MARCH 2023 daily & ongoing

WEDNESDAY,

March 1

TRE Group Shake! – 7:15-8pm; Weds beginning 3/1; Zoom option. Learn the easy and helpful technique of TRE (Tension and Trauma reducing exercises). The selfregulation method can be done on your own at any time. It is also helpful to tremor with others! New students and experienced ones are welcome to attend. $18. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown Borough, NJ. 908268-7430. For information visit Yoga-Loka. com/workshops.html.

FRIDAY,

March 3

Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo – 3/3, 5-9pm; 3/4 10am-7pm; 3/5, 10am-5pm. Plan to attend this outstanding holistic experience at the NJ Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., in Edison. With over 150 unique and expansive exhibiting participants and co-creators, this promises to once again be an amazing connection with like-minded souls. Vendors and speakers are still being welcomed. Tickets will be available at the door and on Eventbrite. For more information, visit HeartOfOnenessHolisticExpo.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Reiki Level I Workshop and Certification – 11am-3:30pm - Have you been drawn to energy healing and want to learn what Reiki is about? Get started on your Energy Healing journey with Reiki Master Maria Martin. You’ll learn how to nurture and heal the light within yourself and others. In this workshop, she’ll teach you the basics of the art of healing with Reiki. You’ll receive your Reiki Level I attunement. $195 per person; 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.

Relax and Restore by Candlelight with Lianne Carp – 6:15-7:15pm. Slow down and let go as Lianne guides you on how to prop your body for the few poses you will do during the class. As your body softens so will your mind. Candlelight sets the perfect environment for relaxation and benefits of a yoga practice. Wear comfy clothing and bring your favorite blanket and eye bag. $25 if pre-registered by 3/1; $30 after. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown Borough, NJ. 908268-7430. For information visit Yoga-Loka. com/workshops.html.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

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Japa Meditation with Chris – 11am12:20pm; each Sun. 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. $5 - $20 (sliding scale). Walkins welcome. 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.

Intention Candle Workshop – 3-5pm. This will be a “make and take” workshop where participants will make intention candles using soy wax, essential oils, herbs/ botanicals, precious stones, and other natural ingredients. Participants can bring their own 8 -10 oz vessels to be made into candles or use the containers provided. The workshop will include a ritual for using your intention candle. Lite snacks and beverages will be served. $55. Yoga Loka, 23 Race Street, Frenchtown Borough. 908-2687430. EcoLoka.shop/#.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

Soul Shamanism 101 – 7-9:30pm; Zoom. Join Janet StraightArrow as she initiates you into a direct experience of your soul-self. Explore your Shamanic territories and learn universal laws to live in your body and life, meet your ancestors, guides, and teachers who travel with you. Explore your inner spiritual space that reflects your body and entire life. You will never feel alone again. You now have direct access to your inner wisdom and knowledge and learn how to deepen this daily. Healing on all levels opens up in ways you never imagined possible. $425/$450. Be The Medicine, 247 North Road, Chester. For information, call 973647-2500, email Janet@BeTheMedicine. com or visit BetheMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

Experience Realizing an Enlightened Humanity – 7-9pm. Experience a multidimensional awareness of the power of your soul to dissolve the fears in your life. Welcome abundance in every way. Feel the safety that comes with knowing that all you need is finding its way to you. We all want peace, but what does that look like, and what does that feel like? Let’s Manifest and co-create a Peaceful Life and a Peaceful World. ilonaannehress@gmail.com. $20 per person. Starseed Bakery - 2nd Floor, 100

Hibernia Ave., Rockaway. 862-823-6141. livingenlightenedrelationships.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

Singing Bowls with Peter Olsen – 5:306:30pm. Experience the pure harmonic tone of the crystal singing bowls at this immersive sound bath, the effect of which is like a “vibrational massage” or an “inner tuning” that helps to restore balance on both a physiological and energetic level. Bring a yoga mat, blanket and/or cushions for comfort. Age limit 12 and older. $25. Yoga Loka, 23 Race Street, Frenchtown Borough. 908-268-7430. Register at yoga.karmasoft. io/member/workshops/12206/book.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

TRE Group Shake! – 7:15-8pm; Zoom option. Learn the easy and helpful technique of TRE (Tension and Trauma reducing exercises). The self-regulation method can be done on your own at any time. It is also helpful to tremor with others! New students and experienced ones are welcome to attend. $18. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown Borough, NJ. 908-268-7430. For information visit Yoga-Loka.com/ workshops.html.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Wicca 101 Class 7:30-9:30pm – This 12-month course with one class each month taught by Anthony and Sara takes you thru a magickal year and instructs on the correct ways to learn the “craft”. Anthony is a High Priest and Sara a High Priestess, each with decades of knowledge and practice in the arts. $25 per person/class; preregistration required. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

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, MARCH 18

Change Your Life with Hypnosis –9-11:45am. 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 – 9-10am. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 10-11am. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 11-1145am. $60 each session. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St., Flemington. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767, or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Holistic Health and Healing Expo – 10am5pm. This outstanding expo is the go-to resource for natural wellness and green

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Healing Therapies

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES living. Now accepting vendor and speaker applications. The Westin Hotel, 555 Fellowship Rd., Mount Laurel. For more information, contact Shae Marcus at 856797-2227. HHHExpo.com.

WORK! Howard G. Mertine | Certified: Hypnotherapist & Hypnotist Certified: NLP Instructor & Practitioner Certified: Usui, Reiki Master & Practitioner Motivational Speaker & Coach Holistic Healing Card Readings & Pendulum. For information contact Howard at 908-2830117 or hgmertine@gmail.com.

MARCH 19, 2023

Vogel Crystal Healing – 12noon-4:30pm. During your one-on-one session, the power of the Vogel Crystal technique, is used to release blockages within your chakra system. $49; by appt. with Celeste Anton. Ellen Perkins at Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. For information, call 908-2231331 or email Ellen at perkins145@comcast. net. GaiasGifts.net.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

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. Fair Lawn High School, 14-00 Berdan Av., Fair Lawn. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

Ruchi’s Gong Sound Bath – 7-8pm; ongoing–3rd Thur. Gena N, a previous attendee, shares “Ruchi’s Sound Gong Baths are absolutely incredible and life-altering. So many amazing sounds fly through the room, and the vibrations permeate my body and burst me open, taking me to another dimension altogether. Each time I attend, the Divine Intelligence coming through Ruchi’s instruments works on a different chakra and organ. I can’t get enough and hope the word of Ruchi’s Gong Baths spreads far and wide so more people can experience this healing magic.” Come, relax, and let go at this sound healing event. Bring yoga mat, blankets and/or pillows for comfort. $25. Sand Hills Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732-419-3551. DeepRootsRising.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 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. Hunterdon Co. Polytech, 8 Bartles Corner Rd., Flemington. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30

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. Join Bonnie in this journey through the to keep fascia fluid and healthy. No previous yoga experience required. Dress comfortably. $120. Yoga Loka, 23 Race Street, Frenchtown Borough. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com/ workshops.html.

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. South Orange/Maplewood Adult School, 17 Parker Ave., Maplewood. For more information, contact Barry at 908-3037767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter. com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

Plan Ahead

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

Metaphysical Shop

OFFERINGS: A unique gift shop for the mind, body and soul. Check out our collection of angels, candles, cards, crystals, crystal soaps, jewelry, sage, salt lamps, solar wind chimes, tea, t-shirts, tumbled stones and more. Card readings, classes and workshops available. Metaphysical & Spiritual Bliss, 19A Old Highway 22, Clinton. 908-268-8029. FB Metaphysical & Spiritual Bliss. Instagram @cmatsen11

Past Lives Regression Workshop – 6-8pm. Take a guided hypnotic journey to into your own past lives, which may uncover why you do what you do in your current life. $30. 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.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:30pm. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour

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 856797-2227. HHHExpo.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.

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.

MONDAY, APRIL 24

Soul Shamanism 201 – 7-9:30pm. 101 was an introduction, and 201 completes the training. After practicing for a while, it is important to regroup as more subtilties become important to be aware of and navigate. 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.

ongoing sunday monday

Japa Meditation with Chris – 11am12:20pm. 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. $5 - $20 (sliding scale). Walk-ins welcome. Ellen Perkins at Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. For information, call 908-2231331 or email Ellen at perkins145@comcast. net. GaiasGifts.net.

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.

Introduction to Yoga with Sarah Carlon –6:30-7:30pm; Zoom option. Whether you are an experienced yoga practitioner looking to re-start your yoga practice or brand new to the practice please join Sarah for 6 weeks of Intro to Yoga. The poses will be broken down into manageable pieces, and your questions will be answered as they arise. Each class will start with a short meditation followed by a breakdown of 2-3 key yoga poses and will include plenty of time for questions. Class ends with the best part--savasana (final relaxation). Online option available (via zoom) upon request once registered. $108. Yoga Loka, 23 Race St., Frenchtown Borough. 908-268-7430. For information visit Yoga-Loka.com/workshops.html. thursday

Ruchi’s Gong Sound Bath – 7-8pm; ongoing–3rd Thur. Gena N, a previous attendee, shares “Ruchi’s Sound Gong Baths are absolutely incredible and life-altering.