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nahata Yoga and Wellness Center is currently accepting students for two different programs: a Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program, to be held August 12 to 15, and a 200-hour YTT program, beginning September 10. The 200-hour YTT will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, every second weekend of the month, through May 2017. In the Prenatal YTT program, students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the growing fetus and the resulting changes in the mother’s body during each trimester. Topics covered include fetal development, physiological and hormonal changes in the mother’s body, as well as possible body responses to these changes. Appropriate asana, assisting, pranayama, sounding and meditation will be covered for each trimester, including postnatal. Pregnancy discomforts during each stage will be explored along with ways to use yoga, nontraditional methods and traditional techniques to help alleviate these situations. Students will leave confident, qualified and comfortable to teach prenatal yoga in a variety of settings. Early-bird pricing of $600 is available until July 10. The 200-hour YTT program trainees will learn everything needed to teach all levels of Hatha Yoga in accordance with Yoga Alliance standards, but with Anahata’s unique emphasis on the self-inquiry-based approach to yoga. As one of only 16 Kripalu-Affiliated yoga studios worldwide, Anahata teaches an introspective, Kripalu-influenced, explorationbased approach to yoga. The YTT will feature electives on the teaching team’s specialties: Teaching Beginner’s Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Ayurveda, the Chakra system and finding your voice as a teacher. Applicants for the 200-hour YTT are suggested to have at least one year of yoga experience with a commitment to a personal yoga practice, a compassionate heart and a genuine desire to take this transformational journey. Pricing ranges between $2,100 and $2,300, and a variety of payment options are available. “Our trainings continue to evolve and expand as our community grows. But we are still, and always will be, a small studio at heart. The personal relationship we have with our students is very important, and will remain so, even as we broaden our offerings,” says Kathleen Tooley, Anahata’s founder and lead teacher. Location: 703 Harleysville Pk., Harleysville. For more information and to register, call 215-740-1354 or visit AnahataYoga Wellness.com. See ads, pages 8 and 47.

Solstice Expo & Holistic Fair in New Hope

he Society for Metaphysical Enlightenment invites participants to tune up their bodies, minds and spirits and experience the love of higher consciousness at the Eighth Annual Solstice Expo and Holistic Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 18 and 19, at the New Hope Eagle Firehouse. Special guest presentations will be made by Kimberly Uhl and Arthur Gutkin. Uhl, an intuitive counselor who facilitates healing of the mind, body and spirit, will present an interactive demonstration lecture on a Matrix Energetics healing/releasing technique. Gutkin, a certified NGH hypnotherapist, will present a seminar, “How Our Past Lives Can Resolve Our Present-Day Issues.” Other guest speakers are scheduled every hour. “This is our eighth year, and each time we do it, it gets richer and more diverse. If you haven’t yet experienced one of our shows, we hope this year will be the year,” states organizer Tony Kenton. “This is a happy, joyful, festive, fun event of like-minded people of a high consciousness. Feel the energy similar to an adult version of the flower-power sixties.” Area energy healers and practitioners, along with mind/body therapists and holistic practitioners, will offer massage and stress management techniques and many more healing modalities. Artwork, jewelry and crystals will also be displayed for purchase, along with a natural food court.

John of God Crystal Bed Healing at Greenshire reenshire Arts Consortium will host a free introduction describing the work of John of God, a world-renowned spiritual healer from Brazil, at 7 p.m., June 9. Elaine Berk, psychotherapist, will present a detailed description of her healing experiences with him, and will also describe his Crystal Bed therapy, which was developed to aid people in their healing journeys. Berk will be offering individual, 90-minute Crystal Bed healings from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 20. Crystal Bed therapy opens, clears and balances the energy system, promoting emotional, physical and spiritual healing. Individuals lie underneath seven precision crystals that radiate light, color and energy over each chakra. Many people report an enhanced sense of peace, health and well-being. Sessions include: support to set healing intentions; 60 minutes on the Crystal Bed; high-vibration water and ceremonial music used for release and transformation; and prayers used by John of God. “Those interested in John of God’s work, but unable to travel to Brazil, will experience some of the unique opportunities through my talk and from healing on the Crystal Bed,” emphasizes Berk. “Helping others has been a connecting thread throughout my career, bringing the most significant healing to individuals. Through my outreach to others, I endeavor to make a difference in the world. That is why sharing John of God’s work is very special.” Location: 3620 Sterner Mill Rd., Quakertown. Call 215-538-0976 or email Info@ GreenshireArts.org to reserve your place at the free introduction or to make an appointment for Crystal Bed Healing. See calendar, page 39.

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racy McGovern, owner, practitioner and instructor at Essential Connections Reflexology & Reiki, will offer a Reflexology Practitioner Program (150-hour foundations course), with both weekend and evening options, beginning in fall, 2016. To educate those interested in the program, Reflexology students she will host open houses Dawn Seader (L) and Anita Heft to offer time to meet the instructors, chat with graduates of the programs, get details and ask questions, at 7 p.m., June 29; 7 p.m., July 28; and 11 a.m., August 20, in Ottsville. The open houses are free, but require registration. The practitioner program is designed in two parts to allow students to begin working in the field as soon as possible, while also having the chance to complete a full, 300-hour program—the national standard. The program is dedicated to facilitating practitioners with a firm foundation and knowledge that will empower them to welcome the intuitive side of holistic practice. It is about producing practitioners with the critical thinking and openness to be able to grow into their own abilities. Discussion and information regarding the business side of a holistic practice will be part of the program, useful to those planning to create their own practice, work for others or even apply their skills to friends and family. “Truly, reflexology is a tool of empowerment—empowering the human body to seek its full potential and empowering people to reconnect, understand and participate in their own healing and wellness potential,” says McGovern. “The simplicity of reflexology shrouds the near-magical effectiveness of its function. The awareness and growth that comes from learning or receiving reflexology always seems to exceed all beginning expectations.” Essential Connections Reflexology & Reiki serves the local area to help people reach their full potential of health, utilizing traditional foot reflexology and intuitive reiki as well as a few new additions: Tibetan healing modalities, head and neck, reflex therapy and neuro-foot reflex therapy. Locations: The Room at Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd., Ottsville, and Quakertown Integrated Health Center, 600 W. Broad St., Quakertown. For more information, call 215-8588195, email Tracy@EssentialConnections.biz or visit Essential Connections.biz. See calendar, page 41.

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Kimberly Uhl is a psychic medium who facilitates healing of mind, body and spirit, moving one to a more balanced, harmonious, joy filled state of being. She will present an interactive demonstration lecture on a Matrix EnergeticsÂŽ healing /releasing technique that can assist you in your own daily life. Kimberly Uhl

Arthur Gutkin, a certified NGH Hypnotherapist and a Professional Member of the National Institute of Counselors and Therapists, presents a Seminar on the topic of "How Our Past Lives Can Resolve Our Present Day Issues." Arthur Gutkin

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Our Hypnosis practice encompasses traditional services, plus: ◆ Past Age, Life and Between Lives Counseling ◆ Akashic Record Travel Resolving Physical and Emotional Issues Arthur Gutkin dreamt four years ago that he would awake as a Traveler of the Akashic Record and a Healer. During meditation, Art travels the Akashic Record and experiences memories of his clients, from Past Ages, Lives, the Womb, and the formative years. These memories, many repressed, often unlock the causes of long term illnesses, both physical and emotional. Art’s unique form of hypnosis,“Integrated Regression Healing,” helps adults overcome those debilitating memories. Additionally, Art lays hands on people who have suffered pain for years, who then, within minutes, feel relief and greater range of motion.

Art has successfully Laid Hands on People with... ◆ Cancer ◆ Multiple Sclerosis ◆ Muscular Dystrophy ◆ Depression ◆ Chronic Pain ◆ Arthritis ◆ Paralysis ◆ Intestinal Issues ◆ Many Other Diseases Art, personally trained by a world renowned Past Life Hypnotherapist, specializes in Past Life, Age, Womb and Between Lives Therapy. Art’s clients meet Guides and Judges after learning life lessons while traveling their Past Lives and Between Lives. Art, when needed during Womb, Past Life, and Between Life Travels, combines Hands-on Healing with his unique Regression Therapy releasing physical and emotional issues associated with earlier negative Karma. “Distance Healing from Art was extremely beneficial to me. The MS symptoms of fatigue and muscle pain/cramping I had were greatly diminished. This after just the first session! The postural orthostatic tachycardia condition I had was made better and almost completely eliminated after just 3 sessions. I found my cognitive function to be better as well and even a sensitivity to magnesium stearate was basically eliminated. I very much recommend this form of healing energy from Art to anyone looking for a good ‘boost’ and relief from various symptoms.” -Jeanette Raynor, Rhode Island “15 years ago I had a car accident and was never pain free until Art laid hands on my back for less than five minutes. On his way out of my house, he saw my dog, Buster, who was dying from brain disease. He laid hands on Buster. Within a day, Buster was acting like a puppy.” - Ray Adkins, Pottstown, PA

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he Room at Meadowbrook will host an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 25 to celebrate its new facility, located on the grounds of its partner organization, Meadowbrook Animal Healing, in Ottsville. This family-friendly event is open to the community. Locals are encouraged to drop by, rain or shine, to enjoy food and music, enter the raffle, pick up free class passes and walk through the flower gardens to visit with the horse, PJ goats and other animals who live onsite. Resident “Room” instructors Diane Alex, Erin Range, Tracy McGovern, Joanna Chodorowska, Sharon Cristofalo, Lisa Potts and Michelle McInnis will be onsite to meet prospective and current students. The Room was developed by Sue Walski and Lyn Hicks as a place for the healing and expressive arts for both people and animals in a peaceful, inspired setting. The program calendar includes classes and workshops elaborating on the benefits of movement and creativity, and features healing modalities such as aharaj yoga, dance, yoga, tai chi, feminine health workshops, reflexology, qigong, reiki and jin shin jyutsu for all levels of awareness. “We see this as a healing space. It’s a place for people to come and take classes, and hopefully be inspired to use the space to hold their own programs and workshops as time goes on,” says Walski, a veterinarian and animal holistic healing practitioner who will teach classes on holistic pet care. Hicks, a women’s empowerment educator and author, describes The Room this way: “Our goal is to educate the path to personal power and freedom through the healing and expressive arts for people and animals, so they may find more health, vitality and well-being for themselves and their families.” The Room is available to all that are inspired to educate and share about their art of healing. Location: 4089 Durham Rd., Ottsville. For more information, call Lyn Hicks at 215-813-4073 or visit TheRooomAt Meadowbrook.com. See ad, page 12.

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Embracing the Deep Mystery of Wholeness

An adventure in reconnecting with ourselves, each other and the world. Explore and play with us! Philip Shepherd – Radical Wholeness: an experiential workshop in living in the embodied present, and creating clarity in a chaotic world. Author of New Self, New World. Dr. Susan Burger – Just Stop it!: Playing with the flow of life and YOUR part in the Deep Mystery. Yanni Maniates – When You Remember Who You Are, You Forget Who You Weren’t: How to experience your essential nature of Oneness. Gabriel Cavazos – Bio-Environmental Design and Project ARCOTU – living in community and harmony with the sacred geometries of life and nature, through the understanding of creation’s Primordial Language. Charles Gilchrist – Sacred Geometry expert and Mandala artist. Understanding Sacred Geometry and patterns of all life, and why it matters! (Make your own mandala)

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Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy

esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience. Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy. Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic. “Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, stand-up comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.

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Awe and Wonder Prime Physical Health

wo related studies from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that the act of admiring the beauty of nature with awe and wonder can decrease inflammation in the body. More than 200 adults reported their experiences of emotions on a particular day, including amusement, awe, compassion, joy, contentment and pride. Samples of the subjects’ gum and cheek tissues were analyzed for cytokines, and the researchers found those that cited emotions of awe, wonder and amazement had the lowest levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6). UC Berkeley professor and co-author of the research Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., says, “That awe, wonder and beauty promote healthier levels of cytokines suggests that the things we do to experience these emotions—a walk in nature, losing oneself in music, beholding art—have a direct influence upon health and life expectancy.”

Ashwagandha Pumps Up Testosterone

ow testosterone levels can be problematic for men as they age. Fortunately, Mother Nature produces her own form of testosterone booster: the herb ashwagandha. Research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition tested 57 men between the ages of 18 and 50. They were divided into two groups—one was given 300 milligrams of the herbal extract twice a day for eight weeks; the other ingested a placebo for the same period. Both groups underwent supervised muscle training programs for the duration of the study. The men that took the ashwagandha had significantly higher levels of circulating testosterone compared to the placebo group. The ashwagandha group also experienced an increase in muscle mass in the chest and arms, yielding an average arm muscle size of 8.6 centimeters, compared to the placebo group’s 5.3 centimeters. Those men in the ashwagandha group also exhibited faster reductions of creatine kinase, a marker for the type of muscle fiber injury that occurs during strenuous exercise, following workouts.

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E-Cigarettes Produce Free Radicals

lectronic cigarette use, or vaping, is on the rise as many consider it a healthier alternative to smoking. However, in a study published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, researchers from the Penn State University College of Medicine report that e-cigarettes produce considerable levels of reactive free radicals created by the high-temperature heating coils that warm up the nicotine solution. Dr. John Richie, a professor at Penn State and senior author of the research, says, “The identification of these radicals in the aerosols means that we can’t just say e-cigarettes are safe because they don’t contain tobacco. They are potentially harmful.” The researchers found that levels of free radicals in e-cigarettes are between 100 to 1,000 times less than the levels produced by tobacco cigarettes, still making them a better choice than traditional cigarettes although they still carry risk. Richie explains, “The levels of radicals that we’re seeing are more than what you might get from a heavily air-polluted area, but less than what you might find in cigarette smoke.” Previous research has found that e-cigarette smoke also contains aldehydes that can potentially cause cellular and tissue damage.

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More Retailers Ban Bee-Toxic Products Amidst the growing pollinator crisis and due to public pressure, Aldi Süd, the German supermarket chain with stores in the U.S., has become the first major European retailer to ban pesticides toxic to bees, including the neonicotinoids imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, from fruits and vegetables produced for their stores. Starting in January, Aldi produce suppliers have had to ensure their cultivation practices exclude eight pesticides identified as toxic to bees. Other retailers in the U.S. and Europe are also beginning to shun bee-toxic pesticides. Home Depot will no longer use the class of pesticides known as neonics on 80 percent of its flowering plants; completing the phase-out in 2018. Lowe’s is ending the sale of products containing neonicotinoid pesticides within 48 months. Smaller retailers are also working on removing neonics and other toxic pesticides from their shelves. The science has become increasingly clear that pesticides, working individually or synergistically, play a critical role in the ongoing decline of honeybees and other pollinators. Bees in the U.S. and Europe have seen unprecedented losses over the last decade, and bee-toxic pesticides like neonicotinoids have consistently been implicated as a major contributing factor. Source: BeyondPesticides.org

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Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors Mars Inc., the maker of many candies, chewing gum flavors and other food products, is phasing out artificial food dyes over the next five years. The decision came as a response to growing customer demand, says CEO Grant F. Reid. Nestlé, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg’s have also started eliminating artificial dyes from their products due to calls for more natural ingredients. Common shades of red 40 and yellow 5 are presently ubiquitous, as per capita production of artificial coloring approved for use in food has increased more than five-fold since the 1950s. According to a study of supermarket labels by the Center for Science in Public Interest, an estimated 90 percent of childoriented candies, fruit snacks, drink mixes and powders contain artificial colors, and many parents are concerned about their potential impact on developing brains. Several studies have scrutinized dyes’ possible link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other effects on children’s behavior. When a study by a group of British scientists suggested a link between the consumption of certain food dyes and hyperactivity in kids, Europe and the UK began requiring food with artificial dyes to carry warning labels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that no causal relationship exists between color additives and hyperactivity in children, and doesn’t require warning labels.

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Six-Hour Workday Reaps Benefits Many Americans work 50 hours a week or more because they think they’ll get more done and reap the benefits later. However, according to a metastudy published in The Lancet, people that clock a 55hour week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke and 13 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than those that maintain a 35- to 40-hour work week. Data from 25 studies that monitored the health of 600,000 people from the U.S., Europe and Australia for up to 8.5 years were analyzed. Paul Kelley, of Oxford University’s Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, notes that even a traditional nine-tofive workday is at odds with peoples’ internal body clocks, contributing to sleep deprivation. Now Sweden is moving toward a standard six-hour workday, with some businesses having already implemented the change. Linus Feldt, CEO of Stockholm app developer Filimundus, reports that the shift has maintained productivity while decreasing staff conflicts, because people are happier and better rested. Several Toyota service centers in Gothenburg that switched to a six-hour day 13 years ago also report happier staff, a lower turnover rate and increased ease in enticing new hires. A Swedish retirement home has embarked on a yearlong experiment to compare the costs and benefits of a shorter working day.

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t may at first seem unlikely that organic gardening and pest control could be related, but the link is obvious to Daniel Owusuh. The founder of Greenway Pest Control, Owusuh began his career in organic agriculture, studying agriculture in Israel before returning to the U.S. as a research fellow at the renowned Rodale Institute Research Center in Kutztown. With a focus on the soil/plant/human relationship, he was dismayed to learn that a traditional pest control company had been contracted to treat his apartment with toxic pesticides, and he realized that the same principles and methods that allow crops to thrive without harmful chemicals could be utilized to keep homes and businesses pest-free, as well. When he learned that an environmentally friendly option did not exist, he obtained his pesticide license and studied the business from the inside, learning the methodology that would allow him to apply the principles of organic agriculture to structural pest control, ultimately opening his own business in 2007. “Similar to holistic medicine, where patients agree to healthy diet and lifestyle choices, green pest control works best when the customer is willing to follow simple common sense guidelines in addition to incorporating non-toxic products proven to repel or control common household and office pests,” says Owusuh. “Simply making a space less hospitable to pests goes a long way toward solving the problem and reduces the toxic load to our planet and to us, its inhabitants.” Of course, knowing what changes to make is the key, and with more than 20 years of experience, Owusuh is able to assess the problem and offer environmentally friendly solutions, using only natural insecticides, pesticides and repellents safe for use around humans and pets. Simple strategies might include structural modification—sealing gaps between walls and around pipes and doors—and otherwise blocking interior access. Other methods call upon Owusuh’s knowledge of insect behavior, like understanding that eliminating visible ants is ineffective unless the colony’s queen is also eliminated. Setting up a bait system that targets the colony and its queen, along with the use of natural deterrents, will eradicate the problem while preventing re-infestation. Greenway Pest Control uses inspection, observation and intervention, the three-stage Integrated Pest Management (IPM) method recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency, to develop comprehensive customized programs

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Equal workplace policies matter. The U.S. is the only economically advanced country that has no nationally mandated paid maternity leave policy and is absent a national paternity leave policy, paid or unpaid. When men don’t get time off to learn basic parenting skills, it’s harder for them to stay engaged later. In 1977, 41 percent of women and 35 percent of men in dual-earner couples reported work-family life conflicts. Today, the figures are 47 percent and 60 percent, respectively, according to the Families and Work Institute’s ongoing National Study of the Changing Workforce. Parenting tip: Advocate for national, paid parenting leave policies for men and women starting with local employers. It benefits both families and companies. Studies by Stanford University, the Families and Work Institute, Gallup, Inc. and others have found that companies with family-friendly benefits enjoy more loyal employees, better morale, lower turnover, fewer arbitrary sick days, higher levels of customer service and higher shareholder returns—all of which contribute to their bottom line. Both genders can be naturally nurturing. Certainly, women are biologically adapted for giving birth and breastfeeding, but Parke found that caring new dads typically cuddle, coo, giggle, rock and feed their babies just as much as new mothers. One hurdle men

face is that they usually have to return to work sooner, and their natural nurturing skills can get rusty, while moms’ get sharper. Opportunity and practice are the biggest predictors of meaningful connections with children. Fathering tip: Don’t assume that a partner knows more. Whatever a mother knows, she learned by making mistakes, and that’s the best way for fathers to learn, too. Be open to complementary expertise. A dad with a mate that praises and supports him will be far more confident and engaged with his child than one with a partner that criticizes him. Parenting tip: No one likes to feel incompetent, so when offering dad advice, do it in a nonthreatening way that supports and compliments his improving skills over time. It may mean adjusting personal standards a bit. Dad should take pride in practicing his unique rapport with offspring. Instead of letting mom pluck a crying or smelly baby from his arms, he can try, “Honey, I’ve got this.” End-running the legal system after divorce. For some 30 years, the default decision in divorce cases has been to award the mother primary physical custody, with limited visitation for the father. More states are now moving toward a presumption of 50-50 physical custody, but it’s not the norm. Therefore, many divorced dads may feel disconnected from their children and suppressed in their parenting role moving forward. Fathering tip: Never give up. Children need their dad in their life and vice-versa. It’s critical to stay in touch. In person is best; phone, email and Skype are decent fallbacks. Make time together feel meaningful as well as normal, instead of falling into a “Disneyland dad” syndrome of trying to make every moment a party. Practice harmonious communications with the ex. The biggest known predictor of children’s future mental and emotional health is how well their parents get along. Separated parents don’t have to be friends, but they do need to acknowledge both parents’ importance to the children and treat each other respectfully. Armin Brott is the author of eight bestselling books on fatherhood, including The Expectant Father and The New Father. Learn more at MrDad.com.

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Massage also helps to prevent what’s called delayed onset muscle soreness, so the body can heal faster with massage than with rest alone.

What benefits can men expect from greater flexibility? Men can gain improved range of motion and better posture, which affect health on many levels, including digestion, mood and, of course, appearance. Massage helps make the muscles more supple by helping to oxygenate with fresh blood. Think of tight muscles as a kink in a hose—when tight, the muscles can entrap blood vessels and nerves, creating pain. Massage helps to alleviate that. Massage combined with assisted stretching, whether it is sports stretching or Thai massage—which is what I incorporate into my practice—is even more beneficial. When someone else is stretching our bodies, we are able to stretch a bit further because our muscles are relaxed. With Thai massage we are also being massaged while being stretched, so the results are even more profound.

How many sessions do men need to attend before experiencing a noticeable difference? Everyone is unique. Results will depend on how long they have had their physical issues, whether they have any scar tissue, the amount of stress they

typically have and their compliance to self-care, particularly stretching and body awareness. But many have felt relief in one to two sessions. With weekly or biweekly sessions, many have had significant results within six to 10 sessions and continue with monthly or bimonthly maintenance.

What else do you want people to know? Our bodies are meant to move in several planes of movement. Many exercises, including walking, running, cycling and the elliptical, have us in only one repetitive plane of movement. These are all great ways to work out, but it is imperative to supplement with other modalities such as weight training, which by design, if done correctly, requires us to use our muscles in a balanced way. Stretching is the most important thing we can do to help prevent injuries. Massage and assisted stretching are exceptional in that they help us get to that place of flexibility so that we are able to more easily do it on our own. Also important is an understanding of “how and why” our bodies have reached their current states. I offer posture and flexibility workshops for individuals and for workplaces to help bring this understanding in a simple way, along with techniques that participants can use throughout their busy day.

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Probably the biggest ay Hendricks factor is that people and his wife, in the second half of Kathlyn, have life tend to be open to discovered through learning and trying new working on their own things, such as adopting relationship and counour practice of schedulseling hundreds of other ing two, 10-minute concouples that the time versations a week to take from midlife onward ofcare of relationship busifers the greatest opporness: one covers “stuff tunity of any other petalk”, the other is “heart riod to grow love. At a talk”. Often, it only takes mutual low point, they a few minutes of trying made the life-changing out a brand-new activity decision to rebirth their Gay Hendricks and to spark a major rebirth marriage, tapping into his wife, Kathlyn of intimacy. a new source of energy and rejuvenation that’s producing How pivotal is self-love, a tough extensive and surprising benefits. concept for many, in securing The Ojai, California-based couple, a healthy relationship? both with Ph.D. degrees, co-authored their first trailblazing bestseller, Conscious You can only love another person to Loving, more than 20 years ago and have the extent that you love yourself. After published 30 other books, including their we take people through a process delatest, Conscious Loving Ever After. The signed to give them a clear experience Hendricks Institute that they founded of loving themselves unconditionally, annually offers workshops and seminars they often tell us that the experience in North America, Europe and Asia. Their changed everything in their relationnonprofit Foundation for Conscious Livship. It’s powerful because so many of ing funds research, films and scholarships us enter a relationship in an attempt to related to relationship well-being. get the other person to love some part of ourselves that we don’t know how to love, which never works. Learning to Why do you say the best relalove ourselves is an inside job. tionships are possible in the

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What would you say is the biggest challenge for midlife couples in a longterm relationship? It’s vital to get out of the rut of recycling conflicts and predictable routines in order to liberate a new creativity. Creativity doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It might be a matter of giving a

new way to communicate a whirl or taking a walk together instead of watching TV. Ultimately, relationships only thrive when both people make an ongoing commitment to investing time and energy to explore their own creative nature. One may elect to learn to play a musical instrument, while the other might take up gardening. The only requirement is that we take on new activities that have the capacity to surprise us.

What tips do you have for those that are single during the second half of their life? Enjoy your singularity! Singlehood affords great opportunities. You can choose whether or not you wish to invest time and energy manifesting a mate. No law requires that everyone has to have an intimate relationship, but if you’d like to, go about the process consciously. First, work on learning to love yourself, because it’s wise not to depend on anyone else to do it for us. Second, figure out what we call your Three Absolute Yesses and Nos, the three most important qualities you want in a mate, and equally important, the three most important things you don’t want in a mate. It’s a good way to avoid mistakes.

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program to guide them through the divorce transition in constructive ways that help them move forward emotionally, financially and legally.

f all of life’s great transitions —parenthood, marriage, retirement— one of the most difficult is divorce. Divorce requires a great deal of compassion that too often is missing. That’s why Natural Awakenings sat down with Keila Gilbert of Alpha Center, an attorney mediator who specializes in guiding couples through the divorce process with compassion.

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How did you become a divorce mediator? I went through my own divorce about 20 years ago, and it was extremely painful. Instead of focusing on that pain and anger, though, I found a different way to channel my energy. I became a divorce attorney mediator in the hope of giving other couples a better experience than I had.

Twenty years later, you’re a pioneer in the field of divorce mediation. Can you tell us about how Alpha Center works? The biggest decision couples face is whether to divorce, but the secondbiggest decision is how to divorce. When we hear the word “divorce” we think of two attorneys battling to the death in court. So many people don’t even realize that there are other options. We offer couples a seven-step 24

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Some divorces do need to go through the court system, such as when physical abuse is involved. In general, though, mediation is a more cooperative and compassionate choice for many couples. The Alpha Center also works to make it more affordable by charging a flat fee, so that couples are not racking up huge attorneys’ fees. We want this better alternative to be accessible to everyone.

What does it mean to offer a compassionate divorce process? Most divorcing couples go into the process with lots of emotions and very little knowledge. So our program is highly structured in a way that focuses on the future, not the past. We’re happy to refer them to therapists, but we try to step away from the emotions here so that both parties can put their energy into moving forward into the next stage of their lives. Divorce can be financially devastating, so we have financial and tax experts who work with our mediators to help couples increase their cash flow and avoid financial conflict. Also,

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when children are involved, a parenting mediator, who is a qualified therapist, works with the couple to negotiate a co-parenting agreement that minimizes the impact on children. We also do a lot of referrals to related services. On our website, we have a large directory of therapists, financial advisors, support groups and more, which we’ve vetted for quality.

What do you think is behind the epidemic of divorce? How did the divorce rate get to be so high? There are social, cultural and personal reasons for this trend. Women now have a greater level of freedom, education and opportunity than they had in the past. Prior to gaining these strengths, they were much more inclined to remain in an economically and socially dependent marriage due to lack of other options. Social mores have also changed, from stigmatizing divorced individuals to accepting them. When looking at the individual causes, you see people entering marriage too blindly and then failing to understand that good marriages take hard work. I’d love it if my services were needed less often. That’s why we also offer resources on our site about how to strengthen or save a marriage. We want to interrupt what I call the “marriage-go-round cycle”, which is when people divorce one partner only to date, marry, separate and divorce again. While 85 percent of our clients do complete the divorce mediation program, of the 15 percent who don’t, quite a few reconcile. Sometimes you see the light bulb go on when people realize they really can work together to save the marriage. Fifty percent of first marriages, 60 percent of second marriages and 70 percent of third marriages end in divorce. The lesson there is that people often do not learn from their mistakes, but rather blame their partner for the problems, and therefore continue to repeat their past behaviors. Also, subsequent marriages carry the added challenges of blended families.

Do you offer resources for recently divorced people? Yes. On our website we offer resources and ideas for people moving on after divorce. We help them understand what they need to make good decisions about life’s most important relationship. We’re also committed to helping newly single people find quality financial advice.

To that end, can you tell me more about the educational programs you offer? Education is such a powerful factor in making important life decisions. It’s an important part of what we do. We offer workshops for couples as well as for professionals. Recently we did a community workshop focused on “Mended, Blended and Extended Families”. We also offered one for professional couples counselors called “Marital Stress Management”.

It must be very energetically draining to be with people who are in conflict around the ending of a marriage. What do you do to fortify yourself spiritually and emotionally? There is no doubt that you can get “compassion fatigue” when you place yourself in the center of the strife of over 5,000 divorcing individuals over the course of 20 years, as I have. However, it is extremely rewarding to know how much you have changed the trajectory of their lives and their children’s lives, as compared to those who follow the unhealthy path of years of emotionally and financially draining litigation. I fortify myself by focusing on a healthy lifestyle and a strong meditation practice, and I rely on the support of my coworkers. I am especially blessed with my loving husband, children, extended family and friends. Also, I often retreat through my love of travel, reading, music and the many gifts of nature.

This is your life’s work. What has kept you in it, and what do you see for divorce in the future? It is my life’s work—but also my life’s passion. My original mission was to create an effective divorce mediation program and bring it to as many people as possible. That’s still true, but my work is now focused on training other attorneys to provide our program to divorcing couples throughout the nation. There are now 15 Alpha locations nationwide. As for the future of divorce, I do believe it will stabilize as a result of three factors. First, people are now delaying marriage to later years, so they are a bit wiser; second, they are entering marriage with more mutual respect and equal footing; third, there are many more resources available to support and encourage healthy marriages. There is one other factor that may continue to decrease divorce, and that is a trend to live together rather than marry, which is a much more prevalent norm in Europe.

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hat is epigenetics? Epigenetics centers on the inheritable changes in gene expression, not encompassing changes to the underlying DNA sequence (phenotype), arising from environmental influences—i.e., a change in observable characteristics of an organism through environmental influences, without changing the genetic makeup of the cell (genotype). Environment affects how cells react to the genes. Phenotype defines the specific characteristic of a cell, such as blood type, based both on genetic and its environmental influences. Genotype is that specific structure of the cell, as contained in the DNA, that determines specific characteristics of that cell/organism/individual, excluding all environmental influences. Environmental influences that create change define the differences between the phenotype and the genotype. This is best exemplified by observable differences in sets of identical twins, triplets and the like. Dismissing environmental issues, it is reasonable to assume that all identical twins would evolve throughout their lives in the exact same manner and exhibit the same behavioral characteristics and illnesses throughout their lives. Carrying this thought forward, all twins or triplets should die on the same day.

What causes differences between twins and triplets? Environment does. But… what environmental factors create changes to the cells responsible for the differences in twins as they grow? And, in turn, what materializes during a lifetime causing each individual to change into a unique individual? Cells contain “on” and “off” switches/triggers. Studies demonstrate that early childhood trauma or PTSD may alter genes, which may be transmitted from one generation to the next. These findings reveal that each and every experience in life may change that individual and succeeding generations. Imagine watching a movie creating fear. The effect of that fear over a prolonged period can become an inheritable trait. One event may not create a specific change affecting the child, but the continued revisiting of that experience just may do so. If cells are a product of the fixed DNA, prolonged exposure to a particular event would be incapable of creating change. Like sediment repeatedly deposited on a finely tuned machine, our experiences, and those of our forebears, are never erased, even if they have been forgotten on the surface or in the deep recesses of the mind. They are always

a part of us. The DNA may remain the same, but the psychological and behavioral tendencies can be inherited. You might have inherited not just your grandfather’s weak back, but also his predisposition toward depression created by a lack of childhood love. Analogous is Carl Jung’s belief in the collective unconscious. Consider a child feeling unloved and isolated, whether actually unloved or just perceiving it as such. As a result, the child begins to move inward and withdraws, but after years of therapy or moving past those childhood experiences, the individual comes out of the shell. The “on” switch has been effectively switched “off”. Now consider that individual, at a later time in life, observes or experiences an event revisiting childhood memories. The switch then turns “on”, causing the individual to re-experience the childhood withdrawal pattern. The subsequent event, though many years later and long “forgotten”, switched “on” that trigger. As switches come into play, our emotions become involved. Our emotions touch each of the five senses. Creating change in one or more of the senses alters the emotion/mood. Consider when anger overpowers us. The anger creates changes in the senses of hearing, touch, smell, taste and/or sight. Each and every emotion, each and every conversation, each and every television show creates a unique combination of these senses within an individual. Alter one of these senses and the mood modifies. After doing this often enough, the response to the event creating the anger may extinguish. A clear understanding of the client’s issue, its cause and remedy need be considered in the total context before a remedy can be obtained. Art Gutkin is a certified NGH hypnotherapist, medical intuitive and professional member of the National Institute of Counselors and Therapists. For more information, call 215-740-0766, email ArtGutkin@gmail. com or visit MedIntuitive.com. See ad, page 10.

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OK, not the actual dinosaurs. Fossil fuels were created from organisms that lived long before the dinosaurs. But none of them are coming back any time soon. The Earth Policy Institute estimates that energy used to pump, process, transport and refrigerate bottled water consumes over 50 million barrels of oil annually, more fuel than is required for 100,000 cars in a year. Recycling those bottles uses additional energy and other resources.

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he statistics are disappointing: 38 billion plastic water bottles aren’t recycled each year. But there’s no need to lose out on the health benefits of on-the-go agua. Switch to reusable bottles—and for all of the right reasons.

Create a fashion statement.

There are so many to chose from. At a local store or online from sites such as LifeFactory.com, WaterBobble.com, Camelbak.com, Sigg.com and Nalgene. com, reusable bottles can be stainless steel, aluminum, glass, polycarbonate or other plastics. Be certain the plastics or liners do not contain BPA, an endocrine-disrupting chemical linked to numerous health concerns.

Save money for important stuff.

Depending on materials and insulating properties, a high-quality reusable bottle generally retails from $5 to $30. Greeniacs.com reports that bottled water can cost up to 10,000 times more per gallon than tap water. The average American currently spends more than $5 per week ($260/year) supporting this $100 billion a year industry. Thirty dollars versus $260 is an impressive return on investment.

Stand up for communities.

Stay healthy.

Bottled water is not necessarily healthier or cleaner than tap water. Bottled water, often stored for long periods of time, may eventually contain more microorganisms than tap water. A lot of bottled water is “purified”, actually originating as drinking water from a municipal water system. Skip the pricey word games and drink the tap water that is rigorously tested by local, state and federal environmental agencies. If taste and purity are issues, invest in a water filter. Both PUR and Brita offer filtering products that effectively eliminate lead, chlorine, mercury and copper from tap water.

Be a hero to our land and seas.

Discarded bottles litter highways, clog waterways or end up in incinerators and landfills. Plastic in landfills can take up to 700 years to decompose. Microplastics fill patches of our ocean,

Bottled water is often diverted from communities that rely on that water for their livelihood or future. The bottling companies make profits, and the citizens of these areas are negatively impacted, sometimes even having to buy bottled water themselves when the non-diverted water from their taps is not safe.

Feel good.

Making the switch makes us part of the solution. Lisa White is a board member and one of more than 550 households owning the Doylestown Food Market, in Doylestown. Check out their Lifefactory silicone-wrapped glass bottles, and don’t miss TAPPED on June 9, part of the Market’s Farm Fresh Film Series. For more information, call 215-348-4548 or visit Doylestown.coop. See ads, pages 18 and 31.

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Local Yoga BUCKS COUNTY Bikram Yoga Doylestown 1717 S Easton Rd, Doylestown 570-977-6689 BikramYogaDoylestown.com Blossom Yoga 2324 2nd Street Pike, Newtown 215-416-3252 Blossom-Yoga.net

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

Local Yoga MAIN LINE 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

Prana House Yoga 385 W Lancaster Ave, Haverford 610-896-9642 PranaHouseYoga.com 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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Jin Shin Self Care – 7-8:30pm. Learn various self-care techniques that you can use on yourself to increase the flows and healing of your body. Sue Walski will share ways this ancient healing art can support you to heal yourself. Very easy, peaceful and an informative way to know thyself and heal thyself. $20. The Room At Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Sue Walski, 610-428-1519. srw@epix.net. SuzanneWalskiDVM.com.

Fun First Friday at the Market – 5-8pm. Come listen to the soulful music of Sam Haines, Eric Labacz and Alyssa Martin while sipping on wine and locally made Sole Kombucha. Theirs is a unique combination of Native flute, cello, guitar and beautiful vocals. Together they have created alternative, indie songs with connections to the etheric and meditative. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/events.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Homestead Coffee Meet and Greet – 10:30am12:30pm. Our locally roasted coffees are great. Come taste and meet the men behind this company. Michael and Trevor Lewis carefully select the beans, continually refining their brews. Together they research and master the art of crafting coffee. Homestead Coffee Roasters coffee is 20% off during June. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/events. Book Launch Party – Tiffany Schmidt – 5-7pm. Join us for a book launch party with Tiffany Schmidt for her newest in the Once Upon A Crime Family series. Break Me Like A Promise is the follow up to Hold Me Like A Breath. Come and celebrate with Tiffany and The Doylestown Bookshop. The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. Krisy Paredes, 215-230-7610. KrisyParedes@gmail. com. DoylestownBookshop.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Reiki 1 – 10am-5pm. Reiki an ancient healing modality that heals the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. It lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and helps pain management. Come get your attunement and turn on your healing hands to assist your family, friends, pets and plants. Certified at end of class. $150. Soul Spirit Connection, 122 N York Rd, Hatboro. Dottie Gannotti, 215-858-4448. dotgnot@gmail.com. SoulSpiritConnection.com. Free Teen Yoga Class – 3-4pm. Join us for this free class geared just 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 will build self-esteem and self-confidence. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 403 E Walnut St, 3rd Fl, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. WholeBodyYoga@hotmail. com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Women’s Wellness Retreat – 6/6-6/11, 9am-3pm. Using yoga and meditation we can build strength in our bones and muscles to help align our bodies; with the oldest meditation practice we deeply calm our minds and let go of pain. Wellness starts with peace in your heart. Join author of Healthy is Delicious for your journey to health. New Hope/Lambertville. Kathleen Downey, 858-401-3144. CoreLevel Healing@gmail.com. CoreLevelHealing.net.

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efits 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. 5792 Carversville Rd, Doylestown. Carole Smith, 215783-4629. CSmith@tm.org. TM.org/doylestown.

Healthy Tummy, Healthy Body – 6:30-7:30pm. It’s been said that everything that happens in the body relates to the gut. Learn how the digestive system supports wellness and how to incorporate simple ways to keep your tummy healthy. Contact us for location. Inner Spa, 215-968-9000. Info@InnerSpa. org. InnerSpa.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Learn about Headaches – 6-7pm. The word headache is used as a general “catch all” term for sensory symptoms in the head region. In reality there are several different types of headaches caused by a spectrum of different physiologic phenomena. We will explore the different types of headaches, their symptoms, similarities and differences, and treatment options. LifeAligned Upper Cervical Treatment Center, 1432 Easton Rd, Ste 4A, Warrington. Dr. Andrew Persky, DC. 215-491-4200. Info@ LifeAlignedHealth.com. LifeAlignedHealth.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Father’s Day Sale – 6/8-6/19. Rina’s Rocks celebrates everything Dad has done for us with unique gifts of natural beauty. 20% off all crystals and fossils. Rina’s Rocks, 42 S York Rd, Hatboro. 215-4437625. Rina@RinasRocks.com. RinasRocks.com.

savethedate Richboro Heal Your Heart from Loss Healing Conversations June 8 • 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. James E Kinney Senior Center 165 Township Rd, Richboro

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New Location – Open House – 6-9pm. Join us for our open house and explore our new retail space. Offerings include holistic supplies, fair trade products and works by local artisans. We have expanded our services to include reiki, massage, yoga and various workshops. Stop in for light refreshments, take a tour and meet our practitioners. Birds of a Feather Holistic Wellness Studio, 2093 E High St, Pottstown. 484-938-8844. Info@BFHolisticStudio.com. BFHolisticStudio.com. Special showing of TAPPED – 7-10pm. TAPPED – The Film shows the impact on our lives from our use of plastic, disposable water bottles. This incredible film will increase your awareness in ways you never imagined. The film will be followed by a panel discussion. Lifefactory glass bottles will be offered at 20% off that evening. $10. County Theater, 20 E State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.coop/tapped.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Ayurveda & Yoga – Balance Pitta Dosha – 10am12pm. Are you sometimes critical of yourself or others? Passionate? Is your digestion strong? Do you crave hot, spicy foods? You might be a Pitta. In addition to practicing yoga and meditation, you’ll learn tips and techniques to balance the fiery Pitta dosha in you. $30. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com. 50th Anniversary Open House – 10am-5pm. Silver Lake Nature Center will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this June. We will have an all-day open house on June 11 to celebrate this momentous occasion. Please join us. Free. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. PattiAnn Cutter, 215785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org. Homestead Coffee Meet and Greet – 10:30am12:30pm. Our locally roasted coffees are great. Come taste and meet the men behind this company. Michael and Trevor Lewis carefully select the beans, continually refining their brews. Together they research and master the art of crafting coffee. Homestead Coffee Roasters coffee is 20% off during June. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/events. 5th Anniversary Celebration & Sale – 11am6pm. Celebrate Rina’s Rocks 5th Anniversary with crystal drawing, 20% off sales, food, tarot readings, chair massage, fun. Rina’s Rocks, 42 S York Rd, Hatboro. 215-443-7625. Rina@RinasRocks.com. RinasRocks.com.

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savethedate Teacher Training Meeting & Class June 12 • 11:45am-1pm Yoga Loka’s Immersion Program and Teacher Training begins in September. Come hear about the program, ask questions and sample a bit of the content with the director of the program, Bonnie Pariser. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your curiosity. Everyone who wants to dive deeply into yoga is welcome, any level. Yoga Loka 7 Kingwood Ave, Frenchtown, NJ Bonnie Pariser, 908-268-7430 Bonnie@Yoga-Loka.com Yoga-Loka.com Sole Kombucha Meet and Greet – 3-5pm. Sole Kombucha in Dublin, PA, makes small-batch kombucha with clean, organic and locally sourced ingredients. Fruits, herbs and spices create unique and refreshing blends. Kombucha is low in calories and high in probiotics and antioxidants. 20% off this month of keg or bottled flavors. Bring your own growler if you’d like. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@ Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.coop/events.

range: $15-$50. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. PattiAnn Cutter, 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter@BucksCounty.org. Silver LakeCenter.org. Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat – 9am8:30pm. Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk Bhante Dhammawansha provides discussions, Noble Silent Walking and Sitting Meditation, and Special Blessing Service. Potluck vegetarian lunch. $99 includes 1/2 hour private consultation with Bhante, limited appointments available. Proceeds will benefit the Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society and its programs. May all beings be well, happy, & peaceful. $99. Highlight by the Lake, address provided upon registration. Carol Cannon, 484-951-0926. Info@ CarolCannonGroup.com. CarolCannonGroup.com./ upcoming-events.html. Introduction to the Chakras – 9:30am-12:30pm. Come, learn about your body’s energy system. Discover how to use this knowledge to feel more grounded, more passionate, more energized, more compassionate, more communicative, more intuitive, more connected to your Higher Self. $30. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. Kathleen Tooley, 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 13 Natural Wellness Tools & Techniques – 6:307:30pm. Learn how to add simple, natural self-care practices to your daily routine to help you shine from the inside out. Contact us for location. Inner Spa, 215-968-9000. Info@InnerSpa.org. InnerSpa.org. Healing Chronic Inflammation – 6:30-8pm. Are you one of many who suffer from chronic inflammation in the body, such as joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic headaches, inflammatory bowel disease and more? Join Certified Wellness Coach & Stacey Haney and find out why these symptoms occur, and how to heal them and keep them from returning. Wood Lane Wellness Center, 930 Town Center Dr, Ste #G10, Langhorne. Gina Forgione, 267-767-3973. InBalanceHealthCoaches2@gmail. com. InBalanceHealthCoaches.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14 Food For Thought Book Club – 6:15-8pm. All are welcome to join Doylestown Food Market members for a discussion of Gaining Ground by Forrest Prichard. We meet every second Tuesday of the month. Feel free to bring an optional snack to share. Everyone is welcome. The Doylestown Bookshop offers a 20% discount on selections for the club. Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/events.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Flea Market Craft Fair in the Park – 8am-2pm. Vendors bring their own tables and chairs. Event happens rain or shine. Crafters, vendors, organizations, household items and more. No refunds/ exchanges; all proceeds benefit the Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center. Advanced registration/ payment required in order to participate. Price

Blue Feather Hoop Solstice Event – 10am-1pm. Join us to celebrate the dual energy of the sun and the moon; masculine and feminine; stillness and movement. Experience meditation, the sacredness of the fire, the beauty of creation in a crystal and natural elements grid, the power of manifestation, and the unifying sound of the drum. RSVP requested. $40. Exact address given at registration. Kelly Thomke, 215-534-4989. JourneyDanceKelly@gmail.com.

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Festival 108 provides a container in which attendees can expand their conscious networks. Through the power of yoga, live music, mouthwatering eats and healing therapeutics, fest-goers will experience a fun-packed day full of everything needed to deepen or begin a holistic practice. Children under 12 are admitted for free.

MOYO: Soulful Destination 4335 Skippack Pike, Schwenksville 610-584-1108 • Info@Moyo-Yoga.com Moyo-Yoga.com/festival-108

savethedate Greenshire Arts Consortium 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown Event Details: GreenshireArts.org Please register for all activities. Info@GreenshireArts.org 215-538-0976 Harmony through Sound, Yoga, Reiki June 2, 10am-12noon and June 23, 6:30-8:30pm Bells, chimes, tuning forks, reiki, yoga. Powerful combination of modalities assists the body, mind, soul to transition from chaos into harmony. While immersed in gentle yoga postures that are accessible to all, vibration of sacred sounds and reiki bring you into peaceful healing. Tobie Szelagowski, Yoga. Rev. Sharon Kachel, Sacred Sound. $30. Community Gathering Potluck June 5, 12:30-3:30pm Celebrate blessings of community: friends, gardens, spontaneity of music and drumming. Bring favorite food, flyers, business cards, musical instruments, … Partnership Course: Free Introduction June 8, 6:30-8:30pm A “breakthrough personal development course.” Explore nature of reality through partnerships, providing success in: health, wealth, communication, relationships. This is not a course on making money, achieving miracles or improving relationships. It is not a spiritual development course. However, all of those things may occur. It is a pragmatic course for people who are up to something in their lives and wish to produce breakthroughs and lasting results. Seth Grossman, Ph.D. John of God, Crystal Bed Healing Free Intro: June 9, 7-8pm Elaine Berk, psychotherapist, will share her transformational experiences with John of God, a worldrenowned, full-trance medium located in Brazil. Millions of people travel to The Casa to experience the profound healing channeled through John of God. Elaine will describe Crystal Bed Therapy developed by John of God, which combines the power of color, light and crystal healing for the body’s chakra and bio-field energy systems. Healing Power of Intuitive Song, Crystal Bowl June 11, 1-3pm Experience powerful vibrations of the crystal bowl integrated with intuitive vocal tones and reiki energies, assisting you in your next step of healing: body, mind, spirit. Workshop is outdoors, weather permitting. Session recording will be available. Elena Catherine Marino: Artist, Vocalist, Reiki Master. $30. John of God Crystal Bed Sessions June 20, 9am-9pm Developed by John of God for use at his worldrenowned healing center in Brazil, Crystal Bed Therapy combines the power of color, light and crystal healing for the body’s chakra and bio-field energy systems. Crystal Bed Healing uses extremely clear, highly polished, precise Vogel quartz crystals cut to a specific frequency. Colored lights matching the vibrational frequency of chakra colors radiate light and energy through the crystals to each respective chakra. Session: 90 minutes, including guidance, prayers, music, 60 minutes on Crystal Bed. Elaine Berk, psychotherapist. $100.

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savethedate 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. June 11, 10am-5pm by appt Private Mediumship Readings Kit Mitchell Receive messages from your friends and loved ones that have crossed over. Leave with a sense of peace, healing, confirmation and validation that your loved ones are still with you. Born and raised in England, Rev Kit Mitchell was trained in the Spiritualist Churches of England, Arthur Findlay College and numerous development circles. He has studied under some of the best mediums in the world and currently teaches mediumship in Florida. $120 for 45 minutes. Doylestown. June 11-12 Master Energy Colour Healing This is a Certificated Course accredited by the Holistic Healers Association. Coming to us from Florida, Kit and Natalie Mitchell are the only two trained practitioners in the U.S. who are accredited to teach this technique. It works on all conditions on all levels—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Complementary with other modalities, Master Energy Colour Healing is a high-frequency healing using sound and color poured down from the Archangels and Ascended Masters, bringing deep peace to mind, body and soul. This beneficial energy ﬂows through the therapist’s hands down the client’s spine and into the body and out into the aura. Over the two days of the course, you will receive and give healing, be attuned to the 4th dimensional chakras, be attuned to the energies of the Higher Beings, discover which Ascended Master/Archangel is working with you. Includes a 35-page manual and an Accredited Certificate of Completion. Saturday 10am-4:30pm and Sunday 1-6pm. $250. Doylestown. July 2-8, Swim with the Dolphins in Bimini, the Bahamas Bimini is a small island in the Bahamas, renowned for the pods of Atlantic spotted dolphins that call it home. With warm turquoise waters, Bimini is a paradise for people seeking to connect with these wise and beautiful creatures. We will go out every afternoon to swim with the dolphins. You don’t need to be a strong swimmer, as life vests are available. We will also snorkel over the Bimini road, reputed to be part of ancient Atlantis, explore the island on golf carts, visit the Healing Hole, see the exquisite Dolphin House and relax on gorgeous beaches. Our private chef will prepare three delicious gourmet meals for us every day and can accommodate special dietary requirements. Five spots left. A passport is required, as Bimini is in the Bahamas, just off the coast of Florida.

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savethedate B1 Yoga Summer Solstice Event June 20 • 6:34-8:34pm Don’t drive into Manhattan to celebrate the Summer Solstice. Join yoga enthusiasts of all shapes, sizes and abilities at B1 Yoga, Lambertville, NJ. Celebration will begin at exactly 6:34 pm marking the Summer Solstice. Yoga, guided meditation, good fun under the summer sky. Goodie bags. Call Nina to register. Free parking. B1 Yoga Therapy Studio 54 Mt Airy-Village Rd, Lambertville, NJ

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TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Fibromyalgia – Is It in Your Head? – 6-7pm. This one-hour casual discussion is intended for anyone who has been medically diagnosed with fibromyalgia or just wants to learn more about this condition. We will explore its symptoms, potential causes and treatment options. Questions and audience participation are encouraged. Healthy snacks & beverages will be served. LifeAligned Upper Cervical Treatment Center, 1432 Easton Rd, Ste 4A, Warrington. Dr. Andrew Persky, DC. 215-491-4200. Info@ LifeAlignedHealth.com. LifeAlignedHealth.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Claim Your Beautiful Body – 7-9pm. Tired of trying different techniques and routines to look good and it doesn’t work? It is time to gain a true connection of your body, understand and feel beautiful in it. This class will share techniques of movement, clear nutrition, health insights and ways to feel spectacular in your body. $35. The Room At Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Lyn Hicks, 214-8134073. Lyn@HarmonyHillGardens.com. LynHicks. com/store/p36/Claim_Your_Beautiful_Body.html.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Learn the Ayurvedic Facelift – 5:30-7:30pm. You’ll learn some simple ways to help soothe your sinuses, reduce headaches, encourage mindfulness and relax. These unique hands-on teachings from Vedic Thai Yoga & Thai acupressure can also relax and uplift facial muscles, reduce under-eye circles and exfoliate

the outermost layer of the skin. $45. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com. Sacred Music/Kirtan Celebration – 7pm. Felicia Rose is a traveling muse, awakening hearts through songs of longing for the divine. Withy mystical guitar rhythms and crystal vocals that ignite, uplift and inspire. Participate in simple Sanskrit and English chants, or let your soul be washed with angelic sound. Deeply elevating performances that promote healing and oneness. $20. Soul Spirit Connection, 122 N York Rd, Hatboro. Dottie Gannotti, 215-858-4448. dotgnot@gmail.com. SoulSpiritConnection.com Timber Hawkeye Book Signing – 7-9pm. Join us at The Doylestown Bookshop for a discussion and book signing with Timber Hawkeye. The bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp and Faithfully Religionless, Timber offers a secular and non-sectarian approach to being at peace with the world, with the intention to awaken, enlighten and inspire. The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. Krisy Paredes, 215-230-7610. KrisyParedes@gmail. com. DoylestownBookshop.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Iridology Certiﬁcation Course – 6/25-6/26. Level I Course for becoming a certified Iridologist. For more information go to CenterForIridology.com. Awakening Wellness Center, 10 Ruthland Ave, Malvern. Birgit Lueders, 484-222-1441. BirgitLueders@ gmail.com. CenterForIridology.com.

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An adventure in reconnecting with ourselves, each other and the world. A weekend workshop unlike any you have attended. Explore and play with us. Philip Shepherd, Charles Gilchrist, Gabriel Cavazos, Yanni Maniates, Susan Burger and more. Student rates available; 6 CE credits for massage therapists Saturday with Philip Shepherd. Cost: $297

James Lorah Auditorium 100 Broad St, Doylestown Susan Burger, 215-736-3803 DrB@LiveWithVitality.com MoonbeamInitiative.com

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Celebrate The Room At Meadowbrook – 5-8pm. Celebrate the grand opening of the “Room” at Meadowbrook, a healing and teaching sanctuary. Come meet the teachers, savor some food, listen to the sounds of music and poke about the farm. Offering education to live more holistically while discovering deeper connections with ourselves and others. Join in the fun. The Room At Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Lyn Hicks, 215-813-4073. Lyn@HarmonyHillGardens.com. LynHicks.com.

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Reflexology Practitioner Program Open House Wednesday, June 29, 7pm Thursday, July 28, 7pm Saturday, August 20, 11am Interested in becoming a Reflexologist? Want to find out more about the upcoming fall session of the Reflexology Practitioner Program? Meet the instructors. Chat with graduates of the program. Hear details. Ask questions.

MONDAY, JUNE 27 Heal Digestive Disorders – 6:30-8pm. Come join Gina Forgione, Wellness Coach, for a musthear free lecture. Are you suffering from chronic digestive disorders, acid reflux, constipation, IBS and diverticulitis? Get to the root of the cause and hear how this inflammation occurs, how it can be healed and how to keep it from returning. Wood Lane Wellness Center, 930 Town Center Dr, Ste #G10, Langhorne. Gina Forgione, 267-767-3973. InBalanceHealthCoaches2@gmail.com. InBalance HealthCoaches.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Nutrition: Avoiding Disease – 6-7pm. Life expectancy for U.S. citizens ranks 43rd when compared to 224 other countries. Heart disease and cancer are two of the leading causes of death in the U.S. despite cholesterol-reducing statin drugs and antismoking laws. What is causing our diseases and shortening lifespan? The answer might surprise you. LifeAligned Upper Cervical Treatment Center, 1432 Easton Rd, Ste 4A, Warrington. Dr. Andrew Persky, DC. 215-491-4200. Info@LifeAlignedHealth.com. LifeAlignedHealth.com.

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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.

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200-Hour Anahata Yoga Teacher Training

Based on Dr. David Frawley’s American Institute of Vedic Studies Ayurvedic Healing distance learning course, you gain certification as an Ayurvedic Life-Style Counselor. It provides training and guidance that one cannot get through the course books alone, with a tremendous, experienced teacher and friends in a classroom setting. See website for full info.

Free Info Session: July 23, 11:30am-1pm Training: Sept 10, 2016 - May 14, 2017 We are a Kripalu-Affiliated Yoga studio, one of only 16 worldwide, and a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. Our trainees learn everything needed to teach all levels of Hatha Yoga in accordance with YA standards. Our unique training emphasizes yoga as a tool for self-healing and transformation.

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Kiki Judd • 215-482-7877 Info@YogaOnMain.com YogaOnMain.com

BUSY HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER FOR SALE – Very well established with 30+ years in business. Located in beautiful and affluent area. Price upon request. Serious inquiries only. Contact Mike at 610-764-4076.

703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville

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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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Dancing With the Angels June 10 • 7-9:30pm

Daily De-Stress June 23 • 6:30-8:30pm

Experience the connection to Mother Earth energy as well as to the angelic energy that surrounds each of us. The evening includes a brief synopsis of the Archangels, grounding and connecting with crystals and singing bowls, and then experiencing the love and beauty of the Angels through intention, music and movement. Brought to you by Kelly Thomke, JourneyDance Facilitator, and Katie Haegele, Certified Angel Intuitive.

We have the ability to shed the sick, tired, crabby, achy and embrace the vibrant, happy, energetic, fantastic. Stress wreaks havoc on your mind, health and life. Learn simple ways to create a state of well-being. Leave with simple tools you will use daily to be one De-Stressed Diva.

Cost: $40

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Awaken Your Intuition June 21 • 7-9pm

Living Compassion, Strength and Empowerment October 1 • 10am-4pm

Intuition is a natural ability to “sense” something or know the best solution for yourself. This class we get clear on what types of intuitive abilities you have, enhance them & practice new methods. You will leave with new tools and ways to access your intuition with more confidence and ease.

We seek to find & be these things. How do you live with it once you find it? What is the impact it has on the world? Stay tuned for more details on this day-retreat where clarity, function and support will abound. Leave ready to radiate joy in your world.

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Still Kicking 136 Mill Rd, Ste B, Quakertown

Walking Winds Holistic Center 1962 Tollgate Rd, Palm

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monday Self Empowerment through Creativity – 4:306pm. Find your voice, your self-expression and confidence. Voice and acting classes: adults Thursday evenings, young adults and children Mondays after school. Open up in a safe and fun environment, communicate with confidence for stage, screen, school or business and life. Commercial readings on camera, monologue, scene study, voice, singing. Teachers have 45 years of combined experience. Training with NYU, Royal and National Shakespeare Companies and Patsy Rodenburg of London. $60. Bridge St, Lambertville, NJ. Kathleen Downey, 858-401-3144. CoreLevelHealing@gmail.com. DowneyActingAndVoice.com. 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. 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.

tuesday 8-Week Transformation Challenge – 12-1pm. Learn how to lose weight and keep it off with this group challenge. No supplements are required. Eat foods you enjoy without feeling deprived. The biggest loser wins a monetary prize, and gainers pay $1 a pound toward the pot. Led by Dr. Diana Moore. Pre-registration is required. $189. Bodysmart Wellness, 680 Heacock Rd, Ste 204, Yardley. 267-753-9262. Diana@DianaTMoorePhD.com. DianaTMoorePhD.com/nutrition.

wednesday Free 30-Minute Nutrition Consult – 6-8pm. Do you want to lose weight, burn fat and build lean muscle? Do you want to look and feel your best without dieting or restriction? Learn holistic nutrition techniques that will help you achieve your goals. Schedule your free 30-minute health assessment with Dr. Diana Moore to find out how. 5872 York Rd, Lahaska. Diana Moore, 267-7539262. Diana@DianaTMoorePhD.com. DianaT MoorePhD.com/nutrition. 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, 3rd Fl, Ottsville. 215-534-4989. TheAuthenticSelf.net. 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/Spiritual EvolutionGroupHatboro. 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.

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Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditation for relaxation and balance. You will be guided by Lavender Green to a serene place where your daily stress will melt away. Soft music and candlelight will soothe and relax you. Theme changes weekly. $5. Rina’s Rocks, 42 S York Rd, Hatboro. 215-443-7625. Rina@RinasRocks.com. RinasRocks.com.

thursday Group Meditation – 6:45-7:30pm. Meditation— Does your mind need to be guided? Cultures through all time and across all the world have practiced this ancient art, regardless of the language. Led by Ian Heim. The Solebury Club, 4612 Hughesian Dr, Buckingham. BShymon.SoleburyClub@gmail.com. TheSoleburyClub.com.

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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, 3rd Fl, Doylestown. Shirley Scranta, 215-340-9918. LearnShiatsu@gmail.com. Shiatsubo.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.

Personal programs for optimal health and health recovery. Therapuetic modalities; naturopathy, nutritional cleanse, restorative yoga,meditation and health counseling.

HEALTH RECOVERY PROGRAMS

• Chronic Fatigue • Digestive Health • Emotional Balance

• Immune Health • Radiant Skin • Women’s Health

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Dr. Lynn Feinman’s integrative health background includes a Doctorate in Naturopathy from Clayton College of Health, a Master’s in Expressive Therapies, certificates in yoga.

Call for a FREE phone consultation 610-608-1430 53 Darby Rd Suite C • Paoli

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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 6.

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 13.

DANCE EARTH RHYTHM

BUSINESS COACHING

Kelly Thomke, JourneyDance Certified Facilitator The Authentic Self, Ottsville 215-534-4989 JourneyDance.com

JACQUELINE FOX, MS

Professional Development Services JFox@JacquelineFox.com 267-935-9097 • JacquelineFox.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.

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.

ORGANIZED EFFICIENCY

Business Productivity Sarah Mooers, PhD 215-255-5756 • OrganizedEfficiency.com Free yourself to do your life’s best work. Enhance your business or professional productivity through a holistic combination of rigorous engineering, problem-solving and spirit-affirming Mindfulness.

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 3.

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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 17.

THE ORGANIC MATTRESS STORE

1075 Main St, Hellertown Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm; Sat, 9:30am-3pm TheOrganicMattressStore.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 20.

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 11.

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 ads, pages 2 and 32.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE

Hyo J. Lim DMD 216 Mall Blvd, Ste 11, King of Prussia 610-265-4485 DentalWellnessCentre.com 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 30.

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

Dr. David DiGiallorenzo focuses on providing oral health solutions through holistic, biologically compatible and organic practices. It is one of the world’s most accomplished centers for periodontal and implant care, which integrates wellness services into their therapeutic approach. He is experienced at immediate total tooth replacement with metal-free dental implants, treating gum disease with LANAP, a no-cut, no-sew method of treating gum disease, comfortable gum grafting with PRGF, implant denture solutions, and chronic pain management. See ad, page 9.

INTERIOR DESIGN PRACTICAL SANCTUARY 2765 Jasper St, Philadelphia 267-702-5594 PracticalSanctuary.com

Interior designer specializing in color design and custom interior murals. Integrates artistic background with healing sensibility to evoke the feelings you want in your space.

NATUROPATHY

IRIDOLOGY BIRGITCARE

Birgit Lueders, MH, CCII Herbalist, Certified Iridology Instructor Intuitive Wellness Coach, Colorpuncturist 484-222-1441 • BirgitCare.com

Customized wellness improvement plans that combine iridology, herbs, custom teas, tinctures, super foods, vitamins, supplements, exercises and intuitive healing to improve overall health and healing. See ad, page 23.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK BACK IN BALANCE

LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR Julie Lachman, ND LLC 196 W Ashland St, Ste 112, Doylestown 267-895-1733 • DrLachman.com

Julie Lachman, ND, graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society; Naturopaths are specialists in complex diseases, ie, autoimmune. She has additional training in women’s health and pediatrics and certification as a CEASE (Complete Elimination of Autistic Spectrum Expression) practitioner. She sees patients of all ages. See ad, page 35.

NATURAL HEALTH OPTIONS

Nita Keesler, LMT, BCTMB Langhorne/Bensalem/Cheltenham 267-980-1727 • iNitaUnwind@gmail.com Back-In-Balance.MassageTherapy.com

Lynn Feinman, Doctor of Naturopathy 53 Darby Rd, Ste C, Paoli 610-608-1430 • NaturalHealthOptions.us

Board-certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. 22 years of experience. Therapeutic, deep tissue and Thai Massage with an intuitive touch. Corporate onsite programs; couples massage; YogaDance, posture, flexibility classes. See ad, page 33.

IN YOUR HANDS, LLC

Megan Downs, LMT, E-RYT Center for Natural Healing Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown • 215-206-3394 InYourHands.MassageTherapy.com

A holistic and natural approach to women’s health issues, hormonal balance, digestive health, natural immunity, anxiety/depression and many other health conditions. Dr. Lynn Feinman also developed “The Nutritional Cleanse” and the “Mindful Eating” customized coaching programs for succeeding at personal health goals. Call for a free phone consultation. See ad, page 43.

NATURAL HEALTH PROMOTION, LLC

Megan’s therapeutic massage technique works deeply by targeting specific problem areas while keeping in mind the whole. She incorporates a variety of methods including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stones, Bellabaci Method of Cupping and Aromatherapy, and also offers Therapeutic Yoga instruction. Relieve pain and stress, increase body awareness, heal and relax.

NATURE CENTER

Tina Stashko, ND, PhD, MIfHI Emmaus • 610-965-8132 NaturalHealthPromotion.net

Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutrient absorption, and thyroid and adrenal health. Modalities such as i r i d o l o g y, s c l e r o l o g y a n d biochemical balancing enable the development of your unique program for optimum health. These programs are easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life. Reach your full health potential. See ad, page 21.

NUTRITIONAL HEALING

SILVER LAKE NATURE CENTER

CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALING

1306 Bath Rd, Bristol 215-785-1177 SilverLakeNatureCenter.org

Silver Lake Nature Center (SNLC) is the home of the area’s first Earthship, a carbon-zero structure built with recycled products, that heats and cools itself, that gathers its own water, recycles its own waste, and produces food. Education, recreation, research and advocacy.

Jeffrey L Griffin, DC Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown • 215-348-2115 Center4NaturalHealing.com

Dr. Jeffrey Griffin is a chiropractor with 31 years of practice experience in chiropractic care that is blended together with enzyme nutrition. This combination of treatment modalities allows Griffin to successfully treat a wide variety of health complaints, ranging from neck and back pain to headaches, digestive maladies and fibromyalgia. Call him today for a complimentary phone consultation or visit his website. See ad, page 25.

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PAST LIFE REGRESSION THERAPY KATHLEEN DOWNEY, CSCP

Past Life Regression and Nutrition Therapy New Hope/Lambertville/Worldwide 858-401-3144 • CoreLevelHealing.net CoreLevelHealing@gmail.com Certified holistic counselor, soul retrieval, past life therapy, energy clearing, nutritionist, bestselling author of Healthy is Delicious, certified yoga and qigong instructor, voice and life coach. 25 years of experience guiding selfempowerment with compassionate care.

EVOLVING SOUL, LLC • ELAINE BERK Certified Past Life Regression Therapist Certified Hypnotherapist MEd, Counseling Psychology 110 North State St, Newtown 215-970-1534 • PastLifeRegressionPA.com

PLRT is a unique therapeutic process that helps you recall and resolve emotional trauma from previous lifetimes which, unbeknownst to us, is often the root cause of issues we’re struggling with in this lifetime. As a trained psychotherapist and PLR therapist, I work with clients to address these complexes and bring about transformation and healing. See ad, page 13.

PET THERAPY DR. JULIE ANN ALLENDER

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306 Rickert Rd, Sellersville 215-799-2220 PetTherapyParadisePark.com

Dr. Allender’s office is a tropical garden with fountains, music, plants and Animal Assisted Therapy. She offers alternatives to traditional therapy and medication through diet, exercise, meditation and lifestyle changes for adults, couples, children, families and businesses. A happy home and office. See ad, page 26.

Multiple Locations 215-494-7818 • FullLiving.com Info@FullLiving.com

Expertly p l a c i n g interested clients with one of our 15 seasoned and varied therapists throughout the city and surrounding areas to find the best fit for you. See ad, page 17.

SOUND HEALING AND RELAXATION JOHN MURACO, ATR, RYT

HeartWell House Expressive Therapies The Resiliency Center 1811 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown Classes in additional locations 315-329-9838 • HeartWellHouse.com Deep relaxation, self-expression and activation of your highest potential can be reached with individual therapeutic work. Within a unique and light-hearted atmosphere, John integrates art therapy, sound, individualized herbal preparations, and skills for stress reduction. We’ll create a program that meets your needs and fits your lifestyle.

SPA - HOLISTIC INNER SPA

4 Terry Dr, Ste 12 Atrium Bldg, Newtown Info@InnerSpa.org 215-968-9000 • InnerSpa.org InnerVitalitySpa.com A fully organic, holistic, ecofriendly wellness spa featuring an array of detoxification, cleansing and therapeutic services. The spa is one of the only facilities in the area to offer colon hydrotherapy. See ad, page 16.

YOGA 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville 215-740-1354 • AnahataYogaWellness.com Info@AnahataYogaWellness.com

A welcoming, cozy, Kripaluaffiliated studio with the sacred mission of serving from the h ear t. O ff er in g y o g a an d ayurveda classes and workshops, meditation and energy healing sessions. See ads, pages 8 and 47.

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Hatha Yoga, 200 Hour Teacher Training offered by Kripalu Center Affiliate Studio,

Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center

The AYTT cultivates yogis and yoginis in the style of Kripalu Yoga for self-healing and personal transformation for themselves, their students and their communities.

1 weekend a month for 9 months n

A combination of on-site training, self-study and journaling n

Small, supportive, personal, learning environment. A 2:1 teacher to trainee ratio.

n Techniques, Training and Practice 100 hours n Teaching Methodology 25 hours n Anatomy and Physiology 20 hours n Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics 30 hours n Practicum 10 hours n Electives 15 hours (Includes Beginner’s Yoga, Yin Yoga,

Restorative Yoga, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Ayurveda, the Chakra system & Finding Your Unique Voice as a Teacher)

Payment plans available

20% discount

on workshops while participating in the program & 6 additional hours of post-graduate training

Rolling admissions are happening now; program is limited to 8 students.

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