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Mission accomplished! Last month, I wrote that I was seeking more excitement in my life. After spending Christmas in Hanoi and New Year’s Eve in Saigon, I had reached my excitement quota. Old Hanoi was a maze of narrow streets, filled rim to rim with vendors, wandering animals, and motor scooters headed in every conceivable direction. Saigon was incongruously modern and upscale, decorated with holiday lights, fireworks, and 6 million more motor scooters headed in every conceivable direction. As much as we’d enjoyed Vietnam, it seemed time for a little less excitement.

With just one stop left, our minds were on our quiet, comfortable home in suburbia, our friends, pets, and good old American food.

What we found in Cambodia, our last stop, however, was what I had needed all along: balance. I found it at Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious building, in continuous use, as either a Hindu or Buddhist temple, since the 12th century.

It had a magical quality, partly from the jungle surroundings and trees growing at crazy angles out of the lost temples, partly from the monks, orange robes and incense wafting behind them. Mostly, though, it was quiet—bicycle and foot traffic having replaced the motorized whirr of Vietnam.

As our Cambodian guide explained, the giant faces at each corner of one temple represented the Mahayana Buddhist religion’s four sublime states of mind: Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity. One of ten children, our guide had lost two brothers to the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge and two to starvation after the war. During the Khmer rule, he and his family had spent their nights camped on the approach to the temple, protected for a few hours, at least, from the violence erupting outside the walls. What struck me most about his story was his demeanor while telling it—the embodiment of Equanimity. I saw no hostility or regret, just acceptance. Internal balance.

You don’t need to travel to Cambodia to realize that balance is crucial—too much of any element causes stress and unease. I’m happy to be home, in my quiet little house on the lake. I’m grateful that my worries (did I include all the calendar events, or miss any typos?) are minor. And if my worries grow, I hope I remember that guide’s equanimity and ability to put life’s changes in perspective.

Enjoy this issue. It’s all about balance, calm, and peace of mind.

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newsbriefs Sample our Local Harvest: Farms, Food, and Family Event

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he third annual Local Harvest: Farms, Food, and Family will be held Saturday, February 12 (snow date: February 13) from noon to 4 p.m. at the Morris County Cultural Center, 300 Mendham Road (County Route 510), in Morris Township.

Sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Chapter of Slow Food in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, the event will bring together local farmers and food artisans for an afternoon of sampling and purchasing.

Visitors can purchase seasonal vegetables and fruit, grassfed and finished beef and pork, poultry, eggs, cheese, breads, teas, and prepared foods from local growers and producers while learning about Community Supported Agriculture. They can also learn how to purchase seasonal farm shares at Genesis Farm, Howling Wolf Farm, and Rogowski Farm. Participants include Bob-O-Link Dairy and Bakeyard, Valley Shepherd Creamery, Appleridge Farm, Best Fruit Farm, the Health Shoppe, and Arthur & Friends, an entrepreneurial training program for adults with disabilities, which sells locally grown organic hydroponic greens. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm’s interpretive display on early farm life, sustainable farming, and heritage breeds will round out the program.

Slow Food Northern NJ is dedicated to spreading awareness and nurturing appreciation of slowing down to enjoy healthful, locally grown food by connecting New Jersey residents with earth-friendly farmers, chefs, and food makers. The goal of Slow Food Northern NJ is to develop school gardens in every town in the region.

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, a restored turn-of-the20th-century working farm, features living-history programs in historic buildings and landscapes and raises period-appropriate crops, vegetables, and livestock using historic methods. The site is open April to November and offers a full schedule of special events and seasonal weekend activities. For the Local Harvest event, overflow parking and a shuttle bus will be available at Fosterfields, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, just off County Route 510.

There is a two-dollar suggested donation to support Slow Food Northern NJ’s school garden programs. For more information, visit SlowFoodNNJ.org or call Margaret Noon at 908-6543242. For snow closing information, phone 973-326-7645.

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hamanic practitioners, whether beginners or advanced, are invited to join Janet StraightArrow for a weekend of exploration and discovery, February 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Morristown.

Participants should bring a blanket, pillow, eye covering, notebook, and drum or rattle if they have one.

Friends and family are encouraged to attend. Local lodging is available for those who require it.

StraightArrow, a shaman, has practiced and taught the original healing art of shamanism, which works with spirit and soul, for more than 15 years. These preliminary classes, required for further study, are intended to awaken the true soul self and offer guides and lineages to assist participants on their journey through life and beyond. The classes will include initiations, drumming, rattling, journeying and working with the elements. Fees are $150 for one day, $250 for the entire weekend.

To RSVP with a deposit of $100 to secure your place in class, visit BeTheMedicine. com or mail a check to StraightArrow Consulting, 18 Bank St, Morristown, NJ 07960.

Call 973-647-2500 or email Janet@BeTheMedicine.com. See ad on page 44.

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earn about Judith Gold’s “Prosperity work” through an introductory two-part weekend workshop led by the internationally recognized Core Energetic therapist, March 18–20, at the Body Balance Center, in Pottersville.

The workshop will take place Friday, March 18, 7–9 p.m.; Saturday, March 19, 1 –7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 20, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The weekend’s cost is $400, or $220 for Saturday or Sunday only (scholarships available).

Gold, a native New Yorker now living in Germany, is a psychotherapist involved in individual, couple and family therapy as well as multicultural and transpersonal therapy. She travels internationally to offer lectures and seminars. At this workshop, Gold will be assisted by Kelly Varga, a long-time “Prosperity” participant and artist, and Sandra Wilson, another “Prosperity” participant, group assistant and materials engineer.

The first part of the weekend concentrates on developing a personal vision for a “prosperous” life, allowing one’s authentic self to be expressed. The second part of the workshop concentrates on the heart. Through movement, dance, breathing exercises, sound, visualization, guided meditation, drawing, lecture, working in pairs and in groups, participants will take a step toward opening up self and its expression, while unblocking potential for the most prosperous life possible.

For more information about the workshop, contact Kelly Varga at 973-668-5690 or 862-251-0896, or by emailing KSVarga@yahoo.com. To learn more about the Body Balance Center, visit PranaYogaNJ.com. To contact Judith Gold, email her at JudithGold@gmail.com.

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his year, give the love of your life something special: a singing valentine, courtesy of the Morris Music Men. From February 12 to February 14, Morris County’s premiere barbershop harmony chorus will send quartets to sing love songs at virtually any location in and around Morris County. For $50, a quartet of men decked out in tuxedos will serenade your sweetheart, friend, coworker, or client at work, at home, or at a restaurant.

The package includes a beautiful long-stemmed red rose and a special Valentine card. This program has been made possible in part by funds from the Arts Council of the Morris Area through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Morris Music Men chorus and its affiliated quartets are part of the 30,000-member Barbershop Harmony Society. The group meets Tuesday evenings at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Shunpike Road, in Chatham, and welcomes new singers.

Reserve your quartet by February 9 by calling 973-625-2842 or e-mailing SVDdavid.Sipple @gmail.com. Visit MorrisMusicMen.org.

Balancing Work and Life Through Emotional Resilience

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Tunis currently serves the tri-state area through emotional resilience coaching by telephone or in person. She facilitates discussion, reflection, and skill change on issues such as emotional job recovery, addiction healing, and conscious conflicts in an effort to creatively and lovingly open minds to self-discovery. Her website, A-Work-Life-Coach.com, contains updated resources, blogs and workshop information.

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healthtalk with Dian Freeman Certified Clinical Nutritionist

Shouldn’t Informed Consent Precede Lowering Cholesterol and Fat Levels?

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he American Medical Association (AMA) position on Informed Consent begins with this statement: “The patient’s right of self-decision can be effectively exercised only if the patient possesses enough information to enable an informed choice.” Most patients, however, are not given any information about the possible negative effects that can result from today’s common medical practice of drastically lowering cholesterol and fat levels through diet and drugs.

The average American has come to accept her lack of medical uniqueness. The medical argument is that every person should be kept within a narrow cholesterol range despite obvious differences in physical, nutritional, gender, age, body size and medical status. Americans now believe in the onesize- fits-all theory of cholesterol.

Low levels of cholesterol have been associated with potentially deadly conditions and diseases; doctors should share this information with their patients. Several studies associate unnaturally low cholesterol with high rates of cancer, infertility, erectile dysfunction, permanent muscular deterioration, cellular energy depletion, vitamin D deficiency and severe depression. The lower the total cholesterol, the greater the likely incidence of these and other damaging conditions.

In 1987, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) printed a 30-year follow-up of the original study linking cholesterol to heart disease; the follow-up study showed no correlation between high cholesterol and mortality.

Significantly, it did show a correlation between low cholesterol and mortality. Death rates from coronary heart disease increased 14% for every 1 mg/dl drop in total cholesterol per year. (Anderson, KM. “Cholesterol and Mortality – 30 Years of Follow-up from the Framingham Study,” JAMA 1987 Apr. 24;257 (16):2176-80).

Before doctors make the decision to lower cholesterol in every human being for the heart’s sake, shouldn’t other health factors and body systems be considered? The human body has been designed to produce fluctuating levels of all substances in response to changing needs. One item on a blood test cannot take into account each fluctuation.

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Consider skin function. Even cracked skin, such as that associated with eczema, can be exacerbated by a lack of fat and cholesterol. One of the functions of fat and cholesterol is to prevent skin permeability. Cholesterol is raised temporarily in the bloodstream by the innate intelligence of the body to protect the skin from becoming brittle. When brittle, the body loses its ability to keep necessary body moisture in and pathogens out. When skin permeability has been normalized, high levels of cholesterol are no longer needed, and the body can return to producing normal levels.

Since lowering cholesterol has been linked to lowering fat intake, the result is also an abundance of health problems related to fat deficiency. All fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients require sufficient dietary fat for their absorption. Deficiencies of vitamins A, D, and E, as well as deficiencies in Omega EFAs and CoQ10, abound with diets low in fat. It is true that trans fats and artificially hydrogenated fats can harm our health, but our survival as humans has come because early people wisely prized natural animal and plant fat above all other nutrients.

Deficiencies of dietary fat can result in cognitive dysfunction, depression, diminished brain development in fetuses, dementia and many other mental and neurological disorders.

Low fat and low cholesterol have been shown to be common denominators in severely depressive patients and are linked in studies to an increased incidence of suicide. Fatty acids are what the body uses to create cells that allow us to think and feel. Two thirds of the brain is comprised of fats, and it can become the “go-to” place to be cannibalized by the body when it senses that it is lacking the essential fat it needs to survive.

Also, without natural dietary fat, the myelin sheath that coats and protects each nerve in our bodies can become brittle and deteriorate. This protective sheath is comprised of 30% protein and 70% fat. Those told to lower their fat and cholesterol intake risk nerve damage (neuropathy) and can worsen diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s.

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Although there are those in medicine who seem to be awakening to the benefits of essential fatty acids, such enlightenment is not ubiquitous among medical doctors (thus, less so among their patients). Unfortunately, there is no medical support for eating more healthy dietary fats. Other than for those with many risk factors for heart disease, lowering these valuable nutrients does not appear to serve anyone well. Medicine treats us as though we share exactly the same risk factors, which is not the case.

Moreover, lowering LDL without addressing one probable cause of its increase can reduce our natural protection from neurotoxins, mercury and heavy metals. Since a function of LDL, considered the “bad” cholesterol, is to help engulf environmental toxins for elimination from the body, keeping it artificially low can expose the body to more inflammation, leading to a greater chance of acquiring heart disease.

Higher levels of LDL are summoned by the body when it senses a toxic threat in the bloodstream. Lowering LDL without addressing the toxic cause reduces our natural protection. Aiding cholesterol in its detoxification effort would make more sense, allowing the body naturally to return levels to normal.

There are other negative health ramifications to artificially lowering cholesterol. Common sense dictates that health professionals evaluate people as individuals to determine why, in each incidence, their cholesterol is high before artificially lowering it. By using a holistic approach, we can aid cholesterol in accomplishing the function that triggered the need for higher levels. Patients’ rights demand that informed choices be made clear before medical intervention is instituted, but rarely are the detrimental effects of lowering fat and cholesterol a matter of discussion between doctor and patient.

Dian Freeman has a private practice in Morristown, teaches a nutritional certification course, is certified in and practices Ondamed biofeedback and lectures widely. She is pursuing a doctorate in Medical Humanities from Drew University. Dian may be reached at AboutHealth@att.net or by visiting WellnessSimplified.com. See ad on page 10.

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he activities of day-to-day living create tension within our bodies. Physical stressors such as sitting at a desk, carrying children or heavy bags, and even exercise can create and trap tension in the body. Emotional, mental, and environmental stressors all build tension as well.

Research reveals that this “stuck stress” is literally trapped in our connective tissue, which surrounds every joint, muscle, nerve, bone and organ. When trapped stress is ignored, it causes connective tissue dehydration and cellular damage. What often begins as aches and stiffness can lead to neck and low back pain, headaches, insomnia, digestive problems, and injury. When the connective tissue is hydrated and moving freely, however, our bodies function at a more optimal level.

The M.E.L.T Method is a revolutionary approach to painfree longevity that helps people stay healthy, youthful and active for a lifetime. The self-treatment technique is designed to keep connective tissues and the nervous system in top condition and slow down the aging process. This hands-off bodywork was created about 10 years ago by manual therapist Sue Hitzmann as a series of simple exercises for her clients who suffered from stress, pain, and dysfunction. When she saw how well and quickly these exercises worked, she decided to teach them to groups of people in a fitness setting.

MELT uses soft foam rollers and a series of small balls to draw fluids into the tissues that surround every muscle, bone, joint and organ in the body. With proper hydration, the muscles work better, the joints have the support and space they need, and the whole body finds an ideal upright alignment. Because the connective tissue is one seamless inter14

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connected system—from the layer right under the skin, to the deep tissues that wrap around each organ—stimulation of just one area creates improvement in the entire body.

The cornerstone of the MELT Method treatment is selfassess, MELT, then reassess. Reconnect techniques quiet the nervous system to de-stress the body and heighten one’s body awareness as well as the mind-body connection. Assessing imbalances allows clients to identify which areas need attention and sense improvements after treatment is completed.

Rebalance techniques de-stress the body’s autonomic nervous system, which enables the body to work more efficiently.

MELT is for anyone who wants to slow down the aging process and live better, longer. For those who are middle-aged and older and want to stay active, mobile and independent, MELT is a must. But it’s also beneficial to active younger adults and athletes who want to maintain a fit, toned body and achieve optimal performance without debilitating wear and tear.

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What Kind of Learner Are You?

by Shelley Tzorfas

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e all learn about our world through our five senses, using sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

And we continue to process the information we’ve learned throughout our lives. But most people have one area that they rely on more than others when acquiring new information, which has led to the theory that there are three basic types of learners: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.

The visual learner prefers to learn by watching and reading. These learners appreciate charts, maps, and pictures. The auditory learner absorbs information by listening and tends to do well during a lecture or an oral presentation. The kinesthetic learner does best when engaged in an activity and is thus often adept at using his hands. Kinesthetic learners can put a model together by trial and error, often glossing over the instructions.

According to Susan Campbell Bartoletti and Elaine Slivinski Lisandrelli, authors of Study Skills Workout, there are other characteristics within each category. They claim

that visual learners tend to have neat handwriting, vivid imaginations, and prefer order and neatness. Visual learners tend to plan things. Auditory learners tend to get distracted by outside noise, like to discuss things in depth, and display emotions through intonations. They do well when reciting information prior to taking an exam. Kinesthetic learners like to move around the room, sometimes appear impulsive, tend to talk with their hands, and don’t require order and neatness as much as others. They tend to show emotion through their actions.

Why should we know what kind of learner we (and our children) are? Knowing how we most naturally learn helps us to adapt to situations more easily. This is particularly important when you find that your child has recently begun to struggle in school, even though he or she is bright and did well during the previous year. Let’s suppose that the teacher he had last year had a visual style and your child has a visual style as well. There were plenty of pictures and colorful charts that were used routinely.

But that was last year. This year’s teacher has an auditory style, explaining things through lectures. Your child, a visual learner, now has difficulty following what’s being said with-

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out visual cues. And the teacher may very well be stumped as to why your child is not performing well on class quizzes or exams. The answer might be as simple as the differences in learning styles. This is the time when assessing a child’s particular learning style can improve his outcome and create an understanding between teacher and student. Such knowledge can foster success through some simple fine-tuning.

The same benefits of understanding an individual’s learning style apply in the workforce. Let’s say you are holding a meeting to discuss a new business project. You’ve given simple, clear instructions to your staff, but one of your best employees does not seem to understand the project as well as you would like. The reason for this might be that your top performer has a kinesthetic style. Simply giving verbal instructions might not be the best approach. The kinesthetic learner may need to move about the room and try out portions of the project in order to grasp the concept. By accommodating different styles, you can move the project forward for the benefit of all.

When trying to determine which type of learner you are, or which type of learner your partner or clients are, listen for some clues. The visual learner might use phrases like,” I see your point, I see what you mean.” The auditory learner might respond with, “I hear what you are saying.” The kinesthetic/ tactile learner might say, ”I feel where this is going.”

The point is to try to understand and accommodate one another’s learning styles. Cooperation, harmony and balance can be better achieved by acknowledging some of these subtle differences. And that is something that we can all feel good about.

Shelley Tzorfas, tutor for more than 20 years, has successfully helped children learn and helped parents navigate the educational system. She holds an MFA from Rutgers and studied education at NYU and Hunter College. She is a member of the International Dyslexia Association.

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Blessed and Blissful Soulmates

By Arielle Ford

A soulmate is someone you can completely be yourself with. Someone with whom you share unconditional love, and when you look into each other’s eyes, you know that you are home. A soulmate is your “safe place to land.”

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s someone who teaches others how to manifest their soulmates, and who has been so blessed with the love of my own, I decided it was time to shine a light on the extraordinary benefits of living with your soulmate as a way to encourage others.

Soulmate love heals people while it stamps out loneliness and brings so much more happiness than many people think possible.

Soulmate couples have a secret they rarely speak about: They feel fortunate to no longer have to search for true love because they are living it every day. They realize how blessed they are to be spending their days in the embrace of their best friend, lover, and sacred partner. Rather than brag, or shout it from the rooftops, they quietly relish their relationship and give thanks, from a deep place of gratitude, that they have another day to spend together.

How do I know this? During the past thirteen blissful years with my soulmate, Brian, we often talk about how blessed we are to be together and experience a relationship that exceeds our wildest dreams. I also began quietly asking the other soulmate couples we know what life is like for them. The answers I’ve heard are remarkably similar.

In whispered and hushed tones, they have shared with me the wonders and

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beauty of their marriages. Why have we been whispering? For two reasons: we are in awe of the sacredness of the union and because as my friend Monte Farber (co-author of The Soulmate Path) says, “It’s not polite to rub in other people’s faces how wonderful life can be when you are sharing it with your soulmate.”

Soulmate relationships can be compelling, intense, loving communions that have a divine quality to

them. They are about connecting on a deep “soul” level as much as every other dimension of human interaction. The soulmate couples we’ve met choose to live with honesty, transparency, deeper love, devotion, openness, vulnerability and trust. My husband, Brian Hilliard, explains it this way: “In a soulmate relationship, one plus one does not equal two, it equals eleven.

The love generated in this equation is a gift to the soulmate couple and to the world at large.”

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As. Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, author of Your Interfaith Wedding, explains the bond, “The level of trust between soulmates is profound— and being able to trust another being on so many levels makes life so much easier. Your soulmate will mirror your best parts and your shadow self, giving you a chance to heal.” This is why the world needs soulmate couples to find each other—as many as possible, and as soon as possible. It is a surefire way to fill our planet with more love.

Some people fear that their day will never come, and that they will not be worthy of soulmate love.

Claire Zammit, co-creator of the Calling In “The One” online course, explained it this way: “I always thought I was too much of this or not enough of that, but when I met my soulmate I realized I was just right for the person I was destined to be with. It’s amazing to be loved and appreciated so deeply just for being who you authentically are!”

Are soulmate relationships always blissful? No, of course not. Soulmates have work to do in the world, and it begins in their own relationships. “Your ‘Twin Flame’ will not only bring you to new heights of ecstasy but also push every one of your buttons and even some you never knew you had!” adds Rev.

issues honestly, knowing that the foundation for their love is strong enough to weather the storm.

Perhaps Stephanie Bennett Vogt explains it best: “Having a soulmate is a beautiful dance toward wholeness if you’re willing to allow and learn from the inevitable messy bumps that go with the territory of being in a relationship.”

Victor Fuhrman. Like all relationships, soulmate unions require time, energy and attention. As Otto and Susie Collins so eloquently put it, “They require conscious effort to keep the relationship vibrant, alive and juicy.”

Despite the occasional upset, argument or breakdown, soulmates are committed to working through the

About Arielle Ford Arielle Ford is the author of seven books, including the international bestselling The Soulmate Secret: Manifest the Love of Your Life with the Law of Attraction. Learn more at ArielleFord.com and SoulmateSecretBook.com.

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RELAX & RECHARGE Therapeutic home recipes rebalance and renew mind and body.

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chieving balance on all levels of being is the true measure of vibrant health,” says Thomas Yarema, a multidiscipline physician and director of the Kauai Center for Holistic Medicine and Research, in Hawaii.

Integrative physicians and practitioners understand that in many ancient Eastern therapies, including Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, well-being is all about balance.

In these disciplines, harmony—and by extension, health and happiness—is created by a constant rebalancing of energies, sometimes complementing a natural state and sometimes countering it. Thus, depending on our physical and emotional makeup (easy-going personality? hot-tempered?) and current situation (need a job? getting married?), balance may require a calming down or a boosting up, turning inward or turning outward.

Consulting the latest research and advice from scores of experts, Natural Awakenings has created a guidebook of recipes for balancing mind and body.

Whether the immediate need is to relax, refresh, release or recharge, we’ve got a simple to-do to get you back in balance.

Try these new approaches today.

Relax

“Change is good,” the saying goes, but even good change, like falling in love or going on vacation—causes stress.

Stress is widely reported in medical journals like The Lancet and The Journal of the American Medical Association as linked to health problems from heart disease and diabetes to hair loss and depression. Because stress affects the immune system, frequent colds or bouts with the flu may signal a need to slow down. Fuzzy thinking, forgetfulness and feelings of frustration can also indicate that it’s time to relax.

Get Herbal Drinking a cup of herbal tea is a simple, gentle and enjoyable way to “take five.”

Herbal educator Dodie Harte, of the Sierra Institute of Herbal Studies, recommends a blend of three common calming herbs: chamomile, linden flower and passionflower, with a dash of relaxingly aromatic lavender flower. Add a cup of boiling water to a mix of one teaspoon of each herb and a small sprig of lavender, then let steep for 5 to 10 minutes.

Apply Pressure Like acupuncture, acupressure is a technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine that works to rebalance the flow of chi, or energy, in the body by stimulating key points along its energy meridians, or pathways. While acupuncture uses needles that puncture the skin and requires a visit to a professional, acupressure stimulates via points on the skin’s surface and can be part of a selfcare practice.

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“When acupressure points are stimulated, they release muscular tension, promote circulation of blood and enhance the body’s life force energy to aid healing,” explains Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D., founder of the Acupressure Institute, in Berkeley, California, and author of Acupressure’s Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments.

To relax the neck and relieve tension headaches, use the point at the base of the skull, just where the head attaches to the neck. Feel for the hollow between the two thick, vertical muscle masses—finding and pressing it will probably elicit a sigh. Put one or both thumbs in that hollow and apply gentle pressure for one to two minutes.

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en Methods Simplified, the continuous flow of electronic information in our smartphone lifestyles may be overstimulating our brains.

The first step to refreshing and replenishing is to log off. In short, she says, “Off-hours create better on-hours.”

Go Solo Psychologist Ester Schaler Buchholz, Ph.D., author of The Call of Solitude, believes that “alonetime” is a basic need. She supports this belief with a series of infant studies, analysis of historical and anthropological data, and research examining how meditation and rest bolster the immune system.

“When we don’t get enough solitude,” she observes. “We get out of touch with ourselves; we get forgetful; we get sloppy.” We may also get angry, anxious and depressed.

Take a daily, refreshing, miniretreat by stepping away from the rest of the world for 15 minutes. Find a room with a door and turn off all electronics… then read a book, write a letter, meditate, or just close your eyes and listen to the silence.

Sleep “Sleep ends up being one of those things we see as expendable,” says Marks. Yet, a growing body of studies from Harvard Medical School’s Division of Sleep Medicine and other research institutions shows that it is crucial to your mental and physical health, as well as many of the body’s major restorative functions, including tissue repair, muscle growth and protein synthesis.

New findings by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center even show that the brain uses sleep to consolidate memories and make them more accessible when we’re awake.

“We should really think of ourselves as operating on a 16-hour battery,” Marks advises, because we must recharge our-

selves in order to perform well. Signs of sleep deprivation include irritable moods and an inability to concentrate.

Marks’ Countdown to Bedtime routine starts an hour beforehand. Put away the work and turn off the computer. Stop drinking fluids. Take a warm bath or footbath and don pajamas. Read, meditate or listen to music to wind down. Adjust the bedroom temperature to between 68 and 74 degrees and turn off all lights and electronics, covering their LED displays. If it takes more than 30 minutes to fall asleep, get out of bed and do something relaxing until you feel drowsy. “If your mind is busy, write out your thoughts on a problem-solving worksheet,” she suggests.

Get Outside Time and again, it has been proven that nature heals. One researcher, from the University of Southern California, has found that even just gazing at a natural landscape, sunset or grove of trees from a window can activate endorphins in the brain that make us feel good. Getting outside is even better. Integrative Psychiatrist Henry Emmons, a physician and author of The Chemistry of Joy, explains that sunlight provides us with vitamin D, which he notes, “… plays a role in many physiological processes, including moods.” Emmons’ prescription: at least 30 minutes outside daily, without glasses, which can filter out healing components of sunlight.

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ing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-Being, points to an extensive body of research showing that the colors, patterns and scents of natural environments affect mental and physical well-being.

She recommends spending time in gardens and growing your own plants, even if only a window box of herbs.

Release You can’t move forward if you’ve got something holding you back. Sometimes what you need is to let go of whatever’s weighing you down—even if you don’t quite know what it is. Here are feel-good ways to let go of physical and emotional stagnation.

Make Noise Many Eastern and Western sacred traditions utilize the healing power of sound through chants, songs, hymns and mantras; but the science behind sound healing is solid. According to Sound Healer Tom Kenyon, the repetitive patterns of music and chant stimulate the reticular activating system in the brain, which can induce a mild, trancelike state. Making sounds and music is even more transformative than just listening.

“The way music helps us release is that it helps us remember a little bit more of who we are,” advises soprano and Sound Shaman Norma Gentile, from Ypsilanti, Michigan. Her favorite tip: Sing! Gentile exhorts, “Sing with the radio, with a choir or by yourself.”

When you sing, she explains, you breathe deeply and your body vibrates and releases energy. Just sing whatever moves you, from the medieval songs of Hildegard von Bingen (her favorite), to Country & Western ballads. She adds, “There’s no style of music that can’t be helpful and healing.”

To release aches and pains, Kenyon applies a different exercise. First, find a quiet, private room where no one will hear you. Then, close your eyes and focus on a part of the body that feels uncomfortable: the lower back or neck, perhaps, or maybe a heavy heart or other emotional unease. Breathe in slowly. Exhale in an audible sigh, letting the sound come from the place

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of discomfort.

Expressed sounds will be unique to each individual.

Allow the sounds to build, reach a crescendo and then taper off naturally. “This is a simple, but powerful, technique for expressing tension with sound,” promises Kenyon.

Brush It Out “The skin is the largest organ in the body, and the better it functions as a toxin releaser, the less work the liver and kidneys have to do,” explains Tom Sherman, a bodyworker who teaches at the Acupressure Institute. He suggests daily dry-brushing, a low-tech way to stimulate lymph nodes, open pores, release toxins and exfoliate the skin.

Any natural fiber bristle brush with a long handle will do, though Sherman prefers the Yerba Buena palm bristle brush. He also likes the Vital Chi SkinBrushing system developed by Bruce Berkowsky (NaturalHealthScience. com). Dry-brushing is a popular spa treatment with European roots.

For basic skin-brushing, remove clothing and gently, but vigorously, rub the dry brush over every part of the body, using circular motions. The basic rule of thumb is to brush toward the heart and in the direction of blood flow.

So, starting with the feet, brush in circles up the calves, thighs and buttocks, before moving to the hands and up the arms to the shoulders. Brush down on the neck, but up on the back. Finally, move to the chest and abdomen, brushing counter-clockwise. The whole process should take about 10 minutes.

Follow it up with hydrotherapy—a simple shower will do—to help wash

away dead skin and impurities. A further detoxing option is to follow up with a hot bath containing two cups of Epsom salts and 20 drops of tea tree oil.

Recharge

After you have destressed, refreshed and released, it may be time to ramp up your energy. These final steps are geared to recharge your emotional and physical batteries.

Stay in Touch Physical touch in any form stimulates the body, and while massage is typically used to relax and release, it can also revitalize. A recent National Institutes of Health study showed that massage had a positive effect on cancer-related fatigue in patients who were undergoing treatments that drained them of energy.

“During an invigorating massage, the therapist uses faster paced, gliding, strokes, rather than slow, sustained, pressure,” explains Kristen Sykora, a licensed massage therapist and spokesperson for the American Massage Therapy Association. In-between visits (locate a local practitioner at Finda MassageTherapist.org), there’s plenty you can do on your own.

“Physiologically, when you massage yourself—even when you rub lotion on your skin—you’re asking the blood vessels to open up and bring in blood, nutrients and oxygen into that area,” Sykora says. She suggests a simple tapping technique, called tapotement, for re-energizing any area of the body that feels fatigued, such as quadraceps or derrière. To work on quads, sit comfortably, so the muscles are relaxed, make a soft fist and tap NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

gently all over the muscle for one to two minutes. Use either the pinky end of the fist or the underside, where the fingers are curled.

Walk A simple way to get moving, walking raises heart rate and breathing capacity, increases circulation of blood and nutrients to all systems of the body and, as new research from the University of Pittsburgh shows, improves memory.

It’s a relatively low-impact, safe, form of exercise that also gets you outdoors, which has its own balancing benefits.

Beginners can try for 10 minutes a day at a slow, comfortable pace, while more experienced walkers may shoot for 30 minutes a day at a faster, more invigorating pace.

Try Something New Sticking to the safe, familiar and triedand-true may seem like an energyconservation measure, but upsetting your routine and trying new things can re-cultivate a passion for life. And passion, says Marks, helps provide life with meaning and purpose. “It’s important to find pleasures outside of work, even if you do love your job,” she counsels.

What will you do? Something you’ve always wanted to do, or used to do and have always wanted to get back to. Or, something you never thought you could do, or think you’re too old to do.

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“One day, you’ll be great at the mental exercises, but not the physical, so that shows where your weakness is,” Bender explains. “Some [students] are great at doing the exercises or workouts, but they can’t sit still or be quiet on a 45-minute hike; so each one is being challenged.”

The first technique that Bender teaches is conscious breathing to oxygenate the body and calm the nervous system.

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ing in with the breath during any activity.

Improper breathing and stress go handin-hand, she says, and because the stress hormone cortisol can cause fat retention, people who discount their breath may feel frustrated when diet and exercise routines seem to fail them.

“Breath is what burns fat in the simplest form,” says Bender. “What gives your body energy and vitality? Breath. What keeps you looking young and alive? Breath.

Our skin is our largest organ.”

Fitness Made Easier Kim Davis, a 45-year-old legal secretary from Houston, Texas, enrolled in one of Bender’s workshops in 2008 to lose a few pounds. She says the conscious breathing enhances her workouts.

“The best thing I’ve taken away from the boot camp experience is that fitness does not have to be difficult—with hours spent on a treadmill or pumping iron— to be effective,” says Davis. “I no longer feel I have to punish my body into fitness, but instead attain fitness through a loving relationship with my body.”

Holistic Empowerment When teaching yoga and fitness, Bender tells her students which organs, glands and body systems are being affected by each posture. The psychological and emotional relevance of poses like Cobra are also explained to students who may feel uncomfortable in such a heart-opening posture.

“Students start to understand that this posture is reflecting their weaknesses and strengths, and they may realize, ‘Okay, I don’t want to open my heart that big; that’s too vulnerable,’” she observes.

Getting her goddesses to embrace their vulnerability, strength, inner spirit and authentic power is at the heart of Bender’s work with women and female teens. She advises: “A goddess warrior trusts her intuition and is brave enough to follow it.”

For more information about Sierra Bender, her recent book, Goddess to the Core: An Inspired Workout to Maximize Your Fitness, Beauty & Power, and upcoming workshops and events, visit SierraBender.com.

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MINDFUL KIDS Inner Awareness Brings Calm and Well-Being

by Daniel Rechtschaffen

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hen I walk outside, students run to me from the school playground, but they don’t yell out my last name as they circle around and grab onto my legs, as it can be a bit much to remember and pronounce correctly.

Instead, I usually hear “Hey, Mr. Mindfulness,” or even, “The Mindfulness Dude!”

My job is to help to bring the art and science of mindfulness to students and teachers in schools, juvenile detention centers and sports teams, as well as to clients in my private psychotherapy practice. Happily, research is beginning to show that applying mindfulness can decrease stress, attention deficit issues, depression, anxiety and hostility in children, while benefiting their health, well-being, social relations and academic performance. Children can easily learn the techniques, and when learned young, they become lifelong tools.

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Mindful Benefits Mindfulness means intentionally and compassionately opening our awareness to what is here and now.

Mindfulness, in the forms of medical and psychological modalities such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, is gaining attention as research suggests that it can improve mood, decrease stress and boost immune function. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., and others have been studying the medical effects of mindfulness for 30 years with impressive results.

Brought into schools, it can be a powerful antidote to many struggles facing our youth. In the California Bay Area, for example, the Mindful Schools program has used mindfulness to teach concentration, attention, conflict resolution and empathy to 10,000 children in 38 schools; 66 percent of these schools serve low-income children.

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centers, the Mind Body Awareness Project offers daylong, silent retreats for teens; although they presently live behind bars, they are learning to access greater inner freedom.

In sports, a season invested in training the Alameda High School’s boys’ basketball team in mindfulness techniques helped us reach the Northern California playoffs, an unprecedented achievement in the school’s athletic history.

These youth are learning the attention skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, multitasking world.

With practice, students are also learning emotional balance and new ways to feel connected to their communities. The most vital result I see is a new baseline of peacefulness evident in these young people’s minds and bodies.

Mindfulness offers a general sense of well-being that all other skills for learning and productivity can build on.

True Education The word education comes from the Latin roots ex, “from within,” and duco, “to guide.” Thus, education originally meant to draw out, to guide a student in unfolding the wisdom that is inherently within each person, at any age. This is a fundamentally different approach than the conventional educational paradigm that approaches students from the outside in and from the top down.

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The idea of slowing down and focusing one’s mind on a single task is very difficult for children, who live in a world that demands multitasking and constant hurrying. Children really enjoy the�relaxation time at the end of each class; restful music is played, and the children are encouraged to focus on their breathing and muscles to actively calm their mind and body. The relaxation part of the class focuses on handling real-life stresses that kids face, such as feeling anxious before a test, dealing with a bully or other unfriendly peers, and calming one’s own mind in overwhelming situations.

PTYM’s mission is to create a safe, supportive and soul-nurturing place to practice and study yoga, to encourage life-long learning, foster creativity and self-understanding, and promote a happy and healthy lifestyle. Groups are small, integrative and all-inclusive in nature. Clients range from 15 months old to 21 years of age, and all discover the joy of movement, peace, and love of life. For many families with children with special needs, it’s a life-changing experience.

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In using what I call the “fire hose” method of learning, spewing information at students and penalizing them when they can’t retain what the powers-that-be deem important, we make the mistake of assuming what each child should be, instead of seeing them as they already are. Think of how different each of our own lives would have been if parents, teachers and other mentors helped us learn to become the person we were inherently meant to be.

This approach requires us all to discover and utilize our own mindfulness. When parents ask me, “What is the best mindfulness technique to teach my children?” my answer is always, “Your own mindfulness.” Our own mindfulness is already present within us; it’s not something we need to create.

Notice all of your thoughts in this moment: your doubts and interests, as well as sensations. Simply become aware of phenomena, without judgment or preference. The natural capacity to open up in the present moment to everything that is happening within and around us is mindfulness, an open, intentional, non-judgmental awareness.

When we embody mindfulness practices, we become a living example to the children in our lives. If you are interested in learning how to bring mindfulness practices to youth, begin by offering it to yourself. Join a mindfulness group, do some reading or even better, finish reading right now, let your eyes close, check in to your body and let go into this present moment.

Daniel Rechtschaffen, MA, a pioneering trainer in his field, helps implement mindfulness-based curricula in schools and organizations. Collaborations include the Mind Body Awareness Project, Mindful Schools and Mindfulness Without Borders. He also convenes an annual Mindfulness in Education conference and teacher training at Omega Institute (search eomega.org). He has a private psychotherapy practice in the San Francisco Bay Area as a marriage and family therapy intern. Visit MindfulChildren.com and NowCounseling. com.

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Happiness Is…

CHOCOLATE Dark and Delicious, it’s Blissfully Healthy

by Gabriel Constans

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id you know that more than half of U.S. adults prefer chocolate to other flavors and spend $55 per person per year to indulge their hankering? That’s a lot of chocolate— some 3.3 billion pounds annually, or about 12 pounds per chocoholic.

The International Cocoa Organization further estimates that by 2015, U.S. chocolate sales will top $19 billion.

Yet, Europeans still enjoy the majority of chocolate per capita. Switzerland leads the trend, with its citizens each forking over the equivalent of U.S. $206 a year for the treat. Worldwide, 21stcentury chocolate consumption continues to climb year after year; cocoa seems to be a recession-free commodity.

That’s good news for Indonesia and the West African nations that produce 70 percent of Earth’s cocoa beans.

It’s widely known that dark chocolate, in particular, is good for our emotional and physical health. The only debate that remains is what quantity is the most advantageous to include in our daily or weekly diet.

Why Chocolate Appeals Eating dark chocolate makes people happy, researchers have learned, because it contains phenylethylamine, the same nurturing hormone triggered by the brain when we fall in love. It’s

no wonder that Madame du Barry and Giacomo Casanova both believed that chocolate was an aphrodisiac. Further, according to the California Academy of Sciences, the theobromine in chocolate acts as a myocardial stimulant, dilator of coronary arteries and smooth muscle relaxant, all inducing good feelings.

Researchers at the Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine recently reported in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that subjects who consistently consumed dark chocolate showed a 40 percent lower risk of myocardial infarction and stroke than those who did not.

A study published in the European Heart Journal that tracked almost 20,000 people for 10 years found that people who ate about 7 grams of dark chocolate per day had lower blood pressure and 39 percent less risk of experiencing a stroke or heart attack, compared to those who ate an average of 1.7 grams daily.

Scientists have learned that cocoa powder and chocolate contain rich sources of polyphenol antioxidants, the same beneficial compounds found in red wine and many fruits and vegetables that help to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Professor Frank Ruschitzka, head of cardiology at University Hospital, in Zurich,

Switzerland, comments: “Basic science has demonstrated quite convincingly that dark chocolate, particularly with a cocoa content of at least 70 percent, reduces oxidative stress and improves vascular and platelet [appropriate blood clotting] function.”

Chocolate lovers also will be glad to know that dark chocolate contains more antioxidants per 3.5 ounces than prunes, raisins, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, plums, oranges, red grapes, red bell peppers, cherries, onions, corn or eggplant.

Gabriel Constans, Ph.D., is a counselor, journalist and author of a dozen books, including Luscious Chocolate Smoothies: An Irresistible Collection of Healthy Cocoa Delights and Great American Smoothies. For more information, visit GoGabriel.com.

A Bite of History Xocolatl was the Aztecs’ word for chocolate, which they called “bitter water” and considered a gift from the gods. Cultivated for 1,000 years, the cacao tree is prolific once it reaches maturity, producing cocoa pods every six months for about 20 years. The beans must be fermented before they begin to taste like the chocolate we know and love.

Cocoa was first introduced to Europe when explorer Hernán Cortés brought the beans from Mexico to Spain in the early 1500s. The Spaniards kept their discovery a secret for almost a century, until it was smuggled by monks into France. By the 1650s, cocoa had crossed the channel to England and the North American colonies of the English and Dutch; 1831 heralded the invention of the first chocolate bar in the United States.

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“Who is Looking for an Answer to Awful Headaches and Migraines?”

Dear Friend, Every day, people come to see me looking for an answer to those agonizing headaches they’ve endured for years. Many have been to several doctors, tried several drugs, and have had very expensive tests.

My patient, Roseann, had migraine headaches since first grade. She’d been to generalists, specialists, had CAT scans, MRI’s, and been on some powerful medications . . . all of which didn’t help. She suffered for 20 years. Another patient, Aggie, just went three weeks without a migraine for the first time in years (she hadn’t gone longer than a few days without one). All that suffering, when the answer was just removing nerve pressure in their spines. Their cases are not unusual at all.

“This month I’m reaching out to people with headaches.” It bothers me that many have been told there is no answer for them, when perhaps there is. No doctor can guarantee a cure; however, chiropractic care has been shown to help countless people.

And, it’s not just migraines and headaches. I’m blessed to help people with chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few.

I often see people who’ve come to me as a “last resort.” As a chiropractor, I do things differently. I’m not going to give you medications to cover up symptoms because my job is to get to the root cause of the health problems.

You need to know that I don’t “cure” anyone. Your body is designed to always strive to heal itself. Sometimes, nerve interference gets in the way of that inborn striving towards health. What I do is remove nerve pressure, and allow the body to heal itself. I’m not a miracle worker; your body is the real miracle. Although all people respond differently to care, most people who see a chiropractor are satisfied.

Thanks, and God Bless. Fred Rossi, D.C. Bring in this article by February 28th and I’ll give you a new patient exam for $67 with x-rays, paraspinal thermal imaging . . . the whole thing ($260 value). Further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that we have family plans.

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MEDITATION MADE EASY Try these simple tips to achieve better health, more happiness and peace of mind.

by Sally Kempton

Meditators often describe feeling states of increased focus and clarity, a sense of connection and empathy with others . . .

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or 20 years, I’ve meditated before stressful meetings, when I’m slammed by deadlines and during all kinds of domestic crises,” reports one successful lawyer.

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Benson’s Mind-Body Institute and other studies shows that meditation can turn a natural stress response into a natural relaxation response. Instead of the body becoming flooded with chemicals that prepare us to fight or take flight or freeze, meditation releases a flood of calming neurotransmitters and hormones that soothe the system and stimulate immune functions. Meditating helps to bring the body back into balance.

According to multiple studies cited in Daniel Goleman’s The Meditative Mind: The Varieties of Meditative Experience, people who regularly meditate experience lower incidences of high blood pressure and heart disease than those who do not. Richard Davidson’s recent studies at the University of Wisconsin demonstrate that regular meditation decreases brain markers for depression, while increasing brain activity that marks states of peace and joy.

Constancy Is Key The key to such healthful effects is regularity. Conducted occasionally, meditating can give us a temporary emotional lift, but the real benefit comes when we do it every day. Then we learn to tune into the inner state that is the source of meditation’s power to heal the body, calm the emotions and stabilize the mind. Meditators often describe feeling states of increased focus and clarity, a sense of connection and empathy with others and above all, the sense of core inner strength that accompanies them through life, even in crises.

But in order to be willing to make meditation a daily priority, we need to find a way to enjoy it. Otherwise, chances are we won’t stick with it.

Meditation for the Love of It shares several core strategies for reaping pleasure from our practice.

The first consideration is physical comfort when sitting to meditate.

As long as the spine is straight and the chest open, comfort trumps form.

Secondly, it helps to approach meditation as an experiment; one we conduct in the laboratory of our inner self.

The third basic principle is to find a core practice that feels good to us and that we can relax into. Choose one that focuses and draws attention and energy into the peaceful fullness of a deeply meditative state.

Three Classic Approaches Tuning into the Breath – After assuming an upright posture, sense the flow of breath in and out through the nostrils—cool on inhaling and warm on exhaling. The key is to tune into the sensation of how the breath feels, which also engenders a natural sense of well-being.

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tion, spread it throughout the inner body. (Note: To find the heart center, place the right palm over the center of the chest and focus attention on the very center of the body, behind the breastbone).

Mindfulness – Beginning with the crown of the head, move attention through the body, focusing next on the forehead, followed by the cheeks, ears, mouth, neck, shoulders, front and back of the chest, stomach, lower back, hips, pelvic area, thighs, knees, calves and ankles. Continue on. As straying thoughts arise, notice them, note them as “thinking,” and return to the practice.

To realize a daily practice, begin by sitting for five minutes at the beginning or end of the day. Each day, increase the time spent sitting by one minute, until reaching 20 minutes. Benefits accrue when we practice daily and make it a priority.

Sally Kempton is a master teacher of meditation. Her new book, Meditation for the Love of It, includes 20 practices to optimize meditation. A teachers’ teacher, her students include leading teachers of yoga and meditation around the world. Visit SallyKempton.com.

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GREEN DRINKS

Cheers to Making Eco-Conscious Connections

by Judith Fertig

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hether attendees at a typical Green Drinks gathering choose to sip a fine wine or organic lemonade, the emphasis is on socializing and networking for a “greener” world, one community at a time.

Founded by friends Edwin Datschefski and Paul Scott at a London pub in 1989, Green Drinks currently includes more than 700 chapters worldwide. The first and largest North American group, Green Drinks New York City, was launched by Margaret Lydecker in 2002 and currently counts 14,000 members.

After moving to the Big Apple, “I was having a hard time finding a community of like-minded people,” confesses Lydecker, a sustainability advisor who helps companies find greener options in the way they source products and services. She adds, “When you have an active dialogue with other environmentally conscious people in business or government, you begin to find answers and solutions.”

Typically, groups around the country partner with a community sports bar, restaurant, or other food and drink establishment to host a Green Drinks event in a private room. The word goes out via email, Facebook, phone calls or postcards, and people come to meet other environmentally conscious people. Although these soirées sometimes include short talks by sustainability experts, they’re essentially casual. Yet in this setting, attendees can make connections that benefit the environment, businesses, the community— and themselves.

John O’Neill reports that at one recent Green Drinks social hour in Port St. Lucie, Florida, the owner of a local environmental service business struck up a conversation with a restaurant owner.

“The business agreed to take the leftover grease from the restaurant

and use it on their farm,” reports O’Neill. “That’s exactly the kind of thing we want to see happen.”

Jim Horlacher, the founder of Kansas City’s Green Drinks, admits, “I primarily do Green Drinks because I like it.”

Although the relationship-building is definitely there, he adds, “It’s hard for me to quantify.” Horlacher is a financial planner for First Affirmative Financial Network, a group that helps individual investors put their money where their socially and environmentally responsible values are. “People get to know me at Green Drinks events as someone who walks the walk and talks the talk,” he says.

Although Green Drinks’ environmental mission is deliberately simple—attend, engage, connect—some groups take it further. The Seattle Green Drinks chapter also offers a host of more narrowly targeted member groups, including those who want to hear speakers on innovation in sustainability, support Native Americans or conserve wildlife.

GreenDrinks-Denver.com offers an It’s Your Business listing on its Web pages for green businesses and products, building public awareness for greener options, including tips for cleanup and recycling during and after public events. Likewise, Green Drinks of Victoria, British Columbia, has a work and career forum that continues to encourage the forging of the links that people make at face-to-face gatherings.

One of our local NJ Green Drinks organizers, Corey Meiringer, says “Green Drinks at the Metro Grille is a place where people come together in a relaxed and social atmosphere to discuss how our individual “green” contributions can positively affect our Mt. Olive community as a whole. Discussions include organizing local park clean ups and plastic waste reduction. We share our thoughts on ways to promote healthier and more sustainable choices for our family.”

For more information visit GreenDrinks.org.

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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calendarofevents TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Meditation with Celia Tiberio of Stated Grace—7 p.m. Find healing through meditation with Crystal Toning Bowls and Tuning Forks. Experience deep relaxation, improved mental clarity and develop healthier vibrations in your body and in your energy field. $25. Class size limited. Must register at 908879-3937 or at Sue@TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester. com. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Also on Feb 15.

Reiki II ~ Mental/Emotional and Long Distance Healing—7–9:30 p.m. Learn the three Reiki symbols to assist in the healing of relationships past and present, past trauma, addictions and unwanted habits. Pre-requisite: Reiki I certificate. $250. Register online at Mindfulenergywork.com, or email Andrea at Info@mindfulenergywork.com. Mindful Energy Work Studio, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963-7911.

Women’s Health and Nutrition Group Kickoff—10 Weeks to a Healthier You! Every other Wednesday, 7–8:30 p.m. Discover easy, healthy recipes; master meal planning; and shed pounds.

Experience stress reduction and learn how to be balanced, all in a motivational, supportive, and guilt-free environment. Join Christine Grasso, holistic health counselor, for a unique combination of nutritional counseling and movement. $125/ month; register with a buddy and save over $75–$99/ month. Dates: 2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13. Be the Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.

Limited seating. Register with Christine Grasso at 201-787-4950, Christine.Grasso@hotmail.com, or visit ChristineGrasso.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks—7–9 p.m. Fred Dammont, professional physicist, slide-show lecturer, and avid nature photographer, will present a slide lecture on Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks. $8 per adult; ECNP members free. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Lovin’ Nature Valentines—4–5:30 p.m. thru February 8. Schiff will supply everything you need to

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Space limited; sign up early. All ages; children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. $10 per child.

Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004.

The Joy of Mindful Eating—6–8 p.m. 2nd class February 10. Revolutionize your relationship with food, learn to cope with cravings, cultivate mindfulness and enjoyment in eating. Held at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Healthy Lifestyles in the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute—C Level. To register, call 973-971-6301.

Creating Prosperity in our Lives, Learning to live from one’s Essence A weekend workshop An introduction to Prosperity work presented by Judith Gold, MA, Core Energetic therapist.

Friday, March 18, 7-9 pm Saturday, March 19, 1 pm – 7 pm Sunday, March 20, 10 am- 5pm $400/weekend, $220/day (scholarships available).

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Communicating beyond the Dimension of Voice—7–8 p.m. Christina will speak about the impact of stretching the limits of your communication paradigm into the unseen realms. Free. Via conference call. Dial 218-844-0850, access code 321879#.

The Body Balance Center, Pottersville, NJ, TheBodyBalanceCenter.com For more information: please contact Kelly Varga at: 973-668-5690, 862-251-0896, or via email, Ksvarga@yahoo.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Crystal Pyramid Technique—Registration required. $333. For information, visit LisaBellini.com.

The Crystal Healing Foundation, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway.

Alchemy and Shamanism Workshop for Learning, Healing and Transformation—Two-day workshop: Feb. 5 & 6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., $250 for the entire weekend. Janet StraightArrow, BeTheMedicine.com, 18 Bank St, Morristown, NJ 07960. Call 973-6472500 or email Janet@BeTheMedicine.com.

Decorating with Earth Plaster—10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Decorating Buildings with Clay Plaster: Having fallen out of favor with builders at the turn of the 20th century, resurgence in the use of natural plasters is under way. Easy to apply and repair, all natural, inexpensive and absolutely organically beautiful, this lost art is a fun use of your winter indoor time.

Come and learn the basics from SmartLittleHouse staff. $21. Advance registration required at 973-2288776. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland.

Pet Psychic—11 a.m.–3 p.m. Join Lorraine Moore, pet psychic, at Cherrybrook Pet Supplies, 704 North Ave., Garwood. 908-232-0006.

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Make positive change with sound therapy. We use The Davis Model of Sound Intervention and offer a Diagnostic Evaluation for Therapy Protocol to determine if, when, how long, and in what order the many sound-based therapies can be appropriately applied. Recognized as the world’s premier sound therapy center. Offering AIT, Tomatis, BioAcoustics and more.

In office or at home programs available. Experience our powerful Sound Relaxation Water Bed! Discover how sound changes the energy of the body for a more balanced life! Call 862-251-4637; Info@TheDavisCenter.com.

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Learn New Ways to Meditate with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko—11:30 a.m. 2nd class Feb. 12. Learn why you do the things you do. Learn about your Doshas.

Includes some chanting. $25 per class/$40 for both. Class size limited. Register at 973-584-6664. Payment due at registration. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. YogaWest.com.

Reiki II Certification—11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Continue your journey and learn to heal using the 3 usui symbols. Manual & certificate included. $200. Huna Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo. com. 973-224-6773.

Sunset Kirtan with Chandralekha—5:30 p.m. Enjoy the yoga of voice, using sound to balance and soothe your mind and uplift your heart. $10 suggested donation. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973-966-5311.

Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Meditation Mini-Retreat with John Welshons—12:30–5 p.m. Discover the infinite reservoir of peace within; an oasis of calm in a turbulent world. $60.

Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311.

Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

“Power Connection” Training Workshop with Dr. Robert Kandarjian—12:30–6 p.m. Hands-on workshop to discover and expand intuitive energy healing abilities. Learn to assess, balance and correct the human energy field (aura). Limited to 5 students. $325 ($300 for practitioners and previous trainees).

Held at Six Degrees of Wellness, 25 Bloomfield Ave., Denville. To register, call 973-713-6811. DrRobertHeals.com.

Talking to Spirit—1–4 p.m. Learn two techniques—dowsing and personal kinesiology—in one class;. Together they form a very powerful esoteric tool kit to enable you to talk to Spirit. $45. Also available: personal kinesiology book $8, dowsing book $12, pendulums $15. The Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. Christina@ CircleOfIntention.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Learn New Ways to Meditate with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko—7:30 p.m. 2nd class Feb. 14. Learn why you do the things you do. Learn about your Doshas.

Includes some chanting. $25 per class/$40 for both. Class size limited. Register at 973-584-6664. Payment due at registration. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. YogaWest.com.

Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays. This meeting is intended to foster support for individuals who are incorporating this law into their life. Attendance limited; must register at 973-383-6847 or Cindy@freshLookOnLife.com.

FreshLookOnLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Total Awareness Class Orientation—6:30–8:30 p.m. Become a Reiki master and learn to heal yourself and others. Learn to master the powers of releasing tension, stress, patterns and addictions. Class meets twice a week for 8 wks.

More info or to register for this free orientation, contact Suzanne at Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net or 973-686-9100. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 1574 Rt. 23 N., Butler.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Understanding (and Using) the Law of Attraction—12:30 p.m. This workshop/lecture, given by Dr. Barbara S. Krebs, certified life empowerment coach, psychology professor and author, provides an understanding of how your thoughts create your reality, and how changing your thoughts to what you truly desire will unlock the secrets of manifesting what is meaningful and important to you. Free Fresh Start Exercise, 23 Mountain Blvd., Ste. 1, Warren. 908-7568898. Info@ptunlimited.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 The Joy of Mindful Eating—6–8 p.m. 1st class Feb. 3. Revolutionize your relationship with food, learn to cope with cravings, cultivate mindfulness and enjoyment in eating. Held at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Healthy Lifestyles in the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute—C Level. To register, call 973-971-6301.

Be the Medicine–Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You!— 10 a.m.–noon. Join this new class to experience deep meditation and find teachings and tools to live the life of your dreams, and beyond. JanetStraightArrow shares information she has gathered from around the world to simplify your life and health. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Morristown. $35. RSVP 973-647-2500; BeTheMedicine.com.

Following Your Path to a Secure Future—7–9 p.m. Find your inner god or goddess with money. $15 donation. Registration required. For information, visit LisaBellini.com. The Crystal Healing Foundation, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway.

Be The Medicine Circle Meditation, Learning and Healing—7–9:30 p.m.

Explore deeper ways to live and heal in these changing times. New tools and practices introduced each session. Class open to all who are ready to awaken to themselves, purpose, spirit and life in profound ways. Positive, supportive community. $40/class. Janet StraightArrow, Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. Call 973-647-2500; BeTheMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Stairway to Heaven ~ Meditations in the Light with Valerie Jean—7 p.m.

Also on Feb. 25. Through inspired meditations, strengthen your communion with spirit guides, angels and your higher self. $25. Must register at 908-8793937 or Sue@TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester.

Discovering Your Past Lives—7–8:30 p.m. Explore another you. Learn to access past lives and experience a past-life session. $20. Huna Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com. 973-224-6773.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Crystals for Healing with Sue Freeman—Two-part class, Feb. 12 & 13. 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. For those who are in a healing practice, or are learning a healing modality and are interested in hands-on experience with crystals. $125.

Registrations forms available at the store, via email at Sue@theartoftheheartchester.com.or by calling Sue at 908-879-3937. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester.

New Life Boxer Rescue—11 a.m.–3 p.m. See New Life Boxer Rescue at Cherrybrook Pet Supplies, 704 North Ave., Garwood. 908-232-0006. Seeking new

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Mini Psychic Fair—11 a.m.–5 p.m. Mini sessions: readings, aura pictures, healings, DNA activations and much more. Also crystals, gemstones, candles, pendulums, books, sage and CDs for sale. Huna Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com. 973-224-6773.

Third Annual Local Harvest: Farms, Food and Family—Noon–4 p.m. Join local farmers and food artisans for an afternoon of sampling and purchasing. Held at the Cultural Center in Morris Township, NJ. Sponsored by Slow Food Northern NJ in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission.

Contact Margaret Noon at 908-654-3242 or SlowFoodNNJ@yahoo.com. Snow date February 13.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Past Life Regression Workshop—Held at the Institute for Spiritual Development, 15 Sparta Ave. $40 members; $50 nonmembers. Must register in advance at 973-729-8261 or Isd-Sparta.org. More info, call Garry at 908-852-4635 or visit Hyp4Life.com.

MELT for Low Back—10:30 a.m.–Noon. This workshop will show you specific techniques that target and reduce this common body ache & dysfunction. Regular MELTing can help prevent pain, heal injury, and erase the negative effects of aging and active living. Bring water and a yoga mat.

Limited to 12. $30 includes MELT map printout for at-home treatment. Register at 973-627-0287 or Clients.MindBodyOnline.com. Held at Healthe-Motion, 1 W. Main St., 2nd Floor, Denville.

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The Power of Words—2–4 p.m. Learn to take control of your experience, and your life, by monitoring and changing your words. $25. The Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066.

Christina@CircleOfIntention.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Introduction to Working with Crystals—6:30–9:30 p.m. $35. Registration required. For information, visit LisaBellini.com. The Crystal Healing Foundation, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway.

Open to Channel—7–8:30 p.m. This class will focus on psychometry: learning to feel the energy, and read using that energy. $20. Huna Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com. 973-224-6773.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Full Moon Campfire—6:30–8 p.m. Walk the trails and experience the nightlife under the light of the moon. Discover crepuscular creatures out on a feeding frenzy before the long winter ahead. After the hike, enjoy a campfire and roasting marshmallows. Bring flashlights. $6 per child; $8 per adult.

Advance registration required at 973-228-8776.

Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland.

Open to Channel Reading Circle—7–8:30 p.m.

Practice your intuitive skills by doing readings for others. Receive readings as well. Minimal instruc-

tion as needed. $10. Huna Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo. com. 973-224-6773.

Introduction to Palm Reading—6:30-8:30 p.m. $35. Registration required. For information, visit LisaBellini.com. The Crystal Healing Foundation, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Angel Class with Irene Sonja Fanane—7 p.m.

Through led meditation, connect with the different angels and invite them to assist you in your life. $25.

Class limited. Register at 908-879-3937 or Sue@ TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Community Appreciation Weekend—Also Feb. 20 All-day event. Free. The Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center has teamed up with the Optimum Health Wellness Center to form a cohesive unit of healing your body, mind and soul. Meet the professional staff on Saturday or Sunday, participate in free workshops and classes and sign up for complimentary 15-minute consultations or fitness assessments. For more info and a list of events, visit AquarianSun.net or OptimumHealthNJ.com or email Suzanne@AquarianSun.net. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 1574 Rt. 23 North, Butler. 973-686-9100.

Friends of Randolph Animal Pound—Kitten and cat pet adoption. Held at Petco, 275 Rt. 10 E., Succasunna. Contact Claudine at 973-886-1485 or Doggie54@optonline.net.

Energy Medicine Intensive for Healers and Everyone— Saturday & Sunday, February 19 & 20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Join Reiki master, shaman, and medical intuitive Janet StraightArrow as she offers advanced and basic teachings as a foundation for self-healing and working on others. Reiki 1 and some advanced attunements with certification available. Day One for self-healing; Day Two for healing others. $250 for both days. $150 for one day. Be the Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. Call 973-6472500; BeTheMedicine.com.

Gifts of the Spirit—2-day class, Feb. 19 and 20.

Prerequisite for Adam Kadmon Activation and Certification Class. Registration required. For information, visit LisaBellini.com. The Crystal Healing Foundation, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Pet Massage & Reiki—11 a.m.–3 p.m. Susan L. Wilson will be offering massage and/or Reiki for your pets. $20 for a 15-minute session. By appt. only; call 908-232-0006 to schedule. Cherrybrook Pet Supplies, 704 North Ave., Garwood. 908-232-0006.

Healing Hands I—2–4 p.m. Learn to use universal life force, through the “laying on of hands,” to aid in healing. Aura assessment, removal of trauma, density, and pain are all taught in this first session dealing with physical ailments. Students will work on each other. $25 Part I is a prerequisite for Part II (February 27). The Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. Christina@ CircleOfIntention.com.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Children’s Vacation Program: Endangered Species—9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. or 1–4 p.m. This topic of conservation will be explored in both a fun and serious manner so that every student knows some actions they can take to help species in peril. $15 members; $20 nonmembers. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004.

Tips for Being a Healthy Elder—1 p.m. Presented

by Susan Richter, RN. If you have symptoms that won’t go away, or new ones that have suddenly appeared, please call us for a reservation to attend.

973-586-0626. NextLevelHealing.com.

Germ Theory Workshop—6:30 p.m. Win the battle over simple everyday colds and other illnesses with just a few simple guidelines. Rossi Family Chiropractic, 1107 Valley Rd., Ste. 4, Stirling. Call 908-903-9400.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Eat Better, Breathe Better—Noon–1p.m. Also Feb. 24. Julie Cohen, holistic health counselor and founder of Mad Nutrition, LLC, will teach you about whole foods that support respiratory health and how to easily incorporate them in your diet. You’ll also experience salt therapy so you can move forward on the path to better breathing using a natural, drugfree approach. $15 workshop fee; includes light refreshments. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Space is limited; RSVP is required. Email Info@RespiraSalt.com or call 908-665-0333.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30 p.m.

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate your craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $50. Reinforcement CD strongly recommended and available for $18. Held at Kearny High School, 333 Devon St. More info at Hypnosis Counseling Center.

908-996-3311 or Barry@HypnosisNJ.com.

Tips for Being a Healthy Elder—7:30 p.m. Presented by Susan Richter, RN. If you have symptoms that won’t go away, or new ones that have suddenly appeared, please call us for a reservation to attend.

973-586-0626. NextLevelHealing.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30 p.m.

Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $50.

Held at Kearny High School, 333 Devon St. Hypnosis Counseling Center .908-996-3311. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Stairway to Heaven ~ Meditations in the Light with Valerie Jean—7 p.m. Through inspired meditations, strengthen your communion with spirit guides, angels and your higher self. $25. Must register at 908879-3937 or Sue@TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com.

Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Seed Starting—10 a.m.–Noon. Join Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County as they teach the basics of starting vegetable and flower seeds at home. Learn about growing medium, seedling care, and seed selection. Plant your own seeds and save money on produce in 2011! $8 per adult. Meet in Garibaldi Hall. Advance registration required at 973-2288776. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland.

Introduction to Be The Medicine for Profound Healing— 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Medical intuitive and integrative energy healer Janet StraightArrow shares profound teachings, perspectives, tools and practices to help you live healing as a lifestyle. This class is for everyone who is ready to live a full healthy life. Doctors and other healthcare professionals will broaden and deepen their knowledge. $125. RSVP to 973-6472500. Prepay or deposit of $50 required to save your place through Pay Pal on home page of BeTheMedicine.com or send check to Janet StraightArrow at 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown, NJ 07960.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Integrated Energy Therapy® Basic Level—9 a.m.–4 p.m. Join master-instructor Shizuko Itsukaichi and the 9 Healing Angels for a day of empowerment and transformation. This basic training class provides you with an attunement to the Basic IET® energy ray that will activate the 1st and 2nd DNA pairs. Learn to locate cellular memory areas, release energy blocks and integrate empowerment energy imprints. Fully illustrated manual and a certificate. 8.0 NCBTMB CE available for an additional fee. $195. Walking Winds Holistic Center, 1962 Tollgate Rd., Palm, PA. 215-679-7091. Contact Shizuko Itsukaichi at 609-558-9017 or Itsukaichis@verizon.net.

Reiki Level I Training with Reiki Master Teachers Sue Freeman and Leona Kardux—9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Also on February 28. You will be attuned to Reiki energy, learn the history of Reiki and the hand positions and have practice. $150 includes a Reiki Level I manual and a certificate. Registrations forms available at the store, via email at Sue@ TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com or by calling Sue at 908-879-3937. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester.

Healing Hands II—2–4 p.m. Learn to assess emotional trauma that can be held in the aura and how to release it, replacing it with universal life force.

Students will work on each other. $25. Part I (February 20) is a prerequisite for Part II. The Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066.

Christina@CircleOfIntention.com.

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sunday Morris County Striders Running Club~Sunday Runs—9 a.m. All abilities welcome. 400 Morris Ave., Rockaway. MorrisCountyStriders.com. Dues May to May: $15 individual, $20 family. Distances vary from 3 to 13+ miles. Info: Steve A. 908-8130935 or Badknees@verizon.net.

Morristown Group Bike Ride—8:30 a.m. Sundays.

Medium to fast pace; 16–18 mph. Loantaka Way Parking lot of Loantaka Park. 30-50 miles depending on the time of year. More info: MartysReliable.com/.

973-538-7773.

Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9 a.m.

The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit.

908-273-3245.

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—9–10 a.m. and 11 a.m.–Noon, Worship services. 9–10:30 a.m. Children and youth religious education. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201.

Hackettstown Group Bike Ride—9:30 a.m. Sundays. Medium pace; 14-17mph. Marty’s of Hackettstown. 30 miles. Miles and miles of countryside waiting for you. More info 908-852-1650 or email TC at Craw@martysreliable.com. MartysReliable.com.

Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Lunch is served at 1 p.m. Fresh Freedom Call is an outreach to those living on city streets. This nonprofit organization serves more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23-25 Washington St (corner of James St.) Newark. Hot meals, referrals to residential rehabs and organizations to meet the need for housing and recovery.

Small group sessions build trust, provide an arena for prayer and studies on recovery and also afford an opportunity to personalize goals. “Group work days” provide opportunities to “earn” needed items such as hygiene kits and food gift certificates and also to foster and restore dignity. Monetary donations, food drives and fundraising are always needed. 100% of all donations are used for the sole purpose and benefit of the homeless community; which consists of veterans, abused women and their children, the mentally and physically disabled, youth aging out of foster care, run away teens and the addicted. To learn more about Fresh Freedom Call, visit Freshfreedomcall.org or call 973-713-2145.

Preschool Yoga Class—10:15–11 a.m. Sundays.

More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown.

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Summit Unitarian Church Worship Service—10:45 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Center for Spiritual Living ~ Morristown—11 a.m. Sunday celebration and youth program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall.

331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114.

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Unity of Sussex County—11 a.m. Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette. 973-3836277. Unityofsussex.org.

Girl’s Yoga Integrated—11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Sundays. More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.Health.OfficeLive.com.

Chatham Drum Circle & Sacred Circle of Sound—3 p.m. Third Sundays. Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, Southern Blvd., Chatham Twp. Donations welcome. No calls Sunday: 973-657-9696 or 212-475-1090.

African Drumming Classes with Chuck Wood— 4–5 p.m. Sundays. Bring your own drum. No exp. required. $20. Awakening Point, 484 Schooley’s Mountain Rd., Hackettstown. AwakeningPoint.com or 908-852-9642 for more info and to register.

AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8 p.m. Sundays. Going through the12 steps together you may write, make amends, pray and meditate, share what you have written, and/or take action as outlined by the steps. Open to struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

monday Morris County Career Network—9–11 a.m.

Second and Fourth Mondays. Provides a supportive environment to practice your pitch, exchange business ideas and discuss new ways of finding employment, creating opportunity or preparing a successful proposal. Hosted at the St. Peter’s Morristown Parish Hall, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. Parking is provided by Assumption church at their lower lot behind 95 Maple Ave. Ekujan@ccm.edu.

MOMS Club of Flanders Area—10 a.m. First Mondays. Connect with other stay-at-home moms and their children. We have daytime activities, MOMS Night Out, Culinary Delights and Sweet Tooths groups, community service projects and much more! Nonprofit support group for families in Flanders, Roxbury Twp., and Chester. Contact us at MomsClubFlanders@yahoo.com or visit our website at MomsClubFlanders.synthasite.com.

Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973-887-0860.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130; New Student promotion 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Yoga for Scoliosis (children of all ages) with Theresa Rowland—4 p.m. Mondays. Call for pricing and reservations. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311.

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Twilight Nia Class—6:15 pm. Mondays.

Health-e-Motion, 1 W. Main St, 2nd Fl., Denville.

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Martial Arts of Zen—6:30–8 p.m. Develop focus, concentration, breath control, power, spontaneity and Zen actualization while improving fitness and learning practical, reality-based personal protection.

Classes led by Jeff Eisenberg, 6th degree Black Belt.

Zen Center, 393 Crescent Ave, Wyckoff. 201-8919100. Highzen.org/martialarts/martialarts.html.

Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—7– 8:15 p.m. Mondays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details.

Reiki Healing Circle—7–8:30 p.m. Second Mondays. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance as you enjoy Reiki in the salt room; includes guided meditation, intro to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited, must register with Tanya at Tatyana@thejoyofbalance. com or 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-6650333. Info@respirasalt.com.

Psychic Development Class—7–9 p.m. First and Third Mondays. Includes psychic development exercises, metaphysical discussions and psychic “readings”. $10. Held at 8b Main St., Netcong.

Space limited. Call 908-852-4635 to register.

Garry@hyp4life.com. Hyp4Llife.com.

Men’s Open Circle—7–9:30 p.m. Fourth Mondays.

Join with other men to tap into your power and gain support bringing your unique gifts to the world. Hosted by The ManKind Project, NJ. Donations accepted. Health-e-Motion, Denville. FitnessInDenvilleNJ .com. Contact Christine at 973-627-0287.

A Course In Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. Connie at 973-239-8402 for details.

Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester.

Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays (except 4th Monday). Three psychic/ mediums bring messages from your loved ones. $100 individuals or $50 each for 2-5 people. Bring digital recorder. By appt. only in Netcong. Call Garry at 908 852-4635. Garry@hyp4life.com.

Hyp4Llife.com.

Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays. This meeting is intended to foster support for individuals who are incorporating this law into their life. Attendance limited; must register at 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookOnLife.com.

FreshLookOnLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

tuesday Healing Tuesdays for Health Care providers— Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown.

973-889-9200.

Morris County Striders Running Club ~ Tuesday Night Track Workouts—Check Website for time.

Currently at Mountain Lakes High School track.

See MorrisCountyStriders.com and click Activities.

Dues May to May: $15 individual, $20 family. Pete at PLee@us.fujitsu.com.

White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45 a.m. Mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell.

Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-7291900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

White Oak Yoga—11 a.m.–Noon. Gentle Yoga. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell.

Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-7291900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine— Noon–12:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Yoga. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

Breathe Out Your Baggage—Noon–2:30 p.m.

Facilitated By Kathy Smyly Miller. Second Tuesdays. Experience a gentle yet powerful breathing technique that helps to relieve stress by releasing stored emotions. Benefits include increased mental clarity, enhanced ability to focus, and a greater sense of peace. $75 or sign up with a friend or partner for $125. Preregistration required. More info, contact Kathy at 908-647-1856. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862-209-1439.

RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Find and Follow Your Spark—1:30–4 p.m.

Tuesdays, January 25-March 29. Each session will include experiences such as guided imagery, art play, and exposure to local experts in other creative/healing fields to craft a clearer vision of your creative dream. $375. Held at The Art Studio, Brookside.

For more info, visit BrooksideArtStudio.com or KaneCreativeConsulting.com.

Nia—4:30 p.m. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility movement blending dance, healing and martial arts. $10. Held at Integrated Medicine Center “Changing Lifestyles” in the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital.

973-971-6301.

Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—4:30–5:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Taught by a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. These gentle, innovative movement lessons allow you to observe how you move, notice unnecessary tension, and improve your overall coordination. Learn to ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy, and reduce stress. $15 class, everyone welcome. Offered at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.bates7@mac.com for more info.

White Oak Yoga—5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. Taught

by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Hackettstown MTB Ride—6–8 p.m. Tuesdays. 15 mile intermediate mountain bike ride. Leaves from Marty’s of Hackettstown and goes through Stephens State Park and Deer Park, Allamuchy. Bring lights.

MartysReliable.com.

Meditation based on Jon Kabat-Zinn—6:30–7:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Changing Lifestyles, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-9716301.

SMART Recovery—6:30–8 p.m. 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.

Mt. Olive Green Drinks—6:30–8:30 p.m. Third Tuesdays at the Metro Grille, Rt. 206, Flanders.

Contact Corey Meiringer at GreenerGardenState@ gmail.com or 973-580-8878. MetroGrilleNJ.com.

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 East Oak St. 877-717-3328 or Njpada.org.

Writing Workshop—7–9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, January 18-March 8. Explore your voice, find inspiration and develop your writing practice in a safe, nurturing circle, using the Amherst Writers and Artists workshop method. $180. To register, contact Kathy Kane at 973-978-5282 or Kathy@ KaneCreativeConsulting.com.

The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15 p.m. Tuesdays. A night of prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. All welcome. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations accepted. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. Office@ TheSpiritGathering.net. TheSpiritGathering.net.

Cross Bike Rides—5:30 p.m. On trails, some pavement. +/- 2 hrs at a moderate pace. All welcome. Bring lights. Meet at Van Dessel Sports, 55 Market St., Morristown. More info at Edwin@vandesselsports. com. NjBikeRacing.com.

Girl’s Yoga Class—5:30–6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Qi Gong—5:45–6:30 p.m. Cultivate energy through controlled breathing and stretching exercises designed to calm mind and body. Instructor, Ameurfina H. Nazario, MS. Mind Body Center, 2nd floor, Pediatric Rec. Rm., 95 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown.

973-971-4575.

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The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org.

Parent-Child Group—9–11 a.m. Parents, caregivers, and their children. Emerson Lily Free School, 55 Lackawanna Dr., Stanhope. Kelly Coyle DiNorcia.

Home.homewebs.com. Groups.yahoo.com.

North American Butterfly Association—7:30 p.m.

First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Education Center, 53 East Hanover Ave., Morristown.

973-326-7600.

Women within Meditation—9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Experience a guided meditation and discuss a chosen topic geared toward opening up your mind and soul to a higher consciousness of joy and peace. $35 annually/$15 for each meditation. Millington.

WomenWithin@ymail.com.

A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miraclescourse.org. Garwood. Betsy Zipkin 732-469-0234.

Mendham Borough Historical Society—7:30 p.m.

Fourth Tuesdays. Phoenix House, Mendham. Peggy Oswald at 973-543-7538 or Hank-o@patmedia.net.

Meditation and Healing Group—7:30 p.m.

Second and Fourth Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of NJ, in Towaco. Free. No exp. necessary. Contact Peggy Tierney for directions and info at 973-299-0172.

The Gathering—7:30–9 p.m. First and Third Tuesdays. Christina Lynn Whited channels Mother Mary in a guided meditation accompanied by a Healing Circle. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge.

CircleOfIntention.com.

Book Study Group—7:30–9 p.m. Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. Unityofsussex.org. More info 973-383-6277.

Present Moment Circle with Joe Wardy—8:30–9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Explore a chief way of finding moments of space through breath meditation, as well as exploring the present moment teachings of Eckhardt Tolle, Pema Chodron, Charlotte Joko Beck, Jon Kabat Zinn, Deepak Chopra and the Buddha. $10 includes beverage and light snack. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 862-2091439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

wednesday Wall Street Wednesdays—Lawyers, Bankers & Financial Advisors. Second week of each month.

Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200.

Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga— 9:30–10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details.

Kundalini Yoga—10 a.m. Wednesdays. A blend of asanas, movement, breathing techniques, meditation, chanting, music and dancing. $15. Upper Montclair. 908-884-4984. Akalsukh@gmail.com.

Akalsukhsingh.com.

A Course in Miracles—10 a.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-course. org. Basking Ridge. T. J. Hanretta. 908-221-0484.

Vinyasa Yoga with Katarina (Kat) Baresic—11 a.m. Wednesdays. Mixed Level (Beginner/Intermediate). You will Move through Sun Salutations in order to create heat in the body, focus on alignment and holding poses longer to further build strength, stamina, balance and flexibility. Prerequisites: no major injuries and ability to perform basic standing poses with confidence. Not suitable for pregnant women. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. YogaWest.com. 973-584-6664.

Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon.

Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333.

Powerful You! Denville Chapter—Noon–2 p.m.

Third Wednesdays. Women, develop balance, connections, tools and insights that will assist you in growing your business. Held at Denville Pizzeria, 20 Diamond Spring Rd. More info email Suzannebini@ aquariansun.net.

Zumba—4:30–5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Changing Lifestyles, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30 p.m. meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, re-

laxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:15–7:15 p.m.

Wednesdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 sessions $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7 p.m. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355.

Morris County Striders~Wednesday Night Runs—6:15 p.m. St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 10 N. Pocono Rd., Mountain Lakes. Contact Steve: 908-813-0935 or Badknees@verizon.net. Distances range from 4 to 8 miles. MorrisCountyStriders. com.

Morris County Striders~Wednesday Night Runs—6:30 p.m. You do need to be on the security list to run with us in Picatinny, so contact Steve: 908813-0935 or badknees@verizon.net. These runs take place every week regardless of weather. Afterward we eat at a local restaurant. MorrisCountyStriders. com.

Zumba with Elizabeth Perez-Diner—6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. New Students $67 for 5 weeks. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311. Staff@studioyoganj.com.

Studioyoganj.com.

Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Drop-in $25. 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00; New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown.

201-213-1294.

Yoga for Cyclists—6:30–7:30 p.m. Taught by local yoga instructor, Kate Faschan. Yoga mats necessary and available for an additional $15. Held at Marty’s of Hackettstown, 160 Main St. Limited to 20 people; sign up now by calling 908-852-1650.

MartysReliable.com.

Woman Rising: Domestic Violence Support Group—6:30–8 p.m. Every other Wednesday. Call to confirm dates. Donation. Must RSVP. The Healing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334.

Massage4bliss.com.

A Course in Miracles—7–8:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy.

Miracles-course.org. Fanwood. Peter Ferraro, 908322-8181.

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Be the Medicine Counsel Circle-Community Building and Visioning—7–9 p.m. Second Wednesdays. Create a supportive community to work together to co-create a new future for yourself and the community at large. Kathy Smyly Miller, David Beck, DC., Janet StraightArrow 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. OasisForTheSoul.com.

973-647-2500.

Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m.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.

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15 p.m.

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.

A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9 p.m.

Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355.

Sierra Club General Meeting—7:30 p.m. Loantaka Group. Second Wednesdays. Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham. Directions: NewJersey.SierraClub.org.

Health & Wellness Professional Network ~Wellness Seminars—7:30–8:30 p.m. Maplewood Memorial Library. Co-sponsored by HWPN and the Maplewood Library. Info Ilona Hress at Growconscious@optonline.net. HWPN.org.

International Folk Dancing—7:30–11 p.m.

Wednesdays. Dances and music from over 100 countries with ten instructors. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Refreshments served.

Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386 or 973-5397020 or 973 334-6086.

Taming the Monkey Mind—8 pm. Wednesdays.

Meditation series with Kerry Rasp. New students $67 for 5 wks. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison 07940, 973-966-5311, Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com, StudioYogaNJ.com.

AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8 p.m. Wednesdays.

Going through the12 steps together you may write, make amends, pray and meditate, share what you have written, and/or take action as outlined by the

steps. Open to struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

Reiki Circle—8–9 p.m. Wednesdays. Intro, Meditation and Reiki sample. Miriam’s Well Healing at Wellness on the Green, 26 W. Park Pl., 2nd Fl., Morristown. $10 suggested donation. MiriamsWellHealing@yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

917-202-0475.

thursday Teacher Thursdays—Tailored to Teachers. Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown.

973-889-9200.

Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15 a.m.

All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, W. Orange.

973-857-9536.

Women within Meditation—9:30 a.m. Thursdays.

Experience a guided meditation and discuss a chosen topic geared toward opening up your mind and soul to a higher consciousness of joy and peace. $15 or $35 annually. WomenWithin@ymail.com.

Women’s Beginner Road Ride—9:30–10:30 a.m. Thursdays. All levels welcome. No one gets dropped. Loantaka Park, Morristown. More info, email Amy at Amy@martysreliable.com.

Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Mondays.

Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973887-0860.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11 a.m.–Noon.

Thursdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 session $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering— Noon. Third Thursdays. Come each month and 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. 973-3354469. FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com.

Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine—4:15–5 p.m. Thursdays.Yoga. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15 p.m. Gentle Yoga.

Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Yoga for Special Needs—5–5:45 p.m. Thursdays.

Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Personalized Fitness Consultations—5–8 p.m.

Thursdays. Learn how to lose weight and tone safely and effectively, and what to buy to set up your inhome exercise program. By appt. $20. Ryan Chiropractic, 961 Rt. 10 E., Randolph. 973-252-6040.

Special Needs Yoga—5:15–6 p.m. Thursdays.

Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Nia with Kim Lane—5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Dance class which blends yoga, martial arts and healing arts.

All levels welcome. No dance exp. necessary. Purple Om, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Happy Hour Yoga—5:30–6:15 p.m. Thursdays.

Bring mat. Guided through gentle hatha yoga practice. Beginners and experienced practitioners. Begin your night feeling awake and rejuvenated. 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow. OasisForTheSoul.com.

Meditative Art Class with Alicia DiGiovanni— 5:30–7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Guided visualization to access your intuition and invoke your creativity, followed by artistic expressions in any art medium that calls to you. Residents $125; on-residents $135.

All materials included, or bring your own. Sign up online at Register.communitypass.net or call 908464-0550. Berkeley Heights Community Center, 29 Park Ave.,, Berkeley Heights.

White Oak Yoga—5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. Taught

by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Reiki Share—6:30–9 p.m. Fourth Thursdays.

Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 1574 Rt. 23 N, Suite C, Butler. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ aquariansun.net. AquarianSun.net.

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Take Charge of your Creativity—7–8:30 p.m. Second Thursdays. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave. Rockaway. 862-209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

True Peace of Mind: A Practical Approach to Enlightenment Meditation Practice—7–8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Facilitated by Kenneth Folk Learn hands-on techniques for awakening, self-realization, and enlightenment. Includes dharma talks and instruction, periods of silent meditation, and ample opportunities for questions and answers. No prior meditation experience required. $18 includes tea/ coffee. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Be The Medicine -The Adventure Begins—7–9 p.m. First and Third Thursdays. $35. RSVP. Each week offers opportunities to experience unique healing. 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-6472500. Janet StraightArrow. OasisForTheSoul.com.

Poetry Well Gathering—7–9 p.m. Second & Last Thursdays. Open to all who have a desire to share original work or your favorite poems. Suggested donation $5; includes tea/coffee and a light snack.

Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway.

862-209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth—7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Discover the difference between opportunity and success. Free. All welcome. RSVP 908-461-0141 or drjerz@aol.com.

35 W. Main St., Denville.

The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30 p.m. First Thursdays. Held at Zion Lutheran Church, Fields Hall, 11 Schooley’s Mtn. Rd., Long Valley. WestMorrisCtyNJ.HolisticMoms.org or email Chapter Leaders at Hmnwestmorris@hotmail.com.

A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. miracles-course.org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732469-0234.

Beginner African Drumming Classes with Chuck Wood—7:30–8:30 p.m. Thursdays. $20. No exp. necessary. Bring your own drum. The Breathing Room Center, 735 Rt. 94, Newton. Register at 908852-6172. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

Health and Wellness Professional Network Scotch Plains Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. First Thursdays. Bring business cards and brochures and network with your wellness community. Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave. Topics and info Hwpn.org.

A Course in Miracles—7:30–9 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette. Unityofsussex. org. 973-383-6277.

Women’s Interest Group—7:30–9:15 p.m. every other Thursday. Call to confirm date. Speak with women about health, marital, family and personal issues affecting life quality. Celebrate, change negatives to positives, be nurtured, feel joy. The Riverview Marriage & Family Counseling Center, 43 Powhatatan Way, Mt. Olive. 908-850-5778.

TrumpNetwork Presentation—8 p.m. Thursdays.

Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 35 West Main St., Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908 461-0141. Office: 973 625-7800. Drjerz@aol.com.

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friday Student Fridays—All students welcome. Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown.

973-889-9200.

Winter Yoga for Adults—9:30–10:45 a.m. Fridays in February. Focus will be on joint mobility and healing stillness. All levels welcome. Dress comfortably and bring your own mat. Join for the series or just one class. $10 each. Must register at 973-228-8776.

Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland.

Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30–11 a.m. Great practice if you want to invest in preventive medicine, self healing, and/or energy work.

Standing and sitted meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class.

973-857-9536.

Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine— 10:00–10:45 a.m. Fridays. Beginner’s Zumba. $10.

Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

973-971-6301.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30 a.m.– Noon. 12-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.

Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine Yoga— Noon–12:45 p.m. Fridays. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

Meditation—Noon–1 p.m. First and Third Fridays. Practice mindfulness based stress reduction and other meditation techniques; conclude with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. $15. Space limited. Register at Tatyana@thejoyofbalance.com or at 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Ctr., 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Info@ respirasalt.com.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors with Kati Walker—1–2 p.m. Fridays. Incorporating traditional poses with modifications, meditation, and breathing. $89 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311.

Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30 p.m.

12-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.

Flowing into the New Year—7–8 p.m. Third Fridays thru April. “Mystic Music” meditation with Sandee Conroy playing Crystal Bowls and Alicia DiGiovanni chanting. Bring a blanket and pillow. $20. Studio Fitness, 50 Mt. Bethel Rd., Ste. 208, Flag Plaza in Warren. Purchase tickets in advance

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Messages from the Other Side—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays. The first hour is general Q & A and the second hour focuses on each individual’s questions. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge.

Must register at 908-638-8888 or Elevenonmain@ live.com. $10 includes coffee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention. CircleofIntention.com.

Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays.

Empowers women with a history of female contributions from ancient times to the present. Includes ceremonial practices of shamans, discussion of animal totems and more. RSVP. Healing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334. Massage4bliss.com.

Reiki Share—7–9 p.m. 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.

Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9 p.m.

Fridays. Bring your drum or call to reserve one of ours. $5 donation. Refreshments available. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. 908-232-1355.

AA Meeting—7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.

Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30-9:30 p.m.

Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to heal all life on this planet and in this solar system, galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share.

Growing Consciousness, 54 Canfield Rd., Morristown. Free. 973-292-5090.

A Course in Miracles—8 p.m. Every other Friday.

Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy for those looking to heal themselves of misperceptions causing the body to appear ill and the mind to be frightened, alone or not at peace. Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-course.org.

The Minstrel—8 p.m. Fridays. A concert series run by the Folk Project, a nonprofit folk music and arts organization. Second Friday of the month is an open stage/audition night. The music is “folk” music in its broadest sense. Dress is casual. Coffee, teas, and baked goods served. No alcohol or tobacco on the premises.

Admission $7 on the way in, plus the rest of what you thought the show was really worth on the way out. All tickets sold at the door. Info or directions at 973-3359489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. Folkproject.org.

Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30 p.m. Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.

saturday Eco-Chic Saturdays—Professionals in eco-friendly industries. Second week of each month. Receive $20 off any facial or massage service, 20% off any salon service and $10 off any waxing service. Excludes facial waxing. Discounts cannot be included with any other offer. Salon Botanique, 149 South St., Morristown. 973-889-9200.

open mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908 273 3245.

Adult Yoga—7:45 a.m. Saturdays. Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00; New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ. Health.OfficeLive.com.

Saturday Morning Road Ride—8 a.m. Saturdays.

Pleasant 20 mile ride from Marty’s in Morristown.

Some rolling hills, but no huge climbs. Usually 16 or 17 mph. At the end of the ride, stop at the Swiss Chalet Bakery. 973-538-7773. MartysReliable.com.

White Oak Yoga—8–9 a.m. Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

“Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10 a.m.

First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown.

973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.

Books & Bagels—9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Friends of the Randolph Library is sponsoring this event each week. Come meet your neighbors and share your list of favorite books. No registration required. Teens and adults only. Randolph Township Library, Quiet Study Rm., 28 Calais Rd. 973-895-3556.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library.

973-335 1717. Wjioa.com.

Restorative Yoga—10:30 a.m.—Noon. Saturdays.

Community House, Madison. Contact anitateresap @aol.com for schedule and details.

Nia—11 a.m. Saturdays. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility movement blending dance, healing and martial arts. Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664. Yogawest.com.

Integrated Yoga for Girls—11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

GoddessBody Fitness for Women—11 a.m.–Noon.

Saturdays. World dance movements celebrating the feminine body and spirit. Afro-Brazilian Cultural Center of NJ, 356 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. Start anytime. No dance exp. required. Call TaRessa Stovall: 609-304-3481.

Psychic Saturday—Noon–3 p.m. First Saturday.

Psychic/Tarot Readings. $20/15 mins. $45/30 mins.

Cassette tape of reading. SoulJourney, 194 Main St, Butler. 973-838-6564. SoulJourney.com.

Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2 p.m. Saturdays.

Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Hoop Dance—5–6 p.m. Saturdays. Done with 4 ft. weighted hoops that are easy to spin. New students $67 for 5 wks. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., downtown Madison. 973-966-5311.

Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Swingin’ Tern—8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Beginners’ Workshop. First and Third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music in East Hanover. Beginners are welcome at the dance and are encouraged to come to the beginners’ workshop. Come alone or with a partner. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-551-4441.

Drum Circle—8–10 p.m. Last Saturdays. Free mini workshop prior to the circle at 7:30 p.m. $10 includes light snack and beverage. Facilitated by Mark Wood.

Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway.

862-209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Open Mic hosted by Chris Fonden & Joe Fischetti— 8–11 p.m. Third Saturdays. Gratitude donation.

Musicians, singers, poets, and comedians welcome to jam. All welcome to come, relax and enjoy. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 862209-1439. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

extended events New Hope Pet Rescue, Inc—Rescue group looking to rehome dogs and cats. NewHopePetRescue@ aol.com.

Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best friend. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph.

973-989-7090. Allorphans.petfinder.org.

Crystal Bowl Sound Therapy—Crystal Bowl attuned to the Heart Chakra. 15 min. $25. By appt. only.

Call Mary at 908-638-8888. CircleOfIntention.com.

Pet Adoption—Noah’s Ark, 1915 Rt. 46 W., Ledgewood. 973-347-0378. NoahsArkNJ.org.

Skiing and Ice Skating in NJ— FunNewJersey. com.

Liberty Science Center—Lsc.org.

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out

before we tackle that.” ~Thomas Edison

Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time.

Performances by one or more musical groups, or

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