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and friends for this Healing Music issue, I repeatedly heard a similar theme. Most people could remember a time when music was just a natural and normal part of life. Some folks drummed in a rock band in high school or performed in piano recitals. Some of us sang in the church choir or played clarinet in a marching band. Others followed the Grateful Dead, making bootleg cassettes, with a hula hoop dancing around their ankles. Maybe you were the one with the biggest record collection, the one that everyone envied. We were at one time, in our own ways, musical beings, enjoying and making music in a joyous and uninhibited way. I personally remember that time with sweet nostalgia—belting out a solo in my high school auditorium, standing for hours waiting to see Joni Mitchell... I had a CD tower that stacked up to the ceiling of my dorm room. The stories I heard also reflected a familiar tone of disappointment when I asked how music played into their lives now. Folks lowered their voices and shook their heads and said things like, “too busy,” and “have forgotten how” and “oldest one in the place.” I sheepishly admitted to them that I also now consider music more a luxury than a necessity. I’m more likely to let Pandora tell me what will come through my headphones than to take the time to make the choices myself. On the rare occasion that I sing, it’s usually huddled around a birthday cake. I think I’m like many adults for whom a demanding set of professional and personal obligations makes it hard to find the space for creative interests and pursuits. When that reality colludes with our inner critic, the message we receive is that we haven’t the time or talent to make music a part of our lives. Fortunately, mental, physical and spiritual health experts are urging us to think otherwise. In this issue, we learn the seemingly infinite different ways that music and sound help to heal what ails us, while opening up our creativity for greater spaciousness and wholehearted expression. All of this has been proven to help us live better, longer. In short, singing in the shower and going to concerts isn’t just fun—it’s good for our health! With that info in tow, “Get My Groove Back” starts now! Thanks to Mysterium Music (check them out on page 30), I’m building a library of new tunes for working, relaxing and meditating. I’ve enrolled in a weekend intensive with kirtan superstars David and Mira Newman. I love kirtan, and according to all the research, it loves me back. When the internal voices start their yammering about all the reasons I shouldn’t go, I’ll be prepared to chant through the chatter until all I hear is sound, and all I feel is peace, with the knowledge that what I’m doing is moving me toward greater wellness in body, mind and spirit. I hope that what’s shared here will help you, as well, to tune into the music inside you, turn up the volume and find your unique groove. With you in Awakening,

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he Ambler Food Co-op has announced a planned partnership with Weavers Way Co-op. The two organizations will work together toward the shared goal of bringing a new, community- Ambler board member Katherine Niesen run grocery store and Weavers Way’s Rick Stalek to Ambler-area residents. Weavers Way offers decades of experience, having operated two successful community-owned grocery stores in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy. The co-ops plan to secure a space on Butler Avenue in downtown Ambler shortly, with a goal of opening the new store by April 2017. When the new store site is secured, likely in September, Ambler Food Co-op members will vote on joining Weavers Way Co-op. A co-op is a community-owned and operated, fullservice grocery store that offers an array of staples, including meats, dairy, fruits and vegetables, grains, pet food, health and beauty products, and more. Ambler-area residents are encouraged to become co-op members, as membership is what will make it possible to open the store. “The store is a major project that will have tremendous, positive impact on the borough and beyond, creating jobs, improving access to locally sourced foods and products, and boosting local businesses,” notes the Ambler Food Co-op Board of Directors. “The scale and scope of the services offered will be directly impacted by the amount of funds raised and input gathered from the membership.” Efforts have been made to keep membership affordable. The entry-level membership per household is just $30 per year (with the option to contribute more to help raise the capital for the store’s opening). A one-time payment of $400 gets members a lifetime membership investment with no annual fee. A full investment comes with a $100 sales promotion card to spend at either Weavers Way’s existing stores or at the Ambler Food store when it opens. Both the full investment and the partial payment entitle a household to full membership, with all rights and privileges as an equity shareholder and owner of the co-op. “Store plans will be shared with members shortly to help the store development team create a vision for what the co-op can and will be,” board members explain. “We encourage people to join so they can have their ideas and opinions heard.” For more information, call 215-326-9792, email Info@Ambler FoodCoop.org or visit AmblerFoodCoop.org.

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OUL drinkable seed supplement—the flagship product of Rain International, which sells healthy products based on the potency and nutritional value of seeds—was recently certified “drug-free” by the Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG). BSCG is a supplement certifications program that addresses quality control and safety concerns in nutritional products and nutraceuticals. SOUL is a drinkable shot of cold-pressed seeds hailed for its high concentration of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, the first to be certified by BSCG as well as endorsed publicly on its social media channels. This news comes as Rain introduces its newest product, Fused Black Coffee. The coffee is touted as “the healthiest on the market,” made with artisan-grown coffee beans and infused with 150 antioxidants to offer more health benefits than traditional coffee. Rain seed products can be purchased locally through Dottie Gannotti. Gannotti offers free seed nutrition seminars at 7 p.m., the first and third Monday of each month, at the spiritual and nutritional education center, Soul Spirit Connection. “These prestigious achievements not only serve as another validation to reinforce Rain’s good name, but they also give consumers, partners and potential members of the Rain family the confidence that our products meet a higher set of standards,” says Gannotti.

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Action Needed to Protect U.S. Drinking Water Supplies The dangerous practice of fracking (hydraulic fracturing), which combines volumes of toxic chemicals and fresh water to bore for natural gas, has spread to 21 states in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, as well as Colorado, Texas and California. A particularly intensive drilling area is the Marcellus Shale region, a 600-mile-long bedrock layer up to a mile below the Earth’s surface that includes parts of New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Citizens in these and surrounding states are sounding alarms. The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center is on the battle’s front lines and their efforts can serve as a blueprint and inspiration in trying to curtail fracking and protect the health and safety of people and the planet. The nonprofit has taken issue with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft study dated late last year that concluded fracking has no widespread impact on drinking water, demanding that the agency conduct further research. While Pennsylvania’s Department of the Environment tallied 271 cases of water contamination from fracking in 40 counties, the nonprofit Public Herald reports 2,309 overall fracking complaints for 17 of the counties, and concludes that water-related cases are repeatedly understated.

Recent research by Stanford University’s School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences found, “Companies are fracking directly into shallow freshwater aquifers,” according to Professor of Earth System Science Robert Jackson. “In no [other] industry would you be allowed to inject chemicals into a source of drinking-quality water.” PennEnvironment recently galvanized more than 1,000 state health experts’ demands to Governor Tom Wolf’s administration that include establishing a registry to report impacts from fracking and other natural gas activities; instituting special training for health professionals; removing exemptions for the fracking industry from environmental laws; and requiring that all fracking operations be at least one mile from schools and healthcare facilities. “With every day of inaction, our elected leaders continue to subject their constituents to severe and widespread health impacts,” advises PennEnvironment fracking campaign organizer Allie DiTucci. Maryland poses another looming battleground—it currently prohibits the practice and is drafting new fracking regulations as the gas industry knocks on its door. Meanwhile, communities around the country are voting to ban fracking from their districts. Join local environmental and conservation organizations in protesting against fracking and lobbying local and state officials to regulate and ban it. Primary sources: PennEnvironmentCenter.org, InsideClimate News

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New Term Disguises High-Fructose Corn Syrup The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has resorted to creating a new label for high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) by calling it “fructose syrup” or just “fructose” because numerous scientific studies have linked it to obesity, Type 2 diabetes and autism. HFCS is a highly processed chemical sweetener used in many processed foods, including breads, cookies, candy, condiments and soft drinks. It extends the shelf life of products and is often cheaper than sugar, the primary reasons manufacturers use it. Standard HFCS contains from 42 to 55 percent fructose. The new term is being used when foods contain HFCS-90, which has “just” 90 percent fructose. Identifying HFCS-90 as an ingredient bizarrely gives food makers a green light to use statements such as “Contains no high-fructose corn syrup” or “No HFCS” on the product label, thus misleading buyers. Bart Hoebel, a psychology professor at Princeton University, reports, “When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they’re becoming obese; every single one, across the board. Even when rats are fed a high-fat diet, you don’t see this; they don’t all gain extra weight.” Source: NaturalNews.com

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Educators at Charleston County schools, in South Carolina, know that more movement and exercise makes kids better learners, even as the amount of time devoted to physical education (PE) and recess has been declining sharply in the U.S. “If you ask anyone in education if they prefer PE or class instruction, they say instruction every time,” says David Spurlock, coordinator of health, wellness and physical education for the Charleston County school district. “Yet, what we’re trying to show is that more movement equals better grades, behavior and bodies.” Charles Pinckney Elementary School, in Charleston, employs Active Brains, a program that uses 15 stations through which students rotate during the class. Each station has a unique exercise component such as a mini-basketball hoop or an exercise bike, and is focused on a different academic task such as spelling or math flashcards. This is the first classroom in the U.S. equipped with only kinesthetic desks. The program has been in operation for three years and has a waiting list of students excited to try the new approach. 20

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Healing Recipe Cooking May Be the Future of Medicine

In 2010, chronic disease accounted for 86 percent of all healthcare spending; four years later, the cost of treating heart disease alone totaled $315.4 billion, including medication and hospital care. At the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, medical students are learning cooking skills to better advise patients on regaining and maintaining their health through nutrition. By getting them to approach healthful food preparation with ease and awareness, this next generation of doctors is striving to provide building blocks for long-term health management. “When we see healthier eating, we see more disease prevention and fewer hospital stays, which means less money spent on health care,” says Chef Leah Sarrris, program director. Since 2012, 20 medical schools have adopted Tulane’s program, including the University of California-Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of IllinoisChicago and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, in a partnership with the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts. Students complete eight classes of three hours each, and fourth-year students can choose from seminars that focus on different clinical interests, including nutritional support for those coping with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, diabetes or pregnancy. Students also teach free public cooking classes. This integrative understanding of health care may change the way the medical system operates. Source: Yes magazine

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elping people bring balance to their lives comes naturally to Mitchell Ebert, a health coach and advocate, and his business partner, Joe DaCrema, a reiki master and former nursing professor. DaCrema realized the healing properties of cannabidiol (CBD) when his wife, Marion, used hemp products to help ease the symptoms of her carpal tunnel syndrome. Ebert understood its benefits when it helped him manage his stress and improve his sleep. The two soon realized that they weren’t alone—the hemp health movement is on the rise, as more and more people are using hemp products for relief from a variety of health conditions, including antibioticresistant infections, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety attacks, diabetes, muscle spasms, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and chronic pain. In the fall of 2015, DaCrema Botanicals was formed with the mission of making the highest-quality CBD products: natural, safe, with superior therapeutic value and without the side effects of industrial pharmaceuticals. The company is headquartered locally in Plymouth Meeting.

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centrated CBD drops are also popular for people seeking a holistic option for stress and anxiety. “Education is key to reaching people that need us,” notes Ebert, “because when you start mentioning cannabis, people can get nervous.” He clarifies, “Industrial hemp and marijuana are both called cannabis sativa, but there are two species of the plant. The shared scientific name is very misleading, because marijuana contains THC, which is responsible for the ‘high’ that recreational users seek. Not all plants that contain cannabinoids contain THC—hemp contains high quantities of cannabinoids, particularly CBD, which contains the healing properties that the users of our products are seeking.” DaCrema partners with the Hemp Heals Foundation, a nonprofit created by former Philadelphia Flyers player Riley Cote. The foundation aims to teach people about the power of nutrition and sustainable lifestyles and to demystify the hemp plant. One dollar from each purchase goes directly to support the foundation’s efforts. DaCrema Botanicals products are available online and at many local retail locations. Ebert and DaCrema are now exploring partnerships with local chiropractors, acupuncturists and other alternative therapy providers interested in becoming vendors. In Ebert’s words, “The future of hemp is unlimited.” For more information and retail locations, email MitchEb5@gmail.com or visit DaCremaBotanicals.com. See ad, page 10. Gisele Rinaldi Siebold is a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings. Connect with her at Gisele@NALancaster.com.

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Music as Medicine Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us by Kathleen Barnes

s primeval drumbeats echo across an African savannah, the rhythms circle the globe, picked up by the chants and rattles of shamans gracing Amazonian jungles and Siberian tundra. They’re repeated in Gregorian chants filling medieval cathedrals and “om” meditations sounding in Himalayan caves and yoga classes everywhere. They gently echo in the repeated tones of mothers’ lullabies, happy hummings as we go about our day and the melodies of Mozart. Music is the soundtrack of our lives, whether we’re aware of it or not. It exists within, uniting and guiding us, and has helped heal body and spirit since the dawn of humanity. National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists recently discovered that the universe itself has a song.

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From the soothing tones of a harp to the jarring screeches of a construction site, the stress-reducing or stress-producing properties of sound are familiar to us all. “Stress is an underlying cause of the vast majority of all illnesses, and sound and music are effective in relieving stress and bringing stillness,” says Jonathan Goldman, an internationally recognized pioneer in harmonics and sound healing and director of the Sound Healers Association in Boulder, Colorado. Through researching his many books, including The 7 Secrets of Sound 24

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Consider some of music’s scientifically validated health benefits: Stress: Singing, whether carrying a tune or not, is a powerful way to combat stress, according to many studies. A recent joint study by German and British researchers published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience confirms that simply listening to soothing music results in significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The more intense the experience is in singing or playing an instrument, the greater the stress reduction. A collaborative study by several Swedish universities showed that group singing caused participants’ heart rates to synchronize, producing relaxation effects similar to that achieved through group meditation. Cancer: Gaynor used music to treat even advanced cancer patients for decades, considering it a “disease of disharmony.” He advocated re-harmonizing the body with sound vibrations that affect virtually every cell, especially enhancing immune function and potentially preventing cancer from spreading. Gaynor primarily used crystal bowls to produce deep relaxation and harmonize dysrhythmic cells in patients, but also confirmed the healing effects of certain vibratory tones of drumming and Tibetan metal gongs. Several studies confirm that listening to any kind of soothing music relieves anxiety in cancer patients; a large study from Philadelphia’s Drexel University confirms that it also relieves pain, lowers blood pressure, improves breathing and minimizes nausea associated with chemotherapy. Depression: Drumming can better counter depression than the prescription drug Prozac, according to a recent study by England’s Royal College of Music. Those that participated in a weekly drumming group experienced

Nature’s Healing Sounds The calming sounds of rushing water and gentle breezes are well known; science is now confirming the therapeutic effects of singing birds. Belgian researchers confirmed that bird song helps drown out the stressful effects of traffic noise, and Korean scientists found it makes people feel less crowded. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology showed that it can even help regulate participants’ circadian rhythms, contributing to restful sleep and overall wellness.

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significantly reduced symptoms compared to a control group. Substance Abuse: University of California, Los Angeles, scientists found that drumming was especially helpful for a group of Native Americans struggling with such issues. Smartphone Addiction: Korean research found that music therapy is helpful in overcoming this condition. Immune Dysfunction: The same British study of drumming’s antidepressant effects saw similar improvement in immune function, plus an anti-inflammatory response that continued for at least three months after the study period. Neuroendocrine Disorders: Researchers at Pennsylvania’s Meadville Medical Center Mind-Body Wellness Group found that drumming effectively helped drummers (skilled and unskilled) suffering from neuroendocrine disorders such as pituitary tumors and intestinal issues caused by disconnections between the endocrine gland and nervous systems. They further confirmed that group drumming reduced stress chemicals such as cortisol in the drummers. Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Even tuneless humming sounds like “umhum” can have a measurable therapeutic effect on individuals that have lost their voices due to overuse. Pain: When a group of British citizens suffering from chronic pain joined a choir, a Lancaster University study found they were better able to manage their condition for improved quality of life. Just listening to harp music for 20 minutes decreased anxiety, lowered blood pressure and relieved pain in a group of U.S. heart surgery patients with short-term pain participating in a University of Central Florida study in Orlando. Alzheimer’s Disease: In addition to reducing the agitation and anxiety frequently accompanying Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at Florida’s University of Miami School of Medicine found that a group of patients that participated in music therapy for four weeks experienced increased levels of the calming brain chemical melatonin.

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“Humming or singing causes longer exhalations than normal, helping to naturally eliminate toxins and acidity,” says Dr. Madan Kataria, of Mumbai,

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The spiritual aspects of virtually all types of music cannot be underestimated, says Michael Hove, Ph.D., a cognitive neuroscientist affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Fitchburg State University, in Massachusetts. His research has primarily focused on drumming to induce altered states of consciousness that shamans from diverse cultures use to bring about physical and emotional healing. What Hove calls a “boring and super-predictable” drumbeat of 240 beats a minute induced a deep trance state within minutes in most subjects, and brain scans confirmed that it enabled them to focus intensely and block out distracting sounds within eight minutes. This aligns with Alexander’s view that, “The sound of music is absolutely crucial in launching us into transcendental awareness. For the true, deep seeker, sound and vibration and the memory of music can serve as a powerful engine to help direct us in the spiritual realms.” Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including her latest, Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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How would you introduce your music? Across the country and around the world, yoga practitioners are chanting the names of God in tongues including Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi and English. They’re taking kirtan music out of the temples and the yoga studios and into dance halls, universities, cathedrals and other unexpected places. In the last decade, India’s traditional call-and-response form of chanting has been reinvented by modern devotional artists blending traditional kirtan with modern genres such as rock, rhythm and blues, hip-hop and electronica—breathing new life and devotion into yoga’s sacred chants. Photo by Payal Kumar

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What does kirtan mean to you? For me, kirtan is all about the music. The more ways I practice sustainable health, balance, love and music and immerse myself in a spiritual life, the more I realize that all issues distill down to simple facts. Everyone wants to be loved and happy, and to avoid suffering and being judged. Looking at our lives, we start to see how we hurt ourselves and others and how what happens to us in daily life can be difficult to deal with. We recognize that we must find deep inner strength so we don’t get destroyed by the waves that come and try to toss us around.

Little by little, all of our awakening practices work to transform our life. They move us from being externally oriented and reactive to being established within and quietly responsive. We come to have a wider view that life can effectively contain and envelop the different facets of ourselves and the world.

Why do many consider a kirtan event a transcendent experience far beyond the music? There are two things: the music and where the music is carrying us. In this case, it’s the names of God, of divinity, that are real and inside us. We can call this higher sense anything we like and aim in that direction according to how we identify with it. If we want peace in the world, then every individual needs to find peace within. We can’t create peace or happiness with anger and selfishness in our heart and mind. We can release ourselves from a limiting storyline, whatever it is, and touch a deeper place for a while. Then, when we return to our day, we are standing on slightly different ground because we have trained ourselves to let go a little bit. It’s a gradual process that takes time and effort, but it’s a joyful practice.

Do you see a shift in thinking echoing that of the 1960s that positions us to do better this time? In the 1960s, everyone thought they were going to change the external world, but they forgot they have to change themselves, too, and little work was done inside. Today, while most people keep trying to first rearrange the outside world, more are now doing the necessary inside work, as well. The key is to understand what’s truly possible. If we don’t understand how we can be happy and at peace in the middle of a burning fire, we won’t recognize the tools available to create that kind of light for ourselves and others. Robin Fillmore is the publisher of the Natural Awakenings of Washington, D.C, edition.

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eeing, smelling, tasting, touching, hearing—our powerful senses can bring us great pleasure. We indulge the first four of them with beautiful views, great food, scented candles and warm hugs. But how do we honor our sensitive ability to hear? Are we mindful of the sounds in our environment, the noises we create and the ways that our lives can literally be more harmonious? Sharing the mindfulness of music is a lifestyle for Trisha Bowden, a lifelong singer, kirtan Trisha Bowden fan and founder of Mysterium Music, the Pennsylvania-based record label dedicated to high-quality healing, relaxing and restorative music. As a child, Bowden sang soothingly to her pony and learned of music’s power as a healing tool. As she grew within this love of music, she became a professional singer and slowly realized that the type of music one sings and hears is essential to one’s health. Today, Mysterium Music produces and sells music, with four Grammy-nominated albums by pianist Peter Kater, plus Kirtana Americana by Wynne Paris and Elders & Ancestors by Agrelia’s Castle, an award-winning album that has been embraced for relaxation and hospice care across the world. “All of our music is created with healing intentions and primarily acoustic instrumentation,” explains Bowden, “which makes us stand out as a music label.” Recently, Bowden attended MIDEM, a global music conference in France, and was encouraged by other countries’ interest in the growing label’s music. Good news, considering they have three new projects in production, including Grammy winner Micki Free’s impending album, The Native American Flute as Therapy. “It’s up to us to create our own bliss through music,” Bowden reminds us. “It’s always there for us, just a click, switch or chant away.”

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Explore new styles of music that you normally don’t listen to. Select a different station every day for a week. Make a note of your favorite new songs and artists and how they make you feel. Connect with your own singing voice—sign up for a session with a voice teacher; participate in a kirtan concert at a local studio; sing along as you fold laundry or sit in traffic. Try to focus on the feeling of the vibrations in the head and jaw, and notice how your energy and mood shift. Experiment with listening to different types of music at various times of the day. Try a downtempo selection while preparing dinner and a brighter, more upbeat sound for the morning routine.

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resounding chorus of research shows that the traditional three R’s of essential early education should also encompass an M for music. Playing instruments prior to and during school years can put children on a tuneful path to lifelong benefits.

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A 2015 study by the National Association for Music Education (nafme.org) shows that youngsters harboring an early appreciation for music tend to have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills than their peers. The research also revealed that schools with music programs have an estimated 90.2 percent graduation rate and 93.9 percent attendance rate compared to others averaging 72.9 and 84.9 percent, respectively. A recent study by the Children’s Music Workshop (ChildrensMusic Workshop.com), which provides instructional programming for more than 25 Los Angeles-area public and private schools, cites a host of additional benefits. These highlight music education’s role in developing the part of the brain that processes language; improving

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spatial intelligence; thinking creatively; gaining empathy for people of other cultures; encouraging self-expression and teamwork through playing as a group; and achieving higher grades both in high school and on standardized tests. Higher institutes of learning are equally involved. Boston’s Berklee College of Music (Berklee.edu) offers majors in making it as a music professional, performance music and music therapy, plus postgraduate degrees. Its annual five-week summer performance program in “Beantown” furthers the skills of 1,000 U.S. and international children 12 years old and up. In addition to musical skills, “We see improvement in young people’s confidence and persona,” says Oisin McAuley, director of summer programs. “It’s a truly formative experience.” In addition, The Berklee City Music online program serves high schools nationwide, assisted by alumni in some cities. It also awards scholarships for participation in the summer performance activities in Boston. The nonprofit Young Americans (YoungAmericans.org) organization, launched in 1992, operates its own college of performing arts in Corona, California, that fosters artistic, intellectual

Be open-minded enough not to label innovations in genres as junk; whatever kids are drawn to should be fine. ~Dayna Martin and personal growth for those working toward becoming performers or arts educators. Its International Music Outreach Tours have brought workshops to K through 12th grade students in nearly all 50 American states and 15 countries in Europe and Asia.

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“Don’t force children to play music. It’s better when they want to do it on their own. Having instruments around the house can make it easier,” suggests Dayna Martin, a life coach and author of Radical Unschooling: A Revolution Has Begun, near North Conway, New Hampshire. Learning music can also decrease math phobia, similar to the way in which children that love to cook and follow recipes learn math, she points out, because math and music are undeniably interconnected. As part of a self-taught passion for medieval history, her 17-year-old son Devin is building a replica of a Vikingera log house on the family’s property and has made several stringed instruments steeped in the historical period using mathematical principles. “When

Instrumental Finds Here are some of the organizations that collect and provide musical instruments for youngsters. Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, MHOpus.org Hungry for Music, HungryForMusic.org Fender Music Foundation, FenderMusicFoundation.org Music for Minors Foundation, Music4Minors.org VH1 Save the Music Foundation, VH1SaveTheMusic.org children apply math to further their interest in music, it makes more sense to them than when it’s some problems in a workbook, and they pick it up more readily, which instills a lifelong appreciation of mathematics as an essential tool,” she observes. Jamie Blumenthal, a boardcertified music therapist and owner of Family Music Therapy Connection: North Bay Music Therapy Services (NorthBayMusicTherapy.com), in Santa Rosa, California, works predominantly with special needs children. “Autistic children love music, and playing wind instruments like flutes and whistles helps work the muscles around the mouth, assisting with speech development,” she says. Singing, keyboards and percussion instruments are other tools she uses. “Many parents want their child to become accustomed to social settings. Because their child loves music, they’ll

often seek a group music forum,” notes Blumenthal. Family Music Time (FamilyMusic Time.com), in Fort Myers, Florida, is one of 2,500 affiliated centers nationwide and in 40 countries that follows music CDs provided by Princeton, New Jersey-based Music Together (MusicTogether.com). Drumming and singing sessions with parents and children up to 5 years old help them gain a music appetite and early group music-making experience, according to Director LouAnne Dunfee. At her studio, local professional musicians also conduct private lessons in piano, guitar and trumpet for children ages 6 and up. Children playing instruments can mean much more than just music to our ears. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor based in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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valued. Soon, it may seem as if the stories of our lives are being written by someone else. We forget our power to be our own storyteller and to mindfully engage in how we spend every hour. Dissatisfying tales can be replaced when we live according to a new story we write each day, called, “My life is an extraordinary adventure,” or “I relish being with my children,” or “I express love through sharing my music,” or “I am being true to myself, and that enables me to help others heal.” The more we focus on what brings us happiness, revitalization, purpose or meaning, the easier it will be to upgrade priorities and discard any plot lines and events that seem scripted by someone else. We can then make a new commitment to writing and living a more satisfying story for ourselves. We can pause to contemplate our power to be the storyteller and to always remain fully present and conscious of the sublime moments. Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst and shamanic practitioner. He teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and is on staff at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being. Connect at CarlGreer.com.

MINDFULNESS FOR MUSICIANS The Process of Practice by Jonathan Flowers

Music, the most abstract and uncanny art, is an eternal river of sound moving through time. We can free ourselves from whatever may be holding us back, and join that flowing river. ~William Westney

usic is an art that so many love but so few pursue. Many people stand on the banks and listen to the river of sound, but so few stay in the water to play, sing or create music, either through independent practice or studying with a teacher. What holds people back from exploring their musical potential? Four common obstacles are:

How can musicians reclaim their powers of attention in today’s world of multitasking and digital distractions? Mindfulness meditation has received extensive press as a way to improve mental focus, relieve stress and enhance creativity. The following fiveminute meditation can help musicians to tune the body, mind and spirit before practicing.

n Self-Consciousness: “I lack talent. I’m too young/old/undisciplined. I’ll choke in performance!”

Meditation Before Practicing

n Impatience: “Practicing is tedious and lonely. I don’t have time or desire to correct errors.”

1. Sit still and tall with eyes closed. Enjoy the full length of your spine and limbs.

2. Place your hands on your abdomen and count 10 slow breath cycles as follows: inhale-exhale-1, inhaleexhale-2… 3. Continue breathing deeply as you listen to the sounds around you with curiosity. Which sounds are closest? Which are furthest away? Which sounds fade in and out with no clear end points? 4. To conclude, place your hands on your heart, and mentally recite the following intention: “As I play, I will listen with patience and curiosity and allow the music to breathe through me. I will embrace each challenge as food to nourish my creativity.” Practice is not just a price musicians pay in order to perform—it is a rewarding journey of creative and self-discovery. When musicians learn to savor their process, they gain trust that their music will express their heartfelt intentions. Jonathan Flowers teaches piano, voice and music theory/ composition at his studio, Mindful Music, LLC, in Bala Cynwyd. He holds music degrees from Yale University and the Eastman School of Music. See ad, page 31, and directory listing, page 45.

n Closed-Mindedness: “Learning new techniques will stifle my musical creativity.” n Pragmatism: “Practicing music is impractical and self-centered. Children’s time is better spent on school work, sports, family and socializing. Adults need to focus on their jobs, homes and families.” Musicians can overcome these impediments by realizing that they are just mindsets. They are not real—they exist only in the mind and can be set aside by focusing on process before product. This mental shift occurs when individuals suspend self-judgment and pay attention to what is happening inside and around them each moment.

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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

Prancing Peacock 524 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley 139 Zimmerman Ln, Langhorne 267-679-0791 PrancingPeacock.com 36 36

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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

Jenkintown Hot Yoga 409 Old York Rd, Jenkintown 215-478-1701 JtownHotYoga.com Nourishing Storm 124 N York Rd, Hatboro 215-394-8152 NourishingStorm.com

Yogasphere 18 Swamp Rd, Newtown 215-579-6130 Yogasphere.net

SSP Yoga 400 Commerce Dr, Fort Washington • 610-656-6041 SSPYoga.com

Amma Yanni Yoga School & Center 827 Glenside Ave, Wyncote 215-572-9881 AmmayanniYoga.com

Park Club Fitness and Wellness 620 W Chestnut St, Ste 101, Perkasie 215-257-8877 Facebook.com/ParkClubFitness

Yoga Vibhuti 77 2nd Street Pike, Southampton 215-514-6065 YogaVibhuti.com

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Moondog Yoga Studio 44 Front St, Quakertown 267-374-4046 MoondogYoga.com

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The Buddha-Bar Yorktown Plaza 160 Yorktown Plz, Elkins Park 215- 901-2835 Facebook.com/The-Buddha-BarYorktown-Plaza *Denotes multiple locations in various regions.

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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 Pk, Erdenheim 215-654-5393 TwistersYoga.com

Local Yoga 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 50 Second Ave, Ste 3, 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

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Trauma-Sensitive Yoga for Recovery for Prisons for Veterans

The Yoga Den 303 E Church Rd, King of Prussia 484-368-7409 DenYogi.com

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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 Don’t see your studio here? Email Publisher@NABuxMont.com and let us know!

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Fun First Friday at the Market – 5-8pm. Join us for live music and wine as we celebrate the first Friday in September. What a great way to start your weekend and month. Our featured producer, Awesome Foods, will sample their awesome food. Shop for your weekend treats to some great tunes and a wonderful community vibe. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.coop/events. Give a T-Shirt New Life – 5-8pm. The Ambler Food Co-op will be tabling at Ambler’s First Friday. We’ll teach visitors how to make a reusable bag out of a t-shirt – no sewing required. Bring your own shirt, or get one from us ($1 for non-members, free for members). Learn about the community-owned grocery store coming to Ambler. Butler Ave, Ambler. 215-326-9792. Info@AmblerFoodCoop.org. AmblerFoodCoop.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Bucks Foodshed 5K at DelVal – 7:30-11am. Bucks County Foodshed Alliance and Bucks County chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local is hosting its 2nd Annual Bucks Foodshed 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run. All proceeds benefit Bucks County Foodshed Alliance, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to building a resilient local food system in our community through education and collaboration. $25. Delaware Valley University, 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown. Gavin Laboski, 215-621-8967. bcfa5k@gmail.com. BucksFoodshed.org/5k.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Goddess Diana’s Sound Temple – 4-6pm. Enter a soundscape temple and be transported to the celestial cosmos or calming oceans. I will be playing a 38” Sedna Paiste planetary gong, crystal and 300-yearold Tibetan singing bowls. Enjoy a vibrationally lifting sound journey that is part gong bath and part guided meditation through a chakra garden. $25. KarmaFest at Fellowship Farm, 2488 Sanatoga Rd, Pottstown. Diana Whaley, 610-220-7817. Dianamo@comcast.net. KarmaFest.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Thermography – Red Hill Medical – 9am-5pm. Breast and cranial thermography services available today at Red Hill Medical in Pipersville. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment. Red Hill Medical, 7137 Old Easton Rd, Ste 101, Pipersville. Charlie Erica Fall, 609-647-4150. CEFall@comcast.net. RedHillMedical.com.

savethedate Richboro Heal Your Heart from Loss Healing Conversations 6:30-8:30pm September 7

Free Library of Northampton Township 25 Upper Holland Rd, Richboro

September 21

James E Kinney Senior Center 165 Township Rd, Richboro 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.

Donna Glatz healyourheart8@gmail.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

savethedate Fall Trunk Show September 8 • 4-7pm Wink Optical boutique will host a happy hour trunk show featuring fashion eyewear from designers OGI and Seraphin. Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese and makeup mini-makeovers. Try on frames in a festive, supportive, low-pressure atmosphere. Cost: Free Wink Optical 1649 The Fairway, Jenkintown

Karen Meshkov, 215-740-5300 Publisher@NABuxMont.com

savethedate Reflexology Practitioner Program Class Starts September 8

Weekend Program: One weekend per mo Evening Program: Thursdays 6-9+ If you have a passion for helping others, feel a connection to the holistic mindset, hold an appreciation for the self-healing energies of the body, then learn this gentle healing art. 7-month, 150-hour professional program is NCBMTB CE approved. Ask about discounts, payment plans and credit cards.

Cost: $2,325

Quakertown Integrative Health Center 600 W Broad St, Quakertown

Tracy McGovern, 215-858-8195 EssentialConnections.biz/reflexologypractitioner-program

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Old T-Shirt, New Life – 9am-1pm. The Ambler Food Coop will be at the amazing Ambler Farmers’ Market to teach visitors how to make potholders out of recycled t-shirts – no sewing required. Materials provided ($1 for non-members, free for members). We’ll update visitors on the progress we’re making towards opening a community-owned grocery store in downtown Ambler. Trax Parking Lot, 29 W Butler Pike, Ambler. 215-326-9792. Info@AmblerFood Coop.org. AmblerFoodCoop.org. JourneyDance of the Chakras – 7-8:30pm. As energy points throughout the body, chakras can become blocked in day-to-day living. One powerful and fun way to clear them is through dance. Learn the JourneyDance release techniques as we move our bodies to high-vibing music, raising our vibrations enough to clear any chakra blocks. $25. Yoga Tree @ PWC, 1281 Rte 113, Unit A, Perkasie. 215-534-4989.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Wake Up, Feel Alive – 6:30-8pm. Come for a free lecture where you’ll meet and greet others. Learn why you may suffer from lack of energy, brain fog, sleep troubles, negative moods and emotional struggles. Join Life & Wellness Coach Gina Forgione and learn about self- nourishment, nutrition, inflammatory response, physical activity and how to alleviate stress. Barnes & Noble, 210 Commerce Blvd, Fairless Hills. Gina Forgione, 267-767-3972. InBalanceHealthCoaches2@gmail.com. InBalance HealthCoaches.com. Development Circle for Mediumship – 7-8pm. For those who are looking to learn and re-awaken their God-given gifts/abilities. This meet up will assist you in having a better understanding of how the spirit-world works with us and through us. Beginners as well as those advanced in the art of mediumship are welcome. $20. The Room at Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Lisa Potts, 215-813-4413. Meetup.com/Love-Lights-Development-Circle-forSpiritual-Mediumship.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Food for Thought Book Club – 6:15-8pm. Come join our book club. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month. This month we are reading Lentil Underground by Liz Carlisle. Farmers and ranchers are heeding the call to explore new ways of farming and creating vibrant rural economies. Everyone is welcome. Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/events. The Art of Relaxation – 9/13-10/4, 7-8pm. Fourweek class to learn how to get out of adrenal stress and into the parasympathetic nervous system of oxytocin. Fun, simple experiences in body awareness through the healing and expressive arts. Tai chi, Aharaj yoga, pleasure in nutrition, the power of movement, our empathic nature and energy management. Health practices. $15. The Room at Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Lyn Hicks, 215-813-4073. Lyn@HarmonyHillGardens. com. LynHicks.com. Transcendental Meditation Talk – 7-8:30pm. Free public lecture on the benefits of Transcendental Meditation. The TM technique has been clinically proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and allow the individual to live to their full potential.

TM Center, 706 West Ave, Jenkintown. Gene Silverman, 610-584-5017. GSilverman@tm.org. tm.org/ philadelphia.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Transcendental Meditation Talk – 7-8:30pm. Free public lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) Program. The TM Program has been clinically proven to dissolve stress, reduce blood pressure and create a deep state of relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people worldwide have learned TM to enhance all aspects of their lives. Best Western, 129 S Gulph Rd, King of Prussia. Gene Silverman, 610-584-5017. GSilverman@tm.org. tm.org/philadelphia.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

savethedate Creating a Radiant Life with Vibration September 15 • 7-8:30pm Let us introduce you to Trame Vibrational Therapy and the power of vibration. Learn how to use your own vibration to clear out blockages. Learn about how emotions, stress and trauma affect your body and what you can do about it. Give yourself the gift of a radiant life. Cost: $10

The Room at Meadowbrook 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville

Murielle Bollen, 267-210-3724 Murielle_Bollen@msn.com TheTasteOfLife.ca

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 One Village Coffee at the Market – 10am-12pm. Come meet the producers of this local coffee roasting company. Since 2007 they’ve been connecting growers, roasters and you (the faithful coffee drinker) through quality coffee and commitment to stewardship. Visit to taste and smell the fresh difference. Start your Saturday morning with a smooth cuppa. 215-348-4548. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. Info@Doylestown.coop. Doylestown.coop/events. Transcendental Meditation Talk – 11am-1pm. Free public lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) Program. The TM Program is widely known for lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and creating deep relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people have taken our course worldwide. Start living life to its fullest. Email or call to sign up. TM Center, 5792 Carversville Rd, Doylestown. Carole Smith, 215-783-4629. CSmith@tm.org. tm.org/doylestown.

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Good Vibrations Holistic Open House September 17 • 12-4pm

Greenshire Arts Consortium 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown Event Details: GreenshireArts.org Please register for all activities. Info@GreenshireArts.org 215-538-0976

Enjoy an afternoon sampling selected holistic wellness practices such as reiki, sound therapy, massage, guided crafting, free lectures, information and more. Easy on-street parking, convenient to SEPTA. Register in advance at website for free admission, or $5 at the door. Under 18 years old must be accompanied by parent.

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, Fellowship Hall Stenton Ave & Gorgas Ln, Philadelphia

Natalie Bliss, 267-251-6052 Contact@ReikiSoundbliss.com ReikiSoundbliss.com/good-vibrationsopen-house.html

savethedate Yoga for Recovery Training Sept 17 • 12-5pm; Sept 18 • 12-6pm Are you interested in teaching trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness to people seeking recovery from addiction? Transformation Yoga Project will offer a special training for yoga teachers, social workers and committed yoga practitioners interested in working with people impacted by trauma and addiction. $225 early bird pricing through August 31. Space is limited. Cost: $250 Dhyana Yoga Rittenhouse/CenterCity 1611 Walnut, 4th Fl, Philadelphia

Blakey Elkhart, 501-574-8703 Blakey@TransformationYogaProject.org TransformationYogaProject.org/calendar Awesome Foods Tasting at the Market – 1-3pm. Come taste and meet the producers of these delicious ready-to-eat foods. They’re gluten-free, raw, vegan, and organic meals and snacks full of flavor without high sugar and high starch ingredients, artificial sweeteners, flavorings or sugar alcohols. Enjoy the delicious taste of real, natural, whole Awesome Foods. 215-348-4548. Doylestown Food Market, 29 W State St, Doylestown. Info@Doylestown. coop. Doylestown.coop/events.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Let Go, Let Yin – A Yin Yoga Workshop – This alllevels yin yoga workshop is a meditative practice of passive postures held for several minutes to release tension, promote flexibility, and balance the busy-ness of daily life. Yin yoga helps increase the body’s natural range of motion and release “stuckness”. $25. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com. Blue Feather Hoop Event – 10am-1pm. The autumnal equinox when day and night are balanced, we celebrate Earth and ourselves. Experience meditation, movement, the sacredness of the fire, the beauty of creation in a crystal and natural elements grid, the power of gratitude, and the unifying sound of the drum. RSVP requested. $40. Address given at registration, Ottsville. Kelly Thomke, 215-534-4989.

Sacred Sounds, Healing Touch, Gentle Yoga Sept 1, 6:30-8:30pm From chaos to harmony: Restorative yoga, reiki, tuning forks, bells and music relax the physical body and quiet the mind, bringing you to a state of harmony and peace. [First Thursdays] Tobie Szelagowski, Yoga Instructor. Rev. Sharon Kachel, Sacred Sound. $30. Soul ART Painting Sept 18, 2-5pm Recapture joy and freedom of expression by creating paintings by hand, using meditation and gentle touch of CranioSacral Therapy. Engage in team building with our “community canvas project”. ART: Awakening the senses of the body; Reconnecting to your inner child; and experiencing Transformational energy. Elisa Maggio, Soul ARTist. $45. Pranayama and Aromatherapy Sept 23, 7-9pm Discover how changing your breath can change your life. Reduce anxiety, stress, physical pain. Explore a variety of breathing and relaxation techniques, including gentle yoga poses to open the airways. We will use therapeutic essential oils, learning which oils promote better breathing and relaxation. Deanna Nagle, Yoga Instructor. Stephanie Borzio, Wellness Advocate. $30. Reiki I Sept 24, 10am-4pm Reiki is a safe, natural healing technique for the healing of self and others. Feel more energetic, reduce stress levels, detoxify the body. Open doors to a new world of energy and spirituality. Dr. Arlene Curley. $100. Experience the Labyrinth Oct 9, 1-4:30pm Learn about the history and mystery of this ancient symbol. Pictures of a variety of labyrinth patterns will be available for viewing. You will have the opportunity to draw out the classical labyrinth pattern. The group will then adjourn outside to create a seven-path labyrinth. We will culminate with the dedication of a sacred space for the labyrinth, create a labyrinth and walk its paths. Connie Fenty, M.Ed., Labyrinth Specialist. $45. The Labyrinth: A Tool for Promoting Peace Oct 23, 1:30-3:30pm First we gather indoors to hear about the Peace Maze created by presenter Connie Fenty, which has been used for conflict resolution around the country. This will include hearing the legend of the Iroquois Peace Maker, and how to view the paths of the labyrinth from the perspective of the Native American belief that every decision must be based on what effect it will have for seven generations into the future. Then we will adjourn outdoors to use the labyrinth as a tool for friendship by actively participating in a partner walk. Connie Fenty, M.Ed., Labyrinth Specialist. $30.

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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. September 21, 6:30-9:30pm Initiates of Man Taught by Gene Ang, PhD, this initiation class helps people remember their connection to the spiritual stream, started by the being known as Mani, Manu or Melchizedek. The Manichaeism stream is known as a redemptive stream and initiates of this lineage have dedicated their lifetimes towards transforming evil into good through love. There will be three parts: a discussion of the Manichaeism stream and how it fits into your spiritual path, an activation to dedicate our mission toward helping humanity and a meditation to strengthen our column of energy through focus and will. $75. New Britain. September 22-25, 9am-5pm Arcturian Healing Method, Level 4: The Cosmic Shaman (Pre-requisites–Arcturian Healing Method, Levels 1, 2, 3) The Arcturian Healing Method Level 4 continues in the practitioner’s development to become a clear channel of service on the planet. The planet is in need of balancing on multiple dimensions and this work is an attempt to help alleviate this suffering. The work at this stage centers around three clear goals: entity removal, world service and increased healing frequencies–Arcturian Etheric Acupuncture and Arcturian Scalar Wave Energy. Gene Ang, PhD, Neurobiology Yale is an energy medicine practitioner from CA who focuses on the integration of science, spirituality and healing. $700. Pipersville. September 22, 6:30-9:30pm Fall Equinox Celebration With Gene Ang, PhD, we will invoke and work with the consciousness and energies of Archangel Michael, Archangel Raphael and the Spiritual Hierarchy. Learn a specific meditation that uses two energy currents associated with Archangel Michael (red flame) and Archangel Raphael (purple flame) to clear obstructions in our energy field, activate the kundalini energy and awaken inner vision. Discover the use of quartz crystals to anchor a group pillar of light, the significance of the five-pointed star for the human energy field and the role of the Spiritual Hierarchy in our lives. $75. Doylestown. October 6, 7-8:30pm You Are a Natural-Born Medium Reverends Paul and Deborah Rees of the UK have helped many “ordinary people” to become professional mediums or simply to connect with deceased loved ones for themselves, their friends and families. They are respected worldwide for their expertise of how to develop intuitive awareness and psychic mediumship skills, which they believe is everyone’s birthright. This lecture will focus on the issues so many individuals have in the early stages of personal intuitive psychic medium self-development. $35. New Britain.

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Healthy Living Festival – 10am-5pm. 4th Annual Bucks County Healthy Living Festival. Join us for a free, fun-filled afternoon for all ages. Enjoy local eco, natural, sustainable, metaphysical, and holistic vendors, live music and drumming throughout the day, delicious organic and local food, yoga classes, plant and herbal workshops, and so much more. Snipes Farm and Education Center, 890 W Bridge St, Morrisville. Valarie Haag, 267-840-8003. Val@ RainbowsOfHealing.com. RainbowsOfHealing.com. Qigong for Wellness Series – 9/18-10/30, 1-2:30pm. Six-week program. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, as long as Qi, or energy, flows smoothly throughout the body, disease and illness cannot set in. Qigong helps stimulate your flow of Qi. Benefits include improved sleep, decreased pain, stress relief, increased energy, hot flash relief and more. No class 10/16. $219. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 403 E Walnut St, 3rd Fl, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. WholeBodyYoga@hotmail. com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Half-Priced Wellness Consultations – 2-7pm. Feeling exhausted, lacking motivation? Having trouble sleeping or IBS issues? Dr. Moore uses the ancient science of Ayurveda to determine your constitution, see where imbalances are and offer a definitive plan to bring you back into balance for optimal health and well-being. Schedule your halfpriced consultation for this date only. $40. Body Smart Wellness, 680 Heacock Rd, Yardley. Diana Moore, 267-753-9262. Diana@DianaTMoorePhD. com. DianaTMoorePhD.com/ayurveda. Transcendental Meditation Talk – 6:30-8:30pm. Free public lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) Program. The TM Program is widely known for lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and creating deep relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people have taken our course worldwide. Start living life to its fullest. Email or call to sign up. TM Center, 5792 Carversville Rd, Doylestown. Carole Smith, 215-783-4629. CSmith@tm.org. tm.org/doylestown. Healing Touch Workshop with Kathy Fennelly – 7-8:30pm. Healing Touch is a holistic energy therapy that helps the body rest, restore and rebuild by reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Using gentle touch, light stroking or positioning hands above the body elicits the relaxation response, promoting harmony and balance within your energy system, supporting self-healing. $19. Phoenixville Middle School, 1000 Purple Pride Way, Phoenixville. Chester County Night School, 610-692-1964. HelpDesk@ ChesterCountyNightSchool.org. ChesterCountyNightSchool.org.

month, healing vibrations inside and outside. The Salt Vault, 4211 W Lincoln Hwy (Rte 30), Parkesburg. Ashley Tortu, 610-857-3515. TheSaltVault@ yahoo.com. TheSaltVault.net.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Mindfulness for Stress 8-Week Course – 9/2211/10, 6:30-9pm. Breathworks Mindfulness for Stress courses result in reduced fear, anxiety and stress. They do this by improving attention, concentration and psychological flexibility so we respond more effectively to stressful life events. This course is suitable for anyone dealing with stress associated with work, relationships, loss and other factors. Attend a workshop at 6:30pm at A Life in Balance on September 15 to learn more about the 8-week courses. $385. A Life in Balance, 1 Stangl Rd, Flemington, NJ. Colette Fanning, 908-751-5615. Admin@ALifeInBalancePT.com. ABirdOnTheWire Mindfulness.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Care – 7-8:30pm. Learn various self-care techniques that you can do 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, 215-813-4073. srw@epix.net. TheRoomAtMeadowbrook.weebly.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Thermography – Red Hill Medical – 9am-5pm. Breast and cranial thermography services available today at Red Hill Medical in Pipersville. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment. Red Hill Medical, 7137 Old Easton Rd, Ste 101, Pipersville. Charlie Erica Fall, 609-647-4150. CEFall@comcast.net. RedHillMedical.com.

Thermography – Red Hill Medical – 9am-5pm. Breast and cranial thermography services available today at Red Hill Medical in Pipersville. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment. Red Hill Medical, 7137 Old Easton Rd, Ste 101, Pipersville. Charlie Erica Fall, 609-647-4150. CEFall@comcast.net. RedHillMedical.com.

Yoga for Pelvic Health – 11:30am-1:30pm. Learn how to activate the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles during a yoga class. Gain more stability on the mat, and off the mat, you’ll gain better bladder control, better sleep and improved sexual function. The practices you’ll learn will bring you toward a flatter tummy and better posture. $30. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com.

Salt and Sound Therapy – 7-8pm. Join me in a healing Himalayan salt halotherapy room for a relaxing hour-long sonic guided meditation as I play a chakra set of crystal singing bowls. These rejuvenating sessions with changing meditations and affirmations are held on the third Wednesday of the

Mind Body Practices for Healing – 1-3pm. This monthly workshop offers a deep, restorative practice in combination with breath work and other transformation tools for healing. The workshop is limited to eight participants. Some yoga experience is helpful, but this workshop is open and adapted to all levels.

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$25. Balanced for Life Yoga, 45 Berklee Rd, Devon. Lynn Feinman, 610-608-1430. LynnWestFeinman@ gmail.com. NaturalHealthOptions.us.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Mindfulness for Pain 8-Week Course – 9/2711/08, 6:30-9pm. Breathworks Mindfulness Based Pain Management courses reduce participants’ experience of pain and improve their sense of wellbeing. Clinical trials show that mindfulness can be as effective as commonly prescribed painkillers. Suitable for people living with chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, post-operative pain and cancer. This list is not exhaustive. Attend a workshop at Hunterdon Integrative Healthcare on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30pm to learn more about the 8-week course. $385. Hunterdon Integrative Healthcare, 215 NJ-31, Flemington, NJ. Colette Fanning, 908-788-2572. AScott@hhsnj.org. ABirdOnTheWireMindfulness.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Why More Sleep=More Energy – 6:30-8pm. Skimping on sleep can increase stress, decrease metabolism, suppress immunity and set you up for a host of serious health problems. Want to know more about sleep’s critical role in your health and happiness? Attend this free lecture and you’ll be putting sleep and energy at the top of your list. Wood Lane Wellness Center, 930 Town Center Dr, Ste #G10, Langhorne. Gina Forgione, 267-767-3973. InBalanceHealthCoaches2@gmail.com. InBalance HealthCoaches.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Learn the Ayurvedic Facelift – 5:30-7:30pm. These unique teachings from vedic Thai yoga and Thai acupressure can relax and uplift facial muscles, reduce under-eye circles, and exfoliate the outermost layer of the skin. You’ll learn self-care techniques, then you’ll learn to give a relaxing treatment to someone you love. Come without make up; bring hair ties. $45. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com.

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Kevin Hines on Hope, Healing and Recovery

October 5 • 7pm

New Vitae Wellness Foundation will host behavioral health advocate and author Kevin Hines, who survived a suicide attempt after jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Kevin will talk about achieving personal wellness and destroying the stigma associated with accessing behavioral health services. Everyone is welcome to attend; however, preregistration is required.

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Teaching Yoga: Prisons & Recovery October 22-23 • 12-6pm

Empowered Light Holistic Expo October 28-30

Transformation Yoga Project is offering a special training for yoga teachers, social workers and committed yoga practitioners interested in working within the criminal justice system. This two-day workshop will reflect experiences leading classes, focus on a trauma-informed approach to yoga, and include several hands-on practical exercises. Space limited to 25 participants. Cost: $225 until 10/1 Dhyana Yoga Rittenhouse/CenterCity 1611 Walnut, 4th Fl, Philadelphia

Fri 5-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, yoga, alternative healing treatments like reiki, massage and reflexology, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, and purchase natural products for personal and home care. Empowered Light Holistic Expo will focus on healthier lifestyles, including food, physical activities, stress reduction and self-care. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall D Oaks, Pennsylvania

Brianne Murphy, 484-340-0656 Brianne@TransformationYogaProject.org TransformationYogaProject.org/calendar

Sue Greenwald, 484-459-3082 EmpoweredLightExpo@gmail.com EmpoweredLight.com

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savethedate Embrace, the Movie October 25 • 7:30-9:30pm “Don’t waste a single day of your life being at war with your body.” Join us for a special viewing of Embrace, the movie that’s changing the way women see their bodies. Reserve your tickets now at gathr.us/screening/16946.

6th Annual Inner Light Holistic Expo at our new location at the Coventry Mall in Pottstown, in the former Ross Department Store location. Crystals, jewelry, books, aura photography, massage, reiki, hypnotherapy, chiropractors, psychics/medium readers, ionic cleanse, spiritual gifts and more. Vendor spaces available.

Cost: $11

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Daily De-Stress September 26 • 6:30-8:30pm

Magic Stream of Dreams September 14 • 7-9pm Everything is connected through the universal flow of consciousness. All desires and dreams have a beginning, middle and a manifestation point. Like an ever-flowing magic stream, you can create a new beginning for yourself. We will be working on your vision or new creation during class, so bring a journal.

You have the power, the tools and you’re worth it. Shed the sick, tired, crabby, achy and embrace vibrant, happy, energetic. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotions, health and your life. Leave this enjoyable evening armed with simple tools and resources you will use daily to be one de-stressed diva.

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Monthly Women’s Radiance Circle September 19 • 7-9pm

Dancing with the Angels Retreat November 18-20 Fri 5pm - Sun 11am

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The global shift toward the feminine is in its tumultuous backlash phase. How do we participate? Handle the negative? What is our role? Using books as a medium we will explore concepts of feminine energy, history, lore, future possibilities. third Monday each month. This is more saved than just a book club.

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sunday Yoga for Recovery with TYP – 2nd & 4th Sun, 5-6pm. Yoga for Recovery classes provide a supportive place to observe quietness, allow emotions to surface without fear of judgment and offer a place to make healthy relationships with others in recovery. Family and friends are welcome. No experience needed. Suggested donation of $10. Cornwells United Methodist Church, 2284 Bristol Pike, Bensalem. Colleen Ruane, 267-288-3224. CRuane503@gmail.com. TransformationYoga Project.org/calender/.

monday Half-Priced Private Yoga All Month – Half-priced yoga for new clients that wish to learn more about yoga in an environment catered to their unique individual needs. Whether you are new to yoga or just want to advance your practice in a more intimate environment, enjoy half-off private yoga sessions for the entire month of September. $40. Diana T Moore, PhD, 196 Ashland Ave, Doylestown. Diana Moore, 267-753-9262. Diana@DianaTMoorePhD. com. DianaTMoorePhD.com/yoga/private-yoga. 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. Yoga and Free Swim – 7-8pm. Join Kathleen or Courtney Downey for an hour Vinyasa Flow or gentle yoga class in nature poolside and enjoy a free swim in beautifully landscaped surroundings, New Hope. A great way to start or end your day. Mornings 9:15am, Thursday thru Monday. Evenings 7pm Monday thru Wednesday, weather permitting. $10. Rodeway Inn 7 & Suites Pool Patio, 6426 Lower York Rd, New Hope/Solebury. Kathleen Downey, 858-401-3144. CoreLevelHealing@gmail.com. CoreLevelHealing.net.

tuesday Self-Empowerment through Creativity – 5:307pm. Acting and voice classes with Kathleen Downey, SAG member, 38 years of experience in acting, directing, screenwriting, singing and voice. NYU

Heim. The Solebury Club, 4612 Hughesian Dr, Buckingham. BShymon.SoleburyClub@gmail.com. TheSoleburyClub.com.

Film School, Eastman School of Music, H.B. Studios, Patsy Rodenburg, Royal and National Shakespeare Companies. Find your voice and learn about yourself, train for entertainment field or life, adults and children. $40. Bridge St, Lambertville, NJ. Kathleen Downey, 858-401-3144. CoreLevelHealing@gmail. com. DowneyActingAndVoice.com.

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

Restorative Class – 1-2:15pm. This weekly restorative class offers a deep, yin-based practice, breathing techniques and yogic philosophies to assist us traveling down the path of optimal health and mind body healing. $15. Balanced for Life Yoga, 45 Berklee Rd, Devon. Lynn Feinman, 610-6081430. LynnWestFeinman@gmail.com. Balanced ForLifeYoga.com. Y12SR Meeting – 6:30-8pm. Sharing circle in the style of 12 Step meetings followed by a gentle, therapeutic yoga practice. $10 suggested donation, but you are more important than your money. Donations benefit Transformation Yoga Project. All are welcome. Twisters Wellness Center, 717 Bethlehem Pike, Erdenheim. Blakey Elkhart, 501-5748703. Blakey@TransformationYogaProject.org. TransformationYogaProject.org/calendar.

saturday Shiatsu Community Clinic – 1st Sat, 9:15am4:45pm. 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, 6055C Kellers Church Rd, Plumsteadville. Shirley Scranta, 215-766-2800. LearnShiatsu@ gmail.com. Shiatsubo.com. Ancient Wisdom Traditions – 12-1:30pm. 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 and Gravel Hill Roads, Southampton. Southampton Friends Meeting House, Street and Gravel Hill Roads, Southampton. 215-512-2900. nbragin@mac.com.

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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 21.

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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.

Providing the highest quality hemp-based healing products. Locally produced. CBD (healing hemp oil) is legal, effective, and safe for many health issues. Salves, tinctures, more. See ad, page 10.

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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 23.

DEPRESSION SERVICES NEW VITAE WELLNESS AND RECOVERY 16 S Main St, Quakertown 215-538-3403, x314 NewVitaeWellness.com

Stimulating specific brain regions, deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) is clinically p r o v e n t o s a f e l y, effectively help with depression. Non-invasive, non-medication, FDA-cleared. Medicare/ insurances accepted. See ad, page 33.

EDUCATION THE LOTUS SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

85 Sherman Rd, Ottsville Help@LotusLA.org 484-312-0011 • LotusLiberalArts.org A holistic, mindfulnesscentered independent school for grades 9-12, incorporating meditation and martial arts with quality academics. Our students become lifelong learners and are ready for life’s challenges. See ad, page 29.

ENERGY THERAPY HEALING TOUCH BY KATHY

Kathy Fennelly, RN, CHTP 1062 E Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, Ste 13-A 610-698-8643 • HealingTouchByKathy.com

Relax, restore and rebuild with a C e r t i f i e d H e a l i n g To u c h Practitioner. Appointments available in my office, satellite locations or your home. Also offering group outreach programs. See ad, page 4.

GREEN LIVING 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 26.

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 12.

HEART HEALTH ABINGTON CARDIOLOGY

Arnold B Meshkov, MD 1077 Rydal Rd, Ste 307, Rydal 215-920-0815 • AbingtonCardiology.com Board-certified cardiologist with 35 years in private practice. Offering a holistic approach to cardiology with an emphasis on outpatient management, prevention, diagnosis, lifestyle and treatment. See ad, page 42.

HYPNOSIS – METAPHYSICAL

SHIATSU SHIN TAI BODYWORK THERAPIES

Laurie Van Valkenburgh, ACBT, LMT 6064 Upper Mountain Rd, New Hope lavabigail@gmail.com • 267-566-6056 ShiatsuBodyTherapies.com

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Experience Shiatsu/Shin Tai Bodywork, in New Hope. Align your body’s structure using muscle energy and fascial release techniques, central channel release to allow free-flowing spinal alignment, and cranial work. This releases hidden trauma trapped in the body, and life force is then able to return.

People experience miracles when they work with Lisa, the Hypnotic Healer. Her sessions include connecting with loved ones while promoting spiritual, physical and emotional healing.

IRIDOLOGY

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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 18.

MINDFUL MUSIC, LLC

Jonathan Flowers 413 Conshohocken State Rd, Bala Cynwyd 610-724-2540 JDFlowersMusic.com Discover the musician you are meant to be. Patient, personalized instruction in piano, voice and music theory/composition. All ages and levels, including children, teens and adults. Holistic approach incorporates mindfulness practices to cultivate relaxation, mental focus and creativity. See ad, page 31.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK BACK IN BALANCE

Nita Keesler, LMT, BCTMB Langhorne/Bensalem/Cheltenham 267-980-1727 • iNitaUnwind@gmail.com Back-In-Balance.MassageTherapy.com 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 9.

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

NATURE CENTER SILVER LAKE NATURE CENTER 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.

NATUROPATHY LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

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.

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 31.

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NATURAL HEALTH OPTIONS

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

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 17.

NATURAL HEALTH PROMOTION, LLC Tina Stashko, ND, PhD, MIfHI Emmaus • 610-965-8132 NaturalHealthPromotion.net

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 21.

PHYSICIAN - INTEGRATIVE

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 13.

NUTRITIONAL HEALING

HUNTERDON INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIANS

Scott P R Berk, MD, AAFP, AIHM 33 Rupell Rd, Hampton, NJ HunterdonIntegrativePhysicians.org Providing a common-sense approach to health care, and an alternative to traditional primary care. A wide array of options for diagnostic testing and treatment. See ad, page 16.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

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

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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 30.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION THERAPY

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 19.

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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 ANAHATA YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER 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 heart. Offering yoga and ayurveda classes and workshops, meditation and energy healing sessions. See ad, page 28.

TRANSFORMATION YOGA PROJECT Info@TransformationYogaProject.org 484-730-1999 TransformationYogaProject.org

Trauma-informed yoga for prison, recovery and veterans. See calendar for classes. Inviting local studios to partner with us to provide healing through empowerment. See ad, page 37.

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