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Local Doctors Focus on Children’s Diet and Lifestyle

New Team Members at Zen: Body + Mind

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est Hartford’s Zen: Body + Mind welcomes Stan Baker and Ron Damico to its team.

Baker has more than 30 years of experience in the Oriental healing arts. He uses the major modalities of Chinese medicine including acupuncture, herbal medicine, Chinese dietetics, Chinese massage and body work, tui na and chi cultivation methods.

Damico is a transformational catalyst, energy healer and spiritual guide, helping each of his clients release long-held energetic blockages that interfere with their ability to live the life they truly want to live. He is a highly skilled mentor and teacher who facilitates healing by guiding his clients through their own unique process to transform their lives.

Completing the Zen: Body + Mind team are co-owners Cyndi Roberts and Anthony Maietta. Roberts offers one-on-one therapeutic yoga sessions. The private yoga sessions include a blend of meditation, breath work, restorative, gentle and yin yoga catered to each client. Maietta offers a whole system approach to manual medicine. No system is forgotten in the techniques he offers including muscular, skeletal, neural, vascular, visceral and fascial.

Zen: Body + Mind offers a handful of highly specialized and complementary, non-Western approaches to encourage healing through gentle movement, energy work, self-inquiry and connection within.

For more information, visit ZenWH.com. Location: 91 S. Main St, West Hartford. See ad, page 30.

Sadly, it’s much easier to create a desert than a forest. ~James Lovelock

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r. Stacey Munro of Suffield and Dr. Karen Conway of Agawam, Massachusetts, have made it a priority to improve children’s dietary and lifestyle habits. Mental and dietary “junk foods” have a negative impact on a child’s physical, emotional and behavioral health.

Munro, a naturopathic physician, works with children and their parents to improve these dietary and lifestyle habits. “Naturopathic physicians and Stacey Munro pediatricians agree upon limiting processed food and screen time,” she says. “Fast food and snack foods marketed to children are nearly always processed, and these foods are nutritionally devoid. To make a healthy first step, start with breakfast that includes protein and whole grains.”

She also recommends setting clear boundaries regarding screen time, in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines: Avoid use of screen media other than video-chatting for children younger than 18 months; for children 18 to 24 months, find high-quality programming and co-view with them, if you choose to give them screen time at all; limit screen use to one hour per day for children ages 2 to 5 years; and create a family media plan with consistent rules and enforce them for older kids.

“Getting children on a healthier track requires knowledge and a good strategy,” says Conway, a general pediatrician. “The family pediatrician is a beneficial source of information, and a naturopath can help with dietary and lifestyle specifics.”

To reach Dr. Munro, call 860-758-7808 or visit NaturesHelperMedical.com. Location: Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic, 178 Mountain Rd, Suffield. See ad, page 29.

To reach Dr. Karen Conway, a general pediatrician, call 413-7896800. Location: Trinity Health of New England Medical Group, 230 Main St, Agawam, Mass.

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Connect for Less Stress

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any individuals experience increasing levels of stress at this time of year. For those seeking extra support and tools to use now and throughout their lives, attend a 3-day educational and experiential workshop called 3 Essential Connections on October 25 through October 27 at Bridge Healing Arts Center in Farmington. 3 Essential Connections, or 3EC, is a comprehensive stress mitigation training appropriate for anyone who is looking to improve their quality of life while maintaining personal agency.

This educational and experiential program was designed to support individuals in creating a stress-resilient lifestyle by reconnecting with yourself, others and nature.

This workshop provides an overview of our approach to stress mitigation and an introduction to each connection. Our instructors bring their passion, lived experience and expert knowledge to the topic of stress mitigation, specializing in engaging and traumainformed facilitation. The cost for the 3-day training is $425.

To register, contact Jessica Goldman at 860-882-9680 or Info@3EssentialConnections.com. For more information, visit 3EssentialConnections.com. Location: Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. See ad, page 11.

New Salt Cave in West Hartford

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pa Soli, a full-service spa conveniently located in West Hartford, offers an organic body care center as well as its most popular and newest offering—a salt cave. The salt in the cave releases negative ions that help purify the air.

Salt cave therapy (also known as halotherapy) has been proven to help with inflammation, thin and clear mucus, improve lung capacity and function, alleviate symptoms of colds, allergies, and asthma, reduce edema and post-surgical scarring and decrease skin itching and inflammation. It also helps with stress reduction, improving relaxation and rejuvenation, making it a welcome addition to self-care regimens.

Spa Soli also offers massage, facials, manicures, a soaking tub, hair removal, infrared sauna, Reiki and body treatments. All the products at the body care center are vegan, organic, natural and cruelty-free. The Spa is open 11am to 7pm, Tuesday through Friday, and 11am to 5pm on Saturday.

For more information, call 860-231-1004, email SpaSoliCT@gmail.com or visit SpaSoli.com. Location: 945 Farmington Ave, West Hartford.

Health and Wellness Expo in Bristol

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he 5 Bi-Annual PASSPORT to Health and Wellness EXPO, a statewide holistic benefit event co-hosted by The Holistic Community Professionals, will be held from 10am to 4pm on October 27, at The Doubletree by Hilton in Bristol.

The event, which is child-friendly, will showcase holistic, green and sustainable businesses from around New England, with more than 75 exhibitors, speakers, readers, practitioners, products and services.

Visitors can experience multiple hands-on body workers, sound healing, readers, drumming and mediums; browse organic and natural products, gemstones, jewelry and crystals; and learn about health services, weight loss programs, chiropractic care, health coaches and massage.

Organizers will also be raffling off the grand prize of an overnight stay at the Doubletree by Hilton, including breakfast for two, with a variety of other raffles all day long. The day will conclude with a free drumming circle and sound healing event from 4 to 5pm on the patio. Parking is free and food is available on premises.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. All door proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Hartford Hospital Cancer Center Angie’s Spa Fund. All funds will be used directly for patient care and will be matched to maximum allowed by the grants for each organization. th

To purchase tickets in advance, visit Buy.flint.com/zmp3c41c.

For more information, call Shirley R. Bloethe at 860-989-0033 or email YourHolisticEvents@gmail.com. Location: The Doubletree

by Hilton, 42 Century Dr, Bristol. See ad, page 13.

Farmington Valley Holistic Healthfest

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oin us for a fun-filled day of health, exploration, and information at the first Farmington Valley Holistic Healthfest to be held on Sunday, October 20, from 10am to 5pm. The Healthfest will be held at the Farmington Gardens in Farmington. Meet practitioners from the Farmington Valley towns of Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby and Simsbury who specialize in holistic health—treating the whole person physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.

Holistic modalities pair beautifully with more traditional Western medicine treatments, and can add greatly to your sense of well-being and peace. Some of the modalities you will find at the Healthfest are chiropractic, massage therapy, hypnosis, flotation therapy, energy therapy, thermography, yoga, essential oils, craniosacral therapy, end-of-life pet services, psychotherapy and more.

Learn about how you can increase your health in fun ways, and how you can become the strongest partner on your own personal health care team. Lectures will be ongoing throughout the day and are free with your $5 admission. Water, soda and juice are complimentary throughout the day. There will also be some products to purchase such as books and candles to utilize in increasing your self-care.

Come relax, try some services, stroll the gorgeous grounds and spend the day nurturing yourself. Free parking in front and behind Farmington Gardens.

For more information or any questions, contact Dory Dzinski, Chair FVHH at 860- 693-2840 or DoryDzinski@comcast.net.

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Metabolic Healing Program at Wu Healing Center

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he Wu Healing Center in West Hartford has added a new metabolic reset program to its roster of learning opportunities. The Metabolic Reset Program is designed to enhance energy, release excess weight, improve sleep quality and stabilize mood. Through a Chinese medicine approach to regulating metabolism, participants will learn to improve their overall health and well-being.

While weight loss is an expected result, the focus of the program is on improving overall health and moving the body towards its healed state (which includes reaching its ideal weight). Conventional weight loss methods fail long-term because they are founded on the principle that losing weight is an arduous task that includes suffering, deprivation or pain.

In contrast, the Metabolic Reset Program works with the body, following the path of least resistance towards its healed state.

Throughout the program, participants will learn to implement individual strategies and lifestyle modifications that meet their needs in a fun and rewarding way.

The program includes one 90-minute session with Dr. Ming Wu, which will include a medical evaluation and tui na treatment, and five 90-minute sessions with Rick Kevorkian, which will include coaching on nutrition, qi gong exercises and other lifestyle modifications. Participants also receive a teapot and 30-day supply of tea, a 30-day custom herb formula and 60-day access to Wu’s private Facebook group, which includes classes and group discussions.

At the end of the program, participants will understand how, what, when and why to eat in a way that suits them best.

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an changing the intestinal bacteria be an effective, safe and tolerable way to slow the inflammatory process involved in multiple sclerosis? The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, the Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center at Griffin Hospital, and Yale University are teaming up to help address this question as part of a pilot investigational study.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. Some studies have found that an imbalance of intestinal bacteria can lead to inflammation in the immune system. This study will provide oral capsules with fecal material (“poop”) from healthy donors to people with MS to see whether it leads to changes in their intestinal bacteria, and whether this could slow the inflammatory process involved in MS. The study team, led by neurologist Dr. Joseph Guarnaccia, is recruiting people who are 18 to 40 years old and have been diagnosed with MS. They must be able to visit Griffin Hospital eight times over four months.

Those who complete the study will receive $800. The capsules, procedures and tests are free of charge. The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health is funding this study. The study information is as follows: A Pilot Study of Oral FMT (Fecal Microbial Transplant) in Subjects with Multiple Sclerosis, Griffin Hospital IRB # 2018-09, Principal Investigator Joseph Guarnaccia, MD. For more information, and to take part in this study at Griffin Hospital in Derby, call 203-732-1265, ext. 220 for Sue or ext. 300 for Rockiy. See ad, page 14.

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Opioid Symposium at U of Bridgeport

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he University of Bridgeport’s College of Health Sciences will hold its first annual Health Science Symposium, entitled “Building Bridges: Healthcare Solutions to Prevent Opioid Addiction and Chronic Pain in Connecticut”, on October 17.

The all-day event will foster a deeper understanding of the opioid problem in the context of chronic pain, as well as promote a pragmatic discussion about treatment best practices for both pain and addiction. This important event will be a forum for approximately 150 leaders in health care, research, education, public health and policymaking who aim to improve knowledge, practice and legislation concerning pain and addiction in Connecticut.

Sessions will focus on opioid abuse in patients with chronic pain, models in integrated pain care, ending addiction, supporting providers and opioid overdose reversal training, among other topics. Speakers will include experts from the University of Bridgeport, Yale University, University of Connecticut, University of Pennsylvania and AmeriCorps, as well as the Chief Medical Examiner of Connecticut.

Registration is $50 plus $25 for up to six continuing education (CE) or continuing medical education (CME) credits. A continental breakfast, lunch and snacks are included, and parking is free.

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New Age & Crafts Expo in Southbury

Improve Your Quality of Life. he 6th annual New Age & Create a Stress-Resilient Lifestyle by Crafts Expo takes place 10am Reconnecting with Yourself, Others and Nature. to 5pm on November 3 in South3 Essential Connections, or 3EC, is a comprehensive stress bury. The day will be filled with mitigation training appropriate for anyone who is looking to Come a Day creative and spiritual enlightenment. Vendors from the tri-state Exerience improve their qualityof of life while maintaining personal agency.

Spiritual & Creative Enlightenment! area will be on hand, as will a dozen readers skilled in past lives, Our 3-day educational and experiential workshop provides angels, crystals, palms, astrology and more. Attendees can also an overview of our approach to stress mitigation and an introduction to each connection. bring a photo of a pet to receive a pet reading. Other experiences include having your aura photo taken, drum circles, Reiki October 25-27, 2019 sessions, soothing massages, meditation and dynamic speakers.

It’s the perfect opportunity do some holiday shopping for crysBridge Healing Arts Center 304 Main St, Farmington, CT 06032 tals, natural oils, candles, Tibetan singing bowls, handcrafted 2 Rooms of Dynamic Speakers gifts, jewelry, soaps, spiritual art, handbags and much more.

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This is ascension! Scale the mountain and claim soul sovereignty.

“Whether you become a healer or not, you will heal yourself, heal others & heal the planet just by walking the Earth plane,” says Grace Elohim.

Free informational talks will take place in Connecticut throughout October, featuring sample sessions for $20 each.

The talks will take place from 9:30 to 11:30am on October 5 at New Morning Market in Woodbury; from 6 to 8pm on October 11 at Hidden Gem in Wallingford; and at 11am on October 27 at the Passport Health & Wellness Expo in Bristol (this talk requires admission to the Expo, which is $7).

For those interested in pursuing Marconics training, a Level 1 Marconics Practitioner Certification class will be offered on November 2 and 3 from 9:30am to 5pm at New Morning Market.

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Psychic and Vendor Fair in Cromwell

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imply Peaceful Healing will again host the Mystical Autumn Moon Psychic and Vendor Fair from 10am to 4pm on October 26 at the Courtyard Marriott in Cromwell.

Vendors will offer jewelry, crystals, essential oils, holistic products, aura imaging, pottery, clothing, handcrafted wares and metaphysical items. Visitors can relax with a mini healing session with energy workers, healers and other gifted practitioners, or enjoy a reading with Connecticut’s finest psychics, mediums, angel and tarot card readers and spirit drawing artists.

Wolf Moon Eduardo from Rhode Island will once again join in the festivities.

Admission is $5 and children 12 and under are free.

For more information, join the event on Facebook at Facebook. com/events/2544198315598500/ or email JoanWitherell@gmail. com. Location: Courtyard Marriott, 4 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell.

Pre-Holiday Yoga Soothes in Farmington

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iane Massey, certified yoga Instructor and founder of Evolve Movement & Yoga in West Hartford, is hosting a series of Sunday afterDiane Massey noon sessions of “Gentle Yoga and Alternative Healing Modalities” to ground participants for the holidays. The sessions will take place from 2:30 to 4pm on November 3, 10 and 17, at Bridge Healing Arts Center in Farmington.

“Holidays usher in an array of emotions like joy and connection, along with overwhelm, anxiety, seasonal depression, loneliness and even grief,” she says. “Taking time to ground yourself, tune into your body, tap into your senses, calm your nervous system, nourish your spirit and replenish your energy is the best self-care practice to prepare for holiday hustle and bustle.”

The November series will integrate yoga postures with breathwork, meditation, aromatherapy and Tibetan sound healing bowls. Each session is $30, and space is limited to 12 participants, who should bring their yoga mats and blankets. Massey’s unique yoga teaching style encourages honoring the body, calming the mind and nurturing the spirit for an overall sense of well-being. She believes the physical postures should be explored with mindfulness, understanding the purpose and benefit to the body, and definitely not feel painful.

Aromatherapist and sound healer Barbara Bolstridge will bring deep relaxation and improved well-being to the sessions through the use of natural essential oils and sound vibration. The combination with yoga will be pure bliss.

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Diplomatic Freeze

Environmental Destruction Tapped as War Crime

Twenty-four scientists from around the world published a letter entitled, “Stop Military Conflicts From Trashing Environment,” in the journal Nature, urging the United Nations International Law Commission to create protections for the environment in armed conflicts. It reads, “We call on governments to incorporate explicit safeguards for biodiversity, and to use the commission’s recommendations to finally deliver a Fifth Geneva Convention to uphold environmental protection during such confrontations.” The four existing Geneva Conventions and their three additional protocols are globally recognized treaties that establish standards under international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded military personnel, shipwrecked sailors, prisoners of war and civilians during armed conflicts. Violating the treaties amounts to a war crime.

Conflicts Heating Up Over Arctic Reserves

Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Over the last five years, the region has been warmer than at any time since record keeping began in 1900, which is opening up untapped reserves of oil, gas, uranium, gold, fish and rare earth minerals. At a May meeting of the Arctic Council,U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China against “aggressive” actions in the region, saying, “This is America’s moment to stand up as an Arctic nation.”

Gao Feng, the head of the Chinese delegation to the council, whose mission is to foster cooperation among Arctic countries and protect the fragile environment, says, “It’s [the U.S.] a country that stepped out of the Paris Agreement and then they’re talking about protecting the environment of the Arctic.”

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR A RESEARCH STUDY Fecal Microbial Transplantation (FMT) in Subjects with Multiple Sclerosis The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, the Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center at Griffin Hospital, and Yale University are teaming up to study whether changing the bacteria in the gut, using an oral fecal microbial transplant (FMT), can affect the process that leads to the development of multiple sclerosis. Through the use of oral capsules approved by the FDA for other uses, fecal material (poop) from a healthy person will be transferred to a person with MS. We are seeking people who want be part of this pilot investigational study.

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Askwsar Hilonga, Ph.D., a chemical engineer and public health scientist in Tanzania, grew up dealing with waterborne diseases such as cholera that made him ill. According to the World Health Organization, he has used his scientific expertise and local knowledge to develop a purification system based on nanomaterials. While the filter is still under study, stations have been set up throughout Tanzania, mostly managed by women, to help those that otherwise would not have safe drinking water.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the algaechoked “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River spanned 7,829 square miles this summer, roughly the size of Massachusetts and considerably above the 6,000-squaremile five-year average.

The largest recorded Gulf dead zone to date was 8,776 square miles in 2017. Dead zones occur when algae sinks and decomposes, sucking oxygen from the water and making it impossible for marine life to exist, jeopardizing billions of dollars generated by commercial fishing in the area. The phenomenon is primarily attributed to chemical fertilizer runoff from Midwestern farms into the Mississippi, exacerbated by warming trends.

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Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

The Makhonjwa Mountains of South Africa harbor some of the planet’s oldest rocks, including meteorites that have been striking the Earth for eons. According to the peer-reviewed journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, researchers using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy have discovered a 3.3 billionyear-old layer of rock that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, both of which suggest extraterrestrial origins, making it the oldest extraterrestrial organic matter ever identified. Many scientists think the basic molecules of life may have originated in outer space.

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Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents. Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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Wednesday, November 6 from 1 to 7pm Possibilities Farm in Wilton is hosting a fundraiser for the Nokota® Horse Conservancy (NokotaHorse.org). The Nokota® are wild horses of North Dakota believed to be descendants of Sitting Bull’s herd. The Conservancy was created by two brothers dedicated to ensuring the survival of this breed.

• Horse Wisdom stories and photos from the Nokota® Herd • Complimentary Energy Work from local practitioners • A Singing Bowl Concert • Opportunities to interact with the Possibilities Farm horses!

Admission fee is a donation to the Conservancy.

Recommended donation: $20 per adult and $10 per child over 5. Children 5 and under are free.

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Protect Kids From Bullying to Lower Risk of Teen Depression

Children born with low vitamin D levels have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 6 and 18, reports a study of 775 Boston children published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Those with persistently low levels of vitamin D through early childhood had double the risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 3 and 18.

Higher systolic numbers increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Because infants’ vitamin D levels are determined by the mothers’ levels during pregnancy, researchers suggest exploring an official recommendation for vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy.

A three-decade study of 3,325 young people in Bristol, UK, found that kids that were bullied at age 10 had eight times the rate of depression in their teen years, and that it persisted for some into their adult years. Using detailed mood and feelings questionnaires and genetic information, researchers found that childhood bullying was strongly associated with depression. Bullied children had a greater risk of both limited depression occurrence and persistent depressive issues. Other risk factors found to be associated with depression in the children included anxiety and the mother’s postnatal depression.

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Aligning with the Soul Path

A Conversation with Spiritual Advisor Peter Marks

by Patricia Staino

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enowned psychic and spiritual advisor Peter Marks, who makes his home in Connecticut, recently took time out of his busy schedule to give Natural Awakenings readers insight into psychic readings, alignment, growth and one thing he wouldn’t do for a client.

How would you describe your vocation?

As a spiritual advisor, I don’t label myself as just an astrologer or just a psychic or just a medium because I work with spirit guides that come to me through signs, visions and direct conversation.

They provide me with information about a client, but I also take the time to set up a natal chart. My spirit guides assist me in knowing what makes each person totally unique.

How did you discover your ability and your passion?

Prior to doing this, I was a TV producer at WTXX in Prospect, and when guests came to be interviewed on one of our talk shows, I would prep them for the show by asking questions about things they’d done. They couldn’t figure out how I knew so much about them, and I would be very hesitant to tell them how I knew. I have an aunt who also has this ability, and she told me I too would be using my special gifts one day. So I began to segue out of television into giving readings. I believe that God and the universe directed me to my calling.

What role do growth and alignment play in your readings?

I tune into a client’s life path, their potential for fulfilling their spiritual goals, and align that with areas of growth—where they are lacking, where they are excelling, where they are most sensitive. I

work with them on the growth process because the guides show me how I can help them to become their total spiritual being.

What excites you most about the work you do?

I believe I’m most excited when I receive phone calls from my clients who say that at the time of their reading, they weren’t quite sure if the information I gave them was part of their divine ensoulment, but since then their lives have unfolded as I predicted. I get excited when my clients are excited.

What do you do if you see something negative during a reading?

I don’t always believe that a situation is going to be negative. I believe that if we have a positive mindset, we can turn negativity around into a positive situation. I try to change what one perceives as a negative situation into a positive outcome. Other psychics might say, “I see you getting divorced,” but I’ll say, “I see another relationship that is much better for you, is more harmonious, but it’s going to be up to you to make this decision.”

What elements of your work frustrate you?

I get very frustrated when a person comes for a reading, and I’m working very diligently to help this individual turn their life around with positive suggestions and they say, “No, I can’t do that.” That frustrates me because we all can turn our lives around.

A lot of people don’t want to change; they don’t want to exert the energy to make their lives more positive.

What is the strangest request a client has ever made of you in a reading?

One of my clients asked me to set up their natal chart with the compatibility of musician Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes. They gave me Robinson’s address and asked me to send him the compatibility chart to persuade him to divorce his wife at the time—actress Kate Hudson—and marry my client. I did set up the compatibility chart for both of them, but I wasn’t going to send it to him.

What would you most want our readers to understand about what you do?

I would love for people to have more of an open mind about accepting us, all of us—holistic health practitioners, mediums, astrologers, psychics—because we are all here to be messengers of God. A lot of people in the church see psychics, mediums and astrologers negatively. Most of the people I know who do this work are filled with love and light, and they just want the world to realize what their positive contribution to society can be.

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Jenny Odell on the Importance of Doing Nothing

by Julie Peterson

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enny Odell, a visual artist and writer based in Oakland, California, is known for her creative use of second-hand imagery from Google Maps, YouTube, Craigslist and other online sources.

Her work has been exhibited locally and internationally, and was featured in Time LightBox, WIRED, The Economist and The Atlantic.

Odell, who has been teaching internet art and digital design at Stanford University since 2013, says she is compelled by the ways in which attention (or lack thereof) leads to consequential shifts in perception. Her new book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, proposes that we use our attention to rebel against the seductive pull of 24/7 availability and manipulation by algorithms.

She tells us that redirecting our attention toward nature allows us to gradually remake our lives and forego the mentality that tells us that we must have a constant return on investment. True productivity, in the end, may very well be connected to our role in the environment and our understanding of happiness, and to make those connections, we must put our attention to doing nothing.

What is the “attention economy” and why do you believe it’s important to resist it?

The attention economy includes anything designed to capture and direct human attention. The entire history of advertising has been about exploiting attention. But the attention economy takes on new dimensions with something like social media, whose notifications, pop-ups and design are aimed at keeping someone on a platform…[contributing] to a general feeling that one needs to be always on… participating… available.

Someone who participates deeply in the attention economy is liable to be kept in a loop of anxiety, fear and shallow reaction.

Ironically, this feeling drives them back toward the attention economy, creating an unhealthy spiral of attention that could be more meaningfully directed elsewhere.

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What inspired you to rethink conventional wisdom about productivity, progress and the mentality that we must have a constant return on our investment—including how we spend our time and where we direct our attention?

Right after the election, in late 2016, a warehouse fire in Oakland claimed the lives of many artists. I became aware of how difficult it was becoming to step away and process anything, not to mention mourn. I found that it was only by stepping away that I was able to ask questions about what it was I really wanted and how I could act meaningfully.

Both social media and the cult of productivity are seductive, and when we’re caught up in them, we don’t question them. Understanding anything requires perspective and standing outside of it; productivity is no different. Temporarily ascending to a broader, removed view, you might find that you’re struggling in all the wrong ways, or in the wrong direction.

How is “doing nothing” different from meditation?

It certainly shares some of the same goals. But whereas certain forms of meditation emphasize physical stillness, “doing nothing” for me includes things like wandering and observing.

What is the relationship between our well-being and being unproductive for a part of each day?

When we’re caught up in the idea of productivity, we’re often not thinking about our own well-being. And yet, the “unproductive” part of one’s day is likely the one in which you remember to take care of yourself or even listen to the needs of your mind and body at all.

How do we go about challenging the forces that are disconnecting us from nature and each other?

I think the first step is simply a movement of attention. Addictive as social media may be, it is not difficult for me to move my attention from that to what is happening in physical space. Sometimes this leads to meeting other people; I’ve had great conversations with strangers when we were both peering up at the same tree, looking at the same bird.

What do you hope people will take away from the message of your book?

I hope it creates a space in which someone might begin to look at the ways they currently direct their attention and how they might want to change that. I also hope it helps people find each other.

Rediscovering one’s bio-region or local history is a great way to meet others who might not exist within your social media bubble.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Age-Defying Bodywork How to Turn Back the Clock

by Marlaina Donato

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t has been said that stress kills, and it often can be a slow and premature process, leading to common but avoidable symptoms of decline: impaired memory, loss of mobility, fatigue and decreased libido. Good nutrition, getting enough sleep and staying active contribute to vitality; however, fortifying the nervous system is critical to combating age-accelerating stress hormones like cortisol.

The key to keeping body and mind young may lie in the therapeutic modalities of bodywork, an umbrella term for up to 350 methods that include massage, energy work and meridian-based therapies like acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology, which can improve quality of life and promote cellular integrity. Once considered a luxury confined to spas and private home sessions, bodywork is moving into the medical mainstream with reputable hospitals like the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City, which offers reiki sessions and instruction for patients and caregivers.

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along with massage therapy and music.

The Arthritis Foundation recommends massage for all types of arthritis and pain syndromes like fibromyalgia, as it can reduce discomfort and stress.

The Chemistry of Premature Aging Busy lives without enough downtime can set up the body to be in a chronic state of “fight-or-flight”, which compromises cardiovascular health, nutrient absorption, waste elimination and immunity. Thanks to groundbreaking researchers like Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, it is now understood that prolonged daily stress weakens DNA structures by shortening chromosome-protecting telomeres, a major component in premature cell death and the trigger of genetic, predisposed markers for disease.

Studies by Dr. Owen Wolkowitz, of the University of California, San Francisco, demonstrate the link between shortened telomeres and insufficient response to free radicals, resulting in chronic inflammation, now believed to be the catalyst of most degenerative diseases. Psychological stress, accord-

ears, reflexologists like Garland can help promote the natural flow of bodily functions.

“Reflexology, a modality that is separate from massage therapy, reduces the tension, stress and pain that we hold in our feet and in the rest of our body, which can promote longevity and better quality of life,” she says.

Certified craniosacral therapist Margaret Connolly, of Narberth, Pennsylvania, agrees that mental or emotional strain plays a key role in the aging process. “During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and in that situation, it’s not going to prioritize restorative activities,” she says.

Craniosacral therapy (CST) focuses on the cerebrospinal fluid and the meninges surrounding the brain, spinal cord and related connective tissue, and helps the body drop out of excessive fight-or-flight mode.

Pain, Serotonin and Substance P Bodywork and its ability to impact the chemistry of stress has far-reaching effects on most bodily systems. Studies in 2016 from the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine have shown that massage therapy helps to regulate hormones, boost immunity, improve attentiveness and ease the symptoms of depression.

Licensed Massage Therapist Michele Duncan King, of Sea Spell Massage, in Cannon Beach, Oregon, knows firsthand how her work can assist in

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ing to research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, changes how the body regulates inflammatory response.

“Stress and inflammation cause pain and disease,” says Certified Reflexologist and holistic practitioner Martha Garland, of CreativeSpirit Healing Arts, in Baltimore.

“All of this that we carry in our bodies will make us feel much older than our years.”

Through application of pressure on specific reflex zones on the feet, hands and

counteracting the energy-sapping effects of stress. “When the digestive system doesn’t go into the ‘rest-and-digest’ state via activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, it can affect muscles, joints, organs and hormones. This, along with elevated cortisol, can certainly make us function less optimally, making us feel older and less vibrant.”

Traditional massage modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, Thai and Lomi Lomi help reduce blood pressure, boost immunity by augmenting natural killer cells, decrease symptoms of depression and support the cardiovascular system.

It can also assist lymphatic movement, which can prevent cold hands and feet and achiness. Massage also raises serotonin and dopamine levels, neurotransmitters that play vital roles in memory, mood regulation and immunity.

Most significantly, higher serotonin levels are linked to lower levels of substance P, a neuropeptide that is central in pain perception. It soars during times of stress, anxiety and insufficient sleep, and has also been linked to tumor growth and inflammatory conditions.

Multidimensional Well-Being Bodywork can assist the physical body, but it can also be a restorative balm for the emotions and psyche. “As human beings, touch is so important. Massage modalities invite safe, healing touch,” says Anita Bondi, licensed massage therapist and a founder of the Wellspring Holistic Center, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. “A good therapist will also educate a client about other benefits of a more holistic lifestyle. I believe any time we give ourselves permission to listen to the body’s wisdom and follow its lead, we reduce stress and increase well-being.”

While women are more apt to include bodywork sessions in their health care, men can be hesitant. Connolly encourages both women and men to experience CST and other modalities. “Sometimes men are a bit nervous about being touched, whether the practitioner is male or female.

Even when open to hands-on therapy, some men believe extremely deep pressure

is needed in order to be effective.” Not so, says Connolly, who cites the experience of Mark Bertolini, CEO of the Aetna health insurance company, who credits CST with saving his life when he was contemplating suicide and suffering severe neuropathic pain from a skiing accident.

Menopause and Cognitive Function CST can also have an impact on women’s hormonal changes. “Very slight movement of tissues near the pituitary gland can exert a subtle pumping motion on the master gland in a way that will facilitate its ability to produce and release hormones,” explains Connolly.

The therapy is sometimes used in conjunction with acupuncture, which also impacts hormones and works on the brain. A 2018 study by Chinese researchers published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows neuronal improvement through acupuncture in both cognitively impaired patients and healthy individuals.

Tools for Life Most practitioners believe that deriving benefits from bodywork requires consistency, which can support longevity in unexpected ways. Garland says, “What really makes a difference in reducing chronic stress is consistent stress reduction. One session occasionally will feel good and reduce tension temporarily, but will not make a major difference in reducing stress in the long term.” King agrees: “A massage once a month is my recommendation for ideal overall maintenance, and more frequent sessions for specific conditions or goals.”

Research and results confirm that well-being is not a luxury, but a necessity, and puts to rest the idea that bodywork is a guilty pleasure. “The more we do to help ourselves, the better our lives will be as we age,” says Bondi.

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By the following fall, Whelehan’s daughter’s brain function had rallied, allowing her to take the ACT and apply to college.

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“I didn’t know about frequency healing before, but I will continue coiling because I feel better, and my kids feel better,” says Whelehan, co-creator of Open Sky Yoga Barn in Redding, which has offered yoga, dance and spiritual counseling for years, and more recently began offering AmpCoil sessions.

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athy Whelehan, her son and her daughter all suffered with symptoms of Lyme disease for years. They sought help from conventional medical providers and medication, and worked with a naturopath to supplement with dietary changes and herbs. For Whelehan’s daughter, the Lyme disease attacked her brain—so badly that often she couldn’t get out of bed, and sometimes couldn’t remember her own name. Eventually, Whelehan flew with her to a clinic in Switzerland that specialized in stem cell and other invasive treatments. But the most dramatic changes occurred when they returned from Switzerland on Christmas Eve and found the gift of an AmpCoil waiting under the decorated tree.

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All matter vibrates at a certain frequency. Many energetic healing modalities are based on the concept that when those frequencies are out-of-tune, our bodies respond by exhibiting symptoms of injury, disease or negative emotion. Frequency healing entrains cells to match the frequency emitted by an instrument or device, putting the body back in harmony.

The ancient, old-school methods for doing this include drum circles, Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs and many other sound- and vibration-making instruments. More modern takes on this methodology, however, are based on the “new-fangled” research of Nikola Tesla, Royal Rife and Georges Lakhovsky, early 20th-century scientists who experimented with frequencies to observe how they affected the human body. In today’s high-tech world, many healers have rediscovered their findings, incorporating them into devices that bring a tech-centric approach to sound and vibrational healing.

“Rife showed a long time ago that you can vibrate frequencies that will destroy a bacteria or virus,” says Dr. Adam Breiner, a naturopathic doctor at the Breiner Whole-Body Health Center in Fairfield. Breiner uses a variety of frequency healing therapies in his practice, including BEMER, BioCharger and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. “We’ve found it helpful with Lyme patients, with people who are fatigued, those who have injuries they want to recover from.

We’ve had instances of people with arthritis immediately being able to move their hands more easily, as they stand in front of the BioCharger.”

Breiner says frequency healing technologies have a profound effect across the body and the more a person uses them, the more “charged up” their cells will be, as the treatments have a cumulative effect.

“Obviously, our cells recharge on their own and you don’t need [these technologies] for that, but at the same time, the sicker you are, the more toxins you have in your environment, the more you burn the candle at both ends, the weaker your cells become,” he says. “Cells that have a lower electric potential tend to be unhealthy cells and that’s when we see symptoms of disease in our bodies.”

AmpCoil The AmpCoil, the wellness tool which yielded such powerful results for the Whelehans, utilizes sound transmission technology to listen to the messages from your body through voice stress analysis. Its BetterGuide App then uses extensive mathematical algorithms to play back your chosen frequency tunes through a PEMF process and a modified Tesla coil. The manufacturers stress that the technology is meant to help uncover and address the causative influences that detract from overall well-being.

“Each time you come into it and the more entrained you get, the more in balance your whole bioterrain becomes,” says Whelehan. “It can take several months, depending on how sick you’ve been, but I’ve seen miracles happen all the time.”

The device looks like a giant donut and its frequencies reach a four-foot radius, so it is most often placed on the lower belly during a session, although it can be placed on specific body parts depending on the issue being addressed. The process is best known for easing symptoms of chronic illness, including Lyme disease and psoriasis, but the PEMF process has been approved by the FDA to help with fractured bones, depression and anxiety.

“I had a college student come in this summer with Bartonella Lyme, the full gamut, even intermittent blindness,” says Whelehan. “She had about five symptoms and in 10 sessions, she was down to zero. It’s rare, but she was down to no symptoms. For some people it can be quick. For people who have been sick a long time, it takes a bit longer.”

BEMER Also based on PEMF, BEMER (Bio-Electric Magnetic Energy Regulation) therapy targets the body’s circulatory system.

The device is a mat that can be used to treat the whole body or wrapped around specific body parts for spot treatments. BEMER uses patented frequency protocols to optimize the body’s blood flow by boosting the microcirculation of capillaries, the smallest blood vessels in the body. The technology is used in more than 4,000 medical clinics, hospitals and universities in Europe and has become more common in the U.S. over the past few years. BEMER also was chosen as a cooperative partner for NASA.

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“By integrating BEMER technology into human space flight and assisting in the development of next-generation spacesuits, BEMER will promote healthy circulation both on Earth and in space,” says Tracey Scalzi, a licensed BEMER distributor based in Stamford.

BEMER therapy is recommended to be used daily for optimum results, but many people feel a difference after just one session, according to Scalzi. She notes that some of the results of BEMER therapy are improved blood flow, nutrition and oxygen supply, cellular waste disposal, improved physical fitness, strength, energy, endurance, sleep management, concentration and relaxation, among others.

BEMER therapy aims to improve circulation, nourishing cells, tissues and organs by boosting their oxygen supply and more efficiently removing metabolic waste. Scalzi experienced the benefits first-hand when she fell during a snowstorm and ripped all the ligaments in her leg: “I used the mat twice a day, along with 20+ spot treatments by wrapping the BEMER pad around my leg. The inflammation came to a head in three days and I was black and blue, then three days later I was completely healed and walking like a champ!”

BEMER is easy to use, as individuals just lie or sit on the mat for eight minutes, twice a day. The manufacturer even makes veterinary kits for use on pets and horses, to alleviate many conditions similar to those it addresses in humans.

Scalzi, who has seen the technology help clients with fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, ADHD, joint discomforts, open wounds and overall detox, has made it her mission to get the word out about BEMER and is particularly interested in its potential for healthcare and assisted living facilities. “I really want to help some of these people,” she said. “If I had the mat when my grandmother was alive, I’m sure she would have lived at least a few more years.”

BioCharger Looking like a cross between a disco ball and a blender, the BioCharger is a software-based, mobile- and cloudcompatible, highvoltage, multi-frequency resonant transformer (actually a modified Tesla coil) that transmits pulsed waves of electromagnetic, electrodynamic and photonic energy. In short, it’s a precise, radiant energy field that delivers energy wirelessly to restore balance in the body.

The device uses hybrid subtle energy to improve health, wellness and athletic performance by restoring strength, stamina, coordination and mental clarity in a 15-minute, non-invasive session.

“When a cell is sick, or not performing well, we know its electrical charge is diminished,” says Breiner. “The BioCharger sends charge through the air to help energize cells and renew their electrical potential. It’s not specifically treating a disease, but rather

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supplies needed energy to the cells.”

The technology targets the subtle energy field found around all living organisms, similar to the energy field recorded using thermal imaging technology. The BioCharger NG produces a customizable sweep of digitally pulsed electromagnetic fields that bathes the body in a field of bio-compatible frequencies, generating bio-photon light via plasma gas spectrum tubes. The body has the inherent ability to selectively absorb the needed frequencies through each cell of the skin, nerves, muscle connective tissues and organs.

The patient simply stands in front of the BioCharger for 15 minutes and often feels changes almost immediately.

Breiner has observed healing in patients suffering from Lyme disease, other viruses and bacteria, inflammation and autoimmune issues. Additionally, athletes use the device to help muscles and tissues recover faster and some patients use it as an ongoing boost for their cells to maintain energy levels and overall wellness.

“When you combine it with some of the other therapies that we do, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, altitude contrast training or an IV nutrient drip, it’s just tremendous. When all the cells are working better, they are more receptive to other modalities,” he says.

FSM Frequency-specific microcurrent (FSM) was developed by Dr. Carolyn McMakin in 1995, based on frequencies developed by an osteopath in Canada who was using a machine built in the 1920s. The frequen-

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“Some people feel more than others, but the feeling is very subtle,” says Singley.

“Because it’s microcurrent, it’s below the pain threshold of your nervous system, so many times people think nothing’s happening; then, after a while, they’ll feel heavy and relaxed.

And if you have the correct frequency, shortly after starting, they’ll say the pain feels better.” cies used in FSM are electromagnetic pulses run on two channels at the same time. The frequency addressing the condition is put on channel A and the frequency addressing the particular body tissue runs on channel B. There are frequencies that address more than 200 conditions including inflammation, scar tissue, mineral deposits, toxicity, congestion, trauma and many more.

“It sounds a little out there,” says Lisa Singley, ND, a naturopathic physician at Natural Health and Wellness in Stratford, who uses FSM to enhance other modalities she offers. “When I first tried it, I had a shoulder injury and my shoulder was like concrete; it was hard as a rock.

And 45 minutes later, not only were my shoulder muscles completely relaxed— like I had had a massage—but my whole body was relaxed. I remember thinking, I haven’t been this relaxed in five years.”

Singley says that’s the most common reaction from her clients—that they immediately feel calmer and more relaxed.

Like all the devices mentioned here, what a patient actually “feels” during a session varies from individual to individual. Some have no physical sensations, whereas others feel a bit of tingling or heat, which indicates the frequencies have identified an area of blockage.

The More the Merrier Frequency healing technologies often work best in concert with other therapies.

Scalzi says she uses the BEMER mat in combination with all her other services, including body contouring, Reiki and massage, because it often deepens the effects of the other modalities: “I combine just about everything I do with BEMER therapy because the increased circulation helps clients open up and relax, and I can go in and really work their muscles.”

Breiner also notes that, in addition to complementing other therapies, these technologies also work well as a general “tuneup,” to maintain energy and keep bodies in balance. “Anything we’re doing—nutrients, herbs—the body is going to be more accepting of it if the cells have their charge.”

Perhaps most importantly, these practitioners all noted that frequency healing technologies are meant to be one tool in an overall wellness routine—they are not substitutes for smart decisions about diet, activity levels and self-care.

“You do have to do other things…you have to be very mindful of what you’re eating, and make sure you’re hydrated,” says Whelehan. “It’s not like you just put the Coil on and everything’s going to be okay.

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“At the end of the day, these devices are the medicine of the future because they allow people to take their well-being into their own hands and be empowered.”

Patricia Staino is a freelance writer and editor living in North Carolina, who is also the managing editor of Natural Awakenings’ Fairfield County/Housatonic Valley and Greater Hartford editions.

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BALANCE IS BEST

Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique Restores Healing Potential

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io-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) was developed by Dr. M.T. Morter Jr beginning over 50 years ago. Educated in the sciences, then as a chiropractor, he ran a thriving chiropractic practice and served as president of two chiropractic colleges. His scientific training led him to research treatment that would “work 100 percent of the time on 100 percent of the people.” This exploration and extensive testing ultimately resulted in the development of B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. is a whole-body system of health care that involves a non-forceful, energy-balancing, hands-on procedure used to help re-establish the full healing potential of the body. It does so by addressing stress and promoting balance in the body’s nervous, muscular, circulatory, digestive and hormonal systems. When a system moves out of balance, the body responds with physical, emotional and chemical symptoms, which can result in illness and disease.

How Does a System Become Unbalanced?

The stresses of our lives lead to imbalances in our body systems.

They manifest as feelings and present in a variety of forms. Some are of the common type, such as anxiety, anger, fear and frustration; often we just shrug these off. If we continue to have experiences that lead to the same stressful feeling, however, at some point the accumulation of the feeling locks itself into our subconscious. From that point forward we will unconsciously behave as if we are always having that feeling—doing things that avoid, for 26 Hartford County Edition

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example, whatever that feeling might be (anxiety, depression, fear).

High intensity/short duration events also lead to stresses (feelings) that can lock into our subconscious (e.g., a traumatic car accident). This is also true of events that involve a positive situation being overshadowed by a negative one (e.g., a child feeling positive about his overall report card scores only to have a parent criticize him for his lowest grade). Unless they are identified and addressed, negative feelings associated with these events in our subconscious can affect our feelings and how we behave throughout our lives.

Each of these types of stresses creates interference that moves us away from balance and lessens the ability of the body to heal itself from within. As long as we hold on to these stresses, our bodies remain out of balance, which keeps us from healing naturally from within.

Common examples of how these stresses manifest themselves include headaches and migraines, tight muscles, TMJ, sleep apnea, substance abuse and other physical pain. Any health issue that can be given a name can potentially benefit from balancing of the systems of the body with B.E.S.T.

How Does B.E.S.T. Balance The Body?

B.E.S.T. eliminates these interferences so the body can create its naturally intended balancing of nerve function and communication between the conscious and subconscious divisions of the central nervous system. In doing so, B.E.S.T. addresses the cause instead of the symptoms exhibited by the individual. B.E.S.T. also allows for the possibility of healing without the use of drugs, surgery or other techniques with side effects. Finally, it can correct nervous system function, which could be contributing to other mental, emotional or physical health conditions that have not yet become symptomatic, preventing the onset altogether.

B.E.S.T. is performed by a practitioner with hands only, requiring no instruments of any kind. It accesses areas of the brain through a pressure-point-type therapy. By touching certain points around the head and body in a specific sequence, while having the client think about certain memory stresses, the body begins to reconnect the circuitry with the brain. The process is non-invasive; the first visit, which includes a consultation and a treatment, takes about an hour. Subsequent visits usually last about 20 minutes.

Benefiting Most From B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. is suitable for anyone, of any age. We all have stresses of one kind or another, some we are aware of and many that are in our subconscious. Practitioners are trained on ways to apply the B.E.S.T. process with those too young to participate actively and those with physical or mental conditions that prevent the traditional client participation. The objective remains the same—to bring balance to the body’s systems.

The daily choices we make about what we eat and drink, how we exercise and rest, what we breathe and especially what

we think are critical to whether we move toward increased health or toward greater potential for ill health. There is a selfhealing version of the technique, particularly suitable between treatments with a practitioner, in which breath work and mental-focus training are used to remove blockages from the nervous system and subconscious memory storage.

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The Phenomenal Lightness of Being

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by Celeste Mattingly

ix thousand years ago, the Vedic religion named Tachyon particles mondajava—”the stuff the gods are made of ”. Tachyons are subatomic particles that travel faster than the speed of light. In our Einsteinian worldview (the standard model of particle physics) Tachyon particles are hypothetical because, according to Einstein, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. As Tachyon technologies are quite popular in science fiction writing, one might falsely conclude that anything traveling faster than the speed of light is fantasy.

However, in a quantum physics worldview, Tachyon particles not only exist and travel faster than the speed of light, but they infuse physical matter with Spiritual Light, also known as energy, light and information. They are subtle energy and considered by some to be the very source of the frequencies of the chi or prana—the life force existing around us at all times.

Tachyon particles are not frequencies; rather they act as the bridge between all frequencies and their source, which is located at the zero-point energy field, or the ground of all being.

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highly concentrated Tachyon particles, temporarily suspending all negative influences, such as electromagnetic fields (EMFs), air pollution, pesticides, GMOs, chronic stress and negative emotions. Physicists identify this as a zero-point energy field.

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years to process. You are in control of your own healing timeline.

Once the emotional work has been done, the physical body begins to respond.

The body no longer holds on to fear, shame or humiliation, and it begins to incorporate love, sense of purpose and meaning in life. Healing is the process of bringing energy back into your chakras.

The process is the same for all chakras.

Once you use your intuitive abilities, you will be able to detect and correct the issues faster. Chakra balancing can be the path to personal enlightenment. A Reiki master or shamanic practitioner can help you move energy out of blocked chakras, but until the emotion is released, the issue will resurface.

This work may be hard, but your reward is nothing short of a miracle.

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hakra balancing is more than knowing that the root chakra is red and is related to your safety and security.

It’s understanding what the emotional issues in the root chakra mean and then acting to uncover the initial cause of them.

That’s where the real healing begins. You have to trust your gut instinct, also known as your intuition. We all have it and now is always the best time to learn to use it.

Chakra balancing helps you figure out where your blockages exist, and then dig deeper to uncover the emotions hidden in those chakras. When we discover the emotion and then work to bring it back up again, the work has begun. Be open to receiving any answer in order to change your life. Be aware of your emotional response to the feelings, and allow yourself to cry, scream and release the feelings. Only when there are no emotions left are you ready to proceed to the next step.

The next step is to forgive. Forgiveness is an extremely difficult topic for many of us. It may require considering that the person may not have understood what they did was hurtful to you. If a medical condition was affecting them, this is pos-

sible. Or perhaps they were never aware of an issue because of their upbringing. Can you forgive them? It doesn’t mean you ever have to talk to them again or send them a birthday card. It is just about ridding yourself of the feelings. Try writing them a letter, and then burn it. Forgiving simply allows you to no longer think about an issue or situation 24/7; once it is released from your physical body, the heaviness disappears. Forgiveness is done for your highest and greatest good.

The final step is to accept that there is a lesson for you to learn. We come to Mother Earth to learn and grow. We can’t grow if we aren’t learning. What lesson did you learn from your blocked chakra?

Once you acknowledge the lesson, and know it because you are smiling, you have rebalanced your chakra. Your personal growth will transform the way you handle a similar situation in the future.

If you believe that we are all here to learn lessons, this will become easier. Once you process the lesson, the blockage is gone. Writing the steps is simple, but doing the work can take hours, days or even

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Spinal Solutions Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

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hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations.

The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly unrelated condi-

tions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of full-body chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors.

Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan. “The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back. Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.”

William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”

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It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy— from the salivary glands to the stomach down through the intestinal tract— branch off the spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas.

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In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”

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Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxiety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem.

“Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains. “The cause of many cases of chronic, longterm headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says.

Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area. ~William Lauretti

TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief.

“The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo.

Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement. “Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, soft-tissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.”

For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.”

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Slow Food Takes Root Global Movement on Fast Track

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he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a shared passion for delicious food and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. It satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’ origins, from farm to fork.

“The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State.

“It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.”

Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals. Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains.

Slow Food has its roots in Italy, where food and wine journalist Carlo Petrini took up the cause in 1986 to halt the homogenous fast food chains encroaching on the country’s rich, diverse food culture. Slow

Food USA has taken off since its founding in 2000 with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow Food Nations, a food festival for all in Denver, to swap stories, share strategies, celebrate victories and of course, break bread together.

The backbone of the movement is its local chapters. “Food has a regional identity, connected to history, culture and family,” says Luciano, whose blog Out East Foodie shares the stories of her Long Island edibles.

For Bob Quinn, an organic wheat farmer in Big Sandy, Montana, and the founder of the heirloom grain company Kamut International, the Slow Food movement has been a kind of welcome homecoming and acknowledgment of his company’s efforts to protect workers and nourish consumers.

“To me, Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic, because it focuses on the food—the end purpose of agriculture—rather than profits and yields that are the focus of the industrial food system,” says Quinn, author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food. “Slow food offers an appreciation for farmers’ efforts to improve the soil and the nutrition,

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flavor and aroma of the foods we grow.”

The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter. “As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage.

At Miller Union, Satterfield’s awardwinning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms

We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds. ~Laura Luciano in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food.

Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farm-to-school programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano.

“Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.”

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Savory Slow Food Recipes and salt, and bring back to a simmer.

Place the halved bok choy cut-side-down in the pan in a single layer.

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Continue to simmer over medium heat until the bok choy is tender, but still has texture and bright color, about 4 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, remove the bok choy and set aside, but leave the citrus peels and spices in the pan.

Continue to simmer until the broth is reduced by half or more.

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Glazed Bok Choy with Citrus and Star Anise

Taste the sauce for seasoning, then at the last minute, return the cooked bok choy to the glaze and reheat all the way through.

Add the butter, star anise, peppercorns

Heat the oven to 400° F. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

Whisk in the olive oil.

Toss the cauliflower in the mustard mixture to coat.

Spread in a baking dish in a single layer and roast until it’s just tender and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.

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One of the qualities I love about bok choy is how easily the crisp rib absorbs the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. If it is not closely monitored, however, its tender leaves wilt quickly and the rib may turn mushy. I address this issue by quickly pulling the bok choy from the pan when it just begins to turn tender and succulent, allowing the sauce to reduce and intensify on its own. This recipe is perfect with a rice dish or with a delicate fish that could be poached in the cooking liquid for a full meal.

1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 orange, quartered, seeds removed 1 lemon, quartered, seeds removed 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 star anise pods 12 black peppercorns 1 tsp kosher salt 4 small bok choy, halved and washed

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and environmental adjustments. Watch your pets and note the adjustments they are making; watch the wild animals outside your window to get some ideas for how to nurture yourself and remain balanced in each season.

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Wisdom from the “Wild”

by Carrie Brady

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n common conversation, the word “wild” is often used to describe something that is out of control, uncivilized or lacking reason, but these interpretations are misleading. “Wild” also has many positive connotations, including being in tune with nature, fully present, confident and resilient. All animals, even domesticated ones, retain some “wild” characteristics that provide great wisdom for humans.

Wildly in Tune Wild animals are in tune with nature. As the seasons change, they adjust their routines, such as by storing food for the winter, building shelter or moving to a more hospitable location. Squirrels store nuts, bears find dens for hibernation and monarch butterflies migrate hundreds or thousands of miles every year.

Animals’ bodies also adapt to their seasonal climates. Horses, for example, develop thicker coats in winter and shed them in summer to remain comfortable in changing temperatures. Animals also know how to respond to severe weather. During the recent hurricane, the wild horses in North Carolina did just fine; they know how to band together as a herd and stand with their backs to the wind to ride out the storm.

Wild animals are also in tune with their bodies, unlike humans who tend to spend more time in our heads. Wild animals will naturally exercise through stretching, rolling, running and playing; they sleep when they are tired and eat when they are hungry. They know how to keep themselves well. They even choose their food wisely, generally avoiding poisonous berries and plants.

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Wild animals possess a natural self-confidence borne out of living on their own without human intervention. As the saying goes, “a bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on her own wings.” Wild animals generally do not expend their energy worrying about what could happen unless actually faced with an imminent threat. They are fully present and mindful and respond to what is, rather than all the things that could be.

Animals, wild and domestic, do what they want in each moment and are willing to ask for what they need if they aren’t able to get it on their own. Watch your dog or cat a few minutes past their usual mealtime. If you haven’t fed them, they will probably try to direct your attention to the food or food bowl. They are asking for what they need. If you don’t give it to them, they will find another way to satisfy their needs, including jumping on the counter to sample your food. Animals prioritize self-care, in part as a matter of survival. Humans can learn to be wild in this way too, trusting in their own strength and asking for what they need.

Wild Relationships Wild animals also can teach humans about working together and having healthier relationships. Wild dolphins work together to drive smaller fish into shallow water so they can catch them more easily and wolves often hunt in packs to take down large prey. Predators aren’t the only ones who work together; prey animals can be sophisticated collaborators. Horses organize themselves in herds where they utilize each individual horse’s strengths: Some horses take on the role of sentinel and watch out for predators, some raise the foals, some lead the herd to water.

Each member of the herd has an important job.

Roles and relationships change over time and animals don’t seem bothered by these changes. Humans fret over empty nests, but birds don’t. When fledglings are too big for the nest and ready to fly, the parents encourage them and then take off themselves. Many other animals follow the same pattern; they nurse and train the youngsters, who then head out on their own. Humans going through relationship changes could lower their stress levels by accepting the change as natural rather than expending energy resisting it.

Wild Trust When a wild horse decides a situation is uncomfortable or unsafe, the horse moves to a safer situation, whether that is back to the herd or away from the perceived threat. Humans often

override these same impulses, because they don’t want to offend someone or because they talk themselves out of being “irrationally” afraid, often to their detriment. All creatures have intuitive or instinctive senses. Animals live by these senses, but humans

Roles and relationships change over time and animals don’t seem bothered by these changes. Humans fret over empty nests, but birds don’t. When fledglings are too big for the nest and ready to fly, the parents encourage them and then take off themselves.

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Goats on the Yoga Mat

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by Yvette Hammett

hen 50 to 60 strangers gather in a barn for their first goat yoga experience, it’s a bit awkward and there’s not much interaction—until the goats come in. “It is an immediate icebreaker, and the place suddenly fills with giggles and laughs,” says Sharon Boustani, whose family runs Gilbertsville Farmhouse, in South New Berlin, New York. There is just something about miniature goats walking around on people’s backs while they do yoga that immediately destresses people and makes them downright happy, she adds.

It may be fun, but it’s also a form of serious therapy that’s taken off across the nation and around the globe in recent years. Yoga by itself is proven to help with stress and pain relief, better breathing, flexibility and cardiovas-

cular health. Add goats to the mix and the benefits are compounded by the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction.

A number of studies, like one published in June by the American Educational Research Association, have shown that spending time with animals can lower blood pressure and decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Other studies from the fields of psychology, animal welfare, counseling and anthro-

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pology note that these interactions offer additional positive health impacts and can reduce loneliness, boost moods and increase feelings of social support.

So combining adorable goats with a physically and spiritually beneficial yoga regimen just made sense to Lainey Morse, of Corvallis, Oregon, widely regarded as the mother of goat yoga. In 2015, Morse was diagnosed with a disease and was going through a divorce. “I would go out to my barn or out in the field and just be around my goats,” she says. “I wondered why they didn’t use goats for therapy like they do with horses.”

Goats, she says, have a sense of calm. “When you are around them, you take on that energy, and it’s hard to be stressed out and have anxiety. But they are also really funny animals. They make you laugh.” She started with goat happy hour at her farm, inviting friends she knew were going through issues of their own. “Everybody left happy,” she recalls.

When she discussed it with a yogi friend, goat yoga was born. Morse now has 13 partnerships around the country where others teach the classes and she handles the business end. “For me, it’s still about nature and getting out in nature.” Morse says she’s not quite sure why it took off like lightning, but she guesses it’s just because many people love the interaction.

April Gould and Sarah Williams run their Arizona Goat Yoga classes at the Welcome Home Ranch, in Gilbert, Arizona. It is now a major tourist destination for the state.

“Three to four times a week, we walk about 150 people out

into one of the pastures,” Gould says. A lot of visitors from out of state return every time they’re in the area, she adds. And many Arizona residents come once, and then bring back friends and family.

“People say it’s the best day of their life.

It’s something you kind of have to experience to know why it’s so popular,” says Gould.

Those that are more experienced can make it as difficult as they want. “And some people just want to play with the goats.”

For Bisk Education, an eLearning company based in Tampa, bringing goat yoga to its campus was a way to inspire and de-stress employees. “There is a way to integrate wellness into your corporate programs that makes you a differentiator,” says Chief People Officer Misty Brown. “When it comes to a perk, I want to make sure those investments are memorable. It gives Bisk the reputation as more of a progressive culture.”

Boustani calls it an escape experience. “That’s primarily what it is. Yoga in general is kind of geared toward letting go of your everyday worries and trying to come to some peaceful or therapeutic state.”

Introducing something so lighthearted to something that many people take so seriously, like yoga, is interesting to watch, Boustani says. “It is nice to see that even dedicated yogis are so open to it.”

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Learn the history, hand placement and receive 4 attunements. $200. 395 West Avon Rd, Avon. 860936-0012. SharingTheLightWC.com.

Holistic Moms Network East of the River, CT Chapter Meeting– 4-5:30pm. Join us for a screening of Secret Ingredients, a compelling documentary that chronicles the devastating effects that GMOs, Roundup and other chemicals have on a group of adults and their children. Childcare and snacks will be provided at this free event. First Congregational Church of Vernon, 695 Hartford Tnpke, Vernon.

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markyourcalendar calendar of events STATEWIDE HOLISTIC EXPO Passport to Health & Wellness Sunday, October 27 • 10am-4pm Drum circle closing event 4-5pm 75 readers and vendors; Free raffles Grand Prize: overnight stay for two at Doubletree by Hilton Doubletree by Hilton 42 Century Dr, Bristol YourHolisticEvents.com

markyourcalendar TACHYON HEALING CHAMBER FIELD DAYS Sundays 1-5pm October 27 • November 17 December 1 • January 12, 2020 Bring energy into matter! Learn the basics of Tachyon, Zero Point Energy and Quantum Physics. Participate in a “Seeing in Believing” demonstration.

No cost to enter and get one free raffle ticket for door prizes.

To Register: CelestialEmpowerment.com/calendar-events Call Celeste Mattingly at 860-586-8700 for more information

markyourcalendar 3 ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS A Comprehensive Stress Mitigation Training October 25–October 27 Improve your quality of life and create a stress-resilient lifestyle by reconnecting with yourself, others and nature.

Cost: $425; Early bird pricing of $375 until September 25 Bridge Healing Arts Center 304 Main St, Farmington

Drum Building – 10am-1pm. We provide the drum kit, all the hand tools needed and complete instructions and help that will let you build a drum in a couple of hours, even if you don’t consider yourself to be handy. $75. 395 West Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. SharingTheLightWC.com.

Baby’s First Massage Class – 1-5pm. With Suli, a certified and insured Baby’s First Massage instructor. She is available for individual and family appointments to teach you how to give a massage to an infant in your care. $55. 395 West Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. SharingTheLightWC.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Lecture: Text Neck – 6:30pm. The Raya Clinic will be having a free in-office lecture on “Text Neck” and how poor posture has become a new epidemic. 200 Queen St, Southington. 860-6212225. RayaClinic.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Galalxy Jack-o-Lanterns – 6:30-8:30pm. Create your own universe, celebrate the season and connect. We will tap into the origin of our personal creativity, the Sacral Chakra. Pumpkins will be cleaned out and ready for you to design. Paints, templates, all materials and carving tools included. $40. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, LLC, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, 2nd Flr, Tolland. 860756-6391. TheWaterLilyCenter.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Woods clean up and Forage Walk with Cinder and Salt – 9-11 am. Free event where we will clean up the woods and identify plants and mushrooms along the way. Wadsworth Falls State Park, 721 Wadsworth St, Middletown. Register at CinderAndSalt.com.

Inner Healing with Mandalas – 10am-12pm, $90 or 10am-2pm, $160. Go on a journey of introspection as you learn to create your own mandala, which is a circular piece of art. You don’t need to know how to draw anything at all. We will “read” your mandala when you are done. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, LLC, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, 2nd Flr, Tolland. 860-756-6391. TheWaterLilyCenter.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 Guided Meditation with Crystals, Aromatherapy, Sound Healing and Salt Therapy – 4:30-5:30pm.

This holistic meditation uses aromatherapy, crystal healing, sound healing, and guided imagery. It is designed to bring a deeper connection between ourselves and mother earth. Take time for yourself to become grounded. $45. Soulshine Salt Cavern, The Red Barn, 352 Main St, Durham.

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The Graduate Institute Information Session– 6:30-7:30pm. Enrolling now. New England’s award-winning school for Holistic Studies. Transformative education. Affordable. One weekend

per month. Master of Arts degrees, certificates and sixth-year equivalent programs. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Locations throughout CT. Register online: Learn.edu.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Winter Wellness Workshop – 6-8pm. Using holistic healing and herbal medicine for cold prevention, learn self care tips to protect your immune system for the colder months of the year. Learn how to make your own herbal tincture. Please bring your own pint or quart sized wide mouthed ball jar. $40. Collaborative Natural Health, 315 East Center St, Manchester. 860-533-0179, Info@ CTNaturalHealth.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Design your Own Vibrational Jewelry – 12-4pm.

Choose from genuine stones with sterling silver or stretchy cord. Prices range from $3 to $5 an inch depending on the quality of beads you select. We have dedicated staff available to help you leave with the perfect piece for you or to give as a special gift. 395 West Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012.

SharingTheLightWC.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Watercolor Workshop: Paint Crystals – 11am1pm. Learn to paint crystals and flowers with artist Irina Trzaskos. The workshop is designed for watercolor beginners. All materials will be provided.

By the end of the session, every participant will have a finished art piece to keep. $35. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, LLC, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, 2nd Flr, Tolland. 860-756-6391.

TheWaterLilyCenter.com.

Make a Chakra Bracelet – 2-4pm. Make a chakra inspired bracelet. The bracelets will consist of your creative combination of chakra colored beads, silver and gold accent beads and a decorative charm.

Learn about the chakras and the stones that connect to each one. All supplies included. Age 11+. $20.

The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, LLC, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, 2nd Flr, Tolland. 860756-6391. TheWaterLilyCenter.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Mystical Autumn Moon: Psychic and Vendor Fair – 10am-4pm. Angel and Tarot Card Readers, Psychics and Mediums, Spirit Drawings, Aura Photography, Reiki and Sound Healing, Crystals, Jewelry, Essential Oils, Handcrafted wares and unique metaphysical items. All welcome. Admission: $5; Children 12 and under free. Courtyard Marriott, 4 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell. JoanWitherell@ gmail.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Calm in the Chaos: Restorative Yoga, Chakra Balancing and Aromatherapy – 2:30-4pm. Yoga, meditation, aromatherapy and sound healing are introduced to students exploring self-care options.

Great opportunity for beginners as well as seasoned yoga students. Part 1 in a Series; see 11/10 & 17); Bridge Healing Arts Center. 845-325-2247. Register at Eventbrite https://bit.ly/2lDw6pN.

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membership includes one private 30-minute coaching session. Phone interview/sign up: 917-8600488. Call for address. DrSklover@gmail.com.

Bhakti Yoga and Japa Meditation – 8:30-10am.

Donations gratefully accepted. Bhakti Center CT, 750 R Main, Willimantic. 860-593-5002.

Sunday Sadhana – 9-10:15am. This all-levels class combines gentle yoga with mantra, mudra, meditation and shamanism. Each heart-centered class is designed to bring balance and harmony to the mind, body and spirit. $15/drop-in. Bhakti Center CT, 750 Main St Rear, Willimantic. 860-593-5002.

Create Financial Freedom with Healthy Products – 4-5pm. Learn how to build a business and create financial freedom for you by distributing natural Aloe Vera nutritional supplements to help others be healthy. Free. Bristol (call for address). RSVP: 860-372-8171.

Qigong - All Levels – 5:30-6:30pm. Deep breathing and flowing movements derived from ancient Chinese healing exercises for increased balance, flexibility, muscle and bone strength, immune function, decreased pain and stiffness. $17 drop-in. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Qi & Tea – 10am-12pm. First and third Sunday.

Qigong is much more beneficial when practiced in groups. Our mission is to create the qi community and give people from all places an opportunity to learn and share this ancient healing art form. $20/ drop-in. Registration required. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146.

Children’s Yoga – 10am-4pm. Ages 3-11yrs. With Melanie Morales, certified kids yoga instructor.

Little ones learn to control big emotions, using breath, stretches, mindfulness and movement. $10.

Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com.

Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy – 10-12pm.

Second and fourth Saturday. Chinese calligraphy has 5,000 years of history. It’s one of the most beautiful ancient art forms that has lasted to this day. It’s also known as one of best methods to calm one’s heart and release stress. $20/drop-in.

Registration required. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146.

Creative Collaboratory – 3-4:30pm. Second Sundays. Online and some in person (register).

Support for creative artists. Guest speakers, themed programs, meditation, yoga therapy, visualization and supportive counseling for the vows and manifestation process of creative artists. $40/monthly

markyourcalendar MARCONICS LEVEL 1 PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION TRAINING CLASS Saturday November 2 • 9:30am-5pm & Sunday November 3 • 10am-5pm Begin your journey back to Source. Everything that came before has been in preparation for this moment; a step along the path. THIS IS ASCENSION! Scale the Mountain and claim SOUL SOVEREIGNTY. $450 Registration Fee Quantum Recalibration, performed over two 1-hour sessions, available for $333.

New Morning Market 129 N Main St, Woodbury, CT To register: Marconics.com Questions? Call Julie Oakes 203-533-9633

Women’s Global Circle – 6:30-8pm. Live/inperson first Sunday. Online the rest of the month.

For heart-centered activism and manifestation.

Women wanting to make their dreams for self and world come true. $60/monthly fee. Phone interview/sign up: 917-860-0488. Call for address.

DrSklover@gmail.com.

monday Complete Strength Class – 9:30-10:30am. Total Strength classes are the #1 priority to burn calories and build lean muscle to boost your metabolism for the long-term. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293.

Kundalini Yoga – 9:30-11am. Free. Windham Recovery Community Center, 713 Main St, Willimantic. 860-423-7088 or 860-423-9843 for more info.

Open Play! For Ages 10 Months to 5 Years – 1011:15am. Join open play in our creative arts studio.

Non-instructional play will include gross motor equipment like tunnels and balance beams, dress up and art projects. Donation of canned good. Imagine Studio, 97 South St, West Hartford. ImagineStudioCT.com.

Gentle + Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:45am.

Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing.

Great for any experience level. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Meditate Through the Madness – 6pm. Hosted by Torin Lee. Learn to manage the stress of life through mediation. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518.

Meditation Mondays – 7-8pm. First Monday.

Meditation for all. Beginners and drop-ins welcome.

Begin each week with a meditation practice to quiet your mind and let go of all that does not serve.

Facilitated by Melanie VanOstrand. $10. Sea in the Sky Healing and Wellness Center, Hebron. 860530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com.

Guided Meditation – 10/7, 10/21, 10/28 (no meditation 10/14). 7-8:30pm. Connect with self, Spirit and other like minded souls as we let go and set intentions before Lily leads you into yourself for meditation. Free. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, LLC, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, 2nd Flr, Tolland. 860-756-6391. TheWaterLilyCenter.com.

SPIRITUALIST CHURCH OF LOVE & LIGHT FALL FUNDRAISER Collecting all donations until October 20 Cleaning up the house and garage?

Please DONATE clothing, shoes, small appliances, toys, dishes, small furniture, linens, blankets, lamps, and MORE...not sure??

JUST ASK… 860-989-0033 Text or call.

No books or DVDs. Bring to church on Sundays at 304 Main St, Farmington

(Bridge Healing Arts Center—do not drop off any other time)

or 24 hour drop-off locations on the front porch: 94 Arcadia Ave Plainville 1273 Queen St Southington

markyourcalendar A YEAR OF HEALING IN 2020 With Dr. Eilis Philpott Soul Healing Journey, LLC We will meet one weekend a month for 12 months. We will meet once a month and spend Friday evening together and all day Saturday and Sunday.

The 2020 dates are: January 10-12 • February 7-9 • March 13-15 April 3-5 • May 1-3 • June 12-14 • July 10-12 August 7-9 • September 11-13 • October 9-11 November 13-15 • December 11-13 I will share with you what I have learned from trainings, from life and from guidance in a way that integrates the various modalities. By the end of this 12 months of training you will have catapulted your personal, professional and spiritual journey into the stratosphere.

Location: TBD Investment: Early bird rate - Pay in full $4,200 or pay quarterly $1,050 or pay monthly $350 Regular rate - Pay in full $4,800 or pay quarterly $1,200 or pay monthly $400 ​Reviewer rate - Pay in full $3,000 or pay quarterly $750 or pay monthly $250 To Register: Choose an option to pay (full, quarterly or monthly) and make that first payment.

Be prepared to commit to one full year of healing.

NOTE: If you take advantage of the early bird rate and make the initial payment you will be locked into that rate for the year.

Registration required. 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com AcademyforSoulHealing.com October 2019

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ongoing events Tong Ren Healing Class – 7-8pm. Dr. Ming Wu leads this class focusing on internally healing the body’s energy system by using the collective unconscious. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath.

Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

tuesday Chair Massage – Treat yourself to a relaxing break.

You decide how long. $1/minute. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment: 860-467-6518.

Express Vinyasa Yoga – 6-7am. Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. Some yoga experience recommended. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Weekly Bird Walks – 8am. With Andy Rzeznikiewicz. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. $5/ CAS members; $10/non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center.

860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/Pomfret-Home.

Dragon and Tiger Medical Qigong – 11:15am12:15pm. Gentle movements performed standing or sitting activate the acupuncture meridians.

Improve your balance, coordination, energy and health. Don Myers, Certified Instructor, 30 years of teaching experience. $15/class. Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. Register at GreatPondTaiChi.com.

Tai Chi for Kids (Ages 6-12) – 4-4:45pm. Learning the Chinese art of Tai Chi is a great way for children to relax, have fun and strengthen body and mind. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

markyourcalendar HOLISTIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays • 6:30-8pm Do you offer a healing modality or service which will aid those in recovery from cancer?

If so, please attend and work with us to build CT’s first holistic cancer support group.

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Ayurveda 101 – 5-6pm. 8-week series. Register online at ScheduleBliss.com/BhaktiCenterCT. $108. Bhakti Center CT. 750 Rear Main St, Willimantic. BhaktiCenterCT@gmail.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6pm. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-4042578. BridgeHAC.com.

Ayurveda 102 – 6-7pm. 8-week series. Register online at ScheduleBliss.com/BhaktiCenterCT. $108. Bhakti Center CT. 750 Rear Main St, Willimantic. BhaktiCenterCT@gmail.com.

Tai Chi with Dr. Ming Wu – 6-7pm. Learn from a Tai Chi master who has studied the art of Tai Chi for more than 40 years. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

Authentic Movement – First, second and third Tuesdays. 6-7:15pm. Authentic Movement is a simple, self-guided moving meditation practice. By nurturing presence in our physical bodies, we open pathways for self-understanding, creative expression and inner peace. $12/drop-in. Bhakti Center CT, 750 Main St Rear, Willimantic. ScheduleBliss.com/index.php/bhakticenterct.

Monthly Information Sessions at The Graduate Institute – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for an info session every 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Graduate Institute. Please contact us to let us know that you’ll be attending. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call 203-874-4252.

Awakening the Devine Feminine: Empowering Movement Class – 5-weeks: 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3. 6:30-8pm. Awaken your connection to your Higher Self and Dance with the Devine.

No dance experience is necessary. Open to women and men of all ages. $15/class; $60/5-weeks. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, LLC, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, 2nd Flr, Tolland. 860-7566391. TheWaterLilyCenter.com.

Holistic Cancer Support Group – 6:30-8pm. Do you offer a healing modality or service which will aid those in recovery from cancer? If so, please attend and work with us to build CT’s first holistic cancer support group. BRIDGE Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. Call Rod Kelly, 860-216-8671 or email Rod@EyeOftheEagle.org.

Soul Circle: A Meditation and Journey Group – 6:30-8pm. First Tuesday. Join us for an evening of meditation, journeying, drumming and healing.

Explore power animals and spirit guides, healing light meditations, nature spirit allies and more.

Facilitated by Melanie VanOstrand. At Sea in the Sky Healing and Wellness Center, Hebron. $20.

860-530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com.

Free Spirit Dance – 7:15-8:30pm. A non-judgmental community gathering to explore our unscripted authentic movement as a heart opening meditation amidst a blend of world music. No experience necessary. All Welcome. Donation based. Luna & Lotus, 50 Depot St, Collinsville. 860-803-9947.

Turbo Kick Boxing with Mary – 7:15-8:15pm. Extreme aerobic workout is fun and will get you in shape.

Great music. Tuesdays are for beginners and Thursdays are advanced classes. $5. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-883-9664.

Guided Meditation – First, second and third Tuesdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Discover how the simple practice of deep presence can open us to profound peace, compassion and love within ourselves. $12/drop-in.

Bhakti Center CT, 750 Main St Rear, Willimantic.

ScheduleBliss.com/index.php/bhakticenterct.

Meditation as a Way of Living with Tom Dest – 7:30-8:45pm. Promoting access to intention from deep inside and heart to heart communication - soft live music. Contemplation on our eternal nature and keys to peace. $15. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 413822-8486.

Online Mediumship Development Circle/Class – 9-10:30pm. Mixed level circle/class with Sharon Farber to develop evidential mediumship. Support, instruction, practice. $13/session; $100/10 sessions.

860-989-2358. Online in a Zoom room SharonFarber. net/mediumship/mediumship-mentorship.

wednesday Coffee with Coach – 7am. Early morning session facilitated by Torin Lee, Life Coach. Learn ways to handle stress, navigate change and make each day count. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518.

Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville.

860-693-9642.

Wednesday Noon Walks – 12pm. Join volunteers for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free/CAS members; $3/non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-9284948. CTAudubon.org/Pomfret-Home.

Weight Loss Meetings – 5:30-6:15pm. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Join Dr. Stacey Munro for an informational meeting about effective food-based weight loss and body composition change programs. We will go over program basics, cost and answer questions.

All welcome. Please RSVP: 860-758-7808. Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic, 178 Mountain Rd, Suffield.

Qigong – 6pm. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578.

BridgeHAC.com.

LivFree All Levels Yoga – 6-7pm. With Tracey.

Recharge your batteries midweek in this energetic, then relaxing yoga class. Walk-ins welcome. $10.

TriCity Massage and Wellness, 220 Hartford Tpke, Vernon. Tri-CityMassage.com.

All Levels Vinyasa – 6-7:15pm. Yoga is quite simply a moving meditation. Vinyasa is a flowing yoga that connects breath with movement to flow from one pose to the next. $15 per class. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland. 860-756-6391.

Epiphany – 6-8:30pm. Second Wednesday. Experience craniosacral therapy, reflexology, Reiki, acupuncture and more. Call for your 30-minute appt during “epiphany”.$20-$40/suggested. 101 River Rd, Canton. 860-693-8040.

Yoga by Caroline, All Levels Vinyasa Flow – 10/2, 10/9, 10/23 (No yoga 10/16, 10/30). 4:45-6pm and 6:15-7:15pm. Yoga is quite simply a moving meditation. Vinyasa is a flowing yoga that connects breath with movement to flow from one pose to the next. First class free or $15 per class. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, LLC, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, 2nd Flr, Tolland. 860-756-6391.

TheWaterLilyCenter.com.

Yoga Nidra – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the calming effects of Yoga Nidra. Activate your parasympathetic nervous system and relax your body. $20.

Enlightenment Center of CT, 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com.

Support Group More Better Happy – 7:158:30pm. When people and circumstances are sucking the energy, motivation and life right out of you, come here. You can recharge while getting what you want. Registration required. Free. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

Mediumship Development Circle – 7:30-9pm.

Mixed-level circle with Sharon Farber to develop evidential mediumship. Beginners welcome. Active since May 2012. $10-$15 donation. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860-9892358. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

Qigong Variation – 8-9pm. Class offers students an opportunity to learn different qigong forms.

Each form will be taught over five to 10 class periods, depending on the length of the form. $20/drop-in; $65/monthly. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146.

thursday Complete Strength Class – 5:30-6:30am. Total Strength classes are the #1 priority to burn calories and build lean muscle to boost your metabolism for the long-term. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293.

Gentle Yoga – 9am. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578.

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Qigong, All Levels – 9:30-10:30am. An ancient practice that has flowing, focused movements that reduce chronic pain, stress and blood pressure, along with creating an overall state of wellness. In Stafford.

Call to register and for directions. 860-970-7383.

Bump Day – 10am-6pm. 60-minute prenatal massage or reflexology by Colleen Dumas, LMT and certified in prenatal care. Refreshments, raffle. $40. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. For an appointment: 860-467-6518.

Tai Chi & Meditation – 10:30-11:30am Instruction is focused on empowering Chi and enhancing health and healing of the mind, body and spirit. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

Kids Yoga Summer Program – 1:30-3:30. 6/208/15. Kids ages 4-8 are invited to come explore the world of yoga in a fun and exciting way with a teacher certified in both Art and Yoga. $20/drop-in; $95/eight classes. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. JourneyOfYoga.com.

Tween Yoga Summer Program – 1:30-3:30pm.

6/20-8/15. Growing up can be overwhelming – figuring out who you are while navigating school, friends and family. Young people, ages 9-12 are invited to come and explore the world of yoga in a fun and exciting way. $20/drop-in; $95/eight classes. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. JourneyOfYoga.com.

Belly Dance Classes with Elisheva – 6-7pm.

Learn the ancient art of belly dance in this beginner class. All levels and abilities warmly welcomed. $17. Spotlight Dance, Art & Wellness, 45 S Main St, Unionville. Register: 860-967-9424.

Community Acupuncture – 6-7pm. Every other Thursday. 315 E Center St, Manchester. 860533-0179. RSVP required: CTNaturalHealth.com.

Blended Style Yoga Classes – 6-7:15pm. Our many styles meet you where you are. Gentle sound allows tuning and awakening improving life and self.

Also every weekday. See our website. $5 or $8.

Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-649-9600.

Sound Bath Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Enjoy a monthly group sound bath with Karen Fox, Sister of Sound. Let singing bowls, bells, drums, chimes bathe you in angelic healing vibrations. $20 advance, $25 at door. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. 860-467-6518.

Tai Chi for Health and Meditation – 6:457:45pm. Experience the proven benefits of Wu Style Tai Chi and Qigong for superior well-being and stress relief. Don Myers, Certified Instructor, 30 years of teaching experience. $15/class. Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. Register at GreatPondTaiChi.com.

Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath.

Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642

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Intelligent Qigong Level 2 – 10-11:15am. Students continue to study “Lifting Qi Up and Pouring Qi Down” method while learning some basic exercises of Intelligent Qigong Level 2, Xing Shen Zhuang, Physical and Spiritual Stance Method. Intelligent Qigong level 1, prerequisite. $20/drop-in; $75/monthly. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146.

Self-Care Qigong and Shiatsu – 11:15am-12pm.

Class introduces some most profound and easyto-apply methods from Five Element Meridians originated from Traditional Chinese Medicine and shiatsu massage. $20/drop in; $65/monthly. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146.

Friday Afternoon Walks – 1pm. With Anne Christie and Amy Porter. Leisurely walk on the trails. We’ll see what’s of interest in the plant world and share tips on how to get good nature shots. All ages welcome. Free/CAS members; $3/non-members. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948.

CTAudubon.org/Trail-Wood-Home.

saturday Monthly Eco Yoga and Meditation Workshop – With Leesa Sklover, PhD, LPC, C-IAYT, IKYTA. Elemental imagery themes of ether, air, fire, water and earth, along with meditations, Kriya and mantra. Different theme each workshop. Registration required. 917-860-0488. Call for address.

DrSklover@gmail.com.

Morning Express Vinyasa Yoga – 7:45-8:45am.

Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. $50 for 30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 8-9am. Dr. Ming Wu is a Tai Chi and Qi Gong Master who has dedicated his life to teaching others how to live healing and healthy lives. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

Bird Banding – 9am. Observe Andy and fellow banders capture and band numerous birds. You may even get to release a bird or two. $5/CAS members; $10/non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-9284948. CTAudubon.org/Pomfret-Home.

Massage Ball Yoga – 9am. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-4042578. BridgeHAC.com.

Ellington Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Over 40 vendors bringing local and fresh products in a quaint, shaded country setting. Matching SNAP dollars, Kids Power of Produce Club, weekly themes and entertainment. Arbor Park, Main St, Ellington. EllingtonFarmersMarket.com.

32 Movement Tai Chi Sword with Cynthia – 10am. Laoshi Cynthia will be teaching the 32 movement Tai Chi Sword, which is a competition form she used in the Chengdu, China tournament in 2014. If you have experience with the 24 Yang style, you will be able to learn this sword form. $98/6 classes. $20/drop-in. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, LLC, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012.

Yoga and Meditation – 10-11:30am. All-level class offers an introduction to the Advanced Yoga Practices to support those interested to establish and/or deepen their meditation and yoga practice and knowledge. Modifications of the postures accommodate every level of practice. Drop-ins welcome. Bhakti Center, 750 Rear Main St, Willimantic. YogaPractices.weebly.com.

Qigong, All Levels – 11am-12pm. An ancient practice that has flowing, focused movements that reduce chronic pain, stress and blood pressure, along with creating an overall state of wellness.

In Stafford. Call to register and for directions.

860-970-7383.

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ASTROLOGY PETER MARKS

103 Nova Scotia Hill Rd, Watertown 860-274-3663/203-206-9353 Peter_Mrks@yahoo.com As an Astrologer, Medium, Intuitive and Numerologist, I work with your spirit guides and convey messages from them. We are all born with spirit guides, and with assistance we can understand our karmic mission to achieve the ultimate happiness in our lives. See ad, page 25.

DEE RANDIS

Watertown 860-274-1690 MetaphysicalCntr.net Dee Randis is an astrologer and psychic medium with over 40 years of experience specializing in personal and relationship counseling. She provides guidance on business matters, real estate decisions, legal issues, as well as missing persons. She does private parties and organizes well-attended holistic/psychic fairs.

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BODYWORK WU HEALING CENTER

Rich Kevorkian LMT Certified Tui Na Therapy 45 S. Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 860-462-3934 RichKevork@yahoo.com WuHealing.com Tui na is a hands-on body treatment that uses Chinese Taoist principles in an effort to bring the eight principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine into balance in the body. Tui na is a treatment strategy for both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, as well as non-musculoskeletal conditions. See ad, page 5.

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WU HEALING CENTER

Dr. Ming Wu 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 • Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com Chinese herbal therapy accounts for the majority of treatments in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Dr. Wu is a master herbalist with decades of experience and thousands of years of wisdom. The herbs he prescribes help stimulate the body toward self-healing. See ad, page 5.

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ACADEMY FOR SOUL HEALING Eilis Philpott Fairfield 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com AcademyforSoulHealing.com

The academy hosts many trainings including 13th Octave LaHoChi and A Year of Healing in various locations throughout the U.S. The vision for the Academy for Soul Healing is the integration of many modalities, in their purest form, in order to support the growth and expansion of humanity, individually and on a global scale.

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

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

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TAMARA SACHS, MD

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

HEALING ACID REFLUX HEALING ACID REFLUX NATURALLY

Susan Berman, Med, CHHC 860-670-4152 Susan@HealingAcidReflux.com HealingAcidReflux.com I work with health conscious individuals to help heal their acid reflux or GERD in order to avoid further damage to their esophagus and prevent esophageal cancer. Find your unique food and lifestyle triggers. Offers 1:1 coaching via Zoom, Skype, or a DIY program.

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER SEA IN THE SKY, LLC

269 Church St, Ste 3, Hebron 860-530-1552 SeaInTheSkyHealing.com By appointment Experienced practitioners and therapists offering counseling and psychotherapy, Reiki, Celtic Reiki, shamanic healing, sound healing, yoga, massage, acupuncture, spiritual readings, meditation and a variety of classes and workshops.

SHARING THE LIGHT WHOLISTIC CENTER, LLC

395 W Avon Rd, Avon 860-936-0012 Cheryl@SharingTheLightWC.com SharingTheLightWC.com Sharing the Light is your premier healing destination specializing in Traditional Usui Reiki Practitioner certification classes and sessions with Reiki Master Teachers; Crystal Dreaming; singing bowls; tuning forks; tai chi; yoga; reflexology; drum building; psychic readings; and AngelLinks. Visit website to view our calendar of events that includes programs with full-time and part-time practitioners. See ad, page 7.

HOLISTIC HEALTH LOIS GRASSO AKA MIMI STEVENS Holistic Health Coach, Speaker, Author East Hartford-Glastonbury line 860-796-1480 Lois@LoisGrasso.com LoisGrasso.com

Eliminate painful symptoms and self-sabotage by transforming your breathing, thinking, and eating patterns into powertools. Experience unconditional acceptance and spiritual connection as together we upgrade your subconscious, using Transformational Breathwork, EFT/Tapping, Anger Clearing, Reverse Therapy and superfoods.

HOLISTIC STRESS REDUCTION THE ENLIGHTENMENT COUNSELING CENTER LLC

998 Farmington Ave, Ste 207, West Hartford 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford EnlightenmentCenterCT.com EnlightenmentCenterLLC@gmail.com We are experienced psychotherapists and practitioners providing integrative and holistic psychotherapy clinical services, as well as a wellness center offering complementary alternative medical services. We view mental illness as affecting not just the mind but also the body. We are mindful about the importance of external and internal balance.

HOLISTIC & WELLNESS CENTER RAYA CLINIC

200 Queen St, Southington 860-621-2225 RayaClinic.com

MEDIUMSHIP KEIKO BROYLES

Willows Healing Path, LLC 860-280-5548 • Keiko@KeikoMedium.com KeikoMedium.com

Our 30-year-old Wellness Center consists of a team of doctors combining chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, food-sensitivity testing, physical therapy, cold-laser, spinal decompression and neuropathy treatments.

I am a Psychic Spiritual Medium and also a certified Usui Reiki Master and teacher.

As a natural psychic and medium, my sincere wish and desire is to promote healing for people in both the physical and spirit worlds. I am a tested member of Shay Parker’s Best American Psychics. See ad, page 2.

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COLLABORATIVE NATURAL HEALTH PARTNERS 315 East Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 CTNaturalHealth.com

The clinic offers the best of both worlds; our physicians are trained in both conventional and natural approaches for diagnosis and treatment of many conditions. We combine science with the wisdom of nature to address the causes of disease, not only the symptoms. See ad, back cover.

INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY THE ENLIGHTENMENT COUNSELING CENTER LLC

998 Farmington Ave, Ste 207, West Hartford 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford EnlightenmentCenterCT.com EnlightenmentCenterLLC@gmail.com We are experienced psychotherapists and practitioners providing integrative and holistic psychotherapy clinical services, as well as a wellness center offering complementary alternative medical services. We view mental illness as affecting not just the mind but also the body. We are mindful about the importance of external and internal balance.

TWO COYOTES WILDERNESS SCHOOL

P.O. Box 711, Monroe TwoCoyotes.org Facebook.com/TwoCoyotes Instagram.com/TwoCoyotes Two Coyotes Wilderness School is a nonprofit nature organization dedicated to creating a healthier, more connected future by connecting people to nature, community and their personal empowerment. We offer yearround, wilderness-based mentorship programs, including summer camps, for all ages.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE COLLABORATIVE NATURAL HEALTH PARTNERS 315 East Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 CTNaturalHealth.com

Receive sustainable and natural solutions for health conditions to address the cause of disease, not only the symptoms. We combine science with the wisdom of nature. See ad, back cover.

ECLECTIC NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL CENTER, LLC

Kathleen M. Riley, ND Wilberto Lugo, ND 48 Christian Ln, Ste 203, Newington 860-665-1254 At ENMC, we specialize in providing gentle, effective treatments for acute and chronic illnesses for pediatrics through geriatrics. The doctors here use nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, hydro-therapy, acupuncture, Bowen, and Frequency Specific Microcurrent. Our therapies are effective in treating allergies, digestive issues, muscle aches and pains, tick-borne illnesses, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions. See ad, page 33.

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PRIMARY CARE COLLABORATIVE NATURAL HEALTH PARTNERS

NICOLE KLUGHERS, ND, PHARMD, MSAC

315 East Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 CTNaturalHealth.com

Vis Wellness Center 1845 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill (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 approach addresses the root cause of symptoms with all-natural solutions such as “Food as Medicine” with individualized nutrition, herbal medicine, nutrient therapies, acupuncture and more.

In-depth assessment is often done with detailed testing to evaluate the status of nutrients, hormones, inflammation, food sensitivities, toxins or digestive function.

NATURE’S HELPER MEDICAL CLINIC Stacey Munro, ND 178 Mountain Rd, Suffield 860-758-7808 Info@NaturesHelperMedical.com NaturesHelperMedical.com

Dr. Stacey Munro, a Naturopathic Physician, specializes in prevention and treatment of chronic health conditions with safe and effective natural treatments. She looks at the whole patient, rather than individual parts, and tries to address the root cause. Treatments include: dietary and lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, herbs, and other natural therapies. Many commercial insurance plans accepted. See ad, page 29.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

The clinic offers the best of both worlds; our physicians are trained in conventional and natural approaches for diagnosis and treatment of many conditions. We combine science with the wisdom of nature to address the causes of disease, not only the symptoms. See ad, back cover.

QUANTUM PSYCHOTHERAPY PSYCHOTHERAPY HEALING SERVICES, LLC Celeste Emelia Mattingly, LCSW 10 Grassmere Ave, Ste 300, West Hartford 860-586-8700 Fax: 860-236-1909 CMattingly100@comcast.net CelestialEmpowerment.com

The Sanctuary for Celestial Empowerment is a safe, uplifting, high-frequency environment for individual psychotherapy, Tachyon Anti-Aging and Reconnective Energy Healings, workshops and more. Distance healings, evenings and some Saturday appointments available. Celeste accepts insurance including Medicare and Husky. See ad, page 8.

TAI CHI/QIGONG WU HEALING CENTER

THE HAPPINESS CLUB

Dr. Ming Wu 45 S. Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com

Audrey Carlson 860-841-5894 AudreyBCarlson@cox.net HartfordHappinessClub.com Come to Hartford’s Happiness Club monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month from 7-8:30pm, at Town and County Club at 22 Woodland St in Hartford. Happiness is a choice… make it yours.

Tai chi and qigong focus on empowering Chi, enhancing health and healing the mind, body and spirit using diverse bodywork therapies. Develop physical and mental fitness with calmness, balance and awareness. Dr. Wu is now offering regular classes, workshops and retreats for all levels. See ad, page 5.

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THERMOGRAPHY CT THERMOGRAPHY HEALTH SCREENING CENTER

April Beaman, CTT, RDH Farmington 860-415-1150 • April@ctthermography.com CTThermography.com Thermography is a FDAapproved, radiation free, notouch screening procedure.

Used as part of a routine health screening program, thermography can increase the chances of detecting breast abnormalities, disease and cancer up to 10 years earlier than traditional methods. See ad, page 9.

TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING SIMPLY PEACEFUL HEALING LLC

Joan Witherell, RMT 2433 Main St, Ste 6, Rocky Hill 860-685-0604 • JoanWitherell@gmail.com Joan has a professional office in Rocky Hill, where she offers Angel & Tarot Card Readings, Reiki Healing Sessions, Reiki Certification Training, Transformational Life Coaching Sessions and she also facilitates a variety of inspirational classes.

SOUL HEALING JOURNEY LLC Eilis Philpott 40 Livingston St, Fairfield 203-767-5954 • Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com

Eilis, a certified Rebirther, has completed Rebirthing and Advanced Rebirthing training.

She is a Reiki Master in Usui/ Raku-kei Reiki and Angelic Reiki. She teaches 13th Octave LaHoChi, Angel Light Healing, chakra balancing and other healing techniques. A transformational healing session supports you in healing all aspects of your life.

YOGA YOGA CENTER OF COLLINSVILLE 10 Front St, Collinsville 860-693-YOGA (9642) info@YogaCenterCollinsville.com YogaCenterCollinsville.com

Experience yoga in the vibrant surroundings of historic Collinsville. Morning / evening classes available: Beginners, Gentle, Mixed, Advanced, Yogalates, Belly Dance and Yoga for Kids. Drop-ins welcome! New student special: $50 for one month of unlimited yoga classes. See ad, page 31.

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hildren, four-legged family members, Thanksgiving overeaters and the occasional squirrel on a branch have mastered an art that eludes most of us, and they engage in it without a shred of guilt.

Defying our cultural habit of constantly being on the go and embracing the respite can be an active meditation, an invitation to cultivate uncommon stillness.

Answering the siren’s call of a nap might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Both body and psyche crave chill-out times for good reasons. Using study subjects ranging from NASA pilots to emergency room staff, curling up for a 20- to 30-minute siesta has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve motor skills and enhance job performance and creativity.

Power naps—the short-but-sweet kind—give us the opportunity to nourish the most neglected part of life, the inner life.

Rest-fueled “me-time” can be a daily ritual punctuated with both practical and aesthetic inspiration. Choosing a spot drenched in inviting natural light or close-curtained tranquility and reserving a favored pillow, chair or luxurious coverlet can usher in blissful time-out. Adding the presence of

aromatherapeutic essential oils like lavender, Roman chamomile or tangerine or a vase of simple fresh flowers can signal the ever-diligent sympathetic nervous system to cut back on overtime. Dropping down into unhurriedness like an anchor into port can prompt deeper and longer breaths and offer us the shameless chance to invest in quality daydreaming. Playing recorded sounds from nature—ocean waves, soft rain or gentle wind in the trees—can set the stage for a satisfying nap. Inviting the resident cat or pooch for a sleep-spell can also effect release of beneficial endorphins.

Scheduling a nap into the day like any other appointment not only ensures follow-through, but presents a succulent slice of something to look forward to.

Putting the computer on sleep mode and turning off the phone signals the brain that it’s time to recharge. Social media interaction and phone chats can wait.

The pursuit of well-being does not need explanation, apology or, most of all, guilt.

Pleasant dreams.

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books. She is also a composer of healing and inspiring music. Connect with her at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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