APRIL 2023

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

Holistic Health and Healing Expo – 10am5pm. This outstanding expo is the go-to resource for natural wellness and green living. Now accepting vendor and speaker applications. Philadelphia Mainline, The Inn at Villanova University, Radnor. For more information, contact Shae Marcus at 856-797-2227. HHHExpo.com. . The Inn at Villanova University, 601 County Line Rd, Wayne. HHHExpo.com.

Sunday Japa Meditation – 11am-12:15pm; Apr. 2, 16, 23. Japa is the repetitive chanting of a sacred mantra 108 times. Each session is learning a mantra, practicing it together 108 times, and applying it to your everyday life. $20. Text Chris at 908-235-6394 for mantra of the week. Ellen Perkins at Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. For information, call 908-223-1331 or email Ellen at perkins145@ comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Natural Sound Bath – 6-7pm - Natural sound baths use guided sounds, singing, chanting, and the sounds of nature to bring tranquility and peace into your life. Get the benefits of a crystal bowl sound bath without the need of higher pitched instruments. Bring mat, pillow, etc. $25, pre-registration required. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:30pm. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour sessions. Take any or all for tools to help you change your life for the better. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:309:30pm. $59 each session. Kearny High School, 336 Devon St., Kearny. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Sound Healing Bowls & Self Care – 2-3pm; 4-wk series. Learn about different kinds of singing bowls, how they work with the mind-body connection, and how they can be used as holistic medicine. Presented by Katie Brunner, Certified Sound Healer. Yoga

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Past Lives Regression Workshop – 6-8pm. Join us as we take a look into your past. Past lives, that is! Join Howard Mertine (Alternative Therapies Work, LLC) with Everett Magie (Alien Ink Tattoos), as we host a two hour guided hypnotic journey to take you into your own past lives. You may even uncover why you do some of the things you do in your current life. $40. Pay at door or PayPal Howard at hgmertine@gmail.com.

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MONDAY, APRIL 17

Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:30pm. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour sessions. Take any or all for tools to help you change your life for the better. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. $50 each session. Parsippany Hills High School, 24 Rita Dr., Parsippany. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Dancing with Dragons – 8-9:30pm. Dragons are ancient celestial beings that are here to help guide us, protect us and work with us as we go through life. Lauren creates a sacred space for you to be able to connect with dragons and have them be more present on your spiritual journey. $20, pre-registration required. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information and to register, call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

Aura Photo Day – 11am-5:30pm. Get your energetic signature in living color through the powerful perspective of Aura photography. Photo and detailed report is included along with an intuitive reading by Sondra. $40. Walk-ins welcome, but appts. appreciated. Ellen Perkins at Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. For information, call 908-2231331 or email Ellen at perkins145@comcast. net. GaiasGifts.net. $40. Gaia’s Gift, 16 Broad Street, Washington. 908-223-1331. GaiasGifts.net.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:30pm. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour sessions. Take any or all for tools to help you change your life for the better. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. $60 each session. Columbia High School, 17 Parker Ave., Maplewood. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

Gong Bath Sound Journey – 6:30-8pm; 3rd Fri. each mo. Sound vibration powerfully moves stuck energy. Spend an evening relaxing to the sounds of a 39” gong, antique singing bowl, crystal singing bowls and other sound makers. $35. Ellen Perkins at Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. RSVP appreciated as space is limited. For information, call 908-223-1331 or email Ellen at perkins145@comcast.net GaiasGifts.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Afternoon Tea Leaf Reading – 2-4pm. Tasseography is the divination method that interprets patterns in tea leaves. You will be personally guided to read the symbols in your teacup. $29. RSVP no later than 4/19 as space is limited. Ellen Perkins at Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. For information, call 908-223-1331 or email Ellen at perkins145@ comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net. $29. Gaia’s Gift, 16 Broad Street, Washington. 908-2231331. GaiasGifts.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Past Lives Regression Workshop – 6-8pm. Join us as we take a look into your past. Past lives, that is! Join Howard Mertine (Alternative Therapies Work, LLC) with Ellen Petroski Perkins & Greg Perkins (Gaia’s Gifts), as we host a two hour guided hypnotic journey to take you into your own past lives. You may even uncover why you do some of the things you do in your current life. $30. Pay at door or at paypal.me/gaiasgiftsnj/30. Ellen Perkins at Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. RSVP by 4/19 as space is limited to 12 people. For information, call 908-223-1331 or email Ellen at perkins145@ comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net.

MONDAY, APRIL 24

Soul Shamanism 201 – 7-9:30pm. 101 was an introduction, and 201 completes the training. Learning to move through any blocks into wholeness, health, happiness, truth, beauty, and light allows your entire life to transform into perfect alignment. In this class, you will join more fully with your timeless self and know more clearly about your life and soul purpose. We explore new dimensions of us in various realms and find our true nature divine, with solutions always available. $425/$450. Be The Medicine, 247 North Road, Chester. For information, call 973647-2500, email Janet@BeTheMedicine. com or visit BetheMedicine.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

Light Language Activation/Workshop –7-8:30pm In this workshop, Michael will explain in depth the language of the light. He will channel it to each participant, giving them an activation of their unique light codes. This workshop is a great way for beginners to learn about and experience Light Language. $25.00 per person. PreRegistration required. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Violets: Culinary and Medicinal Delights – 1-3pm. Explore all the joyful benefits of violet. Learn how its cooling energetics support the lymph, the skin, the nervous system and more. Includes guided meditation, journaling, crafting violet infused vinegar to take home, plus DIY recipes and how to work with violets as food and medicine. $45. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-310-5973. Register at MadLavenderFarm.com/violets-culinaryand-medicinal-delights-april/

Ongoing

monday

Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong: Beyond Beginners – 12noon. In this class, Patty Pagano guides students into greater depth analysis and refinement of movements. Prerequisite Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong for beginners. Held at Dunellen studio. Series discounts: $80/4wk or $100/5-wk or drop in $25. For more information and studio address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@ gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

Yoga for Mobility and Joint Health – 12 noon-1pm; Zoom option. Learn the JFS (Joint Freeing Series), a 21- movement sequence that increases mobility and prana flow in the body. The JFS has been used to alleviate symptoms from arthritis, back pain, hip pain, neck issues, lack of energy, sleeplessness, digestive issues and more. All levels of ability and fitness are welcome. No prior experience required. Wear whatever you are comfortable in. Online option available (via zoom) upon request once registered. $108. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown Borough, NJ. 908268-7430. For information visit Yoga-Loka. com/workshops.html.

Bhagavad Gita – 6:15-7:15pm; Zoom. The Bhagavad Gita is a divine conversation between Arjuna, the Warrior and Krishna. There are many gifts for all of us in this tale that teaches us about karma, dharma, artha and moksha. We will go through the story together to uncover the gems left for us to through study, meditation and conversation. 10-week series Mondays. $200. For information visit Yoga-Loka.com/ workshops.html. tuesday

Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong: Beginners – 2pm; In this class, students learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help you relax and open your mind, body and qi. This class also teaches principles of alignment. No prerequisite required. Instructor is Patty Pagano. Held at Chester studio. Series discounts: $80/4-wk or $100/5-wk or drop in $25.For more information and studio address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com. thursday

Tuesday Meditations – 6:30-7:30pm. Join our weekly group guided meditations. De-stress from your hectic weekend and Manic Monday. Beginners to Advanced. Bring meditation mat, pillow, etc. $10 per person; pre-registration required. Private sessions and veteran discounts available. For information call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

Functional Fascia - 11:45am-12:45pm; 6-wk series 3/30-5/4; Zoom option. If you have trouble moving fluidly when you wake up in the morning, if you feel like no matter how much you stretch you are still tight, if you have pain that roves around your body, you might have tight fascia. Tight fascia can lead to arthritis, inflammation, premature aging and a general sense of feeling blah. No previous yoga experience required. Dress comfortably. $120. Yoga Loka, 23 Race Street, Frenchtown Borough. 908-2687430. Yoga-Loka.com/workshops.html.

Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong: Beginners –7:45pm. Students learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help you relax and open your mind, body and qi. This class also teaches principles of alignment. No prerequisite required. Instructor is Patty Pagano. Held at Dunellen studio. Series discounts: $80/4-wk or $100/5-wk or drop in $25. For more information and studio address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

Fridays

Yoga for Back care with Yoga Therapist Bonnie Pariser – 10:45-11:45am; 3/244/28. Yoga practice has been shown to help alleviate back pain, however, not all poses work for all back pain. The Structural Yoga Therapy techniques taught will help to heal your body. Previous yoga experience is not necessary. This workshop will benefit anyone who suffers from back pain. Online option available (via zoom) upon request once registered for the workshop. $120. Yoga Loka, 23 Race Street, Frenchtown Borough. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com/ workshops.html.

Friday Psychic Readings and Energy Healings – 2-7pm. Get a 10-minute Reading or Energy Healing for only $20. Walk-ins or appointments are welcome. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or email Ayearandadaymysticalshoppe@yahoo.com. AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

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