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DARSHAN with SAI MAA Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 5 p.m.

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his month we focus on empowering our youth. It is particularly poignant for me as my oldest daughter is embarking on her adult journey as she leaves for college this fall.

Most parents, at this unbelievably bittersweet stage, question whether or not they have done their job.

I wonder, have I prepared, inspired and empowered her to take on all that life will inevitably bring: adventure, responsibility, challenge, sorrow, joy, a call to purpose.

How does one know? I certainly made mistakes while trying to avoid the ones my own parent’s made. And no doubt she will make her own on this beautiful journey we call life. However, I find peace in knowing that mistakes can also be blessings. After all, we are spiritual beings having a human experience and our essence is built upon the aggregation of this life experience, good and bad. In this month’s issue, we give you some great words of wisdom: “Growing up Empowered” offers tools for children to dream big and be of service to others.

“Yay for Play” helps us engage and spark creativity.

“South Jersey Sudbury School” demonstrates how to empower by educating with democratic ideals.

“The Art of Zen Parenting” leads us to inspire from a spiritual perspective.

For those in the throes of parenting young children, the cliché is so true: “You blink and it’s over”. So are these perennial words of wisdom: take time, be present, listen, encourage, love, and most importantly, live your own empowered and inspired life and lead by example. With that, I offer the world my beautiful beacon of light, Brooke.

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hermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health Through Awareness will present a holistic health webinar with Michael Rothman, M.D. from 7 to 8 p.m., August 24.

Based on his book, Edibolic Stress: How the Lies You are Being Fed are Making You Sick, Rothman will discuss how the medical and pharmaceutical establishment is deliberately keeping individuals in the dark in regards to the cause and prevention of disease.

Viewers will learn how the agribusiness/food processing industry has spent billions of dollars in propaganda to manipulate their view on what constitutes vital food and how the health food industry profits by getting consumers to believe what amounts to little more than mythology. Rothman has dedicated his life to helping patients understand the causes and reasons for their health issues. He provides high-quality care using natural, holistic and non-toxic methods.

With extensive training in medical acupuncture, homotoxicology, reiki, qigong and oriental martial arts, Rothman is able to successfully integrate Eastern and Western medicine.

His care philosophy includes the biochemical, bio-structural and bioenergetics components of health.

After graduating from the University of Miami School of Medicine, Rothman completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at The Mountainside Hospital, in Montclair. His current practice is located in Spring Lake Heights.

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utgers Master Gardeners of Camden County will host a Free Plant Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, August 20, at the Camden County Parks Environmental Center, in Cherry Hill.

Attendees can bring their plants or a peice of diseased plant for identification and expert advice. Insect identification is also available with a small container containing the specimen.

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newsbriefs Deconstructing Supper Movie and Discussion

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MO Free NJ will host a screening of the documentary, Deconstructing Supper, at 6:30 p.m., August 18, at Collingswood Library. Open to the public, this event is free and refreshments will be served.

Directed by Marianne Kaplan, the film takes viewers from a five-star gourmet restaurant in Canada to genetic engineering labs, down supermarket aisles, to farms across North America, through the United Kingdom, India and back again.

Location: 771 Haddon Ave. For more information or to register (recommended), email rsvp@gmoFreenj.com or visit gmoFreenj.com.

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enowned Spiritual Medium Kimara will host two Gallery Group Readings from 7 to 10 p.m., August 18 and August 31, at the Medford Memorial Community Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive messages form the spirit world.

The passing of loved ones can be devastating, creating shock, loss, grief and a lack of closure. The sense of finality and separation often results in isolation and depression, leaving people feeling joyless and alone.

Kimara is able to bridge the gap between the physical world and the hereafter, communicating messages of hope and healing to her audiences.

Regina Doyle, of Reading, attended a group reading recently. She says, “I went with my daughters just hoping to have an enjoyable night out but Kimara exceeded our expectations a hundred times. How she was able to connect with every individual in the room, even if they didn’t get a reading, was utterly amazing. She didn’t just connect but brought the emotions and specific memories to life just like the person was actually there. The whole audience was crying tears of joy as she passed on messages of love and pride to loved ones in the audience. Questions were answered, hurts were healed and, most of all, we left knowing we’re not alone.”

Cost: $50. Location: 21 S. Main St. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TheBlessedSelf.com.

200-Hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training

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ive in Joy Yoga and Wellness, in Audubon, will offer a 200-hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training in October.

This certification program allows practitioners to delve deeper into the spirit of living and experience the many layers of yoga and ayurveda, along with a deeper understanding of the foundational teachings.

Students will experience yoga and ayurveda and learn to practically integrate them into their daily lives. The fundamentals of ayurveda, teaching techniques, anatomy, physiology (Western and ayurvedic perspectives), Sanskrit, Vedic philosophy, lifestyle, mantra, meditation and more will be taught. Practical teaching experience helps participants leave with tools necessary to effectively lead group and private classes in ayurvedic Yoga.

Live in Joy’s program teachers and mentors instruct in ways that are practical, engaging, enjoyable and safe while honoring the great ancient traditions of yoga and ayurveda.

Location: 118 W. Merchant St. For more information or to register, call 856-546-1006 or visit LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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by Andrea Regal, is launching is launching new classes, workshops and groups beginning with the first adventure at 7 p.m., August 12.

Students can take part in “journeys” to both natural and man-made sacred power places on the Earth, learn about aspects of nature encompassing the elements and weather, explore the solar system and other places in the galaxy, and discover mythical and Andrea Regal fictional myths and legends.

Topics include co-creating practices incorporating sacred geometrics, universal energetic archetypes, quantum physics precepts, masters and guides that oversee specific organizing principles of the universe and the current energetics of the day, including those brought by participants.

Every individual has gifts, talents and abilities from previous lives and other existences that can potentially benefit the evolutionary process on Earth. Accessing these gifts requires tapping into energy fields that may include several locations throughout space and time.

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newsbriefs Professional Hypnosis Training in Mt. Laurel

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he Hypnosis Center of South Jersey, in Mt. Laurel, is registering students for its hypnosis certification class beginning in September. Taught by Certified Hypnotist Barbara Angelo, a certified instructor with the National Guild of Hypnotists, this training is for individuals interested in becoming professional hypnotists, those who would like to advance their medical and wellness practices and people who want Barbara Angelo to learn to help themselves and others.

“Hypnosis is not just for smoking and weight loss anymore. It is effective for everything from pain management, fears, phobias and stress to sports performance and test-taking anxiety,” says Angelo.

“I’ve been a practitioner for almost 10 years and am still amazed at the results my clients achieve through hypnosis. It is a healing state that is safe, natural and, best of all, it feels wonderful.”

Location: 1200 S. Church St., Village II Offices and Shops, Ste. 18. For more information, call 609-458-6282, email Barb@ BarbAngelo.com or visit HypnosisCentersj.com.

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Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Meditation

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oga for Living, in Cherry Hill, will host a free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class this month. The class will take place from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. on September 13. Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR helps improve mood and energy, increase focus and mental clarity, manage difficult situations and emotions, enhance communication and improve health.

The workshop provides participants with an overview of mindfulness and the important role it can play in reducing stress and improving quality of life. Instructor Linda Townshend will review the fundamentals of MBSR and use meditation and awareness exercises to teach participants how to become familiar with this practical, proven approach that has helped thousands of people achieve greater balance, vitality and health.

Topics include what mindfulness is and how it can reduce stress and enhance well-being, basic mindfulness techniques and the application of mindfulness in day-today living. “We live in a fast-paced, stressful world and often feel pressured by technology, responsibilities and even our own negative self-beliefs,” says Townshend. “Mindfulness allows us to center ourselves and put the power of our happiness back in our own hands.”

Location: 1926 Greentree Rd. For more information or to register (required), call 856-404-7287 or visit YogaForLiving.net.

Sai Maa Shines on Philly this Summer

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ai Maa, an international spiritual master and humanitarian leader whose global headquarters is located in Denver, will return to Philadelphia from August 26 to 28 for a program titled Conscious Living: From Reaction to Creation. A highlight of the weekend will be a free opportunity for hundreds to receive Darshan—a rare gift from an enlightened master—at 5 p.m. on August 27.

Participants may choose to attend these transformaSai Maa tive programs a la carte, or to attend the full weekend experience.

Other events held during the weekend are Enlightened Conversations with Sai Maa, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., August 26; From Reaction to Creation, a workshop with

Maa’s teachers, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., August 27; and Transform Myself, Transform the World workshop, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., August 28. Special discounts are available for weekend programs through August 13, and for firsttime attendees and students.

During Darshan, participants experience an intimate, enlightened moment with Maa, a spiritual master whose powerful presence embodies pure divinity. Maa’s divine presence brings them into communion with their own spiritual essence and gifts them with a healing grace.

This extraordinary weekend event will provide diverse and powerful learnings that will help attendees actively create how they experience every moment of life. They will be inspired with a much deeper understanding of themselves, a newfound peace of mind and a renewed inner strength.

Full schedule of events and costs can be found online.

Location: Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia. For more information, visit Sai-Maa.com/ en/2016tour. See ad, page 3.

Increasing the Body’s Energy Naturally Seminar

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ot Energy?, a seminar about increasing the body’s energy naturally, will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m., August 20, at the Palmyra Community Center.

Common reasons that people get caught in a cycle of exhaustion and how to get out of it will be discussed and participants will learn how to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go with sustained energy throughout the day.

Low energy is a signal that something is out of balance but pinpointing where the imbalance is can be a challenge. Autonomic Response Testing is a clinically proven, non-invasive method of finding the root cause of imbalance in the body and energy systems, showing patients the exact reasons for low energy and what is needed to rebalance the body.

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Delayed Kindergarten Reduces Attention Deficit

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elaying kindergarten enrollment for one year shows significant mental health benefits for children, according to a Stanford University study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Reviewing results from a mental health survey completed by more than 35,000 Danish parents, the researchers saw that youngsters held back from kindergarten for as little as one year showed a 73 percent reduction in inattentiveness and hyperactivity for an average child at age 11, compared to children enrolled the year earlier.

Measuring inattentiveness and hyperactivity reflect a child’s ability to self-regulate. The generally accepted theory is that young people that are able to stay focused, sit still and pay attention longer tend to do much better in school.

“This is some of the most convincing evidence we’ve seen to support what U.S. parents and policymakers have already been doing—choosing to delay entry into kindergarten,” says Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Thomas S. Dee. In addition to improved mental health, children with later kindergarten enrollment dates also exhibited superior emotional and social skills.

The number of U.S. children entering kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 has progressively increased to about 20 percent, according to the study. Many parents are opting to delay kindergarten enrollment for a year to give their children a leg up in physical and emotional maturity and social skills.

Grape Juice Boosts Memory and Driving Skills

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esearch from the UK University of Leeds has confirmed that drinking just one glass of grape juice a day increases spatial memory and driving abilities. The researchers attribute the brain boosting benefits to the polyphenols in the grapes.

The study followed 25 healthy mothers between the ages of 40 and 50. Each had young children and worked more than 30 hours a week. The mothers drank 12 ounces of Concord grape juice every day for 12 weeks and had their driving skills tested before and after the study period using a computer simulator.

Louise Dye, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Leeds and senior author of the study, notes, “This research is very promising, as it suggests that the cognitive benefits associated with Concord grape juice are not exclusive to adults with early memory decline. We saw these benefits even after the grape juice was no longer being consumed, suggesting a long-term effect of dietary flavonoids.”

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Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections

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study from the University of Texas has found that increased breastfeeding decreases ear infections among nursing children. The researchers followed 367 babies between 1 and 12 months old from 2008 through 2014.

The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection.

The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

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According to senior study author and physician John Sievenpiper, Ph.D., of St. Michael’s Hospital’s Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center and the University of Toronto, “Ninety percent of weight-loss diets fail, resulting in weight regain, which may be due in part to hunger and food cravings. Knowing which foods make people feel fuller longer may help them lose weight and keep it off.”

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ith the start of the academic year this month, parents will be shopping for clothes, backpacks, school supplies and lunchboxes. Opting for a lunchbox full of healthy food instead of cafeteria meals beginning this month can promote healthy eating habits for children and make sure they get some real nutrients in their lunchtime diets.

Parents can start by prepping for lunches during the weekend, a practice that saves time and prevents stress for students and parents. Work together with children to find lunch options that are both healthy and delicious. Cut up veggies and fill snack bags with carrot sticks, broccoli, Jennifer Bitting berries and pumpkin seeds, along with a small container of hummus or dip for each day.

If children enjoy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, opt for making them from scratch instead of buying the frozen brands. Make the sandwiches ahead of time, put them in a baggie and throw them in the freezer. Kids can put them in their lunchbox frozen and they will thaw by lunchtime. Instead of soda or juice boxes, use refillable water bottles and sparkling water for a healthier alternative. Involving students in the process empowers them and eases the workload for busy parents.

Source: Jennifer Bitting, a holistic health practitioner with Thrive! Health and Wellness, in Williamstown. For more information, call 856-881-4103, email Info@ ThriveHW.com or visit Facebook.com/thrivehw.

Inspiring Children to Take Action

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hether practiced at home or in a studio setting, kid’s yoga, instills a solid foundation for a life of self-love, acceptance, kindness, trust, respect, compassion, patience and a willingness to help others in a non-judgmental way. Children build confidence in themselves and cultivate the tools they need to retreat to a safe place in times of stress, empowering them with the ability to self-soothe, unwind and relax in our overstimulating world.

Essential to empowerment are five elements: connecting, breathing, moving, focusing and relaxing. Kid’s yoga fosters both internal and external connections for children, helping them make sense of their own emotional experiences and grounding them in an awareness of their environment and the needs of others.

Conscious breathing is one of the most powerful tools used in kid’s yoga for self-determination and teaching children that they have control over their own emotional and energetic state.

Movement is an essential component of yoga and the postures help children maintain a state of alert engagement, minimizing overactive behavior while helping kids feel strong and energetic. Kid’s yoga also offers focused activities designed to allow children the capacity to experiment with what it means to focus. Repeated practice permits them to notice when their mind wanders and bring it back to the task at hand. In addition to the lack of focus that can come from an overwhelming amount of stimulation, children can find it difficult to truly relax. Kid’s yoga helps to teach them this essential skill, providing children the opportunity to rest both the body and mind.

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Scrambling Species

Climate Change Favors Some Birds over Others Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way avian species move across continents. For instance, the orchard oriole is losing prime habitat in the South, but gaining more up north. Thousands of species worldwide face the same dilemma. Specific birds need a particular habitat, such as open spaces or groves of trees, and some of their traditionally preferred spots are becoming unlivable.

England’s Durham University ecologist Phillip Stephens, along with researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the U.S. Geological Survey, have compiled nearly half a century’s worth of occurrence data from thousands of citizen scientists. Birders submitted their observations to the Pan-European Common Birds Monitoring Scheme and the North American Breeding Bird Survey for 145 terrestrial bird species native to Europe and 380 species native to the United States.

“We used that information to generate a prior expectation for whether the species would’ve been advantaged or disadvantaged by climate change,” says Stephens.

The predictions were compared with actual bird abundance data from 1980 through 2010, and the populations that were expected to lose suitable habitat declined, while those expected to find their habitats improve increased. He states, “Recent climate change has already favored one set of species over another.”

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Hope for a New Generation Despite being less confident than their elders, a new study by PsychTests.com, in Montreal, reveals that Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) are an ambitious and tenacious generation that continues to prove potential critics wrong.

Labeled by some as self-entitled, arrogant and immature from being coddled by hovering parents, the company’s research says that Millennials are not afraid to push themselves to achieve lofty goals, work hard or take on difficult challenges.

Collecting data from 1,035 people that took their Ambition Test, the researchers looked at the differences between Millennials, Generation X (born between 1960 and 1980) and Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1960) in terms of their levels of aspiration, persistence and sense of self-efficacy. The study reveals that while Millennials lagged a little behind the other two generations on some factors related to ambition, the potential of these young adults should not be underestimated.

“One can argue that Millennials’ hopeful and determined nature is a case of idealism,” explains Ilona Jerabek, Ph.D., president of PsychTests. “Some have just started out in the workforce, so they’re eager to prove themselves, which could also mean that at some point they’ll be blindsided by the reality of what it’s like to be out there in the real world.”

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Low-Cost Jewelry May Harbor Cadmium In recent years, the European Commission has banned cadmium in all jewelry sold in Europe, but those shopping for low-cost jewelry in North America from popular fashion chains may be wearing products made with cadmium, a heavy metal that can be particularly toxic for kids. There are no known risks for people that wear contaminated jewelry, but swallowing or chewing on a piece containing high concentrations of the toxic metal could allow it to seep into the body.

James Van Loon, director of risk management at Health Canada’s consumer product safety branch, says that children’s bodies more readily absorb the toxic metal, and because they are more likely to put things in their mouths, jewelry that is marketed to those under 15 should contain virtually no cadmium.

Dr. Gérald Zagury, who performed tests and has published several studies on heavy metals in jewelry, says one sample contained the highest amount of cadmium ever reported in Canada for such a product. “It’s pretty close to pure cadmium,” he says. According to Health Canada, cadmium is cheap and melts at a lower point than more commonly used zinc, lowering energy costs for product makers.

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, cadmium is a known carcinogen that can also lead to kidney failure, bone loss and other complications in those that are chronically exposed over time.

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Fiction Readers Have More Empathy The love of books may begin at any age, but for most, it starts in childhood. Now, scientists are studying the effects of reading on the brain with MRIs, polls, surveys and experiments. The results indicate that readers of fiction are more empathetic toward others. By engaging with a story, they are temporarily placing themselves in a character’s shoes, thus fostering empathy in real life, and literary reading amplifies this effect.

According to a Stanford University study, reading a challenging book also helps us become smarter, as well as more empathetic. By attempting to tackle harder books, we create new connections in our minds that we might not have done otherwise. Neuroscientist Bob Dougherty remarks, “The right patterns of ink on a page can create vivid mental imagery and instill powerful emotions.”

David Comer Kidd, author of another related study, observes, “Like opening a window to let fresh air into our home, literature opens up our minds to the myriad ideas that we wouldn’t be able to experience on our own. We can pause to analyze the experiences depicted as if they were our own, expanding our experience of the world.”

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Sikkim Now a Wholly Organic State Sikkim, the northeastern Indian state located between Bhutan and Nepal, has rid its agricultural land of pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified crops and other artificial inputs on around 75,000 hectares, or about 300 square miles, of agricultural land, making it its country’s first organic state.

Instead, farmers use natural alternatives such as green manure and compost.

Twelve years ago, the Pawan Chamling-led government decided to make Sikkim an organic farming state through a declaration in the legislative assembly.

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Vegan leather is an animal-friendly alternative to real leather, derived from synthetic materials. No cow, sheep, goat or any other animal is killed in order to make vegan leather shoes, and for most people, that’s a good enough reason to choose it over the “real” thing. Provided that we pick the right maker, it also boasts the added advantage of being far more eco-friendly and sustainable than conventional leather.

Elizabeth Olsen, founder of the luxury vegan shoe brand Olsenhaus, says, “The only difference is the materials—one uses a dead animal’s skin preserved in toxic chemicals; the other is made from a mixture of natural and manmade materials that are better for animals and the environment.”

Twenty times more energy is used to create a leather hide than what is required for synthesized material. Conventional leather tanning involves treating animal skins with large quantities of toxic chemicals, including mineral salts, lead, cyanide and formaldehyde. This process wreaks havoc on our environment and the people that work in or live near tanneries, where chemical exposure can cause sickness or even be lethal.

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GROWING UP EMPOWERED Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves

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he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence.

Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/blog.

Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they need to be happy, productive adults.”

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This positive parenting approach— accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba.

“A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”

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Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a Landmark program leader in New York City, remarks, “Every one of us has a dream, yet too many of us choose our path with fear, disguised as practicality. Our kids might get the message that, ‘You don’t do your dream as your career.’”

That thought can leave anyone feeling like something is missing.

After putting off her own career as a singer and ultimately deciding to go for it, Herman-Saccio recorded That’s What Love Can Do with her group Boy Krazy. The song rose to the top of the pop charts in 1993.

That empowering experience helped her decide to help others—including her own three children—fulfill their dreams. Today, Herman-Saccio leads the Landmark Forum for adults, and the company also offers a version of the course for 13-to-17-year-olds, an interactive, three-day program in cities across the U.S. It helps teens first understand their existing patterns of thoughts and behaviors and then move forward to create new possibilities and face new challenges and discover a new level of power, freedom, self-expression and peace of mind. For a teen to register, a parent or legal guardian must register for or have completed the organization’s adult forum and provide permission.

Teens planning for life after high school get help identifying their career passion at schools such as Upland Hills School, in Oxford, Michigan.

Its emphasis on experiential learning culminates in a senior project the teen produces, whether it’s writing a novel, building a storage shed or volunteering at the local senior citizen center. Each must someway contribute to the community. Beginning with the student’s dream, they must work their way through obstacles, setbacks and all the steps required to bring a dream to reality.

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Sometimes parents need to address a teen’s longing for friends and social connections. For youths that especially need to nurture their social skills, such

as high-functioning kids with autism or Asperger’s syndrome, film school might be an answer. At the Joey Travolta Film School and summer camp, in Lafayette, California, kids work together to make a movie; they start with a script, create sets, operate the camera, act and direct.

At the Hunter School, in Romney, New Hampshire, kids dealing with attention challenges can nurture mindbody awareness, energetic mindfulness and sensory integration. It all helps them get to know themselves and relate better to others.

Outdoor skills can help teens develop healthy risk-taking behaviors, as well as teach resilience, perseverance and self-reliance. SheJumps (SheJumps. org), in Salt Lake City, offers young women 6 to 18 years old an opportunity to master outdoor living skills, boost confidence and encourage leadership via collaborating with strong female role models. Fun activities include mountain biking, skiing and trailblazing.

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Over time, experiential learning can help youths develop leadership skills.

Lander, Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School, a gap-year program for high school graduates taking a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine.

Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths

14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation.

Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is what life is all about.”

Service to Others

A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas.

If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Founded in 1902, 4-H is a global nonprofit dedicated to learning by doing; specialties now range from computer science and graphic design to leadership, healthy living and the performing arts.

Positive mentoring by adults and developing community spirit ground 4-H clubs, camps and programs.

Research by Tufts University’s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and America’s land-grant colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl. com/YouthDevelopmentStudy).

For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says.

“Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”

Sustainable Sustenance

Growing food for themselves and others can be a great adventure for teens, while fostering resourcefulness, perseverance and ecological awareness. Seventeen-year-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Krops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they give away the produce to

the hungry. The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S.

Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship.

Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel.

“Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,” says Borba. “Teens can learn to pay it forward in all kinds of ways. They can get together with their peers and take on a doable project to help others. They may even need to start by learning to self-regulate and manage stress by getting away from their phones and instead being outside getting exercise.”

Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children.

“Boys are more likely to talk while they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.”

Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Bidwell grew up in New Jersey, playing sports and enjoying outdoor activities, including playing softball since the age of 5. She was a candy striper at her local hospital while attending high school, which established a love of service, particularly when it comes to people and their health. “I just loved the atmosphere, being around patients and helping people,” she says.

Bidwell expressed that she has always been interested in science and even majored in Biology at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. It wasn’t until her junior year when she heard a chiropractor speak at a Pre-Med club meeting that she considered chiropractic as a potential career path. “Chiropractic opened up a new world for me, by adding a holistic component,” she says. “I had always worked out and ate healthy, and I thought, ‘that really sounds great.’”

After deciding to pursue this career path, it almost seemed as though she couldn’t escape it. “I realized my softball coach’s best friend was a chiropractor, so I volunteered in his office to

gain a sense of it. Following this, I came in contact with multiple people in my life that were associated with chiropractic. It just seemed like fate.”

After her time at Rutgers, she spent four years studying at the National College of Chiropractic in Illinois to earn her Doctorate in Chiropractic, and worked for a chiropractor while in school. She returned to New Jersey, where she worked with another chiropractor for four years before opening her own practice in Moorestown on November 2, 1998.

“I was really nervous to be starting out on my own, but the practice had a great first year, which let me know that I had made the right decision.” Since then, Bidwell Chiropractic has won numerous awards, including a Best of Burlington award, selected by readers of the Burlington County Times; a 2015 Outstanding Women of Burlington award from the Burlington County Advisory Council on Women; and a Voices of Business 2016 Business Excellence Award for companies with fewer than 25 employees, from the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Through utilizing the holistic approach of chiropractic medicine, Bidwell Chiropractic treats the patient as a whole. Her practice has treated patients from newborns to 100-yearolds for many ailments including colicky babies, ear infections, ADHD, osteoarthritis, bulging disks, asthma, pregnancy-related back pains, headaches, and any issue that involves the nervous system. Bidwell has even seen patients scheduled for surgeries, who no longer needed the procedure after chiropractic care.

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This type of conservative care is being embraced by other doctors in the area; Bidwell Chiropractic has a reciprocal relationship with rheumatologists, primary care physicians, neurologists, orthopedic physicians and other medical professionals who recommend patients to her practice—and some seek treatment themselves. “We take the time with each patient to come up with an individualized treatment plan; this can include chiropractic adjustments, nutrition, exercise, home stretching and prevention care. All

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Having a successful practice in a loving and supportive community has had a profound effect on Dr. Bidwell’s life. “I raise my kids the same way I treat patients, teaching them to eat well, exercise, get outdoors, take minimal medication. Respecting your body is key! You’ll just be happier if you feel good. My job is incredibly rewarding, and I love what I do. I have ben in practice for 21 years and I still love it as much as I did on Day One. I’m blessed that that’s still the truth.”

“I try to live my life the way I teach,” she claims, including eating well, exercising, getting adjusted and surrounding herself with positive, supportive, happy people. “Our bodies are amazing machines, and it’s important to treat them well, especially when they are not ill through prevention care.

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Why do we need an internal sense of safety?

Safety found within shows up in our experiences of the world. As we become increasingly reliant on and confident in our creative skills to survive and thrive, we give ourselves the gift of resilience in chaos.

Humanity’s creativity must be awakened in order to meet the challenges of a changing world and effectively address problems that appear to have too few solutions. The same inner awareness and skill set that give birth to the creative process can be applied to all aspects of life. Only through creative acts can we rise above unworkable paradigms, group thinking and earlier conditioning to create new and more fluid stories that grow from revised thoughts, beliefs, choices and attitudes that mature from the inside out.

Deep, compassionate understanding of how we arrived at this point allows us to shed restrictions. It begins with facing the whys and wherefores of our most intimate consciousness.

How do male and female energies play into this?

Everyone possesses both masculine and feminine energies; neither is better or less valuable than the other. Doing and acting characterize masculine energy, which makes things. It builds, structures, orders and files. Being

characterizes the feminine, womb-like energy, pregnant with possibilities and subsequent manifested outcomes. The capacities to imagine, feel and receive also are feminine. In the dance with the masculine, the harmony of these feminine qualities is the primal desire for and the impulse of creativity itself.

When the masculine and feminine energies are balanced and intimately joined, they express the ability to act, create, manifest, build and bring order.

When we learn how to balance them, we become more creative and effective, individually and collectively. We are better at meeting challenges and responding to opportunities.

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Chauvinism, an elevation of masculine over feminine energy, would separate us from our feelings. It does violence to femininity and castrates legitimate masculinity. The mildest trace of such subordination diminishes and reduces primal creative energies to second place, so that nothing new can arrive. Civilization suffers from this systemic disorder to the degree that we believe our needs won’t be met unless we are controlling or relying disproportionately on action principles. A culture that elevates doing over being is ignorant of how to pop the clutch and shift into neutral, and so keeps driving down the same road without hope of changing direction.

When spirituality was more alive inside religious traditions, we honored the sanctity of the Sabbath and the importance of putting aside doing in order to be intimate with the mystery of life. It’s what breathes new life into our thoughts and feelings, arousing body, mind and spirit to new heights.

Every creator understands that all creativity is a gift of the feminine energy and a gift of the gods. Integrative masculine energies are always constellated around such a gift. Allowing ourselves to become intimate with a greater state of being rather than doing, we open ourselves to receiving a new relationship with life.

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n June, my students and I celebrated the successful first year of South Jersey Sudbury School, a democratic school founded with the explicit goal of empowering kids with freedom, personal responsibility and community values. When describing the school and its goals, adults often ask what they can do to help youth empowerment in their own lives.

You can begin by recognizing the state of our society from a young per-

son’s perspective. Children enjoy none of the so-called “rights” and freedoms adults enjoy. ​In most schools, children are seldom given any meaningful choice in what or how they learn and never trusted with the slightest degree of freedom or independence. Children must request permission even to use the restroom to exercise a basic bodily function. They are also subject to dress codes.

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​My tenth-grade history teacher reveled in pointing out to me and my peers that we were not entitled to First Amendment protection while in school.

Indeed, student essays and projects are subject to censorship, and students may not assemble or demonstrate without adult authorization. Even general chitchat and polite conversation is discouraged in school. Teachers and administrators take every opportunity to silence students. This is strange since conversation is perhaps the most valuable skill any adult can possess! ​Dr. Robert Epstein, a preeminent psychology researcher, professor and former editor-in-chief of Psychology Today, states “The rate at which restrictions were placed on young people began to accelerate after the 1930s and increased dramatically after the social turmoil of the 1960s. Surveys I’ve conducted suggest that teenagers today are subject to 10 times as many restrictions as are mainstream adults, to twice as many restrictions as active-duty U.S. Marines, and even to twice as many restrictions as incarcerated felons.” ​On this last claim, I’ll add that my mentor, Dr. Jeri Quirk, who has worked as a psychotherapist in prisons before founding her own Sudbury schools, has also asserted that inmates enjoy greater day-to-day freedom than schoolchildren. ​Once you have recognized this state of affairs, then you are ready to start making a difference in young people’s lives. ​I’ve found that the most important element in empowering youth is trust.

Trust that your kids, or the kids in your life, want to be responsible, competent people. That’s all it takes, really. It sounds simple but once you think about your own childhood you can imagine how powerful trust can be. How would your life have gone differently if you were trusted with making decisions about your own education, custom-tailored to your own interests and passions? How different would your life have been if you were trusted with the freedom to dress the way you liked or to study the professions that truly intrigued you? Young people who are empowered realize that they can make a difference in the world, that their perspectives and experience are valuable, that they have (or should have) the same rights to free speech, employment, and mobility as everybody else, and that they are not second-class citizens.

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​Of course, the opposite of trust, control, has a few benefits for parents, like a feeling of security about your child’s “trajectory” in life. However, there are many drawbacks to control for children and adults. Children learn that they cannot be trusted and start playing the part. Often, parental restrictions create a “forbidden fruit” (like video games, screen time, etc.) which only stokes the kids’ desire to engage in these activities.

Their lust and enthusiasm for life begins to fade away as they become increasingly passive actors in their own life. ​Parents that prefer control over trust will eventually come to recognize the toll this takes on their relationships with their children. Relationships are built on a foundation of trust. If a trusting bond isn’t cultivated by mom and dad, the relationship (not to mention the kids’ mental health) will suffer. ​Youth empowerment in America has a long way to go. Kids are people too. Though they may lack experience and academic knowledge, they may be superior to adults in other ways.

Dr. Epstein’s research confirms that teenagers are more creative and more competent than the average adult. The extent to which that surprises you is the extent to which you have already bought into the media’s portrayal of young people.

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While eating too much salt is bad for the body, breathing it is a healthy activity. The Greek word for salt is halos, and halotherapy provides a welcome alternative to conventional pills, sprays and injections.

In the mid-1800s, after salt mine workers in Poland were found to have a low rate of respiratory illness, the Wieliczka Salt Mine Health Spa was established on the site of a mine to treat clinic patients for asthma and allergies. That pioneering facility is still in operation.

“In the beginning, I think salt therapy was seen as a time-consuming novelty. Now, holistically minded people are more supportive,” says Clay Juracsik, owner of the St. Louis Salt Room, in Maplewood, Missouri. The room’s walls are covered in salt, with blocks

of backlit Himalayan pink salt at floor level. Clients wear disposable booties to walk through inches-deep, loose, mineral-rich Dead Sea salt to reclining chairs. The lights dim, soft music plays and salt, rich in negative ions, infuses the air for a 45-minute session.

“We have a second, smaller room where the walls and floor are not salted, so a child and parent can move around or play without disturbing others. Our youngest client was 2 weeks old,” says Juracsik.

With the help of specially designed machines and software, microscopic salt particles one to five microns in size are circulated through the air to be deeply inhaled. As a natural anti-inflammatory agent, salt helps reduce swelling of throat tissues and nasal passages, making breathing easier for individuals suffering from such respiratory ailments as allergies, asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis.

“True halotherapy is based on using 99 percent pure sodium chloride in the halogenerator,” says Leo Tonkin, co-founder of the Salt Therapy Association, in Boca Raton, Florida. “Dead Sea, Himalayan or other salts can be used as décor.”

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Juracsik remarks, “The best success him for a 20-minute treatment. Pilots I’ve seen is with respiratory ailments and flight attendants like salt rooms like bronchitis and pneumonia. We to counteract the recirculated air on don’t need a new, fancy pill for every planes. Athletes use them to increase lung capacity. A treatment works like a illness. Salt is historically proven to be a natural and effective way to improve visit to the ocean.” respiratory health.”

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Options go beyond basic treatat The Salt Room, in Orlando, Floriments. “Meditating in the salt room da, and published in the International allows double relaxation,” comments Journal of Respiratory and Pulmonary Patrick. “Salty yoga is one of my favorite Medicine, concluded, “Halotherapy is therapies because clients can exercise associated with improvement in symp-

and breathe easier at the same time.

Another option comprises a sound bath, during which crystal bowl music creates a vibration similar to piano notes to quiet and focus the mind during a salt session.”

Salt treatments can be experienced regularly, seasonally or as needed. For those free of respiratory issues, a salt room visit provides a refreshing way to relax, sit, chill and breathe. Patrick views it as a form of stress management to increase well-being.

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“Public gardens are a safe place where people can focus and do the work,” says Erin Jennings, with Bloedel. “We see people that wish to reflect and refuel or simply be more aware and intentional in life.”

With 150 acres of natural woodlands and landscaped areas, ranging from a moss garden to a bird marsh, participants can take as much time as they need.

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Bees are an integral part of any flowering garden, and Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, in Floyd, Virginia, sustainably hosts 30 hives on six acres adjacent to a field planted with buckwheat, mustard, sunflowers and clover for its biodynamic beekeeping. An orchard on the property dovetails with an organic farm next door. Tours, talks, plant sales, food and music enhance the hospitality.

Hope Hill Lavender Farm, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, adds lavender to soap, sugar scrubs, lotion and essential oil. “It takes 11 pounds of hand-picked fresh blossoms to make one ounce of essential oil,” says Troy Jochems, co-owner with his wife, Wendy. A member of the mint family, lavender adds distinctive flavor and fragrance to both sweet and savory dishes (find recipes at HopeHillLavenderFarm.com). Visit the farm on summer weekends through mid-August and plan to partake of the annual lavender festival next June.

In Glen Allen, Virginia, visitors enjoy a cool serving of lavender lemonade or honey ice cream at Lavender Fields Herb Farm after a stroll through the garden. Greenhouse tours and fall classes on growing herbs, vegetables and lavender include how to make an herbal wreath.

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Tea Wellness classes and tastings of fair trade heirloom varieties are a big draw at Light of Day Organics, in Traverse City, Michigan. They’re taught by founder and horticulturist Angela Macke, a registered nurse. It’s the only dual-certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic commercial grower of tea plants in North America.

The Boiron Medicinal Garden at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, emphasizes the importance of plants in homeopathy. Maggie Saska, plant production specialist with the research farm, explains, “Walking tours with educational signage in the garden let visitors know which species to look for when planting their own organic healing garden. Plants from a store may not be organically grown or of the correct species,” although a nursery may afford more options.

Christophe Merville, D.Pharm., Boiron USA director of education and pharmacy development, attests that many familiar plants can offer benefits beyond beauty, such as reducing stress, promoting healing or easing congestion. He cautions, “People think plants are naturally safe, but they can be dangerous. St. John’s wort extract, for example, can relieve mild depression, but interacts with prescription medicines. It also reacts to light, so users may experience rashes from sun exposure.

“Lemon balm can be made into an antioxidant tea. It can be grown in a garden, on a balcony or indoors, and combines well with chamomile or lavender.

We like it for helping to relieve anxiety or to improve mental performance.”

Merville suggests steeping German chamomile tea for relaxing sleep. He says breathing in the steam helps a stuffy nose. When used as a compress, it can relieve pain and itch from rashes. “Don’t drink too much or make it too concentrated,” he warns, because of its blood-thinning properties. Saska and Merville recommend

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that enthusiasts take classes, work with an herbalist and find a good reference book. Merville prefers Rodale’s 21st Century Herbal for beginners.

Vicki Nowicki, founder of Liberty Gardens, in Downers Grove, Illinois, observes, “The world is seeing the first generations that don’t have a relationship with the land or know how to grow their own food.” Its seed-lending library, classes and tours, along with other healing gardens throughout the country, aim to get everyone back to basics including going outside.

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hen encountering a bird or animal that appears to be abandoned, take only minimal steps to help. “People mean well but a lot of rescues we see, didn’t need help,” says Lacy Campbell, wildlife care center operations manager for the Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon.

Make sure the animal is away from traffic or predators, and then call a local wildlife rehabilitator before taking further action, especially if the animal is injured.

Vulnerable Little Ones

Baby squirrels can fall out of the nest.

“Leave him at the base of the tree,” says Jennifer Keats Curtis, author of the

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children’s book Squirrel Rescue. “Mom will rebuild the nest before coming to get her baby. If it’s cold, put it in a box with a towel. Once squirrels have been treated as a pet, they can’t be released.”

Tiny, not-yet-feathered nestlings should be returned home; it’s a myth that human scent poses a problem.

If the nest is out of reach or can’t be located, make one with a box and soft cloth. Put it in the tree, so the parents can resume feeding. Leave the area so as not to frighten them.

“After young robins, scrub jays, crows and owls leave the nest, they typically spend up to a week on the ground before they can fly,” says Campbell. “At night, the parents will

escort the fully feathered fledglings to safety beneath a bush.”

In parks, ducks and geese may nest away from the water. Mama will lead her babies to the pond, even across busy streets. If it’s safe, stop the car to halt traffic, act as their crossing guard, and then resume driving.

A box turtle operates on innate GPS. “It lives in an area the size of a football field,” explains Curtis. “It will go onward, no matter how many times people try to redirect it. If injured by a car or lawn mower, the shell can be mended by a rehab center.”

Bunnies eat at dusk and dawn.

In-between, the nest may look abandoned. “Wild baby rabbits are difficult to keep alive if injured,” says Curtis. “At sundown, see if mom returns; if not, they need a wildlife rehab expert.”

A lone, young raccoon is either old enough to climb a tree by itself or the mother will carry it. If we feed a raccoon, it will become a beggar.

Opossums are dramatic actors. When cornered, they hiss and fall over and play dead in a coma-like state for up to four hours. Check back later. If a mother possum has been killed by a car, call a rehab official to check her pouch for potential babies.

“If you find a young deer fawn or moose calf, leave it. The mother comes back several times each day to nurse,” advises Amanda Nicholson, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. “Its coloring helps it remain undetected by predators.”

Other Unexpected Encounters “Don’t feed wild animals or leave out food or accessible comestible trash.

Bobcats, wolves, bears and coyotes will avoid people unless food is involved,” cautions Jennifer Place, program associate for Born Free USA, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. “Wild animals protect their space, food and young, so stay on marked trails when hiking and never turn your back on them.”

For unexpected meetings, stay calm.

“Make sure there’s an escape route for the animal,” says Place. “With foxes or coyotes, throw sticks or small rocks, but don’t hit the animal. Make yourself look large and yell.” With snakes, sidestep away

The best outcome for injured animals is rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild. slowly for more than six feet before walking in the other direction. Bears require a different response. “Speak in a low voice so the bear realizes you are not prey.

Never climb a tree,” says Place. “Bears know the terrain, can run faster than a horse and can climb trees, too. Sidestep away, remaining carefully upright, calm and unthreatening. If the bear moves toward you, keep talking until he moves away. Running kicks in its prey drive.”

Yellowstone Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Selfie photos with animals can result in injury or death for humans and animals through carelessness; safety depends on good judgement, respect and common sense.

Friends of wildlife know beforehand how to contact local rehabilitators if there’s an emergency, observe before taking action, and protect pets. “Always leash dogs when going into the yard

at night and keep cats indoors,” says Place. “Peaceful co-existence allows for the safety of both people and animals, domestic and wild.”

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Do not give the animal water, milk or food. Time is of the essence to ward off dangers of stress. Wild animals can carry disease without appearing to be ill. Fleas, ticks and mites are likely, so keep injured wildlife away from pets and children.

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healthykids drop in original thinking that happens as students move into early adolescence,” reports Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind.

Creativity isn’t only child’s play; parents also could do well to infuse their own lives with its discoveries and delights. “Through creativity, parents can reawaken a sense of wonder and joy, and nurture characteristics like patience,” says Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children.

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Ways to Spark a Child’s Creativity

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hether it’s playing dress-up, making forts from sofa cushions or drawing pictures, creative moments can define and distinguish a happy childhood. Yet it’s not all just fun and games, according to experts. Childhood creativity, nurtured both in the classroom and at home, is crucial for developing qualities such as sound decision-making, flexible thinking and mental resiliency.

Analyzing more than 150 studies across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, education and business management, the Center for Childhood Creativity, in Sausalito, California, found many important life skills are affiliated with a creative upbringing.

The resulting white paper, Inspiring a Generation to Create, underscores that rather than simply being an innate trait, creativity can be taught.

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Cameron wrote the book in part to guide her own daughter, actress and film director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, in her creative journey through motherhood.

While many such works focus on art projects for kids, Cameron’s book emphasizes activities that put creative fuel in the parental tank. For example, she recommends parents take up the ritual of “morning pages”; writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts the first thing each morning.

Jean Van’t Hul, author of The Artful Parent, started a daily sketchbook practice for herself and to set an example for her kids. “I like that the kids see me creating regularly and they’ve joined in a couple times. I also want to get over my self-limited belief that I’m not a good artist,” remarks Van’t Hul, who blogs at ArtfulParent.com.

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A family ritual, like a bedtime story or relationship with a pet, can be re-imagined to inspire household members to co-create together. “Instead of always reading to my kids, we take turns making up stories by ‘giving’ each other three things, like an airplane, a shovel and a pair of pants, which we have to use in a story,” says Nicole Corey Rada, a working mother of two in Richmond, Virginia. “Sometimes, we pretend our pets are having conversations, and use different voices and accents to express what they might be saying, given their

Every child and parent is creative. Exercising our creativity is an act of faith. ~ Julia Cameron circumstance at the time. This is a family favorite; we laugh constantly.”

Mark Runco, Ph.D., a University of Georgia professor of gifted and creative education, founder of the Creativity Research Journal and advisor to the Center for Childhood Creativity, notes the importance of balancing unstructured and structured activities, creating space for both individual expression and creative collaboration.

To foster the former, Van’t Hul encourages “strewing”, which she refers to as “the art of casually yet strategically leaving invitations for learning and creativity out for kids to discover on their own.” Invitations to play could be a basket of non-toxic blocks, a recycled-paper sketchpad opened to a blank page or some nature finds from a walk in the woods.

As an example of the latter, Cameron suggests that parents lead kids on a weekly creative expedition, allowing the kids to choose a new place to aimlessly explore such as a park, bookstore, pet shop or museum.

According to the author, that sense of shared adventure, fostered in a safe space, naturally nurtures the creative process, both for now and the future.

“If you make art the center, insisting that kids be creative, they may feel a sense of pressure,” advises Cameron.

“If you make inspiration the center, it spills over into art.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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The Art of Zen Parenting

by Seijaku Roshi

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et’s begin with a meditation. Sit. Get comfortable. Pay attention.

Now take a deep breath and as you exhale relax. Continue to do this until you have reasonably settled in.

Continue to breathe. Now bring to mind your child or your children. See them as they are now. See them as they were when they first arrived and you held them in your arms for the first time. Take a deep breath. Relax. Now let that image go. Now call to mind You. At the youngest age you can remember. Continue breathing. Consider what you would have liked to have told to you by your parents that they never told you. Imagine them telling you that.

Feel that. Keep feeling that. Take a deep breath. Let that go. Act accordingly!

I often tell people, “If you want your life to work get a dictionary.”

When we look at the definition of “to parent”, we find, “to bring forth.” So many parents that sincerely love their children, see them as opportunities to live the lives they never had through their children. They invest hours and energy in trying to shape and form their children into their own image and likeness. This is neither parenting nor empowering. “To bring forth” means to “create a conducive environment for our children to become not who we think they should be, or even could be, but whoever and whomever they truly are.” My role as a father of a 7-year-old daughter is not to lay the groundwork for her to grow up and become me or

her mother, but to “create a conducive environment for her to become more and more who she is.”

In our world today, we are witnessing an entire generation called “millennials” who are rejecting almost every one of the traditional institutions older generations consider to be important.

There’s a reason for that. While they are doing so however, it is also reported that such virtues as “loving-kindness, compassion, and benevolent service including the idea of being “one” or “interconnected” with each other and the natural world remains paramount in their planning on how they will live their lives.

The Art of Zen Parenting begins with getting to really know who your child is, then learning how you can provide them with whatever they need to become who they truly are and not who you think they should be. I spend a lot of time “celebrating” my daughter; pouring a lot of affection, positive affirmations, interest, and attention on her.

Yes, there remains the practice of discipline including rules and restrictions but, not to keep her from being my idea of “a bad kid”, but rather keeping her safe and empowered to arrive at her predestination—Her Self.

Take a deep breath. Now act accordingly.

I Love You, (Not who I think you are, You. Now doesn’t that feel better?)

Seijaku Roshi is an American Zen Master, parent, Buddhist priest, author, life coach, keynote speaker and visionary pioneer on the principles of “Authentic Spirituality”. He is the founder of The Zen Society and Abbot of Pine Wind Zen Community/Jizo-an Monastery, in Shamong, NJ. For more information, call 609-268-9151 or visit TheZenSociety.org.

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A GOOD FOOD FIGHT Keeping Food Out of the Trash Bin

by April Thompson

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s much as 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, even as one in six Americans goes hungry.

Instead of feeding people better, we are feeding the city dump. Of all types of trash, food consumes the most space in our municipal landfills, followed by plastic and paper. Rotting food then releases harmful methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

While food waste is a big problem, social entrepreneurs see a big opportunity. Around the country, they are working to reduce, recover and rethink discarded food valued at more than $160 billion a year. In the process, they are not only cutting food costs, but also creating jobs and fighting climate change.

University of Maryland College Park alumna Cam Pascual co-founded the nonprofit Food Recovery Network (FRN) after watching hundreds of pounds of food hit the trash in her

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Food waste reduction can be engineered in ways less noticeable to consumers, such as doing away with dining hall trays or using smaller plates. ~Cam Pascual campus dining hall every night. Pascual and her colleagues mobilized a volunteer network to shuttle leftovers from the university to soup kitchens, donating 200 meals a night to feed the hungry.

In the last five years, FRN has recovered more than 1 million pounds of food from 184 campuses in 42 states, proving that ingenuity and philanthropy can together fight the food waste travesty. “There are two major barriers to recovering leftover food; one is awareness, like helping businesses to understand the laws that protect them from liability,” says Pascual, the organization’s current director of innovation and operations. “The other is the labor involved.

Universities are the perfect ecosystem for food recovery because college students have flexible schedules and are community service-minded, offering a ready supply of volunteers.”

The latest FRN initiative is a certification program to verify that farms and restaurants are engaging in food recovery that includes creating a toolkit to help restaurants safely recover leftover meals.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture recently set a goal of slashing food waste in half by 2030, with several supporting bills approaching the floor in Congress. The EPA food recovery hierarchy calls for reducing food waste first and foremost, with recovering food to feed people or animals as a fallback and utilizing landfills only as a last resort.

“It’s one thing to set goals, but to realize those reductions in food waste, we have to change our behavior,” says Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). Farms and households are the two largest generators of food waste, according to Bloom, whose blog at WastedFood.com offers dozens of beneficial tips for keeping food out of the trash bin.

Fighting food waste starts before we go to the grocery.

Bloom recommends consumers organize cupboards to know what’s already in stock, plan meals and stick to the shopping list. Post-purchase, easy tips include serving smaller portions, freezing leftovers and sharing surplus with friends and neighbors.

Bloom’s website fans contribute more ideas like mixing veggie scraps into pet food or making them into soup stock.

Using a smaller refrigerator keeps shoppers from bulking up while saving energy costs. The battle against wasted food needs to start at home, where small steps add up to big change.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Kid’s Yoga Camp: Ages 5-10 – Aug 8-12.

11am-1pm. With Cindy Irvin. In this camp we will breathe in love and breathe out peacefulness through fun, engaging animal breathing exercises. Will connect to ourselves, each other and the environment through song and singing bowl sounds. Also lots of movement, poses, partner poses, music, reading, arts and crafts, snacks and relaxation. $30/drop-in 1 day, $130/full week. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Email NASouthJersey@gmail.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

All events are subject to change. We advise confirming in advance directly with the business or organization.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Bike Maintenance Basics: Level 1 – 6:30-8pm.

Routine bike maintenance keeps you riding smoothly and prolongs the life of your bike. Join us for this introductory class to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/ stores/marlton.html.

Laughter Wellness – 7pm. A 75-min class to breathe, laugh and play for your well-being. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 Introduction to Tribal Belly Dance – 6:307:45pm. With Meghan Marchese. Learn basic movements based on the American Tribal Style (ATS) format of belly dance. Fundamental movements and concepts covered: posture, formations, basic slow and fast moves, isolations, and how to lead and follow within a group. Dancers of any size, age or dance experience welcome. $20. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Yoga Nidra – 7-8pm. A guided form of relaxation that is easily ac accessible for everybody, that offers a deep relaxation for health, mental peace and higher awareness. $13/dropin. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 The Pinelands Summer Zenith Nature Hike – 10:30am. Enjoy a 2-4-mile guided hike. Bring water and snacks. Parking fee: $5/$7. Batsto Village. More info: 609-567-4559.

Reiki Levels 1 & 2 Certification Class – 11am6pm. Both levels in a 1-day class. Be attuned to both levels, learn history and principles of reiki, chakra and aura scanning, self-healing and healing others, distant healing, and give their first reiki session. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton.

609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-4pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home.

Petsmart Deptford, 2000 Clements Bridge Rd, Woodbury. 856-424-2288. Adoptions@awanj. org. awanj.org.

Star Watch at Batsto Village – 7-10pm. Sponsored by West Jersey Astronomical Society.

Free. Batsto Village, Wharton State Forest. More info: 609-567-4559 or wasociety.us.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 L.L. Bean Sponsored Interpretive Hike & Clean-Up – 9-11am. Sunday, August 7. Kayla, the Outdoor Discovery School Leader at L.L. Bean, Marlton invites you to join her at Rancocas for a morning of environmental education and stewardship. Limit 12 participants. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: llbean.com/ marlton.

Knees and Hips in Asana – 9am-1pm. $60.

Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. liws.org.

4th Annual Rancocas Garden Day – 12-4pm.

Take a guided tour of the Pollinator/Wildlife Garden, the Rancocas Historical Garden, the Dragonfly Pond, and the Monarch Waystation, or a self-guided walk and learn about the different habitats. Knowledgeable gardeners available to answer questions. Free, donations appreciated. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-2612495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-4pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petco Turnersville, 141 Tuckahoe Rd, Ste 130, Sewell. 856-424-2288. Adoptions@awanj. org. awanj.org.

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Chakra Fest – 3pm. Diagnose and clear chakra imbalances with mantra, breath, gentle yoga and sound healing. $25/pre-paid, $30/at door.

Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 “Weeds Grow Flowers, Too” Children’s Garden Workshop – 10am. Learn how Native Americans used what we generally consider weeds for food and medicine. Learn how to identify common nutritious plants that grow in our unique ecosystem, and how to naturally prevent them from taking over the garden.

For children of all ages. Free. Hammonton Community Garden, 250 11th St, Hammonton.

RSVP: KineticPoeticDance@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 How to Read Angel Cards– 7-9pm. With Susan Drummond. Using Angel Cards is an easy way to work with your angels. You do not have to be psychic to receive their loving messages of support. Bring your own cards or cards will be provided. $35. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenter LifeInBalance@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Yin Yoga Retreat & Teacher Training – Aug 12-15. No experience required. A 30-hr retreat-like training for those looking to teach or learn to practice on their own. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

New Jersey Pinelands Commission Monthly Meeting – 9:30am. The Pinelands Commission is the state agency that oversees conservation and development within the Pinelands boundaries. They hold a regular monthly meeting that is open to the public. 15 Springfield Rd, Pemberton. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-859-8860. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands.

This Night’s for You! – 6pm. Yoga in the park along with information for stress-free back to school season. Free with a back-to-school donation for underprivileged children in our community. Mary Duffy Field, Williamstown.

Reservations required: 856-881-4103, Info@ Thrivehw.com.

A Night of Healing with Singing Bowls and Shamanic Drumming – 6:30-8pm. Sacred sounds of these instruments brings deep transformation on many levels. $20 suggested donation.

Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Healers Universe Class – 7pm. Co-create practices incorporating sacred geometrics, universal energetic archetypes, quantum physics precepts, Masters and Guides that oversee specific organizing principles of the universe and the current energetics of the day, including those brought by the participants. Reiki My Yoga, 235 NJ-73, Berlin. For more info, Andrea Regal: HealersUniverse.com.

Soul Talkin’ – 7-9pm. With Traci Rosenberg and Rhonda Magner. Topic: Forgiveness.

Considered the gift you give to yourself, being able to forgive can be challenging. Join the discussion, learning why it will set you free and techniques on how to get there. $30.

The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeIn Balance@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 How to Ride a Bike for Adults: BYOBike – 9am12pm. If you feel shaky on two wheels, this is the class for you. Our professional instructors will patiently teach you the basic skills of riding a bike, including how to balance, steer, and brake. Must bring own bike and helmet. $65/ member, $85/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/ stores/marlton.html.

Lake Worth Cleanup – 10am-1pm. Cleaning up trash along the roadsides and around Lake Worth in Berlin. After the cleanup, take a guided nature walk around the lake and see the macro invertebrate species living in or near the water. Trash bags, grabbers & work gloves provided. Free. Meet in the parking lot off of Rte 30, across from Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please wear appropriate shoes, bug spray and sunscreen, and bring own drinking water.

RSVP: TomHogan@SJLandWater.org.

How to Ride a Bike: Kids Ages 8-11 – 1-3pm.

Is your child struggling to learn how to ride their bike? Our kid-friendly instructors will help them with their first lesson. $60/member, $80/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/ marlton.html.

Women’s Silent Retreat: Calm the Mind, Nourish the Soul – 1:30-6:30pm. A nurturing quiet space in which to unwind the worries of the mind and is a retreat for the soul. An Ayurveda treatment is included to help de-stress. $95.

Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.

Yin Yoga for the Chakras – 4:30pm. A 90-min yin yoga class to move energy through the body using the Chakra System. $15. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Eckankar HU Song and Worship Service – 10am-12pm. Come learn about, experience and share the spiritual insights and upliftment gained by singing HU, a love song to God. It will be followed by the Worship Service that includes a reading, singing HU, followed by a discussion on this month’s topic: The Healing Presence of God’s Love. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths. Free. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019.

Embracing Your Intuitive Gifts – 11am-4pm.

Learn to develop intuitive abilities and how to give professional intuitive readings through photo reading, psychometry and reading for fellow students. Includes meditation to meet spirit guides and more. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

“It’s a Harvest Party” Children’s Garden Workshop – 4pm. Explore cultural traditions based on agricultural harvest. Learn the importance of gathering and saving seeds to prepare for the future. Celebrate with harvest stories, face painting, song and dance. Join the Hammonton Garden Community after the workshop

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(around 5pm) for a Community Garden Potluck.

Bring your favorite dish. For children of all ages.

Free. Hammonton Community Garden, 250 11th St, Hammonton. RSVP: KineticPoeticDance@ gmail.com.

Yin Yoga and Acupressure – 4:30pm. A 90-min yin yoga class to move energy through the body using the Meridian System. $15. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Greater Woodbury Garden Club Meeting – 7pm. Program given by Glenn Ashton, gardener at PHS Meadowbrook Farm. Topic: Composting.

Central Baptist Church, 37 S Jackson St, Woodbury. For more info, Barbara Haase: 856-9046870 or BarbaraRyder2@verizion.net.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Spiritual Discussion Class – 3-4pm. Learn techniques to open your awareness of your spiritual life beyond the physical. Join us in this month’s topic: The Awakened Heart. Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown.

For more info: 609-261-0019.

Family & Friends CPR for Infants and Children – 6:30-8:30pm. Geared towards family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn how to perform CPR for infants and children, and who do not need a course completion card. $30/person, $50/ couple. Virtua Voorhees, 100 Bowman Dr, Garden Level/Holman CC, Voorhees. Register: 888847-8823 or Virtua.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Deconstructing Supper, Movie and Discussion – 6:30pm. Join GMO Free NJ for a screening of the beautifully filmed documentary Deconstructing Supper, directed by Marianne Kaplan. In under an hour this little gem of a film takes us from a 5-star gourmet restaurant in Canada, to genetic engineering labs, down supermarket aisles, to farms across North America, through the UK, India and back again. Free. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. RSVP: RSVP@GMOFreeNJ.com. GMOFreeNJ.com.

Mediumship Group Reading – Aug 18 & 31.

7-10pm. Join International Medium Kimara for an evening of mediumship as she connects guests with loved ones who’ve passed.

Come with an open mind and heart and experience laughter, tears and healing. Seating limited. $50. Medford Memorial Community Center, 21 S Main St, Medford. Tickets: The BlessedSelf.com.

Breathing and Relaxation – 7:30-9:30pm. For those who would like to focus on learning natural ways of dealing with labor, class covers breathing, relaxation and massage techniques that can be used to help manage the birth experience. For everyone, and is strongly recommended for anyone who wants to attempt labor and delivery without an epidural. Recommended take this class during your 7th month of pregnancy. $30. Virtua Voorhees, 100 Bowman Dr, Garden Level/Holman CC, Voorhees. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Laughter Yoga – 7-8pm. A simple yet uplifting practice of breathing and laughing that releases happy chemicals. Let’s come together in community and solidarity to help cultivate world peace through laughter, connection, and joy. Offered monthly. $13/drop-in, $10/senior/student; bring a friend for free. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. Yoga ForLiving.net.

Crystal Singing Bowl Chakra Clearing & Pyramid Meditation – 7-9pm. Release negative energy with chakra clearing from a set of seven majestic, extra-large, chakra-attuned crystal singing bowls. Then indulge in a mystical healing experience inside a 6-ft, copper meditation pyramid. Dependent upon weather, pyramid healing may be done outdoors. $33. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Free Plant Clinic – 9am-12pm. Sponsored by Rutgers Master Gardeners of Camden County. Get answers to gardening questions. Bring plants or a piece of a diseased plant for identification and suggestions on how to treat. Bring a sample in a small container of any insect from your garden you need identified. Camden County Parks Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. For more info: 856-216-7130, NJGarden@CamdenCounty. com or Camden.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden.

Baby Basics – 9:30am-12:30pm. An introduction for expectant parents, adoptive parents, grandparents, nannies and caregivers to all aspects of infant care. Topics include, but are not limited to: basic infant care including feeding, bathing, diapering, and characteristics of the newborn. With special guests a rep. child passenger safety seat technician and a Virtua pediatrician. $40. Virtua Voorhees, 100 Bowman Dr, Garden Level/Holman CC, Voorhees. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

Naturalist-Led Saturday Walk – 10:3011:30am. Join an RNC naturalist for a themed hike around the preserve. Suitable for adults and interested teenagers. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-2612495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Certified Crystal Healer Class – 11am-7pm.

Become a Certified Crystal Healer in this 1-day, accelerated learning class. Learn basic and advanced crystal healing layouts, techniques, and perform a full crystal healing session on a fellow classmate. $425. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton.

609-445-HEAL. Registration required: Genesis SpiritualHealing.com.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-4pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petsmart Marlton, 315 W Rte 70, Marlton. 856-424-2288.

Adoptions@awanj.org. awanj.org.

Pop Up-Market Place at Live In Joy – 1-5pm.

Looking for a special gift, unique? Stop by and check out some creative entrepreneurs and their creations, from jewelry, essential oils, clothes and more. Local artists joining together to support small businesses. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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Got Energy? – 1:30-3pm. Learn to increase your body’s energy naturally. Learn common reasons why people get caught in a cycle of exhaustion and how to get out of it. Find out how it is possible to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go and sustain energy throughout the day. Palmyra Community Center, 30 W Broad St, Palmyra.

For more info, Nutritional Wellness Center: 856499-2160 or NutritionalWellnessNJ.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Angel Healing Class – 11am-6pm. Meet your spirit guides, learn the angel hierarchy, the attributes and purpose for each Archangel, chakra clearing, cord cutting, and energy healing with the Archangels, perform Angel Card Readings, and perform an Angel Healing session on fellow classmates. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton.

609-445-HEAL. Registration required: Genesis SpiritualHealing.com.

Chakra Fest with Devpreet Kaur – 1:30-4pm.

Enjoy a blissful crystal bowl chakra meditation, kundalini yoga, mantra and chakra assessment and tuning and more. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-registration required: 856-546-1006.

LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Evening Walk at Scotland Run Park – 5-7pm.

Join the South Jersey Land & Water Trust for the organization’s first Evening Walk in the Woods.

See summer wildflowers and look at the lake bank restoration project done by SJLWT. May also do a macro invertebrate demo on the lake.

Please bring a flashlight and wear bug spray.

Free/SJLWT members, $3/nonmember. Scotland Run Park, 900 E Academy Ave, Clayton. RSVP: MHogan@SJLandWater.org.

Sound Bath under the Stars – 7-9:30pm. Join Devpreet Kaur for a sound extravaganza with 40+ vibrational healing instruments. Clear and balance every chakra, associated organ and endocrine gland during this powerful evening of chakra-specific crystal sound healing and gong bath. $30, $50/couple. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-registration required: 856-546-1006.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Cancer Survivors Support Group – 7-8:30pm.

For all cancer patients who have completed active treatment and are learning to live life as cancer survivors. Group offers an opportunity to discover how your life has changed after cancer and embrace your “new normal.” Professionally facilitated by Marian Mitchell, MDiv, CSW. Free. Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave, Conference Center 1st Fl, Mount Holly. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Free Holistic Health Webinar – 7-8pm. Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health Through Awareness present Michael Rothman, MD. Rothman uses a true blend of traditional and alternative medicine to provide the highest quality of care utilizing natural, holistic, non-toxic methods. He has dedicated his life to helping his patients understand the “how and why” of their health. The subject of Dr. Rothman’s presenta-

tion will be based on his book Edibolic Stress: How the Lies You Are Being Fed Are Making You Sick. For more info or to register: 856-596-5834 or tdinj.com.

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Breastfeeding Class – 7-9:30pm. Whether you are planning to breastfeed or you are still not sure, this class is for you. Typically taught by a lactation consultant, learn all about breastfeeding and gain practical tips. Learning the fundamentals of breastfeeding is important to breastfeeding success and support. Fathers and/or support persons are encouraged to attend. $10.

Virtua Voorhees, 100 Bowman Dr, Garden Level/Holman CC, Voorhees. Register: 888-8478823 or Virtua.org.

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Creating a Positive Birth Experience – 6:308:30pm. The birth of your baby is a memorable moment. Let’s make it a positive one. Learn how from Jodi Green, a certified doula with 15 yrs of experience. She will discuss: assembling your birth team; preparing for a positive birth; how to feel empowered throughout the birth process; making informed decisions during your labor and delivery. $15. Virtua Voorhees, 100 Bowman Dr, Garden Level/Holman CC, Voorhees.

Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

Wilderness First Aid with WMI & REI – Sept 3-4. 9am-5pm. REI has partnered with the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS to offer a 2-day course that will teach the wilderness medicine skills needed to recreate with confidence. $225/member, $255/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Girl Talk – 6:30-9:30pm. A fun and interactive program to help your daughter (ages 9-11) experience puberty with ease and confidence.

Includes: introduction to the stages of puberty, learning healthy habits for self-care, positive attitudes and confidence, free giveaways, and light refreshments. Each girl will receive the American Girl book: The Care and Keeping of You. $30 for both mother & daughter. Virtua’s Health & Wellness Center, 401 Young Ave, VMG Conference Rm, Moorestown. Register: 888-8478823 or Virtua.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Reiki Level 3 Master/Teacher Certification Class – 11am-6pm. Pre-requisite: Reiki Level 2. Be attuned to the Master symbol, learn to attune others to reiki, incorporating crystals with reiki, advanced reiki techniques, and give their first session and attunement as a Reiki Master Teacher. $365. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton.

609-445-HEAL. Registration required: Genesis SpiritualHealing.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 “Reflect and Give Thanks” Children’s Garden Workshop – 2pm. Celebrate themes of reflection and gratitude. Help us show our appreciation and respect for the Earth and its many gifts through mindfulness reflections, storytelling, dance, poetry writing and community gardening activities including seed gathering, storing and sharing. For children of all ages. Free. Hammonton Community Garden, 250 11th St, Hammonton.

RSVP: KineticPoeticDance@gmail.com.

Hypnosis Certification – The Hypnosis Center of South Jersey is now registering students for their hypnosis certification class beginning in Sept.

Taught by Barbara Angelo, CH, CI, a Certified Instructor with the National Guild of Hypnotists.

More info, Barb Angelo: 609-458-6282, Barb@ BarbAngelo.com or Hypnosis Center of South Jersey: Info@HypnosisCenterSJ.com, Hypnosis CenterSJ.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Group Clearing and Light Grid Activation – 6-8pm. With Lisa O’Brien. Receive an energetic clearing of our human filters/programs. As we release these denser energies from the system we can also heal karmic and past life issues, as well as, family lineages. $20/pre-registered; limited space. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveIn JoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Free Introduction to Mindfulness-Bases Stress Reduction (MBSR) – 6:45-8:15pm. As developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Get an overview of mindfulness and the important role it can play in reducing stress and improving the quality of your life. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287 or Yoga ForLiving.net.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 6th Annual Walk, Run and Bike-a-Thon – 8am.

Hosted by Deborah Hospital Foundation in benefit of Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Freedom Park, Medford. The 5K run, 8am, through historic Medford as well as the 40-mile bike ride through the Pinelands, while the 2.5-mile walk, 8:30am in Freedom Park. $20/walk, $25/run, $50/bike ride. For more info or to register, Doreen Liller: 609-893-3372 x 8001 or dliller@ Deborah.org. DeborahFoundation.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Yoga Teacher Training – 6-9:30pm. Yoga by Robin invites anyone interested to sign up for the RYT-200 Teacher Training which involves 200 hrs of training over an 8 month period. More info, Robin: 609-440-0824 or Robinsollyoga.com.

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Mediumship Group Reading – 7-10pm. See Aug 18 description. $50. Medford Memorial Community Center, 21 S Main St, Medford. Tickets: TheBlessedSelf.com.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – Tuesdays, Sept 27-Nov 15. With Linda Townshend. Now enrolling for fall sessions. This 8-wk course developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and the

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University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness, teaches students how to use mindfulness to relate differently to life’s stresses and our reaction to them. $425 includes materials. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

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savethedate 200-Hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training – Become a yoga instructor or simply deepen your understanding of yoga (perfect for anybody who wishes to teach or not). Our Ayurvedic Yoga 200-hr certification program allows students to not only delve deeper into the spirit of living and experiencing the many layers of yoga and ayurveda, but also understand the foundational teachings. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 The Virtua Women’s Conference – 8am-2pm.

This rejuvenating day includes expert-led health sessions, wellness and beauty experiences and much more. Sessions geared toward women over age 40; topics on menopause strategies, stress reduction and weight management, followed by an uplifting keynote presentation

by Mel Robbins, life coach, talk show host and award-winning author. $35 before Sept 2; $40 after. Crowne Plaza, 2349 W Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill. Register & more info: 888-VIRTUA-3 or Virtua.org/Conference.

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savethedate Empowered Light Holistic Expo – Oct 28-30.

5-9pm, Fri; 10am-6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, yoga, alternative healing treatments like reiki, massage and reflexology, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, and purchase natural products for personal and home care. Empowered Light Holistic Expo will focus on healthier lifestyles, including food, physical activities, stress reduction and self-care. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall D, Oaks, PA. Sue Greenwald: 484459-3082, EmpoweredLightExpo@gmail. com. EmpoweredLight.com.

ongoing events Email NASouthJersey@gmail.com for guidelines and to submit entries. have used, receive an entry into the weekly contest. 600 block of Station Ave, Haddon Heights.

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daily Private Integrative Medicine Info Session – Schedule a free, private, 15-20-min, information session with either integrative medicine physician Polina Karmazin, MD, or board-certified acupuncturist Cathleen Wright, MSAc. Learn about the proven benefits of acupuncture, biopuncture or homeopathy and how they can help treat arthritis, carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia, anxiety and so much more. Receive a free gift when you schedule your first treatment. Virtua Center for Integrative Medicine locations in Voorhees, Moorestown & Sewell. 844-896-6367. Virtua.org.

monthly Soul Talk – Tricia Heiser, founder of The Sanctuary for Yoga is offering a unique gathering for like-minded people to come together to grow and nurture their soul. Will discuss various topics that will prove to fill you up and support you on your journey. Please visit us online and click on the button to join our mailing list to get the details as they will vary each month. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-9537800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

sunday Sunday Salutations with Kristin – 9:15am. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Sundays on Station with Sustainable Haddon Heights – Thru Oct. 9:30am-1pm. Each week the group will be having demonstrations on various aspects of sustainability and gardening. Stop by the table after you make your purchases at the market. For each reusable bag you

Meditation – 10am. Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center, 215 Highlands Ave, Ste C, Haddon Township. 856-780-5826.

Metaphysical Development Circle – 2nd & 4th Sun. 1pm: Training class clairvoyance, higher awareness, mediumship. 2pm: Meditation and Messages. Drop-ins welcome. Medium/Author Robert Egby. Donations appreciated. 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton. Seating limited: 609-3515878. See Bulletin Board at Robert-Egby.com.

Meditation for Inner Peace – 1-2pm. With Meditation Teacher, John Baker. Drop-ins welcome; no experience necessary. $10/class. Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Ave, Collingswood. 267-702-3817. MeditationIn SouthJersey@gmail.com.

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monday Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10:15am. With Tricia Heiser.

A dynamic and evolving style of yoga wherein the breath leads the body through movement, encouraging exploration and creativity, while generating internal heat and intense focus.

Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800.

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Group Meditation with Drew – 6:15pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Group Hypnosis & Discussion – 6:30-8pm.

2nd Mon. While in a relaxed state, your subconscious is coached to accept new positive and uplifting thoughts about yourself and your life and filled with thoughts of hope and trust, opening your mind to infinite possibilities. $15.

The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com.

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Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:308:30pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Also held Fri. Join us for a 10-min meditation. On Wed the focus is love; on Fri, peace. Each week we raise the love and peace vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher.

The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

Working Session Meeting: Sustainable Haddon Heights – 7pm. 1st Mon. Meetings are open to all interested volunteers. Haddon Heights Public Library, lower level, 608 Station Ave. SustainableHaddonHeights.org.

Mixed-Level Hatha with Daveki – 12:15pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

tuesday Back to Basics Yoga – 10am. With Bonnie Hart.

Class begins with meditation. Then moves into simple stretches, building to postures that tone and firm the body while relaxing the mind. Each posture targets specific chakras/energy centers of the body so that the entire energy system is rebalanced. Concludes with deep relaxation.

Provides stress relief and rejuvenation. Yoga for Living, 1926 Geentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: BonnieHart.org.

Hatha Flow with Kristin – 12:15pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Beginners and Beyond with Daveki – 6:15pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. A practical and realistic practice, using straightforward poses and clear alignment cues to developmental and physical confidence and awareness. Class touches on the natural world and its seasonal changes. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236.

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Moorestown Walks – 7:30pm. 1st Tues.

With Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Approx 3 miles. Moderate pace. Different routes through Moorestown’s historic streets. A walk on suburban streets and sidewalks to stretch the legs after work on a mid-week night with good company and conversation. Meet across from the Moorestown Library on 2nd St in the Municipal Parking Lot. Leader, David Bicking: 609-3322109, dbickin@yahoo.com. ocsj.org.

Yin/Vin Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With Tricia Heiser.

A fusion of yin yoga and vinyasa flow. Yin uses long-held relaxed floor postures stretch and stimulate the deep connective “yin” tissues of the body, strengthening the flow of prana through the body. We then flow into the vinyasa, or “yang” portion of the practice, connecting the prana with the movement. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

wednesday Breastfeeding Support Group – 11am-12:30pm.

An informal gathering of mothers and nursing babies. A certified lactation consultant available to answer individual questions. Free. Virtua Memorial Hospital Conference Center, 175 Madison Ave, Mt. Holly. 888-847-8823.

Breastfeeding Support Group – 2-3pm. An informal gathering of mothers and nursing babies. A certified lactation consultant available to answer individual questions. Free. Virtua Voorhees, Garden Level Conference Center, 100 Bowman Dr, Women and Children’s Entrance, Voorhees. 888-847-8823.

Salutations to the Moon – 6:30-7:30pm. With Nicole DeSanto. End the day with a practice of Chandra Namaskar sequence to help you unwind and cool down the body, while bringing your focus inward and calming the mind for balance. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

Meditation for Everyone – 7-8pm. With Buddhist Monk, Gen Kelsang Tenzin. Drop-ins welcome; no experience necessary. $10/class.

Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Ave, Collingswood. 267-702-3817. Meditation InSouthJersey@gmail.com. MeditationInSouth Jersey.org.

Lettering Arts – 7-8:30pm. With Maureen Peters. All skill levels welcome to learn the art of calligraphy and to create unique pieces using brush work, resists, embossing, stamping and more. Supplies provided. Free. Woodbury Public Library, 33 Delaware St, Woodbury. 856-8452611. WoodburyLibrary.org.

thursday Mindful Movement & Meditation – 10:3011:45am. With Lori Volpe. A slower-paced class inviting you to explore the sensations of the body and how the movements affect the body.

Go deep inside and learn to listen to your inner voice. Learn how to reduce stress and anxiety naturally. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-9537800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Meditative Movement with Tara – 12:15pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Mysore-Style Ashtanga Yoga – 6-8pm. With Sarah LaFleur. In this traditional ashtanga yoga class practitioners receive individualized instruction in a group setting. Beginner’s package: $40/3 classes; regular class cards $75/5 classes.

Drop-ins discouraged and interested attendees must reserve space. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. Register: SarahLaFleurYoga@ gmail.com. SarahLaFleurYoga.com.

Vigorous Vinyasa with Carly – 6:15pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

friday Friday Flow – 9:45-10:45am. With Michelle.

Build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and release tension. An active class where poses creatively flow from one to the next, synchronizing breath with movement. A great all-purpose class. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

Yoga & Crystal Bowls – 10am. With Bonnie Hart. Class begins with meditation. Then moves into simple stretches, building to postures that tone and firm the body while relaxing the mind. Each posture targets specific chakras/ energy centers of the body so that the entire energy system is rebalanced. Concludes with deep relaxation to the sound of crystal bowls. Yoga for Living, 1926 Geentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: BonnieHart.org.

Friday Flow & Focus with Jess – 10:15am. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Chair Yoga – 11am-12pm. A gentle form of hatha yoga for all levels. The chair, used as support, will allow you to go deeper into the poses and help you with balance. Chair yoga works with your body and will meet you wherever you are. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800.

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Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing.

The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

Friday Nite Fitness Hike – 7pm. Brisk pace, 8-10 miles. Work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne State Forest. Be prepared to walk at an average of 3.5 mph, with few breaks. Meet at the Campground, Glass House and Coopers Rd, Woodland Township. Leaders, Bob Hodges: RLHHLR@aol.com. ocsj.org.

saturday Soul Yoga – 7:30-8:45am. With Ceiara Panetta.

Open to all levels of experience. As you flow through postures, you will be guided to use your breath and body to celebrate and connect with Spirit. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800.

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Collingswood Farmers’ Market – Thru Thanksgiving. 8am-12pm. Rain or shine. Between Collings & Irvin aves along Patco. CollingswoodMarket.com.

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Burlington County Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 29. 8:30am-1pm. Rain or shine. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown.

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Saturday Morning Flow with Carly – 9:15am. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Refresh and Renew Yoga – 10:15-11:15am.

Start your weekend by clearing out the chaos and stressors of the week. Class will guide you through a flowing series of purifying and restorative postures. All levels. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ. com.

Pet Adoption Day – 11am-2pm. PetsMart, 62 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel. More info, Burlington County Animal Alliance: BCAAofNJ.org

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CHERRY HILL WELLNESS CENTER – Beautiful 900-sq-ft studio with hardwood floors for workshops, yoga and more. Counseling rooms available for individual therapy, body work or massage. Very reasonable monthly, daily and hourly rates available.

Great location off 295, plenty of parking, local restaurants next door. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-4047287. Pictures: YogaForLiving.net.

PRIVATE PARTY’S AT YOGA FOR LIVING IN CHERRY HILL – ​Choose from one of our suggested themed packages, or get creative and design one of your own! Enjoy exclusive use of the space, including use of the kitchen area before and after your class or event. Parties for children and adults, bridals parties, too. Yoga for Living 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Call to discuss your special party request: 856-404-7287.

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FRANCHESCA ISAAC, LAC, DIPL. AC., HHC Acupuncture, Holistic Health Coach 860 Rte 168, Ste 104 Turnersville, NJ 08012 856-401-9550 FranchescaIsaac.com

Franchesca Isaac is a nationally New Jersey-licensed Acupuncturist and a certified holistic health counselor.

Acupuncture is known to help a wide variety of conditions including; migraines, back pain, neck pain, digestive issues, allergies, menstrual symptoms, and menopausal symptoms. Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn how acupuncture can help.

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Got allergies? Food sensitivities? Try AAT/Advanced Allergy Therapeutics.

Melisa Skyrm, LAc, is now bringing this exclusive and needed service to South Jersey. It has helped many with respiratory and food sensitivity symptoms. Call today to get ahead of allergy season! See ad, page 24.

AWAKENED LIVING ANDREW J. ASSINI, MA 12 Girard Rd S Glassboro, NJ 08028 856-347-SVWB svwb.org ConsciousContact.org

Assini, a licensed mental health professional, university professor, and recovering addict, is the founder of Samma Vayama WellBeing, a center for awakened living, and Conscious Contact, a private counseling and transformation practice. See ad, page 46.

AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness 118 W Merchant St Audubon, NJ 08106 856-816-4158 Utilizing the principles of Ay u r v e d a , n u t r i t i o n , y o g a , meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions. See ad, page 34.

BIONETIC HEALING INSIGHT TO YOUR WELLNESS 18 Serenity Ct Southampton, NJ 08088 856-834-2344

Adriana Lefkowitz is a holistic nutritionist and a Certified Bionetic P r a c t i t i o n e r. S h e u s e s a SpectraVision scan to identify stressors. All your supplements are tested to ensure proper absorption by your body. Using data from the scan she balances your body with homeopathy and low laser light therapy to achieve health and wellness. See ad, page 8.

CHIROPRACTOR DECOTIIS CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS 30 W Holly Ave Pitman, NJ 08071 856-218-1330 Fddec@WellnessSpeakers.org

Dr. DeCotiis specializes in wellnessbased Chiropractic care: helping the body to function at its personal best while reducing internal and external stresses. We individualize care to optimize performance of body systems by reducing nerve damage, improving spinal alignment, posture, ergonomics, sleep habits, hormone balance and improving overall health through exercise, weight loss, detox and supplementation.

DR. SYLVIA BIDWELL BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com D r. B i d w e l l i s d e d i c a t e d t o providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction. Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching. See article, page 24 and ad, page 17.

COUNSELING COLLEEN BRIGID FITZPATRICK, LCSW Instrumental Change Medford, NJ; Haddonfield, NJ 609-313-4341 InstrumentalChangeLLC.com

Mind, body, spirit counseling for all ages. Colleen Brigid Fitzpatrick is a licensed clinical s o c i a l w o r k e r, C e r t i f i e d i n Neurologic Music Therapy with advanced training in many areas.

Her integration of various treatments have helped children, teens and adults achieve a balance in their lives.

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HEALTH COUNSELING LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC

LISA O’BRIEN, E-RYT, CRM

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton 856-596-5834 HealthThroughAwareness.com

Experienced Energy Intuitive and Yoga Teacher 856-261-0554 BlissBodyNJ.com Lisa O’Brien is an experienced yoga teacher, Reiki Master and energy intuitive offering private and group sessions. She specializes in clearing blockages and negative programs out of the energy system for healing and advancement on one’s path.

MARILYN EPPOLITE

The Wisdom Within Moorestown office/Skype or phone sessions 856-236-5973 TheWisdomWithin.net Transform your Chaos to Calm!

Calm your worried mind, manage your inner critic, and connect to your Wisdom Within, through d r u g - f r e e e n e rg y t e c h n i q u e s , mindfulness and spiritual counseling. Clarify and accomplish goals, guided by your deepest Wisdom. Schedule your complimentary 21-min Call to Transformation on website.

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Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified T h e r m o g r a p h i c Te c h n i c i a n , Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner.

Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture. See ad, page 6.

HYPNOTHERAPY BRIAN STEMETZKI

901 Rte 168, Ste 103, Turnersville 856-266-4983 ABetterTomorrowCounselingServices.com Brian Stemetzki is a licensed L C S W, N B C C H a n d a l e v e l 2-trained EMDR clinician. He provides a wide variety of treatment methods such as Hypnotherapy, EMDR and EFT that can help you reach your goals quicker and easier.

See ad, page 47.

DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4, Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com PartsTherapy.com

SARAH OUTLAW, CBHC, MH, NRT Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey 1050 N Kings Hwy, Ste 200 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-667-6805 NHICSouthJersey.com

Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Testing™. Sarah Outlaw is a Master Herbalist and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner offering a non-invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages. Individualized, targeted nutrition programs designed for every client. See ad, page 13.

Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad, page 13.

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INTEGRATIVE/HOLISTIC MEDICINE DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ 856-231-0590 DrHorvitz.com Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preventive, nutritional and integrative approach. We look for causes and triggers for disease before reaching for the prescription pad. Same and next day appointments are available. See ad, page 11.

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834

Intuitive Advisor, Medium & Soul Coach The Blessed Self 609-353-7210 Facebook: The Blessed Self Twitter: @Kimara_Medium TheBlessedSelf.com

Internationally recognized Psychic Medium, Reiki Master and Soul Coach, Kimara empowers clients to discover purpose, develop intuition, and find clarity. Connect with loved ones who’ve crossed over to experience joy, healing, closure and forgiveness. Phone, video, and inperson sessions, workshops, retreats, private and group readings are available.

DAVID BARTKY, LOACC Phone Coaching At Its Best 973-444-7301 Info@LifeCoachDavid.com

I am an experienced and certified Law of Attraction Life Coach.

Are you ready to start attracting what you want instead of what you don’t want? The first phone session is free.

Sean Christopher Inselberg is an Advanced Clinical Nutritionist Practicing Nutrition Response testing and Neuro Emotional Technique. He uses non-invasive testing to uncover the root cause of symptoms and disease. The techniques are clinically proven to help restore the body back to optimal health.

Using an advanced form of applied kinesiology, the testing shows any structural impairments, nutritional deficiencies, hidden infections and emotional stressors that can all become barriers to achieving good health. See ad, page 10.

TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com J o i n t h e r e g i o n ’s l e a d i n g numerologist as you discover your life’s purpose. Encoded in your name and birth date are your lessons, talents and desires.

Traci will help you realize your full potential.

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes.

Art is knowing which ones to keep. ~Scott Adams

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Nutritional Wellness Center of South Jersey 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com

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METAPHYSICAL SERVICES

Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Dr. Philip Getson is a boardcertified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards. He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health. With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), Reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad, page 6.

SolYoga

Holos Touch LLC 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-546-7500 dr.dottyatkins@gmail.com HolosTouchLLC.com

Experience and learn simple yet effective pain relief methods in individual or group sessions. Dr. Atkins’ advanced muscle release treatment and self-care education has proven published results for the past decade. Other services include certified manual lymph drainage, and relief for various chronic conditions. See ads, pages 14 and 32.

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Andrea Regal, Subtle Energy Therapist 856-904-5566 Andrea@HealersUniverse.com HealersUniverse.com Want to know where you Source from? What role you play in the Earth’s evolution? What are the Soul Purposes underlying the greatest issues and challenges of your life? “Discover the Universe Within” sessions can allow you to truly “Know Thyself” and create the life you dream. Or 75-/90-min Earth/ Galactic Alignment sessions to set you back on course. 30+ years experience in counseling and teaching the energetics of mind, body and soul connection.

Mount Meru Holistic Pranic and Shamanic Healing Cherry Hill/Medford area 856-993-1786 MtMeruHolistic.com

609-975-8379 TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com TheCenterLifeInBalance.com

Healer/clairvoyant with 30 years experience. Qi pranic healing involves a shamanic method of bodywork and channeling Qi (Chi or Ki), which taps into the energetic ancestral consciousness to powerfully address disease, chronic illness and imbalance at all levels. Revitalizes, rejuvenates cells, expels toxins, balances hormones and powers up immunity. Tackles all disorders of the body, mind and environment.

THE CENTER

Awareness Coaching, with Maryann Miller, and Life in Balance Intuitive Guidance, with Susan Drummond, are offered at The Center and as private sessions in your home or over the phone. If you are feeling out-ofsorts, have a free consultation to determine the unique approach for your unique journey. See ad, page 9.

YOGA FOR LIVING 1926 Greentree Rd 856-404-7287 YogaForLiving.net

Yoga, Mindfulness M e d i t a t i o n , Ayurveda and a variety of classes, workshops and retreats. See ad, page 42.

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Broker Associate, BHHS Fox & Roach 41 S Haddon Ave, Haddonfield NJ 08033 856-616-7006 FrontDoorKey@gmail.com Smith Real Estate Solutions was created with the idea in mind that there is a large stress factor involved in finding one’s home from the fear of the unknown (the process) to not having a source to have simple housing questions a n s w e r e d . Ta k i n g a h o l i s t i c approach, ultimate goals are taken into consideration along with knowledge of the market to help clients understand and achieve their pathway whether buying, selling, renting or simply needing some guidance. See article, page 29 and ad, page 26.

Lighting Up Your Pathway to Positive Changes Christine Hopkins, MA, BC-DMT 856-265-9815 Shamanism is helpful for getting unstuck on long-term problems and clearing trauma residue. My shamanic methods are personalized to energize your effectiveness in any area of your life. I bring 25 years professional experience in body-mind-spirit wellness to this work. My clients have experienced significant results. See ad, page 47.

Offering Hypnotherapy Services & wide range of Therapeutic Interventions to help with: • Phobias • Addictions • Medical Issues • Anger Management

SEIJAKU ROSHI

Pine Winds Zen Center Cherry Hill & Shamong locations 609-268-9151 Seijaku@Jizo-An.org A unique opportunity to work with an American Zen Master. One-onone private sessions with one of today’s most popular pioneers and expert in the field of human potential and Mindfulness Meditation Stress Reduction Training (Zen Training).

Adults, couples, families, executives, professionals, caretakers and clergy. Stress management, relationships, grief, loss, mindfulness in the workplace. See ad, page 37.

A Better Tomorrow Counseling Service • Stop Smoking • Weight Loss • Anxiety • Depression

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Washington Professional Campus 2 • 901 Route 168, Suite 103, Turnersville, NJ 08012

Hours by Appointment 856.266.4983

E NERGY A RTS T HERAPY.com LIGHTING UP YOUR PATHWAY TO POSITIVE CHANGES 25 years professional experience in Body-Mind-Spirit wellness Shamanic Practitioner since 2013 Christine Hopkins, MA, BC-DMT EnergyArtsTherapy@gmail.com

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