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had the great pleasure of seeing my daughter graduate from college last week. She had an amazing college career, and we are so very proud of her accomplishments. Graduates get lots of advice; commencement speakers, parents, grandparents, career counselors, even graduation cards offer guidance and suggestions. So since I have a soapbox and am rarely heard at home, I’ll take this opportunity to offer my own advice to my children, other graduates and anyone embarking on a new life journey.

I have no idea if this advice is supremely wise or completely ill-conceived, so the first item is very important: 1. Don’t take other people’s advice too seriously. Everyone has an opinion on the best career, where to settle down, and how to live your life. Listen politely, take what’s useful, and then ask your own heart what feels right.

2. Be kind to yourself. Make the voice inside your head your best friend, or the parent you wish you’d had.

3. Mistakes are required. Or in other words, there are no mistakes; simply steps closer to becoming the person you were meant to be.

4. It’s never too late. A life can be reinvented in a moment. If you find that the path you’ve chosen doesn’t suit you, just change it. It’s easier than you think.

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7. Follow your bliss. There’s nothing wrong with money. I like it a lot.

But nothing satisfies like getting lost in your art, dance, yoga, charity, business or whatever endeavor brings you joy.

8. Thoughts are powerful. Envision a future that excites and inspires you.

Let the universe know what you want.

9. Take action. Don’t wait for life to happen. You are more capable and powerful than you think. Set things in motion, even if you start with baby steps.

10. Let go, and let the universe do its thing. It’s on your side.

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utterflies, with their delicate, colorful and intricately patterned wings, are celebrated as true works of art in nature. Their value as pollinators, however, is often overlooked. Celebrate both the beauty and importance of New Jersey’s butterflies at the Butterfly Bonanza on Saturday, June 14, from noon to 4pm, at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Montville Township, sponsored by the Morris County Park Commission.

This event is designed to entertain and educate people of all ages. Enjoy a guided Bug Safari, a tour of the butterfly garden with a naturalist who shares stories on the amazing adaptations of the many critters who call it home. Discover how to attract butterflies to your own yard with native plants and seeds. Travel through life-cycle stations to experience metamorphosis firsthand, and walk through the Hall of Arthropods to meet unusual live insects and other invertebrates.

Create butterfly origami and listen to live music and stories as you celebrate the life and legacy of these beautiful and diverse creatures.

The event will culminate at 2pm with the Pollinator Parade, a procession of costumed naturalists dressed as hummingbirds, moths, bats, bees, and, of course, butterflies, all essential to plant pollination. Bring your own costume and receive native plant seeds to take home. You can even create a costume at the Pollinator Parade Craft Station or join in the parade by waving scarves and streamers! An event for the entire family, the entrance fee is $4 per adult and $3 per child ages 2 through 10.

his summer, Janine GrazianoFull, CPCC, ACC, and Chief Possibility Officer of Live Full Coaching, will offer beachgoers in Surf City, on Long Beach Island, the chance to soak up the rays while learning valuable life skills.

During weekdays in July, GrazianoFull will offer group and individual coaching sessions on the beach (weather permitting) to interested vacationers and resident islanders who want to feel more courageous and empowered in their lives.

Sessions are as follows: • FREE “Quench the Burnout, Shine Your Light” intro group sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays during the weeks of July 7, 14, and 28, from 8:30 to 9:30am • “Quench the Burnout, Shine Your Light” deeper group sessions offered Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays during the weeks of July 7, 14, and 28, from 9:30 to 11:30am • “Perfecting the Vacation Vibration” half-day group sessions offered twice daily, July 21 through July 25 • YOU-nique one-on-one coaching sessions with Janine (to be scheduled)

The primary focus of these sessions will be to test your “fulfillment meter” and help you become more aware of what’s most important to you so that you can make more powerful choices in your life. The relaxed environment that comes from being on vacation will ease clients into awakening to a new perspective while learning how to sustain that experience after vacation ends.

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he Morris Habitat for Humanity ReStore was honored by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) at its 26th Annual Recycling Awards Dinner this April. The Restoring Our Habitat Award recognized ReStore’s efforts to proErin Quinn (center), Morris mote ways to ReCycle, Habitat for Humanity ReStore ReThink, and ReDo. The retail operations manager, holds the Restoring Our Habitat Award ReStore, located at 274 that she accepted on behalf of the South Salem Street in ReStore at the 26th Annual Morris Randolph, sells donated building supplies, appliCounty MUA Recycling Awards ances and furniture at Dinner. On Ms. Quinn’s left is Kathleen Hourihan, Morris County huge savings off normal MUA district recycling coordinator, retail costs, with the proceeds used to support and on her right is Christopher the Morris Habitat misDour, Morris County MUA chairman. (Photo by Pete Byron) sion of providing decent and affordable housing in Morris County.

The award recognized the ReStore’s expanded outreach in helping to educate, encourage and promote recycling and reuse. The store’s “Go Green, Save Green” event held every October not only offers additional savings on the already discounted merchandise but also includes vendors offering a wide array of green home options. Other events enable participants to donate old cell phones, electronics, eyeglasses, clothing, inkjet and toner cartridges, and even blood! Partnerships with local organizations such as College Hunks Hauling Junk and 1-800-Got-Junk ensure that reusable household items are dropped off at the ReStore rather than winding up in landfills.

As ReStore director Rick Ostberg notes, “These partnerships have meant that approximately 48 truckloads per year, which equates to between 70 to 100 tons of merchandise, are sold at the ReStore rather than being treated as trash.”

Recently, the ReStore has begun to work with other nonprofit agencies to identify families in dire need and then help furnish their homes, at no charge, on “Give-Away Day.” As Erin Quinn, the ReStore’s retail operations manager, says, “We are thrilled at how much the ReStore’s operation has contributed to home builds. To date the ReStore’s profits have built eight homes.”

The ReStore’s hours are Tuesday, 12–8, Wednesday and Friday, 10–6, Thursday, 10–8, and Saturday, 10–5. Donation drop-offs can be made during store hours; for larger items, call 973-366-3358 to schedule a pick-up. Donations are taxdeductible. For more information visit MorrisRestore.org.

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Attendees will share their inspirations, insights and life experiences that led them to embark on their paths to God and consciousness. The 7pm meeting takes place at the Presbyterian Church, 65 South Street, Morristown, and the fee is $7.

Greening is a published poet and writer who, after working in corporate communications for 18 years, left to start her own business offering public relations consulting services. Her interest in metaphysics spans more than 25 years and continues to inspire and motivate her to share this passion with others.

The Integrative Wellness Network is a group of wellness practitioners and community members providing information on sustained wellness, disease prevention and natural healing methodologies. The group meets the third Tuesday of every month in the church parlor, the first room on the left upon entering the building. Meetings are open to everyone interested in personal and collective well-being.

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ast month, psychotherapist Andy Lapides, LCSW, started a Psychology & Experiential Learning Book Club, free to anyone interested in attending. The club meets on the fourth Sunday of each month, from 2:30 to 4:30pm at his office, on the third floor of the Morris Guild of Psychotherapy, 1 Madison Ave., Morristown. The next meeting is June 22. Attendees will read and discuss books related to psychology, spirituality, and philosophy while performing experiential exercises to integrate what is learned in the present moment. The website and membership will be organized online through Meetup.com/Psychology-ExperientialLearning-Book-Club.

For more information, email Lapides at Abl525@yahoo.com.

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Jennifer Urezzio’s Soul Language – Consciously Connecting With Your Soul for Success presents readers with tangible tools to connect to their Soul, offering not only insight but also ways to act upon it. Books can be purchased at the signing or you can bring one you have already purchased online. Urezzio’s goal is to help people connect to themselves, to each other, and to the Divine. Her paradigm, Soul Language, a guide to understanding one’s true nature and tools for accessing deeper levels of awareness, has been embraced by top healers, lifestyle coaches, and CEOs all over the world as a method for helping people recognize their purpose and live from a place of power and truth.

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estalt therapy is an existential-humanistic therapy using awareness to live more authentically in the present moment. Body and mind are considered inseparable and reciprocally influencing/interacting with the environment. This interactive loop continually brings about change. When blocks to this interactive process arise that impede our adjustment to change, we are faced with a dilemma: Either face the unknown or be paralyzed by it. If we avoid it, we get stuck, become filled with anxiety, and struggle. This paralysis is often seen in those with depression—where difficulty adapting to changes in body, mind, and environment keeps people from being able to motivate themselves to function well. In gestalt therapy, we energize the stuck point through awareness and insight. This is developed through experimenting with choice and perceived risk. By taking new, thoughtout risks, we embrace personal responsibility and begin to grow and expand. That doesn’t mean we aren’t faced with the fear of failure, but we face it together and take small steps toward living more fully again. These small successes lead to bigger ones and give us the strength to emerge stronger and more passionate.

Change in gestalt therapy is analogous to what happens in our bodies during digestion. We bite on something (awareness), chew on it (process it), recognize whether it is good for us or not, and then either integrate it or reject it. This cycle continues until a new gestalt, or form, comes about. Just as digestion happens naturally, change is a naturally self-regulating process. Interruptions to this process, such as internal “shoulds” or guilt, are discouraged as an excuse. By attending to the body and allowing this flow of energy, channels of growth occur. As a result, clients are given permission to grow up and stand on their own two feet.

Many people live by—and are limited by—standards of what was expected of them and taught to them by their upbringing and society. In gestalt therapy, clients are encouraged to question themselves and find their own path, helping them to feel more fully alive and ultimately live more authentically.

Andy Lapides, LCSW, is a practicing gestalt psychotherapist in Morristown. He trained at the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy & Training in New York City. Email him at AndyLapides@gmail.com or visit AndyLapides.com. See ad on page 48.

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By Sherry Onweller

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nspired living is about being present and in the moment.

This is hard to do if you are burdened by physical and mental clutter surrounding you. Whether the clutter is in your home, in your car, in your office or in your brain, clutter can drain you of the vital energy needed to live an inspired life.

Choosing not to be overwhelmed by clutter lets you be present and in the moment. Don’t let clutter prevent you from achieving your dreams. As a professional organizer working with many types of clients, I’ve found that the key to becoming organized is to do a little at a time while continuing to work toward a larger goal. Getting rid of physical and mental clutter frees you and makes you open to having a living space you love and feel inspired in. Clear out what’s around you that may be holding you back. This process will help you to get unstuck.

A wonderful strategy is to look online or in magazines for pictures of spaces that make you feel inspired, excited, free, lighthearted, delighted and energized and then start to make your space emulate what you have seen. Leave past failures in the past, except maybe to learn a bit from them.

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Imagine yourself in a cluttered space and think about how hard it is to function at your best when you are distracted by all of the stuff around you. Then, think about how inspiring it is to be in a space where there is a place for everything and one that is easy to maintain. If you attack the clutter in your life in achievable bite-size pieces, you can move toward the inspiration you seek in life. And if you find the decluttering process too difficult or stressful, a professional organizer can help you pare things down and set up your space in a way that allows you to celebrate what you keep while creating a happier and healthier home for you and your family.

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Mindfulness Meditation Reduces the Urge to Light Up

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indfulness meditation training may help people overcome addiction by activating the brain centers involved in self-control and addictive tendencies, suggests research from the psychology departments of Texas Tech University and the University of Oregon.

Scientists led by Yi-Yuan Tang, Ph.D., studied 61 volunteers, including 27 smokers, randomly divided into groups that either received mindfulness meditation training or relaxation training. Two weeks later, after five hours of training, smoking among those in the meditative group decreased by 60 percent, while no significant reduction occurred in the relaxation group.

Brain imaging scans determined that the mindfulness meditation training produced increased activity in the anterior cingulate and the prefrontal cortex; regions associated with self-control. Past research led by Tang showed that smokers and those with other addictions exhibited less activity in these areas than those free of addictions. The current study previously determined that myelin and brain cell matter in these two brain regions increases through mindfulness meditation.

Beets Beat Down Blood Pressure

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wo small studies have linked beets with lower blood pressure. A study from the University of Reading, in England, served beet-fortified bread or bread without beets to 23 healthy men. Those that ate the fortified bread experienced reduced diastolic blood pressure and less artery stiffness during the six hours afterwards.

Australia’s Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute studied 15 women and 15 men, divided randomly into groups that consumed either 500 grams of a placebo juice or beets with apple juice. During the 24 hours after consumption, the researchers noted a statistically significant reduction in systolic blood pressure of four to five points among the men drinking the beet juice.

A Good Midlife Diet Prolongs Health in Later Years

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Harvard Medical School study found that how well women age in their 70s is linked to the way they ate earlier in life. Researchers started with 10,670 healthy women in their late 50s and followed them for 15 years. Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the results saw fewer chronic diseases among women that followed diets heavy in plant-based foods during midlife; these women were also 34 percent more likely to live past 70. Those that ate most similarly to the Mediterranean diet had even better outcomes—a 46 percent greater likelihood of living past 70 without chronic diseases.

Eleven percent of the subjects qualified as healthy agers, which researchers defined as having no major chronic diseases, physical impairments, mental health problems or trouble with thinking and memory. According to lead author Cecilia Samieri, Ph.D., midlife exposures are thought to be a particularly relevant period because most health conditions develop slowly over many years.

Unconditional Love Hastens Healing

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esearchers from the University of Miami found that compassionate love and faith in a compassionate Higher Power increases healing and reduces disease progression among HIV patients.

They studied 177 HIV patients over a 10-year period, tracking biological measures and health behaviors and collecting in-depth data interviews. The scientists coded five criteria of compassionate love derived from the Working Model of Compassionate Love, developed by Lynn Underwood, Ph.D.

The progression of HIV disease was reduced among patients that gave and received the most compassionate love. These patients exhibited both a greater level of the immune-boosting white blood cells known as CD4+ T helper cells and a reduced HIV viral load, the measure of HIV in the blood.

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Yummy Berries Cut Heart Attack Risk by a Third

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ating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries a week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack, according to research from the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health. The berries contain high levels of powerful flavonoids called anthocyanins, which may help dilate arteries, counter buildup of plaque and provide other cardiovascular benefits.

Published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, the study involved 93,600 women ages 25 to 42 that completed questionnaires about their diet every four years for over 16 years. Those that ate the most berries had a 32 percent reduction in heart attack risk compared with those that ate them once a month or less, even if they ate a diet rich in other fruits and vegetables.

“This is the first study to look at the impact of diet in younger and middleaged women,” remarks the study’s lead author, Aedín Cassidy, Ph.D., head of the university’s nutrition department. “Even at an early age, eating more of these fruits may reduce risk of a heart attack later in life.”

Saw Palmetto Combos Combat Enlarged Prostate

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hree studies published in 2013 support the effectiveness of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) extract for the treatment of prostate inflammation and other symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly called enlarged prostate. In addition, both lycopene, a dietary carotenoid with strong antioxidant value, and selenium, an essential trace element that promotes an optimal antioxidant/oxidant balance, have been shown to exert beneficial effects in BPH.

Researchers from Italy’s University of Catania studied 168 patients with prostate enlargement among nine urological medical clinics. Those taking a combination of saw palmetto, selenium and lycopene experienced greater reductions of inflammation markers and reduced risk of prostate cancer after three and six months of treatment.

In an Australian study from the University of Queensland’s School of Medicine of patients with BPH, 32 men took an encapsulated formula containing saw palmetto, lycopene and other plant extracts, while 25 men were given a placebo.

After three months of treatment, men receiving the herbal formulation experienced a 36 percent reduction in related symptoms, while the placebo group showed an 8 percent reduction. The herbal supplement group also showed a 15 percent reduction in daytime urination frequency and an almost 40 percent reduction in nighttime urination frequency.

The long-term effectiveness of saw palmetto supplementation was reinforced in a Russian study of 38 patients with early prostate enlargement. After 10 years of receiving 320 milligrams of saw palmetto extract per day, researchers found no progression of the condition among the patients.

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motional Freedom Techniques (EFT) may be an effective treatment for veterans that have been diagnosed with clinical posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. EFT involves tapping on acupressure points while focusing on traumatic memories or painful emotions in order to release them.

As part of the Veterans’ Stress Project, an anonymous clinical study comprising more than 2,000 participants, 59 veterans with PTSD were randomly assigned to either receive strictly standard care or also experience six, hour-long, EFT sessions.

The psychological distress and PTSD symptoms showed significant reductions among veterans receiving the EFT sessions, with 90 percent matriculating out of the criteria for clinical PTSD. At a six-month follow-up, 80 percent of those participants still had symptoms below the clinical level for PTSD.

According to Deb Tribbey, national coordinator for the Veterans’ Stress Project, PTSD symptoms that can be resolved with the combined therapy include insomnia, anger, grief, hyper-vigilance and pain.

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Father Factor

Involved Dads Make for Smarter, Happier Kids It’s well known that involving fathers from the start in children’s lives has a significant positive impact on their development, including the greater economic security of having more than one parent. Yet, there’s more to the “father effect”.

Numerous studies have found that children growing up in a household with a father present show superior outcomes in intelligence tests, particularly in nonverbal, or spatial, reasoning that’s integral in mathematics, science and engineering. The IQ advantage is attributed to the way that fathers interact with their children, with an emphasis on the manipulation of objects like blocks, roughhousing and outdoor activities, rather than language-based activities. A study of Chinese parents found that it was a father’s warmth toward his child that was the ultimate factor in predicting the child’s future academic success.

A recent Canadian study from Concordia University provides new insights into a father’s impact on a daughter’s emotional development, as well. Lead researcher Erin Peugnot concluded, “Girls whose fathers lived with them when they were in middle childhood (ages 6 to 10) demonstrated less sadness, worry and shyness as preteens (ages 9 to 13) compared with girls whose fathers did not live with them,” he says.

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Love Matters

Connectedness Ranks Above Power and Fame It seems that fame and fortune are less important to us than our connections with fellow human beings, after all. A study conducted by Queendom.com and PsychTests.com in 2012 and 2013 applying their proprietary Values Profile Test with 2,163 people showed they only moderately valued money and power, at best, which took a backseat to social values on a personal level. This revelation comes on the heels of another study on career motivation that similarly showed a drop in participants’ consuming desire for money and power in the workplace.

The researchers at Queendom.com assessed 34 separate facets within six categories of values—social, aesthetic, theoretical, traditional, realistic and political. The five top-scoring facets were empathy, family and friends, appreciation of beauty, hard work/diligence, altruism and the importance of helping others. Financial security came in 24th place and power was near last at 29th in importance.

Ethics/morals placed 10th.

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Grass Releases Surprising Amounts of CO2

Scientists Nab Fungicide as Bee Killer Colony collapse disorder, the mysterious mass die-off of honeybees that pollinate $30 billion worth of crops in the U.S., has been well documented, with toxic insecticides identified as the primary culprits. Now, scientists at the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have expanded the identification of components of the toxic brew of pesticides and fungicides contaminating pollen and decimating the bee colonies that collect it to feed their hives.

A study of eight agricultural chemicals associated with increased risk of infection by parasites found that bees that ate pollen contaminated with fungicides were three times as likely to be infected. Widely used fungicides had previously been accepted as harmless for bees because they are designed to kill fungus, not insects.

Dennis vanEngelsdorp, the study’s lead author, states, “There’s growing evidence that fungicides may be affecting the bees on their own, highlighting a need to reassess how we label these agricultural chemicals.” Labels on pesticides warn farmers not to spray when pollinating bees are in the vicinity, but such precautions have not applied to fungicides.

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Nonprofit Works to Lower Student Debt A small nonprofit named SponsorChange.org, recipient of the nationally recognized Dewey Winburne Community Service Award for “do-gooders”, is pioneering a way to help college graduates battle student loan debt by applying their skills on behalf of nonprofit community organizations. Researchers at ProjectOnStudentDebt.org say seven of 10 college students that graduated in 2013 owed money on a student loan, each averaging nearly $30,000 in debt.

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Which emits more of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide: a cornfield or a residential lawn? According to researchers at Elizabethtown College, in Pennsylvania, it’s the grass. David Bowne, an assistant professor of biology, published the study results in the Soil Science Society of America Journal. After measuring carbon dioxide released from each setting, the scientists found that urban areas deemed heat islands may have a smaller overall impact than previously thought, compared with suburban developments.

Previously, the heat island effect has been perceived as a phenomenon that occurs only in cities, where the mass of paved roads, dark roofs and buildings absorb and concentrate heat, making cities much warmer during hot days than other areas.

Both carbon dioxide releases and soil temperature were measurably higher in residential lawns than in croplands and higher temperatures are directly associated with carbon dioxide efflux. Bowne says, “As you increase temperature, you increase biological activity—be it microbial, plant, fungal or animal.” Increased activity leads to more respiration and increased carbon dioxide emissions.

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Tips to Clean Air Inside a Vehicle We look out for the quality of the air we breathe indoors and out and we aim to drive in the most fuel-conscious manner to keep emissions down. What about the air quality inside our vehicles during necessary hours on the road?

The Ecology Center, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, nonprofit, attests that extreme air temperatures inside cars on especially hot days can potentially increase the concentration of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and release chemicals and other ingredients from new-car dashboards, steering wheel columns and seats into the interior air. Some manufacturers are responding by greening their interiors: Toyota is using sugarcane to replace plastic; Ford has turned to soy foam instead of polyurethane foam; and Land Rover is tanning its leather with vegetables, not chromium sulfate.

Carbon monoxide seeping in from engine combustion can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and fatigue and even trigger asthma. The potential exists “if there’s a leak in the system between the engine and the rear of the vehicle and there’s even a small hole in the body structure,” advises Tony Molla, a vice president with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. “Have the exhaust system inspected by a certified technician to make sure everything is secure and not rusted or leaking.”

Also have the cabin air filter checked. Part of the ventilation system, it helps trap pollen, bacteria, dust and exhaust gases in air conditioning, heating and

ventilation systems and prevents leaves, bugs and other debris from entering the interior, according to the Car Care Council. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend changing it every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. (Find a range of educational information at CarCare.org.)

It’s always beneficial to have fresh air entering the vehicle when driving. Open a window slightly or blow the air conditioning on low in the vent position when not in heavy traffic.

“Don’t run it on the recycle or max A/C mode for long periods to make sure you’re getting fresh outside air in and flushing out any contaminants in the cabin air,” adds Molla.

Using sun reflectors and visors helps keep interior temperatures down.

Check local motor vehicle departments for state policies regarding tinted windows, which can reduce heat, glare and UV exposure. It always helps to park in the shade.

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rom the time he was a child, David Winston—an herbalist and ethnobotanist with over 40 years of training in Cherokee, Chinese and Western herbal traditions—always had a strong relationship with nature. He spent hours in the woods, studying the plants and the trees.

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As if that weren’t enough, he has authored several books (Adaptogens, Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief, 2007, Winston & Kuhn’s Herbal Therapy and Supplements, 2008, Saw Palmetto for Men and Women, 1999 and Herbal Therapeutics, 2013) and hundreds of articles, and is an internationally known lecturer and teaches frequently at medical schools, universities, symposia and herb conferences.

And while that is all very impressive, perhaps most remarkable is Winston’s sincere desire to continue educating others about herbs—both the benefits and the dangers—even after all these years.

“Although certain herbs have become popular over the last 15 years or so, most people don’t understand what herbal medicine is,” he explains. “They think herbal medicine is St. John’s Wort for depression or Echinacea for a colds, which is not how I see herbal medicine at all.”

He says it is important to understand that a good herbalist treats the person, not the disease. There is no depression herb or osteoarthritis herb.

“I can see five people with the same symptoms, but treat them all differently.

Each treatment is individualized for that person. As Hippocrates said, ‘It is more important to know the person that has the disease than to know the disease a person has.’”

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He says lack of experience, education and information makes it difficult for consumers, as well as physicians and healthcare providers, to know who—and what—to believe. Constant negative publicity on the dangers of herbs is not helpful.

He says though some reports are based on seeds of truth, it is still mostly untrue.

“To use herbs safely and effectively, people need education,” he notes. “Just because it’s a natural plant does not mean it’s always safe. And, the philosophy, ‘If a little bit is good, more is better,’ is not always true in this case.” He suggests working with a registered herbalist RH(AHG) to ensure best practices and clinical level competance.

At his Center for Herbal Studies, Winston focuses on teaching the next generation of herbalists. Geared toward those who want to become herbal practitioners, the program runs from September through August for two consecutive years. The next herbalist training program will begin in September. The class will be held in Washington, N.J. and online via a live webcast. He is also offering the popular “David’s Ten Tastes—The Energetics of Herbs” as an online class and will soon be releasing “Making Love - An Herbal/Nutritional Guide to Sexual Health on his website.

As a result of teaching the program for the past 32 years, Winston says he has trained some amazing people in the community. Among them is David Harder, owner of Nature’s Way Market in Easton. A registered herbalist and professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, Harder offers wellness consultations by appointment. Winston calls him an “incredible herbalist.”

Clinical herbalist, Elaine Kilgannon—a “wonderful practitioner” according to Winston—is another local that trained with Winston. As the owner and operator of Second Nature in Kutztown, she advises customers on the uses of herbs. “The great thing about David and Elaine is they wanted to take that extra step to provide the best service and education to the people that came to their respective businesses,” notes Winston.

For the average consumer looking to incorporate herbs into their repertoire, many resources exist. Winston recommends taking a beginners course, or finding a good book that covers the basics of herbal medicine such as Christopher Hobbs’ Herbal Remedies for Dummies, or David Hoffman’s The New Holistic Herbal.

Perhaps the most important thing to remember, says Winston, is to use common sense. “More is not always better. You would not eat an entire bowl of ginger or garlic. And, just because a plant is ‘natural’ does not mean it is safe. There are toxic plants such as monkshood or foxglove which are more likely to kill than heal.”

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hen President John F. Kennedy said in 1961 that the U.S. should commit to sending a man to the moon and return him safely by the end of the decade, few suspected the bounty of technological spinoffs that such National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space missions would yield. Today, many of NASA’s research advancements, as well as technologies developed outside the space program, are put to good use in everyday life. Of particular interest are products used in fitness workouts.

ABI Research, a technology market intelligence company, revealed the growing popularity of consumer health and wellness technologies in its latest market projections for wearable, healthrelated devices. Estimates are that 80 million wearable monitoring devices, including heart monitors and biosensors that read body temperature and motion, will be sold by 2016.

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Based on 745 online interviews with people in seven countries, 72 percent of exercisers embraced some type of technology, including smartphone apps, to support their fitness routines two or more times a week.

In recent years, amateur and professional athletes have increasingly benefited from technological advances that help them chart, improve upon and customize their fitness routines.

Tracking fitness progress and weight loss is now just clicks away with personal devices such as a Wi-Fi scale, which accurately measures weight, body fat percentage and body mass index. Online graphs chart the individual’s progress.

While the typical setting for measuring blood pressure and heart rate used to be in a physician’s office, hospital or pharmacy, new digital wrist blood pressure and heart monitors now allow exercise enthusiasts to do it themselves, wherever they are, helping ensure they are not exceeding the safety parameters of their fitness programs. User-friendly digital pocket pedometers and wireless activityduring-sleep wristbands both work in conjunction with a downloaded app to allow self-monitoring. Exercisers can track steps; distances walked cycled or swum; calories burned; total active minutes; and how long and how well they sleep.

In some U.S. fitness centers, members have an option of working with an automated, virtual, personal trainer.

This almost-do-it-yourself approach to professionally guided fitness begins with a survey of an individual’s lifestyle and goals to create a personalized fitness regimen. Each time exercisers go to the center, they insert a key into a “smart trainer”, generating the day’s 30-minute customized workout. The technology focuses primarily on helping clients manage weight and maintain muscle.

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The cycles flush out waste and replenish blood supplies to the muscles.

More complex bio-analyzing systems retrieve feedback from the body’s electromagnetic fields, the multiple energy meridians and the frequencies of the body’s cells and organs. “Such systems are largely used by chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists and acupuncturists,” says Loran Swensen, CEO of Innergy Development, which owns AO Scan, maker of the Magnetic Resonance Bio-Analyzer.

For people that struggle with traditional workouts or physical limitations, whole-body vibration technology may be a solution. “When you stand on the oscillating platform, the body reacts to the vertical vibratory stimulus with an involuntary muscle contraction; depending on the speed, muscles can react up to 23 times per second,” advises Linda Craig, co-owner of Circulation Nation, in Greer, South Carolina.

Similar platforms are becoming commonplace in chiropractic practices.

Consumer applications of medical devices have led to the home use of additional sophisticated technologies like laser therapy. Successfully used for more than 30 years in Europe to treat trauma, inflammation, overuse injuries and cosmetic issues, as well as to provide pain relief and healing, some forms have recently been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

With 129,397,925 gym members worldwide according to a recent International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association report, it’s safe to predict that consumer demand ensures even more significant technological advances are in our near future.

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THE HEALING POWER OF STORY

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but that didn’t help, either. In 2009 he wrote a memoir, Packing Inferno: The Unmaking of a Marine, that came closer to conveying his personal truth.

“I needed to get back into the story,” he says, so he could pull his life back together in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Like Boudreau, we all have stories—ongoing and ever-changing—that we tell ourselves to make sense of our lives. They can help us heal and powerfully guide us through life, or just as powerfully, hold us back.

In 1949, Sarah Lawrence College Professor Joseph Campbell published The Hero with a Thousand Faces, in which he outlined a master monomyth.

It involves leaving everyday life and answering a call to adventure, getting help from others along the way, facing adversity and returning with a gift, or boon, for ourselves and others. It’s a basic pattern of human existence, with endless variations.

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How does telling our truth help heal our body? Professor James Pennebaker, Ph.D., chair of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, is a pioneer in the mind-body benefits of story, which he explores in Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions. In the late 1980s, while consulting for the Texas prison system, Pennebaker discovered that when suspects lied while taking polygraph tests, their heart rate rose,

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but when they confessed the truth, they relaxed.

“Our cells know the truth,” writes microbiologist Sondra Barrett, Ph.D., who also blogs at SondraBarrett.com, in Secrets of Your Cells, “Our physiology responds to what we’re thinking, including what we don’t want people to know.” When we are afraid to tell a story and keep it in, “Our cells broadcast a signal of danger,” she explains.

“Molecules of adrenalin, along with stress hormones, connect with receptors on heart, muscle and lung cells— and in the case of long-term sustained stress, immune cells.”

We experience increased heart rate, tense muscles, shortness of breath and lower immunity when we’re stressed. She notes, “When we release the stories and feelings that torment us, our cells respond with great relief and once again become havens of safety.”

We need to tell our stories even in facing life-threatening illness, and maybe because of it. Dr. Shayna Watson, an oncologist at the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, in Canada, encourages physicians to listen to patients. “In the name of efficiency,” she reports in an article in Canadian Family Physician, “it’s easy to block out patients’ stories and deal only with the ‘facts’, to see the chat, the time and the stories as luxuries for when there is a cancellation. The study of narrative tells us, however, that in these easily neglected moments we might find more than we expect; there can be understanding, relationship building and healing—the elements of our common humanity.”

A current problem is but a dot on the entire timeline of a person’s existence. By keeping their larger story in mind, patients can find a wider perspective, with the strength and resolve to heal, while the physician can see the patient as a person, rather than a diagnosis.

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“Telling your story may be the most powerful medicine on Earth,” says Dr. Lissa Rankin, the author of Mind Over Medicine, who practices integrative medicine in Mill Valley, California. She’s tested the concept firsthand. “So many

“By sharing our stories together and finding common ground, we lay the groundwork for world peace and much more.” ~Rev. Patrick McCollum of us are tormented by the insane idea that we’re separate, disconnected beings, suffering all by our little lonesome selves,” she observes. “That’s exactly how I felt when I started blogging, as if I was the only one in the whole wide world who had lost her mojo and longed to get it back. Then I started telling my story—and voilà! Millions of people responded to tell me how they had once lost theirs and since gotten it back.”

They did it by telling their stories, witnessed with loving attention by others that care. “Each of us is a constantly unfolding narrative, a hero in a novel no one else can write. Yet, so many of us leave our stories untold, our songs unsung,” remarks Rankin. “When this happens, we wind up feeling lonely, listless and out of touch with our life purpose. We are plagued with a chronic sense that something is out of alignment.

We may even wind up feeling unworthy, unloved or sick,” says Rankin, who blogs on related topics at LissaRankin.com.

Power to Heal a Family

Sometimes, writing a new story can help keep families connected. Kansas City, Missouri, author and columnist Deborah Shouse took an unplanned and unwanted, yet ultimately reward-

ing journey with her mother through Alzheimer’s disease. Shouse discovered that as her mother was losing her memory and identity through dementia, crafting a new narrative helped her family hold it together, a process she details in Love in the Land of Dementia.

“You have to celebrate the person who is still with you,” Shouse says, noting we may discover a different, but still interesting, person that communicates in ways other than talking. She recommends employing a technique she calls The Hero Project, which she developed with her partner, Ron Zoglin. It uses words, photos and craft supplies in what Shouse terms “word-scrapping” to generate and tell a new story that helps keep the personal connection we have with our loved one and make visits more positive.

She shares more supportive insights at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

Sharing an old story may also provide a rare link to the past for a person with dementia. “Savor and write down the stories you’re told, even if you hear certain ones many times,” Shouse counsels. “By writing down the most often-repeated stories, you create a legacy to share with family, friends and other caregivers.”

Power of the Wrong Story

Our thoughts are a shorthand version of a longer life story, says author Byron Katie, a self-help specialist from Ojai, California, who addresses reader stories via blog posts at ByronKatie.com. Sometimes we tell ourselves the wrong story, one that keeps us from realizing our full potential, while making us miserable at the same time. Examples might include “I will al-

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“The power of story causes great revelation and change in those that listen.” ways be overweight,” “My partner doesn’t love me” or “I’m stuck here.”

Katie’s book, Who Would You Be Without Your Story? explores how we often take what happens in our lives, create a story with negative overtones, believe that version of the story and make ourselves unhappy. “The cause of suffering is the thought that we’re believing it,” she says. By questioning our stories, turning them around and crafting new and more truthful ones, we can change our lives.

Honing Your True Story Write the Truth

James Pennebaker and fellow researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that a simple writing exercise can help free people from emotional burdens, as first reported in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.

Here’s how to apply it: Every morning for four consecutive days, write down feelings about what is bothersome: Something you are thinking or worrying about too much.

Something you feel is affecting your life in an unhealthy way.

Something you have been avoiding for days, weeks or years.

The idea is to write about the emotions that surround this thing you’re reluctant to admit or speak about. Pennebaker says it’s not necessary to reread what’s written or tell anyone about it.

The simple act of writing down emotions surrounding a story begins the process of releasing it and relaxing.

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The Moth organization features true stories told live by people of all ages on The Moth Radio Hour, the Internet and at group story “slams” around the world.

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casts. They can then record a two-minute story pitch in order to be accepted as a live storyteller during a future slam.

Ask and Answer

Moving through the process Byron Katie calls “the work” uncovers the truth about the stories we are telling ourselves in order to create newer, healthier ones.

First, think of a negative thought that’s worrying you, such as “I’m stuck.” Next, ask four questions about it.

Is it true?

Can I absolutely know it’s true?

How do I react—what happens—when I believe that thought?

Who would I be without the thought?

Now write down honest answers, which might be something like: “I’m not really stuck, I just think I am. Deep down, I know I have the power to move forward, but am unsure about the direction or way to go about it, so I feel anxious. Without the thought of ‘I’m stuck,’ I would feel freer to find a solution.”

Then, turn those thoughts around, for example, to, “Really, when I think about it, I feel much freer than when I deny or gloss over my erroneous thought.” When we turn around a specific limiting thought, we can experience the power of letting go of not only a misguided, but ultimately untrue internal story.

Power to Heal the Community

Humorist, speaker, and professional storyteller Kim Weitkamp, of Christiansburg, Virginia, knows that the power of story creates wider ripples. She sees it happen every time she performs at festivals and events around the country.

“It is naturally in our DNA to communicate in story form,” she advises. “The power of story causes great revelation and change in those that listen.”

She cites supporting studies conducted by psychologists Marshall Duke, Ph.D., and Robyn Fivush, Ph.D., at the Emory Center for Myth and Ritual in American Life, in Atlanta, Georgia. “They found that children—at ages 4, 14, 44 or 104, because we’re all children at heart—are more resilient and happy and rebound faster from stress when they know their family stories. They know they’re part of something that’s bigger than themselves that people in their family have kept going,” says Weitkamp.

“When people leave a storytelling event, they leave telling stories,” she says with a smile, “and that results in happier and healthier families and communities.”

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“It’s fun to take what we learn at home on the road and bring good things we learn on the road home,” he says.

Musician with a Cause Jack Johnson Plans Shows with the Planet in Mind

all tour trucks, buses and generators. Comprehensive conservation efforts including refillable water bottle stations, plus organic cotton T-shirts and reusable or biodegradable food service ware are standard at his shows. “We try to be environmentally conscious every step of the way,” says Johnson.

“Our record cases and posters use recycled paper and ecofriendly inks. We record albums in my solar-powered studio.

It’s an ongoing learning process and conversation as we find even better ways to do things.”

Johnson’s team often requests increased recycling efforts and use of energy-efficient light bulbs at venues, advancing long-term eco-changes everywhere they perform. He explains, “Our thinking is that once they change the light bulbs for us, they’re not going to go back to the old light bulbs after we leave. Many venue managers tell us they have stuck with the improvements because they realize that they’re easy to do.”

Marine pollution and single-use plastics are issues high on the musician’s environmental list, but the topic he’s most passionate about is food. In his home state of Hawaii, 90 percent of food is imported. “The idea of supporting your local food system is a big deal in our family and we take

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inger-songwriter Jack Johnson’s touring concerts have almost always doubled as fundraisers for local environmental nonprofits. “Early on, we recognized that we could not only fill a room, but also raise funds and awareness for nonprofit groups we believe in,” says Johnson.

Then, as he started playing larger venues, “I realized the power of touring to connect our fans with local nonprofits in every town we played.”

Johnson and his wife, Kim, also founded two environmentally focused charitable foundations, and during the past five years, all of his tour proceeds have been donated to them, in turn going to hundreds of environmental education nonprofits worldwide. The enabling commercial success began in 2001 when his debut album successfully established this Oahu, Hawaiian’s trademark mellow surf-rocker style.

Since then, he’s released five more studio albums, including the most recent, From Here to Now to You.

“While I have so much gratitude for the support our music receives, for me, music has always been a hobby, a side thing. It grew into a way to work in the nonprofit world.

Being engaged in environmental education almost feels like my real job, and the music’s something we’re lucky enough to provide to fund related causes,” says Johnson.

As the size of his audiences grows, so does the size of his potential environmental footprint. On the road, Johnson’s team works with the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance to fuel natural awakenings

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At each tour stop, all of the band’s food is sourced within a specific radius.

Johnson also works with radio stations to promote regional farming, helping to build community and fan awareness of the benefits of supporting local farms.

At home, Johnson has solar panels on the roof and drives an electric car. The entire family, including three children, participates in recycling, worm composting and gardening. “It’s fun to take what we learn at home on the road and bring good things we learn on the road home,” he says.

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Johnson finds that all of the facets of his life work together. For example, “Music is a social thing for me. I get to share it with people. Surfing is where I find a lot of balance; it’s a more private time. But I also come up with lyrics and musical ideas while I’m surfing.”

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From Libby, Montana, Chaya Foedus blogs on her store website PantryParatus.com about kitchen selfsufficiency. “Foraging is a good way to give children a full sensory experience,” she remarks. “We turn a hike into a mission to find and learn about specific foods, where they come from and what to do with them.” To start, select one easily identifiable item for the kids to pick. “In Libby, that’s huckleberries,” says Foedus. “Similar to blueberries, they grow on a bush, so they’re easy to see and pick. Huckleberries don’t grow in captivity—it’s a completely foraged economy.”

Michelle Boatright, a graphic designer and hunter of wild plants in Bristol, Tennessee, learned eco-friendly ways to forage from a game warden friend. Five years later, her bookcase holds 30 books on edible plants—she brings two with her on excursions.

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4 Get permission before picking on private property.

4 Make sure no chemical fertilizers or pesticides were used.

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4 Skip the mushrooms at first—learn from an experienced mushroomer before going solo.

4 Always taste-test at home; the woods are not the place to cope with a surprise allergic reaction.

4 Make a day of it. Enjoy the outdoors, learn more about native plants and invite kindred spirits along on the hunt.

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only about 10 percent of what’s there and leave the roots, so it can grow back.

“For example, ramps, a wild leek, take seven years to cultivate,” says Boatright. “Overharvesting can wipe out years’ worth of growth. In Tennessee, it’s illegal to harvest ramps in state parks. Mushrooms are more apt to regrow, but leave the small ones.”

As for meat, “I was raised to never shoot a gun, but to make my own bows and arrows,” recalls Bennett Rea, a writer and survivalist in Los Angeles, California. “Dad used Native American skills, tools and viewpoints when he hunted. Bow hunting kept our family from going hungry for a few lean years and was always

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hristopher Nyerges, of Pasadena, California, author of Guide to Wild Food and Useful Plants and Foraging California, has spent 40 years teaching others to find free food safely as part of an ongoing curriculum (SchoolOfSelf-Reliance.com). He knows, “Wherever you live, common weeds and native plants can supplement food on the table.”

He particularly likes to use acorns as a food extender, grinding them into a powder and mixing it 50/50 with flour to make bread and pancakes. For greens, he likes lamb’s quarters (Chenopodium album), a weed that crowds out native plants, but is easily found, nutritious and versatile. He uses the leaves like spinach and adds the seeds to soup or bread batter. He likens it to quinoa.

Nyerges characterizes himself as a lazy gardener. “Forget having a tra-

ditional lawn. Grow food, not grass,” he says. “I like plants that take care of themselves and then of me.”

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) and New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) are good edible ground covers. Purslane leaves add a lemonpepper crunch. “If the neighbors complain, plant some nasturtiums—they’re pretty and good to eat, too,” he notes.

Varieties of cactus, like the prickly pear, are also edible; remove the thorns and cook the pads with tofu or eggs.

“I’m all for using technology, but know how to get by without it, too,” Nyerges advises. “There’s no such thing as total self-sufficiency. What we can be is self-reliant and knowledgeable users. Begin by learning and applying one thing.” He’s found, “There aren’t directions to follow; the path to selfreliance is different for each person.”

done with reverence. It’s wise to take only what you need, use what you take and remember an animal gave its life to sustain yours.”

Rea uses several methods for obtaining local foods. “Living here makes it easier due to the year-round growing season. For produce, I volunteer for a local CSA [community supported agriculture] collective. One hour of volunteering earns 11 pounds of free, sustainably farmed, organic produce—everything from kale to tangerines to cilantro.

“Bartering is also an increasingly popular trend,” he notes. “I make my own hot sauce and trade it for highend foods and coffee from friends and neighbors. Several of us have now rented a plot in a community garden to grow more of our own vegetables. I only buy from stores the items I can’t trade for or make myself—usually oats, milk, cheese and olive oil.”

Truly good food is thoughtfully, sustainably grown or harvested.

It travels fewer miles; hasn’t been sprayed with toxins or been chemically fertilized; is fresh; ripens on the plant, not in a truck or the store; and doesn’t come from a factory farm. The old saying applies here: “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.”

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ost kids growing up in Chattanooga have crossed the Tennessee River via the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge; far fewer have been on the river beneath it,” remarks Mark Baldwin, owner of area paddle sports outfitter L2 Boards. Using stand up paddleboards (SUP), he loves guiding adults and children on their own up-close discoveries of the river’s cliffs, caves, fish, turtles and birds.

Waterways are enchanting at any age, and SUP recreation naturally tends to inspire creative quests. Its physical and developmental benefits are a bonus. “The stand up paddleboard is the bicycle of the water. Because paddleboarding can be done at any age and fitness level, the whole family can enjoy it together,” says Kristin Thomas, a mother of three in Laguna Beach, California, SUP race champion and executive director of the Stand Up Paddle Industry Association.

“Children are fascinated by the play of the water and the motion of the board. Parents can acclimate an infant to flat-water paddling by simply creating a well of towels onboard, with the baby snuggled between the

feet, looking up at them,” advises Lili Colby, owner of MTI Adventurewear, near Boston, Massachusetts, which makes life jackets for paddle sports. She notes that U.S. Coast Guard law requires that children 30 pounds and under wear infant life jackets to provide special head and neck support that turns a baby’s face up with an open airway within three seconds of entering the water.

It’s a good idea to first practice paddling short distances in shallow waters near the shore. Toddlers are more likely to lean overboard to play in the water, Colby cautions, so engag-

ing in nature-inspired games along the way will help occupy them onboard.

“Young children introduced to water sports in the context of positive family interaction typically become eager to paddle on their own,” observes Tina Fetten, owner of Southern Tier Stand Up Paddle Corp., who leads a variety of SUP experiences throughout New York and northern Pennsylvania. “If they are strong swimmers, I bring them on a large board with me and teach them the skills for independent paddling.”

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Although SUP boards look like surfboards, stand up paddling is commonly taught on flat water, making it easier and more stable than surfing. Still, swimming competence and adult supervision are prerequisites to independent paddling according to paramedic Bob Pratt, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, which leads water safety classes in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

“Parents should outfit all children with a life jacket, Coast Guard-approved for their age and weight, as well as a leash, which attaches to their ankle and the board with Velcro straps,” Pratt says.

“If children fall into the water, a tug of the leash enables them to quickly retrieve their largest floatation device, the board.”

Experts agree that success is relatively easy, so children build confidence quickly. The sport can be adapted to suit individual needs and positions, including moving from standing to sitting or kneeling, says Fetten, who teaches adaptive SUP lessons in a community pool. As she sees firsthand, “All children, especially those with disabilities, benefit from the empowering feeling of attaining independent success.”

“A water-based sport is the healthiest outlet children can have,” attests Wesley Stewart, founder of Urban Surf 4 Kids, a San Diego nonprofit that offers free SUP and surf clinics for foster children. “Being on the water requires kids to focus on what they’re doing and has the ability to clear their minds and give them freedom.

It’s like meditation. Plus, SUP is a lowimpact, cross-training cardio activity; it works every part of the body.”

Beyond the basic benefits, SUP keeps children engaged by offering endless opportunities to explore the geographic and ecological diversity of different types of waterways. SUP activities and levels can grow along with children; teens can try yoga on water, competitive racing and the advanced challenges of surfing. Fitness is a bonus to the rewarding ability to propel one’s self through the water.

SUP enthusiast Lauressa Nelson is a freelance writer in Orlando, FL, and a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings.

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Notice nature. Alexandra Horowitz, author of On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes, finds walking outdoors infinitely more engaging than exercising in the gym. Seek out woodsy hikes, scenic waterways or historic downtowns, and “open up to experiencing the world,” she says.

How to Make Walking Part of Everyday Life

Practice moving meditation. To lighten a heavy mood, “Imagine your chest as a window through which energy, fresh air, sunshine, even rain, can pour into and through you as you walk,” says Dreyer. To ground a scattered mind, she suggests focusing on connecting one’s feet with the Earth.

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ippocrates called walking “man’s best medicine,” and Americans agree: According to the U.S. Surgeon General, walking is America’s most popular form of fitness. It’s free, convenient and simple. The Foundation for Chronic Disease Prevention reveals that 10,000 daily steps help lower blood pressure, shed pounds, decrease stress, and reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Here’s how to rev up the routine and stay motivated.

Practical Tips

Breathe. Belly breathing calms the parasympathetic nervous system, expands lung capacity and improves circulation. Inhale through the nose, fill the belly and expel through the mouth, advises Asheville, North Carolina, resident Katherine Dreyer, co-founder and CEO of ChiWalking.

Try new techniques and terrain. “The body is smart and efficient. It must be constantly challenged in safe ways and tricked into burning more calories,” says Malin Svensson, founder and President of Nordic Walking USA. She suggests taking the stairs or strolling on sand to strengthen the legs and heart.

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Dreyer recommends ascending hills sideways (crossing one foot over the other) to engage new muscles and protect the calves and Achilles tendons. She also suggests walking backwards for 30 steps every five minutes during a 30-minute walk to reestablish proper posture.

Push with poles. Compelling the body forward with Nordic walking poles can burn 20 to 46 percent more calories than regular walking, reports Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. Svensson explains, “Applying pressure to the poles activates abdominal, chest, back and triceps muscles, which necessitates more oxygen and thereby raises the heart rate.” The basic technique is: plant, push and walk away.

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Feel the Earth move under your (bare) feet. Improve mood, reduce pain and deepen sleep by going outside barefoot, says Dr. Laura Koniver, of Charleston, South Carolina, a featured expert in the documentary, The Grounded. “The Earth’s surface contains an infinite reservoir of free electrons, which, upon contact with the body, can neutralize damage from free radicals,” she says.

Make fresh air a social affair. A group walk can boost performance levels of participants, says Dennis Michele, president of the American Volkssport Association, which promotes fun, fitness and friendship through noncompetitive, year-round walking events.

Horowitz suggests strolling with friends and sharing sensory discoveries.

“A fresh perspective can help tune you into the great richness of ordinary environments often overlooked,” she says.

Ditch the distraction of electronic devices. Horowitz views walking texters as “hazards and obstacles, non-participants in the environment.”

Australian researcher Siobhan Schabrun, Ph.D., reveals the science behind the sentiment in her recent University of Queensland study. The brain, she found, prioritizes texting over walking, resulting in “slowing down, deviating from a straight line and walking like robots, with the arms, trunk and head in one rigid line, which makes falling more likely.”

Walking a dog brings mutual benefits.

Dr. John Marshall, chief oncologist at Georgetown University Hospital, in Washington, D.C., prescribes dog walking to his cancer patients, asserting it yields better outcomes than chemotherapy. For maximum enjoyment, strive to hit a stride, advises Carla Ferris, owner of Washington, D.C. dog-walking company Wagamuffin.

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Be a fanny pack fan. Fanny packs, unlike backpacks, which can disturb natural torso rotation, comfortably store identification, phone, keys and water, says Svensson. Ferris agrees: “Walks are so much more enjoyable hands-free.”

Walk while you work. Much of the independent and collaborative work at Minneapolis finance company SALO emerges as employees walk slowly on ergonomic treadmill desks. “Being up, active and forward-moving on the treadmill benefits productivity,” says co-founder Amy Langer. Alternatively, consider investing in a cordless headset or standing desk. “Most anything you can do sitting, you can do standing, and supporting your own body weight is almost as beneficial as walking,” she says.

A study reported in the journal Diabetologia suggests that sedentary time combined with periods of moderate-to-vigorous exercise poses a greater health risk than being gently active throughout the day. Dreyer’s mantra? “The body is wise. Listen when it says, ‘Get up and walk a bit.’”

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Farmers Market Guide The following is a current list of farmers markets in our area. Kindly call to confirm dates, locations and times. (WIC & Senior FMNP vouchers are accepted by some of these markets.)

Essex County Bloomfield Farmers Market Thursdays, 1 p.m.–7 p.m.

July–Oct. Bloomfield Avenue at State & Liberty Sts., Bloomfield BloomfieldCenter.com

Montclair Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m–2 p.m.

June 3–Nov. 25 South Park St., Montclair 973-228-2466 MontclairNJUSA.org

Common Greens Farmers Market Thursdays 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

June 5–Nov. 20 PSE&G Plaza, 80 Park Place, Newark DowntownNewark.com

Nutley Farmers Market Sundays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

June 15–October 26 William Street Municipal Parking Lot Number 1, Nutley 973-284-4978 Mblank@NutleyNJ.org

South Orange Farmers Market Wednesdays, 2–7 p.m.

Parking lot across from NJ Transit train station, South Orange 973-763-6899 SOVillageCenter.org

Roseland Farmers Market Fridays, Noon–7 p.m.

June 13–Nov. 7 Corner of Roseland and Harrison Aves.

973-477-0949 RoselandNJ.org

Maplewood Farmers Market Mondays, 2–7 p.m.

June 9–Oct. 27 Springfield Avenue at Indiana Street, Maplewood 973-762-8120 ext. 2000 MaplewoodNJ.org

The University Hospital Auxiliary’s Farmers Market Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

June 2–Oct. 27 In the UMDNJ Plaza & 12th Avenue, Newark 973-972-4059/ Minnie Presley Preslemi@umdnj.edu

Millburn Farmers Market Fridays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

June 3–Nov. 11 Essex St. at Town Hall, Millburn 973-379-2341 DowntownMillburn.org

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West Orange Farmers Market Fridays, Noon–6 p.m.

June–Oct. Quigley Municipal Lot, West Orange 973-325-4109 DowntownWestOrange.org

Morris County Boonton Farmers Market Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

June 7–Nov. 15 Upper Plane Street Parking Lot, Boonton 973-257-9107 BoontonMainStreet.org Chatham Borough Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m.– 1 p.m.

June 21–Nov. 22 Railroad Plaza South, Chatham Borough 973-635-0674, ext. 588 Chatham BoroughFarmersMarket.org Chester Farmers Market Sundays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

June 22–Oct. 5 Perry Street, Chester, NJ 908-879-1610 ChesterNJFarmersMarket.org Denville Farmers Market Sundays, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

June 8–Nov. 23 Bloomfield Ave. Parking Lot, Denville 201-417-2335 DenvilleFarmersMarket.com East Hanover Farmers Market Mondays, Noon–6 p.m.

June 16–Oct. 609 Ridgedale Ave., Lurker Park, East Hanover 973-428-3095 EastHanoverTownship.com

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Long Valley Green Market Thursdays, 3 –7 p.m.

April–Dec. 20 Schooley’s Mountain Rd. 908-672-2458 LongValleyGreenMarket.com Madison Farmers Market Thursdays, 2 p.m–6 p.m.

June 5–Oct. 16 Green Village Road 973-593-8496 RoseNet.org Morris Plains Farmers Market Saturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

June 14–Oct. 11 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains 973-267-1488 Sue@deltacon.com Morristown Farmers Market Sundays, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

June 15–Nov. 23 Spring Street & Morris Street, Morristown 973-455-1133 Morristown-NJ.org Pequannock Farmers Market Thursdays, 2 p.m.–7 p.m.

June 5–Sep. 18 Town Hall Field 973-835-5700 x 158 Peqtwp.org Riverdale Farmers Market Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

June–Oct. 211 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale 973-835-4060/ Press Ext. # for the Borough Clerk

Sussex County Hopatcong Farmers Market Sundays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

June 15–Oct. 12 111 River Styx Rd., Hopatcong 973-770-1200 opt. 4 Hopatcong.org Sparta Farmers Market Saturdays 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

May 31–Nov. 1 65 Main St., Sparta SpartaFarmersMarket.org Sussex County Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds Saturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

June 7–Oct. 22 37 Plains Rd., Barn Building, Augusta SussexFarmVisits.com

Union County Elizabeth Farmers Market Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

June 10–Nov. 26 Union Square Plaza, Elizabeth 908-965-0660 ElizabethAvenue.org Liberty Hall Museum Farmers Market Thursdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

June 8–Oct. 30 1003 Morris Ave., Union 908-352-8915

New Providence Farmers Market Wednesdays, Noon–6 p.m.

June 11–Oct. 5 1307 Springfield Avenue NPBPA.com Roselle Park Farmers Market Wednesdays, 1 p.m.–6 p.m.

July 2–Oct. 29 Chestnut Street & East Grant Avenue, Roselle Park 908-245-0666 RosellePark.net Plains Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m.– 2 p.m.

May 17–Nov. Park Ave., Scotch Plains 908-322-4999 VisitScotchPlains.com Summit Farmers Market #1 Sundays, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

May 11–Nov. 23 DeForest Ave. & Maple Street, Summit 908-277-6100 SummitDowntown.org Springfield Farmers Market Monday, Noon–6 p.m.

July–Oct. 139 Mountain Ave., Springfield Parking lot at Jonathan Dayton High School 973-912-2201 Springfield-NJ.us Westfield Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

July 5–Oct. 25 South Avenue Train Station Parking Lot, Westfield 908-233-3021 WestfieldAreaChamber.com

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SUNDAY, JUNE 1 Integrated Energy Therapy (IET)—9:30am–6pm.

Intermediate-level certification class. Pre-requisite: certification in Basic-level IET. Fully illustrated training guide and certification provided. $215.

Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey. For registration or information, contact Gale Haas@optonline.net. 845-357-8766.

Kundalini Yoga for Prosperity—11am–1pm.

Kathleen Good, instructor. Kundalini yoga is an ancient yoga practice that leads to vitality, flexibility and health. Become radiant, peaceful and strong. $30 prepaid or $35 at door. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet.

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Yoga For Sight Day Free Class—5:30–7pm. Yoga studios around the world join together to raise awareness and funds for the Seva Foundation’s mission to prevent low sight and restore vision to the blind. Donation of your choice. Yoga Morristown, 22 Speedwell Ave., Morristown. YogainMorristown. com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Spatologie Grand Opening Event—5:30pm. 339 Passaic Ave., Nutley. Learn how to start living optimally. Featuring a cocktail party, raffle baskets, fillers, Botox, PrecisionMD products. RSVP 973447-4380. Spatologie.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Evening Canoe Paddle—6:30–8:30pm. Ages 12 and up. Enjoy a leisurely paddle on the Rockaway River. Canoes, paddles, life vests provided. Canoe skills course is a prerequisite for this program. $20.

Rockaway River Access, Tourne County Park. Registration required. 973-334-3130.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Reclaim Health—Be The Medicine 101—10am– 1pm. You Can Heal Most Anything—2–5pm. This

two-part day offers you “baby bites” of a new paradigm for healing and living. Sign up for one or both. Learn 12 steps to stay healthy and relieve any illness-anxiety-stress and pain. Early-bird price by June 10: $35; thereafter, $70. Reserve your place at BeTheMedicine.com. 973-647-2500. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Morristown.

Butterfly Bonanza—Noon–4pm. Celebrate the beauty and importance of New Jersey’s butterflies at this educational event; hands-on activities for children and adults. Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Montville Township. $4/adult, $3/ child. 973-334-3130 or MorrisParks.net.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15 Father’s Day Horseback Rides—9am–5pm.

Fathers ride for free when accompanied by a paying son or daughter, pending space availability.

Cost: Trail Ride $50; Lesson $65. Seaton Hackney Stables, 440 South Street, Morristown. For information, or to register, call 973-644-3355.

TUESDAY, JUNE 17 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 Avenue, Bloomfield. 908-996-3311.

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The Corps of Consciousness—7–9pm. Presented

by Roberta Greening. Integrative Wellness Network monthly meeting. All welcome. $7. The Presbyterian Church, 65 South Street, Morristown.

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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 Avenue, Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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Relaxation Through Hypnosis—8:30–9:30pm.

Learn several easy to use techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life.. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Space Healing and Life Enhancement Master Class—10am–4pm. Presented by UK House Whisperer and Rose Alchemist Sandy Humby. This master class is a great opportunity for space clearing and Feng Shui professionals, dowsers and all those that want a harmonious living environment.$225.

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From Angels to Heaven with Hilda Blair—7:30– 10pm. Learn how to communicate and receive messages, and review what the most recent documentation on life after life has revealed about the spiritual realm. Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of

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health & wellness

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rethinking heart health plus: stress relief MARCH

food & garden

plus: gluten-free foods APRIL

green living

plus: healthy home MAY

women’s wellness plus: bodywork JUNE

inspired living

plus: men’s wellness JULY

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plus: natural medicine cabinet AUGUST

transformative education plus: children’s health SEPTEMBER

conscious caretaking plus: yoga

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sustainable communities plus: chiropractic and acupuncture NOVEMBER

personal empowerment plus: beauty

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Stepping in 2 YOU—Summer Enhancer. 9:30am– 12pm. Women’s workshop from Ideas 2 Action supporting you in creating your best summer yet.

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New Jersey at the Central Unitarian Church, 156 Forest Ave., Paramus. Members, $10; Guests, $15 (senior & student discounts available). MetaphysicalCenterofNewJersey.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 22 Rose Retreat Day— Beautiful and empowering one-day Rose Retreat for women with Sandra Marie Humby. $80. Includes breakfast and lunch and chocolate! Spring Meadow Farm, Hope. Contact Renae@designharmony.com. 908-797-5225. Register at DesignHarmony.com.

Reiki I: Natural Healing and Self-Empowerment—12:30–6:30pm. (Two Sundays, 6/22 & 6/29).

With Andrea Grace. Learn the history, energy centers and hand positions for self-treatment and giving Reiki to others. $165 plus $35 for materials. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973966-5311. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Cooking Demonstration:Cooking with Fresh Herbs—1–3pm. Look at new and unusual ways to use several different herbs harvested from the Frelinghuysen herb garden. $25. Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township. Registration required. 973-326-7603.

Yoga 101—1–3pm. iwc Seminar Sunday, $50. Preregistration a must; call 908-879-8700. iwc, 401 Rte. 24, Nathan Cooper Building, Chester. iwcnj.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Healers Healing Healers—5:30–8pm. All healers welcome. We are a healing circle of friends who enjoy practicing, sharing and learning about all healing modalities in a sanctuary for rejuvenation, transformation and enlightenment. BeTheMedicine. com, $15. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500.

Self-Esteem Six-Part Program—6:30–8pm. 6 consecutive weeks beginning 6/25. $300. 10% discount for early registration by June 11. Call 908-879-8700.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 26 Rose Lecture: Stop and Smell the Roses—11am.

Free. Sacred Rose Gardens Around the World, The Rose and Love, Healing Qualities of the Rose. Presented by Sandy Humby, member of the UK Royal National Rose. Donaldson Farms, Hackettstown.

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Rose Alchemy—Rose 1 Workshop—10am–4pm.

Come and explore the mystery held within the heart of the rose. Chakra healing, sacred geometry, the Golden Mean, the Divine Feminine, Cathars, etc.

An inspirational day with food and chocolate. $125.

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Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30pm-7:30pm.

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort.. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. 908-996-3311 or 908-709-7601.

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Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30pm-8:30pm.

Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program.. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford.

908-996-3311 or 908-709-7601. HypnosisNJ.com.

Relaxation Through Hypnosis—8:30pm-9:15pm.

You can reduce your stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques, improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time.. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. 908-996-3311 or 908-709-7601. HypnosisNJ.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Drum Birthing—Make Your Own—10am–5pm.

Rhythm of the Earth and Cyndy “Snake Dancer” invite you to create a medicine wheel frame drum in a sacred way. Birthing your own drum is a powerful experience and gift. BeTheMedicine.com $500. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.

610-563-3918. Snakedancer@Rhythmoftheearth. com.

Rose Alchemy 2 Workshop—10am–4:30pm. This workshop offers you the opportunity to deepen your connection to the power of the Rose energies, work with the 3 Master Rose energies and their qualities, understand at a much deeper level the energies of the chakras and the emotional energies and stories stored in them. Refreshments and lunch. $125. Includes set of Rose Cards. 908-797-5225. Spring Meadow Farm, Hope. DesignHarmony.com.

Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation—4–5pm. With Sandee Moreta, Kati Walker and Denise Mihalik.

These magnificent Tibetan singing bowls create waves of vibration designed to align the energy centers and create a deep state of meditation. $10 suggested donation. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 301, Madison. 973-966-5311.

StudioYogaNJ.com.

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Kindly call to confirm date, location, time.

sunday Free Zen Meditation Group Sit—7–8:30am. Led

by Kurt Spellmeyer of ColdMountainZen.org at Kula Yoga Wellness, 25 Main St., Stanhope. For info, email Rcr111@optonline.net.

Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Prenatal Yoga—9–10:15am. For the Mother Goddess and her growing baby! $18 drop-in or class package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 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.

Sound Healing Sundays—2–6pm. First and Third Sundays. From gongs, to singing bowls, to sound circles, to group singing, join us as we raise our vibrations and clear our energy fields with sound. Donations.

Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton.

973-222-6762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.

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—4:30–5:30pm.

Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 W., Denville. 973343-2848.

monday Yoga Therapy—9:30am.Mondays. Heal your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies through expert instruction and personal attention.

Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville.

973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com.

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

Yoga—Noon–1pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath, creating a connection between the body and the mind. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301.

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.

Free Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing—10am3pm. Overlook Downtown 357 Springfield Avenue, Summit. 908-598-7997.

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.

Restorative Yoga—3:30–4:30pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. This is a deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self. $10.

Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well

Posture Fit©—3:30–4:15 pm. Use props and weights to strengthen, tone, improve balance and coordination, challenge your mind, strengthen core and back.

Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ .com or 973-895-2003.

Qigong—6–7pm. Gentle exercises designed to generate energy flow. Contact Renee Dorn, 551574-9500; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.

Divorce Support Group in Chester—7–8pm. First Mondays. Open to anyone currently struggling with divorce-related issues. 154 Route 206, 2nd Floor, Suite A, Chester. Free. 908-832-2305.

Prosperity Yoga w/Madeline—7–8pm.Second Mondays. Awaken and balance your Kundalini life energy and invite prosperity into your flow. $15.

Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton.

973-222-6762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.

Awareness Through Movement—7–8pm. Gentle movement lessons suitable for everyone, even those limited by pain, injuries or neurological conditions.

Contact Beatrice Basso, 973-294-4059; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.

Monday Night Meditation Circle—7–8pm every Monday. Relax and recharge with Reiki Master Victoria at Monday Night Meditation @ Evolve Restorative Therapy. Feel the healing energy flow!

Evolve Restorative Therapy, 523 Westfield Ave., 3rd Floor, Westfield. 908-361-6376.

Meditation Class—7–9pm every Monday. Balance body, mind, and spirit with meditation, breathing, crystals, acupressure and essential oils. Yoga teachers: Rev. Bill, Reiki master, and Rev. Judith, MSW. Suggested donation: $10. RSVP 973-585-4661. Succasunna.

Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm Mondays. All levels, featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development,15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or MarkSGallagher@hotmail.com.

Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) Parent Support Group—7–8:30pm. Confidential self-help group for parents experiencing substance abuse issues with their children. Free. Jefferson Twp. BOE Community Room, 31 Rte. 181, Lake Hopatcong.

Bilyofjefferson@yahoo.com.Bily.org.

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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.

Yoga for Ultimate Beginners—8–9pm. For students brand new to yoga, this series covers the fundamentals of yoga from alignment basics to class etiquette. $90 for six weeks. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848.

PurpleOmYoga.com.

tuesday Early Morning Kigong/Tai Chi—6–7am. Start your day with a fresh and recharged mind and body.

Harmony Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield. HarmonyMeditation.com. 908-301-9642.

Chair Yoga—7am. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while sitting on a chair. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph.

973-866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com.

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Yoga Foundations—9:15–10:15am. Learn the foundations of yoga in a safe, encouraging environment, while releasing stress and tension. $10/ class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

Christpaths—9:30am–12pm.Second Tuesdays.

Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group.

Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave., Short Hills.

Yearly tuition: $175. 908-277-2120. Information@ Interweave.org.Interweave.org.

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.

Pilates Mat with Props—10–11am. A traditional mat workout along with the magic circle, weights, stability balls and barre with flow and control. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ. com or 973-895-2003.

Awareness Through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30pmTuesdays.

Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info.

Yoga for Teens & Tweens—3:45–5:45pm.Aquarian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair.908-884-4984. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

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Yoga Level 1—6–7pm.Learn basic postures, breathing styles and meditation. Contact Jean Marie: 908850-6475. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.

SMART Recovery—6:30–8pm Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and assistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free.

Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. SmartRox@ Optimum.net.

Meditation—7–8pm Tuesdays. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided meditation. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center,

212A Main St., Lincoln Park. Donation: $10. Call or email Suzanne@AquarianSun.net before 5pm Tuesday to reserve a spot. 973-686-9100.

Meditation—7–7:30pm.Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277.

UnityofSussex.org.

The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm.Tuesdays.Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-876-2449.

TheSpiritGathering.net.

Restorative Yoga—7:30pm.Tuesdays.Shed stress and unleash your body’s innate healing capacities through comfortably supported guided relaxations.

Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Rd., Unit M4, Montville.

973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com.

Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit—7:30– 9pm. You and up to five family members will sit with three to five mediums who will contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away.

Netcong. Contact Garry at 908-852-4635 or Garry@ hyp4life.com.

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

Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details.

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

Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette.

UnityofSussex.org. 973-383-6277.

The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm.First and third Tuesdays. Worship service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908638-9066to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

Gentle Yoga—8pm. Includes a wide range of yoga poses, breath awareness, alignments, relaxation, and meditation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph.973-866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com.

wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics.

Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ WhiteOakCenter.com.

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.

Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon.

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

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Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—12pm.

Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.973-895-9925.PilateswithAmy@verizon. net.Proptnj.com.

Group Acupuncture—5pm or 6pm. Licensed acupuncturists will provide personalized treatment while you relax in a group setting. $25. Overlook Downtown, 357 Springfield Avenue, Summit. 908598-7997.

Fit Kids-4 Life—5–5:30pm. Your kids will get a great full body workout through a variety of fun activities and sports, like soccer, boxing and dance!

The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.

WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.

Pilates for Everyone—5–6pm.Lengthen, strengthen, stretch and tone. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. For more information, contact Carrie Oesmann: 201-919-7811.

Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30pm meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, relaxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536.

Monthly Reiki Bodywork Practice Sessions— 6–9pm.Second Wednesdays. Practitioners of all levels of Reiki or energy training join to offer one another energy healing sessions. $25. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.

BetheMedicine.com.

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

Teen Yoga—6:30–7:30pm.Age 13+. Teens learn to listen to their bodies as they move at their own pace promoting peacefulness, mental clarity and improved self-esteem. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown.973-898-0544.

Ctr4child@verizon.net. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com 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—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays.

Drop-in, $25.4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy &

Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown.

201-213-1294.

Prenatal Yoga—6:30–7:45 pm. Wednesdays. New students: $67 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311.

Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Free Meditation Class—7–8pm.Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany.

973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm First Wednesdays. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass.

Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30.The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale.

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

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm.

Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma talk and discussion.

By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-6728782. EmptyHandZen.org.

The “I AM” Presence Book Study—7:15pm. First and third Wednesdays. All welcome. Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey. 614 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair. RSVP to sharonsillen@gmail. com or 973-865-1976.

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

Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.$10.

Call in advance: 908-232-1355.

Intuitive Tantric Meditation—7:30pm.Wednesdays. Still your mind, experience your inner energies, and enjoy love & peace. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com.

The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm.FirstWednesdays.Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester.

InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com.

International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm. Wednesdays. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386.

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.$10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair; 917-202-0475.

MiriamsWellHealing.com.

thursday Early Morning Meditation—6–7am. Start your day with a fresh and recharged mind and body.

Harmony Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield.HarmonyMeditation.com. 908-301-9642.

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

All welcome. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange.

973-857-9536.

Zumba—9–9:50am.The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class 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.

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

Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering—Noon, Third Thursdays. Learn about delicious and healthy food preparation.$25; 4 for $75.

Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr., Mountain Lakes. 973-335-4469.

FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com.

Lunch & Learn—Noon–1pm.Thursdays. $10.

Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

Yoga Pilates Fusion—2–3pm. Combines yoga and Pilates, leaving you calm, refreshed, invigorated and toned. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301.

Restorative Yoga—3–4pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. A deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self. $10.Center for Well

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Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301. Please bring your own yoga mat.

White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga.

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

WhiteOakCenter.com.

Group Acupuncture—4pm or 5pm. Licensed acupuncturists will provide personalized treatment while you relax in a group setting. $25. Center for Well Being 137 Main Road (Rt 202), Montville.

973-299-2133.

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

Parent/Child Yoga 6:30–7:30pm Thursdays. More info at 973-944-0555.Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com.

Reiki Share—6:30–9pm Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving.

All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park.973-686-9100. AquarianSun.net.

Yoga with Daniella—7pm.Yoga for all levels. $5 suggested donation. The First Presbyterian Church, 11-13 Main St., Franklin. $5 suggested donation.

Daniella.Hurley@yahoo.com.

Chi Do Moving Water Meditation—7–9pm.

Based on Dr. Emoto’s principles, positive thoughts collectively create a vibration and frequency to spread throughout the surrounding community and to the world. Must RSVP. $10. Phyllis Francene,732-587-5330. Professional Building, 2115 Millburn Ave., Maplewood.

Oasis for the Soul Spiritual Salon—7–9:30pm.

Second Thursdays. Experience deep meditations, teachings, discussions and healing immediately relevant to all in profound ways.$40. At Be The Medicine 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. RSVP 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

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iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays.

Therapeutic discussion group led by licensed professional counselors processing all life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, life transition, stress, aging, care-giving, etc. iwc for medical, mind and body. 401 Rte. 24, Chester. Call for information: 908-879-8700.

Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a certified hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner. Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for hypnotherapist. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville.

HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com.973-224-6773.

The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms— 7pm.Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex.

973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com.

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

RestStopRejuvenate.com. 973-985-7548.

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

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

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Second Thursdays.

Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette.973-383-6277.UnityofSussex.org.

Gentle Yoga—8pm.An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com.

Gentle Yoga with Daniella Hurley—8pm. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte.10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5224.

friday Yoga Flow—9:15–10:30am.$10/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030.

BreathingRoomCenter.com.

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

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

973-228-8776.

Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908879-3937.More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am– Noon. Twelve-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443.Wjioa.org.

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.

Yoga—Noon–1pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301.

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm.

Twelve-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. Njpada.org.

Drum Circle—6pm. Weekly drum circle to get your spirit flowing with the ancient healing art of drumming. Learn new skills; connect with others in this warm and welcoming space. $20/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-997-0116.

HoopNDrums@Yahoo.com. BreathingRoomCenter. com.

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Monthly Kirtan w/ Raghavendra & Tara— 7–9pm. Second Fridays. Bring your open heart to join us in chanting names of the Divine. Chants sheet & Chai provided. $5 donation at the door. Karuna Shala Yoga & Ayurveda, 10 Herman St., Glen Ridge.

973-743-1211. TheKarunaShala.com.

LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown.TheWholeChildNJ@ gmail.com.

Sisterhood Satsangs—7–9pm. First Fridays.

Monthly gathering of women: breathwork, Kundalini yoga, singing, sharing, listening. $22. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-2226762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.

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

First Saturdays.331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown.973-539-3114. Rrsci.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.

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.

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.

Angelically Guided Shadow Exploration Workshops—11am–12pm. Saturdays in April. Embrace the Divinity in you by reclaiming the aspects of yourself you are denying. Portal of Healing, Schooley’s Mountain Rd., Hackettstown. PortalofHealing. com 201-841-0358.

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

DivineBooks.net.

Head2Toe Strength and Cardio—10–10:50am.A full-body workout with 8 stations in a complete circuit. Small class size to focus on your needs and goals.

The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.

WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.

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

Dances of Universal Peace—7:30–9pmFirst Fridays. Sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing. Interweave (Calvary) at the Unitarian Church, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit. $10.Interweave.org.

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 $8; 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,

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

Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15pm.The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting—10–11:30am.Twelve-step recovery for food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia.

St. Clare’s Hospital Dover Campus, 400 West Blackwell St., Conference Room C, Dover. 973 945 2704. Erm514@comcast.net. FoodAddicts.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.

Crossroads Coffeehouse—8pm. Second Saturdays.

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

973-584-7149.

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Prenatal Yoga—10:30–11:45am. Helps relieve back pain, increase flexibility & teaches relaxation techniques. KulaYogaWellness.com; 25 Main St., Stanhope.

Meditation and Visualization Class—11:30am– 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.

Maintain Your Health—12 noon–2:30pm. Join Deven Lilburn for monthly workshops designed to help you maintain your health as the seasons change. Kundalini Yoga and more. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-222-6762.

GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.

Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm.Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462.

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

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

Holistic practitioner has a furnished, beautifully decorated, 600sf space to share in Fairfield, NJ. Available one day a week for monthly rental or, available weekends, $200. Call for info 973-437-4594.

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

Holistic Practitioners wanted for space with 3 treatment rooms. Located off Rte 10 by Morris Plains. Call Sue on 908-879-3937 or 862-222-4268.

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communityresourceguide CHILDBIRTH ENHANCED LIVING HYPNOSIS Rachel Stein, Hypno-Counselor Morristown • 973-285-3979 EnhancedLivingHypnosis.com Comfortable Childbirth

Learn the ‘why’ and ‘where’ most pain associated with childbirth comes from; and learn Basic and Advanced SelfHypnosis Techniques for a Comfortable Childbirth. “Hypno-Counselors help ordinary, everyday people with ordinary, everyday problems using individual hypnotic techniques.”

COLON HYDROTHERAPY LIVING WATERS WELLNESS CENTER

Ann Ochs Colon Hydrotherapist I-ACT Certified, Advanced Level Certified National Board for Colon Therapy Body Ecology Diet Certified 26 Elm Street, Morristown 973-998-6550 • ColonHealthNJ.com AnnLivingWaters@aol.com

Ann Ochs has more than eight years experience as a colon hydrotherapist.

She holds an advanced certification from the International Association of Colon Therapists (I-ACT), is certified by the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy, and is a certified body ecologist. Living Waters offers the Angel of Water®, an advanced colon hydrotherapy system, designed to offer the ultimate in privacy and dignity. The Center is under the medical direction of Kristine Profeta-Gedroic, MD, FAAFP. Call today for an appointment. See ad on page 18.

DENTISTRY PHILIP MEMOLI, DMD, FAGD, CNC

Center for Systemic Dentistry Holistic, Biological and General Dentistry Certified Nutritional Consultant 438 Springfield Avenue Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 908-464-9144 • Systemicdentistry.org

Dr. Memoli has undergone extensive training in both traditional and alternative dentistry. He has taught dental acupuncture, homeopathy, herbology, nutrition and neural therapy. He lectures in the post-graduate Institute for Systemic Dentistry in subjects such as restorative dentistry, biocompatibility, dental stress and function, infectious diseases and periodontal therapy. A comprehensive examination is offered in which underlying causes, dental disease, and potential systemic effects are assessed. Dr. Timothy MacLaga, his associate, practices holistic pediatric and general dentistry and focuses on nutritional, orthodontic, composite restorations and early periodontal prevention.

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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

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Experience Profound Healing, Learning, Spiritual Support and Solutions. StraightArrow’s 47 years of research and development in Mind, Body, Emotions, Spirit and Soul offers a new paradigm of ways to live happy, healthy and whole.

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Each one of our energy centers have psychological aspects and belief systems which are held in distortion. Through working on the mind, body and consciousness of her clients; Sandy facilitates healing by shedding light on and assisting in the release of old patterns. Sandy also offers private sessions and workshops which heal and release the old way of being to free the individual from recreating old patterns and re-create life from an authentic place of BEING.

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 to improve your health and call today for an appointment.

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 25.

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 973-796-4661 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 31.

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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 and by phone 201-787-4950 info@christinegrasso.com ChristineGrasso.com

Are you struggling to lose weight?

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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.

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.

HYPNOSIS HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER 554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield 28 Mine St., Flemington 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton 908-996-3311 . Hypnosisnj.com

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. See ad on page 4.

HYP4LIFE LLC –

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

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.”

JANINE GRAZIANO-FULL, CPCC, ACC

Live Full Coaching, LLC P.O. Box 43, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 janine@livefullcoaching.com Cell: 908-619-1255 • LiveFullCoaching.com

Janine brings to the world a combination of laughter, connection and compassion with sharp authenticity and candor to bring the “love with lightning” in her coaching.

Like lightning, Janine seeks highenergy spots on this earth to strike change in the world. It is through this contagious energy that clients will seek her out to get and BE more of that fire in their own lives…their way… no apologies needed!

Janine is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and is accredited through the International Coach Federation as an ACC. She is also a practitioner or Reiki (Level 2) and is in the process of becoming a certified Law of Attraction Coach.

While Janine coaches both remotely and in person, you can catch her live events and coaching on Long Beach Island, NJ, the month of July! Please check out www. livefullcoaching.com/events for more details.

MAJOR MINDSET HYPNOSIS

Robert Bruckner, C.Ht. Certified by National Guild of Hypnotists and International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association.

205 Ridgedale Avenue, 2nd fl.

Florham Park, NJ 07932 RBruckner@MajorMindset.com 973-370-2100 • MajorMindset.com

IDEAS 2 ACTION, LLC

Overcome your challenges and feel better with Major Mindset Hypnosis. Experience positive change in weeks or months, not years, just by unlocking your subconscious. Major Mindset Hypnosis helps clients overcome fears, become more confident and stress free, eliminate bad habits, encourage and promote positive behaviors, manage pain and much more. Free telephone consultation with the hypnotist. See ads on pages 24 and 28.

Laurie Leinwand, MA, LPC, CC 973-343-6287 Laurie@ideas2action-coaching.com Ideas2Action-Coaching.com

Laurie Leinwand, Certified Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor, Speaker and Author empowers women, especially moms, to create their next chapter. Be transported from stuck, overwhelmed and confused about where to begin TO focused, motivated and more fulfilled.

Individual coaching, teleseminars and live workshops available. Call for more info.

OPEN APPROACH STUDIO 2 East Main St. Brookside, NJ 07926 469-693-5169 OpenApproachStudio.com

MORRIS HYPNOSIS CENTER

Linda West, B.A., A.C.H. 973-506-9654 • 55 Madison Ave, Morristown • MorrisHypnosisCenter.com

LIFE COACHING

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.

Open Approach Studio offers uplifting classes and lifecoaching sessions designed to inspire and help individuals move forward with an extra pep in their step! See ad on page 14.

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Natural deli, certified organic produce, knowledgeable vitamin staff, and complete grocery and dairy selection. Open seven days a week. See ad on page 11.

ORGANIZING EVERYDAY ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS BY SHERRY

Sherry Onweller-Professional Organizer-serving NJ 908-619-4561 email: SOnweller@aol.com EverydayOrganizingSolutions.com

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by Sherry provides sympathetic and nonjudgmental organizing and decluttering services to residential and business clients, as well as helping female adults with ADD get their physical space/time management in order and helping children and teens to get organized.

PSYCHOTHERAPY ANDY LAPIDES, LCSW gestalt therapist (973) 539-5009 andylapides@gmail.com AndyLapides.com

Do you feel stuck and trapped in your life? Are you numb or disconnected from your feelings? Are you not getting what you want in your relationships?

Are you confused about who you really are or don’t feel confident in your self? You don’t have to feel this way.

Therapy can be creative and fun. My clients generally benefit after five sessions by expanding their understanding and ability to connect to themselves in different ways. This, in effect, influences all aspects of their life in a domino effect. I am warm, present, available, and use humor a lot in my work. I believe in the relationship as the curative factor along with education, mindfulness, and connecting to authenticity.

I work with adults individually, couples, younger adults, mid-life, and survivors of abuse. The issues I treat are: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, confusion about career/identity, LGBTQ, grief/loss, PTSD, aging, and more.

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Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?

Are you ready to focus on the solution rather than remaining stuck in the problem?

I’m here to support you on your path toward healing and recovery.

Provide individual, couples therapy and various support groups, that include mindfulness meditation, DBT skills training, coping skills and relapse prevention. Specialize in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, BPD, self injury, trauma, addictions.

JUDITH A. HANCOX, MSW, LCSW, BCETS

Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress Founder-Shiome Therapy™ Certified in Yoga, Gestalt, EMDR Energy Psychology (EvTFT) And Children’s Therapy Succasunna, NJ 973-585-4660 • JudithHancox@gmail.com Shiome.com • WhiteWolfStore.com

As a social worker and holistic educator for over 20 years, Judith dedicates herself to the empowerment of others in her healing work. Shiome Therapy™ weaves diverse healing modalities, ancient wisdom and modern science to help you safely and effectively accelerate your emotional healing process. In order to support her clients’ emotional healing, she created a CD, ‘Creating Healthy Boundaries’ and ‘Energy Balancing Meditation’ Book and CD. They are available exclusively at Shiome. com. See 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 Master Reiki offered in-home Serving Morris county or at following locations: Kula Yoga, Stanhope, NJ 36 Midvale Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 201-400-4493 • SusanaCrozier@gmail.com HomeMassageAndWellness.com

One of the greatest Reiki health benefits is stress reduction which triggers the body’s natural healing abilities. Reiki aids in better sleep and improves and maintains health.

Reiki also helps bring about inner peace and harmony, balancing the mind and emotions. Reiki offers relief during emotional distress, sorrow and grieving.

On the physical level, Reiki can help to relieve pain, inflammation and tension from migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia and many auto-immune diseases.

Contact me for more information or to book your session.

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 Model 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!

WELLSPRING LEARNING, LLC

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Wellspring Learning is a certified provider of the Tomatis Method. Using state of the art techniques, positive change is achieved by teaching an individual how to listen. It allows children and adults to realize their maximum potential with greater ease and flow in the areas of communication, learning, attention, motor coordination, personal development, and emotional well being. The program can be done at center or from home. Free consultation available.

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PROGRESSIVE HOLISTIC DENTAL THERAPIES TRANSFORM QUALITY OF LIFE Patients travel from around the world to experience world class quality, service and expertise 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. Their office’s reputation has spread so far that they now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime.

They 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 the 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 the 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 sixty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 100,000 cosmetic restorations. Their main focus is on CoSMeT­ IC 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, migraines, 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. Their 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 their motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.”

Aesthetic Family Dentistry is pleased to offer Gentle Laser Periodontal Therapy (GLPT) to treat moderate to advanced gum disease, a condition linked to other serious health issues including heart disease and diabetes. This gentle and less invasive superior state-of-the-art procedure eliminates the need for traditional surgery. oral DNA and HPV testing is also available to determine a patient’s periodontal health, as well as detect any possible genetic proclivity toward gum issues.

Aesthetic Family Dentistry, PA 35 West Main Street, Suite 208, Denville, NJ 07834

973-627-3617

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

www.AestheticFamilyDentistry.com