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n this month’s feature article, How to Reboot Your Eating Habits, experts from Natural Awakenings offer simple tips on small changes you can make to your eating habits that will deliver big benefits.

According to the experts, the average adult gains about one pound per year. That means the 120-pound, 20-year-old will weigh 150 pounds by the time he or she turns 50. And, if you do the math, one pound is equivalent to 3,500 calories which is only 10 calories per day. Ten calories! That’s half of a Hershey’s Kiss. A third of a pat of butter. Half a teaspoon of sugar.

I’ve amassed a few tips of my own that I’d like to throw into the mix…

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Ask yourself, is it worth the calories?

Years ago, while traveling in Venice, I was sampling my daily gelato. Considering we were at the end of our second week traversing Italy, I considered myself somewhat of a gelato connoisseur. I remarked to my fitness-competition-winning sister-in-law that this particular gelato was “far inferior” to samples I had enjoyed in other cities. She said something that has always stuck with me. “Toss it. It’s not worth the calories unless you’re loving it.”

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Explore ways to increase the nutritional value of the food you eat.

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Don’t drink your calories.

Every diet soft drink you drink could increase your risk of being overweight by 65 percent, according to an American Dietetic Association study. Not to mention that soft drinks offer no nutritional benefits.

Some may be surprised to discover that fruit juices are just as unhealthy as soda.

One glass of orange juice contains 23 grams of sugar (nearly six teaspoons)! Consider eating whole fruits and vegetables or blending them rather than drinking them.

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Hopeless cooks take heart. Help is on the way.

For years we’ve heard how eating in is much better for your waist line than dining out. Have you noticed how meal subscription services are popping up? HelloFresh. Blue Apron. Plated. They’re perfect for the inexperienced or frenzied cook.

Each lets you choose from a selection of meals each week and they deliver the recipes and pre-portioned ingredients to your doorstep so you can create chefquality meals at home in less than an hour. You eliminate meal planning, grocery shopping and recipe searches. And, they’re pre-portioned so there’s no danger of overindulging. Aspiring chefs unite.

Finally, how about incorporating a little adventure into your healthier eating plan? Make it a point to try one new fruit or vegetable each week. Maybe it’s a vegetable you’ve seen in your supermarket and have always wondered what the heck to do with it. Kohlrabi anyone?

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10 A HEALTHIER YOU

THROUGH NUDISM

by Ronna E. Krozy, EdD, RN and Nancy Greenhouse

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12 SPARK UP YOUR

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Natural Ways to Boost Libido

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LOVE LIFE

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SHARES HER SECRETS TO LASTING BEAUTY

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Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model

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18 FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck

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newsbriefs Natural Health Center Opens In Greater Hartford

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OPHIA Natural Health Center is the largest natural health and wellness clinic in Connecticut, combining the traditional healing arts of Chinese Medicine with modern medical science. SOPHIA uses acupuncture, physical therapies, herbal medicine, nutrition, and cutting-edge laboratory testing and works with you to create a natural solution and health plan designed specifically for each patient.

Now, SOPHIA has opened a location in the Hartford area.

“We are excited to be opening our doors in the Hartford area and to help this side of the state to attain optimal health!” said Medical Director, Ken Hoffman.

About SOPHIA Natural Health Center Using an Integrative Natural Medicine system developed by its founder, Ken Hoffman D.Ac(RI), L.AC, SOPHIA treats the whole spectrum of health conditions and specializes in women’s health issues (anti-aging, hormone balancing, breast cancer prevention), cardiovascular disease prevention, environmental allergies, food intolerances, chemical/environmental toxicity, inflammation and pain in the body.

The center accepts most major insurance plans.

SOPHIA Natural Health Center’s new Hartford location is at 11 S. Main St, Marlborough, CT. For more information, please contact Elen Martinez at 203-740-9300 or email at EMartinez@SophiaNaturalHealth.com or visit SophiaNaturalHealth.com.

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New Chiropractic and Acupuncture Services in Bloomfield

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ntegrative Wellness & Physical Therapy (IW&PT) in Bloomfield welcomes Dr. Joyce ChungQuiros, Doctor of Chiropractic, to the team of integrative professionals. In Joyce ChungQuiros, DC, LAc, addition to chiropractic, ChungQuiros practices Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture and Webster Technique.

Working collaboratively with the team at IW&PT, these additional services will provide a greater degree of care for clients and enhance IW&PT’s ability to resolve difficult health issues.

Chung-Quiros has been practicing both Chiropractic Medicine and Acupuncture since 2003. She is dedicated to improving her patients’ quality of life through balancing chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, physiotherapy and exercise in a safe and natural way.

As a mother of two, she is committed to helping families stay healthy and specializes in Pediatrics and Prenatal Care for women. She is an active member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is a certified practitioner in the Webster Technique. ChungQuiros supports the use of both alternative medicine and traditional western medicine to harmoniously reach one’s optimal health and wellness.

Chung-Quiros has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Science from the University of Connecticut, a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine from New York Chiropractic College, and a Contemporary Medical Acupuncture certification from McMaster University. She is also a Certified Mei Zen™ Cosmetic Acupuncture Specialist for the face, neck and abdomen. She is currently the only preferred provider in Connecticut to perform Mei Zen Acupuncture.

Integrative Wellness & Physical Therapy in Bloomfield specializes in using holistic and acupuncture, chiropractic, advanced physical therapy, manual therapy and comprehensive nutritional wellness. To register or learn more, call 860-519-1916 or visit IntegrativeWellnessAndPT.com.

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Free Lecture on Inflammation and Related Health Effects

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uesday evening, May 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Holly Niles, clinical nutritionist (MS, CNS, LDN, CFSP) is presenting a lecture at Integrative WellHolly Niles ness & Physical Therapy, Titled Putting Out the Fire, the lecture will inform attendees how inflammation is the root of much chronic pain and discomfort and is a cause of disease.

Niles said “I designed this lecture because of the growing issues with inflammation and the severe impact on health and quality of life in our society today. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over half of all adults have one or more chronic conditions.”

Attendees will also learn about the causes of inflammation and ways to use diet and lifestyle to reduce inflammation and improve health, vitality and longevity.

Life Mastery Coaching—Become Certified to Transform Lives

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ulie Wallace, owner of Bloom Yoga Fitness Studios, and Lisa Crofton, owner of Lotus Moon Studios, have combined their expertise to develop an extraordinary and proven approach to life coaching. Their unique method, known as Life Mastery Coaching, has helped to transform the lives of hundreds of clients. In September 2015, they launched a comprehensive certifiLisa Crofton Julie Wallace cation program in Life Mastery Coaching. The Bloom School of Life Mastery Coaching is a unique certification program that combines the principles of modern life coaching, ancient yogic philosophy and energetic healing modalities.

The inaugural group of 16 Life Mastery Trainees graduated from the program in April and many of them have already gone on to establish their own coaching practices. “The program is a great balance of background reading, direct instruction, discussion and application of skills,” said Kristen Freeman of the Life Mastery class. Another recent graduate, Cathy Blanchette, added, “Taking this course has been transformational, and I am so grateful for this experience.”

The next Life Mastery Coaching Certification course begins in September.

Whether you are a natural born helper/healer seeking to monetize your abilities in a new career path, or a working professional looking to enhance your existing healing practice, the Life Mastery Program may be exactly what you need to polish and refine your innate abilities.

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Women’s Expo and Educational Event

Certification Course in Hypnosis

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ind Matters Hypnosis Centers is offering a hypnosis certification course June 18 through June 25 in North Branford. Registration for this session closes May 15.

During eight full days of in-person training (plus home and group study), Lisa Zaccheo, MA, BCH, BCI, will teach attendees how to successfully hypnotize themselves and others. The course will cover the science behind hypnosis, who can and cannot be hypnotized, what it can be used for and exactly how to use this technique that gives people access to the other 90 percent of the mind’s power.

Becoming a certified hypnotist or hypnotherapist is an opportunity to start a new and fulfilling career for any that Lisa Zaccheo are feeling bored or unfulfilled in their current job.

Mind Matters also offers hypnosis sessions at each of its three locations. Because the mind controls virtually everything in our lives, including perceptions, emotions, habits and behaviors, hypnosis has been proven highly effective at resolving many emotional and behavioral issues in adults and children. These include low selfconfidence, stress, attention disorders, insomnia, pain management, phobias, and negative habits such as overeating, smoking, nail biting and much more.

Cost: $2,489. Mind Matters Hypnosis Centers has locations in Avon, Rocky Hill and Guilford. For more information, call Lisa at 860-693-6448 or visit Bit.ly/CERTCOURSE.

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day of speakers on women’s health and wellness, workshops, exhibitors, refreshments, raffles and more will be held on Thursday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Join the event in whole or in part for free.

The day begins with West Hartford Women in Networking meeting from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., followed by workshops and exhibits from 10 to 4. A Business After Hours with wine, hors d’oeuvres and a fashion show will run from 5 to 7 p.m.

Two lectures by Natural Awakenings Magazine contributors will take place.

At 10 a.m., Ayelet Connell-Giammatteo, PhD and owner of Integrative Health and Physical Therapy, presents How to Reduce Inflammation & Get Out of Pain. At 11 a.m., Sandra Duffy, mindfulness coach and owner of The Present You, presents Harnessing the Power of Gratitude.

This free event will be held at Raymour and Flanigan, 490 New Park Avenue, West Hartford. For more information, visit WestHartfordWomenInNetworking.com or call 860-573-3501.

Naturism is good for your health!

Shedding your clothes at Solair means more than fresh air and sunshine! Enjoy tennis, volleyball, and shuffleboard. Swim in our heated olympic-sized pool, or relax on the wide sandy beach. Paddle a kayak, hike our many wooded trails, or kick back with a book from our library. In the evening, dine with friends then stay for live entertainment or a dance. Whether just having fun or on a journey of self-discovery, you’ll find yourself at Solair.

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Open House at The Hartford Mindfulness Center Featuring Chris Prosperi of NPR

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he new Hartford Mindfulness Center (HMC) will host an open house Sunday, May 22 from noon to 6 p.m. The event will take place at HMC headquarters in Hartford’s West End.

During the free event, HMC Chris Prosperi teachers will offer short demonstrations of the center’s latest classes: Mindfulness Meditation, Tai Chi, Yoga Nidra, Spirit Dance, Zumba and Sound Healing. Stan Baker L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. will give free acupuncture.

Ting Lou of The Green Tea House will lead a traditional Chinese tea ceremony.

Chef Chris Prosperi of Simsbury’s Metro Bis and NPR will give a demonstration on mindful eating from 4 to 6 p.m. with vegetarian food provided by Metro Bis. Face painting and henna painting for kids will be offered. Attendees will receive a coupon for a free class.

The Hartford | West End Mindfulness Center (HMC) is a meditation center dedicated to enriching the lives of people in the Greater Hartford community through mindfulness teachings and the healing arts. HMC is supported by Tara Shedrup, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and affiliated with Hartford Karma Thegsum Choling Buddhist Center.

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hat if you could live in a way that provided a sense of freedom and self-acceptance, a safe, natural and healthy environment for children plus a community of caring friends?

Welcome to the world of nudism!

Nudism, also known as naturism, is a philosophy that promotes living and enjoying various non-sexual activities free of clothing, in permissible mixed social settings such as a camp, resort, club or beach. Those who practice social nudism reflect a cross-section of life— including people from all walks of life, professions, religions and political affiliations. Backed up by several research studies, nudists cite many physical and psychological health benefits—espe-

A Healthier You Through Nudism

girls as young as seven years old have been reported as being dissatisfied with how they look or with parts of their body.

Anorexia, bulimia and steroid usage remain significant public health problems, while consumers spend billions of dollars for services that alter the body and products to lose weight or guarantee a more youthful appearance.

Nudism, on the other hand, promotes an open acceptance of every person, irrespective of size, shape or body condition. Nudism is considered the great equalizer, because uncovering the body removes the symbols of status and allows you to discard labels, titles and uniforms.

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What activities are typical at a nudist camp or resort?

cially for women and children. These benefits include the following: • enhanced body acceptance, self-image and personal confidence • a sense of freedom • relaxation and peace • a realistic view of the diversity of bodies, rather than magazine-altered supermodel depictions • freedom from body shame • the realization that nudity and sex are not synonymous • the knowledge that you are accepted for who you are and not what you look like

In today’s society, standards of beauty virtually dictate that the ideal woman is young, busty, slim and provocative; the man, tall, muscular, athletic and “wellendowed.” As a result, many individuals feel that they don’t measure up. In fact,

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Tennis, yoga, swimming, pot lucks, gardening, Scrabble, hiking, sunning, dancing and much more. The only difference in doing any activity nude is your ability and right to do it clothingfree. Many nudist groups are socially conscious, fundraising for charities and volunteering in their communities (while dressed). Concerned about global warming, for example, Solair Recreation League in Woodstock, Connecticut—one of the oldest family nudist resorts and campgrounds in the U.S.—installed solar panels to heat its Olympic-sized pool, eliminating fossil fuel use and emissions while saving thousands of dollars.

What are the behavioral standards of nudist venues?

The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) is the national organization that maintains a stringent behavioral code for individuals and clubs holding AANR membership.

Safety and security of members and guests, especially women and children, are key priorities. Most nudist camps and resorts require that visitors provide positive identification and undergo SORI and CORI checks and personal interviews. Additionally, they enforce specific rules against any public behavior that is sexual in nature or uncomfortable for others. In addition, no photography of any sort is allowed.

Persons not adhering to these rules are asked to leave immediately and are not allowed to return. For serious concerns, other AANR clubs are alerted.

How does one find an AANRapproved club or resort?

A quick Internet search will take you to hundreds of AANR-affiliated clubs and resorts, including the nearby Solair Recreation League in Woodstock. In addition to the friendly and stress-free atmosphere the visitors experience, Solair is particularly aware of the initial hesitation for women to try a clothingfree experience. That’s why a chapter of Women in Nude Recreation (WINR) has been formed there, and any woman visiting for the first time without a male companion is entitled to a free visit.

Nudism imparts an important message: Be your own image-maker! As one Solair member put it, “As a woman who has always been ‘of size,’ becoming a nudist was the first time I could truly and thoroughly accept myself and feel comfortable in my own skin.” Another stated that nudism created a sense of spiritual connection to the earth.

Many visitors say they wish that they had learned about nudism when they were younger and that their children had had the opportunity to experience nudism growing up.

In fact, research shows that children who are raised with nudism are confident, at ease with themselves and more accepting of differences. These are characteristics that build good citizens and democratic leaders.

“Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime” is Solair’s motto. Anyone who discovers nudism will wholeheartedly understand this sentiment.

Ronna E. Krozy, EdD, RN, is a retired professor of nursing and health education in Massachusetts. Nancy Greenhouse has created development programs for numerous Boston-area nonprofit organizations. Both are long-time members of the American Association for Nude Recreation and Solair Recreation League in Woodstock.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido

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from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”.

The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy.

Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.

About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton.

Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the

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first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a half-million men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol.

“This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems

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The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist.

Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation.

Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.”

Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated).

Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

Pamper Femaleness

Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith.

Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores.

Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

Five Common Libido Killers

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically.

Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it.

Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives.

Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals.

Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response.

Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire.

Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness.

Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals.

Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form.

Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones.

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Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger.

Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected.

A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers.

She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.”

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they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

Is Sex Essential?

Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.”

That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin.

“When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules?

After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches.

Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian.

I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs.

After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.

How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health?

Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins.

When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply?

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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitness-for-beauty trend.

“Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.”

Muscular stress—the good kind—is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a wellknown medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-ups, pull-

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Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later.

Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training.

She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.” Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work. The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after

just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts.

“It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies.

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If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.”

“Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames.

After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls “epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.

Major Culprits

Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association.

“Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life.

Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability to absorb iodine, explains Thompson.

Nine in 10 North Americans may be iodine deficient. ~ Dr. Robert Thompson

“They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a long time advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks.

Shames offers an historic insight. “Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.”

Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions.

We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted. “This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t

there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”

Sources of Iodine

It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries.

There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government.

Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health.

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On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards.

Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, well-placed signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.”

Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

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Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized. Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets.

Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy.

Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts.

Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers.

For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end.

Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper,

says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.” Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?”

Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs.

After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers.

During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

Ready, Set, Sell

Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases). Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful.

Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.

Arrange for the Aftermath

Arrange a charity donation pick-up beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes.

For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes.

Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a frequent contributor to Green American magazine (GreenAmerica.org), from which this was adapted.

For more tips, visit YardSaleQueen.com/yardsale.htm.

Where to Unload the Unsold Electronics Industries Alliance Environment Consumer Education Initiative—Many organizations will refurbish and donate used electronics to charities and nonprofits that can use them. Those that recycle ancient or broken equipment can be found at ECyclingCentral.com.

ExcessAccess.org—This service matches business and household item donations with the wish lists of nonprofits that provide pick-ups.

Goodwill Industries—Check the yellow pages or Goodwill. org to find a nearby donation site and store; 85 percent of profits support employment services.

The Salvation Army—Check the yellow pages or SalvationArmyUSA.org to find the organization’s nearest donation site (by zip code) or schedule a pickup (click Ways You Can Help); 100 percent of profits from sales fund its service programs.

Vietnam Veterans of America—Pick-ups usually can be scheduled the same week; accepts a full range of household items for use by veterans’ families (PickUpPlease.org). natural awakenings

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Full Moon Yin Yoga and Sound Meditation

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ust in time for a Mother’s Day gift or outing, local yoga teacher Nancy Alder and The Conduit Center musicians are offering a Full Moon Yin Yoga and Sound Meditation workshop on May 21 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at The Conduit Center. A second workshop will be held on May 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Yoga Center of Collinsville.

Yin yoga is a practice that focuses attention on connective tissues rather than muscles. Unlike muscles, connective tissues such as bones, ligaments and fascia, do not respond positively to rapid movements (Yang), which are typical in a Hatha yoga class. By directing students through longer holdings and relaxation, the Yin practitioner is able to

Workshop price is $40 at The Conduit Center (1227 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford) and $45 at the Yoga Center of Collinsville (10 Front St, Collinsville).

Nancy Alder is a Connecticut-based yoga teacher trained in Yin Yoga and has led yin yoga practices and workshops for years.

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create positive changes in participants’ connective tissue. Yin yoga primarily focuses on the joints and connective tissue of the lower body, for example the pelvis and hips. In addition, the long holdings and emphasis on relaxation allows the individual to be introspective and quiet.

Yin yoga works utilizing the chakra and meridian systems and is one reason why it pairs so beautifully with sound meditation. Sound meditation, the use of instruments of sound such as Tibetan or crystal singing bowls and/or gongs, gently shifts the energetic tendencies of the subtle body. Using sound to help facilitate energy movement in the meridians and chakras, sound meditation can help loosen stuck energy and release tension in the body. Additionally, as the mind gets restless during the longer holdings in a Yin practice, sound meditation can act as a mental guide to help the practitioner settle back into the pose.

Yin yoga is a practice that is appropriate for people with all levels of yoga experience. Both women and men benefit from the effects of the practice on connective tissue and the quiet introspection of the longer holdings.

There are many methods of adapting the poses to facilitate opening even with most physical limitations. Sound meditation is also an experience that is appropriate for any level of yoga practitioner. The calming effects of the instruments are magnified by the yin poses so the combination of these two modalities is very potent.

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The Conduit is a collective of sound meditation practitioners based in the Hartford area who regularly perform nationally at studios, schools and festivals.

For more information, visit TheConduitCenter.com or call 860-888-4314. See ad on page 11.

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WEEKLY TAI CHI CLASSES

IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AND AVOID DISEASE FIRST THURSDAY EACH MONTH

FREE KIDS DAY EVENT! GROW YOUR OWN MINI GARDEN! SATURDAY, MAY 7

CHEN STYLE WITH STAN BAKER

TUESDAYS 5-6pm

645 Farmington Ave, Hartford

6-7:30pm

11am-1pm

FRIDAYS

Learn what causes poor health and how to change your lifestyle and avoid illnesses from the common cold to life threatening disease.

Kids can choose from various herb and veggie seeds, and plant their own mini garden to take home and grow. Any age group is welcome.

Free

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Alternative Health, Inc 625 New Park Ave, West Hartford

ShopRite of West Hartford 46 Kane St, West Hartford

Register: 413-569-1155

860-233-1713

5-6pm

45 So. Main St #90, West Hartford $15 860-836-1068 AcupunctureStanBaker.com

markyourcalendar REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES

INSTRUCTOR: PATRICIA OVERTON, B.A., M.A. MEMBER: RMA, IARP

REIKI I & II: APRIL 30-MAY 1 or

JUNE 4-5 9am-5pm Tuition: $250

ADVANCED REIKI: MAY 20 9am-6pm $175

REIKI MASTER: MAY 21-22 9am-6pm $550 Learn this extraordinary non-invasive healing technique used in hundreds of hospitals across the U.S. May be used on self or others.

Dr. Oz’s “favorite alternative treatment”.

(11/23/12) Oure Healing Garden Hebron Register: OureGarden.com 860-617-2140

markyourcalendar LIFE AFTER DIVORCE LETTING GO, MOVING FORWARD, AND REDISCOVERING YOUR TRUE SELF

THURSDAY, MAY 5 5 Consecutive Thursdays 6:30-8pm

A five-week Life Coaching series for divorced women seeking to heal, release anger, regain independence, and find joy in being single. $99 Bloom Yoga Fitness Studios 92 N Summit St, Southington 860-620-4530 Register: BloomYogaFitness.com

markyourcalendar HANDSTANDS FRIDAY, MAY 6 6-7:30pm Assemble the building blocks to move your practice off your feet and onto your hands.

Learn to engage your body to lighten your load upside down. $24 Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Mother’s Day Celebration, Afternoon Tea – 121:30pm or 3-4:30pm. Serving gourmet teas, soup or salad, tea sandwiches, and many delicious pastries. $25. Combine the afternoon tea with teapot painting at Scene Art Bar from 1:30-3pm. Culteavo Tea Shop, 29 Mill St, Unionville. For any dietary restrictions call: 860-470-5121.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Culinary Workshop for Adults – 5:30-7pm. “Fresh & Flourless Cooking.” Join Shana, Registered Dietitian, in a cooking class and learn to make cauliflower “rice” and cookies with matcha tea powder. $20. Held at ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane St, West Hartford. Register at the Service Desk or 860-233-1713.

markyourcalendar PRIMORDIAL QIGONG FRIDAY, MAY 13 1-4:30pm Exercise blends primordial energy of Heaven and Earth with energy of life within the body to achieve vitality and longevity. Improve your martial and healing power.

Spirit Matters at Ravenwood 199 W Center St, Manchester $45 Register by 5/11: 860-742-5892

Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

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NEW AGE FAIR SUNDAY, MAY 15

HUMAN RELATIONS INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

10am-4pm A day filled with vendors, readers and free lectures including Astrology, Intuitive, Palmistry, Tarot and Medium, healers, Henna Art, and refreshments.

LEARN ABOUT THE HUMAN RELATIONS TRAINING PROGRAM With Dr. Dori Gatter, PSY.D., LPC Training since 1982

MAY 18

Free Parking and Free Entrance Sponsored by the Astrological Society of CT, Inc. Held at The Keeney Cultural Center 200 Main St, Wethersfield For more info: MyASC.org

6:30pm Your life experiences impact who you are, the work you do, and your success in life. This program provides an unparalleled understanding of human dynamics.

Free

MONDAY, MAY 16 Culinary Workshop for Kids – 5-6:30pm. “Cookout for Kids.” Celebrate the taste of warm weather with Shana, Registered Dietitian, offering a fun culinary experience with grilling recipes, colorful salads kids will love. $20. Held at ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane St, West Hartford. Register at the Service Desk or 860-233-1713.

markyourcalendar PUTTING OUT THE FIRE

HOW INFLAMMATION IS THE ROOT OF PAIN, DISCOMFORT, AND DISEASE

TUESDAY, MAY 17

Hartford Family Institute’s Center for Healing Arts 17 S Highland St, West Hartford

6:30-8pm

Free

SATURDAY, MAY 21 12:30-2:30pm A blissful combination of yin yoga and sound meditation designed to facilitate energy movement in the meridians and chakras and release tension in the body.

The Conduit Center 1227 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford $40

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FERTILITY: THE SHARED JOURNEY

2-4pm

WITH MERCIER THERAPY 7:30pm

Witness a documentary film that explores infertility in America and discover how Mercier Therapy, and the Shared Journey Fertility Program, is helping women become pregnant.

Free Lotus Center 45 East Main St, Avon

860-519-1916 IntegrativeWellnessAndPT.com

To Register: 860-987-3823 LotusCenter-llc.com

THURSDAY, MAY 19 Tea & Health, Tea Tasting – 10:15-11am. Reserve your spot to learn about the wonderful benefits of teas and how to use them to boost your health. Pay $10 with a $5 store credit. Culteavo Tea Shop, 29 Mill St, Unionville. Call: 860-470-5121.

Following Your Path with Greater Purpose – 7-8:30pm. Make positive changes in your life by shifting through blocks that hold you back. Receive messages from spirit guides. Sponsor: Alliance for Holistic Living. Free, non-perishable food donation encouraged. Hosted at The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, Ste #1, East Hartford.

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FULL MOON YIN YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION

For more info or to register: 860-236-6009 HartfordFamilyInstitute.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

Join us for a free lecture about the causes of inflammation and ways to use diet & lifestyle to reduce inflammation in your body.

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FULL MOON YIN YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION SUNDAY, MAY 22

A blissful combination of yin yoga and sound meditation designed to facilitate energy movement in the meridians and chakras and release tension in the body.

Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville $45 Register: 860-693-9642 YogaCenterCollinsville.com

markyourcalendar YOGA FOR EXTREME FATIGUE SUNDAY, MAY 22 11am-1pm Learn how yoga can help you manage fatigue caused by CFS, fibromyalgia, and more. Feel better, restore your strength and stamina, and return to normal activities! $30 Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482, JourneyOfYoga.com

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GEMSTONE THERAPY STUDY GROUP

KUNDALINI YOGA RASA

Gemstones for Mental Healing and Awareness

MONDAY, MAY 23 7-8:30 pm Learn about and experience the gemstone energies that can help you find greater awareness and nourishment for the mind.

Perfect for beginners and energy workers! $20 The Healing in Harmony Center 99 Citizens Dr, Glastonbury Register: 860-646-3063 http://bit.ly/1PjVYwz

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Essential Oils for Women Thru the Ages – 7pm.

Learn how essential oils can help balance hormones, ease menstrual discomfort, improve fertility and provide relief during menopause. Includes custommade essential oil blend. $10. Lotus Center, 45 East Main St, Avon. 860-987-3823.

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By West Hartford Women in Networking THURSDAY, MAY 26 7:30am-7pm A full day of workshops related to women’s health, entrepreneurship and well-being. Come for all or any part of the day.

Free Raymour and Flanigan Furniture Center 490 New Park Ave, West Hartford Info: 860-573-3501 WestHartfordWomenInNetworking.com

THURSDAY, MAY 26 Restorative Yoga and Gongs – 7-8pm. Gentle class using props with live music, good vibrations-pure bliss. $20. Yoga Born, 1735Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14 Bloom Yoga School: Free Information Night – 7-8pm. Please join us as we outline our 200-Hour Yoga Alliance approved Yoga Teacher Training beginning in September of 2016. Bloom Yoga Fitness Studios, 92 N Summit St, Southington.

860-620-4530.

The Essence for Rejuvenation

FRIDAY, MAY 27 6:30-8pm

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

An experiential workshop providing you the insights and tools to master your yoga practice and create balance with the world.

Bloom School of Life Mastery Coaching: Free Information Night –7-8pm. Please join us as we outline our Life Mastery Coach Training Program beginning in September of 2016. Bloom Yoga Fitness Studios, 92 N Summit St, Southington. 860-620-4530.

$24 Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

markyourcalendar COMING HOME TO YOURSELF… A Journey to Self-Acceptance, Love and Wisdom

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With Stuart Alpert Psy.D., LCSW & Naomi Lubin-Alpert Psy.D., LMFT

PRE-WANDERLUST EVENT SUNDAY, MAY 29

FRIDAY- THURSDAY AUGUST 5-AUGUST 11

Free Classes!

Join at our Canton or Torrington Studio for free classes in anticipation of Wanderlust at Stratton, VT. Free, locally made snacks, kombucha, prizes & more!

Imagine starting your day feeling motivated, connected to yourself and to the world.

People from all walks of life are welcome to attend the workshop.

Sanctuary Power Yoga 163 Albany Tpke, Ste 400 Canton

Drury Hotel Santa Fe, New Mexico $1,395/Includes workshop fee, double occupancy and breakfast

Info: 860-496-1500 or SanctuaryPowerYoga.com

$1,195/Single Room $500/Deposit

TUESDAY, MAY 31 Emotions and Essential Oils Workshop – 5:306:30pm. Find out how essential oils interact chemically in your body. Learn how smell is one of the fastest ways to affect mood naturally and cost-effectively. Free. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. RSVP, Christine: 917-488-5788

markyourcalendar GONG MEDITATION CONCERT 2 Concerts with The Conduit Center SUNDAY, JUNE 12

Register: 860-236-6009 HartfordFamilyInstitute.com

The present time has one advantage over every other—it is our own. ~Charles Caleb Colton

3:30-4:45pm 5:30-6:45pm The Conduit musicians use instruments such as ancient Himalayan singing bowls and planetary gongs to guide attendants into a relaxed state. $32 Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

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ongoingevents 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. $40/30 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.

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 Yoga Flow – 7-8am, and Fridays, 5-6pm. A quickerpaced, vinyasa-style class incorporating continuous movement and longer holds with emphasis on a great workout. $20/drop in or class pass/membership.

Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury.

860-680-1482.

Sanctuary Power Flow – 9-10am. 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 Tpke, Ste 400, Canton.

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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. 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. Baptiste influenced, it’s strong and challenging, a meditation in motion. No pre-registration required. $18/drop-in. 23 Franklin St, Torrington.

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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. $40/30 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. Call to register: 860-467-6518.

Satsang Meditation – 1st & 3rd Monday. 6:308:30pm. Join our community for a group meditation.

We will share a chant, a silent sit, a teaching and a discussion to support awakening consciousness. $15. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville.

860-479-0466.

Meditation & Tea – 6:45-7:15pm. Meditation that includes gentle stretches, breathing exercises and chanting. You will feel centered and focused.

We will serve tea after the practice. Donation - $5 suggested. Culteavo, 29 Mill St, Unionville. 860470-5121.

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. Call 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. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

tuesday 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/drop in. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293.

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. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville.

860-693-9642.

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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.

Call to register: 860-606-0578.

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.

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. Call to register: 860-606-0578.

Vinyasa Flow – 6-7:15pm. Tuesday and Thursday.

During this on-going Vinyasa class you will be lead through a sequence of flowing postures connected to the breath. $15 Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.

Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 6:307:30pm. Come and experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit.

All abilities welcome. All Wednesdays 5-6pm. 1st class free. Unitarian Meetinghouse, 50 Bloomfield Ave, Hartford. For more info, Diana: 860-461-0908.

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. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 12-1pm.

Come experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. All abilities welcome. All Thursdays except the 1st of the month, 6:30-7:30pm. $5, 1st class free. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 S Elm St, Wallingford. Info: EmeiQigongChan.com.

Metabolic ZT – 4:30-5:30pm. The Ultimate fat loss experience. 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.

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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.

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. Call for an appointment: 860-467-6518.

Stroller Yoga – Begins 6/2. 4:30-5:30pm. Gather with other parents for a power walk along Iron Horse Boulevard followed by a series of gentle yoga poses on beautiful Drake Hill Flower Bridge.

Children ages 2 and under. $20/drop in or class pass/ membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

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. Call to register: 860-606-0578.

Vinyasa Flow – 6-7:15pm. During this on-going Vinyasa class you will be lead through a sequence of flowing postures connected to the breath. $10/ drop-in special. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.

Qigong Group Healing and Silent Meditation – 6:30-8pm. 1st Thursday of the month. All levels of health addressed. No experience necessary. Fee: donation. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Contact Pat for more info if this is 1st attendance: 203-500-6492.

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. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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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.

Cat Adoption Open House – 10am-4pm. Protectors of Animals. 144 Main St, East Hartford. POAinc.org.

Natural Weight Loss Seminar – 10am-12pm.

Learn how tasty and vitamin-packed Aloe Vera drinks and supplements help you to lose and manage weight for a healthy, active life. Free. Bristol (call for address). RSVP: 860-372-8171.

Belly Dance – 10:45am-12pm. Connect spirit and body through a sensual movement workout. Fusing yoga-based warm ups, belly dance techniques, and a cool-down meditation. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Core Focused Yoga – 11-11:45am. Explore how your back and front bodies support each other to create length and strength. Will help relieve low back discomfort. $20. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

Free Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors – Thru May 7. 11am-12pm. Fuller Yoga and CT Challenge will be offering Om For Life, a free yoga class for cancer patients and survivors. Drop ins and beginners welcome. Free. 2450 Main St, Glastonbury. 860-430-9642.

Meditation & Tea – 6:45-7:15am. Meditation that includes gentle stretches, breathing exercises and chanting. You will feel centered and focused.

We will serve tea after the practice. $5 suggested donation. Culteavo, 29 Mill Street, Unionville.

860-470-5121.

Complete Strength Class – 7:15-8:15am. 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.

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. $40/30 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. Call to register: 860-606-0578.

Power Yoga – 9-10:15am. A vigorous class weaving yoga philosophy and body alignment through sequences that are designed to engage the entire body and to develop your practice. $40/30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Sanctuary Power Flow – 9-10am. 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 Tpke, Ste 400, Canton.

SanctuaryPowerYoga.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE

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BUSINESS COACHING

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203-874-4252 Learn.edu TGI offers holistic master’s degrees and certificate programs for adult learners. Programs include Integrative Health and Healing, Ecotherapy and Cultural Sustainability, Writing and Oral Tradition, Organizational Leadership, Integrative Health Coaching and Patient Navigation, and more. See ad on page 23.

FERTILITY / WOMEN’S HEALTH

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NUTRITION

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YOGA CENTER OF COLLINSVILLE 10 Front St., Collinsville, 06019 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: $40 for one month of unlimited yoga classes. See ad on back cover.

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Find Your Balance Discover the Benefits Yoga Brings to Life

Yoga differs from many forms of exercise in that it uniquely blends mind and body for lifelong wellness. Yoga as a regular part of your life offers many physical benefits including increased flexibility and balance, improved strength and relief from joint pain.

Yoga also incorporates techniques that provide increased mental focus , stress relief, lowered blood pressure and a deeper self-awareness.

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A Collinsville establishment for more than 13 years, the Yoga Center of Collinsville provides classes for both beginner and advanced students. Our beginner classes offer a supportive environment for new students to learn about yoga. All classes offer intimate class sizes taught by certified yoga teachers in our beautiful historic location with ample parking.

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