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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Preserving the Future of Green and Blue Spaces for Future Generations

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My good friend Lee is such a person. His muse beckoned at an early age, and he believed he had no choice but to follow it.

Born a century after his profession peaked, he hasn’t let that stop him. Today Lee is an extraordinary woodworker, earning a living doing what he loves, turning out artful woodworking and building projects. His hands are marked by the many years invested in learning his trade, yet he says that he has barely scratched the surface of what he can do with wood. He loves the beautiful versatility of this sustainable raw material.

Lee’s shop is housed in recycled barns filled with recycled vintage machines all finely tuned to support his craft. Layers of antique hand tools line the walls and stack up in the corners. Wood shavings strew the floor surrounding a central workbench. I am always inspired by the energy and projects which continually flow from his hands.

Too many of us have a more circuitous journey to discovering our purpose in life, one that fires us with passion and continues to evolve with time and attention. Circumstances and choices have a way of steering us elsewhere. For me, having a young family to feed prompted me to prioritize work that would put food on the table and a roof over our heads. The freedom to explore my innermost desires was often outshouted by babies crying for a diaper change.

Still, I’m glad I became a landscape architect, which satisfied my inner drives to create with my hands and work outdoors.

This month’s feature article “Fashion a Passion-Driven Life,” on page 18, sparks a discussion of the infinite ways to reawaken our muse and take it to new heights. Yes, dailiness makes its demands, but it helps to step back and assess who, what and where we are. In this time of economic sacrifices, people are asking: Is making money more important than finding joy in our work? Can we strike a better balance?

I love how more people in our community are becoming involved with charitable activities. They keep participating because of the sense of well-being generated through everyone contributing positive energy. Just take a look at the growing list of walks, runs and other fundraising events geared towards helping others. Americans reportedly lead the world in expressing kindness to people they don’t know (Daily Mail ).

Next week I am joining a large group for a walk in Camden by people gathering in support of a loved one that has Type 1 diabetes. Our family is walking for my grandson, my hero, and I look forward to taking part.

It feels good to get involved, try it!

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newsbriefs Take Community Action on GMO Foods

Rooted River Therapies Hosts Open House

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MO Free New Jersey is a group of citizens interested in initiating community action to restore our freedom of food choice and raise awareness of the impact of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food supply. Anyone interested in these issues is invited to join them at 6:30 p.m., November 15, at the Collingswood Public Library for a GMO-free, fingerfood potluck and recipe swap. Attendees are invited (but not required) to bring a dish made with non-GMO ingredients and a copy of the recipe.

This month’s meeting features video producer Dana Master, who will talk about GMO Free NJ’s community video project that promotes easy, positive actions that anyone can take towards GMOfree living; attendees are invited to contribute their ideas for creating a more GMO-free world.

herapeutic Calm—a member of Rooted River Therapies, a healing arts consortium in Yardley, Pennsylvania—will host an open house dedicated to supporting caregivers and those needing care, from 1 to 5 p.m., December 2. The event is intended to help caregivers remember to care for themselves and to support care receivers in adjusting to changes in their life circumstances. There will be light refreshments and gift bags that include herbal salves, vouchers valued up to $100 and more.

Therapeutic Calm specializes in calming therapies including acupressure, tendino-muscular meridian technique, bio-energetic acu-touch, mindful stretching and aromatherapy.

Working mothers, single parents and those that care for aging parents or chronically ill relatives often feel taxed by caring for the family on top of their other responsibilities. The stress can be amplified when those receiving the care experience their own anxiety in adjusting to the change in role and lifestyle. “Essentially every individual is a caregiver to some extent,” notes Sara Naomi, owner of Therapeutic Calm. “This is an opportunity for caregivers to receive some TLC for themselves.”

Location: 771 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. For more information or to RSVP, email GmoFreeNJ@gmail.com, call 856-869-3592 or visit GmoFreeNJ.com or NoGmoNJ.weebly.com.

Location: 33 S. Delaware Ave., Yardley. For more information, call 732-407-4020, email TherapeuticCalm@gmail.com or visit TherapeuticCalm.com.

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newsbriefs Blood Drive for 8-Year-Old Hannah McStay

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ee Dots Dance Academy, Creation Academy and American Red Cross will host a blood drive for Hannah McStay, a happy and active 8-year-old girl who was diagnosed with pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on June 24. On July 8, it was determined that she is at high risk for hypodiploid pre-B-cell ALL and will need a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible.

Blood donations will be collected from 2 to 7 p.m., November 9, at St. Joseph’s Hall, St. Clare of Assissi Parish, in Swedesboro.

McStay, whose favorite colors are pink Hannah McStay and purple, loves to read, watch movies, play soccer and dance, and for the past three years, she has danced at Dee Dots Studio, where her mother also danced as a child. Her brothers attend Creation Academy.

Location: 140 Broad St., Swedesboro. For more information, call 856-241-0365 or 856-832-5044 or email Justine Britton at Creation.Academy8@gmail.com.

South Jersey Business Seminar on Cutting Energy Usage

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usinesses large and small can take productive steps to cut energy usage and save money. Sustainable Cherry Hill’s (SCH) upcoming breakfast seminar—Be a Green Business Leader: Your Business Benefits—will give attendees the opportunity to hear from government and business leaders about bottom line benefits of greening a business. The second in a Sustainable Cherry Hill’s first business breakfast. series, this breakfast seminar will take place from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m., November 13, at Caffe Aldo Lamberti, in Cherry Hill.

Cherry Hill Mayor Chuck Cahn will update guests on sustainability efforts taking place throughout the township.

Camden County Sustainability Coordinator Chris Waldron will talk about the county’s comprehensive plan to green the region.

Marking its fifth year of educating and engaging citizens about sustainability, the nonprofit Sustainable Cherry Hill collaborates with the township government, communities, school districts and citizens on a variety of issues and programs year-round.

Registration for tickets and sponsorship information is available online at Conta.cc/U6Ur2L. For more information, call 609-2383449, email Lori.Braunstein@SustainableCherryHill.org or visit SustainableCherryHill.org.

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Natural Awakenings’ Family of Franchises is Thriving

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

Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes more than 80 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with 1.5 million monthly print copies and a collective readership exceeding 3 million.

“Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman.

“Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, makes it possible for everyone to know they have healthy-life choices available to them.”

For a list of where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn more about franchising opportunities, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag. com or call 239-530-1377.

Haddon Township Environmental and Historic Center Open House

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he Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center (HTEHC) will host its first open house, from 1 to 5 p.m., November 18. Kristen Kwasek, the director of education for Saddler’s Woods Conservation Association (SWCA), will present the program—The Environmental Benefits of the Riparian Woodlands—at 2 p.m. Open houses will continue monthly on Sundays, from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be a special open house, from noon to 9 p.m., December 6, as part of the Haddon Township PTA Holiday House Tour.

The HTEHC houses the offices of Haddon Township’s Environmental Commission, Shade Tree Commission, Historical Society and SWCA, which manages and restores Saddler’s Woods, MacArthur Boulevard in Haddon Township. SWCA is a nonprofit dedicated to education, restoration and the research of this area. Through programs, tours, hands-on restoration and field studies, SWCA strives to promote the natural and cultural resources unique to the 25-acre urban forest. The organization is managed by a volunteer board of directors and achieves its goals by partnering with community groups and area schools and by utilizing grant funds for restoration, education and research.

Location: 143 E. Ormond Ave., Haddon Township. For more information, call 856-428-7372, email Harriet@SaddlersWoods. org or visit SaddlersWoods.org.

EZZ Bodyworks Welcomes New Massage Therapists

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ZZ Bodyworks, located within Concord Health, in Merchantville, has expanded its massage services, adding new therapists Dana Watson, Yvonne Farley and Latoya Jones to the team.

Stress often results in physical symptoms such as muscle spasms, knots and tension that cause pain in the back, neck and shoulders. “Massage is a key component in our wellness center,” says Tiffany Knight, office manager at Concord Health. “Since therapeutic massage has been proven to reduce stress, increase circulation and relieve pain associated with these physical conditions, it is important to offer our clients the opportunity to experience such relief.”

Whether you are simply looking to relax or desire deeper tissue manipulation, EZZ Bodyworks promises effective therapeutic massage, as well as chiropractic and physical therapy services, if necessary, with Dr. Gary Knight, a chiropractor and physical therapist with more than 30 years of experience.

Location: 107 West Maple Ave., Merchantville. For more information and to learn about a free introductory massage offer, call 856-910-0495, email EzzBodyworks@gmail.com or visit EzzBodyworks.webs.com.

Second Season of What Matters Most TV Show

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n 2008, Experience Nirvana was created with the goal of sparking a humanitarian movement to create nirvana on Earth. To spark the seed of change, the organization’s mission encompasses educating and promoting harmony within the physical, mental and spiritual nature of man and the Earth. Based on that premise, the local television show What Matters Most was born.

Charismatic talk show host, Eric Anzalone (formerly the biker from the Village People) interviews amazing people from various backgrounds that may inspire viewers to “be the change they wish to see in the world” (in Ghandi’s words). Anzalone delves deep into the lives, beliefs and experiences that have encouraged show guests to quest for more and become the courageous warriors that can transform not only their lives, but also the lives of others. What Matters Most will launch its second season this fall on Princeton Community TV, in Princeton, Hopewell, Lawrence, Hightstown, E. Windsor, Hamilton and Trenton.

With a new season comes a new look for the show, which is escaping the confines of four walls to film on location—bringing our local environs to life and allowing viewers to visit places where they could envision the start of their own personal awakenings.

For more information and story submission guidelines, call 908-996-7536, email Info@ExperienceNirvana.org or visit ExperienceNirvana.org/what-matters-most.html.

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newsbriefs Meet Green Architect Kai-Uwe Bergmann, November 1

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he city of Philadelphia will host the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in November 2013.

Launched in 2002 as the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building, Greenbuild features three days of inspiring speakers, invaluable networking opportunities, industry showcases, LEED workshops and tours of the host city’s green buildings.

For the year leading into this high-profile international conference, the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) is producing a yearlong series of host-city events, starting November 1 with a discussion by world-renowned architect Kai-Uwe Bergmann from Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG). BIG is an international architecture firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and New York City. The evening provides an opportunity to look inside the minds behind BIG, an architectural design company that combines sustainability, urbanism, research and development and jaw-dropping design.

Registered as an architect in the U.S.A., UK and Denmark, Bergmann is also a LEED AP-certified architect who was Project Manager for Central Asia’s first carbon-neutral master plan: Zira Island in Baku, Azerbaijan. In addition to his experience with BIG, Bergmann was previously a Project Architect at the Austrian office of Baumschlager & Eberle where he was involved in the work for the UN AIDS Research Administration Building.

For more information about Global Green events, visit Dvgbc. org/global-green.

New Jersey Assembly Tour to Ban Fracking Waste

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lean water advocates from across New Jersey will visit the district offices of elected assembly members, November 14, asking them to take a stand in favor of prioritizing clean water over the wastewater produced by fracking, or hydraulic fracturing. Locations will likely include assembly offices in Brick, Jackson, Red Bank and Belford. To join the tour, meet at the Exit 98 rest stop at 8:15 a.m.

The New Jersey Congress passed the Fracking Wastewater Ban with overwhelming, bi-partisan support last June. In response to Governor Christie’s subsequent veto, water activists

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plan to visit four offices on a tour to deliver a letter requesting support for to rally and to override the veto. The tour is a combined effort of Food & Water Watch, Sierra Club, Clean Water Action, the Bus for Progress and Delaware Riverkeeper.

As noted by Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald, fracking involves “injecting mixtures of volatile chemicals— including chemical compounds such as arsenic, copper and The bus for progress other potentially harmful contaminants— into rock formations to extract natural gas. Serious concerns have been raised that the mix of chemicals may seep into drinking water through this process, causing harm to families and communities.”

Volunteers are needed. To join or for more information, call 732-839-0878, email EReuman@FWWatch.org and check out Food & Water Watch, NJ on Facebook.

Live Music and Yoga at Earth Yoga Studio Goddess Gathering

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arth Yoga Studio, located inside Health Goals Center for Life Enhancement, will host a Goddess Gathering, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., November 16, that will be brought to life with the angelic vocals of music therapist Molly Grace Hicks and accompanist Bonnie Hart, who will teach about the Native American Medicine Wheel. Anna Castro will lead a crystal bowl meditation.

“As women, we have a natural connection to our intuitive nature,” says Hicks. “The Goddess Molly Hicks Gathering is dedicated to creating a heightened connection to our intuitive and spiritual side.”

Teachings will include how to use the medicine wheel to go within for healing and empowerment, how to increase intuition by stimulating the pineal gland and enhancing meditation with crystal bowls.

Cost: $20 suggested donation. Proceeds support the production of an Earth Yoga Studio wall mural by Amy Iverson. Location: 230 N. Maple Ave., Marlton. For more information, log onto EarthGym.org or call 609-970-3401.

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Cranberry Juice Yields Knockout Punch

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hen scientific studies first provided evidence that cranberries are a powerful agent in fighting urinary tract infections (UTI), the supplement industry was fast to react by putting cranberry pills and extracts on the market.

But are they as effective as drinking cranberry juice or eating the sauce?

Recent analysis by Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers answers. The researchers tested proanthocyanidins (PAC), a group of flavonoids found in cranberries and thought to be what gives the juice its infection-fighting properties, offering hope that these could translate into an effective extract. However, the report concluded that cranberry juice itself is far better at preventing biofilm formation—the precursor of infection—than PACs alone.

The virulent form of E. coli bacteria that is the cause of most UTIs is covered with small, hair-like projections, known as fimbriae, which act like hooks and latch onto cells that line the urinary tract. When enough bacteria adhere to the cells, they form a biofilm that leads to infection. Cranberry juice prevented the bacteria from forming this biofilm, while PACs alone were not as effective.

Good Foods to Keep the Brain Sharp

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ew research reveals that diet may make a difference in reducing the risk of developing the most common form of dementia, known as Alzheimer’s disease. A study published by the American Academy of Neurology suggests that eating foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be related to lower blood levels of a problematic protein called beta-amyloid associated with Alzheimer’s and memory problems.

For the study, 1,219 people older than 65 and free of dementia provided information about their diets for an average of 1.2 years before their blood was tested for beta-amyloid. Researchers looked specifically at 10 nutrients, including saturated fatty acids; omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids; mono-unsaturated fatty acids; vitamins E, C, B12 and D; beta-carotene; and folate. The scientists found that higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids corresponded to lower blood beta-amyloid levels.

Particularly, those consuming just one gram more than other study subjects’ average daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids experienced a 20 to 30 percent decrease in beta-amyloid levels in the blood. One gram of omega-3s can be obtained by eating half a salmon fillet, once a week. Other foods that contain healthy omega-3s are flax seeds, almonds, walnuts and walnut oil, tuna and sardines and in small amounts, vegetables like Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach and salad greens.

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The Other Problem with Trans Fats

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o keep the holidays merry, rather than moody, check labels when stocking the pantry and avoid products containing trans fatty acids, which not only contribute to insulin resistance, inflammation and heart disease, but also exacerbate mood swings. After studying nearly 1,000 men and women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, researchers at the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine found that consumption of dietary trans fatty acids (dTFA) was significantly associated with greater aggression and irritability.

The study, led by Associate Professor Dr. Beatrice Golomb, provides the first evidence linking dTFA with adverse behaviors, ranging from impatience to overt aggression. Analysis of participants’ baseline dietary information and behavioral assessments were adjusted for sex, age, education and use of alcohol or tobacco products.

The new finding strengthens health experts’ recommendations to avoid eating products like margarines, shortenings and prepared foods that contain trans fats and to steer clear of serving them in schools and other institutions.

Source: PLoS One

Antibiotics Overused for Sinus Infections

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study by investigators at the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, concludes that antibiotics typically prescribed for sinus infections aren’t any more effective than inactive placebos. “Patients don’t get better faster or have fewer symptoms when they get antibiotics,” says Dr. Jay F. Piccirillo, a professor of otolaryngology and the study’s senior author. He adds, “Our results show that antibiotics aren’t necessary for a basic [acute] sinus infection—most people get better on their own.” The researchers do suggest treating symptoms such as pain, cough and congestion and carefully watching to see if further treatment is necessary.

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Shrimply Alarming

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hrimp cocktail is a popular holiday appetizer, but may not be the healthiest menu choice.

Researchers at Texas Tech University have found evidence of antibiotics in samples of farm-raised shrimp of international origin imported onto U.S. grocery shelves. The antibiotics present included nitrofuranzone, a probable human carcinogen.

Two samples of the seafood tested in major cities contained levels of nitrofuranzone that were 28 and 29 times higher than the amount allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Domestic shrimp harvested from the Gulf of Mexico also contained carcinogens and toxicants, according to a recent article by GreenMedInfo.com.

Equally unsettling, most farmraised shrimp is far from sustainable, says Oregon researcher J. Boone Kauffmann, who estimates that 50 to 60 percent of shrimp farms worldwide are built on cleared mangrove areas. The shrimp produced from these farms have a carbon footprint up to 10 times higher than beef from cows raised on cleared Amazon rainforest areas.

Nuts Help Neutralize Metabolic Syndrome

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ccording to the World Health Organization, metabolic syndrome—linked to inflammation and oxidative stress that increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease—affects 25 percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of adults worldwide. A nut-rich diet may offer some protection.

Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain, discovered that a daily one-ounce serving of mixed nuts, including raw, unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, boosted patients’ levels of beneficial metabolites derived from metabolizing tryptophan (an amino acid), serotonin (a hormone), fatty acids and polyphenols (phytochemicals with antioxidant activity). Their findings support the hypothesis that nuts can help prevent metabolic alterations that lead to chronic disease.

EFT Relieves Veterans’ Post-Traumatic Stress

More Americans are Eating Fresh

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t’s official: Americans are eating more fresh foods than they did five years ago. A recent survey of 800 U.S. adults by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation reports that more than 68 percent of respondents say they eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables than they did in 2007. Farmers’ markets and stands attracted 70 percent of the survey participants, although only 14 percent regularly shop at such venues. More good news: 64 percent of the respondents agree that it’s very important that produce be grown in an environmentally friendly way and also important that the fruits and veggies be organic.

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motional Freedom Technique (EFT) uses tapping along acupuncture meridians to relieve stress so the body can resume the natural function of self-healing. Through the Veterans Stress Project (StressProject.org), the therapy is now being used and tested with veterans exhibiting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms such as insomnia, anger, grief and hypervigilance.

A study by the nonprofit Soul Medicine Institute has shown that more than 86 percent of vets that used EFT have resolved most of their PTSD symptoms; the researchers also report that, on average, their pain diminished by 68 percent.

Dr. Steve Manire, a chiropractor and EFT practitioner in Little Rock, Arkansas, states, “Too many of our nation’s veterans are left believing that they have to live with stress for the rest of their lives when they return from their tours of duty.” He asserts that many find significant relief with EFT.

The Veterans Stress Project will connect veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress with EFT practitioners across the country for six sessions at no cost. Email Deb Tribbey at Deb@StressProject.org.

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

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African Savannas Hold Clues to Drought Relief This year, much of the United States has experienced the most severe drought since the 1950s, prompting governors to declare emergency conditions. There is no guarantee that the crisis will be alleviated, but new research points to a way that farmers may be better able to cope.

In the hotter, drier climate of the semiarid African savanna, flowing between the Atlantic Ocean and Red Sea, farmers have successfully fought back an expanding Sahara Desert and turned once dry, uncultivated scrub into highly productive farmland. The key to success is allowing trees to grow where they once cut them down, and adopting agricultural techniques that take full advantage of scarce water resources.

Experts claim that today’s American farmers should recognize the benefits that trees can bring to even the most arid plots of land. Chris Reij, a sustainable land management specialist at Free University Amsterdam, who has worked in Africa since 1978, observes, “Given the situation in the U.S. corn belt, these practices might help farmers in Kansas and Iowa adapt to more extreme weather and help make their crops more resistant to drought.”

Adding more trees, planted in rows between crops or bordering fields, could provide many of the same benefits found in Africa: improved soil and water quality and windbreaks that keep dry topsoil from going airborne. Fallen leaves and twigs inject nutrients into the soil, reducing the need for expensive fertilizers that can also pollute nearby streams or wells. Trees cool temperatures on a local scale, trap carbon and clean the air. Their roots are natural filters between fields and waterways and can help keep soil moist. Plus, tree fruits and nuts provide food for farm animals and wildlife. It’s an Early American agriculture tradition worth revisiting.

Find more information from the USDA National Agroforestry Center at nac.unl.edu.

Loving It

Fast Food that’s Good Food Mike Roberts, once the president and CEO of McDonald’s, has cofounded Lyfe Kitchen, a restaurant chain that aims to serve healthy food on a fast-food scale. The acronym Lyfe stands for Love Your Food Everyday, and the food is made without butter, cream, white sugar, white flour, high-fructose corn syrup, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), trans fats or additives.

He foresees hundreds of the alternative bistros opening across the country, all serving locally sourced, sustainable gourmet meals with the efficiency and economy usually found in a fast-food chain.

With free-range chicken; burgers from grass-fed, humanely raised cattle; roasted kabocha squash; beet and rice salad and Napa cabbage salad, costs are expected to be pricey at first, but decrease as more locations are added.

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

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

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

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

Fact Quest

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Students Thirst for Eco-Knowledge

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

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

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

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

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

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Grounded in Gratitude Embrace Every Gift Because Each Blessing Counts

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

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

are supported continuously in countless ways.

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

Our morning spiritual practice is the gift of generations of teachers and writers that observed the truth and shared what they learned. It feels good to be bowled over by each moment of grace and the simplest act of kindness.

Such gratitude flows when we break out of a petty point of view—with its self-

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

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

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

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o you know where your watershed is? Oddly enough, although everyone in the continental U.S. lives in one of 2,110 watersheds, few individuals in any state even knows “what” a watershed is or the name of the one in which they live, despite the fact that some of them are so large that they cross county, state or national boundaries.

Fortunately for south Jersey residents, The South Jersey Land and Water Trust (SJLWT) not only knows all the watersheds in the area, but also provides a voice for these valuable areas of land where all of the water underneath, or that which drains off of them, flows into a common waterway, such as a stream, bay, lake, estuary, wetland, aquifer or even the Atlantic Ocean.

SJLWT is a multi-county association, whose mission is to preserve and protect the water resources and land within the watersheds of Gloucester and Salem counties in Southern New Jersey. Largely made up of volunteers, who are passionate about caring for the environment, the organization monitors, protects and preserves these valuable natural resources that provide residents with their drinking water supply, recreational opportunities and aesthetic beauty.

“Put simply, we’re all about the things we all enjoy in the natural world— streams, lakes, forests, and fields, as well as wildlife habitats and open spaces—and we do it through public education, advo-

cacy, increased scientific understanding and habitat preservation,” says Christine Nolan, executive director of SJLWT. Nolan, whose enthusiasm knows no bounds for the environment is easily becomes excited when she talks about what she sees as the greatest strength of SJLWT—the group of amazing volunteers and dedicated board of directors.

“Everyone gets involved in the organization for a different reason. Some volunteers are passionate about protecting the environment, others have a love of birds and want to protect the forest and grasslands, which is their habitat,” explains Nolan, who is quick to point out that no particular expertise is required to volunteer with SJLWT. “There seems to be a misperception that you need to be a scientist or a biologist to volunteer when all you really need is a love of the outdoors,” says Nolan, whose personal interest in the environment began in childhood during camping expeditions and gardening adventures with her parents. Later, in college, she did volunteer work for the environment and related nonprofits.

“Volunteers are the organization. In fact, we depend on them to be our eyes on the ground and to help with monitoring and assessing streams and local waterways. They also help us determine what areas need cleaned up and restored as well as where there are dumping site problems,” explains Nolan, who notes that training is provided by SJLWT.

Originally founded in 1990 as the South Jersey Land Trust (SJLT), the organization merged in 2006 with the Federation of Gloucester County Watersheds in 2006. Together, they have assisted in the preservation of more than 1,360 acres including the Daniels property, a 100acre tract with an old growth forest in South Harrison Township; the Kammerer property, 35 acres in Mantua; the Finocchiaro Farm, 25 acres, and the Call Farm, 78 acres in Woolwich Township.

Just as the meaning of the word watershed, SJLWT isn’t well known beyond professionals associated with the Environmental Protection Agency, land planning and water resource management.

However, Nolan hopes that through the recent purchase and preservation efforts at Oldmans Creek Preserve, which is open to the pubic, as well as those currently in process to preserve the 112-acre tract of the former Maple Ridge Golf Course, in Gloucester County, SJLWT will become more visible to the surrounding communities and attract more volunteers.

“Residents get to see and enjoy the results of the combined efforts of our small staff of one full-time and two parttime employees, as well as our small core group of 20 volunteers. However, our need for more volunteers goes unnoticed because so few residents know about us,” says Nolan.

In April 2011, during a public campaign to raise funds for the purchase of Maple Ridge, Nolan raised nearly $1 million in grants and a group of local citizens raised $140,000 to move the preservation project forward.

“This is a shining example of public and private partnerships that preserve open space and waterways,” notes Nolan.

“As SJWLT continues to add more parkland, old growth forests, as well as green and blue spaces, we need more volunteers who do everything from removing invasive plant species, plantings in butterfly and rain gardens, installing signage along walking trails as well as presentations to teaching children and adults how to protect local waterways. In other words, we have something for anyone who wants to help us protect the environment.”

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Powerful Probiotics

Staying Healthy Naturally

Top Cold and Flu Fighters for Children

by Dr. Lauri Grossman

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

Green and Yellow Produce

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

Nuts and Seeds

Keep crunchy sunflower seeds within easy reach. High in vitamin E, they help children resist the flu and upper respiratory infections. Brazil nuts are good too, because they are high in selenium that keep bacteria and viruses from replicating.

Healing Herbs

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

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Natural Cough Syrup

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

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

Vitamin D

While protecting skin from direct sun rays is an ongoing concern, current research shows that many children are deficient in the vitamin D sunshine provides.

Gordon advises parents, “Ask your pediatrician to test your children to determine if they need supplements.”

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

Homeopathy Help

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

If parents miss the early signs of an approaching cold, then arsenicum album is the homeopathic medicine needed. Lennihan holds that it’s the most useful remedy when a child’s nose is running incessantly.

She attests that allium cepa [common bulb onion] is a good backup if a child has an itchy nose or raw red skin under it.

Both remedies are best given in 30C potency, two to three pellets three times a day for up to three days, to see if symptoms subside.

Chiropractic Care

Dr. Joseph Passanante, a New York City chiropractor, offers insights based on immunology research that has demonstrated a link between the nervous system

and regulation of the immune function. Thus he states, “By aligning the spine and removing nerve interference, chiropractic care enhances immunity, so that good health is maintained.”

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

even smarter than we thought. Recent studies at The Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, illustrate that chicken soup relieves colds in two ways.

It acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the cells that add to inflammation and by speeding the movement of mucus, reduces the time that viruses are in contact with the nose.

Clean Water

Sound Sleep

Encourage children to wash their hands regularly and drink plenty of fresh water. The Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, advises drinking water, clear-broth soups or warm lemon water with honey to loosen congestion and prevent dehydration.

Over-the-counter, water-based saline nasal drops and sprays also can help combat stuffiness and congestion. Plus, unlike nasal decongestants, they are safe and non-irritating, according to Mayo sources. They also note that a saltwater gargle can relieve a sore or scratchy throat.

Chicken Soup

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Dr. Greg Meyer, a Phoenix, Arizona, integrative physician, says the key for parents is to make sure children don’t overexert themselves when they are sick. “Kids need to rest their bodies in order to heal,” he advises.

“An extra day of rest can yield a more certain cure and more reliable recovery.” At this point, parents might need some, too. A little tea party or some time cuddled up with a good book might help the whole family feel better.

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sector jobs that feed their souls more than their bank accounts. Off-the-clock volunteerism is soaring. Due to working and earning less, people are also consuming less, cooking, sewing and gardening more, rediscovering forgotten passions and relationships and finding new ones in the process.

“When the economy tanked, it prompted a real moment of spiritual awakening for all of us,” observes Sue Frederick, of Boulder, Colorado, a nationally renowned career counselor who also applies her intuitive skills in helping clients like Readnower find their muse. “We are no longer able to hide out behind jobs and benefits that might not have been a good fit for us to begin with. People are remembering their soul’s mission and waking up to the true work they are intended to do.”

At the leading edge of the purposedriven career movement is the millennial generation, now in their 20s through

In the midst of uncertainties, many are asking, “Why am I here?”

Fashion a Passion-Driven Life Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul

by Lisa Marshall

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

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

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

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Readnower represents what some see as the silver lining in these challenging economic times. At a time of high unemployment, when some can’t find a job and others are working grueling hours to compensate for laid-off coworkers, many Americans are stepping off the corporate hamster wheel and sincerely asking themselves: “What is my purpose here, and how can I realize it?”

Purpose Over Profits

According to a recent study by the nonprofit Encore.org, which helps older Americans pursue more meaningful careers, as many as 9 million people ages 44 to 70 have already transitioned into encore careers that combine purpose, passion and a paycheck. Another 31 million would like to.

Meanwhile, surveys show that new college grads are increasingly gravitating toward nonprofit and public

early 30s. Having come of age amidst the Enron Corporation scandal, 9/11, Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the 2008 economic collapse, they’re graduating from college with a more holistic perspective on what constitutes a good career.

“The decade in which we have matured has been turbulent in almost every dimension,” says John Coleman, 31, a recent graduate of Harvard Business School and co-author of Passion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders. “This generation is looking at a world that has so many problems and saying, ‘The old opportunities are not there anymore, so we have to create new ones.’ Many are actively seeking more meaning and purpose at work.”

One 2010 survey of 500 MBA students found that when considering a long list of options for what they looked for in a career, they ranked “intellectual challenge” and “opportunity to impact the world” as their first and third priorities, bracketing “compensation” which ranked second.

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

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

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

Narrow the list to your top five passions.

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

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

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

Another analysis by The New York Times found that in 2009, 11 percent more college graduates worked for nonprofits than in the previous year. Accordingly, Coleman’s book is packed with encouraging examples, from a Harvard MBA student and a U.S. Marine that cofounded a nonprofit addressing poverty in Kenya’s largest slum to a biomedical engineering grad that launched a webbased car-sharing service.

This altruistic, purpose-driven career track seems a stark departure from that of the baby boomers, collectively referred to as the “me” generation for its materialistic ethos. Yet those that specialize in helping people find more meaningful lives say this group currently counts among their best and most focused customers.

“We are at a time in the world when it is more socially acceptable to follow your passions,” says Janet Attwood, whose Passion Test workshops—established in 2004—are welcoming more people than ever. “In my day, my dad was so freaked out I’d end up homeless that he sent me to business school so I would learn how to type. Back then, parents never asked: ‘What turns you on?’”

That’s a shame, remarks Frederick, because first hints at our purpose often bubble up in our youth. “I believe all of us know at some point what our gift is, but we often bury it and say, ‘I have to fit in and get a job with benefits and a good paycheck.’” There is an alternative.

Work and Consume Less, Live More

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

She asks clients to write down five life-defining passions (see sidebar) and use them as a guidepost. “When-

ever you are faced with a choice, a decision or an opportunity, choose in favor of your passion,” she counsels.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any Example Proves the Rule

Ever since childhood days of helping her mother make clothing for the family, Juliette Bastian has had a passion for fashion design. Her love of dancing dates back to watching American Bandstand. But when it came to choosing a career, “There was always this trigger

This is the true joy of life—being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. ~ George Bernard Shaw that went off in my head that said, ‘You need to make money,’” she explains.

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

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

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

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

Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

More Purposeful Life Tips Make time for a spiritual life. Whether it’s pausing to meditate in the morning or going to church or temple, allow time to reflect upon who you are and what you really want. “If you are not setting aside time to explore these questions, you won’t find the answers,” says John Coleman, author of Passion and Purpose.

Don’t limit yourself to one purpose, such as a job. Decide who you want to be, rather than focus on what you are doing or want to do.

Seek out mentors, young and old, that appear to be living a passionate life and ask them how they reached their life space.

If you have the option of working less to pursue other passions, consider it. To save money, think about what you can make, grow or do, rather than pay for. In the process, you may rediscover an old passion.

Let your talents guide you. If you are good at something, the chances are you are passionate about it. Do more of it, and that doesn’t necessarily mean volunteering forever. Consider making a passion into a relevant career. “We are not here to give away our gifts for free and then go to a job we hate,” says career counselor Sue Frederick.

Take baby steps. If you can’t quit your job to follow your passion quite yet, take baby steps. Write a business plan.

Take a class. Start volunteering. Meanwhile, focus on activating passions in other areas of your life. What is one thing you should stop doing, and one thing you can start doing today?

Additional sources: Janet Attwood, author of The Passion Test; Juliet Schor, author of Plenitude

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by Debra Melani

nergy is a hot commodity today, with online ads and storefront posters for so-called energy products shouting, “Feel the rush,” “Revitalize your mind,” and “Re-think the way you re-energize.”

People are reaching for these artificial jolts in record numbers, but many buzz-seekers don’t realize they have free access to a much better energy shot: exercise.

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

One in four Americans experiences energy-sapping fatigue at any given time, according to Tim Puetz, Ph.D., of the National Institutes of Health, who has published studies on the exercise-energy link. Although it’s a difficult response to measure, more than a dozen studies from institutions such as Duke University and The University of North Carolina have shown that regular physical activity can reduce fatigue by about 40 percent, says Puetz.

“If exercise were a pill, it would be like the magic pill of all time,” remarks James Hill, Ph.D., executive director of the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. Research suggests

that exercise enhances nearly every system in the body, he says. “But you have to walk on that treadmill; you can’t just sit on it.”

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

“When I roll out of bed in the morning, I’m not reaching for a cup of coffee,” Puetz says. “I’m reaching for my sneakers.

I do a morning run every day and the days I don’t get it in, I can feel the difference.”

A workout can boost mood, relieve stress, improve cognitive function and generate new connections in the brain, all promoting a sense of energy, Hill notes.

Researchers believe that changes in the brain are the most likely reason for the exercise-energy link, according to O’Connor.

A recent groundbreaking study led

by J. Mark Davis, Ph.D., director of the Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory at the University of South Carolina, found that mice that exercised one hour a day for

eight weeks, versus mice that lounged nearby, developed new brain mitochondria, considered the energy powerhouses of the cells (Journal of Applied Physiology).

Researchers knew from human studies that exercise can boost these mitochondria in the muscles, but the brain connection had never been shown. Davis speculates the increase could play a role in boosting exercise endurance by making the brain more resistant to fatigue, plus help individuals feel more energetic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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House Happiness Small, Green and Paid For

by Lindsey Blomberg

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

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

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

The rise of McMansions as part of a runaway “bigger is better” mentality saw the average American house size surge from 983 square feet in 1950 to 2,521 square feet in 2007, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Due to the 2008 recession, 24

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many owners were left with upsidedown mortgages, causing newer homes to be more modest in size. Like the notorious sports utility vehicle (SUV) craze, now faded due to steep gas prices, the McMansion trend is quickly declining.

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

Real estate website Trulia.com recently reported that slightly more than half of Americans say that 1,400 to 2,600 square feet would be their ideal home size. According to the NAHB, nine of 10 builders are planning or constructing smaller homes than in the past.

In 2010, the average new home size dropped to 2,377 square feet and by 2015, the average newly built home is predicted to measure just 2,140 square feet. Even in more affluent areas, builders are beginning to construct model homes that are one-third smaller than what they were building just a few years ago.

“‘Small is beautiful’ is back in vogue,” remarks Andrew Gates, a Sotheby’s International Realty real estate broker in Salisbury, Connecticut. “The simplicity aesthetic is more prevalent after what we’ve been through the past few years.”

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

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

Coinciding with smaller single-family living quarters is a boom in multigenerational homes across the country.

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

The rapid turn toward both financially and environmentally smarter habits looks like it’s here to stay, concludes Michelle Kaufmann, co-author of the acclaimed Prefab Green and a Sausalito, California, architect of eco-friendly homes. She says she is busier than ever, because these concepts are resonating widely. “It’s sad that it took a complete economic meltdown for people to appreciate smaller homes,” she observes, “but at least something good can come from it.”

Lindsey Blomberg is a freelance writer in Sarasota, FL.

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Overcome Obstacles to Achievement

Jack Canfield Shares Insights on Creating Success

by Linda Sechrist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What do you consider ultimate success?

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

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

How can we support our goals in everyday life?

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

For more information, visit JackCanfield.com.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazine.

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Whitesbog Village Tour – 1pm. $5 donation/ person requested. Whitesbog Village, 120-34 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Reservations requested: 609-893-4646. WhitesBog.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Gentle Vinyasa – 6-7:15pm. Every Thurs poses practiced at a slow pace, to learn and create a more conscious connection between your body, the poses and the breath. All levels welcome.

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Tea with the Angels: Archangel Michael – 6:457:45pm. Facilitator: Kristy McAdams. Join us for a cup of tea as you relax with like-minded people while we discuss angels, Archaeia, personal experiences, specific angel attributes and various rays. $10 cash/check; $13 credit card. Dragonfly Yoga-Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-9850900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

Bike Maintenance Basics – 7-8:30pm. Learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bicycle. No experience necessary. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938 or REI.com/Stores/94.

Meditation Basics for the Community – 7:15pm. Monthly sessions offer a group consciousness experience. Yet this designated time is for you to use as stillness to gain clarity from the everyday dramas we all experience. Beginners welcome. $21 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. Register: 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 TGIF “Happy Hour” Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm.

Find peace through release of the week and give thanks for endings, beginnings and everything in-between. Enjoy a multi-level practice that encourages clarity, gratitude and renewal with Leeanne Schmidt. Class held every Fri. $21 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. Register: 609-654-9400 or YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Candlelight Yoga – 6:15pm. With Melanie Levan. Every 1st Fri enjoy restorative and stretch poses with a relaxing music with candle light. A blissful experience that will aloud your body and mind to be restore. No experience required. First class $8 (new students); $14/drop in. Yoga Path Studio, 7 E Main St, Moorestown. 856-669-9642.

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Saints, Souls and Selves – 7pm. With the veil between the worlds at its thinnest, we will be opening and navigating through portals and gateways, within our lineage, region and culture

to allow for greater flow of the higher evolutionary frequencies available at this time Come create sacred communion and communication at our 6th annual event. $20. For details: 856-904-5566.

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Spiritual Cinema: “You Can Heal Yourself” – 7-9pm. With Traci Rosenberg. Learn metaphysical tools that can set you on the path to living your ideal life. $5; all proceeds go to Hug Wraps a nonprofit organization that provides free kimono-type gowns, pillows and toys to cancer patients of all ages. Dragonfly Yoga-Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Register: 856-9850900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

Cranial Temple Activation™ with Colleen Behan – Nov 2-4. Fri, 6-9pm; Sat & Sun, 9am5pm. This class can enhance your life. This work is life-changing on a cellular level and lays the groundwork for the New Human Template™. $425. Sponsored by Awakenings Connection at Golden Light Center, 3002 W Lincoln Dr, Marlton. 856-336-5591. AwakeningsConnection.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Morning Meditation – 8:45-10:30am. The morning consists of periods of seated meditation, and a teaching by Seijaku Roshi. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. Jizo-an.org.

In Vivo Quantum Biology – 11am-3pm. What is In Vivo Quantum Biology and does it have anything to do with your creating peak vitality, wellness and well-being for yourself? In this experiential workshop we investigate the relationship between quantum physics and our biology. Spend time with our dynamic medical physicist and take with you tools you can use to create your own well-being, now. $35, $25/ returnees, students and family members of an attendee. Hainesport. To register & for more info: Science-And-Spirituality.org.

Philosophy: The Bhagavad Gita – 12-3pm.

Jennifer Schelter, creator of Yoga Unites, explores the sacred writings of The Bhagavad Gita and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, while guiding us on “how to” assimilate them into modern life.

Studying the ancient text in a group promotes a cohesive integration of these philosophies and encourages us to attain our best personal self. $48/3 CEUs. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. Register: 609-654-9400.

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Autumn with the Animals – 12-4pm. Join Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge for this big family festival and fall fundraiser. The day will include hikes, animal shows, learning centers, a bug show, face painting and more. Woodford Ce-

Saints, Souls and Self – 5:30-7:30pm. With the veil between the worlds at its thinnest, we can contact and call upon our loved ones, higher selves, Guides and multidimensional Energetics to assist us in our earth walk. Come create and strengthen the bonds of sacred communion and communication at our 6th annual event. $15.

Cooper River Pavillion, N Park Dr near Cuthbert Blvd. For details: 856-904-5566, HealersUniverse.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Community Yoga – 9-10:15am. Open to all levels of participants, beginners and experienced.

Bring your family members, friends, and neighbors. Once a month we extend an open invitation to a free yoga class for members, suggested donation of $5 for guests to the Center. We hold the class every Sun, but on the date listed above it is a donation-based class. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400.

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Introduction to Outdoor Photography: Composition and Technique – 10am-4pm. Let us take you into the field to teach you how to shoot vibrant and stimulating photographs. We’ll analyze numerous photographs as we learn techniques that create more dynamic images. $65/member, $85/nonmember. Location TBD. More info & register: REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938.

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Fall into Balance: A Vata Pacifying Yoga Practice – 2-4pm. In this workshop we will work on ways to nurture and balance ourselves though diet and other methods to assist the body handle the change of season. Will also move into a grounding asana (yoga postures) practice leaving you feeling nurtured, grounded and ready for the Fall. $20. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006.

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Community Reiki Share – 3:30pm. For all with interest, curiosity and a love for Reiki. Newcomers welcome. Explore this universal life force energy through the Reiki Trainings and Certifications offered at the Center, and join the Lightwork Bridge of 2012. $11. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. Register: 609-6549400 or YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Election Day Hike – 10am. 5 miles, easy pace.

Wells Mills has the distinction of being the largest park in the Ocean County Park System with over 900 acres of pine and oak forest. Bring lunch and beverage. Leashed dogs welcome. Meet at the

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Nature Center, 905 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown.

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Kundalini Yoga with Belle Moffa – 10:30am & 5:30pm. Kundalini Yoga is a powerful, dynamic and transformative branch of yoga that uses postures, breath, meditation, mantras and mudras to cultivate an awareness of self. It increases flexibility and vitality, while strengthening the immune, nervous and glandular systems. Held every Tues. $21 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. Register: 609-654-9400 or YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Friday Night Yoga Sweat – 6-7:30pm. With Nan Ivans. All level hot vinyasa. $20 dropin. Dragonfly Yoga-Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-985-0900.

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REI Marlton’s Book Club: The Last American Man – 7-8:30pm. Join REI Marlton’s Book Club.

Reading The Last American Man. Featuring the story of Eustace Conway, this book explores the American desire to return to the wilderness. Free.

REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-8101938 or REI.com/Stores/94.

Lecture Series with Shiva Das – Nov 6, 13 & 20. 7:30-9:30pm. Nov 6: The Origin and History of Vedic Philosophy; Nov 13: Samkhya Philosophy, Vedic Cosmology; Nov 20: The Role of the Divine Feminine in Vedic Thought. Learn, deepen and integrate the depth of Vedic Philosophy in this fascinating lecture series. Shiva Das will present insight and wisdom in a format designed to be easily understood, and create a deeper understanding of yoga and ourselves. $108/series, $40/class. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Yin/Vinyasa – 9:30-10:45am. Combines Vinyasa’s dynamic flow between poses with the passive yin. In Yin you hold seated poses with the use of props, long enough to deepen and enhance your flexibility and the health of your muscles and joints. All levels welcome. For Nov buy a 3-class card for $30 when you mention this ad; must use within 6 wks of time of purchase. $14/drop in.

Yoga Path Studio, 7 E Main St, Moorestown. 856669-9642. YogaPathStudio.com.

Eden Energy Medicine Study Group – Nov 7 & Dec 12. 9:30-11am. With Elsie Kerns. EEMCLP teaches healing techniques for yourself, your family and others. Learn how to strengthen your immune system, boost your vitality and stamina, and sharpen your mind and memory.

Energy Medicine is effective, time efficient, affordable and available 24/7. No reservations required. No previous experience necessary. $20 per session. $70 for all 4. Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Questions: 856435-3427. WellnessWithElsie.com.

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Zen Meditation & Teaching – 7-9pm. The evening consists of periods of seated and walking meditation, and a teaching by a Senior Ordained Monk. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151.

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Flutes, hang drum, crystal bowl, gong and other world instruments will accompany your journey into deep relaxation. Bring a healthy dish vegan/ vegetarian/organic to share. $25/pre-reg, $30/day of. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Celebrating Pinelands Heroes – 5-8:30pm.

Festivities include: Pine Barrens Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; hearty appetizers and desserts; cash bar stocked with New Jersey-made beer and wine; music by Jazz Doc & Friends; silent auction featuring exclusive Pinelands experiences and much more. $60. Lakeside Clubhouse, Medford.

More info, Becky: 609 859-8860 x 21 or PinelandsAlliance.org

GPS Navigation Basics Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

Join us to learn basics of GPS navigation. Learn how to pinpoint your location, mark waypoints and navigate to distant points. If own a GPS unit, please bring it to class. $30/member, $50/ nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

Register: 856-810-1938 or REI.com/Stores/94.

Eden Energy Medicine Study Group – 7-8:30pm. Based on Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine book, each class has a theme, with plenty of time for questions and practice. Led by Elsie Kerns and Paula Anderson, Certified Practitioners.

No prior experience needed. $15. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Paula: 856-222-9444. Acu-HealthCenter.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Quantum Healing Meditation – 7-9pm. With Bette Hanson. This work expands consciousness, opens the heart, grounds us in Earth, reconnects us with humanity and awakens us to illusion freeing us to embrace our natural state of happiness, peace and harmony in preparation for 5th dimensional living. Relax and effortlessly absorb a harmonic flow of elevated energy in OmZero’s guided healing meditation designed to relax, energize, release, clear, revitalize, awaken & integrate participants. $20. Bliss Body Studio, Collingswood. Pre-register with Lisa O’Brien: 856-261-0554. BlissBodyNJ.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 EFT (Tapping) Level 1 – Nov 10-11. With international trainer, Karin Davidson. Tapping has been proven to move mountains, your personal mountains, that can stop you from reaching your full potential. $280.

Sponsored by Awakenings Connection at Golden Light Pranic Center, 3002 W Lincoln Dr, Marlton.

856-336-5591. AwakeningsConnection.com.

Half-Day Meditation Retreat – 8am-1pm.

Every 2nd Sat of the month The Monks of Pine Wind, students, Seijaku Roshi, and registered guests, gather to train in Serene Meditation Practice. Open to the public and includes periods of seated and walking meditation, and a teaching by Seijaku Roshi. $15, $20. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151.

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Yoga and Sound Meditation Workshop – 4-5:30pm; 5:45-7pm, potluck. DALIEN, aka 13 HANDS, is at Live in Joy Yoga for the very first time for a special workshop that involves hip–, core– and heart–opening Yoga postures followed by a blissful, 45-min sound meditation and relaxation experience where the live sounds of Native

13 HANDS World Chant & Concert – 7:30pm.

A 13 HANDS concert/Kirtan experience blends sacred Indian and world chant rhythms. Hang drum, native flutes, ambient, live looping, harmonium, and various percussion, create a musical interactive, healing and very fun experience. Family friendly. $20/pre-reg, $25/day of; $40 Family rate (family of 3 or more). Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Eckankar Worship Service – 11am-12pm.

Come celebrate the experience of the Light and Sound of God through the Eckankar Worship Service. About an hour long, services include singing HU, talks on this month’s topic, and sometimes music. This month’s Worship Service: Recognizing God’s Help in Your Life. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. 609-261-0019.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Guided Meditation and Messages with Guidance – 6:30pm. Join Alaine Portner in learning guided meditation techniques that balance your own harmonies. Session accompanied by the sounds and vibrations of the Alchemy Crystal Bowls. Alaine will then communicate with the energies, loved ones and symbolic messages that are both personal and purposeful. Please bring your journal. $30. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. Register: 609-654-9400.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Green Biz Breakfast II: Be a Green Business Leader: Your Business Benefits – 7:45-9am. Take a deeper dive into sustainable business practices and learn how to form a plan to save money and the planet. Co-sponsors: SCH Green Building/ Business Task Force, Cherry Hill Township & Camden County Chamber of Commerce. Caffe Aldo Lamberti. Event sponsorships available, Scott Downie: ScottD@Spiezle.com or Brenda Jorett: Brenda.Jorett@SustainableCherryHill.org.

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Tea with the Angels: Archangel Jophiel – 11am12pm. Facilitator: Kristy McAdams. Join us for a cup of tea as you relax with like-minded people while we discuss angels, Archaeia, personal experiences, specific angel attributes and various rays. $10 cash/check; $13 credit card. Dragonfly Yoga-Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-9850900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

Low Impact Development Guide Lecture – 7pm. Dr. Stephen Souza of Princeton Hydro will present on a newly created Low Impact Development guide specifically tailored for the Barnegat Bay Watershed. This guide includes many practices that can be applied to many municipalities within the Pinelands. Learn some new techniques and achieve your continuing education credits. $10. Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton.

Registration required: 609-859-8860 x 14 or TomDunn@PinelandsAlliance.org.

The Thru-Hikers Secret – 7-8:30pm. An Appalachian Trail Thru-hike is a true-life adventure in a modern world. Explore the physical, psychological and logistical secrets that can help you earn the coveted moniker of “Thru-hiker.” Free.

REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938 or REI.com/Stores/94.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Snowshoeing Basics – 7-8:30pm. Join our experienced REI staff for a class on the basics of snowshoeing. Will focus on the appropriate selection of gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go to get started. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938 or REI.com/Stores/94.

Sacred Sisterhood Circle – 7-9:30pm. From time immemorial women have gathered to learn, teach, challenge and support one another with the Divine feminine in many forms. Connect in Sisterhood to breathe, sound, share, chant, discover and heal from and through the wealth of wisdom within and around us to co-create and re-create life. $20. To register, Andrea Regal: 856-9045566. HealersUniverse.com.

work on a special project and have time after the meeting to mix and mingle. Free and open to the public. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. RSVP: GMOfreeNJ@gmail. com. More info: NoGmoNJ@weebly.com & GMOfreeNJ.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Goddess Gathering – 6-8:30pm. The purpose of the Goddess Gathering is to help women connect with their intuitive side. Includes live music with music therapist, Molly Hicks, Crystal Bowl Meditation with Anna Castro, and teachings about the Native American Medicine Wheel by Bonnie Hart. $20. Earth Yoga Studio at Health Goals, Crispin Square, 230 N Maple Ave, Marlton. 609970-3401. EarthGym.org.

Crystal Bowls Meditation – 7-9pm. With Michele Halliwell. Join us for an evening of the beautiful sounds of quartz crystal singing bowls.

The crystal bowls are sound healing instruments that bring you on a vibratory journey into deep meditative states. They have a resonant quality that brings about healing on many different levels for each individual. The sounds produced by the crystal bowls are not just heard by the ear; you feel them in your body, with specific tones affecting your chakras, for healing, balancing and relaxation. $15. Bliss Body Studio, Collingswood.

Pre-register with Lisa O’Brien: 856-261-0554.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Horace Mann Holiday Bazaar – 9am-3pm.

Horace Mann Elementary, 150 Walt Whitman Blvd, Cherry Hill. 856-429-6781.

Balanced Body Reformer 2 Module – Nov 17 & 18. 10am-6:30pm. With Sylvia Byrd-Leitner.

Dragonfly Yoga-Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-985-0900. PilatesCoreCenter.com. Sign up directly through Balanced Body: Pilates.com/BBAPP/V/Education.

Ayurvedic Cooking Class – 1-3:30pm. Just in time for the holidays, we will recreate a few favorite holiday dishes in a Ayurvedically balanced and healthy way that everyone will love. Come ready to learn, laugh and eat. $30. Live in Joy

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Kids Yoga Celebration – 4:30-7:30pm. With Maureen Heil. A time of storytelling, yoga, games and so much more. Open to all kids 5-11 yrs old. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register by Nov 14: 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Living a Zen Inspired Life – 7-9pm. Come join Seijaku Roshi as he discusses how to live a Zen inspired life. The title of this month’s talk is Stress as a Spiritual Practice. Any Authentic Spiritual Practice embraces all aspects of our lives and results in discovering and knowing how to find real and sustainable freedom. Seijaku Roshi invites us to discuss common experiences and questions about living a truly spiritual life. $15/$20. Yoga For Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. For more info: 609-268-9151. Jizo-an.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Skulls and Bones – 1:30pm. Can you tell what an animal eats by looking at its skull? What makes a bird bone different from a mammal bone?

We’ll answer these questions and more as we take a close-up look at skulls and bones. $5/adult, $3/ child (age 4 & up), free/children under 4 & members. Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. 856-983-3329. CedarRun.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Zen Meditation & Teaching – 7-9pm. The evening consists of periods of seated and walking meditation, and a teaching by a Senior Ordained Monk. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-2689151. Jizo-an.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Special Thanksgiving Yoga Class – 9-10:30am.

Come play in an all-levels guided yoga practice before your Thanksgiving day feast. We will open our hearts to the countless blessings that are seen and look to uncover others. $15 or class card.

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

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Canoe/Kayak the Wading River – 9am. Enjoy a fall trip on the Wading River paddling 9 miles from Hawkin Bridge to Beaver Branch. Meet at Hawkin Bridge. To confirm trip & participation, George & Leona: 609-259-3734 or Leona@ PineyPaddlers.com.

GMO Awareness-Action Meeting – 6:308:30pm. A coalition of GMO awareness-action groups meets to explore ways to avoid the genetically modified organisms that are in our food supply. From 6:30-7pm we will have a potluck of finger food. Bringing a dish is optional, but if you do make sure it’s free of GMOs and bring copies of the recipe to share. From 7-8pm we’ll

Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Santa Arrives at Camden Children’s Garden – Includes Santa’s afternoon arrival, crafts, and a reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Tree Decorating 12-4pm. Families can, bring their own ornament to hang on a holiday tree, or make one here. Children can also decorate a tree for the birds. Camden Children’s Garden, 3 Riverside Dr, Camden. 856-365-8733.

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Moonlight Walk at Whitesbog – 7-9pm. The walk is 3-5 miles in length and led by experienced guides. Depending on guide learn all about the history of the Village, cranberry and blueberry farming, Pine Barrens flora and fauna and enjoy some stargazing, while listening to the night sounds of the pines. Whitesbog Village, 12034 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Reservations requested: 609-893-4646

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Ski/Snowboard Waxing Basics – 7-8:30pm.

Taking care of your skis/board will help you have a great time on the slopes. Our technician will examine how and why waxes work and base preparation: structure, repair and stone grinding.

Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938 or REI.com/Stores/94.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Dragonfly Book Club: Brida by Paulo Coehlo – 6:45-8:15pm. Facilitator: Bobbie Carr. This enthralling novel incorporates themes that fans of Paulo Coehlo will recognize and treasure. It is a tale of love, passion, mystery and spirituality from the master storyteller. $5 donation.

Dragonfly Yoga-Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-985-0900.

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Dance Movement Class – 7-9pm. 5Rhythms® of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness are different ways of moving that embody different ways of being in the world. Together, they form The Wave; a simple movement practice that encourages us to find our own unique dance. Demos, exercises, and partner dances are woven into the Wave. $15. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287.

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Grief and Healing – 7:30-9pm. Unlock and release grief in this special class using breath, yoga poses, and guided meditation. All levels welcome. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Keep Your Energies Humming & Harmonize Hormones – 9am-5pm. With Elsie Kerns.

Revitalize the body with tapping, stretching and balanced breathing. Defuse stress by activating key acupuncture points that promote wellness. Enhance the natural healing capacity of the body with easy stress solutions. Take down the flame of anxiety, tame and harmonize hormones, strengthen the immune system, restore vitality and improve concentration. Experience easy self-care practices to maintain health and prevent burnout. No previous experience necessary. $95 includes 6.8 AHNA CNE; 7.0 NCTMB or 6.0 NCCAOM. Hunterdon Medical Center, 2100 Westcott Dr, Flemington. Questions, Elsie Kerns Questions: 856-435-3427.

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Group Channeling/Music – With Sheryl Blumenthal and Sharon Silverstein. The pure light channeled throughout this event is a gift and based on the remembrance of a commitment of our souls to remember who we truly are. $40. Sponsored by Awakenings Connection at Golden Light Center, 3002 W Lincoln Dr, Marlton. 856-336-5591.

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Private Channeling Sessions – With Sheryl Blumenthal, a clear, strong channel for the Divine. An opportunity to be in conversation with both your and Sheryl’s spiritual guides and receive messages in the language of the Divine. $125. Sponsored by Awakenings Connection at Golden Light Center, 3002 W Lincoln Dr, Marlton. 856-336-5591.

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Exloration of the Chakras I & II, Crystal Attunement – Dec 1, 9:30am-1:30pm; Dec 5, 6-9pm; 7-9pm, Crystal Attunement. A Chakra is one of the seven centers of spiritual energy in the human body according to yoga philosophy.

Join Alaine Portner for this workshop, which includes theory, introspection, asanas (postures), and several healing applications to guide us to greater personal awareness and empowerment. $112/7 CEUs; Chakra Crystal Attunement included. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. Register: 609-654-9400 or YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 Open House: Caregiving/Care Receiving – 1-5pm. Open house dedicated to supporting caregivers and reminding them to care for themselves.

Essentially every individual is a caregiver to some extent. Working mothers and single parents as well as those who are caring for aging parents or chronically ill relatives. Care receivers also have their own stressors in dealing with a change in role and lifestyle. Includes light refreshments, gift bags which include vouchers valued up to $100, herbal salves and more. Therapeutic Calm, 33 S Delaware Ave, Yardley, PA. 732-407-4020.

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Chakra Crystal Attunement – 7-9pm. Join us for an evening of healing, balancing and relaxation with the beautiful sounds of the quartz crystal “singing” bowls. The crystal bowls are sound healing instruments that bring you on a vibratory journey into deep meditation and higher states of consciousness. $15. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. Register: 609-6549400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

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Holiday Festival of Lights – Fridays & Saturdays thru Dec. 5:30-8pm. Enjoy a magical holiday tradition on the Camden Waterfront. In the evening, stroll through the 4.5 acres of gardens that include over 100,000 beautiful holiday lights and animated light sculptures and much more. Camden Children’s Garden, 3 Riverside Dr, Camden.

856-365-8733. CamdenChildrensGarden.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 Kids Yoga Community Class – 7:15-8:15pm.

Join Maureen Heil for a fun and engaging class exploring yoga poses, cooperative games, breathing and relaxation exercises, and convey lessons in self-expression, body awareness and social skills. Open to all kids 5-11 yrs old. $5. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 In Vivo Quantum Biology – 1-5pm. What is In Vivo Quantum Biology and does it have anything to do with your creating peak vitality, wellness and well-being for yourself? In this experiential workshop we investigate the

relationship between quantum physics and our biology. Spend time with our dynamic medical physicist and take with you tools you can use to create your own well-being, now. $35, $25/ returnees, students and family members of an attendee. Hainesport. To register & for more info: Science-And-Spirituality.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Ayurvedic Cooking Class – 1-3:30pm. Just in time for the holidays. We will recreate a few of our favorite holiday dishes and make them even better; healthy, balanced and delicious. Come prepared to learn, laugh and eat. $30. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Matrix Imprinting with Karin Davidson – Dec 15-16. 9:30am-6pm. Brand new Meridian Tapping Therapy effective for the treatment of emotional or physical issues and can be used to manifest your goals and dreams. Approved CEU’s for NCBTMB and NASW. $395. Earlybird Special: $345. Sponsored by Awakenings Connection at Golden Light Center, 3002 W Lincoln Dr, Marlton. 856-3365591. AwakeningsConnection.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 Grief and Healing – 7:30-9pm. Unlock and release grief in this special class using breath, yoga poses, and guided meditation. All levels welcome. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 American Osteopathic College of Anesthiology – Dr. Getson will lecture on the diagnosis and treatment of RSD/CRPS. Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston, SC. More info: 856-596-0200, HealthThroughAwareness.com. Registration: AocaOnline.org.

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daily Empowerment Classes for Dawn Beginners Mind Meditation – 6-7:30am. Inform the rest of your day with peace of mind and body, by starting the day out meditating in the silence of the Pine Barrens. The morning includes periods of seated and walking meditation. The monastery is closed the last week of the month and holidays. No registration required. $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151.

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New Healthy Eating Bar: The Rad Dish – This part of the store now features fresh, seasonal items that change daily and are 100% vegan with no added oils, sugars or salts. Feel good about grabbing lunch or dinner on the go. Whole Foods Market – Marlton, 940 Rte 73 N, Marlton. 856-797-1115.

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Organic Skincare Spa Presentation –Mon-Fri evenings by appointment only. Ladies, experience luxurious spa-style pampering with your friends or organization and learn Why Go Organic Inside and Out. One-on-One Appointment, Home Spa Parties or Workshop format. Karen Teeters, NYR Organic independent consultant.

For appt: 609-714-0261 or Karen@Organic SpaLady.com. OrganicSpaLady.com.

sunday “W“Wild Side” Hike – 1:30pm. 3rd Sun. Join our Naturalist in search of the wild. Included in the price of regular admission: $5/adults, $3/ages 4-15, free/age 3 & under. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. 856983-3329. CedarRun.org..

monday ICAN of Camden County Meeting – 7pm.

4th Mon. International Cesarean Awareness Network Support Group whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).

Free. Qdoba Community Meeting Room, 1630 Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill. Co-leader, Janet Cappetta: 856-912-1609; Co-leader, Melissa: 609-969-8236. ICANCamdenCounty@gmail. com. ICANOfNJ.com.

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Yoga for Fitness Enthusiasts – 7:30-9pm. Also Wed. With Lisa Forman. Combines the ancient yoga practice with modern fitness movements. It includes the elements of a cardiovascular workout as well as strength building postures that lengthen and strengthen muscles including upper body/ lower body/core work. Focus on balancing our bodies, minds and spirits. Each month explore new physical, spiritual and mental boundaries while practicing to some of our favorite sounds, whether it be kirtan, pop, rock or alternative, the music will always move you on your mat. First class free. Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-261-5409, Facebook/lrf1122. com. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

tuesday Gentle Yoga Mix with Bonnie Hart – 10-11am.

For absolutely anyone of any age or ability to create increased flexibility and deeper breathing.

Also includes simple techniques for relieving stress. Great for beginners or for those with limited mobility. Yoga in the chair included, as needed. No prior experience necessary. $15. Earth Yoga Studio at Health Goals, Crispin Square, 230 N Maple Ave, Marlton. 609-970-3401.

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Meditation with Bonnie Hart – 11:15am-12pm.

Sampling different types of meditation with an emphasis on deeper breathing. Students learn how to quiet internal chatter to cultivate peace of mind and contentment. The result is a deeper state of calm and vitality throughout the day and the ability to sleep at night. $15. Earth Yoga Studio at Health Goals, Crispin Square, 230 N Maple Ave, Marlton. 609-970-3401. EarthGym.org.

Kids Yoga – 4-5pm. A fun and engaging class exploring yoga poses, cooperative games, breathing and relaxation exercises and convey lessons in self-expression, body-awareness, and social skills. Non-competitive and fun, students develop strength, flexibility, concentration and confidence.

Open to all kids 5-11 yrs old. $10. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. $10 Tuesdays – 5:30pm, Barre Class with Meg; 6:30pm, Zumba Class with Sylvia; 7:30pm, Yin Yoga Class with Megan. Dragonfly Yoga-Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

Register: 856-985-0900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

Health Starts Here Cooking Classes – 6pm.

This lifestyle focuses on a plant-based, low-fat diet and cooking techniques that rely on whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables with natural flavors. Whole Foods Market, 940 Rte 73 N, Marlton. 856-797-1115.

Spinal Workshops – 6:30-7pm. Learn how to take care of your body without the need for prescription. Topics vary weekly. Free. McGunnigle Chiropractic, 450 W Crystal Lake Ave, Haddonfield. 856-310-4445.

Past Life Regression Workshop – 7-8:30pm.

What is it? Is it for me? Can anybody do it? These and more questions answered in an ongoing workshop. We will discuss case histories, various techniques used in past life regression and practice some of these techniques. This workshop is a prerequisite for private sessions. $15. AcuHealth Holistic Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Registration required: 856-883-3469.

wednesday All Level Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. With Sylvia. $10. Dragonfly Yoga-Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Register: 856-9850900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

Gentle Yoga Mix with Bonnie Hart – 6-7pm.

For absolutely anyone of any age or ability to create increased flexibility and deeper breathing.

Also includes simple techniques for relieving stress. Great for beginners or for those with limited mobility. Yoga in the chair included, as needed. No prior experience necessary. $15. Earth Yoga Studio at Health Goals, Crispin Square, 230 N Maple Ave, Marlton. 609-970-3401. EarthGym.org.

Green Drinks – 6-8pm. 1st Wed. Network informally with other sustainable-thinking people from all over South Jersey. We provide the room and you buy your own drink. PJ Whelihan’s Pub, 1854 Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill. More info: Lori.

Braunstein@SustainableCherryHill.org or SustainableCherryHill.org.

Wed Night Run at HRC – 6:30pm. 6.6-mile run.

Haddonfield Running Co, 144 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield. 856-428-1666. RunningCo.com.

Yoga for Fitness Enthusiasts – 7:30-9pm. See Mon listing. Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-261-5409, Facebook/lrf1122. com. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

thursday Mindful Yoga – Explore the ancient practice of yoga, mindfulness, breathe work and meditation to find a way of living life that is non-reactive and free from the stresses of life. Lori Volpe brings many years of practice and studies that supports her students of all levels. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287.

YogaForLiving.net.

Morning Meditation with Crystal Bowls – 8-8:45am. With Traci Rosenberg. $5. Dragonfly Yoga-Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Register: 856-985-0900.

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A Mix of Fun: Yoga/Pilates Fusion – Thru Dec. 9-10am. Pilates core exercises, isometric exercises and yoga. Find your core, flexibility, strength and balance using body bands, small and large balls and light weights. Suitable for all levels. $48/4 wks, $14/drop in. Nancy’s Exercise Classes, The Little Red School House, Mickleton. 609-5191898. NancyFinkle@comcast.net.

Let Your Yoga Dance – 9:30-10:30am. Come recapture the freedom, the fun, the true wellbeing and healing that is possible when you leave judgment at the door and embrace your own sweet self. For everybody that wants the benefit of working out but is not the “gym type.” This is fun and good for your movement. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-4047287. YogaForLiving.net.

Weekly Farmers’ Market – 11am-3pm. We are proud to host a weekly farmers’ market that helps support local growers and producers.

This market is for you to meet the local farmers still producing high-quality, local food in your neighborhood. WIC checks and the Senior Farmers’ Market Checks accepted for fruits and vegetables. Whole Foods Market, 940 Rte 73 N, Marlton. 856-797-1115.

Group Run at HRC-Moorestown – 6:30pm. No need to sign up. 2.6-mile, 3.6-mile, 5.8-mile and 8.1-mile loop alternatives. HRC, 115 W Main St, Moorestown. 856-234-9371. RunningCo.com.

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saturday Collingswood Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 22. 8am-12pm. Variety of fruits and vegetables.

Between Collins & Irvin aves Collingswood. 856854-8385. CollingswoodMarket.com

Art After 5 – 5-6:45pm & 7:15-8:15pm, performances. Guided gallery tours throughout the evening. Performing vibrant versions of lesserknown gems from wedding-dance, trance, folk, swing and tango styles, etc. Free after Museum admission; Free/members. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia. PhilaMuseum.org/ArtAfter5.

TGIF “Happy Hour” Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm.

Find peace through release of the week and give thanks for endings, beginnings and everything in-between. Enjoy a multi-level practice that encourages clarity, gratitude and renewal with Leeanne Schmidt. $21 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. Register: 609-654-9400 or YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Inner Fire Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. An artful blend of meditation, mantra, pranayama, and asana that works with the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of yoga. Through practice, you will ignite your inner fire, or agni, and come to your true nature. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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Prana Flow with Melina – 7-8:30pm. Prana: life-force of creation; Flow: the state of unified consciousness. Prana Flow is a creative vinyasa flow class. It focuses on embodying the energy of breath and movement. Open to all levels. $15.

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

Family Friday Nights – 6:30-8pm, activities; 7:15-9pm, pool. 2nd Fri. Geared to encourage families to spend time together in a physical activity that promotes a positive, healthy lifestyle.

Free/facility members & PLUS members; $5/program members. Mt Laurel YMCA, 59 Centerton Rd, Mt Laurel. 856-234-6200. YMCA-BC.org.

Mindful Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm. With Lori Volpe.

Build strength and flexibility as you explore your edge in a supportive environment. Learn techniques that reduce stress. Use movement, stillness and breath to focus attention and to increase present moment awareness. Intro class $5. Opening In Mindful Yoga & Meditation, Cherry Hill.

856-768-7187. OpeningIn.com.

Tarot for Everyone – 7-8:30pm. This workshop is for beginners and seasoned readers alike. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of tarot. Topics include card meanings, various ways to use the cards. a brief history of tarot. Tarot meditations and lots more. $15. AcuHealth Holistic Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Registration required: 856-883-3469.

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Keswick Saturday Morning Ride – 8:4511:30am. Rain or shine, year-round. Approximately 40 miles. Helmets mandatory. An unsupported ride; carry at least one tube and pump/CO2. Food and water highly recommended. Keswick Cycles, 305 E Rte 70, Cherry Hill. Questions: 856-7950079 or SalesStaff@KeswickCycle.com.

Merchantville Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 17. 9am-1pm. 1st & 3rd Sat. Variety of fruits and vegetables. Baked goods, exotic plants, flower, bedding plants and other specialties. 9 S Centre St, Merchantville. 856-662-2474 x 157.

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“Yoga On Air” with Bonnie Hart – 9:30am.

As part of “The Hart of Rock ’n’ Roll” which airs Saturdays from 8-10am, “Yoga On Air” ties together the spirit of yoga with the spirit of Rock ’n’ Roll by playing songs with lyrics that are inspiring and heart centered. Listen live on 88.9 FM or Z889.org.

EcoClub – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. Kids aged 1115. Combine hiking the Refuge, learning about native plants and animals, and collecting data for a biological inventory of the Refuge. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. 856-983-3329. CedarRun.org.

Night Hike – Twilight. 2nd Sat. A naturalist will help you explore the Refuge during twilight hours. Call for times and themes or check website for an updated schedule. $10/adult. $5/ages 17 & under. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Pre-registration required: 856-983-3329. CedarRun.org.

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AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher • Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness • 118 W Merchant St Audubon, NJ 08106 • 856-816-4158 Utilizing the principles of Ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions.

Counseling BONNIE HART

Stress-Relief Specialist, Ecopsychologist, Earth Yoga Studio at Health Goals Crispin Square, 230 N Maple Ave Marlton, NJ 08053 609-970-3401 Bonnie@EarthGym.org EarthGym.org

In uncomfortable situations we have three choices: change it, leave it, or accept it. When we feel mixed up, it is difficult to know which to choose. In counseling sessions, clients talk one-on-one with Bonnie to examine their unique situations, unravel the worries of the mind, and move into the wisdom of the heart. See ad, page 25. .

ALAINE PORTNER, E-RYT

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford, NJ 609-654-9400 • AlainePortner.com Alaine@YogaCenterOfMedford.com YogaCenterOfMedford.com A gifted medium, yoga teacher, spiritual guide and guardian of the Yoga Center of Medford. The Center has enriched the lives of the community for over a generation. During the course of her professional journey, Alaine has fine-tuned her ability as a medium and then fused it with her love of meditation to offer a unique and transformative experience. Individual and group sessions are now available. See ad, page 17.

HEALING ARTS LISA O’BRIEN, ERYT, CRM

Registered Yoga Teacher Holistic Health Practitioner Bliss Body Yoga Studio • 616 Collings Ave Collingswood, NJ 08107 • 856-261-0554 BlissBodyNJ.com Personalized healing support with yoga, meditation, Reiki, ancient indigenous healing practices, detoxification and more. Private and group sessions offered in a beautiful, warm and loving space.

CHIROPRACTOR

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, cranial-sacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching.

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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 Technician, Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner. Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, infra-red detoxification and biopuncture. See ad, page 7.

HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN JINGDUAN YANG, MD

Acupuncturist & Board-certified Psychiatrist TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine 1288 Rte 73 S, Ste 210, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 • TaoInstitute.com As a leading physician on classic forms of Chinese Medicine, Dr. Yang uniquely incorporates p s y c h o p h a r m a c o l o g y, psychotherapy, Neuro-Emotional technique, acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal medicine in the care of patients with a variety of emotional and physical illnesses. Dr. Yang’s practice centers on being as natural as possible.

Through the mind-body-spirit model Dr. Yang and his team at TAO Institute are able to treat difficult, complex, and chronic conditions. See ad, page 17.

HYPNOTHERAPY 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 As a practicing Clinical Hypnotherapist, Dr. Jaime Feldman has been one of the pioneers in an advanced t e c h n i q u e of Hypnotherapy called “Advanced Parts Therapy.”

Utilizing this technique, Dr. Feldman has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors or enhance more positive behaviors, such as, stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, anxiety, depression, pain and anger management, and sports and educational enhancements. Dr. Feldman has outstanding success in curing phobias and deepseated trauma, as well as treating the Immune System to put cancer into complete remission.

See ad, page 29.

INTEGRATIVE/HOLISTIC MEDICINE DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown 856-231-0590 • DrHorvitz.com Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preventive, nutritional and integrative approach. We look for causes and triggers for disease before reaching for the prescription pad. Same and next day appointments are available. See ad, page 14.

MEDI-ZEN WELLNESS

Dr. Andrea Iannuzzelli Integrative and Internal Medicine Elmwood Business Park, 767 E Rte 70, Ste B102, Marlton, NJ 08053 • 856-505-0311 Healing@MediZenWellness.com MediZenWellness.com Medi-Zen Wellness specializes in treating patients that have not found answers or relief through traditional medicine alone for chronic pain, fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Epstein Barr and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Traditional medicine as well as alternative approaches: essential oils, Medical Aromatherapy and Reiki, along with many other Restorative therapies. See ad, page 20.

PHILIP GETSON, DO

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 a Board Certified 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 infra red detox sauna (The POD), Reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and on-going wellness classes. See ad, page 7.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN NOBSKA DESIGN

Landscape Design & Consultation • South Jersey • 774-353-6998 • Nasj@me.com 35 years design experience.

Residential and commercial designs for large and small projects. Creating sustainable landscape designs while utilizing natural and ornamental plants. Comprehensive CAD generated plans for professional use. Hardscaping designs and construction supervision. Call for more info. First consultation free to determine scope of project.

MASSAGE tHERAPY JULIE FISCHER

Registered Thai Therapist, CMT 118 W Merchant St • Audubon, NJ 08106 856-546-1006 • LiveInJoyYoga.com It’s a Stretch! Thai massage takes the concept of massage to the next level. This 90-min ancient body aligning Ayurvedic treatment is a relaxing, yet powerful series of assisted yoga stretches, compression, massage and acupressure. What to do? Just lie there and surrender your weary body to a vastly enjoyable healing ritual. Wearing your stretchy clothes, you will be moved and gently stretched until you are reacquainted with muscles you have forgotten about and your body is balanced on every level. See ads, pages 7 & 25.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING DONNA WOOD

Certified Nutritionist Health Haven, 1381 New Jersey Rte. 38 Hainesport, NJ 08036 609-346-7696 • HealthHavenInc.com

SUSTAINABLE LIVING SUSTAINABLE CHERRY HILL

405 Country Club Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 609-238-3449 • SustainableCherryHill.org Lori.Braunstein@SustainableCherryHill.org Sustainable Cherry Hill (SCH) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization with a mission of bringing people together for the purpose of building a sustainable South Jersey community.

Donna Wood, a certified nutritionist, focuses on nutritional counseling and dietary guidance. Disease does not occur without a cause or imbalance.

Discover the “root” of your imbalance.

Learn to make better food and lifestyle choices. Gain self-awareness through our services. Call for an appointment. See ad, page 2.

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Karen Teeters • 609-714-0261 Karen@OrganicSpaLady.com Advocate for Organic and Green Living. Explore dangers of toxic chemicals in personal care products and safe, healthy organic skincare alternatives with Why Go Organic presentations and luxurious home spa parties.

Silver Tiger Studio Master William Ting The Lyceum Hall • 432 High Street Burlington City, NJ •856-778-4209 Join Master William Ting to discover the energy within.

Master Ting has over 30 years experience instructing students in the art of Tai chi.

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PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES WELLNESS CENTER

FRAN DAVIS

The Flavorful Fork Personal Chef Service 609-304-5295 • FlavorfulFork.com ChefFran@FlavorfulFork.com The Flavorful Fork Personal Chef Service can provide you with healthy, delicious meals that are personalized to your tastes and prepared in the safety of your own home. We take care of everything for you (menu planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation) leaving you with a refrigerator and freezer full of healthy gourmet meals you will love. Call today for a free consultation.

PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL COUNSELING HEALERS UNIVERSE

Andrea Regal • Subtle Energy Therapist 856-904-5566 • HealersUniverse.com Andrea@HealersUniverse.com Andrea brings a unique blend of counseling modalities, healing systems and spiritual traditions to meet the client where they are now and facilitate their journey to where they wish to go and who they truly are. As transformation occurs the self-love and acceptance generated allows for the highest potential of the individual to be expressed through and as their Soul purpose. Call to schedule your private session.

LIVE IN JOY YOGA & WELLNESS

Julie Fischer, Registered Thai Therapist, CMT Janet Watkins, Registered Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, 118 W Merchant St., Audubon, NJ 08106 • 856-546-1006 LiveInJoyYoga.com Our mission at Live in Joy is to teach, demonstrate and live principles of Yoga & Holistic Wellness; to nurture and empower mind, body and spirit of all who desire. We have a wide variety of classes, workshops and wellness offerings that are offered at reasonable prices. Our instructors, practitioners and guest presenters are extraordinary in their fields and we are very grateful for their skills, integrity and presence here. Come and experience Joy. See ads, pages 7 & 25.

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