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SEPTEMBER 2014 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.

20 FREE YOGA CLASSES OFFER VETERANS PEACE OF MIND

by Terri Brown, M.S., L.Ac.

22 MINDFULNESS

FOR LITTLE ONES Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

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24 THE POWER OF

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26 A LOVELY LOO THAT’S ALL GREEN, TOO

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28 CONSCIOUS

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31 SAY YES TO YOGA

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s September begins, vacations end, kids head back to school, and we start easing back into our “normal routines.” Let’s take them up a notch, shall we? Even incremental improvements in our day-to-day habits can have a large impact on us and our families.

I’ve found that if you amp it up even slightly in one area of your life, whether it be in your relationships, health, home, or work, the benefits spread to other areas. I’ve recently added a weekly session with a personal trainer and an extra yoga class. Not only has my fitness level improved, but I also see a difference in my state of mind and confidence that extends into my business and personal interactions.

Most of us know where we could make small improvements. If you need inspiration or assistance, there are abundant resources. In addition to reading the motivating articles in this month’s issue, you might choose to attend one of the many health, wellness, and spiritual events being held throughout the area this month and next.

Wherever you live, you are sure to find one that is interesting and convenient to you: the Outdoor Living & Wellness Festival will debut in Verona on September 14; the Divinely Designed Day Retreat occurs on September 21 at the Place of Peace in Newton; WELLNESS: MO-TOWN! will be held in Morristown on October 5; in Fort Lee, also on October 5, you’ll find the Awaken Wellness Fair; Wellness in the Park happens on October 12 at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield; and The Holistic Moms Natural Living Conference will be held on October 25 at Montclair State University in Montclair. For more information on any of these events, see their respective ads in the magazine. And don’t forget to check our Calendar of Events for even more exciting options to make the months ahead healthier and more joyful.

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n Sunday, October 5, from noon to 5pm, Be Well presents the second annual Wellness: Mo-Town! on the lawn of the Vail Mansion, 20 South Street, in Morristown. This free event brings together health and wellness providers and nonprofit organizations in the fields of traditional medicine, nutrition, fitness, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic, yoga, and environmental and social wellness. All proceeds will be donated to Sustainable Morristown, a nonprofit organization that works to ensure the economic, environmental and social well-being of Morristown residents and future generations, and Bike and Walk Morristown, which promotes bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly initiatives for transportation, recreation, and wellness in the Morristown area. Through educational programs and events, Bike & Walk Morristown advocates for a safer, healthier, and more livable community.

The event will feature a variety of free health screenings, spa and wellness treatments, eco-friendly vendors, fitness and dance classes, music, and other activities.

For more information, visit WellnessMotown.com. To sponsor or participate in the event, contact Marissa Sweeney, owner of Be Well, at 973-975-0280. See ad on page 7.

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he recently opened Soul II Soul Health & Wellness, a private yoga and personal training studio at 8 Sycamore Trail, in Newton (Hampton Township), announces a new offering: The first Divinely Designed Yoga Day Retreat, the Place of Peace, is scheduled for September 21 from 9am to 4pm. Participants will have the chance to relax in a tranquil, secluded setting on five acres surrounded by nature’s beauty and silence. The retreat includes yoga (no experience required), meditation, life practice, meaningful connections, and a healthy and delicious lunch.

Owner Linda Tironi, certified in yoga and personal training, offers clients and students customized and personalized sessions in yoga, meditation, stretching, free weights, bench work, and mindfulness indoors, outdoors, or at the beach.

Students will learn proper form, how to relax, go within and allow themselves to fully experience the benefits that Soul II Soul and the Place of Peace have to offer in a private setting.

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he Awaken Wellness Fair, the tri-state’s oldest body-mind-spirit-green expo, returns to New Jersey on Sunday, October 5, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 2117 Route 4, in Fort Lee. The fair runs from10am to 5pm.

This wellness-focused educational and experiential event has attracted more than100 exhibitors each spring and fall for the past 12 years and has grown from 42 people at the first event, in 2002, to more than 1,000 attendees in recent years. Its goal, however, remains the same: to raise awareness of the many wellness services and products available today.

The fair is for all who want to learn more about holistic practices, whether those practices have their roots in the ancient world or are new methodologies.

The fair will feature two rooms of speakers with a continuous program of 45-minute talks throughout the day. There will also be intuitive readers and gifted healers with whom appointments can be made in advance after purchasing tickets online. Finally, the Main Ballroom will offer a wide range of vendors offering the latest products and services to support a healthy lifestyle.

For wellness practitioners or companies interested in participating, there are New Jersey Vendor, Speaker, Reader and Healer opportunities available now at AwakenFair.com. To view some of the exhibitors already signed up or to purchase a ticket online at a discounted price, visit AwakenFair.com and click on “Fort Lee.” See ad on page 7.

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newsbriefs Refreshing America’s Spirit Since 1871

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Sending Blessings Lori Portka A former counselor and educator, fine artist Lori Portka delights in the favorite things that inspire her: nature, traveling, animals, yoga and friends. She lets her art pour out in boldly rendered images that burst from each canvas via saturated pastels, paints, chalks and inks to forge a visceral connection between artist and viewer. “I make artwork that is a reflection of gratitude and joy in the world,” says Portka, whose expressive works fulfill her mission of spreading happiness through art.

A personal loss led Portka to begin painting again at 30-something for the first time since the 10th grade, a process she says has opened her heart even more deeply. Inspired by Australian photographer and filmmaker Hailey Bartholomew’s documentary, 365 Grateful, about living on the sunny side of life, Portka embarked upon her own project, A Hundred Thank-Yous, creating and giving away 100 paintings to 100 people that have touched her life, she says, “in a beautiful way.”

“I feel like I am on the right path, doing what I am supposed to do,” she explains. “Art feels like home to me.”

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Spring Cruise Offers Holistic Enrichment

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he Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise, March 14–21, 2015, is an event that Natural Geographic Traveler calls “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.” The week-long event offers life-transforming discussions on the benefits of a plant-based diet aboard the MSC Divina, a luxurious Italian cruise liner, with a community of like-minded friends nourished by good food and good times.

Among the 1,700-plus people attending will be an impressive list of doctors, instructors, and chefs speaking on all of aspects of holistic health, wellness, and plant-based and macrobiotic diets. Drs. Caldwell Esselstyn, T. Colin Campbell, Neal Barnard, and Michael Greger will present why such a diet serves each of us and the world. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Chef AJ, and several other vegan chefs will teach participants how to make this life taste great. In all, there will be 35 teachers offering more than 130 classes in yoga, Pilates, and meditation. Evening parties will provide opportunities for fun and socializing. The cruise also docks for adventures at Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.

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Festival will be held in Verona Park, Verona, on September 14 from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free.

This family-friendly event will feature more than 100 vendors promoting outdoor living, health & wellness, holistic health and more. There will also be juried crafts, live music, lectures, interactive fitness sessions, screenings and activities for children as well as a mass yoga session. Attendees will also have an opportunity to win prizes.

Corporate sponsors of the event include Nationwide Imaging Services, Jersey Paddler, Lincoln Park Care Center, Field Station Dinosaurs, Gun for Hire, and the Verona and Montclair Animal Hospitals.

The organizer of the Festival, Riverstreet Entertainment, has two additional events planned: the 2014 NJ Baby and Child Expo, October 25, in Parsippany, and the Outdoor Living & Wellness Festival at the Flemington Elks Club, on October 5. Interested vendors and exhibitors are invited to request information.

To become a vendor or for more information about the festivals and other services, visit RiverStreetEnt.com or emailRiverStreetEnt@gmail.com. Find them on Facebook at River Street Entertainment, LLC. See ad on page 8.

Rent Party Family Picnic: Live Music to Fight Hunger

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n Saturday, September 6, Rent Party will hold its first outdoor music festival, the Rent Party Family Picnic, from noon until 9pm, in Maplecrest Park, 225 Oakland Road, in Maplewood. The lineup of live music includes Dollar Store Riot, Sad About Girls, Gumwall, Rebecca Turner, Miss Ohio, the Marco Ranieri Band, Tri-State, American Ambulance, Deena & The Laughing Boys, and the Karyn Kuhl Band.

Rent Party is a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating hunger in the South Orange–Maplewood area. Since October 2009, the group has held live concerts each month at the South Orange Elks Lodge and travels to nearby towns, with all proceeds going to fight hunger in local communities. Founder Chris Dickson says, “I’ve always been involved in bands and music over the years and was aware of challenges regarding hunger, so I decided to combine two of my passions.” For a minimum donation of $5, attendees can sit back with a refreshing beer and enjoy live musical performances for a great cause. Donations are also welcome online at Rentpartylive.com.

The group will celebrate its fifth anniversary by releasing a CD featuring original music from past events. Rent Party’s success has also sparked Rent Party Garden, which provides fresh produce for the local food pantry and is located just outside the South Orange Elks Lodge, and Take the Cake, which organizes special birthday parties for underprivileged children.

For more information, visit Rentpartylive.com.

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he Holistic Moms Network, a national membership-based nonprofit organization with more than 100 chapters across the United States, will hold its annual Natural Living Conference on Saturday, October 25, at Montclair State University. The conference will explore some of the top concerns of the natural living community, including chemical exposure in our environment and our households, contemporary homesteading, and do-it-yourself healing tinctures and infusions, among others. The event features a keynote address by Dr. Laura Markham of Ahaparenting.com on positive parenting as well as workshops on yoga and living with food allergies. Vendors will also be on hand to offer a wide range of natural and holistic products of particular interest to parents.

The annual event expects to draw more than 400 attendees, and registration is available online.

The mission of the Holistic Moms Network is to provide awareness, education, and support for holistic parenting and to offer a nurturing, open-minded and respectful community for parents to share their knowledge of natural health and wellness, nutrition and organic whole foods, integrative/ alternative medicine, natural childbirth and breastfeeding, positive parenting, and nontoxic, eco-friendly living. Members participate in educational meetings, local playgroups, and social events in chapters across the country.

According to Dr. Nancy Peplinsky, the network’s founder, parents are driven to spearhead many facets of the natural living movement on behalf of their children out of concern for their well-being and the sustainability of their future. And she believes two socioeconomic factors are inspiring the shift toward a healthier lifestyle: a persistent, lagging economy and a climate of distrust: “Self-sufficiency and sustainability are often motivated by financial hardship, whether that manifests for individuals in growing their own food or reusing resources for our households and lifestyles.”

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healthbriefs Back to School Does Not Have to Mean Back to “Dealing” With ADD/ADHD

By Dr. Tammy Kaminski

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eptember is a transformative time. Vacation is over; school and school activities fill our calendars; and we reorganize our schedules to create structure for our lives as summer turns to fall. That restructuring often has a unique effect on children with ADD/ADHD, however, causing parents to wonder why it is that so many children don’t seem to “need” their ADD/ADHD medication over the summer but are unable to focus once school reopens.

It may appear to parents and teachers that children with ADD/ADHD who are “off medication” when school resumes have a difficult time learning within the classroom atmosphere.

In reality, though, the lack of medication isn’t the problem for these kids; it’s how their brain and nervous system are functioning in an often stressful school environment. The growing concerns about the safety of both short - and long-term psychotropic medications have many people worried about their use in both children and adults with hyperactive, impulsivity, attentiondeficit disorders. ADD/ADHD children (and adults) are generally extremely bright, intelligent, creative people. The difference is that their brains and nervous systems can be likened to Ferraris with bicycle brakes: Once they get going, it is nearly impossible to stop, focus (or change focus) or even slow down.

One of the alternatives to conventional drugs when treating people with ADD/ADHD is Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), which works to allow an overactive brain to connect, reorganize and “rewire” by removing tension from the nervous system. This reorganization enables children and adults to focus, calm down, retain information, make better decisions and improve behavioral, social and emotional difficul-

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ties, all without the harmful side effects of medication and without them losing their unique innate spirit.

NSA achieves this reorganization by creating plastic changes in the prefrontal cortex as well as other cortical and subcortical areas of the brain, affecting attention and focus. And because neuroplasticity is the brain’s natural ability to change as a result of one’s experience, NSA is able to offer clients strategies to handle stress and change. Who doesn’t need those? Parents of children who benefit from NSA will benefit themselves, becoming calmer and enriching the family environment while their children will have more focus with an increased ability to thrive in and out of the classroom.

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healthbriefs Tackling Ticks in the Schoolyard

By Jennifer Molzen, Tick Tackler

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s the summer starts to wind down, we find ourselves shifting gears. One of the most telling signs of the change in season is children back at school, their voices once again heard in schoolyards and on playing fields. While the school environment may be more structured than that of backyards or other areas in which kids spend a lot of time during summer vacation, there’s one unwanted visitor who still feels right at home— and children and parents alike need to continue their vigilance.

Ticks are not particular about where they find their next meal as long as it is in their preferred habitat. Sadly,

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the habitats of ticks and children overlap all too often. The heaviest concentrations of ticks are found where the lawn meets the brush line and in taller wood-line vegetation. This type of habitat exists in many backyards but it can also be found in school playgrounds and local parks.

It’s important for children at parks and sporting events to pay particular attention to where team benches and bleachers are located. These should be at least 20 feet away from brush lines. A simple action like retrieving a soccer ball or baseball from a brush line could put a child in close proximity to a tick. The same applies for parents in terms of where they place chairs to watch a game.

During recess, kids may play catch, tag, hide and seek, and sit in the grass.

Children love to make forts out of low-lying branches and gravitate toward brush and trees. These areas are more likely to have ticks, who like shady areas where the humidity level is higher. Using materials such as pea gravel or cedar mulch chips under play units and around park paths helps keep moisture levels down.

While the majority of tick-borne illnesses are contracted in the summer months, a tick bite any time of the year is just as dangerous. It is important to talk to your child about the threat of tick bites and let them know that they can be bitten not only at home but at school and on a school’s sports fields. Know where your child is playing while at school or sporting events and be sure to perform a daily tick check: It’s the best way to prevent tick bites.

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Launched in the 1970s, the Carolina Abecedarian Project studied more than 100 children beginning when they were just over 4 years old. Fiftyseven focused on language skills while also receiving nutritional and health services. A control group received the same nutritional and health services, but not the early language education.

Early education turned out to be an indicator for significantly healthier individuals when they had reached the age of 30, with a lower average systolic blood pressure than those in the control group and no symptoms of metabolic syndrome—a condition related to diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Twenty-five percent of the control group had metabolic syndrome symptoms at age 30.

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Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancer-causing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending. Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent.

In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals.

Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy.

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Green Apple Day Aims to Transform Schools The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future.

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New EPA Rules Proposed for Climate Change The White House plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. Each state will have its own goal within the overall national pollution reduction effort, an attempt to be politically and practically flexible in its implementation. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy explains, “Each state’s goal is tailored to its own circumstances, and states have the flexibility to reach the goal in whatever ways work best for them.”

States can renovate existing coal-fired plants with newer, cleaner burning technology; switch coal plants to natural gas, which produces much less carbon; and work to persuade residents to be more efficient in their use of electricity. States can also band together in cap-and-trade networks for emission reductions, in which companies buy and sell permits allowing them to produce a certain amount of carbon emissions. Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buyers.

The program represents an absolute reduction in U.S. carbon emissions of nearly one-third, rather than a simple slowing in the growth rate of emissions. Contrary industry groups, many Republicans and some coal-state Democrats oppose the proposal due to its anticipated costs and increased regulations.

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People throughout the U.S. and worldwide, representing hundreds of grassroots and non-government organizations, will converge on New York City for the Peoples Climate March on September 21.

As United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for heads of state to mobilize at an historic U.N. Summit on Climate Change that weekend, the people will demand action via the largest-ever climate change citizens’ demonstration. Concerned groups and individuals expect to exchange ideas, articulate common challenges and address solutions.

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Smartphone maker Nokia estimates most devices need only about two hours to fully charge, making overnight charging highly wasteful; users also should disengage and unplug chargers from the wall when they’re done.

Another helpful tip from BatteryUniversity.com is not to wait until cell phone power is nearly or completely depleted before recharging, because full discharges put a strain on the battery that can shorten its lifespan.

Umbra Fisk, an environmental columnist at Grist.org, advises using a power strip and even a timer as parts of a central charging area for all mobile devices to facilitate monitoring and reduce overcharging. Energy Star-qualified (EnergyStar.gov) cordless phones demand about half the energy of standard units.

Energy Star reports that the average U.S. household spends $100 annually to power devices while they are off, constituting nearly 10 percent of annual electric utility bills and amounting to an annual total of 100 billion-plus kilowatt hours of U.S. electricity consumption and more than $10 billion in annual energy costs.

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Free Yoga Classes Offer Veterans Peace of Mind

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eterans’ lives can change drastically upon returning home from their tours of duty. Many suffer from substance abuse and suicidal thoughts, in desperate need of help and proper treatment. Sadly, according to a 2008 RAND Center for Military Health Policy Research study, only 53 percent of returning combat troops from Iraq and Afghanistan sought help for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression. Many of those veterans reported they didn’t seek help because of the stigma attached and its consequences.

American soldiers need to know there are outstretched arms willing to help them heal. When Prajjali was created, cofounders Elissa Lappostato and Terri Brown knew they had to help improve the lives of veterans in some way: They came up with a plan to fully fund classes for those who’ve served our country so that they and their families would not have to worry about cost.

Giving Back to Those Who’ve Served Prajjali partnered with certified yoga instructors to help give back to veterans both physically and mentally, by providing them with free yoga classes. The Prajjali Pass enables yogis to visit participating studios at their convenience. At locations throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, the pass-holder

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The Benefits of Yoga for Veterans Studies have found that yoga can help soldiers cope with PTSD symptoms and proactively manage combat stress.

A 2010 study by the Harvard Medical School, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, found that veterans diagnosed with PTSD who participated in ten weeks of yoga classes showed marked improvement. This practice included twice weekly meditation, breathing and 15 minutes of daily yoga activity.

Another study found that Vietnam and Iraq war veterans who completed eight weeks of meditation reported reduced rage, anxiety, and emotional reactivity and increased feelings of relaxation, peace, self-awareness, and self-efficacy. Additionally, all participants reported they would have attended ongoing classes.

National Yoga Month: Celebrating the Difference Yoga Makes Since September is National Yoga Month, it’s fitting to remember the therapeutic benefits yoga has to offer not only veterans but everyone. This ancient practice: 1. Creates healthier pathways for thought and emotional processing through meditation 2. Engages the parasympathetic nervous system 3. Reduces anxiety and stress 4. Enhances sleep quality 5. Provides people with the ability to focus on their body instead of their thoughts

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Yoga is an amazing tool. The beauty of this exercise is that it is available to anyone regardless of age, gender, physical condition, religious beliefs or political orientation. Prajjali was created with this in mind as a way of uniting the yoga community for a common cause, encouraging collaboration among yoga teachers and studios.

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At the heart of yoga is the idea that “We are all one” and that “The divine spark within me recognizes and honors that same light within you.” We can celebrate National Yoga Month by giving back to those in need, especially to those who have served America, and care for ourselves and one another in the process.

For more information about Prajjali or veterans yoga, please visit Prajjali.com.

Passes are available on the website and start at $99 for 5 classes; up to 100 classes can be purchased at a time.

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Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

by Traci Childress

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indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment. Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

Build Relationship with Breath

Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience.

Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.”

Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness. Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again.

After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge.

Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.

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Notice Feelings and Sensations

Practice a regular mind/body check-in.

At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective.

Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.

Cultivate Sensory Awareness

Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment.

Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.

Practice Moments of Quiet

Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it.

Try asking the child to get so quiet that he or she can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once you both hear it, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.

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The Power of Journaling

By Fran McConnell, CPC

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ournaling, a practice rooted in self-care, can be a powerful way to help you make sense of your feelings and validate your deepest intentions. Whether you want to better manage stress, make a career or life change, release baggage from your past that prevents you from moving on, reconnect with your true self, or quiet the chatter in your mind that keeps you from being focused and taking action, keeping a journal can help.

Regularly expressing your thoughts in writing often allows you to: • Discover or recognize unproductive behavioral patterns and specific areas where you may be “stuck” so that you may begin to address them

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• Create “life to-do lists” that can work as effectively as your chore and work to-do lists • Articulate scattered thoughts to understand what YOU really want and how best to accomplish your goals • Release negative thoughts, fears, resentments and regrets that you are holding on to so that you can feel lighter and move forward.

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Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and dou-

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close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste.

The baking soda also freshens the drain when the tub is rinsed. Toilet bowl ring stains can be scrubbed away with a pumice stone.

“Cleaning faucet aerators and exhaust vents on a regular basis extends equipment life, maintains efficiency and prevents minor plumbing problems,” advises Keita Turner, a New York City area interior designer. Turner has also installed dual-flush toilets that necessitate less water and upkeep.

Bathroom odors are another concern. A few drops of essential oil

Cleaning Recipes Freshen drains and keep oils and lotions from clogging bathroom pipes by pouring one cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by a cup of hot, white vinegar. After it foams, wait five minutes and then flush with hot water.

Mix two tablespoons of salt with one teaspoon of white vinegar to form a paste effective for cleaning chrome faucets.

Scrub chrome with a cut lemon to remove hard water stains.

Use lemon juice and an old toothbrush to scrub grout.

Periodically douse the toilet with a half-cup of lemon juice and swish with a toilet bowl brush to keep it fresh.

Add a few tablespoons of lemon juice into a spray bottle filled with water to clean windows and mirrors.

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on a cotton ball placed inside the toilet paper roll freshens the air every time the roll turns—without the plastic waste byproduct from store-bought brands.

Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll housesized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal.

Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery.

Even quick, water-saving showers eventually result in towels and washcloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage.

To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats.

For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks.

On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material.

“Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.

To indulge in post-shower personal pampering, consider healthenhancing coconut oil for head-to-toe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz. Make a home exfoliat-

ing sugar scrub by combining onehalf cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready.

Goat’s milk soap can reduce symptoms of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis.

Its alpha-hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells. Add honey as a natural antibacterial boost. Mixing in colloidal oatmeal produces a gentle exfoliator.

Let the next upgrade of the bathroom be of a more personal nature aligned with our core values of being good to our family and our home planet.

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Green Bathroom Trivia n Never clean with sponges—they merely move the germs around; use a washable cloth wipe instead. n Turkish cotton towels dry faster than the Egyptian variety. n Always put the upper toilet lid down. Testing by scientists at Leeds University found airborne germs 10 inches above and around the commode. n Low-flow toilets use as little as 1.6 gallons per flush compared to older styles that use five to seven gallons. The average person flushes five times a day. n A bath averages 35 to 50 gallons of water versus a 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead maxing out at about 25 gallons. Better yet, take quicker showers and turn off the water while lathering and shaving. n Conventional showerheads run at 5 gpm (gallons per minute) compared with low-flow at 2.5 gpm. Conventional faucets can flow at 3 gpm versus low-flow faucets at half that rate.

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Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities.

Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving— and receiving.

Reframe Care

Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver.

“For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.”

The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National

When Lori La Bey’s mom was diagnosed with dementia, the daughter initially felt she was the only family member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others.

“Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes.

Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love.

Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by

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learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible.

When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance

“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.”

When are we helping and when are we doing too much?

“Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself?

The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take

Extending a Hand to Caregivers

open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

If your caregiving friends can’t articulate what they need, try these lovely offerings.

Nurture through Nourishment

n Send a cheerful card. n Gift a plant. n Weed their garden. n Cook a meal. n Schedule a walk together. n Sit with a loved one for several hours so they can run errands. n Volunteer to get their car washed. n Take them to a movie or out to dinner. n Buy a gift certificate to use online. n Treat them to a massage. care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out.

August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.”

Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable.

August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?”

Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”

August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you

More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite.

“If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced.

For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one.

Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

Stand for Exercise

Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says

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it’s vital to incorposhe held hands and Make a list of favorite rate physical activity. smiled.” This puts ways to relax and renew during her in an upbeat He recommends short respites, such as reading, frame of mind starting by walking 30 minutes a day listening to music, stepping out- when she drifts for one month. If off to sleep. She side, sipping coffee with friends also writes out her necessary, it can be or taking a hot shower, done in 10-minute intention for the increments. day, envisioning and refer to it often.

According to positive outcomes. a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James She might affirm: “I am going to have a Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, grace-filled day. Things will go smooth“Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchly.” ers have linked sitting for long periods of Denholm centers herself by pettime with a number of health concerns ting her cats. Some caregivers chant or that include obesity, metabolic synpractice meditation or mindful breathdrome and increased risks of death from ing, while others might take a walk, cardiovascular disease and cancer. The shop, or sit quietly in a church. solution is to move more and sit less— walk while on the phone and stand up Notice Blessings while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch La Bey discovered that her journey as break every 20 minutes. Three of his a caregiver also dramatically enhanced “commandments” for fitness are having her own life. “Mom taught me so fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting. much,” she relates. “I learned compas “Schedule exercise and respite sion and unconditional love on multibreaks and make them as inviolate as a ple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, doctor’s visit,” advises Schall. instead of loss.”

August notes, “Even in the tough Commune with Spirit times, I experienced an engaged, poiAugust suggests establishing a twofold gnant and rich connection with consciousness-raising ritual to welcome my parents.” and appreciate life. Begin each day by

For Denholm, treasured gifts inshowing gratitude for being alive and cluded strengthening her communicaend it focused on forgiveness and gratition with her husband and working as tude. “When you cultivate gratitude, a team. you notice more things to be grateful

“Allowing yourself to reach out for for,” says August. assistance and make time for respite

La Bey concurs, and writes down will deeply enrich your caregiving exat least five things she is grateful for perience,” concludes Schall. every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in little moments and signs of hope, like the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

Online Help for Caregivers AlzheimersSpeaks.com Radio show, blogs, free webinars and resource directory CaregiverAction.org Advocacy, peer support and other practical information CarePages.com Free patient blogs connect friends and family CaringBridge.org Share views and receive support LotsaHelpingHands.org Coordinates ways to address specific needs by those rallying to help ShareTheCare.org Join in organizing a healing team and/ or support system TheCaregiverSpace.org Free social network to share experiences, find critical resources, cope with stress and learn to fulfill care partner roles most effectively CaregivingWife.com Helps caregivers solve problems, learn survival tips and improve the care partners’ relationship

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Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits.

“Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

Say Yes to Yoga It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls.

Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded

by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.”

Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says.

“Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

Improved Relationships Flexibility

One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic.

It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body.

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says.

This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

Spirituality and Connectedness

“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.”

In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

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Indian Vegetarian Cooking Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

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Vegetarians seeking flavorful variations can turn to 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.

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“By eating a larger variety of Indian recipe and we help them find vegetables, consumers benefit from an the ingredients.” increased array of vital nutrients and specialized phytochemicals that have healIndian Veggies ing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Vegetarianism has been a way of life in Hubbs, a practitioner at NW NaturoIndia for millennia. Some Indian vegetapathic Medicine, in Portland, Oregon. He bles may already seem familiar; winter advises against overcooking vegetables to melon, or white pumpkin, for example, maintain their nutritional qualities. is a squash that cooks and tastes like its

Hubbs notes that bitter gourd is orange counterpart. Eggplants native to probably one of the most underappreciIndia are egg-shaped and smaller than ated Western foods, yet studies on mice the American variety; they cook in less sponsored by the Garvan Institute of time and have a less bitter taste.

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Other popular Indian vegetables, and the Chinese government show that such as okra seedpods (eaten as a curit contains four compounds that are efried entrée or side dish and also used fective in reducing blood glucose levels to thicken stews and soups), fenugreek in diabetic patients.

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Also consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews.

Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

Indian Spices

Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks.

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their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. According to University of Illinois research, fennel flower (black seed) and fenugreek improve lactation. University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion. Further, the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties.

Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. “There are clear benefits to add-

ing spices to your meal, even if you’re only adding them occasionally.”

Sprinkling a little turmeric and ginger on legumes or other vegetables while boiling or sautéing them can create a palate-pleasing dish with health benefits. Numerous studies, including those from the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota, show that these ingredients may help fight several kinds of cancer, reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain, among other benefits.

Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare.

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Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.

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Dance Movement Integrates Souls

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“Dance therapy enhances connections in the brain and uses movement to integrate body, mind and spirit,” says Erica Hornthal, owner of Chicago’s North Shore Dance Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that helps individuals cope with the challenges of dementia.

Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact.

“We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.”

She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, inviting the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.

Sparking Creativity in Elders with Dementia Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance

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s there a way to upend the limits of Alzheimer’s disease? Expressive therapies focus on what people can do and their successes. Cultural programs offer creative opportunities for those with dementia and their care partners.

Artful Imagination Prompts Participation

“Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D., director of ARTZ Philadelphia, part of the Artists for Alzheimer’s program founded by John Zeisel, Ph.D., and Sean Caulfield. “There are no right or wrong answers. People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.”

Prior to a museum visit, an ARTZ facilitator brings photos of familiar works of art that evoke memories, emotions and conversation to a care facility.

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about families or feature animals the loved one likes.

“Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

Musical Connections Trigger Happiness

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Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.”

Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.

“Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear, also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.”

Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week.

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social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete control over their work,” Clond comments. “It’s a failure-free activity.”

For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide good-quality supplies; have no expectations; find something good in every effort; ask them to title their piece and affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.

Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being

“Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips. She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss.

Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia. Visit DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation— possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.”

Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable.

The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating.

The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper palate and vibrating the throat.

The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate.

The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.

Why do we chant it?

Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature.

By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe.

The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves.

Finally, chanting AUM is wellsuited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful.

Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae.

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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life

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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy.

Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle?

It means being focused on inner peace.

Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles.

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that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing.

When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known.

To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru?

I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for

happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity.

My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

How have you benefited from yoga?

I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga.

The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga?

Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause.

Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me?

What else is there besides postures?”

Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love.

Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interview.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Celestial Conversations—7:30pm. Author Lo Anne Mayer will share her process of prayer, meditation and journaling, showing how to communicate with loved ones who have passed. $10 donation. Association for Higher Awareness, the Morristown Masonic Temple, 39 Maple Ave., Morristown. Ahanj.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Child Play Yoga Teacher Training—6pm Friday– 7pm Sunday. A 22-hr. in-depth training program with Gurudass Kaur, geared to anyone interested in offering creative, fun and empowering yoga-oriented classes for children. $425. Aquarian Yoga Center, 127 Valley Rd., Montclair. 908-884 4984. Info@ AquarianYogaCenter.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Usui Reiki 2—10am–5pm. Full 2-day training class with practice in between. Learn Reiki symbols and how to use them for mental, emotional and physical healing. $385/$425. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet.

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Traditional Navajo Fire Circle—2–5pm. Led by Sam Tso, Navajo Medicine Man. Traditional Ceremonial Circle will give guidance and understanding to any situation. $45. Call to reserve a spot. Spring Meadow Farm, Hope. 908-797-5225. Renae@ designharmony.com. Facebook: Sacred Fire Circle with Sam Tso Navajo Medicine Man.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Cooking Class: Asian Flavors—6:30–8pm. With Mary Finckenor, AHS dietician. $10. Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

973-971-6301.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Usui/Tibetan Reiki Level II—11am–4pm. Usui/ Tibetan Reiki Level II class. $175. 146 Rollins Trail, Hopatcong. 973-229-4757. KathleenLanders.com.

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The Spirit Guides in Your Aura with Julie Alongi—7:30–10pm. Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey at the Central Unitarian Church, 156 Forest Ave., Paramus. Members $10; Guests $15 (senior & student discounts available).

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Outdoor Living & Wellness Festival—10am–4pm.

Holistic and traditional health and wellness products and services, massage, Reiki, yoga, crafters, and more.

Free. Verona Park, Verona. RiverStreetEnt.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Toxic Metals—10am. Learn about sources of toxic metals, how toxic metals affect our physical and mental well-being, and how to detox safely and reverse symptoms associated with metal toxicity.

Free. Grassroots Natural Market, 66 Morris St., Morristown. HealingElementsllc.com.

Discover Relief from Pain through the Yuen Method—7pm. Alex Shipman of the Summit Yoga Studio will demonstrate the Yuen Method, which blends anatomy, physiology, structural analysis, energetic technique, quantum physics and Qi and Shen Gong. Integrative Wellness Network meeting. $7. The Presbyterian Church, 65 South St., Morristown. 551-574-9500.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Denville Powerful You! Meeting—12–2pm. Topic: “How to reboot and grow our chapter!” Group designed for women to create lasting business and personal relationships and to assist other women in business and in life. $15, full members/1st-time attendees or $25, nonmembers. Cafe Metro, 60 Diamond Spring Rd., Denville. 201-230-1255.

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Cooking Class: Summer’s End Sides and Salads—6–8pm. With Tina Marinaccio, registered dietician. $10. Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

Healing Circle—7–8pm. Share in the experience of the healing energy of Transference Healing.

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Welcome the fall and commune with nature with a day filled with yoga (no yoga experience needed), meditation, camaraderie with like-minded people, and a healthy, scrumptious lunch.

For more information, call 908-850-6475 or Jeanmarie@fosteringthejourney.com.

Linda 201-469-6307 or Linda_tironi@yahoo. com. to RSVP: 908-625-6732. DiamondAscension.net.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Fall Equinox Mitote Ceremony—Clear Ego into Bliss—8pm–10am. Powerful overnight ceremony of awakening to begin a new season. Raise your energy and awareness into bliss. Learn. Experience.

Chant. Dream. Be. $185. Oasis For The Soul—Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Second Annual New Jersey Highlands Coalition Festival at Waterloo—11am–6pm. An environmental festival celebrating local food, music, arts, history and cultural and natural resources of New Jersey. Benefits the New Jersey Highlands Coalition.

Performances by 20 musicians/bands, crafts and fair trade marketplace, living green expo, workshops, art show, Lenape Village activities, canal rides, kayak-

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People’s Climate March—NJ—12–4pm. Join in the largest climate march ever; NJ residents will be marching in full force. New York City, 2- to 3-mile march in midtown Manhattan. Free. 201-841-5171.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Toxic Metals—6:30pm. Learn about sources of toxic metals, how toxic metals affect our physical and mental well-being, and how to detox safely and reverse symptoms associated with metal toxicity.

Free. Grassroots Natural Market, 66 Morris St., Morristown. HealingElementsllc.com.

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

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. 908-996-3311.

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

Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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

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

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Acupuncture—2–5:30pm. Acupuncture Clinic provides initial consultation based on knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture for various medical conditions. Initial consultation is lowered to $20 from $40 per person. Appointment needed, time subject to availability, alternate dates may be available. Acupuncture Clinic, 159 Rte. 46 W, Rockaway. Dr. Yasha Yang, 973-784-3400 or Yangacu@gmail.com. YangAcu.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Cooking Class: Healthy & Easy Weeknight Meals—6–7:30pm. With Whole Foods Market chef and Lorri Katz, registered dietician. $10.

Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Tour de Farm NJ—Day-long cycling and tasting tour of Northern NJ’s farms. Culminates in a gourmet Farm-to-Fork Celebration. TourdeFarmNJ.com or 973-380-9234 for more information.

Angelically Guided Shadow Exploration Workshop—10am–2pm. Embrace your authentic power by discovering the unconscious aspects of yourself that you have disconnected from. You were born whole and complete. Shadow exploration is about revealing your inner strengths, gaining compassion for yourself, and returning to wholeness by reconnecting you with your soul. $40, advance registra-

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Vibrate the Cosmos with Gong & Chant—4:30– 6pm. Join us for Sound Immersion through Gong and Chant with Crown of Eternity: Kundalini mantras meet epic sound healing! See website for details. $25 pre/$30 day of. Aquarian Yoga Center, 127 Valley Rd., Montclair. 973-634-0082. AquarianYogaCenter.com/Vibrate_the_Cosmos.php.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Soul Shamanism 101—10am–5pm. Experience direct connection with your soul self and learn healing and living from your highest truth. Lifechanging, inspiring, enlightening. $350/$395. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.

973-647-2500. BetheMedicine.com.

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

Tibetan singing bowls create waves of vibration designed to align the energy centers and create a deep state of meditation. $15 ($20 at the door).

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Frank and Hank at the Green Light Performance Series—7–8:30pm. A couple of wild and crazy guys who love to play guitar—jazz to folk to classical. $15 ($20 at the door), $10 students with ID. Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973-966-5311.

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

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

973-222-6762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.

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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.

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

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55.

Middlesex County College, 2700 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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

Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Middlesex County College, 2700 Woodbridge Ave., Edison.

908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Relaxation through Hypnosis—8:30–9:15pm. You can reduce your stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques, improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. $55. Middlesex County College, 2700 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. 908-996-3311.

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

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

973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org.

Free Community Yoga Classes—4:30–5:30pm.

Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com.

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

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

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

973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

973-222-6762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.

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

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

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

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

Meditation Class—7–9pm every Monday. Balance body, mind, and spirit with meditation, breathing, crys-

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tals, acupressure and essential oils. Yoga teachers: Rev. Bill, Reiki master, and Rev. Judith, MSW. Suggested donation: $10. RSVP 973-585-4661. Succasunna.

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

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

Bilyofjefferson@yahoo.com.Bily.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

973-866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com.

Free BodySculpt Class—8:30–9:15am. Weekly.

Free. Carefully and gently strengthen and tone your core and body using light weights and props.

Benessere, the center for wellness, 510 Morris Ave., Summit, 908-277-4080 BenessereNJ.com Yoga Foundations—9:15–10:15am. Learn the foundations of yoga in a safe, encouraging environment, while releasing stress and tension. $10/ class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

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

Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group.

Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave., Short Hills.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meditation—7–8pm Tuesdays. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided meditation. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. Donation: $10. Call or email Suzanne@AquarianSun.net before 5pm Tuesday to reserve a spot. 973-686-9100.

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

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

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

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

973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

UnityofSussex.org. 973-383-6277.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon.

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

Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—12pm.

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

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

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

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

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

BetheMedicine.com.

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

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

Ctr4child@verizon.net. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-944-0555.Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St. Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com.

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

Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays.

Drop-in, $25.4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown.

201-213-1294.

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

Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Youth Athletic Training Camps—7–8:30pm. $25 (pre-registration suggested). Improves strength, stamina, sports psychology, speed and agility under experienced professional guidance. Benessere, the center for wellness, 510 Morris Ave., Summit, 908277-4080 BenessereNJ.com Free Meditation Class—7–8pm.Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany.

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

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

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

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm.

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

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

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

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

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

Call in advance: 908-232-1355.

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

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

InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com.

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

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

Reiki Circle—8–9pm.Every other Wednesday.

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

MiriamsWellHealing.com.

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

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

Free BodySculpt Class—8:30–9:15am. Weekly.

Free. Carefully and gently strengthen and tone your core and body using light weights and props.

Benessere, the center for wellness, 510 Morris Ave., Summit, 908-277-4080 BenessereNJ.com Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am.

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

973-857-9536.

Iyengar Yoga—9-10am. Weekly. $10 donation.

20 Robert Dr., East Hanover. 386-383-4393.

HealingWavesYoga.com.

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

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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.

JANUARY

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.

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health & wellness

plus: health coaches FEBRUARY

rethinking heart health plus: stress relief MARCH

food & garden

plus: gluten-free foods APRIL

green living

plus: healthy home MAY

women’s wellness plus: bodywork JUNE

inspired living

plus: men’s wellness JULY

food watch

plus: natural medicine cabinet AUGUST

transformative education plus: children’s health SEPTEMBER

conscious caretaking plus: yoga

OCTOBER

sustainable communities plus: chiropractic and acupuncture NOVEMBER

personal empowerment plus: beauty

DECEMBER

awakening humanity plus: holiday themes

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

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

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

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.

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

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

WhiteOakCenter.com.

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.

Group Acupuncture—4pm or 5pm. Licensed acupuncturists will provide personalized treatment while you relax in a group setting. $25. Center for Well Being 137 Main Road (Rt 202), Montville. 973-299-2133.

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

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

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

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

Potluck and Spiritual Chat—7-9pm. Free. Bring a potluck dish to share, share in a safe, loving environment. Tree of Health Center, 55 Newton-Spart Rd., Unit 107, Newton. 973-500-8813.

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.

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

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

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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.

Restorative Yoga—3–4pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. A deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self. $10.Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Chi Do Moving Water Meditation—7–9pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BreathingRoomCenter.com.

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

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

973-228-8776.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HoopNDrums@Yahoo.com. BreathingRoomCenter. com.

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

973-743-1211. TheKarunaShala.com.

Sisterhood Satsangs—7–9pm. First Fridays.

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

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.973-562-5844.

DivineBooks.net.

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

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

Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30–9:30pm.

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

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

A Course in Miracles—8pm every other Friday.

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

The Minstrel—8–11pm Fridays. Concert series.

Refreshments served. Admission $8; children 12 and under free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown.

FolkProject.org. Festival.FolkProject.org.

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

saturday Essential Pilates—8am. Weekly. Try out a class for free at our award-winning studio. “Best in NJ 2011&2012!” Call to register: 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.

Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time.

Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Adult Yoga—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in, $25; 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, 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.

Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga—8:30am. Weekly. $49. 1 hr. of instruction, cardio paddling and 1 hr. of yoga on the board. Lakeview Marine, Lake Hopatcong. 386-383-4393. HealingWavesYoga.com.

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

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

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

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

WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.

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

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

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

973-335 1717. Wjioa.com.

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

Prenatal Yoga—11:30–12:45am. Helps relieve back pain, increase flexibility & teaches relaxation techniques. KulaYogaWellness.com; 25 Main St., Stanhope.

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

GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.

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

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., East Hanover. 973-295-6864. FolkProject.org.

Crossroads Coffeehouse—8pm. Second Saturdays.

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

973-584-7149.

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SUSAN RICHTER, RN, CNC, CCH, LDHS

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

HYPNOSIS

HYPNOSIS /NLP

HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER

ROBERT BURNS AND ASSOCIATES

With 27 years of experience Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporation alike employ our programs. See ad on page 5.

Master Clinical Hypnotherapist/ Master Practitioner/Neuro Linguistic Programming.

Combining Hypnosis and Neuro Linguistic Programming is a simple way to assist my clients in making the positive changes they desire.

Visit my office in Washington, NJ, for a no charge consultation. House calls within a 10 mile range also available. Allergies, phobias, addictions, weight loss, smoking along with many other issues dealt with successfully with no harmful side effects.

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

HYP4LIFE LLC –

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

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

MORRIS HYPNOSIS CENTER

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

Advanced Clinical Hypnosis using an interactive, personalized technique; based on a lengthy interview at our first session and dialogues at following sessions. I don’t talk “at” you; we both speak before and during your hypnosis.

I also teach you self-hypnosis.

Specializing in weight, stress, smoking, chronic pain, test taking, anger, sports, obsessive thoughts, sensitive substances, sleep, fears, confidence, and attention issues. Hypnosis can get you unstuck in virtually any area of your life. If you have constraints that you can’t seem to break through, hypnosis can free you and put you back in charge. Come for a free consultation to learn how you can reframe your past and design your future.

Bob Burns Washington, NJ 610-462-0804 Bob@BobBurnsSpeaks.com BobBurnsSpeaks.com

LIFE COACHING IDEAS 2 ACTION, LLC

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

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

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

MASSAGE BENESSERE LLC “THE CENTER FOR WELLNESS” 510 Morris Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 908-277-4080 • BennesereNJ.com

Experience one of our nurturing treatments to help promote relaxation, self-healing and destress even the most tired muscles. A 60 minute relaxing, stress reducing, or therapeutic massage will revitalize your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Call or visit our website to book your next appointment. See ad on page 13.

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PERSONAL TRAINING BENESSERE LLC “THE CENTER FOR WELLNESS” 510 Morris Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 908-277-4080 • BennesereNJ.com

Experience our holistic approach to feeling fitter and stronger through guided exercise. Our highly qualified team will design custom programs to meet individual needs that include nutrition, lifestyle coaching and at home personalized exercise programs. We offer a FREE trial session and free BodySculpt classes throughout the summer. Call or visit our website to schedule your free trial. See ad on page 13.

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

Do you feel stuck and trapped in your life? Are you numb or disconnected from your feelings? Are you not getting what you want in your relationships? Are you confused about who you really are or don’t feel confident in your self? You don’t have to feel this way. Therapy can be creative and fun. My clients generally benefit after five sessions by expanding their understanding and ability to connect to themselves in different ways. This, in effect, influences all aspects of their life in a domino effect. I am warm, present, available, and use humor a lot in my work. I believe in the relationship as the curative factor along with education, mindfulness, and connecting to authenticity. I work with adults individually, couples, younger adults, mid-life, and survivors of abuse. The issues I treat are: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, confusion about career/identity, LGBTQ, grief/loss, PTSD, aging, and more.

JOANNA M. FARRELL, LCSW

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

Thriving or just surviving?

Therapy can make the difference!

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

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REHABILITATION

JUDITH A. HANCOX, MSW, LCSW, BCETS

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

As a social worker and holistic educator for over 20 years, Judith dedicates herself to the empowerment of others in her healing work. Shiome Therapy™ weaves diverse healing modalities, ancient wisdom and modern science to help you safely and effectively accelerate your emotional healing process. In order to support her clients’ emotional healing, she created a CD, ‘Creating Healthy Boundaries’ and ‘Energy Balancing Meditation’ Book and CD. They are available exclusively at Shiome. com. See ad on page 11.

LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, M.A., L.P.C Pompton Plains (Route 23) and Montclair 908-577-0053 • Leslie@LeslieLobell.com LeslieLobell.com

Do you suffer from anxiety or stress?

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

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NJCONNECTNOW, LLC

Diana J. Krafcik, LCSW, LCADC Psychotherapist/Addiction Specialist Morris Plains/Morristown, NJ 201-400-0520

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you ready to focus on the solution rather than remaining stuck in the problem?

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

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

BENESSERE LLC “THE CENTER FOR WELLNESS” 510 Morris Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 908-277-4080 • BennesereNJ.com

Kristine Timpert is a highly skilled Neuromuscular Therapist and C.H.E.K. Practitioner IV specializing in herniated disks, low back and neck pain, rotator cuff tears, knee pain, ankle sprains, poor posture, and post surgery rehab. Kris believes that postural wellness and integrating core and spinal function is the key to optimum health.

Call or visit our website to start living pain free.

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REIKI SUSAN CROZIER

Reiki Master Reiki offered in-home Serving Morris county or at following locations: Kula Yoga, Stanhope, NJ 36 Midvale Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 201-400-4493 • SusanaCrozier@gmail.com HomeMassageAndWellness.com

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

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

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

Contact me for more information or to book your session.

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PROGRESSIVE HOLISTIC DENTAL THERAPIES TRANSFORM QUALITY OF LIFE Patients travel from around the world to experience world class quality, service and expertise Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Their office’s reputation has spread so far that they now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime.

They also offer an amazing alternative for those living with missing teeth. This dramatic advancement in the field of dental implantology now makes it possible for many patients to switch from dentures to permanent implant supported teeth in only a few hours. This new approach can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire mouth. Patients leave the office after just one appointment with a beautiful and strong smile. Discomfort is so minimal that most patients eat a light meal that evening.

Upon entering the front door you will immediately know that this is no ordinary dental office, because that’s what most people say upon seeing it for the first time.

Among the practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best.

Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate. (After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over sixty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 100,000 cosmetic restorations. Their main focus is on CoSMeT­ IC and FULL MoUTH reCoNSTrUCTIoN cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, migraines, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski pride themselves in having Morris County’s premier head, neck and jaw pain relief center. Their office also offers a “limited warranty” that provides free repair or replacement of restorative dental work, when a patient’s regular hygiene visits are maintained.

This kind of security could only be offered by truly World Class Dentists. This is why their motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.”

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

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

973-627-3617

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

www.AestheticFamilyDentistry.com