences are and their uses. $30. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

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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.

401-924-0567.

Thursday, September 9

Just Breathe! Stress Management Workshop – 7-9pm. As a society, we are over-stressed from everything in our lives. This interactive workshop will teach you how to take control of the stressors in your life and move toward relaxation and peace. $25. Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Ave, Suite 105, Lincoln. 401-286-1852. KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com.

Discover your True Voice through Reiki Drumming and Guided Meditation – 7:15-8:45pm.

Journey within to release mental & emotional blockages preventing you from expressing your voice of wisdom and creativity. During a guided meditation you will receive individual healing from Reiki transmitted through drumming. $18. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave., 2nd Floor, Cranston.

401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

Friday, September 10

Drumming Meditation w/ Debbie Gleadow – 7-8:30pm. A drum will be used to guide your meditation as you meet & work your own personal guides.

Empowerment grows when you are in touch with your guides. Bring a journal & items to be placed in our circle to be blessed. $10. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave., Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com.

401-935-8451.

SpiritDanceRI – 7-10pm. Monthly smoke- and alcohol-free barefoot boogie. Dance in the spirit of community and fun with other movers and shakers from RI and surrounding areas. No partner or experience necessary. All profits donated to charity.

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Shamanic Drum Healing – 9-11am. Experience the power of the circle and rhythm of the drum to connect with helping spirits to release energy blocks, promote healing, and gain insight. Group format. Kindly Register. $35. Paul DiSegna & Katharine Rossi, Renaissance Barn, 64 Long Highway, Little Compton. paul@energy-n-elements.com. 401-529-4810.

Magnified Healing Teacher/Training – 9am-4pm.

Magnified Healing® establishes a constant flow of energy from your heart to the Source (Spirit, God, Most high of the Universe), through all your spiritual centers and into the Earth. Focus on the Heart Chakra. Gift from Kwan Yin. $150. Debi Chalko, Path 2 Harmony, 133 Old tower Hill Road, Suite 3, Wakefield. 401-263-1107.

Reiki I Certification Class – 9:30am-5:30pm. Start your journey with Reiki in the Shamballa Multi-Dimensional Healing System, a gentle hands-on energy balancing technique. Manual and Book are included.

Class size is limited. Certificate awarded at the end of class. $180. Mónica Fernandes, Reiki Master Teacher, North Attleboro, MA. 508-369-1658.

EvolutionReiki.com.

Grand Reopening – 10am-4pm. We experienced flood-the cleansing forces of destruction. We’re back up and running with a beautiful and improved floor and surroundings and an inspired new spirit. Check out our studio, meet our teachers, and try a sample class. Free. Yoga School of South County, Peace Dale Office Building, 1058 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale. 401-782-9511. MakeItSoYoga.com.

Aura Day! Aura and Chakra Analysis with Robyn Patrick-Mayer – 10:30am-5pm. Come and see your colors! Auras and Chakras tell us a lot about our body system. Sophisticated equipment is used to scan/ read/interpret. Choose from mini or full sessions. $35/Mini Session, $75/Full session Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Ave, Suite 105, Lincoln.

401-286-1852. KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com.

Sunday, September 12

Reiki II Certification Class – 9:30am-5:30pm.

Continue your journey with Reiki. Learn 3 of the 5 traditional Reiki symbols. Focus on emotional and mental balancing. Learn distance healing techniques.

Course includes manual, book and certificate. Reiki I level required. $235. Mónica Fernandes, Reiki Master Teacher, North Attleboro, MA. 508-369-1658.

EvolutionReiki.com.

International Angel Day – An Angel Celebration – 10am-1pm. Whether you are new to the Angelic Realm or experienced in working with the Angels, I invite you to join us as we celebrate these beautiful beings of Light. Embracing Hope, Faith and Unconditional Love. $10. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com.

401-935-8451.

Kablistic Angels with Kristos Tsompanelis – 10am-6pm. Join Kristos, a psychic and medical clairvoyant, to learn about a special hierarchy of angels and their deeper meaning in our lives. Learn how to invite their presence and guidance through meditation, invocation, and active rituals to access their power in support of your own development. $150. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield.

401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Reiki Clinic – 1-4pm. Everyone is welcomed to experience the benefits of Reiki. No appointment needed. $10/15 minute treatment only.. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave, Johnston. 401-533-2860.

ChangingLives1Breath.com.

Fall Equinox Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Join in to honor the season and focus on healing for the community and the earth. If you have a drum or rattle, please bring it. Some drums and rattles will be available to borrow. Sponsored by Foundation of the Sacred Stream. Donation. Katharine Rossi, Tea Leaf & Tarot, 7 Main St, Wickford. 401-924-0567.

SacredStream.org.

The Liberation Journey Teleseminar – 7-8:30pm.

5-week program focused on removing obstacles, limiting emotions & unwanted beliefs in areas of Goals, Relationships, Abundance, Health & Stress allowing you to create & maintain the life you desire. $111.

Cheryl Wright. 617-448-8749. releasingintofreedom. wordpress.com

Monday, September 13

The Best of Both Worlds! Pilates series with Dawn Casella – 10-11am. Mon & Wed 9/13/2010 – 10/20/2010 Not sure if you like Pilates Mat or Equipment workouts? In this 12-session series, Dawn will take you through a variety of fat burning Pilates Equipment and Pilates Mat exercises. $110.

Evolution, Pilates & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol. 401-396-9331. evolutionri.com.

Forward Extension Pose Week at Iyengar Yoga Source – 4-5:30pm. Level 1. This week all classes will practice forward extensions from BKS Iyengar’s book, Light on Yoga. There are 5 levels of classes over 5 days of the week. Check the web site for the schedule. New session begins 10/4. $18.

Linda Di Carlo and her apprentices, 2170 Broad St., Cranston. 401-461-6665. lindadicarlo.com.

Psychic Development II – 7-8:30pm. Four Week Class, Learn to use divination tools (I-Ching, Runes, Tarot, etc.) and practice your intuitive abilities. Class limited to 10 participants. Pre Register. $45. Sharon McMahon, Path 2 Harmony, 133 Old tower Hill Rd, Suite 3, Wakefield. 401-742-2354.

Tuesday, September 14

Loving Your Inner Child – 6:15-8pm. Learn how to connect with the wonderful energy of your Inner child. Bring pictures from your childhood. $15/ per person or $10/each with a friend. HealingHearts, 1542 Main St, Warwick. 401-615-2423.

HealingHeartsRI.com.

Embracing the Goddess Within – 6:30-8:30pm. Is your Divine Feminine calling you? Join us as we learn more about the Goddesses and how they can help you be more creative, have more fun and embrace JOY. $25. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com. 401-935-8451.

Laughter Meditation with Chris Belanger~ Come and Laugh with us! – 7-8:30pm. Join Chris Belanger as he leads you through fun, laughter and meditation! No meditation experience necessary. This fun interactive session will leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and still laughing the next day! $12. Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Ave, Suite 105, Lincoln. 401-286-1852.

KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com.

In the World But Not of It – 7-9:30pm. A monthly series, September – June. We will read A.H. Almaas’ “Diamond Heart Book I”, and use meditation, lectures & experiential exercises to explore two ways of being, our familiar nature and essential nature. $30. Gregory Knight, Turning House, 220 Waterman Ave, East Providence. 401-724-8426. gregknightrolfing.com.

Wednesday, September 15

Free Lecture Series – 5:30-6:30pm. Homeopathic Remedies for Your Childs Health. Calling all Parents! Join Cynthia Lategan, doctor of homeopathy, to learn about homeopathic remedies for everything from teething, colic & diaper rash to bedwetting, nosebleeds & more. Free. Alternative Food Coop, 357 Main St, Wakefield. 401-789-2240.

AlternativeFoodCoop.com.

Blackstone Valley Culinaria – Secret Ingredient Food Tour – 6-8pm. View a demonstration of how to make delicious cinnamon rolls followed

by Ma Glockner’s recipe of berched chicken, salad, and fries. $19.50. River Falls Restaurant, 75 South Main Street, Woonsocket. 401-724-2200. tourblackstone.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=282252.

Introduction to Hoodoo & Rootwork – 7-9pm. An introductory workshop on the origins of American Folk Magic Hoodoo and Rootwork, how it changed in the early 20th Century and how it is practiced today.

Learn spells, common practices and how to avoid common mistakes. $20. Rev. Mother Susan/Mother Mystic, 179 Dean St., Providence. 401-353-3099.

MotherMystic.com.

Thursday, September 16

Food and Mood – 6-7pm. In this workshop you will: find out how the foods you are eating influence your mood; understand how stress impacts your health and the food choices you make; and learn

which foods to eat to improve your mood. $20.

Evolution Pilates & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol. 401-396-9331. EvolutionRI.com.

Healing with Stones and Crystals – 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn how you can access the energy in stones and crystals to assist healing. $30. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819.

Its-My-Health.com.

Releasing Toxic Thoughts throuh Yoga Nidra (meditation) – 7:15-9pm. Using simple exercises combined with an extended guided meditation learn to discover and release toxic thoughts. $18. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave., 2nd Floor, Cranston.

401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com.

Friday, September 17

The Skinny Thinking Retreat – 6-8pm. Weekend workshop. Join best selling author Laura KatlemanPrue in this holistic approach to a healthy body for life. Program helps you break unhealthy emotional ties with food, giving you the tools for a healthy relationship by getting to the root of your eating habits. Professional CE contact hours sponsored by the National Institute of Whole Health are available. $220. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield.

401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. “Fall Cleanse” Begin the season with a clean slate. Create calm and balance & renewal in your relationships, work, home, and more importantly within yourself. Visualization and deep breathing will allow you to let go and Renew! $10/call to register. Melissa Sischo, The Journey Within, 1645 Warwick Ave Suite 224, Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Laughter Meditation w/ Chris Belanger, RYT – 7-8:30pm. Create unity, healing energy & joy with a chuckle. Be prepared for a hilariously uplifting experience through mindfulness, deep breathing, seated guided Laughter & Loving Kindness. $12.

Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com. 401-935-8451.

Saturday, September 18

Pilates Body Blitz series with Erin Ward – 8-9am.

Saturdays 9/18 – 10/23; This six-session Series will take you through all the different aspects of Pilates.

Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair or Mat Work with props...or any combination of these! $115. Evolution, Pilates & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol.

401-396-9331. EvolutionRI.com.

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Transforming physical and emotional pain through Guided Therapies, Hands-On Healing and Self Inquiry.

90 HigH Street, WeSterly, ri

401-315-0254 HolisticHealthCtr.com Phone Sessions Also Available

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Guided Meditation – 8:15-9:15am. “Fall Cleanse” see Friday September 17th for detailed description. $10/call to register. Melissa Sischo, The Journey Within, 1645 Warwick Ave Suite 224, Warwick.

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

Anusara Immersion Part I – 9:15am-5:15pm.

Deep and beautiful experience that will literally immerse the student in the foundations and intricacies of Anusara Yoga. It will provide a complete overview of the Anusara method and yoga style. $575/before Sept. 4, $600/after. Sara Davidson, 850 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown. 401-849-3200.

InnerlightYoga.com.

Reiki 1st Degree Certification – 9:30am-4pm. You will be taught the origins of Usui Reiki, the healing benefits & the hand positions used for treatment.

Each participant will receive the attunement for level I & will be encouraged to begin practicing Reiki. $150/no prerequisite. Adriene Smith, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick.

401-741-2278. Adriene@AngelWhispersRI.com.

Releasing Into Freedom – 11:30-1:30am. Easy to learn & use exercises support you in letting go of limiting beliefs, unhealthy patterns & negative emotions in any area of your life. $34.50. Cheryl Wright, 28 Market St Ste 4, Swansea, MA. releasingintofreedom.wordpress.com Keeping Your Back and Neck Healthy: Posture Body Mechanics and Exercise – 12-4pm. Learn techniques for releasing tension, creating balance, and developing strength that will enable you to use your body correctly during any activity. Receive a postural analysis, evaluation of your basic movement patterns, and a set of yoga poses. $55. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

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American Horta: Edible Wild Greens & the Mediterranean Diet – 1-3:30pm. Chris Marano,RH, AHG From Clearpath Herbals will be presenting a class on wild green edibles and how they can fit into your diet. $30. Chris Marano, The Herb Wyfe, 23 Brown St, Wickford. 401-295-1140. HerbWyfe.com.

First Degree Usui Reiki Workshop – 1-6pm. Also Sunday, 9/19. Learn to give the gift of Reiki to yourself, others and pets. Workshop will provide ample time to practice complete treatments as well as learn additional techniques and the Reiki principles. $150.

Linda E. Bowers, Malchar Chiropractic, 33 College Hill Rd, Warwick. reiki4animalsandyou@cox.net.

401-699-2719.

Sunday, September 19

Magnified Healing® Master-Teacher Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm. Have you been eager to help others who are struggling? Are you the one having a difficult time right now? This 20-min daily practice, guided

by Kwan Yin, can help. Come learn how to use MH to heal yourself, others & our planet. $150. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-935-8451. heavenly-hugs.com/MagnifiedHealing.

Celiac Support Group of Southeast New England – 1:30-4pm. Informational meeting. Contact Kathi Thiboutot 401-624-8888 to make a reservation or for more information. $5/non members Free/members.

St. Theresa’s Church, 265 Stafford Rd, Tiverton.

Song of the Drum – 2-4pm. Join world percussionist and recording artist John de Kadt for this fun and educational community style workshop for all levels. Explore rhythms and beats from around the world and learn or refine basic drumming tech-

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niques. Drums will be provided or bring your own. $45. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield.

401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Monday, September 20

Reiki Share – For Practitioners of All Levels – 6:30-8pm. This evening is intended to support those who provide support for others. Join us as we share our experiences with this healing energy and give and receive healing and renewal.

Notification requested if attending. $5/donation.

Adriene Smith, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-741-2278.

Adriene@AngelWhispersRI.com.

Exploring The Real Reasons Behind Over Eating & Poor Food Choices – 7-8:30pm. Trying to improve your diet? Then this talk is for you. Presentation cuts through conflicting messages about what is actually healthy and offers practical ways to succeed in eating good food today! No fads or product sales. Free. Denise Baxter, One Yoga Center, 142 A Danielson Pike (rt. 6), Foster. 401-368-9642.

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Is There Life After A Painful Breakup Or Divorce; YES! – 7-8:30pm. Pat Hastings: Inspirational Speaker, Spiritual Coach, Psychotherapist, will conduct this workshop to help you learn how to: Love Yourself and Love Life Again, Let Go of Guilt and Experience the Freedom of Self Forgiveness, etc. $15. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave, Johnston.

401-533-2860. ChangingLives1Breath.com.

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

See September 8th for details Kindly register. $10.

Katharine Rossi, Mill at Shady Lea, North Kingstown. info@archeofspirit.com. 401-924-0567.

Tuesday, September 21

Integrating Spirituality and Science for Improved Health – 6-8pm. Presenter will demonstrate practices from several spiritual traditions and share information from neurobiology research that supports how these practices cause positive changes in the brain. Free. Riverside Branch Library, 475 Bullocks Point Ave, East Providence. 401-433-4877.

EastProvidenceLibrary.org.

Wednesday, September 22

Blackstone Valley Culinaria – Secret Ingredient Food Tour – 6-8pm. Enjoy a sampling of Diamond Hill Vineyard’s award winning wines and nibble from a platter of assorted crackers, cheese, and fruit. $14.50. Diamond Hill Vineyard, 3145 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. 401-724-2200. tourblackstone.tix.com/Event.asp Kids and Chemicals: An Evening of Information and Solutions – 7-9pm. Seminar will provide parents with an understanding of the environmental hazards commonly found in our homes and how to remove them for a safer, healthier home environment. Email BetterChoices@ymail.com for advanced registration. Free/adv registration or $5/ at door. Better Choices, The Village Lower School, 2220 S. County Trail, East Greenwich.

Thursday, September 23

Discovering your Guardian Angel – 6:30-8:30pm.

Everyone has a one. Yours is near you all the time, loving you. Did you know Angels can help & inspire you at difficult & testing times, offering support &

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comfort. Come learn how to connect with yours to receive daily guidance. $25. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com.

401-935-8451.

Laughter Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. Mindfulness, deep breathing, seated guided laughter and loving kindness join forces to heal the body, clear the mind, soothe the soul and electrify your life. With Chris Belanger. $12. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

Non-Duality Talk with Scott Kiloby – 7-9:30pm.

One of the clearest non-duality teachers on the planet will give a one-night satsang in Westerly RI. The author of Love’s Quiet Revolution: The End of the Spiritual Search, and Reflections of the One Life. kiloby.com. $20/advance, $25/at the door. Contact Julianne. Julenlo@hotmail.com. 90 High St, Westerly. 401-315-0254. HolisticHealthCtr.com.

Friday, September 24

The Painting Experience – 6:30-9:30pm. Also Saturday 9/25 and Sunday 9/26 10am – 5:30pm. Experience the power of process painting as described in the book “Life, Paint & Passion: Reclaiming the Magic of Spontaneous Expression.” No experience necessary. Materials supplied. Scholarships, CEUs. See website or call for details. Facilitated by Stewart Cubley, Newton Art Center, Newton, MA. 888-639-8569. processarts.com.

Rolfing Strcutural Integration – Lecture/ Demo, Q+A – 7-8:30pm. What you have always wanted to know about Rolfing. Bring questions, view a structural analysis, enter your name to win a free Rolfing or Rolfing Movement session to celebrate National Rolfing Week. Free. Motion Center, 111 Chestnut St, Providence. 401-725-4783. rolfing-providence.com.

Crash Course in Miracles – 7:30-9:30pm. Join Philip Urso as he provides a short cut to understanding and reaping the benefits of the oft quoted 1200 page spiritual text A Course In Miracles. $15. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.

AllThatMatters.com.

Saturday, September 25

Reiki 1st Degree – Training for Teens – 10am-3pm.

Reiki I certification course for teens age 12-17 desiring to use this balancing energy. The origins of Usui Reiki, the benefits & hand positions will be taught.

Level I attunement and certificate will be given. $100/no prerequisite. Adriene Smith, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick.

401-741-2278. Adriene@AngelWhispersRI.com.

The Spiritual Tarot – 10am-5pm. Learn the Spiritual origins of the Tarot and what makes this a powerful tool for self enlightenment and guidance as we move towards 2012. Learn how numerology and Tarot entwine and expand self understanding. $99. Cris McCullough, 374 Juniper Ave., East Providence. 401-847-6551. TarotNewport.com.

Energy and Intuition Workshop for Kids ~ Ages 8-12 – 12-2pm. Is your child sensitive to energy? Do you feel your child is intuitive? Are they having a difficult time fitting in with their peers? This gentle class will help them by understanding they are not alone. Great for kids/parents. $10. Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Ave, Suite 105, Lincoln.

401-286-1852. KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com.

Warrior Heart Workshop – 12-5pm. What does it mean to cultivate the heart of a warrior? What does it mean to act skillfully? Explore the theme of Warrior on the mat, in meditation, and discussion in our workshop. Everyone welcome. CEU’s available for teachers. $50. Grace Yoga, 35 Weaver Rd, N Kingstown. 401-667-2800. GraceYoga.org.

Sugar Blues Workshop – 12:30-1:30pm. Learn how sugar negatively affects your health, escape from the pattern of turning to sweets, and explore how healthy sweet foods can reduce sugar cravings.

Free. Samantha Lebeau, Holistic Health Coach.

Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike ,Greenville 401-688-9181. SamanthaHealthCoach.com.

Releasing Stress in Any Area – Finances, Relationships, Health – 1-3pm. Release stress & reveal unconscious attitudes & beliefs that enable it in many areas of your life. $34.50. Cheryl Wright, 166 4th St, Providence. releasingintofreedom. wordpress.com Clearing the Chakras, Finding Deep Peace: Kundalini Workshop with Guruatma Singh Khalsa – 1-3:30pm. When the chakras are balanced you become empowered, enabling you to be a compassionate, conscious, and capable human being. Learn to integrate movement w/breathing to clear the chakras and to facilitate a state of deep meditation. $45/ or $39/by Sept 17. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Jen McWalters Pilates and Beyond: 7 Year Celebration and Open House – 1-4pm. This open-tothe-public event is a celebration of 7 years of JMS in RI, and an introduction to Pilates for newbies.

Video footage of Joseph Pilates himself, demos, free mini-lessons, and food. All are welcome! Free. Jen McWalters Pilates and Beyond, 1005 Main St, Suite 111, Pawtucket. 401-475-0084. PilatesJen.Com. Step Into Your Empowered Self and Reawaken the Divine Within – 1-5pm. Are you ready to develop a relationship with your inner self and experience the freedom that comes from connecting with your Higher Power? Learn how to love, honor, accept and forgive yourself in this transformational workshop. $60. Pat Hastings, 59 Barlow Ave Rose Point, W. Wareham, MA. 401-521-6783. simplyawomanoffaith.com.

Sunday, September 26

Angel Reiki Certification – 11am-2pm. This class is open to any Certified Reiki practitioner who would like to learn how to incorporate angels and spirituality into their Reiki sessions. Spiritual Reiki attunement, certificate and manual included. $65. Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Ave, Suite 105, Lincoln.

401-286-1852. KeysForIntuitiveLiving.com.

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Increasing Psychic Awareness – 7-9pm. Become aware of your psychic gifts and increase their power. Tips on spiritual protection and cleansing will be discussed. This workshop will include a guided mediation, designed to further open your psychic senses. $20. Rev. Mother Susan/Mother Mystic, 179 Dean St., Providence. 401-353-3099.

MotherMystic.com.

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14th Annual Hound Hike – 12-3pm. East Greenwich Animal Protection League pet walk/fund raiser. Bring your dog, walk the beautiful park trails together, gather samples of pet related treats and information offered by dog food and pet product companies.

Music, raffles and a free lunch. $20. East Greenwich Animal Protection League, Goddard Park, 1095 Ives Rd, East Greenwich. 401-885-1158. EGAPL.org.

Finding Ground, Finding Space: Introductory Rolfing Movement Class – 2-3:30pm. Explore how your physical structure interacts with your habits of perception, orienting and moving. Participants can enter their name to win a free Rolfing or Rolfing Movement session in celebration of National Rolfing Week. $8. Motion Center, 111 Chestnut Str, Providence. simone@rolfing-providence.com.

401-725-4783.

Monday, September 27

Ladies Night of Indulgence – 6-8pm. Please join for complimentary mini massages, nutritional samples, spinal scans while enjoying appetizers and learn about chiropractic care and other wellness services that are part of the healthy lifestyle.

Please RSVP by 09/20/10. Free. Cumberland Family Chiropractic LLC, Cumberland. 334-0535. cumberlandfamilychiropractic.com.

Tuesday, September 28

Holistic Parenting/Family Coaching Using the Enneagram Model – 7-9pm. Dr. Stefan Battle, Ed.D., MSW will host a introductory workshop using the Enneagram personality trait model to assist parents in exploring holistically their parenting and relationship with their children. Free. Email about participating and location. DrStefanBattle@Aol.com.

Wednesday, September 29

Blackstone Valley Culinaria – Secret Ingredient Food Tour – 6-8pm. Demonstration of Won Ton soup followed by family-style Chinese gourmet feast and Chan’s famous blues jam. $19.50. Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining, 267 Main Str, Woonsocket.

401-724-2200. tourblackstone.tix.com/Event.asp

Mother Mystic ECLECTIC SPIRITUAL APOTHECARY CRYSTALS ¤ BULK HERBS ¤ ESSENTIAL OILS WORKSHOPS ¤ READINGS BY APPOINTMENT 179 DEAN ST., PROVIDENCE, RI

Visit us for your Custom Spiritual Bath!

401-353-3099

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Keep it Simple, Silly – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn easy & effective ways to stay positive, think positive & BE positive. Learn how to attract healthful, joyous experiences into your life, cut etheric cords to boost energy & clear away/diffuse negative energy from others. $25. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. gladys@heavenly-hugs.com. 401-935-8451.

Friday, October 1

Labyrinth Training for Healers and Others – 6-9pm. Also on Oct 2 (10-8) Oct 3 (10-5) This training gives you the skills necessary to facilitate effective labyrinth walks for use in healing, liturgical celebrations, rites of passage, 12 step, angels, chakras and more. $350. The Labyrinth Ladies, The Renaissance Barn, 64 Long Highway, Little Compton.

401-847-6551. TheLabyrinthLadies.com.

Sunday, October 3

Yoga Teacher Training-First Meeting – 9:30am5:30pm. This marks the start of the 200hr. Integrative Yoga Therapy Training Program. Preregistration is required. This is a professional training, which will prepare you to teach a variety of populations.

Full details on the web. $2,395/plus training manuals. Ellen Schaeffer, 142A Danielson Pike, Foster.

401-368-9642. Youphoria.biz.

Friday, October 8

The 5th annual RI Dream Party®! – 6-11pm. Mark Your Calendars! Celebrate the Possibilities for Your Life. “The ultimate Law of Attraction event!” (Linda Joy, Publisher, Aspire Magazine). “One of the most transformational experiences of my life!” (Lisa Tener, book coach). Ticket info coming soon.. Create Your Life, LLC. 401-569-7017. CreateYourLifeInc.com.

Saturday, November 13

Taoist QI-gong, with Instructor Eric Wilson – 9am-5pm. Full weekend program that will introduce people to the ancient system of health and longevity of Daoists from China. Taught for the first time in this country and exclusively at Shambhala Meditation Centers. $150. Providence Shambhala Center, 541 Pawtucket Ave., Second Floor, Pawtucket.

401-369-5874. providence.shambhala.org.

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30 Day Mind Body Challenge - September 19 through October 19. Unlimited Pilates Mat at Aull Pilates, Unlimited Yoga at Bristol Yoga for 30 days and a one-hour massage with Ocean State Massage. Postural analysis & weekly informational sessions and support. $225. Aull Pilates,Bristol Yoga & Ocean State, 259 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-253-7778.

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EveryBody’s Yoga – 9-10:15am. Class focuses on postures, breathing techniques and abdominal/core work to stretch and strengthen your body and relieve overall tension. Postures are modified to student’s abilities. $48/6 classes, $10/walk in. Burrillville Community Recreation Center, (Beckwith-Bruckshaw Lodge), 50 Lodge Rd, Pascoag. 401-578-4162.

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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 – 10-11am. Class includes breathing, (Pranayama), gentle to more vigorous postures, and rejuvenation, (Savasana). Enjoy the benefits of yoga in a cozy atmosphere in the home studio of Yoga Spirit. Amrit trained and certified. $10. Yoga Spirit, Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. JohnFazzino@mac.com.

401-965-8074.

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

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Urban Bhakti Groove – 3-4:30pm. An up-beat powerful vinyasa flow class, set to an ever changing mix of pop and rock music, complete with meditative chanting and deep relaxation. $15/drop in, $5 of which is goes towards a city based charity. Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. shri-studio.com.

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Fall Yoga Intensive – 7am-7:30pm. Immerse yourself in yoga--Sept 27-Nov 7. Timeless methods used to help you establish and maintain a regular yoga practice. Fee includes 6 weeks open enrollment to all YSSC classes, weekly support meetings, YSSC journal, more. $100/SK resident, $110/non-resident.

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

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

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

401-846-7426. TheEdwardKingHouse.com.

Pilates Flex, Stretch and Tone – 9-10am. Full body movement class set to music for all levels especially the mature adult looking to increase or maintain flexibility, muscle tone and balance. Pilates core work, yoga stretches and balance work will kick start your day. $15. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St., East Greenwich. PilatesWestBay.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.

Parent & Child Yoga Play– 9:15-10am. 18mos3yrs Class will explore simple animated poses, music, singing, and yoga games that will help to build body awareness, while encouraging physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. $150/10 classes, $17/per class. Innerlight Yoga, Nancy Escher, 850 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown.

401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Moderate Warm Yoga with Childcare – 9:3011am. Yoga can help caregivers of children find an island of quiet bliss, while getting stronger, more limber, and more centered. Registration is required by the Sunday before the class. Children up to 10 years welcome. $15/drop-in + $5/for childcare.

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

All Level Yoga for Women – 10-11:15am. Yoga in the Zen Center. Gentle warm-ups & moderately paced flowing Yoga (Vinyasa) to energize, tone & strengthen the body, & boost the immune system.

End with deep relaxation. $96/8 classes, $14/ drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Wellness Concierge Centers Of Natural Health & Healing – 10am-5pm. Check website for classes, workshops and events. Offering Acupuncture, Reiki, Massage Therapy, Thermography, CranioSacral, Kinesiology, HypnoTherapy, Asyra Testing, Nutritional Counseling & more. By Appointment. Dr. Jackie Campisi and Jamie Lee, Wellness Concierge Centers, 23 Clara Dr, Mystic, CT. 860-572-4805.

WellnessConciergeCenters.com.

Story & Stretch Yoga Play – 10:15-11am. 3-5 yrs.

Playful class combines stories, song and yoga poses that will encourage self-expression as children use and develop their motor skills. Will include positive affirmation through song, breathing, and relaxation. $150/10 classes, $17/per class. Innerlight Yoga, Nancy Escher, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown.

401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Aquacise Classes – 10:30-11:30am. Atria Lincoln Place’s 88-degree indoor pool feature endurance, strengthening and balance exercise and are led by Aquatic Exercise Assoc. certified instructor. Call for info--other classes offered. $35/per month.

Atria Lincoln Place, Susan Hunter, 612 George Washington Highway, Lincoln. susan.hunter@ atriaseniorliving.com. 401-334-1686.

RINaturalAwakenings.com

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

RIPilatesStudio.com.

Anusara Yoga – 4:45-5:45pm. Heart-oriented, spiritually inspiring method that is grounded in a set of Universal Principles of Alignment for both the inner and outer body. $99/11 classes, $45/5 classes or $10/ Drop in. Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. Shri-Studio.com.

Beginners Yoga Class – 5:15-6:30pm. Introduces the new student to basic postures and a vinyasa flow; teaches proper alignment and movement with the breath. Small classes with a lot of individual attention. $10/6 classes, $12/drop in. Renee Katz, Healthi Directions, 11 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield.

401-864-0947. HealthiDirections.com.

Strength Training & Yoga – 5:30-6:15pm. Invigorating class features a unique blend of strength training and yoga postures, to help you develop a lean, fit body, increase flexibility and balance, and reduce stress. $16/drop in or purchase a class pass.

Innerlight Yoga, Jen Meyer, 850 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Breathing Meditation – 5:30-7:30pm. Focuses on the Full Wave Breath technique, 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 – 6-7pm.

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

Zumba! – 6-7pm. Zumba is the Latin-inspired dance aerobic program that anyone can learn and have a good sweat, with specific exercises built in so that you barely know you’re working out. Maximizes caloric output to up to 750 calories per hour. $12/class, $80/ package of 8 . Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348. UniqueTotalBody.com.

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

VillageWellnessCenter@verizon.net.

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

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

Sunsalutations.org.

Yoga of the Heart Series – 6:45-8:15pm. Yoga of the Heart . 8-week series beginning 9/13. Easy, gentle, meditative yoga class designed to draw the awareness within for maximum health, tranquility and relaxation. Includes deep relaxation techniques, imagery & breath work. $96. Diane Cozine, The Studio @ Wickford Cove, 23 Brown St, Wickford.

401-639-6226. herbwyfe.com.

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

401-368-9642. youphoria.biz.

Mellow Vinyasa – 7-8:30pm. A flowing investigation of postures, breathing techniques, and energy.

Learn how to move with grace, intelligence, and ease. Includes pranayama, chanting, and meditation. $16/drop in or purchase a class pass. Santina Horowitz, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Monday Night Special – 7-8:30pm. Youphoria and One Yoga Center are offering a variety of classes related to healthy living every Monday evening. See our full calendar of events on our web site. Take or Teach a class. We’d love the opportunity to share with you! Price varies by class. The community at One Yoga Center, 142 A Danielson Pike (rt. 6), Foster. 401-368-9642. Youphoria.biz.

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

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

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

401-521-6783. SimplyAWomanofFaith.com.

Tuesday

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.

Pilates Wunda Chair Class – 9:15am-9:45pm.

Pilates equipment class will strengthen and lengthen your muscles. The chair challenges and improves your balance. Pilates helps to develop core muscles.

Class is limited to 6 students, so please call to reserve a spot. $15/drop-in or $60/5 lessons. RI Pilates Studio, 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln. 401-335-3099.

RIPilatesStudio.com Vinyasa with Bryna Rene – 9:30-11am. A dedicated Rhode Island yogini and yoga instructor, she combines a physically challenging practice with creative visualization and mental gymnastics to create a transformational experience for class participants. $15/class or $120/10 class card . The Yoga Loft, 16 Cutler St, Warren. 401-245-0881.

YogaLoftRI.com.

Yoga 101/Intro to Yoga – 10-11:45am. Award winning beginner’s yoga series. Includes foundational poses, breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as philosophical components of yoga. A good place for new students to begin. Held Wed. & Saturdays too. $60/6 week series. Innerlight Yoga, Kim Chandler, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown.

401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Yoga & Meditation Hour – 12:30-1:30pm. The perfect way to spend your lunch hour. We use pranayama, asana and meditation to create the tools needed to further our inner journey. $16/drop in or purchase a class pass. Barbara Gee, Innerlight Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200.

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

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

Zumba – 4-5pm. 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, HipHop, ChaCha and more! Call to register. $10.

B.I.A Fitness, Melissa Sischo, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.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.

BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Anusara Yoga – 4:30-6pm. Life affirming, heartopening alignment based style of Hatha Yoga with some vinyasa elements taught by Certified Anusara teacher Sara Davidson. $15/Drop in. Yoga Connect, 1226 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-5007.

YogaConnectsUs.com.

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

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

Gentle Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Offers a wide range of postures: focuses 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 – 5:30-6:30pm. See Sunday at 10 am for details. $10.

Yoga Spirit, Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. johnfazzino@mac.com. 401-965-8074.

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

401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Beginning Level Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Yoga in the The Zen Center. Learn basic alignment, breathing techniques, how to safely hold postures, build core strength and move with the breath for an enjoyable practice. $96/8 classes, $14/drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Relaxing Yoga in the Park ~ Gentle & Simple! – 6-7pm. Unite body, breath, mind & spirit under the trees. No power or vigorous yoga here! No flexibility needed – yoga creates flexibility. Beginners welcome!

We meet on the Hope St. side of Lippitt Park. Look for the sign. $6 minimum donation. Chris Belanger, RYT, Kripalu Trained, Lippitt Park – Hope & Blackstone, Providence. WholeOfTheMoonYoga.com.

Yoga at Changing Lives – 6-7pm. Refresh your body ~ mind & spirit ~. $10. 1308 Atwood Ave. Johnston. changinglives1breath.com.

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

UniqueTotalBody.com.

Group Meditation All Levels – 6:30-8pm. 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/Call to register. Robert Arnold, Under The Sun Meditation Ctr & Bookstore, 31B Bridge St, Newport. 401-339-6092.

UnderTheSunECC.com.

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Guided Meditation for Stress Relief and Relaxation – 7-8pm. Feeling stressed? Drop in for a one hour guided meditation for stress relief and relaxation. A different guided meditation each week. Receive helpful handouts to continue the relaxation and de-stressing process at home. $10. Keys for Intuitive Living, 101 Higginson Ave, Suite 105, Lincoln.

401-305-6888. KeysForIntuitiveLiving.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.

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” ~ Confucius

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.

Yoga for Everybody – 7-8:30pm. No worries about your size or shape or level of fitness. Our teachers will ensure that you feel at home and offer a class accessible to you. See web for full schedule. $45/6 classes new student special. Ellen Schaeffer, OneYogaCenter.com, 142 A Danielson Pike (Rt. 6), Foster. 401-368-9642.

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

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

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

Weight Loss Program with EFT – 7:15-8pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Release 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 and more experienced students who would like to refine their practice. $18/2 classes. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave., Cranston. 401-780-9809.

YogaAtSantosha.com.

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

BreathingTimeYoga.com.

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

Wednesday

Zumba – 9-10am. See Tuesday at 4 pm for details. $10. B.I.A Fitness, Anya Randall, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Reiki – 10am-7pm. During the month of September treat your body, emotions, mind & spirit while creating many beneficial effects~relaxation & feelings of peace, security& well being. $30. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave., Johnston.

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class free, special $45/6 classes. Joan Corey, One Yoga Center, 142 A Danielson Pike (rt. 6), Foster.

401-368-9642. Youphoria.biz.

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

YogaConnectsUs.com.

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

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.

Heated Vinyasa – Shiva Rae/Prana Flow Style – 10:30am-12pm. Challenging yet accessible to all, this class will leave you feeling energized and cleansed. Consistent practitioners of this flow find that their flexibility, strength, and endurance improve quickly and dramatically. $16/drop in or purchase a class pass. Nancy Escher, Innerlight Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 401-849-3200.

InnerlightYoga.com.

Post Natal Yoga – 10:45-11:45am. With Vanessa Weiner. These classes will offer lots of individual attention for new moms in a studio that has all new props and equipment. Shri Studio offers the most affordable classes in the state with Shri Sets. $99/11 classes, $45/5 classes or $10/Drop in. Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. shri-studio.com.

Prenatal Yoga with Karen Lee – 11:30am-1pm.

Ease your way through pregnancy. Strengthen pelvic abdominal tone, ease back aches, improve sleep, learn vital relaxation skills and have a quiet opportunity to connect with your changing body and growing baby. $15/ drop-in; $96 or $200 packages.

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

Zumba – 4-5pm. See Tuesday at 4pm for details. $10. B.I.A. Fitness, Melissa Sischo, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Deaf Yoga with Cheryl Hollingworth – 4-5pm. A visual yoga class presented in entirely in ASL with no voice. Step into the beautifully expressive and meditative approach to yoga. Experience w/ASL or an open mind & willingness to learn without words is recommended. $96/8 week series. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket.

401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.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.

Strong Flow Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Fun flow class without the heat. Certain to strengthen body, mind and spirit. Appropriate for new and ongoing students who enjoy a bit of safe and healthy challenge. First

RINaturalAwakenings.com

Cardio Gypsy/Creative Core Fusion – 6-7pm.

See Monday at 6pm for details. $20/or half for $12.

The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence.

TheSpotOnThayer.com.

Body Sculpt Class – 6-7pm. Build strength and tone with light weights and low impact, 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.

Physical Fusion Barre Tuff Class – 6-7pm. Create a long, lean body that has become Kelly Ripa’s favorite workout! Light weights, ballet barre and small ball used to load the muscles then stretch. Also 8:30am Sat. Physical Fusion Lite (less tuff) 9:45am Th & 9:45am Sat. $15. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St, Bldg D, East Greenwich, PilatesWestBay.Com. Zumba! – 6-7pm. See Monday at 6pm for details. $12/ or $80/package 8. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348.

UniqueTotalBody.com.

Basic Vinyasa – 6-7:15pm. Connecting breath with each movement in a flowing sequence of poses.

Focusing on the principles of alignment while straightening the core; mind, body and spirit. Explore self-healing and find the strength within. $13.

Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Road~lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433. SerenityYogaRI.com.

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. BlissfulMomentYoga.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.

Painting Mandalas for Healing & Self-Expression – 6-8pm. Explore how creating a Mandala can bring calmness, peace and tranquility to your mind, body & spirit. Class materials included to make one painted canvas Mandala. Please call to register so enough materials are available. $15-$20 depends on choice of materials. Dottie, Under The Sun Meditation Ctr & Bookstore, 31B Bridge St, Newport. 401-339-6092.

UnderTheSunECC.com/events.htm.

Family Science Night – 6:30-7:30pm. Last Wednesday. Parents & kids 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.

other pregnant women. Eases 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.

Beginners Yoga – 6:30-8pm. With Dr. Lakshyan Schanzer. A systematic course in the essentials of Hatha yoga, including warm-ups, therapeutic postures, breating techniques and deep relaxation. Visit website for more information. $100/series of 7, $20/ Drop in. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston. 401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

Introduction to Meditation & Christian Mysticism – 7:30-9:30pm. This is a powerful 6-week introductory course designed for modern mystics. Classes will include teachings on: the Inner Spiritual Path, Meditation, Soul, Light, Prayer and Blessing. free.

Rev Michaela Walters, Motion Center, 111 Chestnut St, Lower Level, Providence. 857-231-1920.

CentersOfLight.org.

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

ConcordiaChurchRI.com.

Pre Natal Yoga Class – 7-8:15pm. With Vanessa Weiner. Classes will offer lots of individual attention for new moms in a studio that has all new props and equipment. Shri Studio offers the most affordable classes in the state with Shri Sets. $99/11 classes, $45/5 classes or $10/Drop in. Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket.

Shri-Studio.com.

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

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

ReikiandMassageforYOU.com.

Vinyasa Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm. Power and Flow (heated class) – Combination of Power yoga and Vinyasa flair, challenging both mind and body.

Focusing on proper alignment, complex poses and rapid movements. Prepare to sweat and detox the body with Parker. $13. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd – lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433.

SerenityYogaRI.com.

Meditation for Beginners – 7:30-8:30pm. Every other Wednesday, learn to meditate in a supportive & comfortable group setting. Experience relaxation, guided and silent meditation. Call to register. $15.

Kathy Black, Ferncrest Center for Yoga & Health, 90 Warwick Ave, Cranston. KathyBlackonline@cox.net.

401-286-5259.

Zumba Class– 7:30-8:30pm. Zumba is a fun-filled, calorie burning, body energizing class. The moves are easy to follow, Latin rhythm inspired dance steps.

Please bring clean sneakers. $12/drop-in or $90/10 classes. RI Pilates Studio, 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.Com Yoga at Changing Lives – 7:30-8:30pm. Create balance in your body through yoga ~. $10.

Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave., Johnston. changinglives1breath.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Stretch, breathe, and do gentle yoga postures together in community with

Thursday

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

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

401-965-8074. YogaSpiritRI.com.

Sunrise Vinyasa – 7-8:15am. Join Tara as she guides you through a Vinyasa flow fusion to awaken your breath, body, and creative spirit. Start your day with an energetic meditation in motion, setting your intention for a healthier more present life. $13. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston.

StudioExhale.com.

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

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

VillageWellnessCenter.com.

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

Mixed Level Yoga with Anita – 9:30-11am. This class is easy to challenging and is adapted for attendees with modification and variations offered for any level of practice. Expect a slow to moderate pace with 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. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.

Barre and Ball Class – 10am-11pm. Class is 30 min of ballet barre, and 30 min of Pilates on the stability ball. Learn some basic ballet barre exercises and Pilates moves that help to lengthen and tone the muscles. No experience necessary. $12/ drop in or $150/ 15 classes. RI Pilates Studio, 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.Com.

Aquacise Classes – 10:30-11:30am See Monday at 10:30 am for details. Atria’s Fitness Director, Susan Hunter, Atria Lincoln Place, 612 George Washington Highway, Lincoln. susan.hunter@atriaseniorliving. com. 401-334-1686.

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.

Free Lunch Hour Yoga on Kennedy Plaza – 12:15-1pm. Take a mid-day break to relax the mind & refresh the body under the trees of Burnside Park.

Come as you are! Classes are designed to be open to everyone. All shapes, sizes, ages and ability levels are welcome. Free. Chris Belanger, RYT, Kennedy Plaza ~ Burnside Park, Between the fountain & Washington St., Providence. KennedyPlaza.org.

Kids Zumba (ZumbAtomic) – 4-4:45pm. Join us for a fun workout designed specially for kids!

Crank it up, loosen up and get down with hip hop, salsa, merengue, cumbia, samba, reggaeton, and calypso. $10 call to register ages 6-12. B.I.A Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-732-2899.

BIA-Fitness.com.

Yin Yoga – 4-5pm. Think gentle yoga; yin is a quiet practice that uses floor postures to stretch and stimulate energetic centers deep inside the body; postures are held between 3-5 minutes, making this suitable for the beginner yogi and the advanced. $99/11 classes, $45/5 classes or $10/Drop in. Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. shri-studio.com.

Kids Yoga Club – 5-6pm. Children ages 5-12 will enjoy a fun filled class, emphasizing breath, postures and meditation. Children derive enormous benefits from yoga. (Younger kids or siblings are welcome if accompanied by and adult). $10. The Yoga Loft, 16 Cutler St, Warren. 401-245-0881. YogaLoftRI.com.

Open Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. 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.

Vinyasa Yoga Deliciously Challenging! – 6-7:45pm. Deep, flowing practice. Detoxify and strengthen your body while uplifting your heart and spirit. See web site for full schedule. $45/6 classes new student special. Ellen Schaeffer, OneYogaCenter.com, 142 A Danielson Pike (Rt. 6), Foster.

401-368-9642.

Combination Class: Deep Stretch (Yin Yoga)/ Vinyasa Flow – 6-8pm. Begin with Yin Yoga, a deep and relaxing stretch to unwind from the day. At 7:00 pm, we transition to a moderately paced vinyasa flow. Take the Yin Yoga or the Vinyasa class alone, or as a combined class. $96/ 8 classes, $14/drop-in.

The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, The Zen Center, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802.

TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Zumba – 6:15-7:15pm. See Tuesday at 4pm for details. $10. Melissa Sischo, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

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Farmer’s Markets Monday

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

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

June 7 – Oct 25. 601 North Main St Providence

Tuesday

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday

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

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

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

Thursday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday

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

Grange 347 Snake Hill Road Glocester Providence/Elmhurst Farmers’ Market – 11-2pm. July 11-Oct 31. Davis Park Chalkstone Ave and Oakland Ave Pawtucket Farmers’ Market – 12-3pm. July 11 – Oct 31. Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket

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Pilates w/Props – 6:30-7:30pm. Pilates mat exercises with small props such as light dumb bells, magic circles, therabands, balls, etc. Promotes deeper awareness, concentration, stability and control.

Instructor is Katie Evans. $15/per class or purchase a pass. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St, Bdg D, East Greenwich. 401-261-4137. PilatesWestBay.com.

EveryBody’s Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. See Sunday at 9am for details. $48/6 classes, $10/walk in. Burrillville Community Recreation Center, (BeckwithBruckshaw Lodge), 50 Lodge Rd, Pascoag. 401578-4162. HealingHeartYoga.net.

Hatha Yoga Psychology – 6:30-9pm. 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.

A levels welcome, some experience helpful. $140/ course, $40/drop in. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston. 401-369-8115.

BodyMindRI.com.

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

401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Mixed Level Amrit Yoga – 7-8:30pm. 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.

Kundalini Yoga – 7-8:30pm. A dynamic blend of postures, pranayam, mantra, music & meditation which teaches you the art of relaxation, self-healing and elevation. Very stabilizing for the mind and emotions. No experience is necessary. All are welcome! $100/10 classes $12/ drop-in $10/students. Great Hall @ St Martin’s Church, 50 Orchard Ave, Providence. satkartarkaur@khalsa.com. 508-376-6206.

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

Be Authenic, Be Happy, Be You! – 7-9pm. Ned Arvidson’s workshop will create a safe space which fosters intuitive self discovery. Tools of Experientail Transformation used will be: drumming, meditation, journaling, and self expression. Only you can be you! $15. Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave, Johnston. 401-533-2860. ChangingLives1Breath.com.

Meditation for Everyone – 7:30-8:15pm. Open Meditaion w/Sara Davidson. A peaceful, supportive and relaxing environment. Practice is therapeutic for your nervous system and calming for your body and mind. No experience needed. By Donation. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-3830839. StudioExhale.com.

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

401-734-9355. WestShoreWellness.com.

Friday

Pilates Mat Class – 9-10am. Classical Pilates mat class using small props such as the magic circle, small weights and stability ball. Open to all levels.

This class will strengthen and lengthen your muscles while working your core. $12/drop in or $150/15 classes. RI Pilates Studio, 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Anusara Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. See Monday at 4:45 pm for details. Shri Studio, Urban Revitalization Yoga, 21 Broad St, Pawtucket. shri-studio.com.

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

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

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

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

Class combines the elements of gentle/mid level Yoga with restorative poses, to promote passive muscular release and deep relaxation. Helps 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.

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ZUMBA – 5:30-6:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-tofollow, calorie burning, dance fitness-party. Feel the music and let loose. Wear comfortable support sneakers; bring a water bottle and towel. $15. The Yoga Loft, 16 Cutler Street, Warren. 401-245-0881.

YogaLoftRI.com.

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

$5 Community Yoga with Toni Lynn Bonadi – 6-7:15pm. Finally, affordable & accessible yoga for everyone! Beginner’s class is designed to introduce students to a meaningful approach to breath and movement, provide physical benefits, and leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. $5/drop-in.

Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. BreathingTimeYoga.com.

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

2nd Friday. See Monday at 7pm for details. $15.

Pat Hastings, Providence. 401-521-6783. SimplyAWomanOfFaith.com.

Hawaiian Hula for Exercise – 7:30-8:30pm. An ancient tradition, interpreted for the mainstream. No experience necessary, but those familiar with hula can learn a style rarely seen on the Mainland and work on technique. $18/2 classes. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave., Cranston. 401-780-9809.

YogaAtSantosha.com.

Saturday

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. 401258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.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 emphasize 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.

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

This class is time to replenish and de-stress. Through movement, breath & a deep internal focus you will shed the challenges of the week and step into your weekend – joyful and centered. A moderate class appropriate for all levels. New students free. Ellen Schaeffer, 142A Danielson Pike, Foster. 401-368-9642.

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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.

Cardio Kick – 9:30-10:30am. A high energy, fun, interactive class! Includes kickboxing, intense cardio workout, and more! Call to register. $10. Melissa Sischo, B.I.A Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick.

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

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

Yoga in the 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. See Wednesday at 6:30 pm for details. $100/series of 7, $20/Drop in.

Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston. 401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

Beginners Yoga – 10-11am. Developing confidence in yoga basics, postures, breathing, body science and meditation. Focus is on a strong foundation for a regular practice. $60/Series of 6, $14/drop in.

Sunsalutations Yoga Studio, 840 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln. 401-632-7254. Sunsalutations.org.

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

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

AlternativeFoodCoop.com.

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.

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.

Kids Zumba ( ZumbaAtomic) – 10:15-11am.. Join us for this fun workout designed especially for kids!

Crank it up, loosen up, and get down with hip hop, salsa, merengue, cumbia, samba, reggaeton, and calypso. $10 call to register ages 6-12. B.I.A Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-732-2899.

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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.

Nia Class – 10:30-11:30am. Fusion fitness movement class that blends rhythmic music with easy to follow movements. $3/members, $6/non members. Sandra Fontana, Johnston Community Center, 1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 401-487-6977. NIANow.com.

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 moves. $12. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. 401-383-7133. TheSpotOnThayer.com.

Kids Yoga – 11:15-12:15am. Kids Yoga is back for the fall! Kids lengthen & strengthen their minds, bodies, & spirits while having fun and building self confidence. Through games & practice they will learn Yoga poses, breathing excercises, and relaxation. Ages 6 – 12. $30/Sept. series call to register.

Melissa Sischo, The Journey Within/B.I.A Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-732-2899.

BIA-Fitness.com.

Grandmother’s Empowerment Group – 1-3pm.

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

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

ProvidenceHealingCircle.com.

Vitamin Smart Diet Therapy & Dietary Supplements – 1:30-7pm. Confused over what supplements to take? We specialize in personalized meal plans, supplement prescriptions, herbal medicine, naturopathic care, weight loss, chronic health conditions, medical nutrition, menopause, wellness, antiaging and more. Health Insurance accepted. Vitamin Smart, Marcie Millar, RD, LDN, 40 Charles Street Unit C, Wakefield. 401-782-6800.

Group Meditation All Levels – 2-3:30pm. See Tuesday at 6:30 pm for details. $12/Call to Register. Robert Arnold, Under The Sun Meditation Ctr & Bookstore, 31B Bridge Street, Newport. 401-339-6092.

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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.

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energy healing 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

feng shui Designs by Dragonfly Design in Feng Shui 1-401-383-2674

Reconnect to your house and yourself with Feng Shui. Graduate of Sheffield School of Interior Design, New York, 20 years in alternative and new age.

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hypnosis Mark Ashley Hypnosis Health & Wellness

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

Create the body you’ve been dreaming of or need, all in the privacy of your home!!! I incorporate a full body workout utilizing your body weight, Kettle bells, Bosu and Thera Balls and agility drills for a balanced strength and conditioning regimen, regardless of age. See ad page 27.

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. See ad page 39.

JOHN KOENIG, BOARD CERTIFIED HYPNOTIST

holistic guidance

739 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 401-374-1890 possibilities.nu

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

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

Christine McCullough, MA

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 INTERFAITH MINISTER

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.

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.

Delivered right to your door, every month.

Natural Awakenings can be delivered right to your door for

just $25 for the entire year!

Makes the perfect gift for a friend!

Make your $25 check payable to: RI Natural Awakenings 1800 Mineral Springs Ave., #195 North Providence, RI 02904 RINaturalAwakenings.com

*Please remember to include the name and address of your gift recipient

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS Keri Layton, N.D.

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

Nature Cures Naturopathic Clinic

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

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

PROVIDENCE WHOLISTIC HEALTHCARE

Sheila M. Frodermann, MA, ND, FHANP 144 Waterman St., Providence, RI 401-455-0546 • ProvidenceWholistic.com Holistic family health care: your comprehensive natural medicine clinic offering diet and nutritional counseling, herbal and homeopathic medicines, and acupuncture. Optimize health and wellness naturally! See ad page 9.

organics

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

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.

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

At CPTHS we focus on retraining and restoring your body’s natural movement patterns to relieve pain and maximize performance. We do not use aides or assistants. All patients are treated with licensed professionals. Services are offered in rehabilitation, reconditioning, nutrition, fitness and massage. See ad page 19.

reiki

It’s Your Body’s Symphony

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

See ad page 10.

WELLCARE COLLABORATIVE IT’S MY HEALTH

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

We care. See ad on page 12.

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

Do your healing and wellness choices reflect who you are?

We offer personalized sessions for your healing needs.

Offering classes, workshops, metaphysical gifts, and more!

See ad, page 37.

REIKI MASTER & TEACHER

nutrition Dr Eva Ligeri

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

Samantha Lebeau – Health Coach

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

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

Takey Sum Reiki Adonya Wong 401-632-4892 TakeySumReiki.com

Certified as a Reiki Master in Usui, Kundalini, and Imara traditions, Adonya offers private sessions in your home or business. Her goal is to assist you in bringing more wellness and balance into your life.

Services are free of charge for military personnel (active, retired, & veteran), shelters/day centers, nonprofit organizations, and medical facilities.

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 30.

YOGA AND HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER ALL THAT MATTERS

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

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