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The Holistic Dental Center Working Together with Other Holistic Practitioners to Create a True Holistic Approach to Your Health

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Contents

Natural Awakenings is a family of 50+ healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

20 BEYOND KIBBLE

How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

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24 PLANT-BASED FOODS GO MAINSTREAM

Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

28 A WEEKEND WARRIOR SURVIVAL GUIDE

Prevention, First-Aid and Recovery

30 BURNOUT RECOVERY

Ways to Reset and Find Balance

32 EASING INTO A VEGAN LIFESTYLE

Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

38 THE BOUNTY OF FARMERS MARKETS

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Green Life Market Opens in Wayne

reen Life Market is excited to announce the opening of their new store in Wayne, New Jersey. The new location is their third, and is bigger, easy to shop in, and offers great selections of organic food and products that fit many diets including those with food allergies. It also features outstanding deli and bakery departments, coffee/teas and a 100% organic juice and smoothie bar, and a strong commitment to local suppliers. Conveniently located near Willowbrook Mall, it serves surrounding area near and far including Montclair and Cedar Grove. The family-owned and operated market is designed to be a one-stop shop for a healthy lifestyle. Owner Kamel Yassin shares that they take pride, not only stocking the highest quality products, but also in having a staff that’s knowledgeable and enthusiastic enough to ensure patrons find the best item for their specific needs. Customers are encouraged to ask for guidance as they explore options. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Check out their ad and website for discounts and special offers. Location: 29 Route 23 South, Wayne. Additional markets located in Butler and Andover. For information, call 973-837-8337 and visit GreenLifeMarket.com. See ad, page 9.

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Walk the Healer’s Path with Ayni in April

eginning April 2, Ayni Healing Arts Center opens its enrollment to the ever-popular Healer Program. This comprehensive 4-level course is for those who are called to walk the Healer’s Path. Healing is a sacred act, and this course – with legendary mentorship – enables enrollees to sink into their sacred self. A readiness to “shed what cannot follow” allows the student to embark on this ancient path of healing and magic. Students will learn to walk this path as our ancestors did with humility, respect and compassion, and to initiate and maintain the spiritual connections with nature, unique guides, and ancestors. The 8-month course is held on weekends and covers healing ceremonies, connecting with nature spirits, creating a toolkit for medicine and magic, how to engage with Fire Spirits, love for self, releasing past versions of self, heart healing, transforming fear and more. The course also includes monthly integration sessions. Visit the website for more information. Apply now as enrollment ends March 15. Location: 9 Moran St., Newton. For more information, call/text Ayni at 862-268-3213 and visit AyniHealingArtsCenter.com. See ad, page 14.

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The Case for Structural Integration In 2007, a Fascia Research Congress abstract on standing and balance was presented to Harvard Medical School. In this report, Edward Hemberger, a practitioner of Structural Integration, LMT, in Boonton, New Jersey, submitted the following case study which underlines the efficacy of facial manipulation. OBJECTIVE: To document Structural Integration in individuals with peripheral neuropathy. BACKGROUND: Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the peripheral nervous system, the vast communication network that transmits information from the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) to every part of the body. Peripheral nerves also send sensory information back to the brain and spinal cord, such as a message the feet are cold or a finger is burned. Damage to the peripheral nervous system interferes with these vital connections. Like static on a telephone line, peripheral neuropathy distorts and sometimes interrupts messages between the brain and the rest of the body. CASE STUDY: 77 year old man has 25 degrees of Scoliosis and Neuropathy in the feet and legs, resulting in loss of balance. Had been using a cane for 18 months at suggestion

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of his attending physician. As a previous massage client of mine, I recognized the potential of Structural Integration as a solution to his problem. RESULTS: After two 60-minute structural integration sessions, patient stated he felt his feet and legs “for the first time in 10 or 15 years”. When patient returned for third session he was walking freely without a cane, and has continued to walk for four subsequent months without a cane. DISCUSSION: Lengthening the back as the heels become free to extend the entire back of the body can lengthen the back of the torso, develop a sense of lumbar balance and help the patient feel more “rooted” to the ground by restoring sensation to legs and feet. The basic premise of structural integration as developed by Dr. Ida Rolf is that the body is organized in space and in the gravitational field, especially the upright position. The components of the body must be in proper distribution and balance for economical movement with minimal stress. As a result of psychical trauma or emotional stress muscles and other tissues become displaced with compensatory adaptations of other muscles and fascial connections, often at distant points in the body. Through shortening and thickening of connective tissue and habitual patterns of movement, these muscular changes become chronic and involuntary. Structural Integration has a reputation for helping people feel more balanced and grounded and move with greater ease. In the basic 10 series of sessions, Structural Integration systematically addresses the places of strain, misalignment, and restricted motion that exist within the body pattern as a whole. Through observation and tactile recognition of muscle and fascial tension, the practitioner identifies areas for release. Location: Offices in Boonton and Montclair. Ed Hemberger, MT, ART is Certified in Structural Integration, and for 18 years worked with and was mentored by Dr. Tom Findley, a Certified Rolfer. For more information, call 973-462-3112, email ed_hemberger@verizon.net and visit HembergerStructuralIntegration.com. See ad, page 10.

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Depression relief may be as close as the vinegar bottle on the kitchen shelf, according to a new study from Arizona State University involving 25 healthy college students divided into two groups. Fourteen drank two tablespoons of Bragg’s apple cider vinegar diluted in one cup of water twice daily with meals, while 11 students consumed a vinegar tablet that contained 1/100 as much vinegar twice daily. After four weeks, using psychological tests and urine samples, the researchers found a 20 to 34 percent reduction in self-reported depression scores from the test group compared to slight increases in depression in the control group. Several metabolic alterations were found consistent with improved mood, including enzymatic dysfunction in the hexosamine pathway, as well as significant increases in glycine, serine and threonine metabolism. “With over 40 percent of college students self-reporting moderate-to-severe depression—a 77 percent increase over the past decade— simple and safe strategies that effectively reduce depression in this population are urgently needed,” the authors write.

Drink Coffee and Tea to Reduce Dementia and Stroke Risk There’s good news for coffee and tea drinkers in recent research: consuming two to three cups a day of each beverage has been found to significantly lower the risk of stroke by 32 percent and of dementia by 28 percent compared to abstainers. Researchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, analyzed a databank of 365,682 UK residents between 50 and 74 years of age that reported their coffee and tea consumption over 11 years and found that drinking both beverages in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively. Also, drinking three to six cups of coffee alone or in combination with tea was associated with a lower risk of post-stroke dementia. “Coffee and tea are distinct beverages with both overlapping and different contents. One potential mechanism may be related to the combined protective role of the different antioxidants and other biological contents in these two beverages,” the study concluded.

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Fatigue that hampers daily activities is a major symptom of heart failure, the leading cause of U.S. hospitalization for people over 65. To explore inexpensive and accessible herbal treatments, researchers at the Aja University of Medical Sciences, in Tehran, Iran, divided 120 heart-failure patients into three groups: one received aromatherapy, breathing in lavender essence every day; another took 530 milligram capsules of valerian root extract daily; and the third group had conventional medical therapy with no herbal supplementation. After 15 days, fatigue was significantly reduced in both herbal groups, while individuals receiving only conventional care did not experience a noticeable relief in fatigue.

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Spring into Shape with Hypnosis It’s Springtime! You’ve been hibernating over the winter and it’s now that time to get back into shape, especially before the bathing suit season. If you diet, you know the routine: you get serious and lose some weight, feel better and relax, and the lost weight comes back. How can we stop the yo-yo dieting? Hypnosis, that’s how. It’s been proven the most effective way to lose weight by Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Mt Sinai, Dr. Oz and Dateline NBC. The problem lies not in the body, but the mind. Attitudes toward ourselves and food lead to our behaviors and resulting physical health. If we can get beneath the surface and look at psychological factors involved, we can change our relationship to food forever. Hypnosis teaches how to eat satisfying, healthy meals, get to an ideal weight, and stay there. At the Hypnosis Counseling Center, we assess your past experiences your current patterns. We identify the subconscious elements that contribute to unhealthy attitudes and develop a plan unique to your needs. Each client receives

a personalized audio tape that reaffirms the positive messages needed to get healthier each day. Imagine putting down the guiltand-reward approach to weight loss, enjoying a variety of foods again, and seeing the pounds you want to lose drop away! Joseph, after losing 105 pounds, writes, “I feel confident that I am not going to gain back the weight…I wish I had attended this class years sooner!” Hypnosis is safe, medically approved, and best of all, it works. Barry Wolfson, MS is the Director of the Hypnosis Counseling Center which has been in practice 35 years. The center also provides classes to help people build confidence, overcome anxiety, and quit smoking. So, if you have the desire to change something in your life and the willingness to do it… you can, with hypnosis. The Hypnosis Counseling Center is located at 28 Mine St., Flemington, with additional offices in Princeton and Livingston. For more information, go to HypnosisCounselingCenter.com or call 908-303-7767.

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A high dietary intake of foods containing alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a plant-based amino acid essential to the body’s metabolism, is associated with a 10 percent lower risk of death from all causes, an 8 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease death and an 11 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease, reports a new study in The BMJ, a peer-reviewed medical trade journal published by the British Medical Association. An international team of researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 41 studies involving 1,197,564 participants that were followed for up to 32 years. They found that each additional gram per day of ALA (equivalent to one tablespoon of canola oil or a half-ounce of walnuts) was linked to a 5 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease death. “A higher intake of ALA, however, was associated with a slightly higher risk of cancer mortality,” the researchers wrote. ALA is found in nuts, soybeans, canola oil, flaxseed, chia seeds and other food sources such as avocados, dairy products, navy beans and oatmeal.

Run 10 Minutes for a Brain Boost Exercise is used by people of all ages to elevate a sluggish mood, and new research shows that a mere 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running also boosts cognitive function. In tests with 26 subjects, researchers from the University of Tsukuba, in Japan, found that a short burst of running improved the set of cognitive processes involved in planning, organizing and self-control by increasing blood flow to the bilateral prefrontal cortex. “Given that running is a wholebody locomotive exercise, it may confer more mental health benefits compared to other forms of exercise such as cycling,” says study author Hideaki Soya, Ph.D.

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE) As part of a process begun in 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency. Bioengineered food is defined as containing detectable genetic material modified by in vitro recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid techniques that could not have been modified through conventional breeding or found in nature. Crops include alfalfa, apples, canola, corn, cotton, eggplant, papaya, pineapple, potato, salmon, soybean, squash and sugar beets, and will be updated annually. The rule also applies to food products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Food labels must disclose that the food is bioengineered or contains a bioengineered food ingredient. Exemptions include small food manufacturers with annual sales of less than $2.5 million; food served in restaurants, delicatessens, food trucks, trains and airplanes; and products that contain an unavoidable or accidental presence of a bioengineered substance of up to 5 percent per each ingredient in the final product. Activist groups agree that extensive consumer education is required to avoid confusion.

People of Faith Find Deep Connection to the Environment Most of the world’s organized religious sects contain a doctrine or reference to preserving the environment. Abrahamic religions view humans as stewards that have a unique responsibility to care for the planet. Other faiths like Buddhism, Hinduism and many Indigenous traditions believe that while people need to take care of the planet, they are just one part of the larger ecosystem. The creation stories in Genesis call upon humans to be caretakers of creation and tenders of the garden. Nona Siegel grew up in Montana, where she became aware of several mining projects. She notes that one of Judaism’s core beliefs is that the land belongs to the divine, and cites the Jewish ideal of tikkun olam, which means healing the world. Tempe, Arizona, Community Christian Church pastor Doug Bland, wearing a cardboard box painted brown, invites people to confess their ecological sins in a ritual he calls “ecofessionals”. Some participants say they fly too much on airplanes. Others say they don’t appreciate the environment enough. He is the executive director for Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, an organization that works to bring a spiritual response to the climate crisis with about 100 congregations of churches, mosques and synagogues. It’s one of 40 chapters nationwide calling for faith leaders and communities to get involved.

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rise to our feelings, which give rise to the very logic we use. Our emotions do not just arise out of thin air. If you’re scared or angry, there is a belief that generated that fear or anger. That’s the kind of belief that the neuroscientist Dr. John C. Lilly referred to as a “self meta-program” or what you could call a belief about something we think is real. Lilly was one of the first scientists to recognize that our mind is like a biocomputer, and just like a regular computer, our mind is comprised of a hierarchy of programs. If you are going to build a computer, you have to start with an operating system because it controls all of the higher-level programs. For humans, our beliefs-in-real are at the operating system level of our thinking. Those beliefs run the show. Since those beliefs were put in place before (around age 4), we have a tendency when we’re young to write code that interferes with the best expression of who we are. I know a woman, for example, who remembers spending a lot of time in her crib—not too surprising since she is the ninth of 10 siblings. From those experiences, however, she wrote a program which you could call “Nobody Loves Me.” That’s not unusual when we consider that the young mind is prone to make mistakes. The trouble arises, however, because the “nobody loves me” belief then becomes the very lens through which she interprets the whole world. And when you get right down to it, that belief may contribute to the stress she experiences. The good news is that we can change our beliefs and many of the other programs we wrote. Dr. Lilly discovered that time spent in a floatation cabin is one of the most powerful and effective modalities for adjusting your beliefs and, hence, your behavior. A floatation cabin is a profoundly relaxing environment where you spend an hour or longer with virtually no external stimulation. There are only about 10 inches of water. It is heated to about 95 degrees to match the ambient temperature of your skin and, with about 1000 pounds of Epsom salt dissolved in the water, you float effortlessly like a cork. Floating in this environment is like hitting the reset button. It is designed to allow you to disconnect from the outside world and spend time in a deeply relaxing state. What Dr. Lilly also found is that when we spend time floating, we naturally examine and adjust those deep programs that cause stress and anxiety. The benefits do not stop there. Floating also relaxes your body, helps reduce pain, chronic stress, anxiety, and other stress-related conditions by calming the nervous system, slowing the heart rate, and lowering blood pressure. Floating offers a safe and stress-free environment where you can take a break from the everyday chaos of daily life while enhancing insight and helping you find solutions to personal and professional problems or obstacles. This is why so many people are turning to floatation therapy. Quantum Wellness offers floatation cabins and the best of all relaxation modalities in its spa-like facility located at 327 US - 202 in Bedminster. For more information, call 973-782-3227 or visit QuantumWellnessNJ.com. See ad, page 7. _________________ A D V E R T O R I AL __________________

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Vegan Coaching and Delivery Make It Easy For people that aren’t ready to experiment with plant-based cooking themselves, vegan and vegetarian meal-delivery services are popping up. One such program is Plantable. com, founded by Nadja Pinnavaia and designed to give clients the tools to transition into a plant-based lifestyle. Customers sign up online for either a seven- or 28-day program that includes daily shipped meals, one-on-one counseling through phone calls and texts, and lifestyle recommendations to form new habits. “Our goal is to make plant-based eating so tasty and effortless that it becomes a way of life,” Pinnavaia explains. She says the idea behind Plantable, which is based in New York, but will ship anywhere in the country, is to make plantbased eating less of a barrier for people. “Most of our clients are either looking to kickstart a new lifestyle and don’t know how to begin, or they are busy and want the ease of prepared meals made from scratch with real, clean ingredients. Our menu is a whole-food, plant-based way of eating that is filled with fiber and packed with nutrients. We focus on legumes, tofu and nuts as sources of protein,” she says. Pinnavaia, who holds a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry, became interested in food and nutrition after having too many family members diagnosed with cancers. Since

launching Plantable in 2016, she has observed more clients coming in on their doctor’s recommendation. “We’re seeing a shift towards more consumer-driven health care, where doctors are understanding that meal planning and nutrition are critical to overall health. The community in general is also taking more ownership of their own health and gaining more knowledge of the benefits of a plant-based diet,” she says.

Eating Out Gets Healthier For people dining out, there is no shortage of plant-based options, and that goes beyond a salad and fries. Eleven Madison Park, in New York City, is the first vegan restaurant to receive a Michelin star. Even fast-food chains are getting on board, with McDonald’s introducing the McPlant burger and KFC debuting a Beyond Chicken made of soy and wheat. Joe Hehl, the founder of Dragged Through the Garden, a Chicago-based company that consults with restaurants and breweries looking to expand vegan options, has seen an uptick in interest. “Adding a plant-based option or two on the menu

can absolutely set some new eyes on a restaurant’s operation. Now this place will show up in searches for ‘restaurants with vegan options’ and appeal to an audience who potentially wouldn’t have eaten there otherwise. Plus, it’s not super-costly on the bottom line,” he explains. He adds that the availability of meat substitutes on a menu, such as an Impossible Burger, makes it easy for people trying to cut down on their meat intake. “Mainstream substitutes are a little more accessible than something like a bowl of quinoa to someone who is not vegan. This new era of plant-based burgers offers an alternative for those who want to wind down their meat intake, but are unsure how to start,” he says. Hehl also offers clients recipes and guides for recreating vegan versions of traditional fast food and kitsch menus. Past recipes have included a Vegan Philly Cheesesteak and the Vegan Chorizo Sloppy Joe, for which he offers step-by-step instructions and encourages followers to have fun and experiment with ingredients

such as oat milk. “I grew up in a very meat-and-potatoes household and had no knowledge of cooking whatsoever. As I learned about some of the benefits of a plant-based diet, I decided to embrace it as a challenge to myself,” he says. “My favorite plant-based ingredients to use are garlic powder and smoked paprika! Some people are eating plant-based ingredients without even realizing it.” Consumers have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices continue to go mainstream. Companies are meeting the demand with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet, healthier for the body and allow people to align their values with their purchases. As the interest increases, new innovations are likely to explode on the scene and the plant-based followers are ready. Carrie Jackson is an Evanston, IL-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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Maintaining our cars prevents them from breaking down on the highway, and our bodies are no different. Muscles are meant to move regularly, and if we’re doing our part, the body will be stronger, more flexible and less prone to sprains, strains and chronic pain. “Common causes of injury are not warming up the body before exercising, pushing yourself before you are ready, not taking enough rest, improper form and not listening to aches or pains,”

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says New Jersey fitness trainer and mindset coach Nadia Murdock. She stresses the importance of exercising regularly three to five times a week to improve muscle strength, increase endurance and transport oxygen and nutrients where they are needed most in the body. “With this routine under your belt, you can find more comfort in tackling an adventurous weekend without pain or injury.” Whether putting down a new floor, raking leaves or playing a game of tennis, toughing out an annoying muscle twinge or ignoring stiffness in a joint can set us up for trouble down the road. “The ‘no pain, no gain’ mindset is definitely not beneficial over the long run for health maintenance,” says physical therapist Brennan Hussey. In his private practice in Evergreen, Colorado, and Appleton, Wisconsin, Hussey most often sees weekend warrior mishaps that target the lower back, shoulder, hip and knee. Identifying unhealthy habits and compromised alignment can prevent ongoing issues, he says, and a head-to-toe evaluation and approach are key. “Pain is obviously what brings people in for treatment most often, but if I treat with pain as the focus, I will miss the dysfunction that’s actually causing the pain response,” he says. “I’ve found hands-on, or manual, therapy best treats the various dysfunctions that cause pain, whether chronic or acute, and usually within a very low number of visits.”

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RICE—rest, ice, compression and elevation—is the name of the game when injury strikes, but adding essential oils to a first-aid and recovery regimen can offer significant benefits. Diluted external use of

lavender, cypress and eucalyptus can minimize bruising, pain and swelling. Essential oils are also reliable allies for dealing with general discomfort after an active weekend. “In my 30 years using essential oils, plus raising two active boys, I’ve found that the most effective way to use essential oils for post-activity soreness is with topical application,” says Liz Fulcher, a clinical aromatherapist and owner of the Aromatic Wisdom Institute, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. “Specifically, I add 15 to 20 drops of essential oil into one fluid ounce of unscented lotion or cream, which is a 5 percent dilution—too strong for all-over use, but great for spot application of topical issues. Apply the blend into the affected area as often as needed for approximately two days.” Her powerhouse favorites for aches and pains include German chamomile (M. chamomilla), helichrysum (H. italicum), ginger (Z. officinale), black pepper (P. nigrum), frankincense (B. carterii), lavender (L. angustifolia) and tea tree (M. alternifolia). For open wounds, she reaches for the distilled herbal waters known as hydrosols to wash the area before applying lavender and tea tree to avoid infection. Helichrysum essential oil is remarkable for bruises and other topical trauma, she says. According to a 2016 review of studies in the American Journal of Therapeutics, soft tissue injuries respond well to immediate and subsequent internal use of the homeopathic remedy Arnica Montana 30x, as well as topical arnica in the form of gels, oils and sprays. Remedies like Ruta graveolens and Rhus tox offer further support for sprains and strains. Bolstering the diet with anti-inflammatory spices and supplements like turmeric, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E with mixed tocopherols, bromelain, borage and flaxseed oil can also provide support. In the end, maintaining an active lifestyle all week long can lower the risk of needless suffering. “With consistent movement, you will understand how your body moves and responds to certain conditions. This will start to create a deeper understanding of what your body can tolerate,” advises Murdock. “The biggest takeaway is consistency.” Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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’ll sleep when I die,” Kristina Shea used to joke about her three hours of nightly shut-eye. In retrospect, she says ruefully, “It almost became a reality.” Her hectic life as a single, widowed mother juggling her child’s needs, a high-powered career, university classes, fitness teaching and a two-hour work commute came to an abrupt stop eight years ago when she got off an escalator in the Toronto business district and collapsed. “It was burnout which manifested into physical symptoms such as extreme high blood pressure, red rashes, eczema and even a brain cyst,” she recalls. “I was emotionally and physically drained, with little joy left for life.”

Determined to reset, she switched jobs, prioritized sleep, practiced yoga, meditated and took long nature walks. When COVID-19 shutdowns hit and she was laid off, she was at a loss, but rebounded, and inspired by her own healing process, started a CBD-enhanced natural skincare product line. “Still to this day, it is an active healing process,” she says. “It is very easy to go back to old patterns of behavior.” Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm. During the long slog of the pandemic, its telltale symptoms have become commonplace: fatigue, cynicism, apathy and feeling ineffective and disconnected. Among American employees, 52 percent reported

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feeling burned out in a March 2021 study, with two-thirds saying it had worsened during the pandemic. Belgian researchers found parental burnout in the U.S. to be among the highest in the world—even before COVID-19 closed schools. Record numbers of healthcare workers, caregivers and therapists report feeling physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted, with grave implications for those they are helping. Over time, burnout can bring on such health consequences as depression, insomnia, cardiovascular disease and immune disorders. Turning around burnout requires a simple first step. We must admit what’s going on, says Eileen McDargh, author of Burnout to Breakthrough and an executive coach in Dana Point, California. “Until we stop and literally look at what we are doing, we remain on the hamster wheel,” she says. “And then, we must listen to what our head is saying to us, and perhaps even more important, what our heart—our intuition—is telling us. The heart knows the truth.” From this self-assessment, other steps can follow, she says, such as asking, “What can I change about this? What can I avoid? What can I amend? And what—at least for the short term—can I accept?” A stressful situation can also be proactively reframed by viewing it as a challenge, a learning opportunity, a way to help others or as having a higher purpose. Other helpful strategies include: ACCESS POINTS OF JOY. By asking ourselves what three specific activities or things truly make us feel alive, engaged and happy, we can figure out how to work them into our days and restructure our life. In one study, physicians that spent about 20

“Until we stop and literally look at what we are doing, we remain on the hamster wheel.” – Eileen McDargh percent of their time—roughly one day a week—on the activity they found the most meaningful had half the rate of burnout as those spending less time on those pursuits. FIND POINTS OF CONTROL. Feeling helpless is a trademark of burnout, “but there is always something we have control over. Our physical body is a great place to start: sleep, exercise, diet….” says McDargh. Even little steps matter, such as putting greens into smoothies, turning off digital devices a half-hour before sleeping or dancing to a short tune. TAKE MICRO-BREAKS. “You don’t have to wait for the next vacation to recharge,” says Michelle Risser, a licensed clinical social worker and burnout expert in Worthington, Ohio. “Some examples: stand up and stretch between meetings. Feel your feet on the ground and take a nice, slow breath. Breathe in on a count of five, out on a count of seven. Listen closely to a piece of music.” As few as 10 minutes sitting or walking in nature improves mood, focus, blood pressure and heart rate, report Cornell researchers. ENHANCE GRATITUDE. Studies among firefighters and professional athletes have found gratitude to be significantly protective against burnout—in part because it causes us to pause and savor an uplifting feeling. Developing the habit is as simple as writing down a few specific reasons to be grateful before bedtime several days a week. “Gratitude is a powerful energy enhancer,” says McDargh. Shea concurs, “When we take the time to just be, feel gratitude, the sun on our face, this helps rewire the way we think—and we can then begin to heal our bodies.” Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle CLEVER MEAT SUBSTITUTES THAT PLEASE THE PALATE by Sheila Julson

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oday’s wide availability of vegan meat substitutes in the grocer’s freezer helps break the ice for people that want to experiment with plantbased foods. The taste, convenience and quality of these products has improved greatly over the past decade, but like many convenience foods, some packaged faux meat products can be high in sodium or fillers. While packaged, meat-alternative products are ideal for a tasty occasional treat, there’s a whole world of options beyond the freezer aisle for those that want to expand their vegan palates. Arielle and Brandon Hawthorne, co-owners of Twisted Plants, a popular, plant-based restaurant in the Milwaukee area, make their vegan food approachable by creating plant-based foods that mimic everyday, non-plant-based options. “I think that motivates people to try it because they feel they can still have the same flavor and taste they’re used to, but in a healthier version,” Arielle says. They use items like jackfruit, a species of tree in the fig family, which takes on the taste and consistency of pulled pork when shredded and marinated in sauces or spices. Going plant-based does not mean going without. Del Sroufe, a vegan chef based in Columbus, Ohio, culinary specialist at the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies and author of the Forks Over Knives companion cookbook, recommends that people craft satisfying, plant-based entrées at home by starting with recipes they like, and then looking for plant-based versions of those. “If you like pizza, you can still have pizza. If you like Italian cuisine, there are plenty of Italian recipes,” he says. Priyanka Naik, a self-taught Indian vegan chef, Food Network champion and

author of the new vegan cookbook The Modern Tiffin, advises to gradually start a plant-based diet with one meat-free day per week and then increase. She adds that when eating out, opt for vegetarian or vegan options to be sure a plant-based lifestyle is sustainable outside of the home kitchen.

Plant-Based Options BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES

The concept of protein at the center of every dinner plate has been ingrained in American culture. Dismantling that perspective opens up a whole new world and encourages thinking about vegetarian and vegan food in a new light, Naik says. Sroufe adds that we often believe we won’t get enough protein from plant-based foods. “There’s been a lot of science to refute that. The World Health Organization has identified people that exist healthfully on less than 6 percent protein in their diets.” Fruits, vegetables and grains are often more economical than packaged convenience foods, especially when purchased from local farmers markets. Pasta, rice and beans, which can be purchased in bulk, are budget-friendly. Naik cooks with the objective of putting vegetables at the forefront, using her Indian ancestry and global influences to make veggies the star of the show. Cauliflower and eggplant can be prepared in “steak” form as a main course or stand in as healthier versions of pub-food appetizers like buffalo chicken wings. For those craving meatier flavors, chickpea flour becomes crumbly when water is added, effecting a good substitute for ground beef. Adding chipotle, cumin and other seasonings emulates taco meat. “Chickpea flour is high in protein and is used in a lot of Indian cuisine,” Naik says. “You can buy the flour or grind dry chickpeas to make the flour.” Jackfruit adapts easily to myriad recipe styles. Sroufe notes it can be used in dumplings and tacos. Hawthorne also uses it to make vegan ribs and in beef-style stews. Don’t toss that banana peel—Naik says using clean, organic banana peels after the flesh has been removed is a zero-waste approach to plant-based eating. Cooks can shred the peel with a fork and sauté it with soy sauce and other spices to mimic pulled meat. Tofu gets a bad rap, Sroufe says, noting that many people worldwide eat soy products without experiencing digestive issues. He often uses tofu for a number of presentations. “Silken tofu can be used to make pudding. Crumbled tofu can be substituted for ricotta in lasagna, or you can marinate tofu to make bacon for sandwiches. It’s a good, filling food.” Sroufe also uses millet as a base for meatloaf, meatballs and sloppy joes. Several mushroom varieties have meaty textures, and when battered and fried, they emulate fried chicken. Hawthorne also uses mushrooms as a meat replacement in Philly cheese steak sandwiches. Seitan, made with a vital wheat gluten base, can be used for meatballs. By experimenting with an array of vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors, even the choosiest omnivores won’t miss the meat.

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Substitutes at Home

This healthier version of buffalo wings is meat-free and baked instead of fried, but full of flavor and spice. It can be eaten plain or, as Sroufe recommends, as a Buffalo Po’ Boy sandwich, served on a whole-grain hoagie or sandwich buns with cabbage and peanut slaw. ½ cup water ¼ cup almond butter ½ cup red hot sauce, plus extra for tossing with the cooked bites ¾ cup whole-wheat pastry flour ¼ cup nutritional yeast 1 ½ Tbsp granulated garlic 1 large-head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 6 cups) Preheat the oven to 375° F. Combine everything except the cauliflower in a large bowl. Mix well. Add the cauliflower florets and toss until thoroughly coated. Place the coated florets on a nonstick baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Toss with extra red hot sauce if desired. Recipe and photo courtesy of Del Sroufe.

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Yoga Corner Tapas — To Burn What is Tapas? ◊ The 3 Niyama ◊ Refers to the burning of impurities in the physical, emotional, and energetic bodies ◊ This relates to tenacity, perseverance and maintaining unwavering focus to better ourselves regardless of life’s challenges ◊ Think of tapas as that little flame inside that motivates and keeps you on track with anything important in your life rd

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apas is often translated as “austerity” or “discipline” and the word tapas is derived from the root Sanskrit verb “tap” which means to “burn” and evokes a sense of fire or passion. When we examine tapas further, we may say that this means to cultivate a sense of self discipline and courage in order to burn away impurities of mind, body or energy. This burning will therefore pave the way to our true greatness or dharmic path. The key to understanding tapas and putting it into action is to not resist the resistance we may feel physically in a yoga practice or mentally when off the mat. To sit still and simply be is practicing tapas. To become the witness to sensation without judgement is practicing tapas.

Tapas on the Mat

At first glance one may believe that tapas would include a power-like yoga asana practice, however, sometimes tapas just means to get to the mat and meditate or slow down our daily routine. Tapas can encourage one to take time to be still and observe the mind versus becoming attached to unnecessary thoughts that distract us from our most authentic self. Of course, this can also translate to trying new asanas or challenging our bodies physically. Tapas is the inner wisdom that encourages us to get on the mat and practice, even when we are tired or not motivated to do so. Other examples of engaging internal tapas are:

◊ Going to bed early to then rise early the next day and practice yoga ◊ Eating mindfully to best fuel the body ◊ Leaning into our edge during a yoga practice to simply feel what the next stage may be like ◊ Being consistent in your efforts regardless of the outcome ◊ Finding the humility to admit we are not perfect, but we are passionately committed to our own health and wellness

Tapas off the Mat

Once we master the idea of tapas on the yoga mat, we can take the lessons learned and bring them into our external world. This could come in the form of useful pranayama techniques, managing challenges in stride rather than becoming discouraged as well as staying in difficult situations without judgement. We gain a sense of stability and strength mentally once we fully embrace tapas. Having the strength to not listen to the inner voice that at moments may tell us we are not good enough and instead allow these unnecessary thoughts to burn away thereby creating needed space in the body for new experiences.

How do we ignite our inner fire?

Working with core strength is a surefire method to tap into the sense of “fieriness” by stoking our own agni (inner fire). We look to our third chakra center; manipura in the solar plexus to ignite this flame. The manipura chakra governs our

sense of self-confidence, inner strength, willpower, and self-discipline. The earth element fire, which links to both tapas and manipura, will create transformation and this transformation occurs when we allow change to happen, when we step outside of our comfort zone and practice asana, pranayama, or anything new with intention. Knowing that it is the most challenging moments in our lives that create evolution or growth, we must embrace this idea of tapas. To face difficulty yet remain steady is a challenge, yet one worth taking. Fear tends to hold us back, stories that we have created in our minds can overwhelm us and create disconnection with our true path in life. When we remove these obstacles, we learn that we can create positive change in our lives and in lives of others.

Mantra: Om Agnaye Namaha

Invoke that which you wish to transform through heat or fire. As you chant the mantra for tapas, draw to mind something that you wish to cultivate, let go of, or transform through heat and fire.

Common Asanas & Breathing Targeting Tapas & Manipura ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) Kapalabhati Pranayama / Breath of Fire High Lunge Twist with Anjali Mudra Parvritta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle) Bhujangasana (Cobra)

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Strong Roots Build a Healthy Tree By Jared Zornitzer

ast month I celebrated accepting my first internship. This is something which I have worked toward for years. During high school it was registering for increasingly difficult courses and sacrificing time during lunch and after school to go to teachers for extra help to ensure that I did well. Now, at college, I have continued to push myself by taking advanced engineering courses and holding demanding, rewarding leadership positions in my fraternity and clubs. My jubilation with getting this internship caused me to reflect on the people who helped get me to where I am today. For me, it is easy to trace my accomplishments back to my parents, Nicole and Matthew. Growing up, my mom has always been a steadfast and immensely influential figure in my life. Being the recipient of her unconditional love taught me how to lead with my heart; by holding myself to high moral standards and taking pride in hard work and always doing what is right. Witnessing her as a successful entrepreneur and owner of four yoga studios motivates me to emulate her work ethic and pour my full effort into all my endeavors. Likewise, my dad has been an incredible role model for me. When he was my age, he was an achiever, and went on

appreciate my roots. I am proud of myself because I put in the hours of hard work which ultimately allowed me to secure such an amazing internship opportunity. That being said, my parents raised me into the person that I am today, and I would not possess my dedication and aspirations without them. I cannot imagine a world with them not in it because they have been so vital to me at every single milestone of my life. Just like a tree cannot prosper without strong roots, I could not have arrived to where I am without the guidance and love from my parents. This internship is a kickstart to a bright career for me and it is just as much a tribute to them for making me the person that I am today. to graduate from medical school and become a successful doctor. Some of my early memories with him revolve around us playing games, where he sat on the floor with me and tested my ability to identify all my Star Wars character action figures. From an early age he was devoted to bringing out my potential. I attribute my sense of focus and my relentless drive to him as well. This achievement reminded me to

Jared Zornitzer is a full-time college student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY studying engineering. An advocate of balancing work and school with exercise and healthy living, he loves hiking, biking, running, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and learning in his classes.

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hroughout the nation, an estimated 8,000 farmers markets offer some of the freshest food available anywhere. Often open on weekend mornings or select weeknights, these nutritional meccas allow local farmers to sell their fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat and dairy directly to consumers, thereby providing an attractive business channel for them. “If you buy direct from a farmer, 97 cents of every dollar goes home with the farmer, whereas if you buy from a traditional grocery store, only 17 cents makes its way back to that farmer,” says Janie Maxwell, executive director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

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Dollars spent at farmers markets boost local economies. “When farmers make money, they buy seeds at their local co-op or purchase tools from a nearby hardware store, which infuses economic capital into rural communities,” says Katie Myhre, technology research manager at the Farmers Market Coalition. “If we can focus on

growing the capacity of our farms within our region and building consumer habits around what we can grow locally, that’s going to help our region become more resilient.” This type of localized commerce offers environmental benefits, too. Produce from a local source carries a much smaller carbon footprint than one that travelled halfway across the country. “Farmers markets are uniquely positioned to encourage environmentally responsible farming by providing a solid economic platform to climate-positive farmers that are taking care of land and water quality,” Myhre asserts. According to a study commissioned by the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, 72 percent of consumers know “nothing” or “very little” about farming or ranching. Farmers markets facilitate ongoing dialogues between growers and consumers, serving as valuable educational sites. “Getting to know your farmer offers you an opportunity to ask questions directly to the person growing the product and make a choice accordingly, whereas when you go into grocery stores, you’re fed a lot of advertising and greenwash labeling with terms that you don’t understand,” Myhre says, adding, “While many small farmers decide not to go through the costly United

States Department of Agriculture organic certification process, their farming practices are often just as clean or even more so, and at a farmers market, consumers are able to look the farmer in the eye and learn about their growing methods.” Maxwell appreciates the opportunity to make an educated choice. “As a consumer, you have to decide what is your highest value. For me, the most compelling reason to shop at a farmers market is the peak, in-season, quality of the food, the incredible taste and nutrition that you get because it was freshly harvested and didn’t have to be transported over long distances. The number of people that touch your food is significantly lower at a farmers market, so there’s less opportunity for it to be mishandled or cross-contaminated. It carries the name of the producer on it. This is their life’s work, and their reputation is on that label. I sense that there’s a real desire to ensure great quality and safety.” Regularly buying fresh food from a farmers market allows families to get into the habit of eating in season. “Cooking seasonally allows you the opportunity to capture the incredible flavor profiles of what’s fresh. It has just been picked and tastes incredible—very different from

the flavors you get from grocery store products that were produced someplace else, maybe even weeks or months ago,” Maxwell explains. Myhre concurs: “If we can build our habits, cooking preferences and skills around those seasonal rhythms, that’s a really beautiful benefit. It’s awesome for me to know that these herbs were harvested yesterday. There’s also a wide diversity of products. You’re not going to see 12 varieties of squash at your big-box grocery store. I’m always surprised by what I see, and it’s a really fun experience as somebody who loves food. Taking home really great-tasting products that were produced with so much care is a central benefit.” For many, the farmers market is a community gathering. In addition to local growers, they often include cottage food vendors offering homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, sauces, preserved and pickled items and other delicious foods, as well as arts and crafts vendors and musical entertainment. “The wonderful thing about the farmers market is that it leads with joy,” Myhre says. “It’s fun. You don’t invite friends to the grocery store, but you might meet your friends for coffee at the farmers market.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH9 Advanced Soul Shamanism Monthly Class – 7-9:15pm. Join us for a great night of profound experiences. For all graduates of Soul Shamanism 101 and further Soul Shamanism classes. Experience new energy levels, wisdom, knowledge, healing, tools, and practices within this practice. Each class moves you into your life as a soul and personality together as one. Even if you have taken advanced classes, this class is important to practice further as more refined advanced basics are taught. $60. Be The Medicine (Online In-PersonSessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Road, Chester. For information, call 973647-2500, email Janet@BeTheMedicine.com or visit BeTheMedicine.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Breathwork Workshop – 6-7pm. Breathwork is a healing experience used to calm the mind, to feel more present in the body, heal negative emotions, release stagnant energy, and relieve anxiety and stress. During this workshop you will be introduced to the idea of the active breathing technique which includes belly & chest exhale breathing. $50. Niyama

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FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Numerology and Crystals Zoom Class – 7-8:30pm. Join Sue and Leslie for a fun class via Zoom! Learn how to calculate your own numerology and what crystals work best for you! $33.Register at EventBrite. com/e/206824797537. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester. 862-222-4268. BlossomingIntoLightChester.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 14 Singing Bowl Meditation – Mondays in Mar.; 3/14, 3/21, 3/28; 7pm.Get your Zen on while receiving the healing benefits of sound therapy! Excellent for supporting healing of the body, mind, and spirit. $10 donation. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information or to RSVP, call 862-268-3213 or email aynihealingartscenter@gmail.com. AyniHealingArtsCenter.com/Events.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 John Oates with Guthrie Trapp: An Evening of Songs & Stories – 7:30-10:30pm. Sit back and experience a once-in-a-lifetime, intimate musical performance by John Oates and Nashville Super Guitarist Guthrie Trapp. The two will share an eclectic blend of blues-folk and mega-hits from the Colonial’s stage enhanced by glimpses behind-the-scenes from their fascinating musical lives. The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, PA. 610-9171228. thecolonialtheatre.com/events/livemusic/john-oates-with-guthrie-trapp-anevening-of-songs-stories.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Spring Equinox Sound Bath & Gong Bath – 6pm. Come experience the magic of Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, gone and many other sacred instruments with the Niyama Tribe. $55. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 161 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 201, Roseland. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@ gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 New Year, New You ‘22 – 6-7pm. 4th Wed. Let’s get together in a group session setting,

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FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Spring Has Sprung Sale – Fri. 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; 3/25-27. Celebrate Spring with us as we clear our inventory in preparation for new Springtime products to come in! Wellness and Spiritual Items on sale all weekend! Free to attend. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information, contact 862-268-3213 or aynihealingartscenter@gmail.com. AyniHealingArtsCenter.com/Events. Intuition and Essential Oils – 7-8:30pm; ZOOM. learn about essential oils to enhance your intuitive abilities. We have been teaching intuitive development classes for over 10 years and have incorporated essential oils into the work. The class is meant to be informative, fun and includes a guided meditation. Class without essential oils $15/class; with essential oils $30/class (comes with two samples). Register at: EventBrite.com/e/intuition-and-essentialoils-zoom-class-tickets-269059031807. If you select with essential oils, please email info@blossomingintolight-chester.com with your mailing address. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester. 862222-4268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester. com. .

MONDAY, MARCH 28 Reiki 1 Energy Medicine Certificate – 3/284/11; 7-9:15pm; ZOOM. Learn to Heal you and others with this ancient practice used in hospitals and medical procedures. Class is offered alone, and continues into Reiki 2, if you like. Receive sets of attunements to the Reiki 1 Universal energy, which awakens healing in you and the ability to channel to others. Perfect class for yoga teachers, psychologists, parents, caregivers, to help self and help others…everyone. Reiki 1 $295. prepaid by 3/18; $325.after. Receive ebook with sign-up and Zoom recordings of each class. For information, call 973-647-2500, email Janet@BeTheMedicine.com or visit BeTheMedicine.com. Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:15pm. 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. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. Imagine leaving life’s cares and worries behind at the end of each day. $60 each session. Parsippany Hills High School, 24 Rita Dr. Parsippany. For more information, contact Barry at 862-762-2599 or 908-303-7767, or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:15pm. 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. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. Imagine leaving life’s cares and worries behind at the end of each day. $60 each session. Haddonfield High School, 401 King’s Hwy. Haddonfield. For more information, contact Barry at 856-428-4433 or 908-3037767, or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter. com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

plan ahead TUESDAY, APRIL 11 Advanced Reiki 2 Certificate Training – 4/11-5/9; 7-9:15pm; ZOOM. Learn profound ways to heal at a distance. A magical blend of Reiki attunements, teachings, and practice for self-healing and healing others to assist you in building your immunity, staying well, energized, and learning to send healing energy to someone in the next room or across the world. Daily practices for healing self and others. For people new to Reiki 2 and energy healing and advanced teachings and practice for those who have taken Reiki 2 before. Everyone receives deep personal healing. $425/450. For information, call 973-6472500, email Janet@BeTheMedicine.com or visit BeTheMedicine.com.

ongoing daily Qi Gong for Beginner Series – Times and days vary. Four 1-hour classes. Begin the gentle movements of a Qi Gong Tai Chi journey featuring Patty Pagano live online. First 1-hour class is Free! Check schedule or register at https://forms.gle/k2kcv9tVJ6X1QfpD8. For information contact Patty at 908-392-

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sunday Mastering Mindfulness with Amy Arvary – Sundays; 2/6-4/10; 7-8pm, ZOOM. It’s Not Therapy, It’s Empowerment! Mastering Mindfulness is a series of weekly small-group live Zoom sessions on Sunday evenings designed to provide an immediate sense of relief, clarity and purpose. $50. Sign up now at AmyArvary.com/MasteringMindfulness.

monday Singing Bowl Meditation – Mondays in Mar.; 3/14, 3/21, 3/28; 7pm.Get your Zen on while receiving the healing benefits of sound therapy! Excellent for supporting healing of the body, mind, and spirit. $10 donation. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information or to RSVP, call 862-268-3213 or email aynihealingartscenter@gmail.com. AyniHealingArtsCenter.com/Events.

TUESDAY Soul Shamanism 101-Be One with Your Soul – 2/8-3/8; 7-9:30pm ET; ZOOM. Initiations and Training. This class offers a profound experience and practice that is life changing. Discover your inner space of peace, wisdom, and divine connection. Knowing who you are as a soul and personality allows you to choose and live more fully each day. Led by Shaman Janet StraightArrow. Be on the lookout for next class. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-Sessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Road, Chester. 973-647-2500. BetheMedicine.com.

wednesday New Year, New You ‘22 – 6-7pm. 4th Wed. Let’s get together in a group session setting, the last Wednesday of every month to focus on making 2022 your best year yet. We will focus on all attributes of life to create positive and life-affirming changes. If you are interested in becoming a client of mine, you could attend these monthly events free of charge. . $49 per person/each session . Health Yea with Michelle, 243 N. Union St., Ste 201, Lambertville. 973-420-9220. healthyeahwithmichelle.com. Open to Love: Transform Your Love Life in 12 Weeks – Wednesdays; 2/2-4/20; 7pm. Discover the secrets imbedded in magic, feng shui, law of attraction, shadow work, shamanic practices and more to help you transform your love life! $897. Monthly payment plans available. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information or to RSVP, call 862-268-3213 or email aynihealingartscenter@gmail.com. AyniHealingArtsCenter.com/Events.

Spiritual / Intuitive Development (Beginners) – 7-8:30pm. This circle is designed to assist your spiritual growth and develop your psychic/mediumship abilities. $25 registration; $15 per class. Inner Soul Wellness LLC, 3108 Rt. 10 west, Denville. 973-747-9404. InnerSoulWellness.com.

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Advanced Soul Shamanism Bi-Weekly Class – 7-9:15pm. 2nd & 4th Wed, ZOOM. Join us for a great night of profound experiences. For all graduates of Soul Shamanism 101 and other Soul Shamanism classes. Experience new energy levels, wisdom, knowledge, healing, tools, and practices within this practice Zoom link is provided upon signing up. $60. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-SessionsClasses-Retreats), 247 North Rd., Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

THURSDAY Holistic Dentistry: Materials Reactivity Testing – 8am-4pm. Learn about and discuss Materials Reactivity Testing with the expert holistic dentists at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics and Implants. Biocompatibility testing can be a good way to learn what dental materials may be best suited to your oral health needs. This free consultation has a $152 value. It’s your opportunity to benefit from the decades of experience we offer all of our patients. For patients who so choose, we can arrange the testing process. Free. Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics & Implants, 11 Chambers Street, Princeton. 609-924-1414. PrincetonDentist.com/ holistic-dentistry. Community Night – 6-8pm. Stop in on Thursday evenings. Leslie and Sue will be available to share about our offerings and classes, and you can shop for crystals, energetic sprays and some beautiful Himalayan Salt Lamps. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester. 862-222-4268. BlossomingIntoLightChester.com. Qigong –7-8pm. In person or Zoom. Qigong is a way to create balance, harmony and wellbeing. Join Sal each week in-person (limited space for in-person) or via Zoom. $35 per class. To RSVP, text/call Sue at 862-2224268 or info@blossomingintolight-chester. com. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com. $35. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester. 862-222-4268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com. Self Awareness is the Key to Ascension – 3rd Thurs.; 7-9pm; In person or Zoom. 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. $25. Portal of Healing, 50 Main St., Top Flr., Chester. For information, visit PortalOfHealing.com. Intuitive Development Circle – 2 nd & 4 th Thurs; 7-9pm. On-going interactive workshop series, Maureen will guide you in building your intuitive muscle. Each week focuses on different techniques and development lessons. All levels welcome! $15. Portal of Healing, 50 Main St., Top Flr., Chester. For information, visit PortalOfHealing.com.

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David is a certified and experienced Law of Attraction life coach. His clients all have great success because he teaches them powerful processes and techniques so they can attract what they want, instead of what they don’t want in all areas of life (both materialistically and emotionally). The Law of Attraction is always responding to you, so if you’re ready to say “Yes!” to attracting what you want, and/or improving your life in some way, contact David today. Coaching sessions are held over the phone and the first session is always free.

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Hypnosis Morris Hypnosis Center Linda West, BA, ACH 55 Madison Ave, Morristown 973-506-9654 MorrisHypnosisCenter.com

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March 2022

Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey / March 2022

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BURNOUT RECOVERY

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