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There is a Natural Order to Life and Your Home

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Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being

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on Our Deep Need For Silence

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billion years—how about 5.43 billion years? That, according to Google, is how long the earth has been around. In my mind, that borders on incomprehensible. I look up to the sky and am mesmerized by the countless stars, each a sun with who knows how many planets circling. The questions fly through my mind, but it all comes down to this: how does this miracle of life work? What drives the migration of milJoe Dunne, Publisher lions of species around the globe to a pre-determined spot on or under our earth. Each species is guided accurately to a specific spot on the globe—by air, on land and under the seas—thousands of miles away. Unlike us, they never miss. They don’t show up in Europe when they set out for Australia. Who times these migrations? Who invented their GPS?

How does a 12-year-old write a symphony? How does the earth really work?

What is the connection between millions of light years and today? How does a magnetic force that connects the moon and earth come about? It all feels like perfect order.

Then, the world shifts, and natural disasters come calling. The earth’s surface erupts. A blizzard or hurricane causes wide spread damage. Ice caps melt too rapidly.

Mass flooding wipes out whole towns. Even the leaning tower of Pisa has leaned too far. Yet it all seems to be part of the world rebalancing. As life and time ticks along, change happens. I am reminded of this saying: The more things change, the more they seem to stay the same. But do they? In a larger sense, I think they do. The beat changes but the rhythm of life, of the universe, of the unknown carries on. At least, so far it has, and I hope it always will.

What an unbelievable world we live in. When I pay attention, I am humbled.

When my ego strays too far I need only to look around—to the sky, the oceans, the moon—to come back to the right size. Somehow, we are all tied in to this massive scope of time. I know I will never understand it all, but I am reminded how important it is to do the right thing. I hope over the next 5 or 6 billion years, we are living in Martin Luther King’s dream and John Lennon’s “Imagine” lyrics as a way of life.

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rystal Bed Light Therapy, also known as advanced chromotherapy, is a fantastic healing modality designed to align the chakras and soothe the body. The chakras are the energy centers of the astral body and are the interconnection between body and spirit. They nurture our bodies with energy that is essential for development. Facilitator, Kathy Vervan Bugglin, uses highly-polished Vogel quartz crystals that have been cut and programmed to specific frequencies. Some Crystal Bed Light Therapy benefits reported by clients include deep relaxation and a feeling of peace and harmony. It helps to release, cleanse and rejuvenate the body’s energy field while stimulating and clearing the physical, emotional and energetic levels. Some people even experience receiving massages and enhancement of the senses.

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upping therapy has been used as a therapeutic technique for centuries and is in the oldest records of traditional Chinese medicine. Massage cupping takes the basic principle of stationary cupping and incorporates movement by using oil or lotion to glide over the skin. Unlike traditional fire cupping, which uses glass cups and fire to suction the skin, massage cupping uses a hand pump to create a controlled vacuum effect on the tissue. This sedates the nervous system causing the tissue to soften, facilitating rapid release of adhesions while stimulating blood flow and allowing the lymphatic system to clear out excess fluid. Amare Healing Arts offers aromatherapy massage cupping for deep full body relaxation integrated with essential oils as well as medical massage cupping to help target specific medical concerns and engage the body’s natural healing processes.

Amare Healing Arts provides a variety of modalities, from weekly yoga and meditation classes to massage and lymphatic drainage sessions. Owner Ashley Nagrocki takes a holistic approach to healing the body. She is Sivananda Certified Yoga Teacher, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, Medical Massage Therapist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Holistic Health Counselor and is Usui Reiki Certified.

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ake the Leap: Transform Your Passion into Profit is a day of inspiration blended with business knowledge for holistic healing professionals and therapists. This special one-day event, held on October 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers holistic practitioners pragmatic business strategies in finance, marketing, and branding along with inspiration to start or grow their business.

Attendees will participate in four discovery sessions led by world-class coaches, consultants, and trainers who “get” the unique soul-based approach to growing a holistic business. This process allows participants to discover how to successfully build and navigate the business to fulfill its potential. In addition, the seminar features keynote speakers Diana Perez, life strategist and coach, and Laura Berman Fortgang, coach and author of “Now What?” and “The Prosperity Plan”.

Sherrill Curtis, ACC Principal and Creative Director, observes, “This is the supportive space to learn how to thrive personally and professionally as you take your holistic healing business to the next level.”

The event is co-produced by The C-Series Curtis Consulting Group and Finding Your Individuality. The C-Series offers business coaching, consulting, workshops and retreats supporting socially conscious entrepreneurs to thrive in their holistic business.

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unny van Vlijmen, a personal development coach, has moved her coaching practice to a larger venue to incorporate group classes, courses and workshops alongside her existing individual client practice. Her coaching is now more accessible to a wider audience in comparison to her highly individualized personal coaching program.

As a practicing naturopath and holistic psychotherapist in Germany with over 25 years of experience, Sunny van Vlijmen has taken her expertise, education and knowledge and cultivated a coaching practice focused on supporting and educating people on how to achieve happiness. Van Vlijmen explains, “Nothing brings me greater joy than empowering people to create lasting happiness. I am excited to be able to help people accomplish their goals on a much larger scale.”

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oin Karen Walsh, owner of Be Here Now Yoga, in Flemington, on October 27 and 28 to discover the connection between your learning and teaching styles through the Theory of Multiple Intelligence. In this workshop, yoga teachers will examine the nine intelligences, explore different learning styles and learn how to engage students in their yoga class.

Howard Gardner identifies nine different intelligences which include visual, special, auditory and logical. Commonly practiced in elementary and high school classrooms, teaching to multiple intelligences provides a broader brush to teach more students in a class setting, which can be easily applied to the yoga classroom.

Learn new ways to engage students through the subtle energy body, take your students through the koshas and balance the doshas. Develop sequences with powerful language cues to involve students and create a community of learners on the mat.

Eligible for 15 YA CEU’s.

Karen Walsh, RYT-500, E-RYT 200, has been teaching in the nontraditional classroom for over 30 years and strives to create meaningful lessons that address multiple intelligences and diverse learners.

Location: Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main Street, Suite 202, Flemington. For more information, email karen@beherenowyoga108.com or call 908-642-0989. BeHereNowYoga108.com. See ad on page 46.

The Whirling Dance of the Sufi Mystics: Unveiling the Beloved

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oin Saima Yousuf and Yousuf Arain at the Princeton IYCC to experience a multi-sensory performance comprised of live demos, music, light projections and discussion on NonDual Seeking on the Sufi path. The event, which will take place on August 5, from 6 to 8pm, will culminate in a demonstration of whirling amidst the surreal artwork of Saima Yousuf, featuring Whirling Dervishes. A repeat performance is planned for September 6, from 7 to 9 pm.

Saima Yousuf has been drawn to creating art and examining the spiritual truth since early childhood. Currently, she runs a holistic art studio in Hamilton, where she creates art, teaches classes, and practices meditation, Sufi whirling and yoga with partner Yousuf Arain.

Yousuf Arain studied Engineering at Columbia University, and now works as an artist in the field of music and design, progressing into visual arts and film-making. As a student of mysticism since childhood, Arain immersed himself on the path of Sufism and set out to experience this world first-hand.

The cost for the event is $25.

Location: Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison Street, Building A, Suitte 1E, Princeton. For more information and to register, visit IYCCPrinceton.org. See ad on page 37.

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The expo’s focus is on holistic lifestyles, spiritual classes and personal development. “People feel stressed and distracted, and they are looking for more connection and answers,” says the expo’s founder, Sue Greenwald. “The expo offers connection with new friends, new ideas and, most of all, a community where people feel supported in a fun way.”

The September expo will feature Dr. Michal Salla, who will be presenting two lectures on the hidden history and significance of Antarctica, and Grammy nominee Dalien, aka 13 Hands, who will present a shamanic sound meditation and healing concert. Gabriele Weber, intuitive healer and teacher, will be a featured speaker, as will Ataana, author, intuitive and energy healer from Nashville.

Empowered Light engages attendees with experiential classes, like dance, meditation and sound healing, or minitreatments, such as reiki and massage. Attendees can choose from more than 50 workshops and lectures. Guests can linger and shop in between presentations with more than 150 holistic vendors.

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Myer’s

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IV Vitamins and Antioxidants

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n intravenous vitamin infusion containing vitamins C, B12 and B-complex, the Myer’s Cocktail is used to enhance the immune system, improve fatigue and reduce symptoms of many conditions. It’s used to prevent and treat the common cold, viruses, assists in detoxification in the liver and gives the skin a healthy glow. Many chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and chronic depression respond to a series of Myers Cocktails, in which patients feel an energy boost lasting days or weeks. Patients who get sick

frequently with infections may find an increased immune response, an increase in energy and less susceptibility to acute situations such as viral illnesses.

When combined with Glutathione (GSH), often referred to as the body’s master antioxidant, it has a potent antioxidant effect. Composed of three amino acids, cysteine, glycine, and glutamate, GSH can be found in virtually every cell of the human body, with the highest concentration found in the liver. This makes it critical in the body’s detoxification process.

The Myer’s Cocktail, or “Myers” for short, is named for the late John Myers, MD, a Maryland physician who used IV nutrients to treat his patients.

The Myer’s Cocktail can be administered through an IV drip or simply with a syringe and butterfly needle, for a quick “on the go” treatment.

The Myer’s Cocktail works by increasing the concentration of several essential vitamins and nutrients in the blood. When nutrients are injected into the vein, the digestive system is bypassed. The nutrients in the bloodstream are coaxed into the cells, and frequently into the mitochondria, where they are active. This process kick-starts the cells so energy is produced more efficiently in them.

The IV is relatively painless and takes 5 minutes to administer. It is safe, effective and well tolerated. Most beneficial effects are reportedly felt by the fourth treatment. Many patients choose to continue the injections every 1 to 4 weeks or whenever they feel their energy slipping. Of course, an IV infusion is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, but it can certainly be a helpful boost.

Dr. Jean Golden-Tevald, DO, practices at MorningStar Family Health Center.

The center offers the Myer’s Cocktail service to its practice members.

Location: MorningStar Family Health Center, 54 Old Highway 22, Clinton. For more information, visit MorningStarFHC. com. See ad on page 25.

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Holding Hands Reduces Pain Holdings hands with a loved one reduces physical pain, report researchers at the University of Colorado and University of Haifa that studied the brainwaves of 22 heterosexual couples between ages 23 and 32. When in each other’s presence, the couples’ brainwaves tended to synchronize, especially in the alpha mu band, a measure of focused attention; holding hands amplified this effect and markedly lowered pain levels. The more empathetic the man was to the woman’s pain, the more their brain activity synced and her pain decreased. Men that were less empathetic did not produce the same effect.

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Turmeric Helps Heal Skin Ailments Turmeric, with its renowned anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, seems to improve a number of skin conditions when taken topically or orally, concludes a review of clinical studies published in Phytotherapy. Researchers at Drexel University, in Philadelphia, and the University of California, Sacramento, selected the 10 strongest clinical studies on turmeric out of 234 published. They concluded that this spice, with its active ingredient curcumin, was effective in treating acne, oral lichen planus (mouth inflammation), pruritus (itchy skin), psoriasis, radiodermatitis (a side effect of radiation treatment), diabetic microangiopathy (bleeding of small blood vessels) and diabetic edema (swelling). Studies on other skin conditions were either inconsistent or ineffective, the report concluded.

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer In a five-year study published in The Journal of Urology of 2,000 older Spanish men, those following a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes and olive oil that was low in juices had a significantly lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer compared to those eating a Western diet. This protective effect was not found in diets higher in fatty foods, red and processed meat, refined grains and sweets.

The researchers also reviewed other science to date, confirming the protective effect of the Mediterranean diet as well as “healthy” and “prudent” diets, all consisting of greater portions of fruits and vegetables.

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Expecting Moms Can Protect Against Autism Mothers that take folic acid or multivitamins before and during pregnancy can significantly lower a child’s risk of autism, according to the latest research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry. Researchers from Canada, Israel and the School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City, studied 45,300 children, at the age of 10 on average, correlating children’s autism spectrum diagnoses with records of mothers’ supplementation.

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In a study that offers hope for people with Type 2 diabetes, Rutgers University researchers have shown that a diet high in diverse fibers promotes the growth of certain gut bacteria, leading to improved blood glucose control, increased insulin production and improved average blood glucose (A1C) levels. In the six-year study published in Science, 27 diabetes patients in China were fed a diet of whole grains, Traditional Chinese Medicinal foods and prebiotics for up to 86 days, while a group of 16 similar patients ate a similar diet with less fiber. All took the diabetes drug acarbose, which helps turn starch into fiber.

By the study’s end, 89 percent of those on the high-fiber diet and 50 percent of the lower-fiber diet group reached blood sugar levels in the normal range. Researchers theorized that the fiber increased numbers of the specific bacteria that break down carbohydrates, producing short-chain fatty acids that nourished gut-lining cells, reduced inflammation and helped control appetite. A shortage of short-chain fatty acids has been associated with Type 2 diabetes and other diseases.

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He’s passionate about including energy medicine in healing, and says, “To understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out.

All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy. An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.”

Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Although skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas.

“Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active.

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Your mind—in silence—can be wider than the sky. Silence is about getting inside what you are doing—experiencing, rather than overthinking, and not living through electronic devices and other people.

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Pete, a 34-year-old Amazon parrot, received a boot-like prosthesis made by a 3-D printer from a customized mold after his leg was ripped off by a fox. A day later, he was not only already starting to accept it, but also realized he could place his weight on it. “That in itself is revolutionary for a bird,” says Veterinarian LaToya Latney, service head and attending clinician of the Exotic Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Ryan Hospital, known as Penn Vet. “He gets it.”

In another case of an interspecies application of new medical technology, Lola, a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, the most endangered species of marine turtle, suffered injuries so extensive that a flipper was amputated. Losing a limb can make it difficult for a turtle to avoid predators or chase after prey. At the Key West Aquarium, in Florida, Iok Wong, Samantha Varela and Vivian Liang, three recent engineering graduates from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, used their specialized skills and 3-D printing to create an effective, low-cost prosthetic turtle flipper.

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A research paper, World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice, published in the journal Bioscience about the fate of humanity, has received more than 20,000 signatures and endorsements from scientists in 184 countries.

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A Hyperloop is a proposed vacuumtube mode of passenger or freight transportation moving enclosed capsules along on thin cushions of air; it was first named in an opensource “vactrain” design released by a joint team from Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX companies. It could offer an affordable, lowcarbon and super-fast alternative to current transportation systems.

Flying between Amsterdam and Paris usually takes an hour, but can be longer due to security procedures. Currently, the same trip on a Thalys railway fast train takes three hours and 17 minutes.

Hyperloop passenger group and cargo capsules can theoretically travel at more than 700 miles per hour, thus making the journey in about 30 minutes.

Hyperloop seems ideally suited to a small continent with many large urban centers. The Dutch team that won the SpaceX Hyperloop competition is rapidly working toward a commercial solution to connect all of Europe. Hardt Global Mobility has the backing of the Technical University of Delft, Dutch railway company Nederlandse Spoorwegen and multinational construction company BAM.

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trong immunity is a cornerstone of optimum health, and may be weakened or enhanced by what we eat and how we manage our emotions. Starting young in incorporating good ongoing habits can go a long way toward building a better immune response to whatever a person encounters.

Kid-Friendly Foods Organic strawberries, brightly colored peppers, vitamin D-rich eggs or almond trail mix can turn a child’s brown bag lunch into an immune-boosting power meal. “Diet is one of the main pillars for children’s health.

I teach parents and kids that food can be fun, and not to be obsessed with counting calories or portions,” says Dr. Alina Olteanu, a holistic pediatrician in Dallas, Texas. “I recommend an anti-inflammatory diet based on lots of colorful vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats like fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil. Eating fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and kimchi supports a healthy microbiome.”

Adequate protein supports healthy immunity, as does reducing inflammatory foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), caramel color, sodium nitrite, food dyes and chemical preservatives. Such measures help reduce the burden on a child’s immune system. According to Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Anne Rothman, of Thyme Integrative Health, in Pacifica, California, limiting or eliminating processed sugar is also recommended; studies by Loma Linda University, in Loma Linda, California, show that sugar consumption suppresses immune response for five hours.

Olteanu notes, “Desserts can be fruits and a small amount of dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and actually healthy.” Her favorite sweetener for kids older than 1 year is raw honey; however, she cautions against giving honey to infants during their first year.

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move antibodies through the system and do a better job at fighting invaders, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Exercise is also a renowned stress-reliever, especially outdoors, which manifests the bonus of vitamin D fortification from healthy sun exposure. “I strongly encourage all my patients to spend at least an hour a day playing outside,” says Olteanu.

Childhood stress is a real factor that can weaken immunity, yet juvenile anxieties may be dismissed or go unnoticed by adults.

Caffeine-free herbal teas and glycerin-based tinctures such as chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower and lavender can be reliable double-duty allies for children, calming them while also promoting immune response.

Essential oils are another boon. “The benefits of using essential oils on children are immense. Many oils are safe for all age groups and can elevate mood, induce relaxation and boost natural defenses,” says holistic nurse and certified clinical aromatherapist Patricia Springer, in Mason, Ohio. Springer recommends diffusing organic lemon or orange essential oil for 30 minutes two to three times a day in the house or applying one to two drops on a cotton ball and inhaling.

Adding a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender essential oil to Epson or sea salt makes a calming, immuneboosting bath.

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“Homeopathy can be life-changing, but it’s a system based upon the unique physical, emotional and energetic constitution of the individual. Going to a board-certified classical homeopath is the ideal route, because they can profile the child’s complete constitution, including patterns of illness and personality for the best possible result.”

Treating children’s illness homeopathically when symptoms arise without taking the big picture into account can sometimes cause more harm than good.

“Homeopathic remedies are not preventive medicine unto themselves, but using them constitutionally can help to improve overall health, immunity included,” says Eastman, who has witnessed dangerously high fevers in infants relieved within minutes when whole-care homeopathy has been applied.

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Germs Can Be Helpful Research from Professor Linda Harrison, of Charles Sturt University, in Australia, reveals that children that are exposed to other children in a daycare or school environment at an early age develop stronger immunity, even though they might sometimes get sick at the outset. According to a study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, daycare kids have a decreased risk of developing asthma and allergies later in life.

Children also benefit from getting their hands into microbe-rich soil, say Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers in a study published in Science. While germs can help kids build stronger immunity, common good habits like regular hand-washing curb the spread of viruses.

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The Family Connection

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itting in the kitchen with my 92-year-old grandfather listening to stories about driving tractors, plucking strawberries, and carrying water from the well, I am reminded of the challenges and lessons embedded in my family’s past. While Grandad may not understand iPhones or the internet, he knows more about life than I possibly could at 17. With this in mind, I feel it is invaluable for teens like myself to take time to listen to our own histories and spend time with family.

With many obligations during the school year, taking time to connect with family is something that is often placed on the back burner. Some days it can even seem like scheduling time to have dinner together is more difficult than solving a mathematical equation. It is important to make a conscious effort to reach out to family members even if it is something as simple as a five minute conversation, quick text, or an out of the blue phone call. These small gestures often brighten someone’s day and can mean more than just the occasional visit.

As we all know, families don’t always get along or share the same opinions. Guess what...that’s okay! Sure it may be frustrating, but when we release the overpowering need to be “right” and the need to impose our perspective on others, we can agree to disagree. Many times listening to an opposing viewpoint with an open mind is more beneficial than only talking with people who agree with you. Furthermore, letting go of some disagreements in favor of saving a relationship with a family member is more important.

While I am no expert on family relationships, I know the importance of family.

With over 3,000 miles of separation between me and most of my family, and visits only once a year, I realize how special spending time with loved ones is. For me, having the opportunity to listen to my grandfather’s stories is fairly rare, which reinforces how precious family time is. Every minute spent with family is a treasure; it is up to us to recognize that and make the choice to treat it as such.

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More Happiness

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Parents wishing to simplify child-raising seek less stress and more fun; less scheduling and more casual time; less “shoulds” and more “want-tos” less second-guessing and more confidence.

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or a happier family life, experts encourage parents to stay true to their own values, strengths and sense of family purpose, focusing on the wonders of their children instead of endless daily tasks.

It begins with each child feeling loved.

Learn Love Languages

For Gary Chapman, Ph. D., author of The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, understanding each child’s particular needs for touch, affirming words, quality time, gifts or acts of service is foundational to parenting success. “Other than security, a child’s deepest need is to feel loved,” says Chapman, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “If their love tank is full, children grow up emotionally healthy. Knowing a child’s preferred language helps parents effectively communicate their feelings. The question is not, ‘Do you love your children?’ It’s, ‘Do your children feel loved?’”

As Chapman arrives home, his son rushes to hug him, grinning while his dad tousles his hair. Chapman’s daughter often

calls out, “Dad, come into my room. I want to show you something.” This is how he communicates with each child in their primary love language.

Parents learn their children’s preferred communication style by observing their behavior, noticing how they express love and listening to them. They can also offer options and track results. For example: n Would you like to take the dog to the park (quality time) or for me to help you study for a test (acts of service)? n Would you like to wrestle (touch) or shop for your new shoes (gift)?

“Ideally, we offer heavy doses of the child’s primary language and sprinkle in the others,” says Chapman. “Children who feel loved respond better to suggestions and discipline. They also learn how to express their feelings.”

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Some parents carry a mental snapshot of their ideal child, perhaps envisioning a kid that is into sports or even-tempered or academically gifted. Often, that picture is very different from the actual child.

The first step to truly accepting the child is to allow ourselves to feel whatever authentic feelings pop up. The parent might think, “I love my son, but am struggling; I adore sports and may never get to share that with him.”

“Give yourself time to process disappointment,” advises Susan Stiffelman, a Los Angeles marriage and family therapist, mother of one and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. “Then identify the things you love about your kids and share those with them.” As just one example, we might convey that we love the sound of their voice and how gentle they are with the baby.

“Appreciating our children as they are is one way to keep our hearts open,” says Stiffelman.

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Focus on the Good

When Barbara Unell, a parent educator and author of Discipline With Love and Limits: Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems, birthed twins, she was initially daunted by the work of caring for them.

Then she began simplifying by focusing on the “wow” factors.

“Being a parent speaks to the core of our humanity. Experiencing the growth and development of a human being is miraculous. I started looking at parenting through that lens,” says Unell, who lives in the Leawood, Kansas, area.

Asha Dornfest, of Portland, Oregon, a podcaster, co-author of Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less and mother of two, relates, “I paid more attention to my values and my family’s unique needs and was less influenced by parenting experts, social pressures and well-meaning peers.”

Dornfest explored her own values by asking, “What did I learn from my parents?” and, “How do I want my family to be different?” She also practiced trusting her intuition.

“Even when I’m not certain I’m right, I know I love my children, I’m doing my best, and I’ll make adjustments if necessary,” she says.

Create Rhythm and Rituals

Rhythmic activities ease the anxiety of family transitions and furnish warm solidarity, consistency and connectedness.

“Increasing the predictability of meals, bedtime and other rituals also improves family life,” says Davina Muse, a mental health counselor and mother of two from Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Muse serves as training director for Simplicity Parenting, a program based on Kim John Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary

Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids that offers a connective ritual families can merge with mealtimes.

Each person describes a “rose” (one good thing from the day) or a “thorn” (one challenging thing) and a “bud” (one thing they’re anticipating).

Such sharing builds a family connection and helps kids discuss difficult issues, notes Muse. Also, “Describing the bud lifts everyone’s mood.”

Every Friday evening, the Dornfests share a Sabbath dinner, a low-key way for them to gather and talk. “This ritual adds a rhythm to our week and anchors us,” says Dornfest.

Elect De-Stress Over Distress

Everyone can sometimes become overscheduled and overwhelmed; a balance between scheduled time and downtime is necessary to well-being. In her daily checkin, Dornfest confers with herself and her husband, inquiring, “How are things going? Are they too hectic? Is our schedule energizing or draining?”

She advises, “When I feel like I’m riding a runaway train, I slow down. There seem to be so many ‘shoulds’ in parenting; we instead need to discover what our family loves.”

Before enlisting a child for an activity, Dornfest suggests we ask why it’s important: Are you making up for your own missed opportunities as a child? Are you worried your child will miss out?

Do you equate these lessons with being a good and caring parent?

Parenting is more than checking off lists and tasks. It’s about being connected with children. Build in playtime, roughhousing, chase each other around the yard, toss balloons or balls together, blow bubbles and welcome opportunities for laughter.

Soothing Quiet Time

Children that act out or withdraw may not have enough downtime. Take the kids outside to play. “Nature is very

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Put a positive note in the child’s lunch box Appreciate something the child did or said Create an encouragement jar, with praising words to use as needed

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Ask a specific question about their day that elicits discussion Schedule a date with each child Create something together, like a photo album

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Know the Power of Space

Most parents think their children would go crazy if half their toys and books were removed, but this isn’t true.

“My trainers and I have worked with thousands of parents on decluttering, and the results have been powerful,” says Muse. The Simplicity Parenting approach encourages parents to discard broken toys, give away anything no longer being played with and attractively store current playthings. She observes, “As you decrease the quantity of toys and clutter, you increase the child’s attention and capacity for deep play.”

Build Resilience

Simplifying parenting means releasing the notion that children must be happy, wellbehaved and delighted with life and their parents at all times. Unell used the daily multitasking challenges with her twins as exercises in developing resilience and modeling these skills for them. If children spill milk, the parent comments, “No big deal.

We all spill things.” When there’s a minor accident, “Let’s just get towels and clean it up.” A resilient attitude is, “Something goes wrong, we fix it.” It’s also about being flexible and coping with disappointment.

“To build resilience, parents need to feel comfortable in the presence of an unhappy child,” says Stiffelman. “If parents don’t allow children to be disappointed, kids can become rigid, lack confidence and struggle with unreasonable expectations.”

During meltdowns or disappointments, she recommends sitting quietly, listening, and then empathizing and helping put the children’s feelings into words. “This is not the time to lecture

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or advise,” she says. “Upset children can’t really listen.” Yet, they can be heard—a key way to help them mature.

Parents that learn to simplify happily discover that their children feel calmer and more loved, socially and emotionally adept, and resilient. Concepts focused on creating connections, rather than parenting perfection, are easy to weave into everyday life.

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She’s also the author of Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together (DementiaJourney.org).

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When there’s a little time and energy, use these ideas to connect. ¤ Start by smiling upon seeing the kids. ¤ Throw together an impromptu picnic and eat on the living room floor, in the yard or at the park. ¤ Ask the kids to read aloud while parents cook. ¤ Balance a soft item on a spoon held between the teeth and stage a fun race. ¤

While cooking, keep kids busy preparing a restaurant-style menu, a place setting with utensils wrapped in paper napkins and a way to take orders.

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soothing,” says Muse. “Climbing trees, searching for rocks and pine cones, playing with dirt, sticks, water and leaves all offer healing down time.”

To escape from worries and distractions, Stiffelman suggests three or four minutes of meditation or simply designated quiet time. For little ones, lay a stuffed teddy bear on the child’s tummy and have them notice how the animal is moving. A parent and child can also be aware of the sounds they are hearing, plus incorporate a little mindful breathing into the bedtime ritual.

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by Amy Leigh Mercree

he path to mentally transcending the world’s intrusive bustle is to be compassionate with our self and others. It begins in a relaxed heart from which emanate daily thoughts, words and deeds. Here’s a helpful centering exercise.

Sit or lie in a quiet spot for about 10 minutes with eyes closed and become aware of breaths moving in and out, then feel each one fully by filling the lungs from bottom to top. With each exhale, slowly and completely empty the lungs.

On each inhale, refill the lungs again.

Mentally reciting “optimum oxygen” three times helps the body deeply absorb

the nourishing element.

Then bring both hands to the center of the chest to connect with the emotional heart centered there. Feel it pulsing beneath palms and fingers while quietly saying aloud, “I relax my heart.” Let the shoulders release coiled tension and drop gently. Repeat saying, “I relax my heart” and sense the heart fluttering open a bit more. Rest in this feeling.

Again say, “I relax my heart” and notice awareness drop into it, a feeling of being present in the heart. Feel all tension and holding-on melting down and out onto the floor.

Then fill the lungs deeply and release the air through puckered lips; blow out with strength and purpose. Continue for a minute or two, allowing each exhalation to come straight from the center of the chest.

When it feels complete, the feeling of active release will subside.

Sense how much lighter the heart feels.

Further relax the heart and shoulders, letting go into the ocean of love native to our heart.

Envision floating safety in this ocean. See it stretched into infinity. Feel its warm embrace.

Now choose kindness in this moment.

Relax into kindness without judgment or pressure, only loving acceptance. Accept the infinite ocean of love available and open to it. It is filled with compassion, and now so are you.

Rest gently for a few minutes, until once again aware of everyday surroundings. Rub hands over both arms, legs, hands and feet to feel present in the room.

Then go about a heart-centered day with the waves of the infinite ocean of love gently lapping there.

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Take fewer showers and spend less time in the shower to conserve water. A study by the Water Research Foundation ranks showers as the second-highest residential use of water at 20 percent, just behind toilets, at 24 percent.

Some traditional soaps can strip natural skin oils. Dr. Doris Day, a dermatologist in New York City, suggests products labeled as “cleaner”, such as a body wash formulated to add moisture back into skin.

An estimated 2 billion disposable razors are discarded annually in the U.S. Helpful ideas include using a long-handled safety razor to shave women’s legs; positioning it at a 20-degree angle with the proper pressure can significantly increase a blade’s lifespan, saving money and the environment.

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Pets, like humans, can face physical and mental challenges.

Today’s fresh approaches help pets replace disabilities with abilities and lead fuller, happier lives.

Physical Adaptations Zach, a rescued cat, welcomes foster pets to Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, in Newport Beach, California, teaching kittens cleanliness, and good manners to dogs. “We can’t imagine life without him,” says Monica Sederholm, co-founder of the organization. A congenital condition causing irregular bone growth in his shoulder blades, fused bones and a missing kneecap hasn’t stopped him. Muscle pain keeps him from retracting his claws, but daily massages help him relax.

Although Zach remains mobile, walking is difficult or sometimes impossible when an animal is missing a limb or paralyzed.

Designed for specific disabilities and fitted for size, a wheelchair cart provides freedom most cats and dogs embrace. Rescue volunteers and adoptive parents must keep clutter off the floors, supervise and remove the cart to allow for comfortable naps.

Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat and the Curl Up with a Cat Tale series, adopted Homer, a blind kitten from Miami. “Never

having sight, he wasn’t afraid to take risks,” she explains. “He climbed, explored and played with our other cats.” When a move to Manhattan, New York, presented a scary prospect for Cooper, Homer inspired her, saying, “Homer didn’t let fear of the unknown trip him up. He taught me the relationships you’re sure you don’t want can be the most meaningful.”

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immune system, had no quality of life until I tried holistic treatments,” says Lara Katz, executive director of the North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, in Mebane.

Dottie didn’t gain weight, even though she ate a lot and drank gallons of water a day, resulting in indoor accidents. “A raw food diet resolved many health and housebreaking issues.”

Discontinuing regular medications left Dottie miserable and nearly unable to walk. “A massage therapist said her energy centers were blocked,” Katz says. “After an energy medicine treatment, Dottie slept through the night for the first time in months. Her paws looked better short term.”

A combination of holistic treatments including cold laser and red-light therapy, Chinese herbs, an anti-yeast protocol and probiotics works best.

Katz also uses only eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products.

“Certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dottie’s visits take a bit of management because of the types of cleaning products used in nursing homes.

It’s worth it. She’s completely changed my lifestyle regarding how many toxins we’re exposed to daily.”

Emotional Relief Tracy Krulik, a certified canine separation anxiety trainer in northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area, is a graduate of Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers. “Using videoconferencing, I can watch my client’s dogs at home, see when panic starts and create daily training plans to keep them safely calm.”

Feldenkrais practitioner and author of Grow Young with Your Dog: Learn How You and Your Canine Companion Can Feel Better at Any Age! Mary Debono, of Encinitas, California, sees a variety of pets. “I invited an Arabian named Easy to be the demo horse during a class I taught,” she recalls. “Sore all over, he couldn’t lift his feet high enough to step over a pole lying on the ground.”

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One receives an unlimited amount of love and gratitude from saving a special needs pet. ~Kelly Reeves, co-founder, Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue change is possible.

Debono also treated a rabbit that didn’t like to be touched.

“I used the eraser end of a pencil through an opening in his crate.

Non-habitual touch gets the attention of the nervous system; areas of tension are sore, so gentle lifts provide relief.” Without pain, movement is easier and behavior improves.

Lesson Learned Sandy Johnson, former actress and author of The Pet Healer Project and Miracle Dogs: Adventures on Wheels, in Los Angeles, was in recovery from Stage 4 kidney cancer when she adopted Charley, a Brussels Griffon. “Her singlemindedness taught me my greatest lesson about the body’s ability to heal,” she says.

Animals show less concern about blindness, a bum knee or even the need for a wheelchair than humans do. People that live with special needs animals are quick to say the benefits far outweigh the cost. When we’re open to the possibilities, such pets offer lessons in living life to the fullest.

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uring pregnancy, it can be challenging to stay cool in the summer months.

Even women who love the feeling of the sun shining down on them need to retreat for shade so as not to overheat. The following list of yoga tips are geared toward pregnancy but can enjoyed by anyone to beat the summer heat.

Wall Downward Dog:

All forward folds can be soothing and cooling for the mind and body. This variation of downward facing dog is ideal for pregnant women, as it takes pressure off of the spine and sciatic nerve. Press your hands onto a wall as you walk your legs back until your body makes a right angle. Reach and stretch from the crown of your head and arms, through your entire spine, all the way down into your feet. Enjoy the muscular release and remain for as long as you like.

When finished, keep your hands on the wall for balance and stand up slowly.

Sitkari Breathing Variation:

When dogs want to cool off, they breathe through their mouths to cool their tongue.

Similarly, Sitkari breathing cools the tongue to bring down body temperature.

This variation to Sitkari breath work can be helpful when feeling physically or emotionally over heated. Make a small circle with your lips, and inhale as if breathing through tiny straw. Direct the air onto your tongue and avoid your teeth. Rest your cooled tongue to the roof of your mouth and breathe out through your nose.

Take breaks when needed and continue

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until you feel a shift in body temperature.

This breath work can also be helpful during labor and delivery.

Water Meditation:

Daily meditations to the sounds of water can cool the body through the power of suggestion. There are many apps available for download, including the White Noise App, which offers the sounds of rain showers, running water and ocean waves.

Sit comfortably, pop in your ear buds, listen and be still for 10-20 minutes. Use imagery of this cool water washing over and refreshing you. This can be soothing for both mom and baby.

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MIGHTY MINERALS

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Minerals—inorganic chemical elements or compounds that cannot be produced by the body, but occur in nature—play a key role in helping us function at our best.

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ccording to the authors of Minerals: The Forgotten Nutrient - Your Secret Weapon for Getting and Staying Healthy, they are integral to our health. Joy Stephenson-Laws, the lead author and founder of the nonprofit Proactive Health Labs, in Santa Monica, California, suggests getting a full-spectrum mineral test through a healthcare provider to identify any deficiencies or imbalances.

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives a broad, general Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for minerals, it’s not the most up-do-date or the most specific information according to gender, age or stage in life. The more current Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are nutrient-reference values developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies—five private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis, located in Washington, D.C., Irvine, California, and Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Intended

to serve as a guide for good nutrition by covering 40-plus nutrient substances and more demographically specific than the RDA, the DRI provides a scientific basis for the development of food guidelines in the U.S. and Canada.

This list of important minerals, based on the worldwide studies collected in the journal Minerals, is a good starting point. Another good reference is the extensive chart from the IOM of the National Academy of Sciences at ConsumerLab.com/RDAs.

Our Body’s Periodic Table Sodium with Chlorine

Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: sodium combines with chlorine in salt; Himalayan sea salt also contains 84 trace elements Recommended Daily Intake: 1,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium

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Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: bananas, dried figs, nuts, avocadoes Recommended Daily Intake: 4.7 grams (g)

Calcium

Why we need it: strong teeth and bones, muscle relaxation and contraction, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, immune system health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, fortified nut milk, dairy products, canned sardines/salmon, dried figs, oysters; plus mineral water brands labeled higher in calcium and lower in sodium, per integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil Recommended Daily Intake: 1,000 to 1,200 mg

Sulfur

Why we need it: joint function Food sources: fish, beef, poultry, egg yolks, beans, coconuts, bananas, garlic Recommended Daily Intake: 6 mg of sulfur-containing amino acids per pound of adult weight

Phosphorous

Why we need it: works with calcium to build strong bones, repair cells Food sources: salmon, yogurt, turkey, lentils, almonds Recommended Daily Intake: 700 mg

Magnesium

Why we need it: strong bones, energy, mental health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds and foods with fiber Recommended Daily Intake: 310 to 320 mg for adult women, 410 to 420 mg for adult men

Iron

Why we need it: helps make blood hemoglobin Food sources: breakfast cereals fortified with iron, white beans, dark chocolate, beef liver, spinach Recommended Daily Intake: 18 mg for adult women, 8 mg for adult men

Manganese

Why we need it: healthy immune system Food sources: nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables Recommended Daily Intake: 11 mg

Zinc

Why we need it: to ward off colds, aid sexual function Food sources: oysters, shellfish, red meat, whole grains, nuts Recommended Daily Intake: 9 mg for women, 11 mg for men

Copper

Why we need it: facilitates enzymes action Food sources: organ meats, whole grains, shellfish, dark leafy greens Recommended Daily Intake: 900 micrograms (mcg)

Iodine

Why we need it: thyroid function, healthy skin and nails Food sources: seaweed, turkey, cranberries, navy beans, iodized table salt Recommended Daily Intake: 150 mcg

Selenium

Why we need it: lowering cancer risk Food sources: Brazil nuts, tuna, halibut, turkey Recommended Daily Intake: 55 mcg

Molybdenum

Why we need it: facilitates production of natural enzymes Food sources: lima beans, cauliflower, peas, soybeans Recommended Daily Intake: 45 mcg

Chromium

Why we need it: reduces insulin resistance, helps lower cholesterol Food sources: lean meats, whole grains, broccoli, green beans Recommended Daily Intake: 25 mcg for adult females, 35 mcg for adult males We require macrominerals—those we need in larger amounts—as well as microminerals—those necessary in trace amounts. For a good overview from the Harvard University Medical School, visit Tinyurl.com/HelpGuide2Minerals.

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by April Thompson

s fresh water becomes increasingly scarce worldwide, communities are coming together to find creative solutions to conserve it. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses some 300 gallons of water a day at home, nearly a third of which lands on lawns and yardscapes. Yet simple solutions like installing lowflow showerheads, turning off the tap while brushing teeth and installing drought-friendly landscaping can save a householder thousands of gallons a year and big money on water bills.

The Irvine, California, Wyland Foundation created the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation seven years ago to stimulate awareness and action around water waste by tapping into civic pride and a healthy sense of competition. “What we do at home has a big impact on what happens to natural resources 1,000 miles downstream,” says Steve Creech, executive director of the nonprofit, founded by marine life artist Robert Wyland to foster healthy oceans and waterways.

The program pits cities against each other every April to see which one can garner the most water-saving pledges from residents. Prizes for participants include a year’s worth of utility bills paid, green home cleaning kits and low-flow shower heads. It also provides immediate feedback on rankings at MyWaterPledge. com. As of May, 616,000 participants in 4,800 towns and cities had pledged to save 3 billion gallons per year.

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look to local leaders on issues like this, so it makes a difference when mayors take a stance.”

Mesa, Arizona’s thirsty desert lawns and gardens suck thousands of gallons of precious water a day. Nearly 20 years ago, the city joined forces with Phoenix and Scottsdale to launch a water conservation campaign that has become among the largest of its kind. Today, hundreds of private and public partners across North America use the Water – Use It Wisely program to turn the tide on water waste (WaterUseItWisely.com).

Creative approaches go a long way in encouraging households to save water, says Donna DiFrancesco, conservation coordinator for the city of Mesa. Its campaign newsletter speaks to 26,000 subscribers. Some 100 water-saving devices and symbols remind consumers to think about how they use water in everyday life. A traveling, 16-foot water tower made of water jugs represents the 120 gallons of water the average person uses per day in Arizona. They even challenge residents to “help your yard drink responsibly” through the Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab campaign, rewriting the narrative that sustainable is synonymous with sacrifice. In its second year, more than 11,500 entrants throughout the state put their creativity to work in revamping their backyards.

To promote behavior change, Creech suggests that providing justifications for each water-saving action is key. When citizens become more conscious of how they waste the most water, they are more motivated to act. Repairing toilet and pool leaks and exchanging baths for showers are common fixes.

“The 40 Gallon Challenge is designed to help people find the ‘low-hanging fruit’ in their water use—such as a leaky faucet or a long shower—that can readily help save 40 gallons a day,” says Ellen Bauske, program coordinator for this initiative of the Center for Urban Agriculture at the University of Georgia, in Griffin (40GallonChallenge.com). It’s designed to be flexible so states and municipalities can address the local context.

“It’s been great to see the creative ways it’s been adapted; for example, one agent used the pledge as a scavenger hunt item for 4H clubs,” Bauske notes. More than 11,000 people have taken this pledge across America, potentially saving 1.9 million gallons a day.

It can be difficult to measure the real water savings of such challenges, but DiFrancesco says that Mesa has seen a roughly 20 percent reduction in water use since 1999, when the local campaign began to take off. Drop by drop, small acts taken collectively by engaged citizens add up to big savings.

Find water-saving tips at HomeAdvisor.com/r/home-water-conservation and NationalGeographic.com/environment/freshwater/waterconservation-tips.

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Here are a few examples for the home, office and lawn, from Water – Use It Wisely’s 100+ Ways to Conserve Water (Tinyurl.com/100WaysToConserveWater).

Kitchen: Wash produce in a pot of water instead of running the tap, then reuse the water to quench house plants.

Bathroom: Save up to 1,000 gallons per month simply by showering for less than five minutes.

Laundry room: If city and county codes allow it, have a plumber reroute household gray water to irrigate exterior landscaping rather than losing it to the sewer line.

Lawn: Save up to 1,000 gallons a year by refraining from watering the lawn on windy days, when most of the water can blow away.

Landscape: Spreading organic mulch around plants helps them retain moisture and fend off evaporation, while deterring the growth of water-sucking weeds. Watering in the early morning, when temperatures are low, minimizes evaporation.

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calendar of events All calendar events for the September 2018 issue must be received by August 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email kathy@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Reiki Restorative Yoga with Donna Pollin, Reiki Master – 6-7:15pm. Relax in restorative poses and receive Reiki, allowing you to get deep release. $20. Preregister. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Living Mindfully: Developing a Personal Practice that Fits for You with Dr. Zan Stuebing – 9:1510:30am. $20 or $50 for series of 3. Class packages available. To register: Visit CalifonYoga.co.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Lionsgate Warrior Healing Retreat – Aug. 4, 5.

Activate inner warrior within and healing in a safe and intimate setting. Deep dive healing plus bonus Lionsgate Activation finished at Oceanfront on Aug. 8. $460 ($250/one day). Cranbury. Contact@ RAYKIschool.com. RAYKISchool.com/Retreat.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 “The Personality Worth Cultivating” – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner.

Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people.

Followed by refreshments and conversation.

Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org Reiki Share Celebration - 1–4pm. Speaker: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls, drum, gong, flute, koshi bells, ting-sha and chants. Walk-ins welcome. $15. EZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Rd, Branchburg. 908-5260002. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup. com/New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle.

Yoga Nidra in a Himalayan Salt Room – 2pm. Guided journey through each and every body part. Relax your body with the beautiful

healing sounds of Samuel’s Sacred music. Added benefit of Halotherapy. $50. Ask us how you can save $10. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. RSVP: 609-285-3115.

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Sensational Summer Concert Series – 3-6pm.

Kim Yarson with special guests Joey J., Sharon Silverstein and Deva Vidya. Light refreshments served during intermission. $20/advance. $25/ at the door. RSVP: EventBrite.com, search “Sensational Summer Concert Series.” 331 Mount Kemble Ave., Morristown: 973-539-3114. Office@ CSLMorristown.org. CSLMorristown.org.

Sufi Mystics Whirling Dance: Unveiling the Beloved – 6-8pm. Multi-sensory performance with music, light projections and discussion on NonDual Seeking on the Sufi path, with poetry of Rumi. $25.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Garden State Community Kitchen Summer Program – Aug. 6-31. 10am-1pm. Cooking program for children. Facilitator: Chef Allison O’Brien. Sand Hills Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Register: The GardenStateKitchen.org or Maryann: 732-419-3551. SandHillsWellness.com.

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Compassion Starts at Home: Becoming Kinder and Gentler to Yourself with Dr. Zan Stuebing – 9:15-10:30am. $20, or $50 for series of 3. Class packages available. To register: Visit CalifonYoga.co.

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Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis– 7pm. All welcome, Reiki practitioners and nonpractitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St, Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@ beherenowyoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108. com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Free Community Yoga Day/Open House- 7:30am2pm. Free aerial and floor yoga all day. Café refreshments, reading room and Oasis Meditation Atrium. Space is limited. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Ernest Through Song: Singing the words of Ernest Holmes – 10-11am. Rev. Faerie Elaine Silver will be sharing songs and stories from her forthcoming CD, “Ernest,” a compendium of songs “co-written” with Ernest Holmes, the creator and author of “The Science of Mind.” Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave, Asbury. 908-730-8792.

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“An Atmosphere of Emotional Health”– 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner.

Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people.

Followed by refreshments and conversation.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Yin Yoga in a Himalayan Salt Room – 7pm.

Instructor: Olga Barsky, RYT-200. Passive poses aiming to release tension with the connective tissue surrounding the hips, lower backs, and shoulders.

Added benefits of Halotherapy. $50. Ask us how you can save $10. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. RSVP: 609-285-3115.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Meditation & Energy Therapy – 7-9pm. Monthly meeting. Instructor: Kathy Vervan Bugglin. $25.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 Tarot Readings with Khrys Exposito – 3-9pm.

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Qi Healer Intensive – Aug. 17-19, 24-26. Fri: 5:30-9pm. Sat/Sun: 9am-5pm. Instructors: Fran Maher and Brian Coffey. First weekend: prep for you to experience and acquire techniques of Qi. Second: practicing effective, comfortable and notouch Qi healing. $850. Register: 908-647-1563.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Yoga Day: Retreat at the Beach – 7am-7pm.

Location: Long Beach Island. Early morning meditation, Stand-Up-Paddle (SUP) yoga, AcroYoga Beach Jam, communal group lunch & dinner while enjoying the beach/ocean. Drum and kirtan chanting. $125. Space is limited. Register: IYCCPrinceton. org.

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Meditation- 10:15-11:15am. Aug. 18, 25.

Instructor: Beth Youmans, PhD, E-RYT500. Class combines mindfulness and meditation. Informal and supportive. $18. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Meditation & Healing Circle – 2-4pm. Awaken your alignment to The Divine for healing, through the prayers of The Sacred Language of Light and The High Vibration Sounds from the quartz crystal singing bowls with healer, Rafael Benedicto. $20. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg.

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Homeopathic Consultations with Virangini Cindy Rounsaville – 2-4pm. By appointment only: 908-9966761. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

Drum & Dance Circle – 7-9pm. Experience an evening of healing vibrations promoting feelings of community, unity, and well-being. No experience needed! BYODrum, limited available to rent for $5. $15. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. Register: eZentialWellness.com/events.

Monthly Open Mic Night – 7pm. Fun, relaxing evening of music and refreshments at our monthly.

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“Life Ought to be Fair!” – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Followed by refreshments and conversation. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org Restorative Yoga Workshop – 12-2pm. Poses are held for an extended period of time. Your body will be fully supported by blankets, blocks, pillows, and bolsters. $35. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. Register: eZentialWellness.com/ events.

Forgiveness, Salvation, Healing and Miracles: Four Reflections of Truth” – 12-3pm. Presenter: Dr. Bob Rosenthal. Explore the meaning of each term – how each describes a facet of our human predicament and how they make up a complete picture of the path we walk with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave, Asbury. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

Conversations with Crystals – 1-3pm. A Crystal Journey through the Tarot’s Major Arcana

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August: Tarot Card - XVIII The Moon. $25. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave, Washington. 908-2231331 or email enlightenedeffulgence@ymail.com.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Holistic Happy Hour – 7pm. Informal meet & greet to share anything holistic! Bring a list of your own tips and secrets or come ready to soak up the knowledge from others. Free. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. RSVP: 609285-3115. 4ElementsWellnessCenter.com.

Thermography Medical Imaging – 9am-7pm.

Facilitator: Lisa Mack. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Info: 609-

618-6545. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Shamanic Sound Healing Nada Yoga Workshop – 7:30pm. Instructor: DALIEN “13 Hands” Heart.

Special sound workshop for deep subconscious healing & support. $25/advance. $30/at the door. $70/the weekend’s events.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Solar Plexus Chakra Workshop & Community Concerto – 3:30-9pm. Instructor: DALIEN “13 Hands” Heart. Asana yoga to support immune function, followed by Yoga Nidra body scan. $35/ advance. $40/at the door. Followed by concert. $20/ advance. $25/at the door. $70/the weekend’s events.

Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. Register: IYCCPrinceton.org.

Reiki I Training & Certification – Aug. 25, 26.

1:30-6:30pm. 2-day class: Learn this ancient art of healing and self-empowerment. Beginner level.

Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. $200. EZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Rd, Branchburg. Register: eZentialWellness.com/Reiki.

Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup.com/ New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle.

Moving Through Grief – 7pm. Gentle and safe practice of yoga, meditation and discussion for those experiencing grief Sponsored by Wright & Ford Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Free. Pre-registration required. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

Karen@beherenowyoga108.com. 908-642-0989.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Full Moon Women’s Circle – 4-6pm. Instructor: Joy Okoye. Rediscover, nourish, awaken and restore the feminine spirit. $10 suggested donation.

Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. Register: IYCCPrinceton.org.

Full Moon Meditation in a Himalayan Salt Room – 2pm The full moon is a perfect time to harness the energy releasing elements that no longer serve you in order to manifest positivity, growth and change in your life. $50. Ask us how you can save $10. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. RSVP: 609-285-3115.

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“Give the Law some New Instructions”– 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner.

Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people.

Followed by refreshments and conversation.

Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org

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Restorative Yoga – 12-1:30pm. Instructor: Deb Vari, E-RYT. Passive form of yoga designed to open the body deeply but gently. Promotes deep relaxation and peacefulness. Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils available. $20. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd, Kendall Park. Deb: Gentle.

Yoga.@hotmail.com or sandhillswellness@gmail. com. SandHillsWellness.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis– 7pm. All welcome, Reiki practitioners and nonpractitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St, Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@ beherenowyoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 KARAYOGI: Family-Friendly Karaoke- 7:309pm. All ages, alcohol-free Karaoke party. Pick a song and everyone sings alone. Safe for teens and families. Free. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. IYCCPrinceton.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Transformational Breath Workshop – 4pm. $40.

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save the date SPIRITFEST October 27 & 28 Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm 4th annual event. Tune up your body, mind and spirit. Dress up and receive a surprise. Featuring guest speakers every hour, area psychics, energy healers, shamanic practitioners, mind/body therapists, holistic practitioners, massage & stress management, artwork, jewelry, crystals, stones, gems, natural food court, more.

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sunday Pilates Mat with Props – 9am. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body!

Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am.

Rev. Carmela Vuoso-Murphy. Join us for prayer, meditation, song, uplifting spiritual message and fellowship afterwards. Exceptional youth programs during the service for children, pre-teens and teens. Outdoor labyrinth open dawn to dusk. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. For info: 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

explained. Includes an English Dharma talk by one of the Zen monks. Followed by lunch. Soshimsa Zen Center, 1112 North Ave., Plainfield. 908-377-9803.

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Qi Gong – 11-11:45am. Move your life force energy by practicing a 5-step routine, bringing balance and calm into your life. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. $5. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave., Washington. 908-223-1331. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

monday Beginner Sun Style Tai Chi – 11am-12pm. Easy and fun. Instructor: Patty Pagano. $50/month.

Reserve your place: 908-392-1313. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Prenatal Yoga with Becky Moates, E-RYT500– 10:15-11:30am. Enjoy yoga designed for you during this special time of life. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Gentle Yoga with Geetha – 11:45am-1pm.

Slow-paced practice, taking time to feel the body move and embrace every moment of it.

Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd, Kendall Park. Maryann: 732-419-3551.

SandHillsWellness.com.

Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am. Rev. Frankie, practitioners and musicians create an inspiring, uplifting time to be reminded of our spiritual connectedness. Center for Spiritual Living of Morristown, 331 Mt Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Truespirit@earthlink. com. CSLMorristown.org.

Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano – 12-1pm. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908-392-1313.

More information about Qi Healing: 908-647-1563 or QiGongForHealing.com.

Spiritual Awakening Sunday Service – 10:30 am.

Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people at Sunday Transformation Service. Mingle afterwards with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 354 River Rd, Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Meditation Classes – 6-7pm. Stressed? Learn meditation directly from Zen monks. Explore the vast physiological and psychological benefits of meditation. Develop mental clarity, focus, inner awareness and profound relaxation. Soshimsa Zen Center, 1112 North Ave., Plainfield. 908-377-9803.

Soshimsa.org.

Buddhist Prayer Service – 11am-12pm. Traditional service that includes chanting as one of the meditative practices. Don’t be shy, all will be

Reiki Share and Healing Circle – 6-7:15pm.

Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Sand Hills

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Prenatal Yoga Workshop – 6:30pm. Class focuses on helping the moms-to-be relax and to prepare their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901.

Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Tong-Gong Healing Arts Classes – Mon. & Wed.; 7-8pm. Tong-gong health exercises help harmonize the mind, body and spirit for better health and less stress. Classes include meditation, breathing, walking meditation and Tong-gong exercises.

Taught by Master Myong-Ahn Sunim. Beginners welcome. Soshimsa Zen Center, 1112 North Ave., Plainfield. 908-377-9803. Soshimsa.org.

Life and Business Coaching Class – 7-9pm. Find out what stops you. Free. 165 Passaic Ave., 2nd fl, Fairfield. RSVP: Herb at Lobster Lad Media, #lobsterladmedia or 973-223-8840.

AcroYoga/Free AcroJAM- 7:30-9:15pm.

Instructors: Leyna Schaeffer and Harrison Wright. Blend of Thai massage, yoga and partner acrobatics, building trust, communication and courage. $15. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140.

IYCCPrinceton.org.

tuesday Pilates Mat with Props – 9:30am, 6pm. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body!

Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Classical Yoga – 9:45-11:15am. Instructor: Carol Cook, PhD, E-RYT. All levels. $15.

Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Questions: 732-

$30 up to 30 words, extra words $1 each. To place listing, email content to Joe@NaturalAwakeningsCNJ.com. Deadline is the 10th of the month.

WANTED: THERAPIST WANTED: Clinically-Oriented Massage Therapist. Private clinic, Whitehouse Station, current client base, friendly environment and neuromuscular-therapy massage training provided. Three-five years’ MT experience required.

Earn $40 per massage +tips. Call 908-534-1930.

OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY: Health and Money, because we all need both. PT/FT. Get paid what you are worth. FireYourBossMonday.com.

SPACE FOR RENT: Event & meeting rental space in Morristown, NJ. Great for recitals, weddings, practice/rehearsal space, and fitness classes. Accommodates up to 175 people.

Plenty of parking, convenient to Route 202 or 287. Call 973-539-3114 or email officeadmin@ cslmorristown.org for details.

INTUITIVE SERVICES CARD READER: Intuitively guided Oracle/ Tarot card readings revealing messages for your highest good. Multiple decks used.

Reasonable rates for one on one and parties (hostess receives free reading). Call for appointment. Cheryl 908-268-8029.

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PROFESSIONAL SPACE AVAILABLE Acupuncturist has two treatment rooms (one small, one large; both with massage tables) available for rent on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Would be perfect for massage therapist, reflexologist, nutritionist, holistic counselor, etc.

Located in Flemington. For details, call Kristin at 973-979-1652 or pointdoctor@aol.com.

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arises. This group meets offsite. 908-730-8792.

UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

331 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown.

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Tai Chi Chih with Dr. Janet Oussaty – 12:301:30pm. Begins March 13. Gentle, moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose. Series of 6 classes, $75. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. Contact Janet: 908-6351822. JOussaty@comcast.net. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Yoga Nidra Meditation Class – 7:30-8:30pm. Yogic sleep is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. Rlax with a different guided meditation topic every week. $15/class or $65/5-class card.

Amare Healing Arts, 24 N 3rd Ave., Ste 100, Highland Park. 732-841-0142. AmareHealingArts@ gmail.com. AmareHealingArts.com.

Yoga Mix Open-Level Class – 8-9pm. Class is individually tailored to the students in the room that night creating a unique flow that meets everyone’s needs. $15/class or $65/5-class card. Amare Healing Arts, 24 N 3rd Ave., Ste 100, Highland Park.

732-841-0142. AmareHealingArts@gmail.com.

AmareHealingArts.com.

Yoga with Jean Marie – 4:30-5:30pm, 6-7pm.

Gentle yoga classes. $12. Hackettstown Health Food Store, 106 E Moore St., Hackettstown. RSVP: 908-850-6475. FosteringTheJourney.com.

Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano – 7:30-8:30pm. Easy to learn, beautiful gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908392-1313. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Stress, Hormones & Health (The True Cause of Belly Fat) – 6pm. Select Tuesdays. Presenter: bestselling author & speaker, Jean Golden-Tevald.

Learn about hormone imbalances. Free dinner seminar. Registration required. For dates and restaurant location: Carol May, 908-528-8121.

MorningStarFHC.com.

Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7pm. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com.

Gentle Beginner Yoga with Becky Moates, E-RYT500 – 7:30-8:45pm. Gentle movement, stretching and breathing techniques. $18. $16/ seniors 65+ and full-time students. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

YogaCentralNJ.com.

Yoga Mix Open-Level Class – 8-9pm. Class is individually tailored to the students in the room that night creating a unique flow that meets everyone’s needs. $15/class or $65/5-class card. Amare Healing Arts, 24 N 3rd Ave., Ste 100, Highland Park.

732-841-0142. AmareHealingArts@gmail.com.

AmareHealingArts.com.

wednesday Private Acupuncture – 9am-2pm. Appointments with Michael Gonzales. Schedule: 908-392-3468.

Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. QiGongforHealing.com.

Gentle Yoga with Geetha – 11:45am-1pm. Slowpaced practice, taking time to feel the body move and embrace every moment of it. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd, Kendall Park.

Maryann: 732-419-3551. SandHillsWellness.com.

Qi Gong – 11-11:45am. Move your life force energy by practicing a 5-step routine, bringing balance and calm into your life. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. $5. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave., Washington. 908-223-1331. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

Tong-Gong Healing Arts Classes – Mon. & Wed.; 7-8pm. Tong-gong health exercises help harmonize the mind, body and spirit for better health and less stress. Classes include meditation, breathing, walking meditation and Tong-gong exercises.

Taught by Master Myong-Ahn Sunim. Beginners welcome. Soshimsa Zen Center, 1112 North Ave., Plainfield. 908-377-9803. Soshimsa.org.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-8:30pm.

This is an ongoing group whose purpose is to support students of the Course and answer any questions they have whenever the need

thursday Gentle Yoga with Donna McMullin, RYT – 9:30-10:15am. Gentle movement, stretching and breathing techniques. $18. $16/seniors 65+ and full-time students. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Classical Yoga – 9:45-11:15am. Instructor: Carol Cook, PhD, E-RYT. All levels. $15.

Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Questions: 732419-3551. SandHillsWellness@gmail.com.

SandHillsWellness.com.

Joel S. Goldsmith/Infinite Way Study Group – 10-11:45am. For mystics at heart seeking a conscious union with God. Weekly discussion based on teachings of mystic Joel S. Goldsmith.

Followed by optional meditation. Love offering.

Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792.

UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

Prosperity Plus II – Jun. 7- Aug. 16. 6:30-8:30pm.

10-week course to harness your invisible power and manifest your dreams. Student package includes workbook and CDs. Facilitator: Jennifer Urezzio. $55. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown,

friday Qi Gong – 11-11:45am. Move your life force energy by practicing a 5-step routine, bringing balance and calm into your life. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. $5. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave., Washington. 908-223-1331. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

saturday West Windsor Community Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Each Saturday, rain or shine, through 11/17. Outdoor market featuring local agriculture, healthy and seasonal food. 2 Vaughn Dr., Princeton. Follow West Windsor Community Farmers Market for details. Questions: Chris Cirkus, 609-933-4452.

Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 10am. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com.

Teens-Only Yoga and Meditation - 12-1pm.

Ages 12-18. Instructor: Elijah Okoye. Meditation and mindfulness for the new school year. First class free. Work-exchange available. Registration recommended. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140.

IYCCPrinceton.org.

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Proudly serving the Hunterdon county and neighboring communities since 2008. Join us on a journey of holistic approach to life, wellness and health with the help of traditional Chinese acupuncture. See ad on page 21.

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Kristin A. Dudley L.Ac. 84 Park Ave, STE G-103C, Flemington, NJ 08822 973-979-1652 AcupunctureWorksCenter.com

CHINESE HEALING ARTS QI GONG FOR HEALING

Brian Coffey LMT, and Fran Maher CA 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren 908-647-1563 QiGongForHealing.com Specializing in T’ai Chi and Qi Gong classes, as well as private session clinical Qi Gong and acupuncture since 1994. Chinese Medicine weekend seminars teach how to apply clinical Qi Gong remedies to specific disorders.

Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers. All are welcome to observe or join a class. See ad on page 5.

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Gentle acupuncture with Kristin Dudley L.Ac. can be both very relaxing as well as healing. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to ease muscle and arthritis pain, relieve stress, increase energy and improve sleep. Welcome everyone and de-stress in a nurturing and healing enviroment. See ad on page 37.

Cleansing Concepts is New Jersey’s exclusive facility for Cleansing & Detoxification.

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