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Welcome to 2025! We’re kicking off the year with an inspiring theme: Joyful Living. This issue reflects our commitment to helping you embrace health, happiness and prosperity in every area of your life. After all, health and wellness are not just the foundations of a vibrant life—they are essential to the joyful existence we all seek.
As we begin this journey together, I’d like to share something I’m personally focusing on this year. I’ve set a daily reminder to pause, meditate and reflect on my intentions and goals, while grounding myself in what truly matters.
Challenges are a natural part of life, but I’ve learned that roadblocks or shifting goals aren’t failures—they’re opportunities for growth and redirection. So this year I’m setting small, achievable goals each day, knowing that even on the toughest days, these intentions will keep me anchored to the larger vision I’m working toward.
I’ve also learned that progress often comes in steady, small steps rather than in big leaps and bounds, so when things don’t go as planned, I remind myself of the mantra, “If at first you don’t succeed, try again.” Yes, each day is a new opportunity to learn, grow and take another step forward. This mindset is something I’m carrying into 2025 with a renewed sense of purpose, and it mirrors the journey of our publication.
Since this edition’s first issue in July 2005, we’ve been dedicated to being a valuable resource for holistic health and wellness in Fairfield and Southern Litchfield counties. Now, in our twentieth year, I am filled with gratitude for the role Natural Awakenings has played. Our unique perspective on healthier living makes this free publication one-of-a-kind and available monthly at hundreds of locations throughout the region. Through thoughtful articles and insights, we aim to be a beacon for those seeking a more balanced and meaningful life.
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I hope your holiday season was joy-filled, whether you celebrated with a quiet dinner, a lively gathering or amongst the bright lights of New York City. May the year ahead bring continued happiness, meaningful connections and positive outcomes. Together, let’s embrace the simple joys that make life extraordinary.
Here’s to a beautiful and joyful 2025!
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Cereset uses patented, non-invasive technology to help the brain release stuck stress by reflecting its own unique frequencies back to itself—allowing it to rebalance naturally. Clients often report deeper sleep, improved energy, and greater mental clarity after a session.
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Alongside the signature anti-inflammatory salt sessions in their serene, Himalayan salt-carved main cave, they now offer specialized treatments in their private, salt-lined rooms, including Neveskin Classic, formerly known as Cryoskin 3.0. This revolutionary treatment uses precise heating and cooling to naturally shape, tone and tighten the body, maintain radiant skin, and reduce body circumference by activating connective tissue—all without pain or downtime. Their facial services are designed to brighten, tone, lift and firm the skin for a revitalized appearance.
The Salt Cave has also introduced a variety of wellness rituals to help with recovery, inflammation, stress relief and relaxation. These include localized cryotherapy, infrared sauna blankets, air compression therapy, Biomat sessions, and PEMF mats.
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Dr. George Gertner of Upper Cervical Chiropractic New York, PC, will host a free workshop on Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), a condition often referred to as the “suicide disease” due to its intense and debilitating pain. This one-hour presentation, being held at 6:30 p.m. on January 29, will highlight an advanced, non-surgical spinal correction procedure that has proved to be effective in providing fast, long-lasting relief for even the most severe TN sufferers.
According to Gertner, TN causes sharp, electric shock-like pain that typically affects the right side of the face. These painful episodes can last from a few seconds to minutes and may occur in waves, significantly impacting mental health and daily life. While traditional approaches rely on medication, Gertner offers a safe, non-medication, non-surgical alternative through his expertise and use of the Upper Cervical technique.
Gertner has dedicated his life to helping those suffering from chronic pain after experiencing healing through Upper Cervical Chiropractic himself. Featured multiple times in Chiropractic Monthly Magazine, he has become one of the leading voices in his field and has treated over 15,000 patients during his 22 years of practice. His clinic is considered the gold standard in his profession and attracts patients from all over the world, including well-known athletes and celebrities.
The workshop will include time for Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask specific questions and learn how this procedure could change their lives.
Location: 311 North St., Ste. 410, White Plains, NY. Seating is limited. To make reservations, call 914-686-6200. For more information, visit ucc-ny.com.
Ingrida Perri, Integrative Life Coach, meditation teacher and founder of Spirit in Training, invites people to step into the new year with heart-centered guidance to ignite their soul’s path. Beginning this month, Perri will offer two new weekly group circles: Easing into a Healing Night’s Sleep and Energize Your Day. These sessions are designed to foster balance, clarity and strength for a grounded daily life.
For individuals seeking inner peace, clarity or guidance toward their goals, Perri creates a safe, supportive space to help clients align decisions with their authentic selves. “The key is to listen to your inner wisdom,” she explains. “When we follow a path true to ourselves, it sparks creative energy that leads to lasting change and helps us reach our goals. Meditation and somatic awareness are just a couple of ways to tap into that wisdom.”
Perri’s 1:1 and group meditation sessions are ideal for both beginners and those looking to deepen their practice. As a Duke Integrative Medicine trained Integrative Health Coach with an intuitive, holistic approach and advanced training in Coaching with Spirit, she brings decades of exploration, training and practice in meditation, energy healing, breathwork, laughter yoga, yoga therapy, mindfulness and bereavement support to her work.
Perri holds an M.A. in Experiential Health and Healing and draws inspiration from the Internal Family Systems model, which views individuals as naturally whole, with all parts of themselves wise and good.
Spirit in Training offers personalized coaching programs, meditation sessions, workshops and group classes designed to elevate mind, body and spirit.
For more information, call 475-291-1693 or email Ingrida@SpiritInTraining.com. To register, visit SpiritInTraining.com. See ad, page 3.
The Holistic Community Professionals is now accepting exhibitor applications for the upcoming Passport to Health & Wellness Expo being held May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol, Connecticut.
This free event brings together businesses and practitioners passionate about health and wellness to connect with New England’s health-conscious community. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore holistic services, products and treatments face-to-face. Proceeds from the popular teacup raffle—featuring items and gift certificates donated by exhibitors—will directly benefit the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN).
Presented by Holistic Community Professionals, the expo will include speakers every half hour starting at 11 a.m., with a keynote speaker at 1 p.m. Attendees can explore offerings from 75 vendors showcasing hands-on bodywork, holistic wellness products and treatments. The day will conclude with a free Soundscape Collective led by Katie Cavanagh in the Atrium from 4 to 5 p.m., where participants are encouraged to bring their drums.
Location: 42 Century Dr., Bristol, CT. For more information on the expo, contact Shirley Bloethe at 860-989-0033, email YourHolisticEvents@gmail.com, or visit YourHolisticEvents.com/ Fairs-VendorSpeaker-Application. Visit HolisticCommunityProfessionals.org for more information on Holistic Community Professionals and ICanDecide.org for more information on ICAN. See ad, page 15.
by Nicole Miale
Psychologists have engaged in a debate for more than a century about the extent to which genetics (nature) or environmental influences (nurture) influence the growth and development of an individual. The prevailing belief of the majority of professionals now is that both nature and nurture play significant roles in
children’s cognitive development. It seems likely that nature and nurture interact and even amplify each other’s effects. This raises another question for exploration: what if an individual’s character and behavior patterns are actually being formed while in utero or during birth itself? What if the blueprint for the whole of our lives and the way we live, is based on our conception, including the way we developed while in utero or what happened while we were being born?
This is the premise underpinning what is often called birth trauma. This means each individual develops with a birth script very early in development, establishing patterns of dealing with stress, excitement, disappointment, joy, etc. even before entering the world. The method of arrival into the world—C-section or natural birth, easy or difficult delivery, forceps
used/not used or umbilical cord wrapped around the neck—then serves to solidify and strengthen an individual’s instinctive approach to the world. We thus each start life unconsciously locked into a way of being that may not serve us well as we mature and grow.
In India, the centuries-old philosophy and practice of Ayurveda teaches that an individual’s essence of being, or dosha, is determined at the moment of conception and influenced by the doshas of both parents. This goes beyond genetic predisposition for eye color or mental acumen and encompasses how an individual approaches situations and how they are able to process events happening around them. This seems particularly relevant right now, given the dizzying speed with which humans are being asked to process and integrate impactful world and community events.
Accessing the wisdom of the womb is a journey towards freedom that can benefit any individual no matter what their life experiences or beliefs. This conscious healing method can be especially helpful for those seeking to release patterns or challenges that may hold them back in life.
People are often drawn to this exploration to address a variety of challenges, including recurring relationship difficulties, unresolved physical or emotional trauma, feelings of being trapped or overwhelmed by the pressure to please others, stress related to work, or struggles with depression, anxiety, panic attacks or phobias. It can also help those who find themselves unable to connect with their emotions, survivors of abuse, or individuals simply seeking self-discovery and a deeper connection to joy and life.
This process offers an opportunity to unwind these burdens, reconnect, and step into a more liberated and peaceful state of being.
Spiritual teacher Dr. Eilis Philpott of Soul Healing Journey is now offering a new program to help individuals access their own
history—in utero and at conception—to smooth their current life experience. Wisdom of the Womb is an afternoon of exploration and healing to find out how your conception and time growing and developing in the womb may be impacting your life now.
Philpott explains, “Although you do not have conscious memories of your birth events, there is what is known as ‘implicit memory’ or unconscious memories stored in your cells and energy bodies. Your subconscious sets up patterns based on these early experiences and recreates them whenever you are under stress, whether it’s perceived as positive or negative. During this workshop, we’ll look at potential patterns that may show up and discuss various ways to heal and clear them.”
During this three-hour workshop, participants will explore transformative concepts such as why and how some cultures intentionally invite the soul of their future child, the meaning of “conscious conception,” and
how the journey of conception and time spent in utero can influence your life today. Participants will also reflect on their own experiences and awareness during this foundational period.
Guided meditations will be incorporated to help participants connect with their conception and time in utero, offering opportunities to uncover and shift unhelpful energetic patterns and release old patterns that no longer serve them.
Eilis Philpott is offering Wisdom of the Womb three times in the coming months, including January 19 at Shala Yoga in Fairfield, February 22 at Hidden Gem on Main in Wallingford, and on February 23 virtually. Investment is $70 per event. For more information or to register for any of the dates, visit SoulHealingJourney.com/Wisdom-of-the-Womb.
Nicole Miale is a writer, healer and former publisher of Natural Awakenings. Connect at NMiale70@gmail.com.
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by Christy Abate
As we experience an influx of light via solar flares and the energetic consequence of the new age, we find ourselves shifting and changing. This response is felt in myriad ways and is inevitable. While some may feel as though we are regressing, that is not the case. Instead, all hidden darkness is being brought into the light. As a result, harmful forces and actions are being exposed more rapidly. As wayshowers, we are called to stay grounded and steadfast. Holding the flame of truth, we transmute lower energies and create the fertile ground necessary for the New Earth to blossom.
The energy of 2025 brings with it the frequency of change, completion and full release. In the dust of 2024, we leave behind the old constructs. Structures that used to bind us such as outlived patterns, ancestral trauma, old views and habits are coming to the surface and asking to be let go of. As we shift and change our old ways, the physical body releases denser energies. These new experiences are frequency keys that unlock our own DNA codex. As your divine template fully comes alive you might find yourself experiencing the following:
You see more clearly. Your clairvoyance might literally turn on or you experience an acuteness to your spiritual sight. This new (in)sight guides your decision making and thoughts with clarity. For example, ideas pop into your head seemingly out of nowhere and it’s the solution you’ve been searching for. You start to see connections between seemingly random ideas or situations where before you relied on limited, linear thinking.
You find it easier to make decisions. Recognizing a hard no and a heck yes comes naturally to you. Your body talks to you— loudly. You feel situations in a new way. You are more in tune with what is your energy and what belongs to someone else. This grants you the sovereignty to support and witness others without taking on their problems or struggles.
You express yourself in new and unexpected ways. Perhaps you’re singing more, drawing or illustrating instead of writing your creative thoughts. Maybe you’re seeing light codes or channeling light language through your voice or written form. It feels natural to express yourself in this new way and it makes you feel good!
You are more affected by the temperature. You become more attuned to sensations of cold or warmth. Your body temperature may fluctuate rapidly between the two. This is a response to your light body activation. Your body is calibrating the new energy
entering your cells and fluids. As your body acclimates to this higher vibration, it releases stagnant, stored energy, allowing for the creation of a more crystalline light form.
You experience sleep disruption or differences. If you have been a heavy sleeper, you might notice more restlessness or waking up in the middle of the night. If you have been a light sleeper, you might notice that your sleep time is deep and heavy. Unfortunately, neither change results in feeling more rested and you often feel sluggish and tired. Be kind to yourself and flow with your energy levels. Your whole energetic system is responding to the extra energy you’re expending flushing the toxins and heaviness of the collective and the planet.
What can you do to stay grounded and healthy during this shift?
Drink more water. Ideally, you’ll drink more lemon or herb-infused water. Water heals and cleanses. This will ground you and the water flushes toxins from the body keeping your vessel clear.
Be in nature. This seems obvious; however, be present in nature. No cell phone, no talking, no purpose. The intelligence of nature and the nature spirits will give you what you need. Trust in this exchange.
Creative expression. Flow with your urges for self-expression. You may feel called to buy paints, brushes and a canvas. Or maybe your culinary skills become more intuitive. Perhaps you clean out that room “with all the stuff in it.” Allow whatever is coming through you to manifest. This ease is co-creation. It will remove old clutter, invite the body to move through space in a new enlightened way, and ground you into your new way of being.
Follow your body’s (new) natural rhythms. As we anchor in the New Earth energy, our own sense of what is important will also shift. We may find we need more time alone or in community. We may find we want to change jobs or where we live. Our favorite food may not taste so good anymore! Tune into yourself and let this new way of being unfold.
Face these experiences with trust and knowing. Taking time to tune inward invites more communion with your soul. The guidance and validation offered by your soul gives you the confidence to navigate these times with grace and strength.
Christy Abate is co-owner of The Angel Cooperative and The Angel Wing in Ridgefield, CT. She is an activation guide, intuitive and yoga teacher who leads retreats, workshops and yoga classes. In 2025, she will begin to offer 1:1 sessions called Soul Star and Stellar Gateway Calibrations in addition to her Ascended Masters and Angel Circles, Goddess Activations and more. To connect, visit TheAngelCoop.com and Instagram @shungiteroom.See ad, page 15.
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by Rev. Dr. Jessica Chichester
As we welcome the new year, many of us feel inspired to make positive changes in our lives. January is a time for fresh starts, setting intentions, and embracing healthier habits. However, the enthusiasm for resolutions often fades as we face the realities of everyday life. This year, instead of making drastic changes, consider integrating small, sustainable biohacks to enhance your mind, body and spirit. These strategies align with your body’s natural rhythms and support long-term vitality.
Biohacking is the practice of optimizing your biology through lifestyle adjustments and innovative therapies. While the term may sound modern, its principles often draw from time-tested wellness practices, like fasting and mindfulness. What’s exciting in 2025 is how biohacking combines
these traditional approaches with cuttingedge tools to help individuals achieve noticeable improvements in health and wellness.
The key to effective biohacking is consistency and balance—small, intentional changes can create a profound impact over time.
Quality sleep and stress regulation are essential for overall health. They set the foundation for physical, mental and emotional well-being. Here’s how you can support these areas:
Create a Consistent Sleep Routine: Going to bed and waking up at the same time daily helps regulate your body’s internal clock.
Relaxation Practices: Incorporate daily activities such as yoga, stretching or journaling to manage stress.
BioCharger Therapy: The BioCharger combines frequencies of light, sound and electromagnetic waves to restore cellular energy and support relaxation. A few sessions can help improve energy levels, reduce stress, and promote restorative sleep.
Feeling sluggish or low on energy? Optimizing your circulation and oxygen delivery can make a big difference. These strategies can help you feel revitalized and energized:
Hydration and Movement: Start your day with a tall glass of water and prioritize movement throughout the day, whether it’s light stretching, walking or low-impact exercise.
NORS Therapy: This innovative system combines negative ions, oxygen, red light, and salt therapy to enhance respiratory function, reduce inflammation, and promote overall well-being.
Whole Body Vibration: Standing on a vibration platform can stimulate circulation, improve muscle tone, and support lymphatic drainage, leaving you feeling refreshed and energized.
The start of a new year is the perfect time to reset and detoxify your body. Detoxification is about more than removing toxins; it’s also about supporting your body’s natural ability to repair and renew itself.
Focus on Nutrient-Dense Foods: Incorporate whole, unprocessed foods like leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and lean proteins into your meals.
HydroMassage Therapy: This water-based massage system promotes relaxation while enhancing circulation, aiding the body’s natural detoxification processes.
Ionic Detox Foot Baths: These baths draw out impurities through ionized water, leaving you feeling lighter and more balanced.
A clear mind is just as important as a healthy body. Whether you’re trying to stay productive at work or fully present in your personal life, supporting mental clarity is key.
Mindfulness Practices: Incorporate simple mindfulness exercises, like breathing techniques or gratitude journaling, to stay grounded.
BioCharger Therapy: In addition to its physical benefits, the BioCharger supports mental clarity by helping your body align its natural energy fields.
Infrared Sauna: Using an infrared sauna can help improve mental clarity, enhance resilience, and boost mood by promoting deep relaxation and detoxification while increasing circulation and reducing stress.
Nourish from Within: Nutrition and Gut Health
What you eat plays a significant role in how you feel. Instead of restrictive diets, focus on simple, nourishing changes:
Eliminate Processed Foods: Avoid foods with artificial ingredients, added sugars, and refined oils. Opt for natural, whole foods whenever possible.
Prioritize Gut Health: Include fermented foods like kimchi or sauerkraut to support your microbiome or consult a nutritionist for personalized guidance.
Anti-Inflammatory Eating: Incorporate healthy fats, like olive oil or avocados, along with anti-inflammatory spices such as turmeric and ginger.
While biohacking tools and therapies can
significantly enhance your wellness journey, there are also many small, intentional changes you can make at home to support your overall health.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water daily to maintain energy and support detoxification. Add a slice of lemon or a pinch of sea salt for additional benefits.
Intentional Breathing: Set aside a few minutes each day for deep breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve focus.
Daily Gratitude: Take a moment to reflect on things you’re thankful for. This simple practice can boost mood and overall mental well-being.
True transformation comes from consistency. Instead of overwhelming yourself with multiple changes, start small by introducing one or two biohacks that resonate most with your goals. Over time, these
incremental shifts will compound into meaningful, sustainable progress.
Whether it’s incorporating NORS Therapy to breathe easier, whole body vibration to feel more energized, or simply focusing on nourishing your body with healthy foods, each step brings you closer to a healthier, more vibrant version of yourself.
As you embark on this new year, remember that wellness is a journey, not a destination. By prioritizing your health and taking proactive steps, you set the foundation for a fulfilling and energized 2025.
Rev. Dr. Jessica Chichester is the owner and founder of Haute Healing Oasis, the Whole Body Wellness Center in Stamford. She is an intuitive healer, biohacking expert, and advocate for holistic wellness. She blends ancient wisdom with modern science to empower individuals on their wellness journey. Connect at HauteHealingOasis.com.
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by Carrie Jackson
The new year brings a fresh focus on growth and forward thinking. An intentional way to harness this is to adopt the Zen Buddhist idea of shoshin, or beginner’s mind. This approach guides people to experience life with curiosity and openness, helping them let go of old patterns. It is a way of being that encourages practitioners to abandon preconceptions, embrace the world with a sense of wonder and see things from a more optimistic perspective. By examining and releasing old ways of thinking, expressing gratitude and incorporating different practices, the mind, body and heart open to novel opportunities.
“The idea of being open to the situation comes up repeatedly in meditative traditions,” says Steve Rogne, owner and director of Zen Shiatsu, in Evanston, Illinois. He notes that in his practice, shoshin is an essential part of shiatsu, a form of massage therapy that uses gentle pressure to stimulate the body’s acupressure points and meridian channels. Shoshin can aid in unblocking stagnant energy and harmonizing the flow of qi, or vital energy, in the body.
“As a situation arises, we have our natural responses, which may include wanting to
change what is happening. Another perspective is to ask, ‘What if I accept things the way they are?’” Rogne explains. “Accepting situations for the way they are is the foundation from which we can respond. It’s like a preparation for action without being the endpoint. We can simultaneously be open and respond mindfully.”
Learning to accept what is happening can also help us break old patterns of thinking and reacting. “There is a very common human dynamic to move toward the things we want and away from the things we don’t want; however, this can lead to a fixed response pattern that limits our growth,” says Rogne. “In shiatsu, we help people to recognize those patterns and find the balance between active response and trusting with faith. This trains us to listen to our inner wisdom and relax into outcomes that aren’t what we prefer.”
Mindfully changing patterns can open us up to new experiences that we had previously shut out. “You may find a willingness to move forward in new relationships, even though you’ve experienced that relationships can be painful, or perhaps you find the willingness to speak up even though there’s a chance you won’t be heard in the way that you want,” Rogne notes.
Keeping a receptive mind helps to open us up physically, as well. “In both shiatsu and the shoshin mindset, we trust that every person’s body is already working on its own
healing. When we let go of our fixed holding patterns, the internal circulation is freed up, leaving the best possible opportunity for the body to regain all the healthy rhythms of the organs and reduce conditions such as chronic pain,” Rogne asserts.
Having hope and confidence about the future is essential in cultivating a beginner’s mind, helping to counter some of the fear and intolerance that can undermine our lives. “A shoshin principle is that there is not anything fundamentally wrong with us or with the world. This allows us to move forward with positive faith and engagement,” says Rogne.
“Optimism is a belief that good things will happen and that things will work out in the end,” says Victor Perton, founder of the Centre for Optimism, an Australian-based think tank dedicated to fostering realistic and infectious optimism around the world. “With optimism, we enter each experience expecting fresh possibilities, guided by a sense that there’s something meaningful to discover.”
This positive outlook has myriad benefits. “Optimism nurtures healthy longevity and acts as a powerful protector against major health threats like heart disease, cancer and dementia,” says Perton. “Optimism also lowers the risk of cognitive decline, as optimistic people tend to be more socially and physically active, helping stave off dementia and age-related memory loss.” A 2022 study of more than 150,000 racially diverse, older women published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that the most optimistic women were healthier, lived 4.4 years longer than the least optimistic women and were more likely to live past age 90.
A positive outlook can help navigate the stress and anxiety of life. “Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring the challenge; it means approaching it with the belief that solutions are possible. Optimism and a beginner’s mind work together in this way, helping us to stay open to new paths, resilient in the face of setbacks and appreciative of life’s small, beautiful details,” opines Perton.
Incorporating small, intentional practices into our day can help us cultivate optimism. “Smiling with genuine warmth—even at strangers—can shift our outlook, and asking others, ‘What’s the best thing in your day?’ brings a positive energy to conversations,” says Perton. He also recommends simple grounding practices like gardening, yoga and meditation to nurture curiosity and positivity, noting, “Through these small habits, optimism becomes a daily practice and, in time, a personal superpower for resilience and joy.”
Reflective practices encourage us to explore our goals with a fresh outlook. “Journaling is a practice that is just for you, and you’re not intending to share it with anyone else,” explains Shawn Brown, a Baltimore-based wellness facilitator and yoga teacher who helps clients find a path to being their authentic selves. “It really allows
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you to examine what is popping up and what you are curious about. This might be learning a new language or starting a new yoga practice. When we look at things as a beginner, we are open to what we are truly interested in.”
A regular gratitude practice also helps bring us back to a place of grounding. “When we tap into gratitude, it expands our propensity to be creative and allows us to drop into the present moment. This is where we live, but when we think of the future or ruminate on something that happened in the past, we are pulled out,” says Brown. She encourages clients to take breaks throughout the day and recall a person, place or experience for which they are grateful. “Think about something that makes the corner of your mouth turn into a smile,” she suggests. “It can be as simple as gratitude for your partner who bought dog food or a neighbor who moved a package off the porch. This brings us back into our lives right now, and that’s where the beginner is.”
Cultivating a sense of play can also tap into a shoshin mindset. “As adults, there’s a need to have a goal or expected result in any situation. When you’re a beginner, you don’t have a specific outcome because you’re just learning. Play, especially with kids or an animal, is free-form engagement without the need to get it right or check something off our to-do list. Releasing the need for control and perfection opens us up and expands us for so many other options and possibilities,” Brown says.
Brown encourages her yoga students to be open in the way they approach their practice. “Coming into a pose in a different way can give us a new experience of it,” she says. “My approach to yoga is not that we’re trying to do the posture, it’s that we’re trying to feel the posture. It’s a mirror of our being and can indicate if you are feeling strong, tired, energized or wobbly. Rather than attaching a label of good or bad, you just notice, and that opens us up.”
Especially in the new year, Brown urges clients to replace “I have to” with “I get to,” which presents more of a growth mindset. “This is the time to reframe our goals,” she points out. “Trying something new, like taking a West African dance class instead of your regular spin class, shakes up the routine and keeps your mind and body learning. You get to be pushed out of the comfort zone, and that’s where the magic happens.”
Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at CarrieJackson Writes.com.
by Marlaina Donato
Diving into a new job, partnership or living situation might not be as scary as jumping into a fire or abyss, but fear of the unknown can certainly get a grip on us if we are not careful. Beginning anything new can feel unsettling, but with a little shift in mindset, anxiety can morph into genuine excitement. Whether taking piano lessons or trying a fitness class at the gym for the first time, we have one thing on our side: beginners have nothing to prove. Every master of their craft was once a novice, and remembering this can quell the ego’s impatience for perfection.
• Try a different ethnic restaurant.
• Visit an unexplored town.
• Start a conversation with a previously unknown neighbor.
• Begin wearing hats or another signature piece, and own a new style.
• Learn an interesting word every week, and use it in conversation.
• Investigate an intriguing culture.
First steps can be shaky, but with a little purpose and fortitude, they become surer, even elegant. Martin Luther King, Jr. advised, “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” When we feel snagged in a web of procrastination or hesitance, reviving our sense of wonderment and childlike innocence can disarm doubt. Despite our fears and uncertainties, we might even experience some levity in our pursuits.
Curiosity, instead of fear, can become our internal navigation system, urging us forward as we turn a new corner or a new page. The month of January can bring expectations, fresh goals and, for the anxietyprone, flashes of what-ifs. It is not easy approaching the unknown, even for the seasoned artist putting that first brushstroke onto a stark, white canvas. Tapping into our innate creativity helps us to see an open road of choices lying before us. Geshem/CanvaPro
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• Enroll in a cooking class, or learn to bake bread.
• Take a screen break and pick out a new book at the library.
Marlaina Donato is an author of several books, a painter and a composer. Connect at WildflowersAndWoodsmoke.com.
by David J. Sautter, NASM (CPT, FNS, PES), ACE (SCS)
When it comes to exercise, many people think of rigid routines, grueling workouts and strict schedules, but joyful movement can make fitness fun, flexible and something to look forward to. It could be as simple as walking through the park, dancing in the living room or playing outside with the kids. Unlike traditional exercise routines that feel like obligations or chores, a joyful approach to fitness focuses on engaging in activities that feel good both physically and mentally.
“Movement does not have to be intense or complex; however, it must be intentional and innate,” says Katia Mashni, a healthand-wellness coach and registered dietitian/ nutritionist in Michigan. “When you find and engage in an exercise program you enjoy, you are far more likely to stick to it and adopt it as part of your lifestyle because it makes you happy.” A 2020 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health of more than 2,300 adults found that those engaged in moderate and high levels of activity had significantly higher life satisfaction and happiness than those with low activity levels.
Fun is a powerful motivator when it comes to fitness. A 2020 review of more than 2,800 studies and papers by researchers at Victoria University, in Australia, found that when people had fun exercising, they were significantly more likely to consistently exercise.
By regularly engaging in our favorite activities, we can create a healthier relationship
with fitness. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology of more than 200 participants involved in different levels of activity found that after four weeks, active participants had higher levels of happiness, life satisfaction and self-esteem.
• Listen to music. An energizing playlist of favorites is a surefire way to boost a walking, running or strength-training routine.
• Exercise with friends or family. Increase the fun quotient by turning a gym workout or outdoor hike into a social event.
• Try something new or revisit a childhood favorite. Explore activities such as biking around the neighborhood, hula-hooping in the backyard or swimming at a local pool or beach. “I encourage people to get curious,” says Courtney Pelitera, a dietitian with a passion for sport and performance nutrition. “Maybe you loved swimming in high school, or you have always wanted to take your dog out on a hike, or the pickleball leagues popping up everywhere sound like fun to you. Try it out! We all start somewhere, and being new to something might even bring you into friendships with others who are also new.”
• Dance around the house. Turn household chores into a dance party by moving to the rhythm while cleaning or cooking.
• Play with pets. Get active by running, walking or playing fetch with the dog or by creating a fun obstacle course to do together.
Many people feel judged or intimidated when it comes to fitness. Embrace these strategies to break free from the pressure to exercise perfectly or to follow an intense workout routine.
• Let go of perfection. Focus on progress, not perfection. Every bit of movement counts, and it’s okay if goals or milestones are not achieved right away.
• Set a realistic pace. Whether starting or returning to fitness, it is important to honestly evaluate exercise readiness.
Joyful movement is about doing what feels right for the body.
• Avoid comparisons to others. Everyone’s fitness journey is different, and trying to match others can take the joy out of it. Celebrate personal achievements, no matter how small.
• Focus on fun, not performance. Place less emphasis on the quality of the exercise movements and more on how pleasing those efforts are.
• Choose comfortable environments. Whether a solo walk in nature, a quiet yoga session or dancing at home, choose settings that feel relaxing and happy.
• Dress for comfort. Wearing feel-good workout clothes adds confidence and reduces self-conscious discomfort during exercise.
David J. Sautter is a certified trainer, nutrition specialist, and health and fitness writer.
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Kriya of Chitta & Prana: According to Swami Kripalvanandji (1913-1981), the guru of the Kripalu Yoga Center, the Kriya of Chitta and Prana is the highest experience of yoga.“If a seeker learns the art of relaxing the body and mind at will, he has an important key for attaining introversion”. This tool for inner attunement cultivates a “fasting mind”; the mind devoid of its activity of thoughts, emotions and perceptions. It is the main entry-way for connecting to Divine Presence in a Meditation-in-Motion practice. We begin by sitting and bringing our attention to the breath and visualizing it drawing in and out through the center of the abdomen, chest and palms of the hands. We raise our hands to chest-height, palms facing one another and feel for that magnetic energy between the palms, becoming completely absorbed. As we continue to explore this magnetic density of the life force energy in the body we begin to allow energy felt deep within to inspire movement in the body (attention follows energy), or become completely still. This is a very calm and blissful place to be for the spiritual seeker of “that which we already are”.
by Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NAN
Engaging with the family dog can strengthen the relationship, improve well-being and bring joy. With a little planning, each interaction offers dogs and their owners a chance to exercise, bond, explore and have fun.
In a 2020 study published in Scientific Reports involving 35 dog owners and 58 dog-human activities, researchers concluded:
• Physical interactions with dogs, such as playing, training exercises and being greeted by the dog, increased the owners’ positive emotions, including happiness, joy and contentment, while at the same time reducing feelings of stress, anxiety and fear.
• Owning and caring for a dog was linked to an increased sense of purpose, meaning, responsibility and fulfillment, as well as a positive feeling of companionship.
• While not directly tied to dog-human activities, the general experience of having a dog contributed to a more positive outlook on life.
According to the National Institutes of Health, a strong bond with the family pet can lower a person’s blood pressure and decrease levels of cortisol, a stress-related hormone. Playing or relaxing with a dog engenders a sense of safety, while also allowing the dog to feel calm and less reactive. Dogs that regularly share activities with their owners tend to show more affection, trust and excitement.
A 2024 Finnish study published in Science Daily determined that during interactions, dogs tended to be in sync with their owners’ stress levels, as measured by heart rate variability. This suggests that a close bond between a dog and their companion can build an emotional connection and even affect underlying physiological responses. What we do with our pets can have an effect on their emotional disposition, and ours.
Carla Brown, a dog trainer and holistic pet health coach in Truckee, California, offers these tips to keep dogs happy and healthy.
Play and Exploration: Dogs are happiest when they can play and explore off-leash. This time is essential for their physical and mental growth. If off-leash spaces are not available, find other ways for the dog to play and explore.
Running and Playing: Running and playing release a dog’s endorphins—hormones that can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. These activities also improve brain function, support immune health, reduce inflammation and help regulate appetite. Varying the activities keeps them mentally and physically healthy.
Mental Stimulation: Teaching the dog basic nose-work skills is a great way to challenge their mind and provide calm, enriching experiences. Start nose work by tossing a treat for the dog to find. Use simple phrases like “Find it” or “Search.” As the dog gets better at finding the treat, make the search more challenging by hiding treats in different spots. Dog puzzles, snuffle mats and frozen stuffed toys that hide a treat inside are other ways to teach nose work.
Safety Tips for Dog-Dog Play: Dog-dog play can be rough and scary to the inexperienced observer. They rear up, wrestle and use open mouths. When dogs play together properly, no one should get hurt. Good playmates take self-imposed breaks when play escalates too much. On the other hand, puppies need help to calm down and stop playing.
Tips for Human-Dog Play: Set clear rules and follow through to ensure play is fun and safe. Teach cues like “Sit” and “Give a hug.” Don't allow rough play that promotes bad mouth habits. If a dog is used to roughhousing at home, they won’t understand that it is not okay with others. Allowing the dog to jump on their owner when they come home might suggest that it is okay to jump on strangers.
Safety With Kids and Seniors: When it comes to playing with children or older people, the rules are stricter. Dogs should be discouraged from using their mouth or jumping on people. This is why controlling play is important. Giving the dog a cue to sit, wait, take or drop will help them calm down. If the dog has trouble calming down, give them regular breaks. The reward is playing by the rules.
Ruth Roberts is an integrative veterinarian and holistic health coach for pets, as well as the creator of The Original CrockPet Diet. Learn more at DrRuthRoberts.com.
by Zak Logan
Most of us feel a little grumpy when we’re hungry, but a diet that is dominated by ultra-processed packaged foods and drive-through meals increases our chances of experiencing chronic mood swings and symptoms of depression. Ultra-processed foods are characterized by a long list of additives—artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, preservatives, salt and more—resulting in products that do not resemble their original natural state.
In a 2022 study published in JAMA Network Open involving more than 10,000 participants aged 18 or older, individuals with a higher percentage of their total energy intake from ultra-processed foods were significantly more likely to report mild depression and more mentally unhealthy and anxious days. Research involving more than 31,000 middle-aged women published last year in JAMA Network Open linked a higher consumption of ultra-processed foods, especially artificial sweeteners, to a higher risk of depressive disorders. Reducing ultraprocessed food intake by at least three servings per day lowered the risk of depression.
In order to produce serotonin, dopamine and other neurotransmitters that are crucial for balanced mental health, our bodies require vitamins, minerals and other nutrients found in real, whole foods. The Mayo Clinic recommends avoiding processed meats, sugary beverages, sweets and refined grains, and it gives a thumbs-up to feelgood fare on the Mediterranean diet that includes plant-based foods, such as fruits,
vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains; healthy fats like olive oil; lean meats, including fish and poultry; and some dairy, such as natural cheese and yogurt.
According to Holly DeLong, a registered dietitian and the founder of Food & Mood, in Malvern, Pennsylvania, “Food is a form of medicine, and we truly can make big improvements in our mental and emotional well-being using the intersection between nutrition and mental health. Food, gut health and nutrient status all affect neurotransmitter production and balance. Certain nutrients are required to produce neurotransmitters.” She recommends the consumption of mood-friendly, B-vitaminrich leafy greens, avocados, lentils, sun-
flower seeds and nutritional yeast, as well as magnesium-packed whole grains, tofu and bananas.
“What we eat influences key systems in our body, especially blood sugar, gut health and inflammation, and these impact mood, energy, stress and anxiety,” says Amy Fox, a certified functional food coach and life coach in Cincinnati, Ohio. “Think of each meal as your ‘nutrition prescription’. These choices almost always predict how you’ll feel in a few hours. A helpful rule of thumb is to aim for foods with five ingredients or less and limit boxed, bagged or wrapped items.” She also notes that high-sugar items, especially before bed, are the worst offenders.
What we eat, and when, can improve the body’s chemical balancing act. “Meal timing can be a huge factor in how food affects mood. Skipping meals and eating too close to bedtime can contribute to poor energy, lower moods and higher anxiety for some people,” explains DeLong.
Fox notes that consuming alcohol can also backfire. “Sometimes we think a glass of wine will help us unwind after a long day, but it has the opposite effect. Even small amounts of alcohol can disrupt the production of our natural happiness chemicals.”
Because 95 percent of serotonin is produced in the gut, nutritionally dense foods and those containing probiotics and prebiotics promote the presence of good bacteria in the belly, which ensures the production of this neurotransmitter. Fox recommends three daily servings of fermented foods like kefir, kombucha, kimchi, plain Greek yogurt and naturally fermented sauerkraut found in the refrigerated section with “live cultures” on the label.
DeLong’s favorite go-to allies are sources of omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, walnuts and chia seeds to combat inflammation, an integral factor in fighting the blues. She praises the antioxidant potential of berries, acai and pomegranates, and suggests swapping coffee for L-theaninerich matcha green tea to decrease systemic patterns of anxiety.
Protein is an unsung hero in eating to feel better. “A craving for sweets might indicate a serotonin deficiency often linked to stress and low energy,” says Fox. “When you eat protein-rich foods, they help slow digestion, keeping blood sugar levels stable and providing a longer-lasting energy source.” She recommends lean chicken, beef, eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and legumes.
According to DeLong, “Neurotransmitter health is not a predetermined, unchangeable defect as it is often seen. We can make an impact with the choices we make.”
Simple, consistent changes in the diet can produce lasting effects. “It’s about small, supportive choices that build up over time, shifting focus from restriction to nourishment,” says Fox.
Zak Logan is a freelance health writer dedicated to getting back to basics.
SUSTAINING GRAIN BOWL
YIELD: 1 TO 3 SERVINGS
1 cup whole grain of choice, cooked (mil let; wild, brown or black rice; buckwheat; quinoa; farro; or amaranth)
1 to 3 cups vegetables, raw, lightly steamed, roasted or sautéed
4 to 6 oz of lean protein of choice, cooked (lean meat, egg, beans, legumes, tempeh, tofu or fish)
⅛ cup nuts, seeds, sprouts or avocado
Cook grain, vegetables and protein, depending on choice of ingredients. To build, layer grain as the base and add vegetables, protein and toppings.
Recipe courtesy of Holly DeLong.
YIELD: 1 SERVING
2 cups mixed greens of choice (baby lettuce, mustard, chard, spinach, arugula or chicory)
¼ cup fermented veggies (kimchi or sauerkraut)
¼ cup cooked beans (kidney, black or garbanzo)
1 Tbsp flaxseeds
2 Tbsp walnuts
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ Tbsp olive oil
Optional: grilled salmon or avocado slices
Mix greens, fermented veggies, beans, flaxseeds and walnuts in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Top with grilled salmon and/or avocado slices.
YIELD: 1 SERVING
¾ cup ultra-filtered protein milk (found in many grocery stores)
1 scoop protein powder (whey, soy, egg white, pea or hemp)
½ frozen banana
1 Tbsp of flaxseeds
Handful of frozen strawberries or other berries
1 Tbsp of flaxseeds
¼ cup of zero-percent-fat, plain Greek yogurt
Handful of kale
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend well. To thicken, add a few ice cubes or place smoothie in the freezer for 7 to 10 minutes.
Recipes courtesy of Amy Fox.
YIELD: 3 SERVINGS
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
¾ tsp dried thyme
5 cups bone broth
1 cup raw cashews
1½ lbs Yukon gold or white potatoes, diced (approx. 3½ cups)
7 cups broccoli florets (approx. 1 large head of broccoli)
½ tsp sea salt or to taste
½ tsp black pepper or to taste
Add onion, garlic, celery and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to a pot. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, adding more water as needed to prevent sticking. Add the thyme and sauté another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add broth, cashews, potatoes, broccoli florets, salt and pepper to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium and cook for approximately 6 to 8 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot or carefully transfer the contents of the pot to a stand blender in batches and puree.
Serve with crusty bread or garnish with croutons.
Recipe courtesy of Holly DeLong.
Sunday, January 19
New Years Sound Bath & Vision Board Experience – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Rachel (Somatic Practitioner) and Lisa (Sound Healer and Reiki Master). This transformative event begins with a Sound Bath Experience. Guided meditation will help you tap into your highest self and align with your intentions. Afterwards, channel your creativity during our Vision Board workshop, where you’ll bring your dreams and goals to life in a fun and supportive space. $69. Early Bird $55. BreakThru Fitness, 48 Union St, Stamford. Tinyurl.com/2cata8rb.
Sunday, January 5
Sound Meditation at Unity Center Norwalk –3-4:15pm. Join master vibrational healer, Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and energizing sound healing meditation featuring his voice and crystal bowls. Open-seating. Limited space to bring your own yoga mat on a first-come-first-serve basis. $20. Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, 2nd Fl #201, Norwalk.
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Burning Bowl Ceremony • January 19
In-person: Metaphysics, Self Unfoldment & Spiritual Philosophy January 5 • 1-2:30pm • $30
Virtual Course: The Joy of Mediumship with Rev. Hoy & Rev. James Mondays: Jan. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th & Feb. 3rd 7-9pm • $120 for 5 sessions
In-person: Spiritual Psychic & Healing Fair January 11 • 11am-4pm Free Admission • Reservations accepted. Mediumship, Tarot, Psychic and Past Lives Readings: $65 for 25 min. • Reiki Healing: $40
Virtual Workshop: Edgar Cayce On Dreams with Kevin Todeschi, MA January 15 • 7-9pm • $35
Virtual Healing Service January 16 • 7-7:30pm
In-person: Past Life Regression with Janet Goldcort January 26 • 1-3pm • $50
Cancelled workshops/events will be posted on our website.
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Sunday, January 12
Quantum Crystal Healing – 4-5:50pm. Take a quantum leap in consciousness with crystals and gemstones. Join Bradford Tilden for a free 90-minute introductory webinar on Universal White Time Crystal and Gemstone Healing. Registration required. Free via Zoom videoconference. Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com Tinyurl.com/ Jan2025Webinar.
Friday, January 17
Level 1 Universal White Time Healing – 1/17: 6-9pm via Zoom; 1/18 and 1/25: 9:30am-6:30pm in person. Gain tools and the power to heal yourself and others on a deep soul level using all frequencies of color and time - past, present and future in one unit. UWT is an advanced ET healing energy system that opens access to a wealth of knowledge and abilities already within you. $525. $50 deposit: https://tinyurl.com/2p8c88jy. Crystal Music Healing, 92 North Summit St. Southington. 860-8305841. Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com.
An Afternoon of exploration and healing to find out how your conception and time growing and developing in the womb may be impacting your life now.
January 19
Yoga Shala, 1961 Post Rd, 2nd Fl, Fairfield February 22
Hidden Gem, 33 N Main St, Wallingford February 33 • Online 1:30-4:30pm • $70 for each session SoulHealingJourney.com/ Wisdom-of-the-Womb
Tuesday, January 21
Energy Enhanced Crystal Sound Meditation Series – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Sanaré Wellness and Bradford Tilden of Crystal Music Healing for three healings in one. Connect with higher aspects of your soul, balance and clear your mind and recharge and heal the body at the cellular level. $99. Sanaré Wellness Center, 92 N. Summit St, Southington. 860-600-0106. Sanare.life/events.
Sunday, January 26
Crystal-Sound Bath – 4-5:15pm. Join master vibrational healer, Bradford Tilden for deeply restorative and energizing sound healing meditation featuring his voice and crystal bowls. $45. Props and mats are provided for. Hummingbird Healing Center, 57 Main St. 2nd Fl, Westport. HummingbirdHealingCenter.com.
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The Vibe – 9am. With Lisa Tenore. TTEndurance, 772 Post Rd E, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-557-8004.
Online Meditation Practice Session – 10-11am. Online meditation practice sessions and Dharma talks using Zoom. All levels welcome. No formal charge. By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.
Strength Training – 8am. With Lisa Tenore. TTEndurance, 772 Post Rd E, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-557-8004.
TLC Online Holistic Networking Morning –8:30-10am. 2nd Mon. We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities through our businesses and passions. Come the first time as Beth’s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203-856-9566 (call/text).
Ashtanga Yoga Practice – 9-10:15am. With Patty Macrae (Wed & Fri). $25. Check website for more class options. The Angel Wing, 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-431-2959. TheAngelCoop.com.
Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12pm. $25. Check website for more class options. The Angel Wing, 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-431-2959. TheAngelCoop.com.
The Vibe – 6pm. With Lisa Tenore. TTEndurance, 772 Post Rd E, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-557-8004.
Flow with Restorative – 6-7:15pm. First Monday. With Melissa. $25. Check website for more class options. The Angel Wing, 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-431-2959. TheAngelCoop.com.
The Vibe – 7am. With Lisa Tenore. TTEndurance, 772 Post Rd E, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-557-8004.
Energize Your Day Morning Meditation (Online) – 8-8:50am. With Ingrida. Kickstart your day with guided meditation to help you feel grounded, clear and energized. Set your intention and embrace the fresh start, beginning your day with a focused, positive mindset. $15. Sign up at SpiritInTraining. com. 475-291-1693.
TLC Networking Breakfast in Norwalk – 8:3010am. First Tuesday. We are a relaxed group of professionals offering a supportive community, free networking events, many affordable marketing opportunities and fun! $20. Valencia, 164 Main St, Norwalk. 203TLC.com.
Gentle Yoga with Christy – 9:30-10:30am. Flow through gentle sequences that invoke the energy of the gods/goddesses. Each class will honor a god/goddess. Open to all. Your first class with Christy is free. Use the code CHRISTY. $25.Check website for more class options. The Angel Wing, 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-431-2959. TheAngelCoop.com.
Yogalates – 9:30-10:45am. Pilates-Yoga fusion tones glutes, thighs, and abs. Low-impact, boosts fitness. Develop core strength, flexibility and alignment. Enhance posture. Improve fitness level. $22. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-9642. Yogaspace-CT.com.
TLC Networking Lunch in Milford – 11:30am1pm. Second Tuesday. Opportunity to meet other healthy living entrepreneurs and practitioners at Tribe TLC’s networking lunch event in Milford at Stonebridge Restaurant. RSVP to Beth Leas: 203-856-9566 (call/text), TLCBethLeas@gmail.com. Stonebridge Restaurant, 50 Daniel St, Milford. 203TLC.com. Caregivers’ Self-Care Sanctuary (Online) –12-12:50pm. Second Tuesday. With Ingrida. Are you a natural caregiver, putting others first? This Circle offers a sanctuary to nurture your own spirit, reconnect with your inner wisdom and move forward with refreshed purpose. $15. Sign up at SpiritInTraining.com. 475-291-1693.
Stretch and Strength – 6pm. With Lisa Tenore. TTEndurance, 772 Post Rd E, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-557-8004.
Unmasking the Narcissist – Every other Tuesday. 6-7pm. Geared toward those individuals that would like to have a better understanding of how to respond instead of react to the narcissist that seemingly controls their lives. Group is held in person. Call for pricing and information. Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC, 670 Main St, Ste B2, Woodbury. 203-263-3175. WolfSpiritWellness.org.
TLC Holistic Networking Evening in Newtown –6-7:30pm. Last Tuesday of each month. Calling all healthy living entrepreneurs and practitioners. Tribe TLC is a group of like-minded holistic practitioners and wellness entrepreneurs with a common mission to help and heal. Sticks and Stones Farm, 197 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown. 203TLC.com.
Kundalini Yoga with Gong Bath – 7:30-8:30pm. With Katharine. $25. Check website for more class options. The Angel Wing, 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-431-2959. TheAngelCoop.com.
Ease Into a Healing Night’s Sleep (Online) –8-8:50pm. With Ingrida. Let go of the events of the day and unwind with guided meditation and relaxation techniques that calm your mind, relax your body and prepare you for a healing night’s rest. $15. Sign up at SpiritInTraining.com. 475-291-1693.
Mark Your Calendar Marconics Practitioner Certification and Spiritual Alchemy Seminar With Robin Landau, LMT, Marconics Master Teacher
Wednesday-Sunday, February 5-9
Calling healers, lightworkers and seekers! Learn Marconics Ascension Energy Healing protocols. Explore stellar origins, Atlantean history, soul sovereignty connected to avatar consciousness. Trigger healing by addressing multidimensional holographic body layers. Shift into higher consciousness. Serve as an ascension bridge for others.
Level 1 • Feb. 5-6: $550
Levels 2-3 • Feb. 7-9: $1260
Levels 1-3 • Feb. 5-9: $1750
Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1 Bright Meadow Blvd., Enfield Marconics.com/Annual_Intensives
Community Yoga Flow – 8-9am. Outdoor yoga with coach Court Fitness. All levels welcome. Bring: yoga mat, water. Led by: Courtney Lewis, CYT, CPT. $80 for 4 pack or $20 drop in. Huntington State Park, 9 Dodgingtown Rd, Redding. Ashtanga Yoga Practice – 9-10:15am. With Patty Macrae (Wed & Fri). $25. Check website for more class options. The Angel Wing, 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-431-2959. TheAngelCoop.com.
Gentle Yoga with Christy – 11am-12pm. Flow through gentle sequences that invoke the energy of the gods/goddesses. Each class will honor a god/goddess. Open to all. Your first class with Christy is free. Use the code CHRISTY. $25.Check website for more class options. The Angel Wing, 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-431-2959. TheAngelCoop.com.
TLC Networking Happy After Hours in New Milford – 4:30-6:30pm. Second Wednesday. Opportunity to meet people in a relaxed atmosphere and make connections and celebrate good times. The Abbey, 132 Danbury Rd, New Milford. 203-856-9566. 203TLC.com. Purple Lotus Womens Group (21+) – 5-6pm. A therapeutic support group for women geared toward personal growth. Group is held in person on telehealth. Most insurance accepted. $40. Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC, 670 Main St, Ste B2, Woodbury. 203-263-3175. WolfSpiritWellness.org.
A Queer Experience (18-30) – 5-6pm. Open ongoing in person group. A supportive psychotherapy group primarily for individuals from 18 to 30 years of age to discuss the experiences and challenges of being a part of the queer community. Call for pricing. Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC, 670 Main St, Ste B2, Woodbury. 203-263-3175. WolfSpiritWellness.org.
TLC Online Holistic Networking Evening –6-7:30pm. Last Wednesday of the month. We are a relaxed group of professionals offering a supportive community, free networking events, many marketing opportunities and fun. Online via Zoom. For logon info please RSVP to Beth at 203-856-9566 (call/text) or TLCBethLeas@gmail.com. 203TLC.com.
Finding Your Voice – 7-8pm. 1st & 3rd & 5th Wed. This is a therapeutic group for survivors of sexual assault. Via telehealth. Most insurances are accepted. $40. Seating is limited. Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC, 670 Main St, Ste B2, Woodbury. 203-263-3175. WolfSpiritWellness.org.
Online Meditation Practice Session – 7-8pm. Online meditation practice sessions and Dharma talks using Zoom. All levels welcome. No formal charge. By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.
Mysticism: Where Science, Art and Religion Meet – 7-8:30pm. What is the purpose of life? Our intent is to address these issues through lectures, readings and guided group discussions. We will present ancient concepts, cutting-edge theories, speculations, assertions, data, and most of all, thought-provoking ideas for discussion. Free. Aleph Talks, 606 Post Rd East, Ste 667, Westport. AlephTalks.com.
Sound Yoga (Online) – 11am-12pm. With Barbara Soares, yoga/vocal yoga teacher and Reiki Master will help students explore the power of sound to relax, inspire and listen deeply. Learn and practice humming, deep listening, and medicine melodies to improve wellness and reduce stress. Students should bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothes. $50/5 sessions. Tinyurl.com/ SoundYogaBobbi.
Purple Lotus Womens Group (21+) – 5-6pm. A therapeutic support group for women geared toward personal growth. Group is held in person. Call for pricing. Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC, 670 Main St, Ste B2, Woodbury. 203-263-3175. WolfSpiritWellness.org.
Gentle Yoga + Sound Bath – 7-8pm. Experience a gentle yoga class with mindful breathing, soothing stretches, and a sound bath. Enjoy herbal tea and community connection. Mat, props and tea included. $25. Herbs Love And Yoga, 111 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. HerbsLoveAndYoga.as.me.
Mysticism: Where Science, Art and Spirituality Meet – 7-9pm. Bart Stuck (applied mathematician and physicist) and Marjorie Partch (Jungian astrologer) lead these weekly discussions, which follow readings and lectures on ancient concepts and cuttingedge theories, presenting fresh alternatives to the apparent dichotomy that. To participate via ZOOM: BartStuck@gmail.com. Free. AlephTalks.com.
Friday
Stretch and Strength – 6:15am & 8:30am. With Lisa Tenore. TTEndurance, 772 Post Rd E, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-557-8004.
Reiki 1st Degree Workshop – 10am-4pm. First Friday. With Gigi Benanti Reiki Master/Teacher. Learn Reiki 1st level, from an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher (29 years). Includes latest info. Learn how to use Reiki for self-healing and healing for others. Helpful for stress reduction and more. Two Manuals and certificate included (4 attunements), private classes offered). Please call to register. Prepayment required. This Workshop is also held on the first Saturday of the month, pick one date. Please no drop-ins. $135. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReiki.com.
Qi Gong – 11am-12pm. Every other Friday. With Josh. $25. Check website for more class options. The Angel Wing, 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-431-2959. TheAngelCoop.com.
Friday Lunch Time Sound Bath with Lisa –12:30-1:30pm. New offering. Take a break from your busy day and end your week in bliss with a midday 60-minute sound journey. Sound baths have been scientifically proven to reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, enhance creativity and just feel good. $35. Hummingbird Healing Center, 57 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Westport. 203-550-3390. HummingbirdHealingCenter.com.
The Vibe – 4pm. With Lisa Tenore. TTEndurance, 772 Post Rd E, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-557-8004. Friday Night Fun Networking – 6:30-8pm. First Friday. With Beth Leas of Tribe TLC. Each month will feature a fun activity designed to enhance getting to know one another . RSVP to Beth Leas at 203-856-9566 (call/text) or TLCBethLeas@gmail.com. Free. Yoga for Everybody, 85 Mill Plain Rd, 3rd Floor, Fairfield. 203-254-9642. TLCBethLeas@gmail.com. Yoga4Everybody.net.
Monthly Yoga Mom’s Night Out – 7-9pm. Second Friday. Join us for an evening that’s all about reclaiming you time. Calm your mind and body with candlelight yoga, a few other experiences. Space is limited to 16 moms, so please pre-register. $40. Come with a friend and get a special gift. $40. Yoga for Everybody, 85 Mill Plain Rd, 3rd Floor, Fairfield. 203-254-9642. Yoga4Everybody.net.
Saturday Dharma and Morning Meditation – 7:30-8:15am. Discuss various works on topics such as self-study, meditation, self-improvement, mindfulness, joy and much more. Discussion followed by 30-minute guided meditation. Proceeds donated to our charity of the month. $10/cash. Yoga Culture, 105 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury. 203-730-0250. WeAreYogaCulture.com.
The Vibe – 9am. With Lisa Tenore. TTEndurance, 772 Post Rd E, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-557-8004. In-Person Meditation Practice Session – 10-11:30am. Limited in-person meditation practice. All levels welcome. If it’s your first time, please let someone know so
that we can provide a brief introduction. Must register online. Donations encouraged. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.
Reiki Second Degree Workshop – 10am-4pm. Fifth Saturday. with Gigi Benanti Reiki Master/ Teacher. Learn Reiki Second (Reiki2) level, from an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher (29 years). Private classes are offered. Includes latest info. Two powerful energy connections included, from Gigi’s short Japanese Usui Lineage. Two manuals and certificate included. Prepayment required. This workshop is also held on last Friday and Saturday of the month, pick one date. Please no drop-ins. 203852-1150. $225. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReiki.com.
Gentle Yoga + Sound Bath – 11am-12pm. Experience a rejuvenating gentle yoga class with mindful breathing, soothing stretches, a sound bath, and herbal tea. Mat, props and tea included for a peaceful, community experience. Free. Herbs Love And Yoga, 111 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. HerbsLoveAndYoga.as.me.
Finding Your Voice – 1-2pm. 1st & 3rd & 5th Sat. This is a therapeutic group for survivors of sexual assault. In-person. Most insurances are accepted. $40. Seating is Limited. $40. Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC, 670 Main St, Ste B2, Woodbury. 203-263-3175. WolfSpiritWellness.org.
Restorative Yoga – 4-5:30pm. First Sunday. With Liz Wendel. The Angel Wing, 51 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-431-2959. TheAngelCoop.com.
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INTEGRITY ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Aimee Montanaro, D-TCM, L.Ac 250 Main St, Westport 64 Huntington St, Shelton 203-429-4406
DrAimee@IntegrityAcuCT.com IntegrityAcuCT.com
Dr. Aimee Montanaro of Integrity Acupuncture, offers gentle yet effective treatments blending Eastern and Western medicine. With a focus on patient comfort, services include acupuncture, herbal therapy, and lifestyle recommendations. Enjoy a serene healing environment with flexible appointment times.
CERESET WESTPORT
Crista Mathew, Owner/ Tech Coach 18 Kings Hwy N, Westport 203-557-3299
Info@Westport.Cereset.com Cereset.com/Centers/Cereset-Westport
Cereset (Cerebrum + Reset) is a proven technology that helps the brain to relax, rebalance and reset itself naturally. Clients report improved sleep, mood, energy, memory, focus and response to stress after as few as five sessions. See ad, page 13.
NEERU KAUSHIK, ND, MS ACU, MS, MA Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies
805 Kings Highway East, Fairfield 203-331-9111
DrKaushik@AyurvedicInstituteCT.com
AyurvedicInstituteCT.com
A combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/ nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. See ad, page 11.
REBECCA HALBERT, LCSW
The Wave Effect Therapeutic Solutions 1698 Post Rd, E Westport 203-464-2947 (text friendly)
Are you feeling stuck in your treatment? Let us help you make strides in your wellness journey with our cutting edge LENS neurofeedback system which promotes self regulation and assists in achieving optimal brain performance and functioning.
THEA LITSIOS
Certified Career Coach Career Coach and Kolbe Consultant TheaLitsios.com • 203-693-1493
Find the career or college major that is in alignment with your natural talents and strengths. Discover the joy of having a career that is right for you. See ad, page 3.
SALT CAVE OF DARIEN 555 Post Rd, Darien 203-658-7667 • Info@SaltCaveofDarien.com SaltCaveofDarien.com
Our wellness destination offers an oasis of peace, calm and serenity. Whether you want to release stress, address a health challenge, or gather with friends and family, the Cave is inviting, warm and soothing. Check out our website for the many different ways to experience the benefits of our healing salt! See ad, page 3.
EMBODY THE SACRED
Deana Paqua, MA, LMT Ridgefield and New Milford Deana.Paqua@gmail.com EmbodyTheSacred.net
Offering classes, training programs, healing sessions and mentoring in cross-cultural energy medicine and contemporary shamanism for healers, spiritual seekers and the energy sensitive. Learn self-healing, self-empowerment and trauma transformation through the sacred.
BETH LEAS
Transformative Healing • Tarot Virtual and In-Person Sessions 203-856-9566 • BethLeas.com
If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels—greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 30+ years of intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot. See ad, page 3.
CARTER + CO. HOME DESIGN
Interior & Landscape Design
Serving CT, NY + Virtual 860-805-1213 • CarterCoHome.com
Your home, only better. Rely on our expertise to transform your home with holistic interior & landscape design services. From design plans to project management, let us help you bring your home to life. Visit our website to learn more.
SPINAL FLOW WITH RACHEL
27 Siemon Company Dr., Ste., 361W Watertown • 860-483-8711
Helping you relieve stress and restore your health. The Spinal Flow Technique is a holistic approach to healing that focuses on identifying and releasing spinal blockages in the nervous system. By Appointment: Rachel Borsavage; Licensed Massage Therapist and Spinal Flow Practitioner.
SACRAMENT
Marina A
SacramentHealing@gmail.com Sacrament.us • Instagram: @sacrament.us
Enjoy personalized treatment for healing mind, body and spirit with a custom essential oil or Bach flower remedy, a rejuvenating session in our Sunlighten infrared sauna or an insightful reiki session with an experienced master level healer. Book online today. See ad, page 16.
INGRIDA PERRI
Spirit In Training, LLC ∙ Westport 475-291-1693 Ingrida@SpiritInTraining.com SpiritInTraining.com
Imagine the possibilities! Ingrida’s practical and intuitive coaching empowers you to connect with your inner wisdom and set clear, holistic, and achievable goals for the life areas you want to focus on. Start with a free consultation. See ad, page 3.
SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER
Ken Hoffman, DACM, LAc, Medical Director 31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield 203-740-9300 • INM.Center
Using naturopathic and Chinese medical principles, we get to the source of your health concerns. Diagnostic methods include functional testing such as advanced bloodwork analysis, cardiovascular testing and hormone evaluation. Our customized treatment program includes acupuncture, herbal and nutritional medicine, diet and lifestyle counseling and more. Most insurance accepted.
EYECARE ASSOCIATES, PC
Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD
Dr. Krupa Baxi • Dr. Allie Decker
Dr. Jason Grygier • Dr. Ken Landesman
Dr. Diana Ngo • Dr. Maryam Nizami
Dr. Justin Rapp • Dr. Sonia Singh
Dr. Magy Tepliz • Dr. Matthew Weatherbee
LOCATIONS:
6515 Main St., Trumbull,• 203-374-2020 444 Westport Ave., Norwalk • 203-840-1991 2600 Post Rd., Southport • 203-255-4005 992 High Ridge Rd., 1M, Stamford • 203-357-0204 572 US-6, Mahopac, NY • 845-628-3750 103 S Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco, NY • 914-241-2020 CTNYEyecare.com
We offer behavioral optometry, comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses and vision therapy. Call to schedule your appointment today. See ad, page 11.
9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding 203-244-3130 • ReddingMeditation.org
We teach and practice Mahasati meditation. Mahasati meditation cultivates selfawareness through attention to the movement of the body and, at more advanced levels, to the movement of the mind. No prior meditating experience is necessary. Ongoing weekly meditation classes, retreats and events. Please check monthly event calendar or visit ReddingMeditation.org for updated information.
Spirit In Training, LLC ∙ Westport 475-291-1693 Ingrida@SpiritInTraining.com SpiritInTraining.com
Enhance well-being, reduce stress, find balance – all while improving focus, and deepening your connection to inner wisdom. Personalized 1:1 sessions and enriching group experiences. New to meditation or looking to deepen your practice - you’re welcome here. Free discovery call. See ad, page 3.
Amy Dickerson, Ed.M. 140 Elm St. Ste. 1 New Canaan SoulAndSpiritllc.com
Amy Dickerson of Soul & Spirit, provides meditation, reiki and sound healing with the goal to help you calm your soul and heal your spirit. Amy leads Soul Sisters Meditation Circles and offers private sessions to help you find peace.
Evidential Psychic Medium 203-400-9212 RavElizabeth516@gmail.com DrLizMedium.com
Offering services in evidential psychic mediumship and light trance, including classes, mentoring, workshops, and private/group readings, available via Zoom, phone, or in person. Affiliated with the American Association of Psychics and Spiritualists National Union International (SNUi). See ad, page 15.
Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.
—Bill Bradley
51 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959 • TheAngelCoop.com
Follow us on Instagram (@shungiteroom) YouTube (The Angel Cooperative)
The Angel Cooperative is a unique lifestyle boutique and metaphysical store featuring the first Shungite Room in the USA. Explore a wide selection of crystals, jewelry, candles, essential oils, divination tools, spiritual gifts, statuary, oracle and tarot decks, and home décor. The Shungite Room hosts private energy sessions, angelic, tarot and oracle card readings, channeling and psychic mediumship, reiki, workshops, aura photography, and guided meditation led by a group of talented and experienced practitioners. Shungite is the only natural material known to contain fullerenes, a naturally occurring antioxidant. Shungite is believed to have active metaphysical properties with strong healing powers. This is a time of re-membering. We set the intention that the offerings stir the soul and assist in supporting our innate healing abilities. See ad, page 9.
NEERU KAUSHIK, ND, MS ACU, MS, MA Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies
805 Kings Highway East, Fairfield 203-331-9111
DrKaushik@AyurvedicInstituteCT.com
A combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/ nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. See ad, page 11.
NICOLE KLUGHERS, ND, PHARMD, MSAC Vis Wellness Center
Rocky Hill & TeleMedicine Statewide (234) 2-ACU-DOC • DrNicoleKlughers.com Info@DrNicoleKlughers.com
Dr. Nicole Klughers offers comprehensive naturopathic care to restore optimal health and prevent disease. Dr. Nicole’s “health detective” approach identifies the root cause of symptoms and provides all-natural solutions such as personalized nutrition (food as medicine), herbal medicine, nutrient therapies, acupuncture and more. In-depth assessment is often done with detailed testing of vitamins/minerals, hormones, advanced cardiovascular markers, inflammation, food sensitivities, gut/microbiome and more. See ad, page 15.
TAP INTO THE LIGHT
Justin Speller
617-435-7798 • TapIntoTheLight.com TapIntoTheLight@gmail.com
Professional Intuitive Energ/Work can help you balance your energies and align your mind, body, and spirit. In a session we may utilize Universal Source Energy, EFT/Tapping, Matrix Reimprinting, and Eden Energy Techniques to release emotions, dissolve limiting beliefs, and free you from suffering. See ads, pages 10 and 15.
NANCY S. SCHERLONG, LCSW, SEP, PTR/CJT, CM
Coaching • Psychotherapy • Consulting 470 Main St, Ridgefield 914-572-3167 • WellnessMetaphors.com
Manage stress with relaxation techniques. Rediscover your creativity through writing and the expressive arts. Resolve trauma with EMDR, IFS or SE. Or book an experiential workshop! Nancy has over 20 years of experience with children, families, groups, adults and corporate wellness programs. See ad, page 17.
Angelic Healing Center
7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk 203-852-1150 • AngelHealReiki.com
Gigi is an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher. She offers all levels of Reiki training monthly. All classes and Reiki sessions include the latest techniques including Karuna, Angelic and Jikiden Reiki.
TURNING POINT REIKI LLC
JoAnn Inserra, MS, RMT 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield 203-438-3050 • TurningPointReiki.com
JoAnn uses intuition, experience and a deep spiritual connection in her Reiki, IET and Reconnective Healing sessions. Specializing in care for individuals with cancer, back pain, Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses. All Reiki levels taught.
787 Main St, S Woodbury 203-586-1172 • NaturalSaltHealing.com
Combining an array of natural therapies that have been used since ancient times with today’s technology, Salt of the Earth Spa provides a sanctuary for deep transformations, healing and grounding for Mind, Body and Spirit.
A Divine Spiritual Center
Located next door to The Angel Cooperative 49 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959 • TheAngelCoop.com
Follow us on Instagram (@shungiteroom) YouTube (The Angel Cooperative)
The Angel Wing hosts a large variety of workshops, retreats, group and private readings, energy work sessions, Reiki, intuitive massage, sound healing and gong baths, group guided meditations, acupuncture, Qi Gong and a wide selection of yoga classes (vinyasa, gentle, yin, kundalini with gong bath, restorative, aroma yoga restorative, restorative with tarot, and hatha flow and restorative with guided meditation). We also offer myriad certification courses: Crystal Healing, Meditation Teacher Training, Reiki I, II, and Master, Karuna, Energy Space Clearing and Foundations of Sound Healing. Each offering is designed to uplevel and recalibrate so we can anchor in the light of the New Earth. See ad, page 9.
Lisa Pak
57 Main St, Westport 203-550-3390
Lisa@HummingbirdHealingCenter.com HummingbirdHealingCenter.com Instagram @hummingbirdhealingcenter
The Hummingbird Healing Center in downtown Westport offers transformational sound healing. Our 2,100 sq. ft. center features a 36” Symphonic Gong and offers group Sound Bath Meditations, private sound baths, and a boutique with healing instruments. Private sessions in CT’s Harmonic Egg® are available by appointment six days a week.
HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA LLC
Barbara (Bobbi) Soares
Merryall, New Milford • 860-946-9470
BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com heal.me/HummingbirdSoundYoga Facebook @HummingbirdSoundYoga
Barbara (Bobbi) Soares, MA, CYT, is a sound yoga and vocal yoga teacher, blues/jazz singer, and Reiki master, certified in several modalities of energy and sound healing. She offers Hummingbird Sound Yoga and sound healing immersions for groups and private sessions. Using earth, dance and symphonic gongs, bowls, tuning forks and humming-for-health meditations, her goal is to help individuals experience becoming “one with sound” to promote a deep relaxation response that balances energy and encourages healing. See ad, page 7.
Transformative Healing • Tarot Virtual and In-Person 203-856-9566 • BethLeas.com
What’s in the cards for you?
Tarot is a powerful tool for guidance and will empower you to make your best choices. Gain insight to your most thoughtful questions. The answers you receive will illuminate your path, making visible your challenges and ways to overcome them. See ad, page 3.
KATIE AUGUSTYN, MA, CPC Transformation Coach, Shamanic Healer 203-820-3800 TransformationCenterCT@gmail.com TransformationCenterCT.com
Katie will assist you in reaching your true potential and heal what has been holding you back. You will experience real self-acceptance and start to live in alignment with who you truly are so you can create a life you love, a life of meaning and purpose. See ad, page 3.
You never know when the tables will turn, so I think we should all just be kind to one another. It’s really as simple as that.
—Vick Hope
BETH LEAS
Transformative Healing • Tarot
Virtual and In-Person Sessions
203-856-9566 • BethLeas.com
If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels—greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 30+ years of intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot. See ad, page 3.
BRADFORD W. TILDEN, MM, CMT, UWT
92 North Summit St, Southington 860-830-5841
Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com
CrystalMusicHealing.com
Become certified in Universal White Time Healing! Bradford is one of the pioneering teachers and practitioners of this exclusive and incredible new global healing modality given to us by our ET allies for our healing, spiritual growth, and the awakening of humanity. With White Time there is no limit to how strong a healer you can become, or how high you can spiritually evolve. See ad, page 15.
HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA LLC
Barbara (Bobbi) Soares Merryall, New Milford • 860-946-9470 BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com heal.me/HummingbirdSoundYoga Facebook @HummingbirdSoundYoga
Improve your voice, expand your range, find your ‘goldilocks’ note using soul singing, improvisation and ‘one with sound’ exercises. Learn from a certified vocal yoga teacher, sound healer and experienced performer who has studied with Bobby Mcferrin, Silvia Nakkach and Heather Lyle. Some of her music can be found at http://www.wisefishworld. com. Online Zoom groups and one on one sessions. heal.me/HummingbirdSoundYoga. See ad, page 7.
Crista Mathew, Owner/ Tech Coach 18 Kings Hwy N, Westport 203-557-3299 • Info@Westport.Cereset.com Cereset.com/Centers/Cereset-Westport Cereset (Cerebrum + Reset) is a proven technology that helps the brain to relax, rebalance and reset itself naturally by listening to its own echo. There is no outside intervention, stimulus, or medication of any kind – the brain does its own work while you may nap or relax quietly in a comfortable chair. A relaxed and balanced brain helps clients of all ages to flourish as they experience improved sleep, mood, energy, focus, memory and response to stress. See ad, page 13.
Jessica & Peter Chichester 792 Pacific St, Stamford 203-595-5304 • Info@HauteHealingOasis.com HauteHealingOasis.com
HHO is your feel-great place! A 3,500-square-foot wellness spa and healing center featuring over a dozen wellness services in a caring feng shui inspired atmosphere. If you need relaxation, detoxification, body contouring or rehabilitation services, then you should check them out.
Lisa Pak
57 Main St, Westport 203-550-3390
Lisa@HummingbirdHealingCenter.com HummingbirdHealingCenter.com Instagram @hummingbirdhealingcenter
The Hummingbird Healing Center in downtown Westport offers private sessions in the cuttingedge Harmonic Egg®. Heal naturally in 50 minutes! Our 2,100 sq. ft. center also provides group Sound Bath Meditations, holistic workshops, private sound baths, and a boutique with sound healing products. Private rentals are available.
A Divine Spiritual Center
Located next door to The Angel Cooperative 49 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959 • TheAngelCoop.com
Follow us on Instagram (@shungiteroom) YouTube (The Angel Cooperative)
The Angel Cooperative offers a variety of yoga classes at The Angel Wing, our divine spiritual center next door. Class options include vinyasa, gentle, yin, kundalini with gong bath, restorative, aroma yoga restorative, restorative with tarot, and hatha flow and restorative with guided meditation as well as yoga workshops. The yoga teachers at our spiritual center hold true that yoga is for all people, all bodies, all levels . We all belong. See ad, page 9.
Barbara (Bobbi) Soares Merryall, New Milford 860-946-9470
BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com heal.me/HummingbirdSoundYoga Facebook @HummingbirdSoundYoga
Barbara (Bobbi) Soares, MA, CYT, is a sound yoga and vocal yoga teacher, blues/jazz singer, and Reiki master, certified in several modalities of energy and sound healing. She offers Hummingbird Sound Yoga and sound healing immersions for groups and private sessions. Her goal is to help individuals experience becoming “one with sound” to promote a deep relaxation response that balances energy and encourages healing. See ad, page 7.
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