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ur October feature article, “Water Water Everywhere,” discusses environmentalists’ fears about a possible scarcity of fresh water in the future. Ironically, many NJ residents are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Irene and the subsequent flooding. I wasn’t affected personally, but several magazine distribution points and advertisers in nearby Denville were. When I first saw a video of the water raging down Main Street Denville, it was hard to comprehend. I could see familiar businesses, but their entrances were covered with several feet of rapidly moving water. The damage done to stores, restaurants, and merchandise was severe. Many small businesses were forced to close their doors for weeks and invest heavily in repairs and new inventory. Today, most businesses have reopened, but their finances are still in disrepair. Whether you shop near Denville, or another NJ town damaged by Irene, please support your local merchants. In addition to shopping locally, you can also support fundraising efforts organized by local Chambers and community groups. On a lighter note, we’re introducing a new feature this month, a cartoon entitled Holy Molé, written and drawn by Rick Hotton. After reading just a few strips, I was charmed and drawn to the characters: Holy Mole, the archetypal seeker; Kool Kat, the down-to-earth pragmatist; and Turtle, the Zen master of the pond. Rick’s work is both witty and inspirational, and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

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newsbriefs Medical Center Offers Chi Kung for Women

lara Maass Medical Center, in Belleville, is offering two 8-week Chi Kung sessions for women who have or have had breast cancer. The classes will be held on Tuesdays, from September 13 to November 1, 7–8 p.m., in the center’s Education Room, 50 Newark Ave., Belleville, and on Thursdays, from September 15 to November 3, 1–2 p.m., at the Center for Healthy Living, 292 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. Chi Kung (or Qi Gong) uses breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to promote healing of the body and mind. The classes will benefit women who wish to strengthen their spirits and health; there is no cost to participate. The program has been made possible by the Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation. To register, or for more information, please call Anabela at 973-844-4173.

HMN North Central NJ Chapter Holds Open House & Inaugural Meeting

nn Thomas, leader for the new North Central New Jersey chapter of the Holistic Mentorship Network (HMN), is pleased to announce an open house and inaugural chapter meeting on Monday, October 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at her studio, 1331 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield. The first half of the meeting will consist of introductions and information while the second half will act as a traditional chapter meeting, including a guest speaker who will discuss Intuitive Leadership. Thomas is the author of 101 Affirmations for Radical Self-Love, a certified life coach and founder of Evolving Goddess, a company devoted to teaching women around the world radical self-love. For more information, visit HolisticMentorshipNetwork.com. See ad on page 31.

Hypnosis Counseling Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary

he Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey, with offices in Bloomfield, Flemington, and Frenchtown, recently celebrated its 25th year helping individuals achieve lasting and positive life changes through hypnotherapy. The center works closely with clients to achieve life-changing goals with a high degree of attention, encouragement, and personal support, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. The center provides group counseling for smoking cessation and weight loss in more than thirty adult schools throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania and offers specially designed programs to corporate clients. To find out more about hypnosis therapy, contact Barry Wolfson at 908-996-3311 or visit HypnosisNJ.com. See ad on page 5. 8

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healingaia Presents Foundational Teachings for Self-Mastery

his month, healingaia Holistic Wellness in Mendham presents its first two classes in Self-Mastery Teachings. These classes are intended for experienced seekers as well as those new to meditation and energy work. On Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Gifts of the Spirit is open to anyone seeking to establish, explore and enhance connection to their Higher Self, strengthen their meditation practice, and develop their Gifts of the Spirit. Attendees will receive a special group healing including activations and energy attunements designed to elevate and maintain higher levels of energy needed for successful journeywork and connection to one’s Higher Self. A series of 12 powerful guided meditations will then deepen knowledge of oneself and one’s life purpose on all levels. The fee for this class is $375, with a $75 deposit. On Sunday, October 16, from noon to 5 p.m., the Energetic Hygiene class will offer attendees the opportunity to learn ancient, time-tested techniques to cleanse and protect both the personal energy field and living environment, resulting in preservation of life force energy and increased energetic health. The fee for this class is $160, with a $60 deposit. For more information or to register, visit healingaia.com/classes. Call healingaia Holistic Wellness at 732-927-1116 or email Support@healingaia.com. See ad on page 11.

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trio of holistic health practitioners will present “The Top 9 Natural Secrets for a Healthy Pregnancy” at the Mt. Tabor Healing Center, 999 Tabor Road, 2nd Floor, in Morris Plains, on Thursday, October 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pregnant women seeking to create a nourishing and healthy environment for themselves and their growing baby are invited. This unique workshop, which costs $25, will bring together three experts in prenatal health: Kristin Dudley, licensed acupuncturist; Christine Grasso, certified holistic health and nutrition coach and yoga teacher; and Louise Umberto, board-certified holistic nurse and childbirth educator. Dudley will help expecting mothers gain an understanding of the art and science of Traditional Chinese Medicine and learn how it can benefit their pregnancy today. She will also reveal ancient Chinese strategies to enhance pregnancy, including how to beat the pregnancy blues. Grasso will focus on foods that boost pregnant women’s energy levels and will discuss the essential nutrients needed to nourish mom and baby. Umberto will share the forgotten secrets of nature, including the ABC’s of having a joyful and healthy pregnancy and tips for a positive prenatal experience. A brief guided visualization exercise will help moms and babies as they embark on their journey of life together. To RSVP, call 201-787-4950, email Christine.Grasso@hotmail.com or visit ChristineGrasso.com. See ad on page 45.

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newsbriefs HMN’s Holistic Wellness Event Features Gary Null Chester Health Shoppe Promotes Local Produce he Holistic Mentorship Network’s Holistic Wellness Event, to be held at the Quellen

Spiritual Center, 350 Bernardsville Road, Mendham, on October 15, will feature Gary Null, Ph.D. The renowned alternative medicine and natural healing advocate, radio talk-show host, and author, will present “7 Steps to Perfect Health.” There will also be presentations by Jordan Brown, Jefferson Harman and Junie Moon Schreiber. Tickets are $95 after October 1 and include a gourmet lunch and all speakers. According to Vivian Sartoretto, HMN’s events coordinator, “The goal of the Holistic Mentorship Network is to educate our communities in regard to a more natural way to approach a healthy body, mind and spirit. I am confident audiences will leave with an abundance of information that will jump-start their journey to a healthier lifestyle.” The Holistic Mentorship Network is an international nonprofit organization for holistic and wellness professionals. Designated a 501 (c)(6) trade organization, HMN serves as an advocate for its members, and lobbies legislatively in areas of interest to, and on behalf of, its members. The organization also provides networking opportunities and business education for holistic providers and educates the public about holistic practices. To learn more about HMN and to become a member, visit HolisticMentorshipNetwork.com. Contact Linda Mitchell, Executive Director, at Linda@holisticmentorshipnetwork.com. See ad on page 31.

Guided Meditations Offered at the Art of the Heart

eginning October 14, at 7 p.m., the Art of the Heart, 15 Perry Street in Chester, will hold monthly Transformational Guided Meditations with Joe Crisanti. Crisanti will also lead a Pillars of Transformation class at the Art of the Heart on October 2, at 2 p.m. The Art of the Heart combines creativity and spirituality as a store and center, offering handcrafted jewelry, a large assortment of crystals and stones, essential oils, spiritual and self-help books, original art, prints and more. To attend a class, RSVP to Sue at 908-879-3937 or email Sue@theartoftheheartchester.com. For more information, visit TheArtOfTheHeart-Chester.com. See ad on page 35.

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resh, local, and organic produce has never been more accessible than at the Chester Health Shoppe, Route 206 North in the ShopRite Plaza, which is currently featuring products from “Let It Grow Organik,” or LIGO, an organic farm located near the store on land previously occupied by Larison’s Steakhouse. Now in its second season carrying the farm’s produce, the Health Shoppe featured LIGO’s eggplant, red/green leaf lettuce, watermelon, cucumbers, basil, and cilantro over the summer. This fall, it will offer the farm’s kale, orange cauliflower, broccoli, savoy spinach, salad greens mix, sugar snap peas, rainbow chard, and bunched purple haze carrots for sale. According to Let It Grow Organik head farmer Alex Scherba, a lifelong Chester resident, “It’s important for consumers to know where their food is coming from. Our goal is to preserve the farming tradition on this historic land, with a modern organic twist.” Consumers can also purchase Let It Grow Organik produce at the farm’s own stand, located in the parking lot behind Larison’s (corner of Route 206 and Main Street in Chester) every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the Chester Health Shoppe at 908-879-7555 or visit TheHealthShoppes.com. See ad on page 25.

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healthbriefs Floating Above the Fray: The Benefits of Flotation Tanks by Maria Casinelli

e are barraged with noise every day, an overstimulation that most of us are not even aware we’re being subjected to. Whether it’s background music at the office, the news on the TV, traffic whizzing past the window, conversations with coworkers and clients, or the neighbor’s dogs barking, the sounds the mind has to process daily is literally mind-boggling. Most of us don’t stop to think what effect this external stimulation has on our systems, nor do we consciously compute the effects of stimuli such as light, temperature, and gravity. A large portion of our brain’s cerebral cortex processes visual stimulation. If the brain did not have these stimuli to process, what might it do? In the 1950s, a group of researchers was determined to find the answer: Would the mind even continue to function without external stimuli? Dr. John C. Lilly found the answer with his invention of the flotation tank. A flotation tank, which is about the size of a twin bed and is usually several feet tall, is filled with 10 inches of water whose temperature is set to a comfortable 93.5 degrees Fahrenheit (the same temperature as the skin) and approximately 800 pounds of Epsom salts. Enclosed, it is dark and quiet inside. A person lying in the dense water floats effortlessly to the top, like a cork. The combined effects of the water’s density and temperature and the lack of sound and light make the environment inside devoid of as much external stimulation as possible.

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What Lilly and the other researchers found by measuring the brain waves of those in flotation tanks was that because the external stimulus was nearly eliminated, the brain waves slowed down significantly. In normal day-to-day living, with all we do and how much information we process, our brain waves are cycling at a rapid rate between 14 and 21 cycles per second. In the tank, the brainwaves were shown to slow down to about .5 to 3.5 cycles per second. There are many benefits to slowing down the mind, including the ability to discover negative patterns of thinking that may be lurking in the subconscious. A flotation tank also provides physical benefits such as lowered blood pressure, release of lactic acid in the muscles, and relief of pain from injuries in addition to an overall sense of calm and relaxation. To experience a flotation tank, visit the Cherry Street Tank Works in Chester. For more information, see FloatForAwareness.com or call 973-274-5626. See ad on page 44.

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Household Chemicals May Pose Risk for Breast Cancer

study recently published in the journal Environmental Health reports that frequent use of common household cleaning products may increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. The study was undertaken by the Silent Spring Institute, a partnership of scientists, physicians, public health advocates and community activists dedicated to identifying links between the environment and women’s health, especially breast cancer. Researchers conducted telephone interviews with 787 women diagnosed with breast cancer and 721 comparison women, questioning them about their product use, beliefs about breast cancer causes, and established and suspected risk factors. Executive Director Julia G. Brody, Ph.D., says, “Women who reported the highest combined cleaning product use had a doubled risk of breast cancer compared to those with the lowest reported use. Use of air fresheners and products for mold and mildew control were associated with increased risk. To our knowledge, this is the first published report on cleaning product use and the risk of breast cancer.” The use of insect repellents was also associated with increased risk.

GARLIC IS KIND TO CARTILAGE

ew research from King’s College London and the University of East Anglia, in Norwich, England, reveals yet another healing benefit of garlic. The scientists discovered that women that consume a diet high in garlic and other allium vegetables, such as onions and leeks, experience less hip osteoarthritis.

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SAFFLOWER OIL — GOOD FOR THE HEART

afflower oil, a common cooking oil, may help improve insulin sensitivity, lower inflammation and blood sugar levels, and elevate HDL (good) cholesterol in overweight women with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research from Ohio State University. The study also revealed that the oil helps reduce abdominal fat, which is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. The findings indicate that a daily dietary dose of one and two-thirds teaspoons is sufficient for a person to benefit from the oil’s health-protective effects.

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ew research published online in the British Medical Journal adds to mounting evidence that calcium supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks, in postmenopausal women. Many older women take calcium supplements to manage osteoporosis, but after re-analyzing data on 16,718 women participating in the seven-year Women’s Health Initiative Calcium/Vitamin D Supplementation Study, researchers at the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, now urge reassessment of calcium prescriptions to maintain bone health. Their metastudy showed that postmenopausal women that took combined calcium and vitamin D supplements had increased risk of heart attacks.

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Buying Time for Threatened Species How long does it take a species to disappear forever? It turns out that habitat destruction drives species to extinction more slowly than previously thought, according to a new model described in the journal Nature. The pace at which plants and animals are vanishing from the planet as their habitats shrink may be overstated by as much as 160 percent or more. An approach widely used to estimate extinctions from habitat loss is conceptually flawed, says a study in the publication. Researchers say that their new method more accurately reflects the interplay of shrinking habitats and the populations that rely on them. The new study is one of at least two that highlight scientists’ efforts to sharpen the tools needed to track the scope of the species-extinction problem and to design better approaches for dealing with it. The development of a new tool for estimating extinctions, “... is welcome news, in the sense that we have bought a little time for saving species,” says Stephen Hubbell, an ecologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, and one of two scientists who performed the analysis. “But it’s [also] unwelcome news,” he adds, “because we have to redo a whole bunch of research performed using the previous method.” Source: The Christian Science Monitor

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Nancy Candea: Yoga Impact By Jennifer L. Nelson

For Rockaway resident Nancy Candea, a typical Thursday afternoon begins with sun salutations at the Morris County Jail.

andea, 50, has been teaching yoga to inmates once a week since moving to New Jersey in 2010, but she’s been practicing her own asanas for nearly three decades. Though she opened her own yoga studio in Hawaii, it was during a stint in Colorado leading the practice for women’s shelters, jails, and at-risk youth programs that she decided she wanted to continue reaching underserved populations. “I was ready for a new challenge,” she says. While in Colorado, she became a certified yoga therapist and teamed up with a handful of yoga professionals to launch Yoga Impact in 2008. The organization aims to take yoga out of the studio and into the community to reach populations who may not otherwise have access to the benefits of the practice, including the young, senior citizens, homeless people, and individuals who are incarcerated. Her teacher trainings help prepare other instructors to lead yoga classes comprised of these populations; it’s her hope that the organization inspires other studios to implement similar programs. She continually asks herself, “How can we inspire more people to experience the yoga lifestyle?” That lifestyle includes yoga postures, nutrition, breathing, relaxation techniques, and an awareness of the well-being of both the individual and her community. Says Candea, “We’re trying to take yoga to the next level by teaching these other life skills.” While Candea’s mission is making yoga more accessible to all people, she is particularly interested in reaching those who may be intimidated by a typical yoga studio setting — or the cost of taking yoga classes. She notes that approximately 86 percent of people who practice yoga fall into the upper- or middle-class economic bracket. “It’s easy to find the underserved population,” she says. Candea knows that for inmates at the jail, yoga is more than just a way to tone muscles and improve flexibility and posture. A key element of her practice is an extended relaxation period at the end of each class, where students are invited to meditate and express sentiments about love, kindness, truthfulness, and forgiveness. 16

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“Though the physical practice of yoga gets endorphins flowing, it also opens [people’s] minds. I often see tears rolling down their cheeks,” she says. “They tell me it helps give them hope that they can make some different choices in their lives.” Candea has firsthand experience with making difficult life choices. Like many of the women serving time at the Morris County Jail, Candea grew up in a home marked by domestic violence and can speak candidly about issues related to depression and addiction. “These are women who aren’t much different than any of us,” she says. She strongly believes that by engaging in traditional yoga poses, stretching, as well as movements such as handstands and backbends, her students are using their bodies to tap into their inner selves. “When we create movement, we unlock emotions,” Candea explains, likening the phenomenon to anxiety causing a tight stomach or anger leading to a constricted throat. Indeed, practicing yoga has been credited with a wide range of mental and physical health benefits, includ-

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ing reduced stress, improved memory, better concentration, weight loss, and lower blood pressure. It has also been associated with alleviating symptoms related to chronic conditions ranging from asthma to insomnia to arthritis. To extend her reach even further, Candea works with Denville-based Purple Om, a studio that donates its time and space to her programs, and Kula for Karma in Franklin Lakes, a nonprofit organization that she collaborates with in training yoga teachers to teach groups such as special-needs children and teens as well as those affected by trauma or addiction. She also leads training sessions at Princeton University. “It’s not just about going in and doing some exercises. The bigger picture of yoga is about service—and I do it because it makes me feel good,” Nancy Candea says. “At age 50, I’m still doing cartwheels. I’m enthusiastic about life, I’m enjoying my career—and I want that for all people.” To learn more about Nancy Candea and Yoga Impact, visit NancyCandea.com or YogaImpact.org. Jennifer L. Nelson is a New Jerseybased freelance writer specializing in health, parenting, and lifestyle. Visit JenniferLNelson.com. natural awakenings

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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE… But Will There Be Enough? by Sandra Postel

changing precipitation patterns that will continue to make weather, storms and natural disasters more severe and less predictable. As a policy forum in the journal Science notes, the historical data and statistical tools used to plan billions of dollars worth of annual global investment in dams, flood control structures, diversion projects and other big pieces of water infrastructure are no longer reliable. Yet today’s decisions about using, allocating and managing water will determine the survival of most of the planet’s species, including our own.

For at least three decades, Americans have talked about our uncertain energy future, but we’ve mostly ignored another Shifting Course worrisome crisis—water. For most of modern history, water man-

heap and seemingly abundant, water is so common that it’s hard to believe we could ever run out of it. Ever since the Apollo 8 astronauts photographed Earth from space in 1968, we’ve had the image of our home as a strikingly blue planet, a place of great water wealth. But of all the water on Earth, only about 2.5 percent is fresh—and two-thirds of that is locked up in glaciers and ice caps. Less than one hundredth of 1 percent of Earth’s water is fresh and available. Across the United States and around the world, we’re already reaching or overshooting the limits of Earth’s natural replenishment of fresh water through the hydrologic cycle. The Colorado and Rio Grande rivers are now so over-tapped that they discharge little or no water into the sea for months at a time. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the massive Ogallala Aquifer, which spans parts of eight states, from southern South Dakota to northwest Texas, and provides 30 percent of the groundwater used for irrigation in the country, is steadily being depleted. In much of the world, we’re growing food and supplying water to communities by over-pumping groundwater. This creates a potential

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crisis in the food economy: We are meeting some of today’s food needs with tomorrow’s water.

The Changing Climate Equation

Due to climate change, we may no longer be able to count on familiar patterns of rain and snow and river flow to refill our urban reservoirs, irrigate our farms and power our dams. While farmers in the Midwest were recovering from the spring flood of 2008 (in some areas, the second “100-year flood” in 15 years), farmers in California and Texas allowed cropland to lie fallow and sent cattle to early slaughter to cope with the drought of 2009. In the Southeast, after 20 months of dryness, then-Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue stood outside the state capitol in November 2007 and led a prayer for rain. Two years later, he was pleading instead for federal aid, after intense rainfall near Atlanta caused massive flooding that claimed eight lives. This year again saw record regional precipitation, this time producing epic flooding in the Mississippi and Missouri river basins. Climate scientists warn of more extreme droughts and floods and

agement has focused on bringing water under human control and transferring it to expanding cities, industries and farms via dams, large water-transfer projects and wells that tap underground aquifers. Major water programs have allowed cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas to thrive in the desert, the expansion of world food production, and rising living standards for hundreds of millions. But globally, they have worsened social inequities as tens of millions of poor people are dislocated from their homes to make way for dams and canals, while hundreds of millions in downstream communities lose the currents that sustain their livelihoods. Such approaches also ignore water’s limits and the value of healthy ecosystems. Today, many rivers flow like plumbing works, turned on and off like water from a faucet. It’s tougher for fish, mussels, river birds and other aquatic life to survive; a 2008 assessment led by the USGS found that 40 percent of all fish species in North America are at risk of extinction. Meanwhile, many leaders and localities are calling for even bigger versions of past water management strategies. By some estimates, the volume of water relocated through river transfer

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schemes could more The United States withdraws which supplies 90 percent of its drinkthan double globally more fresh water per capita ing water, in lieu by 2020. But megaprojects are risky in than any other country, much of constructing a billion filtration a warming world, of which we could save. The $10 plant that would where rainfall and vast majority of demand does cost an additional river flow patterns are changing in not require drinkable water. $300 million a year to operate. Research uncertain ways and published in Naturequire costly power Source: Pacific Institute ral Resources Forum for pumping, moving, further shows that a number of other treating and distributing at each stage. U.S. cities—from tiny Auburn, Maine, Some planners and policymakers to Seattle—have saved hundreds of milare eyeing desalination as a silver bullet solution to potential water shortages. But lions of dollars in capital and operating costs of filtration plants by instead optthey miss—or dismiss—the perverse iroing for watershed protection. ny: by burning more fossil fuels and by Communities facing increased making local water supplies more and flood threats are achieving cost-effecmore dependent on increasingly expentive protection by restoring rivers. After sive energy, desalination creates more enduring 19 floods between 1961 and problems than it solves. Producing one 1997, Napa, California, opted for this cubic meter of drinkable water from salt approach over the conventional route water requires about two kilowatt-hours of channeling and building levees. In of electricity, using present technology. partnership with the U.S. Army Corps Water for People and Nature of Engineers, a $366 million project is reconnecting the Napa River with its Thus, a vanguard of citizens, comhistoric floodplain, moving homes and munities, farmers and corporations are businesses out of harm’s way, revitalizthinking about water in a new way. ing wetlands and marshlands and conThey’re asking what we really need the structing levees and bypass channels in water for, and whether we can meet that strategic locations. Napa residents will need with less. The result of this shift in benefit from increased flood protecthinking is a new movement in water tion and reduced flood insurance rates, management that focuses on ingenuity plus new parks and trails for recreation, and ecological intelligence instead of higher tourism revenues and improved big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals. These solutions tend to work with nature, habitats for fish and wildlife. Communities prone to excessive rather than against it, making effective use of the “ecosystem services” provided storm water runoff can turn existing structures into water catchments. Portland, by healthy watersheds and wetlands. Oregon, is investing in “green roofs” and Through better technologies and in“green streets” to prevent sewers from formed choices, they seek to raise water productivity and make every drop count. overflowing into the Willamette River. Chicago now boasts more than 200 Communities are finding that progreen roofs—including atop City Hall— tecting watersheds is an effective way to that collectively cover 2.5 million square make sure water supplies are clean and feet, more than any other U.S. city. The reliable; plus, they can do the work of vegetated roofs are providing space for a water treatment plant in filtering out pollutants at a lower cost. New York City urban gardens and helping to catch storm water and cool the urban environment. is investing $1.5 billion to restore and protect the Catskill-Delaware Watershed, Parking lots, too, can be harnessed.

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Many communities are revitalizing their rivers by tearing down dams that are no longer safe or serving a useful purpose, thus opening up habitats for fisheries, restoring healthier water flows and improving aquatic quality. In the 10 years since the Edwards Dam was removed from the Kennebec River, near Augusta, Maine, populations of alewives and striped bass have returned in astounding numbers, reviving a recreational fishery that adds $65 million annually to the local economy.

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Conservation remains the least expensive and most environmentally sound way of balancing water budgets. From Boston to San Antonio to Los Angeles, water consumption has decreased via relatively simple measures like repairing leaks in distribution systems; retrofitting homes and businesses with water-efficient fixtures and appliances; and promoting more sensible and efficient outdoor water use. But the potential for conservation has barely been tapped. It is especially crucial in agriculture, because irrigation accounts for 70 percent of water use worldwide, and even more in the western United States. Getting more crop per drop is central to meeting future food needs sustainably. California farmers are turning to drip irrigation, which delivers water at low volumes directly to the roots of crops. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture figures, between 2003 and 2008, California’s drip and micro-sprinkler area expanded by 630,000 acres, to a total of 2.3 million acres—62 percent of the nation’s total drip irrigation. Community-based education and rebates to encourage water-thrifty landscapes can help. Las Vegas, for example, pays residents up to $1.50 for each square foot of grass they rip out, which has helped shrink the city’s turf area by 125 million square feet and lower its annual water use by 7 billion gallons. The water crisis requires us to pay attention to how we value and use water. Across the country, it’s essential that communities work to take care of the ecosystems that supply and cleanse water, to live within their water means and to share water equitably. Sandra Postel is director of the Global Water Policy Project, a fellow of the Post Carbon Institute and a Freshwater Fellow of the National Geographic Society. She adapted this article, based on her chapter, “Water – Adapting to a New Normal,” in The Post Carbon Reader: Managing the 21st Century’s Sustainability Crises, edited by Richard Heinberg and Daniel Lerch, and a piece published in Yes! (YesMagazine.org). For more information, visit GlobalWaterPolicy.org and NationalGeographic.com/ freshwater.

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Ways to Lighten Your Water Footprint Eat less meat. A study published in Agricultural Water Management shows that if all U.S. residents reduced their consumption of animal products by half, the nation’s total dietary water requirement in 2025 would drop by 261 billion cubic meters per year, a savings equal to 14 times the annual flow of the Colorado River. Ditch bottled water. Per the U.S. Government Accountability Office, putting water in plastic bottles and shipping it just 125 miles uses 1,100 times more energy than producing tap water. The Pacific Institute calculates that it takes three liters of water to produce one liter of bottled water. Create eco-friendly landscapes. Statistics published in Environmental Management confirm that turf grass currently covers some 40.5 million acres in the United States— triple the space taken up by any single U.S. irrigated farm crop. Converting thirsty lawns into native, drought-tolerant landscaping significantly drops household water use. Be water-wise at home. Visit the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s online WaterSense page at tinyurl.com/3wqbz2p to learn simple ways to save water, energy and money. Calculate personal water use at National Geographic’s tinyurl.com/274jo6v or H2OConserve.org.

WATER FACTOIDS Humans need five to 13 gallons of clean water a day for basic needs. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Indoor direct water use for the average American is 69.3 gallons a day. That’s equal to the combined daily use of one person each in China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Paraguay, Afghanistan and Somalia. Primary Source: Residential End Uses of Water, by Peter Mayer One billion people around the world lack access to safe drinking water. Source: World Health Organization

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Water is good for both body and soul, but you don’t need to drink as much as you might think. Here’s the truth about what’s sufficient, plus five other myths about water.

or the past 50 years, nutritionists and other health experts have been exhorting Americans to drink more water. If the ubiquity of water bottles is anything to go by, the message has been received loud and clear. But now, updated research lets us off the hook. It turns out that much of the water craze springs from a deep well of misinformation. Our experts debunk some of the most popular water myths. MYTH: You need eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to be healthy. TRUTH: The familiar eight-by-eight rule is likely based on misinterpretation, rather than scientific certainty, says Dr. Heinz Valtin, a kidney specialist, textbook author and retired professor at Dartmouth Medical School, in Hanover, New Hamp-

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shire. Valtin traces the prescription to a 1945 recommendation by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council to take in, “1 milliliter for each calorie of food.” In a study published in the American Journal of Physiology in 2002, Valtin explains that most of that allotment already comes from the foods we eat. He not only discredits the need for most people to consume this “mythical” amount of water every day, but writes that the recommendation is potentially harmful, by making people feel guilty for not drinking enough. “The consumer ended up thinking only plain water counts,” says Ann Grandjean, Ph.D., a hydration researcher and medical nutritionist with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha. But almost all liquids—including tea, coffee and beer— count toward the daily water intake, she says. So, how much should you be drinking? Researchers at the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine, after reviewing more than 400 studies, including Valtin’s, set the general daily intake for women and men at about 91 and 125 ounces, respectively. The average American receives 20 percent of this daily water intake from food. The remaining 80 percent comes from all beverages—not just water.

MYTH: Caffeinated beverages zap the body’s water reserves. TRUTH: Grandjean first became interested in the reputed link between dehydration and caffeine while working as a consultant to the United States Olympic Committee. “I worked with elite athletes, and I noticed they drank a lot of caffeinated beverages without showing any sign of dehydration,” she says. In 2000, she published a study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showing that the body doesn’t discriminate between regular and decaf beverages when it comes to hydration. MYTH: If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. TRUTH: While thirst is an accurate barometer of when to NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

imbibe, the notion that thirst signals a dehydrated body is not true, says Valtin. Thirst is triggered when the blood’s concentration of solid particles rises by 2 percent. Dehydration occurs when the blood concentration rises by 5 percent. So, thirst sets in before dehydration and people who shrug off their thirst can find themselves on the path to dehydration. “Thirst is the first indicator of the body’s need for water,” cautions Dee Sandquist, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Signs to watch out for include headache, dry mouth, rapid pulse and lightheadedness. MYTH: Urine should be clear. TRUTH: Perpetually clear urine can actually be a sign of drinking too much water, which can dilute the body’s electrolytes, according to Grandjean. “Healthy urine should have some color,” she counsels. Certain vitamins, such as riboflavin (B2), can darken urine. MYTH: Drinking a lot of water suppresses the appetite. TRUTH: While being adequately hydrated helps the metabolism run at its optimal level, drinking vast quantities of water won’t affect the overall amount of food you eat. Because water quickly empties from the stomach, drinking water has little effect on appetite, says Barbara Rolls, director of the Laboratory for the Study of

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Honest Relationships Daring to Tell the Truth

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mall lies are a big part of our lives. We tell them for convenience and comfort, to smooth things over for others as much as for ourselves. “It’s all right with me,” we say, when it’s not. “I’ll call you,” we insist, when we won’t. Perhaps in the most pervasive prevarication of all, we say we’re “fine,” when we aren’t. “The most common lies are told to avoid conflict,” says psychotherapist and relationship coach Susan Campbell, Ph.D., author of such titles as Getting Real, Saying What’s Real and Truth in Dating. “People want harmony, but this compulsive quest gets in the way of true harmony.” To admit the truth to oneself and then speak it can be difficult, even though the rewards far outweigh the risks. “The most important thing you can do for your personal growth is to be honest with yourself,” advises life coach and workshop leader Harriette Cole, author of Choosing 24

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Truth. Honesty, she explains, begins with the self and emanates outward. Once we face our own true feelings and beliefs, we can start to act on them, bringing our behavior, relationships and professional lives into alignment. She’s found that, “Truth is essential for healthy living.”

Truth and Consequences

Living truthfully is an avenue to selfhealing, counsels Campbell. It’s a crucial tool to help people face old fears of rejection or abandonment and wounds they may have acquired in childhood. “Being honest helps you stop avoiding emotional pain, so you’re more able to be with what is,” she says. “Getting real is an inner practice for bringing you into the moment.” The result can be a clearing away of psychological clutter, greater freedom from fears and more clarity that leads to a stronger sense of well-being. James W. Pennebaker, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Texas, in Austin, and author of Writing to

Telling the truth does wonders for relationships. When we hold our tongues to avoid a conflict—declaring to our partner that we don’t mind green wall paint, when we really want yellow—the feeling doesn’t just disappear. Rev. Mark D. Roberts, Ph.D., author of Dare to Be True, sees in his ministry that the cost of avoiding even superficial conflicts can be high. “You lose the ability to be yourself with your own family,” says Roberts, “and you sacrifice an authentic, growing, healthy relationship,” with a spouse or child or friend. Yet, speaking your truth to others that have their own feelings and reactions requires tact, empathy, trust, good timing and a willingness to take chances. The cornerstone for practicing honesty in a safe and productive way is that you can only be honest about yourself. Truth is rarely objective; therefore, all we can really do is refer to our own perceptions of it. In addition to its subjectivity, the truth can be messy, distasteful and even painful. “But when we take a risk and speak the truth,” Campbell maintains, “we often find out that we can handle it, and we become inwardly stronger. Often the relationship benefits as well, because the air has been cleared.” Practicing honesty in relationships not only deepens intimacy and authentic-

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ity, it also produces better results with less effort. “Stalling is inefficient,” notes Cole. “I don’t want people coming back to me again; I’d rather tell them no at first, rather than hedge.” “Playing nice is often a lie,” she elaborates. “Being nice is not nice. Being kind is nice.” Being real, rather than nice, can bring unexpected rewards, even with strangers. By answering truthfully, you might be surprised at the sparks of revelation and connection sometimes created in a moment of pure honesty. Frances Lefkowitz’s book, To Have Not, was named one of five Best Memoirs of 2010 by SheKnows.com. Connect at FrancesLefkowitz.net.

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hat do disfunctioning of their October is tinguished skeletal and muscuathletes National Chiropractic lar system. A 2002 like Jerry Rice, a Hall study published in the Health Month of Fame retired wide Journal of Manipulareceiver and threetive and Physiological time Super Bowl champion, and Lance Therapeutics noted that 31 percent of Armstrong, a former professional road National Football League teams include racing cyclist and seven-time Tour de chiropractors on their staff. France winner, have in common? To Doctor of Chiropractic Jeff Ludwick withstand the rigors and intensity of assists players of the Harrisburg Stameach of their sports, these champions pede, a semi-professional Pennsylvania have both used the services of a chifootball team. “Improper spinal alignropractic doctor skilled in chiropractic ment creates muscular imbalances and sports sciences and rehabilitation. nerve interferences,” advises Ludwick, As more athletes discover that chiowner of Camp Hill Family Chiropracropractic care goes beyond rehabilitatic, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. “With tion benefits to further enhance perforproperly aligned skeletal and nervous mance, they are coming to rely on it as a systems, an athlete’s body doesn’t have tool to support the healthy structure and to work as hard,” which is why team 26

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members receive spinal adjustments before hitting the field for this highimpact sport. Ludwick notes that football is known for stressing hip joints, because when a player’s hip turns out even a few degrees, especially from sudden changes in direction, falling or violent contact with another player, tendons and muscles become tighter on one side than the other. “Chiropractic adjustments anticipate and prevent this, so that the body doesn’t have to waste energy compensating for imbalances,” he explains. Traditionally, chiropractic care is known for focusing on postural adjustments to minimize abnormal stresses and strains that affect the function of the nervous system and act on joints and spinal tissues. But active exercises and stretches, extension traction and ergonomic education are frequently added as preventive protocols to help athletes avert injury.

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The spinal cord operates like a switchboard for the body, transferring electrical impulses via a network of nerves. It works properly as long as there is no interference between the brain and tissue cells. But when nerve endings swell due to misaligned vertebrae, injury is more likely. Research reported in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine and The Physician and Sportsmedicine indicates that chiropractic sports science helps find and correct the underlying causes, and thus helps prevent and heal injuries. During one research project, Chung Ha Suh, Ph.D., and his team at the University of Colorado demonstrated that even, “minuscule amounts of pressure on a nerve root (equal to a feather falling on the hand), resulted in up to a 50 percent decrease in electrical transmission down the course of the nerve supplied by that root.” The resulting biomechanical misalignment causes a domino effect: It exerts

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Rolfing/Structural Integration When The Body is Working for you, instead of against you, the body will heal itself! abnormal pressure on the nerve root, causes interference in the brain’s impulses to tissue cells, and alters the performance of any muscles and organs that the nerve serves. Chiropractic Physician Jay Sweeney, owner of San Antonio Family Alternative Medicine, in Texas, uses functional neurology to “send a barrage of neurologically correct signals through the nervous system straight into the brain” in order to promote the balance, stability and coordination that enhance athletic performance and help prevent injuries. Dr. Nicole Galiette, owner of Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center, in Cheshire, Connecticut, believes that her expertise as a marathon runner helps to guard athlete clients from fatigue and stress that affect joints as a result of repetitive motions. “In any sport, there is a tendency to use one side, one joint or one movement more than others,” advises Galiette. For example, cyclists and runners’ repetitive stress injuries most often occur in the knees and back, while swimmers and baseball pitchers experience them in the shoulders. When Galiette treats cyclists that overwork their leg muscles and lean forward in an awkward spinal position for extended periods, she emphasizes strengthening exercises. “Injuries that heal properly are less susceptible to future flare-ups,” she notes. “Anyone that pushes their body hard needs to be in proper alignment, to keep the muscular system balanced,” Galiette asserts. “Strengthening the muscles around body mechanisms that are most frequently used means that the integrity of the surrounding structures won’t be compromised and cause other problems.” Linda Sechrist is a senior writer and editor for Natural Awakenings.

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The goals of green kids clubs range from benchmarking environmental progress to fundraising for local eco-causes. The kids not only have fun, reen clubs attract youth of many ages. In Needham, Massachusetts, elementary school students formed a Safe Routes to School Green Kids Newman Club and promoted the concept of the Walking School Bus to help classmates walk safely to school as a group. “We started this group because we wanted more kids to walk,” Maya, a fourth-grader, explained to local journalists. They even made and posted appealing safety signs throughout the community. Stephen, another fourth-grader, said: “I feel like it’s doing something for the world. It’s teaching people to be safe, try and walk and try to save the Earth.” Students from New York City Public School 334, the Anderson School, organized a Power Patrol this year. “The kids would go around the school unplugging unused appliances, turning off lights and taking meter readings, so they could see how much they could bring down electricity use,” says Pamela French, a mother and school volunteer who is working on a documentary film about how the Big Apple’s schools can go greener. The students also participated in the citywide student-driven energy competition, the Green Cup Challenge, sponsored by The Green Schools Alliance. Another school initiative, Trash Troopers, had students monitoring their cafeteria’s recycling bins, ensuring that diners

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properly sort milk cartons from compostable items. “They particularly like painting monsters on recycling bins,” says French. At St. Philip the Apostle School, in Addison, Illinois, three middle school students founded Recycle Because You Care to encourage recycling by the larger community. The teens distribute recycling bins and show residents how to properly use them. A few years ago, students at Westerly Middle School, in Rhode Island, decided to do something about global warmAll student project photos are used with permission.

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ing, so they formed a junior club of Westerly Innovations Network, a local studentled community service team. Under the banner, Project TGIF – Turn Grease Into Fuel, they placed a grease receptacle at the town transfer station, convinced 64 restaurants to donate used fryer oil, and enlisted an oil recycling facility to process it. With money earned from the activity, they purchased biofuel for area charities. They also held events to educate the public on the concept. By 2009, the award-winning program had recycled 36,000 gallons of waste oil, eliminating 600,000 pounds of carbon dioxide. MTV featured the project in its Switch Campaign.

“Be flexible and don’t worry if a final [green project] outcome isn’t quite what you expected. It will work out if you make an effort.” ~ Cassandra, Westerly Middle School eighth-grader

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As with all good things, use pumpkin in moderation, suggests Dr. Jennifer Monroe, of Eagles Landing Veterinary Hospital, in McDonough, Georgia. “Pumpkin is good for pets with digestive issues, especially those on a hypoallergenic diet, because it doesn’t typically appear in pet foods,” she says. “But it’s best in small doses, in order to prevent weight gain.” The low-calorie gourd comes loaded with carbohydrates; one cup of puréed, canned pumpkin has as much as eight grams. Monroe observes that pumpkin has been a go-to item for pets with digestive issues since she was in veterinary school in the mid-1980s, primarily because it is a relatively inexpensive and readily available item. Bland, white rice is another popular home remedy for settling pets’ stomachs, she notes, but its high fiber content typically makes pumpkin the better choice. Before stocking up on pumpkin, Monroe recommends starting with prebiotic and probiotic products, which have been tested extensively for their health benefits. When diarrhea strikes, Veterinary Doctor Alice Martin, of Eagles Landing, says it’s best to consult a professional before attempting any home remedies. Monroe adds that cats with constipation need no more than one to two tablespoons of pumpkin per can of cat food. For dogs, the amount of pumpkin should be at least 10 percent of the day’s total caloric intake. As autumn temperatures drop and pumpkins become readily available, many pet owners prefer the all-natural, do-it-yourself approach. Monroe likes to grow and purée her garden pumpkins as a good-tasting aid to ensuring a happy, healthy home. Morieka V. Johnson is a freelance writer in Atlanta, GA. Reach her at Morieka@ gmail.com.

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“Who is Looking for an Answer to Awful Headaches and Migraines?” Dear Friend, Every day, people come to see me looking for an answer to those agonizing headaches they’ve endured for years. Many have been to several doctors, tried several drugs, and have had very expensive tests. My patient, Roseann, had migraine headaches since first grade. She’d been to generalists, specialists, had CAT scans, MRI’s, and been on some powerful medications . . . all of which didn’t help. She suffered for 20 years. Another patient, Aggie, just went three weeks without a migraine for the first time in years (she hadn’t gone longer than a few days without one). All that suffering, when the answer was just removing nerve pressure in their spines. Their cases are not unusual at all. “This month I’m reaching out to people with headaches.” It bothers me that many have been told there is no answer for them, when perhaps there is. No doctor can guarantee a cure; however, chiropractic care has been shown to help countless people. And, it’s not just migraines and headaches. I’m blessed to help people with chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few. I often see people who’ve come to me as a “last resort.” As a chiropractor, I do things differently. I’m not going to give you medications to cover up symptoms because my job is to get to the root cause of the health problems. You need to know that I don’t “cure” anyone. Your body is designed to always strive to heal itself. Sometimes, nerve interference gets in the way of that inborn striving towards health. What I do is remove nerve pressure, and allow the body to heal itself. I’m not a miracle worker; your body is the real miracle. Although all people respond differently to care, most people who see a chiropractor are satisfied. Thanks, and God Bless. Fred Rossi, D.C. Bring in this article by October 31st and I’ll give you a new patient exam for $67 with x-rays, paraspinal thermal imaging . . . the whole thing ($260 value). Further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that we have family plans. You can call me, or Maya, at ROSSI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC. We can help you.

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est known for her roles in such popular films as Splash, Blade Runner and Kill Bill, actress Daryl Hannah is now busy shedding light on environmental issues and working hard to help improve the way people treat our planet. “It’s just common sense to care about the environment,” she says. “I’ve always understood and valued the interdependence of all life, the idea that whatever we do to the web of life, we do to ourselves.” Dwelling in a small community in the Rocky Mountains, Daryl attends to her ethical-lifestyle website and serves as a positive role model for living a simple, natural and healthy life.

How did you go about designing and building an ecologically sustainable home? My home is a small, recycled barn that was about to be torn down to build a new post office. I salvaged the old barn and carefully had it relocated and bermed into the side of a hill, which faces southwest for optimal passive solar exposure. The south wall of the house is like a greenhouse, where spring water flows through and provides humidity in the dry, high-altitude air. We used stones gathered from the site for the fireplaces, bathroom and stairs. I’ve also used

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“Off the grid” is a new term for some people. How do you define it? Off the grid literally means that an individual creates their own power and has access to rain, well, spring or ground water. I believe in being as self-sufficient as possible. Both passive and active solar energy provides my power and I’m very lucky to have a productive spring for water.

What have been the most rewarding, as well as the most challenging, aspects of achieving your current Earth-friendly lifestyle? More and more these days, I admire and crave simplification. While filming the video blog for my website, dhLoveLife.com, I have found it incredibly interesting to learn how many gifts traditional knowledge holds and to discover amazing new innovations. The more I learn, the more I try to adapt to and adopt a simpler lifestyle.

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Which other issues are important to you? I’m very concerned that global population has grown from about 3 billion people when I was born to nearly 7 billion now; we are also witnessing mass extinction of species worldwide; there are more enslaved human beings today than at any other time in human history. It can be overwhelming, but I try to do what I can and when I can, whenever I’m moved.

Who typically visits your website, and how do others use it to make their lives better? I started dhLoveLife.com when I decided it was time to try to live by my beliefs—it’s an ongoing process. The site curates information on truly sustainable solutions, based on my discovery that reliable information and resources for efficient and functional goods and services were not readily available. There was a bit of trial and error in my own learning process, so I wanted to share what has worked for me. With today’s glut of green marketing, we may have lots of “green” options available, but now there’s a lot of greenwashing and the whole arena can be challenging to understand. People from all walks of life seem to be interested in commonsense solutions. So, whenever I learn something fascinating and helpful and catch myself saying, “Wow, I wish someone had told me that before,” I like to share it with others. S. Alison Chabonais is an editor of Natural Awakenings.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Fungus Foray—10 a.m. Join the NJ Mycological Association at Schiff and search for interesting specimens to add to the species inventory of fungi found on the Preserve. Bring a lunch. Free. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004. SchiffNaturePreserve.org. 1st Annual Mystic Mall Psychic Fair—11 a.m.–5 p.m. $5 admission. Mini concerts at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. 15-min. sessions in Healing Hands, Past Life Dowsing, Animal Communication (bring a photo), Numerology and Color Therapy. “Angels and Orbs” photos will also be offered. $10–$15 per service. More info at CircleOfIntention.com or call 908-638-9066. Held at the Clinton Community Center in Clinton. “Power Connection” Training Workshop in Intuitive Energy Healing—12:30–6 p.m. Extensive hands-on work; balance giving with receiving and empathy with detachment. Class limited to 5. $325; $300 for practitioners and previous trainees. Held at Six Degrees of Wellness, 25 Bloomfield Ave, Denville. Register at 973-713-6811. Pillars of Transformation Class with Joe Crisanti—2–4 p.m. Connect with the energy of the “pillars” and learn how they can assist in meditation, healing and more. $20. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Register at 908-879-3937 or Sue@TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

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Herbs and Natural Products for Topical Applications—6:30 p.m. Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., 51 S. Wandling Ave., Washington. 908-689-9020. Cara@ Herbalist-Alchemist.com, Herbalist-Alchemist.com. $45 on site reg., $65 door or teleseminar.

Monthly Meditation Circle—7:30–9 p.m. Learn how to leave stress behind and quiet your mind. $15. Attendance limited; must register at 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife.com. FreshLookonLife. com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

Be The Medicine-Apprentice To You—7–9:30 p.m. 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.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: Weight Loss Program—1–2 p.m. Three 1-hour sessions (Oct. 7, 14, 21) $120. The Yoga House at Soul Shine Farm, 54 Park Ave., Randolph. Information at HypnosisNJ.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Gifts of the Spirit—10 a.m.–7 p.m. Learn to channel and receive the guidance, healing and energies needed to deepen knowledge of yourself and your life’s purpose. $375; $75 deposit to reserve seat. Register at 732-927-1116 or healingaia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E Main St., Mendham. Illumination NJ Yoga, Music & Healing Arts Retreat–8 a.m. Saturday through noon on Monday.

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October 8-10, 2011, In the beautiful Highlands region of Northwest NJ Featuring musicians Chuck Wood & Colin Allured of DHAMARU, in concert and playing live for yoga classes, plus Reiki treatments, hiking, boating, drum circle and more. Contact NeatRetreats@gmail.com.

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Holistic Community Networking—Noon–2 p.m. Introductory gathering for holistic & alternative businesses to meet, greet and network. Free. Huna Healing & Crystal Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter.com. Group Healing—7:30–9:30 p.m. Lecture followed by group healing. Lecture free; healing $42. Must register at 732-927-1116 or healingaia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E. Main St., Mendham.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 Dream Interpretations with Medium RoseMarie Rubinetti Cappiello—6–8 p.m. Learn how to get valuable information from your dreams and use this information to enhance physical well-being and spiritual growth and development. $25. Register at 201-3497239 or Royoga@aol.com. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. TheRoomAbove.com.

Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30 p.m. Eliminate the craving for tobacco, while minimizing discomfort. $49. Mt Olive High School, Cory Rd., Mt. Olive. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Spiritual Development—6:30–9 p.m. $35. 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway. 908-283-6375. LisaBellini.net. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30 p.m. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $49. Mt Olive High School, Cory Rd, Mt. Olive. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Be The Medicine Circle ~ Meditation, Learning and Healing—7–9:30 p.m. Healers and advanced students explore deeper ways to live, heal and awaken to their purpose. $35. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Transformational Guided Meditations with Joe Crisanti—7 p.m. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Register at Sue@TheArtofTheHeart-Chester. com or 908-879-3937.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Bright Yogis Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Course—9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Also Sunday, October 16. Reserve a space for your child in one of the free, trial mindfulness classes. $195. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 217, Madison. 973-966-5311. StudioYogaNJ.com. Hands-on Vegan Cooking—10 a.m.–1p.m. $59. County College of Morris, Randolph. 973-328-5187 or visit CCM.edu/BusinessCommunity. Healing Mastery Intensive—10 a.m.–4 p.m. Also October 16. $275 by October 10; then $300. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St, Morristown. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

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Thursday, October 27 7:00-8:30 p.m. $25 Mt. Tabor Healing Center 999 Tabor Road/2nd Floor Morris Plains, NJ 07950

WOMEN OF THE WILLOW WEEKEND RETREAT

Pregnant women seeking to create a nourishing and healthy environment for their growing baby are invited to receive support from a dynamic team of holistic health practitioners.

Oct 28 - 30, 2011 Enjoy a weekend with like-minded women. Reclaim your wholeness, heal and renew in a safe, serene environment. Relax, meditate, hike through nature’s beauty. Workshops, crafts, nightly bonfires. Price includes lodging and gourmet, mostly organic vegetarian meals. $290. Mount Eden Retreat Center, Washington, NJ. CircleOfTreesRetreat.com or 484-347-7489.

Learn the key nutrients needed during this critical time of growth, visualization techniques to help create a positive prenatal experience, and ancient Chinese strategies to enhance your pregnancy. Presented by Kristin Dudley, Licensed Acupuncturist, Christine Grasso, Holistic Nutrition Coach, and Louise Umberto, Holistic Nurse and Child Birth Educator. RSVP at ChristineGrasso.com. Contact Christine at 201-787-4950 or email Christine. Grasso@hotmail.com.

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Bao Jian Yi—10 a.m.–4 p.m. Also October 16. Certification workshop designed to teach you how to achieve good health and then help others do the same. Manual and certificate included. Must register. $180. Huna Healing & Crystal Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 Energetic Hygiene—Noon–5:00 p.m. Learn techniques to cleanse and protect your personal energy field and living environment. $160; $60 deposit to reserve a seat. Register at 732-927-1116 or healingaia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E Main St., Mendham. Introduction to MELT—7–8:30 p.m. Learn to use a specialized soft foam MELT roller and MELT balls to rehydrate the connective tissue throughout your body. Focus will be on hips, legs and feet. Bring water and yoga mat. $30. Must register at 973-4792229 or Claire@PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. MeltMethod.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 The Power of Orgone—6:30–9 p.m. Learn about the two forms of this energy and their effect on humans and the environment. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway. 908283-6375. LisaBellini.net.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Emotional Release—7:30–9:30 p.m. Lecture followed by Emotional Release techniques with oils to clear emotional/mental blockages and trauma, as well as group healing. Lecture free; Emotional Release and group healing, $52. Must register at 732-927-1116 or healingaia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E. Main St., Mendham.

savethedate SOUND THERAPY INFORMATION SESSION Open House: November 9—7 p.m.–9p.m. 7 PM. 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Be the Medicine ~ Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10 a.m–noon. Deep meditation, teachings and tools to live your life; $35. Register at 973-6472500. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30 p.m. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $52. Caldwell High School, Westville Ave., Caldwell. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30 p.m. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $52. Caldwell High School, Westville Ave., Caldwell. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. The Tuning Effect—8:30–9:15 p.m. Bring mind and body back in tune. The Tuning Effect, a new way to manage and overcome challenges by learning to harness the power of your mind. $52. Caldwell High School, Westville Ave., Caldwell 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Be The Medicine-Apprentice To You—7–9:30 p.m. 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.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30 p.m. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30 p.m. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Reiki Level I Training—Also on Sunday, October 23. Learn the history of Reiki, be attuned to Reiki energy, and learn the hand positions for giving yourself and others Reiki. $150. Must register at 908879-3937 or Sue@TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Reiki II Certification—9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Also Tuesday, October 25, 7–10 p.m. Reiki symbols, discussion, and a hands-on workshop. Certification upon successful completion. Prerequisite: Reiki I Certification. $250. Workbook/textbook $35. The Elila Center for Natural Healing, 430 Springfield Ave., Suite 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-271 6670. AndreaGrace.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 Energy Intensive—10 a.m–4 p.m. Teachings and tools to make your life and health work for you. $150 deposit required. Held at Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown.973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com. Didgeridoo ~ Make One/Play One—1–3 p.m. Professional musician Sean Dobson will show you how to make and play a didgeridoo, the Australian

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LEARN TO READ THE AKASHIC RECORDS

Join us again this winter to care for your mind, body and spirit. January 20-22, 2012

November 11 – November 13 (Fri. , 7-10 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 9:30 a.m.– 6:30 p.m.) Beginners class/Practitioner Certification with Past Life Healing Foundation class Based on the work of author and spiritual teacher Linda Howe, and her Pathway Prayer Process to Access the Heart of the Akashic Records • Learn to access and use the Akashic Records for yourself and others • Explore past lives within the Records • Release unwanted influences and embrace wisdom from other times and places For information, contact Lori Chrepta at SoulSpringsHolistic@yahoo.com

As the nurturers of so many others, it is important that women take time to nurture themselves. This retreat offers women an opportunity to learn ancient yogic wisdom in a quiet setting in beautiful Mendham, New Jersey. With us, you will enjoy gentle yoga (no experience necessary), a lesson in the four Yogas of the Gita, reflection, group discussion, massage, Reiki and more. Delicious meals are also a part of your rejuvenation, prepared lovingly for you by the attentive staff at Quellen Spiritual Center, Mendham, NJ, January 20-22, 2012 Contact Jean Marie DuHamel at JeanMarie@ SophiaCoaching.com or Mary Ellen Ricks at YogaMarys@Yahoo.com.

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Tai Chi, Chi Kung & Meditation Healing Chi Kung for Women Weekly Classes – Private Sessions – Workshops

Miriam Moran Shankman

Level III Advanced Teacher & Chi Kung Practitioner

973.857.9536 – mir-yam.com miriam@mir-yam.com

Aboriginal horn. Bring your own PVC pipe. $25. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. CircleOfIntention.com. The Elila Center for Natural Healing Open House—2–5 p.m. Tour the Center and learn about programs for adults and kids. All ages welcome. Free. The Elila Center for Natural Healing, 430 Springfield Ave., OASIS (lower level), Berkeley Heights. 908-271 6670, ext. 1. ElilaCenter.com. Essex Holistic Moms Network Open House—3–5 p.m. Enjoy healthy snacks, goodie bags, raffles and more while learning more about this nonprofit organization for those interested in natural health and mindful parenting. Free. The HMN monthly meetings are held in South Orange on the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. EssexHMN@gmail.com. 571-239-8553. EssexCountyNJ. HolisticMoms.org/.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30 p.m. $55. Kearny Adult School, Kearny High School, 333 Devon St., Kearny. 201-955-5073. HypnosisNJ.com. Raising Your Vibration—6:30–9 p.m. The higher and clearer your vibration, the more healing within yourself and those you are around. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway. 908-283-6375. LisaBellini.net. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30p.m. $55. Kearny Adult School, Kearny High School, 333 Devon St., Kearny. 201-955-5073. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber—7:30 p.m. (Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.) October 26 – 29. General admission $15; CCM students, children under 12 and seniors, 62 and over, $10. County College of Morris, Student Community Center, Dragonetti Auditorium. Additional info at 973-328-5427 or at the Box Office at 973-328-5076.

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The Top 9 Natural Secrets for a Healthy Pregnancy—7–8:30 p.m. Learn the key nutrients needed during this time of growth, visualization techniques to help create a positive prenatal experience, and ancient Chinese strategies to enhance your pregnancy. $25. Mt. Tabor Healing Center, 999 Tabor Rd., 2nd Floor, Morris Plains. 201-787-4950. ChristineGrasso.com. Reiki Level I Certification—7–9 p.m. Also October 27, November 10 & November 17. Learn the foundation methodology of Reiki for your personal practice. $145, plus $19.95 for the manual. Attendance limited; must register at 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife.com. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 Women of the Willow Weekend Retreat—Friday at 3 p.m. through Sunday, October 30, 3 p.m. Meditation, crystals, henna, aromatherapy, herbs, drum circles, EFT, crafts and costume contest with buffet Friday night. $290 includes lodging and meals. Mount Eden Retreat Center, 56 Millpond Rd., Washington. 484-347-7489. CircleofTreesRetreat.com. 3rd Annual “Halloween Happenings”—4–6 p.m. Wear a costume. Storytellers bring to life favorite classic Halloween tales. Free. Appropriate for grammarschool children. County College of Morris, Student Community Center Lobby, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph. More info at Office of Campus Life at 973328-5076.

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Cooking Vegan Comfort Food—10 a.m.–1 p.m. $59. County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph. 973-328-5187 or visit CCM.edu/ BusinessCommunity/ and see current brochure. NLP Certification—10 a.m.–5 p.m. Neuro-linguistic Programming is about the use of words and how they can free you from phobias, allergies and emotional trauma. $300. Must preregister. Huna Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter.com.

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ongoingevents sunday Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10 a.m. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9 a.m. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201. Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. 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. Morning Satsang with Rev. Jaganath Carrera—10 a.m.–Noon. Sundays. $25. Presented by Yoga Life Society. Held at Serenity Yoga & Wellness Spa, 1244 McBride Ave., Woodland Park. YogaLifeSociety.com. Yoga for Kids—10:30–11:30 a.m. Ages 4–7. Each class includes a mindfulness skill, yoga lesson, and guided relaxation exercise. $85 for 6-class session//$20 drop-in. Hackettstown A.R.T, 208 Main St., Hackettstown. 973-978-8301. HackettstownART.com. Summit Unitarian Church Worship Service—10:45 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Center for Spiritual Living ~ Morristown—11 a.m. Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Unity of Sussex County—11 a.m. Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette. 973-3836277. UnityofSussex.org. Pilates Reformer Class—Noon. Sundays in October. Free. Must register at 908-288-7551. Info@ NJMindBodySpirit.com NJMindBodySpirit.com. Mind Body Spirit Enterprises, 228 South Ave., Fanwood.

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Chatham Drum Circle & Sacred Circle of Sound—3 p.m. Third Sundays. Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, Southern Blvd., Chatham Twp. Donations welcome. No calls Sunday: 973-6579696 or 212-475-1090. Free Community Yoga Classes—4–5 p.m. Sundays. Open to all. Free; donations appreciated. More info: contact Nancy Candea at 973-874-YOGA (9642) or visit PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. 973-343-2848. Women’s Wellness Club ~ Back to Basics: Real Food, Soul Food—7–8:30 p.m. Learn to identify, shop for, and prepare nourishing whole foods, basics of meal planning and ideas for healthy snacks. $37– $47 mo. Register at ChristineGrasso.com. More info at 201-787-4950 or Christine.Grasso@hotmail.com. Mt. Tabor Healing Center, 999 Tabor Rd., 2nd Fl., Morris Plains. 201-787-4950. ChristineGrasso.com. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8 p.m. Sundays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

monday Morris County Career Network—9–11 a.m. Second and fourth Mondays. Practice your pitch, exchange business ideas, etc. Held at St. Peter’s Morristown Parish Hall, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. Parking provided by Assumption Church at lower lot behind 95 Maple Ave. Ekujan@ccm.edu. The Radiant Self: Women’s Creative & Spiritual Exploration Group—9:30–11:30 a.m. Mondays. Delve deeper within and discover your radiant self and how to express her. Must register. Nonrefundable $40 registration fee; $20 weekly fee. More info at 908-879-3937 or TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. MOMS Club of Flanders Area—10 a.m. First Mondays. Connect with other stay-at-home moms and their children. Nonprofit support group for families in Flanders, Roxbury Twp., and Chester. Email MomsClubFlanders@yahoo.com or visit MomsClubFlanders.Synthasite.com.

Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Mondays. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973-887-0860. Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon. Mondays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Lunchtime Chi Kung (Qigong)—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance your immune system. $20 per class or $90 for six classes. Held at Clear Mountain Zen Center, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. More info at 973-857-9536 or Miriam@mir-yam.com. Mir-Yam.com. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130; New Student promotion 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. $15. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. Gyrokinesis®—12:30 p.m. Mondays in October. Work the entire body through seven natural elements of spinal movements; a holistic approach to wellness. More info at 908-288-7551. Info@NJMindBodySpirit.com NJMindBodySpirit.com. Mind Body Spirit Enterprises, 228 South Ave., Fanwood. Tai Chi—5 p.m. Mondays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Meditation—6:30 p.m. Mondays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Martial Arts of Zen—6:30–8 p.m. Mondays. Classes led by Jeff Eisenberg, 6th degree Black Belt. Zen Center, 393 Crescent Ave, Wyckoff. 201891-9100. Office@ZenGarland.org. HighZen.org. Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8 p.m. Third Mondays. Every class concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Must register Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333.

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Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com. Reiki Healing Circle—7–8:30 p.m. 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. RespiraSalt.com. Psychic Mediumship —7–9 p.m. First three Mondays. Gather with two to five family members and attempt 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—7–9 p.m. Last Mondays. Includes psychic development exercises, metaphysical discussions and psychic and/or mediumship “readings.” fee is $10. Held in Netcong. Space is limited. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.com. A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Mondays. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 suggested donation. Contact Connie at 973-2398402 for details. UnityofMontclair.com. Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9 p.m. 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—7:30–9 p.m. First Mondays. This meeting is intended to foster support for individuals who are incorporating this law into their life. Attendance limited; must register at 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife.com. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

See MorrisCountyStriders.com and click Activities. Dues May to May: $15 individual, $20 family. Pete at PLee@us.Fujitsu.com. White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45 a.m. or 5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. PiYo—11 a.m.–noon. Tuesdays. Combines strength training, core conditioning, and dynamic movement in an up-tempo, nonspiritual environment. Must preregister. $20. Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Morristown, 140 Morris St., Morristown. 973-993-9222. DanceMorristown.com. Intro to Nia—3:15 p.m. Tuesdays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Teen Pilates & Teen Ballet Barre—4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Helps teens increase flexibility and develop body awareness while having fun. $20. Commit to Change Yoga & Pilates Studio, 2 Lackawanna Pl., Morristown. 973-401-0066. CommitToChange.com. Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—4:30–5:15 p.m. 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. Preschool Yoga Class—4:30–5:15 p.m. Tuesdays. More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.Health.OfficeLive.com. Yoga—5 p.m. Tuesdays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Turbo Kick—9–10 p.m. Combines dance, funk and the power and strength of kickboxing. Preregister. $20. Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Morristown, 140 Morris St., Morristown. 973-993-9222. DanceMorristown.com.

Cross Bike Rides—5:30 p.m. On trails, some pavement. +/- 2 hrs at a moderate pace. All welcome. Bring lights. Meet at Van Dessel Sports, 55 Market St., Morristown. More info at Edwin@VanDesselSports. com. NjBikeRacing.com.

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Girl’s Yoga Class—5:30–6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Morris County Striders Running Club ~ Tuesday Night Track Workouts—Check website for time. Currently at Mountain Lakes High School track.

CHi Positive Energy Network—6–8 p.m. Every other Tuesday. Northern NJ Spirit Connections, Business Referrals & New Clients. RSVP CeCe

at 973-285-7590 or CeCe@CHiConsultant.com. Held at The Paris Inn Restaurant, 1292 Alps Rd., Wayne. Visit CHienergist.com/events for details and directions. SMART Recovery—6:30–8 p.m. 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. Tuesday Evening Meditation—6:45–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Each week there will be discussion about a type of meditation, followed by the practice. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. Mother/Daughter Yoga—7–8 p.m. Tuesdays. More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ. Health.OfficeLive.com. Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30 p.m. First Tuesdays. Learn more about this natural healing modality or brush up on your skills. By donation. Andrea Grace at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963 7911. Info@ AndreaGrace.com. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30 p.m. 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—7–9 p.m. 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 Spirit Gathering Church—7:15 p.m. 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—7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org.

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North American Butterfly Association—7:30 p.m. First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Education Center, 53 East Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:15–7:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 sessions $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

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

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

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

Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Drop-in $25. 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00; New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Meditation and Healing Group—7:30 p.m. Second and Fourth Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of NJ, in Towaco. Free. Contact Peggy Tierney for directions and info at 973-299-0172. Book Study Group—7:30–9 p.m. Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277. The Gathering—7:30–9:30 p.m. 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. Happy Soles Scottish Country Dance Classes, Fanwood—7:30–10 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept through May. Beginners welcome; no exp. or partner necessary. Fanwood Presbyterian Church, 74 S. Martine Ave. at LaGrande Ave., Fanwood. $3 per class. More info at 732-356-3923 or Loretta.Holz@gmail.com. Belly Dance—9:15–10:15 p.m. $20. Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Morristown, 140 Morris St., Morristown. 973-993-9222. DanceMorristown.com.

wednesday Energy Day—Wednesdays in October. Mini sessions in Healing, Readings, Phobia/Allergy Cures, Aura pictures and more. Check Calendar for times at My.Calendars.net/Huna. Huna Center & Crystal Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-267-1317. HunaHealingCenter.com. Parent-Child Group—9–11 a.m. Parents, caregivers, and their children. Emerson Lily Free School, 55 Lackawanna Dr., Stanhope. Kelly Coyle DiNorcia. Home.HomeWebs.com. Groups.yahoo.com. Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—9:30–10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details. Kundalini Yoga—10 a.m. Wednesdays. A blend of asanas, movement, breathing techniques, meditation, chanting, music and dancing. $15. Upper Montclair. 908-884-4984. Akalsukh@gmail.com. AkalsukhSingh.com. Vinyasa Yoga with Katarina (Kat) Baresic—11 a.m. Wednesdays. Mixed Level (Beginner/Intermediate). Prerequisites....no major injuries and ability to perform basic standing poses with confidence. Not suitable for pregnant women. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. YogaWest.com. 973-584-6664. Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333.

A Course in Miracles—7–8:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course.org. Fanwood. Peter Ferraro. 908-322-8181. Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m.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. Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15 p.m. Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma Talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-672-8782. EmptyHandZen.org. A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9 p.m. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30 p.m. First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com or Home.HomeWebs.com/HMNWestMorrisCtyNJ/. Sierra Club General Meeting—7:30 p.m. Loantaka Group. Second Wednesdays. Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham. Directions: NewJersey. SierraClub.org. Health & Wellness Professional Network ~Wellness Seminars—7:30–8:30 p . m. Map lew o o d Memo r ial Lib r ar y. C o - sp o n so r ed b y H WP N and the Maplewood Library. Info Ilona Hress at GrowConscious@optonline. net. HWPN.org. International Folk Dancing—7:30–11 p.m. 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)—8 p.m. Wednesdays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford. Reiki Circle—8–9 p.m. Wednesdays. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing at Wellness on the Green, 26 W. Park Pl., 2nd Fl., Morristown. 917202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@yahoo.com. Zumba—9:15–10:15 p.m. Exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. $20. Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Morristown, 140 Morris St., Morristown. 973-993-9222. DanceMorristown.com.

Yoga/Pilates Fusion—3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973971-6301. Restorative Yoga—4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Teen Pilates & Teen Ballet Barre—4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Helps teens increase flexibility and develop body awareness while having fun. $20. Commit to Change Yoga & Pilates Studio, 2 Lackawanna Pl., Morristown. 973-401-0066. CommitToChange.com. Zumba—5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30 p.m. meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, relaxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536.

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Yoga for Special Needs—5–5:45 p.m. Thursdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

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

Personalized Fitness Consultations—5–8 p.m. Thursdays. Learn how to lose weight and tone safely and effectively, and what to buy to set up your in-home exercise program. By appt. $20. Ryan Chiropractic, 961 Rt. 10 E., Randolph. 973-252-6040.

Pilates Prenatal—9:30–10:30 a.m. Thursdays in October. Improves balance and posture while toning the abdominal muscles, back muscles and pelvic floor muscles to assist the body with childbirth. More info at 908-288-7551. Info@NJMindBodySpirit. com NJMindBodySpirit.com. Mind Body Spirit Enterprises, 228 South Ave., Fanwood. Be the Medicine ~ Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10 a.m.–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—10 a.m.–12 noon. Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Ave. West Orange. Call 973-669-3196. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11 a.m.–Noon. Thursdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 session $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. PiYo—11 a.m.–Noon. Thursdays. Combines strength training, core conditioning, and dynamic movement in an up-tempo, non-spiritual environment. Must pre-register. $20. Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Morristown, 140 Morris St., Morristown. 973-993-9222. DanceMorristown.com. Intro to Yoga Pilates—Noon. Thursdays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. 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–1 p.m. Thursdays. $10. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15 p.m. Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

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Special Needs Yoga—5:15–6 p.m. Thursdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Compassionate Communication Practice—6–7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Build closer, more loving relationships by practicing your skills in conflict resolution and empathetic communication. Ask@ANaturalAffinity.com. ANaturalAffinity.com. A Natural Affinity, a dating & social network for like-minded people.

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—7–9:30 p.m. 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. Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth—7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Discover the difference between opportunity and success. Free. All welcome. RSVP 908-461-0141 or Drjerz@aol.com. 35 W. Main St., Denville. A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234.

Yoga for Kids—6:30 p.m–7:30p.m. Ages 8-12. Each session includes mindfulness techniques, yoga practice, relaxation exercises and fun. $85 for 6-class session//$20 drop-in. Hackettstown A.R.T, 208 Main St., Hackettstown. 973-978-8301. HackettstownART.com.

Health and Wellness Professional Network Scotch Plains Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. First Thursdays. Bring business cards and brochures and network with your wellness community. Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave. Topics and info: Hwpn.org.

Reiki Share—6:30–9 p.m. Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 1574 Rt. 23 N, Suite C, Butler. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net.

Women’s Interest Group—7:30–9:15 p.m. every other Thursday. Call to confirm date. Speak with women about health, marital, family and personal issues. The Riverview Marriage & Family Counseling Center, 43 Powhatatan Way, Mt. Olive. 908-850-5778.

The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms—7 pm. Second Thursdays. Guest speakers, “Mom’s Nights Out,” play dates. Connecting mothers who care about holistic health and green living. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com. Chair Yoga in the Salt Room—7–8 p.m. Stretch and perform gentle yoga postures in the salt room. $120 for 6 classes; $25 per class. Must register at Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-6650333. RespiraSalt.com. Poetry Well Gathering—7–9 p.m. 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—7–9 p.m. Last Thursdays. Explore poetry, prose, prayers and intuitive

TrumpNetwork Presentation—8 p.m. 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.

friday Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30–11 a.m. Standing and sitted meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536. Morning Meditation—10–11 a.m. Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908879-3937. More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30 a.m.– 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—11 a.m. Fridays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Yoga—Noon. Fridays. 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.

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Meditation—Noon–1 p.m. First and third Fridays. Meditation techniques; guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Space limited. Register at Tatyana@thejoyofbalance.com or at 908-3475209. Respira Salt Wellness Ctr., 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Info@RespiraSalt.com. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30 p.m. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. Njpada.org. Healing Sanctuary—7 p.m. 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. Speaking with Spirit with Medium RoseMarie Rubinetti Cappiello—7–9 p.m. Second Fridays thru November. RoseMarie connects you to loved ones in Spirit. $35. Must register at 201-349-7239 or Royoga@aol.com. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. TheRoomAbove.com. Messages from the Other Side—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Must register at 908-6388888 or ElevenOnMain@live.com. $10 includes coffee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention. CircleofIntention.com. Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays. Includes ceremonial practices of shamans, discussion of animal totems and more. RSVP. Healing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334. Massage4Bliss.com. Reiki Share—7–9 p.m. Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-562-5844. DivineBooks.net. Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9 p.m. 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—7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555. Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30-9:30 p.m. 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. Evening Satsang with Rev. Jaganath Carrera—7:30–9:30 p.m. Fridays. $15. Presented by Yoga Life Society. Held at Akasha, 265 Rt. 34 N., Rear Bldg., Colts Neck, YogaLifeSociety.com. A Course in Miracles—8 p.m. Every other Friday. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy for those looking to heal themselves of misperceptions causing the body to appear ill and the mind to be frightened, alone or not at peace. Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org. The Minstrel—8–11 p.m. Fridays. Concert series. Refreshments served. Admission $7; children under

12 free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. FolkProject.org Festival.FolkProject.org. Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30 p.m. Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.

saturday 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—7:45 a.m. Saturdays. Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00; New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ. health.officelive.com. White Oak Yoga—8–9 a.m. Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. Beginner Pilates for Pink Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser—8–9 a.m. Saturdays in October beginning the Oct. 8. Free; requested donation of $10 or more for fundraiser. Must preregister at 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 908-256-4023. ProPTNJ.com. “Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10 a.m. First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rrsci.org. Hatha Yoga—9:30–10:30 a.m. $20. Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Morristown, 140 Morris St., Morristown. 973-993-9222. DanceMorristown.com. Intermediate/Advanced Pilates for Pink Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser—9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturdays in October beginning the Oct. 8. Free; requested donation of $10 or more for fundraiser. Must preregister at 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 908256-4023. ProPTNJ.com. Books & Bagels—9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday. Teens and adults only. Meet your neighbors and share your list of favorite books. No registration required. Randolph Township Library, Quiet Study Rm., 28 Calais Rd. 973-895-3556. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. 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—11 a.m. Saturdays. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility movement blending dance, healing and martial arts. Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com. GoddessBody Fitness for Women—11 a.m.–Noon. Saturdays. World dance movements celebrating the feminine body and spirit. Afro-Brazilian Cultural Center of NJ, 356 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. Start

anytime. No dance exp. required. Call TaRessa Stovall: 609-304-3481. Integrated Yoga for Girls—11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. TheWholeChildNJ@gmail.com. Introductory Pilates Reformer Class—Noon. Saturdays. Free. Mind Body Spirit, Pilates and Gyrotonic Studio, 228 South Ave., Fanwood. 908288-7551. NJMindBodySpirit.com. Psychic Saturday—Noon–3 p.m. First Saturday. Psychic/Tarot Readings. $20/15 mins. $45/30 mins. Cassette tape of reading. SoulJourney, 194 Main St, Butler. 973-838-6564. SoulJourney.com. Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2 p.m. Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance—8–11 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Beginners’ Workshop. First and Third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music. Beginners welcome. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-551-4441. Open Mic hosted by Chris Fonden & Joe Fischetti—8–11 p.m. Third Saturdays. Musicians, singers, poets, and comedians welcome to jam. $12. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. The Laughter Experiment—8–9:30 p.m. Last Saturdays. Open Mic for comics. Must register by 8 p.m. $10; participants and audience. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973-9857548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

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

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Fresh Look on Life is designed to empower others to take a “fresh look” at their lives. Whether you are a busy professional in need of stress management, struggling with a health issue, want to change a habit, or develop a new understanding of yourself and the world around you, this might be just what you were looking for. Cindy Nolte holds certifications as a Reiki Master/Teacher, Animal Reiki Master/Teacher, Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner (Acupressure), Hypnotist, Past Life Regression Hypnotist, and in the Life Transformation Method. See ad on page 21.

THE ROOM ABOVE, LLC

Janet StraightArrow, Medical Intuitive, Shaman 18 Bank St, Morristown, NJ 07960 and by Skype and Phone 973-647-2500 • BeTheMedicine.com Janet@BeTheMedicine.com Experience Profound Healing, Learning and Solutions. Janet’s 43 years of research and practice in mind-body-spirit medicine, including intense study with renowned healers from around the world, brings a full tool bag and expertise to each transformational session and class. Medical Intuitive, Energy Healer, Reiki Master, Shaman,

Maria Casinelli 14 Cherry St. • Chester, NJ 07930 FloatForAwareness.com 973-274-5626 FloatForAwareness@gmail.com

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The Cleansing Center in Millburn, provides colonics in a medical environment by a registered nurse and under the direction of a physician. Additional services include: IV Vitamins, Heavy Metal & Chemical Detoxification with Mega Dose IV Vitamins and Chelation and Detox massage. To schedule a free consultation, call 973-313-0028. Visit TheCleansingCenter.com for more information. See ads on pages 3, 47.

BE THE MEDICINE, LIVING THE POWER OF YOU!

Mentor to Healers, Spiritual Guide, Integrative Healer and Coach, Soul Retrievals, Training, Ceremonies. See ad on p. 38.

2 East Main Street, Brookside, NJ 07926 theroomabove.6@gmail.com TheRoomAbove.com Above the Art Studio, next door to the Post Office. Just … look up! (for Mapquest directions: 2 East Main St. Morristown, NJ 07960)

The Room Above is a cooperative formed for the purpose of helping people find balance, rejuvenation and transformation through various healing arts as well as the exploration of one’s creativity. Joyfully offering: Aromatherapy, Crystals, Dowsing, Drumming, Feng Shui, Healing Touch, Massage, Meditation, Raindrop Technique, Reiki, Shamanic Energy Healing, Therapeutic Touch, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Writing Workshops, Yoga & More! Make an appointment or subscribe to The Room’s juicy newsletter.

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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

1574 Rt. 23 N, Suite C, Butler, NJ 07405 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 FOUNDATION

Lisa Bellini Spiritual Intuitive & Channel • Reiki Master Teacher, Crystal Pyramid Technique Indigo Children & Adult Consultant 171 West Main St., Suite 3 Rockaway, N.J. 07866 908-963-2628 • Lisa.Bellini@Gmail.com CrystalHealingFoundation.com

The Foundation is dedicated to guiding children to their highest purpose through education and healing techniques. As source of the Crystal Pyramid Technique, Lisa facilitates self-healing to remove blockages, energize the body, balance emotions and spirit to encourage divine inspiration of personal growth. See ad on page 14.

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Holistic Healing and Teaching Center Etheric Healing In-Person & Remote Group & Pet Healing - Medical Intuition Guardian Angel Readings - Aromatherapy Spiritual Development Classes & Counseling Holistic Massage - Raindrop Technique 13 E Main St - Mendham, NJ 07945 732-927-1116 - Support@healingaia.com healingaia.com

Our mission is to guide each individual in uncovering and healing the root of emotional and physical diseases by offering healing and guidance that assists on all levels—physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Beyond healing services, we teach techniques to integrate healing, transformation and connection to one’s Higher Self, empowering each individual with the tools needed to achieve Holistic Wellness in everyday life. See ad on pg 11.

HUNA HEALING CENTER

Lory Sison-Coppola Reiki Master, Past Life Regressionist, Huna, Crystal Children Advocate, Readings 171 West Main St., Suite 3 Rockaway, N.J. 07866 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 17.

HOLISTIC NUTRITION / EDUCATION CHRISTINE GRASSO, CHHC, AADP

Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Digestive Health Expert, Yoga Teacher Mt. Tabor Healing Center 999 Tabor Road, 2nd Floor Morris Plains, NJ 07950 and by phone 201-787-4950 • christine.grasso@hotmail.com ChristineGrasso.com

Want more energy? Hooked on sugar, carbs, or caffeine? Struggling with digestive concerns like acid reflux or IBS? Looking for balance? Learn easy, healthy recipes customized for YOU, master meal planning, and shed pounds. Experience stress reduction in a motivational, supportive, and guilt-free environment. Christine offers nutrition coaching and gentle yoga movement private sessions, group programs, phone sessions, and classes. Certified by the American Association for Drugless Practitioners.

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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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS COMMIT TO CHANGE YOGA & PILATES STUDIO Helps teens develop body awareness and increase strength and flexibility while having fun! Tues & Wed at 4:30. Starts Oct 4th. $20/Class. Commit to Change Yoga & Pilates Studio in Morristown. Call Amanda for more info! (973)-216-0143

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SUSAN RICHTER, RN, CNC, CCH, LDHS Next Level Healing of NJ, Inc 166 Franklin Road, Denville 973-586-0629 info@NextLevelHealing.com

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

HYPNOTHERAPY HYP4LIFE LLC –

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

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

BARRY WOLFSON

554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield 28 Mine St., Flemington 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown 908-996-3311 . Hypnosisnj.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 5.

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

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 7.

MASSAGE

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

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

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HEARTS AND HANDS, LLC

Paulette LaConte Registered Nurse, Massage Therapist, Healing Touch Practitioner, Push Therapist 23 Church Street, Denville 201 400 8913 • pglaconte@optonline.net DenvilleHeartsAndHands.com

When Fluff is Not Enough! Experience the therapeutic benefit of Push Therapy for chronic muscle pain, or have a customized Massage - Swedish, Pregnancy, LaStone or Lomi Lomi. All Massages can include lotion blended with Therapeutic Oils based on your needs. Classes for Infant Massage, Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster are available.

NATURAL FOODS & PRODUCTS FOR WELL-BEING 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.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Claire M. Schwartz BA, Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor 26 W Park Pl , Morristown, NJ 07960 917-202-0475 • MiriamsWellHealing.com MiriamsWellHealing@Yahoo.com

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

SALT THERAPY 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 5.

SOUND THERAPY

LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, M.A., L.P.C

Bloomingdale: The Healing Center Upper Montclair: Montclair Counseling Ctr 908-577-0053• info@LeslieLobell.com LeslieLobell.com

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THE DAVIS CENTER

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

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

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

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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