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y brother and I spent most of our childhood summers with my grandparents in West Virginia. We had no day camp, club sports, summer enrichment classes, or even organized play dates. We simply skipped up the alley and knocked on back doors until the “Market Street Gang” was assembled, and then found our own adventures. In just one summer, the gang turned our porch into a spaceship, opened a detective agency in the garage, and served neighbors from our front yard café (no simple lemonade stand for us). Parents were involved in the summer, too, punctuating our adventures with trips to the library, ice cream store, and farm stand. But mostly, they left us to our own imaginings. I contrast this with the way my own children were raised—their summer days full of sports, day camp activities, and reading lists—and wonder which is best. It’s not that clear. Their father is a day camp director, who has made structured summer activity into an art. My children and their campmates have their own unique and wonderful memories of summer: color wars, zip lines, arts & crafts, the camp show, counselors, and camp friends. They were exposed to people and activities they might not otherwise have known, and were able to challenge themselves in a safe environment. My conclusion? Summer is a time of wonder, discovery, and fun, for kids of all ages, no matter how you slice it. This issue explores the topic in “The Beauty of Summer Boredom: Recapturing the Golden Days of Childhood.” The author cites several authorities who claim boredom is a gift, and one that allows our children to develop their own inner resources. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it. We look at other summer pleasures in Berry Good, which features a delicious recipe for Blackberry Mint iced tea. Local farmers markets (see page 34 for a list of those in your area) are now open, so don’t miss the opportunity to make some new dishes with fresh-from-the field ingredients. Finally, Cool Aid offers natural remedies to ease sunburn, poison ivy, and bug bites, while Stay Cool features simple tips for saving on air conditioning bills, so you can enjoy this happiest of seasons to the fullest. Happy Summer!

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r. Chris Stepien, a Morristown chiropractor and founder of Barefoot Rehab, talks about the physiological impact of a sedentary lifestyle in a lecture accompanied by a demo at Guerrilla Fitness CrossFit Morristown, 42 Bank Street, on Saturday, July 16, at 11:30 a.m. Stepien is certified in Active Release Technique, is a certified sports and conditioning specialist (CSCS), and is Crossfit Level 1 certified. He also has a Dr. Chris Stepien passion for proper nutrition, personal growth, and psychology, which he addresses regularly on his site, HumbleObserver.net. Barefoot Rehab is housed within Guerrilla Fitness CrossFit Morristown. As a recent article in the New York Times attests, spending your day sitting can actually kill you. According to Dr. James Levine, of the Mayo Clinic, “Excessive sitting is a lethal activity.” With many Americans spending more and more time in front of computer screens for both work and play, this lack of movement throughout the day has become a concern for the young and old. “Sitting drastically decreases the quality and quantity of your life,” says Dr. Stepien. Research continues to build on the subject. “We just aren’t really structured to be sitting for such long periods of time, and when we do that, our body goes into shutdown,” says Dr. Tony Yancey, co-director of the Kaiser Permanente Center at UCLA. Epidemiologist Steven Blair, professor of public health at the University of South Carolina, has found that people who sit more have less desirable levels of cholesterol, blood sugar, triglycerides and even waist size. His studies have indicated that this increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and a number of other health problems. In his lecture, Stepien will explain sedentary living’s evolutionary and physiological impact and offer ways that people can combat its effects by reframing chores and changing habits, leading to better function and less pain into old age and a better overall quality of life. Stepien will also demonstrate stretches and strengthening exercises to help lessen the impact of the time spent seated every day. For more information, call 201-919-4329, email CStepienDC@gmail.com, or visit BarefootRehab.com. 8

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hristine Grasso, a holistic health and nutrition coach and digestive health expert, recently joined the Mount Tabor Healing Center at 999 Tabor Road in Morris Plains. She brings with her a successful healthcoaching practice, which offers complementary holistic modalities with heart-centered practitioners. She is currently offering a 50 percent discount on Breakthrough sessions in her new location. Grasso supports women who are struggling to lose weight as well as those suffering with digestive disorders. Her healthcoaching style provides a motivational, supportive, and guiltfree environment in which her clients can grow and heal. In the new space, Grasso will be offering private nutritional coaching, gentle yoga movement sessions, women’s wellness groups, and holistic health classes. Says Grasso, “I believe no one diet works for everyone. I work with women to help them make small, sustainable changes in their diet and lifestyle that equal big results. My holistic approach does not involve counting calories, carbs, fats, or proteins. Instead, my clients enjoy becoming healthier in a way that is flexible, fun, and free of denial or discipline.” For more information, contact Christine Grasso at 201-787-4950 or email her at Christine.Grasso@hotmail.com. Learn more about her clients’ success at ChristineGrasso.com. See ad on page 45.

Save the Date: August 13–14, Green Summerfest

o be held on August 13 and 14 in Budd Lake’s beautiful Vasa Park, the Green Summerfest is a two-day “open air” festival geared to families that features eco-friendly companies and green products, services, and networks as well as artisans displaying and selling crafts. It will also feature music by many of New Jersey’s best local bands and performers and food vendors offering traditional fare as well as vegetarian delights and fresh organic fruits and vegetables. The festival hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Mt. Olive Recreation Department. Events for kids include rides, clowns, face painting, handson crafts, and live performances by the Grand Falloons in “The Earth Science Circus Recycling and Litter Abatement Shows.” Howling Wolves Farm will also have some of its wolves on hand, so bring cameras and an interest in learning more about these amazing creatures and the fight to preserve them. For more information, call 201-998-6311, email Events@ JCPromotions.info or visit Jcpromotions.info/pages/2011Green_ Summerfest.html. See ad on page 24. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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oin the festivities as the Art of the Heart, 15 Perry Street in Chester, celebrates its second anniversary on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beginning with a brief ceremony and the offering of a free Angel Blessing to each person who stops in, the day’s events will include mini-workshops (at a $10 fee; preregistration required) between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., psychic and spirit readings, refreshments and drawings throughout the day, and a drum circle at 5:30 p.m. Workshop topics include Chanting & Toning for Well-being, Qigong, Meditation, Meeting Your Guides, Make Your Own Intention Bracelet, How to Sue Freeman Make Safe Insect & Bug Repellent for Yourself & Your Pets, and Benefits of Essential Oils. Refreshments will be served throughout the day along with a variety of drawings. Owner Sue Freeman is a Reiki master teacher, spiritual energy healer, psychic, certified empowerment coach, and ordained minister who teaches classes on crystals, meditation, and more. She was in search of a place for her healing and teaching practices when she came across the space where the Art of the Heart resides. Her store, which features crystals, handcrafted items, original art and prints, as well as other products, is also home to classes and workshops, which are listed on the website. For more information and to register for mini-workshops, call 908-879-3937 or visit TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. See ad on page 25.

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holistic community cruise to Mayan Country is being organized for the week of January 8 to 15, 2012. The seven-night adventure will include interactive classes, workshops, parties and more, designed to enhance participants’ sense of connection with themselves, each other, and the higher level of consciousness represented by the ending of the Mayan Calendar. The Norwegian Spirit cruise ship will depart from New Orleans to tour the Western Caribbean with visits to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, as well as Belize City, Belize, and Isla Roatan, Honduras. Each of these ports is home to Mayan ruins. “Our intention is to bring together holistic-minded, high-integrity people who want to grow, play and explore in ways that establish a greater sense of community, and help us stay connected even after we come home,” says Lois Grasso, program director of the nonprofit OxyGenesis Institute for Abundant Health, in Hartford, Connecticut, which is organizing the cruise. The cruise will be the institute’s seventh annual “Transformational Vacational.” Sponsors include Natural Awakenings, Enlightened Professionals, LLC, The Door Opener, Whole Health Expos, and Many Hands Magazine of Northampton, Massachusetts. In addition to all-inclusive dining and entertainment, the cruise will feature an excursion to Chacchoben Ruins in Costa Maya, as well as a wide variety of interactive and inspiring parties and events related to physical, emotional, and spiritual health, self-empowerment, and consciousness-raising. Speakers include Dr. Judith Kravitz, who trains Transformational Breath practitioners in 29 countries; Dory Dzinski, publisher of The Door Opener; Catherine Ewing, co-founder of Spirit Matters in Ellington, Connecticut; Pat Hastings, author of Simply a Woman of Faith; and many more. The all-inclusive cruise and conference package is $997 per person, double occupancy. To save $75, register by July 15, and use the savings code “naturalnj.” Those interested in “earning their fare” can become CoCreators by spreading the word. For details, call 860-322-0775 or visit YourHolisticCruise.com/natural. See ad on page 18.

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njoy local and sustainable food provided by Sustenance on the Farm Dinners at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morristown, on Sunday, August 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening includes a guided tour of the farm, elegant outdoor dining under a tent in the farm field, a five-course meal prepared and presented by one of the area’s top chefs using local ingredients, sustainable and organic wine pairings for each course, and performances by local musicians. This year’s program supports Slow Food Northern NJ’s School Garden Programs. Sustenance dinners are intended to combine style and taste with environmental responsibility, leaving behind the smallest carbon footprint possible. Sustenance actively supports local earth stewardship and food justice programs by contributing at least 10 percent of its net profits from Sustenance on the Farm Dinners. It also helps support local children’s programs that foster understanding of where food comes from, how it’s grown, and the effect food has on the environment. Tickets are $155 per person and can be purchased online at SustenanceEvents. com. For more information, contact Info@ sustenanceevents.com or call 908-4510051. See ad on page 15. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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Every Body Walk Campaign Aims for Healthier Americans Walking 30 minutes a day, five days a week, is the first step toward better health for every body type, according to Kaiser Permanente, a leading health plan provider spearheading the nation’s new Every Body Walk! awareness campaign. This simple, take-charge message comes in the wake of an annual national medical bill exceeding $2.5 trillion, with about 80 percent of it spent on treating chronic conditions that can be prevented or treated by regular walking, according to Dr. Bob Sallis, a family physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group. “Walking is an excellent form of exercise for everyone, and for those with conditions like diabetes, asthma, heart disease and depression, a regular walking regimen has the added benefit of helping to manage these diseases [and conditions],” advises Sallis. “I’m a strong believer in the power of walking, and that’s why I literally prescribe it to my patients as frontline medicine—often in place of medications.” Fifteen years ago, the U.S. Surgeon General’s landmark Physical Activity and Health report concluded that Americans’ sedentary lifestyle is a primary factor in more than 200,000 deaths a year. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 70 percent of American adults ages 20 and older are overweight or obese; some 72 million are medically obese. Seventeen percent of U.S. youths ages two to 19 are obese, as well. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development projects that within a decade, three out of four Americans will be overweight or obese, unless we get moving. Find motivational videos, health information, walking maps, walking groups and personal stories at EveryBodyWalk.org.

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Dalai Lama Leads Ritual Kalachakra for World Peace For the first time, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will confer the Kalachakra for World Peace ritual in our nation’s capital this month. “We believe it is capable of creating... peace of spirit, and therefore peace in the world,” he says. The Capital Area Tibetan Association is sponsoring the event, intended to inspire harmonious relationships and abiding peace in the hearts of all people, in gratitude to those that have supported the preservation of Tibet’s rich cultural heritage. Together, participants will act to promote the strength of compassion and wisdom so urgently needed to reduce conflict in today’s world. The 11-day event launches July 6, the 76th birthday of the Dalai Lama, recipient of 84 humanitarian commendations, including the Nobel Peace Prize. The occasion will begin with site consecration, chanting prayers and creation of a sand mandala by the monks of Namgyal Monastery. The Dalai Lama will then teach the foundations of Buddhism for three days, followed by the Kalachakra ritual dance and three days of empowerment. The ceremony will close with prayers on July 16. For information and tickets, visit Kalachakra2011.com.

Hipster Farmers

More Young Adults Put their Hands to the Plow Conditions are perfect for a new generation of farmers in their 20s and 30s that distrust industrial food systems, are intent on meaningful employment and may well succeed an aging farm populace. More are starting small farms and joining networks of like-minded agriculture enthusiasts, according to a recent story in The New York Times, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to transform the budding trend into a fundamental shift. Last year, under a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill, the department distributed $18 million to educate young growers and ranchers across the country. Garry Stephenson, coordinator of the Small Farms Program at Oregon State University, says he has not seen so much interest among young people in decades. “They’re young, energetic and idealist, and they’re willing to make the sacrifices,” he says. According to the USDA’s 2007 Census of Agriculture, farmers over 55 currently own more than half of the country’s farmland. According to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the hope is that some of the beginning farmers will graduate to stakes in midsize and large farms as older farmers retire.

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omen that report they frequently use air fresheners and products for mold and mildew control appear to be at more than double the risk of contracting breast cancer than those who say they use such products sparingly. The researchers interviewed 1,500 women. Source: BioMed Central’s Environmental Health

More Benefits from Vitamin D

ew research from the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health Institute suggests that a lack of vitamin D, even in generally healthy people, is linked with stiffer arteries and an inability of blood vessels to relax. The finding adds to evidence showing that insufficient vitamin D leads to impaired vascular health, contributing to high blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease. The body naturally manufactures vitamin D when it is exposed to sunlight. Foods like vitamin-D-fortified milk or cereals and oily fish also are good dietary sources to help provide sufficient amounts of this essential nutrient.

Don’t Take a Seat

multi-ethnic study of 4,757 U.S. adults in a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that those who took the most daily breaks from sitting had, on average, a smaller waist circumference, fewer blood fats and reduced markers for insulin resistance than those who took the fewest breaks. The researchers also noted increased levels of C-reactive protein in the bodies of sedentary subjects, which is linked to inflammation and many chronic diseases, even in people who regularly exercise. To get moving: Stand up to take phone calls and during meetings; walk to visit a colleague, rather than phoning or emailing; use a bathroom on a different floor; centralize trash and recycling bins and office equipment to encourage short trips during the work day; take the stairs; and park at the far end of the lot.

cientists at England’s University of Manchester have confirmed how some people suffering from chronic pain might benefit from meditation-based therapies. They concluded that people that are more advanced in meditation practices (up to 35 years) are likely to anticipate and experience pain less than less-advanced meditators or non-meditators. “Meditation trains the brain to be more present-focused, and therefore to spend less time anticipating future negative events,” comments Christopher Brown, Ph.D., who conducted the research. When testing the pain tolerance of study participants using a noninvasive laser, the researchers noted unusual activity during anticipation of pain in part of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain known to be involved in controlling attention and thought processes when potential threats are perceived, but more study is needed. Participants had a diverse range of experiences with various meditation practices, spanning from months to decades. All of them perform some form of mindfulness meditation—such as that which is the basis of the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence for recurrent depression, because up to 50 percent of people with chronic pain experience depression. “The importance of developing new treatments for chronic pain is clear,” says Brown. “Forty percent of people who suffer from chronic pain report inadequate management of their pain problem.”

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ooking for a new and exciting way to shake up your workout routine? Perhaps it’s time to try a holistic approach to movement designed to appeal to people of all ages and abilities. The Gyrotonic Expansion System® consists of Gyrokinesis® and Gyrotonic® exercises, whose benefits, according to Gyrotonic.com, include “increased strength and flexibility, renewed energy and vitality and a general sense of calm and well-being.” The Gyrotonic Expansion System was developed by Juliu Horvath, a professional swimmer, gymnast, and ballet dancer with the Romanian State Opera Ballet, who embarked on a spiritual journey after suffering an Achilles tendon injury. His search for wholeness and wellness led him to combine his love for yoga and dance and move beyond. Indeed, Horvath initially called his exercises “yoga for dancers.” Ease of movement is at the heart of Horvath’s system: As he says, “I want music in my body and poetry in my body, and I want to be skillful without struggle; it has to come without struggle.” Gyrokinesis exercises work the entire body through gentle, fluid spinal movement and postures that are connected by corresponding breathing patterns, “making exercises appear and feel more like a dance and swimming than like traditional yoga.” The exercises work on joints and muscles gently and systematically while stimulating the body’s internal organs. The good news is that they can be done in your own home, with just a stool to sit on: No specialized equipment is needed. Magazines such as Elle, Time, and Entertainment Weekly have been reporting on the benefits of Gyrokinesis as it heals and strengthens the body. These exercises have already gained popularity among exercise enthusiasts and have garnered a celebrity following as well. Gyrotonic exercise, while also synchronized to corresponding breathing patterns, is done using specialized equipment developed by Horvath. This equipment consists of the Pulley Tower, the Archway, the Leg Extension Unit, the Jumping Stretching Board, and the Gyrotoner. Most exercises are performed on the Pulley Tower, which uses even and constant resistance to eliminate the jarring effect of most conventional exercise equipment. The Archway, which looks like an ordinary ladder, features adjustable arms for each user’s comfort. The Leg Extension Unit is designed to flex the quadriceps without causing stress on the legs and knees; more than 30 different exercises can be performed on this device. The Jumping Stretching Board 14

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offers more than 60 unique exercises for users to try while reclining. Finally, the Gyrotoner helps improve the spine, arms, hips, and ankles. All work to stretch and strengthen muscle while stimulating and strengthening the connective tissues surrounding the body’s joints. Gyrotonic equipment can now be found in gyms and health clubs worldwide and is easily adjusted to suit different heights and body types. And one doesn’t need to be an athlete to use Gyrotonic equipment; there are certified Gyrotonic trainers available in many locations, ready to work with people of all abilities and ages. The Mind Body Spirit Studio, 228 South Ave., in Fanwood, owned by licensed Gyrotonic teacher Shirley Wallitsch, is one of the first Gyrotonic studios in the northern NJ area. (See ad on page 23.) To find out more about the Gyrotonic Expansion System and to find a class near you, visit Gyrotonic.com. Freelancer Courtney Leiva has contributed to Patch.com’s Mahwah and Hopatcong editions. Leiva has also written for Bergen County Magazine and LoveTwenty.Com, an online magazine geared toward girls in the college/career demographic. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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SIMPLE STAYCATIONS by april Thompson

etting away from it all doesn’t have to mean physically getting away. Staycations—vacations taken close to home—can save on the money, time and stress of travel, and also provide a fresh outlook on your home turf. Here are a few tips to help plan your dream staycation. Check out. A vacation is a respite from dailiness—even if you simply declare a special day off at home—so exercise the discipline to stay away from your office, housework and the rest of your routine. Plan for a staycation as you would an away vacation: Take care of any bills or chores that can’t wait and put an appropriate message on your voicemail and email. Allow an hour each morning to check email and other messages if necessary, but then make family members accountable to one

another; anyone who violates the “no smart phone use after 10 a.m.” rule has to treat the others to ice cream.

Order the usual. How do you like to unwind and recharge? Model your staycation after the best vacation you ever took. If learning rejuvenates you, take a crash course in pasta making from a local culinary school, or enroll in a summer camp to pick up skills in a new sport. For outdoorsy types, scout out a nearby county park to camp in and learn about native flora and fauna. If you’d rather just hang out and be lazy, hide the alarm clock, perhaps enjoy a movie marathon and order three squares of takeout.

Some of the greatest vacations start and stay at home.

Set a budget. Calculate how much you saved on airfare, hotel and other traveling incidentals, and then give yourself half of that amount to spend, guiltfree, on spa splurges, catered lunches or concert tickets; after all, you know you’re still saving money. Run away from home. Shake up athome routines by booking affordable or free local lodging via community travel websites like CouchSurfing.com or AirBnB.com, or seek out a local home swap with a fellow staycationer via HomeExchange.com.

Introduce some surprise. Open a map of your city or county, close your eyes and pick a point. Google the spot you landed on to see what interesting places are nearby. Or, expand your horizons by exploring a neighborhood or nearby town you’ve never visited. Look through another lens. Challenge yourself to see your world of familiar places anew by going on a photo safari in your own neighborhood, taking photos of local characters, landmarks and never-before-noticed details. Give a prize to the family member who captures the most unidentifiable neighborhood objects (UNOs) on camera. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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How to Measure a Food’s EcoFriendliness Sales of locally grown foods are expected to reach $7 billion this year, up from $4 billion in 2002, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. One driver is the well-publicized average 1,500 miles it took for 28 fruits and vegetables to reach the Upper Midwest by truck in a 20012003 study by Iowa State University’s Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. “The average distance we calculated was often cited incorrectly as the average distance food traveled in the United States,” explains Rich Pirog, who led the research. “Local food really isn’t about mileage or distance. It’s about the relationships that are built in the food chain. It’s about farmers and local communities getting a higher percentage of the food dollar.” Local food sourcing builds community, poses a smaller risk for food-borne contaminants and tastes better, especially when it’s organic. It doesn’t require the refrigeration needed for long-distance hauling and often comes without wasteful packaging. A Carnegie Mellon University study further calculated that transportation now accounts for 11 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with fruits and vegetables and only 1 percent for red meat, while how the food is produced contributes 83 percent; so it’s good to be familiar with local providers. The researchers also reported that switching from red meat and dairy products to chicken, fish, eggs or a vegetable-based diet one day a week yields at least the equivalent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of buying all locally sourced food. Primary source: emagazine.com

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The Beauty of SUMMER BOREDOM

Recapturing the Golden Days of Childhood by Lisa Gromicko Remember those endless hours of imaginative play during your youth—tree climbing, making mud pies, flying kites, fishing, building forts/tree houses/lemonade stands, swimming, watching clouds, playground swinging, tea parties, making and then launching sailboats in the creek, catching fireflies/butterflies/frogs, playing jacks and pickup sticks, jumping rope, hopscotch, rolling down hills, daisy chains, skipping rocks, backyard camping, neighborhood baseball games (with self-made rules), twilight games of hide ‘n’ seek and flashlight tag?

he summers of childhood are potent, enabling children to find their personal bliss and cultivate interests and memories that can last a lifetime. The gifts of less-structured summer days are precious, allowing time and space for the possibility of magical activities. Both children and parents benefit from unscheduled breathing room to revisit the forces of creativity and restore resiliency. Yet, according to a University of Michigan study, today’s children have as much as 12 hours less free time per week than 30 years ago. Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting – Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids,

urges parents to simplify their children’s schedules, to establish for them, “… islands of being, in the torrent of constant doing.” We all require downtime to function well. Payne maintains that, “Rest nurtures creativity, which nurtures activity. Activity nurtures rest, which sustains creativity. Each draws from and contributes to the other.”

More, boredom is a gift for children, “… a rare fuel to propel them forward,” writes Nancy Blakey, a columnist for Seattle’s Child magazine. Bonnie Harris, author of Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids, cites a lack of boredom in children today as the reason that many graduates flounder in the “real” world. Boredom works to spark the discovery of one’s own passions, inner resources, ingenuity and ability to be self-directed— all critical lifetime skills. Overscheduling often substitutes stimulation for experiencing self-discoveries that unlock the tremendous stored potential of a child’s inner resources and imagination. Remarks Payne, “A child who doesn’t experience leisure—or better yet, boredom—will always be looking for external stimulation, activity or entertainment… [and] a culture of compulsion and instant gratification. What also grows in such a culture? Addictive behaviors.” So, how do we find our way back to those simpler days? Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, likes, “The dugout in the weeds or leaves beneath a backyard willow, the rivulet of a seasonal creek, even the ditch between a front yard and the road—all of these places are entire universes to a young child. Expeditions to the mountains or national parks often pale, in a child’s eyes, in comparison with the mysteries of the ravine at the end of the cul-de-sac.” He recommends allowing children the time to be in nature to take walks, listen, play and learn. Sue Palmer, author of Toxic Childhood and 21st Century Boys, observes, “The loss of outdoor play and everyday adventures is particularly significant for children who have a tendency to be easily distracted.” One of the biggest benefits of a slow summer, for everyone, is ‘play’ itself. There is compelling evidence of the essential need for this age-old childhood pasttime. So, encourage children to engage in the simple pleasures that will potentially create and strengthen the most glorious, blissful and ‘boring’ memories of their childhood summers—and we’ll likely rekindle our own. Lisa Gromicko has been a Waldorf early childhood educator for 16 years and has enjoyed spending many long summers with her sons, now 21 and 18; she looks forward to many more. Connect at LisaGromicko@mac.com.

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COOL Here’s How to Pay Less for AC by Brian Clark Howard

ecord summer heat waves are already occurring more often and will be even hotter and more frequent over the next 30 years, according to a study by Stanford University scientists that have run climate simulations of temperatures across the United States. The study comes on the heels of a NASA report that concluded that 2000 through 2009 was the warmest post-industrial decade on record. The hotter it gets, the more people run their conventional electric air conditioners (AC), releasing even more globalwarming gas emissions from power plants into the atmosphere. Cooling accounts for nearly half the energy used by the average home during the summer, reports the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program. More than two-thirds of U.S. households have air conditioners, which set us back more than $10 billion each year in electricity bills, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. 20

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Passive Cooling a Priority

There is a better way to stay comfortable using both active and passive strategies. The first requires specialized equipment, while the second uses the windows, walls, floors and roof to collect, store and distribute natural heat from the local environment. The basic principles of passive solar design have been understood for millennia. From Mexico to the Middle East, people have built homes with thick walls to slow heat transfer, observes Doron Amiran, former development director of the Solar Living Institute. The Pueblo Indians constructed their cities to maximize solar warming in winter and screen the strongest rays in summer. Many of these ancient techniques were abandoned in the age of cheap fossil fuels. “We build our houses for curb appeal or for the view, not thinking that all those windows facing south in the summer are going to cook the inside of the house,” says Amiran.

Daniel Aiello, chair of the nonprofit Arizona Solar Center and a principal of Janus II Environmental Architects & Planners, helps homeowners create vertical shading on east and west exposures with manmade screens or shrubs, trellises and vines, which have the added benefit of letting light and heat in during the winter, if they are deciduous. “Each side of the building is going to look different,” notes Aiello, who uses overhangs or awnings over southfacing windows in warm climates. Aiello also points out that on a home’s exterior, light-colored surfaces reflect more heat than dark-colored ones. He adds that textured surfaces stay cooler than flat ones, due to small-scale shading and the breakup of the interface between warm air and the surface. Inset windows are cooler, as well. It’s all important, because 35 percent of a building’s potential heat gain stems from the direct action of solar rays striking surfaces, according to Aiello. Incorporating such passive solar design elements into buildings can reduce heating bills by as much as 50 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Another passive technique is to use cross ventilation by opening opposing windows. Take this a step further by installing vents to allow hot air to escape from high spaces and cool air to enter at lower ones. Also, make sure walls and windows are well insulated against outdoor air. Inside, shutters, light-colored blinds and curtains can also make a big difference. Also consider glass with low-emittance (low-E) coating, which reduces heat transfer. The position of light-colored gravel, pools and other reflective surfaces are important because they can bounce heat; consider putting up a screen to block the energy.

Effective Active Cooling Comes Next Alex Wilson, editor of Environmental Building News and author of Your Green Home, says the easiest and most efficient option is to use portable floor fans or install ceiling fans, which use 90 percent less energy than air conNaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

ditioning. Fans can cool a room by a perceived seven to 10 degrees simply by moving air, which effects greater evaporation of perspiration. The next step in terms of low price and high efficiency would be to use a whole-house attic fan, which blows hot air from inside the entire structure outside. However, Wilson points out that such devices are only able to provide substantial heat relief under certain conditions—usually at night and when the humidity isn’t too high. A less comprehensive solution is simply to push hot air out of the attic, which will also help cool the house. According to the utility Austin Energy, reducing the attic temperature by 10 degrees or more saves up to 10 percent on AC costs; solar-powered attic fans are available. Some other alternatives to conventional, compression-cycle, central and room AC units are emerging, such as evaporative coolers, often called “swamp coolers.” These draw air over wet pads, and the resulting evaporation causes cooling. Wilson says they only make sense in dry climates, because they add moisture to the air. They typically cost 50 percent less than traditional AC and use 75 percent less energy, although they do require more maintenance. The most energy-efficient and initially expensive way to cool your home and heat it in the winter is with a geothermal heat pump that takes advantage of the Earth’s subterranean heat gradient. Although they have a hefty upfront installation cost, operating costs are much less than conventional AC. Finally, don’t set the home’s thermostat below 78 degrees Fahrenheit, and install a programmable model. Utilize dehumidifiers, bathroom fans and heatproducing appliances sparingly; switch to compact fluorescent and LED lighting instead of heat-emitting incandescent bulbs; and keep those AC filters clean. Brian Clark Howard is a New York Citybased multimedia journalist and the co-author of Green Lighting and Geothermal HVAC. Build Your Own Wind Power System will be released in 2011. Connect at BrianClarkHoward.com.

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naturalpet Sharing water activities with your canine companion is a wonderful bonding experience, as long as you keep in mind that, as with children, you must consider a pet’s safety and comfort. While many dogs take to the water like ducks, especially retrievers, spaniels and similar breeds, others are a bit timid at first and may need some help getting used to this new experience. These 10 tips will ensure that you and your best friend can splash out in worry-free fun, whether you’re wading in a stream, going boating or visiting the beach or a lake cottage.

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Before starting any new activity with your dog, it’s a smart idea to first make sure he’s in good health. If you’re in any doubt as to his fitness, have him checked by a vet.

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If it will be Rover’s introduction to the water, start slowly and be patient, especially if he’s still a pup. Don’t assume he’ll automatically know how to swim. Choose a warm day and a shallow body of water, with a gently sloping beach or bank that’s easy for the dog to navigate. Let him approach the water’s edge and investigate it in his own time. Never splash him or force him to enter the water before he’s ready.

WATER 3 BABIES Summer Safety Tips by Ann Brightman

When I was a kid, we used to take our two dogs for walks in the woods on warm summer evenings. One of our favorite stopping-off points was a bend in the creek where the water streamed slowly by and the dogs loved to plunge in to fetch sticks and have a bit of a paddle. Going by the happy expressions on their faces when they emerged dripping and refreshed and spraying us with drops of water as they shook themselves, it was the highlight of their whole day. 22

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Once caution has turned to curiosity, try enticing him into the water by entering it yourself and calling him— perhaps attracting him with a treat or by tossing a toy a short distance into the water (not so deep that his paws can’t reach the bottom). Gradually, he should feel more confident, especially if he sees you having fun, and will venture further into the water.

Take your time while introducing your dog to boating. Keep in mind that he’s used to surfaces that are stationary and stable, so it might take him a little while to get used to a tilting and moving craft. Let him get acquainted with the boat while it’s still tied up, whether it’s a canoe, kayak or yacht. Keep his first boat trips short and watch him for any signs of motion sickness.

Even if a dog is a seasoned swimmer, it’s a good idea to equip him with a canine life jacket or personal flotation device while you’re out on a boat. Accidents can happen, and cold, deep, choppy water can challenge even the strongest swimmer. A life jacket is a must if your dog isn’t a good swimmer; not only while he’s on a boat, but also when he’s playing in water that gets progressively deeper. Make sure the device fits properly and allow him a chance to get used to wearing and swimming with the life jacket before taking him out over deep water. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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Whether on a boat or the beach, ensure that the dog has access to good quality, fresh drinking water; maybe bring your own from home. Make sure he has shade. Boat surfaces and beach sand can become extremely hot during sun-filled summer days, which are hard on unprotected paws; a dog’s sensitive nose and ears can get sunburned from excessive exposure, as well.

A dog may need help getting out of the water, especially when swimming off of a boat or dock, as well as in a pool. A boating harness is a good solution; available in several sizes, it’s designed for optimum mobility and should include a sturdy upright handle on the back of it to help you lift a pet out of the water. Water activities can hugely enrich a dog’s life experience, not to mention your mutual bond of friendship. As long as you keep his safety in mind, the fun you share will give you many happy memories to look back on for years to come. Ann Brightman is the managing editor of Animal Wellness Magazine, from which this is reprinted with permission ©2009 (AnimalWellnessMagazine.com).

When swimming in the ocean, be aware of strong tides. Sea lice and jellyfish are other risks to watch out for. Jellyfish can sting a curious dog, causing extreme pain and swelling, while sea lice are microscopic organisms that can cause intense itching. It’s a good idea to rinse your dog (and yourself) with fresh water after swimming in the ocean.

The biggest rule of thumb as far as safety goes is to always supervise your dog around any body of water, just as you would a child. If you have a pool, teach him how to get out of it and don’t leave behind enticing toys still floating in the water. Remember that swimming is vigorous exercise and a dog can tire quickly, especially if he’s older.

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COOL AID Remedies for Summer Bummers by Maureen Healy

Don’t let potential summer ailments sideline the fun. Be prepared with this all-natural first-aid kit.

Summer bummer: Dehydration To the rescue: Coconut water When feeling the heat, reach for a tropical treat. “Pure coconut water is like natural Gatorade,” says Janet Zand, an Oriental medicine doctor, certified acupuncturist and co-author of Smart Medicine for Healthier Living. “It provides plenty of electrolytes and minerals that regulate body systems and help keep fluid levels in balance.” Bonus: This natural, low-calorie beverage hydrates you without the sweeteners, preservatives and artificial flavors found in most sports drinks—making it a great postworkout thirst quencher. How to use: Drink 11 ounces of coconut water as soon as you begin to feel parched; it will offer the same short-term benefit as drinking a liter of water and eating a banana. Note: This isn’t a substitute for drinking enough H2O. “The key to staying hydrated is water, water, water,” says Zand. “And don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink it.”

Summer bummer: Overheating To the rescue: Rose water Made by steam-distilling flowers, rose water is the go-to remedy when you’re feeling overheated, says Margi Flint, a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, founder of EarthSong Herbals, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and adjunct professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. “Herbs have energetic properties; some are heating, some are cooling and some are neutral,” she explains. “Rose water is very cooling.” Bonus: Rose water smells terrific and also makes a great facial toner. How to use: Put a few drops of organic, food grade rose water into a cup of water and drink it; or add rose water to a spray bottle filled with regular water and spritz yourself as often as you like. You can also use rose water to create a cold compress and apply it to the back of the neck or wrists.

Summer bummer: Poison ivy To the rescue: Homeopathic Rhus tox Urushiol—the oily sap produced by poison ivy and its cousins, poison oak and poison sumac—triggers contact dermatitis, an itchy and oozy rash. Topical treatments can actually spread the noxious oil around; so instead, heal the rash from within. “Homeopathy works on the principle that

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like-cures-like,” explains Zand. “Rhus tox is homeopathic poison ivy.” How to use: Allow two to three tablets to dissolve in your mouth every two hours until symptoms are relieved.

Summer bummer: Sunburn To the rescue: Lavender essential oil “Lavender is the best thing to apply right after a sunburn,” says Margo Marrone, author of The Organic Pharmacy. “It contains linalool, a natural antiseptic that helps keep burns infection-free; and esters, which reduce pain and promote cell regeneration.” How to use: Mix 10 drops of lavender essential oil with pure aloe vera gel (or a favorite fragrance-free lotion) and apply it to affected skin as soon as you notice the burn.

Summer bummer: Muscle strains To the rescue: Arnica Arnica works for strains, sprains, bruises and superficial scrapes. Most people use it topically, but you can get faster results if you also ingest tablets, Zand explains. How to use: Take three tablets orally three to five times a day for the first 24 to 48 hours; apply topically throughout the day. Note: Never apply arnica to an open wound.

Summer bummers: Bites, stings and cuts To the rescue: Hydrogen peroxide, yarrow tincture and latex-free bandages “First, clean the bite, sting or cut with hydrogen peroxide,” advises Flint. “Then follow with a few drops of yarrow tincture, which acts as an astringent to pull the tissue together. It’s safe to use on open wounds.” How to use: Douse the affected areas with peroxide, then apply six to 12 drops of yarrow tincture.

Summer bummer: Athlete’s foot To the rescue: Grapefruit seed extract “Compounds found in the inner rind and seeds of grapefruits have shown potent anti-fungal activity,” notes Marrone. “They attack the cell wall of fungi and prevent replication when applied topically.” How to use: Add 10 to 15 drops of organic grapefruit seed extract to a tablespoon of water and apply with a cotton swab to the affected areas twice daily. Maureen Healy writes on natural health topics.

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BLACKBERRIES AND MARIONBERRIES: Members of the rose family, these berries grow on shrubs and ripen in mid-to-late summer. Both help digestion and prevent salmonella growth. BLUEBERRIES: Powerhouse blueberries also grow on low shrubs and generally ripen in early summer. This renowned berry offers whole-body protection against many diseases and aging.

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resh berries, nature’s little gems, full of flavor and flavonoids, reach their peak during the warmer months. Each berry’s burst of juicy deliciousness carries antioxidants, vitamins C and E, riboflavin and fiber that work to fight obesity, protect brain function and promote urinary health. The red, blue and purple pigments in berries, known as anthocyanins, also help our bodies detoxify, repair damaged DNA, fight cancer and help lower LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, levels.

The Department of Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University cites scores of studies that point to the many health benefits from consuming a variety of fresh berries. Each berry offers not only a unique flavor and color, but also a particular health protection. BLACK RASPBERRIES: The dark purple member of the raspberry family grows on low shrubs and ripens in summer. This member of the berry corps helps fight oral, esophageal and colon cancers.

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he energy is intense, the beat infectious. Drum circles—involving a range of African and Latin-based drums such as congas, djembes, and doun douns played with the hands by a group—are helping to link people to the ancient origins of music. And they’re bringing joy, relaxation, healing, and a sense of community to a broad range of participants from Sacramento to Succasunna. According to experts, drum circles help enhance self-esteem, creativity, and focus, while the pure fun associated with the activity reduces stress and boosts energy. In his 1991 testimony before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart had this to say: “The drum circle offers equality because it includes people of all ages and has no head or tail. The main objective [of participants] is to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves…and a new, collective voice emerges from the group as they drum together.” According to Hart, “A large part of music’s power and pleasure comes from its ability to reconnect us with the deeper rhythms that we’re not conscious of, giving music the power to heal, open up channels of communication, and foster community and family.” No one knows this better than North Jerseybased professional drummer Chuck Wood, who both leads drum circles and performs and tours

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West Orange Farmers Market Fridays, Noon–6 p.m. July 1–Oct. 28 66 Main Street, West Orange 973-325-4109 DowntownWestOrange.org

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TUESDAY, JULY 5 Monthly “Law of Attraction” Meeting—7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. The monthly “Law of Attraction” meeting is intended to foster support for individuals who are incorporating this law into their life. Class size is limited. You must preregister. Fresh Look on Life, Cardinals Commons, 31 Route 206, Suite 3, Augusta. $15. 973-383-6847. FreshLookOnLife.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Noontime Lunch & Learn ~ Crystals & Stones for Everyday Use with Sue—Noon–1 p.m. Join Sue for an hour of fun with crystals, learning how you can use them in your everyday life! Bring your lunch and learn while relaxing in an uplifting environment. Please RSVP. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. 908-879-3937. TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. Free Yoga Class for Seniors—Noon–1 p.m. Free. This class is especially suited for the older age group and concentrates on gentle stretching and breathing. You’re never too old for yoga! 908-591-4868 Fresh Start Exercise, 23 Mountain Boulevard, Warren.

THURSDAY, JULY 7 Hawaiian Tarot Card Readings—1:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Tarot Reading using Hawaiian mana cards. By appt only. The Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway; 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 9 Art of the Heart Two-Year Anniversary Celebration—Events begin at 10 a.m. Free angel blessings for each person and various classes and circles throughout the day. A drumming circle with chanting and toning will take place and many more mini-workshops to be announced. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Free. 908-879-3937. TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. Ecology and Garden Values of Native Plants—10:30 a.m.–Noon. For adults. Noted ecologist Michael Van Clef of Ecological Solutions, LLC, on propagation, use and conservation values of native plants in the garden. Free native

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plant seedlings. Advance registration is preferred; call 973-228-8776. Meet in Garibaldi Hall. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. Free. 973-228-8776.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 Numerology 101 & 102—12:30 p.m.–2 p.m. July 10 and 24. $25 each. Learn the basics of your name (#101) and your birthdate (#102). CircleOfIntention. com. Call 908-638-9066 for reservations. Meet Your Angels—2:30 p.m.–5 p.m. $25. Bring a special notebook for Angelic Messages. CircleOfIntention.com. Call 908-638-9066 for reservations.

MONDAY, JULY 11 Day of Healing—10 a.m.–7 p.m. The Huna Healing Center is offering a half-hour healing for $25, with all money donated to St. Jude’s Hospital. See website for payment/donation procedure. BY APPT ONLY PLEASE. The Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter. com. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com. Reiki Healing Circle in the Salt Room—7 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Includes guided meditation, an introduction to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $20. Space is limited. RSVP required. 908665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 12 Group Healing—7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Experience the power of Etheric Healing in a group session. Ancient healers are channeled full body to allow restoration of health and vitality to the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. Please read about group healing at healingaia.com before joining this circle. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E Main St., Mendham. $42. 732-927-1116. healingaia.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 14 Monthly Reiki Circle—7 p.m.–9 p.m. Come share the gift of Reiki with other Reiki practitioners. You must have completed at least Reiki Level II to attend. We will have a short discussion, share in a guided meditation, and enjoy some “table time.” RSVP required. Email Cindy@freshlookonlife.com or call 973-383-6847. $15. Fresh Look on Life, Cardinals Commons, 31 Route 206, Suite 3, Augusta. FreshLookOnLife.com. Past Life Recall—7 p.m.–9 p.m. $25 Remember two significant past lives. CircleOfIntention.com. Call 908-638-9066 for reservations.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Healing with Crystals for Practitioners with Sue— 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. For those who are Reiki Level II and above (or equivalent), practice with crystals and layouts, learn to trust your intuition, receive a crystal attunement and manual while gaining understanding of crystals in the healing process. Certificate of completion and a bag of chakra crystals. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. $145. 908-879-3937. TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com.

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Tree Whispering®–Holistic Chores for Gardens and Trees—10 a.m.–1 p.m. Use the Holistic Chores partnership approach to garden or tree chores like pruning or transplanting. “Step inside” their world in guided visualization adventures with a plant or – if weather permits–a tree. Advance registration is required; call 201-745-5494. Join us for one class or all three (July 16, 30 & August 6). Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. $45 per class or $115 for all 3 classes. 973-228-8776. Writing Wellness Day—11 a.m.–3 p.m. Hosted by Women Reading Aloud with writer Julie Maloney and yoga and meditation instructor Jonnie Lester. Open to those interested in the discovery of language. Reflect, write and heal in a safe atmosphere. Pranyama, meditation and chanting. $95 includes lunch. Purple Om Yoga Studio, 3118 Rte. 10 West, Denville. Register by calling 973927-6354 or email Julie@WomenReadingAloud.com.

Third Annual Goddess Charity Luncheon—2 p.m.–6 p.m. Fabulous charity luncheon in beautiful Warwick, NY, benefiting 5 families facing homelessness. Price includes hot/cold buffet, live entertainment, motivational speakers, tricky tray and amazing vendors. New Milford Country Cafe, 1 Ryerson Road, Warwick, NY. $30. 201-370-6906; JordanBrownInspires.com.

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MELT for Zumba Enthusiasts—Noon–1:30 p.m. Learn techniques to help you move and groove better in your Zumba or dance classes. We will use a specialized soft, foam MELT roller and MELT balls to release tension in the hips, gluts, legs, feet, lower back and upper back. Bring water and a yoga mat. Wear comfortable workout clothing. Fee: $30; class materials provided. Register by calling 973-479-2229. Six Degrees of Wellness, 25 Bloomfield Avenue, Denville. Awakening4Wellness.com/m-e-l-t/.

Reiki Level II Certiﬁcation—11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Continue your journey and learn to heal using the Usui symbols. Focus on healing practice. $200. Manual and certificate included. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter.com.

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MONDAY, JULY 18 Meditation in the Salt Room—7 p.m.–8 p.m. Get yourself into a relaxed mood at the beginning of the week. We’ll practice mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Every class concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. $15. Space is limited; RSVP required. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. RespiraSalt.com. The Power of Forgiveness—7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. There can be no peace without forgiveness. It’s time to let go of the hurt, anger, resentment and bring peace to your soul. $20. Must register. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 19 Meditation Circle—7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Have you always wanted to quiet your mind and never knew how? This circle is excellent for your well-being, stress reduction, and to kick-start a depressed immune system. $15 per attendee. Preregistration required. Fresh Look on Life, Cardinals Commons, 31 Route 206, Suite 3, Augusta. 973-383-6847. FreshLookOnLife.com. Emotional Release—7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Experience the healing power of essential oils and Etheric Healing in a group session. Learn energetic release techniques to use with the oils to clear emotional/mental blockages and trauma. Please read about Emotional Release and Group Healing at healingaia.com before joining this circle. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E Main St., Mendham. $52. 732-927-1116. healingaia.com.

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THURSDAY, JULY 21 Speaking for Mother Mary—7 p.m.–9 p.m. $25 Christina Lynn Whited channels Mother Mary, attunement included. CircleOfIntention.com. Call 908-638-9066 for reservations.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 Reiki Level I Training—9:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Also Sunday, July 24. With Sue Freeman & Leona Kardux, both Reiki Master Teachers. In the first level of Reiki training, you will learn about the history of Reiki, be attuned to this level, learn hand positions for selftreatment and for the treatment of others. Reiki can provide a sense of peace, relaxation and assist with experiencing relief on various levels. You will receive four attunements, a comprehensive manual and a certificate of completion for Reiki Level I. Cost $150. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. 908-8793937. TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. Rick Mikula “That Butterfly Guy”—9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. For families of all ages. For over 20 years, Rick Mikula has been delighting audiences of all ages with his humorous and offbeat way of looking at butterflies. He has appeared on the Animal Planet Network and the Discovery Channel. Includes a few minutes in our live butterfly tent. Advance registration is required; Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. $6 per child, $8 per adult. 973-228-8776. Orb Photography Attunement with Christina—6 p.m.–8 p.m. $30 Bring a flash camera of any sort

and get lots of orbs and other interdimensional phenomena. CircleOfIntention.com. Call 908-638-9066 for reservations.

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Great Short Story Social Circle. We are a fun and very open group of men and women who meet one Sunday each month to read aloud together a superb brief short story, and then discuss it, deeply, passionately and goofily. The story for this gathering will be from the NY Times bestseller High Tide in Tucson, by Barbara Kingsolver. Contact for meeting location. Meeting in PA and NJ. For info: ANaturalAffinity. com/events/1000118. A Natural Affinity is a dating and social network for like-minded people. Numerology 101 & 102—12:30 p.m.–2 p.m. July 10 and 24. $25 each Learn the basics of your name (#101) and your birthdate (#102). CircleOfIntention. com Call 908-638-9066 for reservations. Dowsing Past Lives—2:30 p.m.–5 p.m. $25. Use your pendulum to unravel your past lives. CircleOfIntention.com. Call 908-638-9066 for reservations.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Sunset Paddle on the Passaic River—6 p.m.–8 p.m. For adults and children ages 10 and older. Evening offers wonderful opportunities to view wildlife awakening for a night full of activity. All equipment included. Some paddling experience is required. Advance registration; call 973-228-8776. Meet at Garibaldi Hall parking lot. Fee: $30 per

canoe. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. Spiritual Development—7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Class 2. Please check calendar of events for topics covered in this class. $20. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. Visit My.Calendars. Net/Huna.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 Butterfly Gardening Workshop—12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. For adults and children 8 years and older. Learn to garden for butterflies with Jean Greely. Presentation and discussion will be followed by a planting of butterfly host and nectar plants within our gardens. Includes a few minutes in our live butterfly tent. Advance registration is required; call 973-228-8776. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. TREE WHISPERING–Healing Whispers—10 a.m.–1 p.m. For adults. Come and learn simple, easy and effective energy-healing whispering techniques to improve the health of your trees and plants. Gain spiritual insights into Nature by “coming from the GREEN Being’s point of view.” BONUS! Stay after 1 p.m. and the Tree Whisperer®, Dr. Jim Conroy, will direct a real, hands-on, energy-based treehealing session. Bring your lunch if staying late. Advance registration is required; call 201-745-5494. Meet in Garibaldi Hall. Join us for one class, $45, or all three, $115 (July 16, 30 & August 6). Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. Call 973-228-8776.

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sunday Morris County Striders Running Club~Sunday Runs—8:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in winter). 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. 908-813-0935 or BadKnees@ verizon.net. Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10 a.m. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9 a.m. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201. 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. Monetary donations, food drives and fundraising are always needed. All donations are used for the sole purpose and benefit of the homeless community. 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. TheWholeChildNJ.Health.OfficeLive.com. Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Mondays. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973887-0860. 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. 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.

$20. Awakening Point, 484 Schooley’s Mountain Rd., Hackettstown. For more info and to register, contact AwakeningPoint.com or 908-852-9642. 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 those 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 Church, 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. Nonprofit support group for families in Flanders, Roxbury Twp., and Chester. Email MomsClubFlanders@yahoo.com or visit 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.

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. $20. Class limited, must register at Info@RespiraSalt. com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com. Psychic Mediumship —7–9 p.m. The first 3 Mondays. Gather with two to five family members and attempt to contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Bring a digital recorder. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@ Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.com. Psychic Development Class—7–9 p.m. The last Mondays. Includes psychic development exercises, metaphysical discussions and psychic and/or mediumship “readings.” Fee is $10. Held in Netcong. Space is limited. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.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. Mondays. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 suggested donation. Contact Connie at 973-2398402 for details. UnityofMontclair.com.

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Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing to get yourself charged up for the week. $15. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. Twilight Nia Class—6:15 pm. Mondays. Healthe-Motion, 1 W. Main St, 2nd Fl., Denville. FitnessInDenville.com. NiaNow.com. 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. Office@ZenGarland.org. HighZen.org.

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: 973-6579696 or 212-475-1090.

Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8 p.m. Second Mondays. Practice mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Every class concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited, must register Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

African Drumming Classes with Chuck Wood—4–5 p.m. Sundays. Bring your own drum. No exp. required.

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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. 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 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.

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. 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. 973-971-6301.

White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45 a.m. or 5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Weekly Guided Meditation—6:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Enrich your existing meditation practice, or ease into the beginning of your practice with guided journeys. $20. Register at 732-927-1116 or healingaia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E. Main St., Mendham.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—4:30–5:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Guild Certified Feldenkrais practitioner. 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.

Tuesday Evening Meditation—6:45-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Each week there will be discussion about a type of meditation, followed by the practice. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. Tuesday Evening Meditation—7–8 p.m. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided meditation at the Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 1574 Rt. 23 N., Butler. $10. Call 973-686-9100 or email Suzanne@AquarianSun.net before 4 p.m. Tuesday to reserve a spot. Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30 p.m. First Tuesdays. Learn more about this natural healing modality or brush up on your skills. By donation. Andrea Grace at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963 7911. Info@AndreaGrace.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. 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. 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.

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North American Butterfly Association—7:30 p.m. First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Education Center, 53 East Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600. A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Garwood. Betsy Zipkin 732-469-0234. 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. 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. The Gathering—7:30–9:30 p.m. First and Third Tuesdays. Worship Service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10-$20 requested. Call 908638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

wednesday 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. 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. Vinyasa Yoga with Katarina (Kat) Baresic—11 a.m. Wednesdays. Mixed Level (Beginner/Intermediate). 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. 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, relaxing, 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.

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Morris County Striders~Wednesday Night Runs—6:15 p.m. St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 10 N. Pocono Rd., Mountain Lakes. Contact Steve: 908813-0935 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. Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Dropin $25. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; 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, 908-322-8181. Be the Medicine Counsel Circle ~ Community Building and Visioning—7–9 p.m. Second Wednesdays. Work together to co-create a new future for yourself and the community at large. Kathy Smyly Miller, David Beck, D.C., 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.

live your life. $35. Must register at 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com.

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

Talk & Tour with Tyrone—10 a.m.–12 noon. Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Ave. West Orange. Call 973-669-3196.

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. Learn 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 973-635-4913. 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 those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford. Reiki Circle—8–9 p.m. Wednesdays. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing at Wellness on the Green, 26 W. Park Pl., 2nd Fl., Morristown. 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@ yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

thursday 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’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. Be the Medicine - Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10 a.m.–Noon. Second and Fourth Thursdays. Experience deep meditation, teachings and tools to

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 blends yoga, martial arts and healing arts. All levels welcome. No dance experience necessary. Purple Om, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. PurpleOmYoga.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; non-residents $135. All materials included, or bring your own. Sign up online at Register.communitypass.net or call 908-464-0550. Berkeley Heights Community Center, 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights.

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Compassionate Communication Practice—6–7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Build closer, more loving relationships by practicing your skills in conflict resolution and empathetic communication. Ask@ANaturalAffinity.com. ANaturalAffinity.com. A Natural Affinity, a dating & social network for like-minded people. 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. The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms—7 pm. Second Thursdays. Meetings feature guest speakers, “Mom’s Nights Out,” and play dates. A national nonprofit organization connecting mothers who are passionate about holistic health and green living. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com. Poetry Well Gathering—7–9 p.m. Second Thursdays. Open to all who have a desire to share original work or your favorite poems. Suggested donation $10; includes tea/coffee and a light snack. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. Call Vicki at 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. The Mystical Poet’s Society—7–9 p.m. Last Thursdays. A “play date” to explore the poetry, prose, prayers and intuitive thoughts of mystical poets such as Rumi, Gibran, Hafiz and Tagore. Please bring your writing quill and parchment. $10 includes beverage and light snack. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

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Apprentice To You–Be the Medicine—7:15–9:30 p.m. First and Third Thursdays. Tools from around the world are taught to awaken you to live purposefully and freely and to integrate into your job, family and life. Some weekend trainings. 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow. OasisForTheSoul.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. 732-469-0234. 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 908-852-6172. 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.

friday 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. 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. Messages from the Other Side—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays. 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, discus-

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sion 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.

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.

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.

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.

AA Meeting—7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.

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. TheWholeChildNJ@gmail.com.

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. Second Friday of the month open stage/audition night. Coffee, teas, and baked goods served. No alcohol or tobacco on the premises. Admission $7. All tickets sold at the door. Info and directions at 973-335-9489. 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 Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time. Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908 273 3245. 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. 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.

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. 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. Open Mic hosted by Chris Fonden & Joe Fischetti—8–11 p.m. Third Saturdays. Musicians, singers, poets, and comedians welcome to jam. All welcome to come, relax and enjoy. $12. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 973-9857548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. The Laughter Experiment—8–9:30 p.m. Last Saturdays. Sort of an open mic plus, with opportunities for comics to develop material, for audiences to hear perfected routines and for performers and audience members to interact with each other. Must register by 8 p.m. the night of the performance. $10. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

extended events Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best friend. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph. 973-989-7090. AllOrphans.PetFinder.org. Summer Special for Students at Studio Yoga— College and high school students with school IDs are welcome to attend unlimited weekly classes through Labor Day for $135. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd. 973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ. com. StudioYogaNJ.com. Lunch & Learn—Noon–1 p.m. Different day each week and different topic. $10. Register at 908-8793937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

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Fresh Look on Life is designed to empower others to take a “fresh look” at their lives. Whether you are a busy professional in need of stress management, struggling with a health issue, want to change a habit, or develop a new understanding of yourself and the world around you, this might be just what you were looking for. Cindy Nolte holds certifications as a Reiki Master/Teacher, Animal Reiki Master/Teacher, Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner (Acupressure), Hypnotist, Past Life Regression Hypnotist, and in the Life Transformation Method. See ad on page 13.

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Hilary D. Bilkis, MS, CST CranioSacral Therapy • SomatoEmotional Release Work • Visceral Mobility Energy Healing Office located in: The Abbey 355 Madison Ave. • Morristown, NJ 07960 973-479-2229 • Awakening4Wellness.com

During a hands-on bodywork session, Hilary uniquely blends CranioSacral therapy with other healing modalities to alleviate chronic pain, headaches, stress and accumulated tension from the client’s body. The client benefits from the treatments on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Using her intuitive abilities, Hilary facilitates and encourages the body’s self-healing process by removing restrictions in the connective tissue, removing energy blockages and stored emotion, and clearing soul programming. All of which may be affecting the clients health, ability to feel peaceful, centered and empowered in their lives. Take the first step on your healing journey and call today for an appointment.

Aquarian Sun Healing & Learning Center

1574 Rt. 23 N, Suite C, Butler, NJ 07405 973-686-9100 • AquariunSun.net

Under the direction of Dr. Suhail S. Jarroush, PhD, DCH., Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Ancient Healing Arts, and Ms. Suzanne Bini, RSMT, Reiki Seichim Master Teacher, the staff of the Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, a place of peace and knowledge, will help you heal your body, engage the power of your mind, feed your soul, release your stress, relieve your pains, eliminate your anxieties, purge your fears and gain control of your life without relying solely on prescribed medicine or over-the-counter drugs. Call us now. You are not alone in this struggle. We can help you. Visit our website for more information on our specialized combinations of ancient and modern healing techniques, workshops and self-awareness classes.

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CRYSTAL HEALING FOUNDATION

Lisa Bellini Spiritual Intuitive & Channel • Reiki Master Teacher, Crystal Pyramid Technique Indigo Children & Adult Consultant 171 West Main St., Suite 3 Rockaway, N.J. 07866 908-963-2628 • Lisa.Bellini@Gmail.com CrystalHealingFoundation.com

The Foundation is dedicated to guiding children to their highest purpose through education and healing techniques. As source of the Crystal Pyramid Technique, Lisa facilitates self-healing to remove blockages, energize the body, balance emotions and spirit to encourage divine inspiration of personal growth. See ad on page 31.

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Holistic Healing and Teaching Center Etheric Healing In-Person & Remote Group & Pet Healing - Medical Intuition Guardian Angel Readings - Aromatherapy Spiritual Development Classes & Counseling Holistic Massage - Raindrop Technique 13 E Main St - Mendham, NJ 07945 732-927-1116 - Support@healingaia.com healingaia.com

Our mission is to guide each individual in uncovering and healing the root of emotional and physical diseases by offering healing and guidance that assists on all levels—physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Beyond healing services, we teach techniques to integrate healing, transformation and connection to one’s Higher Self, empowering each individual with the tools needed to achieve Holistic Wellness in everyday life. See ad on pg 10.

HUNA HEALING CENTER

Lory Sison-Coppola Reiki Master, Past Life Regressionist, Huna, Crystal Children Advocate, Readings 171 West Main St., Suite 3 Rockaway, N.J. 07866 973-224-6773 HunaHealingCenter@Yahoo.com HunaHealingCenter.com

The Center offers different modalities that will raise your Spiritual Awareness, heighten your vibrations. We are dedicated to understanding and providing for those with specific needs. Classes, Certifications, Healing sessions, readings and counseling are offered. See ad on page 21.

Holistic Nutrition / Education

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Christine Grasso, CHHC, AADP Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Digestive Health Expert Mt. Tabor Healing Center 999 Tabor Road, 2nd Floor Morris Plains, NJ 07950 and by phone 201-787-4950 christine.grasso@hotmail.com www.ChristineGrasso.com

Want more energy? Hooked on sugar, carbs, or caffeine? Struggling with digestive concerns like acid reflux or IBS? Looking for balance? Learn easy, healthy recipes customized for YOU, master meal planning, and shed pounds. Experience stress reduction in a motivational, supportive, and guilt-free environment. Christine offers nutrition coaching and gentle yoga movement private sessions, group programs, phone sessions, and classes. Certified by the American Association for Drugless Practitioners.

Dian’s Wellness Simplified

Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 • WellnessSimplified.com

Happiness in Perpetuity by Paul Bond

Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters & Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Simplified in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Kinesiology and Ondamed biofeedback sessions. Dian also teaches classes and a nutritional certification course in preparation for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Also, to address energetic and vibrational healing, a variety of crystal and energy healers are available by appointment and LuAnn mixes personalized formulas combining various Bach flower remedies.

Paul Bond’s magic realism art illuminates a dreamlike world where anything is possible, as he deftly juxtaposes and rearranges common elements to convey universal spiritual or metaphysical ideas. Sometimes, his paintings are simply uplifting illusions, expressing the whimsical, surreal and fantastic side of life. They are always soothing, visual meditations that delight the imagination and stir the soul.

Susan Richter, RN, CNC, CCH, LDHS

Rearranging familiar objects gives Bond the visual symbols he uses as a language to reflect an emotion or thought he’s entertaining at the moment. “Often, a painting is born from something randomly seen from a car window or a line in a novel or a song,” he explains. “If it stirs my curiosity, it finds its way into my work.”

Next Level Healing of NJ, Inc 166 Franklin Road, Denville 973-586-0629 info@NextLevelHealing.com

Do you suffer from symptoms that do not prove to be a diagnosis? Do you acquire new symptoms when treating old ones? Do you wonder if the vitamins and supplements you take are really helping? Headaches, stiff sore joints, indigestion, gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, sleeplessness, depression and anxiety are a few of the symptoms that are not answered by medicine, but can be relieved with enzyme formulas. Join Susan at a monthly lecture and learn how the Loomis System uses physiology and basic science to determine your source of stress. Treatment of chronic and acute conditions is with 100% food formulas and self healing practices. Sign up for Susan’s free newsletter at NextLevelHealing.com, and call for the next lecture date: 973-586-0629.

About Happiness in Perpetuity, he says, “We create our experience and physical environment based on our beliefs and thoughts. Those who wait for outer experiences to make them happy are at a disadvantage—happiness is simply a choice, based on our desire for it.” View the artist’s portfolio at PaulBondArt. com.

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HYPNOtherapy

MASSAGE

HYP4LIFE llc –

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Incorporating traditional hypnotherapy techniques with other holistic modalities is Garry’s forte. Using traditional hypnosis for Smoking Cessation, Weight Control, Stress Management, Elimination of Fears, Improving Sports, Artistic, and Academic Performance, Anger Management, etc. He has expanded his practice to include Reiki Healing, Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Metaphysical Counseling, Psychic/Mediumship and Past Life Regression Therapy as taught to him by Dr. Brian Weiss author of “Many Lives, Many Masters”

When Fluff is Not Enough! Experience the therapeutic benefit of Push Therapy for chronic muscle pain, or have a customized Massage - Swedish, Pregnancy, LaStone or Lomi Lomi. All Massages can include lotion blended with Therapeutic Oils based on your needs. Classes for Infant Massage, Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster are available.

Improving Your Life Through Hypnotherapy Garry Gewant, MA Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist 908 852-4635 Garry@Hyp4Life.com • Hyp4Life.com

Barry Wolfson

28 Mine St., Flemington 554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield 908-996-3311 . Hypnosisnj.com

Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporation alike employ our programs.

Integrative Dental Therapy Wortzel Integrative Dental Care Mountainside, NJ 908-654-5151 •IntegrativeDentalCare.com

At Wortzel Integrative Dental Care we focus on your mouth/body connection. As you improve your oral health, you improve your overall health and well-being. We invite you to balance your oral health through an individualized plan to integrate the health of your teeth, gums, bite and smile. The goal of Integrative Dental Care is to enhance the quality of your life. We are conveniently located in Mountainside, New Jersey. Please call us to learn what Wortzel Integrative Dental care can do for you. See ad on page 7.

The best way out is always through. ~Robert Frost 46

North Central NJ Edition

Paulette LaConte Registered Nurse, Massage Therapist, Healing Touch Practitioner, Push Therapist 23 Church Street, Denville 201 400 8913 • pglaconte@optonline.net DenvilleHeartsAndHands.com

NATURAL FOODS & PRODUCTS FOR WELL-BEING GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET

20 First Avenue, Denville 973-627-5440 • GrassrootsMarket@verizon.net

Your one source for all your natural and organic needs! Natural deli, certified organic produce, knowledgeable vitamin staff, and complete grocery and dairy selection. Open seven days a week.

Aunt Alberta’s Remedy Homeopathic Pain Relief Cream 973-715-9097 ces@healnbloom.com www.healnbloom.com

Aunt Alberta’s natural home remedy for pain relief was her legacy to me. My dream is to share this natural homeopathic pain relief cream with you. Try Aunt Alberta’s Remedy to ease joint and muscular aches & pains from sciatica, neuralgia, gout, fibromyalgia, arthritis and more. Call today to receive your free sample for only $1.75 shipping and handling.

Psychotherapy LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, M.A., L.P.C Bloomingdale: The Healing Center Upper Montclair: Montclair Counseling Center 908-577-0053• info@LeslieLobell.com LeslieLobell.com

Do you suffer from anxiety or stress? Do you want to lose weight, stop smoking, gain self-confidence or change a habit? Do you need support and guidance through a life or career transition? Are you ready to achieve your goals, pursue your dreams, and actualize your potential? You CAN create the Life You Desire... I can help you MAKE IT HAPPEN! Using proven techniques such as Holistic Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Stress Reduction, Reiki and Dream Interpretation, I help teens & adults create happier, healthier, more peaceful and fulfilling lives. Allow me to assist you!

REIKI Miriam’s Well Healing LLC

Claire M. Schwartz BA, Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor 26 W Park Pl , Morristown, NJ 07960 917-202-0475 MiriamsWellHealing@Yahoo.com MiriamsWellHealing.com

Rediscover your True Self ~ Reiki Empowers Change! Weekly Circles; Private Sessions; Learn Reiki to have Self-Care at your fingertips. Healing Transformational Workshops. Ministerial Services. Insight - Compassion - Integrity.

SALT THERAPY Respira Salt Wellness Center

472 Springfield Avenue • Berkeley Heights 908-665-0333 •RespiraSalt.com Info@RespiraSalt.com

We p r o v i d e a n a t u r a l , drug-free treatment for asthma, allergies, a host of respiratory problems, and eczema. Children and adults receive the natural benefits of salt air in a negative ion environment. Sea salt promotes healing and boosts your immune system. Relax, heal, enjoy. Your first session is free! See ad on page 5.

SOUND THERAPY The Davis Center

Nancy Puckett-Dunn 19 State Rt 10 E., Ste 25 Succasunna, NJ 07876 862 251 4637 • TheDavisCenter.com Info@TheDavisCenter.com

The world’s premier sound therapy center, offering sound-based therapy—The Davis M odel of Sound Intervention®. All ages, all disabilities/wellness issues. Start with The Diagnostic Evaluation for Therapy Protocol (DETP®). Therapies: AIT, Tomatis®, BioAcoustics™, and more. Change the energy of the body by repatterning the energy frequencies (sound) of the body. We make change with learning, development and wellness challenges!

Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet. ~Roger Miller

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NEVER BE WITHOUT TEETH, INCLUDING IMPLANTS Patients travel from around the country to Denville, in search of the perfect smile. Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Our office’s reputation has spread so far that we now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime. We also offer an amazing alternative for those living with missing teeth. This dramatic advancement in the field of dental implantology now makes it possible for many patients to switch from dentures to permanent implant supported teeth in only a few hours. This new approach can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire mouth. Patients leave the office after just one appointment with a beautiful and strong smile. Discomfort is so minimal that most patients eat a light meal that evening. Upon entering our front door you will immediately know that this is no ordinary dental office, because that’s what most people say upon seeing it for the first time. Among our practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate. (After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over fifty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 23,000 cosmetic restorations. Our main focus is on cosmetic and full mouth reconstruction cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular Orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski pride themselves in having Morris County’s premier head, neck and jaw pain relief center. Our office also offers a “limited warranty” that provides free repair or replacement of restorative dental work, when a patient’s regular hygiene visits are maintained. This kind of security could only be offered by truly World Class Dentists. This is why our motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.”

AESTHETIC FAMILY DENTISTRY, PA 35 West Main Street, Suite 208, Denville, NJ 07834

973-627-3617

Alan B. Steiner, DMD • Derek Fine, DMD • Jenni Kwiatkowski, DDS