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nner Spa will offer a series of free workshops at 6:30 p.m. on alternating Monday evenings throughout the spring. The Wellness Toolkit Workshops begin April 11 and will feature a variety of topics to help attendees develop new practices and perspectives that will enhance full-bodied wellness as the seasons change. The series kicks off with C’mon! Get Happy Hour, where attendees can learn practical tips to blend relaxation and joy into everyday living. The series continues every other Monday with such topics as Detoxification 101; Transitioning from SAD; Get Your Fiber Fill; Healthy Tummy, Healthy Body; and Natural Tools and Techniques. Inner Spa owner and colon hydrotherapist Cathy Windland shares, “Learning is good for the soul and your overall wellness. We look forward to coming together as a community and having fun as we improve our health.” Free refreshments will be served.

hole Body Yoga will present “Teen Lives Matter”, a series of free yoga classes especially designed to meet the needs of teens. The program will kick off with a special GloYoga class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 1. GloYoga classes are glow-in-the-dark yoga classes where participants wear neon clothing, glow stick necklaces and bracelets and practice under neon and black lights. The subsequent classes will meet at 3 p.m. on each Sunday in April, beginning April 3. These classes with be hatha style, focusing on basic postures and breathing exercises, and will be appropriate for beginners as well as teens that are more experienced with yoga practice. “Teens are faced with so much stress, and many of them are desperate for ways to release and relax away from their phones. We wanted to create a safe space for young women and young men to be able to come and have fun and decompress in a healthy way,” says Whole Body owner and senior yoga teacher Patty Ferry.

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r. Susan Burger and The Moonbeam Initiative will present Embracing the Deep Mystery of Wholeness, a series of thoughtprovoking events focused on what keeps us feeling separate from each other, and how to break through into a new paradigm of living. The series will culminate in a weekend workshop featuring special guests, classes, presentations, music and Philip Shepherd meditation on June 25 and 26 at the James Lorah Auditorium, in Doylestown. “We use terms like oneness, wholeness, and divine intelligence and say ‘we are all connected’,” says Burger, founder and director of Dr. Susan Burger’s Vitality Center, a multi-practitioner wellness center in Morrisville. “But what do we really mean, and how do we live and embody this truth? Are these just metaphysical terms or are they backed

by science?” she asks, adding, “This journey is not for those who are comfortable with the status quo.” The series will kick off this month with Friday night movie screenings at the Dr. Susan Burger Vitality Center. Black Whole will be shown at 7 p.m. on April 8, and a double feature, Animate Earth and Plants Behaving Badly will be shown at 7 and 9:30 p.m. on Earth Day, April 22. Featured guests at the June 25 and 26 weekend conference will include acclaimed body psychologist Philip Shepherd, author of New Self, New World: Recovering Our Senses in the Twenty-First Century, presenting one of his signature workshops, Radical Wholeness. Also presenting will be Charles Gilchrist, mandala and sacred geometry artist, and Gabriel Cavazos, a bio-environmental designer, along with Dr. Burger and others. Massage therapists can qualify for six CE credits with Philip Shepherd. A mandala workbook will be provided with Charles Gilchrist. Location: Friday night movies and events are held at Dr. Susan Burger’s Vitality Center, 300 W. Trenton Ave., Ste. 200, Morrisville. The weekend workshop in June will be held at the James Lorah Auditorium, 132 N. Main St., Doylestown. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 215-7363803 or visit LiveWithVitality.com. See ad, page 8.

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n Balance Health Coaches announces its grand opening of two office locations in Langhorne and Doylestown. In Balance’s founder and director, Gina Forgione, is a certified health and wellness coach, certified nutritionist and graduate of the renowned Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), in New York City, as well as a member of the International Association of Health Coaches. Forgione was in the medical field for 17 years before pursuing her passion for functional, integrative wellness. Gina Forgione Forgione’s philosophy of nutrition focuses on a person’s unique “primary plate”—the relationship between food, stress, career, relationships, exercise and spirituality. “If things aren’t organized on that plate, the diet will never succeed,” she explains, adding, “Bioindividuality is also a factor.” In addition to assisting with weight loss, Forgione helps people with diabetes, kidney and renal conditions, lymphatic issues and candida, among others. “It’s a nice, gentle way of making lifestyle change,” says Forgione of her three-, six- and nine-month programs. “We gradually introduce clean-eating food choices that will crowd out poorer food choices. We are careful not to spook people with too much change too fast.” She also offers elimination diets for people experiencing high levels of inflammation. To celebrate the grand opening, clients who sign up before April 30 will receive $100 off of the core program fee. Locations: Wood Lane Professional Centre, 1262 Wood Ln., Ste. 206, Langhorne, and Park Terrace, 275 Main St., Ste. 10, Doylestown. For more information, call 267-767-3973, email InBalanceHealthCoaches2@gmail.com or visit InBalance HealthCoaches.com. See ad, page 35.

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ife’s Path Hypnotherapy, a Quakertownbased practice, is now providing regression hypnotherapy sessions. An introduction to the work will be presented at a workshop, Past Life Regression: Glimpse Into Your Past, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on April 8 at Greenshire Arts Consortium. In regression hypnotherapy, subjects enter a very natural, deeply relaxed state. By connecting to the subconscious part of their minds, clients recall memories from their past that they might otherwise not be able to remember. A Life’s Path practitioner shares, “In their everyday, hectic lives, when most of their daily tasks involve conscious analyzing and reasoning, most people cannot access the triggering events or incidents that may be impacting their life. This work allows us to touch into those underlying experiences and understand the hidden influences the subconscious may be holding.” She adds, “When we can connect with our knowledgeable subconscious and learn about these energetic imprints, it enables us to heal and to experience life in a new way.” Location: Greenshire Arts Consortium is located at 3620 Sterner Mill Road in Quakertown. Cost $40. To register, please call 215-538-0976, email Info@ GreenshireArts.org or visit Greenshire Arts.org. For more information or to schedule a session with Life’s Path, call 610-972-0400 or email LifesPath41@ yahoo.com. See ad, page 16.

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he Namas Day yoga festival returns to Philadelphia April 23. The day-long event will take place from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the WHYY building on Independence Mall, 150 North Sixth Street, in downtown Philadelphia. Held biannually, Namas Day is a locally produced yoga and health event that features a blend of classes, music and meditation led by area instructors from Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware and the surrounding areas. The April event marks the seventh Namas Day in the Greater Philadelphia area. Attendees can choose among many programs, including vinyasa “flow”, kundalini, bhakti, mantra, meditation and mindfulness-based practices, and lecture discussions. All levels and interests are welcome, and attendees can build their own schedule when they register. Featured presenters include Coral Brown, yogini and frequent contributor to Yoga Journal; Tymi Howard, vinyasa pioneer and founder of Florida’s Guruv Yoga Studios; and touring Kirtan artist Girish. Other presenters include Daniel Cordua, Erick Dupree, Joe Longo, Allison Sobel, Natalie Levin and DJ Nate Spross of the Yoga Music Project. A yoga-oriented marketplace will offer gear and products, including yoga mats and clothing, organically made soaps and oils, locally produced kombucha and business services for yoga studio owners. “The combination of the right music at the right time and the wonderful teachers makes Namas Day a really great experience,” says Philly Area Yoga and Namas Day founder Mary Fetterman.

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or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

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“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

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When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

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“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting NABuxMont.com

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people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.” “Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community. “The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s ecojourney is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun.

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so that you can picture what it would be like to live in a clutter-free space. Start by identifying your bigger goal. Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer. As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin. I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno

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apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness. Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys. The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or decluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up. Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.

Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process? At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things. One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved. Through this experience, I concluded

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that the best way to choose what to keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different. The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.

Must keepsakes be included? Mementoes are reminders of a time that gave us joy, yet truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the associated objects. By handling each sentimental item, you process your past. The space we live in should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.

What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge? The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.

How does this process change us and our relationship to things? Through it, you identify both what you love and need in your home and in your life. People have told me that decluttering has helped them achieve lifelong dreams, such as launching their own business; in other cases, it has helped them let go of negative attachments and unhappy relationships. Despite a drastic reduction in belongings, no one has ever regretted it, even those that ended up with a fifth of their earlier possessions. It’s a continuing strong reminder that they have been living all this time with things they didn’t need. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

by Jacqueline Fox

he word “cleanse” is often associated with the physical body. Sometimes neglected is the value of an emotional cleanse, especially when preparing for something as emotionally taxing as clearing out items in our homes or other personal spaces. Creating a concentrated period of time—even a few days—to mentally prepare for a de-clutter session allows us to remain aware, alert and focused.

Gather needed materials ahead of time, such as trash bags, recycling containers and storage boxes. Remember to think about what you might need for cleaning out the car, as well.

Decide ahead of time where you will keep items as you organize. Create a “home” for everything so you will always know where to find something.

Here are a few tips to make your experience as productive and regenerative as it can be.

Think about “emotional incompletes” that are weighing you down. Make a list of phone calls, e-mails and in-person meetings you intend to schedule, so you can mentally file them away.

If you know you might need assistance, hire a coach or professional organizer.

Prepare a short mantra that you can repeat to yourself during your de-cluttering, reminding yourself to be present and enjoy the process of releasing what no longer serves you.

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Limit your engagement with phone calls and e-mails. Let others know you are going to be inaccessible. Set times that you will “check in”, but otherwise, let others know that you are on “vacation” and won’t be available for workaday activities.

Take time to slow down. Meditate, or take a yoga or tai chi class, or a walk in the park.

Allow yourself to imagine what it will feel like to be more light and free of clutter. Write about your imagined future in a journal or a sketchbook.

Release all guilt and “shoulds” of having to keep furniture and other items you don’t like or want that have been passed down to you from parents who have passed away. Enlist the guidance of a therapist, if necessary.

Jacqueline Fox, MEd, MS, is an office organizer and “next actions” coach for business professionals in their home or business office, serving the greater central Bucks County area. Connect at JFox@JacquelineFox.com or visit JacquelineFox.com. See listing, page 42. natural awakenings

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ustainable energy, sustainable agriculture, sustainable development—all are designed to ensure the health and well-being of future generations. Just like a slashand-burn mentality demolishes human and animal habitats and devastates economies, an adversarial divorce, with its “scorched Earth” attitude, can hold a family’s future hostage. Consider the various “resources” at risk during divorce proceedings: time, money, energy, goodwill, equanimity and sometimes even health. All of these are vital to sustaining quality of life after divorce. As opposed to the “do-it-yourself” saved or “my-lawyer-versus-your-lawyer” models, an interdisciplinhusband’s life; he hasto the divorce process can ary,my team-mediated approach beenprovide in gooda health under Dr. Meshblueprint for moving ahead that reduces stress in and conserves those resources that are critical to a ’s carethe fornow 20 years now healthy, imagined future. How a couple divorces affects how they and their children move on. What if, instead of trying to get as much as they

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hen spirit first At the core of Soul came into her Spirit’s programming is life 15 years the opportunity to allow ago, Dottie Gannotti, a people to ask the big full-time hairdresser, was existential questions: more concerned with “Who am I? What am running her successful I doing here? What do hair salon than having I have to offer? What is a spiritual awakening. my Soul’s purpose? How Her childhood was a can I serve?” While the hard one; her disposicourses offered this past tion, consequently, year have been mostly Dottie Gannotti bent toward negativity, led by Gannotti herself, mistrust and self-loathing. guest lecturers, spiritual concerts and While she may not have been additional programming are in store as looking for spirit, spirit was lookthe center moves into its second year. ing for her. Fast forward to 2016, and When talking about her own Gannotti is a seasoned empathic, intuiprocess of introspection and selftive, energy therapist, nutrition coach, discovery, Gannotti reveals, “I conreconnective healer, meditation teacher, tinued to hear, see, know and feel a hypnotherapist and master of Reiki connection to something greater than and Integrated Energy Therapy (I.E.T.) myself. I trusted it. Slowly the pieces These days, there’s hardly any part of started to arrange like the solution to Gannotti’s world that isn’t about spiria huge puzzle. I started to come alive tuality and its ability to transform and in a way that made me see glimmers heal individuals from their blockages, of light inside of me.” She expounds, bringing them, in her words, “Light and saying, “The thirst was so great that Love, Purpose and Passion.” I wanted to keep drinking from that The Soul Spirit Connection healing chalice, moving away from the negacenter is the most recent manifestation tivity that shadowed me most of my of Gannotti’s decade and a half of work life. I have seen this same experience in service to people seeking to heal past happen for others, and my life’s purhurts and change their lives for the betpose is to help my brothers and sisters ter. The center, which will celebrate its understand the deeper meaning of life, first anniversary this month in Hatboro, to get a brighter look on life and to feel is now Gannotti’s home base, where she the joy of knowing thyself.” offers a range of classes and programs. Deep breathing, guided imagery, tuning fork chakra balancing, crystals and aromatherapy are among the various ways she assists students in detoxifying what she calls “the four bodies”—their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. “Clearing out and surrendering the old, dark, stagnant energies stored inside the physical form and replacing them with clean, clear,

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herapist Elaine Berk helps clients resolve issues that have been plaguing them for decades. Her extensive training includes traditional talk therapy, past life regression therapy, hypnosis, reiki and energy psychology, which together offer what she calls an “extensive tool kit” for resolving clients’ most vexing issues. Among those tools is crystal light therapy. Berk is one of a select few granted permission to bring back and use a John of God Crystal Healing Bed, obtained from and named for the worldrenowned spiritual healer based at Casa de Dom Inácio, in Brazil. Millions of people have travelled to “the Casa”, as it is known, to experience the profound emotional, physical and spiritual healings performed by healing spirit guides referred to as “the Entities of Light”, as channeled through the man known as John of God. Oprah and Wayne Dyer are among those who have reported profound healing. As a frequent visitor to the Casa, Berk has experienced firsthand the powerful transformations that take place there, and she is honored to be chosen to bring this healing modality to others. The Crystal Healing Bed consists of seven pure, specially selected quartz crystals that are suspended 12 inches above the client. The crystals are lighted through color lenses that are then aligned to correspond to the body’s seven main energy centers, called chakras. Berk explains, “Opening and clearing these energy centers while also cleansing and restoring the biofield or aura—the energetic field surrounding the body—promotes healing, because

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Cornerstone Health & Fitness 740 Edison Furlong Rd, Doylestown • 215-794-3700 415 S York Rd, New Hope 215-862-2200 419 S York Rd, New Hope 215-862-2200 847 Easton Rd, Warrington 215-918-5900 CornerstoneClubs.com Dragonfly Yoga Studio & Massage Therapy 156 Green St, Doylestown 215-622-4612 DragonflyYogaStudio.com Moondog Yoga Studio 44 Front St, Quakertown 267-374-4046 MoondogYoga.com Park Club Fitness and Wellness 620 W Chestnut St, Ste 101, Perkasie • 215-257-8877 Facebook.com/ParkClubFitness Prancing Peacock 524 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley 139 Zimmerman Ln, Langhorne 267-679-0791 PrancingPeacock.com River Yoga 5667 York Rd, Lahaska 215-794-1890 RiverYoga.org

Shine Yoga Center 601 W Market St, Perkasie 267-221-0980 ShineYogaPerkasie.com Sun Dog Yoga Studio 17 W State St, Ste 1, Doylestown 215-230-4031 SundogYogaStudio.com Tristana Yoga Studio 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown 267-245-4140 Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio Yoga Vibhuti 77 2nd Street Pike, Southampton 215-514-6065 YogaVibhuti.com Yogasphere 18 Swamp Rd, Newtown 215-579-6130 Yogasphere.net

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY Amma Yanni Yoga School & Center 827 Glenside Ave, Wyncote 215-572-9881 AmmayanniYoga.com The Buddha-Bar Yorktown Plaza 160 Yorktown Plz, Elkins Park 215- 901-2835 Facebook.com/The-Buddha-BarYorktown-Plaza Dana Hot Yoga 2278 Mount Carmel Ave, Glenside • 610-667-3262 832 N Bethlehem Pk, Spring House • 267-974-9805 DanaHotYoga.net* Dhuni Yoga & Pilates 1458 County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley • 215-917-0501 DhuniYoga.com

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Nourishing Storm 124 N York Rd, Hatboro 215-394-8152 NourishingStorm.com SSP Yoga 400 Commerce Dr, Fort Washington • 610-656-6041 SSPYoga.com Tara Yoga 1134 Easton Rd, Abington 215-305-8325 TaraYogaPhilly.com Twisted Monkey 501 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge 215- 379-1046 TwistedMonkeyYoga.com Twisters Wellness Centers 131 E Butler Ave. Ambler 717 Bethlehem Pike, Erdenheim 215-654-5393 TwistersYoga.com

Whole Body Yoga Studio 213 N Main St, North Wales 215-661-0510 WholeBodyYogaStudio.com Yoga Evolution/MomentOM 261 Old York Rd, Jenkintown 215-885-1800 MomentOM.me

WESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY Aim High Studio 3015 W Germantown Pike, Norristown • 484-686-0067 AimHighStudio.com Anahata Yoga 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville 215-740-1354 AnahataYogaWellness.com Art & Soul Yoga & Pilates 1690 Valley Forge Rd, Eagleville 610-220-8572 ArtAndSoulYoga.com Collegeville Yoga Bar 222 E Main St, Ste 12, Collegeville • 610-409-2696 CollegevilleYogaBar.com Moyo 4335 Skippack Pike, Schwenksville 610-584-1108 Moyo-Yoga.com Sol Yoga Studio 117 W Ridge Pike, Conshohocken 610-636-0391 SolYogaStudio.com Stillpoint Yoga Studios 217 W Church Rd, King of Prussia 610-213-3280 StillpointYogaStudios.com The Yoga Den 303 E Church Rd, King of Prussia 484-368-7409 DenYogi.com Yoga Home 424 E Elm St, Conshohocken 484-344-5040 OurYogaHome.com Yoga-Cise2 533 S West End Blvd, Quakertown 267-718-6444 Yoga-Cise2.com YogaOne Park Ridge Ctr, 4 N Park Ave, Trooper • 610-761-3620 Yoga-One.com

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Àse Yoga 4054 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia 267-886-8600 AseYoga.com Dana Hot Yoga 244-246 Bala Ave, Bala Cynwyd 267-689-8578 DanaHotYoga.com Focus Fitness 1111 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr 610-525-5515 FocusFitnessMl.com Hummingbird Yoga and Massage 2606 E County Line Rd, Ardmore 610-955-3328 HummingbirdHeals.com New Leaf Club 1225 Montrose Ave, Rosemont 610-525-1711 NewLeafClub.org

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The Yoga Garden 131 N Narberth Ave, Narberth 610-664-2705 YogaGardenNarberth.com Thrive Yoga 519 Lancaster Ave, 2nd Fl, Malvern • 610-889-1615 ThriveYogaCenter.com

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1

Friday Healing Night – 7-9pm. Enjoy a blissful evening as you indulge in complete relaxation. We begin with a yoga flow with essential oils, sound healing and therapeutic coloring. Guests then choose between a 45-minute chakra balancing therapy or aromatouch therapy with one of our therapists. The night ends with a group reiki share. $90. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 213 N Main St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Whole BodyYogaStudio@hotmail.com. WholeBodyYoga Studio.com/workshops.

April “Treat” Day – 5-8pm. Join us as we welcome back the Back Porch Jug Band as part of our Fun First Friday series. Along with enjoying some foot-stomping music, Sole Kombucha and Buckingham Valley Vineyards will be offering tastings of Kombucha, wine and champagne. Also, enjoy samplings of LeBus Bakery breads with various toppings. Free. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Outreach@ Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.coop. Glo Yoga – Party for Teens – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for this free teen yoga class to kick start our teen yoga series. Bring your neon colored clothing and glow sticks as we stretch out in style and welcome you to our studio. This is a free yoga class. Doors open at 6pm. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 213 N Main St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. WholeBodyYogaStudio@hotmail.com. Whole BodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Is Your Fish Really Wild? – 10:30am-12:30pm. With widespread fraud in fish labeling, make sure by knowing your provider. The Market brings you Wild For Salmon to let you taste and understand the difference in their products. Meet, greet and taste. As a Featured Producer this month, all Wild For Salmon is 20% off in April. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.coop/events.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Teen Yoga Series – Sundays, 4/3-4/24, 3-4pm. Free, 4-class series for teens. Our teen yoga classes encourage flexibility, strength, balance and coordination in the body. Through postures, breath, movement and relaxation, teens will quiet their minds while focusing their attention, and build self-esteem and self-confidence. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 213 N Main St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. WholeBodyYogaStudio@hotmail. com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops. Local Live – 4-10pm. A celebration of local music and local food at Puck Live. Four local musical acts will be offered up, along with great locally sourced fare for purchase. Cherry Lane Band, Jazz with Friends, Seamus Kelleher, Faith and Practice, and Too Many Cooks will entertain you. $15/members, $20/non-members. Puck Live, 1 Printers Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/locallive2016.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

personal experiences, this movie was filmed and produced by individuals whose health was restored through upper cervical care. You will hear their amazing and inspirational testimonials, learn how upper cervical treatment affects the entire body, and tour the LifeAligned facility. Free refreshments. LifeAligned Upper Cervical, 1432 Easton Rd, Ste 4A, Warrington. Andrew Persky, D.C., 215-491-4200. Info@LifeAlignedHealth.com. LifeAlignedHealth.com. Lose Weight With Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $49. Edison JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation Through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. You can reduce your stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques, improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. $49. Edison JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

savethedate Richboro Heal Your Heart from Loss Healing Conversations April 6 • April 20 6:30-8:30pm I will be sharing my personal story of my husband’s murder. I hope you will all share your stories. We will learn that your loved ones are still with us. Looking forward to meeting you. Blessings, Donna. Free Library of Northampton Township (not a sponsor) 25 Upper Holland Rd, Richboro

Stop Smoking With Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $49. Edison JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Free Movie & Snacks Night – 6:30-8pm. The Power of Upper Cervical. Inspired by their own

Holistic Addictions Recovery – 6:30-8pm. Learn about the missing link in many recovery programs.

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Sound Journeying Through the Chakras – 7-9pm. Come on a transformational journey through the 7 wheels of consciousness. Journey through the 7 chakras from root to crown in a guided meditation. Feel the soundscape of crystal singing bowls, native flutes, gongs, monochords and other sound healing instruments re-frequencing each chakra while finding your own unique balance. Pre-registration required. $25. Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Ln, Southampton. Valarie Haag, 267-840-8003. Val@RainbowsOfHealing.com. RainbowsOfHealing.com. Black Whole Film Screening – 7-9:30pm. What unifies everything everywhere? Does consciousness effect the nature of reality? Come explore with us the Deep Mystery of Wholeness, and scientific evidence that everything is one. $5. Dr. Susan Burger’s Vitality Center, 300 W Trenton Ave, Ste 200, Morrisville. Susan Burger, 215-736-3803. DrB@LiveWith Vitality.com. LiveWithVitality.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 A Taste of Summer – 1-3pm. Graziano Products will be in the Doylestown Food Market sampling their locally made and incredibly delicious tomato sauces. Since those sun-kissed fresh tomatoes are still many months away, come experience the taste of those tomatoes all year long. 10% discount on Graziano Products during the demo. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.coop/events.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Reiki Level 1 Training – 11am-5pm. Learn the amazing power of reiki. This certification qualifies you to work with clients, friends, family and especially yourself. Students explore energy from a practical and spiritual perspective with discussion, guidance, meditation and hands-on practice. Receive a reiki attunement from Valarie and Ian. Support, manual and framed certificate all included. $150. Rainbows of Healing, 123 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. Valarie Haag, 267-840-8003. Val@Rainbows OfHealing.com. RainbowsOfHealing.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 11 C’mon! Get Happy Hour – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how a little bit of self-care can make for a whole lot of happy. You will take away simple techniques so, on your own, you can integrate a little massage, energy work, meditation, deep breathing and positivity into your daily life. It’s a different kind of

happy hour. Contact for location. C. Turturro, 215968-9000. Christine@InnerSpa.org. InnerSpa.org. Free Intro to Hypnosis Session – 6:30-7:30pm. Find out how hypnosis works and can help you live a life you love. Hypnosis is effective for quitting smoking, enhancing performance in athletics, work or relationships. It can even facilitate natural childbirth. Meet Dr. Moore and ask any questions while learning about the amazing power of the mind-body connection. Lahaska Wellness Center, 5872 York Rd, Lahaska. 267-753-9262. Diana@DianaTMoorePhD. com. DianaTMoorePhD.com/workshops. Sugar Blues Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Join health & wellness coach Gina Forgione for a Sugar 101 Workshop. Learn how to break your sugar addiction & cravings. Are you diagnosed with diabetes type 2? This workshop will show you how to implement lifestyle changes and lower your glucose. Feel more energy again, understand your emotions and moods. Wood Lane Wellness Center, 930 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. Gina Forgione, 267-767-3973. InBalanceHealthCoaches2@gmail.com. InBalance HealthCoaches.com.

effort or time. $50. Crockett Middle School, 2631 Kuser Rd, Hamilton Sq, NJ. Barry Wolfson, 908-3037767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Community Meditation – 6:15-7pm. Free 30-min meditation class introducing mindful meditation and qigong visualizations, led by Paolo Propato, LAc, at Bridge Acupuncture. Welcoming environment, great for beginners. Optional donations are accepted which are given to charities like Moxafrica and A Woman’s Place. For directions RSVP online. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. Paolo Propato, 215-348-8058. BridgeWellness@gmail.com. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Heart Chakra Rose Quartz Journey – 7:30-9pm. Journey with a beautiful, huge, raw rose quartz, included in the registration. Learn about the heart chakra center and rose quartz, then take a guided journey full of healing sounds all in the note of F, crystal singing bowls, native flutes, frame drum, monochords, wind wands, bells and much more. $25. Yoga Love, 10 N Main St, Yardley. Valarie Haag, 267-840-8003. Val@RainbowsOfHealing.com. RainbowsOfHealing.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Earth Day – Work Day – 9am-2pm. Celebrate the Earth by helping to clean her up. We will pick up litter and debris that has collected in and around Magnolia and Silver Lakes and the channel in between. Wear clothes that can get wet and muddy, with closed-toe shoes. Dow Chemical is sponsoring water bottles and lunch. If you put in all four hours, we will provide lunch. Please call to let us know you are coming. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLake NatureCenter.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Food For Thought Book Club – 6:15-8pm. All are welcome to join Doylestown Food Market members to discuss Unprocessed : My City-Dwelling Year of Reclaiming Real Food by Megan Kimble. We meet every second Tuesday of the month. Feel free to bring an optional snack to share. The Bookshop offers a 20% discount on club book selections. Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/events. Stop Smoking With Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $50. Crockett Middle School, 2631 Kuser Rd, Hamilton Sq, NJ. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight With Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $50. Crockett Middle School, 2631 Kuser Rd, Hamilton Sq, NJ. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ. com. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation Through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. You can reduce your stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques, improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much

YogaPuncture – 10am-12pm. Enjoy a uniquely healing YogaPuncture experience. This special class combines yoga and acupuncture to help your body restore balance and heal itself naturally. After yoga practice, you’ll settle into relaxation pose and receive an acupuncture treatment to help you let go and experience rejuvenating rest. No yoga or acupuncture experience necessary. $40. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 252 Kulp Rd, Harleysville. Kathleen Tooley, 215-740-1354. KTooley22@ hotmail.com. AnahataYogaWellness.com. Is Your Fish Really Wild? – 10:30am-12:30pm. With widespread fraud in fish labeling, be sure by knowing your provider. Wild for Salmon, from Bloomsburg, will be in the Market sampling their products and explaining the difference. Come meet, greet and try. 20% off Wild For Salmon in April. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/events. TM Program Intro Lecture – 11am-1pm. Free public introductory lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program. Find out why over 6.5 million people worldwide practice this technique to reduce blood pressure, decrease anxiety and naturally reduce tension, stress and strain. Start enjoying your life to the fullest. Email CSmith@ tm.org to reserve a seat. The next four day course will be from April 30-May 3. 5792 Carversville Rd, Doylestown. Carole Smith, 215-783-4629. CSmith@tm.org. tm.org.

savethedate Greenshire Arts Consortium 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown Event Details: GreenshireArts.org Please register for all activities. Info@GreenshireArts.org 215-538-0976 Reiki II: April 2, 10am-5pm Usui Lineage: Distant healing for others. ‘Inner distant healing’ for yourself. Learn to connect to your subconscious. Reprogram old habits. Inner transformation. Arlene Curley, Ph.D. Reiki Master/ Teacher. $200. Past-Life Regression: Glimpsing into your Past April 8, 6:30-8:30pm Enter a natural, deeply relaxed state. Connect with the knowledge of your subconscious. Uncover details about a past life, key event, who you chose to incarnate with, relationship to these people and what hidden influences your subconscious may be holding. Learning about these energetic imprints enables you to see your life more clearly and allows you to heal in deeper ways. Susanna Pavelcze: Hypnotherapist, Regression Hypnotherapy. $40. Grounds Beautification: April 9, 11am-3pm Greenshire gardens are awakening. We come together to spruce up our campus from winter’s sleep: raking, pruning, loving. Bring garden tools, gloves. All ages welcome. Mysteries of Mayan Vision Quests April 9, 6:30-8:30pm Power point lecture. Mysteries of Mayan vision quests in caves, pyramids, temples: based on presenter’s experiences with Mayan shaman. Discussion includes meaning of vision quest, search for personal visions, inner transformation, ways you can create your own vision quest experience, with personal follow-up by Scott Ogburn, Ph.D., Sacred Architecture. $20 Connecting to Divine Guides April 13, 6:30-8:30pm Open to Angelic spiritual reality where you receive support and guidance for life’s journey. Explore a multi-stage process using writing and short meditations, learning how to contact and commune with your Divine Guides. Ken Kaplan: Intuitive Coach. $20. Memorial Tree Planting, Potluck April 17, 12:30pm (potluck), 1:30pm (tree planting) We honor Jim Curley, Greenshire Director: a time to share special memories as we plant a red bud, his favorite tree. Potluck: bring appetizer, main dish, soup or dessert. Break Through to the True You! Weekend Retreat April 23, 24: 9am-5pm Shift into a higher energy and step into the true you. Gain a clearer vision of who you are at your core. Let go of: stress, negative thinking, painful past, regrets, anxiety, self-limiting beliefs, worry, doubt, drama & chaos, emotional turmoil, fear. Become empowered. Reclaim your authentic self. Jon Satin, Chris Pattay, Possibility Coaches. $397. Two people: $645.50. Reiki III Master/Teacher Certification April 30-May 1, 10am-5pm Usui Lineage: Learn advanced healing protocols. Open to higher level of spiritual growth. Learn how to combine reiki with other healing modalities. $500. (Add $300 for teacher training, taken another time.)

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Group Tuning Fork – 11am-1:30pm. Tuning forks bring the chakras into balance. Vibration alters your body’s biochemistry and brings your nervous system, muscle tone and organs into harmonic balance. Experience all chakras balanced; instantaneous, deep state of relaxation; mental clarity and brain functioning increased; physical energy and mental concentration increased; left and right brain hemispheres balanced. $30. Soul Spirit Connection, 122 N York Rd, Unit 6 (rear), Hatboro. Dottie Gannotti, 215-657-5011 or 215-858-4448. dotgnot@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Open House – 11am-3pm. Join us for a Sunday afternoon of fun and informative exploration into upper cervical care. Take a tour of LifeAligned Upper Cervical Treatment Center’s state-of-the-art facility, meet Dr. Persky, learn about LifeAligned treatment, enjoy free refreshments and enter for a chance to win a free examination & imaging study. LifeAligned Upper Cervical, 1432 Easton Rd, Ste 4A, Warrington. Andrew Persky, D.C., 215-4914200. Info@LifeAlignedHealth.com. LifeAligned Health.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Stop Smoking With Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Guantlett Community Center, 20 Media Line Rd, Newtown Sq. PA. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight With Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Guantlett Community Center, 20 Media Line Rd, Newtown Sq. PA. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation Through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. You can reduce your stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques, improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. $55. Guantlett Community Center, 20 Media Line Rd, Newtown Sq. PA. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Stop Smoking With Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $50. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Allergies: Holistic Approach – 7-8pm. Lynn Feinman, Traditional Naturopath, Lynn Wagner, Classical Homeopathy, and Mary Jane Jackson, body worker and massage therapist. Come hear how these natural therapies can offer your body ways to naturally reduce the over active immune response. Chair massage will also be offered. Kimberton Whole Foods, 2140 Kimberton Rd, Kimberton. Lynn Feinman, 610-608-1430. LynnWestFeinman@ gmail.com. NaturalHealthOptions.us. Lose Weight With Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep

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them off in a safe, effective program. $50. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ. com. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation Through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. You can reduce your stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques, improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. $50. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ. Barry Wolfson, 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

savethedate Eden Energy Medicine Certification Program - Foundations April 21-24 A life-changing series of classes designed to introduce you to the theory and practice of Eden Energy Medicine, taught by Geoffrey White, EEM-AP. The first year of this two-year program is being offered in a four-weekend series: April 21-24, July 7-10, September 22-25, December 8-11. East Meets West Acupuncture and Energy Healing Center 1002 Birchfield Dr, Mt Laurel, NJ

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Spring Clean Wellness Retreat – 4/22-4/25, 8:30am-6pm. Join best selling author of Healthy is Delicious, holistic therapist, nutritionist Kathleen Downey. Cleanse digestive system, balance hormones, jump start your thyroid and your health, overcome food addictions, depression, weight issues and more. All organic meals and juicing, yoga, breathwork, massage with CourtneyDowney Massage.com, far infrared sauna, meditation and more. Main St, NewHope/Lambertville. Kathleen Downey, 858-401-3144. CoreLevelHealing@gmail. com. CoreLevelHealing.net. Animate Earth Film Screening – 7-9:30pm. Everything in nature is full of intelligence and soul. We celebrate Earth Day with this intriguing documentary. Dr. Stephan Harding proposes that our ecological crisis stems from having lost our intuitive relationship with nature. Join us as we continue to explore and embrace the Deep Mystery of Wholeness. $5. Dr. Susan Burger’s Vitality Center, 300 W Trenton Ave, Ste 200, Morrisville. Susan Burger, 215-736-3803. DrB@LiveWithVitality.com. LiveWithVitality.com.

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Namas Day, the region’s premiere locally produced, yoga and health event features an array of classes including vinyasa “flow”, kundalini, bhakti, mantra, lectures, discussions, music and meditation/mindfulness, led by popular instructors from the tri-state. All levels welcome. Build your own schedule when you register. $133, four workshops • $75, half-day $45, one workshop WHYY Building on Independence Mall 150 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Mary Fetterman, 484-947-6072 Mary@MyAreaYoga.com NamasDayPhilly.com Kids Yoga Explorers Club – 11:15am-12pm. Yoga is an explorative practice and kids are natural yogis. Through play, exercise and social interactions, children can develop to their fullest potential. Students in this class will explore yoga concepts, poses and meditation practices that will teach selfawareness, self-confidence, balance and flexibility both on and off the mat. $10. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. Kathleen Tooley, 215-740-1354. KTooley22@ hotmail.com. AnahataYogaWellness.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Five Element Qi Gong – 9:30-10:15am. Join Paolo Propato and Grace Rollins of Bridge Acupuncture for an outdoor, beginner-friendly breath and movement class. Gentle, energy-enhancing exercises which develop mind-body connection, better breathing, health and balance. Great for all body types, beginners and experienced alike. Celebrate World Qi Gong Day. RSVP for directions/ rain date. Covered Bridge Park, New Britain. Grace Rollins, 215-348-8058. BridgeWellness@gmail. com. BridgeAcupuncture.com. Healing Angels – 10am-4pm. Angels are divine messengers and helpers. Come learn how to do a heartlink, calling, connecting and meditating with the Healing Angels. They each have special healing gifts they want to share. They will assist in your healing process in many ways. You will have nine experiences in the class. $115. Soul Spirit Connection, 122 N York Rd, Hatboro. Dottie Gannotti, 215-858-4448. dotgnot@gmail.com. SoulSpiritConnection.com. Le Bus Bakery Comes to Market – 10:30am12:30pm. This local commercial baker has come to be the “go to” bread for countless homes and restaurants. And they’ll be sampling breads at the Market on Sunday. Come taste these artisan breads and see what makes them so special. 20% off LeBus breads in April. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/events. Kids Drum Making Workshop – 11am-4pm. Drumming is an excellent way to connect kids to their heartbeat and the heartbeat of Mother Earth, providing grounding, centering and release of stress, anger and frustration. Kids will create their own frame drum and accompanying beater. After

creating the drum, we’ll celebrate its birth with a special ceremony. $88. Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Ln, Southampton. Valarie Haag, 267-840-8003. Val@RainbowsOfHealing.com. RainbowsOfHealing.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 25 Detoxification 101 – 6:30-8pm. We are surrounded by toxins. If they build in the body, they can cause a variety of issues. We cannot avoid toxins completely, but we can incorporate ways to limit toxic intake and clear them from our bodies before they become troublesome. Learn the basic whys and hows of detoxification. Contact Inner Spa for location. 215968-9000. Christine@InnerSpa.org. InnerSpa.org. Weigh Less, Live Longer – 6:30-8pm. Join Gina Forgione, health & wellness coach, & Stacey Haney for a “live well” presentation. Learn how you can have better digestion, sleep better, lose weight, decrease your medications, have more mental clarity and boost your immune system. All are welcome. We will offer food tasting & refreshments. Wood Lane Wellness Center, 930 Town Center Dr, Ste #G10, Langhorne. Gina Forgione, 267-767-3973. InBalanceHealthCoaches2@gmail.com. InBalance HealthCoaches.com.

Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. Paolo Propato, 215-348-8058. BridgeWellness@gmail. com. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

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TM Program Intro Lecture – 6:30-8:30pm. Free public introductory lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program. Find out why over 6.5 million people worldwide practice this technique to reduce blood pressure, decrease anxiety and naturally reduce tension, stress and strain. Start enjoying your life to the fullest. Email CSmith@ tm.org to reserve a seat. The next four day course will be from April 30-May 3. 5792 Carversville Rd, Doylestown. Carole Smith, 215-783-4629. CSmith@tm.org. tm.org.

Susan Duval Seminars and Sacred Journeys Doylestown • 215-348-5755 SusanDuvalSeminars.com Register online or call Susan. Sign up on website to receive weekly newsletter with updates on seminars and trips.

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April 9, noon-7pm Learn to Read the Human Energy Field Initiations will include activating the 8th Chakra, opening and clearing the Devotional Heart Center and activating the chakra that is located beneath the feet, often called the “Incarnation Point”. Discover your dominant intuitive faculty, bring your intuition under conscious control and extend your intuitive capabilities with Cristo Bowers. $150. Doylestown.

Enter the cosmic rhythm with easy, gentle movements that help improve health & well-being. Beginners/newbies welcomed. Provocative afternoon workshop extra fee. Must register for details. Your registration holds your spot, as space is limited. $10 advance registration; $15 at door Next Step Strategies, LLC 2 Meadowbrook Ln, New Egypt, NJ

Siobhan Hutchinson, 609-752-1048 Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com NextStepStrategiesLLC.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 An Evening with Dr. Persky, D.C. – 6:30-8pm. Enjoy a lively, thought-provoking and informative evening exploring health and health issues. Dr. Persky enjoys making complex health topics such as clinical nutrition, anatomy & physiology, biochemistry and neurology understandable and accessible to anyone interested in health. Healthy snacks & beverages will be served. LifeAligned Upper Cervical, 1432 Easton Rd, Ste 4A, Warrington. Andrew Persky, D.C., 215-491-4200. Info@LifeAlignedHealth.com. LifeAlignedHealth.com. Neurofeedback: Biofeedback for the Brain – 7-9pm. Neurofeedback can be a natural, painless and permanent alternative to neurological conditions such as ADHD, memory loss, migraines, anxiety and insomnia. Learn how this computer-based technology works and can positively affect your life. Dr. Sherri Zaffrin, chiropractor and BrainCore Practitioner, will present. $25. Community School of New Hope-Solebury, 182 W Bridge St, New Hope. 215-297-0500. csnhs.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Community Meditation – 6:15-7pm. Free 30-min meditation class introducing mindful meditation and qigong visualizations, led by Paolo Propato, LAc, at Bridge Acupuncture. Welcoming environment, great for beginners. Optional donations are accepted which are given to charities like Moxafrica and A Woman’s Place. For directions RSVP online. Bridge

Come Taste Ice Cream – 1-3pm. Zsa’s Gourmet Ice Cream will be in the Market. This local company produces a high quality ice cream in creative flavors with milk from grass-fed cows. The feed is GMO-free and the cows never receive any added hormones. Come learn and taste the difference. 10% discount during demo. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@ Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.coop/events. Fine Spirits & Fare on the Delaware – 5-7pm. Visit the stunning home of Lou and Cissi Quattrocchi, enjoy spirits from Bucks County, food from Bristol Restaurants, and meet new friends. This event will also be the start of Silver Lake Nature Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations. Call for tickets. $55/ person. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

savethedate Empowered You, Empowered Money May 13 • 9am-5pm A full-day, interactive workshop designed for women professionals and entrepreneurs who want to be empowered in their financial lives. Dynamic energy work, Tapping/ EFT, visualization and several guest business experts will help attendees move beyond old wounds and feel confident about their relationship with money and prosperity.

Heidi Garis, 215-453-1418 Heidi@TapIntoAbundanceNow.com EmpoweredYouEvent.com

April 8, 7-9pm Discover Your Spiritual Name It takes lifetimes of dedicated spiritual practice to achieve the spiritual growth that most people aspire to in this lifetime. An equivalent amount of growth can be rendered in a few months through the transformative power of a true spiritual name. Cristo Bowers has the ability to provide you with such a spiritual gift. $150. New Britain.

April 10, 2-4pm Invocation of the Augoeides Cristo Bowers will invoke your Augoeides to deliver an orb of healing and transformation, along with a personalized message. These messages assume the form of a glowing orb that is delivered from the hand of your higher self into your auric field. The messages are unique to each person and carry with them significant healing potential in the form of advanced energy work. $40. New Britain. April 11, 7-9pm Investment of Power Cristo Bowers is able to perceive the places or events wherein a person loses life force, or prana. This energy, caught in a continuous loop, continues to re-create the situation in which the investment was unconsciously made. Knowing your greatest energetic investment can help you resolve the significant loss of energy associated with it so you can use the energy for other creative purposes. $40. Doylestown. April 16, 10am-1pm OR 3-6pm Brazilian Spiritual Healing Circle Tania and Greg Stewart will demonstrate a type of trance mediumship that is very rare in the USA – the channeling of “spirit doctors” for the purpose of healing. We’ll begin with a powerful meditation to raise the “current”, which can help with physical/ emotional healing, as well as spiritual development. Next, trance mediumship and hands-on healing will be demonstrated. You may sit in current, receive hands-on healing or group healing. $40. Doylestown. April 17-18, 9am-8pm Holistic Spiritual Therapy & Crystal Bed Light Therapy In these 75-minute sessions, you will receive 45 minutes of Tania Stewart’s Holistic Spiritual Therapy, followed by 30 minutes on the Crystal Bed, brought from John of God’s Casa in Brazil. $125. Doylestown.

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classifieds Fee for classified ads is $2 per word per month. To place a listing, email content to Publisher@NABuxMont. com by the 5th of the month. FOR RENT PEACEFUL COUNTRY SETTING – Building includes four gathering rooms, kitchen and covered porch. Wooded paths, meditation gardens. Perfect for workshops, weddings, retreats. 215538-0976. GreenshireArts.org. VERY FLEXIBLE AND AFFORDABLE SUBLEASE AVAILABLE – Join The Center for Integrated Health, in Harleysville. We are searching for like-minded holistic practitioners (chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopaths, psychologists, reiki masters, etc.) to join our acupuncturist, obesity specialist and holistic nutritionist. Ideal for new or part-time practitioners or second office for established providers. Includes rent, Internet, utilities, website and all CAM costs. For more info visit IntegratedHealthOf Harleysville.com. Interested parties call Neil Mathews at 215-872-2756.

HELP WANTED Organic wellness spa seeking PT LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Must be dependable, client focused, and willing to learn additional spa services. Send resume to: Christine@InnerSpa.org.

OPPORTUNITIES EXPANDING COMPANY looking for people who have a drive and a passion for helping others and want to get paid very well for doing so. No experience necessary; will train. 215-858-4448. WORK FROM HOME – Flexible schedule, advertising/marketing/customer relations. No Inventory/Home Parties/Selling Products. Call Susan Pontelandolfo, 267-474-7536.

SERVICES HOLISTIC SERVICES – Life counseling, reiki, energy healing, psychotherapy, spiritual mentoring, weddings, memorial services, holistic workshops and more. 215-538-0976. Greenshire Arts.org. UNIQUE NUTRITION PROGRAM – How much does the guy at the vitamin store really know about your body? Introducing a Nutrition Program as unique as you are. Call 267-9922519 or visit MyIDLifeRocks.com for your free personal assessment.

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Reflexology Practitioner Program September 2016 - March 2017 Saturday & Sunday, 9am-7pm

Full Moon Mountain Retreat in Puerto Rico November 14-20

One Full Weekend per Month

If you have a passion for helping others, feel a connection to the holistic mindset, hold an appreciation for the energies of the body and its ability to self-heal, then becoming a reflexology practitioner may be a great fit for you. Learn this gentle healing art and become a facilitator of wellness. 7-month, 150-hour professional program is NCBMTB CE approved. Easy payment plan available.

The Room at Meadowbrook, Ottsville

215-858-8195 EssentialConnections.biz/reflexologypractitioner-program

Nurture mind, body & spirit with daily yogic arts practices in a stunning valley along the mountainside of this exquisite landscape of botanical gardens cradled beneath green mountain vistas. Relax in hammocks, hike woodland trails or swim in a fresh-water pool.

Cost: $1,205 - $1,900 Casa Grande Mountain Retreat Road 612, Barrio Caonillas Utuado, Puerto Rico

Gabrielle de Burke, 484-557-9605 DragonSpiritArts76@gmail.com

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Dancing with the Angels April 29 • 7-9:30pm

Reflexology Overview for LMTs May 5-6 • 9am-5pm

Experience the connection to the energy of Mother Earth as well as to angelic energy that surrounds each of us. The evening includes a brief synopsis of the Archangels, grounding and connecting with crystals and singing bowls, then experiencing the love and beauty of the Angels through intention, music and movement.

16 NCBMTB CEs. This course is for licensed massage therapists who wish to hone their knowledge and deepen their skills. Students will learn reflexology theory, function and technique through both lecture and hands-on learning. This course focus is on foot reflexology. Pre-paid registration is required by May 1.

Cost: $40

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Walking Winds Holistic Center 1962 Tollgate Rd, Palm

The “Room” at Meadowbrook 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville

215-534-4989

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 Turning Financial Worries Into Wealth May 2-23 • 7-8:30pm Join Michelle McInnis, BS-Transformista and Libby Felten, CPA-Accountanista on a very unique journey to help you discover your wealth potential. We all have stress about money. This 4-week Monday evening program is a powerhouse of embracing the emotional side and owning new mental awareness of abundance. Own Your Wealth.

Cost $150

 A Time to Blossom, Bloom & Shine May 7 • 9am-1pm Women’s sacred space to celebrate & honor themselves. Invite moms, daughters, girlfriends. Start this weekend honoring women with a day of sacred meditation, empowering visualizations, conscious dance, energetic connections. Enjoy this fun and fulfilling day. Snacks and gifts included in your investment. Register by May 1.

Cost: $95 for two

Felten Accounting Office 775 N West End Blvd (309 North), Quakertown

Country Creek Winery 133 Cressman Rd, Telford

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Ancient Wisdom Traditions – 7-9pm. Exploring ancient wisdom traditions through the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science. Presented by the Theosophical Society in America, the Abraxas Lodge. Southampton Friends Meeting House, Street & Gravel Hill Rds, Southampton. 215-512-2900. NancyBragin.com/theosophicalsociety-abraxas-lodge.

Reiki Share and Community Drum Circle – 3rd Sunday, 2-6pm. At 2pm, connect with area Reiki practitioners and have an opportunity to practice and receive Reiki. Those who are not attuned are welcome to attend, receive a treatment and be part of the community. From 4:30-6pm, join the community drum circle. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. Rainbows OfHealing.com.

monday Seed Nutrition Seminar – 1st & 3rd Monday, 7pm. Come join us to learn how you can get 8X your body’s daily requirement of nutrients in 60 seconds, keeping yourself healthy all winter and beyond. Proven science, independently verified, incredibly effective results. 122 N York Rd, Ste 6 (rear), Hatboro. 215-858-4448. Dotgnot@gmail.com. Meetup.com/SpiritualEvolutionGroupHatboro. Reflexology and Crystal Healing – Experience gentle energetic healing through reflexology and through crystal healing. Promoting stress reduction and improving balance within the body, reflexology and crystal healing allow for mental, emotional and physical healing. Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Authentic Self, 281 Tabor Rd/Rte 611, Third Floor, Ottsville. Kelly Thomke, 215-5344989. TheAuthenticSelf.net.

tuesday Reflexology and Crystal Healing – Experience gentle energetic healing through reflexology and through crystal healing. Promoting stress reduction and improving balance within the body, reflexology and crystal healing allow for mental, emotional and physical healing. Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Authentic Self, 281 Tabor Rd/Rte 611, Third Floor, Ottsville. Kelly Thomke, 215-5344989. TheAuthenticSelf.net. Ashtanga Yoga Flow – 5:30-6:45am. See website for details. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 213 Main St, North Wales. 215-661-0510. WholeBodyYoga Studio.com/workshops.

wednesday Community Acupuncture – 3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. Mention NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Schedule online or by phone. Located upstairs; call if you have disabilities. $30. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

Guided Meditation – 7-8pm. Come one, come all to destress your body and mind, feed your soul what it’s really looking for, learn how to live more in balance, enjoying your life. You deserve it. Experienced and inexperienced welcome. 122 N York Rd, Ste 6 (rear), Hatboro. 215-858-4448. Dotgnot@gmail.com. Meetup.com/SpiritualEvolutionGroupHatboro.

Meditation & Mindfulness Class – 6:30-7:30pm. Are you interested in learning how to meditate as a beginner or just want to learn different methods to expand your current practice? Then join Dr. Moore for her Mindfulness & Meditation class. Each class will consist of selected meditation and mindfulness techniques/exercises. Beginners are welcome. $15. Lahaska Wellness Center, 5872 York Rd, Lahaska. 267-753-9262. Diana@DianaTMoorePhD.com. DianaTMoorePhD.com/meditation-mindfulness. Mental Health Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm. Join 4 The M.I.N.D.S. for its weekly peer-to-peer support group. We welcome family, friends and individuals who suffer from mental illness. Aldie Medical Arts Building, 11 Welden Dr, Doylestown. 4TheMINDS.org. 4TheMINDS@gmail.com. JourneyDance – 6:30-7:45pm. How does your body feel like moving today? Slow and swirly or rhythmic shimmying? Join me in the dance to find out. This is our weekly JourneyDance of self-care and community. Comfortable movement clothing and a water bottle are encouraged. See you on the dance floor. $15. The Authentic Self, 281 Tabor Rd, Third Floor, Ottsville. Kelly, 215-534-4989. Healing Through Consciousness Series – 6:309:30pm, every other Wednesday, 1/20-5/25. With Susan Watson. Learning tools to increase your energy and keep your vibration in a higher place. Call 610-742-2789 to register. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Ste 300, Doylestown. Shiatsubo.com.

Meditative Flow Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. This class offers traditional and modified poses which are held for longer than a few breaths in order to facilitate entering a meditative state and a meditative practice. The class occurs mostly on the floor with the use of props for support. The class will include an hour of traditional practice; poses, and pranayama (breathing) with a 15-minute meditative option at the end or choose a rest pose. 45 Berkeley Rd #204, Devon. 267- 226-7767. BalancedForLifeYoga.com. Prenatal Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Prenatal Yoga is a wonderful opportunity for moms-to-be to prepare their bodies for bringing new life into the world. In community with others, women will learn tools and techniques to get ready for one of the most significant experiences of their lives. $17. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. Kathleen Tooley, 215-740-1354. KTooley22@ hotmail.com. AnahataYogaWellness.com.

thursday After-School Nature Camp – 4/7-6/9, 3:305:30pm. 6- to 12-year-olds are invited to join us as we explore the nature preserve, learn about the habitats and creatures found here, play naturerelated games, learn survival skills, keep a nature journal and more. We’ll do all this while having a lot of fun and making new friends & memories. $60/members, $80/non-members for all 10 sessions. Pre-registration is required. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-7851177. SilverLakeNatureCenter@BucksCounty.org. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

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Acting and Voice Classes – 6:30-8pm. Self empowerment through self expression. Downey Acting and Voice Studios in Lambertville. Adults and children for goals in entertainment field, self confidence, communication skills, singing, acting, business presentations, public speaking, life. 40 years of experience, NYU Film School, Eastman School of Music, Patsy Rodenburg Royal Shakespeare London, HB Studios, SAG. $60. 25 Bridge St, Lambertville, NJ. Kathleen Downey, 858-401-3144. DowneyActingAndVoice@gmail.com. Downey ActingAndVoice.com. Yoga – 7:30-9pm. Stretch, tone and get flexible. This ongoing class is great for all ages and abilities. $8 member; $10 non-member. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

friday Mommy & Me (Postnatal) Yoga – 11am-12pm. This class is a wonderful way to strengthen your body gradually while teaching you to integrate mind/ body principles from the yoga tradition into your life as a mom. Focus will be on core strengthening, breathing and relaxation techniques. Dads are welcome too. Class cards available. $20 drop-in. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 213 N Main St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. WholeBodyYoga@ hotmail.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE BRIDGE ACUPUNCTURE

Grace Rollins, MS, LAc, NTP Paolo Propato, LAc 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown 215-348-8058 BridgeAcupuncture.com Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about acupuncture and our warm, joyful wellness center. 10% off your first treatment for NABuxMont readers. Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine can safely and effectively relieve chronic pain, stress and anxiety, restore sleep, boost energy, promote healthy digestion, balance the immune system and regulate hormones. Meditation classes, qigong, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, pediatric acupressure and more. Google our many positive reviews and testimonials. Easy online scheduling available. See ad, page 30.

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Saturday Morning Bird Walk – 7:30-9am. For all birding enthusiasts. Come on out. Free. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

Professional Development Services JFox@JacquelineFox.com 267-935-9097 • JacquelineFox.com Office organizer and “next actions” coach for business professionals in their homes or business offices, including high-level administrative support services, program coordinating, project management.

Higher Brain Living Chat – 9-10am, 3rd Saturday. What isn’t working in your life? Learn about Higher Brain Living, enjoy a cup of coffee with reishi mushrooms. Higher Brain Living can change your brain and life. Inspiration to Wholeness, 53 Darby Rd, Ste F, Paoli. 484-302-1502. HBLSherylGoodling.com. Shiatsu Community Clinic – 9:15am-4:45pm, 1st Sat. First Saturday shiatsu sessions offered in supervised clinic setting. Each student will interview, assess energy, and create individualized shiatsu session to balance the body. Wear loose comfortable clothing, preferably cotton. Wear socks. No cell phones, no perfumes. $40. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, third floor, Doylestown. Shirley Scranta, 215-340-9918. LearnShiatsu@ gmail.com. Shiatsubo.com.

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Business Productivity Sarah Mooers, PhD 215-255-5756 • OrganizedEfficiency.com

Theosophical Principles – 10:30am-12pm. Reading and discussion of sections of Ocean of Theosophy by W. Q. Judge. Presented by Tommy Kehoe. Joint effort of the United Lodge of Theosophy of Philadelphia and the Theosophical Society in America, the Abraxas Lodge. Southampton Friends Meeting House, Street & Gravel Hill Rds, Southampton. 215-512-2900. NancyBragin.com/ theosophical-society-abraxas-lodge.

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CRYSTAL – COLOR – LIGHT HEALING JOHN OF GOD CRYSTAL BED HEALING Evolving Soul, LLC Elaine Berk, MEd Counseling & Energy Psychology 110 North State St, Newtown 215-970-1534

John of God Crystal Bed Healing cleanses, opens, and invigorates the body and soul by balancing and clearing one’s chakras and energy field. Colored lights, chosen to match the chakra colors, radiate light and energy through precision crystals, activating the body’s own natural healing mechanisms. Gain insight & enhanced emotional, physical & spiritual well-being. See ad, page 15.

DANCE EARTH RHYTHM

Kelly Thomke, JourneyDance Certified Facilitator The Authentic Self, Ottsville 215-534-4989 JourneyDance.com JourneyDance is a whole-body experience that tickles the mind and nourishes the soul. It is freestyle movement to world music where self-expression releases tension. Visit the website for upcoming dances or to book a JourneyDance for a group. No dance experience needed to feel this wild freedom.

DIVORCE MEDIATION ALPHA CENTER FOR DIVORCE MEDIATION

AlphaCares@Alpha-Divorce.com 800-310-9085 Alpha-Divorce.com AlphaResourceCenter.com Retain your choices with true mediation services. Unique, proven model, fully supporting clients through every stage of divorce and recovery. 20 years of experience and 95% satisfaction rating. See ad, page 47.

ENERGY HEALING VIBRATIONAL ENERGY HEALING & WORKSHOPS Rainbows of Healing 123 W Maple Ave, Langhorne RainbowsOfHealing.com

Rainbows of Healing offers many services such as private healing sessions with Reiki, Crystal Balancing, Sound Therapy and more. Check out our website for ongoing and special event workshops. Visit our Metaphysical Boutique for unique crystals, jewelry, Native American flutes, handcrafted items and much more.

GREEN LIVING ENVIRONMENTAL HOME STORE 320 N Broad St, Doylestown 267-880-6791 Nick@EnvironmentalHomeStore.com

Our mission is simple: to make sustainable living and working accessible and affordable. We want to make healthy, responsible and beautiful building practices available to everyone. We pride ourselves on representing the finest manufacturers of sustainable building supplies. Visit us at our one-stop-shop and we will work with you to help you “go green” for any of your rooms. See ad, page 9.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING SUSAN BURGER, DC

215-736-3803 DrSusanBurger@gmail.com LiveWithVitality.com Let the masterpiece that is you e m e rg e . P r o v i d i n g n e u r o emotional technique, lifestyle and wellness coaching, creative chiropractic care, energy healing, mind/body healing education and workshops. See ad, page 8.

HEART HEALTH ABINGTON CARDIOLOGY

Arnold B Meshkov, MD 1077 Rydal Rd, Ste 307, Rydal 215-920-0815 • AbingtonCardiology.com Board-certified cardiologist with 35 years in private practice. Offering a holistic approach to cardiology with an emphasis on outpatient management, prevention, diagnosis, lifestyle and treatment. See ad, page 27.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE

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Hyo J. Lim DMD 216 Mall Blvd, Ste 11, King of Prussia 610-265-4485 DentalWellnessCentre.com

Celebrating our 12th Anniversary, doing business since 2004. Why an organic mattress? Remove toxic chemicals from the bedroom, naturally flame retardant, repels dust mites, mold and mildew, naturally regulates temperatures and improves spinal alignment. Say goodbye to toxic gases, allergies, night sweats and back pain with an environmentally friendly mattress. See ad, page 32.

Dr. Hyo Lim provides a holistic approach to exceptional dentistry, in a warm and caring environment. At Dental Wellness Centre, mercuryand metal-free restorations are used for the most biocompatible results. Biocompatibility testing for dental materials is available. Invisalign is offered as an alternative to metal braces. Zirconium and titanium implants are offered to replace damaged or missing teeth. Free digital X-rays with initial consultation. See ad, page 22.

1075 Main St, Hellertown Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm; Sat, 9:30am-3pm TheOrganicMattressStore.com

HEALTH CORE LEVEL HEALING

Kathleen Downey, CSCP New Hope/Lambertville/Worldwide 858-401-3144 • CoreLevelHealing.net CoreLevelHealing@gmail.com Alternative holistic counseling, nutritionist, soul retrieval, past life therapy, author of Healthy is Delicious, detox retreats, yoga, voice coach. 25 years of experience.

HERITAGE DENTAL

Dr. Beth Skovron 595 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville 215-822-3860 Enjoy an anxiety-free dental experience. You no longer have to be nervous about going to the dentist. From the moment you open the doors, our friendly and courteous team will make you feel comfortable in our relaxing spa atmosphere. Choose from a wide range of holistic services. See ad with special offers, back page.

LANAP & IMPLANT CENTER OF PA David DiGiallorenzo, DMD 184 W Main St, Collegeville 610-422-3120 PerioImplants.us

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