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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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by Sandra Murphy 23 wisewords 24 consciouseating 20 LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals 24 healthyfoodiefinds at Home and Abroad by Sandra Murphy 30 healingways 33 calendarofevents 22 HOW TO UNDERSTAND AND CONQUER 36 ongoingcalendar OUR SUGAR DEMONS 39 communityresource by Melanie J. Stewart

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n a well-timed twist of fate, while beginning to work on this animal-centric issue of Natural Awakenings, I had an opportunity to adopt a pet myself. Browsing Craigslist pet notices on a whim last month, my boyfriend and I came across Harley, a 2-year-old German shepherd mix in need of a home. A couple of college students had rescued her from previous owners that had left her outside in multiple snowstorms and generally didn’t give her the love she deserves. We agreed to foster this unknown dog for a week, and a month later she’s become our best buddy. Working from home can be lonely at times, but now Harley keeps me smiling and entertained. I’m thankful for her company, goofy smile and ability to get me out of the house for spirited walks in the sunshine. As I read Sandra Murphy’s article, “Mission: Animal Rescue,” on page 16, I am also reminded of an earlier rescue mission at age 12, when I brought home a litter of abandoned kittens—a small piece of our neighborhood’s community cat problem. I happily nursed them as my own and found all of them homes— except for Sadie, who is still the apple of my family’s eye. I often wonder what fate may have befallen her had she not come to live with us; for other stray animals’ sakes I hope there are always animal-loving kids and their parents willing to help. Even now as I write, Harley’s nose is peeking out from beneath the desk chair, snoozing away the afternoon. I’ve learned that she and I have much in common. We both love bacon and peanut butter, blanket forts, learning new things and digging in the dirt. With spring’s growing season just around the corner, I encourage you to check out the community supported agriculture (CSA) listings on pages 12 and 13. Like many of us, I would love to be able to grow all of my own food at home. From the limited experience I’ve had cultivating peppers, tomatoes and zucchini, I know how rewarding—and challenging—gardening can be. This year, with a new dog that likes to dig, I may need to rely mostly on a CSA program for organically grown produce. Spring is a favorite season for so many because it signals new beginnings. Seeds sprout with delicious promise, the first flowers bloom, baby animals are born and beautiful weather brings us all out of hibernation. Maybe it’s also the right time to give an animal in need a new beginning with your family—a good deed that will return delightful dividends. To all the other Harleys hoping for a good home,

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or the third consecutive year, The Doylestown Food Co-op is partnering with the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance and community sponsors to present the Farm Fresh Film Series, beginning with Fed Up, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., March 26, at the Thursday, County Theater, in Doylestown. The documentary screenings tackle issues inherent March 26th, in our food system today. 7:00 pm From Katie Couric, Laurie David—Oscar winning producer of An InconveThe County nient Truth—and director Stephanie Soechtig, Fed Up explores the food industry’s Theater reliance on, and marketing of, sugar, among other topics. The film is followed by a Doylestown, PA panel discussion with experts addressing key ideas in the film. Viewers are invited and encouraged to participate. Purchase tickets at Community sponsors for this film include Natural Awakenings, Bucks County www.doylestown.coop Taste, Jules Thin Crust, The Tubby Olive, Class Harlan Dream Team and Circle Sponsored by the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance & Speech Services. The Farm Fresh Film series will continue with Queen of the Sun on June 11 and Dirt, The Movie on November 12. The Doylestown Food Co-op is a member-owned, community-oriented, full-service grocery market open to everyone. The co-op is concerned about the 29 W. State St., Doylestown, PA impact of food and grocery choices on the health of our families, community, local economy and environment. Bucks County Foodshed Alliance works to strengthen our farming economy and improve availability of local, healthy, sustainably grown food by connecting farmers, consumers and other stakeholders in education, government, health care and business in Bucks County. Cost: $8/co-op members, $10/non-members. Location: 20 E. State St., Doylestown. For more information, call 215-348-4548 or visit Doylestown.coop. See ad, page 30.

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eggiecation, an organization that works to promote and educate communities on the health benefits of vegetables, is offering its Veggiecation Educator Training Workshop to those interested in bringing the program to children in schools, after-school programs, supermarkets and more. The workshop aims to empower adults to promote vegetable

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Kimberton Waldorf School Announces Forest, Field, and Farm Kindergarten Program

imberton Waldorf School, serving students from early childhood through grade twelve, will be offering an outdoor, naturebased kindergarten program beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year. Children ages 4 through 6 may be eligible to attend the halfday kindergarten program. In the new Forest, Field, and Farm Kindergarten, the classroom is the school’s 430-acre campus, with its hills, farm and gardens, conservation trail, creeks and wooded areas. The outdoor program encourages children to connect with the Earth, themselves and others through exploration of animal habitats, nature crafts, water and sand play, farm chores, hiking, swinging and more. Kimberton Waldorf School seeks to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all students and to enable each to fully develop his or her unique capacities.

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usan Silberstein, Ph.D., founder of BeatCancer.org, is offering Holistic Cancer Educator certification training for health professionals and caregivers through an online, self-directed course. Participants will learn proven holistic, complementary and alternative approaches for cancer, in order to expand their client base, enhance the

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An Awakening of Sense of Self and the World. In third grade, a significant change occurs in the way children experience themselves and the world. In the developing third grader, new capacities for thinking and judgment are emerging as they become more independent in thought and action. This transitional process is supported in the Waldorf school curriculum by connecting students with task-oriented experiences. They learn the basics of farming, gardening, food preparation, house-building, and other skills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; helping them gain self-confidence for future work in the world. Third graders are given the opportunity to work on a farm, where they learn about livestock practices and agriculture. They delve into the earth, experiencing the life cycles of the farm, which revolve around the seasons and the rhythms of nature. Children work with the soil; they sow, harvest, cook, bake, can, and dry the bounty of

Located in Phoenixville, PA, serving students from early childhood through grade twelve. NEW Forest, Field, and Farm Kindergarten Program for 20152016. Open House date: April 19 www.kimberton.org

garden and field. By physically encountering the earth, the children gain knowledge beyond that which can be learned from books. There is a strong focus on nutrition, following the cycle of food from planting and harvesting through cooking and eating together.

In groups, they take ownership of projects and participate in communal initiatives to achieve practical goals like building a shelter. Whether constructing a garden shed or a chicken coop, the students experience first-hand how they affect the world and the outcomes of their efforts. This year-long, immersive study in farming, house-building, and other real-life activities awakens the third grader to their surroundings and environment, fostering an innate feeling of awe and wonder for the world around them.

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Located in Upper Black Eddy, PA, offering pre-school through 8th grade, and a parent/child program. Open House date: March 7 www.rivervalleyschool.org

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d n M a s o k ntgomery Counties c u B n i s A S C & s m r a F Looking for fresh, local, organic produce and meat to feed the whole family? Bucks and Montgomery counties are bursting with great options to buy from local farms and take part in community supported agriculture (CSA) programs, which benefit area farmers and families. Here are just a few of our area farms, featuring everything from organic produce and pastured chicken to medicinal herbs.

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Blooming Glen Farm offers over 75 different varieties of locally grown, heirloom and heritage, certified organic vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs. The farm’s produce is marketed through a 300-member CSA with on-farm pickup and delivery to Doylestown, and at the seasonal Headhouse Farmers’ Market on Sundays in Philadelphia, the Wrightstown Farmers’ Market on Saturdays and the Easton Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. CSA pick-up runs for 24 weeks from late May to early November, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-8pm. Delivery share to Yardley and Doylestown on Wednesdays runs for 22 weeks from June to November.

Living Hope Farm offers certified naturally and locally grown, heirloom and heritage produce and grass-fed meats. No antibiotics, hormones, sprays or pesticides are used. Pastured eggs and meats, salmon, freshly baked breads, honey, cheese, jarred goods and soaps are also available. Weekly CSA pick-ups Tuesdays and Fridays, 2-7:30pm. Indoor, public market open Tuesdays and Fridays, 2-7pm. Roadside wagon stand open daily June through October.

Fields Without Fences Frenchtown, NJ 908-996-0525 FieldsWithoutFences.org Featuring over 50 hand-crafted herbal products made with certified organic ingredients, Fields Without Fences offers culinary and medicinal plants as part of its new Medicinal Herb CSA program. Seasonal membership shares include certified organic dried medicinal and culinary herbs, tea blends, plant extracts, tinctures, salves, balms, infused oils and more. Shares are distributed four times a year; on-site farm pick-up or shipping are available.

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The Happy Farm, Kintnersville, 610-306-2796

Farm membership includes a seasonal selection of vegetables, fruits, herbs and cut-your-own flowers. Locally grown, no-spray/pesticidefree. CSA distribution May through November on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Sign up for six months of fresh, locally grown, Bucks County produce.

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“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources. Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plant-based recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.” Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going

meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents. Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBoxPalace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush. Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat. Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com).

Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pastureraised and non-GMO (genetically modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena. He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife. Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number

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Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters. Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2). Volunteer: The Motley Zoo, in Redmond, Washington, provides medical care and behavioral training for ill, injured, neglected, abused and unwanted animals mainly from overflowing shelters. About half of its 150 volunteers foster pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks. “Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.” No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl. com/NoKillReform.

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Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating problems wild animals face every day. Small

repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list. Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org). “Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.” Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya. Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.” Pangolins eat ants and termites. Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/SavePangolins). Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors. org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has shown the inestimable value of the species. “Once you’ve looked into the eyes of a gorilla, you’re forever changed,” says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

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“IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.” Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another

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How did you discover the Earth Diet? Six years ago, I was completely addicted to junk food and chronically sick, tired, bloated and miserable. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with a golf-ball-sized precancerous tumor that I decided to take a serious look at my life and make a change. I began to blog about my journey into self-healing through natural foods and my readers held me accountable to sticking with it. I also started creating healthy recipes that delivered my favorite junk food flavors so I didn’t feel deprived. Slowly, I stopped craving artificial junk foods and started craving natural versions of those flavors. Within three months, the tumor disappeared. I had demonstrated that I could undo the damage of toxic junk food by restoring proper nutrition into my cells and knew that by going back to nature, I could experience healing. Now people from around the world have testified that The Earth Diet has helped them heal ailments from A to Z.

Why is it important to define our eating plan? Everyone on the planet is on a diet; it’s just a matter of which one. Are you on a junk food diet or a disorderly eating diet? Most people deprive themselves at some point and end up binging later. Having a name for the lifestyle I wanted to live helped me commit to it. When you’re lost and disconnected from nature and your body, you need rules and guidelines. Day one, eat this; day two, eat that. The Earth Diet’s rules and guidelines helped me to break a disempowering addiction to junk food. After following the guidelines for a while, the whole lifestyle becomes natural and choices become easy. photo by Roxxe NYC Photography

iana Werner-Gray, an Australian-born beauty queen, actress and environmentalist, lectures worldwide on healthy eating and is supported by a corps of nutrition coaches. Her book, The Earth Diet, describes a nature-based eating and lifestyle plan that has helped thousands realize greater vitality, harmony and peace.

How can busy people prepare and eat fresh foods more frequently?

Try making a huge batch of smoothies or vegetable juice on a Sunday; put a few servings in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Then, take one to work each day. Fresh is best, but a thawed frozen juice is better than nothing. Also, simplify eating. I grew up in Australia’s Outback, alongside aboriginal people that ate “mono foods”—singular, whole, raw foods sourced directly from nature, and they had slim, resilient and healthy bodies. Eating mono foods

My readers especially enjoy the chicken nuggets, burgers, gluten-free cookie dough, cashew cheesecake and vegan ice cream. The raw chocolate balls are popular, made with just three ingredients: almonds or sunflower seeds ground into flour, cacao powder and a favorite natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey or dates. Sometimes I add salt, mint, coconut or vanilla. I make a batch in 10 minutes and keep them in the freezer so I can have chocolate whenever I crave it.

Transforming the way we eat can be overwhelming; what are some simple first steps for the novice? Lemon water is incredibly powerful. It’s high in vitamin C, so it boosts the immune system, and it’s energizing, alkalizing and detoxifying. Just squeeze the juice of a lemon into two cups of water first thing in the morning and drink. I also recommend eating a whole, raw, mono food in its natural state every day, like a banana, orange or strawberries. Eat something that hasn’t been sliced, diced, processed and packaged. Lastly, practice eating only when hungry and eat what you’re craving in the most natural way possible (for example, upgrading from conventional pizza to organic store-bought brands to raw homemade pizza). On Sunday I woke up and made a big brunch for friends; we had organic eggs, salsa, herbal tea and organic cookies. For dinner, I ate an avocado. That’s all I was craving, and it ended up balancing out my day. If you’re craving chocolate, there’s a reason. If you’re craving a smoothie for dinner, have one. You can both fulfill cravings and nourish and love your body at the same time. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole. Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Award-winning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California. Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transparent about what’s in their food,” says Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.

Meals on Wheels– Food Trucks

A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plantbased foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville, North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, made-from-scratch food to his clientele.

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Most hospitals, universities, schools and corporations appear to espouse healthy eating—until the offerings in their vending machines reveal the opposite. Ethan Boyd, a student at Michigan State University, noted this disconnect. “While dining halls strive to serve healthy options,” he says, “there are 40 vending machines on MSU’s campus that spit out junk food.” Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student.

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nflammation is our imAvoid a pro-inflammamune system’s response to tory diet injury and infection, which Foods high in sugars lead becomes harmful to the body to deregulation of the imwhen it remains unchecked mune system and cause and prolonged. Thousands of immunosuppression for two studies confirm a strong link to four hours after consumpbetween inflammation and tion. Foods that facilitate the development of chronic bacterial overgrowth in the diseases—most commonly small intestine are procoronary artery disease and inflammatory. For example, diabetes mellitus. Inflamsimple sugars and complex Farhan Tahir mation is also the cause of carbs that digest faster, such autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid as refined white flour and white potato. arthritis and systemic lupus erythemato- Be sure to get enough fiber each sus. It is believed that inflammation even day. A lack of fiber in the diet voids the causes cancers. ability of the gastrointestinal tract to Diet can be a major contributor to get rid of toxins, which contributes to inflammation in the body. Understandinflammation. ing the difference between healthy and Insufficient phytonutrients in the unhealthy food choices can help keep diet can be deleterious to our health. inflammation under control. Phytonutrients are primarily found in

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Saturated fats and trans fats are highly pro-inflammatory in nature. In comparison, a Mediterranean-style diet is rich in mono saturated fats, which reduce inflammation. Main anti-inflammatory properties of a Mediterranean diet are attributed to high consumption of olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, fish, whole grains and moderate red wine consumption. These nutrients are rich in essential fatty acids and a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, including alphalinolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, which can help reduce inflammation. Unfortunately, the standard American diet delivers an imbalanced essential fatty acid ratio. Omega-6 fatty acids, which cause inflammation, are about 15-20 times higher than omega-3 fatty acids, which cause decreased inflammation. Source of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are walnuts, canola oil, fish and fish oil. Foods rich is animal-based fat result in inflammation, so avoid dairy and animal fat; prefer fat free milk and dairy. Processed meat and fried foods also are major contributors of arachidonic acid.

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Becoming an Ayurveda Yoga Specialist in Quakertown

Why did you decide to bring this training to Moondog?

oondog Yoga, in Quakertown, is now offering trainings to become an Ayurveda Yoga Specialist (AYS). Natural Awakenings sat down with Moondog’s owner, June Hunt, to get the scoop on these trainings and learn how the program works.

What is an Ayurveda Yoga Specialist?

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An AYS is someone who understands the nature and characteristics of our body, thoughts, minds, the food we eat and the world we live in. An AYS practitioner seeks to balance the body and mind “whole”-istically.

Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. “Ayur” is translated as giving life/longevity, and “veda” is knowledge/scared knowledge. Ayurveda is knowledge for living a long, healthy life. This is the same reason we practice yoga. Ayurveda training is an extension and a deepening of one’s

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could take one a year if that is what works best. Session four must be taken last, as it is a capstone course. All yoga students and teachers may take all four courses, but certification is only given to those who possess a 200-hour yoga certification from an accredited school. In session one, The Macrocosm and Microcosm of Ayurveda and Yoga, students will learn the basics of ayurvedic philosophy. Session two, Psychology of Ayurveda and the Physiology of Yoga, teaches the tendencies of the mind, prana and ojas—the sweet elixir of life. In session three, Improving Our Digestion of Foods, Thoughts and Actions, we’ll use food to heal and balance the body. In the final session, Clinical Use of Ayurveda and Yoga, students will practice what they’ve learned and learn how to work with private clients.

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50 and 60 percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how. Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor. A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right. Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach. An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes. Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and fruits and dress the mixture. A favorite recipe entails tossing

massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice. Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing. Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor. Use leafy spring greens in salads. Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast. Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar. Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted. Visit VegKitchen.com.

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ealth foodies can step it up a bit by discovering how to make delicious raw kale salads—sometimes referred to as massaged kale salads. Literally massaging this hardy green with olive oil, salad dressing or mashed avocado softens it for easier chewing, brightens the color and improves its flavor. A favorite kind of kale for salads is curly green kale. Lacinato kale works well, too, as long as it isn’t too large and tough prior to massaging. Even when kale isn’t the main leafy green in a salad, adding a few prepared leaves can up the nutrient value of any kind of green, grain or pasta salad. For each of the following recipes, start with a medium bunch of kale (about eight ounces), or more or less to taste. Finish each salad with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, if preferred.

Southwestern-Flavored Kale Salad To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized fresh ripe tomatoes, a peeled and diced avocado, one to two cups cooked or raw fresh corn kernels, some red bell pepper strips and optional chopped green or black olives. Flavor with freshly squeezed or bottled lime juice, a little olive oil and some chopped cilantro. To up the protein for a main dish, add some cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, black or pinto beans and then sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the top.

Mediterranean Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, strips of sun-dried tomato, plenty of bell pepper strips and chopped or whole cured black olives. For protein, add a cup or two of cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, chickpeas. Top with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.

Kale and Avocado Salad Add a peeled and diced avocado, plus thinly sliced red cabbage to taste, sliced carrots, diced yellow squash, halved red and/or yellow fresh grape tomatoes and sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Optionally, add a little more olive oil in addition to that used for massaging and some freshly squeezed or bottled lemon or lime juice.

Asian-Flavored Kale Salad

Massage the kale with dark sesame oil instead of olive oil as an option. Add a medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into narrow slices, three stalks of bok choy with leaves, sliced (or one sliced baby bok choy) plus one or two thinly sliced scallions. Dress with a sesame-ginger dressing. Optional additions include some crushed toasted peanuts or cashews, steamed or boiled and chilled corn kernels and about four ounces of baked tofu, cut into narrow strips. All recipes courtesy of Nava Atlas, author of Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life With More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes; used with permission.

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10am. Discover the unique features of a Waldorf education and how your child can benefit from River Valley’s synergy of arts, academics and experience. Call to register. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org. Hooray for Hummingbirds | New Hope 10am-12pm. Our friends from Wild Birds Unlimited will present fun facts about hummingbirds. In this hands-on workshop, find out how to attract them to your yard and make a feeder to take home. Mbrs: $15/ family, non-mbrs: $20/family. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. TedXManhattan Viewing Party | Doylestown 10:30am-6pm. Join others who care about the impact our food system has on our health, our community and our planet at this live streaming event. Full schedule of events listed online. Doc Bakers Farmulations, 22 N Main St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop. Ayurveda and Yoga Class | Quakertown Learn about Ayurveda and how it complements yoga in a two-hour master class with Sara and Nicole. Open to all. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Build a Birdhouse | New Hope

Tree Whispering/Plant Kingdom Communication

9:30am-5:30pm. Renew your love of nature’s living beings. Become an enlightened steward of Earth. Enjoy a co-creative, intuitive adventure by stepping inside trees’ world. Learn to collaborate with nature and heal ecological problems. $99. Genesis Farm, 41A Silver Lake Rd, Blairstown. 201-745-5494. PlantKingdomCommunications.com.

get to experience the benefits of yoga. The evening will include a yoga practice as well as stories, songs, games and a craft. $20. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

March 14 – 9:30am-5:30pm Cost: $145. BSA, 1 Scout Way, Doylestown. Register at SusanDuvalSeminars.com/Events.html.

Part one, with Pete Veltri, March 9-10. Learn to work with energy and help family and friends. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215340-9918. BridgeHealingMethod.com. Shiatsubo.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Food for Thought Book Club | Doylestown 6:15-8pm. All are welcome to join Doylestown Food Co-op members for a discussion of Stuffed and Starved by Raj Patel. Begins with a potluck; bringing food is optional. Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Baby & Me Nature Walk | Bristol 10am-12pm. Parents and caregivers can spend time with children while discovering nature and walking on stroller accessible trails. Bring lunch for after the walk and enjoy our natural outdoor kids play area. Call to pre-register. $10/mbrs, $15/non-mbrs. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org. Kid’s Yoga Club | Quakertown 6-8pm. Parents can enjoy a night out while children

10am-12pm. Local author Kim Kurki reads selections from her book, World of Birds, and we learn about different species of birds. Build a birdhouse to take home. Mbrs: $20/family, non-mbrs: $25/family. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. Cranio-Meningeal Releases | Doylestown With Saul Goodman, March 14-15. Bodyworkers, massage therapists and physical therapists can learn to work with awareness to release areas of tension. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Sweet Svaroopa Sunday | Chalfont 2-4pm. Settle into the perfect support of warm blankets and let tensions dissolve. Svaroopa yoga decompresses spinal tension, relieves back pain and sciatica, neck and shoulder stiffness. Heart openers and contemplations invite us inside where our own peace and stillness await. $36. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281. ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.com. Lyme Disease Support Group | Langhorne 4pm. We work to help and support each other and educate others about Lyme disease. All are welcome. Middletown Municipal Building, 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne. 215-741-5902. LowerBucksLymeGroup.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 Learn to Meditate | Chalfont 6:45-8:45pm. Svaroopa Vidya Meditation’s powerful techniques are guaranteed to start you meditating in the first class and get inspired to sit in meditation. Next 3-week session meets March 16, 23 and April 6. $139/3-week series. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281. ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Waldorf School Tour | Upper Black Eddy 9am. Come experience the Waldorf education. View main lesson books, visit classrooms, talk with teachers and find out how children can benefit from this developmentally based, multidisciplinary approach to

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learning. Call to register. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-9825606. RiverValleySchool.org. Naturalist Skills | Bristol 6-8:30pm. Explore the habitats and species in Delhaas Woods. Adults only; ages 16 and up. $6/mbrs, $8/ non-mbrs. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

Carversville Rd, Doylestown. 215-783-4629. tm.org. Intro to Traditional Massage | Doylestown With Barb Panno, March 21-22. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 Manual Lymph Drainage | Doylestown

Women’s Circle | Langhorne 6:30-8pm. Join us for a transformational evening with Suzette Gore, Matrix Energetics certified practitioner, where she will share some of her experiences with Matrix Energetics. Explore how this consciousness technology can shift the way we experience our reality and facilitate change on many levels. Donation appreciated. Must call to register. Medicine in Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. 215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com.

Full-body sequence with Elise DiFalco, March 23-24. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com.

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Ayurveda and Yoga Class | Quakertown Learn about Ayurveda and how it complements yoga in a two-hour master class with Sara and Nicole. Open to all. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Acupuncture for Anxiety | Doylestown 6:30-7:15pm. Ready to quell anxiety in a healthy, drugfree, sustainable way? Join this free information session about treating anxiety with the time-tested method of acupuncture. Attendees will also learn acupressure points and a qigong meditation technique to help with stress and anxiety levels. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Bagels & Birding for Beginners | New Hope 9-11am. Enjoy bagels and coffee while learning the basics of field ID through visual and behavioral cues, as well as common song recognition. Then head outside to test this new knowledge. $8/mbrs, $12/non-mbrs. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. 10am-12pm. Free, public introductory lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation program. Find out why over 6.5 million people worldwide practice this technique to reduce blood pressure, decrease anxiety and naturally reduce tension, stress and strain. The next 4-day course will be March 28-31. Email CSmith@tm.org to reserve a seat. TM Program, 5792

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April 24-26 Retreat By the Sea: Cultivating Prana & Chi Join this spring retreat by the rhythm of the sea in Barnegat Light, NJ at Minerva’s B & B—walking distance to the bay and beach. Includes a two-night stay, two meals per day and two Taoist and Vedic Arts workshops experienced and certified instructor Gabrielle de Burke. $350-$450; discount ends March 6.

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March 23-28 Nature in Yoga: Yoga & Chi-kung Retreat Join this spring equinox-inspired retreat in the countryside of Platanillo de Baru, Costa Rica, amidst the nurturing mountainous interior of Mother Nature’s Pacific south coast. Includes a seven-night stay, two meals per day and two Taoist and Vedic Arts workshops with experienced and certified instructor Gabrielle de Burke. $1,200-$1,500; discount ends February 9.

6:30-8:30pm. Free, public introductory lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation program. Find out why over 6.5 million people worldwide practice this technique to reduce blood pressure, decrease anxiety and naturally reduce tension, stress and strain. The next 4-day course will be March 28-31. Email CSmith@tm.org to reserve a seat. TM Program, 5792 Carversville Rd, Doylestown. 215783-4629. tm.org. Fed Up at the County Theater | Doylestown 7-10pm. From Katie Couric, Laurie David and director Stephanie Soechtig, Fed Up will change the way we eat forever. A panel discussion comprised of local experts will follow the film. Tickets available online, at the theater or Doylestown Food Co-op. $8/co-op mbrs, $10/non-mbrs. County Theater, 91 E State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Flemington 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the www.NABuxMont.com

craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Flashlight Egg Hunt | New Hope 7-8:30pm. Learn about animals that come from eggs. We’ll read a story and decorate a special basket, then go on an egg hunt in the forest by flashlight. Ages 3-7. Mbrs: $10/one child with adult, non-mbrs: $12/one child with adult. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org. Lose Weight with Hypnosis | Flemington 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis | Flemington 8:30-9:30pm. Learn several easy-to-use techniques to help reduce daily stress. $55. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Intro to Shiatsu | Doylestown March 28-29. Learn the whole-body sequence that forms the foundation of all shiatsu treatments. Relieve stress for family, friends and clients. First course required before enrollment in career training. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com.

savethedate 12th Annual Welcome Spring Spiritual Faire March 28-29 Tarot, intuitive readings, holistic therapies, energy work, Reiki, natural products for health, aura photos, inspired jewelry, crystals, minerals, essential oils and more. For a list of vendors, see website. Free workshops and seminars each day. Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Sponsored by The Quakertown Center for Spiritual Living. Cost: $4

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SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Escape from the Nutrition Maze | Doylestown 1:30-3pm. Feeling lost in today’s maze of conflicting nutritional advice? In this class, we will discuss how to analyze food and diets from an ancestral perspective in order to pierce through the fog of misinformation and bad science. Leave empowered with new clarity on how to feed yourself and your family in a way that promotes vibrant health. $40. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeaAcupuncture.com. Local Live 2015 at Puck | Doylestown 4-10pm. Come out for great local fun, food and music. Listen and dance to the tunes of Faith and Practice, Seamus Kelleher, Lori Rosolowski, Big Chill and Cherry Lane Band. Tickets available online. Puck, 1 Printers Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

To dwell is to garden. ~Martin Heidegger

MONDAY, MARCH 30

A dog is a vehicle,

Bridge Healing Method Part 2 | Doylestown Held March 30-31. International School of Shiatsu, 10 S Clinton St, Doylestown. 215-340-9918. Shiatsubo.com.

you know; a dog is a window to Mother Nature, and that’s the closest species we have.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Coach And Vera Bradley Bingo | Morrisville 7-10pm. Event open to adults age 18 and older. Bring your own food and beverage. Proceeds assist St. John’s Youth Ministry fundraising efforts for their World Youth Day and Steubenville Conference events. $30/advance, $35/at the door. St. John the Evangelist Parish Center, 752 Big Oak Rd, Morrisville. 215-2954102 x118. YouthMinistries@StJohnPA.org.

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March 15 – 2-4pm

The Science of Yoga: Exploring the Scientific Basis of Ancient Yoga Wisdom

How does yoga make us feel calmer, happier and more connected? In this workshop, we examine emerging findings from neuroscience and psychology to identify the science-based benefits of yoga. We also discuss key elements of the asana practice in order to maximize these benefits. This workshop includes both discussion and asana. Basic yoga experience is encouraged, but not required. $30.

~Cesar Millan March 21 – 2:45-3:45pm Family Yoga

Yoga offers busy families the perfect opportunity to reconnect with each other and unplug from external stimuli. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Open to ages 5 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult. $20/one adult and one child; $6/each addt’l. March 27 – May 29

Journey Through the Chakras Series

7-8:15pm. Chakras are main energy centers in the body that govern different areas of our overall wellbeing. In this 8-week series, first get introduced to the chakra system, then focus on each of the seven chakras. Classes incorporate discussion, yoga poses, relaxation and guided meditation. Course dates: March 27; April 3, 17, 25; May 1, 15, 22, 29. $120/ before March 14, $140/after. $20/class drop-in.

savethedate Greenshire Arts Consortium 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown Event Details: GreenshireArts.org Please register for all activities. Info@GreenshireArts.org 215-538-0976 Calling All Artists Greenshire is looking for visual art submissions for upcoming fine arts exhibition, The Awakening, opening April 24. Submissions requested by April 9. March 5 & 19 – 6:30-8:30pm iTRYBE: Community Supported Kitchen Fermentation and root vegetables. Explore culinary concepts, recipes, food storage, diet management, cooking demos, potluck for sharing food. Focus project: children’s edible schoolyard for spring planting. Private consultations available. $10/with a dish to share; $20/without dish. Free/kids over ten. March 12 – 6:30-8:30pm Highly Sensitive People For those who are highly sensitive and sometimes overwhelmed by the world. This group helps integrate a positive self-image that comes with embrac-

Learn to open to direct Divine Guidance to receive support for life’s journey. In this experiential workshop, learn a four-stage process using writing and short meditations that will teach how to contact and commune with your personal guides to receive assistance for your highest good. $20.

ing one’s sensitivity. $20. March 14 – 9am-2pm Improve Your Relationship with Money Our relationship with money is as important as the relationship we have with ourselves. Creating prosperity is also about health, relationships and many aspects of life. $57. Mondays – 7-8pm Sustainable Nutrition Explore your connection with food, how it influences the mind, body, mood. March 2: Controlling stress with food and self-care; March 9: Paleo diet and what it means to be a caveman; March 16: Healthy eating 1010 - Beyond dietary theory; March 23: Sugar addiction and steps to dealing with cravings; March 30: 30 ways to self-care beyond food. $10. March 27 – 7-9pm Connect to Your Divine Guides

Saturdays – 4-6pm Calling All Kids Who Cook: Grades 4, 5, 6 Kids embark on a culinary adventure, creating dishes from various countries while cooking nourishing foods and expanding taste buds and minds. Once connected with their food and community around a table, memories and healthy habits are formed for the future. $20. May 1-3 Break Through to the True You Join us for this spiritual and personal growth retreat and shift into the true you. Details at TrueYouWeekend.com. $347 before March 15; $397 after. Register with a friend: two for $595.50. June 4-11 Spiritual Pilgrimage to Kaua’i Take time to celebrate life and re-discover your magic. Within the essence of earth, water, fire and air, connect to your soul, renew creative passion, heal past lives and access higher realms. $350 early bird discount until March 11.

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illustrate this in a special talk with examples provided by volunteer participants. New Britain. $45.

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.

March 16, by appointment

Private Sessions with Cristo Bowers regards to career, finances, family and relationships. Bring photos, if desired. Doylestown. $115/45 minutes, $150/60 minutes. March 14 – 9:30am-5:30pm

March 8 – 2-4pm

Tree Whispering and Plant Kingdom Communication

Psychic Mediumship Gallery with Kimara Himchak

Kimara was born with the gift to connect with loved ones in the afterlife. She can give guidance for relationships, career, finances and family matters. Limited to 25 people; everyone will receive a reading. Doylestown. $40.

Dr. Jim Conroy and Basia Alexander are nature communication experts and regular guest speakers at Omega Institute. In this cutting-edge workshop, learn how healing touch, bio-energy connectivity and science provide holistic healing for trees, plants, ourselves and the planet. Doylestown. $99 before March 1, $145 from March 1-13, $165 at the door.

March 9, 10 & 11 – 10am-8pm, in person or by phone

March 15 – 2-5pm

Kimara was recently invited to Germany and Holland to do readings, and has studied at the renowned Arthur Findlay College of Mediumship in England. In a private session, she will connect with deceased loved ones and give insights for your future in

Cristo will describe the various levels of the human auric field directly perceived by him, with a special emphasis on the level of the auric field that is often illustrated as being comprised of various colors. These colors represent the qualities of the Ego that have been established through lifetimes of experience. Cristo will

The Gospel of Humanity Cristo Bowers

Psychic Mediumship—Private Readings with Kimara Himchak

An individual session is an opportunity to have Cristo engage your energy field and help you to progress personally and spiritually. Options include Esoteric Psychology, Auric and Archtypal Information, Limiting Beliefs and Your Spiritual Name. See website for more details. Doylestown. $150-$500. April 10, 11 & 12

Private Palmistry Readings

Susan A. Smith began her career 35+ years ago doing hand analysis (palmistry). In a private reading, Susan will share her masterful knowledge of the hands and relate information about health, relationships, career and future. She will explore your soul contracts and explain how to read what your soul “wrote” in your hand. Doylestown. $145 for 1 hour. Sacred Journeys and Retreats April 23-26: Sedona, AZ

May 19-23: Hawaii Retreat

June 20-26: Swim with the Dolphins in Bimini August 13-16: Mount Shasta, CA

September 3-14: Croatia, Slovenia, Medjugorje

ongoingevents All calendar events must be submitted by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines, available online. Submit your listing online at NABuxMont. com. Please email Publisher@NABuxMont.com with questions. Sunday Stroll | Bristol

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2-3pm. Take a walk with a naturalist. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.com.

Hot Rockin’ Yoga | Quakertown 9-10:15am. This yoga practice is perfect for exploring poses deeper and detoxing the body. The heat helps open tight joints and stiff muscles in a safe, effective way. Not for beginners. Second and fourth Sundays. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

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

Yoga for Kids | Quakertown 12:30-1:30pm. This class provides a safe and nurturing environment for the development of mind, body and spirit through creative games, stories, songs and yoga poses. We will explore new ways to play, move, breathe, connect and rest. Students grades K-5 are welcome to participate. First and third Sundays. $10. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-3744046. MoondogYoga.com.

Monthly Meditation | Perkasie 3:30-5pm. Join with a likeminded group of people for mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga and time to share with the group. Perfect for those new to the practice; all are welcome. Last Sunday of the month. $15. Shine Yoga Center, 601 W Market St, Perkasie. 267-2210980. ShineYogaPerkasie.com.

Monthly Meditation: Cultivating Mindfulness | Doylestown 1-2pm. In this class, we will focus on a different theme and style of meditation each month. Classes may incorporate mantras, yantras, mudras, crystals, breath work and the chakra system. De-stress and experience the support of community meditation. Second Sunday of the month. $15. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook.com/ TristanaYogaStudio.

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in losing excess body fat and toning muscles. Boot camps meet 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Morning and evening/weekend options. Mon/Weds/Fri, 5:45-6:45am OR Tue/Thu, 6-7pm and Sat 8:30am. $199. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd, North Wales. 267-613-8246. WholisticFitnessOnline.com. Life & Wellness Coaching from the Mat | Chalfont 9:30-11am. Join Life Coach & The Spa Lady, Roberta Fortune, for coaching right from the yoga mat. Each session is like a mini-retreat that allows you to relax, catch your breath and gain clarity on inspired actions. $24; buy two classes, get the third free. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.com. Tea & Play | Upper Black Eddy 10-11am. Enjoy a cup of tea with an early childhood teacher and learn about early childhood programs while little ones explore a nursery classroom. Children birth to age 4 are welcome. Call to register. First Monday. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org. Zumba Gold | Perkasie 10-11am. Zumba Gold takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. Build cardiovascular health with dance moves including merengue, cha cha, cumbia, salsa, belly dance and tango. Dance experience not required. $5. Pennridge Community Center, 146 E Main St, Perkasie. 215-453-7027. PennridgeCenter.org.

Chair Yoga | Yardley 11am-12pm. Free class held every Monday. YardleyMakefield Library, 1080 Edgewood Rd, Yardley. 215493-9020. YardleyFriends@yahoo.com. Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga | Doylestown 6-7pm. Come connect with other moms-to-be, create community, connect with your baby and changing body, and take time out of the day to enjoy this sacred journey. Learn breathing techniques and stretches to help strengthen the mind, body and soul during pregnancy, labor and post-delivery. $15. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio. Community Meditation | Narberth 6:30-7:15pm. All are welcome to learn how to meditate and its many benefits. Experienced meditators can enjoy and enhance their existing practice in a group setting in a beautiful space with people of like intentions. Check the calendar online for changes/updates. Kalyana Centre, 954 Montgomery Ave, Ste 6, Narberth. 484-412-8815. TheKalyanaCentre.com. Mental Health Support Group | Doylestown 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. The Many Ways to Self-Love | New Britain 7-9pm. Our main objective for these gatherings is to empower, support and inspire you on a journey of overcoming self-limitations, which moves you into a vibration of “anything is possible!” First Monday of the month. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain. Wendi@WendiRose.com. Meetup.com/TheMany-Ways-to-Self-Love-and-Acceptance.

tuesday Health Matters Radio Show 10am. Hosted by Dr. Phil Pappas of Earth Foods, featuring different guests and topics each week. Listen in at WNJCRadio.com. Bucks Beekeepers Association | Plumsteadville 7pm. General meeting of the Bucks County Beekeepers Association. Second Tuesday. Plumsteadville Grange Hall, 5901 Old Easton Rd, Plumsteadville. BucksBeekeepers.com.

wednesday Community Prayer Group | New Britain 10am-12pm. This group will be a sacred circle created each time by those who are part of it. We will have opportunities to co-create blessings in manifest form together, for each other. Just show up and be willing to let go and receive. Fourth Wednesday of the month. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain. Meetup.com/The-Boundless-Self/events/219571843. Wendi@WendiRose.com. Yoga for Your Back | Chalfont 10:30am-12pm. Try Svaroopa Yoga and decompress the spine and have immediate relief or reduction in pain and stiffness. Learn simple tools to use at home, the office or anywhere. New students get first class free in March with promo code “Free 0315” when registering. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler

Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281. ChalfontYogaAnd MeditationCenter.com.

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Relaxing Restorative Yoga | Langhorne 12-12:45pm or 6:30-7:45pm. Enjoy deep body and mind relaxation either during the lunch hour or after work with Doris Szeto. Restorative yoga uses blankets and bolsters to align and support the body for total relaxation. No prior yoga experience needed; every body type welcome. Register online at MindBodyOnline.com. Every Wednesday except third evening of the month. $15. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. 215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com. Chair Yoga for the Golden Years | Chalfont 1:30-2:30pm. Easy yoga poses to relieve aches and pains and keep you moving. Perfect for those new to yoga. New students get three classes for the price of two. $13. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 610-597-2015. ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.com. Community Acupuncture | Doylestown 3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. Mention NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Schedule online or by phone. Located upstairs; call if you have disabilities. $30. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com. Intro to Yoga | Doylestown 5:30-7pm. In this 6-week enrolled beginner yoga course, learn yoga through both open discussion and guided physical practice. Learn the eight limbs of yoga, the yogic breathing system, the Tristana Method and how to safely approach and modify basic yoga poses. $80. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio. Chair/Mat Yoga | Fairless Hills 6-7pm. Open to the community. $3/seniors, $5/under 55. Falls Township Senior Center, 282 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-547-6563. FallsTwpSrCtr@aol.com. Community Meditation Class | Doylestown 6:15-6:45pm. Free, 30-minute meditation class introducing mindful meditation and qigong visualizations in a welcoming environment. Donations are accepted to be given to charities such as Moxafrica and A Woman’s Place. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com. Integrated Energy Therapy Share | New Britain 7-9pm. IET certified practitioners, students and members of the community, whether they have received IET or not, will have the opportunity to receive the powerful healing that is available through the Angelic support of IET. This community experience will bring needs and support together in ways that will generate lasting positive change and bring healing to our community. Second Wednesday of the month. Circle of Miracles, 10 Beulah Rd, New Britain. Meetup. com/Doylestown-Integrated-Energy-Therapy-Share. Wendi@WendiRose.com. Intuition Class | Gilbertsville 7:30-9:30pm. Develop intuition with a spiritual community and share synchronicities. Develop intuitive muscle with an exercise and guided meditation. Drop-ins welcome. Second Wednesday. $5. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com.

Chair Yoga | Levittown 11am-12pm. Free class held every Thursday. Levittown Library, 7311 New Falls Rd, Levittown. 215-9492324. BucksLib.org. After School Nature Camp | Bristol 3:30-5pm. Each session will explore the nature preserve while making new friends and memories. See website for more details. Ages 6-12. Every Thursday from March 5 through May 14. $60/mbrs, $80/ non-mbrs. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org. Ascension Class | Gilbertsville 7-9pm. Ascension class designed to move into becoming a channel of grace, the next step of intuitive development. First Thursday. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com. Empowerment Coaching Workshop | Doylestown 7-9pm. Experience the benefits of empowerment coaching, build confidence, gain insight and a new perspective in creating more balance and contentment in life. Accompanied by the added benefit of synergistic group support. Now forming 3-month programs. Second and fourth Thursdays. Must call to pre-register. $297. Dragonfly Yoga Studio & Massage, 156 Green St, Doylestown. 215-906-9393. TotalSerenityCoaching.com.

friday Guided Meditation | Gilbertsville 9:30-10:30am. Using guided visual imagery, learn to meditate to center oneself, relieve stress, lower blood pressure and create balance through mind, body and spirit. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Route 100, Gilbertsville. InnerLightHC.com. Namaste Baby | Doylestown 11-11:45am. Yoga for moms, dads, caregivers and newborns to pre-walkers. Classes promote a stronger bond through physical movement and emotional connectedness. Postures improve strength, coordination, balance and problem solving for the infant and parent. Pre-registration required. $18. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook. com/TristanaYogaStudio. Reiki Share | Doylestown 6-7:30pm. During this great opportunity for practitioners to gather, Reiki is given and received and discussions around Reiki and other approaches to holistic well-being are encouraged. Bring a refreshment to share. Second Friday of the month. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-245-4140. Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio. Community Reiki | Doylestown 7:30-9pm. Enjoy a relaxing evening of healing, soothing music, refreshments and community. Second Friday of the month. $10/10-minute session. Tristana Yoga Studio, 4095 Ferry Rd, Doylestown. 267-2454140. Facebook.com/TristanaYogaStudio.

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Women’s Total Control Fitness Program | North Wales

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10:30-11:45am. Do you leak when you laugh, cough, or sneeze? Wonder why popular tummy exercises don’t work for you? This medically based fitness program will help improve bladder control, flatten the stomach, build a strong core and even improve your love life. $135. Wholistic Fitness, 217 Church Rd, North Wales. 267613-8246. WholisticFitnessOnline.com.

Bird Walk | Bristol 7:30-9am. For all birding enthusiasts. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. Svaroopa Yoga | Chalfont 9:30-11am. Svaroopa poses work on a cause-and-effect relationship and are absolutely reliable. This yoga excels at healing what ails us. No yoga experience required. $24. Chalfont Yoga and Meditation Center, 15 W Butler Ave, Chalfont. 570-350-1281. ChalfontYogaAndMeditationCenter.com.

Warm Yoga | Quakertown 11am-12:15pm. Wondering what all the hype is about hot yoga? This is the ideal class for someone interested in hot yoga, but worried that it is too hot. Everyone is tight somewhere; the warmth allows the muscles to relax, release and let go. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

Art 4 Your Heart | Ottsville 9:30-11:30am. Using art and meditation, reduce stress and get in touch with your inner child. Art skills not required. Collage supplies provided. Pre-register; only five seats available. Begins March 14 and continues every other Saturday. $25. Touch The Earth, 8883 Easton Rd, Ottsville. 973-508-9101.

Prenatal Yoga Series | Sellersville 11:30am-12:30pm. Pregnancy is an exciting and tiring time in a woman’s life. Using prenatal yoga poses, learn to relax, release and let it all go for one hour. All stages of pregnancy are welcome and encouraged. Every Saturday in March. $60. Grand View Hospital Community Education Center, 700 Lawn Ave, Sellersville. MoondogYoga.com.

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Art therapy, an alternative to talk therapy, is a way to express yourself creatively with no artistic talent required. Receive emotional balance, empowerment, and a deeper sense of self-understanding in a safe environment. Muraco is a registered art therapist, yoga teacher and holistic lifestyle and wellness counselor, specializing in adolescents and those who have lived through emotional or medical trauma or serious illness. Expressive arts groups, stress reduction classes, and personal wellness and herbal remedy making classes available. Call for a free, 30-minute consultation.

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

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

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Quantify your results and develop reachable goals. Unbound Synergy offers unmatched fitness training and coaching using state-of-theart technology. Focused on measurable results, the 3,000-square-foot training facility is the only one in the area offering access to both the BODPOD and MYZONE heart rate technology. Accurately measure your progress by tracking your lean body mass and body fat. Appropriate for any individual, regardless of fitness level or age. Owned and operated by a former worldclass gymnast with decades of sports training and coaching experience.

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Find relief from the foods that are causing your body harm and learn to heal and rebuild your digestive system in order to live a symptom-free, pain-free life eating the foods you love. Specializing in helping women with digestive issues. We will identify and heal the root cause through a holistic, natural and gentle approach.

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

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Adriana G. Moise, MD 99 N West End Blvd, Ste 110, Quakertown 215-804-2622 IntegrativePediatricsMD.com

A place of well-being for parents, children with special needs, siblings and friends, with a focus on Autism. Helping families of children with special needs get the care and skills needed to handle life’s daily challenges.

Dr. Moise offers a blend of conventional medicine and natural scientifically proven alternative methods to optimize your child’s health. This approach recognizes and respects the ability of your child’s body to return to a state of balance and wellness. She provides consultations and treatment plans to address medical conditions using a natural, holistic, alternative approach. See ad on page 27.

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 on page 18.

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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 on page 2.

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Get relief for your joint inflammation and pain and reduce your dependence on medications. Dr. Tahir is PA’s only board-certified Integrative Rheumatologist and specializes in autoimmune diseases that are difficult to diagnose and treat. He will customize an integrative treatment program to give you the best possible quality of life by addressing the cause, not the symptom. See ad on page 6.

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Homeopathic Health Consultations (via phone) are available as well as on-site and recorded beginner and advanced classes. We practice clinical homeopathy—using lower potencies at more frequent intervals—and we promote helping individuals learn how to use homeopathy on a regular basis. Contact us at HomeopathicEducation@yahoo.com.

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HYPNOTHERAPY Hypnosis Counseling Center BARRY WOLFSON 554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton, NJ 908-996-3311 HypnosisNJ.com

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Bellabaci is a modified version of ancient cupping therapy. Silicone cups use no heat yet provide the same benefits as traditional cupping. Can be used by therapists and individuals at home. Easy to learn technique. Aids smoothing of wrinkles and cellulite, relieves muscular pain, digestive disorders and many other varied stagnation in the body. Available for treatments, purchase, and practitioner training. See ad on page 33.

Ben & Michael Briggs 309 Gordon Drive, Lionville 610-363-7474 LionRx.com

Lionville specializes in both pharmaceuticals and natural/holistic remedies, providing an integrative approach to your health solution. Integrative therapy provides a safer and more effective course of treatment, with fewer adverse or toxic side effects. We are experts in the safety and effectiveness of traditional (allopathic) prescription drugs as well as natural/holistic (alternative) therapies. Family-owned and operated, since 1979. Phone consultations and U.S. shipping available.

CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALING Megan Downs, L.M.T. Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown 215-348-2115

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Megan’s vast experience and therapeutic massage technique works by targeting specific problem areas while also keeping in mind the needs of her patients. She incorporates a variety of methods including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot and Cold Stones, Bellabaci Method of Cupping, as well as Aromatherapy. Relieve stress and pain, increased body awareness and gain an overall sense of well-being. InYourHands.MassageTherapy.com.

SILVER LAKE NATURE CENTER 1306 Bath Road, 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.

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With 28 years of experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, and work with hospitals, fitness centers and individuals that want to improve their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The state of New Jersey and many Fortune 500 Corporations employ our programs. See ad on page 7.

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As a PA and NJ Licensed Massage Therapist, Maggio—a 2009 graduate of Health Choices Institute and Massage School—specializes in “listening with her hands” to the life force of sentient beings, which includes people and animals. Take this opportunity to bring emotional balance and increased productivity into your well-being, utilizing your own unique energy signature. Available as a motivational speaker for youth organizations.

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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 on page 13.

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Healing services offered include Reiki & reflexology which support relaxation and growth by soothing energetic blockages, releasing toxins, increasing vitality & enhancing well-being. Also offered are comprehensive, holistic-based childbirth education classes and labor doula services. Gain knowledge to improve your health & your birth.

We take the time to understand not only your symptoms, but why you got those symptoms in the first place. Our practice is focused on age management, aesthetic and regenerative medicine to optimize health and well-being, and if desired, appearance. We use cutting-edge techniques such as platelet-rich plasma injections to rejuvenate or even regenerate the body’s tissues, naturally. Awarded Top Doc in 2012 and Top Radiologist in 2013. See ad, page 3.

PEAR GARDEN TAI CHI & REFLEXOLOGY Charles W. Brynan III, MRP 215-234-4834 PearGardenTaiChi.com

Reflexology sessions are one hour, and I will travel to your location. My goals as a Certified Reflexologist are (1) to relax the patient with this highly specialized relaxation technique, (2) improve nerve, blood and lymphatic supply (health enhancement) and (3) persuade the body to attain homeostasis, balance and normalization.

SHAMANIC COUNSELING KATHLEEN DOWNEY, CSC

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YOGA THERAPY TRAUMA RELEASING EXERCISES With Amarjyothi Frenchtown, NJ 908-268-7430 Yoga-Therapy-Can-Help.me

T.R.E. is an effective and gentle approach to clearing the body of traumatic residue. Trauma and tension, whether dramatic or mild, keeps you in “freeze mode”, reducing the quality of life and contributing to physically manifested stress symptoms. Especially beneficial for PTSD and CFS.

Kathleen Downey, CSC, has 7 years of training and 21 years of experience in private practice, since 1994. Uniquely combining psychotherapy with soul retrieval, past life therapy and nutrition, a truly empowering experience for clients. Author of bestseller, Healthy is Delicious: More than a Cookbook. Trainings and detox retreats with great results.

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natural awakenings

March 2015

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