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Highlands Festival at Waterloo

September 21 & 22, 2013

A Celebration of All Things Local!

20 NJ MUSICIANS WITH HEADLINERS YARN AND MARCO BENEVENTO! Plus Local Food Court, Crafts and Fair Trade Marketplace, Living Green Expo, Continuous Workshops, Juried Art Show, Cooking Demos, Lenape Village Activities, Historic Building Tours, Canal Rides, Kayaking, Fly Fishing Demos & Guided Nature Hikes.

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

18 FALL FLYWAYS

Thrill to Flocks in Full Flight

by Timothy Boucher

20 CYCLISTS EMBARK ON FIRST ANNUAL TOUR DE FARM NJ

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A Statewide Bike Tour of the Garden State Celebrates New Jersey’s Home-Grown Bounty

21 WHOLE-BEING WORKOUTS

Moving the Body Opens the Door to Spirit

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by Lisa Marshall

25 DEEP-HEALING YOGA

Release Trauma, Build Resilience

by Sarah Todd

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26 WHAT PEACE MEANS TO CHILDREN

The World We All Need

by Kids for Peace

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28 STAYING POWER A Good Trainer Keeps Us On Track

by Debra Melani

30 SUGAR MONSTER

How Sweet It Isn’t

by Kathleen Barnes

32 SCHOOLS GO GREEN

Homework, Lunch, Buses Get an Eco-Makeover

by Avery Mack

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7 naturalchoice 8 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 16 globalbriefs 17 ecotip 16 18 inspiration 24 localyogaguide 25 healingways 26 healthykids 28 fitbody 30 consciouseating 17 32 greenliving 35 calendars 37 classifieds 42 resourceguide

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or those of us who take a break during the summer and enjoy the slower pace of work and play, September marks a time to increase our tempo again. Whether it’s back to school, back to work, or just back into the swing of things, our schedules fill up again. I hope that doesn’t mean that we’ll get back into the same old rut.

As you read this issue, I hope you’ll notice how many great events are occurring in the area, and take advantage of them to experience something new. You can choose from the Highlands Festival at Waterloo (pg. 3), the Tour de Farm (page 20), Global Mala for Peace (page 47), Gluten & Allergen Free expo (page 26), Move in Grace Open House (page 5), The American Health and Wellness Fair (page 34), The Awaken Wellness Fair (page 8), The One Spirit Festival (page 11), Breast Cancer Wellness Open House (page 11 and 32), and many others that you’ll find throughout our pages and calendar of events.

This is also the time of year that we start our community recognition program.

To honor the business owners who lead our local community in natural living, Natural Awakenings is holding its second annual Natural Choice Award. We ask readers to nominate their favorite local businesses and service providers in almost 40 categories. Many of these companies and individuals go unrecognized in our community by traditional publications, explains Ana Rincon, publisher. They have often taken a more difficult route by offering natural and green alternatives, and should be awarded for excelling in their field.

You can vote online at NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com. Balloting will continue until Nov. 30. Category winners will be will be notified during December, and announced in our January 2014 issue. We have a special reward for the one business with the most overall votes—it will be featured in a special Community Spotlight article so that all our readers can get to know it.

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2013 Natural Choice Awards

Natural Choice Awards Sponsored by Natural Awakenings Magazine (Morris, Essex, Sussex, Union counties NJ), the Natural Choice Awards gives readers the opportunity to select individuals and businesses who deserve recognition for their efforts in natural health, wellness and green living.

A name and valid email are required. One ballot per person. The more votes, the better, so we appreciate you voting for at least 5 businesses or practitioners.

Green Design/Feng Shui

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newsbriefs Starseed Yoga Offers Teacher Training

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tarseed Yoga & Wellness, at 271 Grove Avenue in Verona, a highly regarded fixture in Essex County for more than 25 years, is once again offering its popular teacher training programs at the 200- and 500-hour levels. The signature nine-month, 200-hour training program starts on Saturday, September 28, and the five-month, 300-hour training program starts on Friday, October 18. Starseed, which relocated to Verona after many years in Montclair, has trained many area yoga studio owners and teachers: Its training has been approved by the Yoga Alliance at both levels since 2000.

Amy L. Para, studio owner and director of training, completed her own 500hour teacher training program at Starseed in 2004. She explained that the training programs draw women and men of all ages who want to become yoga teachers as well as those seeking healing practices to help themselves or others. Many also are looking to deepen their spiritual practices.

“It’s really very exciting and inspiring to meet each class of trainees and to watch them grow and blossom,” said Para. “Starseed-trained teachers are easy to identify from other graduates of 200-hour programs because our programs are fully comprehensive and many exceed the Yoga Alliance requirements in all categories.”

For more information, visit StarseedYoga.com. See ad on page 24.

Elements Therapeutic Massage Debuts Highly Customized Massage Techniques

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ocal entrepreneur Nina Amidon, owner of the new Elements Therapeutic Massage in Morris Plains, is on a mission to help area consumers experience the healing benefits of massage therapy with services tailored to meet their unique needs. Her massage studio, located at 1767 Route 10, opened in July. The Morris Plains studio is open seven days a week, welcomes walk-ins, and offers a membership program that allows clients to receive regular, discounted massage therapy services throughout each month.

Before opening the Morris Plains studio, Amidon worked in many fields, including Internet advertising and as a school librarian. She was introduced to the therapeutic benefits of massage when her husband, who had injured his back in a car accident, turned to massage for its physical and emotional healing powers.

“We are focused on providing customized massages to each and every client – our therapists use the right technique and right pressure that you just don’t find at alternative massage retailers,” says Amidon. Once viewed as an indulgence, therapeutic massage has become increasingly more affordable. At Elements, it’s available to time-starved consumers who recognize the value of massage in maintaining their overall health and wellness. Those who receive regular massages benefit from lower levels of stress hormones, a heightened immune system, and increased circulation.

For more information, call 973-993-0990 or visit ElementsMassage.com/ morrisplains.

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Awaken Wellness Fair Comes to New Jersey

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he Awaken Wellness Fair, New York’s oldest and best loved bodymind-spirit-green expo outside of NYC, is making its debut in the Garden State.

The first New Jersey Awaken Fair will be held on Sunday, September 15, from 10am to 5 pm, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Fort Lee.

For over a decade, this wellnessfocused educational and experiential event has attracted more than 100 exhibitors each spring and fall. In addition to presenting wellness services and products, the fair includes a host of holistic practitioners steeped in therapeutic methods that date back to ancient times as well as the latest cutting-edge healing and wellness techniques.

The event includes both scientific and metaphysical speakers offering a continuous program of free 45-minute talks throughout the day; intuitive readers; and gifted healers practicing a variety of healing modalities. Appointments can be made with readers and healers in advance after purchasing a ticket online. The main ballroom hosts a variety of vendors offering the latest products and services to support a healthy lifestyle.

For wellness practitioners or companies interested in participating, visit ThePractitioners.com. To view some of the exhibitors already signed up for the New Jersey Awaken Wellness Fair or to purchase an online ticket at a discounted price, visit AwakenNewJersey.org.

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Move in Grace Holds Open House to Celebrate New Location

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n Saturday, September 21, from 11am to 4pm, Move in Grace will host an open house to celebrate the opening of its new center in the heart of Chester, at 294 Main Street. The community is invited to visit the center and learn about its gentle movement classes and wellbeing workshops designed to help participants achieve life transformation and sustainable change.

The new center provides gentle movement lessons in the Feldenkrais method, gentle yoga, Qigong, and Pilates as well as providing spiritual direction. According to Beatrice Basso, the center’s director, Move in Grace is not merely a fitness center but a learning center that provides opportunities for growth, movement, and holistic change that transforms life. Using proven methods and mind-body practices, Move in Grace offers each client an opportunity to move beyond life’s physical, mental, and spiritual challenges toward wellness and wholeness.

For more information, call 973-294-4059. See ad on page 5.

Silent Art Auction to Benefit State’s Black Bears

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Black Bear Blue Heart Blue Eyes, by Cathy Stevens Pratt

he Bear Education and Resource Program, BEAR, is hosting its second annual silent art auction on October 18, 7pm, at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. All proceeds will go toward protecting New Jersey’s black bear population. Dinner is included, and there will be wine, beer and champagne available to purchase.

Talented artists, local shops and selected earthconscious companies are donating art as well as a range of unique items for auction, some exclusively made for this event. Special guest speakers will talk about the true nature of black bears, what to do if you see a bear, and how humans and bears can peacefully co-exist. Dr. Jim Conroy, the Tree Whisperer, along with Basia Alexander will be speaking about the critical role of bears to our forests and our ecosystem as a whole.

For tickets and information, visit SaveNJBears.com or contact Vinnie at Cenzine@ msn.com or call 732-446-6808.

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newsbriefs Integrative Wellness Network Offers Global Mala Yoga Overview of Qigong Principles and Practices for Peace Project Tuesday, September 17, at 7 pm, Cesar and Returns to Newark OnBianca Godoy of the Integrative Wellness Network, a group of wellness practitioners providing information on sustained wellness, disease prevention and natural healing methodologies, will deliver an overview of Qigong principles, practices and concepts at the Presbyterian Church, 65 South Street, Morristown, where the group meets the third Tuesday of each month. The network’s meetings are open to everyone interested in personal and collective well-being. The fee is $7.

The ancient practice of Qigong, which dates back more than 4,000 years, is characterized by slow, gentle and flowing graceful movements. This low-impact exercise system coordinates movements with breath and mental focus, increasing awareness of the mind-breathbody connection. If you’ve never tried Qigong, it’s an opportunity to learn; if you are a Qigong practitioner, join to share your experience.

For more information, call Renee Dorn at 551-574-9500 or Cesar Godoy at 973216-4070. Parking is available next to the church. Meetings are held in the parlor, the first room on the left upon entering the building.

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On Sunday, September 22, more than 1,000 people are expected to attend the Global Mala Yoga for Peace Project, returning to Newark for the seventh year. The event, held at the Newark School Stadium from 9am to 3:30pm (with doors opening at 8:15am), features Mayor Cory Booker as the keynote speaker. Other notable presenters will include Tao Porchon-Lynch, believed to be the world’s oldest Yoga teacher, Beryl Bender Birch, Suzanne Bryant, Fred DeVito, Sue Elkind, Elisabeth Halfpapp, Jillian Pransky, and David Romanelli.

Open to all, there will be separate yoga and meditation events for kids and adults; live music; vendors offering food, free massage and raffles; and many other prizes. The first 250 to sign up will receive a special gift bag, worth more than $300. The event will also be live streamed by Studio Live TV, so people can participate from anywhere.

The event takes its name from the sacred mala prayer beads used in India and Tibet as meditation guides.

The Global Mala Project will benefit Hurricane Sandy Relief, Newark Yoga Movement, the Community Food Bank, Ashrams for Autism and other charities and projects supported by local community leaders.

For more information or to register, visit GlobalMalaNJ.org. See ad on page 47.

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Fall One Spirit Festival Is October 6th in Clinton

Breast Cancer Wellness Open House

he One Spirit Festival is holding its second fall festival on Sunday, October 6, at the Clinton Community Center, 63 Halstead St., Clinton.

“The One Spirit Festival is a vibrant and informative atmosphere where people from all walks of life come to share and learn from each other,” according to event organizer, Christina Lynn Whited. “It is our hope that people will plan to spend a good portion of the day exploring all the festival has to offer.”

Known for its mix of psychic readers, holistic practitioners, healers, crystal dealers, and artisans, the One Spirit Festival showcases creative talents connected by a passion for life and for sharing. Free lectures and craft demonstrations will occur throughout the day. Psychic readings are also available and private sessions of 15 minutes can be booked in advance with the experienced readers at the festival’s website, OneSpiritFestival.org.

he Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey LLC offers a free Breast Cancer Wellness Open House on Friday, September 27, from 6 to 8pm, at its center on 765 Route 10 East, in Randolph.

At this special event, free to the public, breast cancer patients and their friends and family members will be able to meet Pink Ribbon Program founder and executive director Doreen Puglisi of Mount Freedom, along with exercise specialists, nutrition experts, physicians, and complementary medicine providers.

“We’re hoping that providing access to this type of information will help ease the path that breast cancer patients and their families must travel,” explains Lori Lee, MA, RD, CPT, the Wellness Center of NWJ’s owner and director. “We’re so happy to be working with Doreen, who will be donating Pink Ribbon Program services to five survivors who attend the open house. We’re also looking for others willing to sponsor services for some less fortunate victims of breast cancer. Any business owner, professional or concerned individual can contact me at the center to get involved in this tremendous opportunity to help our community members.”

Puglisi is an exercise physiologist and former chairperson of the Health Education & Exercise Science department at the County College of Morris. The Pink Ribbon Program is an exercise therapy program for post-surgery breast cancer patients that aids in their recovery.

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The festival is sponsored by The Church of All Creation, The Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, PSI, and ShopRite of Hunterdon County. For more information, visit OneSpiritFestival.org. See ad on page 32.

A Celebration of All Things Local!

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he New Jersey Highlands Coalition is hosting the first annual Highlands Festival at Waterloo on September 21-22, at Waterloo Village in Byram. The environmental festival will be a “Celebration of All Things Local” and will promote music, food, art, history, cultural and natural resources of New Jersey’s Highlands region..

This rain-or-shine event will delight people of all ages and feature a wide range of activities, including performances by 20 NJ musicians/bands, local food court, crafts and fair trade marketplace, Living Green Expo, cooking demonstrations, workshops, an art show, Lenape Village activities, canal rides, kayaking, and guided nature hikes.Tickets cost $15 online for one day; $25 for two days. At the gate, tickets will be $25 for one day; $40 for two days.

Registration is recommended, but all are welcome. To become a sponsor or register to attend the open house, call the Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey at 973-895-2003. For more information, visit WellnessCenterNWJ.com. See ad on page 12.

To purchase tickets online and for more information HEADLINERS YARN AND MARCO BENEVENTO!

about theTrade festival,Marketplace, visit HighlandsFestivalAtWaterloo.org. rafts and Fair Living Green Expo, See ad on page 3. ed Art Show, Cooking Demos, Lenape Village Activities, Rides, Kayaking, Fly Fishing Demos & Guided Nature Hikes.

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healthbriefs The Benefits of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women Akashic/Soul Readings

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s women age, keeping their hormones in proper balance becomes increasingly challenging. Once hormone levels decrease, the susceptibility to certain conditions associated with aging such as osteoporosis and heart disease becomes more likely. For the countless women who think they don’t have options, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms and for those suffering from mood swings, migraines, fatigue, anxiety, depression and other conditions that result from hormone imbalances.

BHRT is the use of supplemental doses of hormones that Paul Dell’Aquila, M.D. have a chemical structure identical to the hormones the human body naturally produces. Unlike synthetic hormones, which do not have the same biochemical structure as those of humans, BHRT hormones are obtained from natural sources and are mixed by specialized pharmacies to match the exact molecular structure of the patient’s hormones.

While some synthetic hormones have been found to increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in certain patients, there has been no significant research to suggest the same health risks to patients using BHRT. Working with a specialist trained in BHRT, women can realize the benefits of re-achieving hormonal balance and feel confident that their treatment plan will evaluate and address the possible risks for certain types of cancers and other health conditions.

For women of any age, but especially those near or in menopause, BHRT offers a cutting-edge approach to improving and stabilizing many medical conditions, and to experiencing overall improvement in health and well-being.

For more information, see Preventative and Restorative Center of New Jersey ad on page 19.

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olfing and yoga complement each other by improving structure, balance and flexibility.

Dr. Ida Rolf, developer of what is now known as Rolfing, first used yoga to address back problems related to scoliosis when she was a young mother in the 1930s. Yoga wasn’t exactly mainstream at the time, and there were very few teachers available in the United States. Dr. Rolf’s personal study of yoga, osteopathy and homeopathy contributed to the evolution of her Rolfing principles.

She aligned her vision of Rolfing with the goals of yoga to develop “a physical system that enriches the student’s body, mind and spiritual well-being through an understanding of structural balance.”

“Dr. Rolf always investigated what was new and was never afraid to take what she learned and use it,” says Rosemarie Feitus, certified Rolfer, in the introduction to her book Ida Rolf Talks: About Rolfing and Physical Reality. “In those years of practicing and discussing the principles of yoga, [Dr. Rolf] was establishing the basis of her future work: that bodies need to lengthen and be balanced, and that a balanced body will give rise to a better human being,” says Feitus. “Slowly she realized that the asanas did not achieve length and separation of the joints, that in too many cases there was actual contraction of the joint surfaces. Something else was needed.” Sometime later, Rolfing was born.

Rolfing works primarily in two ways, with hands-on manipulation and movement education. It physically changes the body’s structure and energetically improves movement and function. Yoga and Rolfing both work subtly with energy

1. gain relief from chronic or acute tension or pain 2. increase flexibility or coordination 3. improve posture and alignment 4. learn to relax and obtain more body awareness 5. offset deleterious effects of aging 6. release emotional blocks stored in the body 7. have more energy and stamina 8. find relief from breathing difficulties Edward Hemberger, CMT, is a Certified Massage Therapist and Certified Structural Integration (Rolfing) practitioner with offices in Boonton and Livingston, NJ, and Manhattan. He assists and is in advanced training with Thomas Findley, MD, PhD, a Certified Advanced Rolfer™ and world-renowned Rolfing® practitioner. In 2007, Hemberger presented an abstract to the Fascia Research Congress at Harvard Medical School on the effects of Rolfing on improving standing balance. See ad on page 10.

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slow jog around the block a few times a week can prolong life. The Copenhagen City Heart Study monitored 1,878 joggers for 30 years and found that 44 percent of these subjects are less likely to prematurely die from any cause than non-runners. Males and females that continued to jog regularly added 6.2 years and 5.6 years, respectively, to their average lifespans.

It only takes 1.5 hours of slow-to-average-pace jogging a week to reap the longevity benefits. Walking is also beneficial; the National Institutes of Health says it can add up to 4.5 years to the average life expectancy. Seventy-five minutes of brisk walking a week can add 1.8 years to life expectancy after age 40, according to study results cited in PLOS Medicine.

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kipping breakfast or eating sugary breakfast breads and cereals sets us up for increased appetite all day long, while protein-rich food effectively satiates us, according to a recent University of Missouri-Columbia study. Subjects were 20 overweight young women, ages 18 to 20, divided into three groups: those that skipped breakfast, ate cereal, or enjoyed a 350-calorie, high-protein breakfast of eggs and lean meat. Researchers tracking brain function concluded that those eating the high-protein breakfast were better able to control their eating throughout the day and evening.

For people that don’t currently eat breakfast, lead researcher Heather Leidy, Ph.D., an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology, says it only takes about three days to acclimate the body. Leidy suggests first trying plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or egg or meat burritos. Aim for 35 grams of protein in the morning for all-day control of food cravings.

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In a study of 860 children between the ages of 6 and 18, researchers found elevated levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in children from households where these products were used. IgEs increase when exposed to allergycausing substances like pollen, pet dander and certain foods. Urine levels of triclosan, an antibacterial agent used in soaps, mouthwash and toothpaste, provided the strongest link to increased IgE levels and increased allergy risk. Parabens, preservatives with antimicrobial properties commonly found in shampoos, conditioners, lotions and body washes, were strongly associated with allergies to pollen and pet dander.

These results confirm the “hygiene hypothesis” that society’s focus on cleanliness has actually prevented children from getting dirty and developing strong immune systems that are regularly challenged and strengthened by pathogens, say researchers.

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When the school opened in 2008, the cafeteria served vegetarian meals three days a week. “We started to try out recipes with small groups of students to see what they liked and didn’t like. It was a hit,” says Groff. All meals adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture standards, so students get plenty of nutrient- and protein-dense vegetables. Students are also welcome to pack their own lunches, including meat. natural awakenings

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Killing Fields

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Bivalve Farming May Purify Fouled Waters Scientists are investigating whether mussels can be grown in urban areas as a way of cleansing coastal waters of sewage, fertilizers and other pollutants. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has placed an experimental raft at the mouth of New York City’s Bronx River with long tendrils seeded with geukensia demissa hanging beneath it.

The two-year experiment will test whether the ribbed mussel can survive in the industrial and organic effluent found there. If it does, that could have implications for cleaning up coastal waters all over the world. The idea of using bivalves like mussels, oysters and clams to purify waterways has been on the minds of conservationists and scientists for decades. If the creatures can absorb enough nitrogen from the polluted water, it will prevent algae blooms that deprive waterways of the oxygen needed to support life.

Other researchers also are investigating the beneficial effects of raising seaweed and kelp in conjunction with bivalves to clean coastal waters.

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Most hydrogen for commercial use is produced from natural gas, which is expensive to manufacture and generates a large amount of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. “It really doesn’t make sense to use non-renewable natural resources to produce hydrogen,” says Zhang. “We think this discovery is a game-changer in the world of alternative energy.”

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Controversial neonicotinoid pesticides linked to catastrophic honeybee declines in North America and Europe may also kill other creatures, posing ecological threats even graver than feared, according to a new report by the American Bird Conservancy. It claims that dangers to birds and streamdwelling and soil-dwelling insects accidentally exposed to the chemicals have been underestimated by regulators and downplayed by industry.

“The environmental persistence of the neonicotinoids, their propensity for runoff and for groundwater infiltration and their cumulative and largely irreversible mode of action in invertebrates raise environmental concerns that go well beyond bees,” according to the report co-authors, pesticide policy expert Cynthia Palmer and pesticide toxicologist Pierre Mineau, Ph.D., who both work for the nonprofit. They note that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency typically sets guidelines for bird exposures using laboratory tests on just two species, which ignores widely varying sensitivities among hundreds of other species.

Scott Black, executive director of the Xerces Society, an invertebrate conservation group, says that integrated pest management (IPM), which combines precisely targeted chemical use with other, non-chemical means of pest control, can deliver industrial-scale yields in an environmentally sustainable way. To the detriment of wildlife, “[Our nation] has moved away from IPM, from scouting a farm, putting in habitat for beneficial insects and spraying only if there’s damage,” he warns.

“With neonicotinoids, they don’t do that anymore,” instead returning to indiscriminate blanket spraying.

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Coconut oil: Indian women regularly massage a natural oil into their scalp before washing to keep their hair healthy and prevent the scalp from drying out and itching. “Coconut oil helps to grow hair long,” advises Bibya Malik, owner of Bibya Hair Design, a salon chain in Chicago. “It is probably the most widely used hair oil in the Indian subcontinent; amla oil, jasmine oil and other herbal oils are used, as well.”

Rosewater: Most often used as a skin toner, some women also like to spray rosewater on their face as a refresher. Rosewater has a long history as a fragrance and as a flavoring in dessert recipes.

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to warmer climes for food, because insects do not thrive in cold temperatures.

Males molt their bright plumage, needing fresh feathers for the long flight.

Most retain some color, but generally, they are duller and look similar to the females. Identification becomes harder because some species are similar in appearance and the singing gives way to an occasional, subtle call, emitted as little chipping sounds at most.

The Internet offers a comprehensive range of data that can suggest which days are best for early morning viewings.

Experienced birders know the best local spots, and weather forecasts are good indicators of timing. Sid Gautreaux’s pioneering study of bird migration in the 1960s using weather radar, still ongoing at the Radar Ornithology Lab at South Carolina’s Clemson University, is available to birders on regional websites via Tinyurl.com/USBirdTrackingRadar.

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Cyclists Embark on First Annual Tour de Farm NJ A statewide bike tour of the Garden State celebrates New Jersey’s home-grown bounty

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RJ Donnelly of Donnelly Industries, Inc., and Mitch Morrison from Economic Green Solutions and a co-founder of the Sparta Farmers Market are the tour’s co-chairs. As Donnelly explains, “Our mission is twofold: First, we aim to highlight New Jersey’s local food community: our farms, farmer’s markets, CSAs, farm-to-fork restaurants, school gardens, and urban farms. Second, we are calling New Jersey to action. We hope this event inspires people to seek out their local food producers and vote with their dollars. Let’s support our farmers and buy food that is local and seasonal before we just rush to the grocery store.”

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The route for the tour’s final day, open to the public for a $25 registration fee, begins at Green Valley Farm at Crystal Springs Country Club, 3621 State Route 94, Hamburg, and concludes at Fair Acres/Kittatinny Mountain Farm, 1339 State Route 23, Sussex. Riders who register will have the opportunity to experience the tour firsthand as well as sample delicious farm-fresh fare.

The Farm-to-Fork Celebration, restricted to the first 150 people who register at $100 each, is a gourmet outdoor feast featuring local, seasonal ingredients as prepared by top New Jersey chefs including George Mandakas of Innova Cuisine; Andre deWaal of Andre’s Restaurant and Wine Boutique; Dan Rothman of Whole Foods Market NE Region; Joel Cain of St. Mortiz; Brad Boyle of Salt Studio; Kirk Avondoglio of Perona Farms; and Ben Del Coro of the Sparta Farmers Market & Fossil Farms. As Del Coro says, “This event highlights and puts a focus on the current state of New Jersey’s farms while also providing a fantastic opportunity and venue to host people, families and friends for a locavore farm-to-table dinner.”

Tour de Farm New Jersey is not a fundraiser; its sole purpose is to spread awareness about the importance of local, fresh, farm produce, meats, poultry, milk and cheeses and the farmers who produce them.

For more information regarding the USGBC-NJ’s Tour de Farm NJ or Farm-to-Fork Celebration, visit TourDeFarmNJ. com. Early registration for the Farm-to-Fork dinner is $50 a person until 8/15; $100 per person from 8/16/ to 9/22. The fee to join the last leg of the ride is $25, regardless of date.

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WORKOUTS Moving the Body Opens the Door to Spirit

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t’s the Sabbath, a day of “Exercise can a sensual, full-body writhe she calls “the flail.” As the prayer, and millions of be a powerful World Beat playlist picks up people across America pace, Pierrat leads the are quietly sitting or kneelgateway to the group through a funky, raveing, humbly communing with a power greater than the spiritual.” like series of dance moves aimed at “opening up” the themselves. ~ Chantal Pierrat hips and chest and some But inside the Alchemy thing less tangible deep of Movement studio in Boulinside. By song five, the sweat is flowder, Colorado, the Soul Sweat faithful ing and some are dancing unabashedly, are connecting with their higher power eyes closed, lost in the music. Others in a different fashion. In bare feet, and are smiling broadly, making eye contact wearing yoga pants and tank tops, they in the mirror. find a place before a wall-to-wall mir The sense of joy and interconnectror while a slow, Afro-Brazilian rhythm edness in the room is palpable. “Exervibrates the wooden floor. cise can be a powerful gateway to the

At the urging of instructor Chantal Pierrat, they let their arms and necks go spiritual,” observes Pierrat, the founder limp, shaking off the week’s stresses via of Soul Sweat, a highly choreographed,

spiritually charged dance workout.

Twenty years after the yoga craze introduced Westerners to the possibility that the two seemingly incongruous goals could be intertwined, the spirituality-fitness link has spread well beyond the yoga mat. It has spawned fusions ranging from Body Gospel, a Christian workout tape, and Jewish Yoga classes to triathlon programs rooted in Native American teachings and Buddhismbased running meditation workshops.

In addition, creative instructors have been fusing body/mind/spirit classics like yoga and Pilates with hardcore cardio disciplines like spinning and boxing. Half of all U.S. fitness clubs now offer mind/body programming, according to the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and the portion of classes dedicated to “mind/spirit” versus just “body” is on the rise.

“The newer programming is balanced 50-50, rather than the 80-20 body-mind split of the past,” estimates Sandy Todd Webster, editor in chief of IDEA’s publications.

At a time when, according to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the number of people that identify with “no organized religion” continues to grow (topping one-fifth of Americans and one-third of U.S. adults under 30), more people than ever are exploring exercise as a path to both flatter abs and deeper self-discovery. “We have spent so long focusing on the mind and the brain… but that is not the whole story,” says Pierrat. “The somatic, or physical, expression of spirituality is the future.”

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The notion that intense dancing or a long run could spark what feels like a spiritual awakening makes sense to Philadelphia-based research neuroscientist and physician Andrew Newberg, author of How God Changes Your Brain. A pioneer in the field of integrative “neurotheology”, he has for years used brain imaging technologies to study the impact religious or spiritual practices like deep meditation, intense prayer and speaking in tongues have on the brain. Exercise, he says, provides many of the same effects.

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“Mobile meditation… trains you to have your mind be still when your body is active, which is how you are in everyday life.” ~ Marty Kibiloski ous workout is one of the few activities that can lead to simultaneous activation of both sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (calming) nervous system reactions. “Normally, when one of these is active, the other one shuts down, but when people drive one or the other to a very heightened level of activity, there is some evidence that the other turns on too,” explains Newberg.

That intense dual firing can paradoxically lead to an interruption in sensory information traveling to areas of the brain that control our sense of ourselves at any moment. “Not only do you have this great feeling of energy and calmness, but you tend to lose your sense of space and time,” he notes.

Newberg’s own research also suggests that when people “surrender” themselves in a spiritual practice, the frontal lobe (the practical part of the brain that keeps our thoughts in check) quiets. He speculates that something similar may happen in the midst of, say, a marathon or intense dance, enabling out of the ordinary thoughts and feelings to surface. “It can allow for creativity—a blending of different, more intuitive

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So, is exercise able to only make us feel like we’re having a mystical experience, or is it somehow actually opening a channel to the divine? Newberg declines to go there, commenting that a brain scan tells what’s going on in the brain, not in the soul. Yet he has no doubt the two are inextricably linked.

He says, “There are many well-known examples of intense experiences, like Sufi dancing, generating spiritual experiences for people.”

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Marcus Freed is one of those people.

He grew up in a traditional Jewish family in London, England, and attended a rabbinical seminary in Israel. Still, he felt that something was missing in his spiritual life. “I thought, ‘God has created us with a body. Why aren’t we praying with our body?’”

Freed says that Biblical text often references the body: King David, in the Book of Psalms, says, “Let all my bones praise the creator.” The Jewish Talmud refers to a rabbi that “stretched his spine with a prayer of gratitude.” Yet, Freed observes, the physical elements of daily spiritual practice have been largely forgotten over the centuries. When he discovered yoga, it filled a gap for him. “I found a way to draw upon this incredible spiritual literature but ground it in the body, so that experience is not just in the head, but also in the heart.”

Thus, Freed founded Bibliyoga, which launches each class with a Hebrew or Kabbalistic teaching, followed by poses that incorporate its themes, as reflected in his book, The Kosher Sutras: The Jewish Way in Yoga and Meditation. The practice, now taught in cities around the United States and Europe, has prompted the birth of similarly religion-infused classes, including Christ Yoga, and the Jewish Yoga Network. “A lot of people separate things, saying they’ll get their spirituality from one place and their exercise from somewhere else,” says Freed. “I think they are missing out.”

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solo pursuits such as triathlon activities and running, in which many athletes say a more mindful approach to training has infused their sport with more meaning, and in some cases, improved their performances.

Ironman Marty Kibiloski, formerly a competitive marathoner and road racer, led what he terms a “high achievement, low contentment” life for years, measuring his self-worth by timed results that never quite satisfied him. In 2006, he attended a Running with the Mind of Meditation three-day workshop, based on Rinpoche Sakyong Mipham’s book of the same name. The retreat combined with his newfound interest in Buddhism, completely redefined running for him.

Kibiloski prefers to steer clear of the word “spiritual” (which he sees as somewhat ambiguous) when describing what he now experiences when running. Instead, he frames it as a vehicle for self-discovery, a mobile meditation that provides the intense focus and freedom from distraction that enables him to “awaken to how things really are.”

He now leads the retreat that proved pivotal for him, drawing more than 100 runners each Labor Day weekend to the Shambhala Mountain Center, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.

Participants learn to focus on the cadence of their footfalls, their breathing and their surroundings to, as he puts it, “move meditation beyond the cushion.”

He remarks, “It trains you to have your mind be still when your body is active, which is how you are in everyday life.”

Triathlete Mark Allen credits his work with Brant Secunda, a shaman and teacher in the Huichol Indian tradition of Mexico, for enabling him to overcome negative self-talk and physical stresses and go on to win the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, six times in the late 1980s and early 90s.

He notes, “In every one of my physical workouts, I also focused on training the spiritual aspect, so that when I got that chatter in my head, saying, ‘This is too hard’ or ‘I want to quit,’ I could go to a quiet place, rather than a negative one.”

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en both soul and body by intertwining both. “Some people think you are only spiritual when you are praying, but when you are moving your body, that is an intensely spiritual experience, too,” says Allen. “It’s my way of saying, ‘Thank you for letting me be alive.’”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

FUSION WORKOUTS Pump Body, Charge Spirit Drawing newcomers eager to break a sweat while staying true to their mind/body and spiritual roots is the aim of yoga, Pilates and tribal dance instructors that are busy introducing innovations. Here’s a quick look at just some of them.

Aero boga: This approach to yoga-dance fusion is designed for older adults that follow the bhakti yoga philosophy.

Buti: Teachers of this 90-minute, high-intensity workout that fuses yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics aim to unlock the shakti spiral and release the hips to help energy flow freely in the first and second chakras.

Piloxing: Created by Swedish dancer and celebrity trainer Viveca Jensen, Piloxing blends Pilates and boxing with powerful principles of femininity.

Soul Sweat: Highly choreographed, yet accessible to beginners, dance movements are set to World Beat, African, Latin, hip-hop and rave music to enhance coordination, tone muscles, enhance energy flow and awaken creativity.

Vinyasa on the bike: Conscious pedaling on a stationary bike integrates yoga principles of breathing, flowing and paying attention to what is happening in the body.

YoBata: Fast-paced classes intersperse Vinyasa (or flow) yoga with tabata brief sets of high-intensity, fat-burning bodyweight or cardio exercises).

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hen a woman separated from her husband last fall, she tried hard to shut down her emotions. A 30-yearold working mother of two young boys, she felt she couldn’t afford to be sad or angry, even as she contemplated divorce. But something shifted when she began taking yoga classes in her town in northern Michigan. “It was my one place to relax and let go,” says Emily, who asked that her real name stay private. “I used to go to class, get into a deep stretch and cry. It was like my muscles were connected with my heart. My instructor would warn us that certain poses would provide emotional releases, and sure enough, the tears would fall.”

People suffering disruptive changes—from losing a loved one to coping with unemployment or striving for sobriety—often find yoga to be a healing force. Lola Remy, of yogaHOPE, a Boston and Seattle nonprofit that helps women navigate challenging transitions, attests that yoga makes them feel safe enough in their bodies to process difficult emotions.

“The goal isn’t to make stressors go away, it’s to learn resilience,” Remy explains. “Irreparable harm isn’t necessarily the only result of experiencing stress. Even if I’m in a challenging position—like wobbling in the tree pose—I can see that I’m still okay.” The object is to teach women that their bodies are strong and capable, giving them more confidence in their ability to weather obstacles off the mat.

makes recovery difficult. “You need to have a high-functioning prefrontal cortex to organize the thoughts that come up and know that you’re safe in the present moment,” advises David Emerson, director of yoga services at the Trauma Center, in Brookline, Massachusetts. “Otherwise, you’re assaulted by memory sensory information.”

Yoga appears to rewire the brains of trauma survivors to stop reliving past distress. “You can’t talk your prefrontal cortex into functioning well again,” Emerson observes. “But you may be able to do it with your body.”

The study found that eight female patients that participated in trauma-sensitive yoga saw significant decreases in the frequency and severity of their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. In a study at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, military veterans enrolled in a 10-week yoga course also showed improvement in PTSD symptoms. A paper presented at a recent International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies conference studied 64 people that had experienced childhood abuse and neglect; those that participated in a trauma-sensitive yoga course had a 33 percent reduction in PTSD symptoms. Two months later, more than 50 percent in the yoga group experienced greater freedom and were no longer diagnosed as suffering from PTSD, compared to the control group’s 21 percent.

Yoga can also transform traumatized lives in other ways.

“For many traumatized people, being touched intimately can be a trigger,” Emerson remarks. “Yoga may let them feel ready for physical intimacy again. Others have mentioned victories such as being able to go to the grocery store and knowing exactly what foods their bodies crave.”

Emerson notes that such programs emphasize choice and individual empowerment. “The beauty of yoga is that you reclaim your body as your own.”

Spreading the Word

Once largely concentrated on the East Coast, trauma-sensitive yoga programs are spreading. Jennifer Johnston, a research clinician and yoga instructor at Boston’s Mind Body Institute, sees programs like these enriching our culture’s understanding of the physical and mental health connection. “In a country where drugs and surgery are often the first go-to,” she says, “it’s important to remember that things like yoga can change our chemistry, too.”

Sarah Todd is an East Coast-based writer and editor. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.

Supporting Science

Research suggests that yoga can also be an effective therapy for people affected by some forms of severe traumatic stress. A study in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences that scanned the brains of trauma survivors after a reminder of the traumatic event revealed decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain that helps make sense of raw emotions and bodily experiences.

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STAYING POWER A Good Trainer Keeps Us On Track

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Maintaining one’s own fitness program can prove a challenge when the will to work out fizzles. Many people are getting help conquering roadblocks and staying on an effective path of regular exercise through an enduring relationship with a personal trainer.

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pproximately 6.4 million Americans now engage personal trainers, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, including some in less traditional locations, like community centers and corporate workplaces. When a client sticks with a personal trainer over the long haul, the relationship can evolve beyond a caring coach into a steadfast mentor, producing benefits that transcend basic fitness.

“I have individuals I’ve worked with for 10 years, and have come to know them and their bodies and habits well,” says Kristin McGee, a New York City trainer who counts celebrities like Steve Martin and Tina Fey as clients. By understanding all aspects of each of her clients, she says she can better tailor programs to meet their needs.

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When nine-year client Bebe Duke, 58, faced a lengthy rehabilitation after tripping and shattering a shoulder, McGee helped lift her spirits, ease her back into full-body fitness and even slay some psychological dragons. “We worked her lower half; we kept her strong and her moods steady with meditation and yoga,” McGee says. “The physical therapist knew how to work with her shoulder joint, but not with the rest of her body and the rest of her life.”

Duke felt, as she puts it, “a significant fear of falling” after the accident.

“So we spent an enormous amount of time on balance and making sure I didn’t feel nervous.”

McGee was able to help Duke prevent fitness loss, which can happen to anyone that goes four weeks without exercising, reports Medicine

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Maintaining regular exercise can also deter depression, confirmed by a study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.

Three years after the injury, Duke can now hold a downward dog yoga pose and do a headstand. “I’m also running again,” Duke adds. “I’m signed up for a half marathon.”

Richard Cotton, a personal trainer in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the American College of Sports Medicine’s national director of certification, agrees that a good long-term trainer often serves as a fitness, nutrition and even life coach. “You can’t metaphorically cut off people’s heads and only train their bodies. Then you are just a technician,” he observes.

Building a true foundation for health requires understanding the importance of each building block, not just working with a trainer for a few sessions and afterwards going blindly through the motions, attests Sandra Blackie, a former professional bodybuilder, certified nutritionist and current personal trainer in San Diego, California. “I want to educate my clients.”

During extended periods, good trainers also revise routines at least once every four weeks to prevent adaptation, another problem that can hinder reaching fitness goals. “Without trainers, people often get stuck in a rut and lose motivation,” remarks Blackie, who also adapts exercises according to bodily changes due to aging or other conditions.

Long-term relationships also allow trainers to focus on the individual’s bottom-line goals, Cotton notes. For instance, “I want to lose 10 pounds,” might really mean, “I want the energy

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“Achievable goals evolve from values,” Cotton explains. “It’s not about getting in super great shape for six months and then stopping. It’s about creating a foundation for life.”

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Sugar Monster How Sweet It Isn’t

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“Am I a sugar addict?” There’s an easy way to tell.

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The dangers of excessive sugar consumption, especially of highfructose corn syrup (HFCS), are well known. Yet such cheap, corn-based sweeteners account for nearly 56 percent of all sweeteners, especially in beverages.

The average American annually consumes 152 pounds of sugar, compared to 109 pounds in 1950, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

A large portion is ingested as sugary liquids, including juices and an average of 46 gallons of soft drinks a year—compared to 11 gallons 50 years ago.

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ently in the body than those from other foods. “Fat doesn’t make you fat.

Sugar makes you fat,” states Dr. John Salerno, director of The Salerno Center for Complementary Medicine, in New York, Tokyo and Sao Paolo, Brazil.

“Eating carbohydrates quickly raises blood sugar (glucose), prompting the release of insulin to transport the glucose not immediately needed for energy, to the cells,” Salerno explains in his new book, The Salerno Solution: An Ounce of Prevention, a Lifetime of Health. “If there is more glucose than you need, the remainder is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen, and then converted to fat.”

Killing Effect

While the negative effects of excess sugar consumption have been documented for decades, “Evidence is mounting that sugar is the primary cause of obesity, plus many chronic and lethal diseases,” says Osteopathic Physician Joseph Mercola, of

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, who runs the highly popular natural health website, Mercola.com, and has authored books that include The No-Grain Diet and Sweet Deception.

“Excessive fructose consumption leads to insulin resistance that appears to be the root of many, if not most, chronic diseases,” says Mercola. Beyond the obvious association with obesity, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease and Alzheimer’s have all been linked to sugar, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the National Institutes of Health.

“Sugar, in excess, is a toxin, unrelated to its calories,” says Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist and professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. “The dose determines the poison. Like alcohol, a little sugar is fine, but a lot is not. And the food industry has put us way over our limit.”

Sugar can be addictive, continues Lustig.

“It has clear potential for abuse. Like tobacco and alcohol, sugar acts on the brain to encourage subsequent intake.”

Risky Substitutes

No-calorie artificial sweeteners can be equally dangerous by convincing us we are bypassing calories. The 5,000-participant San Antonio Heart Study, which followed subjects for seven to eight years, showed that adults consuming regular or diet soft drinks were likely to gain weight, but those that drank the diet versions were more likely to become obese. Participants in Massachusetts’ Framingham Heart Study further confirmed that soft drink lovers in general were 40 percent more likely than non soda-drinkers to develop metabolic syndrome, increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Studies from Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; and Gunma University, in Maebashi, Japan, suggest that sucralose (marketed primarily under the brand name Splenda) can trigger the release of insulin as though sugar has been consumed; over time, this contributes to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.

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Aspartame and saccharin have also been associated with weight gain and suppressed satiety (fullness) response, effecting overeating and possibly even cancer. Such effects are supported by studies from at least seven countries, published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Finally, xylitol, another low-calorie sweetener that some claim to be natural, is actually highly processed and even a small amount can cause diarrhea.

Healthy Sweeteners

n Stevia, a powdered extract of a South American plant, is the most popular natural sweetener, delivering no calories or blood sugar swings; 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar, a little goes a long way. Look for a product with no additives. n Sucanat—minimally processed, dehydrated cane sugar juice—is a reasonably healthy alternative, especially to substitute measure for measure in baking. Because it metabolizes like sugar, it too will cause blood sugar swings; also note that both agave and “raw” sugar, which is merely less refined table sugar, have similar effects. n Honey, while not calorie-free, is high in heart-healthy flavonoids and antiallergens, and may even help lower cholesterol, according to a study from University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, in Germany. n Maple syrup carries calories, but is also a rich source of polyphenol antiinflammatory antioxidants. A University of Rhode Island, Kingston, study suggests that maple syrup may help manage Type 2 diabetes. n Molasses, while not calorie-free, is a worthy alternative if weight isn’t an issue, since it’s a good source of minerals, especially iron. n Raw monk fruit (avoid processed Nectresse), a small, sweet melon native to China and Southeast Asia known as luo han guo, has traditionally been used in herbal medicine. It is touted as being low in carbs and is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar.

n Coconut sugar is generating excitement largely because of its low glycemic index (35) and low carbohydrate qualities. This optimum option is a good source of potassium, magnesium, iron, boron, zinc, sulfur and copper. n All fruit contains fructose, but in a natural state—not synthesized as a vegetable product like corn syrup. Fruit also

comes loaded with health benefits, so eating it in moderation works, especially fruits and berries that are low on the glycemic index, a measure of carbohydrate effects on blood sugar levels.

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Corn Syrup Hides in Processed Foods

Most of us might suspect that high- fructose corn syrup (HFCS) lurks in soft drinks, baked goods, candy and other sweets, but substantial amounts permeate many processed foods. Key culprits include: 4 Applesauce 4 Flavored yogurt 4 Bottled steak and barbecue sauces 4 Juice drinks 4 Breads 4 Salad dressings 4 Breakfast cereals (including 4 Spaghetti sauce low-calorie ones) Notes: HFCS sometimes hides on labels as 4 Canned soups inulin, glucose-fructose syrup, isoglucose 4 Catsup and fruit fructose, among others.

4 Canned vegetables Sources include several online publi4 Cottage cheese cations and food product labels.

Everyday Sugar Addicts

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With paperless homework, bookless backpacks, zero waste lunches, plastic-free filtered water and classrooms without walls, today’s parents and teachers are bringing eco-friendly ways to schools and giving students an early appreciation of the importance of environmental health.

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oing green goes both ways— home to school and school to home. Alysia Reiner, an actress and eco-advocate from New York’s Harlem neighborhood, became involved with the Bank Street School for Children when her daughter enrolled at age 3. “I’m green at home, so in my mind her school had to be green, too. With no programs in place, I made suggestions, which got me elected co-chair of the green committee,” says Reiner, with a smile.

“Today, we have a school-wide composting program serving 1,500 students that has reduced previous levels of food waste by 75 percent. To raise awareness and funds to support it, we sold reusable snack sacks, stainless steel water bottles and home composting bags.” An innovative chef focuses on organic foods with vegetarian options for school lunches. The next step is a rooftop garden.

When Sheila Hageman, an author, teacher and public speaker living in Mil-

ford, Connecticut, first read the memo requesting garbage-free lunches for her three children at the New England School-Montessori, she couldn’t imagine packing food without the use of plastic wrap, sandwich bags or paper napkins, but, “Now, it’s no big deal,” she says. “I use glass containers and cloth napkins.

The kids eat better quality food. It costs less, too, because prepackaged snacks are out.” She notes that the governing rule is one protein, one fruit and one vegetable. The school even has a natural composter—a class guinea pig that loves to eat leftover veggies.

Students often bring the first of their homegrown vegetables each season for show and tell in the classroom, where they normally eat lunch. It’s a neat way to avoid mass-produced food; the school has no cafeteria. “A little change becomes part of a lifestyle,” remarks Hageman.

Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches, for grades nine through 12, in West Palm Beach, Florida, provides a near-paperless experience for students, all of which are issued computers.

Homework is assigned, completed, graded and returned; tests are given and graded; report cards are sent and textbooks studied—all online.

“Technology has created an atmosphere of modern education,” observes Teresa Thornton, Ph.D., the science teacher who spearheaded many of the school’s green initiatives. “We buy one set of print books, since not all students learn the same way. But e-books can be easily updated electronically each year, saving the educational costs of outdated materials and financial costs of replacement. By the end of the year, they know how to use PowerPoint, Excel, Word

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In Pittsburgh, Chatham University follows the example of eco-pioneer and Silent Spring author Rachel Carson, a class of 1929 alumna, to preserve, maintain and restore nature. With the goal to be carbon neutral by 2025, sustainability becomes part of every decision. The Chatham Eastside facility, located in a revitalization area, reclaimed a former manufacturing complex.

“We are the first school in Pennsylvania to have a solar hot water system,” says Mary Whitney, the school’s sustainability coordinator. “Bottled water was banned in 2011 and filtered water stations provide free refills for stainless steel bottles. The rent-a-bike program is especially popular with international students.” The two campus Zipcars, a Honda Insight and Scion xD, shared by students, can be reserved for a fee. Students also ride free on public transportation.

In Tennessee, Ivy Academy Chattanooga strives to integrate nature into every class. “In geometry, for example, students use a protractor to measure the angle of leaves or the photo of a flower for a mapping exercise,” says Executive Director Angie Markum. “Because we are located next to 4,000 acres of forest, we can often teach classes outdoors. We also work with the region’s forestry division to treat diseased hemlocks and monitor growth, then upload the information to the Smithsonian.” Classes tend to be linked together.

Daily hikes improve fitness and emphasize how alternative means of travel reduce the harmful impacts of burning fossil fuels. To get to school, many students walk while several teachers run up to 10 miles.

Also in Chattanooga, at the Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy, students gain the knowledge and experience to extend the difference they make beyond greening their school.

Anne Vilen, a designer for expeditionary learning schools like Donaldson, says, “It’s empowering for students to discover they can make a real impact.”

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 New Moon Celebration & Healing Gong— 7–9:15pm. Event includes a long session of deep meditative relaxation with the Healing Gong. $20 pre/$25 door. (Mention Natural Awakenings to receive 20 percent off.) AquarianYoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. 908-884-4984.

AquarianYogaCenter.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Gluten & Allergy Free Expo—9am–4pm. Presentations, vendors and exhibits. Meadowlands Expo Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus. gfafepo.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Gluten & Allergy Free Expo—9am–4pm. Presentations, vendors and exhibits. Meadowlands Expo Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus. Gfafepo.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Yoga Workshop - Women’s Hormonal System— 12–2:30pm. How the hormonal system works and how to better deal with the hormonal changes of pregnancy, menstruation and menopause. $50.

Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973966-5311. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Poetry Book Signing—6–7:30pm. Local author Michele Fawcett will sign copies of her first collection of poetry, The Real Princess Story. Books available for purchase at this free event. Light refreshments.

DreamingDilettante.com. Bobby’s News & Gift, 521 Main St. Boonton.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 American Health & Wellness Fair—10am–5pm.

Holistic health services, free health screenings,

savethedate SOUND THERAPY INFORMATION SESSION Call for Open House Dates THE DAVIS CENTER, 19 State Rt. 10 E, Ste 25, Succasunna, NJ; TheDavisCenter. com. Specializing in sound-based therapies for learning, development and wellness. All disabilities, all ages, all wellness challenges.

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

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

healthy and tasty treats, demonstrations, music and more. Free. OnthePulseProductions.com. Benefiting childhood cancer. Brookdale Park, Bloomfield.

Yoga Workshop - The Koshas—10am–12:30pm.

In this workshop we will look at how to apply our mind to focus in the asanas to tap into that quiet, still pond at the core of our being. $50. Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973-966-5311.

StudioYogaNJ.com.

Be The Medicine - Align with Perfect Health for Healers and All—10am–4pm. Join Janet StraightArrow and experience her landmark work of profound teachings, tools and experience that will empower and change your life immediately. $175.

BeTheMedicine.com. 973-647-2500 to reserve your spot. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Awaken Health Fair—10am–5pm. Speakers, healers, readers and vendors present the cutting edge of body, mind and spirit health to the general public. Online tickets $10. $15 at the door. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2117 Route 4 East, Ft. Lee. AwakenNewJersey.com

savethedate SILENT ART AUCTION BENEFITING THE PROTECTION OF NJ’S BLACK BEARS Friday, October 18, 2013 at 7 pm Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights, Morristown, NJ Highlights of the evenings include dinner and dessert, special guest speakers, and silent art auction featuring original works of art, unique items from local shops and earth-friendly companies. $50 donation for one ticket, or $40 each for two or more tickets. Order online at SaveNJBears.com or call 732-446-6808.

WEEKEND RETREAT: TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE Pine Wind Zen Center Shamong, New Jersey October 18 -20 Learn to move through stress, anxiety and uncertainty. Learn to cultivate awareness through guided instructions in mindfulness meditation, gain a clearer understanding of how we create most of our stress/anxiety and how alone we can eliminate these causes. Join Seijaku Roshi on this fall retreat on the beautiful campus of St. Marguerites Retreat House in Mendham, NJ. Contact Pine Wind Zen Center, 609-2689151. Jizo-an.org.

savethedate WANT BETTER VISION? September 28 October 12 November 2 December 14 Dr. Benjamin Lane, Nutritional Optometrist AT LAST! Hear Dr. Lane talk about patients who have “Real Reversal of Eye and Vision Problems.” Discover the essential vitamins and eye exercises to protect your eyes. Identify how to improve Dry Eyes, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Floaters, Macular Degeneration, Eye Strain Headaches and see results in the first Optometry Exam. 1pm - 3pm. Free. RSVP. NUTRITIONAL OPTOMETRY ASSOCIATES, 16 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 Dr.Lane@NutriOptom.com 973-335-0111 Directions: NutriOptom.com

savethedate SAM TSO, NAVAJO MEDICINEMAN Denville Sept. 9­–13 Sam is taking appointments for individual healing & ceremonies, house clearings & blessings. For more information on Sam, Google Sam Tso, healer/tours.

To reserve appt. or get more info about Sam call or text 928-606-4537; spots fill quickly.

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Reiki 1 Usui Energy Medicine Certificate Class—10am–4pm. Attunements, meditations and comprehensive teachings on how to heal others and you. $175. BeTheMedicine.com. 973-647-2500 to reserve your spot. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Qigong Demonstration—7–9pm. Overview of Qigong principles, practices and concepts. $7. Integrative Wellness Network, Presbyterian Church, 65 South St., Morristown. Call Renee Dorn, 551574-9500 for information.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Highlands Festival at Waterloo—10am–9pm.

“Celebrating All Things Local” in art, music, crafts, history, food, entertainment and natural resources. Family-oriented event with local food, chef ’s showcase, music, and vendors.

HighlandsFestivalatWaterloo.org Open House and Grand Opening of Move in Grace—11am–4pm. Demonstrations, discussions and information about classes, life transformation and sustainable change. Enjoy free classes (wear comfortable clothing): Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement, Pilates, Qigong, gentle Yoga.

MoveInGrace.com. Move in Grace, 294 Main Street, Chester. 973-294-4059.

Fall Equinox Shamanic Celebration and Ceremony—7-9pm. Fun, drumming, journey, share experiences and teachings to work with as we deepen our connections to the earth and her people with Shaman Janet StraightArrow. $40. BeTheMedicine. com. 973-647-2500

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Global Mala for Peace—9am–3:30pm. Yoga and meditation events for kids and adults; live music;

vendors offering food, free massage and raffles.

Newark School Stadium, Newark. GlobalMalaNJ. com.

Highlands Festival at Waterloo—10am–6pm.

“Celebrating All Things Local” in art, music, crafts, history, food, entertainment and natural resources. Family-oriented event with local food, chef ’s showcase, music, and vendors.

HighlandsFestivalatWaterloo.org Astrology and your Love Life—10am–3pm.

Join International Astrologer and Shaman Janet StraightArrow. Singles or bring your partner. $150 includes your charts and data and experiential practices. BeTheMedicine.com 973-647-2500 to reserve space a.s.a.p.

Farm-to-Fork Celebration—Final day of the 400mile, 5-day cycling tour of NJ farms. Restricted to first 150 registrants, a gourmet outdoor feast using only local, seasonal ingredients. TourdeFarmNJ. com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Breast Cancer Wellness Open House—6–8pm. meet Pink Ribbon Program Founder and Executive Director Doreen Puglisi, along with exercise specialists, nutrition experts, physicians, and complementary medicine providers. Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, 765 Route 10 E., Randolph.

WellnessCenterNWJ.com. 973-895-2003.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Want Better Vision?—1–3pm.See Dr. Benjamin Lane, Nutritional Optometrist, FAAO, FCOVD for real reversal with essential vitamins, natural foods to significantly reduce risk and protect your eyes.

Nutritional Optometry Associates, 16 North Beverwyck Road Lake Hiawatha: Dr.Lane@NutriOptom. com. 973-335-0111. NutriOptom.com.

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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.

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—9:30am. Work at your own pace & get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT. com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St., Brookside (Mendham Twp.).

Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908273-3245.

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

Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30am–3pm. This nonprofit organization ministers and serves lunch to more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23–25 Washington St. (corner of James St.), Newark. FreshFreedomCall.org or call 973-713-2145.

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10am. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201.

Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual development & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main St., Madison. ISD-Madison.org. 973-437-4370.

Center for Spiritual Living~Morristown—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114.

com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St., Brookside (Mendham Twp) AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Sundays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

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

Strength Training—11–11:45am. A class for toning and strengthening muscles. Perfect for bone health: Love your muscles and your bones. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Pilates Sculpt—Noon–1pm. Try your first class for free. 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. Pilateswithamy@verzon. net. Proptnj.com.

Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts of Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1pm Mondays.

Lunchtime energy healing. Register at 908-8793937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester.

TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES The East Coast Organic Mattress Store Inc. Avg Yrly revenue over 1 million a year for the last 6 years. Golden opportunity We are looking for just 1 franchisee for your area.Visit TheEastCoastOrganicMattressStore.com for more info.

Do you love organic products? Award-winning certified organic products from Neal’s Yard Remedies, loved in the UK for 30 years, now available in the U.S. Ground floor opportunity to run your own NYR Organic business. To learn more: info@ organicskincarenj.com or 973-895-1206.

HOUSING WANTED Two reliable renters with chemical sensitivities needs older, nontoxic, economical cottage, small house or apt. (700+ sq. ft.) with outdoor space.

Hardwood floors, no recent painting, low emf non-sprayed area. Email Larrymaddogmasters@ yahoo.com.

Restorative Yoga—3:30–4:15pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. This is a deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

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

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

Drum Jam—3–5pm Third Sundays. Open to all; beginners to experienced musicians. Some gather for spiritual reasons, others for an opportunity to socialize or try something different. $10 donation.

Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway, 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Free Meditation Class—4–5pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany.

973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org Free Community Yoga Classes—4–5pm Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 W., Denville. 973-343-2848.

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—6pm. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT.

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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 Street, Chester.

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

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

Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm Mondays. All levels.

Featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development, 15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or MarkSGallagher@hotmail.com.

Reiki Healing Circle in the Salt Room—7–8:30pm.

Second and fourth Mondays. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance. Includes guided meditation, an introduction to Reiki, chair treatments, and salt therapy. $25. Register at Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights.

Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8pm. Every third Monday. Mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one of our chairs. RSVP required.

908-665-0333 or info@RespiraSalt.com. $15.

Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

B.I.L.Y. Because I Love You-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 Route 181, Lake Hopatcong. bilyofjefferson@yahoo.com. bily.org.

Psychic Mediumship—7–9pm. First three Mondays. Gather with an individual or up to five family members to contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Bring a digital recorder. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@ Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.com.

Psychic Development Class—7–9pm Last Monday of the month. $10. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@Hyp4life.com.

HYP4LIFE.com.

Meditation and Healing Group—7:30pm. First and third Mondays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Montville. Free. No experience necessary.

Call Harriet at 973-702-8443 for directions and info.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Mondays. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 suggested donation. Contact Connie at 973-239-8402 for details. UnityofMontclair.com.

Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9pm Mondays.

Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester.

Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9pm First Mondays. 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife. com. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rte. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

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.

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Gentle Yoga Plus Class—1:15–2 pm. For those new to yoga. Sign up online at WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class.

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

Yoga for Teens & Tweens—3:45–5:45pm. Aquarian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair.

908-884-4984. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

Prenatal Yoga—4:15–5pm. Please bring a note from your MD indicating that you are cleared to participate. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

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

Strength Training—6–6:45pm. Stronger muscles can help build stronger bones, and in this class we will strengthen and tone all the large muscle groups for a stronger you. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Sunrise Yoga—6:45am. Weekly. Start your morning with some peaceful flowing yoga, then take that energy into the rest of your day! Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-896-0030.

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.

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

973-866-5776. DrSimon@randolphprwc.com.

RandolphPRWC.com.

Meditation and Healing Group—7pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Towaco. Free. No experience necessary. Call Peggy at 973-299-0172 for directions and info.

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 Rt. 94, Newton. 973896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

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

Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group. Christ Church, Short Hills. Yearly tuition: $175. Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave, Short Hills. 908-2772120. Information@Interweave.org. Interweave.org.

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., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

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

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

Monthly Archangel Meditation & Message Circle with Judy Toma—7pm. Every 2nd Tuesday. Goddess in Eden, 20 Church St., Montclair (Inside Blu Lotus). 973-919-3600 to register. $20.

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.

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. DrSimon@RandolphPRWC.com.

RandolphPRWC.com.

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

UnityofSussex.org.

Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30pm First Tuesdays. Learn more about this natural healing

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Andrea Grace at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963-7911. Info@ AndreaGrace.com.

The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm Tuesdays.

Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations appreciated. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. Office@TheSpiritGathering.net.

TheSpiritGathering.net.

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

North American Butterfly Association—7:30pm First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Education Center, 53 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown.

973-326-7600.

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

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

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

UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277.

Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—Noon. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.

973-895-9925. PilateswithAmy@verizon.net.

Proptnj.com.

Healing Touch Sessions with Maureen Mahoney—1:30pm–4:30pm. By appointment. The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. 973-5436329. MMahon123@aol.com.

ZUMBATomic for Kids—3–3:45pm. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003.

Yoga Pilates Fusion—3:30–4:15pm. This class combines yoga and Pilates, leaving you calm, refreshed, invigorated and toned. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Restorative Yoga—4:30–5:15pm. A great class for unwinding and relaxing. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

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.

The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm First and third Tuesdays. Worship Service with Christina Lynn Whited.

Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908-638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

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.

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

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.

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

Free 8-Week Vinyasa Yoga—-9:15am–10:15am.

First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, 37 Church Mall Rd., Springfield. Reserve: 973-379-4320.

Ptspin@hotmail.com.

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.

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

Yoga for Women’s Health—9:30–10:45am. Poses to help you better address menstruation, menopause, pelvic floor issues, and basic back care. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

Mommy and Me Yoga—10:30–11:15am. For children ages 3 & 4. Children learn ‘peaceful’ breathing as they flow through a series of poses and create their own. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown. 973-898-0544. Ctr4child@verizon.net.

CarolsYogaYoungsters.com.

Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon.

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

to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany.

973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org Creative Writing Workshop—7–9:30pm. Every other Wednesday through June 26. Through prompts and reading out loud, you will write, listen and learn in a safe, nurturing circle. The Room Above, 2 East Main Street, Brookside. 973-978-5282.

KaneCreativeConsulting.com.

Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm First Wednesdays. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass.

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

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.

A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355.

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

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

Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pmWednesdays.

Drop-in, $25. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown.

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Heart Circle/Meditation Class—7–8pm. 3rd Wednesdays. Relax, enjoy and learn. Intimate home setting. 35 Long Hill Road, Long Valley. RSVP sandy@diamondascension.net or 908-625-6732 Free Meditation Class—7–8pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction

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International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm Wednesdays. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386 or 973-539-7020 or 973-635-4913.

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

Reiki Circle—8–9pm Every other Wednesday.

Check website for dates. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair; 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@yahoo.com.

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thursday Body Sculpt Class—8–8:50 am. Total body toning and conditioning. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Yoga with Kathleen Margiotta—8–9am Thursdays. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. For more info and to register, email TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com.

Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am. All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. 973-857-9536.

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—9:30am. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT. com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St, Brookside (Mendham Twp.).

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.

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

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.

Women’s Heart Support Group—1–2pm. Support group especially for women, run by a holistic RN, offering education and support for those diagnosed with heart disease or treated for heart issues. $10.

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

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

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

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—6pm. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT. com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St, Brookside (Mendham Twp.).

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.

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

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. Suzanne@AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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. MiraclesCourse.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 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC.com.

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

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.

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Themed Thursdays (Yoga)—7–8pm. Learn about the yoga sutras, the chakra system, or allow a simple inspirational reading to help focus and guide your practice. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

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

WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.

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

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

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Outdoor Bootcamp Class—9:30am. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal

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Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT. com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St, Brookside (Mendham Twp.).

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.

Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30– 11am, Standing and seated meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536.

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

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

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Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am– Noon. 12-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free.

Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443. Wjioa.org.

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

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

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.

Body Tuning with Certified Soma Energetic Therapist Tracey Revak—1:30–4:30pm Fridays. Experience deep relaxation and rebalance your chakras.

By appt. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com. Contact Tracey at Revak172@comcast.net or 908-296-5631.

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—2pm. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT. com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St, Brookside (Mendham Twp.).

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. Starts last Fri in June. $20/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-997-0116. HoopNDrums@Yahoo. com. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

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.

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.

Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others.

Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-5625844. DivineBooks.net.

(2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit. 908-277-2120. Interweave.org.

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 Street, 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.

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

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

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

Mat Pilates with Props—11–11:55pm. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.

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.

Meditation and Visualization Class—11:30sm– 12:15pm. Learn visualization techniques and gain access to tools that will allow you to achieve a deep and meaningful meditation practice. $5. Body & Brain Yoga Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield. 908-301-9642. HarmonyMeditation.com.

A Course in Miracles—8pm every other Friday.

Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org.

Fit Esteem Exercise Class for Women—12–1pm. $10. Full-body exercise, holistic lifestyle guidelines and weekly support. Indoor Madison location. All levels welcome. 908-463-5678 or email Chesna@ FitEsteem.com. FitEsteem.com

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.

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

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

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

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

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Adult Yoga—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in, $25; 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ@gmail.com.

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

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

973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.

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

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.

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

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

973-989-7090. AllOrphans.PetFinder.org.

Angel Paws Pet Adoption—Adopt or sponsor a cat. Inman Ave. &West St., Colonia. 732-340-1199.

AngelPaws.org.

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communityresourceguide ACUPUNCTURE BALANCE ACUPUNCTURE CENTER Susannah Pitman, MS, LAc 1000 Main Street, Boonton, NJ 973-257-8924 www.balanceacupuncturecenter.com balance.acupuncture.center@gmail.com

Susannah uses acupuncture to treat a wide variety of conditions, including pain, gastrointestinal issues, menstrual problems and many other conditions. With her massage therapy background, Susannahʼs approach to acupuncture is remarkably gentle and highly effective. Techniques include Kiiko Style Acupuncture, gua sha, cupping and moxibustion. Each treatment is customized to your own needs with the focus of bringing your health back in balance.

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 23.

EDUCATION, ENERGY & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES BE THE MEDICINE, LIVE THE POWER YOU!

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Experience Profound Healing, Learning and Solutions.

StraightArrow’s 46 years of research and practice in mind-body-spirit medicine with renowned teachers from around the world, brings a full tool bag and expertise in each transformative session and class. Integrative Healer and Coach, Shaman, Spiritual Guide, Mentor to Healers, Soul Retrievals, Reiki Master, Training and Ceremonies.

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Angelic Practitioner The Urban Muse 82 Broadway, Denville, NJ 07834 973-627-3455 • UrbanMuse.com

Awaken your spiritual side. Connect with your Angels to overcome life’s obstacles. Receive guidance in the areas of health, family, love, finances and self-esteem. You will have the opportunity to feel their healing powers and nurturing qualities. Learn more about them, how to interpret their messages and how they will interact with you in everyday life. Denise Joy will guide you through this spiritual process as well as select angelic cards for specific situations. She will then interpret them for you to bring messages from the angelic realm.See ad on page 22.

FRESH LOOK ON LIFE

Cindy Nolte 31 Route 206, Augusta, NJ 07822 973-383-6847 • FreshLookOnLife.com

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

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

During a hands-on-bodywork session, Hilary uniquely blends CranioSacral Therapy with other healing modalities to alleviate chronic pain, headaches, stress and accumulated tension from the client’s body. The client benefits from the treatments on a physical, emotional and energetic level. Hilary facilitates the body’s self-healing process; gently releasing restrictions in the connective tissue and removing energy blockages. Using her intuitive abilities, she also helps release stored injury, trauma, memories and emotions. Clearing the body of its stuck stress will improve the client’s health, feelings of wellness, ability to feel calm, centered and empowered in their lives. Take the first step on to improve your health and call today for an appointment.

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 9.

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Are you stuck in a “I can’t get out of it” rut? Is it time to make a change? Working together along with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), we will clear the emotional blocks that are stopping you from living the live you deserve. Call now for your 20 minute complimentary consultation!

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Lory Sison-Coppola Reiki Master, Past Life Regressionist, Huna, Crystal Children Advocate, Readings 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 5 Denville, NJ 07834 973-267-4809 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.

SUSAN CROZIER

Reiki Master Reiki offered in-home, Serving Morris county Also available at: Kula Yoga, Stanhope, NJ 201-400-4493 • susanacrozier@gmail.com

Reiki offers many health benefits including stress reduction, anxiety relief, inner peace and harmony.

It also balances the mind and emotions. Reiki offers relief during emotional distress, panic, worry and grief. On the physical level, Reiki helps to relieve pain from migraine, arthritis, and sciatic pain, to name a few.

Now also offering raindrop technique, a treatment using massage and essential oils to bring the body into structural and electrical alignment. Contact me for more information or to book your session.

HOLISTIC NUTRITION / EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

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

Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters & Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Simplified in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Kinesiology and Ondamed biofeedback sessions. Dian also teaches classes and a nutritional certification course in preparation for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Also, to address energetic and vibrational healing, a variety of crystal and energy healers are available by appointment and LuAnn mixes personalized formulas combining various Bach flower remedies. See ad on page 29.

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HYPNOTHERAPY 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.

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