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APRIL 2015 Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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20 25 fitbody 8 Featuring Anne Archer Butcher, 28 wisewords author of Inner Guidance: 34 consciouseating Our Divine Birthright 26 CALM OASIS 36 greenliving The Integrative Wellness Center (iwc) in Chester 38 healthykids delivers peace of mind, 22 body, and spirit 40 inspiration 41 calendars 28 HEALING JOURNEYS Paul Stutzman Finds Universal 26 47 classifieds Truths on His Treks 48 resourceguide 30 NATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WISDOM 30 advertising & submissions Its Lessons Inspire, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SIGN FROM GOD?

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34 THE FOOD ARTISANS NEXT DOOR

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Children Confront Climate Change by Avery Mack

40 STRONG WINDS

STRONG ROOTS What Trees Teach Us About Life

DOG & CAT ALERT

Is Your Flea & Tick Treatment POISONING Your Pet? Countless numbers of pets get sick every year from popular flea and tick remedies. Here’s the simple secret to keeping your best friend healthy and happy...

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a horrifying thought. You and millions of other pet lovers may be putting your furry friends in danger...and don’t even know it. Pet expert Alisha Lee looks at the alarming research and shakes her head. “It’s ironic. Our dogs and cats look to us to keep them safe and healthy. But in reality, we could be putting them in harm’s way,” she says. “We all know how bad flea and tick bites can be. Once these horrible little creatures get the bite on your pet, it’s a real nightmare.” DEADLY ITCHING AND SCRATCHING “They start itching and scratching like crazy. Their skin becomes red and irritated and they begin gnawing furiously, trying to tear out patches of their own fur. And then it gets worse. The fleas and ticks begin multiplying. Before you know it, you have a flea and tick infestation in your home and now you’re scratching and itching just as bad as your pet.” “You’d do anything to stop this vicious cycle so you run down to your local pet shop and get a collar or spray to kill the fleas and ticks.” THE BIG MISTAKE It turns out that this could be the worst thing you can do. Most people just assume that these products are safe because they are sold in so many stores. “But the sad fact is, there is very little testing on these products and almost no government regulation. What’s worse, many of these products contain pesticides that are harmful to both you and your pet. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at the fine print and the long list of health warnings on these products.” “Even if you apply the product as instructed, it can cause serious health consequences” cautions Alisha. SHOCKER: VET MEDS ARE UNSAFE TOO OK, so maybe you don’t use over-the-counter products. Surely,

“Wally’s All Natural Flea & Tick Kit contains only natural and organic ingredients, free from toxins that can harm your pet and your family. They’re safe, effective, soothing, and leave your pet smelling great too,” says Alisha Lee.

the medication you get from your veterinarian is safe? “Shockingly, the answer is a NO,” warns Alisha. “It turns out these products also contain strong pesticides that will kill fleas and ticks. But the awful truth is, they too can poison your pet.” KIDS ARE VULNERABLE What’s more, kids, especially toddlers, are also vulnerable for two reasons. “First, their nervous systems are still developing so the toxic chemicals can do greater and more lasting damage.” “Second, children’s normal behavior brings them in close contact with their pets, and, therefore, to the poison applied to them.” ALL NATURAL SOLUTION So what can you do? Well, it turns out that Alisha is also General Manger of Wally’s Natural, a company whose mission it is to manufacture safe, natural products that are effective. That dedication is reflected in their all-new Wally’s All Natural Flea & Tick Kit. It’s comprised of three great organic and all-natural products that kill fleas and ticks not only on your pet, but also where they lay their eggs in and around your home such as your carpet, fabric

and pet bedding. All of the products are manufactured in a certified organic facility where Alisha and her team carefully oversee the production to ensure that each product is of the highest quality. SAFE, SOOTHING AND ANIMAL CRUELTY-FREE “What’s more, all are specially formulated with a safe, soothing blend of natural ingredients like clove, cinnamon, cedar, that won’t harm your pet, your family, or the environment.” “Plus, they’ve been proven to kill fleas and ticks by an independent lab and are animal cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny approved). No animal was harmed in the testing of these products so you can truly feel good about using them,” says Alisha.. YOUR PET’S NEW BEST FRIEND “Our Pet Spray contains certified organic ingredients that have been tested and proven to work. Plus it comes with a convenient and easy-touse sprayer.” “Our Flea & Tick Shampoo keeps your pet clean and protected from fleas and ticks. It’s certified organic, and sports a rich, thick lather that’s soft and gentle on your furry friend, yet tough on

those nasty bugs. And you won’t believe the difference in your pet’s skin and newly lustrous coat.” “And finally, there’s our Flea & Tick Carpet Powder that gets deep into carpet fibers and pet bedding to break the flea and tick life cycle. It smells so good that we have customers that use it as a carpet deodorizer after the fleas and ticks are long gone.” HEALTHY PETS. DELIGHTED OWNERS “I’m glad we. got rid of our fleas without putting my pets or my family at risk,” says Scott H., Sacramento, CA. “Since using your products, my dogs haven’t had a flea or tick problem in over 2 months. I’m telling all my friends and family about your products,” adds Matt. B, Beaverton, OR.

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n April, spring’s first full month, all things seem possible again. Along with nature, we cast off winter’s layers and celebrate the season’s first hardy blooms—delighting in the sunny hues of daffodils and forsythia and the delicate grace of wildflowers fittingly known as spring beauties. As the natural world reawakens, so do we. Buoyed by warmer days and longer periods of sunlight, we spend more time outside, whether in our gardens or on a hike through the woods. But how many of us stop to realize how wondrous spring is? A time of rebirth, rejuvenation, the continuation of a natural cycle that our ancestors, in simpler times, embraced more intimately—because their lives literally depended upon it. Do we take nature’s gifts and bounty for granted? Or do we cherish the earth and all it gives us? We have much to learn from nature, if we choose to. Nature’s wisdom is the theme of this month’s issue: It’s also the title of Christine MacDonald’s feature on page 30, which speaks of the lessons we can learn —and healing we can find—if we but stop and listen to nature’s quiet yet powerful voice. From Paul Stutzman’s spiritual discoveries on his treks along the Appalachian Trail and beyond, in “Healing Journeys,” on page 28, to “Strong Winds, Strong Roots: What Trees Teach Us About Life,” on page 40, we find that nature’s abundant gifts, free to all, never stop giving. On a more cautionary note, in “Earth in Peril: Children Confront Climate Change,” on page 38, we learn that wisdom truly comes from the mouths of babes. But it’s also up to us to ensure the earth we leave to our children isn’t damaged beyond repair. However you welcome spring, take some time to stop and smell the flowers—and consider buying some plants native to the Garden State, ones that will beckon birds and butterflies to your garden and continue nature’s wondrous cycle in your own backyard.

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Xylitol

A Natural Sweetener with Enduring Health Benefits exposure to xylitol an unhealthy biofilm can be transformed into a healthy one.

How It Works

As people become more educated about sweeteners, it’s become clear that people are looking for healthy natural alternatives. However, there are very few natural sweeteners out there that taste like sugar and none of them compare to xylitol. Xylitol is an amazing natural sweetener that tastes great, and has many dental and overall health benefits like decreasing cavities, gum disease and upper respiratory issues. Xylitol occurs in the fibrous part of all plants, so you’re actually eating small amounts every day in your fruits & vegetables! Today, xylitol is mostly derived overseas from non-GMO corn cobs for sustainability and since most corn in the U.S. is genetically modified. It works great as a sugar substitute (1:1 replacement) because of its delicious taste, low glycemic index of only 7 (sugar has glycemic index of 68!) and 40% less calories than sugar. You’re about to discover the science behind these incredible benefits that have been researched and confirmed in over 2,000 studies over the last 40 years.

Is it for me?

Everyone can benefit from using xylitol to lower the risk of variety of bacterial infections. As the amount of sugar we consume has risen here in the U.S., the illnesses associated with the bacteria that cause dental cavities, bleeding gums, sinus infections, ear infections, a dry mouth and some allergies has proportionally increased and put a burden on our health care system. Remember, when we eat sugar, so do the troublesome bacteria.

What is a biofilm?

Biofilms exist on most surfaces and throughout our body and consist of a combination of bacteria, fungus, & viruses. We live with biofilm everyday which can both be healthy and support our immune system or unhealthy and causes disease. This depends on the balance of the microorganisms that live in that particular Biofilm. Some indications of unhealthy biofilm in our bodies are dental cavities, gum infections, ear infections, sinus infections, acne, rosacea, lung infection, & GI track infections. With proper

The secret behind xylitol is its molecular structure, consisting of a five carbon chain. Whereas, most other natural sweeteners consist of a 6 carbon chain. The beauty of this 5 Carbon molecule is that the biofilm cannot use it as food but tricks it into thinking it is food. A biofilm needs a 6 Carbon molecule to grow. As they grow they produce a sticky acidic slime. When a biofilm is exposed to xylitol, the bacteria and fungus ingest the xylitol: there is no digestion or growth for that biofilm. No acids are produced and the biofilm loses its ability to stick together. As a result, the bacteria and fungus are naturally washed away. Xylitol doesn’t kill bacteria or fungus on contact, it simply prevents their growth, and this causes the biofilm to change over time which makes us healthier. Xylitol also works by bringing moisture to the surrounding area. This helps in many ways whether in the mouth or the sinuses. When using xylitol in the mouth, it makes you salivate more which is a great advantage to maintaining a healthy mouth, especially for those with a dry mouth. Additionally, this is very healing to the sinuses because debris in the sinuses is naturally washed away. Lastly, xylitol has an alkaline enhancing pH which supports a better environment for a healthy biofilm.

causes ear infections, sinus infections, respiratory pneumonia, some allergies and other infections that start in the nose. It’s recommended to use a xylitol nasal spray twice a day (or as needed) to reduce & prevent these infections for all ages, even infants!

Lasting Benefits

Studies have shown that by using xylitol 5 times a day for 6 months, you’ll have long lasting results for up to two years! How does this happen? When the bacteria in biofilm are exposed to xylitol 5 times a day for 6 months, they change by not producing acids and can thrive in a neutral environment. This type of healthy biofilm can last up to 5 years! Research has also shown a reduction of over 70% in cavity formation. Cavity-causing bacteria, like all bacteria, are transmittable from person to person. To protect each other from “catching” cavities, it’s suggested that all family members start the “Strive for 5” xylitol regiment at the same time for at least 6 months. If family members are exposed to others not using health improving xylitol products, such as dating, it’s advisable that they stay on it! After a 6 month regiment of 5 exposures of xylitol per day, it’s ok to use slightly less products per day. Regular use of 3-4 times daily will help maintain those long lasting effects. Now go enjoy a healthier smile with happier and cheaper dental visits with your new favorite natural sweetener, xylitol!

How to Use

Now that you know how amazing xylitol is, here’s how to use it. Xylitol is added to products like chewing gum, mints, candies, mouth rinse and toothpaste to offer different ways of exposing the problem-causing bacteria or biofilm to xylitol throughout the day. Using a mouth rinse and toothpaste in the morning and evenings, in addition to 2 pieces of gum or mints after each meal gives you the right amount of exposures. The idea is to expose and saturate the biofilm in the mouth to xylitol 5 times a day or “Strive for 5.” Xylitol has also been added to sinus solutions and nasal sprays to work against the biofilm that

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he One Spirit Festival, now in its sixth year, will be expanding to two days, May 2 and 3, at the Clinton Community Center, 63 Halstead Street in Clinton. Hours are 2 to 7pm on Saturday, and 10 to 5pm Sunday. The festival is one of the largest holistic and metaphysical fairs held in this part of New Jersey. “We have such a wide array of practitioners, healers, and metaphysical vendors, as well as a wonderful group of crafters who are holistically oriented, that people come back year after year just to see their favorites,” says Rev. Christina Lynn Whited of the Church of All Creation, organizer of the event. Whited is currently lining up a large group of speakers from among her vendors. “We have such a wide-ranging group of topics every year that it is amazing. From sound healers, to acupuncturists, energy workers to nutritionists, artists and crystal shamans, we have it all. This year we will have free lectures both Saturday and Sunday!” Also featured at the One Spirit Festival is a select group of well-known psychic readers. Fifteen-minute appointments can be booked online at OneSpiritFestival.org. “More and more information will be posted on the site as we get closer to the first weekend in May,” remarks Whited. “Be sure to mark your calendars.” For more information, visit OneSpiritFestival.org or contact Christina at 908-638-9066. See ad on this page.

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pectraSpray has introduced Wellness Kits to serve a variety of health needs. Choose from Forever Young, Get Up & Go, Slim & Trim or Stay Well kits, which include three sprays working synergistically. In an effort to support integrative and functional health professionals, SpectraSpray’s kits and individual products are now available for private labeling or distribution at wellness centers. These highly absorbable and easy-to-use oral spray supplements are particularly beneficial to bariatric patients, children on the autism spectrum and elderly patients for their convenience and effectiveness. The nutrients are already dissolved through a micro-emulsion technology, making them ready for absorption, with no need for digestion. For more information about the new kits and how to share SpectraSpray with your clients or patients, visit SpectraSpray. com and click on the ‘Kits’ or ‘Associates’ tab, or call Janet Ryan at 800-964-0650. See ad on page 20. 8

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Grow It Green Morristown Launches “Be Your Own Farmer” Gardening Class Series

row It Green Morristown, a nonprofit organization focused on building community through collaborative projects centered around food, education and shared outdoor spaces, announces its first-ever yearlong class series aimed at the home gardener. The “Be Your Own Farmer” Gardening Class Series is designed to empower area residents to grow their own produce, create a thriving organic vegetable garden and begin elements of homesteading. The series consists of nine classes beginning in March and running through October. Grow It Green Morristown’s community initiatives provide educational opportunities for children so they can make healthier eating choices. The group also donates thousands of pounds of produce to food pantries in Morris County. Classes range from beginner topics, such as Starting Your Seeds at Home and Building a Raised Bed, to more in-depth classes on Beneficial Plants and Insects and Fall Planting and Winter Bed Preparations. The final class offered is a Backyard Homesteading class, which provides an overview of keeping bees and chickens. “The ‘Be Your Own Farmer’ Gardening Class Series is meant to provide community members with the tools they need to grow their own food and sustain their families,” said Abby Gallo, the group’s executive director. “We’re very excited to offer our first formal class series to the Morristown community.” Those interested can sign up for just one class, a three-class series, or the whole nine-class series. Individual classes are $20, three-class series are $50, and the full nine-class series is $140. Needs-based scholarships are also available. The series is sponsored by Country Mile Gardens and Morristown Lumber. Classes will be held at several locations in Morristown, including the Urban Farm and Early Street Community Garden. A full class schedule and information on each session can be found at Growitgreenmorristown.org/classes. For more information, call Abby Gallo, Grow It Green Morristown, at 973-206-4177 or email Abby@growitgreenmorristown.org.

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he Art of the Heart, located at 44 Main Street in Chester, announces two classes with Al Fuentes in April. Fuentes has spent the last 22 years motivating and changing people’s lives worldwide through his teachings. He attributes all of his success to the spiritual wisdom he has gained over the years from his personal teacher and many other spiritual guides including shamans and monks. His philosophy is one of empowerment, showing people how to teach themselves to heal their mind and body. On Sunday, April 12, from noon to 4pm, Fuentes offers Simple Channeling for Everyday Life, with a Q&A immediately following the class. The cost is $60 if paid by April 6; $75 after. Register at Alfuentes.com/simplechanneling or at The Art of the Heart. His second class is offered on Thursday, April 16. A Path to Deeper Love Seminar: How To Attract or Reconnect With The Loving Relationship You Desire runs from 6:30 to 8pm, at a cost of $30 in advance; $40 at the door. Register at Alfuentes.com/deeperlove. Bonus: Bring a guest who’s new to the Art of the Heart, and that guest gets in free. Both classes have limited seating, so early registration is encouraged. Fuentes will also be available for one-on-one channeling sessions. For more information, call 908-879-3937, email Sue@ theartoftheheart-chester.com or visit Theartoftheheart-chester. com. See ad on this page.

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he Land Conservancy of New Jersey (TLC-NJ) invites you to discover the scenic Columbia Trail on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6, in its Pedal for Preservation fundraising event. Now in its fourth year, Pedal for Preservation is suitable for families, recreational riders, and avid cyclists alike. New this year is a guided hike for noncyclists. Enjoy flat, off-road routes of 7, 20, or 30 miles on preserved land through forest, farms, and parkland alongside the South Branch of the Raritan River. The ride passes through picturesque small towns in rural Morris and Hunterdon counties. Staggered starts on the day of the event—riders will start and finish at West Morris Central High School, 259 Bartley Road, Chester—begin at 8:30am. The Finish Festival runs from 11am to 1pm, where lunch and entertainment will greet you at the finish line. The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is a nonprofit member-supported organization dedicated to preserving and protecting New Jersey’s vital natural lands and drinking water resources. “This family-friendly ride is a great way for cyclists of all biking abilities to connect with the outdoors,” says Conservancy president David Epstein. “The day will feature good food, a great ride, and fun for everyone. Best of all, riders will be pedaling to preserve the best of New Jersey—the beautiful natural lands that are so special to us all!” All proceeds from Pedal for Preservation will benefit TLC-NJ’s land preservation work. Registration for the event is now open. Sign up by 3/31/15 and take advantage of an early registration discount. Participants are encouraged to ask friends and family to sponsor their ride. Volunteer opportunities are also available. To register online or to learn more, visit TLC-nj.org/ride or contact Rhonda at 973541-1010, ext. 24.

IWN Meeting Addresses Aging Gracefully

hat does it take to age gracefully? Are aches and pains a normal part of aging? On Tuesday, April 21, at 7pm, Renee Dorn of the Integrative Wellness Network will facilitate an interactive discussion on personalized fitness at the group’s monthly meeting, held at the Presbyterian Church, 65 South Street, in Morristown. The fee is $7. Beginning with a foundation of self-awareness, we can exercise our body and sharpen our mind in an effort to cultivate a happy and whole existence, even as we age. There are plenty of activities in addition to eating right and getting exercise that support an active lifestyle in the aging adult. But how do we develop a routine that takes into consideration our individuality? Dorn, a life coach, group fitness instructor, Qigong practice leader and the founder of Songrm, a service organization that provides tools to help people take holistic control of their body, mind and spirit, will answer that question. IWN meetings, open to the public, are held in the church parlor, the first room on the left upon entering the building. Nearby parking is available. For more information, contact Renee Dorn at 551-574-9500 or Cesar Godoy at 973216-4070.

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Serendipity Robin Mead Robin Mead sees her whimsical, colorful art as an “expression of joy,” translated onto paper, canvas and the digital screen. “My creations are highly stylized, and working with subjects like birds and flowers gives me artistic freedom. I can go wherever I want with them and still have them seem believable,” she says. Mead loves to spend time in nature looking for inspiration, but always carries a bag of art supplies, ready to create wherever she goes. Serendipity was completed in the waiting room of a health practitioner’s office. Mead’s work spans media and subject matter from acrylic and mixed media paintings of birds and flowers to watercolor landscapes and gardens. She also likes to hand-make multicolored crocheted afghans and art journals as joyful creations for everyday use. Mead was a full-time social worker before attending art school on Long Island, New York, which turned her lifelong passion into a career. Her work can be found in homes around the world, as well as on album covers, in books and art tutorials. Mead and her husband have relocated from New York to a small farm in Elberton, Georgia, where the family raises cows, chickens, vegetables, bees and flowers. View the artist’s portfolio at RobinMead.ArtistWebsites.com or her blog at InsightsAndBellyLaughs.com. 12

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he Hypnosis Counseling Center is pleased to announce the opening of a fourth location, in Livingston at 5 E. Northfield Avenue. The center also has offices in Bloomfield, Princeton and Flemington. Director Barry Wolfson, who has a Master of Science degree in counseling, has 29 years of experience in the art of hypnotherapy and offers a full-service counseling center providing private and group sessions for a variety of needs. More than 25 area adult schools also feature the center’s programs for smoking cessation, stress management, and weight loss. Clients of the Hypnosis Counseling Center find help in many other areas of self-empowerment, including anxiety, behavior modification, fears and phobias, insomnia, studying and test taking, migraine headaches, public speaking, stress and panic attacks, and sports and performance improvement. In addition to overseeing the centers’ management, Mr. Wolfson will be teaching an Introduction to Hypnosis course this spring at Rutgers University, his alma mater, for social workers, therapists and clinicians as well as the general public. For more information about the Hypnosis Counseling Center, visit Hypnosisnj.com, email Barry@hypnosisnj.com or call 908-996-3311. See ad on page 3.

#RUlistening? eVisioning Can Help!

wakening Wellness, 14 Pine Street, Suite 8, in Morristown, will host Christine Clifton, owner of Mindful Business Matters, on Wednesday, April 29, from 6:30 to 8pm, as part of its free monthly #RUlistening? class series. This event features Christine’s eVisioning, an internal activation process that helps you focus on what you want your life to be, why you want it that way, and how to use your intuition as a tool to move toward what you desire. If your New Year’s resolutions are a distant memory, never achieved, it’s still not too late to make healthful changes. But it must begin with asking yourself these simple questions: What do you want? And why do you want it? Many of us, especially women, who focus on tending to everyone but ourselves, fail to ask these questions. It’s the reason *behind* what we want that is our true motivator— and the missing link in most people’s resolutions. If not now, when? Now is the time to change jobs. Find a wonderful romantic partner. Start that business you’ve been dreaming of. Have the tough conversation. Lose the extra weight. Leave the unhealthy relationship. Tweak the direction of your business. Ask for a raise/increase your fees. Host an inspiring event. Fire a difficult client. Take your business to a new level. There is a proven process to help you do that thing you’ve been meaning to do. It’s not a resolution or a practical to-do list. It’s an internal activation that needs to happen, and it’s called eVisioning. Start your spring season with a bang: The time is now to begin moving toward what you want. Join other mindful women, discover new resources, and enjoy a light healthy snack. Bring a friend. The free #RUlistening? class series is held on the last Wednesday of each month through June 2015. Other guest speakers will share their wisdom and teach new ways to listen and connect with your inner wisdom. Register by emailing Hilary@awakening4wellness.com. See ads on pages 42 and 48. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

healthbriefs SPRING INTO A HEALTHY HOME

his winter seemed long and lingering, but with spring’s arrival, we become re-energized. Spring is a great time to get your house in shape and to feel really good about how it looks by getting rid of what you truly don’t need or want. By decluttering your home of all that “extra stuff,” cleaning it becomes much easier and your environment becomes much healthier as a result. A nice starting point for sprucing up your home is to take a step back and think about what you would want to do to your house if you were putting it on the market. The end result is you’re left with a home anyone would want to live in, but you’re the one who gets to do that! Spring is a time of rebirth and reinvention; why not do the same for your home? Sorting through things that have piled up and tossing or recycling unneeded items is a great way to minimize dust, which is especially helpful for those with allergies and asthma. Take a critical look at each room and decide what needs decluttering, fixing and refreshing as well as what needs to be donated and possibly replaced. Refinishing furniture, adding a fresh coat of paint to walls, and doing some general organizing are all inexpensive ways to improve your home’s appearance and make it a less cluttered and stressful environment in which to live. If you find the decluttering process to be difficult or stressful, seek the help of a professional organizer. We leverage our skills to help you get “unstuck.” When you pare things down and set up your space in a pleasing and effective way, you can celebrate the items that are to be kept and create a happy and healthy home for your family. Sherry Onweller, professional organizer, is the owner of Everyday Organizing Solutions by Sherry, a professional organizing company in New Jersey, offering customized organizing solutions to residential and business clients. She offers hands-on assistance with decluttering, downsizing, time management, help with managing volunteer projects, helping children to get organized and helping adult females with ADD to get organized and set personal goals. To learn more, visit EverydayOrganizingSolutions.com or call Onweller at 908-619-4561. See ad on page 49.

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Memory Works Better Reading Real Books

esearchers from Norway’s Stavanger University and France’s AixMarseille Université found that readers remember a story better if it’s on paper. The study tested 50 people that read the same 28-page short story. Half of the group read the paper version and the other half read the story on a Kindle e-reader. The researchers discovered that readers of the digital version could not remember details from the story or reconstruct the plot as well as the group that read the paper copy. The researchers found that the feedback of a Kindle doesn’t provide the same support for mental reconstruction of a story as a print pocket book does. “When you read on paper, you can sense with your fingers a pile of pages on the left growing, and shrinking on the right,” explains Stavanger University’s Anne Mangen, Ph.D. These findings confirm a study performed a year earlier, also led by Mangen. Seventy-two 10th-graders were given text to read either on paper or on a computer screen. The students that read the paper text versions scored significantly higher in reading comprehension testing than those reading digital versions.

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YOGA FOR REDUCING STRESS AND INCREASING ENERGY

ach of us is unique, but for all of us, our health, our families, our finances, our relationships, and our work environment affect how we feel on a day-to-day basis. Being positive and proactive has a tremendous effect on our energy level. There are many ways to combat the fatigue, anxiety, and lethargy that sap our vitality for life, but yoga is one of the best ways to reduce stress and revitalize both body and spirit. Yoga helps us to take care of our physical body through: • Breathing The breath brings pure life into every cell of your body, renewing and revitalizing your cells, removing waste and toxins, cleansing the organs and tissues of the body. Yoga teaches us how to breathe correctly, so that we receive the full benefit from our breath, including the calming effect. • Stretching and Strengthening Yoga is an effective form of physical activity because it is well suited for everyone. It stretches the body in a balanced, complete way and strengthens gently and safely. In the process of stretching and strengthening, we release tension from the muscles and we massage the nervous system. This gives the body the opportunity to experience a consistent, natural energy level rather than the superficial energy created by adrenalin that is often followed by a feeling of exhaustion. • Relaxing Relaxation is essential for everyone. Through yoga, we become more aware of how we feel. Throughout the day if we feel tense or anxious, we can focus within, breathe, and stretch and relax our muscles. Yoga also benefits the mind by clearing away thoughts that are a source of fatigue and lethargy. We can use yoga to: • Focus on uplifting thoughts We have a choice how we think and respond to the events in our life. Positive thoughts help us to have a happier outlook, give us courage, and strengthen our faith. It has also been scientifically proven that optimists have much stronger immune systems and, therefore, enjoy better health and longer lives.

• Live in gratitude Focusing on what we have rather than what we lack is essential for energy, vitality and happiness. This focus acknowledges the gift of our lives and all we have been given. It opens our eyes and our hearts to the abundance we have and reminds us of the preciousness of every moment. • Embrace new experiences New experiences may bring anxiety at first, yet when we move forward and participate, we feel so happy we did it! So step forward and accept new opportunities and feel alive, stimulated and renewed. • Have faith Connect with your spiritual practice and find a way to enrich your spiritual life on a daily basis. This may be through enjoying nature, reading, writing, praying or meditation. Yoga strengthens our inner connection and teaches us how to quickly and easily go within. The School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St., Suite 7, in Chester offers both yoga classes for everyone, regardless of age or experience, and yoga instructor certification courses. For more information, call 908-879-9648 or visit TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com. See ad on this page.

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Strawberries Reduce Blood Pressure

study published in the World Journal of Diabetes concluded that the regular consumption of a flavonoid-rich strawberry beverage reduces blood pressure in people with Type 2 diabetes. The study divided 36 subjects, all with moderately high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, into two groups—the first drank the equivalent of one serving of fresh strawberries per day made from freeze-dried berries, and the other group drank the same amount of an imitation strawberry-flavored drink over a six-week period. Blood pressure was tested at the beginning and end of the study for all participants. At the end, the group drinking the real strawberry beverage registered significantly lower diastolic blood pressure than at the outset; it was also lower than the imitation strawberry group. The average diastolic blood pressure of the group drinking real strawberries went down by 6.5 percent and the systolic dropped by 12 percent. The strawberry-flavored group’s systolic blood pressure was also reduced, but only by 3.7 percent.

THE COLOR GREEN MAKES EXERCISE FEEL EASIER

esearch from the University of Essex, in England, suggests that viewing natural green images while exercising may be better than being exposed to other colors. The researchers tested 14 people doing moderate-intensity cycling while watching video footage of predominantly gray, red or green imagery. Each of the participants underwent three cycling tests—one with each of the videos—along with a battery of physiological and mood testing. The researchers found that when the subjects watched the green-colored video, they had better moods, with a lower relative perception of exertion than when they exercised while watching the red and grey videos. They also found those that exercised while watching the red video experienced greater feelings of anger during their exercise.

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Olive Oil Boosts Healthy Cholesterol

n an effort to understand what makes olive oil so good for heart health, a study from Europe’s Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group and the U.S. National Institutes of Health has found that olive oil’s polyphenols significantly increase the size of highdensity lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL) in the blood and enhance the HDL’s ability to inhibit formation of the abnormal fatty deposits, known as plaque, within the walls of arteries. Polyphenols are natural compounds from plants known to help prevent cancer and heart disease. In the three-week study, researchers isolated the effect of polyphenols by dividing 47 healthy European men into two groups: one ate a diet containing polyphenol-poor olive oil and the other consumed polyphenol-rich olive oil. The enriched diet resulted in increased size, fluidity and stability (resistance to oxidation) of the HDL molecules by reducing their triglyceride core. The researchers note that the oxidation of cholesterol lipids such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is linked with arteriosclerosis.

ACUPUNCTURE INCREASES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS

esearch from Berlin’s Charité University Medical Center suggests that acupuncture is an effective treatment for patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, in 2013, the study analyzed data on the costs and quality of life of 364 allergy patients that had been randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments: rescue medication alone (taken when symptoms are greatest); acupuncture treatment plus rescue medication; or sham (nontherapeutic) acupuncture plus rescue medication. Patients receiving acupuncture incurred higher total treatment costs, but also gained significantly more quality of life compared with the rescue medication-only groups.

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onfirming previous findings, a large study from the University of Chicago has found that autism is linked to toxic environmental exposure. The research examined data from nearly a third of the U.S. population, which showed that both autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities increased as exposure increased in region-by-region testing. The research measured clusters of autism incidence together with exposure rates in different counties and states across the country. The areas with greater environmental toxin exposures had significantly increased autism rates. The correlation was significant among both boys and girls, but stronger among girls. Proximity to urban areas also increased autism incidence. For every 1 percent increase in urbanization, there was about a 3 percent rise in autism and intellectual disabilities. Influential toxins include pesticides, plasticizers, lead and pharmaceuticals.

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Innovations being successfully pioneered in Malaysia offer ideas for improving the world, according to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), including the construction of high-tech, self-sustaining ecological “smart” villages. These villages are lifting incomes for scores of rural families while promoting environmental sustainability. Each 50-acre community consists of about 100 affordable homes, advanced educational, training and recreational facilities and an integrated, sustainable farm system that provides villagers with food and employment that on average, triples their monthly income. Low-cost, 1,000-square-foot homes are built in 10 days and the communal farming operations include a cascading series of fish tanks, or “aquafarms”. Filtered fish tank wastewater irrigates trees, grain fields and high-value plants grown in “autopots”, a three-piece container with a valve that detects soil moisture levels and releases water as required, reducing the need for fertilizers and pesticides. Free-range chickens feed on the fast-reproducing worms that process the plant compost. This system optimizes nutrient absorption, minimizes waste and enables crops to be grown on previously nonarable land. The village’s solar-generated power is complemented by biomass energy and mini-hydro electricity. A community hall, resource center, places of worship, playgrounds and educational facilities equipped with 4G Internet service support e-learning and e-health services.

People in the United States waste more than a third of all of the food they produce, but more than 180 cities and towns are beginning to realize that wasted food can be valuable; they are asking residents to separate unwanted food from the rest of their trash and put it in a curbside compost bin. The idea is to stop sending food waste to the landfill, where it generates harmful methane gas pollution, and start turning it into something useful, like compost. In 2011, Portland, Oregon, launched a curbside compost program in which residents are encouraged to put food scraps into the city’s green yard waste bin. Since then, the amount of garbage sent to the landfill has decreased by 37 percent. According to Bruce Walker, the city’s solid waste and recycling program manager, the program also reduces the environmental footprint of the trash heap. Getting people to separate their food waste, however, can be difficult. To motivate its residents to put more food waste in the compost bin, the city of Seattle, Washington, has proposed both making curbside composting mandatory and fining residents a dollar every time they put a disproportionate volume of food waste in their trash. Source: NetNebraska.org

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U.S. Recognizes Companies for Earth-Sound Policies

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50 Percent Gone in Under 50 years The latest World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report shows that the Living Planet Index (LPI), which measures more than 10,000 representative populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, has declined by 52 percent since 1970. The report is widely considered the leading science-based analysis on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity (Tinyurl. com/WWF-Living-Planet-Report). In fewer than two human generations, populations of vertebrate species—the life forms that constitute the fabric of life-sustaining ecosystems and serve as a barometer of how humans are impacting nature—have dropped by half. Nature conservation and sustainable development go hand-inhand; it’s not only about preserving biodiversity and wild places, but about safeguarding the future of humanity. Living Planet Report partners include the Zoological Society of London, Global Footprint Network and Water Footprint Network. Marco Lambertini, director general of WWF International, states, “We need leadership for change. Sitting on the bench waiting for someone else to make the first move, doesn’t work. Heads of state need to start thinking globally; businesses and consumers need to stop behaving as if we live in a limitless world.”

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‘Flying Doctor’ Bees Prevent Cherry Disease University of Adelaide researchers are introducing a “flying doctor” method of employing bees as preventive medicine. Project leader and bee researcher Katja Hogendoorn, Ph.D., says, “All commercial cherry growers spray during flowering to control the later development of cherry brown rot. Instead of spraying fungicide, we’re using bees to deliver a biological control agent right to the flowers, where it’s needed.” The innovative delivery works via entomovectoring. This is a new technique for Australia, with potential application in many horticultural industries. The biological control agent contains spores of a parasitic fungus that prevents another fungus that causes the brown rot from colonizing the flower. Future applications of the small, winged medics are expected to become available for disease control in almonds, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears and stone fruit.

The nonprofit Rodale Institute, the United Nations and the Soil Association are reporting that modern, chemical-intensive industrial farming is stripping the soil’s natural ability to take carbon back out of the atmosphere through photosynthesis and store it in the soil. Rodale researchers say that by returning to small-scale organic farming, more than 40 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions could be captured in the soil, and if the entire world’s pasture and rangelands were managed using regenerative techniques, an additional 71 percent of those emissions could be sequestered. Further, organic practices could counteract the world’s yearly carbon dioxide output while producing the same amount of food as conventional farming. Rodale claims that using regenerative organic agriculture—like low or no-tillage, cover crops and crop rotation—will keep photosynthesized carbon dioxide in the soil, instead of returning it to the atmosphere. The institute cites 75 studies from peerreviewed journals, including its own 33-year Farming Systems Trial, which directly compare organic farming with conventional farming. Source: OrganicConsumers.org

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re You Looking for a Sign From God? For those who have ever answered “yes,” celebrated author and featured guest speaker Anne Archer Butcher will be sharing her experiences and insights at the Eckankar in New Jersey’s annual seminar on Saturday, May 16, 12:30–8:30 p.m. at the Hotel Woodbridge at Metropark, 120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ. Anne is an award-winning writer, businesswoman, and member of the Eckankar clergy who speaks at both domestic and international events. Her new book, Inner Guidance: Our Divine Birthright, is filled with her edge-of-your-seat stories about daily miracles and out-of-body experiences. Anne Archer Butcher was swept out to sea and miraculously rescued by dolphins. She was cast out of her body in a near death experience after a head-on collision with a truck. She fought malaria and won. Anne candidly shares the divine guidance she has received that helped her in her spiritual quest. In turn, her stories have helped others connect to the spiritual tools available to all. Throughout the ordeals, adventures, and profound experiences, the author received clear and reliable inner guidance that helped her survive and thrive. Her book has helped others recognize and validate their own personal inner guidance and spiritual experiences. Anne will be conducting an Inner Guidance workshop from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., sharing her personal experiences with Divine Spirit. Anne says, “Inner guidance is an exceptional spiritual tool. It opens the door of the heart to divine assistance, like having the wisest person in the world at our shoulder, helping with every decision. Who wouldn’t want that?” This talk is for those interested in tools to help conquer fears, resolve karmic ties, face challenges with ease, enhance inner guidance, recognize daily miracles and live a more spiritually oriented life. Anne will share techniques that anyone can use to enhance their connection with God and find the wealth of guidance and direction in their lives. Book signings by Anne will follow both her afternoon workshop and evening main talk. Copies of her book will be available for purchase. To learn more about the book and author, visit InnerGuidanceBook.org.

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If you are a seeker of truth and would like to learn more about how each of us is connected to God through Divine Spirit, Eckankar offers simple techniques to find spiritual freedom in this lifetime. In addition to the workshop, talks and creative arts throughout the seminar can help you learn how dreams connect your inner and outer spiritual life, how to become a master of your own life, and direct ways to connect with your true spiritual self and inner guidance. This year’s topics include Recognizing Our Gifts in Life, Dreams—Guidance for Everyday Life, and Hearing the Voice of God. The seminar’s open house forum allows seekers to come and go as they please throughout the day, or spend time in the Spiritual Experiences Room, a casual, café-like atmosphere where guests can share experiences and learn from others in an uplifting and loving environment. Are You Looking for a Sign From God? is free for those new to the teachings of Eckankar. For more information, visit eckankar-nj.org, email spirituality@ eckankar-nj.org, or call 800-870-9139. For other open discussions and events, check out meetup.com/the-nj-spiritualexperiences-group and facebook.com/ eckankarnj.

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MASTERING THE FORCE

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ew words are as oddly coupled as martial and arts. The first means “relating to war and soldiers,” while the second means “something that is created with imagination and skill, and is beautiful or expresses important ideas or feelings.” All martial arts represent a paradox of push and pull, yin and yang, external and internal. Their practice represents the blending of our physical lives in harmony with our emotional makeup, allowing our external activity to mirror our internal being. Seldom is the fusion of body, mind and spirit easily achieved with one activity, but martial arts are an exception, because they focus equally on internal and external well-being. Here are five key life lessons that martial arts can teach us. Learn how to breathe. True connection with our breath permeates an artist’s realm. A vocalist must reach deep within the diaphragm to sing proficiently and a dancer must learn to time their breath while performing. A martial artist learns to control breath with stillness and speed, like juxtaposing yoga with intense contact sports. Breathing properly makes the practitioner a better martial

artist and a healthier one. According to a study published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine, hypertensive qigong program participants were able to both lower their blood pressure after 10 weeks and increase their oxygen uptake by 20 percent. Avoid conflict by developing character. While it may seem counterintuitive that learning how to fight could avoid conflict, it’s an essential part of martial arts. The philosopher Lao Tzu said the best fighter is never angry. The martial arts are primarily about discipline, heightened awareness and honing an ability to face our own internal conflicts. Several studies corroborate that practicing martial arts produces positive behavioral changes. For instance, according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescence, participating students in the martial arts were characterized as being less impulsive and less aggressive. Connect the external (body movement) with the internal (energy movement). The energetic force that catalyzes expressive kicks, punches, blocks and other outward forms is as essential as the movements themselves. In Chinese

martial arts, that force is referred to as qi, the life energy that intrinsically unites body, mind and spirit. Be both an artist and athlete. Artistry and athleticism need not be divergent forces. The martial artist combines the grace of a creator and skill of a warrior, and watching a martial arts competition can be as riveting as watching a ballet or sports event. Most of us may not be talented artists or natural athletes, yet all students can learn how to integrate both worlds by blending physicality with stillness and expression through action. Let go of ego, find mental clarity and access the present moment. Jirōkichi Yamada, a master of Japanese kenjutsu, said, “The way of the sword and the way of Zen are identical, for they have the same purpose; that of killing the ego.” The focus of all true martial arts is the process, not the outcome. Whatever the style of execution, preparatory practice and meditative application, they all require the discipline of being purely present. Gaining such clarity requires grappling more with ego than with opponents; the real battle of a martial artist is waged within. Bruce Lee, the film star who revolutionized Western awareness of martial arts and founded jeet kune do, realized that martial arts’ transcendent philosophy gives us many lessons to draw upon. He suggested, “Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves.” Eric Stevens has been a fitness professional and martial arts coach for 15 years. He writes about related topics from Denver, Colorado. Connect at EricChristopherStevens@gmail.com.

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o help alleviate the stress of 21st-century living, many people tap into a collection of integrative therapies, from yoga and Pilates to meditation and massage, often traveling to a variety of different studios to secure all of these offerings. Happily, these and other therapies are now all available under one roof in the recently opened Integrative Wellness Center (iwc), a Chester-based “place of calm” where guests will experience deep relaxation, connection, personal enrichment, and a feeling of rejuvenation both inside and out. The center was launched in 2014 by founder and Mendham native Valerie Merton, 50, a licensed professional counselor (LPC). After practicing for nearly 15 years in hospitals and a variety of other healthcare facilities, which can often be more sterile and uncomfortable environments, and creating her own successful intensive outpatient program, Merton said, “I realized I wanted to build a comprehensive center of my own that was warm and welcoming and which addressed a person’s mind, body, and spirit in a very holistic but practical and functional way.” Since opening its doors within the historic two-story Nathan Cooper house in Chester, the iwc has welcomed guests into its beautifully renovated space,

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Paul Stutzman Finds Universal Truths on His Treks by Randy Kambic

aul Stutzman was a successful executive with a family restaurant chain and a happy father and husband married for more than 30 years when his wife, Mary, passed away from breast cancer in 2006. Questioning his faith as to why this happened, Stutzman quit his job to hike the 2,168-mile Appalachian Trail (AT), advising everyone he encountered, “Don’t take spouses and families for granted.” His book, Hiking Through, recounts this extreme adventure and relates his subsequent thoughts about grief, healing and life. Stutzman chronicled his second journey, a 5,000-mile-plus crosscountry trek, in Biking Across America. This time, he perceived a “noble, yet humble America that still exists and inspires.” More recently, the author has turned to fiction with The Wanderers and Wandering Home, both enriched with reflections upon the values of his Amish Mennonite upbringing and marriage.

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What kept you going? Early on, I realized how soothing nature was to my grieving soul. Still, there

were times it would have been easy to abandon my journeys and head for the safety of home. The desire to discover if my life held any meaning after such a great loss kept me moving forward. I kept telling myself on both journeys, “If my wife can fight cancer for four years, I can overcome any obstacle I encounter.” I was determined to write about what I was being taught by nature. I also believed books written by and about someone seeking solace via an incomplete pilgrimage would be cheating the reader.

What do such journeys teach about nature and our response to experiencing it? I find comfort in nature. I believe the beautiful streams and waterfalls, the grand views from mountaintops and the wildlife were all created for our enjoyment. When we absorb this beauty and wonderment, the stresses in life slowly melt away. Granted, not everyone will be able to do what I did; however, a stroll through a local park, along a beach or in a flower garden can have similar effects.

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Did these extended physical endeavors make mental demands that catalyzed unexpected self-growth? Treks like these into the unknown are physically demanding. With time and effort, one’s body gets into shape for extended hiking and biking. The mental hurdle must be crossed next. You’ll miss home and loved ones. Loneliness will set in. This is where you discover who the real you is. Are you tenacious enough to push through the desire to abandon the pilgrimage or will you succumb to the allure of comfort and safety? On my journeys, I had to make difficult choices. There is a saying that applies to folks planning to hike the AT end-to-end through 14 states: “If hiking the entire Appalachian Trail isn’t the most important thing in your life, you won’t accomplish it.” My daughter gave birth to my grandson while I was hiking. Although she asked that I come home for the event, I declined. I kept on hiking because I knew I wouldn’t return to the trail if I went home. I’d spent my lifetime trying to do the right things for my three children, but now had to do what was right for me.

What did you learn about Americans along the way? I discovered that most Americans are kind, law-abiding citizens. Most are still willing to help a stranger in need. Unfortunately, I feel we focus too much time and energy on the minority of malcontents.

How have these experiences informed your creative process? America is a great country. The beauty I’ve witnessed from a bicycle seat and on two feet hiking the mountains is a continual source of inspiration. Many folks are unable to do what I do. My ongoing desire is to describe the images imprinted in my mind in such a way that others can feel as if they are there walking with me. For more information, visit PaulStutzman.com. Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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Inspire, Heal and Sustain Us by Christine MacDonald

The environment is not separate from ourselves; we are inside it and it is inside us; we make it and it makes us. ~ Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, Amazon shaman

hile the idea that we humans stand apart from—or even above—nature is a prevailing theme in much of modern civilization, naturalists and other clever souls throughout the ages have observed that the opposite is true: We are part of, depend on and evolve with nature— and we ignore this vital connection at our peril. “If one way is better than another, that you may be sure is nature’s way,”

admonished the Greek philosopher Aristotle, in the third century B.C.E. “Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms the judgment of nature,” Roman politician and philosopher Cicero ruminated two centuries later. Nobel Prize-winning physicist and philosopher Albert Einstein remarked, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Today, more of us are looking to nature for ways to improve physical,

As Henry David Thoreau wrote in his classic 1854 book Walden, “We need the tonic of wildness.” While we know firsthand how walking in the woods can elevate mood, scientists have documented that a regular dose of nature has other far-reaching benefits. It can lower stress hormone levels, blood pressure and undesirable cholesterol; help heal neurological problems; hasten fuller recovery from surgery and heart attacks; increase cancer-fighting white blood cells; and generally aid overall health (Health Promotion International research report; also Nippon Medical School study, Tokyo). Regular playtime outdoors helps children cope with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders, according to research published in Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care. Exposure to nature can help adults escape from today’s wired lives; reinvigorate, be fitter and less likely to suffer from obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as reported in studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and a University of Washington research summary. It can also unlock understanding of the spiritual essence of life. Hours regularly spent by youth outdoors stimulate imagination and creativity and enhance cognitive development, helping them learn. Nature also helps youngsters develop social

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awareness, helping them better navigate human relations (Tinyurl.com/OutdoorHealthBenefits Research). “It’s strange and kind of sad that we are so removed from nature that we actually have to ask why nature is good for us,” says Dr. Eva Selhub, a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, author of the new book Your Health Destiny, and co-author of Your Brain on Nature. “The fact is our brains and bodies are wired in concert with nature.” Recognition of nature’s positive effects has grown so much in recent years that physicians increasingly write their patients “prescriptions” to go hiking in the woods, counting on the healthy exercise and exposure to sunlight, nature and soothing views to address health problems stemming from poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. Healthcare clinics and hospitals in Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, New Mexico, California’s Bay Area and elsewhere have launched Prescription Trails programs aimed at objectives from preventing obesity in children to healthful activities for retirees (Tinyurl.com/AmericanHealthTrails). Bestselling author Richard Louv calls the positive nature effect “vitamin N” in The Nature Principle. He contends: “Many of us, without having a name for it, are using the nature tonic. We are, in essence, self-medicating with an inexpensive and unusually convenient drug substitute.” Such ideas are commonly accepted in many cultures. The Japanese believe in the restorative power of shinrin-yoku, which could be translated as “forest medicine” or “forest bathing”. Indigenous peoples like the Brazilian tribe led by Shaman Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, fighting to preserve their land and way of life in the Amazon, profess to be at one with the innate riches of sustainable rainforests (SurvivalInternational.org/parks).

Scientific studies show that a regular dose of nature has far-reaching health benefits. More doctors now write “nature” prescriptions for their patients. ers, inspired by the durable homes built by sandcastle worms, are creating a synthetic glue that one day could help repair fractured bones. Architectural components manufacturer Panelite makes energy-efficient insulated glass by mimicking the hexagonal structure that bees use in honeycombs. (Find other precedents at Tinyurl.com/ BiomimicryCaseExamples). The inspiration for biomimicry comes from many places, says Dayna Baumeister, Ph.D. co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, a Missoula, Montana, company working with other companies and universities to propel biomimicry into the mainstream. “People are recognizing that they’ve been disconnected to the natural world,” she says. “We also realize that [as a species] we are in trouble. We don’t have all the answers, but we can look to other species for inspiration” for clearing pollutants from our bodies and environments.

Plants and fungi are now commonly used to clean up old industrial sites that resemble nature’s way of removing pollutants from water and soil. A University of California, Berkeley, meta-study confirms that farmers currently using organic farming methods and solar power achieve roughly the same crop yields as conventional techniques with far less dependence on fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gases and petrochemical pesticide and fertilizer pollution.

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These breakthrough technologies emulate the way nature uses the building blocks of life in an endless cycle of birth, reproduction, decay and rebirth. It’s part of a broad rethinking of the principles behind sustainability— building, manufacturing and living in greater harmony with natural systems, perhaps eventually eliminating landfills, air and water pollution, and toxic site cleanups. “A toxin is a material in the wrong place,” says architect William McDonough, of Charlottesville, Virginia. The only individual recipient of the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development, he is co-author of Cradleto-Cradle, a groundbreaking book that calls for re-envisioning even the nastiest waste, and The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability—Designing for Abundance. McDonough imagines a world where

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waste becomes raw material for new buildings, furniture and other goods— akin to how a forest reuses every deceased tree and animal to nourish the ecosystem and spawn new life. With 80 percent of U.S. residents currently living in urban areas, architects, builders and municipal planners are likewise pivoting toward nature, prompted by the scientific evidence of the many ways that human health and general well-being rely upon it. While this contact is preferably the kind of “stopping by woods” that inspired New England poet Robert Frost, even a walk in a city park will work. “Urban nature, when provided as parks and walkways and incorporated into building design, provides calming and inspiring environments and encourages learning, inquisitiveness and alertness,” reports the University of Washington’s College of the Environment, in Green Cities: Good Health. The American Planning Association stresses the importance of integrating green space into urban neighborhoods. Not only does so-called “metro nature” improve air and water quality and reduce urban heat island

effects, urban wilds such as Pittsburgh’s Nine Mile Run and Charlotte, North Carolina’s Little Sugar Creek Greenway also restore natural connections in densely populated city centers.

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A growing number of scientists say that research about our place in nature has sparked fresh thinking about our role and devastated quaint notions about our species’ superiority. “Single-celled slime molds solve mazes. Brainless plants make correct decisions and bees with brains the size of pinheads handle abstract concepts,” points out Anthropologist Jeremy Narby, author of the groundbreaking book Intelligence in Nature. At a national conference of Bioneers, an organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and San Francisco that gathers nature-minded social and scientific innovators, Narby said: “We are nearly identical to many animals. Many behaviors once thought to be exclusively human are shared by other species. The zone of the specifically human, as determined by science, has been shrinking.”

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True-Life ‘Aha!’ Reads 10 Lessons from Nature to Inspire Our Everyday Lives by David Miller, Tinyurl.com/10InspiringLessons FromNature 9 Amazing Lessons from Nature to Inspire Your Everyday Life by Annie Hauser, Tinyurl.com/9InspiringLessons FromNature Intelligence in Nature by Jeremy Narby Life Lessons from Nature by Elvis Newman Cathedrals of the Spirit by T. C. McLuhan Your Brain on Nature by Eva Selhub We haven’t lost the ability to tap that primal animal inside, even if most of us are more likely to “venture into the forest” by watching a movie or playing video games. We may feel cut off from our instincts, but studies show time in the woods can do wonders to restore the keenness of our senses to connect with the subtle changes in natural habitat, the movements of other species and the changing seasons. The rise of human civilizations may have taken “survival of the fittest” in new directions, often decidedly tamer ones, but experts ranging from scientific researchers to lifestyle analysts say humankind is still hardwired by our more primitive past. Despite the ingenious ways we’ve devised to exploit other life forms, capitalize on Earth’s resources and protect ourselves from nature’s sometimes terrifying power, our fate remains linked to natural laws and limits, from nurturing our body’s immune system to resolving planet-sized problems like climate change.

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“‘Nature’ is our natural environment,” according to Selhub. We don’t have to move to the country to reconnect, she says. “Even spending 20 minutes a day outside has an effect.” Houseplants, nature photos and aromatherapy Earth scents can also help indoor environments better reflect our own nature. The wealth of research and common sense wisdom is aptly summed up by celebrated author Wendell Berry in The Long-Legged House. “We have lived our lives by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world. We have been wrong. We must change our lives so that it’ll be possible to live by the contrary assumption, that what is good for the world will be good for us. And that requires we make the effort to know the world and learn what is good for it.” Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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From sauerkraut and distinctive jams and organic jellies to gluten- or peanut-free cakes and regional artisanal breads, some of the most flavorful products are being produced with no chemical preservatives, artificial colors or other laboratory ingredients. Nearly all are made in small batches, and usually by the owner. Many source local ingredients or serve special dietary needs largely underserved or ignored by larger food businesses. “In a sharing economy, individuals look less to big chain stores for their food needs and more to each other, making fresher, tastier and often healthier foods more accessible,” explains Janelle Orsi, co-founder of the Oakland, California, Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC), citing its Policies for Shareable Cities report partnered with the nonprofit Shareable. The Specialty Food Association reports that sales of specialty foods— primarily at grocery retailers, but also cottage operators via farmers’ markets and direct orders when allowed by their state—grew 22 percent from 2010 to 2012, topping $85 billion.

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“All of our products are made by hand and in small batches daily,” says Ruth Wardein, co-owner, with Andrew Amick, of Epiphany Gluten Free Bakery, in Naples, Florida, which she launched from her home kitchen. Besides glutenfree cookies, cakes and breads, she’s always “perfecting” her Paleo cookies, brownies and pancake mix. Paleo recipes contain no grains, dairy, yeast or refined sugars, explains Wardein. “They require nut and seed flours, coconut oil and natural sugars like honey or maple syrup. So they are naturally higher in protein and fiber and lower in carbs than the average glutenfree recipe.” “We’re experimenting with the community supported agriculture model with local fruit,” says Erin Schneider. She and her husband, Rob McClure, operate Hilltop Community Farm, in LaValle, Wisconsin, which produces

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value-added products with organically grown crops. “We have salsas, pickles and jams. Our black currant and honey jam is sold before it’s made. Rob’s garlic dills have their own following.” Wisconsin’s cottage food law restricts sales to only high-acid foods.

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In Royal Oaks, California, Garden Variety Cheese owner, cheesemaker and shepherd Rebecca King feeds her 100 milking ewes organically raised, irrigated pasture grass and brewer’s grain to yield award-winning farmstead easier-to-digest sheep cheeses from her Monkeyflower Ranch. “Many first-time customers like my story as a small producer and want to buy direct from the farm. They keep buying because of the taste,” says King. “My marinara and pizza sauces are made in small batches by hand in a home kitchen, enabling us to hot pack them to retain the ingredients’ natural

favors,” says Liz James, owner of The Happy Tomato, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Her sauces are also low in sodium and contain no sugar, saturated fat or gluten. James’ production is facilitated by Virginia’s home food processor license, which lets her work from home and sell wholesale. Whole Foods Market is among her major retail accounts. When home-based cottage food businesses are spurred into expansion to keep up with demand, a situation sometimes complicated by state limits on sales volume, many opt for renting space in the growing number of incubator, or community, kitchens nationwide. “We did farmers’ markets for three years and went from seven customers to thousands,” says Wardein, who now rents a commercial kitchen space. “Returning customers are the momentum that has pushed us forward.” “By growing food in and around our own neighborhoods and cities, we decrease our dependence on an oftentimes unjust and ecologically destructive global food system and build stronger, more connected and resilient communities,” affirms Yassi Eskandari-Qajar, director of SELC’s City Policies program. “We think it’s important to produce what grows well on our soil and then sell it, so that ecology drives economics, rather than vice versa,” says Schneider. “Random things prosper in our area, like paprika peppers, elderberries, hardy kiwi, garlic, pears and currants. It’s our job as ecologically-minded farmers to show how delicious these foods can be.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are co-authors of the new book Homemade for Sale, a guide for launching a food business from a home kitchen, plus ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef and Rural Renaissance. Learn more at HomemadeForSale.com.

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Home-Grown Organic Made Easy 10 Time-Saving Tips for a Healthy Garden by Barbara Pleasant

Organic gardening experts share strategies for growing a great garden and having a life, too.

he arrival of planting season has a stunning effect on veggie gardeners. We talk to our seedlings as if they were children, and don’t mind working until dark if that’s what it takes to get the fingerling potatoes in the

ground. Then, complications like crabgrass and cabbageworms appear, and keeping up with all the details feels impossible. We can lighten looming chores by using these time-saving tips, which will reduce later workloads when storms and the hot summer sun threaten to squelch the magic. Mulch to reduce watering and prevent weeds. “You can cut your watering time in half by mulching crops with a three-to-four-inch layer of straw or shredded leaves,” says Niki Jabbour, award-winning author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden. “Crops like tomatoes, potatoes, kale, broccoli, cucumbers and squash all benefit from a deep mulch, which reduces the need to water and also prevents weeds, saving even more time.” Grow herbs in convenient containers. Family cooks will harvest kitchen herbs every day, in all kinds of weather, so don’t waste footsteps. Grow some parsley, basil and other herbs in large containers near the kitchen door. Try promising perennials. Plant them once, and vegetables like asparagus and rhubarb come back year after year in cold winter climates like the Midwest and Northeast. Where winters are mild, artichokes or chayote (pear squash) are long-lived and productive. Many resilient herbs will return each spring, too, including sage, mints, thyme and oregano. Tarragon and marjoram make trusty perennial herbs in the Sun Belt. Stock up on organic seeds. “As a year-round vegetable gardener, I try to come up with a list of all the seeds I’ll need for every season when I place annual seed orders,” Jabbour says. “That way, I will place fewer orders and have everything on hand at the proper planting time, saving both time and money.” Organic seeds in consumer seed catalogs and retail racks won’t be genetically modified or treated with pesticides. Be generous with organic compost. With each planting, mix in organic compost along with a

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balanced organic fertilizer. Food crops grown in organically enriched soil are better able to resist challenges from pests and diseases, which simplifies summer tasks. Grow flowers to attract beneficial insects. Reducing or eliminating pesticides and increasing plantings of flowers can radically improve the balance between helpful and harmful insects in a garden. Horticulturist Jessica Walliser, co-host of Pittsburgh’s The Organic Gardeners KDKA radio show and author of Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, recommends starting with sweet alyssum, an easy-to-grow annual that can be tucked into the edges of beds or added to mixed containers. “The tiny blossoms of sweet alyssum are adept at supporting several species of the non-stinging parasitic wasps that help keep aphids and other common pests in check,” Walliser says. In warm climates where they are widely grown, crape myrtles have been found to serve as nurseries for lady beetles, lacewings and other beneficial insects. Protect plants with fabric barriers. Pest insects seeking host plants won’t find cabbage or kale if they’re hidden beneath hoops covered with fine-mesh fabric like wedding net (tulle) or garden fabric row cover. “Cover the plants the day they are transplanted into the garden,” advises Walliser. As long as the edges are securely tucked in, row covers will also protect plants from wind, hail, rabbits and deer. Hoe briefly each day. Commit 10 minutes a day to hoeing. While slicing down young weeds, hill up soil over potatoes or clean up beds ready to be replanted. Look out for small problems to correct before they become big ones. No more misplaced tools. Time is often wasted searching for lost weeders, pruning shears and other hand tools, which are easier to keep track of when painted in bright colors or marked with colored tape. Jabbour uses a tool stash basket placed at the garden entrance.

Stop to smell the flowers. Use moments saved to sit quietly, relax and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of the garden. Pausing to listen to the birds or watch a honeybee work a flower is part of the earned reward of any healthy garden that can’t be measured by the pound. Barbara Pleasant, the author of numerous green thumb books, including Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail Plans for Small Organic Gardens, grows vegetables, herbs and fruits in Floyd, Virginia. Connect at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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Nine of the 10 hottest years have occurred since 2000. The odds of this taking place randomly are about 650 million to 1, especially without an El Nino influence, according to University of South Carolina statistician John Grego. “The globe is warmer than it has been in the last 100 years,” says climate scientist Jennifer Francis, Ph.D., of Rutgers University, in New Jersey. “Any wisps of doubt that human activities are at fault are now gone with the wind.”

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“We do more damage to the planet than we think.” ~Peri, age 9

his month, Home Box Office (HBO), in collaboration with New York City’s American Museum of Natural History, will air the new documentary, Saving My Tomorrow. Scientists representing the museum discuss how temperature change affects life on Planet Earth, but the majority of voices are those of children. Their words cry out for universal action to prevent them from inheriting what they believe is a dying planet in desperate need of healing.

In the Atmosphere

“We need to know the truth, because adults clearly aren’t doing enough to stop this.” ~Zoe, age 12 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA recently announced that last year was the hottest in 135 years of recordkeeping, with rising ocean temperatures driving the global heat index.

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In the same 100 years, sea levels have risen seven inches, mostly due to expansion as the water warms. “We have over 2 million preserved fish in our collection. We study them to see the effect of temperature change,” says Melanie Stiassny, Ph.D., curator of ichthyology at the museum. “The mummichog fish is less than an inch long. It’s a bottom feeder and that’s where pollution like mercury lies. When the water is warm, fish eat more and mercury is stored in their bodies.” The contaminants move up the food chain, bringing the effects of pollution to our dinner table. A 2006 study by Nicola Beaumont, Ph.D., with the Plymouth Marine Laboratory UK, found that 29 percent of the oceans’ edible fish and seafood species have declined by 90 percent in the past 100 years. The international team of ecologists and economists led by Boris Worm, Ph.D., of Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, predict total saltwater fish extinction by 2048 due to overfishing, pollution, habitat loss and climate change. Rising ocean acidity due to absorption of increasing carbon dioxide and other emissions from burning fossil fuels impacts creatures large and small, like dissolving the shell of the tiny sea butterfly, a vital link in the ocean’s food chain. Americans currently consume 4.5 billion pounds of seafood each year.

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Scientists look back to look ahead. Henry David Thoreau fell in love with the wilderness around Concord, Massachusetts, 160 years ago. From his renowned journals, scientists know when flowers like the pink lady slipper (Cypripedium acaule), bird’s-foot violets (Viola pedata) or golden ragworts (Packera aurea) used to bloom. Today, with temperatures six degrees Fahrenheit warmer than in Thoreau’s time, these species now bloom two weeks earlier. Paul Sweet, collections manager of the museum’s ornithology department, studies “skins” (stuffed birds). He says, “The skins show us how birds lived years ago.” In just the past 100 years, bird species that have gone extinct range from the ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) to the onceabundant passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) and Carolina parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis). In Colorado, 70 percent of the lodgepole pines have been lost, with pines in other states also in trouble. Pine beetles feed on the pines. Historically, winter brings death to both the beetles and weakened trees, which fall to feed a renewed forest. Due to warmer temperatures, the beetles are living longer and migrating to higher altitudes to kill more trees. Forest fires follow the dry timber line.

All Are Needed

“I don’t have time to grow up before becoming an activist.” ~Ta’Kaiya, age 12 “Get your parents involved.” ~Teakahla, age 11 Children are more informed now than ever before. Schools offer classes on ecology, the environment, global warming and climate change. Kids are aware that they need adults to work with them to keep Earth habitable. HBO will air all four parts of Saving My Tomorrow starting Apr. 22. Check local listings—and watch as a family. See Tinyurl.com/SavingMyTomorrow. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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by Dennis Merritt Jones

great experiment in the desert called the biodome created a living environment for human, plant and animal life. A huge glass dome was constructed to house an artificial, controlled environment with purified air and water, healthy soil and filtered light. The intent was to afford perfect growing conditions for trees, fruits and vegetables, as well as humans. People lived in the biodome, for many months at a time, and everything seemed to do well with one exception. When the trees grew to a certain height, they would topple over. It baffled scientists until they realized they forgot to include the natural element of wind. Trees need wind to blow against them because it causes their root systems to grow deeper, which supports the tree as it grows taller. Who among us doesn’t long for a perfect growing environment for ourselves, with no disruptions from outside influences? We strive to avoid the times of contrast and tension, when life’s daily challenges push against us. When they do, the normal tendency is to curse them. If trees could talk, would we hear them curse the wind each time they encountered a storm? We can learn a great deal from nature’s wisdom at work if we are open to the lesson. Watch how a tree bends and sways gracefully when the wind blows against it. It does not stand rigid, resisting the flow of energy. It does not push back. The tree accepts the strong wind as a blessing that helps it grow. Such experiences develop our character and deepen our spiritual roots. When we grow deep, we too, stand tall. Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Sacred Chants Workshop with Satkirin Kaur Khalsa—4–6:30pm. This experiential workshop will explore how sacred group singing of Naad, known as Gurbani Kirtan, connects one’s conscious mind with one’s soul. $30 preregistered / $40 day of. Aquarian Yoga Center Montclair, 127 Valley Road, Montclair. 973-634-0082. AquarianYogaCenter. com. Tuesday, April 7 Free Introduction to Universal Kabbalah— 7–9pm. Universal Kabbalah provides us with a blueprint to accessing the Soul as well as manifesting our intentions. Join us for this enlightening talk. All belief systems are welcomed in Universal Kabbalah. Bound Brook. 973-714-5143. Lorraine@ TreeofLighthc.com. Fifth Dimensional Relationships—7:30pm. The Association of Higher Awareness presents “Fifth Dimensional Relationships” with Ilona Hress. Doors open at 7pm; the program starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. The Masonic Temple, 39 Maple St., Morristown. Ahanj.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Spiritual Intuition Class—7–9pm. Access your higher self, develop your intuition and find out your greatest psychic abilities using ancient tools. $25, $15 if you preregister. Bound Brook. 973-714-5143. Lorraine@TreeofLighthc.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Max Meditation—7–9pm. Achieve greater clarity, vitality, happiness, and overall well-being through this fusion of ancient and modern meditation techniques. Investment $20, $10 if you preregister. Chatham. Contact Sandy at 908-930-9248. Ssauchel@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Health and Wellness Day—11am–4pm. Admission includes all mini wellness services provided by 20 local practitioners in addition to workshops and door prizes. $20 at the door or $15 in advance by calling church office. Light refreshments available. 973-948-2296. St. Thomas Church hall, 210 Route 206 North, Sandyston. Make an Informed Vaccine Decision—12 noon. Are vaccines safe? Do vaccines cause autism? What are the laws regarding vaccines? These and other questions answered. Presented by Drs. Bret and Tami Hartman of Family Chiropractic Center of Lake Hopatcong. Seating is limited. $10. Midwives of NJ, 57 Rte. 46 E., Hackettstown. 973-663-5633. More Truth Will Set You Free with Donna Alir—7:30–10pm. An experiential lecture that supports by a vortex of energy and raises vibration to achieve clarity of your higher guidance. Sponsored by The Metaphysical Center of New Jersey at the Central Unitarian Church, 156 Forest Ave., Paramus. Members $10; Guests $15. $1.00 off with this ad

(senior and student discounts available). 201-4473556. MetaphysicalCenterofNewJersey.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Soul Shamanism Initiations, Learning, Healing— 10am–4pm. Connect to your soul and spirit and physical life in profound ways for deep healing and understanding of your timeless self. Discover your life purpose and work with the soul to allow this self to evolve and stay on course. $295. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 303, Morristown. 973647-2500. BetheMedicine.com. Simple Channeling for Everyday Life!—12–4pm. With Al Fuentes. $60 if paid by April 6; $75 after. Register at alfuentes.com/simplechanneling or at The Art of the Heart. The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. 908-879-3937 or TheArtoftheHeartChester.com.

TOP TEN PAIN RELEASERS 1 WORKSHOP 8 CEU RN LMT Wednesday, April 22 9:00a.m.–6:00pm. Level: Beginner Fun, hands-on class where you will learn simple and effective kinesiology techniques designed specifically for massage therapists for relieving stress and pain. Quality muscle testing will be taught. Therapeutic Massage 560 Springfield Ave Westfield, NJ 07090 Tuition: Save $20 and register by March 22, tuition $177 Contact: Sharn Zabel Certified Kinesiology Instructor 973-908-8342 sharn@sharnzabel.com

MONDAY, APRIL 13 FREE Extra Gentle Yoga Class—11am–noon. This class offers Extra Gentle Yoga for those who enjoy moving slowly and gently, those who have not exercised in a while and those in recovery or receiving physical therapy. Extra Gentle Yoga will help you to develop your confidence in Yoga and improve your energy level, while gently stretching and nurturing your body. The School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St., Chester. 908-879-9648. TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com. Wednesday, April 15 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave. Ste. B2, Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ. com. Lecture on Stem Cell and PRP Therapy—7pm. Suffering from arthritis or a tendon injury? Come join us for a free educational lecture about how stem cells and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapies can help you heal. We specialize in nonsurgical solutions for sports, spine and orthopedic injuries. Fourth floor of the Advanced Medical Center at Cedar Knolls. 197 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. 973-998-8309 or NJRegenerativeInstitute.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave. Ste. B2, Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis—8:30–9:30pm. Learn several easy-to-use techniques to reduce stress in your life. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave. Ste. B2, Bloomfield. HypnosisNJ. com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 A Path to Deeper Love Seminar, How To Attract or Reconnect With The Loving Relationship You Desire—6:30–8pm. With Al Fuentes. Cost is $30

savethedate TOP TEN PAIN RELEASERS 2 WORKSHOP 8 CEU RN LMT Friday, May 22 9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. Prerequisite: Top Ten Pain Releasers 1 This hands-on class teaches you 7 new meridian and energy techniques for relieving stress and pain. Quality muscle testing will be reviewed. Location: Therapeutic Massage 560 Springfield Ave Westfield, NJ 07090 Tuition: Save $20 and register by April 22, tuition $177 Contact: Sharn Zabel Certified Kinesiology Instructor 973-908-8342 sharn@sharnzabel.com

savethedate FIRST ANNUAL NORTH JERSEY YOGA RETREAT WEEKEND April 17-19, 2015 Be inspired! Experience a weekend of yoga, relaxation, rejuvenation and community. Enjoy five Hatha yoga sessions from teacher trainer Luke Ketterhagen, emphasizing yoga philosophy, postures, breathing, and meditation. Vegetarian lunch and dinner Saturday. $249 for three days of instruction, two vegetarian meals, use of hotel spa. (Hotel reservations optional; not included in retreat fee.) Sheraton Parsippany NJYogaRetreat.com. Call Sandy Scala for questions and reservations: 201-805-4058.

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savethedate #RULISTENING? LEARN ‘EVISIONING’ (FREE EVENT) Wednesday April 29th 6:30 - 8:00 pm Awakening Wellness, 14 Pine Street, Suite 8, Morristown NJ How are those resolutions coming along? Learn eVisioning instead. It’s an internal activation process that helps you focus on what you want your life to be, why you want it that way, and how to use your intuition as a tool to move towards what you desire. Reserve your spot by e-mailing hilary@awakening4wellness.com

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FRIDAY, APRIL 17 First Annual North Jersey Yoga Retreat Weekend—Friday evening–Sunday. Experience a weekend of yoga, relaxation, rejuvenation and community. Featuring master teacher Luke Ketterhagen, emphasizing proper breathing, guided meditations, and philosophy. $249. (Hotel reservations optional; not included in retreat fee.) Sheraton Parsippany. NJYogaRetreat.com, or 201-805-4058.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Women Living Consciously Seminar—1pm. iwc proudly presents: Women Living Consciously Book 2 as presented by contributing author Linda Newton, APN, LPC. Join the discussion about how women can learn to live their lives with more purpose and fulfillment. Free. Call to reserve your space. iwc mind body boutique, 401 Rte. 24, Chester. (Nathan Cooper Building) 908-879-8700. iwcnj.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Parsippany Hills High School, 24 Rita Dr., Parsippany. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Parsippany Hills High School, 24 Rita Dr., Parsippany. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis—8:30–9:30pm. Learn several easy-to-use techniques to reduce stress in your life. $55. Parsippany Hills High School, 24 Rita Dr., Parsippany. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 EARTH DAY Top Ten Pain Releasers 1 Workshop—9am–6pm. 8 CEu RN LMT. Level: Beginner. Fun, hands-on class to learn simple and effective kinesiology techniques designed specifically for massage therapists for relieving stress and pain. $177. Sharn Zabel, certified kinesiology instructor. 973-908-8342. Therapeutic Massage, 560 Springfield Ave., Westfield. SharnZabel.com. DamNation: Food for Thought Film Series—6:45– 9pm. This powerful film odyssey across America explores the sea change in our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the life and health of our rivers. Guest speaker: Eric Olsen, Nature Conservancy of NJ. Sponsored by Grow it Green Morristown and the Foodshed Alliance. $6. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown. 973-206-4177. Pre-purchase tickets at GrowitGreenMorristown.org/#!food-for-thoughtfilm-series/c14vo. Max Meditation—7–9pm. Achieve greater clarity, vitality, happiness, and overall well-being through

this fusion of ancient and modern meditation techniques. Investment $20, $10 if you preregister. Chatham. Contact Sandy at 908-930-9248. Ssauchel@ gmail.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 Yoga Intensive and Teacher Training Free Info Session—5:30–6:30pm. Learn more about our 12day Yoga Intensive and Teacher Training Programs, suitable for anyone looking to go deeper into their practice. 4:30pm class before is free for all those attending the info session. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10W, Denville. 973-343-2848. PurpleOmYoga. com. Friday, April 24 Awakening Goddess Weekend Retreat Vermont—6pm Friday–3pm Sunday. Join Mythic Astrologer Kelley Hunter and Shaman Janet StraightArrow on a magical mystical retreat for women. We honor and deepen our sacred feminine to embody our true selves and fulfill our life purpose. Dreams and visions, Goddess stories, planetary perspectives. $275. Cabin near Brattleboro, VT. 973-647-2500. BetheMedicine.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 How to Develop a Home Yoga Practice: A Guide for the Perplexed—1:30–3:30pm. Interactive workshop provides you with a method for starting your own practice, building motivation, and maintaining confidence to experience the transformative effects of yoga beyond asana class. $30 members, $35 Nonmembers. Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311. StudioYogaNJ. com. Wednesday, April 29 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $50. Union YMHA, Green Lane, Union. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $50. Union YMHA, Green Lane, Union. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Tele Seminar - Dream Time and Soul Travel—8–10pm. Discover the power of dreams in transforming your reality. $35; $25 if you preregister. Contact Lorraine@TreeofLightHC.com; 973-714-5143 for dial-in info. 8–10pm EST going on everywhere! Relaxation through Hypnosis—8:30–9:30pm. Learn several easy-to-use techniques to reduce stress in your life. $50. Union YMHA, Green Lane, Union. HypnosisNJ.com.

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Free Zen Meditation Group Sit—7–8:30am. Led by Kurt Spellmeyer of ColdMountainZen.org at Kula Yoga Wellness, 25 Main St., Stanhope. For info, email Rcr111@optonline.net. Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Prenatal Yoga—9–10:15am. For the Mother Goddess and her growing baby! $18 drop-in or class package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 9am. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 203. Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual development & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main St., Madison.ISD-Madison.org.973-437-4370. Center for Spiritual Living~Morristown—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Unity of Sussex County—11am.Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-3836277. UnityofSussex.org. EEC Presents: Writer’s Block—12–2pm. Sundays. Come and sit and write in peace. Break your writer’s block. $10. RSVP required. 201-310-7227. Enaya Event Center, 811 Main St. Suite J, Boonton. EnayaEvents.com.

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Energy Enhancing Blasts of Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—11am-noon. Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeartChester.com. Gentle Yoga—11am–noon. Extra gentle yoga for those who enjoy moving slowly and gently, those who have not exercised in a while and those in recovery or receiving physical therapy. The School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St., Chester. 908-879-9648. TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com. Pilates Sculpt—Noon–1pm. Try your first class for free. 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.Pilateswithamy@verzon. net. Proptnj.com. Yoga—12:30–1:30pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South Street, Suite 160, Morristown, NJ. 973971-6301. Posture Fit©—3:30–4:15 pm. Use props and weights to strengthen, tone, improve balance and coordination, challenge your mind, strengthen core and back. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ .com or 973-895-2003. Nia—5:30–6:30pm. An exhilarating barefoot cardio workout combining martial arts, dance and healing arts. $10. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South Street, Suite 160, Morristown, NJ. 973-971-6301. Qigong—6–7pm. Gentle exercises designed to generate energy flow. Contact Renee Dorn, 551574-9500; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. Divorce Support Group in Chester—7–8pm. First Mondays. Open to anyone currently struggling with divorce-related issues. 154 Route 206, 2nd Floor, Suite A, Chester. Free. 908-832-2305. Awareness Through Movement—7–8pm. Gentle movement lessons suitable for everyone, even those limited by pain, injuries or neurological conditions.

Contact Beatrice Basso, 973-294-4059; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. Monday Night Meditation Circle—7–8pm every Monday. Relax and recharge with Reiki Master Victoria at Monday Night Meditation @ Evolve Restorative Therapy. Feel the healing energy flow! Evolve Restorative Therapy, 523 Westfield Ave., 3rd Floor, Westfield. 908-361-6376. Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm Mondays. All levels, featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development,15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or MarkSGallagher@hotmail.com. Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) Parent Support Group—7–8:30pm. Confidential self-help group for parents experiencing substance abuse issues with their children. Free. Jefferson Twp. BOE Community Room, 31 Rte. 181, Lake Hopatcong. Bilyofjefferson@yahoo.com.Bily.org. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Mondays. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 suggested donation. Contact Connie at 973-239-8402 for details.UnityofMontclair.com. Yoga for Ultimate Beginners—8–9pm. For students brand new to yoga, this series covers the fundamentals of yoga from alignment basics to class etiquette. $90 for six weeks. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848. PurpleOmYoga.com.

tuesday Chair Yoga—7am. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while sitting on a chair. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com. Free BodySculpt Class—8:30–9:15am. Weekly. Free. Carefully and gently strengthen and tone your core and body using light weights and props. Benessere, the center for wellness, 510 Morris Ave., Summit, 908-277-4080 BenessereNJ.com Yoga Foundations—9:15–10:15am. Learn the foundations of yoga in a safe, encouraging environment, while releasing stress and tension. $10/ class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com. Christpaths—9:30am–12pm.Second Tuesdays. Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group. Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave., Short Hills. Yearly tuition: $175. 908-277-2120. Information@ Interweave.org.Interweave.org. Pilates Mat with Props—10–11am. A traditional mat workout along with the magic circle, weights, stability balls and barre with flow and control. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ. com or 973-895-2003. Awareness Through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30pmTuesdays. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info.

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Yoga for Teens & Tweens—3:45–5:45pm.Aquarian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair.908-884-4984. AquarianYogaCenter.com. Hatha Yoga—5:30–6:30pm. Create balance through this practice of focusing on specific postures while learning to control the breath. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South Street, Suite 160, Morristown, NJ. 973-971-6301. Yoga Level 1—6–7pm.Learn basic postures, breathing styles and meditation. Contact Jean Marie: 908850-6475. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. SMART Recovery—6:30–8pm Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and assistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. SmartRox@ Optimum.net. YogaFlow—6:45–8pm Tuesdays. $15/Class or $50/4classes. Family Chiropractic Center, 28 Bowling Green Pky. Suite 1A, Lake Hopatcong. 973-6635633. HartmanChiropractic.com. Come Experience Enlightenment—7pm Tuesdays. Experience how to change every aspect of your life. We teach how to create using Thought Energy. Thought in Motion, 127 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ ThoughtinMotion.net Meditation—7–8pm Tuesdays. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided meditation. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. Donation: $10. Call or email Suzanne@AquarianSun.net before 5pm Tuesday to reserve a spot. 973-686-9100. Meditation—7–7:30pm.Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm.Tuesdays.Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-876-2449. TheSpiritGathering.net. Restorative Yoga—7:30pm.Tuesdays.Shed stress and unleash your body’s innate healing capacities through comfortably supported guided relaxations. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Rd., Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com. The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30pm.Tuesdays.Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org. Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Garwood. Call Betsy Zipkin at 732-469-0234. Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. 973-383-6277. Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit—7:30– 9pm. You and up to five family members will sit with three to five mediums who will contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Netcong. Contact Garry at 908-852-4635 or Garry@ hyp4life.com.

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The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm.First and third Tuesdays. Worship service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908638-9066to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com. Gentle Yoga—8pm. Includes a wide range of yoga poses, breath awareness, alignments, relaxation, and meditation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph.973-866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com.

wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ WhiteOakCenter.com. Group Strength Training—7:00–8:00am. Small group class that includes toning exercises for agility, posture and flexibility. $20. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South Street, Suite 160, Morristown, NJ. 973-971-6301. Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—9:30– 10:45am Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details. Yoga for Women’s Health—9:30–10:45am. Poses to help you better address menstruation, menopause, pelvic floor issues, and basic back care. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

St., Chester. For more information, contact Carrie Oesmann: 201-919-7811. Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30pm meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, relaxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536. Monthly Reiki Bodywork Practice Sessions— 6–9pm.Second Wednesdays. Practitioners of all levels of Reiki or energy training join to offer one another energy healing sessions. $25. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BetheMedicine.com. Yoga Instructor Certification—6–9pm. Wednesdays. Call or see TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com for details. 908-879-9648. School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St. Chester. Chanting Circle—6-7pm. Wednesdays. With Jonathan Jung. $15. RSVP 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St. Chester. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7pm. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.$14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355. Teen Yoga—6:30–7:30pm.Age 13+. Teens learn to listen to their bodies as they move at their own pace promoting peacefulness, mental clarity and improved self-esteem. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown.973-898-0544. Ctr4child@verizon.net. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com

Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-944-0555.Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St. Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com.

Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—12pm. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.973-895-9925.PilateswithAmy@verizon.net. Proptnj.com.

Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm Explore the interface of Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

Pilates—1:00–2:00pm. Develop balance of the body through core strength, flexibility and awareness to support efficient, graceful movement. $10. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South Street, Suite 160, Morristown, NJ. 973-971-6301.

Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays. Drop-in, $25.4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Pilates for Everyone—5–6pm.Lengthen, strengthen, stretch and tone. Move in Grace, 294 Main

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Youth Athletic Training Camps—7–8:30pm. $25 (pre-registration suggested). Improves strength, stamina, sports psychology, speed and agility under experienced professional guidance. Benessere, the center for wellness, 510 Morris Ave., Summit, 908277-4080 BenessereNJ.com Free Meditation Class—7–8pm.Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm First Wednesdays. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass. Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30.The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale. Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown—7–9pm First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their families. Speakers. 973-219-8092 or Wen5500@hotmail. com. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown. Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm. Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-6728782. EmptyHandZen.org. The “I AM” Presence Book Study—7:15pm. First and third Wednesdays. All welcome. Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey. 614 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair. RSVP to Sharonsillen@gmail. com or 973-865-1976. A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.$10. Call in advance: 908-232-1355. Intuitive Tantric Meditation—7:30pm.Wednesdays. Still your mind, experience your inner energies, and enjoy love & peace. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm.FirstWednesdays.Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com. International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm. Wednesdays. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386.

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AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm.Wednesdays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

Raise Your Vibration—6:30–9pm. Thursdays. Spiritual ascension classes with Bebbie Carcuffe and Lynn Pridmore. $25.Center for the Soul, 50 Main St., top floor, Chester. 201-841-0358.

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Reiki Share—6:30–9pm Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park.973-686-9100. AquarianSun.net.

Free BodySculpt Class—8:30–9:15am. Weekly. Free. Carefully and gently strengthen and tone your core and body using light weights and props. Benessere, the center for wellness, 510 Morris Ave., Summit, 908-277-4080 BenessereNJ.com Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am. All welcome. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. 973-857-9536. Iyengar Yoga—9-10am. Weekly. $10 donation. 20 Robert Dr., East Hanover. 386-383-4393. HealingWavesYoga.com. YogaFlow—9:30–10:40am Thursdays. $15/Class or $50/4classes. Family Chiropractic Center, 28 Bowling Green Pky. Suite 1A, Lake Hopatcong. 973-663-5633. HartmanChiropractic.com. Zumba—9–9:50am.The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11am–noon. Thursdays. Drop-ins, $20; 4 sessions, $65; 8 sessions, $120.Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering—Noon, Third Thursdays. Learn about delicious and healthy food preparation.$25; 4 for $75. Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr., Mountain Lakes. 973-335-4469. FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com. Lunch & Learn—Noon–1pm.Thursdays. $10. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta. 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. Hatha Yoga—6:00–7:00pm. Create balance through this practice of focusing on specific postures while learning to control the breath. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South Street, Suite 160, Morristown, NJ. 973-971-6301. Evening Yoga Series—6:15pm–7:30pm. For adults. All levels yoga series. Advance registration and monthly payment is required; Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776. Parent/Child Yoga 6:30–7:30pm Thursdays. More info at 973-944-0555.Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com.

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Potluck and Spiritual Chat—7-9pm. Free. Bring a potluck dish to share, share in a safe, loving environment. Tree of Health Center, 55 Newton-Sparta Rd., Unit 107, Newton. 973-500-8813. EEC Presents: Poetry Night—7–9pm. Second Thursdays. Share your poems and/or enjoy those of others. RSVP required. 201-310-7227. $10. Enaya Event Center, 811 Main St. Suite J, Boonton. 201310-7227. EnayaEvents.com. EEC Presents: Original Music Night—7–9pm. Third Thursdays. Share your original music and/or enjoy those of others. Sorry, no cover songs. $10. RSVP required. 201-310-7227. Enaya Event Center, 811 Main St. Suite J, Boonton. 201-310-7227. EnayaEvents.com. Nia Dance—7–8pm. An exhilarating barefoot cardio workout combining martial arts, dance and healing arts. $10. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South Street, Suite 160, Morristown, NJ. 973-971-6301. Yoga with Daniella—7pm.Yoga for all levels. $5 suggested donation. The First Presbyterian Church, 11-13 Main St., Franklin. $5 suggested donation. Daniella.Hurley@yahoo.com. Chi Do Moving Water Meditation—7–9pm. Based on Dr. Emoto’s principles, positive thoughts collectively create a vibration and frequency to spread throughout the surrounding community and to the world. Must RSVP. $10. Phyllis Francene,732-587-5330. Professional Building, 2115 Millburn Ave., Maplewood. Oasis for the Soul Spiritual Salon—7–9:30pm. Second Thursdays. Experience deep meditations, teachings, discussions and healing immediately relevant to all in profound ways.$40. At Be The Medicine 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. RSVP 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com. iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays. Therapeutic discussion group led by licensed professional counselors processing all life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, life transition, stress, aging, care-giving, etc. iwc for medical, mind and body. 401 Rte. 24, Chester. Call for information: 908-879-8700. Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a certified hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner. Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for hypnotherapist. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com.973-224-6773. The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms— 7pm.Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com. Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Meditation, and Healing—7–9 pm, first and third Thursdays. Suggested offering, $11.DivineAlchemy111@gmail.com or 973-366-8765. Held at

Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. RestStopRejuvenate.com. 973-985-7548. Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Group Meeting—7:30–9pm. We follow the ASCA meeting format and our goal is mutual support in a gentle and nonjudgmental environment. Ascasupport.org or Ascamnj@yahoo.com. The Morristown Chapter of ASCA, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Morristown. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Second Thursdays. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette.973-383-6277.UnityofSussex.org. Gentle Yoga—8pm.An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com. Gentle Yoga with Daniella Hurley—8pm. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte.10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5224.

friday Yoga Flow—9:15–10:30am.$10/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com. Nia—9:30–10:30am. An exhilarating barefoot cardio workout combining martial arts, dance and healing arts. $10. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South Street, Suite 160, Morristown, NJ. 973-971-6301. Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am Fridays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna; 973-584-6664.YogaWest.com. Morning Yoga Series—9:30am–10:45am for adults. All levels yoga series. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776. Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. RSVP at 908879-3937.More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am– Noon. Twelve-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443.Wjioa.org. Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—11am-noon. Held at The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Yoga—12:30-1:30pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South Street, Suite 160, Morristown, NJ. 973-971-6301. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm. Twelve-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. Njpada.org.

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Prenatal Yoga—9–10am. A beautiful class designed especially for expectant mothers to learn how to breathe, relax, stretch, and connect with the precious life within. The School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St., Chester. 908-879-9648. TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com.

Swingin’ Tern—8–11pm.Beginners’ Workshop, 7:30pm.First and third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-295-6864. FolkProject.org.

Yoga—9:00–10:00am. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South Street, Suite 160, Morristown, NJ. 973-971-6301. Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15pm.The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

Crossroads Coffeehouse—8pm. Second Saturdays. For more than 15 years, the Crossroads Coffee House movement has been bringing musical talent to local audiences for a great night of inexpensive entertainment in the Morris County area. Donations accepted. Coffees, teas, desserts for sale. Crossroads Community Church, 104 Bartley Road, Flanders. 973-584-7149.

Healing Sanctuary—7pm. Third Fridays. Experience an evening of quiet meditation and healing. Open to all. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360. SachaCenter.com.

Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Circle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave. (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit.908-277-2120.Interweave.org.

Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time. Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15.Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley.973-562-5844. DivineBooks.net.

Free Spirits—10am–noon. Saturdays. For highly energy-sensitive children and teens. $20. Center for the Soul, 50 Main St., top floor, Chester. Call Debbie Carcuffe, 201-841-0358.

Drum Circle—6pm. Weekly drum circle to get your spirit flowing with the ancient healing art of drumming. Learn new skills; connect with others in this warm and welcoming space. $20/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-997-0116. HoopNDrums@ Yahoo.com. BreathingRoomCenter.com. Monthly Kirtan w/ Raghavendra & Tara— 7–9pm. Second Fridays. Bring your open heart to join us in chanting names of the Divine. Chants sheet & Chai provided. $5 donation at the door. Karuna Shala Yoga & Ayurveda, 10 Herman St., Glen Ridge. 973-743-1211. TheKarunaShala.com.

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saturday Adult Yoga—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in, $25; 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown.TheWholeChildNJ@ gmail.com. White Oak Yoga—8–9am Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta.973-729-1900.WhiteOakCenter.com. “Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10am. First Saturdays.331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown.973-539-3114. Rrsci.org. “I Am That I Am” Guided Meditation and Practice—8:30–9:30am. Saturdays. With Rev. Sue Freeman. $15. RSVP 908-879-3937. TheArtoftheHeartChester.com The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester.

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