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appy Spring! As you can hopefully feel from our bright, beautiful, veggie-ful cover, we are celebrating food this month. March marks the shift toward the spring growing season, when we are planting seeds and looking forward to what fresh, local foods we will get to try from other nearby gardens and farms. In that vein, we are diving deep into plant-based and vegan eating in two articles this month. On page 16, “Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream” gives a great overview of the state of the plant-based diet in the world, how companies are making the shift away from Erica Mills meat easier and some neat ideas to try to incorporate more vegetarian options in your family’s routine. “Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle”, on page 20, will also look at some foods that have gained momentum as great alternatives to meat. I hope you try at least one new food or recipe this month—maybe even the Eggplant Parmigiana recipe on page 21! The Natural Living Directory was moved from this month to the April issue, due to logistical and health issues, but I am finally back to feeling like myself. Thank you all for your support and understanding. We are now ready and eager to bring this exciting 2022 Directory to the community in just a few short weeks. To be included, please reach out to me at Erica@eNaturalAwakenings.com before March 15. I am excited to share that Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield ounties is hosting a Virtual Breathing Workshop on April 5, with presenter Alexia Clonda, a Mindset & Breathing Mentor and Coach. Her breathing sessions help you find peace and clarity and heal from the inside out. Her kindness and natural healing spirit helps her truly connect with everyone she meets. She will teach attendees about proper breathing methods and focus on reducing stress and anxiety. Who couldn’t use a little help with that? Learn more on page 10, and sign up at Tinyurl.com/NAVirtualBreathwork. See you there! Be well,

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mong the many events and workshops hosted each month by The Angel Cooperative, in March, they are featuring two free events, in addition to a day retreat. They feel that it is important to offer our community an opportunity to meet others who might be struggling or striving for the same goals. On March 12, at 1pm, Denise Lamoureux will be leading a free discussion called “Healing Ourselves and Our Children”, which will focus on healing our experiences of the past that affect us and our children in the present. On March 16, at 7pm, licensed acupuncturist Casey Potetz will host “Getting Unstuck in Your Healing Journey”, a free women’s empowerment session to help cut through the overwhelm and gain traction in the self-healing journey. Lastly, The Angel Cooperative is offering the first in a series of retreats in March, called “Bring It Forward: Celebrate the Returning Light Day Retreat”, with Wendy Boscia, Maria Davis and Christy Abate, on March 20 at 11am. This day retreat will help participants release what no longer serves them with a creative and expansive journey that includes yoga, singing bowls, guided meditation, Reiki, tarot, crystals, intuitive vision boards and more. Other retreats to come include a Couples Retreat on May 7 and an Angel Energy Retreat from June 3 to 6.

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elax and rejuvenate with the natural healing therapy of Himalayan salt. Experience guided meditation and energy healing with a practical twist, led by certified Reiki Master Practitioner and Wellness Coach, Diane Nicosia, on March 8, from 6:30 to 7:45pm, at Salt Cave of Darien. Over the course of the event, Nicosia will lead participants through a detailed exploration of the seven chakras (energy centers), each associated with a different part of the body, color, crystal and purpose. Chakra Insight Cards will be drawn for each participant as a tool to inspire introspection. Diane Nicosia By guiding participants through visualizations of their ideal selves, Nicosia intends to combine the energy flow of chakra meditation with exercises meant to strengthen self-image and bring goals into focus. She hopes to empower participants to develop their own practices at home. Nicosia is a certified Reiki Practitioner and Wellness Coach who bridges spirituality with practicality. After over 30 years working for blue-chip companies in the marketing industry, she followed her more pressing calling—using her innate gifts to help others succeed in life, love and business. Salt Cave of Darien also hosts many other events and specials. Visit SaltCaveOfDarien.com for more information.

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he New Age Fair will be held April 24 from 11am to 5pm at the Edmond Town Hall, in Newtown. The day will be filled with creative and spiritual enlightenment. Vendors from the tristate area will be on hand, as will readers skilled in past lives, angels, astrology and more. The fair will offer attendees free admission to access vendors specializing in crystals, oils, singing bowls, books, Reiki, health, wellness and spiritual needs. Local artisans will have handcrafted jewelry, candles, soaps and more for sale. Check out plants and seeds perfect for the spring gardening season. Attendees are asked to wear a mask to the indoor fair. For more information, email CrYours87@yahoo.com or visit Tinyurl.com/NewAgeFair2022. Location: Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown.

Sound Healing and Sound Bath Meditations with Gary Posner

ary Posner, an award-winning composer, musician, educator and Certified Sound Therapist, hosts Sound Bath Meditations in the Westchester and Southern Connecticut area, collaborating with local yoga studios on classes that incorporate yoga and the power of sound healing. Sound Baths have been shown to reduce stress, enable deep relaxation, enhance creativity, uplift the spirit and help with insomnia. At Harmony Yoga Studio (HarmonyYogaStudio.com), in Stamford, Posner will join Harmony’s founder Carol Shwidock for From Water to Wood: Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing, on March 6, from 3:30 to 5pm. Shwidock Gary Posner will lead gentle movement/chi gong and restorative poses, while Posner accompanies with healing sounds. Winter is the water element in Chinese Medicine, and it is a time to turn our attention inside and restore with healing poses and deep listening. Shwidock is a Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, Occupational Therapist and Reiki Master. At Flow to Fit Yoga (FlowToFitYoga.com), in Southbury, Posner will host a Sunday Sound Bath Meditation on March 13 at 3pm. Sound Bath Meditations are a combination of restorative yoga, meditation and a sacred sound concert. Participants lie down comfortably and then are “immersed” in the sounds, vibrations and harmonics of the instruments. Gongs, Himalayan bowls, crystal singing bowls, tuning forks and shamanic percussion instruments are played in a clinically tested, therapeutic sequence to maximize benefits. Bring a yoga mat, water and a blanket, then lie down and bathe in the ocean of sound. Posner earned his degree from The British Academy of Sound Therapy (BAST). For the last three years, he has been facilitating weekly Immersive Sound Bath Meditation for the students, teachers and staff at The American School in London, as well as regular Immersive Sound Bath Meditations at Rosslyn Hill Chapel—a 400-year-old Unitarian chapel in London, England. At Wainwright House, in Rye, New York, Posner also offers Sound Bath Meditations on Thursdays, available at both noon and 6pm. Locations: Harmony Yoga, 1100 High Ridge Rd 2nd floor, Stamford; Flow to Fit Yoga, 134 Main St South, Southbury; Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye, NY. For more information, email Gary.Simply.Sound@gmail.com or visit Simply-Sound.com. 8

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Community Mindfulness Project Receives Grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

ommunity Mindfulness Project (CMP) has received a $10,000 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation to support its mission to improve the lives of people—especially those with limited financial means and high levels of stress—by empowering them to access the scientifically-proven benefits of meditation and mindfulness. In the past two years alone, CMP has provided over 1,200 mindfulness sessions, serving over 14,000 attendees. Sessions are free of charge and open to the public via in person and distance options like Zoom. While programs originated in English, CMP recently launched programming in Spanish as it continues to seek ways to expand access to mindfulness tools for self-care. All programs are designed to address elevated levels of stress and anxiety in the community and offer a healthy means of support for physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being. Formed in 2014, CMP is a Fairfield County-based nonprofit organization with a mission to offer a variety of evidence-based mindfulness and heartopening practices to help people support their well-being. Fairfield County’s Community Foundation promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County, focusing on innovative and collaborative solutions to critical issues impacting the community. They have awarded $180 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond. For more information, visit CommunityMindfulnessProject.org and FCCFoundation.org.

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atural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties will host a Virtual Breathing Workshop with Alexia Clonda, a Mindset & Breathing Mentor and Coach, on April 5, from 6:30 to 8pm, via GoogleMeet. In the virtual workshop, Clonda will explain what good breathing is, how to do it and how to use it to help reduce stress; become more relaxed, centered and calm; and open your mind to the limitless opportunities to turn your life around for the better. Today, our lives are filled with stress. These stresses, exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, affect every aspect of our lives: relationships, work, finances and health. We are living our lives on high alert, constantly dealing with

fear, worry, fatigue, burnout, uncertainty and anxiety. Stress changes our breathing pattern, which has a direct effect on our nervous system. Breathing shallowly and quickly turns the nervous system into hyperarousal—the fight-flight-freeze response. This was very effective for us in prehistoric days when we came across a saber-toothed tiger. In the 21st century, the saber-toothed predator has been replaced by the pressures and overwhelm of things like: work, relationships, studying, being constantly on the go, sickness, confusion, worry, fatigue, anger, burnout, frustrations, being stuck, fear—and on and on. Life has become troublesome and a chore. The breath is the core feedback loop of the nervous system. Bad breathing switches on the stress response, while good breathing switches on the relaxation response. Science is now showing us why and how good breathing is a key in and to good health. In fact, becoming aware of our breathing and changing the way we breathe initiates a relaxation response in our bodies, part of a number of physiological changes which in turn have a measurable impact on our mental and emotional states. A 2017 study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology found that diaphragmatic breathing practice can “improve

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VOCAL SOUND HEALING The Sacred Resonance Healing for the Future—From the Past by Aurelia

dgar Cayce, a clairvoyant and founder of the nonprofit Association for Research and Enlightenment, once said, “Sound will be the medicine of the future.” This future is now. Music has been used since antiquity to relieve man of his ills, modify moods and support changes in states of consciousness and healing. All of creation comes from sound. It conveys to us that earth and all of the universe are born from sound and transformed into light. In essence, light is the translation of sound from a particular frequency, and all of the cosmos is a luminous wave with degrees of luminosity.

Good Vibrations All of life is vibration and each one of us has a particular frequency at our soul level. When we choose to leave the body and our current incarnation, we are left with a vibrational essence and soul frequency that is our eternal nature. This is our true nature, our soul’s vibrational signature or unique frequency. This frequency is called “nada”, the internal sound and the unique expression of our soul’s eternal evolution. In this one sacred sound, lies the harmonic resonance of our immortal essence. We come from sound and we return to sound. Unfortunately, western society’s advancement in certain areas has also come with a price—a constant onslaught of overstimulation upon our senses. This overstimulation has created a wider gap between our inner frequency and our waking consciousness—creating the spiritual disconnect we have been witnessing on planet earth. However, because of this obvious disconnect, 12

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humanity is now starting to search for more: the truth. Our true vibrational essence is found beyond the noise, and deep within our consciousness. We are here to discover this and tap into our true eternal spiritual nature. Not only are we created by sound and are sound, but we can use sound as a tool to connect to our soul’s resonant frequency. With this, we expand our consciousness to receive more information through frequency bands of information that will help us live a multidimensional life in alignment with our soul’s truth, inner peace and wisdom from beyond. Going beyond the limited logical mind is key to entering this space—and sound is an accelerating force. From gongs, to Tibetan singing bowls, to didgeridoos, to drums, the old yogis, indigenous cultures and mystics knew how to connect to these expanded states through music and sound.

The Voice as Healer These external instruments do amazing and wonderful things, but the voice—the human voice—has so much untapped potential, it is staggering. When we sing, musical

vibrations move through us, altering our physical, emotional and spiritual bodies. In The Mysticism of Sound and Word, Hazrat Inayat Khan says, “Vocal music is considered to be the highest [form of sound healing], for it is natural; the effect produced by an instrument which is merely a machine cannot be compared with that of the human voice. However perfect strings may be, they cannot make the same impression on the listener as the voice which comes direct from the soul as breath, and has been brought to the surface through the medium of the mind and the vocal organs of the body.” When we use the most powerful instrument to us (our divine and sacred voice) and we put together certain tones, emotions, words and intention, we have the ability to be powerhouse healers of our own. Vocal sound healing is similar to vocal warmups done in a choir rehearsal or vocal lessons. However, vocal sound healing goes beyond that. With the power of intention, focus, proper harnessing of energy and certain harmonics, sounds are focused like laser beams toward particular energy

centers. This focused sound work activates energetic flow and movement in places of tension which can release energy, alchemize lower frequencies into higher ones and activate higher dimensions. We are now in an exciting time when much of this knowledge is re-emerging, the hidden truths of our power are unfolding and many scientists are just starting to try to catch up to what the ancients already knew. As consciousness expands, perhaps the gaps between science, metaphysics and spirituality will shrink, as we finally evolve as a collective. Aurelia is the Founder of Sound Center Arts, an award-winning composer for healing music, music educator, sound and energy healer, intuitive and hypnotherapist. Aurelia has taught over 25,000 students how the power of sound, intention and frequency heals and empowers the body, mind and spirit through the energy of singing and the sacred art of music. She recently launched “Step Into the Power of Your Voice”, a vocal sound healing digital course for women. Connect at Aureliaslight.com.

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THE DOMINO EFFECT

Nutrient Deficiencies Linked To Our Gut Issues by Veena Verma-Dzik

Here is a general rundown of a few of the most common nutrient deficiencies and some of their common associated symptoms: Iron: fatigue, hair loss, headaches, pale skin, restless leg syndrome, palpitations, depression, frequent illnesses Vitamin C: slow wound healing, bumpy skin, easily bruises, bleeding gums, hair loss, fatigue, vertical lines in nails Zinc: frequent illnesses, rash around mouth, acne, thinning of the hair, canker sores, difficulty concentrating Selenium: fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, muscle weakness, decreased immunity Magnesium: muscle cramps, poor sleep, abnormal heart rhythm, anxiety, headaches, migraines, fatigue Vitamin D: fatigue, hair loss, low immunity, depression, cognitive impairment, bone pain, slow wound healing Various B vitamins, including vitamin B12 and B6: impaired cognitive health, mood swings, mouth ulcers, paresthesia, decreased energy metabolism, impaired methylation

The Domino Effect

eople suffering from gastrointestinal issues, whether it be from small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), candidiasis or ulcerative colitis, can have a great deal of inflammation in their gut lining. With inflammation, that once-tight brick lining that forms the gut wall, begins to separate, giving way to more inflammation, leaky gut, food intolerances and, ultimately, nutrient deficiencies. Other factors that contribute to nutrient deficiencies in people who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases include: blood loss, bacterial overgrowth, malabsorption and inability to consume adequate nutrition. When dealing with any health conditions affecting the gut, many people struggle with lack of energy, depressed mood, anxiety, sleep issues, hair loss and more. Most of the time it is not necessarily the inflammatory condition that is the only cause of these ailments, but the underlying co-existing nutrient deficiencies that are often unaddressed and overlooked.

The Nutrient Symptom Link Supplementation with vitamins and minerals needs to be taken into consideration for those coping with inflammatory bowel diseases. Nutrient deficiencies commonly coincide with these conditions and have clinical significance. 14

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Along with the above mentioned symptoms that many people with gastrointestinal conditions experience, when left untreated, nutrient deficiencies can take a toll on one’s health and lead to more health problems. Insufficient levels of nutrients in the body can eventually lead to many health problems, such as insulin resistance, mood disorders, thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune diseases. When it comes to mood disorders, there are hundreds of successful studies that can be found in many peer-reviewed journals, such as Journal of Psychopharmacology, the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine and the British Medical Journal, that provide evidence and support of the role nutrients play in depression. It is also important to mention that zinc plays a much bigger role beyond the immune system. Deficiency can perpetuate underlying pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel diseases and contribute to psychiatric conditions through zinc’s role in the gut-brain axis.

Since nutrient deficiencies can overlap with similar symptom presentations, it is in the best interest of one’s health to have a thorough assessment to identify specific nutrient deficiencies. Proper supplementation will not only improve symptoms associated with deficiencies, but the overall outcome of physical and mental health. To take control of our health, we must first and foremost find the cause of our gut issues, and address it. For some, it’s an easy fix—identifying foods that are causing the ailments and eliminating them. For others, it can take some investigation. Is it Candida? Is it SIBO? Infectious? Psychosomatic? Or could the cause of the gut issues be due to a health issue that does not directly involve the gut, but is causing gastrointestinal distress? Once identified, through many scientifically proven herbs and supplements, in time, gut health can be restored. It just may take time and patience. Dietary changes are also very beneficial to re-establishing gut health. Be mindful that there are many types of diets, but they are not one-size-fits-all. Use these diets as a foundation and find what works best. Comprehensive treatment involving addressing the underlying cause of the gastrointestinal issue and supportive care with appropriate nutrient supplementation is the key to attaining health. Dr. Veena Verma-Dzik, ND, FIAMA practices at 105 Danbury Rd, in Ridgefield. Connect at 203-431-9726, InsightCounselingLLC.com or DoctorVeena.com. See ad, page 17.

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Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations by Carrie Jackson

lant-based eating has seen an explosion in the past few years as consumers become increasingly aware of how their food choices impact their health and the environment and align with their ethics. According to market research firm SPINS, plant-based eating is now a $7 billion market in the U.S., with $1.4 billion represented by plant-based meat. Consumers can now expect to see veggie burgers at the ballpark, vegan dairy at the cafe, tuna substitutes in every grocery store and a plant-based entrée at Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian, almost 40 percent of Americans are shifting to a plant-based diet, according to a 2018 Nielsen report. While a plant-based diet supplies essential nutrients and reduces the risk for some cancers, consumers now rank the health of the planet as their number one concern, overtaking personal health, which has been the top priority in recent years, according to market researcher Innova Market Insights. Such an eating regimen can lead to a more sustainable use of resources, combat climate change and help preserve biodiversity. According to a University of Illinois study published in the journal Nature Food, animal agriculture is responsible for 57 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions from food production, which accounts for 35 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

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Elysabeth Alfano, the founder of Plant Powered Consulting, sees a plant-based diet becoming a lifestyle as consumers demand a broader range of options. “It’s becoming increasingly normal to find plant-based foods and meat alternatives in every grocery store. Oat yogurt, seafood alternatives and vegan honey are now mainstream. People are seeing how inefficient and harmful meat production is and are making the connection between saving the environment and their lifestyle choices,” she says. Alfano is also the co-founder and CEO of VegTech Invest, an investment management firm that is the first global exchangetraded fund of plant-based companies; it launched January 4 on the New York Stock Exchange, comprising 37 publicly traded companies actively innovating with plants and plant-derived ingredients, and producing products that are animal-free. “We believe that today’s investors want a more resource-efficient, climate-friendly and cruelty-free food and materials supply system, and want to invest their dollars in the same,” says Alfano.

developing lab-grown seafood, most are focusing on plant-based products. Due to their fibrous consistency, jackfruit and yam root are ideal fish alternatives for fillets and sticks. Vegan fish stock, as well as plant-based scampi and king prawns, can be found in vegan grocery stores and such online shops as ShopVejii.com and GTFOItsVegan.com.

Mushrooms Become a Plant-Based Superfood Mushrooms are having a heyday due to their versatility, and companies are harnessing them as a source of fiber, protein and antioxidants. Meati.com is a Boulder-based startup that uses mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, to create a whole-cut product that offers the protein of animal meat with the nutrients of fungi. “We believe that systemic change can start with people replacing animal meat even a couple of times a week. Eating Meati chicken or steak shouldn’t feel like a huge departure from animal products, and the nutrition offered is superior to any food out there,” says Christina Ra, vice president of

Dairy and Seafood Alternatives Abound In the grocery store, it’s never been easier to shop for plant-based options. Companies are getting creative and optimizing products that stand on their own merits, instead of just mimicking meat, fish and dairy. With alternatives such as oat, almond and even potato milk touting sustainable credentials, as well as a creamy texture, plant-based dairy is having a surge. Sales in the plant-based seafood sector grew 23 percent from 2019 to 2020 according to market data from The Good Food Institute. Nestlé recently launched Vuna, a vegan tuna alternative made of pea protein, wheat gluten, rapeseed oil, salt and a flavor blend, and other companies are jumping on board as consumers are becoming more aware of the seafood industry’s environmental problems, particularly overfishing. While a handful are specializing in proteins derived from fermentation and others are March 2022 17

marketing and communications. “People can enjoy eating Meati and feel great about how they’re nourishing their bodies.” With $50 million in recent venture capital funding, the company is building an 80,000-square-foot production facility and plans to start selling its substitute chicken and beef in national markets later this year. Meati has drawn on ancient, natural processes to grow clean, sustainable sources of nutrition. “Mycelium is an infinite, self-replenishing food source. Made from a closedloop system, Meati uses less than 1 percent of the water and land needed for animal meat production,” says Ra. The company grows and harvests the mycelium indoors in stainless steel fermentation tanks using only water, sugar and nutrients. Unlike the animal agriculture industry, no antibiotics, growth hormones or pesticides are used.

nutrition after having too many family members diagnosed with cancers. Since launching Plantable in 2016, she has observed more clients coming in on their doctor’s recommendation. “We’re seeing a shift towards more consumer-driven health care, where doctors are understanding that meal planning and nutrition are critical to overall health. The community in general is also taking more ownership of their own health and gaining more knowledge of the benefits of a plant-based diet,” she says.

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Vegan Coaching and Delivery Make It Easy For people that aren’t ready to experiment with plant-based cooking themselves, vegan and vegetarian meal-delivery services are popping up. One such program is Plantable. com, founded by Nadja Pinnavaia and designed to give clients the tools to transition into a plant-based lifestyle. Customers sign up online for either a seven- or 28-day program that includes daily shipped meals, one-on-one counseling through phone calls and texts, and lifestyle recommendations to form new habits. “Our goal is to make plant-based eating so tasty and effortless that it becomes a way of life,” Pinnavaia explains. She says the idea behind Plantable, which is based in New York, but will ship anywhere in the country, is to make plant-based eating less of a barrier for people. “Most of our clients are either looking to kickstart a new lifestyle and don’t know how to begin, or they are busy and want the ease of prepared meals made from scratch with real, clean ingredients. Our menu is a whole-food, plant-based way of eating that is filled with fiber and packed with nutrients. We focus on legumes, tofu and nuts as sources of protein,” she says. Pinnavaia, who holds a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry, became interested in food and 18

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For people dining out, there is no shortage of plant-based options, and that goes beyond a salad and fries. Eleven Madison Park, in New York City, is the first vegan restaurant to receive a Michelin star. Even fast-food chains are getting on board, with McDonald’s introducing the McPlant burger and KFC debuting a Beyond Chicken made of soy and wheat. Joe Hehl, the founder of Dragged Through the Garden, a Chicago-based company that consults with restaurants and breweries looking to expand vegan options, has seen an uptick in interest. “Adding a plant-based option or two on the menu can absolutely set some new eyes on a restaurant’s operation. Now this place will show up in searches for ‘restaurants with vegan options’ and appeal to an audience who potentially wouldn’t have eaten there otherwise. Plus, it’s not super-costly on the bottom line,” he explains. He adds that the availability of meat substitutes on a menu, such as an Impossible Burger, makes it easy for people trying to cut down on their meat intake. “Mainstream substitutes are a little more accessible than something like a bowl of quinoa to someone who is not vegan. This new era of plant-based burgers offers an alternative for those who want to wind down their meat intake, but are unsure how to start,” he says. Hehl also offers clients recipes and guides for recreating vegan versions of traditional fast food and kitsch menus. Past recipes have included a Vegan Philly Cheesesteak and the Vegan Chorizo Sloppy Joe, for which he offers step-bystep instructions and encourages followers

to have fun and experiment with ingredients such as oat milk. “I grew up in a very meat-and-potatoes household and had no knowledge of cooking whatsoever. As I learned about some of the benefits of a plant-based diet, I decided to embrace it as a challenge to myself,” he says. “My favorite plant-based ingredients to use are garlic powder and smoked paprika! Some people are eating plant-based ingredients without even realizing it.” Consumers have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices continue to go mainstream. Companies are meeting the demand with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet, healthier for the body and allow people to align their values with their purchases. As the interest increases, new innovations are likely to explode on the scene and the plant-based followers are ready. Carrie Jackson is an Evanston, IL-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle CLEVER MEAT SUBSTITUTES THAT PLEASE THE PALATE by Sheila Julson

oday’s wide availability of vegan meat substitutes in the grocer’s freezer helps break the ice for people that want to experiment with plant-based foods. The taste, convenience and quality of these products has improved greatly over the past decade, but like many convenience foods, some packaged faux meat products can be high in sodium or fillers. While packaged, meat-alternative products are ideal for a tasty occasional treat, there’s a whole world of options beyond the freezer aisle for those that want to expand their vegan palates. Arielle and Brandon Hawthorne, co-owners of Twisted Plants, a popular, plant-based restaurant in the Milwaukee area, make their vegan food approachable by creating plant-based foods that mimic everyday, non-plant-based options. “I think that motivates people to try it because they feel they can still have the same flavor and taste they’re used to, but in a healthier version,” Arielle says. They use items like jackfruit, a species of tree in the fig family, which takes on the taste and consistency of pulled pork when shredded and marinated in sauces or spices. Going plant-based does not mean going without. Del Sroufe, a vegan chef based in Columbus, Ohio, culinary specialist at the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies and author of the Forks Over Knives companion cookbook, recommends that people craft satisfying, plant-based entrées at home by starting with recipes they like, and then looking for plant-based versions of those. “If you like pizza, you can still have pizza. If you like Italian cuisine, there are plenty of Italian recipes,” he says. Priyanka Naik, a self-taught Indian vegan chef, Food Network champion and author of the new vegan cookbook The Modern Tiffin, advises to gradually start a plant-based diet with one meat-free day per week and then increase. She adds that when eating out, opt for vegetarian or vegan options to be sure a plant-based lifestyle is sustainable outside of the home kitchen. 20

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The concept of protein at the center of every dinner plate has been ingrained in American culture. Dismantling that perspective opens up a whole new world and encourages thinking about vegetarian and vegan food in a new light, Naik says. Sroufe adds that we often believe we won’t get enough protein from plant-based foods. “There’s been a lot of science to refute that. The World Health Organization has identified people that exist healthfully on less than 6 percent protein in their diets.” Fruits, vegetables and grains are often more economical than packaged convenience foods, especially when purchased from local farmers markets. Pasta, rice and beans, which can be purchased in bulk, are budget-friendly. Naik cooks with the objective of putting vegetables at the forefront, using her Indian ancestry and global influences to make veggies the star of the show. Cauliflower and eggplant can be prepared in “steak” form as a main course or stand in as healthier versions of pub-food appetizers like buffalo chicken wings. For those craving meatier flavors, chickpea flour becomes crumbly when water is added, effecting a good substitute for ground beef. Adding chipotle, cumin and other seasonings emulates taco meat. “Chickpea flour is high in protein and is used in a lot of Indian cuisine,” Naik says. “You can buy the flour or grind dry chickpeas to make the flour.” Jackfruit adapts easily to myriad recipe styles. Sroufe notes it can be used in dumplings and tacos. Hawthorne also uses it to make vegan ribs and in beef-style stews. Don’t toss that banana peel—Naik says using clean, organic banana peels after the flesh has been removed is a zero-waste approach to plant-based eating. Cooks can shred the peel with a fork and sauté it with soy sauce and other spices to mimic pulled meat. Tofu gets a bad rap, Sroufe says, noting that many people worldwide eat soy products without experiencing digestive issues. He often uses tofu for a number of presentations. “Silken tofu can be used to make pudding. Crumbled tofu can be substituted for ricotta in lasagna, or you can marinate tofu to make bacon for sandwiches. It’s a good, filling food.” Sroufe also uses millet as a base for meatloaf, meatballs and sloppy joes. Several mushroom varieties have meaty textures, and when battered and fried, they emulate fried chicken. Hawthorne also uses mushrooms as a meat replacement in Philly cheese steak sandwiches. Seitan, made with a vital wheat gluten base, can be used for meatballs. By experimenting with an array of vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors, even the choosiest omnivores won’t miss the meat. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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ONE-PAN SKILLET EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

1 Tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil) 1 medium-sized Italian eggplant, split in half lengthwise 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp Calabrian chili oil 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 sprig of fresh oregano 1 cup of jarred marinara sauce 1 sprig of fresh basil (extra for garnishing) 3-4 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp red pepper flakes 4 slices vegan mozzarella ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

not to cut all the way through the skin.

Pour about 1 Tbsp neutral oil into a medium or large nonstick skillet. Heat over medium-high flame. Meanwhile, score the meat of the eggplant in crosshatches. Do

Once super-fragrant, pour in the jar of sauce and a sprig of basil and water. Lower the heat to medium-low. Add sugar, tomato paste, salt, black pepper and chili flakes. Mix until

Place eggplant slices meat side down into the hot skillet and cover with a lid. After 3 to 4 minutes, check the eggplant to be sure it’s turning golden brown; if it looks charred, lower the heat. Cover with lid and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Flip eggplant slices (meat side should be tender and able to pierce with a fork). Sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt, cover with the lid and cook another 4 to 5 minutes. Eggplant should be very soft, fork tender and cooked, but not falling apart. Remove from pan. Lower heat slightly and pour in olive oil and Calabrian chili oil. Once hot, add garlic, sautéing until slightly golden. Add the sprig of oregano.

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Inspired by the Italian restaurants of her Staten Island neighborhood while growing up, Naik has created a vegan version of this Italian favorite.

incorporated and smooth. Once the sauce starts bubbling, add eggplants meat side-up. Cover the lid and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Put cheese slices on top of the eggplant and close with the lid. While the cheese is melting, toast breadcrumbs in a separate pan. Sprinkle in salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toast until golden brown and crispy. Turn off heat. Remove lid from eggplant and once cheese is fully melted, top with breadcrumbs and fresh basil, and remove from heat. Serve with Italian crusty bread. Recipe and photo courtesy of Priyanka Naik.

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eople are always striving to improve the quality of life for their pets. For some, this means making homemade dog and cat food or buying meat directly from a local butcher, but not all pet parents have the necessary time, space or finances. While there are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freeze-dried raw foods, an overwhelming volume of choices can confuse even the savviest consumer. Cecille O’Brien Greenleaf, a holistic veterinarian in San Jose, California, advises pet parents to use the same criteria they do when shopping for human food—look for the freshest, cleanest ingredients possible, a limited ingredient panel and no chemicals and pesticides. “Look for human-grade ingredients that offer the most vitality,” she emphasizes. She notes that some larger manufacturers have been caught using the least expensive ingredients they could find, including diseased animals that have been rejected from the human supply chain. Ingredients on panels are listed by weight from highest to lowest, so the first one listed is the one that weighs the most. It should be pure meat—chicken, beef, venison or fish. Proteins such as chicken liver, organ meat or eggs may follow. “If there are many synthesized items in the ingredient list, that is to be avoided,” she says. Frozen raw and dehydrated raw foods provide optimal nutrition while 22 22

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more closely mimicking pets’ primal eating patterns. The extrusion process that some pet food manufacturers use to make kibble can overcook the product. To compensate, synthesized vitamins are often sprayed onto the finished product, similar to how many children’s breakfast cereals are produced, she explains. When purchasing kibble, look for brands that are minimally processed and provide vitamins directly from the ingredients; a long list of supplements on an ingredient list means the food has been highly processed. There has been recent debate within the animal care community as to whether grainfree diets are more helpful or harmful to pets. O’Brien Greenleaf notes the jury is still out on how some grains affect pets or whether grain-free diets are better. “It depends on how contaminated or genetically modified the grains are, and whether grains agree with your pet,” she says. Testing is now available to help determine ingredients to which a pet may be allergic. She also recommends adding high-quality fish oil to pet’s food to help quell inflammation that can cause skin issues and other disorders.

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even if a brand is labeled as American- or North American-made, it doesn’t necessarily mean all of the ingredients were sourced from America, Ross says. Freeze-dried raw meal toppers and pour-over broths have become popular ways to add nutrition and flavor to kibble. When purchasing those products, she says, the same rules apply as when shopping for food: look for single or limitedingredients on product panels and be wary of excessive filler ingredients like corn or wheat. “We help educate people on the true cost of pet ownership,” Ross says. “Spending a little more money now on high-quality pet food ultimately keeps dogs and cats healthier, reducing the need for veterinarian visits, pharmaceuticals and antibiotics.” Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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13 Moons: A Self-Care Monthly Women’s Healing Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. First Wednesday. Under these 13 moons we will come together as women and healers. This month-Pisces: spirituality, creativity, mindfulness and setting boundaries. $39. BekahTwinstar@gmail.com. TwinStartribe.com.

Bliss and Beauty Treatment with Salt Therapy by Courtney – 10-11am. Experience the benefits of halotherapy + facial and ear acupuncture in this workshop. Come relax and release stress while the treatment promotes a youthful appearance. Call for pricing. Revive Salt Therapy & Wellness, 374 New Haven Ave, Milford. 203-283-5968. ReviveSaltTherapy.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8 Salty Yoga Nidra with Traci – 6:30-7:30pm. Salt Therapy/Halotherapy is a safe and natural therapy that uses microscopic salt particles for improving breathing ailments, skin conditions, and promoting relaxation. Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation while removing blocks. $46.79. Revive Salt Therapy & Wellness, 374 New Haven Ave, Milford. 203-283-5968. ReviveSaltTherapy.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Holy Fire Reiki Circle – 7-8pm. Online via Zoom with Gail Christie. Join us as we reach out to each other while we reach within through a Reiki-infused meditation. Sign up by 5pm on the 10th for logon link. Joyful Living Reiki. Free. JoyfulLivingReiki.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Holy Fire Reiki Circle – 1-2pm. Online with Gail Christie. Release what no longer serves you and enhance your body-mind-spirit connection with meditation and shared Reiki. Sign up by 11am on the 19th for logon link. Joyful Living Reiki. $15. JoyfulLivingReiki.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Holy Fire Reiki Level 1 Certification – 10am5pm. Online with Gail Christie, Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master Teacher. Connect to Reiki energy for self-healing, immune support and stress relief. No experience needed. An attunement to Reiki 1 energy, a Holy Fire meditation, self-healing practice, an online manual, course materials and a certificate are included. Sign up no later than 3/6. Joyful Living Reiki. $275. JoyfulLivingReiki.com.

markyourcalendar AWAKEN WELLNESS FAIR LIVE! …Awaken to Your Best Self… April 24 • 10am to 5pm

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So excited to be back in person! Visit our unique Vendors, expert Speakers, intuitive Readers and gifted Healers for a day of education and inspiration!

REMOVING BLOCKS TO MEDIUMSHIP with Rev. Jean Mandeville

Sleepy Hollow Hotel + Conference Center Tarrytown, NY 10591

ALBERTSON MEMORIAL CHURCH EVENTS UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

Sunday, March 6 • 1-3pm • $30

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Monday Evenings via Zoom • March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 • 7-9pm • $100 for complete series • Space is limited, register by 2/26

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MEDIUMSHIP FOR EVERYDAY SPIRITUALIST LIVING with Rev. Stacy Kopchinski

GIVE LOCAL GREATER WATERBURY AND LITCHFIELD HILLS 7am April 26 to 7pm April 27

Join us in celebrating Give Local’s 10th Anniversary! This 36-hour online campaign unites donors, businesses, and local charities to provide much-needed support for our community. Give Local has raised $11 million since its inception and has supported nearly 300 local nonprofit organizations. GiveLocalCCF.org • GiveLocal@ConnCF.org 203-753-1315 24

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Sunday, March 20 • 1-3pm • $20

ONGOING VIA ZOOM EVENTS:

Weekly Service Every Sunday • 11am-12pm Children’s Lyceum • 3rd Sunday • 10-10:45am Spiritual Healing Service 3rd Thursday • 7-8pm

VIRTUAL BREATHING WORKSHOP WITH ALEXIA CLONDA

Hosted by Natural Awakenings

Tuesday, April 5 • 6:30-8pm

With Alexia Clonda, Mindset & Breathing Mentor and Coach. In the virtual workshop, Clonda will explain what good breathing is, how to do it and how to use it to help reduce stress; become more relaxed, centered and calm; and open your mind to the limitless opportunities to turn your life around for the better. $18 • Register at Tinyurl.com/NAVirtualBreathwork Email Erica@eNaturalAwakenings.com for more information. Salty Chakra Basics with Clair – 2-3pm. Join us in the beautiful Moroccan Salt Room for salt therapy and 101 basics course on all things chakra. This workshop with Clair includes a quick assessment and chakra balancing for each participant. Call for pricing. Revive Salt Therapy & Wellness, 374 New Haven Ave, Milford. 203-283-5968. ReviveSaltTherapy.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Salty Soul Healing in the Akashic Records: Self Worth with Gail – 6:30-7:30pm. The Akashic Records is the 5th Dimensional library that houses each person’s “soul room” your “soul room” holds every experience your soul has ever encountered. This month we will focus on healing a layer of our self-worth wound. Call for pricing. Revive Salt Therapy & Wellness, 374 New Haven Ave, Milford. 203-283-5968. ReviveSaltTherapy.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Universal White Time Gemstone Healing 1 Certification – 3/26 & 3/27. 9am-7pm. Learn to heal yourself, others, animals and the environment with this rare and ancient universal knowledge. All levels welcome. $480 (includes the basic stone kit). Avant Garde Holistic Center, 328 E Main St. Branford. 860-830-5841. Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com. Linktr.ee/BradfordTilden.

markyourcalendar NEW AGE FAIR Sunday, April 24 • 11am-5pm

To Register for any readings or events contact: AlbertsonPCC@gmail.com Cancelled events will be posted on our website

Come experience a Day of Creative & Spiritual Enlightenment! Crystals, Oils, Singing Bowls, Reiki Healings, Health & Wellness, Intuitive Readers… Angel Cards, Past Life, Astrology, Handcrafted Jewelry, Candles, Soaps … and more. Free Admission. Please wear a mask.

Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave Old Greenwich, CT • 203-637-4615 Email: Info@AlbertsonChurch.org Website: AlbertsonChurch.org

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Revive Open House – 1-3pm. Come tour our facility and see the gorgeous Moroccan Salt Room, Sunlighten Infrared Sauna, and Quantum Resonance Crystal Bed. We are offering Flash Facials, Chair Massage, and Auricular Acupuncture for an additional fee. Revive Salt Therapy & Wellness, 374 New Haven Ave, Milford. 203-283-5968. ReviveSaltTherapy.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Holy Fire Reiki Level 2 Certification – 10am-5pm. Online with Gail Christie, Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master Teacher. Learn the Reiki 2 symbols for enhanced healing of self and others. Prerequisite: Reiki 1 certification (any form of Reiki). An attunement to Reiki 2 energy, a Holy Fire meditation, healing session, online manual, course materials and a certificate are included. Sign up no later than 3/13. Joyful Living Reiki. $275. JoyfulLivingReiki.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Salty Aerial Fushion Restorative with Anastasia – 6:30-7:45pm. Enjoy a salt therapy session in our gorgeous Moroccan Salt Room while participating in an aerial restorative fushion class. So unique, so fun, and so great for your health and stress relief. Call for pricing. Revive Salt Therapy & Wellness, 374 New Haven Ave, Milford. 203-283-5968. ReviveSaltTherapy.com.

wednesday Explore White Time – 6-8:30pm. Second Wednesday. All are welcome to participate in this exclusive round-robin style healing circle featuring White Time Energy and Gemstone healing. $30; $10 discount for UWT Practitioners. Braulttree Wellness Center, 415 Killingsworth Rd, Ste. 9A, Higganum. 860-344-9573. Roslyn@BraulttreeWellnessCenter. com. BraulttreeWellnessCenter.com. Salt Cave of Darien: Yin Yoga – 6:15-7:45pm. Limited to 4 people. Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, towel, 2 blocks, if you have them and

wear white socks and a mask. Join Jennifer Duncan, Certified Yoga Instructor, for a 90-minute Yin Yoga class. All levels class. Also via Zoom. $35/ In-person; $17/from home. Reservations required. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-6587667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com. Online Meditation Practice Session – 7-8pm. While in-person meditation is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering online meditation practice sessions and Dhamma 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.

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sunday Online Meditation Practice Session – 10-11am. While in-person meditation is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering online meditation practice sessions and Dhamma 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.

monday Salt Cave of Darien: Salt and Musical Guided Meditation with Christina Connors – 7:308:30pm. Nurture your body and soul in this unique salt therapy and musical guided meditation with healer and recording artist Christina Connors. To learn more, visit ChristinaConnors.com. $40. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

tuesday Sound at the Station – 11:30am. First Tuesday. Lunchtime wellness sessions with Bobbi Soares of Hummingbird Sound Yoga. Gallery 25, New Milford Railroad station. 860-946-9470. BSoares@ LightOfTheNewMoon.com. Shamanic Clinic on Zoom – 6:30-8:30pm. Second Tuesday. Experience the physical and spiritual benefits of Shamanic Healing. Shamanic Practitioners trained and certified by Medicine Woman Ahalya Baguio, offer the community these sacred healing sessions. Each personal session ends with a Medicine Drumming. Limited half-hour sessions available. $20/ suggested docation. TransformationCenterCT.com.

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ongoing events Mysticism: Where Science, Art and Religion Meet – 7-8:30pm. What is the purpose of life? Our intent here 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.

thursday Thursday Afternoon & Evening Sound Baths – 12-1:15pm & 6-7:30pm. With Gary Posner, awardwinning composer, musician, educator and Certified Sound Therapist. Each week we will start with chakra toning. We will then lay down for a Sound Meditation. Session ends with a Chakra Energizing Bija Mantra. Time for a Q&A. No previous knowledge is required. $30/$35. Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye, NY. 914-967-6080. Wainwright.org. Sound Healing Meditation – 6-7pm. With Bradford Tilden. First, third and fifth Thursday. Soothing sonic tapestries with his voice and crystal bowls for you to relax, unwind and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind, and field. Please Bring your own blanket, chair or yoga mat to sit on. Walkins welcome. Register: tinyurl.com/BradfordBridge. Walk-ins welcome. $15-$35 sliding scale. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St. Farmington. 860404-2578. BridgeHAC.com.

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friday Reiki 1st Degree Workshop: Online or In-Person – 10am-5pm. First Friday. With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher (24 years). Learn Reiki 1st Level (Western Style). Learn how to use Reiki for self-healing and healing for others. Two manuals and certificate included. Zoom link will be given with e-mail and payment. Please call to register. Also held on the first Saturday. No drop-ins. $135. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReiki.com. Virtual: Yoga Dance Party Livestreamed – 8-9:15pm. Fourth Friday. Dance party to shake your soul, move your energy, emotions, and let it all flow. Short yoga warm up and cool down, ending with prayers and blessings for the well-being of all. Please register to get the Zoom link. $10. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-7301893. YogaSpace-CT.com/Events.

saturday Saturday Dharma and Morning Meditation – 7:308:15am. Every week we will discuss various works on topics such as self-study, meditation, self-improvement, mindfulness, joy and much more. The discussion will be followed by a 30-minute guided breath-based meditation. Proceeds are donated to our charity of the month. $10/cash. Yoga Culture, 105 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury. 203-730-0250. WeAreYogaCulture.com. One-Day Meditation Retreat – 9:30am-4pm. Second Saturday. Limited in-person meditation retreat. The extended practice is meant to deepen self-awareness and a previously established meditation practice is suggested. Please abide by guidelines listed on our events page. Must register online. By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org. In-Person Meditation Practice Session – 10-11:30am. Limited in-person meditation practice offered on Saturday mornings. All levels welcome. If it’s your first time, please let someone know so that we can provide a brief introduction. Please abide by guidelines listed on our events page. 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: Online or InPerson – 10am-5pm. Fifth Saturday. With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher (24 years). Learn Reiki Level 2 (Western Style). Learn how to send reiki distance healing, deepen your use of Reiki for yourself and others and more. Two manuals and certificate included. Also held on the last Friday. No drop-ins. $225. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReiki.com. Spiritual Connection & Evolution Class – 1-4pm. Second Saturday. Through teachings and practices, you will experience letting go of judgment, fear, shame and guilt. You will begin to replace limiting beliefs with empowering beliefs so you can live the life you really want. Facilitated by Mataji Katie Augustyn and assisted by Janet Terban Morris. COVID vaccination or recent negative test required. $87 for 1; $77 each for 3. Transformation Center CT, 7 Reimer Rd, Westport. 203-820-3800. TransformationCenterCT.com.

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AMPCOIL CENTER AMPCOIL

Freddie Kimmel, Product Expert 95 Cross Hwy, Redding 833-267-2645 Freddie@AmpCoil.com AmpCoil.com Extraordinary Wellness! AmpCoil is an extraordinary system that delivers sound frequencies through PEMF to harmonize, balance, and support you on your journey to wellness. 90% of AmpCoil’s most active users reported that AmpCoil has been instrumental to their personal wellness, and over 55% reported that they experience relief from symptoms related to Lyme or other chronic conditions.

ART & HEALING SEDONA ART

Art Supplies & More Marge Courtney, Owner 450 Main St, Ridgefield SedonaArt.net The expressive arts are alive and well at Sedona Art. Inspiration and supplies for artists, and creative types of all ages. Art and spirit inspired workshops, events and artist talks. We can’t wait to meet you and see what you’re creating. See ads, pages 10 and 15.

ASTROLOGY SAMYAMA FLOWERING TREE Spiritual Astrologer, Intuitive Mentor-Coach SamyamaLLC.com

Samyama teaches and mentors in workshops, certified trainings, personal retreats, and private tutoring in Esoteric Studies, Advanced Metaphysics, Practical Yoga Philosophy, Lightworkers Karttikeyan Yoga Nidra, and Tarot Clinic in NY and CT. Please visit website for more information.

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 12.

BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM CARE BIRTH PARTNERS DOULAS OF CONNECTICUT

Ken Hoffman, DACM, LAc, Medical Director 31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield 203-740-9300 INM.Center

Women’s Health: hormonal balancing, breast cancer prevention. Breast and full body thermography screening. Screening and treatment of chronic inflammation using medical infrared thermography (MIT). Safe, painless and non-invasive, thermography can detect early changes in breast tissue up to eight years before a mammogram. FDA-registered, our high-definition camera is the most advanced in the region.

CHINESE MEDICINE ACUBLEND PLLC

Dr. Sian James, DACM, LAc, LMT, RYT Locations in Stamford, Westport & Fairfield 203-987-6585 AcuBlend.com

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Not Just doulas... Birth Partners! Proudly serving clients for over 30 years, providing quality birth and postpartum doula care. Contact us anytime for more information.

BREATHWORK & SPIRITUAL HEALING/COACHING THE MIND & BREATHING EDGE

Alexia Clonda Online & Phone Consultations & Sessions, Workshops 607-319-9161 MindBreathingEdge@gmail.com TheMindBreathingEdge.com • Clonda.cc I am a Mindset Healing, Human Growth and Breathing Coach, utilizing ThetaHealing. 20+ years experience, I can help you heal your relationships, pain, health and family, work and life stresses, releasing the fears that have limited you. I can help you create the life you wish, long and desire for, releasing old beliefs, patterns and habits that no longer serve you for living your life to the fullest and your potential. I have helped and witnessed many people clear limiting beliefs and issues enabling them to move forward in their lives with renewed awareness, confidence, clarity and fulfillment. I will provide you with the tools and resources to become the best version of you and live the life you do truly love and deserve. See ad, page 2.

AcuBlend will serve your healthcare needs by blending the art and science of wellness, offering acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, Gua Sha, Tui Na, massage therapy, movement therapies, herbal medicine and much more. See ad, page 11.

EDUCATION 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.

ENERGY HEALING 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 2.

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INTEGRATIVE NATURAL MEDICINE

WAYNE LEISS, LMT, CAO 20 Fifth Ave, Apt A, Danbury 203-994-1207 Wayne@WayneLeiss.com WayneLeiss.com

Essential oils address stress reduction, support the natural functioning of body systems and can enhance overall well-being. They are used in topical, internal and aromatic applications. Improve physically, emotionally and spiritually as Wayne teaches you about the benefits and uses of massage with natural and pure dōTERRA Essential Oils. See ad, page 2.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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, hormone evaluation and thermography. Our customized treatment program includes acupuncture, herbal and nutritional medicine, diet and lifestyle counseling and more. Most insurance accepted.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

TAMARA SACHS, MD

Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC 15 Bennitt St, New Milford 860-354-3304 • TSachsMD.com Using Functional Medicine, Dr. Sachs prevents and treats chronic illnesses by addressing their underlying root causes, remaining respectful of the uniqueness, complexity and intuitions that make us human. Trained at Mt. Sinai Medical School and Yale University Hospital in Internal Medicine, in 2003 she opened Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC. She has great success with IBS, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, autoimmune problems, toxicity and more, by creating individualized, realistic and comprehensive personalized wellness plans. She consults in her New Milford, CT office, and also by phone or video using telemedicine.

HEALING SPA REVIVE SALT THERAPY & WELLNESS 374 New Haven Ave, Milford 203-283-5968 Hello@ReviveSaltTherapy.com ReviveSaltTherapy.com

A Holistic Healing Spa for Body, Mind, and Soul. We offer Halotherapy/ Salt Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Reiki, Quantum Healing, Massage Therapy, Sound Healing, Yoga, and Wellness plus a Crystal Shop. We offer unique and potent products and services to accelerate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. See ad, page 2.

HENRY C. SOBO, MD

Optimal Health Medical LLC 111 High Ridge Rd, Stamford 203-348-8805 DrSobo.com Advances in Regenerative Medicine allow Dr. Sobo to offer cutting-edge technologies such as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments and adult stem cell therapy. Dr. Sobo’s integrative approach addresses a variety of conditions such as: food allergies, Alzheimer’s/ dementia, chronic fatigue syndrome, weight loss, hormonal health, fibromyalgia, anti-aging medicine, and MTHFR-Genetic Mutation. See ad, page 11.

INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY EYECARE ASSOCIATES, PC

Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD Dr. Justin Rapp Dr. Jacqueline Benoit Dr. Jason Grygier Dr. Diana Ngo Dr. Sonia Singh Locations: 6515 Main St, Trumbull • 203-374-2020 444 Westport Ave, Norwalk • 203-840-1991 2600 Post Rd, Southport • 203-255-4005 1425 Bedford St, 1M, Stamford • 203-357-0204 CTEyeCareAssociates.com We offer behavioral optometry, comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses and vision therapy. Call to schedule your appointment today. og\

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LIFE COACH/HYPNOTIST THEA LITSIOS, CHy

Certified Life Coach, Hypnotist, Teacher of Active Dreaming Remote sessions available TheaLitsios.com • 203-693-1493 My specialty is to help individuals who have an inner stirring that says, “Something has to change”. Using skills as a life coach, hypnotist and teacher of Active Dreaming, I assist my clients in reinventing themselves, and creating the life they dream of. When you are ready to reinvent yourself and live your best life. Call for a free 30-minute consultation. See ad, page 2.

MASSAGE THERAPIST KEEP CALM AND HEAL

Natalia K Gioli. LMT In home services 917-415-2451 • NatigiTherapies@gmail.com KeepCalmAndHeal.com Licensed in the states of NY and CT, specialized in Medical and Therapeutic Massages! Provide in home services and my goal with massage is to be able to help in the relief of pain, muscle tension and overall stress.

MEDITATION CENTER FOR MINDFULNESS & INSIGHT MEDITATION

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.

METAPHYSICAL STORE THE ANGEL COOPERATIVE

51 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959 TheAngelCoop.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube The Angel Cooperative is a unique lifestyle boutique featuring the first and only Shungite room in the USA. Wide selection of crystals, jewelry, candles, essential oils and soaps. Spiritual gifts, statuary, oracle decks and tarot and home décor. Available in The Shungite Room: readings, Reiki, meditation, sound therapy, energy work, sound and gong baths, and workshops. See ad, page 19.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN 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 12.

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 with personalized “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 intolerances, gut/microbiome health and more. See ad, page 4.

DR. AMY WIESNER

Healthful Harmony 91 East Ave, Second Floor, Norwalk 203-962-5887 DrAmyWiesner@gmail.com HealthfulHarmony.com Dr. Wiesner, practicing for almost 20 years, uses acupuncture, lifestyle medicine, nutritional supplementation and homeopathy to help her patients achieve health and well-being. Infertility, Diabetes, Stress, Pain, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Allergies, Headaches, Cardiovascular Disease, Lyme Disease, Menstrual Disorders, other imbalances.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL CEREMONIES HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA LLC

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares New Milford • Remote Zoom/FT Sessions 860-946-9470 BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com HummingbirdSoundYoga.com WiseFishWorld.com 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. As an ordained minister and sound healer, She will be offering non-denominational sacred sound ceremonies for weddings and other rites of passage. Bobbi’s band Hummingbird and Friends is well known for their eclectic blend of chants, jazz, blues, reggae and country. She has studied vocal improvisation with Bobby McFerrin, vocal yoga with Heather Lyle and sound healing with Silvia Nakkach, John Beaulieu and Don Conreaux. See ad, page 16.

NUTRITION OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL WALD

29 King St, 2nd Fl, Chappaqua NY 10514 914-552-1442 Info@BloodDetective.com DrMichaelWald.com #BloodDetective Dr Wald is a holistic DC, Nutritionist, and Dietician whose Blood Detective software, labs and detailed consult help get to the cause(s) of persistent health issues. Conditions include autoimmune, weight loss, anti-aging, cancer, GI issues, depression, and more. See ad, page 5.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

HOLISTIC NEW DAY COUNSELING SERVICES

Jessica Lima, MS, LCSW Holistic Psychotherapy/Coaching 158 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 203-260-5769 HolisticNewDay@gmail.com Jessica will align with you on your journey to emotional and physical well-being. Combining her traditional psychotherapy background with her certification in integrative healing, she will work with you in exploring a more holistic approach to feelings of anxiety, depression, stress and more.

NANCY SCHERLONG, LCSW

Coaching/Psychotherapy/Consulting Offices in Norwalk and 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.

REIKI GIGI BENANTI, USUI REIKI MASTER 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.

JOYFUL LIVING REIKI LLC

Gail Christie, Holy Fire Reiki Master Stamford, CT and Mt Kisco, NY 203-979-0918 JoyfulLivingReiki.com Gail will help you get in touch with your energy and bring balance to your life with Holy Fire Reiki. She offers gently powerful Holy Fire healing sessions, Reiki-infused meditations and Usui/Holy Fire and Karuna Reiki certification classes. See ad, page 2.

TURNING POINT REIKI LLC

JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield 203-438-3050 TurningPointReiki.com TurningPointShare.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, Lyme disease and back pain. All Reiki levels taught.

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SOUND HEALING HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA LLC

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares New Milford • Remote Zoom/FT Sessions 860-946-9470 BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com HummingbirdSoundYoga.com WiseFishWorld.com Facebook @HummingbirdSoundYoga We live in an ocean of sound and vibration, constantly changing and affecting our body’s unique natural resonance. Many types of stress cause this resonance to get out of tune. Hummingbird Sound Yoga explores and restores this resonance by shifting awareness to where the body is out of tune. Using earth, dance and symphonic gongs, bowls, tuning forks and humming-for-health meditations, a deep relaxation response balances energy and retunes and reconnects our natural resonance. 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. See ad, page 16.

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING KATIE AUGUSTYN, MA, CPC

Transformation Coach Shamanic Healer TransformationCenterCT.com 203-820-3800 TransformationCenterCT@gmail.com Katie will assist you in reaching your true potential and heal what has been holding you back. You will experience real selfacceptance 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 2.

SOUL HEALING JOURNEY, LLC Eilis Philpott Fairfield 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com

Eilis is a master healer and teacher and certified in numerous modalities as both a practitioner and teacher. She offers soul level healing, which clears any blocks, obstacles and challenges that are preventing you from living your life to its fullest potential. See ad, page 12.

UNIVERSAL WHITE TIME, CRYSTAL & SOUND HEALING CRYSTAL MUSIC HEALING Bradford Tilden, MM, CMT, UWT Remote: Phone or Zoom 860-830-5841 Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com CrystalMusicHealing.com

My goal is to empower you to develop spiritually and professionally. I offer UWT energy and gemstone healing with guided visualization for spiritual healing and self-actualization, and transformational voice activation coaching sessions. I teach certification classes in Universal White Time (UWT), Lemurian Intuitive (LSINH), Crystal, and Sound Healing. I use these techniques, and more to help you to obtain authentic expression, empowerment, and transformation. You can purchase personally attuned crystals and gemstones through me. My clients and students gain a renewed clarity and a sense of purpose as they perceive their truth and remove blockages that distort their perception. Contact me for a free 30 minute consultation. See ad, page 4.

WELLNESS & GIFTS TOUCH OF SEDONA

BETH LEAS

Gifts, Crystals, Native American Art & Jewelry, Intuitive Readings Marge Courtney, Owner 452 Main St, Ridgefield 203-438-7146 Facebook.com/TouchOfSedona A unique spiritual boutique offering gifts, healing inspiration and the energy of the American Southwest. Come explore Native American art and jewelry, crystals, chimes, candles, incense, books and more. Check out our schedule of intuitive readers, guides and more! See ad, page 15.

WELLNESS CENTER THE ANGEL WING, 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, Facebook and YouTube The Angel Wing hosts workshops, yoga classes, retreats, energy work sessions, readings, Reiki sound and gong baths, and guided meditations. It is available to rent on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. Optional rental spaces include a large open room and/or an intimate private room with massage/Reiki table. See ad, page 19s.

SALT CAVE OF DARIEN

555 Post Rd, Darien 203-658-7667 Info@SaltCaveofDarien.com SaltCaveofDarien.com

Our wellness destination offers a rich line up of therapies to help you de-stress, detox, and improve overall health. With choices like salt cave sessions, special events with local healers, massage and spa services, and classes, you will find many ways to breathe in the anti-inflammatory salt air for double the benefits. Our enchanting salt cave and salt room is a soothing space carved out of pure Himalayan salt where you’ll enjoy an oasis of peace, calm and serenity. See ad, page 2.

YOGA: SOUND AND VOCAL HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA LLC

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares New Milford • Remote Zoom/FT Sessions 860-946-9470 BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com HummingbirdSoundYoga.com WiseFishWorld.com 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 in person & online. 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 16.

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