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Sound Wave Treatments for Migranes and Fibromyalgia Three Area Women Conquer Migraines

he three women had reached the end of their rope. They thought they had exhausted every avenue of treatment, and nothing worked for long. Lori N. Strok, Danielle Wendrychowicz and Tina McLaughlin had all but given up hope finding relief from the crippling head pain that altered their lives. They aren’t alone. The American Council for Headache Pain estimates that 8,700,000 women suffer from migraines each year. Women most susceptible are those between the ages of 35 and 45, when many are at the height of their career, family responsibilities and social life. Strok, for example says, “I was at wit’s end.” The 27 year-old Accounts Payable Manager, had tried several over-the-counter, aspirin-based medications and more than one prescription medicine. “I took them every day trying to relieve the pain of

25 years and they had been getting worse with time,” she says. Strok had suffered with them for four years and Wendrychowicz for 7 years. Although the number of years that they have suffered with migraines varies, the common thread weaving through the women’s experiences with migraines is how the pain changed, indeed, controlled their lives. Strok, for example, says “It would almost stop my life. I’d leave social functions like parties. I couldn’t work when they were really bad. “McLaughlin sometimes spent the holidays in bed and Wendychowicz says she was exthree-time-a-week migraines,” numerous medications and tremely irritable, moody and she says. “They sometimes met with several doctors,” she didn’t want to do anything. covered the pain but they reports. “Nothing helped.” “I was always fatigued didn’t get to the root of the McLaughlin, owner of a and it affected my family problem.” flower shop in Moorestown, life.” Wenclrychowicz says. Wendrychowicz, a school said, “My family doctor sugWhen things looked darkbus driver, shares a similar gested a prescription mediest, a light at the end of the experience. “I’ve been to cine that was so effective,” she tunnel appeared. The three headache centers, taken says. “I had the migraines for women learned about treat-

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ment that was producing startling results in another woman suffering from chronic migraines. The treatment is gentle and effective treatment and requires no prescription medication or physical, hands-on manipulation. It comprises only a pulse of sound directed to a person’s atlas-the top vertebrae that supports the head. After an extensive examination, setting up for the treatment takes only minutes and the sound pulse lasts less than a second. Although a person can barely feel the pulse, it produces dramatic results.

“Since undergoing treatment, I’ve had no headaches,” she says. “It’s even helped relieve the generalized body pain caused by fibromyalgia.” Dr. Sandoz, originally from Cinnaminson and now in Mt. Laurel explains “Migraines often are caused by physical and stress-related problems due to misalignment of the atlas vertebrae. Correcting the misalignment alleviates the cause of the problem and relieves the migraines.”

Drs. Joshua and John Sandoz Dr. Sandoz has been working with his son, Dr. Joshua Sandoz, for over 8 years. Their practice is one of only a few in the New Jersey and Philadelphia area who offer this treatment along with Spinal Decompression

Therapy, Class 4 Laser and Neurofeedback Therapy. Strok says, “Dr. Sandoz applied the sound pulse to my finger to show that it was painless and it was, I couldn’t believe it.” She received weekly treatments at first and now goes once ev-

ery three weeks. They have helped better than anything else she has tried. Wendrychowicz shares a similar experience. “Since undergoing treatment, I’ve had no headaches,” she says. “It’s even helped relieve the generalized body pain caused by fibromyalgia.” McLaughlin, too, reports good results. After only four treatments, she was pain free. “I counted the days,” she says. “And I had no migraines for almost three weeks.” For the first time in 10 years she didn’t fear going to sleep and being awakened by a migraine. What’s their advice to other

For the first time in 10 years she didn’t fear going to sleep and being awakened by a migraine. women suffering from migraines? Strok, for example, suggests that they not give up and depend solely on medication. “There is help for your problem and Dr. Sandoz is it.” For more information as well as an appointment, call Dr. Sandoz at 856 2069560. Their new office location is 2057 Briggs Road, Suite 204 in Mt. Laurel NJ.

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For me, the bittersweet reality is that it will be short lived. My college kids swoop in and out like a whirlwind. But when we are all together, everything feels right with the world. We turn off the “anti” social media, and fully experience each other and the traditions so important to the fabric of belonging. This month’s feature also reminds me that we are all members of the “human family” and seemingly, there has never been a more important time to connect and come together. Wishing you all peaceful holidays full of joy and community. Michelle and Pat Co-Publishers

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18 THE MAGIC OF Rescue & Sanctuary

20 INSPIRED LIVING Five Ways to Make

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22 WOODFORD CEDAR RUN WILDLIFE REFUGE Saving Animals and Preserving Habitats by Carly Brady

24 PEACE ON EARTH by Linda Sechrist

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30 GO ECO LIKE GRANDMA Honor Her Wisdom in New Ways by Avery Mack

32 THE GIFTS OF CITRUS Colorful Good Health in Holiday Dishes by Judith Fertig

36 LYNNE MCTAGGART ON THE POWER OF GROUP INTENTION by April Thompson

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newsbriefs Beyond Maria: Coming Together to Help Rebuild Puerto Rico

uis Mendez and Waleska Sallaberry, the publishers of Natural Awakenings Puerto Rico (PR) edition for the past 15 years, have a simple request: “Please help us rebuild.” Mendez and Sallaberry are remarkable community leaders, having not only launched what is now PR’s number one health and wellness publication, but also having originated and managed the most important annual health and wellness expo in PR and the Caribbean, created a natural health network of discounted services with more than 1,000 providers and 250,000 members, and founded an alternative eco-school to serve PR’s western coast. Natural Awakenings publishers have created a GoFundMe account to support their efforts to rebuild PR’s holistic health and wellness community at a time when healing services are desperately needed. Mendez and Sallaberry will be trustees of this fund and will disseminate the proceeds to the people and organizations in PR at their discretion. Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “Through this campaign, we are offering a way to directly affect the natural health community in Puerto Rico, allowing for continued sustenance in the months to come.” For more information and to make a donation, visit GoFundMe.com/ NaturalAwakeningsPRfundraiser

Infuse Offers 25 Percent Off Customized Natural Gifts for the Holidays

nfuse, in Marlton, will be offering 25 percent off all customized products for the holidays. Infuse offers unique gift options and a wide array of natural and organic choices for everyone on the list. Janet and Pesh Patel opened Infuse in October, after learning what they describe as shocking information with regards to the chemicals routinely used in mass-marketed personal care products. The research they uncovered inspired them to create a brand-new retail experience where patrons create and customize their own personal care products based on individual needs and preferences. “We wanted to create a store where you can go and customize your daily use products with the knowledge that all the ingredients are safe. We can even provide our manufacture’s certifications upon request,” says Patel. Infuse offers the most natural and organic personal care product options, at standard retail prices, customized on the spot within the glass walled lab in just minutes. The holiday sale is December 1 through 31, and will exclude certain merchandise. Location: 107 Rte. 73, Marlton. For more information, call 856-452-5511, visit InfusedHere.com, like them on Facebook at Infuse or Instagram at @InfusedHere. See ad on page 10.

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Free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Management Meditation

oga for Living, in Cherry Hill, will host a free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Management class. The class will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on January 16. Mindfulness helps improve mood and energy, increase focus and mental clarity, manage difficult situations and emotions, enhance communication and improve health. The workshop provides participants with an overview of mindfulness and the important role it can play in reducing stress and improving quality of life. Penn-trained instructor Lori Volpe will review the fundamentals of mindfulness and use meditation and awareness exercises to teach participants how to become familiar with this practical, proven approach that has helped thousands of people achieve greater balance, vitality and health. Topics include what mindfulness is and how it can reduce stress and enhance well being, basic mindfulness techniques and the application of mindfulness in day-to-day living. “We live in a fast-paced, stressful world and often feel pressured by technology, responsibilities and even our own negative self-beliefs,” says Volpe. “Mindfulness allows us to center ourselves and put the power of our happiness back in our own hands.” Location: 1926 Greentree Rd., Cherry Hill. For more information or to register (required), call 856-404-7287 or visit YogaForLiving.net. See ad on page 6.

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he Organic For You, a natural wellness store is offering a 10 percent discount to customers who create their own gift baskets. The store, located in Pennsauken, recently celebrated their one year anniversary in this new location. “It’s been an amazing ride since opening our little shop back in 2013 to packaging and selling our soaps at the Columbus Farmers’ Market,” explains Carmen Nunez. “We are committed to seeking out the purest ingredients from around the world to create the finest personal care products for you. You’ll find a variety of natural wellness products formulated with pure essential therapeutic-grade oils, pure vegetable oils, and herbs and grains cultivated without chemicals and wild crafted.” Location: 3495 Haddonfield Rd., Pennsauken. For more information, email CarmenNunez@TheOrganicFor You.com or like them on Facebook @ The Organic For You. See ad on page 21.

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newsbriefs Kiel Gerhard Offers New Type of Energy Work

iel Gerhard, an experienced Reiki Master and Molecular Light Therapy pioneer, is offering a one-month Energy Work Package for $360 (a $120 discount). This package includes personal house calls every week for a month, with a consultation prior to the session, followed by a one-hour Energy Work session and discussion. Along with being an advanced reiki practitioner, Gerhard also integrates his own way of energetic healing, a modality given to him long before he knew what reiki was. “This is an amazing opportunity to re-align yourself Kiel Gerhard physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, and to gift yourself some healing and inner growth, as well as a spiritual leap in consciousness,” Gerhard says. “Truly powerful and profound changes occur in the spirit with a commitment to inner work like this. Incredible leaps can be taken— many patterns of destructive thought and habit can be broken, emotional toxicity can be cleared and physical ailments cured.” Cost: $360. For more information on this package, or to schedule an appointment, call 856-491-6422, email Contact@KielsHealing.com or visit KielsHealing.com. See ad on page 31.

Nagare Hosts Holiday Shopping Party

agare is hosting a holiday shopping party from 4 to 6 p.m. on December 16 at its private studio in Haddonfield. The party will offer local residents the opportunity to give their loved ones the gift of a happy and healthy new year. The event will feature experiences in the Gyrotonic method, reiki and massage therapy all in one location. Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase gift certificates, essential oils, all-natural home products and Stella and Dot jewelry. Cost: Free. Location: Private studio, Haddonfield. For more information, email NagarePrivateStudio@gmail.com or visit NagarePrivateStudio.com. See ad on page 27.

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Cooking Over an Open Fire and Potless Cooking at Willoughby House

harles White will offer a Walk in the Wild on Sunday, December 17 at 2 p.m. at the Willoughby House, in Deptford, part of the Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust. He will demonstrate cooking over an open fire with cast iron pots as well as “potless” cooking to give participants an opportunity to sample the joy of simple cooking. Recipes will also be available. Self-described as an “old boy scout,” White’s love of the outdoors started early in the woods of Quebec and along Lake Ontario. Since then, he has camped, hiked, canoed and kayaked throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Southwest, and organized and led many groups to venture into the outdoors. Cost: Free. Location: Willoughby House, 340 Pine Ave., Deptford. For more information, call Charles White at 856-217-9138 or visit OldPineFarm.org.

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Philip Stein is a Leader in Wearable Sleep Technology by Linda Sechrist

rom computers, cell phones, smart TVs, DVR players and programmable appliances to a seemingly endless list of other electronic gadgets, we are in constant contact with unnatural electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) generated by technology. In today’s 24/7 society, invisible EMFs are inescapable; they permeate our working and living spaces. What we may not know is how they negatively impact our body’s natural sleep-wake cycle: suppressing melatonin, the hormone that controls the natural circadian rhythm, disturbing slumber and even affecting weight gain, according to University of Tel Aviv research. On the brighter side, some new technological products promise to restore balance to the body, including deeper and more restful sleep. From the Philip Stein sleep bracelet, sleep number beds and portable sleep trackers to sleep-related

apps, devices and applications, user-friendly innovations are addressing America’s sleep deprivation problem. “Philip Stein lifestyle accessories such as the sleep bracelet are designed to contribute to a better quality of life. The unique technology inside each one channels beneficial natural frequencies in the environment into your body,” says Will Stein, co-founder and president of the Philip Stein Group. “The result is to help the individual feel centered, balanced, grounded and more easily able to maintain a sense of well-being.” The company defines optimal well-being as a state of harmony achieved through physical, emotional, mental and spiritual alignment. Although natural-frequency technology was developed earlier by a group of engineers and scientists exploring various frequencies’ influence on water, the initial discovery has been attributed to ancient sages in India that intuited them. For example, 7.83 Hz, the frequency of “om”, happens to be Mother Earth’s natural heartbeat rhythm, now known as the Schumann Resonance. Aligned with the brain’s alpha and theta states, this technology of resonating frequencies has been carefully tuned and tested by Philip Stein researchers, technicians and sleep experts. Today, it is at the core of all Philip Stein products. Philip Stein’s tuning technology picks up and channels the beneficial natural frequencies that have always surrounded human beings. “We believe that all organisms have evolved or grown accustomed to these natural frequencies, and our systems are tuned to operate best with them, rather than with the increasing number of manmade frequencies we experience in the modern world,” explains Stein. For more information, visit PhilipStein.com.

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newsbriefs Amoriello Offers Holiday Promotion for First-Time Clients

moriello Hair Designs, in Medford, is offering $10 off organic color treatments and 20 percent off all organic products for new clients this holiday season. A leader in organic hair color in South Jersey, their organic hair color is a natural alternative to traditional dyes. It’s ammonia- and glutenPat and Sally Amoriello free, 95 percent natural, and contains certified organic ingredients. “Our unique approach is gentler on hair and locks in color, moister and goodness to every strand,” say co-owners Pat and Sally Amoriello. “Why not treat your hair with care not just color?”

Cost: Varies. Location: Ironstone Village, 560 Stokes Rd., Medford. For more information, call 609-654-2127 or visit AmorielloHairDesigns.com. See ad on page 27.

Rizzieri Aveda School Opens Doors to Guest Students This December

izzieri Aveda School, in Voorhees, invites local residents to experience being a “guest student” on December 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and December 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the various career paths that are available in a rewarding and lucrative field. Educators will facilitate Q&A sessions, allowing participants to learn about the industry from their perspective. They will welcome “guest students” into their classrooms, where they can observe students in action and attain a deeper understanding of the key areas of focus within each program. Guest students will also participate in various tutorial sessions including: trendy braids and hairstyling tips, contour and cat eyes, eyebrow basics, product essentials, mini-facials and basic massage techniques. Cost: Free. Location: 8200 Town Center Blvd., Voorhees. For more information or to reserve (space is limited), email Admissions@Rizzieri.com or call 856-552-2270. See ad on page 7.

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Dr. Frank Pileggi Opens New Office

ffective January 1, Frank Pileggi, Ph.D, PHP, will treat patients at his new office at Lourdes Corrective Muscle Therapy, Professional Building East in Willingboro. Dr. Pileggi has spent more than half of his life exploring and developing ways to heal the body. A nationally registered holistic practitioner specializing in advanced bodywork and somatic therapies, Pileggi uses a variety of modalities in his practice, including lymphatic massage, Asian massage methods (tui na and shiatsu), rolfing structural integration, myofascial release, trigger point and myotherapy and corrective muscle therapy. Cost: Varies. Location: 1113 Hospital Dr., Ste. 304, Willingboro. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 609-326-6042. See ad on page 13.

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newsbriefs Cleanup and Hiking Beauty Counter Provides Safe Beauty Gifts This Holiday Season Events This December

eauty Counter has created a new Holiday 2017 Collection. The mission at Beauty Counter is to get safer products into the hands of everyone. They rigorously screen for questionable or harmful ingredients while setting new standards for highperformance beauty products. Beauty Counter is committed to a health and safety standard that goes well beyond what is required by United States law. They have banned 1,500 questionable or harmful chemicals through their “Never List”—and all while ensuring that their products perform and are as indulgent as any other luxe shampoo, lipstick or oil on the market. Cost: Varies. Location: Medford. For more information or to purchase, visit BeautyCounter.com/TriciaHeiser.

Just Breathe Spiritual Community Center Offers Psychic Development Class

ust Breathe Spiritual Community Center, in Cinnaminson, will offer a 10-week psychic development class called The Language of Spirit beginning January 9. The new venue was created by spiritual teacher, counselor and healer, Rita Strough. Since opening its doors on June 1, Just Breathe has provided a sacred open space for seekers, teachers, practitioners and others who have found themselves drawn to spiritual pursuits. It’s a place for teachers to host classes, for practitioners to meet clients and for students to connect with likeminded people to practice, learn, heal and grow. “It’s exciting to open Just Breathe because our community—those who are awakening to their true divine nature—need a safe space to express that nature, meet new people, develop their gifts, connect with higher frequencies and make a regular practice of working on spiritual fitness,” Strough says. Other classes include yoga, Wild Soul Movement, Bollywood dancing, psychic development, Angels, crystal bowl sound healing, EFT, and more. Cost: $330. Location: 2800 Rte. 130, Ste. 100, Cinnaminson. For more information, email Info@JustBreatheCenter.org or visit JustBreatheCenter.org. See ad on page 11.

South Jersey Land and Water Trust Hosts

he South Jersey Land and Water Trust will host two events this December. A Berlin Park Cleanup will be held on December 9 from 10 a.m. to noon, at 27 South Park Drive in Berlin, located between the White Horse Pike, New Freedom Road and Park Drive. The event includes a discussion about the historic and natural aspects of the area. Participants are advised to bring work clothes, comfortable shoes and water. Ample parking is available, but participants are requested to RSVP. On Saturday, December 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, a Walk in the Woods at Batsto and Wharton State Forest at 31 Batsto Road in Hammonton will take participants on a two-hour guided hike of Batsto Village and Wharton State Forest. The tour will meet at the Village Visitor’s Center. Batsto Village is a New Jersey historic site located in the South Central Pinelands. The roots of the village can be traced back to 1766; two centuries of American history are available to visitors within Wharton State Forest, accompanied by a lake, streams and various trails. South Jersey Land and Water Trust Program Manager, Michael Hogan, will discuss the history as well as identify the flora and fauna on a leisurely hike of this beautiful preserve. Cost: Free. Location: at 27 South Park Dr., Berlin; 31 Batsto Rd., Hammonton. For more information, call Michael Hogan at 609-476-2086 or email HoganPhoto@Verizon.net.

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WHOLE BODY DENTISTRY Could Your Dentistry be Affecting Your Overall Health? South Jersey Women Creating Transformational Change Through Impact100 Collective Giving Initiative

group of South Jersey women are working to increase the philanthropic resources available to nonprofits in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Cumberland counties through an organization called Impact100 South Jersey, a global women’s collective giving initiative that combines the financial resources, expertise and talents of women who want to generate transformative change in their own communities. Impact100 South Jersey is currently recruiting members for its 2018 grant year, and will host its next membership information session at 8:30 a.m. on December 6 at the law firm of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell and Hippel, LLP in Cherry Hill. Impact100 South Jersey launched in September with the goal of raising at least $100,000 to be donated to one organization their members choose democratically. It’s one of four organizations in New Jersey, but the only one exclusively focused on South Jersey. “It’s important for us to have an impact where we live,” says Kyle Ruffin, founding council member for Impact100 South Jersey. “Our group is eager to support smaller organizations that compete for funding with larger, better-resourced organizations and nonprofits in other regions.” Cost: Free. Location: 200 Lake Dr. E, Ste. 110, Cherry Hill. For more information, email Info@Impact100SJ.org, or visit Impact100SJ.org.

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r. Polina Karmazin of South Jersey Holistic, in Voorhees, is available to provide holistic approaches to help patients stay healthy during cold and flu season. Many people consider flu shots to be their primary protection from the flu; however, the shots only protect against a particular strain of flu and are effective, on average, only 50 percent of the time. Holistic medicine offers other means to minimize flu and common cold effects or even prevent them. One example is the use of French homeopathic remedy Oscillococcinum, which is widely available at Dr. Polina Karmazin drug and food stores. The other method, biopuncture, consists of injecting natural, homeopathic products into acupuncture points. Cost: Varies. Location: 2309 Evesham Rd., Ste. 100, Voorhees. For more information, call 856-528-2258 or visit SouthJerseyHolistic.com. See ad on page 23.

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Approximately a third of those older than 65 and half of elders at least 85 live alone, as do many people with illnesses and mental disorders. All can suffer from feelings of profound loneliness. Emerging virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies provide avenues to alleviate such isolation, instilling contentment, peace of mind, enrichment, fun, a sense of companionship and contributing to physical and mental health. Instead of passively watching TV, seniors can travel virtually to World Heritage sites, revisit old haunts or even attend family events they would otherwise miss. In terms of benefits attained, VR is predicted to measurably improve seniors’ quality of life. Healthcare applications of AI and telemedicine include reminders to eat, be active or take medications, perhaps assisted by a robotic companion that can share information with practitioners, children, caregivers and emergency personnel. Social applications include helping to form and maintain social connections. It may also serve as a personal concierge by reminding seniors of appointments, playing games with them and initiating dialogue to spark outward engagement.

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nspiration may strike anywhere, at any time. The trick is nurturing the process to appear on demand when we need it most. Often, an inspiration is sparked when we perceive someone being selfless, courageous, physically extraordinary or deliciously creative. However, we don’t need to wait for outside stimulus when we can discover internal stirrings by invoking any of these self-inspiring tips. Just Do It – The Nike slogan has never been more appropriate. We all have something we’ve thought about doing or trying. Whether traveling to a new location, trying a different sport, joining a new-to-us group or club, or making more friends, don’t put it off— just do it. Defeat allodoxaphobia – It’s the fear of others’ negative opinions. Everyone suffers from this to some extent, and it can hinder us from living our best life. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remarked, “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” Volunteer – A common excuse for not volunteering is, “I don’t have the time.” Next year, make the time. When researchers at the London School of

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Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Saving Animals and Preserving Habitats by Carly Brady

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n 1957, Jim and Elizabeth (Betty) Woodford created a sanctuary for nature and wildlife in New Jersey. Their original idea has grown to become one of New Jersey’s premier wildlife centers: the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. Jeanne Gural, the executive director of Woodford Cedar Run, is a passionate environmental educator and wildlife activist who has elevated the refuge to even greater heights. Gural’s benevolence towards wildlife is contagious. As she walks through the grounds, animals recognize her voice and respond. Her love for them is generously reciprocated. Importantly, Woodford Cedar Run is a nonprofit organization and doesn’t receive state, county or local funding. It is reliant on individual donations, corporate sponsorships and foundation grants. The refuge provides environmental education, wildlife rehabilitation and habitat preservation for the entire state. 22

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4,700 animals each year, accounting for nearly 25 percent of all injured wildlife in New Jersey. The animals treated at the wildlife hospital are injured, orphaned and/or displaced. The center’s certified rehabilitation team is dedicated to helping animals regain their strength and, when possible, returning them to the wild. In some cases, when an animal has been brought to Woodford Cedar Run but is unable to fully regain its strength, the refuge will give the animal a home in one of their outdoor enclosures. This provides animals with as much freedom as possible while being protected from predators and still under the care of the rehabilitation team. Animals housed at the refuge include Eastern Screech Owls, Bald Eagles and a variety of other species. Education also is a primary focus for the refuge. Every year, the environmental education team, Refuge on Wheels, visits 300 school districts to teach children about the importance of preserving land and caring for wildlife. The programs offered are aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum, including environmental STEM-based programs. The refuge is using STEMbased learning to inspire children to engage a sense of compassion for nature, which the Woodford Cedar Run team hopes will ultimately bring those values to universities in New Jersey. In addition to educational programs, Woodford Cedar Run is well known for its annual summer camps. Children throughout the community return to the camps year after year. The camps use environmental educationand wildlife-related activities to provide children with a camp experience like no other. Throughout the year, Woodford Cedar Run provides a full calendar of unique events. In the fall, community members are invited to the Autumn with the Animals festival and the Hoot, Waddle, and Stroll 5K race and walk. Families can enjoy local vendors, crafters and other organizations, explore the lands of the refuge, and learn about the animals on-site. In the spring, the refuge’s famous Whiskey, Wine and Wildlife event brings together local community members for a night of socializing and fundrais-

BECOMEONE ing. Woodford Cedar Run also may be “rented” for a one-of-a-kind setting for private parties, such as weddings and corporate programs. Woodford Cedar Run was recently honored as Best of 2017 for a Local Tourist Destination by the Burlington County Times. The Elizabeth Woodford Nature Center is open to the public seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, the refuge always is looking for more volunteers to help keep its animals healthy and to help spread the word about the fascinating wildlife around us. Woodford Cedar Run welcomes adults and children of all ages, because the compassion and interest in wildlife can be found and encouraged at any age. Betty Woodford said it best when she described the inevitable passion towards wildlife that exists in the world, “I think mankind needs wilderness in his life to enjoy and appreciate and to know that it’s a part of what has always been there.” The Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization. Donations help Cedar Run achieve its mission of preserving New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation and rehabilitation. All contributions are tax deductible as provided by law. Woodford Cedar Run is located at 4 Sawmill Rd., in Medford. For more information, call 856-983-3329 or visit CedarRun.org Carly Brady is an Account Associate at Laura Bishop Communications. The Laura Bishop Communications team uses their expertise in community outreach and grant writing to help nonprofit organizations succeed.

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PEACE ON EARTH Conflict Resolutions that Work to Bridge Divides Healing happens when we handle conflict in a healthy and transformative way.

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Roughly 30 years ago, notable voices began urging Americans to embrace a sustainable worldview of unity in diversity, recognizing our core oneness as a solution to an increasingly out-of-balance society. Success in this endeavor depends primarily on the “habits of the heart” of our citizens, developed in local milieus of families, neighborhoods, classrooms, congregations, voluntary associations, workplaces and public places where strangers gather.

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While mainstream media often largely focuses on the negative aspects of conflict—discord, divisiveness, intolerance, violence, incivility, injustice, chaos and complex problems—a countermovement is convening constructive conversations. Participants are initiating dialogue and deliberations intended to resolve conflicts and create cohesiveness, collaboration, cooperation and compromise among local factions that disagree on how to deal with everything from health care and social justice to environmental protection and climate science. Educational training materials and books are giving outdated models of conflict resolution a facelift. In The Revolution Where You Live: Stories from a 12,000 Mile Journey Through a New America, Sarah Van 24

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Gelder devotes a chapter to a Greensboro, North Carolina, battle over a story about a deadly, racially charged incident from the city’s recent past. She quotes James Lamar Gibson, a 20-something AfricanAmerican activist and core organizer for the Counter Stories Project: “We’ve been stuck in an old conversation for a couple of decades. We want to have an army of people with restorative conversation skills, so we can get past the divisiveness and imagine together a different sort of Greensboro,” he says. The project began with facilitator training, and then developed story circles in which residents were able to have the difficult discussions that don’t ordinarily take place among the police, city council, churches and social agencies. Today’s conflict resolution experts are discovering that conflict is an essential and powerful call for applying spiritual principles and exercising spiritual practices.

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“What if we considered conflict as a secret ally or a guidepost, showing us what really matters to us and how much we care? What if our intense emotions are sources of invincible energy, with the power to build the world we want, together? What does having conflict in a healthy and transformative way

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look like?” queries Ma’ikwe Ludwig, executive director of Commonomics USA, an organization which educates and advocates for a world where a commons-based economy creates economic and ecological security for all. “Conflict has the power to bring to the surface what’s really at stake and to unite people toward a common goal,” advises Ludwig. Her thought-provoking questions can help shift perceptions toward the idea that we need to use conflict; maybe even welcome it. Ludwig, author of Together Resilient: Building Community in the Age of Climate Disruption, recently helped present new perspectives on conflict resolution during a webinar for Transition US members interested in creating inclusive and diverse communities through collaboration. The nonprofit inspires, encourages, supports and provides networking and training for grassroots initiatives seeking to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as oil spills, climate change and economic crises. Courtney Breese, managing director for the nonprofit National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) and her colleagues, together with thousands of innovative thinkers, are helping by introducing people to simple dialogue and deliberation

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A community is a group that can fight gracefully… Chaos is not just a state; it is an essential process of community development. ~Dr. M. Scott Peck, The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace structures, processes and resources that invite meaningful and productive conversations leading to constructive civic engagement. Breese remarks, “We’re open to working with anyone interested in learning processes that can help bridge divides. We also like sharing stories about what is working.”

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The group’s downloadable free tools help newcomers: A beginner’s guide for exploring dialogue (ncdd.org/rc/ beginners-guide); a how-to-guide for Conversation Café (CC) hosts (Tinyurl. com/ManualForConversationCafe); and the American Library Association Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change Project (ala.org/ ltc-models). “To date, we’ve had at least 800 librarians participate in free NCDD webinars,” Breese notes. CC is a simple tool useful in exploring difficult topics and provides a safe space to process different perspectives. “Initial agreement on basic rules includes suspending judgment while listening and seeking to understand others, refraining from persuading or con-

verting and talking only from personal experience,” explains Breese. One new network member, J. Scott Wagner, author of The Liberal’s Guide to Conservatives, speaks about the importance of using neutral language in dialogue. “I learned from him how words can be emotional triggers and signal one-sided perspectives, leaving some group members feeling angry or excluded because they feel the speaker won’t be open to hearing their perspective,” says Breese. After three tours of the U.S. and hundreds of interviews with conservative individuals, Wagner, founder of the nonprofit Reach the Right, was inspired to use his knowledge of five arenas—neurology/cognitive psychology, personality, bias, social conformity and morality—to help progressives understand conservatives that are not only their political leaders, but also their relatives, partners, friends and managers. He offers a simple explanation for anyone drenched in inaccurate biases. “We inherit unconscious genetic personality characteristics that lead us to develop our ideology, with which we construct our world and align with others that are in agreement. Differences in our personality characteristics are the culprits that create conflict.”

Community Needs Erase Enmity

Drawing on 25 years of experience of enabling sworn enemies to create peace in places such as South Africa, Northern Ireland and Colombia, Adam Kahane, author of Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust, shares insights into the “enemyfying syndrome” that instigates conflict. This habit of thinking and acting as if people we are dealing with are our enemies and the cause of our problems is all around us and dominates the media. “The enemies are always the others, ‘those people’. Enemyfying, which feels exciting and satisfying— even righteous and heroic—usually obscures, rather than clarifies, the reality of the challenges we face. It amplifies conflicts, narrows the space for problem solving and creativity, and distracts us with unrealizable dreams of decisive

victory from the real work we need to do,” observes Kahane. Kahane sees the challenge of conflict becoming more acute. “People today are generally more free, individualistic and diverse, with stronger voices and less deference. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity are growing.” Yet, contrary to the common view, it is possible for people that hold contradictory positions to find ways to collaborate. That’s what he and 40 others representing military officers, guerrillas and paramilitaries; activists and politicians; businesspeople and trade unionists; landowners and farmers; and academics, journalists and young people, accomplished in the Destino Colombia project. They organized to contribute to ending their country’s 52-year civil war.

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ne of the greatest challenges parents face is connecting with their children in deep and meaningful ways. The aim of awakened families is to raise strong and emotionally resilient children. Parenting expert and clinical psychologist Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., author of The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children and The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting, offers mindful approaches to benefit the family—and the community. Via her practice in New York City, appearances on Oprah and online courses, Tsabary provides awareness, skills and strategies to revolutionize families. She posts videos and blogs at DrShefali.com.

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being from our own childhood shape the manner in which we react and interact today. Awakened parents are constantly evolving into their truest and most authentic selves. When parents undertake a daily practice of mindfulness and awareness, they begin to extricate themselves from blind reactivity to see how every problem with their children is a call to their own awakening. Parents will know they are on the right track because they will connect more with their children, empowering them to think and live autonomously—separate from a parent’s fantasies and expectations.

How can each family member connect with their true self? Parents need to understand that the path to creating a connected relationship with their children is to first create one with themselves. Realizing this, they consider their own inner growth a high priority. Children need to learn who they are and what they really enjoy. Parents can help by allowing children to just

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How do children benefit from conscious or awakened parenting? Conscious parenting mandates that we place the task of connecting with our children front and center, especially before correcting them. Admonishing and punishing them becomes secondary to the main imperative of conscious connection. It’s crucial we realize we aren’t raising a “mini-me”, but a spirit throbbing with its own signature. Thus, it’s vital to separate in our mind who we are from who each child is. Children aren’t ours to possess or own in any way. When we know this in the depths of our soul, we tailor their raising to their needs, rather than molding them to fit our needs. Children raised in this way grow up to be fearless and infinitely resilient, knowing that their purpose in life is to live in their most authentic and true way. Conflicts decrease and conscious, connected communication increases.

What can parents do when they fall back into old patterns, shaming children or doing other things that create distance?

When this happens, parents need to sit with themselves and look deeply within, asking: “What is it about me that feels the need to deride, scorn and shame my children?” In such introspection, they might discover triggers from old wounds that have nothing to do with a child’s behavior. When they can see the internal link, they can begin to make the transformations they need. As a parent, I have learned that my role is to step aside, stay in infinite possibility, heal my own wounds, fill my own bucket and let my child fly.

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Make Holiday Décor “Retro-style repurposing is smart, fun and easy,” says upstate New York lifestyle writer and cookbook author Cynthia O’Connor O’Hara. “I glued together assorted cups, saucers and plates with glass-specific glue to create tiered servers that double as a centerpiece. Check your house to find dishware that will look nice together.” It’s satisfying to combine experiences with updated technology, save time and support a healthier planet, both during the holidays and year-round.

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inter citrus fruits that arrive in a gift basket or show up on sale at the grocer present a welcome bright spot on winter’s darker days. Valencia and blood oranges, limes and Meyer lemons are delicious in their own right, and deserve their place on the breakfast table. Yet there are many other intriguing ways to enjoy them in vinaigrettes, salads, main dishes, baked goods and desserts. Winter citrus is full of health benefits, just when we need them most: during the busy holiday season. To start, they help bolster our immune system, guarding against colds or helping us recover faster. Their high vitamin C, or

ascorbic acid, content is water soluble. According to a comprehensive study by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, a daily intake of 400 milligrams of vitamin C can halve the incidence of colds in adults and cut their duration by 14 percent. The flavonoid hesperidin in citrus helps boost “good” HDL cholesterol and lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, report researchers in the Journal of Nutrition. In a new study in Nutritional Neuroscience, hesperidin in citrus also was found to ameliorate brain deterioration found in Alzheimer’s patients. Other studies further show that the grapefruit diet wasn’t wrong; eat-

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ing half a fresh grapefruit before each meal can help us lose weight. In a study conducted at the Scripps Clinic, in La Jolla, California, and published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers put overweight volunteers on an exercise plan for 12 weeks and asked them to eat either half a fresh grapefruit or drink apple juice and pop a placebo pill before each meal. The grapefruit group dropped an average of three-and-a-half pounds, compared to only one-half pound for the apple group. Limonoids, an antioxidant found in most citrus, may help guard against stomach, lung, breast and skin cancer, according to the U.S. Agricultural Research Service. Animal and human cell studies found that limonoids—especially those in fresh oranges—harbor potential as anticancer compounds. Another study in Nutritional Neuroscience showed that the volatile compound limonene, found in the rind of a lemon, can enhance memory. As nights grow colder and longer, winter citrus “adds a little sunshine to every meal,” says Jamie Schler, author of the recently released cookbook Orange Appeal: Savory & Sweet. Schler grew up in Florida, surrounded by citrus groves between the Atlantic Coast and Indian River. “Winters meant Dad’s workbench in the garage groaning under the weight of brown paper grocery bags filled to bursting with navels, tangerines, grapefruits, Valencias and tangelos,” writes Schler. “I fondly recall trips in the old green station wagon to the groves on chilly weekend mornings where we could pick them ourselves.” Today, Schler and her husband own and operate the boutique Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, where life’s a feast—especially during citrus season. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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If using fresh peas, add them with the first addition of stock. Stir in the fresh or dried herbs at the same time. Continue cooking the risotto over medium heat, adding 2 more ladles (about 2/3 cup) of stock at a time, stirring constantly, allowing each addition of liquid to be almost absorbed before adding more broth. When the rice has cooked for 10 minutes in this manner, add all the remaining juice and cook until it’s absorbed. Continue cooking the rice, stirring, adding 2 ladles (about 2/3 cup) of broth at a time until the liquid is absorbed, about another 10 minutes. When the rice has cooked for a total of 20 minutes, if using frozen peas, stir in the peas, as well as the mushrooms. Add any remaining stock and cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and creamy. Total cooking time should be 20 to 25 minutes from the moment the rice is added to the skillet. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.

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down, for 1 to 2 minutes or until they have good grill marks; adds a smoky, caramelized flavor. For the Charry Lime Vinaigrette, squeeze the juice of the grilled lime halves into a bowl. Whisk in the reserved lime zest, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sorghum and olive oil together until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the vegetables on salad plates and garnish with microgreens. Spoon the vinaigrette over all and serve.

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hirty years ago, speaker, author and journalist Lynne McTaggart recovered from an illness using alternative approaches to health. Since then, she’s been exploring the frontiers of healing through consciousness and alternative medicine. In the 1990s, McTaggart, who lives in London, started a newsletter called What Doctors Don’t Tell You, now an international magazine and popular platform at wddty.com that cites thousands of resources showing what works and doesn’t work in conventional and alternative medicine and how to beat chronic conditions naturally. McTaggart’s seven books include The Intention Experiment, The Field, The Bond and most recently, The Power of Eight. Her latest work examines the transformative power of small groups of people sending thoughts together for a common goal.

Can you summarize the results of your experiments of healing through collective intentions? We’ve done hundreds of experiments using small and large groups; 30 were

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What conditions were the most conducive to manifesting positive results? Was it intention, the power of the group or altruism? I think it’s a little of all of these. We’ve found that larger groups do not have a larger effect, which brought about the “power of eight” concept. I’ve discovered all that’s needed is a group, whether it’s eight or 8,000. In a group, we seem to lose our sense of individuality and separation from the world. We experience an overwhelming sense of oneness with the other intenders, which may be why our influence then becomes more powerful.

How did the act of sending positive intentions affect the senders? I was most surprised by the rebound effects reported by participants, whom I started surveying after the Sri Lankan peace experiment. Thousands of extraordinary comments related not only how participants felt during the activity, but also afterwards; they were experiencing major shifts in their relationships, health, careers and well-being. All they had done was sit individually

in front of their computer holding an intention, yet they experienced the altered and mystical states of consciousness described by psychologist Abraham Maslow as “peak experiences”. Life University, a large chiropractic university in Atlanta, worked with us to study the brainwaves of participants in six “power of eight” groups and found that senders had decreased activity in their frontal and parietal lobes, which govern the sense of self. It was like the boundaries between participants were dissolving into a state of oneness. To me, this partly explained the sense of oneness, compassion and love they experienced. Andrew Newberg, director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, in Philadelphia, recorded similar effects in Sufi masters, and nuns and monks engaged in prayer and meditation, but only after years of learning certain techniques. My participants, all novices, were primed only by watching a 13-minute YouTube video of me explaining how to send intention in a group. Group intention appears to be a fast-track to the miraculous—no experience necessary.

Why does “groupthink” have such a powerful, multiplicative effect? I think a huge part of it has to do with the power of getting off of yourself and setting an intention for someone else. Another is the connection created in a group. When we engage together in an activity like praying or setting altruistic intentions, we create a powerful virtual circle that proves healing to both the receivers and senders. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Horses Hear Up to 33,500 Hz Marlow found that horses prefer rhythmic pieces matching their natural movements. “When a Tennessee walking horse breeder played music during a birth, the foal and mother recovered faster than usual.” After that, “The horses ran to the barn upon hearing the same music.” Sally Morgan, a physical therapist and advanced certified Tellington TTouch practitioner in Northampton, Massachusetts, who has enjoyed freestyle performance riding, says, “I liked to play our songs in the barn. Five CD players can keep horses relaxed most of the day. They don’t like countrywestern music; it’s often sad and in the wrong cadence. Classical music like Bach is calming. When I played 38

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He could tell by the way animals walked that they were keeping time to some kind of music. Maybe it was the song in their own hearts that they walked to. ~Laura Adams Armer

Cats Hear Up to 64,000 Hz Marlow credits her cat, Osborn, with inspiring her interest in music for animals. When Osborn was injured, she visited the veterinary hospital and sang to him to keep him calm. Her home state’s Litchfield Veterinary Hospital became her initial testing ground for species-specific music. “We use Pet Acoustics music boxes in the cat ward, recovery rooms and exam rooms,” says Heather Florkowski, a certified technician at the facility. “In our experience, stress inhibits the

Pachelbel’s Canon in D on my flute, my Morgan gelding, Ten Penny Moonshine, listened for hours.”

Rabbits Hear Up to 42,000 Hz “Rescued rabbits like long tones, common in music accompanying yoga or reiki,” Morgan relates. “Long tones hold a chord with layers of notes on top.”

Dogs Hear Up to 45,000 Hz “People hear in stereo, animals in mono,” says Marlow. It’s why dogs tilt their heads left to right—to allow more sound waves into their ears—collecting information from various angles. Sound frequency and intensity keeps an animal alive in nature; they learn to flee in another direction, not analyze. Separation anxiety is often due to a sound the dog doesn’t recognize, Marlow explains. Sound triggers behavior, whether good or bad, as dogs relax or are stressed. Music releases tension from their being ever-vigilant as seen in their posture.

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ust as dogs’ and cats’ noses are more efficient than ours, they also have better hearing, reacting to a broader and higher range of frequencies and vibrations. “We sense our world from where our ears are. Our plane is generally five to six feet high; animals closer to the ground hear things differently,” says Janet Marlow, founder and CEO of Pet Acoustics, in Washington Depot, Connecticut. The internationally renowned musician, composer and sound behaviorist has invented species-specific music based on her 30 years of research. Humans hear up to 23,000 Hertz (Hz), which differs substantially from that of many other creatures (lsu.edu/ deafness/HearingRange.html). A Hertz is a standard unit of frequency set at one cycle per second.

To understand what a dog hears, sit or crawl on the floor. Electronic speakers are usually positioned at heights conducive for our ears, not theirs. “For the holidays, my dogs and horses like We Three Kings, The Holly and the Ivy and especially Greensleeves for their baroque roots and repeating patterns,” notes Morgan.

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wenty-five hundred years ago, the Buddha explained that, “Life is Suffering.” He could have very well said, “Life is always going to be challenging.” There is always going to be occasions for conflict and division. However, we are to view these moments not as oppositional to life but rather opportunities to learn, to grow and to sow seeds of compassion which result in healing and renewal. It is never what is happening to us in life that matters, but rather our response. It is what we bring to the moment, conflictual or not, that makes the real difference. To live a “Spiritual Life” is to bring to every moment of our lives a particular “point of view,” a view in the fact that the world is “interconnected and interdependent”. In resolving any

form of conflict within ourselves and in any moment between me and you, we have this “point of reference” to help us resolve any conflictual experience we may be having. Ego tends to view conflict from a place of “me versus you,” a point of view which historically has always lead to more conflict and division, never any real resolution. We understand this point of view to be rooted in what the Buddha identified as the “Cause for Suffering” or “conflict,” which he identified as “Ignorance”. Cessation from suffering in any form follows whenever we are able to rise above ignorance and see the larger picture. Whenever I speak about “Creating Sustainable and Fulfilling Relationships,” I say that what is essential is

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that both parties learn how to create a space, a kind of agreement that, “Anything that shows up in the relationship is not viewed as oppositional to the relationship.” Relationships include disagreements and sometimes conflict. If we are willing to view disagreements, different point of views, opinions and needs, as just a matter of being in relationship and not a threat to the relationship, we will always be able to find our way back to each other; Buddhist refer to this as having “Right Understanding,” or “Point of View”. What follows is “Right Thought or Intention,” and “Right Speech,” and “Right Action.” How we think about the moment informs our speech and our actions. In a world so divided and a nation so polarized, we need to learn “ways to find our way back to each other, toward living together.” We can begin by always coming from the point of view that my thoughts, words, and actions, matter. It’s never just what I say, but also how I say it. Do my words reflect a sincere desire to bring resolution to the conflict or to just “be right?” Am I saying, “I love you” or “I love me?” In Zen, we view “Relationships” as “The battleground for Enlightenment.” When we understand our interconnectedness to mean, “We are either going to float or sink together,” then we will find a way to talk and act for the benefit of all sentient beings and not just one. I love you. Seijaku Roshi is the founder of The Center for Spirituality and Contemplation, and spiritual director of Pine Wind Zen Community at 863 McKendimen Rd., Shamong, N.J. He is a Zen-Buddhist Monk, parent, author, life coach and Abbot. For more information, visit PineWind.org. See ad on this page.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 Infuse’s Holiday Sale – Dec 1-31. 25% off on all custom products. Sale excludes all merchandise. Infuse, 107 S Rte 73, Marlton. 856-452-5511. InfusedHere.com. An Exploration into the Heart of Bhakti – 6-9pm. With Yvette, OM. Workshop explores this growing limb of yoga with ancient Sanskrit mantras repeated in “call and response” song. No vocal ability required. No experience necessary. 3 Yoga Alliance CEUs. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Candlelight Tour – Dec 1 & 2. 6-9pm. Enjoy the beautiful voices of the Rancocas Valley High school choral sing Christmas carols from 7-9pm both nights. Food and snack truck available. Merry Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus on hand for the kids. Door prizes and various activities at the local shops. Walk the candle lit sidewalk as they did in the days of old and experience the warm spirit of this lovely community. Creek Mercantile 118 Creek Rd, Mount Laurel. 856-986-1830.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 124pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petco Turnersville, 141 Tuckahoe Rd, Ste 130, Sewell. 856-424-2288. Adoptions@awanj.org. awanj.org. Green Trading Post – Dec 2 & 3. 12-4pm. Organized as a traditional holiday bazaar, the Green Trading Post, offers merchandise and memberships from local nonprofit environmental, cultural or historical organizations. Pinelands Alliance Offices, 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton. 609-859-8860. PinelandsAlliance.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Reiki Levels 1 & 2 Certification Class – 11am6pm. Both levels in a 1-day class. Become attuned to both levels, learn history and principles of reiki, chakra and aura scanning, self- healing and healing others, distant healing, and give first reiki session. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 40 High St, Ste 15, Mount Holly. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com. Reiki Level I Certification Class – 11:30am3:30pm. Learn the basics of Reiki that you can use for yourself, pets, family members, plants and many other uses. Receive the Reiki Level I Certificate, manual and attunement. $165. Earth Angel Healing, 1500 N Kings Hwy, Ste C211, Cherry Hill. Registration equired: 856-693-3411 or EarthAngelHealingllc.com.

markyourcalendar Open House Shopping Event Sunday, December 3 • 12-4pm Gifts and stocking stuffers under $10.

Call Ahead TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Juhi Singhal. 7-wk series. $70. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net. Postural Alignment Class – 5:30-6:30pm. With Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman. Improve balance. Increase flexibility. Reduce or eliminate head, neck, back, foot and joint aches and pains. Great for those who suffer from chronic pain or who wish to avoid it. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

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5030 Church Rd, Mount Laurel 609-790-3544 CPrice419@yahoo.com Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Preregister: 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org. Pointing at the Moon: Satsang + Bhajans – 1:304:30pm. Join Drew Assini for an afternoon of good vibes and great company. Donations welcome. Honest Yoga, 932 Rte 73N, Marlton. 856-595-2220. Drew@ConsciousContact.org. Gifts from the Pinelands: A Wreath Making Event – 2-4pm. Make wreaths from Pinelands greenery to share with a family in need. All supplies provided. Can also make a pine cone ornament to take with you plus live season music from Sanctuary. Free. Pinelands Alliance Offices, 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton. Pre-registration required, Janet: PinelandsGifts@gmail.com. PinelandsAlliance.org. Holiday Hike: Hat and Glove Collection at Smithville – 2-4pm. As you dig out our warm layers for the coming season, remember those who do not have warm clothing to wear. Come experience this season in the outdoors and bring along a new hat or gloves for donation. Meet at the E Railroad Ave, parking lot at Smith’s Woods. Registration: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton. Super Full Moon Celebration – 6:30-8:30pm. Chanting meditations for healing and manifestation followed by a gong savasana. We all know that full moons are powerful but because super full moons are closest to the Earth they create around 2 additional inches of gravitational pull in the tides and thus in our bodies. With Devpreet Kaur. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 Wild Soul Movement – Dec 4, 11 & 18. 7-8:30pm. A grounded and loving practice designed to get you out of your head and into your body. Together we will redefine the rules, expectations, culture and conditioning that have separated you from your body. $25. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. RSVP: Info@JustBreatheCenter.org or JustBreatheCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Calm Meditation Series – Dec 6 & 13. 5:30-6pm. With Julie Stafford, RYT. Learn stress relief techniques during the holiday season. Learn breathing and stillness techniques to give you tools to manage your stress. $10/drop-in. Regenerate Health and Wellness, 2 Split Rock Dr, Ste 12, Cherry Hill. Space limited; reserve: 609-332-1324 or HolisticMom2@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 Sustainable South Jersey Meetup – 6-8pm. Enjoy light snacks from a delicious local restaurant, followed by a series of “lightning talks.” Continue the discussion afterwards and meet other novice and veteran sustainability enthusiasts. Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave, Mount Laurel. More info: SustainableCherryHill.org. Snowshoeing Basics – 6:30-8pm. 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. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html. Tales from the Trail: Section Hiking the AT – 7-8pm. In this presentation, Rich Federman will share the highlights of his time section hiking the entire AT. Through his photos and fun, exciting stories, understand why more than 2 million people set foot on this trail each year. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Registration: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton. Silent Retreat – Dec 7-10. 7pm, Thurs-12pm, Sun. Intensive retreat characterized by deep silence and introspection, recommended for those wishing to experience the gifts of intensive zen training. Includes meditation, chanting, silent meals, work practice and Dharma talks. Full or partial participation. Overnight lodging optional. Those wishing to attend should also attend the Introduction to O-Rohatsu, Dec 6, 7-8:30pm. Pine Wind Zen Community, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. Mediumship Gallery – 7-9pm. Join spiritual medium Peggy Garron for an evening of connecting with the other side. This gallery will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear messages from loved ones who have transitioned from this life to the life beyond the physical realm. $35. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. RSVP: Info@ JustBreatheCenter.org or JustBreatheCenter.org.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 Crystal Bowl Meditation – And gentle yoga for balancing the chakras, followed by a long Shavasna (yoga’s relaxation pose). $15/advance, $20/at door. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net. New Jersey Pinelands Commission Monthly Meeting – 9:30am. The Pinelands Commission is the state agency that oversees conservation and development within the Pinelands boundaries. They hold a regular monthly meeting that is open to the public. 15 Springfield Rd, Pemberton. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-859-8860. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands. Muse-ical Yoga: Blissful Blend Yoga – 6:30-8pm. With Jimmy Sell. It’s been 1 year since the monthly Muse-ical yoga class was started. In recognition of this, class will be a musical retrospective of the last 12 months. $10. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Berlin Park Cleanup – 10am-12pm. There will be ample parking and we will be collecting and talking about the historic and natural aspects of the area. Bring your work clothes, comfortable shoes and water. 27 S Park Dr, Berlin. For more info & to RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@verizon.net. sjlandwater.wordpress.com.

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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. ~Dalai Lama Candlelight Restorative Yoga – 6:30-8pm. With Linda Sheehan. Let go, look in and center yourself with gentle supported poses using bolsters, blankets and pillows, in this special heart centering practice. $20. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Achilles Tendon Pain (or Prevention) Class – 5:306:30pm. With Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman. Do your shoes wear unevenly? Are your feet everted when you stand or walk? If you gently pinch along the length of your Achilles tendon, is it tender? Do your calf muscles feel unusually tight most of the time? Come and join us. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net. The Reel Deal: Best of Outdoor-Themed Films – 7-8:30pm. Whether you’re looking to improve your backpacking knowledge, find a great place to travel to, or just hear interesting tales, come be inspired through this presentation of great outdoor movies and short films, both fiction and nonfiction. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Registration: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

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A monthly outdoor market featuring an eclectic mix of local handmade, vintage, and antique goods, food trucks, live music and more.

Calm Meditation Series – 5:30-6pm. See Dec 6 listing. Regenerate Health and Wellness, 2 Split Rock Dr, Ste 12, Cherry Hill. Space limited; reserve: 609-332-1324 or HolisticMom2@gmail.com.

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Meditation and Dharma Teaching – 7-9pm. Includes quiet contemplation and reflection with sitting and walking meditation followed by an always illuminating conversation over tea. Registration not required. Suggested donation: $15/individuals, $25/ spouses & partners. Pine Wind Zen Community, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

The Five Tibetan Rites – 2-6pm. Learn to perform The Five Rites and to explore ways to integrate them into a vinyasa yoga class. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. To register: 856-580-6444 or liws.org. Pointing at the Moon: Satsang + Bhajans – 1:304:30pm. Join Drew Assini for an afternoon of good vibes and great company. Donations welcome. Ananda Yoga + Wellness, 2 W Mantua Ave, 2nd Fl, Wenonah. 856-595-2220. Drew@ConsciousContact.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Intuitive Tarot Reading Class – 1-5pm. Learn to read tarot cards with a focus on using intuition rather than strictly memorizing card meanings. Card meanings covered, but emphasis is on allowing the cards to communicate with the reader energetically and through their symbolism and imagery. $160. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 40 High St, Ste 15, Mount Holly. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 Clinic: Camping and Hiking Hacks – 7-8pm. Hacks are creative solutions to real world problems. Our experts will teach you about useful camping and hiking hacks when things don’t go as planned. Learn tips and tricks to help you be better prepared for your next adventure. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Registration: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Parent’s Night Off/Kid’s Night Out – 6-9pm. Let us keep your kids active and entertained while you enjoy a break. They’ll enjoy pizza, and lots of animal-centered activities. They may even get to pet one of our shelter animals. Ages 9-12. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at AWA. Animal Welfare Association of New Jersey, 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees. More info: awanj.org.

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Laughter Yoga – 7-8pm. De-stress, energize and get happy with laughter. Meet up for a great connection with like-minded people. $13/drop-in. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net. An Evening with Master Psychic Medium & Mentor, Carole Tollen – 7-9pm. Carole brings a fun and entertaining approach to her amazing and accurate medium and psychic insights. Join us for a light and full-hearted evening. $45. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 High-Energy Hike at Apple Pie Hill – 9:3011:30am. This hike is for outdoor enthusiasts who are looking to raise their heart rates and work up a sweat by hiking at a fast pace. The trail is about 9 miles long in total and is great for intermediate or advanced hikers. Meet by the Caranza Memorial. Registration: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton. Naturalist-Led Saturday Walk – 10-11am. Join an RNC naturalist for a themed hike around the preserve. Suitable for adults and interested teenagers. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org. Walk in the Woods at Batsto & Wharton State Forest – 10am-12pm. SJLWT’s Program Manager, Michael will discuss the fascinating history, as well as identify the flora and fauna on a leisurely hike of this beautiful preserve. Bring binoculars and camera for this spectacular walk. 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton. For more info & to RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@verizon.net. SJLandWater.wordpress.com. Art with Meaning – 10am-4pm. Painted images uplift the spirit made into wearable art. Original jewelry and upcycled wood creations. Cherry Hill Library, show located left of lobby, 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill. HealingArtisan.com. Crystal Singing Bowl Sacred Sound Meditation – 1-3pm. Release negative energy and clear your chakras with the sacred healing power of sound. Includes time for spiritual and metaphysical discussion and sharing. $33. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 40 High St, Ste 15, Mount Holly. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com. Create Your Own Holiday Hanging Diffuser Terrarium – 6-7pm. Come join us in decorating a hanging glass diffusing terrarium and create two different scents to diffuse over the holidays. 35/ person, includes 1 hanging diffuser terrarium and 2 10ml custom blend bottles. Infuse, 107 S Rte 73, Marlton. Registration required 856-452-5511 or Janet@InfusedHere.com. An Evening with Seijaku Roshi – 7-9pm. Monthly Zen Chat offers an evening of thought-provoking, heart-opening and life-changing discussion. $15/ individual, $25/spouses, partners. Pine Wind Zen Community, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

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Reiki Level 3 Master/Teacher Certification Class – 11am-6pm. Pre-requisite: Reiki Level 2. Be attuned to the Master symbol, learn to attune others to reiki, how to incorporate crystals with reiki, advanced reiki techniques, and give first session and attunement as a Reiki Master Teacher. $425. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 40 High St, Ste 15, Mount Holly. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

Relax and Restore Your Posture Class – 5:306:30pm. With Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman. Christmas may be over but the holidays aren’t over yet. Come and relax and gently restore your posture so you can end 2017 with a bang and begin 2018 aligned and well. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Walk in the Wild: Cooking Over an Open Fire and Potless – 2pm. Charles White will be demonstrating cooking over an open fire with cast iron pots as well as potless cooking. Sample the joy of simple cooking. Recipes available. Free. Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Willoughby House, 340 Pine Ave, Deptford. To register: 856-217-9138. OldPineFarm.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Bunions Class – 5:30-6:30pm. With Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman. Bunions might be hereditary but that doesn’t mean you have to form them. Changing the dysfunctions causing your bunions can relieve the pain and possibly even resolve the bunions. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net. Soap from the Garden – 7pm. Have you ever wondered how to grow your own organic spa soap? Learn how to grow luffa sponges and turn them into luxurious, moisturizing scrubby soaps. Also there may be some free seeds on hand. New Jersey grown, organic spa soaps available for sale. Free. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. 856-425-2221. GMOFreeNJ.com/events. Winter Solstice Drum Circle – 7-9pm. With Shelley Shayner. Come celebrate the Winter Solstice Native American-style. A traditional Native American sacred pipe prayer ceremony will be included. Bring a drum or rattle if you like. There will be some available. $20. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Solstice Mantra & Meditation for Peace – 6:308:30pm. Together, we will amplify and raise the vibration of peace and joy using mantra and meditation in like-minded community. Free; donations accepted. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Awakening with the Angels – 7-9pm. Join awakened spiritual channel, Rita Strough, for an immersion into the angelic realms. 3rd Thurs each month; topic varies. Sacred space is opened and all are invited to breathe in the energies of the Archangels. Divinely guided wisdom is channeled. $25. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. RSVP: Info@JustBreatheCenter.org or JustBreatheCenter.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 Soul-stice celebration of Light with Reiki & Restorative Yoga – 6:30-8pm. With Linda Sheehan & Janet Watkins. Receive the light and healing energy of reiki while you are in gentle supported poses using bolsters, blankets and pillows, in this special solstice practice. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6

Quan Yin and Tara: Bodhisattva’s Compassionate Embrace – 7-9pm. Join Rita Strough, Shalini Breault and Yinping Li for an evening dedicated to connecting with the bodhisattvas Quan Yin and Tara, 2 divine beings dedicated to the enlightenment of all sentient beings. During this class, Rita and Yinping will channel and embody Quan Yin and Tara while Shalini plays crystal bowls. $33. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. RSVP: Info@JustBreatheCenter.org or JustBreatheCenter.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 End-of-the-Year Hike at Rancocas – 4:30-6pm. Join an RNC naturalist for a hike in the state park preserve. Suitable for adults and interested teenagers. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Preregister: 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

markyourcalendar 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Namaste Yoga Studio Saturday, January 6 - June 23

Training is modularized and trainees can take up to 2 yrs to complete. 2 weekends per month. Our unique program helps you create a plan for the future, as you learn about philosophy, meditation, pranayama, ayurveda, and anatomy. Payment plan available. Powered by Honor Yoga.

More info, Rachel Tarvin: 856-429-1388 x 171, rtarvin@chhrc.com or chhrc.com/yoga-teacher-training.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 The Language of Spirit – 10-wk psychic development class with Rita Strough. Just Breathe Spiritual Community Center, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. More info: JustBreatheCenter.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16

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planahead MONDAY, JANUARY 1 Yoga for the New Year – 10-11:30am. With Janet Watkins. Get a fresh start to the new year with a deep de-toxifying yoga practice and inspirational lessons from the deity of auspicious beginnings, Ganesha. All-level class includes deep twists for purification and pranayama for mental clarity. $15 or class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

markyourcalendar New Year’s Day Retreat

Monday, January 1 • 10-4pm Get clear and focused for a wonderful new year. Starting with a guided contemplation to manifest your true heart desires, delicious vegetarian lunch, nourishment for the body and soul and ending with a Release and Renew ceremony with crystal bowls. Come for one part or the whole day. $25/workshop; $59/day retreat with lunch.

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

We are still accepting applications for our reflexology, massage and yoga programs. We are reintroducing our reflexology program which is 145 hrs.

For more info: 856-580-644.

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Tuesday, January 16 • 12:30-2pm With Linda Townshend. Mindfulness-based meditation for stress reduction. Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR helps improve mood and energy, increase focus and mental clarity, manage difficult situations and emotions, enhance communication and improve health.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 Shamanic Sounds & Healing Workshop – Learn how to heal your life and family of conflict, chronic illness, generational addiction and lack with Won Ki. Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill. More info, Dana Reynolds: 856-993-1786 or MtMeruHolistic.com.

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CHERRY HILL WELLNESS CENTER – Beautiful 900-sq-ft studio with hardwood floors for workshops, yoga and more. Counseling rooms available for individual therapy, body work or massage. Very reasonable monthly, daily and hourly rates available. Great location off 295, plenty of parking, local restaurants next door. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. Pictures: YogaForLiving.net. MASSAGE THERAPY STUDIO FOR RENT – Seeking experienced, NJ-licensed MT to rent/sublet studio space at holistic healing center in Hainesport. Reasonable rates, great location. Willow’s Touch Massage: 609-781-9410. PRIVATE PARTIES AT YOGA FOR LIVING IN CHERRY HILL – Choose from one of our suggested themed packages, or get creative and design one of your own! Enjoy exclusive use of the space, including use of the kitchen area before and after your class or event. Parties for children and adults, bridals parties, too. Yoga for Living 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Call to discuss your special party request: 856-404-7287. More info: YogaForLiving.net. YOGA, PILATES, DANCE OR RELATED WORKSHOPS – Studio space for rent in Hainesport. Great location on Rte 38. 267-664-3236.

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Saturday, January 20 • 10am-2pm Connect Church 1110 S Cornell Ave, Cherry Hill. LinwoodHealthGroup.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 Yoga Anatomy I – Jan 21 & 22. With Shelly Schneider. Learn principles of anatomy and physiology and how they relate to yoga practice. Through discussion lecture and posture clinics, learn how specific organ systems work to support yogic practices including pranayama, asana and meditation, interrelationship of energy, chakras and bandhas, proper alignment and more. CEUs for Yoga Teachers. $175. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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This retreat can help you connect deep within yourself to help discover your true self and allow you to find your own path to wholeness. Experience guidance in various styles of yoga and meditation practices for all levels. $299/person; all inclusive. Deadline Dec 31. Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point.

With experienced Penn-trained Mindfulness teacher Lori Volpe. Winter enrollment now open. This 8-week course teaches students how to use mindfulness meditation to relate differently to life’s feeling of overwhelm, its stresses and our reaction to them.

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4th Annual Cape May Awakening Retreat – Jan 19-21. With Lisa Miliaresis, psychic medium & author of Extreme Communications and Tricia Heiser, RYT, Reiki Master & founder of The Sanctuary for Yoga. Immerse yourself in light as we share a weekend of yoga, meditation, channeling and awakening at the lovely. Be introduced to tools that can be used to tap into your intuition and awaken your awareness to the light within you. $255 before Dec 15, $285 after. Congress Hall, Cape May. For more info: 609-953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

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ongoingevents tai chi Discover the Serenity of T’ai Chi Chih® (Joy thru Movement Class) for Beginners – Ongoing classes. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Bruni Square, 1351 Rte 38, Hainesport. For more info & registration: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

daily Sutra Chanting – Join the Monks of Pine Wind as they chant and pray for all beings everywhere to be free of sorrow and suffering, and the cause of sorrow and suffering. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Community, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. For days dates & times: PineWind.org. Yoga for Your Back – If you are looking for an effective relief from back pain that does not involve drugs or medical procedures, discover Svaroopa® Yoga. A therapeutic and gentle style of yoga that relieves tensions and stress from the spine. 6 classes offered a week. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net. Morning Zazen (Meditation) – Weekday meditation at early dawn, 5:30am or 9am. A wonderful way to start your day. Join us in the beauty of our Pineland home and experience the serenity found within our traditional zen meditation hall. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Community, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. For days & dates: PineWind.org. Evening Zazen (Meditation) – 7-8pm. A perfect way to bring a close to a busy day. All are welcome to come decompress in the serenity of our traditional zendo amongst the natural beauty of our Pineland home. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Community, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. For days & dates: PineWind.org.

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

Vinyasa Flow – 9:15-10:30am. With Tricia. A dynamic and evolving style of hatha yoga wherein the breath leads the body through movement. A fusion of ashtanga and viniyoga, this open system encourages exploration and creativity, while generating internal heat and intense focus. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Mindfulness Meditation Drop-In Class – 12:301:30pm. Also Thurs, 7-8pm. An opportunity to deepen and reconnect with your practice and spend time with like-minded individuals who share the desire to live a more centered and mindful life. Beginners and experienced meditators. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net. Chair Yoga – 2-3pm. A gentle yoga class for students of all ages. It is practiced sitting on a chair or standing next to the chair, for greater support. $15/drop-in. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net. Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. A cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates empowerment with martial arts, joy of movement with dance arts and healing arts with yoga stretches. $13, $8/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net. Sanctuary Big Kids Yoga: Ages 6 & Up – 6-7pm. Joyce will integrate traditional yoga poses, flowing sequences, breathing exercises, as well as deep relaxation and meditation. $10/child. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Living in Oneness – 6:30-7:30pm. 4th Mon. Discussion around the new energy concepts for the conscious shift into oneness. Learn how to make practical application of the concepts to your everyday life. Based on the book, The Oneness of It All by Maryann Pino Miller. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com. Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:308:30pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

monday

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

First Light Yoga – 6-7am. Also Wed & Fri. A perfect way to start the day. Energize the start of your day with a shorter but complete yoga practice. First class at Live in Joy is free. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Yoga Flow – 7:15-8:15pm. With Katie. An all-levels yoga practice that links breath and movement as you flow from pose to pose. Awaken your strength, energy and flexibility in a relaxed atmosphere. $10. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

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tuesday Discover the Serenity of T’ai Chi Chih (Joy thru Movement Class) – 9:30am. For beginners and seniors. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure; quality sleep a challenge? Space limited. Ask about private lessons. BMIA Bldg, 40 Arbutus St, (off Elderidge), Browns Mills. For more info & registration: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. Kid’s 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. Age 5-11. First class free. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Tranquil Tuesdays – 6-7pm. Take a break from the stress of the week and join us for a tranquil hour of meditation and mindfulness practices with nurturing aromas of pure essential oils. Free. Infuse, 107 S Rte 73, Marlton. 856-452-5511. InfusedHere.com. Knee Self-Massage Class for Pain Relief – 6-7:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Also 11am-12:30pm, 1st Thurs. Proven simple self-massage technique teaches you how to eliminate knee pain immediately. Massage applied to your thigh (quadriceps) muscle, while in a seated position. Wear comfortable clothes with easy access to your thigh. No jeans please or bring shorts. Easy to learn, immediate benefits. $15/ drop-in. Holos Touch LLC, 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights. Registration: 856-428-5486, Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com. Down to Earth Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. A practical and realistic practice, using straightforward poses and clear alignment cues to developmental and physical confidence and awareness. Class touches on the natural world and its seasonal changes. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com. Weight-Loss Seminar – 7pm. With Dr Mike Lanzilotta. Lose weight, be healthy, feel good. Make the decision to improve your health and regain your energy. Our program gives you the tools for long-lasting results. Come to our seminar and learn about the entire process. Doctor supervised, oneon-one personal evaluations. No drugs, surgery or injections. No special shakes or prepackaged food. Lose up to 20-35 lbs in 6 wks. South Jersey Spine Center & Weight Loss Clinic, 133-B Jackson Rd, Medford. To reserve a spot: 609-654-1330.

wednesday Natural Health: Fresh Organic Produce Delivery – Wed & Fri. Delivery times vary. Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of Blackwood-Clementon Rd & Laurel Rd, Lindenwold. For more info: 856-784-1021. NaturalHealthNJ.com. First Light Yoga – 6-7am. See Mon listing. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Vinyasa Flow – 9:15-10:30am. With Liz. See Mon listing. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

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Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Also held Fri. Join us for a 10-min meditation. On Wed the focus is love; on Fri, peace. Each week we raise the love and peace vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

friday Yoga with Props – 11am-12pm. With Theresa & Margaret alternate weeks. A gentle form of yoga using a variety of props, including chairs, the wall, blocks, straps and bolsters. Props helps participants find more space, freedom and stability. $10/class. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

KickYour Asana Yoga: Beginners Class – 4:30pm. Gentle yoga classes focus on breath, alignment and building core strength in a small cozy setting. $15. Creek Mercantile, 118 Creek Rd, Mount Laurel. 856-235-1830. 609-444-9069.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

thursday

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

First Light Yoga – 6-7am. See Mon listing. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Knee Self-Massage Class for Pain Relief – 11am12:30pm. 1st Thurs. Also 6-7:30pm, 2nd & 4th Tues. See Tues listing. Holos Touch LLC, 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights. Registration: 856-428-5486, Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com. Lunch Yoga – 1-2pm. With Katie. Relax the mind and body with a mid-day stretch and gentle Yoga practice. Leave the class feeling refreshed and recharged for the remainder of the day. $10. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com. Gentle Vinyasa Flow Class – 6:30-7:30pm. Promotes balance and relaxation through slow mindful movement with an emphasis on body and breath awareness. Begins with centering and breath awareness, slowly moving into poses and sequences that match breath to movement creating a moving meditation that slows the mind and relaxes the body. Ends with deep relaxation and meditation. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com. Yoga Basics and Restore – 6:30-7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs. With Nicole. A sweet and calming class designed to gently increase strength and flexibility. Combines basic postures with restoratives focused on breath and body awareness. Leave with a calm

mind and lifted spirit. Suitable for all levels. $10/ drop-in. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com. Progressive Beginner – 6:30-7:45pm. With Robin. For all levels. Get an understanding of the breath, how it links to movement and correct structural alignment in each pose. Will start with the basics and progress together. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Mindfulness Meditation Drop-In Class – 7-8pm. See Mon listing. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net. Reiki-Yoga – 7-8pm. With Reiki Master Kiel Gerhard. Join us for a calming yoga class, focusing on stretches and static yoga postures followed by reiki healing during savasana. This calming, feel-good class is designed for both yoga beginners and those looking for a way to lightly exercise the body. $190/10-wk series, $20/drop-in. Lori’s Wellness Loft, 240 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton. 609-561-5674. LorisWellnessLoft.com.

Shaman-Based Cosmic Sounds Class – 7pm. For pranic power, well-being and family healing. Sei Jun Kan Korean Karate Studio, Cooper Corner Plaza, 201 Kresson Gibbsboro Rd, Voorhees. More info, Dana Reynolds: 856-993-1786 or MtMeruHolistic.com. Essential Oils 101 – 7-8pm. Learn the basics of essential oils. Attendees receive 10% off all customized purchases. Excludes merchandise. Free. Infuse, 107 S Rte 73, Marlton. 856-452-5511. InfusedHere.com.

saturday Aikido Class: Ages 8-14 – 10am-12pm. Learn coordination and focus in this unique Japanese martial art of self-defense. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Haddon & Fern, Collingswood. Info: 856-435-2667 or AikidoAgatsuDojos.com. Pet Adoption Day – 11am-2pm. PetsMart, 62 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel. More info, Burlington County Animal Alliance: bcaaofnj.org.

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ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS RENEÉ ROBERTSON, LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST Restoration-You Inc. 720 E Main St, Ste 1-D Moorestown, NJ 856-437-0430 Restoration-You.com

What if there was a much easier way to deal with stress and anxiety? Have your Bars run, gentle touch on 32 points on the scalp that starts a flow of energy and erases years of fixed points of view, judgments, negative feelings and limiting beliefs that hold us back. Sessions include powerful tools to use in everyday situations. Energetic Massage and Bodywork for Women.

ACUPUNCTURE MELISA SKYRM, MAC, DIPL AC, LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST Regenerate Health and Wellness 2 Split Rock Dr, Ste 12, Cherry Hill 609-332-1324 RegenerateHealthAndWellness.com

Acupuncture, Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), cupping, detoxification, nutrition, and relaxation techniques for acute and chronic pain, stress, concussions, overuse injuries, digestive and immune conditions, and more. AAT offers a non-invasive and effective approach in treating allergy and sensitivity symptoms. See ad on page 21.

ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is both conventionally and holistically trained giving patients the best of both worlds and the freedom to choose. ICAM’s HEART Program addresses the body’s basic needs in terms of hormone rejuvenation to include adrenal, thyroid, sex

and growth hormones as well as the essential neurotransmitters. As an active and founding member of the American Association of Ozonotherapists, Dr. Bartiss is an expert in various forms of bio-oxidative therapies that include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet phototherapy and high-dose vitamin C. These and other powerful therapies are offered by only a few hundred medical practitioners throughout the country. See ad on page 21.

ANCESTRAL HEALING

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. See ad on page 23.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE RESTORATION THERAPY

DANA REYNOLDS, MA/M ED Mount Meru Holistic Earth South Jersey & Tri-State area 856-993-1786 MtMeruHolistic.com

DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

Need generational healing? Won Ki channeling sessions address disharmony, blockages, imbalance and lack in the mind-body continuum. Learn to release and heal your entire family of life’s stresses, conflict, chronic pain/illness, accident, addiction and negativity by tapping into nature’s vital Ki for ancestral elevation. Shaman sounds classes held weekly at Sei Jun Kan Studios, in Voorhees. Call for info on Qi sessions or classes. See website for testimonies. In-home or in-studio treatments available.

ANGELIC CONNECTIONS KRISTY MCADAMS

Angel Intuitive, Medium, Artist, Author, Reiki/IET The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ 08055 Ph/text: 856-220-2955 EnergyofAngels.com Facebook: Energy of Angels Got Angels? Yes, you do! Find out more by connecting with them via your own customized Angel Art, private Crystal Singing Bowls with the Angels session or Angel Crystal Grid Reading. Using art and sound, Kristy McAdams helps you deepen into your connection with the angels to enhance your life. See ad on page 26.

Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

Don’t wait any longer to restore your hormone balance. Symptoms due to menopause, andropause, PMS, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, etc., should not negatively impact your quality of life. Regain your vitality and zest naturally with individualized Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy (BHRT). Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/GYN and Aesthetic Medicine. She has practiced Functional and Integrative Medicine for over a decade and has helped thousands of men and women restore balance with BHRT. See ad on page 17.

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is among a small group of physicians that pioneered the early “integrated” health care system. As a conventionally and holistically trained physician, he offers the best of both schools of medicine. Dr. Bartiss’ “HEART” Program (Hormone, Endocrine, Adrenal Rejuvenation Therapy) addresses hormone imbalance and focuses on restoring his patients to optimal levels. The simple explanation of this program is that when the endocrine system is balanced, a person is less likely to become ill, over-weight and emotionally imbalanced. ICAM patients report an improved quality of life, both emotionally and physically. See ad on page 21.

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

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

DR. SYLVIA BIDWELL BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction. Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching. See ad on page 26.

DOWSING ROBERT EGBY CH, DHP

13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton, NJ 08068 609-351-5878 Robert-Egby.com Feeling sick, uncomfortable at home and no one has answers? Could be Geopathic Stress Zones. We dowse and remotely transmute and convert to positive, uplifting energy, permanently! Privacy guaranteed. Details at Robert-Egby.com: “Geopathic Stress: Fast and Effective Clearance.”

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ENERGYWORK DR. KEVIN GYURINA, DC, CCWP, RM The Healing Space Wellness Center 504 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ 08107 609-361-4401 • DrKevinG.com

Bone, muscle, ligament, nerve, meridian, chakra or aura interference brings illness. Dr Kevin uses Usui, Karuna and Tera Mai Reiki, Reconnective healing, gentle KST and correctional ABC chiropractic methods as well as natural healing systems and products to unify the self, align your life and bring fulfilling enthusiasm to your day.

LISA O’BRIEN, E-RYT, CRM

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

MARILYN EPPOLITE

The Wisdom Within Moorestown office/Skype or phone sessions 856-236-5973 TheWisdomWithin.net Transform your Chaos to Calm! Calm your worried mind, manage your inner critic, and connect to your Wisdom Within, through drugfree energy techniques, mindfulness and spiritual counseling. Clarify and accomplish goals, guided by your deepest Wisdom. Schedule your complimentary 21-min Call to Transformation on website.

FENG SHUI & ENERGY WORK KARIN HIRSCH

Lotus Living Space Feng Shui, Physical Radiesthesia, Energy Therapy, Shamanic Healing 201-993-6588 Info@LotusLivingSpace.com LotusLivingSpace.com A healthy body, mind and spirit need a balanced and positive environment. Karin is a certified Feng Shui Master and Professional Dowser for Geopathic Stress, Electromagnetic Frequencies, Energy Intrusions and Product Sensitivities. She also offers IET, Shamanic Healing and Psychopomp work to heal mind and spirit.

GYROTONIC FITNESS & HEALING NAGARE

Lisa Roche, Owner/Certified GYROTONIC Trainer Haddonfield, NJ 609-929-4421 NagarePrivateStudio@gmail.com NagarePrivateStudio.com Learn how to work your body in a way you’ve never experienced. Gyrotonic works for any and every type of body. From high level athletes to those healing from injury, those looking to balance a current exercise regimen or for a complete work out; a Gyrotonic session can be customized to suit your specific needs. Gyrotonic offers movement and healing on every level—stimulating the nervous system, massaging the organs, increasing blood flow and stretching and strengthening every muscle. Lisa Roche is a Certified Gyrotonic Instructor and offers private sessions by appointment only. See ad on page 27.

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Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Testing™. Sarah Outlaw is a Master Herbalist and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner offering a non-invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages. Individualized, targeted nutrition programs designed for every client. See ad on page 39.

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

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified 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, infrared detoxification and biopuncture. See ad on page 26.

HEALTH FOOD STORE NATURAL HEALTH

Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of Blackwood- Clementon Rd & Laurel Rd, Lindenwold. 856-784-1021 NaturalHealthNJ.com For a complete selection of vitamins, homeopathics, body care, bulk herbs, bulk grains, packaged foods, frozen foods, organic produce, snacks. Open 7 days. Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm; Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. See ad on page 39.

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 Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad on page 12.

ROBERT EGBY

Hypnosis Healing and Beyond 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton, NJ 08068 609-351-5878 Robert.Egby@hotmail.com Hypnoanalysis and Sound Healing can be of great help with stress and anxiety relief, memories, limitations, blocks, fears and obsessions. We rebuild positive values including self-confidence, self worth, living now and imaging goals. Help provided with mindfulness and selfhypnosis training, higher self and spirit communication. Appointments: days, evenings, weekends.

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MASSAGE FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT

DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ 856-231-0590 DrHorvitz.com

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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

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 is a boardcertified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards. He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health. With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad on page 26.

LAW OF ATTRACTION COACH DAVID BARTKY

Phone coaching at its best 973-444-7301 Info@LifeCoachDavid.com I am an experienced and certified Law of Attraction life coach. I can coach you on how to attract what you want - both materialistically and emotionally, and how to feel happier and more excited about life!

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DOROTHEA ATKINS, TH.D., RN, LMT Holos Touch LLC 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-546-7500 Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com HolosTouchLLC.com

Experience and learn simple yet effective pain relief methods in individual or group sessions. Dr. Atkins’ advanced muscle release treatment and self-care education has proven published results for the past decade. Other services include certified manual lymph drainage, and relief for various chronic conditions. See ad on page 36.

MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES RIZZIERI AVEDA ALUMNI SPA

8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-983-1680 Facebook: Rizzieri Alumni Spa Affordable relaxation offered at Rizzieri’s Alumni Spa. Staffed by recent Rizzieri graduates, the Alumni Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with a Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50-min or 80-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs and preferences. Services include: Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stone, maternity massage, deep tissue, and stress relief wraps. Open on Wed and Fri, 4:30-9pm; Sun, 9am-4pm with prices starting at $45. Call for an appt. See ad on page 7.

WE ARE HUMAN MASSAGE THERAPY & ENERGY WORK

Lori Dye, LMT, Reflexologist, Reiki Practitioner Washington Professional Campus 860 NJ-168 Blackwood, NJ 08012 Located inside Performance Chiropractic & Wellness Center 856-401-9550 WeAreHumanMasssage.com We are not machines, we are human! Even though we are certainly built like them. We need to treat ourselves with a little extra TLC from time to time. It is important to listen to our aches and pains & emotional stress. It is our body’s natural way of saying “I need attention!” Allow yourself to follow your intuition and set aside some time for healing and regeneration today. I look forward to meeting you and helping to guide you along in your journey healing mind, body and spirit.

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MEDIUMSHIP EXTREME COMMUNICATION Lisa Miliaresis, Medium & Author 856-439-0472 Lisa@2Communicate.net 2Communicate.net

Lisa offers private channeling, group channeling and private counseling session for those looking for direction to develop their own personal practice.

NATURAL HEALTH STORE NUTRITION WORKS

Open Tues-Fri, 10am-7pm & Sat, 10am-3pm 703 Stokes Rd, Store #4, Medford, NJ 08055 609-714-8666 Facebook: Nutrition Works of Medford Natural health store supplying supplements, sports nutrition, pain management, gluten-free and vegan items, health/beauty, homeopathics and so much more. See ad on page 11.

NATURAL MEDICINE MENOPAUSAL AND SEXUAL HEALTH WOMEN FOR WOMEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Jewel Amui-Bellon, M.D. 102 Centre Boulevard, Ste I Marlton, NJ 08053 856-267-5019 w4wma.com

It is a known fact that millions of women after the menopausal transition, undergo changes in their vaginal health and suffer from vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. The changes in vaginal health is due to declining estrogen levels. Current management of these symptoms include Estrogens and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. Not all women can take estrogens for symptomatic relief. The MonaLisa Touch therapy is an effective in-office, non-hormornal therapy, with no downtime. Most women have called it life changing. It is similar to the annual pelvic exam. Many women have reported symptomatic relief after the first treatment. See ad on page 15.

METAPHYSICAL SERVICES KIMARA

Intuitive Advisor, Medium & Soul Coach The Blessed Self 609-353-7210 Facebook: The Blessed Self Twitter: @Kimara_Medium TheBlessedSelf.com Internationally recognized Psychic Medium, Reiki Master and Soul Coach, Kimara empowers clients to discover purpose, develop intuition, and find clarity. Connect with loved ones who’ve crossed over to experience joy, healing, closure and forgiveness. Phone, video, and in-person sessions, workshops, retreats, private and group readings are available.

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SEAN CHRISTOPHER INSELBERG, ACN, NET, NRT

Nutritional Wellness Center of South Jersey 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com Sean Christopher Inselberg is an Advanced Clinical Nutritionist Practicing Nutrition Response testing and Neuro Emotional Technique. He uses non-invasive testing to uncover the root cause of symptoms and disease. The techniques are clinically proven to help restore the body back to optimal health. Using an advanced form of applied kinesiology, the testing shows any structural impairments, nutritional deficiencies, hidden infections and emotional stressors that can all become barriers to achieving good health.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR MELISSA JOSSELSON, ND Naturopathic Doctor Marlton & Haddonfield, NJ 856-472-9495 MyNaturalDoctor.com

Holistic health care for all ages and a variety of health conditions. Find the cause of your health issues and heal using safe, natural and nontoxic therapies. See ad on page 44.

NUMEROLOGIST TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

PREVENT OR ELIMINATE CHRONIC PAIN DEB FREEMAN, PAS

Marlton and Cherry Hill, NJ 856-495-6604 AlignedByDesignInc.com There’s hope and healing for chronic and recurrent pain. Stop treating your symptoms, get to the root cause of your pain, and get back to living a pain free lifestyle without drugs or surgery. Contact Deb Freeman, Postural Alignment Specialist certified by Egoscue University for information. Proven. Effective. Life changing. See ad on page 15.

PSYCHOENERGETIC COUSELING HEALERS UNIVERSE

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

REIKI & INTEGRATED ENERGY THERAPY EILEEN TOTH

Traditional Usui Reiki Master & Artist 856-383-1004 HealingArtisan@comcast.net HealingArtisan.com Eileen is a certified Usui Reiki Master/Teacher and has over 15 years’ experience. Offers reiki in 45/60min sessions at the Sewell, NJ Healing Studio or other locations. Includes sage cleansing, essential oil, natural crystal placement and intuitive 10-15 min after review. Contact her to schedule.

Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com Join the region’s leading numerologist as you discover your life’s purpose. Encoded in your name and birth date are your lessons, talents and desires. Traci will help you realize your full potential.

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WELLNESS CENTER

WILD SOUL MOVEMENT CHRISTINE JUCKETT, LADY OF SANCTUARY

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

MICHELLE TROUPE

Earth Angel Healing, LLC 1500 Kings Hwy N, Ste C211, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-693-3411 EarthAngelHealingLLC.com Michelle is a certified Reiki Master/ Teacher, Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET) Master/Teacher, Spiritual Mentor, Sound Healer, Crystal and Energy Intuitive Healer for all ages. Michelle assists her clients with discovering their own innate ability to heal their mind, body and spirit. She offers several classes, one-on-one sessions, group sessions, distance energy healing sessions and much more.

SELF-REALIZATION ANDREW J. ASSINI, MA, LCADC, LAC Conscious Contact Healing & Wisdom 856-595-2220 Drew@ConsciousContact.org

on page 23.

Tired of the same old talk therapy? Looking for something more? Conscious Contact Healing & Wisdom offers a spiritually-grounded and holistic approach to wellness and awakening for motivated individuals. There can be an end to suffering, and it can begin today. See ad

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

End yo-yo dieting with our safe and effective Physician-Supervised Weight-Loss Program. Our program is designed to identify the root causes of your weight concerns, individualize a plan to reverse the imbalances identified, and help you to quickly and safely lose the excess weight. Finally, we will transition you to a healthier lifestyle to keep you at a healthier weight. Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/ GYN and Aesthetic Medicine. She has practiced Functional and Integrative medicine for over a decade. See ad on page 17.

Aw a r e n e s s Coaching, with Maryann Miller, and Intuitive Guidance, with Susan Drummond, are offered at The Center and as private sessions in your home or over the phone. If you are feeling out-of-sorts, have a free consultation to determine the unique approach for your unique journey. See ad on page 26.

Energy Coach, Reiki Master, Wild Soul Movement Teacher Info@ChristineJuckett.com LadyOfSanctuary.com Wild Soul Movement is a program that uses sensuality, movement, and mantras to cultivate body connection, trust, love and acceptance. Become the living, breathing embodiment of feminine truth and power. Group and private classes available. See website for class locations and times.

YOGA AND ENERGY HEALING

DOROTHY’S HEALING CENTER

1368 Rte 38 E, Hainesport, NJ 08036 609-261-1955 DorothysHealingCenter.com A transformational holistic wellness center designed to assist you with symptoms from physical, mental, emotional and spiritual stressors in life. Dorothy, a holistic health facilitator, hosts educational lectures, seminars and meditation sessions to assist in your healing process. Symptoms we work with include: stress, depression, anxiety, migraines, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, ADD, ADHD, arthritis. A wellness massage therapist and yoga therapist are also available.

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

TRICIA HEISER

The Sanctuary for Yoga 43 S Main St, Medford, NJ 609-953-7800 TheSanctuaryForYoga.com Tricia Heiser, founder of The Sanctuary for Yoga, is an experienced yoga teacher, reiki master, certified angel card reader and intuitive soul coach. She helps people who feel lost or out of sorts to regain balance in their lives so that they can live with clarity, wisdom and purpose. Group and private yoga classes/reiki sessions and reiki attunements available.

ZEN LIFE COACHING Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation, ayurveda and a variety of classes, workshops and retreats. See ad on page 20.

WHOLESOME GYNECOLOGY AND INFERTILITY WOMEN FOR WOMEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Jewel Amui-Bellon, M.D. 102 Centre Boulevard, Ste I Marlton, NJ 08053 856-267-5019 w4wma.com

Dr. Jewel Amui-Bellon is a well-respected board-certified OBGYN in Marlton, NJ. She provides excellent individualized gynecologic and preventative care for women. In addition, she is committed to providing a wholistic, gentle, and compassionate way to conception for women who have been told they cannot carry out successful pregnancy outcomes. The oldest women was 56 years old at conception and successfully delivered a bouncy baby boy. See ad on page 15.

SEIJAKU ROSHI

Pine Winds Zen Center Cherry Hill & Shamong locations 609-268-9151 Seijaku@Jizo-An.org A unique opportunity to work with an American Zen Master. One-onone private sessions with one of today’s most popular pioneers and expert in the field of human potential and Mindfulness Meditation Stress Reduction Training (Zen Training). Adults, couples, families, executives, professionals, caretakers and clergy. Stress management, relationships, grief, loss, mindfulness in the workplace. See ad on page 40.

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