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letterfromthepublisher There are only 3 things that can make your dreams come true: your thoughts, your words, and your actions. They’re all you have, and they’re all you need. ~Mike Dooley, Notes from the Universe

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ur feature article this month, Fashion a Passion-Driven Life: Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul, has reminded me how blessed my family and I have been in our pursuit of happiness.

After one or two false starts, my husband found his passion and purpose in bringing the joys of summer camping to children. He has created a full life that perfectly matches his talents and touched thousands of campers and their families.

My two children are on their way to discovering and owning their passions, as well. They’ve been encouraged to pursue their interests, rather than money, and their careers and school-lives are unfolding in exciting ways. Even my mother rediscovered a talent for art and is now immersed in creating paintings and pottery.

And of course, I’m thankful to have found Natural Awakenings. It not only allows me to share my interest in health and simple living, and hopefully make an impact on our readers, but the day-to-day tasks of producing a magazine keep me interested, challenged and involved in the community. Is this my purpose? I don’t have the slightest idea, but I am happier now than ever before.

What is hard to remember is how difficult it all seemed at one time. I’ve spent many years in jobs that did not suit me; in fact, it took more than one complete career change to find myself here. From today’s perspective I can see that it didn’t have to be so hard. The leap toward self-employment and more satisfying work seemed much more frightening before than after. The discomfort of stepping into a new role became confidence as I mastered it; the fear of failure became satisfaction with each new accomplishment; and an anxious feeling of being out of place morphed into a sense of being settled.

So take heart if you’re still searching. The universe really does provide answers if you allow it to. I’ve learned that if you haven’t discovered your passion or purpose, just relax and pursue your interests. The more you act on those interests, the more doors will open and directions unfold. Thoughts and dreams are powerful things, so allow yourself to have authentic ones.

May you find and live your passion,

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newsbriefs Natural Awakenings’ Family of Franchises Is Thriving

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a large group of new publishers that completed an October training program at corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs now launching new Natural Awakenings territories or taking over the production of existing magazines in locales across the nation. New markets include Syracuse, New York; Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Baltimore, Maryland; and Hudson County, New Jersey. Existing franchises with new publishers at the helm include San Antonio, Texas; Bergen County and Somerset, New Jersey; Roanoke, Virginia; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Long Island, New York.

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“Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, makes it possible for everyone to know they have healthy life choices available to them.”

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Gregg Braden Offers Deep Truth at Two-Day Event

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he Association for Higher Awareness (AHANJ) and the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey (MCNJ) present Gregg Braden speaking on “Deep Truth, 2012,” on Friday, November 9, from 7 to 10pm. and Saturday, November 10, from 9:30am to 5pm.

This two-day event will be held at the Regency House Hotel, 140 State Route 23, in Pompton Plains According to Braden, informaGregg Braden tion on a new paradigm of cooperation is emerging that mimics nature.

“There are new ‘just in time’ scientific discoveries arriving at the same time that the earth is facing its greatest challenges in 5,000 years. No other generation has been asked to solve such big problems in such a short time.”

Who is going to solve these problems? We are, together, Braden says, through cooperation rather than competition, with the tools we have now uncovered that reveal a new way of viewing and creating our future.

To register, visit Ahanj.net or call 973-627-8012.

Mei Jin Lu’s Holiday Season Workshops

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ei Jin Lu, a 25th-generation ordained Taoist spiritual teacher and healer, professor of Feng Shui, and angel therapy practitioner, will hold three workshops this holiday season at Artistic Impressions Studio, 100 Morris Avenue, Boonton.

The first, on Saturday, November 10, from 10am to 2pm is “Holiday Message from the Spirits,” designed to help participants communicate with angels, loved ones and spiritual teachers at a time of year when many of us naturally reflect on the pivotal moments of our lives. This workshop starts with a guided meditation and ends with a powerful healing.

Cost is $50 with lunch provided.

Mei Jin’s popular Holiday Feng Shui Workshops are intended to bring love, harmony and prosperity to your space as you prepare your home for the holidays.Topics will include methods of identifying energy flows, clutter removal and space clearing. Attendees are welcome to bring photos of their rooms.

The first Feng Shui workshop, on Sunday, November 18, works with your entrance, hallway, kitchen and dining room.

The second workshop, on Saturday, December 15, covers your family room (relationship harmony), bedroom (love), office and meditation/altar rooms (career advancement, mental clarity). Both workshops run from 2pm to 6pm at a cost of $55 each, or $100 for both.

For more information on the workshops or to RSVP, go to MeiJinLu.com or email Info@meijinlu.com.

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Crowd Kitchen: A Food-Sharing Website that Builds Community

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e all want to feed our families healthy, homemade food, but finding the time to do that consistently can be difficult. It’s just become easier with the public launch of Crowd Kitchen.com, a free food-sharing website. The site, which was founded in New Jersey and made its debut this spring, has now expanded its reach to 36 states, connecting local friends and neighbors.

This is how it works: Crowd Kitchen allows users to post foods they’ve made, which other users can claim. For example, you make lasagna on a Monday. Instead of cooking just enough for your family, you double the recipe and post it to Crowd Kitchen, where a local friend can claim your extra dish. On Wednesday, you check the site and see your neighbor is making an extra chicken pot pie, so you claim that. Two nights of home-cooked dinner, but only one night of cooking!

Food-sharing reduces waste, saves time and money, and makes serving homemade meals easier and more fun. Crowd Kitchen takes the organizational hassles out of traditional food-sharing groups and makes it more flexible and accessible to all. Once users sign up, they can immediately invite their local friends and have a ready-made group to share with from the start.

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n Sunday, November 25, the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey (MCNJ) will hold its 11th annual Body, Mind & Spirit Fall Festival at the Regency House Hotel, 140 State Route 23, Pompton Plains. Spend the day, enjoy a buffet lunch and bring your friends and family to explore and experience a full day of mini-lectures, book signings, psychic readings, massage and body workers, and various metaphysical and holistic practitioners. The festival also offers the opportunity for unlimited holiday shopping with 60 of the finest metaphysical and holistic vendors in the area.

MCNJ is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to educating, enlightening and encouraging spiritual evolution. Its Fall Festival is a major fundraising event, so your $10 tax-deductible admission ($8 if you bring the coupon found on their website) helps support MCNJ’s programs and adult education outreach all year long.

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So how do you prevent the damaging effects of sitting too much? Here are some great tips to get you up and moving:

Step Away From That Desk!

• Stand! Make it a habit to stand up during your workday.

For example, every time the phone rings, stand up to answer it. Research shows that just by standing periodically, you can significantly better your health. Plus you will feel more alert, focused and energized.

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n today’s digitally driven world, many of us spend our workdays sitting at a desk, working on a computer. The hazards of sitting too much have now been established by scientific research, and these studies are starting to make headlines. Surprisingly, it’s been found that sitting too much even takes a toll on people who exercise on a regular basis.

Fewer than 20 percent of jobs involve physical exertion, which means that most employees spend eight hours a day or longer in a chair. So the danger of inactivity is difficult to avoid—and is exacerbated by following a desk-bound day with a sedentary evening of watching television, playing video games or sitting around a dinner table, talking.

We sit a lot: at work, in the car, at meetings and on the couch. This translates into a lot more sitting than moving.

Sustained sitting contributes to the risk of metabolic syndrome, heart attack and stroke, among other health problems.

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• Take stretch breaks. Get together with other colleagues and have regular stretch breaks. Both your body and mind will benefit from improved circulation.

• Take regular walks. Make it part of your work schedule to get up every hour and walk for 5 minutes. In an eight-hour day, this translates to 40 minutes and a great calorie burn.

• Attend workplace fitness classes. Encourage your company to hire a fitness consultant to get everyone on their feet.

(And make sure you note that one of the benefits of fitness will be greater productivity and fewer employee absences!)

Many fitness groups offer after-hour classes. It’s a convenient and effective way to get in some exercise, helps keep employees fit, and is an affordable way to keep employer health costs down.

Tiffiny Twardowsky is the president of Energy in Motion, LLC, which provides on-site fitness and wellness services for corporate and private clients. For more information on bringing fitness classes to your workplace, visit Einmotion.com, email Info@einmotion.com or call 973-983-9554.

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Avoiding Holiday Bloat Without Feeling Deprived

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hristine Grasso, holistic nutrition coach, knows that the holidays are the most stressful season for women, especially those struggling with weight loss or that unChristine Grasso comfortable bloated feeling. The experts agree that one of the most important factors in weight loss is stress reduction.

Emotional stress increases the presence of the stress hormone cortisol.

Common food allergens, like gluten, dairy, and eggs, can also be a cause of increased cortisol and inflammation in the body.

According to physician and author Dr. Mark Hyman, cortisol “increases insulin which can inhibit weight loss and actually increase belly fat,” and “dampens [the] ability to receive pleasure and satisfaction from food.”

The following are some tips for women to avoid stress and holiday bloat: 1. Get plenty of rest and relaxation.

2. Make sure to eat something before a party.

3. Add greens like kale, Swiss chard and broccoli to the holiday menu.

4. Identify foods, such as wheat, dairy, eggs, and soy, which cause problems with bloating.

5. Enjoy food and eat mindfully.

As Grasso herself shares, “When I identified my hidden food allergens, reduced my stress, and added in healthy foods like greens, I went from a size 12 to a size 2. I also got rid of acid reflux and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).”

Visit Christine Grasso, holistic health and nutrition coach and food allergy expert, at Body in Mind, 140 Morris Street, Morristown. Contact her at 201787-4950, email Info@christinegrasso. com or visit ChristineGrasso.com to get her top-ten tips to boost energy and her favorite energy-boosting, waistlinebusting recipes.

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healthbriefs Sleeping Postures That Eliminate Back Pain

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e spend approximately one third of our lives sleeping, but many of us don’t get the most restful — or healthful — sleep we can because we’ve developed bad habits when it comes to posture. Bad posture habits during sleep are even harder to break than those we’ve developed during waking hours, simply because we’re not usually aware of them. Many of us wake up with aches and pains without any idea why we have them. The reason may be that we’ve established a pattern of postural stress that creates spinal problems.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACAToday.com) has the following suggestions for maintaining good sleep posture:

the spine to all parts of the body, meaning that the source of the problem may not be at the point of the pain.

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1. Find the mattress that is right for you. While a firm mattress is generally recommended, some people find that softer mattresses reduce their back pain. Your comfort is important.

2. Avoid sleeping on your stomach. Sleeping on your side or back often alleviates back pain. If you sleep on your side, place a pillow between your legs. If you sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees.

3. Sleep with a pillow that supports you properly. Special pillows are available to help with postural problems resulting from poor sleeping positions.

4. Have a periodic spinal examination.

Chiropractic checkups for the spine and nervous system are important to maintain the structural integrity of your body. Pain is a symptom and not a cause: It signals that the body is not functioning properly. And remember that nerves travel through

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Holistic Psychotherapist Opens New Office in Mountainside

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isa A. Sturm, L C S W, h a s recently moved her psychotherapy practice to Mountainside, at 1020 Springfield Av e n u e , S u i t e 106. She specializes in working with women of all Lisa A. Sturm ages and couples, particularly those with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, illness, loss and weight challenges.

She also works to support adolescents and their parents including those who struggle with mood swings, irritability, social skills deficits, attention issues, anxiety and depression.

With an undergraduate degree from Barnard College, a graduate degree from the NYU Silver School of Social Work, and a strong grounding in fitness, wellness, and the mind-body connection, Lisa Sturm takes a holistic and practical approach to health and happiness. “I believe that given the right tools, we are all capable of attaining a comfortable level of peace, happiness and fulfillment in life. My role is to help clients acquire and sharpen those tools within the shortest possible time frame.”

She uses a variety of approaches including Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and always strives to build on clients’ strengths. Ms. Sturm also writes articles and speaks on a variety of topics including the latest research on happiness, relationships, and parenting.

She offers daytime, evening, and a limited number of weekend appointments. Free phone consultations are available to determine if individuals would benefit from her services.

To contact her, call 973-903-1205 or email LisaSturm@verizon.net.

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Students Thirst for Eco-Knowledge As part of its 25th Envirothon, a competition for students across the United States to test their knowledge on environmental issues, a survey commissioned by Canon U.S.A. and conducted online by Harris Interactive found that a majority of 14-to-18-year-olds looking for information about the environment seek it outside of the classroom. Data also indicate that teens believe environmental issues will have an impact on their lives in the future and want to know more about them.

With three-quarters feeling that school curricula are inadequate, two-thirds of the students use TV as their primary information source. A majority of surveyed teens ages 16 to 18 favor the Internet, print newspapers and other periodocals.

Seventy-five percent of all of the teens surveyed believe that humans have a major impact on climate change. The top three environmental changes that they fear will impact their quality of life are poor air quality (66 percent), global warming (61 percent) and poor solid waste management (59 percent). Other major areas of concern are deforestation, water shortages and energy availability.

Students are also looking for ways they can help, such as recycling, conserving electricity and water, cleaning up public spaces, carpooling, bicycling and using public transportation.

Get involved at EnviroThon.org.

A new crop of environmentally conscious gyms and fitness centers are adopting practices to save energy by adding electricity-generating workout equipment and using other strategies to reduce environmental impacts. It’s known as the green gym movement, which continues to grow and innovate.

The Los Angeles Times reports that members of AC4 Fitness, in Goleta, California, generate power and feed it back to the grid every time they step on a treadmill or elliptical. They also bring their own refillable bottles and have access to a hydration station that provides free water, filtered by reverse osmosis. Patrons can store their belongings in lockers made from recycled plastic. The Greenasium Fitness Studio, in Encinitas, California, sports floors covered with mats made from recycled tires, and their dumbbells are used and refurbished.

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New Supercomputer Predicts Climate Changes Yellowstone is one of the greatest natural treasures in the American West, and there’s now a new environmental “sheriff” in town. A supercomputer of the same name is set to model future climate changes and forecast extreme weather like no other.

“It’s a big deal,” says climate scientist Linda Mearns, Ph.D., of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, in Boulder, Colorado. The Washington Post reports that Yellowstone will help researchers calculate climate change on a regional, rather than continental, scale. With a better grasp of how warming may affect local water resources, endangered species and extreme winds, local and state governments will be able to plan more effectively.

The $30 million supercomputer, funded by the National Science Foundation, will generate climate projections for seven-square-mile tracts, instead of the previous capability of 60-square-mile units. It will also provide climate snapshots in intervals of hours, rather than days.

Mathew Maltrud, of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, in New Mexico, says, “We’re moving into a realm where we have models that resemble the ocean, the atmosphere, the ice and the land to a high degree.”

Yellowstone will show a more realistic interaction of these components.

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Meatless Traditions Replace Turkey Day Across America, millions of people will celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with a new, more compassionate and life-affirming tradition that eschews killing and eating animals. Citing factors that include torturous breeding and production practices, health risks posed by additives and adulteration, and the ethics of animal killing, Gentle Thanksgiving has become a Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) annual campaign. Families are encouraged to prepare a whole vegetarian or vegan meal to commemorate the traditional occasion of communal sharing and abundance. Soy-based mock turkeys are widely available, as well as a cornucopia of meat-free recipes.

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by 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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hree years ago, Cindy Readnower felt as if work was swallowing her life. As a single mom with two sons to support and two franchise restaurants to run in Sarasota, Florida, she routinely would get up at 4 a.m. and go to bed after midnight. She didn’t see enough of her boys. “I never had a free moment to just shut down and think about what I really wanted,” she recalls.

Then the economy collapsed, forcing her to shutter her businesses, file for bankruptcy and consult with a career counselor to plan her next steps. Today, at 57, she’s working as a life coach and business consultant and as she sees it, living the life she is meant to live.

“When you hit hard times and say, ‘My worst fears have come true; what am I going to do now?’ It makes you realize you will only find true success when you follow your passion,” she says.

Readnower represents what some see as the silver lining in these challenging economic times. At a time of high unemployment, when some can’t find a job and others are working grueling hours to compensate for laid-off coworkers, many Americans are stepping off the corporate hamster wheel and

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sincerely asking themselves: “What is my purpose here, and how can I realize it?”

generation is looking at a world that has so many problems and saying, ‘The old opportunities are not Purpose Over there anymore, so we have Profits to create new ones.’ Many According to a recent are actively seeking more study by the nonprofit meaning and purpose at Encore.org, which helps work.” older Americans pursue One 2010 survey of ~ Mother Teresa more meaningful careers, 500 MBA students found as many as 9 million that when considering people ages 44 to 70 have a long list of options for already transitioned into encore careers what they looked for in a career, they that combine purpose, passion and a ranked “intellectual challenge” and paycheck. Another 31 million would “opportunity to impact the world” as like to. their first and third priorities, bracketing

Meanwhile, surveys show that “compensation” which ranked second. new college grads are increasingly

Another analysis by The New York gravitating toward nonprofit and public Times found that in 2009, 11 persector jobs that feed their souls more cent more college graduates worked than their bank accounts. Off-the-clock for nonprofits than in the previous volunteerism is soaring. Due to workyear. Accordingly, Coleman’s book is ing and earning less, people are also packed with encouraging examples, consuming less, cooking, sewing and from a Harvard MBA student and a gardening more, rediscovering forgotten U.S. Marine that co-founded a nonpassions and relationships and finding profit addressing poverty in Kenya’s new ones in the process. largest slum to a biomedical engineer “When the economy tanked, it ing grad that launched a web-based prompted a real moment of spiritual car-sharing service. awakening for all of us,” observes Sue

This altruistic, purpose-driven Frederick, of Boulder, Colorado, a career track seems a stark departure nationally renowned career counselor from that of the baby boomers, collecwho also applies her intuitive skills in tively referred to as the “me” generation helping clients like Readnower find for its materialistic ethos. Yet those that their muse. “We are no longer able to specialize in helping people find more hide out behind jobs and benefits that meaningful lives say this group curmight not have been a good fit for us rently counts among their best and most to begin with. People are remembering focused customers. their soul’s mission and waking up to

“We are at a time in the world the true work they are intended to do.” when it is more socially acceptable

At the leading edge of the purpose- to follow your passions,” says Janet driven career movement is the millenni- Attwood, whose Passion Test workal generation, now in their 20s through shops—established in 2004—are early 30s. Having come of age amidst welcoming more people than ever. “In the Enron Corporation scandal, 9/11, my day, my dad was so freaked out I’d Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the 2008 end up homeless that he sent me to economic collapse, they’re graduatbusiness school so I would learn how ing from college with a more holistic to type. Back then, parents never asked: perspective on what constitutes a good ‘What turns you on?’” career.

That’s a shame, remarks Frederick,

“The decade in which we have because first hints at our purpose often matured has been turbulent in almost bubble up in our youth. “I believe all of every dimension,” says John Coleman, us know at some point what our gift is, 31, a recent graduate of Harvard Busibut we often bury it and say, ‘I have to ness School and co-author of Passion fit in and get a job with benefits and a and Purpose: Stories from the Best and good paycheck.’” There is an alternative.

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It is not how much you do, but how much love you put into the doing, that matters.

Take the Passion Test Make a list of your passions; the 10 or 15 things most critical to your happiness and well-being. Start each entry with, “When my life is ideal, I am … ” (living in a beautiful house in the mountains, working in a job that changes lives, spending plenty of time with my children, etc.)

Don’t worry about how you’ll get there. Just write it down. You become whatever you are committed to.

“People often write down a passion, but if they can’t immediately see how they can manifest it, they erase it and instead write something down that they can easily put their arms around. In other words, they play it safe,” says Janet Attwood, co-author of The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose. Instead, think big.

Narrow the list to your top five passions.

Write all five passions down on five index cards.

Post passions in places you will routinely see them, such as on the bathroom mirror and refrigerator door; display them prominently on your computer.

Create a vision board (a collage of representations of your passions). “It’s an easy way to keep your attention on the things you really want to grow stronger in your life,” notes Attwood.

Use these priority passions as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or opportunity, choose in favor of your passions,” advises Attwood. Then run to the goal with purpose in every step.

Take the test again every six months, because passions can change and evolve over time.

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Attwood stresses that living in line with one’s passion isn’t just about work, noting, “It’s about your relationships and friends, your spirituality and health, what you consume and where you choose to live…”

She asks clients to write down five life-defining passions (see sidebar) and use them as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or an opportunity, choose in favor of your passion,” she counsels.

Attwood has observed firsthand how success often follows, because, “When you choose in favor of the things that have the greatest, deepest meaning for you, the universe supports you more than if you are just tepid and neutral about something.”

For some, that has meant working fewer hours for less pay, in order to allow more time for clarifying meditation, family dinners, volunteering at a local shelter, taking a long-yearned-for dance class or planning the next career shift. It has also led to willing trade-offs in buying less and doing more for oneself.

According to the 2010 MetLife Study of the American Dream, 77 percent of Americans now say that achieving their big dream comprises improving the quality of their lives by strengthening personal relationships. As for millennials, 39 percent say they already have what they need. Also, those that feel growing pressure to buy more and better material possessions has dropped from 66 percent in 2006 to well below half today.

“Plenty of people have already started down this path. They’re growing vegetables, raising chickens and keeping bees. They’re building their own homes, often with the help of friends and neighbors,” writes Boston University Sociology Professor Juliet Schor, Ph.D.

In her groundbreaking book, Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth, she argues that contrary to many economists’ assumptions, a shorter work week and smaller economy is better for society as a whole.

More, such a lifestyle, “allows people to build stronger social connections, maintain their physical and mental health and engage in activities that are more creative and meaningful.”

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Ever since childhood days of helping her mother make clothing for the family, Juliette Bastian has had a passion for fashion design. Her love of dancing dates back to watching American Bandstand. But when it came to choosing a career, “There was always this trigger that went off in my head that said, ‘You need to make money,’” she explains.

By her mid-40s, this San Dimas, California, resident boasted a six-figure salary and a successful, but not terribly fulfilling career doing accounting and strategic business planning. To indulge her creative side, she created colorful spreadsheets, but it wasn’t enough. “At one point, I acknowledged, ‘I am not happy walking into work anymore,’” recalls Bastian, now 52. “I felt like a hamster on a wheel.”

Seven years ago, she walked out, and with Attwood’s help, set out to find her true callings. “People always think you have to pick just one, but you have passions that run across every aspect of your life,” she says. “I now realize I am a dancer, fashion designer, family person and spiritual woman.”

Bastian begins each week by making a color-coded “strategic plan of action,” making sure to include elements of each of her five passions: financial freedom, exceptional relationships, optimal health, successful business ventures and an alliance with God. That means she’s back in school studying fashion design, and now makes time for dancing, church, family and a part-time career-coaching business.

She says that it has been financially rough at times. But the “sacrifices”—like fewer hair appointments, fancy clothes, meals out and expensive holiday gifts for friends—have been well worth it. “I now have the flexibility, freedom and joy of knowing I am living who Juliette truly is,” she says with a smile. “I know I’ll be taken care of as long as I honor what truly matters to me.”

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Grounded in Gratitude Embrace Every Gift Because Each Blessing Counts

by Frank Jude Boccio

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n counting our daily blessings, we find that even uneventful or difficult days possess precious gifts. Consider all the contributions that make it possible for family members to gather for the holidays—the workers that helped construct and maintain the vehicles that brought us here, the house where we come together and the trees that light the fireplace. Consider the food that nourishes us, thanks to the Sun’s energy, Earth’s minerals and rain and the labor of the farmers, processors, truckers, retailers and cooks. Whether or not the holidays fulfill our expectations, we have much for which to be grateful.

As the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh points out, every blessing is the gift of the whole universe. When we stop and really look, we see that we are supported continuously in countless ways.

Author Roger L’Estrange noted in the 17th century how humans tended to “mistake the gratuitous blessings of heaven for the fruits of our own industry.” We awaken when the alarm goes off due to the skill of the technology’s engineers, designers, assembly workers, distributors and salespeople. We can turn on the light because power company workers are supplying the electricity.

Our morning spiritual practice is the gift of generations of teachers and writers that observed the truth and shared what they learned. It feels good to be bowled

over by each moment of grace and the simplest act of kindness.

Such gratitude flows when we break out of a petty point of view—with its selfcentered expectations and demands—to appreciate that through the labors, intentions and existence of an inconceivably large number of other people, life forms and elements, we have been given the miracle of life, with all its present goodness. This heightened awareness of our connection spontaneously fills us with a joy and gratitude that transforms our experience. Thankfully, gratitude can be cultivated. It simply takes practice in being present to what is being given.

It helps to remain aware of some of the most pernicious obstacles to thankfulness, and one of the most obvious is the failure to notice what we have, including a roof over our head and someone to love. As Joni Mitchell sang, “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” So the first step is to start paying attention to gifts that have always been there, but until now went unnoticed and unappreciated.

We are rich in what counts and never truly alone, because we are always supported by the universe. The 13th-century mystic Meister Eckhart counseled, “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice.”

Frank Jude Boccio is the author of Mindfulness Yoga (MindfulnessYoga.net).

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In the category of organic spirits, Rathbun likes Square One organic vodka, Organic and Low-Sugar Casa Noble tequila and Juniper gin.

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Rathbun found that small-batch distillers that use local and organic ingredients assure customers that they’re getting the real thing, with no unwanted extras. Koval, in Chicago, for instance, offers a naturally gluten-free millet whiskey that’s distilled from organic grain, and then aged in oak barrels made in Minnesota, deemed free of even trace amounts of gluten.

Other gluten-free alcoholic beverages can include wines, vodka, tequila, brandy, bourbon and scotch. By contacting the maker or company directly, gluten-free fans can find out more about their beverage of choice. Captain Morgan’s spiced rum, for example, which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau permit to be designated as glutenfree, is not labeled as such on the bottle.

Gluten-free beers are appropriately labeled and include Sapporo, a Japanese beer brewed from rice; Green’s, a British beer made from a blend of sorghum, buckwheat, millet and brown rice; and O’Brien’s, an Australian beer using a blend of sorghum, millet and rice. Gluten-free beer lovers can also check locally for micro-brewed options.

Crafting a Holiday Cocktail

Signature cocktails have become a holiday specialty of Andrea Currie, who recently appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Craft Wars. “A cocktail is kind of like a dessert,” says the San Diego, California, creativity specialist. “You don’t have one every day, and when you do have one, you want it to be really, really good.” Moreover, she adds, “When you make cocktails by hand, you get to control the ingredients.”

Currie blogs and crafts at Hand MakeMyDay.com, with her husband, Cliff. His becoming gluten-free three years ago prompted her to develop her

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gluten-free Mistletoe Mojito, using rum distilled from sugar cane, rather than grain. Pear juice, fresh strawberries and mint combine for a fresh-tasting and festive concoction.

Signature cocktails can build excitement for holiday gettogethers, notes Rathbun. “Plan on serving only two or three signature drinks, plus having wine, beer and a nice nonalcoholic option,” he suggests. “If you start mentioning these drinks on the invitations to whet people’s appetites, you give your celebration more personality from the get-go and help ensure a memorable holiday party.”

Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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Yields 4 servings 6 oz (4 jiggers) white grape juice, preferably organic Chilled prosecco, preferably organic Frozen green or red grapes, preferably organic 1. Pour 1½ oz (1 jigger) of the grape juice into each of four flute glasses.

2. Fill glasses almost to the top with prosecco. Carefully drop one or two grapes into each glass and serve.

Variation: Change the white grape juice to strawberry juice or strawberry purée and garnish with a fresh (not frozen) strawberry instead of a grape, to transform this into a Rossini.

Gluten-Free Mistletoe Mojitos

Andrea Currie developed this signature holiday cocktail for gluten-free celebrants. Currie recommends using natural pear juice, found bottled at health food markets.

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anda Urbanska’s dream home is more cottage than castle. Despite childhood yearnings for sprawling digs with a lavish pool, her concern for the planet’s welfare and a practical approach to finances has led her to a radically different fantasy: a home that is small, green and paid for.

Owning a smaller home is a “triple hitter,” says the Harvard graduate and author of The Heart of Simple Living: 7 Paths to a Better Life. “With a smaller home, we can pay off the mortgage quicker, use less furniture and have less space to clean and maintain, heat and cool.” Also, less space effects less consumption—needed more than ever as dwellings have increasingly turned into what Urbanska refers to as suffocating, “sinkholes of stuff, clogging the flow of energy and movement in our lives.”

She predicts, “Once we’ve purged our systems of the excess, the focus will be on creating lives that are dynamic and streamlined, where the carbon cost of a thing is weighed along with its price tag, and where the focus is on usability, rather than ownership.”

The rise of McMansions as part of a runaway “bigger is better” mentality saw the average American house size surge from 983 square feet in 1950 to 2,521 square feet in 2007, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Due to the 2008 recession, many owners were left with upside-down mortgages, causing newer homes to be more modest in size. Like the notorious sports utility vehicle (SUV) craze, now faded due to steep gas prices, the McMansion trend is quickly declining.

“Today’s entry-level buyer seems to prefer a far simpler presentation than what had been popular with their parents,” observes Heather McCune, former editor-in-chief of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler. “I don’t think it would be out of line to characterize it as an anti-McMansion attitude.”

Real estate website Trulia.com recently reported that slightly more than half of Americans say that 1,400 to 2,600 square feet would be their ideal home size. According to the NAHB, nine of 10 builders are planning or constructing smaller homes than in the past. In 2010, the average new home size dropped to 2,377 square feet and by 2015, the average newly built home is pre-

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Even in more affluent areas, builders are beginning to construct model homes that are one-third smaller than what they were building just a few years ago.

Savings accrued from the purchase of a more sustainable, lower-impact home allows reasonable investments toward modern, energy-efficient upgrades like bamboo flooring, water conservation and filtration devices and Energy Star appliances. The National Association of Realtors’ 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that nearly 90 percent of buyers considered heating and cooling bills important, and more than 70 percent wanted high-efficiency appliances.

“As advocates of energy efficiency, we have been encouraged by a change in home buyers’ and homeowners’ attitudes toward energy efficiency,” says Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. With increased energy efficiency comes increased home value; a recent study in The Appraisal Journal indicates that the market value of a home increases by $10 to $25 for every dollar saved on annual fuel bills.

Coinciding with smaller single-family living quarters is a boom in multigenerational homes across the country. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, as of 2010, 4.4 million homes held three generations or more under one roof, a 15 percent increase from 3.8 million-plus homes just two years earlier. In multigenerational households, the need for expensive daycare is lessened, while grandparents and adult children can also contribute to household income by paying rent. Urbanska, who resides in North Carolina with her 90-year-old mother and 15-year-old son, says, “I’ve been able to save money on both child and elder care while staying close to Mother in her later years.”

The rapid turn toward both financially and environmentally smarter habits looks like it’s here to stay, concludes Michelle Kaufmann, co-author of the acclaimed Prefab Green and a Sausalito, California, architect of eco-friendly homes.

She says she is busier than ever, because these concepts are resonating widely.

“It’s sad that it took a complete economic meltdown for people to appreciate smaller homes,” she observes, “but at least something good can come from it.”

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CARDIO BUZZ Trade Energy Snack-Attacks for a Daily Dose of Exercise

by Debra Melani

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nergy is a hot commodity today, with online ads and storefront posters for so-called energy products shouting, “Feel the rush,” “Revitalize your mind,” and “Re-think the way you re-energize.” People are reaching for these artificial jolts in record numbers, but many buzz-seekers don’t realize they have free access to a much better energy shot: exercise.

Experts across the board agree that we would be wise to trade in our lattes and high-calorie power bars for a regular lunch-hour walk, because of the many happier returns exercise provides.

One in four Americans experiences energy-sapping fatigue at any given time, according to Tim Puetz, Ph.D., of the National Institutes of Health, who has published studies on the exercise-

energy link. Although it’s a difficult response to measure, more than a dozen studies from institutions such as Duke University and The University of North Carolina have shown that regular physical activity can reduce fatigue by about 40 percent, says Puetz.

“If exercise were a pill, it would be like the magic pill of all time,” remarks James Hill, Ph.D., executive director of the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. Research suggests that exercise enhances nearly every system in the body, he says. “But you have to walk on that treadmill; you can’t just sit on it.”

Exercise burns calories, while energy drinks and snacks add them. Plus, unlike caffeine and other stimulants, exercise improves sleep (as long as it’s not too close to bedtime), points out Patrick O’Connor, Ph.D., co-director of the Exercise Psychology Laboratory at the University of Georgia, and Puetz’s research partner. Periodic exercise can prevent people, often fatigued because of insufficient sleep, from falling into a vicious cycle.

“When I roll out of bed in the morning, I’m not reaching for a cup of coffee,” Puetz says. “I’m reaching for my sneakers. I do a morning run every day and the days I don’t get it in, I can feel the difference.”

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all promoting a sense of energy, Hill notes. Researchers believe that changes in the brain are the most likely reason for the exercise-energy link, according to O’Connor.

A recent groundbreaking study led

by J. Mark Davis, Ph.D., director of the Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory at the University of South Carolina, found that mice that exercised one hour a day for eight weeks, versus mice that lounged nearby, developed new brain mitochondria, considered the energy powerhouses of the cells (Journal of Applied Physiology). Researchers knew from human studies that exercise can boost these mitochondria in the muscles, but the brain connection had never been shown. Davis speculates the increase could play a role in boosting exercise endurance by making the brain more resistant to fatigue, plus help individuals feel more energetic.

Just getting the blood pumping with a cardio blast can make people feel more energized, Hill contends, because blood supplies oxygen and nutrients that generate fuel for the body. Regardless of the energy connection, researchers note that exercise improves overall health, maintains healthy weight and reduces risk of disease, making it an obvious choice as a double-duty energy boost.

“What so many of us do is grasp at things and try to make ourselves feel better in the short-term,” Hill says.

“Regular exercise can make us feel better in the long term.”

“You don’t have to run a marathon,” Puetz adds. In fact, it’s best not to overdo it, Puetz and O’Connor counsel. High-intensity workouts can drain energy in the short-term, and serious athletes that over-train can even end up in a low-energy, depressed state, they say. Their study published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics looked at otherwise healthy, but fatigued, people, finding that both low- and moderatelevel exercise produced a similar and significant reduction in fatigue.

O’Connor offers a general recommendation, which varies with fitness level, of walking, swimming or cycling at least 10 minutes and up to an hour most days of the week. Even taking two or three 10-minute walks throughout the workday will make an energy difference, Puetz advises.

“Anything’s better than nothing,” he concludes. “The bottom line is: If instead of reaching for that cup of coffee, you grab a pair of athletic shoes, you are not only going to experience the desired energy boost, you are going to be living a healthier lifestyle.”

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health, medicine and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

How to Energize Any Workout Anthony Wall, director of professional education for the American Council on Exercise, offers these tips.

Play music. An increasingly popular way for bumping up the energy level of a workout is to listen to an iPod loaded with a heart-pumping and self-motivating playlist.

Research by Costas Karageorghis, Ph.D., of Brunel University, UK, has shown that syncing the right music with the right intensity level for the individual can improve cardio performance by as much as 15 percent (Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology).

Hydrate. Drink water throughout the day and during every workout to maintain energy levels.

Sleep. Strive for a regular sleep routine.

Motivate. Remember that the reason for working out is not just because, “I’m supposed to,” but because, “I want more energy to play with the kids,” or “I want to feel good every day.”

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A GING GRACEFULLY Good Ways to Care for Pets in Their Golden Years

by Sandra Murphy

We know that animals subjectively age faster than humans.

What are the signs and how can we ease the way for an elderly pet?

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s with humans, living longer doesn’t mean adding on time at the end, but adding to the middle, when pets can still enjoy themselves, maybe with some changes and modifications,” advises Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Mark Howes, owner of Berglund Animal Hospital, in Evanston, Illinois. “Pets deserve quality of life.”

Howes believes the old rule of thumb—one human year equals seven dog years—has changed. Size and breed are also factors now. “A 7-yearold great Dane is a senior, but for a Pomeranian, it’s closer to 10,” he says.

“For other breeds, 12 is not necessarily elderly.”

Key signs that indicate a pet may be slowing down and require special attention include changes in appetite, mobility and social interaction with people and other pets. In general, watch for flagging desires, abilities and cooperation.

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Helpful Steps

Instead of visiting a veterinarian’s office, choosing a vet that makes house calls is one viable solution. This is how New York City-based Dr. Jonathan Leshanski has specialized in aiding pets for 15 years. “During home visits, I notice things a pet’s person may miss or misinterpret in the midst of daily companioning,” says Leshanski, who sees more cats than dogs. “Because house calls are convenient for owners, I see pets more often and can diagnose problems earlier.”

Dr. Cathy Alinovi also takes to the road with her rural practice, Hoof Stock Veterinary Service, in Pine Village, Indiana. She’s found, “The best way to keep a pet healthy and present longer is to keep the brain active,” adding that clients attest that their dog lived well and longer because of early intervention. “Some treatments for maintaining

flexibility in their body are as simple as massage and stretching,” she adds.

An older or ill pet can become a finicky eater whose diet needs revamping. Dogs can sometimes skip a meal or two, but it’s important for cats to eat regularly says Jodi Ziskin, a holistic nutrition consultant who specializes in companion animal care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“Each animal is different, and it’s important to find the right food texture, smell and taste,” she notes. “Keep nutrients as pure and organic as possible and serve real meat and veggies. If a pet has trouble chewing or needs more fluids, try dehydrated foods, thinned by blending with filtered water to a puréed consistency. Don’t set food and water dishes on the floor—raise them so the pet’s head is higher than his stomach, which helps digestion.”

Ziskin recalls how a holistic diet and supplements enabled her own cat, Kayla, diagnosed with chronic renal failure, hyperthyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome at age 14, to live twice as long as her original prognosis of three years. Acupuncture and subcutaneous fluid therapy complemented her nutritional program.

For pets with chronic pain from arthritis or another ailment, veterinary house calls can literally be lifesavers,

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More pets today are living longer with a good quality of life.”

Dr. Kathleen Cooney, owner of Home to Heaven veterinary services, in Loveland, Colorado, likes the team approach. “We teach people to partner with their pet on a day-to-day basis and help take away the fear by educating the family to recognize the stages of aging and illness, pain and crisis, manage nutrition and live like their pets do—in the moment, not in the future. Understanding brings peace.”

When the end comes, compassionate euthanasia at home or on Cooney’s farm lends a comforting atmosphere at a difficult time.

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For aging or terminally ill pets, Dr. Mary Gardner, owner of Lap of Love, in Broward County, Florida, works with families through the end of the pet’s life. “As a veterinarian who solely practices in-home hospice and euthanasia, I have been given a unique privilege,” she says. “Hospice care supports both the pet and family. I make sure the family and I have a clearly defined goal—the comfort of the animal.” Similar to hospice care for humans, pets in hospice are given palliative care that can prolong life without suffering or pain.

Accepting help from a hospice service is not about giving up, but simply recognizing that additional treatment will not cure the illness. It’s accepting that the quality of each day of life is more important than the number of days. It’s living fully, beginning to end, right up until the last breath.

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Top Cold and Flu Fighters for Children

by Dr. Lauri Grossman

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ith the onset of school, parents are stocking up on essentials, including at-home remedies to help keep kids healthy this winter. Natural Awakenings has compiled several leading experts’ best tips.

Green and Yellow Produce

Dr. James Balch, a leading natural health expert, urologist and pioneering author in healing nutrition, recommends menus rich in colored fruits and vegetables filled with carotenes. “These foods are potent antioxidants, help with immune function and are involved with the growth and repair of tissues,” he writes. For picky eaters, serve crispy carrot sticks, buttery sweet potatoes and juicy apples.

Healing Herbs

Burke Lennihan, a registered nurse, certified homeopath and author of Your Natural Medicine Cabinet, encourages parents to stock up on garlic, ginger, turmeric and cayenne. “There’s a reason why [these herbs] are so popular worldwide,” she says, “and it’s not just the flavor. They have anti-inflammatory, anti-

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bacterial and other medicinal properties that modern science is just beginning to document.”

Another helpful resource is Healing Spices: How to Use 50 Everyday and Exotic Spices to Boost Health and Beat Disease, by Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, also a Ph.D. and researcher at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston.

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“Elderberry syrup is great for coughs,” advises Lennihan. “A study done in Israel showed that elderberry extract is as effective against the flu as Tamiflu.”

While protecting skin from direct sun rays is an ongoing concern, current research shows that many children are deficient in the vitamin D sunshine provides. Gordon advises parents, “Ask your pediatrician to test your children to determine if they need supplements.”

Powerful Probiotics

In Treatment Alternatives for Children, Dr. Lawrence Rosen, who practices at the Whole Child Center, in Oradell, New Jersey, notes: “By adding probiotics to vitamin D supplementation, parents can be even more certain to keep the flu away from their children.”

Homeopathy Help

Lennihan maintains that using homeopathy can stop a child’s nascent cold before it blossoms fully. “When your son shows signs of lower energy and just wants to lie on the couch, or your daughter has a mild fever and says her throat is a bit scratchy, those are the times for ferrum phosphoricum,” she says. “The 6x potency will keep the cold from ever developing.” Two pellets, three times a day, works well.

Fermented Cod Liver Oil

Dr. Deborah Gordon, of Ashland, Oregon (DrDeborahMD.com), recommends that parents use supplements relied on as basics in the home generations ago: “All children benefit from fermented cod liver oil.” Although it tastes bad, it’s one of the most effective immune boosters available in a safe and easily absorbable form.

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If parents miss the early signs of an approaching cold, then arsenicum album is the homeopathic medicine needed. Lennihan holds that it’s the most useful remedy when a child’s nose is running incessantly. She attests that allium cepa [common bulb onion] is a good backup if a child has an itchy nose or raw red skin under it. Both remedies are best given in 30C potency, two to three pellets three times a day for up to three days, to see if symptoms subside.

Chiropractic Care

Dr. Joseph Passanante, a New York City chiropractor, offers insights based on immunology research that has demonstrated a link between the nervous system and regulation of the immune function. Thus he states, “By aligning the spine and removing nerve interference, chiropractic care enhances immunity, so that good health is maintained.”

Receiving regular gentle adjustments can help children ward off illness more effectively, and they will become more limber from the treatments.

Chicken Soup

Our grandmothers may have been even smarter than we thought. Recent studies at The Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, illustrate that chicken soup relieves colds in two ways. It acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the cells that add to inflammation and by speeding the movement of mucus, reduces the time that viruses are in contact with the nose.

Sound Sleep

Dr. Greg Meyer, a Phoenix, Arizona, integrative physician, says the key for parents is to make sure children don’t overexert themselves when they are sick. “Kids need to rest their bodies in order to heal,” he advises. “An extra day of rest can yield a more certain cure and more reliable recovery.” At this point, parents might need some, too. A little tea party or some time cuddled up with a good book might help the whole family feel better.

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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), it is not only possible to get the elephant to cease resisting, but can also shave time off the journey to personal power and accomplishment. Tapping can transform the beliefs and emotions that cause selfdoubt, self-sabotage, procrastination and other roadblocks. It is being used around the world to help people minimize or eliminate issues as varied as fears, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, food cravings and chronic pain.

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Overcome Obstacles to Achievement

Jack Canfield Shares Insights on Creating Success

by Linda Sechrist

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ack Canfield is best known as co-author of The New York Times number-one bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which has sold more than 500 million copies in 47 languages.

A featured teacher in the films The Secret and Tapping the Source, he also has been interviewed on more than 1,000 radio and TV segments. He currently serves as CEO of The Canfield Training Group and president and founder of the Transformational Leadership Council.

Even with a wealth of webinars, teleclasses, workshops and other tools advising everyone how to live the life of their dreams, why do so many still struggle to feel successful?

Just having a map in your hands doesn’t mean that you will get to your destination. Understanding your fears and limiting beliefs does not necessarily give you the ability to overcome them.

Humans also have built-in protective mechanisms that often override their efforts to achieve their goals in order to maintain the status quo.

While ideas presented in programs and courses to help people achieve success can inspire and motivate positive change, many people get stuck when they have to apply them. In the past, many of the methods used to overcome obstacles to success have been tedious and time consuming, requiring months or years of intense concentration and relentless perseverance.

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What do you consider ultimate success?

Why is it so challenging to make the changes necessary to succeed?

The mind is divided into two hemispheres. One is responsible for rational, conscious thought and processes ideas sequentially, using language. The other is emotional, and processes ideas simultaneously, using pictures. The emotional, subconscious mind is far more powerful than the rational, conscious mind.

It controls about 95 percent of our thoughts and actions and is motivated by the pull of pleasurable rewards and the push of negative emotions.

To understand the challenge of change, think of the emotional mind as an elephant and the rational mind as the rider. As long as the elephant doesn’t have a strong desire to move in a particular direction, the rider can control the elephant. However, if the direction that the elephant wants to go in is different than what the rider has in mind, the chance of forcing the elephant radically diminishes.

The reason that so many people fail to achieve success is that the elephantine subconscious is innately averse to the new action that needs to be taken. To make tasks much easier, the elephant must be motivated to move in a certain direction or, at the very least, remain neutral and not resist the rider.

By applying some newer, cuttingedge tools that support change, such as tapping points along the body’s energy meridians, the approach used in the

Many people report that after applying my 64 recommended success principles, they have achieved outstanding results in one area of their life, although they didn’t meet their expectations in another. Ultimate success isn’t about having only financial success, yet poor relationships; it’s about having success in all areas of your life.

So, as practitioners like my co-author Pamela Bruner, a business success coach and EFT expert, teach the tapping technique, they verbally introduce a powerful success principle and note the resistance people might encounter when trying to implement that principle. This can be done in person or self-administered, as demonstrated on the DVD included in our book, Tapping Into Ultimate Success.

How can we support our goals in everyday life?

I’ve learned that few people actually study the principles of success as they relate to life. In college or business school, students are taught management skills that apply to business, but not the skill sets or mindsets needed for success in their personal lives. Students in educational institutions of any kind never learn that they control their life. We all need to understand that the books we read, the TV shows we watch and the social environment we choose to immerse ourselves in all either undermine our success or support it.

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Aligning mind, body and soul to heal and transform

HYPNOSIS • Alchemical hypnosis to transform pain, Illness, eliminate blocks to success

VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND • Weight loss without the surgery

AKASHIC/SOUL READINGS • See the perfection of your soul • Understand your life purpose, relationships

AKASHIC RECORDS CLASSES & MEETUPS Lori Chrepta M.A., Cht

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SoulSpringsHolistic@yahoo.com 50 Main St., 3rd floor ~ Chester, NJ

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Healing Master Class—Apprentice to You!— 7–9:30pm. Take your personal spiritual healing journey to the next place in community. Drawing from many traditions, Janet StraightArrow draws upon 45 years of mind-body-spirit training and 20 years of teaching and healing. $40. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank Street, Morristown. 973-647-2500.

JanetOasis@aol.com. BeTheMedicine.com.

Mini-Workshop Day—11am–6pm. 45-minute workshops with a variety of classes and healers.

We will have a reader available for an extra charge. $25. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry Street, Chester.

908-879-3937. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Child/Teen Nutrition Workshop—7:15–8pm.

Parents will learn solutions to common childhood nutrition and eating issues. Instructor is Regina Rider, registered dietetic technician. $20 per person.

The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Route 10 East, Randolph. 973-895-2003. Center4Wellness@aol.com.

WellnessCenterNWJ.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Explore Your Dreams—7–9pm. Explore dreamscapes. By entering our dreams as a student approaches a teacher, we open our minds and hearts to the rich landscape of the subconscious mind and access our higher self. $35. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main Street, Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@AquarianSun.net.

AquarianSun.net.

Hoop Workshops: Intro to the Hoop—7–9pm.

Learn how to utilize the hoop as a tool for exercise, dance and self-expression. Jumps and Off-the-Body Tricks: Nov 16th, 7-9pm. Learn jumps, arm, hand and elbow moves, body rolls and lots more! Each workshop $30. Hoops provided. Contact Jessica at 973-919-8173 or whirledrevolution@gmail.com.

Breathing Room Center, 735 Rt 94, Newton.

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• Working closely with Nutritionist and Chiropractors on special diets.

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• Experience nourishment from the heart.

All foods are prepared with love.

• Great sources for organic produce.

• Cooking Classes, Dinner Parties, and Meal Planning also available.

• Specialize in Gluten Free Raw foods and Macrobiotic foods.

• Dietary plans for cardio-vascular diseases/ weight loss

Personal Chef Ana Cecere anacecere@yahoo.com

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GREGG BRADEN DEEP TRUTH LIVING ON THE EDGE Special Two-Day Event November 9 & 10 Gregg Braden is internationally renowned as a pioneer in bridging science and spirituality.

For more than 22 years, Gregg has searched high mountain villages, remote monasteries, and forgotten texts to uncover their timeless secrets. To date, his work has led to such paradigm- shattering books as The Isaiah Effect, The God Code, The Divine Matrix, Fractal Time, and his most recent, Deep Truth. Don’t miss this life-changing event!

Regency House Hotel 140 State Rt 23, Pompton Plains NJ, 07444 For information and registration: MetaphysicalCenterofNewJersey.org

Sunset Kirtan—5:30–7pm. With 40-year Kirtan practitioners Laksmi Nrsimha das and his wife, Pattarajni. Enjoy the yoga of voice, using sound to balance and soothe your mind and uplift your heart. $10 suggested donation. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311.

Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Gemstone Energy Class—10am–Noon. Learn “muscle testing” to identify which gemstone energy is best for you. Create customized healing jewelry using these gemstones. $45 includes lesson & healing jewelry you create. Just Bead Yourself, 113 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Westfield. JustBeadYourself. com. Space Limited Call 908-232-3411.

Awakening: A Kirtan Mass—6–8pm. Awaken your heart and spirit to the Divine through kirtan—an ancient form of chanting that communicates powerful healing and transformative energies. A mystical, meditative experience of Word and Sacrament.

Donation: $20. The Community of St. John Baptist, 82 West Main Street, Mendham. 908-277-2120.

Interweave.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Spiritual Development: Developing Psychometry—7–9pm. Psychometry is the ability to gain impressions from objects by holding or touching them. Join us for a fun filled class to enhance your spiritual abilities. Must register for all classes.

Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Road, Denville. 908-246-4140.

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Enjoy the afternoon in the Glenburn, rain or shine, with music, food, and door prizes. FREE ADMISSION. Questions? LauraMoskin@gmail.com 862-268-2817 Facebook.com/events/ 292301720878958/

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Sacred Science—7pm. Come, ask your questions about sacred science and how you can bring this magick of prosperity into your life. $10. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St, Boonton 973-917-3500.

Remote Group Healing—8–9pm. Receive all the healing benefits of Group Healing remotely from the comfort of your own home. Remote group healing provides healing support, energetic activations and attunements specific to your needs and path. 732927-1116 or healingaia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness. $42. Support@healingaia.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Start a New Tradition—Gluten-free Thanksgiving Dinner—6:30–9:30pm. Transform family favorites into delectable gluten-free delights: stuffing, gravy, crustless pumpkin pie, cauliflower potatoes, sweet potato pie and more. $50. Short Hills Kings Cooking School, 778 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills.

201-738-8321. BacktoBasicWellness.com.

Spiritual Medium Live Audience Readings— 7pm–9pm. Spend an evening hearing from loved ones who have crossed over. Find out how the loving connection continues beyond the physical world.

Arlene Rich, The Spiritual Awakenings. $50. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main Street, Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm.

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

Double Belonging: One Person, Two Traditions— 7pm–9pm. The author of Without Buddha I Could Not Be a Christian will describe how and why many people find they belong to more than one religion at the same time. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave (in Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish House), Summit.

908-277-2120. Interweave.org.

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

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Sound and Vibrational Healing with Suren Shrestha—Various times, Nov 9–11. Tibetan Singing Bowl Concert, Sunday 6pm ($25); three-level course in sound healing, Nov. 10–11; private sessions, Nov. 9–12. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd, Madison. 973-966-5311; StudioYogaNJ.com.

Book Signing Event—3–7pm. Book signing with Tracey Revak, author of The Journey Home under the pen name Leigh Le Mura. It tells the story of her experiences with “knowing” things and discovering her connection with the angels. Free. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry Street, Chester. 908-879-3937.

TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Lecture and Book Signing with Gregg Braden— 7–10pm. “Deep Truth: Are You Ready for 12/21/12?” with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Braden. Register online: MetaphysicalCenterOfNewJersey.org. Regency House Hotel, 140 State Rte. 23, Pompton Plains.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Deep Truth—Living on the Edge Workshop and Book Signing—9:30am–5pm. With New York Times bestselling author Gregg Braden. “Thriving in the World’s Perfect Storm” will address the arrival of a new world order, with life as we know it changed forever. Register online: MetaphysicalCenterofNewJersey.org. Regency House Hotel, 140 State Rte. 23, Pompton Plains.

Bright Yogis, Children’s Yoga Teacher Education—9:30am–5pm. With Heather Gilliland and Janel Weaver. $195. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311.

Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Traditional Usui and Sekhem-Seichim Reiki I— 10am–3:30pm. Learn Reiki techniques, instruction in Metaphysics use in Reiki. Receive the Reiki Method

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Food Drive—10am–2pm. 24th annual food drive.

Bring a nonperishable food item and receive a free health consultation and win prizes donated from local businesses! Refreshments provided. Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center, 161 E. Main St., Denville. 973-627-7888. DenvilleMedical.com.

The Feminine Face of God—11am–6pm. A Workshop to Reclaim the Divine Feminine(Class 1 of 8). Would you like to live your life “BEING” the unique aspect of the Divine Feminine that you are truly meant to be? $88. Crystal Healing Center,23 Diamond Spring Road, Denville. 908-246.4140.

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Herbs for Optimal Winter Health—1:30–3pm.

This class is a discussion of herbs and spices to keep you and your family healthy throughout the winter and cold/flu season. Discussion includes other alternative OTC remedies derived from herbs. $35. The Room Above, 2 E. Main Street, Brookside.

201-650-7500. WillowMoonHerbals.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Reiki Level I Training—10am–5pm. In Reiki Level I, you will learn about the history of Reiki, learn the hand positions for self-Reiki and for giving Reiki to others. You will also receive a manual and the Reiki Level I Attunement. For more information or to reg-

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savethedate 5TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S SELF-CARE RETREAT January 18-20, 2013 Quellen Spiritual Center, Mendham, NJ Retreat includes gentle yoga (no experience necessary), green body care lesson with Dr. Desai, your choice of creative or contemplative movement, singing bowl meditation with Sandee, intuitive listening lesson, group discussion and therapeutic massage or reiki treatments available for an additional fee.

Delicious meals are also a part of your rejuvenation.

Jeanmarie@FosteringTheJourney.com or Yogamarys@yahoo.com

Wednesday, January 23, 7–9 p.m.

THE DAVIS CENTER, 19 State Rt. 10 E, Ste 25, Succasunna, NJ; TheDavisCenter. com. Specializing in sound-based therapies for learning, development and wellness. All disabilities, all ages, all wellness challenges.

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

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

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ister for this class, contact Sue at TheArtoftheHeartChester.com. $150. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry Street, Chester. 908-879-3937.

Aquarian Yoga Anniversary Celebration—11am– 6pm. Celebrate our first anniversary. Yoga, dance, live music, free healthy food, healing gong, a play about the Aquarian Age and other surprises. See website for details: AquarianYogaCenter.com. Suggested donation: $22 & up. AquarianYoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. 908-884-4984.

Crystal Pyramid Technique Level I Certification— 11am–6pm. The Crystal Pyramid Technique (CPT) is a healing modality which focuses on healing and raising your vibration and frequency for self healing and to bring forth Divine Christ Consciousnesses Energy. $333. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Road, Denville. 908-246.4140. LisaBellini.net.

Hip Openers with Amy Hamilton—1:30–3:30pm.

Open tight hips and alleviate lower back pain with Amy Hamilton, certified Iyengar yoga instructor. $35. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10, Denville.

973-343-2848. PurpleOmYoga.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Free Classes for Veterans—8am–6pm. In honor of Veteran’s Day, Studio Yoga offers free classes for veterans and active-duty military and their families (with military ID), Nov 12–18. Yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, and more. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311.

Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Readings with Michael Zaikowski—1–9:30pm.

Michael is a clairvoyant spiritual counselor who specializes in tarot, sidereal astrology and mediumship with more than 20 years of experience. $30 for 15 minutes. The Room Above, 2 E. Main Street, Brookside. 201-400-4669. MZanoni@optonline.net.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 GoddessDance—7–9pm. Enjoy the ecstasy of live drumming, Arabic grooves, and tribal goddess dance. Drums, veils, jewelry, bindis, provided for your pleasure! $15. The Room Above, 2 E. Main Street, Brookside. BShiningWoman@hotmail.com.

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Reiki Intro Circle—8–9pm. Gentle intro to Reiki healing energy, guided meditation and a Reiki sample.

All questions welcome. $10. Miriam’s Well Healing LLC, 460 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 207, Montclair.

917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

The Way of Enchantment: Exploring the Archetypal World of the Fairy Tale—9:30am–12pm. An afternoon of storytelling and re-enchantment delving into and discovering the treasures fairy tales hold about our own hero’s journey. $35 ($30 Members) Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave (in Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish House), Summit. 908-277-2120. Interweave.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Inner Tuning ® Balancing the Chakras Through Sound—4:45–6pm. Six week series of classes with Sri Shyamji Bhatnagar combine Microchakra Psychology™ theory and the yoga of sound (naada).

Classes are highly experiential. $180. Yoga and Meditation Center of Montclair, 292 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair 973-746-6707 YogainMontclair.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. $52.

Columbia High School, 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Past Life Regression—7–10pm. Are an old soul?

Do you have unexplained talents, passions or fears?

In a small group, experience a past-life regression with hypnotherapist Andrea Grace. $49 includes past-life regression & gemstones. $49. Just Bead Yourself, 113 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Westfield.

908-232-3411. JustBeadYourself.net.

Healing Master Class—Apprentice to You!— 7–9:30pm. Take your personal spiritual healing journey to the next place in community. Drawing from many traditions, Janet StraightArrow offers 45 years of mind-body-spirit training and 20 years of teaching and healing. $40. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank Street, Morristown. 973-647-2500.

JanetOasis@aol.com. BeTheMedicine.com.

Weight Management with Hypnosis—7:30– 8:30pm. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effec­tive program. $52. Columbia High School, 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood. 908-9963311. HypnosisNJ.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Community Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening—9–11am. Registered nurses will provide free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings.

Please register in advance. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Route 10 East, Randolph. 973-895-2003. Center4Wellness@aol.com. WellnessCenterNWJ.com.

Pilates Open House/Food Drive—6:30pm. Free pilates class and pilates reformer/apparatus demos.

Please bring a canned good with you for admission to class and call to register as space is limited. Refreshments served. 973-895-9925. PRO Pilates at PRO Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Avenue, Randolph.

Facebook.com/PilateswithAmyatProPT. The Mayan Myth of 12/21/2012—7–9pm. Dr. Suhail S. Jarroush will explain in this two-hour seminar the significance of the Mayan calendar physically, emotionally and spiritually and will shed a powerful light on what will truly happen on this date. $50. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main Street, Lincoln Park. 973-6869100. Suzanne@AquarianSun.net.

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Healing Mastery Intensive for Healers and Others—10am–5pm. Discover a new way of working that prevents and cures as you heal others and yourself. Practitioners from all modalities can integrate this work into their individual specialties and lives immediately. Janet StraightArrow has developed this work over 45 years. $325/300 if prepaid by Nov. 7. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank Street, Morristown. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

Herbal Elixirs and Liqueurs—1:30–3pm. Learn about therapeutic tonics and herbal blends for vitality and energy, calm and relaxation, even how to spice things up. (Note: Contains alcohol. Students must be 21 years old to sample and participate.) $35. The Room Above, 2 E. Main Street, Brookside.

201-650-7500. WillowMoonHerbals.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Therapeutic Yoga to Help with Depression—1:30– 3:30pm. Join Nancy Candea, CYT, to learn how yoga, breathing techniques and meditation can alleviate depression and low energy. No previous experience needed. $35. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10, Denville. 973-343-2848. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Healing Help Silent Art Auction—2–4:30pm. Love art? Love shopping? Various artistic media auctioned to benefit two new cancer patients. Enjoy an afternoon at the Glenburn, rain or shine, with music, food, and door prizes. Free. The Glenburn Estate, 211 Paterson Hamburg Tpk., Riverdale. 862-268-2817. Facebook. com/events/292301720878958/.

An Interactive Meditation Concert—2–5pm.

Experience the Subtle Body with sacred chants and tambura, with Sri Shyamji Bhatnagar. $45. by Nov. 8. Yoga and Meditation Center of Montclair, 292 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair 973-746-6707 YogainMontclair.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 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. $45.

West Milford High School, 67 Highlander Dr., West Milford. 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. $45. West Milford High School, 67 Highlander Dr., West Milford. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Local, Friendly, Relaxed Holiday Shop—4–8pm.

Avoid the Black Friday crazy, and shop for oneof-a-kind handcrafted items! Yoga items & gift certificates, pottery, photos, clothing & accessories, handcrafted cards and jewelry, natural lotions, soaps and candles, etc. Neighboring shops also open late!

Proceeds benefit a local, non-profit. Breathing Room

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Center, 735 Rt 94, Newton, NJ 973-896-0030.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Small Business Saturday Sales Event—8am–1pm.

Buy-local small business event, offering huge savings on gift cards. Bring friends and family to begin holiday shopping with wellness in mind. Free. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Route 10 East, Randolph. 973-895-2003. WellnessCenterNWJ.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 MCNJ 11th Annual Body, Mind and Spirit Fall Festival—10am–5pm. Explore a full day of minilectures, readings, and unlimited holiday shopping with 60 of the finest metaphysical and holistic vendors in the area. Buffet lunch. $10 tax-deductible admission ($8 with coupon on website). Regency House Hotel, 140 State Rte. 23, Pompton Plains.

MetaphysicalCenterofNewJersey.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 T’ai Chi—5–5:45pm. T’ai Chi for balance, strength, and health. Learn these graceful flowing movements and gain inner and outer well-being. All levels welcome. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave, Morristown.

Healing Circle—7:30–9:30pm. Denise A. Saracco, jaguar shaman, divine channel. Bring a pillow and blanket for your comfort, and notebook/pen to journal your experience and/or message(s) received, and your divine self. $30. The Tree of Health Center, 55 Newton Sparta Rd., Ste 107, Newton. 862-2683213. SwiftWindTherapy.wordpress.com.

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

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

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

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

Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual development & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main Street, 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 SussexCounty—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette. 973-3836277. UnityofSussex.org.

Free Community Yoga Classes—4–5pm Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. 973-343-2848.

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

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

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

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

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

TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Remote Group Healing—8–9pm. Receive all the healing benefits of Group Healing remotely from the comfort of your own home. Remote group healing provides healing support, energetic activations and attunements specific to your needs and path. 732927-1116 or healingaia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness. $42. Support@healingaia.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Randolph Chamber of Commerce Networking Event—6–8pm. Area small-business owners and their staff members are invited. Refreshments. Exchange business cards, find out about the Wellness Center of NWJ, and enter drawings for wellness products and services. Register in advance. Free.

The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Route 10 East, Randolph. 973-895-2003. WellnessCenterNWJ.com.

Reiki Intro Circle—8–9pm. Gentle intro to Reiki healing energy, guided meditation and a Reiki sample.

All questions welcome. $10. Miriam’s Well Healing LLC, 460 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 207, Montclair.

917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

You don’t need magic to help kids get healthy Order a free brochure packed with kid-friendly vegetarian recipes and watch their fruit and vegetables disappear —like magic.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Our Share of Night, Our Share of Morning: Parenting as a Spiritual Journey—7–9pm. Explore how “sacred” time was (or was not) celebrated in your family of origin, as well as the joys and challenges of marking sacred time with your children.

Free. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave (in Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish House), Summit. 908277-2120. Interweave.org.

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Mindfull Mondays-—12:30–12:45pm. Second and fourth Mondays. Complimentary 15-min (lunch break) teleseminar. Call in & receive uplifting, informative tips, tools and processes for increasing resilience & motivation, mending the mood, & uplifting communication. 605-477-2100, enter pin 364044 # Free. Beth@AWorkingLifeCoach.com.

AWorkingLifeCoach.com. 973-577-6921.

Church, Short Hills Yearly tuition: $175. Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave, Short Hills. 908-2772120. Information@Interweave.org. Interweave.org.

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

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

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

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 Avenue, 3rd Floor, Westfield. 908-361-6376.

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

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

Reiki in the Salt Room—7–8:30pm Second and fourth Mondays. Enjoy Reiki in the salt room; includes guided meditation, intro to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $20.

Register at Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333.

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

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

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

HYP4LIFE.com.

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

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

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

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

tuesday Astrology Classes—Weekly Astrology Classes in Livingston. Also available for private reading and tutoring. For more info, call Eytan at 973-985-8845.

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

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

RandolphPRWC.com.

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

Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group. Christ

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

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

Prenatal Yoga—4:15–5pm. A well-rounded combination of strengthening, endurance and flexibility work for a happy and healthy mom-to-be. Please bring a note from your MD indicating that you are cleared to participate. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave, Morristown.

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

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30pm Tuesdays. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 East Oak St. 877-717-3328 or Njpada.org.

Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Meditation and Healing—7–9pm Second &fourth Tuesdays. Suggested offering, $11. More info at Divine.

Alchemy111@gmail.com or 973-366-8765. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway.

973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

The SpiritGatheringChurch—7:15pm Tuesdays.

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

TheSpiritGathering.net.

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

Kindergarten Yoga Class 4:30–5:15pm Tuesdays.

More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St. Morristown.

TheWholeChildNJ.com.

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

973-326-7600.

Girl’s Yoga Class—5:30–6:30pm Tuesdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown.973-944-0555.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277.

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

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

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

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.

Level 1 Hatha Yoga—7:30pm. Includes a wide range of yoga poses, breath awareness, alignments, relaxation, and meditation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Route 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. DrSimon@RandolphPRWC.com. RandolphPRWC.com.

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

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

Ptspin@hotmail.com.

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

Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30pm First Tuesdays. Learn more about this natural healing modality or brush up on your skills. By donation.

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.

NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

Vinyasa Yoga with Katarina (Kat) Baresic—11am Wednesdays. Mixed level (Beginner/Intermediate).

Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna.

YogaWest.com. 973-584-6664.

walking meditation. Dharma talk and discussion.

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

Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon.

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

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

Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—Noon. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Avenue, Randolph. 973-895-9925. PilateswithAmy@verizon. net. Proptnj.com.

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

InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com.

Pilates for Teens—12–1pm. 6-week session. July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15. Pilates at PRO Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Avenue, Randolph. 973-8959925. PilateswithAmy@verizon.net. ProPTNJ.com.

Women’s Interest Group —7:30–9:30 pm every other Wednesday. Call to confirm date. Speak to women about, health, marital, family and personal issues.

Detailed Information listed on RiverViewCC.com, 43 Powhatatan Way, Hackettstown. 908-850-8778.

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

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

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

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

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

Mat Pilates Mixed Levels Class—6:15–7:10 pm.

Traditional mat exercises with props. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Route 10 East, Randolph.

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

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

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

Drop-in, $25. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

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.

Wednesday Night Meditation Series—7–8:15pm. $25 each or discount for 4 or more prepaid. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank Street, Morristown. 973-6472500. JanetOasis@aol.com. BeTheMedicine.com.

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and

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

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

Reiki Circle—8–9pm Wednesdays. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 460 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 207, Montclair 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@ yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

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

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

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

All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, W. Orange.

973-857-9536.

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Beginner Yoga Adult Class 10–11am Thursdays.

Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-9440555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St. Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com.

Be the Medicine ~ Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10am–Noon. Second and fourth Thursdays.

Deep meditation, teachings and tools to live your life. $35. Must register at 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.

BeTheMedicine.com.

Talk & Tour with Tyrone—10am–noon. Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Ave. West Orange.

Call 973-669-3196.

Yoga Pilates Fusion—12–12:45pm. A lunch-time class that brings together the best of yoga and Pilates for a balanced workout. $10. Healthy Lifestyles

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

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

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

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

FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Guided Astral Travel—6:30–7:15pm. Third Thursdays. For people who want to increase mental ability, have control of their dreams and create the consciousness that brings them mastery in their lives. $15. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton.

973-784-4211. SacredLightCenter.com.

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

All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main Street, Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net. iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays.

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

Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a Certified Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner.

Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for Hypnotherapist. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 5, Denville.

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

Feng Shui Specialized Workshops—7pm.

Continue to clarify how you want to create your life, clear clutter and find prosperity. The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Brookside. 201-400-4669.

MZanoni@optonline.net.

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

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

Poetry Well Gathering—7–9pm Second Thursdays. Share original work or your favorite poems.

Suggested donation $10; includes tea/coffee and a light snack. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. Call Vicki at 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

The Mystical Poet’s Society—7–9pm Last Thursdays. Explore poetry, prose, prayers and intuitive thoughts of Mystical poets. Please bring your writing quill and parchment. $10 includes beverage and light snack. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Be The Medicine ~ Apprentice To You—7–9:30pm First and third Thursdays. Tools are taught to awaken you to live purposefully and freely. For healers, teachers, spiritual seekers. Janet StraightArrow, Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.

973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gentle Yoga—8pm. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep

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relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Route 10 West, Randolph 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC.com.

RandolphPRWC.com.

Trump Network Presentation—8pm Thursdays.

Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 35 West Main St., Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908-461-0141. Office: 973-625-7800. Drjerz@aol.com.

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

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

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

973-228-8776.

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

Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays.

Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908-879-3937. More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Body Tuning with Certified Soma Energetic Therapist Tracey Revak—1:30–4:30pm Fridays.

Experience deep relaxation and rebalance your chakras. By appt. Held at The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Brookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail. com. Contact Tracey at Revak172@comcast.net or 908-296-5631.

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm 12step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton.

877-717-3328. Njpada.org.

Healing Sanctuary—7pm Third Fridays. Experience an evening of quiet meditation and healing. Open to all. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360. SachaCenter.com.

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Messages from the Other Side—7–9pm Third Fridays. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Must register at 908-638-8888 or ElevenOnMain@live.com. $10 includes coffee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention.

CircleofIntention.com.

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

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

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

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

Friday Liberation Arts—7:30–9pm $15. Second Fridays. Lightly structured percussion and dance circle that evolves into musical improv theater.

Bring instruments, sing, perform expressive dance, or recite a poem to themes. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St, Boonton. 973-917-3500.

Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30-9:30pm Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to heal all life on this planet and in this solar system, galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share.

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

A Course in Miracles—8pm every other Friday.

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

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

Refreshments served. Admission $7; children 12 and under free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown.

FolkProject.org. Festival.FolkProject.org.

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

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

Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time.

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

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

Gentle Yoga—7:45am. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Route 10 West, Randolph.

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

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

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

973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.

healing and martial arts. Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com.

Integrated Yoga for Girls—11:15am–12:15pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

TheWholeChildNJ@gmail.com.

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

Mat Pilates Plus Class—Noon–1 pm. IntermediateAdvanced Pilates on the mat with flow and props.

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

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

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

Psychic Saturday—Noon–3pm First Saturday.

Psychic/tarot Readings. $20/15 mins. $45/30 mins.

Cassette tape of reading. Soul Journey, 194 Main St, Butler. 973-838-6564. SoulJourney.com.

T’ai Chi Ch’uan—9–9:45am. Saturdays. $12 each or buy 10 classes for $100. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St, Boonton. 973-917-3500.

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

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

Threads of Consciousness: Weaving the Tapestry of Our Lives Through Writing—9:30–11:30am. First Saturdays through Dec. Monthly writing circle. $50 for series. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave. (in Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish House), Summit. 908-2772120. Information@Interweave.org. Interweave.org.

Chow and Zen Healing Arts Center Saturday Sampler—Third Saturdays. Call for hours. Samples of healing modalities: art, massage, healthy eating, etc. Singing crystal bowl circle at 4pm. 14 Bridge Street, Blairstown. ChowAndZen.com. 908-3621900 or Nikki@ChowAndZen.com. Free; Singing Bowl Circle, $15.

Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Circle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit. 908-277-2120. Interweave.org.

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

973-335 1717. Wjioa.com.

Nia—11am Saturdays. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility movement blending dance,

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.

Shamanic Sound Healing Journey—7:30–9:30pm Second Saturdays. $15. Fluted meditation, shamanic drumming, healing chance, singing bowl, Celtic Harp and transcendental vocals. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St, Boonton. 973-917-3500.

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Open Mic hosted by Chris Fonden & Joe Fischetti—8–11pm Third Saturdays. Musicians, singers, poets, and comedians welcome to jam. $12. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 973985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

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The Laughter Experiment—8–9:30pm Last Saturdays. Open Mic for comics. Must register by 8pm. $10; participants and audience. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973-985-7548.

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BIOFEEDBACK

EDUCATION, ENERGY & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

Jill Broderick MS, OTR, BCB (NJ license # 46TR00167000/ Board Certified in Biofeedback, BCIA Certification #B5131) 37 Kings Road, Suite 101, Madison, NJ 973-586-6554 • JillBroderick.com jscb058@aol.com

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

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

Biofeedback uses sensors attached to the body to magnify your body’s reactions in the form of a signal (lights, sounds, numbers, and colors) increasing awareness about your response at the present moment. Using this information or feedback along with therapeutic techniques you can learn how to regulate central nervous system functions, calming mind and body. Also called applied psychophysiology, biofeedback is a well researched and effective complimentary medical treatment for conditions such as chronic pain, stress related problems, anxiety with somatic components (muscle tension, gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, tics, and pain) and attention disorders. It is also beneficial for improving performance in academics (reducing test anxiety, improving focused concentration).

Please visit the above website for more details.

Pet Adoption—Noah’s Ark, 1915 Rt. 46 W., Ledgewood. 973-347-0378. NoahsArkNJ.org.

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

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

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RIPPLE EFFECT COACHING

Karen Basmagy, Transition Coach (908) 894-5300 rippleeffectcoach@gmail.com

Create a new and more joyful life. Whether because of divorce, separation or loss, transition coaching will assist you in navigating through the sometimes-overwhelming changes we all go through. Through supportive, encouraging and action-based coaching techniques and tools, clarify and create the next chapter of your story. Heal, grow and live to your full potential.

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FRESH LOOK ON LIFE

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

Fresh Look on Life is designed to empower others to take a “fresh look” at their lives. Whether you are a busy professional in need of stress management, struggling with a health issue, want to change a habit, or develop a new understanding of yourself and the world around you, this might be just what you were looking for.

Cindy Nolte holds certifications as a Reiki Master/ Teacher, Animal Reiki Master/Teacher, Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner (Acupressure), Hypnotist, Past Life Regression Hypnotist, and in the Life Transformation Method.

SETTIE NAVE

Sacred Light Center LLC Follow me on twitter.com/#!/SettieNave Like Us on facebook.com/ SacredLightCenter 973-784-4211 • SacredLightCenter.com

COLON HYDROTHERAPY LIVING WATERS WELLNESS CENTER

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

Ann Ochs has more than eight years experience as a colon hydrotherapist. She holds an advanced certification from the International Association of Colon Therapists (I-ACT), is certified by the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy, and is a certified body ecologist. Living Waters offers the Angel of Water®, an advanced colon hydrotherapy

Settie is an initiate in the Hermetic Arts, Esoteric Arts and Sacred Sciences. She is a Spiritual Instructor, Inter-faith Ceremonial Master, Nutrition Consultant, Kabbalist, FengShui-Interior-Designer, Reiki Master/Teacher, T’ai Chi-Ch’uan Instructor, Light Worker as well as an Art Teacher who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is New Jersey certified. She is initiated in the King Solomon Tradition and specializes in Kabbalah, Rites of Passage and Advanced Esoteric Training, which is training that empowers you and encourages you to know yourself and live a truly magickal life. It helps to strengthen your life force, prepare you to work with high magick, motivate you to work in the light and use magick as a way of life in the form of a mystery school not a religion. Since 1999, Settie has successfully trained students all over the USA and Canada. See ad on page 11.

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HOLISTIC HEALING SERVICES AWAKENING WELLNESS, LLC

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

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

AQUARIAN SUN HEALING & LEARNING CENTER

212 A Main Street, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 973-686-9100 • AquariunSun.net

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

CRYSTAL HEALING CENTER

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

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

DARLENE CORNELL

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

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

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

HUNA HEALING CENTER

Lory Sison-Coppola Reiki Master, Past Life Regressionist, Huna, Crystal Children Advocate, Readings 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 5 Denville, NJ 07834 973-224-6773 HunaHealingCenter@Yahoo.com HunaHealingCenter.com

The Center offers different modalities that will raise your Spiritual Awareness, heighten your vibrations. We are dedicated to understanding and providing for those with specific needs.

Classes, Certifications, Healing sessions, readings and counseling are offered. See ad on page 23.

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HOLISTIC NUTRITION / EDUCATION CHRISTINE GRASSO, CHHC, RYT

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

Are you struggling to lose weight?

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

DIANNE WENZ, CHHC, VLC

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

Dianne combines health counseling and lifestyle coaching to create a program that is customized to your needs. She will help you to make gradual, lifelong changes that enable you to reach your current and future health goals. Offering private sessions in person or via phone, group programs and cooking classes. See ad on page 15.

DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

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

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

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SUSAN RICHTER, RN, CNC, CCH, LDHS

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

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

HYPNOTHERAPY EVA SANTAMARIA, C.HT.

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

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

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

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.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL THERAPY WORTZEL INTEGRATIVE DENTAL CARE Mountainside, NJ 908-654-5151 •IntegrativeDentalCare.com

Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporation alike employ our programs. See ad on page 7.

At Wortzel Integrative Dental Care we focus on your mouth/body connection. As you improve your oral health, you improve your overall health and well-being. We invite you to balance your oral health through an individualized plan to integrate the health of your teeth, gums, bite and smile. The goal of Integrative Dental Care is to enhance the quality of your life.

We are conveniently located in Mountainside, New Jersey. Please call us to learn what Wortzel Integrative Dental care can do for you. See ad on page 12.

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Are you ready to be free from muscle pain, tension and stress?

My massage can do that for you.

Combining multiple massage techniques and energy work, I will customize a luxuriously enjoyable massage that relaxes your body and mind. You will experience lasting relief from tight, sore muscles and renewed vitality. $10 off first visit.

Providing mindfulness based psychotherapy services.

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

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

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Carole O’Brien 973-984-7008 • cobrien@edwnow.com

Scientifically proven anti-aging and wellness products! MILA – packed with Omega 3’s to fight inflammation. B-Proactiv – energetically provides physical and emotional balance and well-being.

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GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET

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

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY/YOGA PEDIATRIC THERAPY & YOGA OF MORRIS

Yana Kofman, PT DPT Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy

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

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

PTYM is a Private Practice and a Pediatric Holistic Center located in Morristown, NJ focusing and specializing in pediatric developmental disorders and providing children with various special needs with a depth and breadth of therapeutic yoga.

Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris was voted one of New Jersey’s Favorite Pediatric Practices in 2011.

We also offer Adult Yoga Classes. See ad on page 19.

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

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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REIKI MIRIAM’S WELL HEALING LLC

Claire M. Schwartz BA, Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair, NJ 07042 • WE HAVE MOVED! 917-202-0475 • MiriamsWellHealing.com MiriamsWellHealing@Yahoo.com

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

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THE DAVIS CENTER

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

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

WELLNESS CENTER IWC FOR MEDICAL, MIND AND BODY 401 Rt 24 (Nathan Cooper Bldg) Chester NJ 07930 (908) 879-8700 • iwcnj.com

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

THE WELLNESS CENTER OF NORTHWEST JERSEY

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

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

RESPIRA SALT WELLNESS CENTER

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

We provide a natural, drugfree treatment for asthma, allergies, a host of respiratory problems, and eczema.

Children and adults receive the natural benefits of salt air in a negative ion environment. Sea salt promotes healing and boosts your immune system. Relax, heal, enjoy. Your first session is free! See ad on page 4.

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NEVER BE WITHOUT TEETH, INCLUDING IMPLANTS Patients travel from around the country to Denville, in search of the perfect smile.

Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town.

Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Our office’s reputation has spread so far that we now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime.

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

Upon entering our front door you will immediately know that this is no ordinary dental office, because that’s what most people say upon seeing it for the first time. Among our practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best.

Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate.

(After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over fifty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 23,000 cosmetic restorations. Our main focus is on cosmetic and full mouth reconstruction cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular Orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski pride themselves in having Morris County’s premier head, neck and jaw pain relief center.

Our office also offers a “limited warranty” that provides free repair or replacement of restorative dental work, when a patient’s regular hygiene visits are maintained. This kind of security could only be offered by truly World Class Dentists. This is why our motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.”

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

973-627-3617

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

www.AestheticFamilyDentistry.com