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hana Griffin, Registered Dietitian is hosting a “Health and Wellness Fair” on Saturday April 22, from noon to 4 p.m., at the ShopRite of Canton. Samples of many organic and wholesome foods will be available throughout the store including those from the Wholesome Pantry line of organic products, locally grown H2O Farms hydroponic greens, and a variety of other vendors such as Raw Foods, Earthbound Farms, Organic Valley, Littles Cuisines, Manitoba, Fortunas, Shana Griffin, RD Ariston and Litehouse. Products will include spices, hemp seeds, infused oils and vinegars, kombucha and more. There will also be many local alternative health professionals from community on hand to meet and learn from. Mind Matters Hypnosis Center will have information on smoking cessation and stress reduction. The Yoga Center of Collinsville will have information on its yoga and meditation programs and classes. Nardi Family Chiropractor will be on hand to explain what they do and how they help. Fitness Specialist will be answering fitness questions. Shana, the in-store Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, will be available to answer nutrition questions. ShopRite is located at 110 Albany Turnpike in The Shoppes at Farmington Valley. Shana Griffin, RD is a community resource for health and food information. For more information on the free services offered, visit her at the ShopRite of Canton, or call 860-693-3666, Ext 3001. See ad on page 23.

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he Counseling & Wellness Center at the University of Connecticut Hartford campus has scheduled the annual “Health Awareness Day 2017” on Wednesday, April 19th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Café, located on the first floor in the Undergraduate Building at 85 Lawler Road in West Hartford. For more information, contact Robin Shefts at 860-570-9288 or email Robin.Shefts@uconn.edu.

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artford Family institute announces its summer workshop retreat, Coming Home to Yourself… A Journey to Self-Acceptance, Love and Wisdom, which is scheduled for July 28 through August 3 at the Drury Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Participants can expect to gain an understanding of why they live the way they do and how it would feel to be safe and fully in support of oneself. In adStuart Alpert Psy.D., LCSW dition, there will be work done that will help attendees gain an understanding of why they are working and Naomi Lubin-Alpert against themselves, both individually and in relationPsy.D., LMFT ship to others. Stuart Alpert Psy.D., LCSW and Naomi Lubin-Alpert Psy.D., LMFT are two of the founding partners of Hartford Family Institute’s Center for Healing Arts and the co-creators of In-Depth Body Psychotherapy and Subtle Energy Healing. They work with all physical, emotional and relationships issues and they are committed to guiding their clients to the center of their experiences, and helping participants feel more balanced, clear and alive. They bring the understanding they have gained from many years of practicing and teaching psychotherapy, from their own growth process, and from their work with Native Healers and mindfulness practitioners. People from all walks of life are welcome and invited to attend the workshop, including therapists and healers who will likely find that they gain a deeper understanding of the transformational process for their clients. Ideal participants are those who would like to wake up feeling motivated, connected to oneself and to the world. In addition, those who are seeking inner growth, professional growth life, or growth in relationships are good candidates to benefit from this retreat. The cost of the workshop is $1,495 (double occupancy) or $1,950 (single occupancy). Hartford Family Institute is located at 17 South Highland Street in West Hartford. For more information or to reserve your spot today, call 860-236-6009 or visit HartfordFamilyInstitute.com. See ad on page 21.

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uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed. Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statisticsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two non-consecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person. He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake. An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change. Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol.

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esearchers from the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in Miami Beach, concluded in a 2016 review of research that chelation therapy using agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) can significantly reduce risk of cardiovascular events. The review highlighted research showing that heavy metals such as cadmium have been linked with increased cardiovascular disease risk, and chelation therapy has been shown to effectively remove heavy metals from the body. Of particular interest was a study that specifically tested the effectiveness of chelation therapy on reducing cardiovascular events. The randomized, double-blind study involved 1,708 patients ages 50 and up that had experienced a heart attack at least six weeks prior. Half were given 40 infusions of a 500 milliliter chelation solution with EDTA. The other half received a placebo. Researchers measured deaths, heart attacks and strokes, along with other heart conditions and subsequent hospitalization for an average period of 55 months. They found that the chelation therapy reduced heart attacks and strokes by 23 percent and reduced hospitalization for heart attacks by 28 percent.

study from Harvard Medical School, in Boston, has found that tai chi, a lowimpact exercise and movement meditation, can help relieve chronic neck pain. Researchers divided 14 participants, 18 years or older, with ongoing neck pain into three randomized groups. One received 12 weeks of tai chi instruction, one performed group neck exercises and one received no treatment. “The study results showed that 12 weeks of tai chi was more effective than no treatment for benefiting pain levels, disability, quality of life and postural control in persons with chronic neck pain,” explains Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D., co-author of the study; he’s also the founder of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. The group neck exercise subjects experienced results that were similar to those in the tai chi group, suggesting that the two paths are equally effective.

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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation. Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on. The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.

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yurveda is an ancient Indian medical system and the sister science to the practice of yoga. In the Ayurvedic tradition, there are three doshas, or physical constitutions: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. All three are within us, but one is dominant in each season of the year. Kapha is a Sanskrit word meaning “that which flourishes in water.” According to Ayurvedic principles, Kapha is connected to the spring season. With its increased moisture levels, spring tends to feel slower and heavier than other seasons. Ayurveda teaches that like increases like so, by its very nature, Kapha tends to flourish in springtime. While the gentle warmth and softness of spring is treasured by many, there is a risk. The Kapha within us can become dominant and out of balance as the season draws near, causing nasal congestion, feelings of sluggishness, lethargy and fatigue. Bloating and body aches are also common. On April 23, Laura Thomas RYT500 and Anjali Desai CYT will lead a Kapha balancing Earth Day retreat at Yoga Center of Collinsville. Participants will be invited to join in practices designed to help them meet their innermost needs and connect to the earth as the Kapha season begins. Attendees will leave the retreat with a renewed energy, feeling refreshed and invigorated, ready to move forward with clarity and a new sense of balance and lightness. The day will begin with a guided meditation and a talk on Ayurvedic principles, with an emphasis on Kapha. A Kapha Flow yoga practice will follow. The poses will be accessible to all students, even those requiring modi-

fications or those new to yoga. At the lunch break, students can choose to spend time reflecting alone or gathering in community while enjoying a catered meal rich in foods known to alleviate excess Kapha. In the afternoon, instruction and practice of yogic breathing techniques known as pranayama will prepare attendees for a walking meditation outdoors along the Farmington River. The retreat will conclude back at the studio with a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation) session and a closing circle. Teacher Anjali Desai says, “I will be focusing on asana (poses) to help students discover their connection to the earth energy that flows all around and through us. Spring is a time of cleansing. With our poses, we will

stoke the digestive fire so that students can surrender all that they have accumulated unnecessarily during the winter. They will leave more grounded and more aware that we are all connected to Mother Earth, to the whole Universe and to each other.” Located twelve miles west of Hartford easily reached by Route 4 or Route 44, Collinsville is a beautiful historic village in Canton and is framed by the Farmington River, Sweetheart Mountain and the quaint village streets filled with restaurants, entertainment and dealers of antiques, arts and crafts. Yoga Center of Collinsville recently moved to a new, larger space in its brownstone building at 10 Front Street. It now occupies the entire top floor and offers students two well-equipped studios that can be combined into a single space for special events, as well as a dedicated room for traditional and Thai massage. “We’re very excited to bring this experience to Collinsville,” said Yoga Center of Collinsville owner Shawn Cole. “Our newly renovated studio space, and the surrounding scenery of Collinsville, offers the perfect destination for a day retreat.” Retreat attendance will be limited to 40 attendees. Early registration is encouraged. Yoga Center of Collinsville is located at 10 Front St in Collinsville (Canton.) The retreat runs from 11:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $150. To register, call 860-693-9642. See ad on page 3.

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used. His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative. Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

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Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.

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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.” “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance. “Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a low-growing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

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Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.” “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

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A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch. com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden

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Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

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“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live, saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest,

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Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

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Hardscaped areas are used far more frequently than the turf lawn they replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.” Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

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“Nothing replaces the home practice,” says 25-year yoga veteran Rodney Yee. “Listening is the practice of yoga; it’s so important to go into your own body and ask it to be your teacher. It is a time when you can find your own rhythm. It is where the genuine knowledge arises.”

oing yoga at home is considered a vital part of deepening a personal practice. While it may be intimidating to attempt a practice without the guidance of an instructor or a weekly class, one doesn’t need to be a super yogi to create a home yoga practice. Those who begin yoga teacher training are required to begin and continue a daily practice. Interestingly, it is often advised that student teachers devote no more than 10 to 15 minutes to this practice at the start. Most find that, by starting small and savoring success, those minutes grow without effort. A yoga mat can become a kind of laboratory where a student discovers nuances of asana. Starting with a short time on the mat every day encourages success and leads to a daily yoga practice that can become as routine as tooth

brushing. Do “yogis” ever miss a day or more? Sure. Schedules get crazy, life happens. But after practicing daily, one will notice a difference during those times. Daily yoga practice gives one a sense of balance, renewal and grounding. A sage yogi once said “When yoga grabs you by the back of the hair, it won’t let go.”

Four Reasons to Start a Home Practice Self-knowledge. Practicing alone helps one learn to self-regulate and self-soothe. It’s like driving vs. being chauffeured! When driving, there is a responsibility to pay attention, choose directions and respond to what happens along the journey. Everyone has been in a class feeling chauffeured. Maybe the class was geared for hamstrings, but the

Exponential growth. When one practices regularly, the effects of each session don’t have a chance to wear off. That consistency offers benefits that double and then double again. Consider carving out space, literally and metaphorically. The biggest challenge will be making (not finding) time. A little time will reap the benefits of being grounded, inspired, more focused and productive. Keep in mind that this commitment can take on a life of its own. There’s a deeper part inside everybody (and every body) that yearns for the connection that a regular home practice can provide. Kathy McCoy, RYT200 is a registered yoga teacher. She teaches weekly gentle and restorative yoga at Yoga Center of Collinsville at 10 Front Street in Collinsville. She is offering a special workshop to help students establish a home yoga practice on April 30 at 4 p.m. To learn more, visit YogaCenterCollinsville.com or call 860-693-9642. See add on page 25.

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haron Puszko, Ph.D., founder of the Daybreak Geriatric Massage Institute, in Indianapolis, teaches and certifies massage therapists working in assisted living, long-term care and memory care facilities. She relates, “These individuals appreciate not only the physiological benefits of massage but also having a therapist touch and address them by their names. A 105-year-old woman jokes, ‘Now that they’ve figured out how to keep us alive for so long, they don’t know what to do with us. Thank God for massage therapy.’” Specialty certificate programs such

as Puszko’s, representing advanced education and training within a modality qualified as therapeutic massage and bodywork, are benefitting both massage therapists and clients. Some outcomebased specialty modalities considered as requirements for specific populations such as seniors, athletes, infants and cancer patients and survivors, are referred to as “medical massage”. The nonprofit National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork provides an accredited, voluntary certification beyond entry-level state licensure. To maintain their status, therapists must complete 24 hours of

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What are your areas of specialty and training? I am a licensed massage therapist with advanced training in oncology massage, reflexology and reiki.

What inspired your work in massage? Craniosacral therapy and reflexology are not massage, but they have equally powerful benefits. What are your areas of specialty and training? As a certified holistic nurse with a master’s degree in experiential health and healing, I combine advanced Craniosacral Therapy, Active Isolated Stretch, and Therapeutic Touch with other therapies.

How would you summarize your business or services? I use various therapeutic modalities to aid your body in healing itself. What inspired you work in massage? My own personal experiences with massage and reiki. I wanted to help people the way I was helped

How would you summarize your business or services? I provide multiple therapies to improve your physical and emotional health – for pain relief, or injury recovery, or to gain flexibility and relaxation.

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approved third-party oncology massage classes and provides hands-on experience with cancer patients. Ruane defines the essential aspects of an oncology massage therapist’s (OMT) skill set. “A properly trained therapist has an informed understanding of the disease itself and the many ways it can affect the human body; the side effects of cancer treatments, such as medications, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation; and the ability to modify massage techniques in order to adapt accordingly. Our main purpose is to reduce stress and provide emotional support for cancer patients and caregivers in radiation and infusion rooms.” For example, an OMT will ask a patient about their cancer treatment history, including particulars of related

individual health issues, prior to the massage. Hospitals in 35 states and Washington, D.C., now offer massage therapy to individuals during cancer treatment. MK Brennan, president of the Society for Oncology Massage, created in 2007, in Toledo, Ohio, is a registered nurse with a longtime practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brennan observes, “In nursing school, I was taught how to give a back rub, an aspect of patient care once provided by all nurses, but no longer part of a nurse’s education. It now appears that there could be a resurgence of interest in offering massage therapy in hospitals that would encompass more medical aspects and require modified techniques for different patient populations.”

localexperts Kathy Sistare, LMT Sistare Center for Wellness, LLC Manchester, Bolton & South Windsor 860-649-7877 • SistareWellness.com How would you summarize your business or services? I am dedicated to massage and body work as tremendously powerful therapies for healing and optimal health. I have 21 years of full-time experience and I will focus completely on your needs. What inspired your work in therapeutic massage? A profound experience as a patient of Kathy Sistare therapeutic massage changed my life, both physically and emotionally. I wanted to give what I had received to others. This is joyful and vital work: caring, healing and supporting wellness. What are your areas of specialty and training? Medical, pregnancy, deep tissue and sports massage; integrated neuromuscular re-education; myofascial release; acupressure, trigger point and energy work. What can a client expect from your sessions? A compassionate and intuitive approach; I utilize every minute of allotted time and every technique that helps you. Expect relief from stress, discomfort or pain. What’s most important for readers to know about you? I give the high-quality therapeutic massage that I would expect to receive. 18

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In addition to oncology and geriatric massage, other select massage therapy modalities such as orthopedic, bodywork, Asian techniques and those related to pregnancy, infant and child health care as well as other special needs require advanced education and training. Before making an appointment with a massage therapist/bodyworker for a specific type of help, inquire about their knowledge, experience, training and continuing education. Ask about additional credentials above entry-level core education that are specific to special needs. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

Todd Motyl, LMT Journey of Yoga LLC 730 Hopmeadow St Simsbury, CT 06070 860-680-1482 JourneyOfYoga.com How would you summarize your business or services? Todd Motyl At JOY, we help create a holistic environment conducive to healing with various massage techniques such as myofascial release, acupressure and deep tissue along with Reiki. What inspired your work in therapeutic massage? I found I had an intuitive touch in helping people in moments of pain or high stress. It compelled me to follow this path. What are your areas of specialty and training? My schooling covered a range of modalities from Swedish to Sports Massage to Acupressure. Combined with my body awareness from yoga along with my Reiki training, I find areas of tension and blockages in the body. People remark on my uncanny knack to quickly zero in on their place of pain. What can a client expect from your sessions? They can expect a clean, professional and friendly environment with soft lighting, plants and essential oils to help them feel at ease. What's most important for readers to know about you? I love my job. I get to see the long-term impact on people's lives. I will always do my best to meet your needs and ensure that by the time you leave, you feel you had an authentic, nurturing and holistic experience.

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or nearly a decade, Dr. Lauren Young, Clinical Director at Collaborative Natural Health Partners, has dedicated herself to creating a practice where Dr. AJ Eckert, now patients receive joining CNHP a continuum of care employing a spectrum of modalities. “We don’t just treat diseases,” says Dr. Young, who specializes in oncology and the treatment of autoimmune disorders. “The doctors here work together as an integrative team to optimize care, offering patients lifestyle options. We prefer a proactive approach to medicine, rather than a reactive one.” At this unique hybrid office in Manchester, this dream team of physicians practice Functional Medicine, exploring and managing every individual’s biochemistry and hormonal balance. Patients have access to both Naturopathic Physicians and Doctors of Osteopathy, who serve as primary care doctors. So far this year, the team

has seen patients ranging in age from 2 days to 96 years. The many treatments have included care for acute infections and illnesses, routine gynecological exams, pediatric wellness visits, hormone testing and management, food allergy testing and natural infertility treatments. Doctors are available 24 hours a day, and are engaged in active relationships with local hospitals.

The clinic’s doctors use modalities including acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, craniosacral therapy, osteopathic manipulation, nutrition, and more. They work together as a team, notes Dr. Young, rather than side-by-side as in other practices. Daily meetings at lunch and the end of the day allow for comprehensive in-house coordination of care, as does an office intranet. The group practice also allows the physicians more time with patients; a typical first visit lasts up to 45 minutes. Collaborative Natural Health Partners is growing. Last year, two osteopaths and two naturopaths joined the practice, bringing the total number of doctors to eight. A major office expansion, including the addition of a kitchen, is underway. The new space will be used for cooking classes and nutrition education, which is important to the practice’s commitment to community. “We see the expansion improving patient care.” says Dr. Young. “There is synergy that happens when you’re all in one room talking about a case together.” Collaborative Natural Health Partners, 315 East Center St, Manchester. For more information or to make an appointment, call 860-533-0179. Visit CTNaturalHealth.com for details and the online supplement shop. See ad on page 8.

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arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part. Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore. More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date. While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues. Six summits have convened hundreds of concerned young change-makers and adult professionals. “Young people learn about current threats to marine life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and successes,” says Russell.

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Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help kick-start community projects. Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peer-to-peer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza. Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza. Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell. Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at

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Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.” The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference. The SOA, recognized by the United Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016. Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike. “You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell. Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

What We Can Do Now Everyone has a part to play in keeping oceans clean and healthy. Here are some ways concerned individuals of all ages can help. Do away with disposable plastics. Use reusable alternatives to single-use plastics such as plastic bags, water bottles, to-go containers, takeaway cups and straws, all of which clog the oceans and endanger 600 aquatic species due to ingestion or entanglement. Green what drains. Anything that washes down the drain can end up in waterways. Avoid dumping chemicals like paint, oil and solvents and opt for non-toxic cleaning products like DIY cleaners made from vinegar and baking soda, which are safe for people and the seas. Eat smart. Per a 2016 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, nearly a third of commercial fish stocks are now fished at dangerously unsustainable levels. Find best choices on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s downloadable sustainable seafood guide and app at SeafoodWatch.org when dining or shopping, and ask seafood eateries and fish counters to carry ocean-friendly selections. Reduce fertilizers. Fertilizer runoff from gardens and commercial agriculture eventually end up in oceans, leading to “dead zones” with low levels of oxygen that kill aquatic life. Cut energy use. Carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption is turning oceans acidic, which is particularly harmful to coral reefs. Use energy-efficient appliances and vehicles, opt for renewable energy plans from local utilities and bike, walk and take public transit. Primary sources: Ocean.si.edu; Ocean.org; Ocean.NationalGeographic.com

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anice Cole, the author of Chicken and Egg: A Memoir of Suburban Homesteading with 125 Recipes, knows how delicious a really fresh egg tastes. She keeps three chickens she calls “the girls” in the backyard of her suburban Minneapolis home. “Jasmine, a white Silkie, lays small, beige-colored

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Deciphering the language on an egg carton is a first step. Diet affects flavor. “Eggs from pasture-raised chickens allowed to roam—eating grass, worms and bugs in the backyard or a pasture—will look and taste better than eggs from chickens limited to an inside space eating chicken feed,” says Cole. “Pasture-raised eggs will have a fresh herbaceous, or grassy, flavor with an ‘egg-ier’ essence.” “Look for the terms organic, free range or ideally, pastured or pasture-raised,” advises Adele Douglass, in Herndon, Virginia, executive director of Humane Farm Animal Care (CertifiedHumane.org). “USDA Organic” is a U.S. Department of Agriculture label confirming that the food the chicken ate was certified organic. “Non-GMO” indicates a diet free of genetically modified ingredients. “Free-range”, another USDA label, means the chicken had continuing access to the outdoors. “Pasture-raised” assures that the chicken roamed outdoors daily, eating what they wanted; the ideal scenario. “Cage-free” is a USDA-regulated

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dietitian and wellness manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, in Ohio. “I’ve always been a huge proponent for eggs. As lean sources of protein, they help us stay full, are easy to prepare and can be part of a healthy eating regime because they’re packed with free-radical- and inflammationfighting antioxidants.” Kirkpatrick adds, “Eggs also help protect eyes. Their nutrient-rich yolks, like leafy green vegetables, are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that stud-

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Eating one egg a day, or moderate consumption, will not raise cholesterol levels in healthy adults, concludes a 2012 review in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. While egg yolks contain cholesterol, they also possess nutrients that help lower the risk for heart disease, including protein, vitamins B12 and D, riboflavin and folate, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston. A study by Kansas State University researchers published in the 2001 Journal of Nutrition also found that phosphatidylcholine, another substance in eggs, can decrease the amount of cholesterol the body absorbs from them. Plus, eggs are great sources of micronutrients and antioxidants, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered and licensed natural awakenings

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ECO-FRIENDLY HOME BUILDING Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency by John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

Smart, innovative, technological breakthroughs are making buildings more energy-efficient, healthier to live in and highly attuned to our connected world.

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omeowners continue to be interested in green building options because they help foster a healthier, more comfortable

and affordable home—and it’s good for the environment,” says Dan Chiras, Ph.D., of Gerald, Missouri, founding director of the Evergreen Institute and

“Structural insulated panels in walls, roofs and floors dramatically reduce air leakage and heat loss through thermal bridging, or heat conduction through framing materials, facilitating a more energy-efficient home that can maintain comfortable temperatures with lower fuel bills than a conventionally built home,” advises Chiras. Find manufacturers via the Structural Insulated Panel Association at sips.org.

Efficient Heat Recovery

“The energy recovery ventilator, or ERV, ensures fresh air in tightly sealed homes with little heat loss,” adds Chiras. The UltimateAir RecoupAerator, a whole-house air filtration ERV, also flushes out harmful airborne pollutants commonly found in residences, replacing them with clean, fresh, healthy air.

Solar Monitor

“Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.” “When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”

Energy Storage

Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles. The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage. Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom 24

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It costs slightly more on a monthly mortgage to build a home that costs far less per month to operate. ~Dan Chiras home for 24 hours. Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.” “Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,” observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are non-toxic, safe and recyclable.” Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.

Home Plans

Building green gets easier with green home plans. The prototype, superinsulated, 970-square-foot NewenHouse sustainable home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, is about 50 percent smaller and more than 80 percent more energy efficient than the average American home. The plans-and-services package for the Passive House-certified NewenHouse home features double walls for insulation and a super-efficient heat recovery ventilator. Four different home plans are available for houses under 1,000 square feet. John D. Ivanko is co-author of ECOpreneuring. Liam Kivirist captures the latest technology news on TechSocket.net.

HOME TECH UPDATE Nest Smart Thermostat: Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat replaces

the old thermostat and immediately starts saving energy and money. Partnered with a smartphone, custom settings will lower the temperature at night, warm up the house upon waking and reduce heating or cooling swings when owners are away. On average, people save 10 to 12 percent on heating bills and 15 percent on cooling bills according to Energy Trust of Oregon research, with the device often paying for itself in less than two years.

Blueair Purifier: Leveraging a mix of filters, ionizers and fans, the Blueair HEPASilent air purification system captures 99.97 percent of particles down to 0.1 micron. A range of sizes are available to suit different spaces. Haiku Light: The Haiku Light fixture from Big Ass Solutions brightens when someone enters a room and turns off when it detects the absence of movement. The light-emitting diode (LED) fixture produces 50 percent more light than a typical 15-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL).

Natufia: The Natufia Kitchen Garden is a fully automated vertical garden that easily fits into a kitchen area. Natufia manages the non-GMO, certified organic seed germination, watering, nutrient needs, humidity control and light cycles, freeing the gardener to simply pick and savor year-round fresh produce. While pricey, it provides an option for urbanites that both lack outside growing space and prioritize convenient healthy eating. Smart Robot: This handy droid vacuums up dust mites, allergens, pet hair

and dirt. iRobot’s Roomba 880 detects debris, maneuvers around most furniture and curtains, features a high-efficiency particulate air filter to suck up the small stuff, works on a variety of surfaces and automatically plugs itself in to recharge.

Self-Cleaning Toilets: The bowl of Toto’s MH wall-hung, high-efficiency toilet with powerful 3-D dual flushing is coated with a nanotechnology glaze that seals the porcelain with an ionized barrier; its non-porous surface repels visible and invisible waste. The company’s smart toilet model also cleans itself.

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Vernal Pool Inventory – 4/1 & 4/7. 9am-12pm. Field work Friday and Saturday mornings in April and May. With spring rains and snowmelt, pools that typically are dry throughout summer, become breeding habitat for woodland amphibians. $10 for CAS members, $15 for non-members. Connecticut Audubon Society, Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. To register for one of the training sessions: 860-928-4948.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 John James Audubon: The Nature of the American Woodsman – 2-4pm. Speaking on his new biography, History professor and author Greg Nobles, brings John James Audubon back to full, vivid life. Come learn about our organization’s namesake. Free to CAS members, $7 non-members. Connecticut Audubon Society, Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. To register: 860-928-4948.

markyourcalendar LOVING KINDNESS – A BOOK STUDY FOR LIFE FRIDAY, APRIL 7 7-9pm This group meets monthly to study this inspiring book by Buddhist Sharon Salzberg and explore ways to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. $29/Session $139/6 sessions

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 The Conduit’s Sound Meditation Concert – 7-8:30pm. Trained musicians perform a meditative soundscape orchestration using singing bowls, crystals bowls, gongs, and bells. Rebalance, and find mindbody bliss with all props provided. $25 pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314.

markyourcalendar LEARN TO MEDITATE In 6 Evening Sessions WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 19 6-7pm 6-week mindfulness course introduces the practice and tools needed to meditate and to let go of stress, sleep better, focus better and be “awake” in the present moment. $60/6 sessions

Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville

Integrative Wellness and Physical Therapy 34 Jerome Ave, Bloomfield

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THURSDAY, APRIL 20

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Spring Clean Your Body, Mind and Spirit –10:30am-12pm. Determine your Ayurvedic constitution and learn daily routines and diet to feel your best. Before the workshop, join Maggie’s 9am class to learn cleansing yoga poses. $30. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

The Conduit’s Full Moon Sound Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Trained musicians perform a meditative soundscape orchestration using singing bowls, crystals bowls, gongs, and bells. Rebalance, and find mindbody bliss with all props provided. $25 pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314. Full Moon Guided Walk – 7:30-9:30pm. Free to CAS members, $5 non-members Programs at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948.

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Dowsing And Its Applications – 7-8:30pm. Experience how this practice of searching for underground water on site has practical applications in daily life to help you tune into your intuition. Bring a rod or pendulum if you have them. Free, one perishable food item encouraged. Sponsor - Alliance for Holistic Living. Hosted at Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center, 199 West Center St, Manchester.

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The Conduit’s Sound Meditation Concert – 7-8:30pm. Trained musicians perform a meditative soundscape orchestration using singing bowls, crystals bowls, gongs, and bells. Rebalance, and find mindbody bliss with all props provided. $25 pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314.

markyourcalendar HEALTH AND WELLNESS SHOWCASE SATURDAY, APRIL 22 12-4pm Spring into a healthy lifestyle! Sample wholesome foods throughout the store including many local products. Meet talented local alternative health professionals within our community. Free ShopRite 110 Albany Ave, Canton Info: 860-683-3666

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Intro To Taiji And Qigong – 9-10:30am. No previous experience necessary for this enjoyable introduction to these wonderful health nourishing, meditative arts. Please wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear. $10, Sacred Rivers Yoga, 28 Main St, East Hartford. 860-268-8314. Essential Oils 101 Class – 2-3pm. Experience doTerra certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils for physical and emotional wellness. Leave empowered to change your health and your family’s wellbeing with inexpensive solutions. Free. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. Linda: 860 471-6164.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Earth Day Vendor and Food Truck Festival – 10am-6pm. Food trucks, crafters and vendors, music, performances, workshops and more. Admission: free with non-perishable food or hygiene item. Wild Bills Nostalgia, 1003 Newfield St, Middletown. CTCoLabs.com. Reiki Healing Circle – 4-6pm. All Reiki practitioners are welcome to join us, Q+A, Reiki meditation, share Reiki healing with each other. Pleasant and easy to find location. Suggested donation $15. Hartford Mindfulness Center, 645 Farmington Ave, Hartford. 860-268-8314.

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PRENATAL YOGA FOR YOGA TEACHERS With Cyndi Roberts SATURDAY, APRIL 29

11:15am-5:30pm Enjoy a blissful day of guided meditation, Ayurvedic learning, yoga asana, yogic breathing, outdoor walking meditation and a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra. Lunch included. $150 Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

markyourcalendar WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLASS EAT WELL BE HAPPY WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 26 6-7:30pm Free Eat Well Be Happy 6-week Weight Management Series! Instructed by Shana Griffin, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Simple meal planning, the skinny of fats and sugar, and more. Free ShopRite 110 Albany Tpke, Canton Register by 4/23 860-693-3666 Ext 3001 Shana.Griffin@wakefern.com

markyourcalendar OPEN HOUSE & TOUR Now Seeking Holistic Practitioners THURSDAY, APRIL 27 4-7pm Tour this new 8,000 square foot center available exclusively for holistic health practitioners. Includes office suites, commercial kitchen and a video recording studio all in a picturesque setting.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Trail Wood Bird Walk – 8-10am. $3 CAS members, $7 non-members. Programs at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948. The Conduit’s Sound Meditation Concert – 7-8:30pm. Trained musicians perform a meditative soundscape orchestration using singing bowls, crystals bowls, gongs, and bells. Rebalance, and find mindbody bliss with all props provided. $25 pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314.

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$62 Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER AND 100-HOUR DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE TRAININGS With Maggie Durbas & Robin Kirsche FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Meets one weekend per month.

Join like-minded yogis in downtown Simsbury to study yogic philosophy, meditation, postures, sequencing and more to deepen your yoga practice or become a yoga teacher. Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury JourneyOfYoga.com

markyourcalendar OPEN HOUSE THE INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION SATURDAY, APRIL 29

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Join to learn about or training program and sample delicious food made by our students, sip tasty tea, go on a foray, hear a garden talk and more.

RSVP: 860-710-5504 BridgeHAC.com

Learn how to teach to pregnant students through better understanding of common modifications needed and contraindications. Part 1 is lecture, Part 2 is participating in a yoga class for pregnant students led by Cyndi and part 3 is review and exploration of your questions. RYTs earn 4 Continuing Education Contact Hours in the Yoga Alliance categories of Teaching Methodology (TM), Techniques, Training & Practice (TTP), Anatomy & Physiology (AP) and a certificate of completion.

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calendarofevents markyourcalendar PRENATAL YOGA With Cyndi Roberts SATURDAY, APRIL 29 2:30-4pm Learn how to modify your yoga practice during each stage of your pregnancy. Also learn the things you shouldn’t do in yoga while pregnant. $42

FRIDAY, MAY 5 The Conduit Yoga’s Nidra with Gentle Sound – 7-8:15pm. Join an intimate group for a guided imagery meditation in a resting pose, accompanied with live gentle gong and singing bowl vibrations by Conduit artisans. $25 pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford. 860888-4314.

markyourcalendar TODD NORIAN IS RETURNING TO JOY! SATURDAY, MAY 13

Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

markyourcalendar DETOX, DE-STRESS, UNWIND Balance for the Mind, Body and Spirit REIKI I & II TRAINING Instructor: Patricia Overton, B.A., M.A. Member: RMA, IARP APRIL 29 & 30 9am-5pm Learn this powerful, non-invasive healing technique used in hundreds of hospitals across the U.S. Use on self or others. A must for your wellness toolbox! $250

Join nationally renowned yoga teacher Todd Norian for a day of healing and therapeutic yoga. 10am-12:30pm: Healing Sciatica and other Hip, Pelvis and Lower Back Dysfunctions. 1:30-4pm: Super Shoulder Openers: A Therapeutic Yoga Practice for the Shoulders, Neck and Upper Back. $40/Session JOY Members save 10% Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury JourneyOfYoga.com

markyourcalendar SUMMER RETREAT COMING HOME TO YOURSELF Journey to Self-Acceptance, Love and Wisdom JULY 28-AUGUST 3 A life-changing retreat to do the work needed to motivate, connect and support you to create growth for yourself, your professional life and your relationships.

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4-6pm Learn how to create relaxation, flexibility and strength by starting a home yoga practice. Guided workshop includes discussion, selfreflection, short sample sequences and handouts. $35

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sunday Astrology with Pat Peabody – Afternoons by appointment. See website for details. $35. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-989-1238. Restorative Yoga - All Levels – 9:30-10:45am. A luxurious class with passive postures done over props for a meditative practice allowing you to surrender layers of deeply held tension. Perfect for beginner and advanced yogis. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. 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. Kid Yoga and Family Yoga – 4-5pm. Now being offered on alternating weeks. Free Community Yoga at the same time allows caregivers to also practice yoga in the adjacent studio. $12 kids. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. 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.

monday Sanctuary Power Flow – 9-10am. Our signature, power vinyasa (flow) class in a heated room. Strong and challenging-a meditation in motion. No preregistration required. $18 drop-in. 163 Albany Tpke, Ste 400, Canton. SanctuaryPowerYoga.com. 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. Sanctuary Open Flow – 9:30-10:45am. Our signature, power vinyasa (flow) class in a heated room. Strong and challenging- a meditation in motion. No pre-registration required. $18 drop-in. 23 Franklin St, Torrington. SanctuaryPowerYoga.com. 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.

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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. 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: 860-606-0578. 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. 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: 860-606-0578. Beginners Yoga, Yoga You Can Do! – 4:455:45pm. No experience needed to participate. Lose inches, low impact, instant motivation and fun. $20 single class, $40 unlimited classes. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678. Consortium of Unicorns – 6-7pm. This unique empowerment group will support you while you focus on reconnecting with yourself. Learn what true self worth, self-love looks and feels like. $20. The Beyond Center, 281 Hartford Tpke, Ste 5G, Vernon. 860-899-4700.

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. 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. 413-822-8486.

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. Yoga for Spiritual Healing – 10:30am. A gentle asana class that includes emotionally healing meditation For those experiencing grief, stress, or anxiety, and seeking a place to practice, relax, and heal. $20. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. Metabolic ZT – 4:30-5:30pm. Our version of a cardio workout. Monitored by individual heart rate, burn calories, get your metabolism revving, and give you the cardiovascular benefits you are looking for. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293. Sanctuary Foundations Flow – 7-8pm. A slower, gentler flow that still incorporates many of the poses from our signature power class. No pre-registration required. $18 drop-in. 23 Franklin St, Torrington. SanctuaryPowerYoga.com.

Move and Groove - Conscious Conditioning with Sandy Byrne – 8:45-10am. Fusing the expertise of conditioning athletes with yogic consciousness, this fun, energetic class will jump-start your metabolism and get your body feeling strong and supple. $16 drop-in, class cards available. River Rock Yoga, 274 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield. 860-757-3339. 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. Healing Tools – 3:30-4:30pm. Learn and practice different stress management tools, such as deep breathing, chakra work, mindfulness, positive affirmations, and energy field clearing. Facilitated by yoga instructor, Kali Farrell. $5 suggested donation. Toivo, 399 Franklin Ave, Hartford. 860-296-2338. Beginners Yoga, Yoga You Can Do! – 6-7pm. No experience needed to participate. Lose inches, low impact, instant motivation and fun. $20 single class, $40 unlimited class. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678. 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. 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. Tai Chi & Meditation – 6-7pm. 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: 860-606-0578.

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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.

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.

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.

Reiki Share – 6-8:30pm. 3rd Tuesday each month. Certified Reiki practitioners of all lineages and levels welcome. This is a time to come together with other practitioners as a community, give/ receive Reiki. $10. 47 Upson St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 860-302-1609. 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: 860-606-0578.

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Chair Massage – Treat yourself to a relaxing break. You decide how long. $1 per minute. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment: 860-467-6518.

saturday 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: 860-606-0578. Sanctuary Power Flow – 9am-10am. Our signature, power vinyasa (flow) class in a heated room. Baptiste influenced, it’s strong and challenging, a meditation in motion. No pre-registration required. $18 drop-in. 163 Albany Turnpike, Ste 400, Canton. SanctuaryPowerYoga.com. Qigong and Tea Ceremony – 9:30-11am. Join a mindful community centered around the practice of qigong and drinking tea. Help your body heal itself naturally using gentle movement and breathing techniques. $5 suggested donation. Toivo, 399 Franklin Ave, Hartford. 860-296-2338.

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