FEBRUARY 2023 daily & ongoing

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Soul Food with Krishna Venkatesh – 6pm. Soul Food is the creation of yoga instructor Krishna Venkatesh. This 90-minute event combines the Dharma teachings of spiritual yogic texts with the thoughts and ideas of great Soul, R&B, and Funk artists from the 60’s, 70’s, on up! Dharma, Pranayama, Kundalini flavors mixed with Vinyasa Flow are all included with a serious backdrop of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Erykah Badu, Sly Stone and many more. Physical adjustments are offered and above all we will have serious fun! $55. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 161 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@ gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Sound Immersion Workshop – 6pm. Come learn the benefits of sacred sound healing with Susan Novick, one of our RYT 300 Teachers in Training. This program will expose you to the concepts behind sound therapy and its connection to Yoga & Ayurveda. Free. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 161 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. For information call 973-5002939 or email niyamayogastudio@gmail. com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

Yoga for Arthritis Workshop – 7pm; 2/2, 2/9, /2/16 & 2/23. Free. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 161 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group – 10-11:15am; 5:45-7pm; Zoom. Open group. Members are welcome to join any time. Confirm by calling 484-526-7035 and asking to speak with the group facilitator at St. Luke’s Senior Care Associates. For additional support and resources, please go to alz.org/help-support.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Sound Immersion Workshop – 7pm. Come learn the benefits of sacred sound healing with Susan Novick, one of our RYT 300 Teachers in Training. This program will expose you to the concepts behind sound therapy and its connection to Yoga & Ayurveda. Free. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 161 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. For information call 973-500-

All calendar events for the March 2023 issue must be received by February 10 and adhere to our guidelines. To submit, visit https://www.naturalawakeningsnj.com/ pages/calendar-listings or email kathy@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com for submission form.

2939 or email niyamayogastudio@gmail. com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Mindfulness Based Meditation Course – 7-9pm, 3rd Fri. In this series, Debbie guides participants step-by-step through a process of techniques called Vipassana that she acquired during a 10-day silent meditation retreat. Vipassana is a form of self-healing because it places focused, conscious attention on each area of the body in a mindful and healing way. Use guided meditations to practice between classes until Vipassana method is mastered. $195 for series. Portal of Healing, 50 Main Street, Chester. For information, visit PortalOfHealing.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 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.

Animal Communication Level 1 – Noon6pm. Ever wondered what their animal friend was thinking or feeling? In this fun and experiential class, learn tools and techniques to communicate more effectively with animals using the universal language of telepathic communication. Information and instructions about what to bring provided upon registration. $185. Spaces are limited to ensure individual attention. For information, call 717-4867823 or email dtulemassage@yahoo.com. Register at MellaLunaHealing.Simpletix. com. Inner Peace and Wellness Center, 1073 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA. MellaLunaHealing.Simpletix.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Ceremonial Cacao Sound Bath – 7pm. Ceremonial Cacao is a powerful superfood, plant medicine that has a plethora of benefits for the mind / body / soul connection including enhancing consciousness and spiritual connection increasing productivity; elevation of emotions and soaring the spirit creating a bliss-like internal experience; helps to heal the heart due to the rich antioxidant content as well as clearing blocked channels of energy; promoting physical health and connection with the bodies innate ability to heal. $65. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@ gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

Plan Ahead

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 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 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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:30-

9:30pm. 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.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

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. 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

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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 ongoing monday tuesday wednesdays

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.

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.

Mediumship, Intuitive, & Psychic Development Circle – 7-9pm. This on-going, interactive workshop series is presented in a way that assists in building intuitive muscle. Maureen guides participants in connecting with their intuition. This is a spiritual growing environment and each week will focus on different techniques to help you unfold and develop to the next level. Every class will be different in development lessons. All levels welcome! $15. Portal of Healing, 50 Main Street, Top Floor, Chester. PortalOfHealing. com.

Quiet the Monkey Mind – 7-9pm. 2nd Wed. This gathering of teachings and tools is life changing. You learn to be in charge of your mind instead of your mind running you—achieve a calm mind and peaceful heart as we release anxiety, fear, memories, current challenges, and resolve issues. $60 per night $60 or prepay $200 for the series. Audio recording and notes if you miss a class. Be The Medicine (Online In-PersonSessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Rd., Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine. com. $60-$200. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-Sessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Road, Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

Thursdays

Yoga for Arthritis Workshop – 7pm. Each Thursday in February. Free. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 161 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

Soul Shamanism 201 – 7pm. 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. $395/$425. Be The Medicine, 247 North Road, Chester. For information, call 973647-2500, email Janet@BeTheMedicine. com or visit BetheMedicine.com.

Self Awareness is the Key to Ascension –7-9pm; in person or Zoom. 3rd Thur. This interactive workshop carries the intention of assisting participants in their personal evolutionary process. Each workshop includes Healing Meditations, Ascension Techniques and Soul Psychology. Facilitated by Debbie Carcuffe.Portal of Healing, 50 Main St., Top Flr., Chester. For information, visit PortalOfHealing.com. $25. Portal of

Healing, 50 Main Street, Top Floor, Chester. 201-841-0358. PortalOfHealing.com.

Intuitive Development Circle – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Thur. This on-going series is presented in a way that will assist you in building your intuitive muscle. In this interactive workshop, Maureen will guide you in connecting with your intuition. This is a spiritual growing environment. Each week will focus on different techniques to help you unfold and develop to the next level. Every class will be different in development lessons. All levels welcome! $15. Portal of Healing, 50 Main Street, Top Floor, Chester. PortalOfHealing. com.

Fridays

Mindfulness Based Meditation Course –

7-9pm; 3rd Fri. In this series, Debbie guides participants step-by-step through a process of techniques called Vipassana which she acquired during a 10-day silent meditation retreat. Vipassana is a form of self-healing because it places focused, conscious attention on each area of the body in a mindful and healing way. Use guided meditations to practice between classes until Vipassana method is mastered. $195 for series. Portal of Healing, 50 Main Street, Chester. For information, visit PortalOfHealing.com.

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