MAY 2023 daily & ongoing

SATURDAY, MAY 6

Light Language Activation/Workshop –4-6pm 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 per person. Pre-Registration required. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-2172371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe. com.

SUNDAY, MAY 7

Wrestling with Faith– Lunch 12noon; Program 1-3pm. A forum for spiritual seekers. Join us for discussion on important topics like the problem of evil, is the Bible inerrant, and the nature of God. Hosted by Plainfield Quakers, 225 Watchung Ave., Plainfield. Free; donations accepted. See ad page 13 for registration link.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:15pm; virtual. 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 – 8:30-9:15pm. $60 each session. Register for link. Hypnosis Counseling Center. For more information, contact Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 13

Change Your Life with Hypnosis –9-12noon. Barry Wolfson leads three onehour 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 – 11-12noon. $60 each session. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St., Flemington. For more information, contact Barry at 908-3037767, or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter. com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 14

Mother’s Day Silk Bandana Workshop –1-3pm. Rebecca Kelly teaches how to use flowers, kitchen produce and herbs to bundle dye a luxurious silk charmeuse bandana. Scarves make gorgeous presents. Forest bathe and forage for materials. Resources and bibliography shared with all. Light rain, please bring umbrellas and rain gear. We will reschedule if there are heavy rains. Ages 16+. $80. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-310-5973. MadLavenderFarm. com/workshops/workshops.

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MONDAY, MAY 15

Stress Relief with Hypnosis – 7:308:30pm. Barry Wolfson shares how the tools of hypnosis can help relieve stress. $49. Honor Yoga Studio, 17 Reaville Ave., Flemington. Sponsored by Hypnosis Counseling Center. For more information, contact Barry at 908-3037767; barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter. com or Christina Flanagan at 908-8787840; christina@hyflemington.com , HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

Dancing with Dragons – 8-9:30pmDragons are ancient celestial beings that are here to help guide us, protect us and work with us as we go through life. Includes guided meditation and opportunity to power dance with these magickal companions. $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.

FRIDAY, MAY 19

New/Full Moon Yoga & Tarot Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Practicing yoga and reading tarot cards are two ways that many people learn to tune in, reflect, and strengthen their connection to themselves and the world around them. This workshop is designed to be engaging for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Expect a combination of journaling, basic and restorative yoga poses, and a single card spread tarot reading for yourself. Tickets available through Wildflower Yoga Collective. $55; pre-registration required. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-310-5973. WildflowersupYoga.com/ moonflowandtarot.

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, MAY 20

Comprehensive Reiki Master HealerTeacher Training – 10am-5pm. Learn Mastery level awareness, healing, and teaching and experience all levels of Reiki from a Mastery perspective as we work on one another. Be curious, open, and ready to go beyond anywhere you imagined healing, and Mastery would take you. This is a specialized course, so I plan to schedule the classes with all of you who have decided to join us. This is open to sincere students from all Reiki traditions. $2000; payment plan available. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-Sessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Road, Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

Backyard Medicine – 1-3pm. Get to know the many benefits that chickweed, plantain, dandelion, and violet have to offer. Together, we will identify, harvest and discover the nutritional and medicinal properties of these generous plants. $45. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-3105973. MadLavenderFarm.com/workshops/ workshops.

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 5/19 as space is limited to 12 people. For information, call 908-223-1331 or email Ellen at perkins145@ comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

Wrestling with Faith– Lunch 12noon; Program 1-3pm. A forum for spiritual seekers. Join us for discussion on important topics like the problem of evil, is the Bible inerrant, and the nature of God. Hosted by Plainfield Quakers, 225 Watchung Ave., Plainfield. Free; donations accepted. See ad page 13 for registration link.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

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. Location: Alien Ink Tattoos: 264 Route 206 South, Unit 3, Flanders. For information call 973-652-7962.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Reiki 1 Comprehensive Healing Training – 10am-5pm; in-person or Zoom. Learn this hands-on-healing art and become confident in your ability in energy healing, spiritual awakening-growth, working with soul and guidance, working with clearing, and protecting yourself from taking on energy from others or the environment. Comprehensive and complete professionallevel course offers practical healing and energy work teachings in addition to Reiki attunements, meditations, and practice. Led by Janet StraightArrow, Reiki Master, Medical Intuitive, and Shaman, who has taught Reiki for 25 years. $365. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-Sessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Road, Chester. 973-647-2500. BetheMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

Feng Shui Professional Certification Program – 12am. Become certified and accredited as a Feng Shui Professional. Join Master Teachers Renae Jensen and Mary Dennis for this step-by-step personalized, hands-on training intensive. Mention Natural Awakenings for a $100 discount. For information, email RenaeJensen@gmail. com or visit FengShuiMorristown.com. FengShuiMorristown.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 ongoing monday tuesday thursday friday

Kitchen Medicine – 1-3pm. Come explore all the benefits sage, rosemary, and thyme want to share with us! During this workshop you will harvest and create a sage tincture and a rosemary hair tonic. Learn how to infuse oils for culinary and topical uses. Join us for a fun and aromatic afternoon. $50. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-3105973. MadLavenderFarm.com/workshops/ workshops.

Wu ji Jing Gong Taichi Beyond Beginners –5:30pm. Patty Pagano leads class focused on the healing balancing aspect of the art with emphasis on developing taichi selfpractice to gather and direct qi within your body. Prerequisite: WuJi Jing Gong Taichi for Beginners. Held at Mountainview park in Middlesex. Series discounts: $80/4-wk or $100/5-wk or drop in $25. For more information and park address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@ gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

Wu Ji Jing Gong Taichi Beginners – 1pm. Patty Pagano leads class focused on the healing-balancing aspect of the art and fundamental principles of movement. Students learn 44 moves of the first section. No prerequisite required. Held at Chester 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.

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.

Wuji Jing Gong Qi Gong Beginners –6:30pm. Learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help relax and open mind, body and qi. Class includes principles of alignment. No prerequisite required. Instructor is Patty Pagano. Held at Mountainview Park in Middlesex. Series discounts: $80/4-wk or $100/5-wk or drop in $25. For more information and park address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

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.

Lavender Yoga in June – 6-7:30pm. “If Rosemary is for the spirit, then Lavender is for the soul.” Find your zen as you allow the aromas to surround you as you surrender to the peaceful flow of your practice in the middle of a lavender field in full bloom. Pick your own lavender bouquet to take home and enjoy for weeks to come. Students MUST bring a yoga mat. $40. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-310-5973. WildflowersupYoga.com/lavenderyoga.

Soul Shamanism 101 - Live One With Your Soul – 7-9:30pm; Zoom. Experience true oneness, peace, unconditional love, joy, wisdom, and clear personal direction. Join Janet StraightArrow on Zoom as she initiates you into a direct experience of your soul 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 and never feel alone again. $525. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-SessionsClasses-Retreats), 247 North Road, Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

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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