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eptember is National Yoga Month. In the pages that follow we focus on yoga as well as the healing properties of sound and music. To me, the two modalities are intertwined in the way they approach health and wellness on a level of vibration. In fact, as you may notice from the contributions this month, many yoga studios regularly incorporate sound healing sessions and events in their schedules. As someone who has practiced and realized the benefits of yoga more than 10 years, it is pleasing to see these modalities entering our mainstream consciousness. There seems to be an unprecedented awareness and acceptance that alternative practices can truly transform lives both physically and spiritually. Ultimately, it is the mind-bodyspirit connection that we are all yearning for and it is time we admit to ourselves that the answer is not contained in a pill. Perhaps, we are truly entering the Age of Aquarius.

I drove to Virginia Beach recently taking the 20-mile-long Chesapeake Bay Bridge. If you haven’t experienced traveling on this bridge, it offers an awesome panorama of a seemingly endless blue horizon. I’ve made this journey several times over the years, but this time was different. As I approached, my music shuffled to a Zen-inspired track that included the sounds of crystal bowls. For centuries, bowls have yielded ancient holistic healing properties and in the 20 minutes it took to cross the bridge, I fully understood why. With the bowls in the background, I had never experienced the Chesapeake so majestically beautiful. I had never felt such a sense of calm behind the wheel. I think in these moments, we truly experience an agape type of existence.

And if we can continuously manufacture these moments with the help of sound, yoga or whatever individual practice yields the same results, we should be making them a habitual part of our lifestyles.

There are a variety of yoga practices and sound techniques peppered throughout this issue for you to engage in. Enjoy!

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newsbriefs Shamanic Energy Healing for Individuals and Groups

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hamanic energy healing sessions, personalized healing ceremonies and group journeying circles will be offered this month through Energy Arts Therapy shamanic healing, in Glassboro. Practitioner Christine Hopkins will also conduct sessions at other locations this fall.

“Shamanic healing methods change your energy field to release dysfunctional imprints from the past, bring in clean new energy for your present and future, and Christine Hopkins energize your connection with spiritual momentum,” says Hopkins. “My clients report renewal of motivation, overcoming fears, finding purpose and making major positive career, relationship and health habit changes.”

Shamanism is a teamwork approach based on collaborating with improvements in the architecture, sourcing and flow of the energy field. Multigenerational family patterns and wounds are often found and cleared. With shamanism training from The Four Winds, Harner’s Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Sandra Ingerman at The Shift Network and locally with Ben Jezierski at Standing West, Hopkins offers sliding-scale rates, flexible scheduling and distance sessions if needed.

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he Horticultural Society of South Jersey will host Fungi in the Soil, Mushrooms in the Kitchen, a presentation with Tyler Case, of Mycopolitan, at 7 p.m., September 23, at Carmen Tilelli Hall, in Cherry Hill.

Case will discuss the pivotal role that fungi play in soil biology and ecology. Attendees will learn about mycelium, which breaks down wood, channels water and minerals and provides transport for plant signaling. These processes are largely unseen except for mycelium’s fruit: mushrooms.

Popping up just long enough to cast spores and then disappearing into the forest, these fungi are often delicious, nutritious and medicinal.

Case will discuss how individuals can mimic nature to grow mushrooms indoors and out, and enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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newsbriefs Inner Guidance Workshop in Moorestown

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ckankar of New Jersey is offering an Inner Guidance: Discussion and Discovery Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m., October 2, at the Moorestown Community House.

Designed for individuals who are interested in tools to help conquer fears, resolve karmic ties, face challenges with ease, recognize daily miracles and live a more spiritually oriented life, this interactive event is free and includes light refreshments. Topics include the various forms inner guidance takes, how to strengthen your inner connection and listening skills and using spiritual tools to get answers and guidance in your life.

Ann Archer Butcher, a member of the Eckankar clergy and author of the bestselling book, Inner Guidance: Our Divine Birthright, says, “Inner guidance is an exceptional spiritual tool. It opens the door of the heart to divine assistance, like having the wisest person in the world at our shoulder, helping with every decision. Who wouldn’t want that?”

Location: 16 E. Main St. For more information, call 800-8709139, email Spirituality@Eckankar-nj.org or visit Eckankar-nj.org.

Sound Healing Benefit for Love Orphanage

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ive in Joy Yoga, in Audubon, will host a Sound Healing Benefit for the Love Orphanage from 2 to 4 p.m., September 17. Visitors will release, restore and rejoice through a guided meditation, vibrations of healing instruments, toning and a gong bath. The studio also offers a weekly mantra class from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursdays.

According to modern science and ancient Vedic philosophy, music is a powerful tool with sound wave forms and frequencies permeating everything from the smallest particles to the largest structures, including our thoughts and emotions. The practitioners at Live in Joy Yoga use the vibration of sound to inspire creativity, release patterns that don’t serve us and for all aspects of healing, spiritual growth and more.

Immersing oneself in the sound vibration of mantra, sound-healing instruments or any musical performance, we reconnect with our own vibration and the vibration of creation as a whole. This deeper connection calms the mind and energizes the body.

Cost: $30 per couple or $50 per person for benefit. Location: 118 Merchant St. For more information, call 856-546-1006 or visit LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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Straighten Before You Strengthen Workshop

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oga for Living, in Cherry Hill, will host Straighten Before You Strengthen, an Improve Your Workout Workshop, from 1 to 2 p.m., September 24. Egoscue Certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman will teach this course.

“Every bodybuilder’s focus is on the balance of their physique,” explains Freeman. “Look closely at yourself in the mirror. Do you notice one shoulder is higher than the other? Do your feet turn in or out? Do your shoulders hunch over from sitting at the office all day? All of these and more show that your musculoskeletal structure has been compromised from its Deb Freeman original design. As a result, your workout will be compromised.”

Form is critical when it comes to avoiding energy and getting the optimal benefits of exercise but good form is dependent upon skeletal position and muscular balance. Without balance, the body is more susceptible to joint wear and injury. This workshop helps individuals learn a few simple exercises that can be performed to align the body closer to the optimal position for a workout, allowing for the safest way to increase strength and endurance through correct muscle targeting.

Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Location: 1926 Greentree Rd. For more information or to register, call 856404-7287 or visit YogaForLiving.net.

nesiology, including relief from pain and tension, regulation of body functions, improved posture, sleep, concentration and mind and body awareness, digestion, immune function and the release of fears and phobias. The system can also be used to help individuals achieve their goals through goal-balancing techniques.

Evening and weekend appointments are available. Location: 968 Rte. 73 S., Marlton. For more information or to make an appointment, visit ElevateYourHealth.com.

Harvest Moon Sound Meditation

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he Center, Life in Balance, in Medford, will host a Harvest Moon Celebration from 7 to 8:15 p.m., September 16.

Kristy McAdams will be on-hand, offering the sacred, celestial sounds of the crystal singing bowls and Michael Gibbs will play the grounding, earthy sounds of the didgeridoo, native flute and drum.

The energy of a full moon provides a powerful time for tapping into abunKristy McAdams and dance, manifesting and Michael Gibbs enlightenment. The harvest moon denotes a lunar phase of extra moonlight and is a time for preparing for the future, being with family, com-

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“The power of sound is a phrase that may get tossed around lightly but sound waves have a healing depth that is often overlooked,” explains McAdams. “Singing releases stress, a newborn’s first cry declares its arrival into the world and the sound of ‘om’ chanted repetitively has the power to calm the mind. Musical instruments like the crystal bowls, didgeridoo and drums help facilitate good vibrations in the body, which translate to a healthier mind, body and spirit.”

Cost: $25. Location: 45 S. Main St. For more information or to register, call 609-975-8379 or email TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com..

The Sanctuary for Yoga Offers Safe Beauty Counter Products

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he Sanctuary for Yoga, in Medford, is carrying the Beauty Counter line of products. Founder Tricia Heiser became aware of the health risk contained in many over-the-counter beauty products and decided to offer an alternative.

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U.S. Companies are allowed to include known toxins in these products without telling American consumers. The United States has not passed a major federal law to regulate the safety of ingredients used in personal care products since 1938. In the past two decades, the European Union has banned more than 1,300 chemicals in the product formulas of personal care products and restricted the levels of more than 250 more. The U.S. has only partially banned 11 to date.

Gregg Renfrew, founder and chief executive officer of Beauty Counter, set out to offer a safe alternative to American consumers.

More than 1,500 ingredients have been banned from Beauty Counter products, setting a new health and safety standard for these indulgent, luxurious personal care products.

Location: 43 S. Main St. For more information or to try a sample, visit BeautyCounter.com/triciaheiser.

How Food Sensitivities Can Sabotage Your Health Seminar

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hermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health Through Awareness will host How Food Sensitivities Can Sabotage Your Health, a free webinar with Kate Motz, integrative nutrition coach, from 7 to 8 p.m., September 28.

According to Theron Randolph, known as the father of environmental medicine and clinical oncology, approximately 90 percent of people have some kind of food allergy or sensitivity and nine out of 10 of them don’t realize that their symptoms are Kate Motz related to the foods they consume.

There is increasing evidence that food sensitivities have a wider and more varied impact on our health than previously realized. Fatigue, abdominal discomfort, headaches, anxiety, depression, joint pain, asthma, acne, eczema, constipation, brain fog, hyperactivity, puffy eyes and face, stubborn belly fat and even aging can stem from food sensitivities.

Motz will explain what foot sensitivities are, how they are caused and how they impact overall health. She will also discuss strategies for identifying food sensitivities and selecting the foods that help maintain optimal physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. A member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Motz received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She launched Integrative Wellness Advisors, in Summit, in 2013.

For more information or to register, call 856-596-5834 or visit tdinj.com.

Yoga Training at Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies

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ourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies (LIWS), in Camden, offers many unique programs connecting the mind, body and spirit, including Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT 200) programs.

Launched in 1995, the YTT 200 was established to aid participants in learning to teach yoga to others while allowing them to deepen the progression of their individual practice.

The only teacher training program in the region that is associated with a major medical center, LIWS’s YTT 200 is taught from fall to spring every year and features passionate, experienced instructors with backgrounds ranging from education to nursing. The school exceeds the requirement for contact hours with lead instructors in all of Yoga Alliance’s critical components of program content.

In addition to YTT 200, LIWS also offers continuing education for yoga instructors and a Yoga Alliance-registered YTT 300 program, allowing teachers to receive continuing education credit and elevate their registered Yoga Alliance status to a 500-hour trainee. The philosophy and mission of both programs is to produce credible teachers that believe, live and share the benefits of a healthy, authentic yoga practice while receiving intimate attention and instruction and ample time to practice teaching and invest in personal development.

eginning this month, there will be three opportunities to attend a Kirtan in the local Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey area.

First Friday Kirtan will be held on the first Friday of each month at Bhakti Garden, in Philadelphia. Round-Robin Kirtan will take place on the third Friday of the month at Palo Santo Wellness Boutique, in Philadelphia, and an addiitonal Kirtan will take place on the fourth Friday of each month at Samma Vayama Well-Being, in Glassboro.

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The Virtua Center for Integrative Tara Balis Tara L. Ac, dipl. AcBalis (NCCAOM) Medicine provides a holistic approach to health and healing that combines conventional medicine with proven alternative therapies.

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esearch from the Cleveland Clinic has found that a plant-based diet could be more effective than even the American Heart Association’s recommended five-food-groups diet for reducing childhood heart disease.

The research, led by Cleveland Clinic pediatrician Michael Macknin, tested 28 obese children between the ages of 9 and 18 that had high cholesterol levels.

For four weeks, 14 of the children ate the American Heart Association diet, while the other half ate a vegan, plant-based diet.

Children on the plant-based diet were found to have significantly lower weight, systolic blood pressure and total cholesterol numbers, and improved mid-arm circumference, body mass index and level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.

They also had lower levels of insulin and two heart disease markers, myeloperoxidase and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein—all indicating improvements in their cardiovascular health.

By comparison, children on the American Heart Association diet saw significantly lower weight, waist circumference, mid-arm circumference and myeloperoxidase levels, indicating enhanced immunity, but did not exhibit the other improvements.

“As the number of obese children with [unhealthy] high cholesterol continues to grow, we need to have effective lifestyle modifications to help them reverse their risk factors for heart disease,” says Macknin. “Cardiovascular disease begins in childhood.

If we can see such significant improvements in a four-week study, imagine the potential for improving long-term health into adulthood if a whole population of children began to eat these diets regularly.”

Black Raspberries Bolster Heart Health

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esearch from Korea University Anam Hospital, in Seoul, South Korea, has found that black raspberries significantly decrease artery stiffness and increase heart-healthy endothelial progenitor cells (EPC), which assist in repairing damaged blood vessels.

The study tested 51 patients that met at least three criteria for metabolic syndrome, including waist circumference measurements, high triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and/or symptoms of glucose intolerance. The subjects were split into two groups; one received 750 milligrams per day of black raspberry extract for 12 weeks, while the other group received a placebo.

The researchers assessed the radial artery augmentation index, a measure for blood vessel wall stiffness, and values for this measurement decreased by 5 percent in the black raspberry group. The placebo group’s levels increased by 3 percent.

In addition, EPC counts increased in the black raspberry group by 19 microliters, versus a drop of 28 microliters in the placebo group. Black raspberries contain a number of heart-healthy compounds, including phenolic acids, resveratrol, flavonoids and tannins.

Breast Milk Supports Preemies’ Developing Brains

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study from the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri, has found that premature babies that receive at least 50 percent of their diet from breast milk in their first month have significantly better brain development than babies that consume less breast milk.

The researchers tested 77 infants born an average of 14 weeks before their full nine-month term—referred to as preterm or preemie. The brain scans of the infants were compared with how much breast milk they received while in the natal intensive care unit. Mother’s breast milk was not distinguished from breast milk provided by others.

Senior researcher, physician and child psychiatry professor Cynthia Rogers explains, “With MRI scans, we found that babies fed more breast milk had larger brain volumes. This is important because several other studies have shown a correlation between brain volume and cognitive development.”

Preterm birth has been linked with neurological and psychiatric problems later in life, and the researchers plan to continue to study the children. “We want to see whether this difference in brain size has an effect on any of these developmental milestones,” says Rogers.

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The researchers tested 20 multiple sclerosis patients randomly divided into two groups. For 60 minutes, one group was given the frequency therapy and the other underwent exercise therapy. The frequency therapy group showed improvement in nine of 10 different evaluation tests of each patient.

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Vitamin C-Rich Produce Guards Against Cataracts

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esearch from King’s College, in London, shows that dietary vitamin C reduces the development of cataracts that interfere with vision by obscuring the lens of the eye, keeping light from striking the retina.

The researchers followed 324 pairs of female twins for 10 years. Food questionnaires were administered to each pair to determine their intake of dietary nutrients. The researchers also examined each of the twins’ eyes for the development of cataracts. The scientists found those that consumed the most foods with vitamin C had fewer cataracts than those that ate foods with less of the vitamin.

These findings did not apply to supplemental vitamin C, helping researchers better understand the superior nature of natural vitamin C. Natural vitamin C contains multiple bioflavonoids, rutin and several co-factors, such as factors J, K and P, tyrosinase and ascorbinogen.

Senior study author and eye surgeon Dr. Chris Hammond says, “The findings could have significant impact, particularly for the aging population, by suggesting that simple dietary changes such as increased intake of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthier diet could help protect them from cataracts.”

Less Sleep Brings on the Munchies

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ecent research from the University of Chicago’s Sleep, Health and Metabolism Center has found that not getting enough sleep increases a cannabinoid chemical in the body that increases appetite.

The result is a lack of control in snacking.

The researchers tested 14 young adults by comparing the results of four nights of normal sleep with four nights of only four-and-a-half hours of sleep. The researchers found that after reduced sleep, the subjects’ hunger increased significantly and their ability to resist afternoon snacking decreased.

This surge in snacking urges also matched significantly increased circulating levels of endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol, which peaked in the afternoon, coinciding with the increase in snack cravings.

“We found that sleep restriction boosts a signal that may increase the hedonic aspect of food intake,” concludes lead study author Erin Hanlon, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago Medical Center.

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Astaxanthin Aids Muscle Recovery

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study of Serbian soccer players has found that astaxanthin can significantly decrease inflammation and improve the rate of muscle recovery. Astaxanthin supplements are derived from golden microalgae such as Haematococcus pluvialis.

Conducted by researchers from the University of Belgrade School of Medicine, the double-blind study tested 40 young athletes for 90 days.

The players were recruited from a Serbian soccer club and split into two groups. Half were given four milligrams of astaxanthin per day, while the control group received a placebo.

After three months of astaxanthin supplementation, the researchers found that muscle enzymes had decreased, indicating the rate of players’ muscle recovery had improved. They also found decreased neutrophils and C-reactive protein (CRP), both markers for inflammation, signifying a corresponding reduction.

In addition, the group taking astaxanthin showed significantly higher levels of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), an immunity defense system in the mucosal membranes of the mouth, digestive system, lungs and other regions. Increases indicated a rise in first-defense immunity among these athletes. This same group also showed significantly lower oxidative stress levels, contributing to an improvement in exercise recovery.

Women and the Estrogen-Based Cancer Risk Factor

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ost women are aware of their blood pressure, cholesterol and fasting blood sugar values but very few know their estrogen-based cancer risk, also called the estrogen-quotient (EQ). Crafted by Dr. Henry Lemon to measure the three main forms of estrogen in women, the EQ can help determine the likelihood that a woman will develop breast cancer.

The EQ is calculated by inserting estrogen values into a mathematical formula in which E1 is estrone, E2 Dr. James Tighe is estradiol and E3 is estriol. The formula is: EQ = E3/ (E1 + E2). An EQ value greater than one is favorable and equates to a lower cancer risk due to E3’s protective effect. However, when the EQ falls below one and begins approaching zero, the overall estrogen-based cancer risk increases exponentially.

Unfortunately, few physicians and health-conscious women are aware of the clinical significance of this equation. One in eight American women will develop breast cancer and increasing awareness of the EQ can help prevent this devastating disease.

Source: Doctor of Chiropractic James M. Tighe, of Hilltop Healing, located at 105 Berry Ln., Sewell. For more information, call 856-371-3682 or visit HilltopHealing.com.

Hope for Families with Attention Deficit

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eptember school routines are in full swing and parents and children are doing their best to adjust to new schedules and duties. For far too many parents, this time of year means finding a way to best support their child with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While routines for these children receive a great deal of attention, many parents still underestimate the importance of their child’s diet.

Proper nutrition is vital for children with ADD/ADHD Jennifer Bitting but each individual’s needs can be different. Using services from a chiropractor, adding an abundance of good healthy fats to their diet and addressing different toxicities such as chemicals, heavy metals, food sensitivities and immune issues that can wreak havoc on the nervous system and gut health can go far towards managing these disorders.

ADD and ADHD medications can produce serious side effects, including hallucinations, depression and anxiety. According to FightForKids.org, more than 17 million children worldwide have been prescribed psychiatric drugs with warnings such as suicide, hostility, aggressive behavior, hallucinations, weight loss, impaired appetites, heart attacks, stroke and even sudden death.

For most children, these medications are not the answer. Proper nutrition and holistic services can help children cope with their disorders without the devastating side effects.

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

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Operating out of Yoga for Living Studio, in Cherry Hill, she also travels throughout the tri-state area, visiting clients in their homes for treatments.

Sessions typically last between 40 and 60 minutes.

Reynolds practices Chunsu, a Korean form of qi that uses sound, acupressure and sweeping movements to channel qi and stimulate the movement of yuan qi, or pranic energy, within the body. This energy can rejuvenate cells and balance the systems in the body, creating a more youthful vitality and appearance, as well as rejuvenating, purifying and centering the mental and emotional states of the mind.

Reynolds began training in Chunsu in 1999.The granddaughter of native medicine people of Virginia with an academic background in anthropology and education, she learned that many shamanic traditions acknowledge that physical and mental illnesses are the result of an imbalance of inherited ancestral energies. This imbalance can impact the quality of life and health of individuals. Reynolds uses her training to rapidly address many common problems, including chronic pain and illness, Parkinson’s disease, immune disorders, arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, skin problems, viruses, tumors, depression, early aging and many other physical and mental issues.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Lying Labels

New Term Disguises High-Fructose Corn Syrup The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has resorted to creating a new label for high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) by calling it “fructose syrup” or just “fructose” because numerous scientific studies have linked it to obesity, Type 2 diabetes and autism.

HFCS is a highly processed chemical sweetener used in many processed foods, including breads, cookies, candy, condiments and soft drinks. It extends the shelf life of products and is often cheaper than sugar, the primary reasons manufacturers use it.

Standard HFCS contains from 42 to 55 percent fructose. The new term is being used when foods contain HFCS-90, which has “just” 90 percent fructose.

Identifying HFCS-90 as an ingredient bizarrely gives food makers a green light to use statements such as “Contains no high-fructose corn syrup” or “No HFCS” on the product label, thus misleading buyers.

Bart Hoebel, a psychology professor at Princeton University, reports, “When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they’re becoming obese; every single one, across the board. Even when rats are fed a high-fat diet, you don’t see this; they don’t all gain extra weight.”

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Kinesthetic Kids New Desks Aid Learning via Movement

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Educators at Charleston County schools, in South Carolina, know that more movement and exercise makes kids better learners, even as the amount of time devoted to physical education (PE) and recess has been declining sharply in the U.S.

“If you ask anyone in education if they prefer PE or class instruction, they say instruction every time,” says David Spurlock, coordinator of health, wellness and physical education for the Charleston County school district.

“Yet, what we’re trying to show is that more movement equals better grades, behavior and bodies.”

Charles Pinckney Elementary School, in Charleston, employs Active Brains, a program that uses 15 stations through which students rotate during the class. Each station has a unique exercise component such as a mini-basketball hoop or an exercise bike, and is focused on a different academic task such as spelling or math flashcards. This is the first classroom in the U.S. equipped with only kinesthetic desks. The program has been in operation for three years and has a waiting list of students excited to try the new approach.

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Healing Recipe Cooking May Be the Future of Medicine

In 2010, chronic disease accounted for 86 percent of all healthcare spending; four years later, the cost of treating heart disease alone totaled $315.4 billion, including medication and hospital care. At the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, medical students are learning cooking skills to better advise patients on regaining and maintaining their health through nutrition.

By getting them to approach healthful food preparation with ease and awareness, this next generation of doctors is striving to provide building blocks for long-term health management. “When we see healthier eating, we see more disease prevention and fewer hospital stays, which means less money spent on health care,” says Chef Leah Sarrris, program director.

Since 2012, 20 medical schools have adopted Tulane’s program, including the University of California-Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Illinois-Chicago and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, in a partnership with the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts.

Students complete eight classes of three hours each, and fourth-year students can choose from seminars that focus on different clinical interests, including nutritional support for those coping with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, diabetes or pregnancy. Students also teach free public cooking classes. This integrative understanding of health care may change the way the medical system operates.

Source: Yes magazine

Hello Escargot

Pest Control Without Chemicals Indian runner ducks have been used in Asia for thousands of years to control pests. Now they’re being used in a South African vineyard to eat snails that damage the vines. On the Vergenoegd Wine Estate, in Stellenbosch, South Africa, about 1,000 of the well-behaved quackers parade twice a day into a vineyard to rid it of pests, as they have done for at least 30 years.

Denzil Matthys, the duck caretaker at Vergenoegd, confirms that the ducks help make the farm sustainable. “We try to keep a pesticide-free farm by using the ducks,” he says.

Marlize Jacobs, the farm manager and winemaker, says snails are a big problem at Vergenoegd because of the vineyard’s proximity to the ocean. “After winter, the vineyards bud,” she says. “Those buds are succulent bits of food and snails love to eat them. If we don’t control them, they will absolutely destroy the vineyard.”

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Nuclear Advancement

Aerospace Giant Closes in on Superior Fusion Power Lockheed Martin scientists have made a breakthrough in developing a nuclear-fusion-based power source, and estimates that the first commercial reactors, small enough to fit on the back of a truck, could be available within 10 years. “We can make a big difference on the energy front,” says project head Tom McGuire. The company has been working for 60 years to find a way to make a power source based on nuclear fusion as a safer and more efficient alternative to the fission reactors in use since the Cold War era.

Nuclear power plants produce dangerous radiation as a byproduct and leave behind toxic nuclear waste that can endure for centuries. By contrast, fusion, which powers the stars, occurs when small, light atoms such as hydrogen smash together to form heavier atoms, releasing enormous amounts of energy. To date, scientists have been unable to initiate fusion reactions on Earth without using more energy than the reaction produces.

Preliminary work suggests that it will be feasible to build a 100 megawatt reactor 10 times smaller than traditional fission reactors. That’s enough power to light up a city of 80,000 homes. Lockheed Martin is now seeking government and industry partners to build a prototype.

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The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center is on the battle’s front lines and their efforts can serve as a blueprint and inspiration in trying to curtail fracking and protect the health and safety of people and the planet. The nonprofit has taken issue with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft study dated late last year that concluded fracking has no widespread impact on drinking water, demanding that the agency conduct further research.

While Pennsylvania’s Department of the Environment tallied 271 cases of water contamination from fracking in 40 counties, the nonprofit Public Herald reports 2,309 overall fracking complaints for 17 of the counties, and concludes that water-related cases are repeatedly understated.

Recent research by Stanford University’s School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences found, “Companies are fracking directly into shallow freshwater aquifers,” according to Professor of Earth System Science Robert Jackson. “In no [other] industry would you be allowed to inject chemicals into a source of drinking-quality water.”

PennEnvironment recently galvanized more than 1,000 state health experts’ demands to Governor Tom Wolf’s administration that include establishing a registry to report impacts from fracking and other natural gas activities; instituting special training for health professionals; removing exemptions for the fracking industry from environmental laws; and requiring that all fracking operations be at least one mile from schools and healthcare facilities.

“With every day of inaction, our elected leaders continue to subject their constituents to severe and widespread health impacts,” advises PennEnvironment fracking campaign organizer Allie DiTucci.

Maryland poses another looming battleground—it currently prohibits the practice and is drafting new fracking regulations as the gas industry knocks on its door. Meanwhile, communities around the country are voting to ban fracking from their districts.

Join local environmental and conservation organizations in protesting against fracking and lobbying local and state officials to regulate and ban it.

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Music as Medicine Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us

by Kathleen Barnes

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s primeval drumbeats echo across an African savannah, the rhythms circle the globe, picked up by the chants and rattles of shamans gracing Amazonian jungles and Siberian tundra. They’re repeated in Gregorian chants filling medieval cathedrals and “om” meditations sounding in Himalayan caves and yoga classes everywhere. They gently echo in the repeated tones of mothers’ lullabies, happy hummings as we go about our day and the melodies of Mozart.

Music is the soundtrack of our lives, whether we’re aware of it or not.

It exists within, uniting and guiding us, and has helped heal body and spirit since the dawn of humanity. National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists recently discovered that the universe itself has a song.

Pioneering Practitioners

From the soothing tones of a harp to the jarring screeches of a construction site, the stress-reducing or stress-producing properties of sound are familiar to us all.

“Stress is an underlying cause of the vast majority of all illnesses, and sound and music are effective in relieving stress and bringing stillness,” says Jonathan Goldman, an internationally recognized pioneer in harmonics and sound healing and director of the Sound Healers Association in Boulder, Colorado.

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Healing, Goldman is convinced of the profound effect sound has on the human organism. “The simple chanting of the sound ‘om,’ or ‘aum,’ in addition to instilling calmness and relaxation, causes the release of melatonin and nitric oxide. It relaxes blood vessels, releases soothing endorphins, reduces the heart rate and slows breathing,” he explains.

“Sound can change our immune function,” wrote the late Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, former director of medical oncology at New York’s Weill-Cornell Medical College for Complementary and Integrative Medicine in his book The Healing Power of Sound. “After either chanting or listening to certain forms of music, your Interleukin-1 level, an index of your immune system, goes up between 12-anda-half and 15 percent. Further, about 20 minutes after listening to meditative-type music, the immunoglobulin levels in the blood are significantly increased. Even the heart rate and blood pressure are lowered. There’s no part of your body not affected. Its effects even show up on a cellular and sub-cellular level.”

Practical Applications

Consider some of music’s scientifically validated health benefits:

Stress: Singing, whether carrying a tune or not, is a powerful way to combat stress, according to many studies.

A recent joint study by German and British researchers published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience confirms that

simply listening to soothing music results in significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The more intense the experience is in singing or playing an instrument, the greater the stress reduction.

A collaborative study by several Swedish universities showed that group singing caused participants’ heart rates to synchronize, producing relaxation effects similar to that achieved through group meditation.

Cancer: Gaynor used music to treat even advanced cancer patients for decades, considering it a “disease of disharmony.” He advocated re-harmonizing the body with sound vibrations that affect virtually every cell, especially enhancing immune function and potentially preventing cancer from spreading. Gaynor primarily used crystal bowls to produce deep relaxation and harmonize dysrhythmic cells in patients, but also confirmed the healing effects of certain vibratory tones of drumming and Tibetan metal gongs.

Several studies confirm that listening to any kind of soothing music relieves anxiety in cancer patients; a large study from Philadelphia’s Drexel University confirms that it also relieves pain, lowers blood pressure, improves breathing and minimizes nausea associated with chemotherapy.

Depression: Drumming can better counter depression than the prescription drug Prozac, according to a recent study by England’s Royal College of Music. Those that participated in a weekly drumming group experienced significantly reduced symptoms compared to a control group.

Substance Abuse: University of California, Los Angeles, scientists found that drumming was especially helpful for a group of Native Americans struggling with such issues.

Smartphone Addiction: Korean research found that music therapy is helpful in overcoming this condition.

Immune Dysfunction: The same British study of drumming’s antidepressant effects saw similar improvement in immune function, plus an anti-inflammatory response that continued for at least three months after the study period.

Neuroendocrine Disorders: Researchers at Pennsylvania’s Meadville Medical Center Mind-Body Wellness Group found that drumming effectively helped drummers (skilled and unskilled)

In Nigeria, we say that rhythm is the soul of life, because the whole universe revolves around rhythm; when we get out of rhythm, that’s when we get into trouble. ~Babatunde Olatunji, drummer and social activist suffering from neuroendocrine disorders such as pituitary tumors and intestinal issues caused by disconnections between the endocrine gland and nervous systems. They further confirmed that group drumming reduced stress chemicals such as cortisol in the drummers.

Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Even tuneless humming sounds like “umhum” can have a measurable therapeutic effect on individuals that have lost their voices due to overuse.

Pain: When a group of British citizens suffering from chronic pain joined a choir, a Lancaster University study found they were better able to manage their condition for improved quality of life.

Just listening to harp music for 20 minutes decreased anxiety, lowered blood pressure and relieved pain in a group of U.S. heart surgery patients with short-term pain participating in a University of Central Florida study in Orlando.

Alzheimer’s Disease: In addition to reducing the agitation and anxiety frequently accompanying Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at Florida’s University of Miami School of Medicine found that a group of patients that participated in music therapy for four weeks experienced increased levels of the calming brain chemical melatonin.

How It Works

“Humming or singing causes longer exhalations than normal, helping to naturally eliminate toxins and acidity,” says Dr. Madan Kataria, of Mumbai, India, who has spawned 5,000 laughter clubs worldwide.

“We started experimenting with the vowel sounds and humming sound.

An early unpublished humming study I did in Denmark showed that people that hummed anything for just 10 minutes were able to reduce their systolic blood pressure by 10 to 15 points, their diastolic by four to five points and their pulse rate by 10 beats per minute.” Kataria found that people with breathing problems like asthma and emphysema experienced especially positive effects because it strengthened belly muscles used in breathing.

Kataria is also a fan of kirtan—Hindu devotional call-and-response chants often accompanied by ecstatic dancing.

“Kirtan takes away self-consciousness or nervousness and anxiety,” he says.

Dr. Eben Alexander, who recorded his near-death experience in Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, says the “indescribable” cosmic music he experienced has helped him come to understand the effects of specific sound frequencies on the brain. He now provides audio tools to help bring the brain to a higher state and help it match that higher and more conscious state. In his medical practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, he often employs music from a patient’s past to help them emerge from a brain injury or coma and even “reconnect pathways in a damaged brain.”

Alexander explains that binaural beats and other sound effects combine to create “brain entrainment” and also in theory, “monotonize” it to free awareness and access realms other than the

Nature’s Healing Sounds The calming sounds of rushing water and gentle breezes are well known; science is now confirming the therapeutic effects of singing birds. Belgian researchers confirmed that bird song helps drown out the stressful effects of traffic noise, and Korean scientists found it makes people feel less crowded. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology showed that it can even help regulate participants’ circadian rhythms, contributing to restful sleep and overall wellness.

LOCAL RESOURCE Music Therapy: A Powerful Tool for the Brain

by Colleen Brigid Fitzpatrick usic has been used as a therapeutic tool for centuries, but in recent years, the intentional use of music to impact brain function has become legitimate medical tool. Clinical neuroscience research has established neurological music therapy (NMT) as an evidence-based technique that can successfully help develop and retrain the brain.

The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy was formed in 2002 with the purpose of gaining an advanced understanding and education about how music could be utilized to create functional changes in patients with certain limitations or illnesses, including speech, language, motor and cognitive skills. The goals of NMT may be developmental, adaptive or rehabilitative, depending on each patient’s needs.

NMT typically begins with an assessment and the creation of objectives and functional goals. These goals are then translated into musical exercises designed to help patients reach certain functional benchmarks. A 2014 article in the Journal of Music Therapy suggests that the reason that music therapy works well in comparison to traditional therapy is that music regulates the neurotransmitters in the brain creating new roads to learning. In addition, music is acoustically clearer than speech and more easily processed. It synchronizes and engages multiple areas of the brain.

One of the most powerful examples of music used therapeutically can be seen in the case of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who has achieved functional gains in terms of speech, memory and motor schools through intense daily sessions using NMT.

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Source: Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Hypnotist Colleen Brigid Fitzpatrick, an affiliate clinical neurorehabilitation professional with The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy. For more information, visit InstrumentalChangeLLC.com.

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Experts agree that people without musical talent are able to experience the same benefits as virtuosos, based on their degree of engagement with music. Anyone can hum, and most research confirms that benefits are enhanced in creating music rather than merely listening to it.

Group singing has become increasingly popular, especially following the hit TV show Glee. Time magazine reported in 2013 that 32.5 million American adults sang in choirs, up about 30 percent from a decade earlier.

The choice of musical genre matters. Recent data from Montreal’s McGill University shows that types of music tend to have specific effects; for example, blues slows heart rate and calms an anxious person, rock and punk can boost energy, and reggae can help control anger.

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physical. “It’s magical what the right type of music can do to the brain stem to free up our consciousness,” he observes.

The spiritual aspects of virtually all types of music cannot be underestimated, says Michael Hove, Ph.D., a cognitive neuroscientist affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Fitchburg State University, in Massachusetts.

His research has primarily focused on drumming to induce altered states of consciousness that shamans from diverse cultures use to bring about physical and emotional healing. What Hove calls a “boring and super-predictable” drumbeat of 240 beats a minute induced a deep trance state within minutes in most subjects, and brain scans confirmed that it enabled them to focus intensely and block out distracting sounds within eight minutes.

This aligns with Alexander’s view that, “The sound of music is absolutely crucial in launching us into transcendental awareness. For the true, deep seeker, sound and vibration and the memory of music can serve as a powerful engine to help direct us in the spiritual realms.”

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“We cannot be happy if we expect to live all the time at the highest peak of intensity. Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony. Music is pleasing not only because of the sound but because of the silence that is in it: without the alternation of sound and silence there would be no rhythm.” ~ Thomas Merton

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he dictionary defines retreat as, “An act of moving back or withdrawing.” Whenever a fighting force chooses to “retreat” it is usually a strategy for regrouping, rethinking, and reenforcing in order to meet the challenge another day. Merton says to us, “We cannot be happy if we expect to live all the time at the highest peak of intensity.”, which describes most peoples lives. Retreat is not a luxury just for those who afford the time or money, but a necessity, a requirement for real and sustainable change and happiness.

Balance is another necessity. I’m confident that if you ask most people they will tell you they feel so unbalanced, because they are. We need to create the balance we are looking for, in the way we live our lives. “For everything there is a season, a time and a purpose…” Humans are the only species on the planet who live “out of harmony” with the rhythm and seasons which dictate sustainability and vitality. Creating balance is reentering into harmony or “atonement,” “at-one-ment” with life and its source.

Without balance their can be no harmony; without harmony their can be no happiness or sustainability. Without “retreat,” that space we create to nurture balance and atonement, we step out of the rhythm of the planet which connects all life’s species to its source. When we do we lose essential vitality for living.

Success in anything is not a function of will power, if it were all our endeavors would be hopeless. “Success in anything is equal to our excuses.” We hold our excuses as facts of our lives. They never are. All they are, are learned experiences or habitual behaviors which began in childhood when we married our dreams to “I can’t,” or “but”. All excuses are a function of our priorities. Like it or not “what we can” or “cannot” do is all about our priorities. If you feel stuck you need only to examine your priorities. Early on we married the idea “I can’t,” because we actually “didn’t want to.” Because

So, if you really want to experience vitality, happiness, and a real appreciation for your life:

1. “Retreat” regularly to a quiet space everyday and reenforce.

2. “Create Order,” establish real “integrity” to living life fully and in harmony with its source.

3. Get back to the real “Rhythm” of life… and start living again.

I Love you, Seijaku Roshi 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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ife has many sublime pleasures: watching the sun rise over the horizon and observing the changing colors of the clouds; laughing with a best friend; or simply feeling the grass, dirt or sand under bare feet. The Japanese have a term, mono no aware, for that sublime moment of perfection just before it fades. Sometimes it translates as sensitivity or awareness of impermanent things. It could, for instance, refer to the beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom; the cherry trees will blossom again next year, but we do not always have a chance to see them again. Everyday distractions can cause us to forget to slow down to enjoy moments.

The secret to sublime living is to pay close attention to the sweet pleasures of life, no matter how small, and savor them before they pass. There is no way to know which weather-perfect day will be the last before the season shifts. Enjoying such a fleeting, sublime moment may mean discarding the day’s plans, but the delights of life do not always come around again.

How easy it is to let the mind wander and forget to focus on the pleasure of an experience and the joys that life offers. We’re in danger of missing out on sublime living when we constantly prioritize what “has to be done” instead of that which is most valued. Soon, it may seem as if the stories of our lives are being written by someone else.

We forget our power to be our own storyteller and to mindfully engage in how we spend every hour. Dissatisfying tales can be replaced when we live according to a new story we write each day, called, “My life is an extraordinary adventure,” or “I relish being with my children,” or “I express love through sharing my music,” or “I am being true to myself, and that enables me to help others heal.”

The more we focus on what brings us happiness, revitalization, purpose or meaning, the easier it will be to upgrade priorities and discard any plot lines and events that seem scripted by someone else. We can then make a new commitment to writing and living a more satisfying story for ourselves. We can pause to contemplate our power to be the storyteller and to always remain fully present and conscious of the sublime moments.

Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst and shamanic practitioner. He teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and is on staff at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being. Connect at CarlGreer.com.

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n classical yoga, teachers often sequence instruction toward reaching a pinnacle pose such as an inversion or arm balance. In restorative yoga, the peak pose is savasana—in which the practitioner fully relaxes while resting flat on their back. Leeann Carey, author of Restorative Yoga Therapy: The Yapana Way to Self-Care and Well-Being, explains, “This passive asana practice turns down the branch of the nervous system that keeps us in fight-or-flight mode and turns up the system allowing us to rest and digest. It feels like a massage for the nervous system and encourages self-inquiry, reflection and change, rather than perfection.”

The physical, mental and spiritual benefits are similar to those of active yoga, but because poses are held longer and supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks, “There’s no stress on the tissue and joints. Each pose gifts us with longer-lasting benefits, including more time for the mind to unwind,” advises Carey.

“Restorative yoga allows both muscles and the brain to recover from fatigue, so we are stronger, sharper and better able to act in the world afterward,” explains Roger Cole, Ph.D., a certified Iyengar yoga teacher in Del Mar, Cali-

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fornia, and a research scientist studying the physiology of relaxation, sleep and biological rhythms. He attests that it also serves as preparation for pranayama (mindful yoga breathing) and meditation, which require a clear, well-rested, focused mind.

Perfect for beginners and used by longtime practitioners to complement other yoga styles, restorative poses are designed to accurately realign and reshape the body. They also can be therapeutically tailored to support natural healing for issues related to tension, premenstrual syndrome, weak immune functioning, back pain, pregnancy and recovery for athletes. “Poses for healing may require targeted gentle stretching, but prop use will coax the body into desired positions without requiring muscular effort,” says Cole.

An early student of B.K.S. Iyengar and familiar with props, San Francisco resident and co-founder of Yoga Journal magazine Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., found herself leading her first class comprised entirely of supported poses during a power blackout at a 1980 workshop. “I didn’t want people walking around in the dark, so I improvised a restorative class and everyone loved it,” she recalls. She revisited the idea several years later when

she personally felt the need for physical, emotional and spiritual restoration.

For a year, 90 percent of her practice was supported poses, and the switch helped her so much that it inspired her first book, Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times. She’s since written more books and trained teachers in restorative yoga around the world.

As in classical yoga, a restorative sequence should be balanced with asanas (positions) from all pose classifications—backbends, twists, inversions and forward bends. It takes time for the body to comfortably settle deeply into a pose—as long as 15 minutes— therefore, a 90-minute restorative class may include only a handful of asanas.

Lasater says, “Most people don’t need more of anything from the culture in which we live. They need much more to learn to be still and at ease.”

In today’s yoga world, which seems to emphasize power and action, “Restorative yoga has become imperative to balance activity and ambition with stillness and being,” she continues.

Lasater notes that while many classes are reducing savasana to as little as three minutes, students need 20 minutes.

Carey clarifies that because this approach focuses on opening and letting go, rather than striving for the biggest stretch, “Sensation-seeking yogis may need to shift their perspective.

The biggest challenge is often quieting the mind while the body is still. When a student is uncomfortable because the mind is screaming, it helps to compare it to having tight hamstrings in an active class. We’re not chasing relaxation; just breathe, feel and watch,” she says.

“Eventually, everything will let go.”

“The more our mind rebels against relaxing, the more we need it,” observes Lasater. Students often turn to yoga as a strategy for feeling whole, and she suggests that one of the best ways to find clarity within is to listen in stillness, one savasana at a time.

“It’s a gift to ourself, our family and the world,” she adds. “When we feel rested, we’re more compassionate and ready to serve the greater good.”

Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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oga props can help new students maintain alignment and reduce strain while allowing veterans to more deeply explore the intricacies of their practice. Always adjust the dimensions and placement of props to ensure comfort via soft curves in the body instead of sharp angles, especially in the spine. Body weight must be distributed equally throughout the pose; key places to check for tension are the lower back, abdomen, neck and jaw muscles. Here are some basic tools.

Yoga mats should have a non-skid surface and not exceed three-sixteenths of an inch in thickness. They cushion the body, serve as a blanket or a base for props or can roll up into a bolster.

Blankets and towels pad hard areas and warm the body. Different ways of folding and rolling transform them into many firm and comfortable shapes with wide-ranging applications.

Blocks in various sizes and materials can be laid flat, placed

Yoga Props 101 on edge or stood on end. They can add height or length to the body, access core stability and provide leverage. A stack of hardback books or phone books tied together can work in a pinch.

Belts stabilize joints, support inflexible body parts and create traction and space. Typically two inches wide, soft belts with a D-ring locking system are easily adjusted; two soft, wide neckties or scarves tied together are suitable. Avoid material that cuts into the skin.

Bolsters, typically cylindrical or rectangular cushions, provide good supports that are long-lasting, if sometimes costly. Combining folded blankets and rolled mats may be suitable alternatives.

Walls provide leverage, vertical support and a structure to rest upon. A closed door or large piece of furniture such as a bookcase or refrigerator works; a room corner simultaneously supports both sides of the body.

Chairs are versatile props for any practice and make yoga acces-

sible to those unable to get down onto the floor. Backless folding chairs are typically used in studios, but any sturdy chair that doesn’t roll is suitable.

Sandbags, strategically positioned, encourage overworked areas to release. Their weight also provides resistance and stability.

Homemade versions can be made by loosely filling a smooth cloth bag with coarse sand, pea gravel or rice. Retail bags of beans, rice or sugar are other options.

Eye pillows block out light during resting poses, can gently weight the forehead or hands or support the back of the neck. Typically made of silk or soft cotton, they’re filled with a mixture of flax seeds or rice and soothing herbs such as lavender, peppermint or chamomile.

Sources: Restorative Yoga Therapy, by Leeann Carey; Relax and Renew,

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Two free classes in the unique style —a fusion of the ancient yogic traditions of the East with the timeless wisdom of the light of Universal Kabbalah and its sound vibration, breath, movement and mudras—facilitated by Michele Halliwell, certified sound healing practitioner and Naam Yoga Teacher, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on September 14, and 10:30 a.m. to noon on September 17, at The Sanctuary for Yoga, in Medford.

Shakti Naam Yoga is the science of sound and light, a practice that harmonizes the body, mind and spirit. This anti-aging and disease- defying yogic practice activates and strengthens the body’s self-healing capacities.

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Although each, approximately 90-minute class is unique, some of the hallmark components include meditation, chanting mantra, pranayama, healing hand mudras, seated and standing cardio movements, and asanas.

Shakti Naam Yoga enhances the body’s capacity to nourish itself with high-quality solar prana, bringing oxygen to the brain, strengthening the heart, clearing energetic paths of the body and detoxifying and nourishing organs. It supports in building and activating the reservoir of healing energy located in

the lower abdomen which can then be distributed throughout the body fueling higher levels of health. This unique fusion of movement, breath, acupressure, stretching and vocal vibration, physically strengthens spiritual connectedness by activating and strengthening the middle of the brain and cranial nerves which are powerful bridges between the physical and spiritual dimensions—the bridge between heavenly and earthly realms.

The great spiritual teachers of old described this effect to their students as bringing stillness to the mind, standing comfortably in the present moment, because energetic blocks are dissolved and the life force within is allowed to flow.

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ome 100 million people or onethird of Americans live with chronic pain and approximately half of them are partially or totally disabled as a result. The aftereffects of chronic pain create a cascade of abnormalities of the cells, brain and glands known as chronic pain syndrome (CPS). CPS causes fatigue, insomnia, increased need for rest, irritability, anxiety, impaired memory, stress, weakened immune system, sleeplessness, hopelessness, fear and depression. These often lead to work absenteeism or loss, social isolation, drug and alcohol abuse, marital distress and more. So it’s no wonder that many with CPS are willing to take or try almost anything for relief.

Also troubling is that despite the dangers of the many medications used to treat CPS, many people with chronic pain are still not adequately relieved by medication. This is not to say that the drugs don’t have a place and help millions—they do. The point is that mind-body approaches such as yoga are irrefutably shown to provide relief.

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pain may be afraid that yoga will create even more pain. But the opposite is true; significant research has demonstrated that the right type of yoga can be a lifesaver in battling chronic pain.

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Yoga has been around since as early as 200 A.D. when Patanjali established a system to elevate body, mind and spirit.

It became known as the eight limbs of yoga and to this day, nothing short of them is considered a bona fide yoga practice. However, popular techniques in the West tend to emphasize exercise without the use of breath work, meditation and the other limbs. Also, because CPS is a mind-body syndrome, an incomplete yoga practice of only stretching doesn’t address the mind-body link that is essential for relief.

Few people realize that all yoga is not the same. In fact, there are at least 22 official forms of yoga being offered today along with many recently invented offerings. The practices can be extremely different with ashtanga, power yoga or Bikram at one extreme to

restorative yoga, yoga nidra and chair yoga on the gentle side. So, if you’ve tried yoga and decided it’s not for you, it would serve to shop around to find a complete yoga that’s right for you.

A Multitude of Benefits

An internet search for “yoga in chronic pain” yields thousands of hits with at least 200 medical journal citations. In 2013, the journal, Pain Research and Management reported results of a study entitled, “Yoga for chronic low back pain.” The findings showed yoga’s effect in reducing pain and functional disability as similar to, if not more than, effects of traditional physical therapy, talk therapy and acupuncture. The American Pain Society recently concurred with results like these and far greater results are possible. Their 2016 annual meeting reported that yoga prevents or reverses the negative changes and impairments of chronic pain on the brain. M. Catherine Bushnell, Ph.D., scientific director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) summed up the research saying, “Practicing yoga has the opposite effect on the brain as does chronic pain.”

Yoga and meditation improve quality of life. Meditation alone changes the ways the brain perceives pain, making it less disruptive. According to the NIH, chronic pain sufferers had 50 percent less symptoms after 12 weeks of meditation. Another study taught meditation to patients with chronic pain, diabetes and hypertension where they experienced half as many psychiatric symptoms, a 70 and 44 percent decrease in anxiety and medical symptoms, respectively.

If you’re still not convinced or want to learn more, do an internet search for “saved by yoga” or other terms relevant to your situation, e.g. yoga for (fill in the blank). Do this when you have plenty of time because the results are vast and the testimonials are powerful!

Devpreet Kaur is a yoga and meditation teacher and sound healer. Chronic pain and eventual disability ended her career in allied medicine and pharmaceuticals. She used her medical and yogic knowledge to reclaim her life and is now dedicated to helping others. For more info or to contact her, visit DevpreetKaur.com.

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Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.

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o longer shrouded in mystery, the ancient spiritual practice of shamanism is attracting the interest of psychologists, registered nurses and medical doctors that study its guiding principles to use personally and benefit others. They train one-on-one and in small groups with indigenous shamans in the U.S. and around the world and enroll in programs offered by established schools such as the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and The Four Winds Society. Both offer workshops and expeditions for participants to meet the specific shaman that teaches congruent philosophy, practices and principles.

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in Miami, Florida, has graduated more than 10,000 practitioners. It teaches a genuine respect for the sacredness of metaphysical forces existing in all natural beings and objects and the connection between the material world and spiritual plane.

Dr. Daniel Rieders, a physician specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and interventional cardiology, completed the society’s basic curriculum in 2014. Having matriculated to advanced master classes, he uses shamanic understanding, tools and skills for personal use and in his complementary medical practices, Life Rhythm Therapies and Jain Ayurveda for Optimum Health, in Palm Coast, Florida. He notes that med-

ical procedures and prescriptions aren’t always the answer to problems.

“I’ve studied various areas of medicine and found them devoid of tools and methods that empower patients to make changes that lead to better health.

Studying shamanism means being on my own healing path of cleansing body, mind and spirit. It’s necessary for any empowered healer that aspires to inspire and generate confidence and assertiveness in others, enabling them to do what is needed to live out their life purpose,” he says.

Rieders found shamanism to be an effective complementary therapy for strengthening the body and building resilience. One of his patients was unhappy with his job, feeling it only served to support a costly family lifestyle.

Upon discerning his true desire was to own a gym and teach people how to get healthy, he took action. “A heart procedure was no longer necessary.

Stored anger can create heart disease, as well as cancer,” he remarks.

Seti Gershberg’s life changed dramatically while studying shamanism in the remote Peruvian Andes, where he lived with the indigenous Q’ero people for two years. Taking a break from a career in international investment banking, he set out to learn about a shaman’s relationship to energy, consciousness and the supernatural, with an eye to creating a system of universal reciprocity, balance and harmony.

He was also interested in indigenous people’s views of the relationship of the physical world with self, consciousness and multi-dimensional space-time as a single interwoven idea; a continuum.

Spirituality is an extension of the inner being’s connection to what the conscious mind longs for, to seek a higher awareness and realize one’s full potential. ~Richard L. Alaniz

“Today, I’m an executive producer and creative director in Phoenix, Arizona, working on a video series, TV commercials and films, including two documentaries on shamanic rituals and ceremonies, as well as the Q’ero culture,” says Gershberg. He practices the Q’ero shaman’s gift of Ayni, giving of our self first without asking for anything in return.

His website, ThePathOfTheSun.com, offers a “pay what you can afford” option.

Sean Wei Mah, a Native American Cree, grew up on a reservation in Alberta, Canada, around tribal medi-

cine men that practiced smudging, ceremony and ritual. “Smudging, by burning fine powders, considered sacred medicine, is significant to any shaman as holy medicine to cleanse the body.

It’s part of Native American life and the foundation of how we communicate, give thanks to and ask for help and guidance from the Creator. Ceremony is our church and smudging is how we purify it,” says the shaman, artist and actor known as “The Rattlemaker”.

Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, a shaman, healer, storyteller and carrier of the Qilaut (wind drum), is an elder from the Kalaaleq tribe, in Greenland.

His family belongs to the traditional healers from Kalallit Nunaat. Endearingly known as Uncle, he has traveled to 67 countries to conduct ceremonies including healing circles, sacred sweat lodge purification and Melting the Ice in the Heart of Man intensives, where he teaches the spiritual significance of climate change.

He advises, “A shaman’s responsibility is to guide you on your inner path and support you in recognizing your beauty so that you can love yourself

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“Vegan food offers so much variety, especially at lunch,” says Johanna Sophia, of Pine Plains, New York, who recently hosted the online series The Raw Lunchbox Summit.

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Laura Theodore, the vegan chef and recording artist who presents The Jazzy Vegetarian PBS television program, lives and works in the New York City area. After a childhood dominated by bologna sandwiches for lunch, she gradually changed to vegan dishes. “I began to notice a difference when I ate mostly plants,” she says. “I could do more and think better.”

Theodore favors colorful and delicious vegan foods that travel well in a lunchbox with a cold pack, so she can take them to rehearsals or wherever else she goes. She creates her zucchini fettuccine with a vegetable slicer and loves to end a meal with something naturally sweet, like her maple-raisin-date truffles. Such experimenting in the kitchen led to her newest cookbook, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Diet.

Brandi Rollins, Ph.D., a researcher at Penn State, in State College, Pennsylvania, found that switching her lunch habits to plant-based dishes made her feel better. The author of Raw Foods on a Budget determined that one of her favorites is a quick raw vegan pizza. She first marinates ingredients for 20 minutes: three medium mushrooms, thinly sliced, with oneand-a-half tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, one tablespoon of olive oil, one minced clove of garlic and a big pinch of Italian herb seasoning.

Then she spreads half of a mashed avocado on a four-by-four-inch flax cracker and tops it with the marinated mushrooms, plus chopped tomato, peppers or other favorite options. Rollins advises, “You can pack all of the components individually, and then assemble the pizza at work.”

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Blake’s favorite brain-power luncheon booster is a wrap with antioxidant-rich fillings, accompanied by homemade almond milk, sunflower seeds or walnuts for vitamin E and some favorite blue berries or purple grapes. She makes fresh almond milk by grinding raw almonds in a nut grinder, and then adding them plus an equal amount of filtered water to a high-speed blender. After processing and straining out the solids, the resulting nut milk is perfect for smoothies.

Changing our diets one meal at Lots of Garlic Hummus a time gives us an opportunity to see if we can feel the difference, as our Yields: 4 servings vegan lunchbox experts have, while we ramp up our taste for healthier Accented with the tangy taste of fresh eating. lemon juice and a bit of heat from the chili powder, this is an easy, readyJudith Fertig writes award-winning made sandwich spread for a lunchbox. cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS. Connect at 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans), JudithFertig.com. drained and rinsed

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Pack a Plant-Based Lunch

¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp filtered or spring water, plus more as needed 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp sesame tahini 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ tsp chili powder, plus more for garnish ¼ tsp sea salt Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Add a bit more water if needed to achieve desired consistency.

Transfer the hummus to a decorated bowl and sprinkle the top with a pinch more chili powder to taste for a festive presentation.

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Put them in a large bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, oil and garlic. Toss gently until thoroughly combined.

Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, truffles will keep up to three days.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately.

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Perfect Purple Smoothie Yields: 2 servings

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Yields: 4 servings This raw side dish is low in calories, a breeze to prepare and cool fare on a hot summer day. The zucchini strips look and taste a lot like fresh pasta.

Shave the zucchini lengthwise with a vegetable peeler to make the “noodles”.

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Maple-Raisin-Date Truffles Yields: 10 to 12 truffles These truffles make an inviting healthy dessert or snack to satisfy a sweet tooth. They’ll impress guests at any dinner party.

9 large Medjool dates, pitted 1 /8 cup raisins ¼ cup raw shredded unsweetened dried coconut 1 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

12 oz acai juice 6 oz almond milk 1 Tbsp soy creamer 1 cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries 1 frozen banana ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 Tbsp whole ground flaxseed meal (blueberry variety if available; try Trader Joe’s) 1 cup coconut water ice cubes 1 Tbsp macro greens or other vegan, non-GMO greens powder ½ tsp apple cider vinegar 1 to 3 dashes cayenne powder Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

Store in two insulated cups and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Line a small baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.

Place the dates, raisins, coconut and maple syrup in a high-performance blender and process to the consistency of soft dough. Transfer the date mixture to a medium-sized bowl.

Using a cookie scoop, spoon out a heaping tablespoon of the date mixture and roll it into a ball. Continue until all the dough is in balls.

Put the cocoa powder in a small bowl.

Roll the truffles in the cocoa until coated and place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour.

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2 medium zucchini 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 10 to 14 leaves fresh basil, minced 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 /8 to ¼ tsp sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste

Homemade almond milk is the base and cayenne powder gives it a spicy punch that intensifies the rest of the flavors. Drink one serving for lunch and chill the other for a fast and easy mid-afternoon reviver.

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Little by little, all of our awakening practices work to transform our life. They move us from being externally oriented and reactive to being established within and quietly responsive.

We come to have a wider view that life can effectively contain and envelop the different facets of ourselves and the world.

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Kirtan Music Transports Listeners to a Deeper Place

Why do many consider a kirtan event a transcendent experience far beyond the music?

by Robin Fillmore

How would you introduce your music?

Across the country and around the world, yoga practitioners are chanting the names of God in tongues including Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi and English. They’re taking kirtan music out of the temples and the yoga studios and into dance halls, universities, cathedrals and other unexpected places.

In the last decade, India’s traditional call-and-response form of chanting has been reinvented by modern devotional artists blending traditional kirtan with modern genres such as rock, rhythm and blues, hip-hop and electronica—breathing new life and devotion into yoga’s sacred chants.

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nfluential spiritual leader Ram Dass has described Krishna Das (Jeffrey Kagel) as an example of someone whose “heartsongs” open channels to God. The Grammy-nominated kirtan artist, long considered yoga’s rock star, consistently plays to sold-out crowds worldwide. The Long Island native’s journey has gone from being a member of a popular rock band to going to India, where as a student of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, the trajectory of his life and music shifted and expanded.

His 1996 debut album, One Track Heart, focused on updated chants from the ancient tradition of bhakti yoga, followed in 1998 by Pilgrim Heart, with a guest appearance

by Sting. Since then, a steady stream of 14 albums and DVDs produced on his own label have provided the soundtrack for yoga classes everywhere; the soothing rhythmic chants performed in a deep, rich timbre complements instruction in the spiritual element of the exercise.

Das’ specialty, kirtan, updates an ancient tradition of devotional chanting as meditation accompanied by instruments. A kirtan concert invites audience members to join in the experience through chanting, clapping and dancing and is characterized as a journey into the self that also connects us with each other.

What does kirtan mean to you?

For me, kirtan is all about the music.

The more ways I practice sustainable health, balance, love and music and immerse myself in a spiritual life, the more I realize that all issues distill down to simple facts. Everyone wants to be loved and happy, and to avoid suffering and being judged.

Looking at our lives, we start to see how we hurt ourselves and others and how what happens to us in daily life can be difficult to deal with. We recognize that we must find deep inner strength so we don’t get destroyed by the waves that come and try to toss us around.

There are two things: the music and where the music is carrying us. In this case, it’s the names of God, of divinity, that are real and inside us. We can call this higher sense anything we like and aim in that direction according to how we identify with it.

If we want peace in the world, then every individual needs to find peace within. We can’t create peace or happiness with anger and selfishness in our heart and mind. We can release ourselves from a limiting storyline, whatever it is, and touch a deeper place for a while. Then, when we return to our day, we are standing on slightly different ground because we have trained ourselves to let go a little bit. It’s a gradual process that takes time and effort, but it’s a joyful practice.

Do you see a shift in thinking echoing that of the 1960s that positions us to do better this time?

In the 1960s, everyone thought they were going to change the external world, but they forgot they have to change themselves, too, and little work was done inside. Today, while most people keep trying to first rearrange the outside world, more are now doing the necessary inside work, as well.

The key is to understand what’s truly possible. If we don’t understand how we can be happy and at peace in the middle of a burning fire, we won’t recognize the tools available to create that kind of light for ourselves and others.

Robin Fillmore is the publisher of the Natural Awakenings of Washington, D.C, edition.

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he United Nations warns that water use is outpacing population growth two to one. At this rate, two-thirds of the world will face water stress by 2025, meaning fewer crops and jobs and higher food prices.

“Globally, 3 million people, mostly children, die each year due to water-related issues,” says Sister Dorothy Maxwell, of the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, in New York.

“Water is a precious commodity. Every drop in supply should increase awareness.”

For significant savings, use ingredients with a lower water footprint. “Be conscientious about food purchases,” advises Gene Baur, president and co-founder of the nonprofit Farm Sanctuary, in Watkins Glen, New York, and Orland and Los Angeles, California. “Choosing plant foods instead of animal products can make a huge difference. Estimates show that one person switching to a vegan diet can save at least 1,000 gallons of water every day.”

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Before landing on a plate, an eight-ounce steak will have necessitated 850 gallons of water, including growing and processing the animal’s food grain. The amount of water needed to produce a quarter-pound hamburger equals that of 30 average showers.

“Dietary choices have environmental and ethical impacts,” agrees Michael Schwarz, founder of Hudson Valley Treeline Cheese, in Kingston, New York.

“The carbon and water footprints of conventional dairy products are also enormous.” His company’s vegan cheeses are basically cashews, probiotic cultures and salt. Unlike American’s 10 million dairy cows, cashews aren’t injected with growth hormones, don’t emit methane and produce no waste runoff to pollute waterways.

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The Natural Resources Defense Council reports that Americans annually discard more than 35 million tons of uneaten food that costs local governments $1.5 billion annually in clean up and landfill maintenance. Food waste contributes to climate change through the use of huge quantities of water, fertilizer, land and fuel to process, refrigerate and transport it. Plus, it emits methane gas as it decomposes. Reducing food waste can have a far-reaching impact.

Applying simple household tips will help minimize waste: Protect all meat, poultry and fish along with dairy products like yogurt, sour cream and cottage cheese from bacteria by storing them in the original packaging until used; seal any leftovers in airtight containers. Wrap hard cheese in foil or waxed paper after opening. Keep fruits and vegetables separate and don’t wash before refrigerating to forestall mold. Activated oxygen, like that used in the small refrigerator appliance BerryBreeze, neutralizes bacteria and mold to keep stored foods fresh longer.

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Maxwell’s guidance for savvy water use includes: Don’t pre-rinse dishes. Run the dishwasher only when full. Use less soap when washing up and make sure it’s biodegradable. Water-wise experts also offer these cooking tips.

Use a single pot of water to blanch several kinds of vegetables before freezing. Start with the lightest color and

end with the darkest, especially odorous veggies like asparagus or Brussels sprouts.

“Unless it’s greasy, cooking and drinking water can be reused to nourish plants,” explains Diane MacEachern, founder and publisher of BigGreenPurse.com. “I cool egg and veggie cooking water to pour on herbs and flowers.”

As whole potatoes simmer, set a steamer basket over them to cook other veggies and conserve water. Fewer pots mean less dishwashing, and leftover potato water adds extra flavor to homemade potato dinner rolls.

Cook shorter shapes of dry pasta in less water, first placing them in cold water and lowering the heat to a simmer once it hits a boil, also saving energy (Tinyurl. com/ColdWaterPastaMethod).

Directions for hard-boiled eggs call for enough cold water to cover before boiling, followed by the mandatory icewater bath, using goodly amounts of water and energy. Steam eggs instead; find instructions at Tinyurl.com/ BestHardCookedEggs. For a large quantity of eggs, try baking them (AltonBrown.com/baked-eggs).

Freezer jam contains more fruit, much less sugar and needs no water bath for canning

jars; recipes are available online. Eat watermelon as is or in salads, compost the peel and pickle the rind using only one cup of water with minimal boiling time (Tinyurl.com/WatermelonRindPickling).

Rather than waste warm water to defrost frozen foods, simply move them overnight to the refrigerator. Composting is far more eco-wise than running a garbage disposal and sink water.

More than 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered in water, but only .007 percent—like a single drop in a five-gallon bucket—is usable for hydrating its 6.8 billion people and all plants and animals.

We must be creative to protect that drop by kicking it up a notch in the kitchen.

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SEPTEMBER 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.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Batsto River Guided Trip: A Guided Paddling Trip – 8:30am-4pm. Explore on water and land and learn about Pine Barrens habitats, history, plants and animals. $60/person (canoe or kayak), $50/person (bring own canoe or kayak). Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-2680189 or PinelandsAdventures.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.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 124pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petsmart Woodury, 2000 Clements Bridge Rd, Woodbury. 856-4242288. Adoptions@awanj.org. awanj.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 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: 609-2612495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Pine Barrens Discovery Tour: A Guided Field Trip in the Pinelands – 9am-12pm. Trek along the

edges of the Mullica River and discover its secrets. $35/adults, $20/ages 8-15. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

Hampton Furnace Exploration: A Guided Field Trip in the Pinelands – 1-3pm. This Pine Barrens primer is perfect for everyone who wants to learn about Pinelands history, ecology and culture, including families with children from ages 6 and up. $25/adults, $15/children. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Bike Maintenance Basics for Women – 6:308:30pm. An introductory class for women designed 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.

A Course in Spirituality: Stepping into the Path of the Spiritual Warrior – 7-9pm. Introductory class provides an overview of course designed to inform and enlighten participants on living authentic spiritual lives in the world. Suggested donation $15 for those not registered for the series. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-2689151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 WomenHeart at Virtua – 6:30-8pm. Facilitated by women heart disease survivors who have been trained at the WomenHeart Science and Leadership Symposium at Mayo Clinic. Free. Virtua’s Health & Wellness Center Moorestown, 401 Young Ave, 1st Fl Conference Room. Register, Virtua for Women Health Navigators: 844-8966367 or Virtua.org.

Eden Energy Medicine Study Group – 7-8:30pm.

Learn Donna Eden’s Daily Routine and other techniques to keep your energies balanced and healthy. Based on Eden’s Energy Medicine book, led by Elsie Kerns and Paula Anderson, EEM Advanced Practitioners. No prior experience needed. $15. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info, Paula: 856-222-9444 or Acu-HealthCenter.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 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.

Cosmic Travels: Harmonics, Rhythm and Sound – 7pm. Healers Universe series. Learn how to “listen” to the hypersonic frequencies of the cosmos to aid in beginning or deepening a meditation practice. Learn to feel into their own body rhythms and those of the Earth and nature which can allow the body to access its own healing abilities. Followed up with a full-day workshop on Sept 24. AcuHealth Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Not Two: Making our Whole Lives the Path of the Spiritual Warrior Silent Retreat – 8am-9pm. A full-day exploration into the causes for our discontent, and the tools for transforming it. Includes guided seated and walking meditation, Dharma talk, Zen sharing circle, liturgy, light breakfast, lunch and dinner. $45. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. Registration required: 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

Canoeing Lessons – 9am-12pm. Learn the basics of canoeing with instructor John Volpa. Ages 10 and up. $35/person. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

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: Genesis SpiritualHealing.com.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 124pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petco Turnersville, 141 Tuckahoe Rd, Ste 130, Sewell. 856-424-2288.

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Mullica River 101: A Guided Paddling Trip in the Pinelands – 1-4pm. Take a trip down the Mullica

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River from Atsion to Beaver Dam with guide and naturalist John Volpa. Ages 8 and up. $50/person (canoe or kayak), $40/person (bring own canoe or kayak). Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

Open House: Still Point Yoga Center – 1-5pm.

Celebrating 15 years of service. Enjoy free yoga classes, free chair massage, gift basket raffles, free crystal singing bowls and yoga nidra, discounted class cards. Everyone welcome. 1 Kelly Drivers Ln, Laurel Springs. 856-227-0999. StillPointYoga Center.com.

Star Watch at Batsto Village – 7-10pm. Sponsored

by West Jersey Astronomical Society. Free. Batsto Village, Wharton State Forest. More info: 609567-4559 or wasociety.us.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Batsto River Guided Trip: A Guided Paddling Trip – 8:30-4pm. Explore on water and land and learn about Pine Barrens habitats, history, plants and animals. $60/person (canoe or kayak), $50/person (bring own canoe or kayak). Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

Eckankar HU Song and Worship Service – 10am12pm. 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: Creativity: A Key to Spiritual Survival. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths. Free. AcuHealth Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown.

More info: 609-261-0019.

Walk on the Wild Side – 1:30pm. A themed hike through the Refuge. Trails are family friendly. $10/adult, $8/child age 4 & up, free/ages 3 & under free. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: CedarRun.org.

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. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Integrative Medicine Information Session – 6-7pm. Hear about proven complementary therapies that encourage the body’s natural healing abilities without the harmful side effects such as acupuncture, biopuncture and homeopathy. Save up to $50 off your first visit when you attend this session. Free. Barry Brown Health Education Center, 106 Carnie Blvd, Voorhees. Register: 888-8478823 or Virtua.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based 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.

Fungi in the Soil, Mushrooms in the Kitchen – 7pm. Horticultural Society of South Jersey. Tyler Case of Mycopolitan presents everything mushroom. Fungi play many pivotal roles in soil biology and ecology. Join us for a discussion and celebration of all things fungal. Carmen Tilelli Hall, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill. 856-816-8508. hssj.org.

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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Free Plant Clinic – 9am-12pm. Sponsored by Rutgers Master Gardeners of Camden County.

Get answers to your gardening questions. Bring your plants or a piece of a diseased plant for identification and treatment suggestions. Bring a sample in a small container of any insect from your garden that you need identified. Camden County Parks Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. 856-216-7130. NJGarden@CamdenCounty. com. Camden.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden

Find Your Park: Shenandoah National Park – 6:30-8pm. Join REI and discover some of the best spots in Shenandoah National Park. We will share first-hand knowledge of campgrounds, trails, and historic sites to visit on your next trip. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Evening Contemplation and Tea – 7-8:30pm. Includes a period of quiet contemplation and reflection, evening liturgy with prayer requests, and dharma talk over tea. Suggested donation, $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-2689151. PineWind.org.

The Story of Batsto – 7:30pm. Barbara Solem, author of several books about New Jersey’s Pine Barrens will discuss her latest book, Batsto Village Jewel of the Pines, shedding new light on this significant South Jersey site. Learn about the history of Batsto, from its modest beginnings as a sawmill in the 1760s, to a thriving industrial community through the Revolutionary War years and beyond. Copies of book on-hand for purchase. Haddonfield Friends School, 47 N Haddon Ave, Haddonfield. SierraClub. org/new-jersey/west-jersey.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Yoga for True Beginners: 6-Wk Series – Thursdays, Sept 15-Oct 20. 5:45-6:45pm. Learn all the basic hatha yoga poses, breathing practices and yoga philosophy that bring peace of mind, improved flexibility and increase strength and vitality. $60/series. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Fire Cider: Tasting, Demo & Giveaway – 6:30pm.

When is the best time to prepare for the cold winter months? Now. Join GMO Free NJ to learn how to make the warming winter tonic, fire cider. After the demonstration and instruction there will be an opportunity to taste a finished aged batch of this powerful home remedy. Free. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. RSVP: 856-425-2221 or RSVP@GMOFreeNJ.com. GMOFreeNJ.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Community Yoga Class – 6-7:15pm. With Jimmy Sell. A great way to end your week. Unwind in this community class designed for all shapes and sizes focusing on yoga postures, breathing, meditation, relaxation and philosophy. $5. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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Harvest Moon Sound Meditation – 7-8:15pm.

With Kristy McAdams and Michael Gibbs. Kristy offers the sacred, celestial sound of the crystal singing bowls; Michael adds the grounding, earthy sounds of the didgeridoo, native flute and drum. $25. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Registration/info: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

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

Fall Beauty in the Wetlands Hike – 10:30am.

A 2-4-mile guided hike at Wharton State Forest.

Free. For location: 609-567-4559.

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.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 124pm. 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.

Teen Mindfulness Workshop Series – Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17. 1-2:30pm. Helps young people navigate successfully through the turbulence that often accompanies the teen years, helping them cope more effectively with stress, calm emotional reactivity, stay focused and improve relationships with family and friends. $100/series, $30/each. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.

Sound Healing Benefit for Love Orphanage – 2-4pm. Help children and heal yourself. Join Devpreet Kaur for a relaxing and enjoyable healing experience. Release, restore and rejoice as you are immersed in a guided meditation, vibrations of healing instruments and toning and a gong bath. $30/person, $50/couple. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-registration required: 856-546-1006, LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Reiki Share/Energy Healing Exchange – 2-5pm.

Join fellow practitioners of reiki and other energy healing methods to exchange energetic healing and balancing. There will also be time for discussion to share experiences and knowledge and to ask questions.

Practitioners only. Other energy healing methods welcome. $11. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

Feast in the Fields – 4-7pm. With the talent of Chef Fred Kellerman of Elements Café offering a 4-course, organic and locally grown sunset dinner. Help strengthen and grow public awareness of the work of local farmers while enjoying an amazing meal. $60/person; BYOB. 1895 Organic Farm, 303 Landing Rd, Lumberton. Register by Sept 14: SustainableCherryHill.org.

A Special Evening with Seijaku Roshi: Cultivating Confidence – 7-9pm. Thought-provoking, heart-opening and ultimately life-changing discussion on how to cultivate self-confidence, present-

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ed by Pine Wind’s Zen Master. A period of sharing and fellowship follows. $15/individuals, $25/ spouses. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

Full Moon Night Hike – 8-9:30pm. Enjoy a guided hike under the light of the full moon to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. $10/person. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: CedarRun.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Canoeing Lessons – 9am-12pm. Learn the basics of canoeing with instructor John Volpa. Ages 10 and up. $35/person. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

“Raise the Roof” Music & Craft Festival – 11am5pm. Benefit the Center’s “New Roof Fund” and for the continuation of public nature programs.

Featuring: John Byrne Band, The Blind Squirrels, Camille Peruto, The Greater Pinelands Dulcimer Society, craft tables & food vendors. Admission: $15/carload; $5/person. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495.

RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Mullica River 101: A Guided Paddling Trip in the Pinelands – 1-4pm. Take a trip down the Mullica River from Atsion to Beaver Dam with guide and naturalist John Volpa. Ages 8 and up. $50/person (canoe or kayak), $40/person (bring own canoe or kayak). Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

Soul Journey Workshop: Discovering Your Soul’s Path – 1-5pm. This workshop will help uncover life path, purpose, and soul lessons for this lifetime through meditations, writing exercises and discussion. Learn the process of mastering the 7 Rays, and how to become more at peace in this current lifetime. $110. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton.

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

Autumn with the Animals – 12-4pm. Activities include guided hikes, crafts, food, canoeing, live music and educational demonstrations and programs. $8/ member, $10/nonmember. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. CedarRun.org.

Yin Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. With April O’Malley.

Yin yoga is passive yoga where we sink into postures for extended intervals. These longer held poses eases flexibility to connective tissue, cultivating core flexibility and restores the body and mind. $15/drop-in or class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Mind, Body & Soul 2016 – 12-1:30pm. Part of Virtua’s VIP program for mature adults. Stimulate your mind and enrich your soul, all while enjoying a delicious meal. Features discussions on interesting health and lifestyle topics. Usually meets on the 3rd Tues each month. $6 for lunch buffet. 1000 Atlantic Ave, Camden. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

Becoming Your Own Healer – 6:30-8pm. With Dr. Kevin Gyurina. Learn why healing yourself is critical in today’s world; how to tap into your

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natural abilities to heal; receive guided practice to start healing immediately. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

The Greater Woodbury Garden Club Meeting – 7pm. The program will be given by Dottie Hansbury.

Topic: Fall & Winter Garden Interest. Central Baptist Church, 37 S Jackson St, Woodbury. Barbara Haase: 856-904-6870 or barbararyder2@verizion.net.

Essential Oils 101 – 7-9pm. Learn how to use essential oils in everyday life. Topics include using essential oils for headaches, infections, acne, stress, anxiety, insomnia, pain and much more.

Includes a free bio-feedback reading to determine which essential oils are right for you. $30 with $10 credit towards purchase of oils. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton, Marlton. 856-5744433. To register: ElevateYourHealth.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Pine Barrens Time Machine: A Guided Field Trip in the Pinelands – 10am. Join former social studies and science teacher, John Volpa, for a journey exploring the region’s geologic past to the present. $60/person. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-2680189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

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 Art of Soul Travel. Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown.

For more info: 609-261-0019.

Parkinson’s Support Group – 6:45-8pm. In addition to strong emotional support, this group provides the latest medical information on Parkinson’s disease, including medications and exercise programs. Everyone welcome. 75 Madison Ave, Conference Center 1st Fl, Mount Holly. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

It’s All about Your Immunity – 7pm. Whether you get sick or whether you stay healthy, it’s all about your immunity. Jeannie Francis, Master Herbalist, Master Gardener, Reflexologist, Reiki Master, and the proprietor of the Spirit to Sole Center, Merchantville, will share how herbal medicine can boost your immune system and will have some delicious and easy medicinal teas available to sample. Free.

Hosted by the Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ. Sponsored by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness.

LourdesCare, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill. RSVP, Judy: 609-221-2285 or Tammy@Wellness4Living.com.

Soshin: Beginners Meditation and Mindfulness Class – 7-9pm. Taught by a Senior Monk, the evening includes instruction on Zen meditation, mindfulness practices and zendo etiquette. Suggested donation $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Power through Menopause – 6:30-8pm. In this exclusive free online group, gather tips from other women on their journey through menopause and have the opportunity to get your questions answered when the need arises. Also gain access to free quarterly, in-person gatherings to learn ways to get back to feeling like yourself again from the experts at Virtua. Barry Brown Health Education Center, 106 Carnie Blvd, Voorhees. Register: 844896-6367 or Virtua.org.

Refresh Your Run – 6:30-8pm. Whether you are just starting or are getting back on track, this class

will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K or more.

Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Kundalini Workshop – 7-8:30pm. With Livshabad Kaur. Join us as we journey into the sacred sound technology of kundalini mantras. Learn mantras that can be taken off the mat and into your daily life. Included will be mantras for success, healing, creativity, releasing negativity and more. $22. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Autumnal Equinox – 7-9pm. With Susan Drummond, Kristy McAdams, Maryann Miller. Celebrate around the traditional fire with meditation, discussion and sound. Bring your drum/rattle, adding grounding energy to the celestial energy of the crystal bowls. Chairs provided. $27. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Canoeing Lessons – 9am-12pm. Learn the basics of canoeing with instructor John Volpa. Ages 10 and up. $35/person. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

Kids Yoga – 6-7:15pm. With Cindy Irvin. Kids ages 5-11 join us for a special evening class exploring yoga poses, cooperative games, breathing and relaxation exercises. A non-competitive, engaging and fun time where students develop strength, flexibility, concentration and confidence. $10 or class card.

Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Cultivating Qi Shamanic Power Workshop – 7pm.

Free introductory class with Dana Reynolds. Learn how training in qi can awaken and balance the movement of prana for purposes of manifestation, health and healing. Learn sacred chants to cultivate qi and secrets about the powerful and direct connection of your ancestors to creating a life of well-being for you and your descendants. For more info, Dana: 856-9931786 or MountMeruHolistic@gmail.com.

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Angelic Immersion Weekend – Sept 24-25.

9am-5:30pm. With Kathy Milano. An intimate retreat developing intuition with Angels of the Rays. 14 participants receive energetic attunements, practice Divine communication, and co-facilitate 7 Ray ceremonies. Be empowered to perceive, translate, and flow Divine frequencies. Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206, Moorestown. 856-778-1981. KathyMilano.com.

Hoot, Waddle and Stroll 5K – 9am. Up for a challenge? Come out to support Cedar Run in our one-of-a-kind trail run through the beautiful Pine Barrens. $25/participant. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: CedarRun.org.

Hampton Furnace Exploration: A Guided Field Trip in the Pinelands – 10am-12pm. Explore a serene Atlantic White Cedar swamp and discover life in a Pine Barrens stream between the Upper Batsto River and Skit Branch creek. $25/adults, $15/ children. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

Psychonavigating Interdimensional Travel – 10:30am-5pm. How to utilize and maintain the “body vehicle” for inner and inter dimensional travel safely and securely. Learn about specific energetic structures within the Human Energy Field. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. 856-2229444. Acu-HealthCenter.com. HealersUniverse.com.

Embracing Your Gift of Mediumship – 11am-6pm.

Learn how to develop their gift as a medium and provide professional mediumship sessions. Learn about spirit guides, how to connect to the spirit world and deliver loving messages from loved ones on the other side. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

Bark in the Park – 12-2pm. A fun day for dogs and their people to come out to Timber Creek Dog Park and enjoy playtime and games. We always offer our exclusive Bark-tini dog cocktails, games, and information for pet owners. 236 Taylor Ave, Gloucester Township. awanj.org.

Improve Your Workout Workshop: Straighten Before You Strengthen – 1-2pm. Join Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman to discover how performing a few simple alignment exercises can significantly enhance your workout. $20/preregistration, $25/at door. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Register: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.

Pine Barrens Discovery Tour: A Guided Field Trip in the Pinelands – 1-4pm. Trek along the edges of the Mullica River and discover its secrets. $35/ adults, $20/age 8-15. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Pine Barrens Ghost Town Tour: A Guided Field Trip in the Pinelands – 10am. Barbara Solem, author of Ghost Towns and Other Quirky Places in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, will take participants on a tour of many of the forgotten industrial towns that once thrived in the Pine Barrens. $60/person. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Yoga Teacher Training – 6-9:30pm. Yoga by Robin invites anyone interested to sign up for the RYT200 Teacher Training which involves 200 hrs of training over an 8-month period. More info, Robin: 609-440-0824 or Robinsollyoga.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Breast Cancer Support Group – 6-7pm. This free women’s only support group focuses on women who have been newly diagnosed or are in active treat-

ment for breast cancer. Group offers an opportunity to get emotional support, to learn how to navigate through your treatment options and to share concerns and triumphs. Facilitated by oncology social worker Lisa Rosenberry, MS, MSW, LCSW. Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave, Conference Center 1st Fl, Mount Holly. Register: 844-896-6367 or Virtua.org.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – Tuesdays, Sept 27-Nov 15. 6:45-8:15pm.

With Linda Townshend. This 8-wk course developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness, teaches students how to use mindfulness to relate differently to life’s feeling of overwhelm, its stresses and our reaction to them. $425 includes materials. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-4047287. YogaForLiving.net.

Group Detox Informational Meeting – 7-8pm. Join Michele Marcinko, owner of Halo Wellness Center and holistic health counselor, as she explains the importance of detoxing for better health. The 21day detox plan will be discussed in detail along with a sample of supplements to assist with this gentle yet effective cleanse. Free. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton, Marlton. To register: 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

Cancer Survivors Support Group – 7-8:30pm.

This free support group is 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.” Facilitated

by Marian Mitchell, MDiv, CSW. Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave, Conference Center 1st Fl, Mount Holly. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Free Holistic Health Webinar – 7-8pm. Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health Through Awareness present Kate Motz an Integrative Nutrition Coach. She will discuss: How Food Sensitivities Can Sabotage Your Health; One Man’s Food is Another Man’s Poison. She will also discuss strategies for identifying food sensitivities and selecting the foods that will help you maintain optimal physical, mental and emotional well-being. For more info or to register: 856-596-5834 or tdinj.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 This Night’s for You – 6pm. Yoga in the park along with information on how we are not victims of our genetics. Free with a food pantry donation for our towns food bank. Mary Duffy Field, Williamstown. Reservations required: 856-881-4103, Info@Thrivehw.com.

plan ahead SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Laughter Yoga PlayShop – 2-4pm. Family friendly. Play more, stress less. Uplifting, energizing, and fun this Playshop creates smiles from the inside out.

Simple movements, laughter, deep breathing exercises and mindfulness will tap into your inner joy and create connection with others. Plus, learn the health benefits of laughter and deep breathing. $20. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-4047287. YogaForLiving.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Chakra Clearing through Sound Healing with the Crystal Bowls – 10am-12pm. With Michele Halliwell. Join us on this sound journey of the quartz crystal singing bowls as we ride the sound currents into higher states of consciousness for peace, harmony and balance. $25. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Inner Guidance: Discussion & Discovery Workshop – 2-4pm. Presented by Eckankar in NJ. Topics: the various forms inner guidance takes, how to strengthen your inner connection and listening skills, and using spiritual tools to get answers and guidance in your life. All welcome. Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. 800-870-9139.

Spirituality@Eckankar-NJ.org. Eckankar-NJ.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Kirtan with Wah! – 8pm. An intimate evening of mantras, singing, stories, teachings. The first female to bring kirtan music to the West in the 1990s. Her Savasana CDs have sold over 70,000 copies worldwide. $20/pre-register; limited space. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. 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.

Reiki Levels 1 & 2 Certification Class – 11am-6pm.

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healing, and give their first reiki session. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 Live in Joy’s Birthday Party Celebration – 2-6pm.

Join us for an afternoon of fun, community, live music with Blues artist Norman Taylor, mini-sessions and silent auction to benefit Love Orphanage in Haiti.

Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 5th Annual Holistic Health Extravaganza – 9:30am-5pm. Experience and shop for unusual, holistic, green, locally made/crafted items and services/sessions. Entrance fee is $5, which supports our local fundraiser & gives you 2 raffle tickets. American Legion, 2 Meadowbrook Ln, New Egypt. 609-752-1048. Siobhan@NextStep StrategiesLLC.com.

savethedate FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 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.

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training OCTOBER

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. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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

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sunday Sunday Morning Program – Sept 11 & 18. 9-10:30am. Includes guided meditation followed by morning prayers. Guests encouraged to arrive by 8:45am. Suggested donation, $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong.

609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

Sunday Salutations – 9:15am. With Kristin. $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 have used, receive an entry into the weekly contest. 600 block of Station Ave, Haddon Heights. SustainableHaddonHeights.org.

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

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.

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. Sustainable HaddonHeights.org.

Yoga for Your Back – 7-8pm. Learn gentle yet effective Svaroopa yoga poses that provides a release of deep core tension in the back, the sources of discomfort and pain for many. Instructions included so you can safely practice at home to keep the benefits achieved in class while gaining greater health benefits, freedom of movement and flexibility. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Brunch with the Beatles Yoga – 11:15am. With Kristin. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

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. MeditationInSouthJersey@ gmail.com. MeditationInSouthJersey.org.

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

Living in Oneness – 6:30-7:30pm. 4th Mon. Discussion around the new energy concepts for the conscious shift into oneness. Learn how to make practical application of the concepts to your everyday life. Based on the book, The Oneness of It All

by Maryann Pino Miller. Free. The Center, Life in

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.

All Levels Yoga – 10:30-11:30am & 7-8pm. Also Thurs, 10:30-11:30am. All ages. All levels. Healing yoga positions, Breathing techniques and relaxation. $10. Massage by Laura, 3 Deltona Ln, Marlton. 856-287-5840. Laura@MassageBy Laura.net. MassageByLaura.net.

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

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Afterschool Asanas – 4:15pm. With Kristi. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Beginners and Beyond – 6:15pm. With Daveki. $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. SolYogaNJ.com.

Yoga4Sobriety with Kristin – 8pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

wednesday Early Dawn Meditation – 5:30-6:30am. Wed-Fri, first 3 wks of Sept. Start your day off right. Come sit and meditate with us for the entire time or any part of it. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-2689151. PineWind.org.

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.

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. MeditationInSouthJersey@ gmail.com. MeditationInSouthJersey.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. 856-845-2611. Woodbury Library.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. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuary ForYoga.com.

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

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.

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

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

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

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. 888847-8823.

Shikantaza or “Just Sitting” & Evening Prayers – 7-8pm. Experience a form of meditation in which one focuses on everything that is experienced: thoughts, sounds, and feelings. Followed by evening prayers. Suggested donation $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609268-9151. PineWind.org.

Introduction to Kundalini Yoga – 4:15pm. With Teja Shanti Kaur. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Yoga4Sobriety – 8pm. With Carly. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Green Drinks – SeptJune. 6-8pm. 1st Wed. Networking focused on creating a sustainable South Jersey community. The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, 1422 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill. 609-2383449. SustainableCherryHill.org.

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

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. 267-664-3236.

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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. 267-6643236. 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 rebal-

anced. Concludes with deep relaxation to the sound of crystal bowls. Yoga for Living, 1926 Geentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: BonnieHart.org.

Introduction to Kundalini Yoga – 10:15am. With Teja Shanti Kaur. $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. TheSanctuary ForYoga.com.

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

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

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Prenatal Yoga – Begins Sept 10. 10-11:30am.

With Tricia Heiser. Enhance your pregnancy with prenatal yoga and keep the body healthy, the mind stress-free and promote a deeper connection between mother and baby. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-9537800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

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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FOR RENT 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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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 41.

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ACUPUNCTURE JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM 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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YOGA, PILATES, DANCE OR RELATED WORKSHOPS – Studio space for rent in Hainesport. Great location on Rte. 38. 267-664-3236.

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Acupuncture, Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), cupping, detoxification, nutrition, and relaxation techniques for acute and chronic pain, stress, concussions, overuse injuries, digestive and immune conditions, and more. AAT offers a non-invasive and effective approach in treating allergy and sensitivity symptoms. See ad, page 17.

Adriana Lefkowitz is a holistic nutritionist and a Certified Bionetic Practitioner. She uses 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 31.

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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 Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to 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.

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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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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.

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FENG SHUI & ENERGY WORK KARIN HIRSCH Lotus Living Space Feng Shui, Physical Radiesthesia, Energy Therapy, Shamanic Healing 201-993-6588 Info@LotusLivingSpace.com LotusLivingSpace.com 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.

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 Te s t i n g ™ . S a r a h O u t l a w i s a Master Herbalist and Advanced N u t r i t i o n R e s p o n s e Te s t i n g P r a c t i t i o n e r o ff e r i n g a n o n invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all a g e s . I n d i v i d u a l i z e d , t a rg e t e d n u t r i t i o n programs designed for every client. See ad, page 13.

HEALTH COUNSELING

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

Liesha Getson is a BoardCertified Thermographic Te c h n i c i a n , H o l i s t i c H e a l t h 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

What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens. ~Ellen Glasgow page 47.

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,

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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

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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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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 25 and 38.

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834 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 10.

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Nutritional Wellness Center of South Jersey 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com 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 24.

NUMEROLOGIST 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.

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PSYCHOENERGETIC COUNSELING HEALERS UNIVERSE

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.

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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.

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

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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.

ZEN LIFE COACHING 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 23.

WELLNESS CENTER THE CENTER…LIFE IN BALANCE 609-975-8379 TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com TheCenterLifeInBalance.com

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 6.

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