November 2024 Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

Grateful Aging

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November sets into motion the season of gratitude, a time to pause and embrace the joy of gathering with family and friends, sharing meaningful moments and creating new traditions. Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, will soon be upon us. I love how the focus is not about gifts; it’s about being together, slowing down and celebrating the connections in life that bring us joy and help to make us whole. It’s a day that reminds us to step back from the hustle and bustle, focus on our loved ones and be thankful for all of our blessings. It’s also a wonderful reminder of the importance of aging gratefully—honoring the passage of time while nurturing the body, mind and spirit.

This month’s issue delves into the ways a healthy life and mindset can support us as we grow in age and knowledge.

Whether it’s through a daily yoga practice that helps you stay grounded and flexible or the gentle benefits of compression therapy to improve circulation, we explore a plethora of tools that can keep you feeling vibrant and well. Self-care is the cornerstone for a long and healthy life, so remember to take time daily for healthy practices.

And what better way to warm up on a chilly evening than with a nourishing, homemade soup? You’ll find delicious, comforting recipes in this issue, perfect for savoring with loved ones after a busy day. I’ve seen how cooking together, especially during the holiday season, brings a sense of connection and creativity to our household. As you gather around the table this year, I hope you’ll embrace the simplicity of good food, shared laughter and the comfort of knowing you’re taking care of yourself and those you cherish.

Let’s focus on these things that truly nourish us and embrace many unforgettable moments as opportunities to offer daily gratitude for each other, our bodies and the journey ahead. Together, we can age gratefully, finding joy in every season of life.

With deepest gratitude,

Erica Mills

Art Show and Reception at White Silo Farm & Winery

White Silo Farm & Winery in Sherman is hosting a month-long art show from November 1 to 25. The show will feature the work of three local artists: Carol Gibson, Barbara (Bobbi) Soares and Jim Stasiak. The opening reception is being held from 2 to 4 p.m. on November 17.

Carol Gibson captures the simple beauty of life through her digitally designed photography. A native of Ridgefield, now living in Bethel, her work evokes a sense of nostalgia and emotion.

Barbara Soares, MA, CYT, is a photographer and artist who integrates energy work with her art. With a background in sound and vocal yoga, she brings a holistic approach to her creative process. She is also a musician, performing with her band Hummingbird and Friends in Connecticut’s northwest corner.

Jim Stasiak, an award-winning photographic artist from New Milford, has been working with film and digital photography since the 1960s. His work spans various styles, including documentary, creative and travel photography.

Location: White Silo Farm & Winery, 32 Rt. 37 East, Sherman. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 860.355.0271 or visit WhiteSiloWinery.com. See ad, page 6.

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The Wave Effect Offers Cutting-Edge Mental Health Solutions in Westport

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The Wave Effect Therapeutic Solutions in Westport provides innovative, evidence-based treatments for mental health challenges and self-improvement. Serving individuals as young as six, the center offers safe, non-invasive treatments across all age groups. “Whether you are looking to start with a therapist, already have a therapist you love, or aren’t looking for therapy at all, we can help you move forward,” assures Rebecca Halbert, LCSW, founder of The Wave Effect Therapeutic Solutions.

Halbert says they are best known for their Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS), an FDA-approved neurofeedback system that helps stimulate the brain and promote selfregulation, enhancing mental health and brain performance.

According to Halbert, LENS can be used as a stand-alone treatment or to supplement other modalities. “It can be used to improve mental health conditions as well as support your overall wellness plan,” she adds. “And most people notice a difference after one or two sessions.”

Location: 1698 Post Road E. Westport. Call 203.462.2947, email rebeccahalbertlcsw@gmail. com or visit TheWaveEffect.com for more information.

Holiday Cheer Meets Charity at the Annual Festival of Trees

Get ready to experience the magic of the 22nd annual Festival of Trees, benefiting Ann’s Place, from November 22 to 24 at The Summit in Danbury. Since 2003, this event has raised over $4.2 million to support local cancer patients, making it Ann’s Place’s largest annual fundraiser.

This family-friendly event offers a variety of activities for all ages. Attendees are invited to stroll through a winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees, try their luck with raffle prizes, and participate in an online auction. For those tackling their holiday shopping lists, the Festival of Trees Boutique offers unique, artisanal and handmade items not found in department stores.

The fun doesn’t stop there! The Children’s Winter Village is packed with craft stations, exciting activities, and special guest appearances. Families can also enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the festival, featuring local bands, orchestras, dancers, magicians and more.

All proceeds benefit Ann’s Place, which provides free counseling, support groups, and wellness programs for families facing cancer.

Location:100 Reserve Rd., Danbury. For more information on the event including activity updates, visit AnnsPlaceFestivalOfTrees.org. For more information on Ann’s Place, call 203.790.6568 or visit AnnsPlace.org.

Handcrafted Thanksgiving Decor

For much of the country, autumn is a wonderful season of falling temperatures and the changing colors of leaves in nature’s last hurrah. Celebrate this Thanksgiving with eco-friendly, handmade decorations that commemorate the season and honor our living planet.

Acorn Wreath

Welcome guests to the house with a wreath that can last for years. Collect acorns from

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the yard or purchase them from a craft shop. Using a glue gun, randomly affix the acorns one at a time around a 12-inch grapevine wreath, ensuring even coverage. Allow the glue to dry completely before moving. Add a bow by cutting burlap or another festive cloth into a 4-by-20-inch strip. Fold the strip lengthwise and add double-sided tape to hold the ends together. Pinch the middle of the strip and wrap it with a separate 2-by-5-inch burlap strip, then glue it in place on the wreath.

To add a wonderful, sweet smell to the house, use a bamboo skewer to poke holes in an apple and stick cloves, stem first, into the holes. To ensure the apple will last, the cloves must be fairly close together but do not need to touch. Once the apple is covered in cloves, tie twine or ribbon to the stem for added pizzazz.

Gratitude Place Cards

Giving and receiving thanks is good for the body and soul, and these place cards are a great way to introduce gratitude around the Thanksgiving table. Cut scrap card stock into 2-by-3-inch pieces and write a guest’s name on the front. With a serrated knife, slice off one quarter of a wine bottle cork lengthwise so it can lie flat on the table. Make a cut about halfway through on the rounded side and slide a place card into the cut. Encourage guests to flip over their card and write down what they are thankful for. When everyone is done, ask them to share their gratitude with the table.

Hand-Turkey Tablecloth

Get the kids in the holiday spirit with this fun project. First, gather the supplies: a new tablecloth, assorted fabric paints, paintbrushes and fabric pens. Paint a child’s palm and fingers, then help them press their hand firmly onto the tablecloth to make an imprint. Slowly peel their hand off the tablecloth to prevent smudges. Using a fabric pen, add an eye, wattle and feet to the hand turkey. Write the child’s name and the year next to their imprint. Fill the tablecloth over time to see how their hands grow and remind the family of their blessings.

This Fall’s Awaken Fair Offers the Tried-and-True and the Brand New

The Awaken Wellness Fair returns to Westchester this month, continuing its vibrant celebration of body, mind and spirit, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 24 at the Westchester Marriott, in Tarrytown. Celebrating its 23rd year, the fair has been recognized as the Best New Age Expo by Westchester Magazine and aims to inspire transformation and foster connection.

Guests will experience a day filled with excitement as they engage with unique vendors, speakers, gifted healers and intuitive readers—each eager to share their knowledge and skills.

Longtime returning exhibitors include Two Eagles Crystals, presenting a multitude of hand-picked crystals and stones; Upper Cervical Chiropractic, offering Soft Wave therapy and onthe-spot evaluations; Samphel Norbu Tibet Art and Crafts with singing bowls, healing drums, handmade dresses and more; Anne Bentzen, a certified Jidiken reiki practitioner; David Bernstein, a certified angel and tarot card reader; plus dozens more.

There are also many new exhibitors this year including Baltic Ambers Art, offering the highest quality amber jewelry from the Baltic sea; Prophecy Chocolate, who will be tantalizing tastebuds with their

chocolate infused with healing herbs; and Conscious Creation Company who will showcase a collection of framed crystal grids and more.

Expert speakers include Abhay Oyun explaining “Tantra for Life” interestingly working through an interpreter; media star Marci Hopkins speaking on “Unlocking Happiness; the Power of SelfLove and Forgiveness;” and Maria Marshall presenting “Gaia Goddess Healing Experience and Discussion; Courage to Change; Shifting from Fear to Faith.”

Since 2002, the Awaken Fair has been committed to inspiring individuals to enrich their lives on all levels. “Our goal is to enable wellness seekers to learn the latest information to develop into their very best selves,” explains Paula Caracappa, founder and CEO of the event. “We believe that each one of us has endless potential to live an expansive life—one that is fulfilling, compassionate and abundant.”

Cost: $20 online, $25 at the door; $30 VIP tickets are available online only through November 23 and include meditation instruction/practice and a group healing. Location: 670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown. For more information, call 914-422-1784, email AwakenFair@gmail. com or visit AwakenFair.com.

16th Annual Greenwich

Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop

Santa and his three live reindeer return to Greenwich for the 16th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop presented by Jenny Allen at Compass Real Estate, the “North Pole on North Street,” Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses in Greenwich from November 29 to December 24. The cherished town tradition continues for the 16th consecutive year at this expansive nursery where visitors can have their photo taken with Santa, meet the reindeer and also enjoy Santa’s Workshop sponsored by Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group, which provides more space for families.

Guests can enjoy the “Reindeer Coloring Station” sponsored by Jenny Allen at Compass and “Letter Writing to Santa Station” sponsored by Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group, while waiting in line for their photo with Santa. A portion of all photos with Santa will be donated to Kids In Crisis, a non-profit organization based in Greenwich, but serves all of Connecticut. A Kids In Crisis Giving Tree will also be available for people to support their important mission. Event organizers are also excited to welcome the new Reindeer Stable Sponsor, Greenwich Braces.

This all takes place just minutes from downtown Greenwich. Parking is free. Children, adults and all dogs (on leashes) can have their photo taken with Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Dogs are invited for photos with Santa at any time, but as an added incentive to visit when the lines aren’t long, pet owners will receive a Doggy Gift Bag sponsored by Cornell University Veterinary Specialists when they visit on Monday through Friday throughout the event.

To recognize the 16th year, the event will be “Celebrating Family Traditions.” Top of the list for hundreds of families is visiting Santa’s live reindeer and having family and pet photos with Santa at beautiful Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. This unique holiday attraction has become an important family tradition for thousands of families over the past 15 years.

The community is invited to help celebrate 16 years by sharing their family’s past Greenwich Reindeer Festival Photos with Santa. With permission, the event will post past family photos on their Instagram and Facebook pages. They’re excited to feature many different families and what a fun family tradition like the Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop means to each family. Email photos to Tamara@TMK-EventMarketing.com.

The community is invited to Sam Bridge for a “We’re Back Party Days” on Friday, November 29, from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., when Santa’s Workshop officially opens for photos with Santa. While waiting for the reindeer to arrive on Friday afternoon, attendees can enjoy special refreshments, balloon artists, live music entertainment, Rising Starr Horse Rescue, food trucks, and many other special activities, which will also continue all day on Saturday.

Visit GreenwichReindeerFestival.com for pricing on photo packages. Hours for photos with Santa are Mondays through Fridays, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sam Bridge is closed on Sundays. The reindeer will depart on Monday, December 23, but Santa will remain for photos on Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See ad, page XX.

For more information and to view all sponsors, visit GreenwichReindeerFestival.com. Location: Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North St., Greenwich. See ad, page 12.

The Healing Power of Gratitude

Biohacking Your Way to Wellness

by Jessica Scofield-Chichester

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity… It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

— Melody Beattie

In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves disconnected from the simple, yet profound, practice of gratitude. However, modern science is beginning to reveal what ancient cultures have known for centuries: gratitude is not just an emotional state; it’s a powerful tool for healing. By tapping into the science of gratitude, we can biohack our way to a healthier body and mind, unlocking the body’s innate ability to heal itself.

The Science of Gratitude

Gratitude has long been associated with a host of psychological benefits, such as improved mood, reduced anxiety, and enhanced resilience. But recent research shows that gratitude also has significant effects on our physical health. Studies have demonstrated that practicing gratitude can lower stress hormones like cortisol, improve heart health, boost the immune system, and even promote better sleep. One reason for this is the way gratitude affects the brain. When we express or feel gratitude, it activates the hypothalamus and the reward centers in the brain, releasing dopamine and serotonin—neurotransmitters that are essential for feeling good.

Gratitude has also been shown to shift us out of the “fight or flight” response and into the “rest and digest” state, also known as the parasympathetic nervous system. This state is essential for healing, detoxification and overall well-being. When our body is relaxed and in balance, it can focus on repairing and regenerating itself. Thus, gratitude becomes more than a mindset; it becomes a physiological shift that enhances our body’s ability to heal.

The Body’s Natural Healing Mechanism

The human body is designed to heal itself. Every day, our cells work tirelessly to repair damage, eliminate toxins, and restore balance. When given the right support—proper nutrition, sleep, hydration and emotional well-being—our body can heal from even the most chronic conditions. But here’s the key: healing isn’t just about physical health; it requires a mindset that fosters well-being.

Gratitude is an emotional state that signals safety and contentment to the body. When we practice gratitude, we enter a state of relaxation and well-being, which allows the body to focus on healing rather than merely surviving. The release of dopamine and serotonin from a gratitude practice not only makes us feel good but also signals the body to repair, detox and regenerate.

Biohacking Your Health with Gratitude

Biohacking—the practice of using science, biology and self-experimentation to take control of your body and mind—can be applied to gratitude. The goal of biohacking is to optimize health and longevity by making small but powerful changes. Gratitude can be one of those powerful biohacks. Below are several effective ways to incorporate gratitude into your health routine to create a state of healing and rejuvenation:

Daily Gratitude Journaling: Each morning or evening, write down three things you are grateful for. This simple practice rewires your brain to focus on the positive, releasing dopamine and serotonin that help you enter a state of relaxation and healing.

Mindful Meditation with Gratitude: Engage in a meditation practice where you focus on the things you’re grateful for in your body. Thank your body for all the work it does daily—your beating heart, your ability to move, and even your breath. This will strengthen the mind-body connection and promote healing.

Gratitude Walks in Nature: Spend time in nature, consciously acknowledging the beauty around you and expressing gratitude for the earth, the air, and the life force around you. This not only reduces stress but also aligns your body’s frequency with nature’s, boosting healing.

Detox and Appreciate: When you’re going through a detox or a cleanse, approach it with gratitude. Instead of focusing on deprivation, be thankful for the body’s ability to detoxify itself. Gratitude shifts the experience from one of hardship to one of healing.

Gratitude and Detoxification

Detoxification is an essential part of maintaining health. Every day, our bodies are bombarded by environmental toxins, processed foods and stress—all of which

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disrupt the body’s natural healing abilities. Detoxing helps to remove these harmful substances, allowing the body to reset and function at its best. But detoxing isn’t just physical; it’s also emotional. When we practice gratitude, we detox emotionally, releasing negative emotions like fear, anger and frustration that can cause stress and inhibit healing.

This emotional detox creates a space for the body to heal more effectively. When we pair gratitude with physical detox practices—like a clean diet, hydration and proper sleep—we amplify the body’s ability to heal itself. The body, feeling appreciated and supported, responds by functioning at its optimal level, allowing for deep healing and regeneration.

A State of Healing Through Gratitude

When we are in a state of gratitude, our body becomes more receptive to healing. We are signaling to our body that we are safe, sup-

an inside job. When we biohack our health through gratitude, we open the door to a more profound level of well-being—one that taps into the very essence of what it means to be human.

By embracing gratitude, we acknowledge that our body is doing its best to keep us well, even in the face of challenges. And when we make gratitude a daily practice, we give our body the gift of healing from the inside out.

Biohack Healing with Gratitude

Gratitude is more than just a feel-good emotion; it’s a powerful biohack for healing. By understanding the science behind gratitude and its profound effect on the body, we can actively engage in practices that support our health and well-being. As we detox physically and emotionally, we tap into the body’s natural ability to heal, guided by the power of gratitude. By biohacking with gratitude, we take control of our healing journey and step into a life of greater vitality, joy and alignment with our true purpose.

Let gratitude be your daily practice and witness the profound transformation it brings to your body, mind and soul.

Rev. Jessica Scofield-Chichester, Ph.D., is the co-founder and CEO of Haute Healing Oasis in Stamford. Connect at HauteHealingOasis.com.

Aging Gratefully

The Brain’s Role in Aging Well

by Crista Mathew

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When you think about aging, what comes to mind? Is it excitement and joyful anticipation of what’s to come, or do feelings of loss and decline dominate your thoughts?

In American culture, aging is often seen in a negative light. Research suggests that many Americans associate aging with physical and cognitive decline, loss of social status, and decreased relevance in society. It’s no wonder that Americans spent $13 billion on anti-aging products in 2022, with that market expected to triple by 2034.

Yet, other cultures view aging much more positively. In Japan and China, older adults are revered for their wisdom and experience. Even within the U.S., perspectives on aging can vary across ethnic groups, often shaped by cultural values that emphasize respect for elders.

While aging undeniably brings change, it also offers us something powerful—gratitude. Science shows that cultivating gratitude not only boosts joy but also supports better physical health, emotional well-being, and even brain function. In other words, gratitude helps us age well by shifting our focus from loss to abundance.

Gratitude, Stress and Brain Health: The Connection

Gratitude is more than just a feel-good emotion. It’s a practice that can profoundly reshape how we experience life, especially as we grow older. Studies show that a consistent gratitude practice can lower cortisol, the stress hormone that wreaks havoc on our bodies and brains as we age. By actively focusing on gratitude, we help reduce stress and strengthen the brain’s ability to remain resilient—even during challenging times. But it’s not always easy to tap into gratitude, especially when chronic stress has taken hold. When stress becomes chronic, it throws our brain off balance, making it harder to relax and fully enjoy life. When stress lingers, it clouds our ability to feel gratitude, joy and contentment—making the process of aging feel more burdensome than necessary.

That’s where brain health becomes essential in the aging process. Maintaining a balanced, stress-free brain is key to sustaining gratitude and, in turn, aging gracefully. When your

brain is calm and functioning optimally, gratitude flows naturally, enhancing emotional well-being and keeping you more engaged with life’s daily joys.

Cereset: Unlocking the Brain’s Natural Ability to Reset

Sometimes, no matter how much we try to practice gratitude, the stress of life can overwhelm us, making it difficult to maintain a positive outlook. The good news is that your brain has an incredible ability to release that stuck stress—if given the right support.

Cereset, which is short for cerebrum and reset, is a patented brain technology that helps your brain naturally release accumulated stress, restoring balance and flexibility. When your brain is balanced, you’re better equipped to access gratitude, experience inner peace, and sleep more deeply. This shift doesn’t just benefit your emotional state—it supports your body’s overall health, promoting a more graceful aging process.

In fact, clients who use Cereset report feeling more contentment, gratitude, joy and resilience, with improved sleep, energy and mental clarity. By allowing your brain to release stress naturally, Cereset opens the door to aging gratefully—with more ease, joy and emotional balance.

As Thanksgiving draws near, we’re reminded of the power of gratitude. Consider how nurturing your brain health might help you embrace aging in a more positive light, with thanks.

Crista Mathew is the owner of Cereset Westport located at 18 Kings Hwy. N., Westport, CT. If you’re ready to support your brain health and unlock its natural ability to reset, call Cereset Westport today to schedule your sessions. Receive a complimentary tune-up with the full wellness package (a $250 value). Offer valid through November 30 and cannot be combined with other offers. For more information, call 203.557.3299 or email info@westport-cereset.com. See ad, page 5.

Rising to the Calling

Earning Wisdom as We Age

by Carrie Jackson

With knowledge that extends beyond any classroom and humility that provokes a familiar kinship, wise elders have been the pillars of communities for millennia. Their nurturing energy, loving warmth and eternal wisdom provide a foundation for learning and growth. By harnessing a connection to nature, reframing cultural roles and cultivating grace and self-care, we all have the capacity to embody the role of a wise elder in our own way.

Nature’s Lessons

“Wise elders are repositories of how to live a good life within nature, and not against it. They are able to perceive and act according

to the bigger picture and see the impact of actions now on future generations,” says Dr. Darcia Narvaez, professor of psychology emerita at the University of Notre Dame, president of the nonprofit Kindred World and founder of its initiative, The Evolved Nest.

In her book, The Evolved Nest: Nature’s Way of Raising Children and Creating Connected Communities, Narvaez and coauthor G.A. Bradshaw, Ph.D., examine how we can restore natural wellness in our families and communities by living in harmony with nature. She points to the idea of “nestedness” as an inspiration for reexamining our own systems of nurturing,

understanding and caring for our young and one another.

“A wise elder is one who is deeply nested. They display horizontal nestedness in that they attend to honoring ancestral wisdom and to living for the well-being of future generations. They display vertical nestedness in that they honor and live with Earth’s cycles and nature’s laws, but also feel connected to and confident in the cosmos,” Narvaez explains.

Instead of teaching, wise elders act as guides and model behavior for others. “Wise elders know everyone’s path is unique, and everyone has a gift to uncover, develop and share with the community,” advises Narvaez. “They encourage us toward love and openness, instead of bracing against change. They inspire us to work through our fears and know that words matter. It is easy to discourage the spiritual development of others with words. Stories provide an invitation, instead of persuasion or coercion.”

This wisdom often comes from lessons they have embraced when facing challenges. “It’s not that wise elders are naive livers of life. They are scarred. To become self-actualized, one must accept suffering and learn from it,” she says.

At the same time, they acknowledge that every moment is a gift and live life to the fullest. “Wise elders know enjoyment and want others to experience it, too, whether it’s ice cream, cookies or a sunset. After all, if you are not experiencing foundational joy in your life, something is quite wrong,” asserts Narvaez.

Seeds of Wisdom

A wise elder’s connection with nature is deeply rooted—grounded by the land and inspired by the promise of cultivation. “Seeds are our 400 million-year-old ancestors and elders. Gardens grow us more than we grow them. They nod and bow to seeds; and gardens as teachers are gardens as elders,” says Petra Page-Mann, co-owner

of Fruition Seeds, a farm in Naples, New York, that grows and shares regionally adapted seeds.

Founded in 2012, Fruition Seeds is rooted in the idea that each seed, like each of us, is meant to change the world. In August 2024, they shifted from seed sales to sharing seeds as an embodied gift practice, honoring the co-owners’ desire to respect the seeds and practice reciprocity. “This move deliberately mirrors and honors what the seeds are teaching us,” Page-Mann explains. “They are gifts to the Earth, as we all are, and not ours to buy and sell. It’s a way to practice remembering and reimagining a culture of care and belonging. We are rehydrating our relationship with seeds and the land and moving away from a transactional being to an open place of giving and receiving.”

Page-Mann says, “I think of an elder as someone who inspires, challenges, uplifts and comforts. They are people who can accompany us into our challenges and through

them, and not just try to fix problems. I see our relationship to wise elders in the way a river flows and changes on a whim. Sometimes it flows quickly, and at other times it moves smoothly and slowly. There might be rocks under the surface or waterfalls and dams along the way. At any moment in our lives, we experience different elements of that river. The river holds us as elders do: always present, offering diverse forms of medicine. There might be a lightning bolt of wisdom or awareness, followed by a cascade of insight. Other times, it’s just sweet meandering; but we don’t need to paddle or swim because we are held by their flow.”

Rising From Adversity

Wise elders teach us that by leaning into challenges, we can reframe the risks associated with growth. “If we are in our comfort zone, we are safe, and if we are in our panic zone, we are not safe. There’s a discomfort in between. Wise elders are constantly extending their comfort zones and window of tolerance a little wider, so they can move

and breathe more freely in that space,” says Page-Mann.

Although anyone can step into elderhood, Page-Mann believes that society needs to reframe its priorities in order to nurture the process. “We don’t have a cohesive cultural fabric for the role of a wise elder,” she points out. “It’s a capitalist and supremacy culture not grounded in love and belonging. Elders have been eroded from our lives. We’re all really shrunken, disconnected versions of ourselves.”

By challenging current priorities and shifting back to the organic flow of the Earth, we can embrace and embody the traits we seek and become role models and guides for others. “There is a natural progression of maturation where we play different roles in the community and can accompany each other with those roles. If we are held in a cohesive cultural fabric of love and belonging, we can step into whatever role is calling us,” Page-Mann asserts.

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Self-Care Comes First

While wise elders are generous with their time and attention, they value staying grounded. Cheryl Richardson, the Massachusettsbased author of Self-Care for the Wisdom Years: Practical Ways to Celebrate the Mystery and Wonder of Aging, says that doing inner work allows elders to become more available for others. “Wise elders are full of life, steeped in gratitude, eager and excited for new adventures, and able to respond to anything placed before them with wisdom and grace,” she says. “They face aging and mortality with open eyes and a curious heart. They are self-reflective, committed to personal growth and anxious to invest time and energy into their inner lives. They are also happy to share what they’ve learned about life and aging with others. They make their greatest contribution to society by being a powerful example of what it means to embrace aging and the wisdom it provides.”

According to Richardson, “Wise elders see aging as a gift and an opportunity to learn about themselves in new and different ways. They are able to step back, take a deep breath and check their reactions before responding to life’s challenges. They consciously cultivate patience and self-reflection when faced with adversity. The wisdom years are an excellent time to challenge the voices that cling to old ways of life. It’s an opportunity to focus less on where you should be and more on where you are and what your soul wants. That’s when the magic of the moment sweeps you off your feet.”

Time Is Essential

At a time when we are living longer than ever, Richardson sees an opportunity to maximize our later years. “Now that longevity affords us a second adult life, we have time to evolve even more before we die. When people age consciously and prioritize their emotional and physical health, inner life, intimate connections with others and managing their minds, they age with far less fear and much more aliveness, peace and emotional freedom,” she explains.

Wise elders are in tune with their own capacity and availability, and they understand the importance of setting limits. “The gift of mortality is that it makes it easier to say no to those things that are no longer important. Therefore, boundary-setting becomes easier,” Richardson says. “When you know you have limited time left, you are passionate about spending it wisely. Wise elders have a unique ability to let go of responsibilities that are no longer theirs, and to make space and sit with it. They know when enough is enough and can set firm, loving boundaries. Cultivating these capabilities will not only help us make the most out of our remaining years, but they’ll also mold us into the kind of wise elders so many of us wish we had growing up.”

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at Carrie JacksonWrites.com.

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Viparita Karani: Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose

Viparita karani, or legs-up-the-wall pose, is one of the most popular and accessible yoga inversions. In this pose, the hips are flexed, and the legs are extended to rest against a wall. The pose can also be performed away from the wall, resting the pelvis on a block, or the edge of a folded blanket. The abdomen is passive, the back of the legs passively stretch, and the hip flexors are relaxed. This posture promotes circulation by increasing blood flow back to the heart and activates the parasympathetic nervous system through the stimulation of the carotid and aortic baroreceptors. It’s an excellent alternative for yoginis with cervical spine issues who prefer not to practice headstands.

In my first-grade classroom, where yoga was part of our routine, a mat on the floor near the wall was always available. If a student felt agitated, they could take a break by lying in viparita karani, giving them a “Time In” (a moment to go inward and restore). The stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system is what we all need—especially our children.

The next time you’re feeling a stressful-reactive moment, put your legs up against the wall, take time to relax and go inward, breathing fully. Share this pose with a friend or family member, and perhaps change the dynamic of a moment for yourself, and others. Viparita karani: a way toward peace within. See ad, back cover.

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Benefits of Compression Therapy

Improving Lymphatic Circulation for Better Health and Fitness

by Maya Whitman

Adequate cardiovascular and lymphatic circulation is key for all matters of well-being, including heart health, wound healing, fluid balance and muscle recovery after a workout. To address circulation issues, the advent of compression therapy began as early as 1950 with the invention of compression socks by German engineer and varicose vein sufferer Conrad Jobst. Today, the use of compression gear in the form of boots, leggings, sleeves, bandages, wraps and suits is surging in athletics, as well as physical therapy. In medical

settings, the Cleveland Clinic recommends the use of compression bandages, stockings and inflatable wraps to treat swelling and pain in patients experiencing the poor circulation that is often associated with conditions ranging from pregnancy to diabetes and congestive heart failure.

According to market research company SNS Insider, the global compression therapy market—driven not only by athletic demand but also by the rising occurrence of diabetes, lymphedema, varicose

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veins and deep vein thrombosis in an aging population—is predicted to expand to $7.86 billion by 2032.

Lymphedema and Diabetic Swelling

The lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels and tissues that work in conjunction with the circulatory system to maintain healthy fluid levels, filter out waste products and abnormal cells, help the body absorb fats and support the immune system. “It is like the body’s wastewater treatment system,” explains Brittany Curwen, a certified lymphedema therapist and registered occupational therapist at Therapy Achievements, in Decatur, Alabama. “Compression helps keep the right amount of pressure on the blood vessels to make sure the valves inside the veins work in one direction, so blood and lymphatic fluid gets where it needs to go.”

Inflammatory response is normal during the healing process, but when the lymph vessels are unable to drain, lymph fluid in an arm, leg or other body part may cause painful swelling called lymphedema. This condition is commonly caused by cancer, radiation treatments, surgery and, in developing countries, parasites. “After surgery, a light elastic compression garment worn during the daytime hours can help [treat lymphedema]. For someone without a history of lymphedema, a garment that applies 10 to 15 millimeters of mercury (mmHg)

of pressure can help. These are often found at drugstores or online,” says Curwen, noting that such garments can be worn for several weeks during waking hours until the swelling subsides and normal activity is resumed. “For someone with more severe swelling, a medical-grade garment is essential to prevent the lymphedema from progressing and causing changes in the skin texture. A medical-grade garment should be prescribed by a physician.”

Swelling is a common occurrence when diabetes is accompanied by other diseases that impact circulation, such as cardiovascular disease or kidney disease, which can promote pooling of fluid in the legs and feet. A 2023 meta-review published in International Wound Journal found sustained graduated compression to be useful in healing diabetic-related leg sores from pooled blood.

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While hitting the gym or going for a long hike does a body good, most people want to avoid post-workout discomfort, and that is where compression clothing Wellness, in Bloomfield, Michigan. “Lactic acid buildup can lead to muscle fatigue and soreness during and after exercise. The recovery process involves the body clearing out this lactic acid and other metabolic waste products, which helps to reduce muscle soreness, inflammation and swelling, speeding up the overall recovery time.”

A 2021 study published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation involving mostly endurance athletes—predominately runners—reported that compression garments were worn on their lower extremities to prevent injury or reduce symptoms of a current injury, and users perceived a faster post-exercise recovery (more than 80 percent), as well as improved sports performance (more than 70 percent).

Eaves specializes in Normatec compression therapy, which uses air to apply

pressure to a body part, thereby mimicking a natural muscle-pump action. She suggests that this type of pneumatic compression typically can be used three to four times a week. Some athletes employ it daily, especially during periods of intense training. She adds, “Post-therapy, most users report feeling relaxed, with some experiencing a slight tingling sensation as circulation increases.”

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While compression therapy is generally safe for most people, Curwen cautions anyone with peripheral artery disease, congestive heart failure, advanced kidney disease or unmanaged high blood pressure to obtain a physician’s approval before using compression therapy or compression garments.

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Celebrating With Soup

by Marlaina Donato

Whether we showcase winter’s root vegetables or come home to comfort food simmering on the stove, soup is a language of love with many dialects: from underthe-weather broths and velvety bisques to slow-cooked stews and stick-to-the-ribs chowders. A bowl of soup can bridge the mundane and the magical, inviting us to slow our fast-paced lives, share the bounty with loved ones and honor recipes of generations past.

“Every time I make soup, even if it’s one I’ve made over and over, it fills me with a sense of wonder that a bunch of disparate ingredients—legumes, grains, raw vegetables, onions, garlic, seasonings—always meld in a way that seems almost miraculous,” marvels Nava Atlas, the Hudson Valley, New York-based author of more than 10 cookbooks, including Vegan Soups and Stews for all Seasons.

Making Vegetables Shine

Eating seasonally can help our bodies transition into winter, and soups that incorporate cold-weather crops offer delicious versatility. “Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to be thankful for the harvest. Soups in the fall are typically a hearty mix of what you may have grown in your garden. These could be rich and creamy tomato, pumpkin or pea soups,” says Sharon Hapton, founder and CEO of nonprofit Soup Sisters, a food-assistance program in 27 cities across Canada. The author of The Soup Sisters and Broth

Brothers Cookbook attests that taking a little time to make soup “is a great way to nourish our spirits and reconnect with the food.”

In any combination, rainbow carrots, rutabaga, parsnips, leafy greens, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, leeks and winter squashes pack a punch in flavor, color and texture. Special-occasion soups can be simple childhood favorites dressed up with the pungent tastes of sage, rosemary, ginger, chiles or coriander seeds. Creamy soups, whether traditional or vegan, pair beautifully with wild rice, roasted pumpkin seeds or toasted pecans. Atlas suggests combining vegetables in surprising ways to take advantage of contrasting flavors, such as adding sweet potatoes and bell peppers to a black bean stew.

Broth Versus Stock

Although broths and stocks can be made using vegetables and/or bones and seasoned with salt and pepper, a broth is thinner in consistency and requires a shorter simmering time, whereas a stock can be simmered for four to six hours, resulting in a heavier texture. Nutritional bone broth is usually simmered for 12 to 36 hours to create a collagen-rich stock. All of these can be sipped for a soothing repast or incorporated into other recipes.

Bringing Out Flavor With Salt

Atlas notes, “Most soups benefit from judicious salting to bring out the flavors, but I suggest waiting until the end to add

salt, giving the soup time to develop flavor first. And it’s surprising how much of a lift lemon and lime juice can give to soup broth.” For those monitoring their sodium, she recommends salt-free seasoning blends, like Dash, or Spike, a zesty lowsodium option found at health food stores.

The Legacy of a Treasured Recipe

Holiday time can be bittersweet, especially when lost family members are not at the table, but taking out an old, handed-down recipe is a wonderful way to preserve culinary customs and commemorate the family’s heritage. “Creating delicious food like soup from a loved one’s recipe is more than the ingredient list on a card,” says Hapton. “Use the silver spoon handed down from family to stir the love and rekindle the memories of loved ones. A natural flow of storytelling happens when we cook together, and the ‘dash of this and that’ can make its own lively conversation.”

According to Atlas, “Food traditions are a way to embrace each person’s unique history—where their ancestors were from, what was available to them, what they felt comforted by. Yet, despite all the different traditions, food is a great uniter, a fantastic way to connect us as humans.”

Presenting soup in an elegant tureen and putting out toppings such as chopped fragrant herbs or crushed pink peppercorns at each place setting gives soup a festive, gourmet touch. “Don’t wait for a special occasion to bring out the good dinnerware,” Hapton suggests. “Enjoy it every day, even in some small way.”

Ultimately, gratitude is the most important ingredient. This Thanksgiving, invite each guest at the table to ladle a bowl of soup for the person next to them, offering a single word of appreciation as a form of grace.

Marlaina Donato is an author, composer and painter. Connect at BluefireStudio.art.

Whole Health Approaches to Women’s Infertility

by Dr. Susan Fox, DACM, LAc., FABORM

For many couples, starting a family marks a beautiful chapter of life. However, the path is not always straightforward for everyone. Tackling infertility can be an emotional rollercoaster, with emotions ranging from hope to heartache.

For women, the causes of infertility may range from health conditions like hormonal imbalances, ovarian dysfunction and endometriosis; and lifestyle causes such as poor diet, exposure to environmental toxins and weight management; to emotional and mental causes including anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.

Understanding the root causes of infertility is crucial; it’s about unraveling the complex web of underlying issues. In addition to standard blood tests, there are new functional medicine tests for finding the root causes of infertility challenges, including a comprehensive assessment of hormonal imbalances, a test to assess microbiome and detect gastrointestinal pathogens, and a test that provides both insights into nutritional deficiencies and guidance on diet and supplementation.

Research indicates that obesity makes it harder to conceive and leads to more miscarriages. Being underweight increases the risk of ovulatory disorder. A functional medicine or integrative health approach includes managing diet and improving nutrition that also works to balance hormones and microbiomes.

Lifestyle habits like smoking and alcohol and caffeine consumption are also addressed.

A mother’s toxic load can be passed to an unborn child through the umbilical cord. Detoxification prior to trying to conceive can improve not only the mother’s whole health, but her fertile health and the health of her baby.

While not fully understood, research has indicated a correlation between increased stress and decreased likelihood of egg fertilization. Incorporating exercise and mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga is part of a comprehensive approach to creating the ideal environment for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Susan Fox is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Marin County, California, and has specialized in working with women and couples navigating fertility challenge for more than 20 years. Connect at HealthYouniversity.co and DrSusanFox.com.

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Apple Parsnip Cream With Chorizo Sausage

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

¼ cup butter

2 Gala apples, peeled, cored and diced

2 cups parsnips, peeled and diced

½ large onion, finely chopped

2 Tbsp shallots, finely chopped

2 Tbsp roasted red pepper, minced

1 Tbsp roasted garlic, minced

1½ tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated

½ tsp ground allspice

¼ tsp dried thyme

2½ cups chicken stock

1 cup whipping cream with 35 percent milk fat

½ cup dry vermouth

½ cup olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

1 chorizo sausage, uncooked, casing removed

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp pepper

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add apples, onion, shallots, red pepper, garlic, ginger, allspice and thyme. Cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened.

Add the stock and cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the apples and parsnips are tender, about 20 minutes.

Transfer the soup ingredients to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Return soup to the pot and add vermouth, olive oil and lemon juice. Reheat gently.

Meanwhile, crumble the chorizo sausage in a small skillet. Cook, stirring often, over medium heat until the sausage is cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle the soup into bowls and scatter the chorizo over the top.

Recipe by chef Liana Robberecht and photo by Julie Van Rosendaal from The Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers Cookbook published by Appetite by Random House, used with permission.

YIELD: 6 TO 8 SERVINGS

FOR THE RICE

1 cup tomato juice or tomato sauce

3 cups water

1½ cups raw brown rice, rinsed

FOR THE STEW

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1½ cups water

3 to 3½ cups black beans, cooked, or 2 15-oz cans, drained and rinsed

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips

Brazilian Black Bean Stew

This vegan version of Brazil’s famous national dish, feijoada, is an abundantly nourishing stew. Optional embellishments include steamed fresh greens and slices of mango and/or papaya.

1 medium green or yellow bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips

1 cup diced tomatoes

2 small fresh hot green chili peppers, seeded and thinly sliced, divided

1½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp dried thyme

½ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For the rice, combine the tomato juice with the water in a large saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Add the rice, then lower the heat and simmer gently with the cover ajar until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Cover and set the cooked rice aside.

For the stew, heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until both are golden. Stir in the sweet potatoes and water. Bring stew to a slow boil, then lower the heat. Simmer gently over low heat with the cover ajar until the sweet potatoes are just tender but still firm, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Add the beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, one of the chili peppers, cumin and thyme. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes longer, uncovered. The stew should have the consistency of a thick chili. Add a bit more water if it is too thick.

Stir in half of the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve over the hot cooked rice in shallow bowls and garnish each serving with a little extra parsley and a few slices of the reserved chili pepper.

Recipe and image courtesy of Nava Atlas.

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Julie Van Rosendaal

Mellow Sweet Potato Soup

Subtly spiced with a colorful garnish, this warming soup tempts the eye with an appealing golden color and pleases the palate with the delectable flavor of sweet potatoes.

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

SOUP

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 medium onions, chopped

2 medium carrots, peeled and diced

1 large celery stalk, diced

A handful of celery leaves

3 to 4 medium-large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 6 cups)

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp dried thyme

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

½ lime, juiced

1½ cups unsweetened plantbased milk, or as needed

½ lime, sliced thinly for garnish

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

TOPPING

1 Tbsp olive oil

6 kale leaves, preferably lacinato, stemmed and thinly sliced

1½ cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels

2 scallions, thinly sliced

¼ cup cilantro leaves

Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onions, carrots and celery, and sauté over medium-low heat until all are golden.

Add the celery leaves and diced sweet potato. Add just enough water to cover all but about an inch of the vegetables. Bring to a slow boil. Stir in the cumin, thyme and nutmeg, then lower the heat. Simmer gently over low heat with the cover ajar until the sweet potatoes and vegetables are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Transfer the solid ingredients from the soup pot to a food processor or blender with about 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Process until smoothly pureed (or leave a bit chunky), then stir back into the soup pot. Alternatively, skip the food processor and insert an immersion blender into the pot and blend the soup until pureed to preferred consistency.

Add enough plant-based milk to give the soup a slightly thick consistency. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes longer.

For the topping, heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the kale and sauté until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the corn and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add the scallions and sauté for another minute. Stir in the cilantro and remove from the heat. Mound a little of this topping mixture on each serving of soup, along with a thin slice or two of fresh lime.

Recipe is from Vegan Soups and Stews for All Seasons (5th edition) by Nava Atlas. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky © 2024 Amberwood Press, reprinted by permission.

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Joyful Guided Healing Among the Trees – 1-4pm. Join us for a heart-centered gathering with mindfulness, yoga, and a joyful drum circle to support Earth’s healing. All are welcome to celebrate connection, compassion, and community. Sliding scale of $22-44. Wilton Quaker Meeting, 317 New Canaan Rd, Wilton.

Sunday, November 3

11th New Age & Craft Expo – 10am-5pm. Crystals, singing bowls and all your spiritual needs. Intuitive readers, healers, aura photos, health and wellness, handcrafted gifts. Two rooms of speakers and meditations. Much more! $6; $5/with coupon. Wyndham Southbury, 1284 Strongtown Rd, Southbury.

Full Super Moon Sound Bath with Lisa –4-5:15pm. Join certified sound practitioner Lisa Pak for a Full Super Moon Sound Bath, featuring crystal bowls, gongs, and more, to release emotions and patterns that no longer serve you. $45. Hummingbird Healing Center, 57 Main St, 2nd Flr, Westport. 203-550-3390. HummingbirdHealingCenter.com.

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In-person: Demonstration Of Mediumship with Richard Schoeller, NST November 16 • 7:30-9pm • $35

In-person: Metaphysics, Self Unfoldment & Spiritual Philosophy • 2nd & 4th Thursday 7-8:30pm • $30/class • Devel Circle afterwards

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Thursday, November 7

Restorative Yoga with Sound Bath Meditation with Carol from Harmony Yoga and Diane from Grounded Meditation – 6:30-7:45pm. Restorative yoga, sound bath, and salt therapy for deep relaxation. Bring your mat, pillows, and blankets for total rejuvenation. Join Harmony Yoga and Grounded Meditation at The Salt Cave of Darien for a Triple Healing. $75. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

Sunday, November 10

Heart Chakra Opening Sound Bath with Lisa –4-5:15pm. Heart-opening Sound Bath meditation with Lisa, featuring crystal bowls, gongs, flutes, and drums. Experience stress relief, enhanced creativity, and heart expansion through healing sound vibrations. $45. Hummingbird Healing Center, 57 Main St, 2nd Flr, Westport. 203-550-3390. HummingbirdHealingCenter.com.

Tuesday, November 12

Holotropic Breathwork with Bianca – 6:30-7:45pm. With Bianca Rodriguez, LMFT. Transformative Holotropic Breathwork session, harnessing inner wisdom for self-exploration and personal empowerment. Experience positive transformation and wholeness in this unique breathwork journey. $45. Hummingbird Healing Center, 57 Main St, 2nd Flr, Westport. 203550-3390. HummingbirdHealingCenter.com.

Full Moon Energy Healing Circle with Stephanie Janis – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for Full Moon in Taurus, where we’ll release what no longer serves us, followed by group energy healing for grounding, clarity and peace. Bring a journal for reflection. $60. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

Wednesday, November 13

Salt and Sound Meditation with Alison Denicola – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience deep peace and healing through Salt and Sound Healing, a guided meditation with yoga nidra and sound therapy in a Himalayan salt cave. Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, and chimes help reset and restore. $60. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

Thursday, November 14

Fun and Fabulous Tarotscope! What’s In the Cards For You in 2025? with Beth Leas – 6:308pm. Participate in a personalized Tarot-inspired preview of 2025 with Beth Leas in the Salt Cave. Draw one card for each month to focus your energy for the year ahead. Bring beverages. Space is very limited. Will sell out. $80. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

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Full Moon Circle – 7-8pm. Herb Talk, Meditation + Sound bath. Free. Herbs Love And Yoga, 111 Church Hill Rd , Sandy Hook. HerbsLoveAndYoga.com.

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Relax & Renew Workshop – 4-6pm. Blend ancient healing and modern wellness. Restore mind and body with restorative yoga, massage, Reiki, guided meditation and aromatherapy. All levels welcome. Bring a mat; comfy clothes. Waiver required. Refunds up to 72 hrs. $50. The Yoga Shala, 1961 Post Rd, 2nd Flr, Fairfield. 203-526-3847. Lu.ma/984fhdop.

Gong Bath Sound Journey with Samer – 4:15-5pm. Samer Ghadry, musician and sound practitioner, invites you to an afternoon of meditative soundscapes blending Middle Eastern roots. Sound bath meditations reduce stress, enhance creativity, and uplift the spirit. $45. Hummingbird Healing Center, 57 Main St, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-550-3390. HummingbirdHealingCenter.com.

Tuesday, November 19

Lunch Time Sound Bath at MoCA Westport – 12:301:30pm. End your week in bliss with a 60-minute sound journey at MoCA Westport. Experience stress relief and creativity enhancement through a variety of instruments like crystal bowls and gongs. $35. MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke, Westport. MoCaCT.org.

Private Clairvoyant/Mediumship Readings with Terri – 2-7pm. Terri, a master Reiki practitioner, has trained in light work and mindfulness since childhood. Her psychic medium gifts, passed through her lineage, enhance her energy healing practice. 30 min. private readings. $125. Hummingbird Healing Center, 57 Main St, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-550-3390. HummingbirdHealingCenter.com.

Friday, November 22

Ann’s Place 22nd Annual Festival of Trees 2024 – 11/22:12-7pm; 11/23 & 11/24: 10am-5pm. All proceeds benefit Ann’s Place, serving local families facing cancer with counseling, support groups and wellness programs. Ages 3 to 64: $10; Seniors: $5; kids under 3, free. The Summit at Danbury, 100 Reserve Rd, Danbury. AnnsPlaceFestivalOfTrees.org.

Saturday, November 23

Ann’s Place 22nd Annual Festival of Trees 2024: Tastings at the Lodge – 7-10pm. All proceeds benefit Ann’s Place, serving local families facing cancer with counseling, support groups and wellness programs. $65. 21+ only. The Summit at Danbury, 100 Reserve Rd, Danbury. AnnsPlaceFestivalOfTrees.org.

Sunday, November 24

Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing with Bradford –4-5:15pm. Master vibrational healer Bradford Tilden offers a restorative sound healing meditation with crystal bowls and his voice, channeling angelic frequencies for relaxation, healing, and transformation. Don’t miss this unique experience. Sign up today. Space is limited. $45. Hummingbird Healing Center, 57 Main St, 2nd Flr, Westport. 203-550-3390. HummingbirdHealingCenter.com.

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Sunday

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.

Sunday Services at Center for Spiritual Development, NSAC – 11am-12pm. A loving, non-judgmental environment where everyone can seek and search for spiritual understanding and personal unfoldment at their own pace. Zoom and in-person. By donation. 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. Pastor@Center4spiritualdev.org. Center4SpiritualDEV.org.

Monday

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.

Mark Your Calendar

16th Annual

Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop presented by Jenny Allen at Compass November 29 - December 24

Visit Live Reindeer and Photos with Santa

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses 437 North St, Greenwich GreenwichReindeerFestival.com

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.

Tuesday

The Vibe – 7am. With Lisa Tenore. TTEndurance, 772 Post Rd E, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-557-8004.

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. Come and Learn Wellness Workshop – 5-6:30pm. Second Tuesday. Kinesiologist-Nutritionist and Body Language Expert Carolyn Finch is facilitating this workshop using Kinesiology (muscle testing) to determine certain aspects of your health. Nature’s Goods Market, Nature’s Goods Market, 860 Straits Tpke, Middlebury. 203-577-2000. NaturesGoodsMarket.com.

Stretch and Strength – 6pm. With Lisa Tenore. TTEndurance, 772 Post Rd E, 2nd Fl, Westport. 203-557-8004.

Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.

—Karl Barth

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.

Wednesday

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.

Our Bodies, Our Self-Help – 12:15-12:35pm. Kent, CT Food Bank Fundraiser. With Julianne Roshan Dow. Hybrid women-only community gathering. Learn ways to help ourselves with female health issues. In-person at Dow Integrative Institute or online. When you register you will receive a Google Meet link to join. $3-5: suggested donation. Dow Integrative Institute, 23 Maple St, Kent. 203561-8125. JulianneDow.com.

Wilton Farmers’ Market 2024 Season - 12-5pm. Through October 30. Wilton Town Green, 101 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton. 203-762-0567. Info@WiltonChamber.com. WiltonChamber.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.

Thursday

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.

Unconventional Relating Group – 6:30-8pm. Third Thursday. We come together to talk about how to relate with each other in ways that are outside of the heteronormative, patriarchal, and settler mentality. This may look like practicing ethical nonmonogamy, nonviolent communication, decolonization, regenerative agriculture, sexual and gender fluidity or relationship anarchy, to name a few. $7. Renee Beyor, DBA RAY Life Coaching, Must join private, group link to get more Information. 860-966-5677. fb.me/e/6owZGkEs4.

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.

WISE TRADITIONS IN FOOD, FARMING AND THE HEALING ARTS

The Weston A. Price Foundation teaches about healthy foods of the past and how to incorporate them in the present. We explain the science of why certain foods are healthy, where to get them and how to prepare them.

Request a free copy of our 28-page booklet about Dr. Weston A. Price’s research: Timeless Principles of Healthy Traditional Diets: westonaprice.org/infopack (703) 820-3333

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

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. Learn how to send reiki distance healing, deepen your use of Reiki for yourself and others and more. Two powerful energy connections included, from Gigi’s short Japanese Usui Lineage. Two Manuals and certificate included. Please call to register. Prepayment required. This Workshop is also held on last Friday and Saturday of the month, pick one date. Please no drop-ins. 203-852-1150. $225. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReiki.com.

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.

Classified

For Rent

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE- NORWALK

– Associates In Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care located at 156 East Ave, Norwalk right off exit 16 I-95. We have 2 separate rooms available to rent. Perfect for another professional such as LMT, IBCLC, LCSW, etc. looking for inexpensive professional space (includes weekly cleaning, utilities, and has shared common reception and bathroom). Please contact Dr. Mark Joachim: 203-856-8520.

Community Resource Guide

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Erica@eNaturalAwakenings.com to request our media kit.

Acupuncture

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.

All Things Health & Wellness

SHIRLEY R. BLOETHE

860-989-0033

PassItOnLLC.com

Shirley has the intuitive ability to find just the right referral for anyone looking for health and wellness support. Whether it is a new or existing business owner (or the general public), her extensive resources will likely be a great match for your needs. She also is able to offer low-budget, effective solutions for holistic businesses and practitioners. See ads, pages 8 and 17.

Alternative Wellness

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 5.

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.

Ayurveda

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 16.

Brain Optimization

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.

Career Coach

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, back cover.

Cave Rental/Unique Gathering Space

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, back cover.

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, back cover.

Holistic Healing

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

Holistic Healing Resources

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 7.

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

Integrative Optometry

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.

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.

SOUL & SPIRIT, LLC

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.

DR. ELIZABETH RAVER, PHD

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 17.

Metaphysical Store

THE ANGEL COOPERATIVE

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 15.

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 16.

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 17.

Positive Psychology Coach

CONNECT2FLOURISH, LLC

Andrea Garin Kopilak MA, CMC 917-583-3218 • Andrea@C2FCoach.com Connect2FlourishCoaching.com

Andrea, Connect2Flourish Founder and Certified MentorCoach, specializes in wellbeing. She supports clients making a positive impact, addressing challenges like motivation struggles, assertiveness, prioritization, and longing for meaning. Utilizing positive psychology, Andrea collaborates to leverage values and strengths for resilience and optimal potential.

Professional Intuitive Energy Work

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 9 and 17.

Psychotherapy

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.

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.

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.

Salt Healing Therapy Wellness Center

SALT OF THE EARTH THERAPEUTIC SPA

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.

Sound Healing

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 (@ 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 15.

HUMMINGBIRD HEALING CENTER

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. See ad, back cover.

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 6.

Tarot

BETH LEAS

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, back cover.

Transformative Healing

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, back cover.

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, back cover.

Universal White Time Healing

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 17.

Voice & Sound Coaching

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 6.

Wellness Center

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 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 5.

Leaves Print by Mariella Mills

HAUTE HEALING OASIS

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.

HUMMINGBIRD HEALING CENTER

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 cutting-edge 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. See ad, back cover.

Yoga

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 (@ 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 15.

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. 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 6.

MANIPURA POWER YOGA BROOKFIELD

265 Federal Rd, Brookfield 203-994-3883 • MPYBrookfield.com

M ANIPURA

Power Yoga Brookfield

The studio offers 35 hot power vinyasa and restorative classes a week. Classes range from the gentlest restorative class to a powerful sweaty flow. We also offer infrared sauna sessions and one-on-one pilates. Come check us out!

www.mpybrookfield.com 203 994-3883

MINDFUL DRIFT YOGA

845-519-4558

Info@mindfuldriftyoga.com MindfulDriftYoga.com

Mindful Drift Yoga is your premier mobile yoga studio serving the beautiful counties of Fairfield and Westchester. We specialize in offering pop-up yoga classes and events in serene settings, as well as offer private group including kids’ yoga, 1:1 lessons and corporate yoga.

203 TLC TRIBE TLC

Tribe TLC is your healthy living go-to resource network. We are a vibrant and growing community of 150+ holistic practitioners and wellness entrepreneurs meeting throughout CT and beyond since 1997. TLC Members are committed to living consciously and offer a wide variety of healthy lifestyle opportunities designed to help you live life well. We offer high quality private sessions, products, workshops, classes and events.

Career Coach/Kolbe Consultant

Thea Litsios, Certified Career Coach and Kolbe Consultant. 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! Thealitsios.com • 203-693-1493

Holistic Wellness Center

Energy Healing/Meditation/Tarot

Beth Leas

30+ Years Experience Private Sessions, Workshops, Events In-person or by phone bethleas.com 203-856-9566

Roshan Dow, MA, JSJCP, RYT 500 Dow Integrative Institute Integrative approach to health and wellness. Privates, group classes, workshops & online connection. 23 Maple St., Kent, CT iam@JulianneDow.com JulianneDow.com • 203-561-8125

Lisa Pak, Hummingbird Healing Center Westport’s newest wellness destination offering private sessions in CT’s first Harmonic Egg.® Sound Bath Meditations, new event space, sound instruments for sale. 57 Main St., Westport • 203-550-3390 Lisa@HummingbirdHealingCenter.com HummingbirdHealingCenter.com

Salt Cave of Darien

Salt therapy, massage, meditation, yoga & more! 555 Post Rd, Darien Info@SaltCaveofDarien.com SaltCaveofDarien.com

203-658-7667

Diane Nicosia, MBA, ibalanceLLC Certified Coach & Reiki Master Teacher. Move forward toward your personal & business goals. In person or Zoom. NicosiaDiane@gmail.com ibalanceuthrive.com 203-858-5848

Katie Augustyn, MA, CPC Transformation Coach, Shamanic Practitioner, Spiritual Evolution Trainer, Energy Healer, TV Host TransformationCenterCT.com 203-820-3800

Gregg Kirk, Lyme Recovery Clinic & Detox Center Heal from chronic illness through all-natural herbal treatments, intensive detox, cleanses & energy healing. 528 Post Rd, Darien Gregg.Kirk@gmail.com 203-858-9725

Looking for a relaxed group of professionals offering a supportive community, networking events, many marketing opportunities, and FUN?

We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Valencia Luncheria, 164 Main St, Norwalk, CT, from 8:30 -10:00a.m.

Come the first time as Beth's guest - and if you find your time with us worthwhile, we invite you to become a TLC Member. Please RSVP to Beth Leas at: 203-856-9566 (call/text) or TLCBethLeas@gmail.com so she can reserve your place.