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Holistic Wellness Fair Seeks Practitioners

n Saturday, March 9, from 10am to 4pm, the Holistic Consciousness of One, a support and networking group of holistic healthcare professionals, will hold its first Holistic Wellness Fair, Hoffman Hall, at the Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Main Street, Chester. The group is seeking holistic health and wellness practitioners to offer mini-sessions and samples. There is no charge for participations, but no selling is allowed. The Holistic Consciousness of One, whose mission is “Educate, motivate, inspire, share, celebrate, and unite,” holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. The cost is $7 per meeting. For more information, visit Hcoo.org.

Snatam Kaur Sacred Chant Concert

evotional chantress Snatam Kaur will present an evening of kirtan (sacred call and response music), singing, dancing, meditating, breathing and celebrating that promises to elevate the spirit on February 16 from 8 to 10:30pm at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, Parsippany. Joining Snatam will be Todd Boston and Ramesh Kannan. Snatam Kaur’s newest release, Snatam Kaur Heart of the Universe, is a groundbreaking musical partnership with multi-Grammy Award–nominated pianist Peter Kater and offers soulful songs and ancient mantras enlivened by soaring piano arrangements and the rich textures of the Macedonia Radio Symphonic Orchestra.

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An Acupuncturist Joins Denville Medical

enville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center welcomes acupuncturist Kristen Giancaterino, M.S.Ac, L.Ac., to its group. Giancaterino’s background includes Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), healthcare and natural medicine, complementing Denville Medical’s implementation of a total health package. Acupuncture, among the oldest healing practices in the world, stimulates the body to heal naturally and restores health, harmony and energetic balance. Acupuncturists are trained in the use of drug-free needles that are used to manipulate the energy flow (Qi) along various bodily routes. TCM and acupuncture treatments are tailored to each patient to remove blockages along the meridian pathways, removing pain and restoring Qi and circulation. By adding an acupuncturist to its ranks, Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center continues its long tradition of providing an interdisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of pain. The center, which has been a proud supporter of the community for 25 years, is recognized as one of the most advanced medical rehabilitation centers in northern New Jersey. Its staff includes physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, and now an acupuncturist to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions and end pain naturally. For more information, contact Kristen Giancaterino at 973-627-7888 or visit DenvilleMedical.com. See ad on page 2.

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newsbriefs Save the Dates: March 15 to 17 for the Mind Body Spirit Expo

he Mind Body Spirit Expo, the largest natural health and human potential expo in the eastern United States, takes place March 15 to 17 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison. The expo’s hours are Friday from 4 to 9pm; Saturday from 10am to 8pm; and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Parking is free. Speakers include energy healer Eric Pearl, Coast to Coast AM’s George Noory, bestselling author and intuitive counselor Colette Baron-Reid, angel therapist Charles Virtue, and life strategist Robert Ohotto. Multi-platinum artist Kaya will be performing on Saturday, at 6pm. The expo features 120 exhibitors with a wide-ranging variety of booths, presenting everything from astral photography to jewelry. Free lectures cover topics such as angels, meditation, dreams, chakras, and much more. Psychics and bodyworkers will be available to provide their services. Several discount specials are available. There’s an earlybird free admission for anyone who is on line before doors open on Friday at 4pm, and before Saturday and Sunday at 10am. Free for seniors and students with valid ID all day Friday, and $5 off for those groups all day Saturday and Sunday. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit MindBodySpiritExpo.com or call 215-599-EXPO (3976). See ad on page 7.

MELT Workshops in Butler, Denville, & Chester

ilary Bilkis of Awakening Wellness, LLC will hold 90-minute Intro to MELT workshops at Highland Yoga in Butler, Purple Om Yoga in Denville, and the Art of the Heart in Chester this month. (Please see the Calendar of Events for dates and times at each location.) MELT is a self-treatment method to reduce inflammation, ease chronic neck and lower back strain and improve alignment through the use of soft body rollers and small MELT Hand and Foot Balls that simulate the Hilary Bilkis results of manual therapy. Participants will have the chance to experience immediate changes in how their bodies look and feel and learn simple selftreatments they can do at home to remain active, healthy and pain-free for life. Registration is required. For more information, visit Awakening4Wellness.com. See ad on page 42.

Barbershop Quartets to Sing on Valentine’s Day

nstead of giving the love of your life candy or flowers this Valentine’s Day, you might choose to give him or her something different: a singing valentine. On Wednesday, February 13, and Thursday, February 14, the Morris Music Men, Morris County’s own barbershop harmony chorus, will send quartets to sing love songs at virtually any location in and around Morris County. For $50, a quartet of men decked out in tuxedos will serenade your sweetheart, office staffer or client at work, at home, or at a restaurant. The package includes a beautiful long-stemmed red rose and a special Valentine’s Day card. The deadline for ordering is Monday, February 11, at 9pm. The Morris Music Men chorus and its affiliated quartets are part of the 30,000-member Barbershop Harmony Society. The group meets Tuesday evenings at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Chatham and always welcomes new singers. Funding for this event has been made possible in part by funds from the Arts Council of the Morris Area through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Singing Valentine reservations and further information are available by calling 973-625-2842 or e-mailing Svdavid. sipple@gmail.com. Learn more about the Morris Music Men at MorrisMusicMen.org.

Vita Organic Foods Opens in Summit

new retail store that’s part market, part chocolatemaking kitchen, opened in Summit recently. The Vita Organic Foods store, at 320 Springfield Ave., showcases Vita Chocolate Bars (small batch, raw, and organic), Warrior Bars (perfomance bars made with quinoa, flax and chia seeds), homemade soups and sandwiches, and other products carefully selected for their nutrition and flavor. Vita (pronounced Vee-tah) Organic Foods began as a nutrition practice dedicated to taking the holistic principle of “Simple Clean Whole” and applying it to how we eat and what we eat. It is the vision of Jen Meister, a holistic health counselor, and Adele DiBiase, a well-known local chef and restaurateur. To complement the shop and further fulfill their vision, Vita Organic will offer cooking classes, nutritional counseling, juicing workshops, and more. The chocolate and performance bars are also available online at VitaChocolates.com. For more information, call 908-277-0009.

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art exhibition featuring the work of Nina R. Nemeth and Elizabeth Bain will hold its opening reception on February 15 at Furnishing Solutions, 2960 Route 10 West, in Morris Plains. The exhibit runs from February 14 to March 31, and all proceeds will directly benefit the ongoing mission of Homeless Solutions, Inc. (HSI). Furnishing Solutions is a resale store stocked with furniture donated by local residents, offering discount prices and keeping unwanted pieces from landfills. All proceeds from Furnishing Solutions go to support Homeless Solutions programs and services. Homeless Solutions provides shelter for homeless men, women, families and Safe Haven guests. Guests receive services including case management, transportation to work and necessary appointments, money management and employment assistance, housing search assistance and daily living skills training. Referral services for counseling, substance abuse intervention, and prevention are also provided. For more information, call 973-9980322.

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Snacking Is Not Your Enemy

e’ve long been told to eat three “square” meals a day and avoid snacking. But if you plan and prepare healthy snacks, they can actually help you lose weight.

onsumers do not need to buy overpriced, sugary sports drinks in order to replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes during or after exercise, say researchers at the Appalachian State University Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus, in Kannapolis. Instead, just grab a banana. The tasty fruit not only offers the same performance boost as sports drinks, but also offers additional advantages. Bananas provide antioxidants not found in the manmade beverages, plus a greater nutritional boost, including fiber, potassium and vitamin B6. Bananas also boast a healthier blend of natural sugars than sports drinks.

Eat Planned Snacks in a Timely Way Plan to eat a snack two to three hours after meals to prevent hunger. If your meals are more than four or five hours apart, then you should plan to eat a healthy snack to maintain levels of insulin and blood glucose. Healthy snacking provides you with consistent energy and optimal brain function, especially during that midmorning or mid-afternoon craving when many of us hit the vending machines and unfortunately find less than healthy choices for a pick-me-up. Choose Wisely Rather than eating a snack full of empty calories, choose nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit. Plan to eat at least two tablespoons of nuts and/or seeds per day for heart-healthy fats, fiber, and loads of vitamins and minerals too. Seeds such as flax, hemp, chia, sesame, and sunflower are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential nutrients to overall health. Nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans and cashews add to the omega-3 benefit while providing feelings of satiety and lots of energy. They all make great healthy snacks either alone or in combination with healthy carbs such as whole fruit. Carry Snacks with You Don’t wait until you’re so hungry that you’ll eat anything. Prepare for the unexpected by always having a healthy snack with you. Nuts and fruits are easy to pack and can prevent you from reaching for an unhealthy alternative.

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Safer Cells Mobile Phones Becoming Less Toxic The Ecology Center, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in conjunction with technicians at IFixIt.com, has published a list of toxic chemicals found in 36 cell phones from a range of manufacturers. The good news is that companies are responding to consumer and regulatory pressure and these troublesome components are on the decline. The Motorola Citrus, Apple iPhone 4S and LE Remarq were the least toxic cell phones in the analysis. Two of the bestselling models, the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III, ranked fifth and ninth, respectively. Among earlier models, the 2007 iPhone 2G was found to contain the most toxic materials. Jeff Gearhart, research director at the Ecology Center, concludes, “The takeaway is that mobile phones are chemically intensive and full of chemical hazards, but they’ve been getting a lot better.” The center reported that every phone sampled in the study contained lead, bromine, chlorine, mercury or cadmium. Source: Tinyurl.com/MobileRisk

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Peaceful Spirits Living Spiritual Laws in Prison Living the Power, an organization formed by Marie Jackson in 2010, is piloting its Living the Power Behind Bars program in the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, in New Jersey, with encouraging results. Jackson supplies recommended course and resource materials for workshops aimed to help guide inmates to new ways of thinking and approaching everyday decisions using kindness and self-reflection. Through understanding spiritual laws of attraction and intention, participants learn to deepen and redirect their perceptions of themselves, others, events and circumstances to live a life of increased peace, balance and personal fulfillment, while positively influencing their greater environment. “I’ve learned as much from the women in the program as they have from me,” says Jackson. “Keeping our spirit free is at the heart of peace no matter where we are.” Source: LivingThePower.com/EdnaMahan.html

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Civic Engagement Linked to Social Media The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project has revealed that the use of social media is becoming an important feature of political and civic engagement. Approximately 60 percent of U.S. adults use social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter, and 66 percent of those—or 39 percent in total—have participated in at least one civic or political activity using social media. In a three-week survey conducted last summer, two-thirds of the 2,253 adult respondents ages 18 and older said they had used social media platforms to post their thoughts about civic and political issues; respond to other postings; press friends to act on issues; follow candidates and vote; “like” and link to other content; and join groups formed on social networking sites.

A one-and-one-half-mile stretch of Cermak Road, on Chicago’s West Side, will soon become one of the greenest streets in the country, and possibly the world. The historic industrial artery is shedding its smokestacks and corrugated steel warehouses for a $16 million makeover by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) that will make the corridor a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum showcase. Improvements range from solarpaneled bus stops to native plants and pavement that absorbs rainwater. Armed with tax increment financing funds and grant money, the CDOT set to work incorporating what may be the most sustainable elements ever to go into a single stretch of road. In addition, all materials were found within a 500-mile radius of the project. Twentythree percent of the materials used are from recycled sources, and more than 60 percent of the redevelopment construction waste will itself be recycled. Other cities are studying the project as a blueprint for change. Source: Grist.com

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Light Touch Therapies: A Gateway to Deep Healing The fluid-based connective tissue system is the most abundant substance in the body. Surrounding every bone, muscle, tendon, ligament, blood vessel, nerve and organ, it is the scaffolding that supports and gives shape to our bodies. Connective tissue is now known to be part of the sensory nervous system — meaning the entire body is serving as an antenna, picking up, filtering and making decisions on how to respond to both your internal and external environment. When your sensory nervous system is overwhelmed by stress, then aches, pain, discomfort and even illness can result.

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ight touch therapies such as craniosacral therapy (CST) and visceral mobilization (VM) are subtle yet powerful modalities that heal on a deep level. CST rebalances the nervous system, VM techniques mobilize your organs, and both techniques release restrictions in the connective tissue system. Imbalances in these three systems are often the cause of a person’s pain and dysfunction. Light touch therapies allow these affected systems to release and unwind their restrictions, leading to less pain, greater mobility and better function. Impediments to Healthy Movement

You may be surprised to find out that right-side shoulder pain can be caused by an immobile liver; left-side shoulder pain by an immobile stomach; and knee and low back pain can have their source in the intestines. Few people also know that headaches, TMJ, neck pain, ADHD, poor motor coordination and other issues can stem from restrictions in the membranes and bones of the skull. How are such seemingly unconnected areas affected? Every body system is linked by fascia or connective tissue, which ideally functions as a seamless, flowing, gliding and adapting unit. To be healthy, all tissues, organs and even the bones of the skull need to move. A lack of movement inhibits proper organ, muscle and nervous system function, creating areas of compression, compensation and dysfunction. 18

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Stress, injury, surgery and even negative emotions all can get stuck and then stored in the connective tissue, both physically and energetically. When things get stuck, the body compensates by walling off these areas of injury, whether physical or emotional, and working around them. This adaptive mechanism can affect tissues and organs in the areas that the body is “protecting.” When the body can no longer accommodate that protection surrounding the injury, pain and illness manifest themselves. On a physical level, these areas of stuck stress are dehydrated and “sticky” compared to the areas around them. They do not slide and glide because the fluid that normally flows through the connective tissue will pass around the area, the way water flows around a stone in a river. Light touch therapy is an optimal way to help the body release these stuck areas because it allows the connective tissue to soften, release and absorb fluid back into the tissue. Light touch works with the body’s own selfhealing and repair mechanisms, allowing natural balance to be restored

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During a light touch therapy session, the client is fully clothed on a massage table. First, the therapist scans the body to find areas of restriction. Once those are identified, the therapist uses gentle pressure and specific techniques, while holding the “stuck area” between her hands, to soften the tissues. They adapt to safely release the stored injuries, emotions, restrictions and energy that may be causing pain. What a person experiences during a session is highly individual. Some people say they feel deeply relaxed, while others describe feeling unwinding sensations as the body releases tension. You may even recall circumstances surrounding a past trauma or injury that caused your body stress. While it doesn’t occur in every session, this aspect of the process — called somato-emotional release — is perfectly normal: It helps the body reverse dysfunction and restore optimal levels of mobility. The body will safely release layers of injury and stress one at a time, so as not to overwhelm the system as a whole. Since light touch therapies help the body resume its natural healing processes, improvements often continue weeks after a session. You may also experience a reorganization phase as your body releases previously held patterns and adapts to a new state of wellness. Body-centered therapy often helps people in their healing process and can even improve the outcome of talk-therapy sessions, as the “issues” are energetically and physically released — making light touch therapy a truly holistic way to revitalize your body and mind! Hilary D. Bilkis, MS, LMT, CST is the owner of Awakening Wellness, LLC, a holistic, light touch bodywork practice in Morristown, NJ. She has been in private practice since 1997. Her bodywork training includes a variety of therapies including craniosacral therapy, visceral mobilization, somato-emotional release and energy healing. Ms. Bilkis is also a trained MELT Method instructor. Visit Awakening4Wellness.com to learn more. See ad on page 42.

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tephanie Coontz, professor of history and family studies at The Evergreen State College, in Olympia, Washington, shares her learned perspective in an intriguing oeuvre of books—Marriage, A History: How Love Conquered Marriage; The Way We Never Were; The Way We Really Are; and A Strange Stirring. She’s also co-chair and director of public education at the University of Miami’s research-based nonprofit Council on Contemporary Families. As a speaker, she shares good news on marriage, based on her extensive study and observations.

taller, more powerful and slightly scary, and some men still want an admiring, yielding woman, the trend favors valuing more individualized traits. In a reversal from 40 years ago, men are much less interested in a partner’s cooking and housekeeping than in her intelligence, humor and accomplishments. Women value a mate that shares household chores more than one that is a high earner. (See more results of a Pew Research Center survey at Tinyurl.com/PewTrends.)

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Be truly interested in your partner’s ideas and activities; take pride in their achievements; use endearments or offer tactile affection without being asked; have a sense of humor about differences; and never let irritation or anger slide into contempt.

While marriage as an institution is less powerful than it used to be, people have higher expectations of marriage as a relationship. Precisely because most Americans no longer feel they have to marry, they are more specific about what they want from it. When a marital relationship works today, it is fairer, more intimate, more mutually beneficial and less prone to violence than ever before. Yet, individuals are less willing to stay in a relationship that doesn’t confer these benefits.

Which qualities do people most desire in a mate today? The old model of married love held that opposites attract. Men wanted mates that were pliable and nurturing; women wanted men that were ambitious, powerful and protective. The new model is based on similarities of interests and talents. While some women are still attracted to men that are richer, 20

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that count—a few words of appreciation, a loving touch, an expression of sexual attraction. If we have trouble remembering to regularly express appreciation, we may do better by asking, “What would have been harder about this day if my partner wasn’t in my life?”

Successful marriages used to depend upon specialization. Men and women couldn’t substitute for one another in accomplishing tasks. A typical woman couldn’t support herself financially; a typical man didn’t know how to feed himself, do laundry or manage childrearing. Even if couples didn’t share many mutual interests, the partners often took pleasure in being indispensable. Now women can support themselves and men cook and clean. Thus, shared interests and leisure activities, rather than specialized work roles, increasingly serve as the glue of marriage. Play takes people off the work-centric treadmill and introduces novelty into the relationship. Spending leisure time with others also produces higher levels of happiness than cocooning, according to the GallupHealthways Well-Being Index. So make it a double-date night.

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How can small, daily interactions contribute to intimacy? We all have moments when we are irritated, angry or emotionally or intellectually unresponsive. A mate will tolerate these as long as he or she trusts you to be loving and attentive most of the time. It’s an emotional line of credit— each partner needs to keep replenishing the reserves of trust and good will, rather than drawing them down. Psychologist and researcher John Gottman, Ph.D., suggests people need about five positive interactions for every negative one in an intimate relationship. It’s less the occasional over-the-top gesture and more the regular, small deposits

The Internet makes it easier to meet partners. Once in a partnership, technology can help daily tasks get accomplished efficiently, leaving more leisure time. It also allows us to check in with each other while apart. But e-devices are no substitute for face time. The best way to nurture a relationship is to unplug from the grid and plug into real life. I see many couples reinvigorated by each other’s company after a few hours together engaged in a fun outdoor recreational activity. For relevant articles and interviews, visit StephanieCoontz.com. S. Alison Chabonais is the national editor of Natural Awakenings magazines.

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only for the unknown, but for the unknowable, as well,” explains Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit. Due to its nonspecific nature, this approach may not be best for an athlete focusing exclusively on one sport. “While it may not help you become an elite marathoner, this can be an effective training regimen for those interested in broad-based, functional fitness,” advises Bob LeFavi, Ph.D., a certified strength and conditioning specialist, senior coach for USA Weightlifting and professor of sports medicine at Armstrong Atlantic State University, in Savannah, Georgia. The program requires disciplined workouts three to five days a week in an intense circuit format with little rest. This allows the practitioner to finish in five to 30 minutes, depending upon his or her current fitness level and the day’s plan.

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CrossFit, a strength and conditioning program used by the military over the past decade, is growing in popularity with recreational athletes.

hile most traditional exercise plans target a specific area of fitness—like jogging for cardiovascular health or weightlifting for strength—CrossFit focuses on all of them by combining many types of exercise. A typical mixture might include weightlifting, gymnastics, aerobics and explosive plyometrics, energetic and fast-acting movements that improve strength and speed. The goal is to enable the body to respond to many different and sometimes competing stimuli. “CrossFit training prepares the body not

A free Workout of the Day (WOD) is posted daily on CrossFit. com. WODs generally involve exercises using combinations of Olympic weights, dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, gymnastic rings, climbing ropes, jump ropes and rowing machines. Bodyweight-only exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups are commonly included. Most WODs are named for women or fallen military heroes. Here are a few examples. Cindy – as many rounds as possible of five pull-ups, 10 push-ups and 15 bodyweight squats within 20 minutes Angie – 100 pull-ups, 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups and 100 bodyweight-only squats with in-between breaks Murph – a one-mile run, followed by 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 bodyweight squats and another one-mile run; advanced athletes do it all wearing a 20-pound vest The objective is to beat one’s own overall best time with each workout. “CrossFit training is unique in that it rarely schedules rest periods, unless specified as part of the WOD,” says Brian Kliszczewicz, a CrossFit researcher and Ph.D. student of exercise physiology at Auburn University, in Alabama. “Your fitness level will determine the length, intensity and duration of each WOD.” Kliszczewicz’ recent research found that CrossFit subjects expended more than 250 calories on average during 20 minutes of the Cindy workout. Any WOD can be done at home with the proper equipment, a base level of physical fitness and knowing how to properly execute each exercise. Consulting with a coach can help; be sure to ask for credentials and references, including education and experience in sports science and conditioning. Glassman also suggests visiting one of 5,000 CrossFit affiliates worldwide; warehouse-like facilities that are unlike traditional fitness centers in that they don’t have lots of machines. Instead, the only equipment available is what’s necessary

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for conducting WODs. Workouts are completed in groups, with participants usually performing the same exercises, directed by a CrossFit coach trained to observe individual technique. Because athletes like to compete with themselves and others, they can post their personal bests for each WOD on the CrossFit website.

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Bodywork Goes MAINSTREAM Helpful Access Points to Health by Linda Sechrist

The seed holds within itself hints of its magnificent maturity. So it is with the practice of whole-person health care, which has matured in language, sophistication, credibility and acceptance. In a single generation, we’ve seen its presence grow from the outer edges of holistic and alternative wellness to complementary and integrative health care. Its latest evolution into America’s mainstream is known as functional medicine. The branch of massage therapy, the germination point for myriad therapies collectively known as bodywork, patterns the movement’s development.

nce considered a luxury for the pampered few, massage was among the first therapies to be widely recognized by physicians as a respected aspect of integrative and functional medicine. Bodywork increasingly shares this status, as it is included in conventional medicine’s more innovative healthcare models that embrace a body, mind and spirit approach. One of many examples is Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham,

North Carolina, where patient services include a form of integrative massage that blends Swedish massage, myofascial therapy, reflexology, energy work and somatic therapy techniques. In the public’s view, bodywork is still largely associated with massage, although distinct forms stand on their own, including Rolfing, structural integration, shiatsu and myofascial and craniosacral therapies. Bodywork professionals generally belong to the

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), whatever their specialized modality. They may also participate in other professional organizations, such as the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, which has some 80,000 members, many of which are also members of the International Association for Structural Integrators. These nonprofits’ websites help individuals locate practitioners in their area. According to Maureen Moon, past president of AMTA, many massage therapists (which don’t refer to themselves as bodyworkers) are trained in various bodywork therapies and intuitively integrate them into their sessions, depending upon each client’s needs. She notes that, “Many AMTA members are so passionate about their profession and meeting the continuing education (CEU) requirements that they go far beyond the units required to maintain their license, which can vary from state-to-state.” For example, Moon has trained in spinal reflex analysis, developed by Dr. Frank Jarrell, neuromuscular and craniosacral therapies, shiatsu and seven massage therapies. “Most AMTA members are CEU junkies,” quips Moon, who points out that national conventions provide continuing education and chapter meetings frequently introduce attendees to new techniques. Some practitioners discover specialties while in search of pain relief for personal injuries or other conditions.

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years, because I was so debilitated,” relates Hostler. She found her doctor’s diagnosis of severe permanent damage to the body’s soft connective tissue, or fascia, and the prognosis of a lifetime of living with pain unacceptable. So she began searching for something that would help restore health. Her investigation of therapies ended with myofascial release, an effective wholebody approach to the treatment of pain and dysfunction, developed by Physical Therapist John F. Barnes. “I had several sessions and found lasting pain relief unlike anything I’d ever experienced,” advises Hostler. Unlike massage therapies focused on improving circulation, inducing relaxation or draining lymph fluid, the myofascial treatment reached Hostler’s deepest layer of fascia to free the restrictions causing her pain. “It was amazing that a hands-on application of gentle, sustained pressure into areas of restriction in the myofascial connective tissue could begin to relieve many years of ongoing, intense pain,” says Hostler.

Rolfing As a Certified (advanced) Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner, Robert McWilliams has been able to pursue his lifelong passion in the fields of movement and physical fitness, which included 25 years as a professional dancer and 14 as a professor of modern dance. He taught at both the University of Oklahoma and the University of Florida, in Gainesville. “In the 1980s, while I was still dancing, I had an experience with Rolfing, developed by Ida P. Rolf [Ph.D.], that transformed my dancing, increased my athletic performance alignment, coordination, flexibility, balance, muscle tone, expressive power and overall sense of relaxation onstage, as well as in daily life,” relates McWilliams. He currently serves as an assistant teacher at the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, in Boulder, Colorado, where he trained. Although McWilliams’ clients generally see him to treat the pain and discomfort of injuries, he says that they frequently change their focus to how their body is working better overall. “This is because injuries tend to resolve NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

themselves after a few sessions of deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system,” says McWilliams. A specialized series of 10 sessions works to systematically balance and optimize both the structure (shape) and function (movement) of the entire body. Each session focuses on freeing up a particular region of the body. The effect releases old limiting patterns and postures and restores the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. “Often, as freedom of physical expression increases, so does emotional expression,” comments McWilliams.

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“While Rolfers graduate from The Rolf Institute and attend certified training programs in order to maintain their trademark, and structural integrators can attend any of 14 certified U.S. schools, we are all structural integrators; our training is based on the work of Ida Rolf,” says Diane Roth, a boardcertified structural integrator who has specialized in massage and bodywork for 25 years in the Chicago area. Roth explains that all practitioners in this field of study combine handson freeing and realigning of fascial tissue with awareness and movement education, in order to structurally integrate the whole body. Restoration of postural balance and functional ease greatly helps the body, which, she says, constantly labors against the powerful force of gravity. Like Moon, Roth has studied and incorporated other adjunct therapies and modalities, such as craniosacral therapy and myofascial release. From her perspective, bodywork differs from massage in that it requires more involvement from the client. “I tell my clients that with a veritable village of treatments available, there is always help for anyone that suffers with aches and pains, regardless of age,” says Roth.

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Shirley Scranta, owner and director of the International School of Shiatsu, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, discovered The Book of Shiatsu: The Healing Art of Finger Pressure, by Saul Goodman, in a health food store. She subsequently

researched the school that Goodman founded in 1978, based on the theories of masunaga Zen shiatsu, kushi macrobiotic and his own shiatsu shin tai. In 1996, Scranta became one of Goodman’s clients. “I drove a roundtrip of 240 miles for weekly treatments because each session made me feel better and stronger. After five sessions, I enrolled in classes and graduated later that year,” says Scranta. She believes the widely known form of acupressure helped her body reestablish its own intelligence system, which had been distorted by childhood trauma. “This gentle technique applies varying degrees of pressure to release tension, strengthen weak areas, facilitate circulation and balance the life energy that flows through the meridians in the body,” she explains. “In my case, it helped me connect with my body so that I could honor it and do what it needed to rejuvenate itself.”

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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A craniosacral therapy (CST) practitioner, educator and wife of CST developer Dr. John Upledger, she advises that tension-related problems are a growing complaint in our modern world. Fortunately, such issues are among the myriad conditions that respond quickly to the gentle touch of this modality. In a 2007 Massage magazine article, she advised that the positive effects of the therapy rely to a large extent on the performance of the body’s inherent self-corrective mechanisms. “CST works through the craniosacral system to facilitate this function and thereby normalize the environment in which the central nervous system functions,” she noted. “As this is accomplished, a wide range of sensory, motor and neurological problems are improved.” CST practitioners listen with their hands to the slow pulsations of the craniosacral system. With a soft touch, equivalent to the weight of a nickel, they explore any fascia restrictions throughout the client’s body, which rests fully clothed in a supine position. Effects of the treatment can be wide-ranging,

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affecting the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and immune systems as well as organs, connective tissues and energy systems. It works to release deeply held physical and psychological patterns held within the body. A coin with different impressions on each side is still only one coin, a blend of precious metals. When the coin is tossed to reveal either heads or tails, the visible symbol is one interpretation of the whole imprint—an analogy that may best define the difference between massage and bodywork. All variations on the theme share the same goal—restoring health to the whole person. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Find other natural living articles at her website, ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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we need the “high” they produce. Soon, increased amounts of foods like cheeseburgers, potato chips or chocolate chip cookies are necessary to help us feel good again. Handling emotions without turning to food can be a knotty problem, health professionals agree, involving interweaving physical, emotional and spiritual strands.

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stressful day might have us seeking solace in ice cream, pizza or potato chips. Other times, we may feel a second donut or another high-calorie treat is our reward for a task well done. Occasional food indulgences are one of life’s pleasures, but habitually eating in response to our emotions can cause weight gain and health problems.

Core Issues “Emotional hunger represents an appetite, craving or desire to eat in the absence of true physiological hunger cues,” explains Julie Simon, author of The Emotional Eater’s Repair Manual: A Practical Mind-Body-Spirit Guide for Putting an End to Overeating and Dieting. “Emotional hunger often feels the same as physical hunger,” she adds, yet it might represent an unconscious longing for pleasure, calm, comfort, excitement or distraction. It can also have a physiological basis. A 2011 study from the University of Leuven, in Belgium, shows that stomachbased hormones can connect directly to the brain, setting up cravings for sugary and fatty foods, suggesting that we are hardwired to want the foods that provide the greatest number of calories in the smallest quantities. Sugary, starchy, salty and fatty foods also push the brain’s “reward” button, prompting the production of more dopamine, the neurotransmitter of pleasure and well-being. Dr. Pam Peeke, Ph.D., author of The Hunger Fix: The Three-Stage Detox and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food Addiction, maintains that these foods also create a difficult-to-break addiction cycle. According to Peeke, an assistant clinical professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, in Baltimore, the more high-calorie foods we eat, the more

One solution is to simply pay attention to what our body is saying. Are we truly feeling hunger pangs? “When we eat in the absence of hunger cues, regularly choose unhealthy comfort foods or continue eating when we’re already full, something is out of balance,” observes Simon at OvereatingRecovery.com. Identifying “trigger” foods might also enlighten us, advises Peeke. “You’re out of control if you have a particular food in your hand and you can’t just enjoy it, walk away and say, ‘Ahh, that was wonderful.’ Life’s okay without that particular food.” The key is being smart about which foods we need to eliminate and which ones will help us feel good and enjoy an overall better quality of life. “When you follow a plant-based, unprocessed, whole foods eating plan, your body chemistry becomes balanced and your biochemical signals (hunger, cravings and fullness) work well,” explains Simon. “Each time you eat, you feel satisfied and balanced, physically and emotionally.”

Emotional Underpinnings Once we understand the physical component of emotional hunger, we can address the feelings that cause it. Most famous for their Rescue Remedy herbal and floral drops that help soothe anxiety, Bach Flower Essences recently created an Emotional Eating Support Kit that includes homeopathic essences of crabapple, cherry plum and chestnut bud. They maintain that four daily doses can help us think clearly and calmly when we fear losing control, plus objectively observe mistakes and learn from them. Some feelings, however, can’t be “gentled” away. “Soothe the small stuff, grieve the big stuff,” Simon advises. Experiencing abandonment, betrayal, domination or violation may require therapy. Lesser stressors can often be soothed by music, being outdoors, talking to a friend, taking a warm bath, walking, meditative yoga or pausing to pray—instead of eating. “No matter how sophisticated or wise or enlightened you believe you are, how you eat tells all,” maintains Geneen Roth, author of Women, Food, and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything. “Your world is on your plate.” Roth came to terms with her own food addictions and now leads retreats to help others do the same. When we begin to understand what prompts us to use food to numb or distract ourselves, the process takes us deeper into realms of spirit and to the bright center of our lives, says Roth. She urges us to be present in the moment and to use good food as a sort of meditation. Notice the beautiful greens in the salad and bless the farmer that grew them. It’s one path to realizing the essence of food that’s good for us is a blessing we deserve. Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com. natural awakenings

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healthykids pushing each other as much as they used to. Rather, they are using in-person relational aggression such as hurtful words, glares, whispering and excluding individuals, exacerbated by social media and cell phones.” While anti-bullying legislation exists in 49 states (Montana is the exception), approaches for addressing this problem vary. Hughes says, “In my job, I spend a lot of time saying, ‘Just be kind.’ More positive results come from promoting kind behaviors and being ‘pro-hero’ than from simply discussing why bullying is hurtful.”

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he National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fears of being attacked or intimidated by other students. Bullying is more than a buzzword. According to StopBullying.gov, it’s defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-age children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Kelly Hughes, a school counselor at Bayside Academy, in Daphne, Alabama, has noticed a dramatic shift in bullying behaviors. She observes, “Kids are not hitting or punching or

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Eric D. Dawson, president and co-founder of Bostonbased Peace First (PeaceFirst.org), also believes in the power of positive language. “We need to move away from harsh language that focuses kids on what not to do and instead ignite their moral imagination—call on them to be problem solvers,” he says. To counter bullying in society, Dawson suggests that we all need to be role models, and talk about and celebrate peacemaking. “We can’t expect our kids to listen to us when we tell them to be peaceful and share if they then see us aggressively cut in front of others on the road or in the checkout line. We can also ask kids how they were peacemakers during their day, in addition to what they learned.” Founded in 1992 in response to the youth violence epidemic, Peace First provides programs and free online tools to help teach students peacemaking skills. The nonprofit is based on the premise that children have a natural aptitude for it and peacemaking can be taught, just like other subjects; their curriculum teaches and reinforces core social/emotional skills in communication, creative conflict resolution, courage, cooperation, empathy and civic engagement. A New York City student remarks, “Peace First teaches that even if you don’t like someone, it shouldn’t affect how you work together to accomplish something... [putting] peace first makes my heart beat lovelier.”

Good for Us and Others The International Forgiveness Institute (IFI) (InternationalForgiveness.com), in Madison, Wisconsin, has added its support to the anti-bullying movement. Stemming from the research of IFI founder Robert Enright, Ph.D., and his colleagues, the institute works to forward forgiveness for personal, group and societal renewal. It attests that in forgiving a hurtful person, a personal transformation begins that can enhance self-esteem and hopefulness. Enright’s scientific studies further demonstrate that when children learn about forgiveness, feelings of anger, depression and anxiety are reduced. “We believe that forgiveness is a choice,” explains Enright. “When you forgive, you may benefit the person you forgive, but you benefit yourself far more.” NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

Enright recalls his experiences working with incarcerated men that were serving life sentences. “The first thing the assigned therapists asked the group to do was to tell me their story; tell me about the hurts that had been perpetrated on them. One man began to cry, saying that no one had ever asked for his story.” The therapists listened to a tale of the cruel disciplinary measures he had endured at home as a child and recognized a correlation with the crime he had committed. “I’m not justifying his actions, but we can see that he was an extremely wounded man. Many bullies in school have a story, and we need to take the time to hear their story. “Because those that engage in bullying are often filled with rage from having been bullied themselves, they get to a point that they don’t care about the consequences of their actions, including detention,” Enright continues. Instead of focusing on the prevention of unwanted behaviors, he says, “Our program is meant to take the anger out of the heart of those that bully, so they bully no more.” An elementary school-age participant in the Forgiveness Program concludes, “Sometimes it is hard to forgive someone straight away if they really hurt your feelings. It might take longer to see their worth and show them real forgiveness… but it is worth it in the end.”

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that usually coexist well could include angelfish, discus, clown loach, African cichlids and fancy goldfish. “They’re all fun and pretty,” she comments. Aquarium shop owner Ron Elander, of Octopuss Garden, in San Diego, concurs. For fresh startups, he recommends including several kinds of African cichlids because, “They chase each other around a good deal and are interesting to watch.” He also likes angelfish, which he characterizes as docile and elegant. A modern water filtration system is needed to eliminate fish waste and uneaten food that can decay and contaminate the water. Elander warns against showing too much love by overfeeding. “Excess food settles on the bottom, decays and is eaten later; we get sick eating rotten food and so will fish.” Make frequent partial water changes—one-third of the total every two to four weeks, depending on the number of fish and tank size, according to Dobrow—because filtering alone cannot do the job. Have the household tap water tested for pH (a measure of acidity and alkalinity) in order to know which chemicals are needed to sustain the level between 7.7 and 8.3, again depending on the fish population and tank

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F size. Use LED lights, energy-saving water filters and a heater with built-in thermostat control (to maintain a range between 75° and 82° Fahrenheit) in order to reduce electric utility costs. Creative decorating atop the tank’s foundational gravel base adds to the fun. Make sure anything manmade, such as a model sunken ship or treasure chest, is obtained from a pet store, so it won’t rust or degrade and contaminate the water. Shells, coral and plants also add to a maritime setting. Remember, the more plants installed, the more light (and electricity) is needed to keep them alive.

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AnimalPlanet.com attests that watching fish lowers respiration and pulse rates, relieves tension and provides relief from stresses. “Children can forge a deep connection and obtain a delayed gratification in tending fish that can be a maturing experience,” says Medical Doctor Archana Lal-Tabak, who practices integrative medicine, holistic psychiatry, Ayurveda and homeopathy at the Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, in Evanston, Illinois. She stresses that fish ownership should be a family experience at the beginning, so that children take their responsibility seriously; it also naturally leads to eagerly anticipated visits to natural waterways. Lal-Tabak particularly recommends this hobby for children with attention deficit symptoms, because, “Watching fish can slow children down and allow them to appreciate being in the present moment.” A discreet correlation exists between witnessing the compatibility of different species and human potential. Seeing a world of multicolored fish represents a harmonious diversity for a discerning person of any age. Elander further notes that some fish characteristics make them particularly well suited as pets for the older set. “They don’t bark and you don’t have to take them out for a walk on a cold morning,” he says with a grin. Find more information in the Marine Aquarium Handbook: Beginner to Breeder, by Martin A. Moe, Jr. Animal lover Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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ish illnesses can usually be prevented via proper maintenance and feeding. If suspect behavior or appearance arises, discuss with an expert pet retailer what steps might help, including use of specific liquid medications following manufacturer’s dosage instructions. Ammonia poisoning. High ammonia levels can accumulate when an owner sets up a new tank or adds too many new fish simultaneously. Symptoms to watch for include red or purple gills or fish gasping for breath at the surface. Use a freshwater aquarium neutralizer solution and a 50 percent water change. For prevention, stock the tank slowly, avoid overfeeding, remove uneaten food and conduct regular partial water changes. Columnaris. This bacterial infection, showing as moldlike lesions, is caused by poor water quality and inadequate diet. Highly contagious among fish, a mixture of penicillin and formalin is often recommended. A complete tank cleaning can prevent re-infection. Fin Rot. Frayed and white fin edges indicate the presence of this bacterial disease. A combination of formaldehyde, malachite green, methylene blue and/or penicillin, plus a complete tank cleaning, should remedy the problem. Ich. White spots or red streaks typically signify this potentially fatal skin infection of a fish stressed by poor diet or an unclean habitat. Copper sulfate or formalin can destroy all parasites and carrier cysts. Sources: Illness descriptions, Hartz.com; medications, Ron Elander, owner, Octopuss Garden, San Diego.

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inspiration The Gift of Empathy

How to Be a Healing Presence

by Margret Aldrich

hen someone is suffering, it can be agonizing just to listen—we feel compelled to jump in with advice or stories of our own trials, filling any awkward space or moments of silent air with word upon word. The first rule of empathy, however, is listening in silence. Miki Kashtan, writing for the Tikkun Daily interfaith blog, points out that giving our full presence is the most important step in practicing true empathy, and it doesn’t require us to utter a thing: “There is a high correlation between one person’s listening presence and the other person’s sense of not being alone, and this is communicated without words. We can be present with someone whose language we don’t understand, who speaks about circumstances we have never experienced or whose reactions are baffling to us. It’s a soul orientation and intentionality to simply be with another.” When we achieve full presence, empathic understanding follows, Kashtan continues. “Full empathic presence includes the breaking open of our heart to take in another’s humanity. We listen to their words and their story, and allow ourselves to be affected by the experience of what it would be like. “Then we understand. Empathic understanding is different from empathic presence. We can have presence across any barrier, and it’s still a gift. If we also understand, even without saying anything, I believe the other person’s sense of being heard increases, and they are even less alone with the weight of their experience.”

There are signs that empathy might be on the decline, with narcissism elbowing it out of our modern lives. As reported in the Utne Reader, University of Michigan Psychologist Sara Konrath, Ph.D., found that empathy levels among college students measured on the Interpersonal Reactivity Index plummeted between 1979 and 2009. The greatest drops were in empathic concern and perspective-taking—the ability to imagine another person’s point of view. But don’t yet lament the death of human compassion. According to scientific studies, empathy is built into us. In recent research at the University of Southern California, Professor Lisa Aziz-Zadeh, Ph.D., pinpointed where and how the brain generates empathy, regarding it as a naturally occurring emotion. “It appears that both the intuitive and rationalizing parts of the brain work in tandem to create the sensation of empathy,” Aziz-Zadeh told The Times of India. “People do it automatically.” However we get to that utterly tuned-in, selfless state of empathy, providing a listening ear, giving our full presence and being moved by another can be gifts not only to the others, but to ourselves, as well. Concludes Kashtan, “Allowing into our heart the other person’s suffering doesn’t mean we suffer with them, because that means shifting the focus of our attention to our own experience. Rather, it means that we recognize the experience as fully human, and behold the beauty of it in all its aspects, even when difficult.” Margret Aldrich is a former associate editor of Utne Reader.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Intro to MELT Workshop—12 noon–1:30pm. Learn this self-treatment method to eliminate chronic pain, improve performance, and decrease “stuck stress.” Bring yoga mat and water. $25. Highland Yoga, 1572 Route 23, Butler. 973-838-9642. Info@ HighlandYoga.com. HighlandYoga.com. The Art of Healing: Reiki Level 1 Certificate Course—1–5pm. Class includes attunement, lecture and discussion of energetic systems and Reiki methods, and ample time for practice. Certificate provided upon completion. $120. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit. 908-277-2120. Information@Interweave.org. Interweave.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Singing Bowls Meditation—2–3pm. ‘Singing’ bowls help restore the body’s vibrational integrity, balancing the hemispheres of the brain, strengthening the mind, body and natural immune system. $25 ($20 members) MONDO, 426 Springfield Ave., Summit. 908-277-2120. Information@Interweave. org. Interweave.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Intro to MELT Workshop—1–2:30pm. Learn this self-treatment method to eliminate chronic pain, improve performance, and decrease the “stuck stress.” Bring a yoga mat and water. $25. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. 973-8793937. Sue@TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Sitting on the Job—6:30–7:30pm. Learn how to minimize the effects your workstation could be

savethedate SOUND THERAPY INFORMATION SESSION Call for Open House Dates THE DAVIS CENTER, 19 State Rt. 10 E, Ste 25, Succasunna, NJ; TheDavisCenter. com. Specializing in sound-based therapies for learning, development and wellness. All disabilities, all ages, all wellness challenges. Make positive change with sound therapy. We use The Davis Model of Sound Intervention and offer a Diagnostic Evaluation for Therapy Protocol to determine if, when, how long, and in what order the many sound-based therapies can be appropriately applied. Recognized as the world’s premier sound therapy center. Offering AIT, Tomatis, BioAcoustics and more. In office or at home programs available. Experience our powerful Sound Relaxation Water Bed! Discover how sound changes the energy of the body for a more balanced life! Call 862-251-4637; Info@TheDavisCenter.com.

having on your body. Learn proper sleeping positions. Presented by Ralph Lindel, D.C. $20. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, 765 Route 10 East, Suite 106, Randolph. 973-895-2003. WellnessCenterNWJ.com.

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Past Life Regression—7–9pm. Group hypnotherapy techniques take you on a journey of self-discovery in total calmness and peace. $40. Aquarian Sun Healing & Learning Center, 212 A Main St., Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net.

Stretch Therapy—1–2pm. Learn about the multiple health benefits of myofascial stretching and how professional athletes have been using this bodywork technique to enhance sports performance. Demonstration with Christine Femia. Free. iwc Integrative Wellness Center, 401 Route 24 West (Nathan Cooper Building), Chester. 908-879-8700. iwcnj.com.

Walking the Waters of Ahimsa: Workshop with Nancy Candea—7:30–9:30pm. Learn to incorporate nonviolence into all aspects of your daily life. $35includes yoga and discussion. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10, Denville. 973-343-2848. Claire@ PurpleOmYoga.com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Sacred Divine Geometry—10am–12:30pm. Learn about divine geometries and the three keys to heaven. Fill your environment with abundance, protection and positive energy and create sacred space everywhere you go. $75. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton. 973-917-3500. SettieNave@ SacredLightCenter.com. SacredLightCenter.com. The Healing Power of Light with Christina Kuepper—7:30–10pm. Learn about an instrument invented by Johan Boswinkel to bring your body back into balance so it can cure itself. Members: $10; Guests: $15 (senior and student discounts available). Regency House Hotel, 140 Route 23 North, Pompton Plains. 973-702-8443. MetaphysicalCentrofNewJersey.org.

savethedate THE MIND BODY SPIRIT EXPO Largest natural health and human potential expo in the Eastern USA. March 15-17 Convention Center, Edison NJ. Speakers include: Energy Healer Eric Pearl, Coast to Coast’s George Noory, angel therapist Charles Virtue, life strategist Robert Ohotto. 125 exhibitors with a wide-ranging variety of booths, from astral photography to beautiful jewelry. Psychics and body workers available. Many free lectures. Discount specials include: Free admission to those who arrive before doors open. Seniors and students free admission on Friday, $5 discount Sat/Sun. Free parking. For tickets and more info visit www.mindbodyspiritexpo.com or call 215599-EXPO (3976).

Introduction to the Four Archangels—2–4pm. Learn to deeply connect with the four archangels and their characteristics and find out how they can aid you. $25. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. Christina@ CircleofIntention.com. CircleOfIntention.com.

savethedate BECOME A CERTIFIED AKASHIC RECORDS PRACTITIONER! March 8-10 Start your own practice or enhance your current metaphysical offerings. The Akashic Records provide gentle, loving guidance on relationships, struggles, everyday decisions (big and small) and can benefit healers, artists, musicians and writers. It’s an excellent tool for parents who want to understand their children better and for those who can benefit from on-going spiritual guidance. Other dates available, too. Class is Fri eve: 7-10; Sat and Sun: 10-5. $235 if paid by 2/22; $275 after. Pls contact: Lori at SoulSpringsHolistic@ yahoo.com or call 973/615-9261. Chester, NJ

savethedate CHANGE YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE April 27, 2013 ECKANKAR presents a FREE seminar and afternoon workshop, “Change Your Consciousness, Change Your Life,” at the Woodbridge Hilton, 120 Wood Ave South, Iselin, NJ from 1:00 – 8:30 pm. The seminar features a Spiritual Experiences Room where guests may explore their inner wisdom, share experiences, and have a unique encounter with how spirit works in their everyday lives. For more information visit Eckankar-nj.org or leave a message at 800-870-9139.

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Intro to MELT Workshop—6–7:30pm. Learn this self-treatment method to eliminate chronic pain, improve performance, and decrease “stuck stress.” Bring yoga mat and water. $25. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848. Claire@PurpleOmYoga.com. PurpleOmYoga.com. New Moon Celebration & Healing Gong— 7–9:15pm. Pranayam and short yoga set, followed with meditation, healing ring, deep meditative relaxation and healing gong. $20 pre/$25 door. (Mention Natural Awakenings to receive 20% off.) AquarianYoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. 908-884-4984. Info@AquarianYogaCenter. com. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Healing Circle—7:30–9:30pm. Led by Denise A. Saracco, Jaguar Shaman, Divine Channel. Bring a pillow, blanket, notebook and pen. 862-268-3213. $30. The Tree of Health Center, 55 Newton Sparta Rd., Suite 107, Newton. 862-268-3213. SwiftWindTherapy@ gmail.com. SwiftWindTherapy.word.press.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Partner Pilates Valentine Special—6:30–8pm. A fun night of partner-assisted stretching, Pilates style, with a little wine and chocolate too! $20 or sign up for discount. Pilates at PRO Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph, 973-8959925. Pilates@Proptnj.com. Facebook.com/ PilateswithamyatProPT.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Celebrate Love & Friendship: Valentine’s Day Workshop—7–9pm. Special Kundalini Yoga workshop to celebrate love and friendship. (New students: Mention Natural Awakenings to receive 20% off when you register in person.) $20 pre/$25 door. AquarianYoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. 908-884-4984. Info@AquarianYogaCenter .com. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Free Healing and Meditation—10am–2pm. Free session of Pranic Healing followed by group meditation. Call to register. Blessed Land, 1077 Nicholas Ave., Union. 908 688-7974. Serdonna@aol.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Snatam Kaur Sacred Chant Concert— 8–10:30pm. Devotional chantress Snatam Kaur presents an evening of kirtan (sacred call and response music), singing, dancing, meditating, breathing and celebrating that promises to elevate the spirit. $40. Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, Parsippany. 908-432-1419. Dhdoshi@yahoo.com. SpiritVoyage. com/snatam for tickets.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Mystic Mall Psychic Fair—10am–5pm. Four readers/healers will offer their services throughout the day. See website for audio clips and to pre-book. $30. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. Christina@CircleofIntention. com. OneSpiritFestival.org/MysticMallFebruary. 908-638-9066. Yoga Teacher Training Open House—11am– 12pm. Experience a guided class, a peek at the manual/materials, handouts and question-and-answer

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smoke free forever. Registration required. $75. Aquarian Sun Healing & Learning Center, 212 A Main St., Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net.

E.F.T (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy)— 1–2pm. EFT expert Karen Vedus, EdS LMFT, will show you how to improve your relationships using ideas from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Free. Preregister. 908-879-8700. Free. iwc - for medical, mind and body, 401 Route 24 (Nathan Cooper Bldg.), Chester.

Minding the Heart: Can the Brain and Heart Work Together?—1:30–3pm Learn to identify and break old, unwanted patterns at the physiological and behavioral levels and identify new and more effective ways of dealing with troubling situations. $20. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit. 908-277-2120. Information@Interweave.org. Interweave.org.

Yoga of Parenting: A Discussion—1–2:15pm. Join Nancy Candea for a discussion on the yogic philosophy of parenting. Free; donations to Yoga Impact welcomed. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10, Denville. 973-343-2848. Claire@PurpleOmYoga. com. PurpleOmYoga.com. Playful Partner Yoga Workshop—2:30–4pm. Bring a friend or loved one for restorative poses, partner stretches, and amazing tricks you thought you couldn’t do. With Nancy Candea. $20 Ind/$35 Pair. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10, Denville. 973-343-2848. Claire@PurpleOmYoga.com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program.. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Food Allergy Support Group – Put the Sass Back in Your Step!—7:30–9pm. Third Wednesdays. Recorded teleclass. Finally shed resistant weight. Led by Christine Grasso, holistic health and nutrition coach, food allergy expert. RSVP by 2/18 at ChristineGrasso.com. $47-$57/month. 201-787-4950. Info@ChristineGrasso.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Partner Yoga—6–7pm. Join your partner, friend or spouse for this playful, joyful approach to yoga. Support each other in various poses to deepen your practice and stretch yourself in every sense. $20 per couple. Healthy Lifestyles Center/Morristown Medical Center, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute-C Level, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-9716301. LoriAnn.Rosado@AtlanticHealth.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Back Care Basics with Lou Asselin—11:45am– 1:15pm. Yoga classes designed for “bad posture,” neck and shoulder issues, discomfort, scoliosis, and other common back issues. $25. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com. Quit Smoking—1–3pm. Effective and powerful hypnotherapy techniques allow you to become

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Sound and Vibrational Healing with Suren Shrestha —6pm. Healing bowl sound meditation concert on Sunday, 6 pm. Three levels of sound certification courses on Sat and Sun. Private healing sessions available. Concert tickets, $25. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973-9665311. Staff@StudioYoganj.com. StudioYoganj.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Full Moon, Fire Ceremony & Healing Gong— 7–9:15pm. Pranayam and short yoga set, followed with meditation, healing ring, deep meditative relaxation and healing gong. $20 pre/$25 door. (Mention Natural Awakenings to receive 20% off.) AquarianYoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. 908-884-4984. Info@AquarianYogaCenter. com. AquarianYogaCenter.com

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Flexible Minds and Bodies: Intro to The Feldenkrais Method—7–8:30pm. Feldenkrais Method focuses on the relationship between movement and thought, using a process of organic learning, movement, and sensing to improve posture, flexibility, and coordination. $20; $15 members. MONDO, 426 Springfield Ave., Summit. Information@Interweave.org. Interweave.org. 908-277-2120. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Kearny High School, 336 Devon St., Kearny. 908-996-3311. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effec tive program.. $55. Kearny High School, 336 Devon St., Kearny. 908-996-3311. Barry@HypnosisNJ. com. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Intro to MELT Workshop—11:30am–1pm. Learn this self-treatment method to eliminate chronic pain, improve performance, and decrease the “stuck stress.” Bring a yoga mat and water. $25. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2838. Claire@PurpleOmYoga.com. PurpleOmYoga.com. Save Your Back—6:30–7:30pm. Learn various ways to help protect your back and body with proper ergonomics of sitting, standing, and functioning. Presented by Mansi Patel, PT, DPT, OCS. $20. Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Route 10 East, Suite 106, Randolph. 973-895-2003. WellnessCenterNWJ.com.

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sunday Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908273-3245. Prenatal Yoga—9–10:15am. For the Mother Goddess and her growing baby! $18 drop-in or class package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30am–3pm. This nonprofit organization ministers and serves lunch to more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23–25 Washington St. (corner of James St.), Newark. FreshFreedomCall.org or call 973-713-2145. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10am. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201. Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual development & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main St., Madison. ISD-Madison.org. 973-437-4370. Center for Spiritual Living~Morristown—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Unity of Sussex County—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-3836277. UnityofSussex.org. Drum Jam—3–5pm Third Sundays. Open to all; beginners to experienced musicians. Some gather for spiritual reasons, others for an opportunity to socialize or try something different. $10 donation. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway, 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. Free Meditation Class—4–5pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org Free Community Yoga Classes—4–5pm Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 W., Denville. 973-343-2848. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Sundays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am. Mondays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna, 973-584-6664. YogaWest. com Strength Training—11–11:45am. A class for toning and strengthening muscles. Perfect for bone health: Love your muscles AND your bones. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. Pilates Sculpt—Noon–1pm. Try your first class for free. 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. Pilateswithamy@verzon. net. Proptnj.com. Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts of Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1pm Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. Register at 908-8793937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. Mindful Mondays—12:30–12:45pm. Second and fourth Mondays. Complimentary 15-min (lunch break) teleseminar. Call in & receive uplifting, informative tips, tools and processes for increasing resilience & motivation, mending the mood, & uplifting communication. 605-477-2100, enter pin 364044 # Free. Beth@AWorkingLifeCoach.com. AWorkingLifeCoach.com. 973-577-6921. Restorative Yoga—3:30–4:15pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. This is a deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self.

Monday Night Meditation Circle—7–8pm. Every Monday. Relax and recharge with Reiki Master Victoria at Monday Night Meditation @ Evolve Restorative Therapy. Feel the healing energy flow! Evolve Restorative Therapy, 523 Westfield Ave., 3rd Floor, Westfield. 908-361-6376. Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm Mondays. All levels. Featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development, 15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or MarkSGallagher@hotmail.com. Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8pm. Mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Every class concludes with a guided relaxation and salt therapy to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. $15. Register at Info@RespiraSalt. com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Psychic Mediumship—7–9pm First three Mondays. Gather with an individual or up to five family members 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—7–9pm Last Monday of the month. $10. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.com. Meditation and Healing Group—7:30pm. First and third Mondays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Montville. Free. No experience necessary. Call Harriet at 973-702-8443 for directions and info.

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monday Morning Yoga—9:15–10:15am. Morning yoga flow. $15. Theater Dance Center, 230 Rte. 206, Unit 403, Flanders. 908-892-3802. Alyssia.saporito@ live.com. MySweetOm.wordpress.com.

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A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Mondays. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 suggested donation. Contact Connie at 973-239-8402 for details. UnityofMontclair.com. Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9pm 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—7:30–9pm First Mondays. 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife. com. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rte. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

tuesday Astrology Classes—Weekly Astrology Classes in Livingston. Also available for private reading and tutoring. For more info, call Eytan at 973-985-8845. Chair Yoga—7am. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while sitting on a chair. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. DrSimon@randolphprwc.com. RandolphPRWC.com. Christpaths—9:30am–12pm. Second Tuesdays. Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group. Christ Church, Short Hills. Yearly tuition: $175. Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave, Short Hills. 908-2772120. Information@Interweave.org. Interweave.org.

Prenatal Yoga—4:15–5pm. A well-rounded combination of strengthening, endurance and flexibility work for a happy and healthy mom-to-be. Please bring a note from your MD indicating that you are cleared to participate. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. Kindergarten Yoga Class 4:30–5:15pm Tuesdays. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com. Girl’s Yoga Class—5:30–6:30pm Tuesdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 973-944-0555. Strength Training—6–6:45pm. Stronger muscles can help build stronger bones, and in this class we will strengthen and tone all the large muscle groups for a stronger you. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. SMART Recovery—6:30–8pm Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and assistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. SmartRox@ Optimum.net. Meditation and Healing Group—7pm. Second and fourth Tuesdays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Towaco. Free. No experience necessary. Call Peggy at 973-299-0172 for directions and info.

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

Monthly Archangel Meditation & Message Circle with Judy Toma—7pm. Every second Tuesday. Goddess in Eden, 20 Church St., Montclair (Inside Blu Lotus). 973-919-3600 to register. $20.

Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30 pm. Tuesdays. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info.

Meditation—7–8pm Tuesdays. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided meditation. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. Donation: $10.00. Call or email Suzanne@AquarianSun.net before 5pm Tuesday to reserve a spot. 973-686-9100.

Gentle Yoga Plus Class—1:15–2 pm. For those new to yoga. Sign up online at WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Level 1 Hatha Yoga—7:30pm. Includes a wide range of yoga poses, breath awareness, alignments, relaxation, and meditation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC.com. RandolphPRWC.com. Meditation—7–7:30pm Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30pm 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—7–8:30pm Tuesdays. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 E. Oak St. 877-717-3328 or Njpada.org. The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm Tuesdays. Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations appreciated. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. Office@TheSpiritGathering.net. TheSpiritGathering.net.

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The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30pm Tuesdays. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org. North American Butterfly Association—7:30pm First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Education Center, 53 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600. Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Garwood. Call Betsy Zipkin at 732-469-0234. Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277. The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm First and third Tuesdays. Worship Service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908-638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ WhiteOakCenter.com. Free 8-Week Vinyasa Yoga—9:15am–10:15am. First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, 37 Church Mall Rd., Springfield. Reserve: 973-379-4320. Ptspin@hotmail.com. Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—9:30– 10:45am Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details. Yoga for Women’s Health—9:30–10:45am. Poses to help you better address menstruation, menopause, pelvic floor issues, and basic back care. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge. Mommy and Me Yoga—10:30–11:15am. For children ages 3 & 4. Children learn ‘peaceful’ breathing as they flow through a series of poses and create their own. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown. 973-898-0544. Ctr4child@verizon.net. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333. Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—Noon. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 973-895-9925. PilateswithAmy@verizon.net. Proptnj.com. Healing Touch Sessions with Maureen Mahoney—1:30pm–4:30pm. By appointment. The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. 973-5436329. MMahon123@aol.com. Yoga Pilates Fusion—3:30–4:15pm. This class combines yoga and Pilates, leaving you calm, refreshed, invigorated and toned. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

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Restorative Yoga—4:30–5:15pm. A great class for unwinding and relaxing. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30pm meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, relaxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536. Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7pm Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355. Mat Pilates Mixed Levels Class—6:15–7:10 pm. Traditional mat exercises with props. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. Teen Yoga—6:30–7:30pm. Age 13+. Teens learn to listen to their bodies as they move at their own pace, promoting peacefulness, mental clarity and improved self-esteem. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown. 973-898-0544. Ctr4child@verizon.net. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com. Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm Explore the interface of Hatha Yoga and ayurvedic medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge. Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pmWednesdays. Drop-in, $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. Free Meditation Class—7–8pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd, Parsippany. 973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org

Women’s Interest Group —7:30–9:30 pm every other Wednesday. Call to confirm date. Speak to women about health, marital, family and personal issues. Detailed information listed on RiverViewCC.com, 43 Powhatatan Way, Hackettstown. 908-850-8778. International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm Wednesdays. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386 or 973-539-7020 or 973-635-4913. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Wednesdays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford. Reiki Circle—8–9pm Every other Wednesday. Check website for dates. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

thursday Body Sculpt Class—8–8:50 am. Total body toning and conditioning. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. Yoga with Kathleen Margiotta—8–9am Thursdays. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. For more info and to register, email TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com. Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am. All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. 973-857-9536. Beginner Yoga Adult Class 10–11am Thursdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-9440555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com.

Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm First Wednesdays. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass. Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30. The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale.

Yoga Pilates Fusion—12–12:45pm. A lunchtime class that brings together the best of yoga and Pilates for a balanced workout. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown—7–9pm First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their families. Speakers. 973-219-8092 or Wen5500@hotmail. com. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11am–noon. Thursdays. Drop-ins, $20; 4 sessions, $65; 8 sessions, $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-6728782. EmptyHandZen.org. A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com.

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Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering—Noon. Third Thursdays. Learn about delicious and healthy food preparation. $25; 4 for $75. Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr., Mountain Lakes. 973-335-4469. FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com. Lunch & Learn—Noon–1pm Thursdays. $10. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. Women’s Heart Support Group—1–2pm. Support group especially for women, run by a holistic RN, offering education and support for those diagnosed with heart disease or treated for heart issues. $10.

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White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Meditation, and Healing—7–9 pm, first and third Thursdays. Suggested offering, $11.DivineAlchemy111@ gmail.com or 973-366-8765. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave. Rockaway, RestStopRejuvenate.com.973-985-7548.

Evening Yoga Series—6:15pm–7:30pm. For adults. All levels yoga series. Advance registration and monthly payment is required; Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776.

Express Yoga—7:15pm. Designed to take the kinks and stress out of your day in only 45 minutes. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC.com. RandolphPRWC.com.

Prenatal Yoga—6:30–7:45 pm. With Patricia Videgain. Nourish yourself and your baby through the practice of yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. New students: $67 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ. com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth—7:30pmThursdays. Discover the difference between opportunity and success. Free. RSVP: 908-461-0141 or Drjerz@aol.com. 35 W. Main St., Denville.

Meditation in the Salt Room—10–11am. Mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one of our chairs. RSVP required. 908-665-0333 or info@RespiraSalt.com. $15. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

Western Mystery Study—7:30–8:15pm. Sacred Light Western Mystery Circle. Third Thursdays. We share knowledge and discuss ideas. We are open to qualified seekers who wish to transform their lives for the better. $10. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton, 973-917-3500.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am– 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.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Group Meeting—7:30–9pm. We follow the ASCA meeting format and our goal is mutual support in a gentle and nonjudgmental environment. Ascasupport.org or Ascamnj@yahoo.com. The Morristown Chapter of ASCA, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Morristown.

Zumba—11am Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. MiraclesCourse.org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234.

Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Parent/Child Yoga 6:30–7:30pm Thursdays. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com. Guided Astral Travel—7pm. Third Thursdays. For people who want to increase mental ability, have control of their dreams and create the consciousness that brings them mastery in their lives. $15. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton. 973-784-4211. SacredLightCenter.com. Reiki Share—6:30–9pm. Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main Street, Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net. Yoga with Daniella—7pm. Yoga for all levels. $5 suggested donation. The First Presbyterian Church, 11-13 Main Street, Franklin. $5 suggested donation. Daniella.Hurley@yahoo.com Themed Thursdays (Yoga)—7–8pm. Learn about the yoga sutras, the chakra system, or allow a simple inspirational reading to help focus and guide your practice. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94,Newton; 973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com. iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays. Therapeutic discussion group led by licensed professional counselor processing all life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, life transition, stress, aging, care-giving, etc. iwc for medical, mind and body. 401 Rte. 24, Chester. Call for information: 908-879-8700. Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a certified hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner. Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for hypnotherapist. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo. com. 973-224-6773. Feng Shui Specialized Workshops—7pm. Continue to clarify how you want to create your life, clear clutter and find prosperity. The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. 201-400-4669. MZanoni@ optonline.net. The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms— 7pm. Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com.

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A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Second Thursdays. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. Gentle Yoga—8pm. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC.com. RandolphPRWC.com. Trump Network Presentation—8pm Thursdays. Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 35 W. Main St., Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908-461-0141. Office: 973625-7800. Drjerz@aol.com. Gentle Yoga with Daniella Hurley—8pm. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5224.

Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30– 11am, Standing and seated meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536. Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908-879-3937. More info at TheArtoftheHeartChester.com.

Yoga—Noon. Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Body Tuning with Certified Soma Energetic Therapist Tracey Revak—1:30–4:30pm Fridays. Experience deep relaxation and rebalance your chakras. By appt. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail. com. Contact Tracey at Revak172@comcast.net or 908-296-5631. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm 12step 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. Healing Sanctuary—7pm Third Fridays. Experience an evening of quiet meditation and healing. Open to all. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360. SachaCenter.com.

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Messages from the Other Side—7–9pm 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.

Fit Body Class—8–8:50 am. Express cardio workout with weights. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-5625844. DivineBooks.net.

Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am. Fridays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main Street, Succasunna, 973-584-6664. YogaWest. com

Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9pm Fridays. Bring your drum or call to reserve one of ours. $5 donation. Refreshments available. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. 908-232-1355.

Morning Yoga Series—9:30am–10:45am. For adults. All levels yoga series. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776.

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

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Friday Liberation Arts—7:30–9pm $15. Second Fridays. Lightly structured percussion and dance circle that evolves into musical improv theater. Bring instruments, sing, perform expressive dance, or recite a poem to themes. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St, Boonton. 973-917-3500. Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30-9:30pm 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—8pm every other Friday. Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org. The Minstrel—8–11pm Fridays. Concert series. Refreshments served. Admission $7; children 12 and under, free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. FolkProject.org. Festival.FolkProject.org. Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30pm Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.

saturday Essential Pilates—8am. Weekly. Try out a class for free at our award-winning studio. “Best in NJ 2011 & 2012!” Call to register: 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 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—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in, $25; 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ@ gmail.com. Gentle Yoga—7:45am. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC. RandolphPRWC.com.

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

Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

“Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10am First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.

Chow and Zen Healing Arts Center Saturday Sampler—Third Saturdays. Call for hours. Samples of healing modalities: art, massage, healthy eating, etc. Singing crystal bowl circle at 4pm. 14 Bridge St., Blairstown. ChowAndZen.com. 908-362-1900 or Nikki@ChowAndZen.com. Free; Singing Bowl Circle, $15.

Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15pm. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. T’ai Chi Ch’uan—9–9:45am. Saturdays and Thursdays. $12 each or buy 10 classes for $100. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton. 973-917-3500. Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Circle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit. 908-277-2120. Interweave.org. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15am– 12:15pm. 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.

Swingin’ Tern—8–11pm. Beginners’ Workshop, 7:30pm. First and third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., E. Hanover. 973-295-6864. FolkProject.org. Drum Circle—7–9pm Second Saturdays. $15. Fluted meditation, shamanic drumming, healing chance, singing bowl, Celtic Harp and transcendental vocals. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton. 973-917-3500.

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Integrated Yoga for Girls—11:15am–12:15pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. TheWholeChildNJ@gmail.com. Meditation and Visualization Class—11:30sm– 12:15pm. Learn visualization techniques and gain access to tools that will allow you to achieve a deep and meaningful meditation practice. $5. Body & Brain Yoga Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield. 908-301-9642. HarmonyMeditation.com. Mat Pilates Plus Class—Noon–1 pm. Intermediateadvanced Pilates on the mat with flow and props. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm. Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462. Psychic Saturday—Noon–3pm First Saturday. Psychic/tarot Readings. $20/15 mins. $45/30 mins. Cassette tape of reading. Soul Journey, 194 Main St., Butler. 973-838-6564. SoulJourney.com.

New Hope Pet Rescue, Inc.—Rescue group looking to rehome dogs and cats. NewHopePetRescue@ aol.com. Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best friend. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph. 973-989-7090. AllOrphans.PetFinder.org. Pet Adoption—Noah’s Ark, 1915 Rte. 46 W., Ledgewood. 973-347-0378. NoahsArkNJ.org. Angel Paws Pet Adoption—Adopt or sponsor a cat. Inman Ave. &West St., Colonia. 732-340-1199. AngelPaws.org.

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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.

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Hilary D. Bilkis, MS, CST CranioSacral Therapy • SomatoEmotional Release Work • Visceral Mobility Energy Healing • MELT Method Instruction 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 energetic level. Hilary facilitates the body’s self-healing process; gently releasing restrictions in the connective tissue and removing energy blockages. Using her intuitive abilities, she also helps release stored injury, trauma, memories and emotions. Clearing the body of its stuck stress will improve the client’s health, feelings of wellness, ability to feel calm, centered and empowered in their lives. Take the first step on to improve your health and call today for an appointment.

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AQUARIAN SUN HEALING & LEARNING CENTER

212 A Main Street, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 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.

CRYSTAL HEALING CENTER

Alternative Healing & Spiritual School of Enlightenment Lisa Bellini, CPT 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 9 Denville, NJ 07834 908-963-2628 • LisaBellini.net

Lisa is dedicated to helping people raise their vibration and facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing. Lisa connects with clients from her heart and without judgment. Lisa is a graduate & Guide of the 7th Ray Mystery School & Certified RM, CPT, Ordained Minister, Hypnotherapist, NLP, Past Life Regr. Uniting ancient wisdom with modern modalities. See ad on page 13.

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Master Healer, Nurse since 1986 Highly “Gifted” Natural Medical Intuitive Certified Advanced Energy Therapist Cell 609-489-2339 • Home 973-512-3165 Sparta, NJ

“Professional, Confidential & Respectful meet Peace, Comfort & Serenity...inviting Blessings & Miracles!” My “abilities” began at age 9 after a “visit” from an elderly woman. I saw her & thought of my deceased Aunt Josie. The woman walked up to me, touched my left shoulder & said, “Fear not, she’s with the Lord.” Just the first of many “visits” & a life filled with intuition, natural nurturing abilities, counseling, empathy & compassion & other “gifts.” My heightened medical intuitiveness has allowed me to foresee signs/ symptoms of life threatening conditions, saving lives.

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Holistic Healing and Teaching Center Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle Programs Massage • Raindrop • Aromatherapy Etheric Healing In-Person & Remote Pet Healing • Guardian Angel Readings Spiritual Development Classes & Counseling 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.

HUNA HEALING CENTER

Lory Sison-Coppola Reiki Master, Past Life Regressionist, Huna, Crystal Children Advocate, Readings 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 5 Denville, NJ 07834 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 11.

HOLISTIC NUTRITION / EDUCATION CHRISTINE GRASSO, CHHC, RYT

Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Digestive Health Expert, Yoga Teacher • Body in Mind 140 Morris Street • Morristown, NJ 07960 201-787-4950 info@christinegrasso.com ChristineGrasso.com

Are you struggling to lose weight? Hooked on sugar, carbs, or caffeine? Troubled by digestive concerns like acid reflux or IBS? Looking for balance? Identify your hidden food allergies, re-balance your digestion, and shed those stubborn pounds. Get your energy back and kick those crazy cravings with easy, healthy recipes customized for YOU. Customized cleanses and IgG food sensitivity blood testing available. Offering private nutrition coaching and yoga sessions, group programs, phone sessions, and classes. Sign up for Christine’s top energy-boosting tips and waistlinebusting recipes at ChristineGrasso.com.

DIANNE WENZ, CHHC, VLC

Certified Holistic Health Counselor, PlantBased Diet Nutrition Specialist, Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Cooking Instructor 973-866-0281 • VeggieGirl.com Dianne@VeggieGirl.com

Dianne combines health counseling and lifestyle coaching to create a program that is customized to your needs. She will help you to make gradual, lifelong changes that enable you to reach your current and future health goals. Offering private sessions in person or via phone, group programs and cooking classes. See ad on page 26.

DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

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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.

SUSAN RICHTER, RN, CNC, CCH, LDHS

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.

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Certified Hypnosis Counselor 46 Main Street, Suite 110, Sparta, NJ 07871 EffectiveHypnosisNJ.com Info@EffectiveHypnosisNJ.com 917-402-9303

Hypnosis for smoking cessation, stress relief, eliminating fears/ phobias, exam preparation, performance enhancement, fitness goals, career changes nail-biting, and more. I’m dedicated to providing you high quality hypnosis sessions, working with honesty, integrity, and care. Call for a free consultation. People under age 18 must have parental consent.

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With 27 years of experience 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.

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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.”

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Advanced Clinical Hypnosis using an interactive, personalized technique; based on a lengthy interview at our first session and dialogues at following sessions. I don’t talk “at” you; we both speak before and during your hypnosis. I also teach you self-hypnosis. Specializing in weight, stress, smoking, chronic pain, test taking, anger, sports, obsessive thoughts, sensitive substances, sleep, fears, confidence, and attention issues. Hypnosis can get you unstuck in virtually any area of your life. If you have constraints that you can’t seem to break through, hypnosis can free you and put you back in charge. Come for a free consultation to learn how you can reframe your past and design your future.

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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 47.

MASSAGE MARTHA SAITTA

Healing Massage & Energy Therapy 310 Springfield Avenue Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 908-472-2690 • MarthaSaitta.com

Are you ready to be free from muscle pain, tension and stress? My massage can do that for you. Combining multiple massage techniques and energy work, I will customize a luxuriously enjoyable massage that relaxes your body and mind. You will experience lasting relief from tight, sore muscles and renewed vitality. $10 off first visit.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY/YOGA PEDIATRIC THERAPY & YOGA OF MORRIS

Yana Kofman, PT DPT Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy

Adults • Seniors • Children • Special Needs • Private Sessions • Workshops • Thai Yoga Massage

18 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 thewholechildNJ.com 973-944-0555 • yogawayNJ.com

PTYM is a Private Practice and a Pediatric Holistic Center located in Morristown, NJ focusing and specializing in pediatric developmental disorders and providing children with various special needs with a depth and breadth of therapeutic yoga. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris was voted one of New Jersey’s Favorite Pediatric Practices in 2011. We also offer Adult Yoga Classes. See ad on page 34.

PSYCHOTHERAPY JOANNA M. FARRELL, LCSW

43 Maple Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 201-650-4013

Thriving or just surviving? Therapy can make the difference! As a trained psychotherapist, I offer a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach to healing. I work in the present incorporating principles of traditional talk therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with EMDR and EFT tapping to support you in living life more fully and joyfully. Together we can build on your strengths, reduce distress and create new possibilities! Some insurance accepted, out-of –network provider for others. Call today to begin on your path to feeling great. License #44SC05392900.

JOSEPHINE SERVELLO, ED.S, LPC 1020 Springfield Avenue, Suite 201 Mountainside, NJ 07092 (908) 379-8323 Josephine@NJMindfulTherapy.com NJMindfulTherapy.com

Providing mindfulness based psychotherapy services. Mindfulness therapy goes beyond traditional talking therapy and allows clients to gain a deeper level of awareness and heal emotional issues faster than other types of therapy. It is a gentle and nurturing mind/body oriented therapy that promotes real growth and change.

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JUDITH A. HANCOX, MSW, LCSW, BCETS Board Certified American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress Shiome Therapy™ Therapy Doesn’t Have to Last a Lifetime Certified in Yoga, Gestalt, EMDR, Energy Psychology (EvTFT) and Children’s Therapy 9 Kristen Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876 973-585-4660 • JudithHancox@gmail.com Shiome.com

As a social worker and holistic educator in practice for over 20 years, Judith dedicates herself to the empowerment of others in her healing work. She is the Founder of Shiome Therapy™ (2009), which weaves diverse healing modalities, ancient wisdom and modern science to help you safely and effectively accelerate your emotional healing process. Her newest CD and book, Energy Correction Meditation was created as a support for her clients’ emotional recovery. Judith works with individuals, partners, groups, families and children. Se ad on page 8.

LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, M.A., L.P.C Pompton Plains (Route 23) and Montclair 908-577-0053 • Leslie@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 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair, NJ 07042 • WE HAVE MOVED! 917-202-0475 • MiriamsWellHealing.com MiriamsWellHealing@Yahoo.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.

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We provide a natural, drugfree 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 29.

The Integrative Wellness Center provides quality healthcare services in a spa-like setting to help you feel better inside and out. We offer psychological evaluations for adolescents and adults, medication management, individual, couples and family therapy, group therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care, nutritional counseling, acupuncture and education. See ad on page 11.

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SOUND THERAPY THE DAVIS CENTER

Nancy Puckett-Dunn 19 State Rt 10 E., Ste 25, Succasunna, NJ 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!

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THE WELLNESS CENTER OF NORTHWEST JERSEY

Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Route 10 East in Randolph, NJ 07869 973-895-2003 • WellnessCenterNWJ.com Center4Wellness@aol.com

We are a full-service integrative health facility voted the Best of the Best to help restore and maintain optimal health and fitness. The Center provides individualized personal training plus more than 50 small group classes per week, nutritional assessment and counseling by credentialed dietitians, and professionally selected nutrition supplements.

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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.”

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