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n May, our attention naturally turns to our mothers. As we approach Mother’s Day, it’s great to know that we’re all being a little more thoughtful and thankful for all the mothers around us. Parenting is no easy task for either parent, but in my experience, the moms I’ve observed create much of the glue that holds our families and our homes together. As a father, I know that sometimes I haven’t always appreciated all that extra vision and focus that the moms contribute every day. They create large and small family memories and bring together the extended family and friends. They also tend to ensure that everybody is taken care of—from doctor’s appointments to homework assignments. I know fathers help too, but moms always seem to go that extra mile even when they’re bone weary and ready to crash. In honor of all the moms and all women out there, this month’s issue celebrates women as leaders, starting with the moms at home and their impact on the world. Our May Healing Ways article, “Heart-based Leadership,” explores many ways that women in the U.S. are leading change today. And it all starts with nurturing of our children, so it’s very fitting that this month’s feature article, “Natural Motherhood, Creating the Best Start for New Life,” shares tips on how to prepare for motherhood in the most natural, healthy way possible, creating the best start for both mother and child. Greater Hartford has many natural pregnancy specialists working in fertility, pre-natal, delivery and post-partum care. We have profiled five area specialists for all stages of motherhood. If you’re beginning your journey toward motherhood and want to approach the experience in the most natural way possible, reach out to these local experts for support. Now that we’ve had the April showers, I’m looking forward to the May flowers. See you in June!

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hopRites of Canton and West Hartford are seeking support for the 7th Annual Partners in Caring Golf Tournament on May 22 at Farmington Woods in Avon. The tournament raises funds to support regional and local food banks in Connecticut, which feed thousands of people. Sponsors, donors and golfers are all needed for this worthy cause. Since its inception in 2010, Joseph Family Joseph Family Markets, owner and operator of the ShopRite of West Hartford and Canton, has raised more than $181,000 to fight hunger in West Hartford and Canton through the Partners in Caring initiative, and the golf tournament has been paramount in these efforts. “As a local, family-owned business we are committed to give back to the community and help those in need. This tournament is just one of the many ways we support the local fight against hunger throughout the year,” said Chuck Joseph, President and CEO of Joseph Family Markets. “Our local food banks work tirelessly to help feed our hungry neighbors. We are proud to support these efforts, and appreciate the partnership and generosity of our neighbors, customers and sponsors.”

aren Kramer, RN, HNC, owner and director of Optimal Being in Canton, is now offering Active Isolated Stretching (AIS.) This wellness modality improves the body’s Karen Kramer stretch reflex in conjunction to specific manual release of individual muscles. Each stretch lasts no more than two seconds and creates a perceptual lengthening of specific muscles. AIS is a vital component of injury prevention, performance enhancement and a healthier lifestyle in general. Kramer is offering introductory 60-minute sessions of AIS for $39.

Event festivities will begin at 11 a.m. and include several golf-related contests, a raffle and a silent auction. Golfers must register by Monday, May 15. For more information and to register or donate, please call Dan Anderson at 860-233-1713 or Kyle Murphy at 860-693-3666 or e-mail partnersincaringgolf@ wakefern.com. See ad on page 24.

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s a well-spring of pro-active grassroots energies grows, two holistic community leaders have been inspired to organize a new kind of “party” in Connecticut. On Saturday, May 20, Robin Clare and Lois Grasso will co-host “Lightworkers United to Play” at the Unity Church in South Windsor. The party will begin with a guided global healing meditation, followed by dancing and activities such as a hilarious speed-networking game Lois Grasso Robin Clare that gives each person the chance to share news or an intention with others in a fun way. A folk dance and song will connect everyone in a sacred experience of unity. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. Grasso, a holistic entrepreneur since 1990, believes the event will be powerful because people are currently awakening and finding their voices for what they believe in, now more than ever. Clare, a spiritual event promoter since 2004, adds, “We’re inviting light-minded, mission-based people - ‘lightworkers’ - to recharge, reconnect and refocus their energies by having fun together.” The festivities begin at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $30 at the door or $22 if purchased online by May 18 at LightworkersUnity.net. See ad on page 23.

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he monthly meet-and-greet open house events at the new Bridge Healing Arts Center (BHAC) in Farmington have quickly become the hottest gathering of holistic practitioners in the state. On March 23, more than 30 professionals came to check out the 20,000-square-foot complex and find a new home for their practice. Jeanne Tennis, owner of the macrobiotic chef service The Key to Balance, is the latest to sign on and become part of the close-knit community. The macrobiotic diet enhances health and promotes longevity. Predominantly vegetarian, it’s focused on whole grains, legumes and vegetables. Chef Jeanne Tennis “We are thrilled to have such a talented chef set Joins Community up shop in our spacious, full-functioning kitchen,” at Bridge HAC said Yisroel Rabinowitz, owner of Universal Enterprise LLC and founder of BHAC. “Jeanne will be offering cooking classes and serving delicious healthy meals for our tenants and their clients to enjoy.” The next Open House will be held on Thursday, May 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. Bridge Healing Arts Center is Connecticut’s first synergistic holistic health center located in the beautiful Farmington Valley. Leased and managed by Universal Enterprise LLC. Bridge HAC is located at 304 Main St in Farmington. To RSVP for the open house, schedule a tour or for more information, call 860-710-5504 or email BridgeHAC@ aol.com. See ad on page 7.

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esearchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital, in Denmark, discovered expectant mothers that take omega-3 supplements while pregnant reduce the risk that their babies will develop asthma. Analyzing blood samples from 695 Danish women at 24 weeks of gestation and again one week after birth, the study tested the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, fish oil and DHA-algae supplements—in the women’s blood. The health of the babies was monitored for five years and compared with the blood analysis. The children of the mothers given 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 supplements during their third trimester displayed an overall 31 percent reduced risk of developing asthma. “Asthma and wheezing disorders have more than doubled in Western countries in recent decades,” explains Professor Hans Bisgaard, of the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood at the hospital. “We now have a preventative measure to help bring those numbers down.”

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Far-Flying Rubber Harms Sea Creatures Helium-filled balloons look pretty when released at special events, but they eventually become earthbound trash littering land and water, often traveling great distances before reaching their final resting places; spans of up to 1,300 miles have been recorded. The Ocean Conservancy recently picked up nearly 94,000 balloon remnants in the course of a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of cleanup operations. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fish, dolphins, whales, seabirds and sea turtles have all been found with latex balloons in their stomachs, blocking their digestive tracts. One study of two stranded sperm whales in California attributed their deaths to huge amounts of consumed ocean debris. Another found that more than half of one species of sea turtle surveyed had trash in their gut; mostly balloons. The problem is so serious that several states and cities have already outlawed mass balloon releases. Latex balloons are technically biodegradable, but that process can take six months or more, according to the UK National Association of Balloon Artists and Suppliers. Celebratory alternatives include laser shows, music performances, bubbles, banners and reusable inflatable characters. Source: Grist.org

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The French government has expanded the RĂŠserve Naturelle Nationale des Terres Australes FranĂ§aises, a highly protected marine reserve in French-controlled, sub-Antarctic waters of the southern Indian Ocean, from about 8,000 to more than 46,000 square miles; it now includes seven areas surrounding the islands of Crozet and Kerguelen. France intends to designate 10 percent of its oceanic territory by 2020, and this action brings the total as of the end of 2016 to 1.3 percent. These large-scale, fully protected marine reserves may serve as climate refuges for many species. The rich biodiversity of the new addition includes marine mammals, fish, seabirds, orcas, penguins, Antarctic fur seals and the critically endangered Amsterdam albatross. Source: PewTrusts.org

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THE CONDUIT CENTER CONNECTICUT’S SOUND MEDITATION PIONEERS by Terry Wolfisch Cole

wen James and collaborator Jeff Nickell are the Co-Founders of The Conduit Center, an East Hartford-based studio offering Sound Meditation—deep relaxation accompanied by live music. The Conduit Center, which opened in 2010, also provides boutique yoga classes and workshops and numerous styles of massage.

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Using gongs, Himalayan bowls and other rhythmic instruments, James and Nickell create Sound Meditation experiences during which deeply relaxed participants close the mindbody gap. James says that the path to his life as a “Gong Guide” and studio owner was not a straight one. His roommate bought some bowls and played them for James, who was originally skeptical, but soon began to experience a state of peace and calm due to the vibration of the sound. He says, “It quickly dawned on me that the sounds have a transformational power.” Soon after, James joined his roommate to play bowls in public and received positive feedback. “We witnessed an immediate effect on people. Their faces lit up. Their energy changed. They quickly shifted from skepticism to gratitude,” says James. He sought ways to offer Sound Meditation experiences more often. Every weekend brought festivals, farmers’ markets and more parties. Nickell joined the group, a lease was signed and the Conduit Center was born.

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Of the Conduit Center’s signature events, James says, “We are the home base for the study of sound meditation in Connecticut. Our prime directive is to explore the craft of sound mediation and how it can be used to introduce wellness into the busy lives of the people of Connecticut. We’re pioneers of sound meditation in the Northeast. I don’t know that there is another studio in the world that’s doing this the way we are.” Together with a group of local favorites including Bob Eccleston of Acoustic Awakening, Jim Coles, Wesleyan professor Kalidasa, Andrew Vigarelli and Craig Norton, as well as more far-flung acts such as Golden Drums from Brooklyn, the Conduit musicians offer several Sound Meditation concerts onsite every month. They also offer events at area yoga studios, spiritual centers and colleges and play numerous private events. James says, “What makes our events different is that they are full immersion experiences. Our musicians move throughout the room. You have sound coming at you from every direction. You are enveloped in vibration.” He says that the physical needs of attendees are paramount. “We take steps to make sure that you have everything you need: pillows, blankets, zero-gravity chairs. We want you to experience an environment of total comfort. At

ful, intimate space,” says James of his studio. “We like to see it used as much as possible.” Classes are small, and are typically accompanied by sound.

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The Conduit musicians have numerous events scheduled in the coming months, including weekly Sound Meditation Concerts at their East Hartford studio, a June 4 Restorative Yoga Workshop at Breathe More Yoga in

Tolland and a June 11 Gong Meditation Concert at Yoga Center of Collinsville. Other events are anticipated at retreat centers including the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts, and at the Copper Beech Institute in Farmington, Connecticut. The Conduit Center is located at 1227 Burnside Avenue #1 in East Hartford. For more information, call 860-8884314 or visit TheConduitCenter.com. See ad on page 21.

a Conduit Center Sound Meditation, we’ve got you covered.” Shawn Cole, owner of Yoga Center of Collinsville, has hosted the Conduit musicians at his studio regularly since 2013. “Our students sign up for these events as soon as we make them available,” Cole says. “They usually sell out. People are so eager to step away from their hectic lives. We are pleased to partner with Owen and Jeff and offer these much-needed and much-appreciated programs to our community.” Esther Summer, who has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years, is looking forward to the musicians’ return to her area. She describes her recent experience at a Collinsville event as “the most relaxing, rejuvenating thing I’ve ever tried. It was like being bathed in sound.”

More than Music: Yoga and Massage

Two full-time and one part-time massage therapists offer their services at the Conduit Center every day. Whether Swedish, deep tissue or Thai in style, each massage session is tailored to the needs of the client and provided by professionals with extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and body mechanics. Yoga classes are taught at the Conduit Center weekly on Saturday mornings, with more planned. “It’s a beautinatural awakenings

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NATURAL MOTHERHOOD Creating the Best Start for New Life by Deborah Shouse

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woman’s body is exquisitely designed to conceive, nurture and give birth,” says Dr. Carol J. Phillips, an Annapolis, Maryland, prenatal chiropractor, doula and author of Hands of Love: Seven Steps to the Miracle of Birth. Judith Lothian, Ph.D., associate editor of the Journal of Perinatal Education, professor of nursing at Seton Hall University, in South Orange, New Jersey, and a natural childbirth educator, knows the significance of women’s deep intuitive instinct. “Women who feel supported and encouraged can tap into their own wisdom and find deep satisfaction in giving birth naturally. The process itself perfectly prepares mother and baby to continue on their journey together.” Several gentle strategies help mothers-to-be prepare for the joys of natural pregnancy and childbirth.

research its benefits and healing qualities. The yearning for comfort foods like pizza, macaroni or ice cream may signal the need for more nurturing. Eyeing popcorn or chips could be a sign she’s stuffing down an emotion. She can ask herself, “What am I suppressing?” “Eat a lot of protein, including vitamin B-rich foods, during both pregnancy and breastfeeding,” advises O’Mara. “Nursing moms need to eat nutrient-dense foods frequently, along with getting adequate fluids,” says Wilson. She recommends foods that assist lactation called galatac-

Build a Baby-Friendly Body “Follow your urges,” counsels Peggy O’Mara, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, former editor of Mothering Magazine and author of Having a Baby, Naturally. “Eat when you’re hungry. Sleep when you’re weary. Go to the bathroom the moment nature calls. Practice this in pregnancy so you’ll be in the habit of listening to your instincts when you give birth.” This simple advice counters women’s common habit of attending to other people’s needs instead of their own. Along with eating organic whole foods, Kristy Wilson, of Las Vegas, a certified professional midwife, labor doula and placenta preparation specialist, recommends both a plant-based food supplement with iron and whole food prenatal supplement. Vitamin C is important for a strong amniotic sac; she suggests at least 500 milligrams daily. A high-strung mom can take magnesium chloride baths or sip a soothing cup of red raspberry leaf tea. “Women that are concerned about their diet can tune into the baby and ask what they need,” says Lori Bregman, of Santa Monica, California, a doula, birth coach and author of The Mindful Mom-to-Be. If craving a certain dish, she can

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Wilson recommends yoga, swimming, walking or light jogging three to five times a week, for 20 minutes a day. “Squatting like a child on your haunches is a great exercise for childbirth,” she says, noting that 20 squats daily will strengthen core muscles. Sitting on an exercise ball instead of a desk chair or couch also engages core muscles, while improving posture. “Regular exercise brings more energy, better sleep, reduced stress, higher spirits, better odds of an easy labor, faster post-delivery recovery and reduced risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy,” Bregman finds. She recommends a prenatal yoga practice that includes breathing and visualizations. This restorative form of yoga offers gentle stretching, promotes good circulation and naturally supports relief or healing of many possible pregnancy ailments. “To alleviate physical distress, try chiropractic prenatal care,” says Phillips. Light finger contact from an experienced practitioner helps realign bony segments and restores the body’s normal tone. “A prenatal expert can adjust so the mom’s body maintains its balance and the baby is free to move.” Craniosacral therapy reestablishes balance to the membranes that encapsulate the brain and spinal cord.

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The connections established between mother and child are much stronger when she progresses through pregnancy and birth from a natural perspective. ~Kristy Wilson that needs to exercise control might seek such assistance for peace of mind, knowing that her wishes will be followed. “‘Pain’ is a fear-based word,” to be avoided in conversations about labor, Wilson explains. “Don’t fear the strength of contractions. They are

Affirmations can positively state the mother-to-be’s intentions for pregnancy and birth. Examples include: “Birth is a safe and wonderful experience. I am choosing the right path for my birth. I trust my body and my instincts. I have all the support I need.” Wilson recommends choosing two to four that resonate, repeating them every morning while gazing into the mirror, placing them on the refrigerator door and even having them pop up on a smartphone. “Meditation prepares you for childbirth and can also be soothing during labor by offering tools that push away fear,” says O‘Mara. She likes this mantra from Thich Nhat Hahn’s book, Being Peace: “Breathing in, I calm myself, breathing out, I smile.” To begin, sit comfortably in a quiet room with eyes closed. For women new to meditation, Wilson suggests lighting a scented or colored candle and noticing the colors and movement of the flame for something physical to focus on. “This calming practice is important because labor becomes like a meditation,” she says. The mother copes

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“Just say, ‘No thanks,’ to friends who want to burden you with stories of their long, excruciating labors,” O’Mara advises. “Protect yourself from toxic people and their horror stories. Focus on maintaining your own good health and surround yourself with people that have experienced a normal birth. Plan to have uplifting support during the birthing process and in the postpartum period.” A woman easily influenced by others might ask her doula, midwife or spouse to be her advocate. A woman

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through the contraction, then uses her meditation skills to reset, refocus and ground herself before the next contraction. Wilson and Bregman both encourage expectant mothers to keep a journal during pregnancy. “Record thoughts and experiences. Sometimes dreams tell things about the child, who has a story too,” advises Wilson.

Those that prefer a home birth can find a compatible midwife through a natural birthing community such as the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, International Childbirth Education Association and La Leche League. For a hospital experience, look for low-Caesarean rates, a personally compatible doctor and a distinct birthing center. Either way, a doula or midwife can help craft the desired birth plan. Upon selecting a venue, the expectant mother may imagine the ideal birth environment and write positive statements, such as, “I want to move around freely. I want my husband and sister with me at all times.” “If a home birth is a mother’s first choice, design two plans; one for home and one for the hospital,” suggests Phillips. “If the mother needs hospital care during labor, the attendants will know her wishes.” Wilson encourages the spouse to be involved from the beginning. “The partner’s energy plays a role in how the birth progresses during labor. Plus, being part of the planning keeps him engaged and attuned to her wishes.”

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Both need to surround themselves with people that know how to enfold them in love.”’ A birthing team includes the medically trained attendant appointed to help deliver the baby; either a midwife or a doctor. Many women choose to have a trained doula collaborate, as well. She provides continuity of care and advocacy, lessens the need for medical intervention, stays with the mother, honors and includes the partner and supports the parents in making informed decisions. With home births, family members tend to invite themselves over. The mom needs to have control of her birthing atmosphere. “I encourage moms to be firm regarding who they want in the room when the baby is born,” Wilson says.

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“Giving birth is the first big unknown of parenting,” says Wilson. “You plan for it and then you have to trust and accept the outcome.” She encourages postpartum appointments for discussing the birth. “A breastfeeding mother’s nutrient requirements are actually higher postpartum,” Wilson says. To prevent deficiencies, she suggests moms nourish themselves during this period, delaying any focus on weight loss and regaining muscle tone. The birth team and other friends can deliver meals, do light housecleaning, run a load of laundry and bring groceries. The new parents will welcome this generous and loving help. Deborah Shouse is a mother, writer, speaker, editor and health advocate in Kansas City, MO. Her latest book, Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together, focuses on life’s meaningful moments (DementiaJourney.org).

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Collaborative Natural Health Partners 315 East Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 CTNaturalHealth.com How would you summarize your business or services? Naturopathic medicine offers advanced Tonya Pasternak diagnostic testing looking at everyone’s unique biochemistry—from hormones to genetics, as well as utilizing therapies such as craniosacral, acupuncture and nutrition. What inspired your work in natural pregnancy? Helping families overcome infertility and seeing healthy pregnancies through became very important after the experience of becoming a mother myself. What are your areas of specialty and training? Naturopathic medicine with extensive training in women's health and environmental medicine. What can a client expect when working with you? A first appointment is 45 minutes to an hour evaluating everything from hormones to eating habits. Being in network with most of the insurance companies, I try to use labs covered by insurance when possible.

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Integrative Wellness & Physical Therapy 34 Jerome Ave, Suite 305, Bloomfield • 860-519-1916 Info@IntegrativeWellnessAndPT.com How would you summarize your business or services? We specialize in a holistic form of Ayelet Connell physical therapy called Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT.) Whether you experience leg/foot swelling, bladder issues, bowel challenges or other issues, IMT can provide comfort during pregnancy and prepare for an easier delivery with fewer complications. What inspired your work in natural pregnancy? My huge love of natural parenting and natural living. Natural pregnancy is an extension of that! I have two young children and raising them naturally has been an exploration and discovery. What are your areas of specialty and training? Holistic Physical Therapist and Certified Integrative Manual Therapist and Doctoral Degree in neuropediatrics. What can a client expect when working with you? I develop a customized program with you to support a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

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What inspired your work in natural pregnancy? It is a critical time of a woman’s life and there are few alternative treatments. I’m here to support your journey. What are your areas of specialty and training? Women’s health including infertility, fibroids, PCOS, irregular and heavy menstrual cycles, endometriosis and menopause. What can a client expect when working with you? You can expect a full, comprehensive intake assessment about 1 hour in duration where we will examine the root cause of the issue. I meet you where you are at and suggest a regimen that best supports your health goals. What's most important for readers to know about you? I’m here to support your journey, as a good listener with experience working with women’s health challenges.

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How would you summarize your business or services? I provide naturopathic care with a focus on women’s health. We take into consideration Jaquel Patterson diet and lifestyle modifications in addition to nutritional supplementation, herbal medicine, homeopathy and acupuncture.

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Joyce ChungQuiros What inspired your work in natural pregnancy? A difficult birth with my second child. It was a premature labor in breach and a C-Section. I wanted to help mothers avoid the experience I went through. What are your areas of specialty and training? Chiropractic physician, Webster Certified, Acupuncturist, Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture Certified, ICPA member (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) What can a client expect when working with you? Treatment involves gentle chiropractic adjustments using The Webster Technique. Benefits include an improvement of low back discomfort, optimizing the baby’s position in the womb, a decreased risk of C-section and labor discomfort and an alleviation of tense muscles during pregnancy. What's most important for readers to know about you? I’m caring and passionate about women’s health and supporting women throughout their pregnancy to promote a healthy baby and healthy mom. See ads on pages 13, 20 & 25.

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Mercier Therapy of Connecticut 20 Avon Meadow Ln, Ste 230, Avon 860-987-3823 • MercierTherapyOfCT.com How would you summarize your business or services? We offer holistic services for women with menstrual difficulties and fertility challenges. What inspired your work in natural pregnancy? Patricia Almeida When facing my own menstrual and fertility issues, I was frustrated when the only solution provided for either issue was pills. What are your areas of specialty and training? I’m a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience specializing in women’s health. I teach childbirth and health and wellness classes. I’m a Mercier Therapist, a licensed massage therapist, certified in pregnancy and infant massage. What can a client expect when working with you? Mercier Therapy is a deep visceral manipulation including the uterus, ovaries and surrounding ligaments and musculature. It improves blood flow, removes adhesions and scar tissue and relieves trigger points. What's most important for readers to know about you? I am a member of the holistic nurses’ association and although I work in healthcare in a hospital setting, I encompass a holistic and natural approach to health. See ad on page 15.

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ost pregnant women will eat healthier, avoid toxic chemicals and refrain from certain activities in order to have a healthy baby. It’s important to note that a natural holistic approach to fertility can also be helpful, especially for the 7.5 million women in the U.S. who the CDC reports have impaired fecundity (impaired ability to get pregnant or carry a baby to term). There are many natural and effective options to improve women’s fertility—one of these is Mercier Therapy. Mercier Therapy was developed by Jennifer Merciér, PhD. It’s a soft tissue visceral manipulation therapy technique that is used to help restore health and wellbeing within the female pelvis. The goal of Mercier therapy is to decrease adhesions in the abdomen and around the organs, ligaments, muscles, joints and support structures of the pelvis, abdomen, hips and lower back. It increases blood flow and enhances function of pelvic organs. Mercer therapy is a 6-hour regime, which is broken up into various sessions to achieve desired goals. The technique is done abdominally and requires NO vaginal work. This gentle and noninvasive technique was created to help women reconnect to their divine feminine and allow the pelvis (a highly emotional space) to open to healing and balance.

Mercier Therapy has been shown to be helpful for women with infertility, anovulation, amenorrhea, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, blocked fallopian tubes, pelvic scarring or adhesions from previous pelvic surgery and other conditions that cause impaired fecundity. Mercier Therapy is part of The Shared Journey Fertility Program, which can be used as a stand-along natural therapy or as an adjunct to other assisted reproductive technology. An IVF cycle can be costly, rigorous and physically and emotionally draining. There are some who have a medical necessity for IVF/IUI and will need to go through more than one IVF cycle to achieve a pregnancy. The Shared Journey Fertility Program was developed to help limit the number of cycles needed. The therapy protocol is started and finished prior to the stimulation portion of a medically assisted cycle. The goal is to help women enter their cycle with a healthy environment

within the pelvis to ensure a successful IVF cycle. Many women choose the Shared Journey Fertility Program as a stand-alone regime because IVF/IUI is costly and/or they prefer an all-natural approach to conception. The fertility program is unlike other in that it is purely holistic and natural. There are no medications used and no negative side effects. The program also includes education and support in the areas of cycle monitoring, herbs, nutrition, essential oils, exercise and movement, meditation and relaxation techniques. Patricia Almeida, BSN, LMT, is the owner and director of Mercier Therapy of Connecticut LLC, a wellness center for women specializing in fertility, pregnancy and women’s health located at 20 Avon Meadow Ln, Ste 230 in Avon. For more information contact or to schedule a consultation, call 860-9873823 or visit MercierTherapyofCT.com. See ad on page 15.

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or most pregnant woman, bladder control is a common topic. Outside of this circle of women, it is less commonly talked about, but it continues to be a challenge for many women, sometimes years after pregnancy. According to the National Association for Incontinence, urinary incontinence is twice as common in women as in men. For many women, maintaining a healthy bladder during and after pregnancy requires some extra resources. Typical interventions, such as bladder lift surgery with mesh implants, are invasive. Many people are also treated with prescription medications. Physical Therapy is sometimes used, including massage, biofeedback, internal techniques, and strengthening with techniques

like Kegel exercises to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. While many of these interventions are widely used to combat bladder control issues, they often provide limited success on their own. Two non-invasive therapies to support a healthy bladder are provided in Greater Hartford. Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) for a Healthy Bladder is a gentle handson treatment that is practiced by many holistic physical therapists, massage therapists and body workers. During an IMT session, as part of a holistic approach, the therapist follows an assessment protocol to search for underlying causes that could be contributing to the bladder control problem. These could

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include joint or soft tissue dysfunction that affects the pelvis and bladder. The possible contributors to urination challenges are numerous and can include alignment of the low back and pelvic bones, flexibility of the spine, muscle spasms in the pelvic diaphragm, fascia tension or scarring and nerve function. The IMT therapist uses gentle techniques on the outside of the body to improve mobility of the sacroiliac joints, the sacrum and the lumbar spine and to relieve muscle spasm and fascial tightness in the pelvis. When the joints are aligned and mobile, and the muscle tone is improved, there is more potential for the bladder to function normally. It is also possible to address bowel issues with a similar assessment process. The Webster Technique for Prenatal Care and After Pregnancy is a specific chiropractic protocol of sacral adjustments that was developed as a safe way to restore pelvic health. It was developed to improve the comfort of the mother throughout the pregnancy in preparation for a safer and easier birth. Clinical studies have shown that results of these gentle adjustments appear to normalize alignment of the pelvis and support optimal baby positioning in the womb. By creating a healthier position for the baby, pressures on the pelvic organs (including the bladder) can become more normal. The Webster Technique requires special training and is practiced by chiropractors who are certified in the approach. Ayelet Connell-Giammatteo, PhD, PT, IMT, C is the owner of Integrative Wellness & Physical Therapy (IW&PT), a wellness center in Bloomfield, specializing in using holistic and advanced Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy and comprehensive nutritional wellness. Joyce Chung-Quiros is a Doctor of Chiropractic and practices Acupuncture at IW&PT. She is an active member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is a certified practitioner in the Webster Technique. To learn more or book an appointment, call 860-5191916 or visit IntegrativeWellnessAndPT. com. See ads on pages 13, 20 & 25.

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he Heart to Lead: Women as Allies for the Greater Good, a documentary film directed and produced by Cheryl Gould, of Naples, Florida, explores the emerging paradigm of heart-based feminine leadership and how it is attuning women to their inner strengths, beliefs, each other and our Earth. “Women’s deeper unity of being

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is empowering them to take action and lead. Women who once longed for a culture that would reflect their highest priorities are now creating one in which they support each other and make a difference,” says Gould. She notes that for centuries, a vast number of women have led and served as change agents. “Unfortunately, the

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majority of them never made it into the headlines or history books. A prime example—few individuals knew that 12 women ran for president before Hillary Clinton.” In a recent Yes! magazine article, Rucha Chitnis reports that women are rising up to push back against growing corporate power, land grabs, economic injustice, climate change and more. Women’s groups and networks offer a paradigm shift, she concludes, exposing links between unbridled capitalism, violence, the erosion of human rights and destruction of the Earth. A woman’s style of leadership in America’s corporate boardrooms, activist-led movements or state and federal government may not be plainly evident. Feminine wisdom’s emerging solutions are compassionate, collaborative and consensus-building, and pursue universal outcomes and group cooperation. They contrast with conventional competitive strategies and solutions, according to The Legislative Effectiveness of Women in Congress study at Vanderbilt University’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, in Nashville. Jean Shinoda Bolen, a medical doctor, Jungian analyst in Mill Valley, California, and author of Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, has been advocating since 2002 for a United Nations Fifth World Conference on Women (5WCW). “Empowered and equal women are the key to peace and sustainability. We need to rise up together and fulfill the Dalai Lama’s words at the Vancouver Peace Summit: ‘It will be up to Western women to bring about peace.’” Bolen’s 5WCW vision joins millennial women worldwide now entering their era of activism with the feminist movement spearheaded by a boomer generation of women that’s forwarded the equality and empowerment of women this far. To this end, she marched in Washington, D.C., on January 21 in the Million Women’s March that globally attracted 5 million participants. “To make human rights women’s rights, we need a united global wom-

en’s movement,” she states. Sande Hart, from Orange County, California, director of the Charter for Compassion International-Women and Girls sector and president of the women’s global interfaith organization Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope (SARAH), participated in the Los Angeles Women’s March with 750,000 others. “There’s a sense that we’ve had enough. We’re not angry. We are morally outraged and seeking peaceful solutions wrapped in compassion and based in justice for all. In nearly 15 years of women’s community building, I’m convinced that healing our communities with resilience and a regenerative spirit is our biological and innate imperative. I see women emerging in unprecedented ways to make this happen,” says Hart. The Rising Women Rising World organization provides tools and training to help women and men develop feminine wisdom and the qualities of potent compassion, deep listening, intuition and inclusivity. Hazel Henderson, an evolution-

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Pro: Almond milk is low in fat and can be easily made at home, so ingredients are known. One cup of homemade

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Pro: Dr. Josh Axe, a functional medicine physician who owns the popular natural health website, DrAxe.com, and the Exodus Health Center, near Nashville, Tennessee, points out, “High in medium-chain triglycerides, coconut milk is a very filling, fat-burning food.” One cup of homemade coconut milk has about 450 calories, six grams of protein and 64 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper. Canned coconut milk is similar: one cup of Native Forest Unsweetened Coconut Milk Classic contains 420 calories, three grams of protein and 45 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper in each cup. Con: High in fat and calories, coconut milk may not be the best choice for drinking every day, but is delicious in Asian-style soups and curries.

Hemp Milk

Pro: Hemp milk, made from hulled hemp seeds, contains 10 essential amino acids, including key fats. “Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are vital for healthy functioning of the brain,” says Axe. Hemp milk works well for people with tree nut allergies. One cup of Pacific Hemp Original has 140 calories, three grams of protein, 50 percent DV for calcium, five grams of fat and 20 grams of carbohydrates. Living Harvest Tempt Hemp Milk has 80 calories per cup, two grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, eight grams of fat and one gram of carbohydrates. Con: Grassy-tasting hemp milk tends to separate in hot coffee.

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Pro: High in vitamins and calcium when fortified, rice milk made from brown rice is also high in vitamins. According to Ted Kallmyer, author of

Soy Milk

Pro: Soy milk provides more protein than other alternative milks. Look for a calcium-fortified, organic brand that doesn’t contain the thickening agent carrageenan, suggests Dr. Andrew Weil, founding director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson. Different brands have different nutritional components. For example, one cup of Organic Valley Soy Original has 100 calories per cup, with seven grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, three grams of fat and 11 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Organic EdenSoy Extra Original Soymilk contains 130 calories, with 11 grams of protein, 20 percent DV for calcium, four grams of fat and 13 grams of carbohydrates. Con: Some people might not like the thick texture and soy aftertaste. Dr. Frank Lipman, founder and director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center, in New York City, says that limiting soy is a good idea due to soy’s prevalent pesticide saturation and its researched links to thyroid, endocrine system and sex hormone dysfunction (Tinyurl.com/ SoyDarksideStudies). If soy is eaten, “Choose certified organic, soy products—preferably fermented versions like miso, natto and tempeh—with the Non-GMO Project seal; and do so sparingly, no more than twice a week,” advises Lipman.

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With fresh ingredients, a high-speed blender and a reusable nut milk bag or strainer, we can make our own alternative milk in minutes at home.

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Coconut Milk Yields: About 3 cups 2 cups hot water 1 cup fresh organic, unsweetened, shredded coconut Place hot water, and then shredded coconut, in a high-speed blender, starting on low speed and increasing to high for a total of three minutes.

Yields: About 4 cups 1 cup raw, unsalted organic whole almonds ½ tsp sea salt 4 cups pure filtered water Sea salt, stevia, agave nectar, honey, a date, vanilla bean or lemon juice

Strain the coconut milk through a nut milk bag into a container. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Soak the almonds in salted water for at least 12 hours before blending. Using a high-powered blender, start blending on low and increase to high to reach a smooth milk consistency. Strain through a nut milk bag to remove any almond skin or pieces. Optional: Add a preferred flavoring.

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Flexible Dieting, in Bend, Oregon, rice milk is the least likely alternative milk to trigger an allergy. One cup of Pacific Rice Milk has 130 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, two grams of fat and 37 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Rice Dream Organic Rice Drink has 120 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, 2.5 grams of fat and 23 grams of carbohydrates. Con: Low in fat and protein, it’s also relatively high in carbohydrates. It has a less creamy texture than hemp, coconut or soy milks.

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markyourcalendar GOING YIN-SIDE OUT A YIN APPROACH TO YOGA FRIDAY, MAY 5 6:30-8pm Find your balance between softness and strength, ease and effort with Yin yoga - the perfect companion to an active (Yang) yoga practice, and to our busy lives. $27 Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville

FRIDAY, MAY 12 Taoist Healing Sounds Qigong – 1-3:30pm. Learn movement, breath and healing sounds to strengthen and detoxify the body’s organs. $35, register by May 10. Spirit Matters at Ravenwood, 199 W Center St Manchester. Presented by George Hoffman, Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong. 860-742-5892.

markyourcalendar LOVING KINDNESS A BOOK STUDY FOR LIFE FRIDAY, MAY 12 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.

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SATURDAY, MAY 6 Nature Sketchbook Journaling – 9am-12pm. You’ll spend time outdoors at Trail Wood, sketching and painting nature. Roxanne Steed will teach drawing and quick intuitive watercolor techniques. Meet at Trail Wood - 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. $10 CAS members, $20 non-members. Call 860-928-4948 to register and for list of recommended supplies.

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markyourcalendar WOMEN’S HEALTH THROUGH THE PHASES OF CHANGE WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 6:30-7:30pm A talk and Q&A with Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Jaquel Patterson. Discuss how to support and balance your life through diet, lifestyle modifications and natural therapies. Free Zen Yoga Barre 37 A Mill Stt, Unionville 860-818-2696 DrJaquel.com

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GLUTEN FREE SHOWCASE SUNDAY, MAY 7 Sample gluten free products throughout the store, including several CT local products! Meet Shana Griffin, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Recipe ideas, enter in a free drawing.

The Conduit’s Gong 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.

Join nationally renowned yoga teacher Todd Norian for a day of healing and therapeutic yoga. The morning session for lower body, and afternoon for upper body.

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SUNDAY, MAY 7 Nature’s Canvas - Photography by Nancy L. Barrett – Opening Reception: 2-4pm. Exhibit and sale through end of July. Back by popular demand. Come and share Nancy’s vision of nature. Free admission. Connecticut Audubon Society, Grassland Bird Conservation Center, Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd.

Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury JourneyOfYoga.com 860-680-1482

Nutrition As Medicine – 7-8:30pm. Learn the differences between processed and unprocessed foods and discover that nutrition is a powerful tool for increased energy, mental ability, and disease prevention. Free, non-perishable food item encouraged. Sponsor - Alliance for Holistic Living. Presenter: Iwona Leger, RN, Certified Health Coach, Love and Peas, Tolland. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, Ste 1, East Hartford. 860-871-5467.

markyourcalendar OPEN HOUSE & TOUR NOW SEEKING HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS THURSDAY, MAY 18 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. Free Bridge Healing Arts Center 304 Main Street, Farmington RSVP: 860-710-5504 BridgeHAC.com

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SATURDAY MAY 20 Lightworkers Unite to Play – 7-9pm. Are you a holistic provider shining light in the darkness? Plug-in, dance, sing, laugh, shine, recharge and celebrate the Great Awakening of pro-active grassroots energies. $22 by 5/18 / $30 after. Unity Church, 919 Ellington Rd., So. Windsor. 860-796-1480.

SUNDAY, MAY 21 Spring Writing Workshop – 2-4pm. With Katherine Hauswirth, former Trail Wood Writer In-Residence and author of The Book of Noticing: Collections and Connections on the Trail. Meet fellow nature lovers and writers. Meet at Trail Wood - 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. $10 CAS members, $20 non-members. Register: 860-928-4948.

markyourcalendar ROLL & RELEASE MYOFASCIAL FOAM ROLLING SUNDAY, MAY 21 2-3:30pm Learn the science and techniques of foam rolling that you can incorporate into your daily self-care regimen. Appropriate for all activity levels. $53/Registration and roller $27/Registration only Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

SATURDAY, MAY 23 Pets and Essential Oils – Natural Care for Your Dog and Cat – 6-7pm. how to care naturally for your dog or cat. Come to learn with a favorite dog arriving for a demo. Free. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. 860-471-6164.

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MONDAY, MAY 29 Memorial Day Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Love the body you were born with practice alignment yoga and feel great. No experience needed to participate. $20. YogaBorn, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

TUESDAY, MAY 30 The Conduit’s Gong 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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Primordial Taoist Taiji Ruler Qigong – 1-4:30pm. Experience this 1100 year-old rarely taught qigong gather and transform qi to achieve vitality, longevity, improved quality of life and healing power. $45, register by 5/31. Spirit Matters at Ravenwood, 199 W Center St Manchester, CT. Presented by George Hoffman, Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong. 860-742-5892.

The Conduit Yoga’s Nidra w Gentle Sound – 7-8:15pm. Join an intimate group for 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. 860-888-4314.

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The Conduit Sound & Restorative Yoga– 6-8pm. Relax, restore and renew as you enjoy the meditative vibrations of gongs and singing bowls while being guided through easy, gentle yogic postures supported with props. $35 pre-pay. Breathe More Yoga, 68 Hartford Tpke, Rte 30, Tolland. 860-375-0630.

Community Drum Circle – 6:45-8:30pm. Drum newbies 6:45-7pm, Circle 7-8:30pm. Drums provided by facilitator, Mary Ertel. $5-$10 donation. YogaBorn, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

KUNDALINI YOGA THE POWER OF YOU SUNDAY, JUNE 4 6:30-8pm An experiential workshop providing you the insights and tools to master your yoga practice and create balance with the world through Kundalini Yoga. $27 Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Weight Loss, the Endocrine System & Oils to Support Thyroid & Adrenal Health – 2-3pm. Interactive, come to experience the oils. Free. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. 860-471-6164.

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Open Play! For Ages 10 Months to 5 Years – 10-11:15am. 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.

Astrology with Pat Peabody – Afternoons by appointment. See website for details. $35. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-989-1238.

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.

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.

Stretch, Roll, and Release – 10:30-11:30am. A yoga class for deeper stretching using the foam roller. Appropriate for beginners through advanced level practitioners and anyone looking for pain and stress relief. $20 drop-in or use class card or JOY membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

Yoga for Spiritual Healing – 10:30-1145am. 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 drop-in or use class card or JOY membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

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.

markyourcalendar GONG MEDITATION EXPERIENCE WITH THE CONDUIT CENTER SUNDAY, JUNE 11 5:30-7pm 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, CT Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

markyourcalendar WEEKEND RETREAT TO THE HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE WITH JOURNEY OF YOGA FRIDAY, JUNE 23SUNDAY, JUNE 25 A weekend of meditation, yoga, and relaxation in the beautiful and serene Pocono Mountains. Eat delicious, healthy meals, hike the trails, and cozy up by the fire! Early Bird Special available until May 15! Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury JourneyOfYoga.com

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. Kids’ 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. Drop in $12. 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.

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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. $1,495 /Double occupancy $1,950 /Single occupancy Drury Hotel Santa Fe, New Mexico 860-236-6009 HartfordFamilyInstitute.com

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 – 10:30-1145am. 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 drop-in or use class card or JOY membership. 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. Weight Management Class – 6-7:30pm. Weekly series led by a registered dietitian nutritionist discussing topics such as simple meal planning, what and how much to eat, and the skinny of fats and sugar. Free. ShopRite, 110 Albany Tpke, Canton. 860-693-3666. 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. Tai Chi & Qigong – 7:30-8:30pm. Begins 6/7. Flowing movements, postures, meditation, and breathing methods all designed to enhance wellness, balance, and harmony. Please wear comfortable clothes and clean sneakers or taiji slippers. $16. Sacred Rivers Yoga, 28 Main St., East Hartford. 860-657-9545.

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. 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. Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath. Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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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. Ellington Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Over 40 vendors bringing local and fresh products in a quaint, shaded country setting. Matching SNAP dollars, Kids Power of Produce Club, weekly themes and entertainment. Arbor Park, Main St, Ellington. EllingtonFarmersMarket.com. 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. 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. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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WELLNESS CENTER THE CONDUIT CENTER

Owen James, Director Manchester/East Hartford 860-888-4314 www.TheConduitCenter.com Conduit musicians use gongs, singing bowls and other instruments for effortless relaxation, and personal growth. Sounds deepen other healing practices like yoga and massage therapy. See ad on page 21.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY START A CAREER YOU CAN BE PASSIONATE ABOUT – Publish your own Natural Awakenings magazine. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available or purchase a magazine that is currently publishing. Call 239-530-1377 or visit www.naturalawakeningsmag.com/mymagazine.

FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL RTE 4 FARMINGTON OFFICE FOR RENT - Ideal for acupuncturist, hypnotherapist, nutritionist, reflexologist, social worker, or psychotherapist. $650 per month includes utilities, water cooler, tea & coffee. Shared option also available. www.facebook. com/NutmegHolisticSolutions or NutmegHolisticSolutions@gmail.com

JOURNEY OF YOGA

TREATMENT ROOM / OFFICE FOR RENT – Farmington. Calling all naturopaths, osteopaths, reiki masters and energy healers, acupuncturists, yoga instructors, massage therapists, nutritionists, hypnotists, meditation guides, estheticians and others within the healing arts industry. BridgeHAC.com, 860-404-2578.

Inspiring health and happiness with every individual who steps through our door by offering Beginner, Hot Power, Vinyasa, Gentle, and Restorative classes throughout the day. See ad on page 6.

TREATMENT ROOM / OFFICE FOR RENT. Marlborough – Spacious (157 sq ft), sunny corner office space in suite with chiropractor, massage therapist and Reiki practitioner. Partially furnished. Handicapped accessible. Internet access. Shared waiting room, kitchen and bathroom. Utilities included. $500 per month. 1 year lease. 860-295-1200.

YOGA 730 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury, 06070 JourneyOfYoga.com 860-680-1482

YOGA CENTER OF COLLINSVILLE

HELP WANTED

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: $50 for one month of unlimited yoga classes. See ads on pages 3, 10, 19, 21 and 22.

MASSAGE THERAPIST – Yoga studio in Canton needs LMT with 2+ years experience for growing massage service. Ideal candidate lives within 15 minutes of Collinsville. Send resume to Info@YogaCenterCollinsville.com.

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SERVICES - PETS GOOD DOGG PET SERVICES – Experienced dog training and owner coaching, daily dog care and vacation pet services. Call Chad at 860-966-6016.

natural awakenings

May 2017

Natural Awakenings publishes in over 85 markets across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic (listed below). Contact us about acquiring an existing publication FOR SALE highlighted in RED*.

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