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ost of us are familiar with the strategies to increase our overall happiness: striving to incorporate some type of regular physical activity into our lives, being grateful for the little things and being mindful and present in our daily activities. In recent years, one more thing has been proven to increase happiness: helping others. Give of Your Time Individuals who volunteer on a regular basis have been found to have higher self-esteem and experience greater overall well-being. Helping others also gives us perspective on our own lives and teaches us to be appreciative of what we have. Human beings are hard-wired for face-to-face contact that includes touch, eye contact and facial expressions. Such interactions release a hormone called oxytocin, which helps us bond and care for others, and also helps us better manage stress. Wondering where to get started? Visit VolunteerMatch.org to search for volunteer opportunities in your area using your zip code and keywords.

Donate Money If you don’t have the time or inclination to volunteer, donating to your favorite charity or freely giving money to others can also improve happiness. To educate yourself on the most well-managed charities, visit CharityNavigator.org to research how much of a charity’s income goes toward programs and what percentage is spent on administration and fund-raising. Studies show that when people donate to charities, the portion of the brain responsible for feelings of reward is triggered. The brain also releases feel-good chemicals and spurs the desire to perform more kind acts. This is something psychologists refer to as “helper’s high.”

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Donate Used Items No matter what unwanted items you have lying around your house—from clothes, books and dishes to sports equipment, furniture and cars—there is probably some charitable group that will benefit from receiving them. Not only will you feel good about giving items to organizations that will use them, the simple act of decluttering has been shown to boost happiness. In addition to your local Goodwill or Salvation Army location, the donation site ExcessAccess.com will match your used goods with an organization in need. You’ll find more suggestions to improve happiness in the article Happy All Day on page 12. And, one final bit of encouragement. Don’t procrastinate. You’ve thought about helping others for some time now. Make it a point to act today.

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Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food by Judith Fertig

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Outdoor Yoga Events in July

Spiritual and Humanitarian Leader Amma Returns to Boston in July

orld-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as Amma, returns to the Boston area on July 5 and 6, offering free programs at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on both days and a prayer ceremony for world peace. The event will take place at the Best Western Royal Trade Center, in Marlborough, and everyone is invited to receive a Amma personal blessing and hug from Amma. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amma has hugged over 34 million people worldwide, and many whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received her embrace express feeling unconditional love and total acceptance for the first time,â&#x20AC;? says Vino Gupta, publicity coordinator for the event. The free programs in Marlborough include inspirational music, meditation and spiritual discourse. Numbered tokens for individual blessings are distributed 90 minutes before each program. Amma has emerged as a leader in disaster relief, having deployed vast resources for the earthquakes in Nepal, Japan, Haiti and Gujarat, and cyclones and hurricanes in the Philippines, India and New Orleans. With official non-governmental organization status granted by the United Nations, Amma oversees a vast network of volunteer humanitarian activities including direct aid to the needy, educational institutions for the underprivileged and social programs serving society and the environment. These are summarized at EmbracingtheWorld.org.

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CT Yoga Fest Cancer Benefit

T Yoga Fest is bringing their second annual benefit for cancer survivors and patients on Saturday, July 9, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Baseball Diamond at Smith Middle School located at 216 Addison Road in Glastonbury. Participants will enjoy an amazing morning of outdoor yoga, meditation, music, food and community spirit to raise awareness of yoga and honor cancer survivors and those who are still living with cancer. The event includes three yoga classes and a meditation class.

Cost: Free. Location: Best Western Royal Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd. W., Marlborough. For more information, call 716-226-6223 or visit AmmaNewEngland.org/tour. See ad on page 9.

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oga Center of Collinsville announced the second annual Yoga on Main, a community yoga class held on Main and Front Streets in Collinsville on Saturday, July 16, from 9 to 10 a.m. The class is the kick-off for the daylong Collinsville Hot event. The yoga class is a mixed level class

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open to all experience levels and ages. Shawn Cole, owner of Yoga Center of Collinsville stated, “Collinsville is a special experience. The natural beauty of Sweetheart Mountain and the Farmington River combined with the historic mill village offer a special energy and backdrop for this class.” A free belly dancing class will follow in the studio from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Other activities include live music, fire performers, a community art project, outdoor food and an artisan fair.

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Om Street 2015, West Hartford

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est Hartford Yoga is bringing yoga to the street in their annual Om Street event. Barbara Ruzansky, studio owner, will lead a 75-minute community yoga class for all levels on LaSalle Road and Farmington Avenue in West Hartford on Saturday July 23 from 8 to 9:15 a.m. A rain date is set for July 30.

Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. ~Omar Khayyám

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newsbriefs Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Returns to Collinsville

Perfection itself is imperfection. ~Vladimir Horowitz

njoy a fabulous blend of nature and yoga with weekday and weekend Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga classes through September. A certified yoga instructor leads each class on the Upper Mill Pond in Collinsville on the Farmington River. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect place to enjoy SUP Yoga as the current is very mild and the crystal clear water ranges from one to eight feet deep. Special SUP boards are selected for their stability to make balance easy when in the yoga postures. They have a full-length, non-slip mat on the surface. Each board comes equipped with a life preserver, paddle and anchor. Students paddle a short distance to the class on the water and then drop anchor to keep their board in the class area. Private classes for groups can be arranged to fit your schedule.

Cost is $55/student, which includes board rental and all gear. For more information, contact Yoga Center of Collinsville. 860-693-9642. YogaCenterCollinsville.com/sup. See ad on page 23. 8

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Holistic Integrative Center Moves to Suffield

ature’s Helper Medical Clinic moved to its new location in beautiful downtown Suffield in June 2016. Dr. Stacey Munro, naturopathic physician and Stacey Munroe, ND owner, has been providing natural health services in Connecticut since 2007. She specializes in the prevention and treatment of chronic health conditions. She treats the whole person, not just symptoms. Treatments offered include dietary and lifestyle counseling, weight loss programs, testing, nutritional and herbal supplements, and homeopathy. The clinic accepts major insurance plans and is an in-network provider for Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Connecticare, Healthy CT, and Multiplan. They are currently accepting new children and adult patients. Appointments can be scheduled for physicals, office visits, and medical weight loss. New patient visits are typically 60-90 minutes and follow up appointments 20-35 minutes. Dr. Munro stated that she loved being in Windsor for the past 9 years, but it was time for a change. “We are hoping to expand the practice and possibly add another practitioner in the future” said founder and director, Munro. Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic will be hosting an open house on Friday, July 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Suffield. Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic has a new Suffield location at 178 Mountain Road, Suffield. For more information please contact Dr. Munro at 860-758-7808 or email Info@NaturesHelperMedical.com or visit NaturesHelperMedical.com.

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Brain Reprogramming… for a Happier Life by Kate Gorman

he power of the mind can directly affect the outcome of disease, pain and even the circumstances of our experiences. Mind training has shown positive effects on the immune system and functions of the brain, and placebos produce physical changes in the body because people believe that the ingested pill has the power to heal. So what mechanism is allowing thoughts to change biology?

Many believe it is the glial cells. These cells make up 90 percent of the cells in the brain and have connections to the spine and heart. The prefrontal cortex, where thought originates, is directed by glial cells whose messages dictate the action of neurons, synapses and neuro-transmitters. Glial cells also initiate communication to the hypothalamus where hormones are produced. Species higher up the

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evolutionary ladder have more glial cells. Humans have the third-most, after dolphins and whales. The only difference between Einstein’s brain and a typical human’s is more glial cells. Can people just direct the brain to heal illness, feel happy and think themselves into beautiful bodies? Many say that this is possible. It’s the memories of life conditioning and trauma that seem to get in the way. People generally believe they need something external in action, or a pill or substance to heal. It is not commonly put out there that humans can program the brain and body. But glial cells can reproduce and regrow; they can even become neurons, so people must be sure to tell them how they should grow. Glial cells will do what they are told to do! Self-programming of glia (SPG) is a specialized cognitive therapy that works via the understanding that the pivotal role of the glia plays in the entire human system of health or disease. It works to dissolve trauma and life conditioning in the hippocampus (the brain’s memory storage area) and throughout the central nervous system. Without this programming, the past and the pain are the messages going round and round through those glial cells. Directly programming the glial cells by intentioned and repeated thought will produce a calcium wave of messages that the brain and body will respond to. SPG is a speed course in learning the brain’s biology and becoming the true captain of the ship. People don’t have to be governed by memories or stress, which contribute to physical illness and emotional distress. They can claim their highest abilities and live them by making a real biological change like the production of more happy hormones! Kate Gorman, LCSW, has been a social worker for more than 15 years and involved with holistic practices for more than 10 years. She is currently in private practice at New Hartford Naturopathic Health Center, 536 Main St, New Hartford. Contact her at 860371-9205 or at katesset@gmail.com to schedule a session. See ad on page 6.

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HAPPY ALL DAY Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Judith Fertig

hroughout the past decade, success researchers and positive psychologists have sketched out in broad strokes the big picture of our elemental yearning for happiness. According to Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, inner happiness derives from four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment. What we want to know now is how to instill

happiness into daily practices. In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and

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our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.” We can start small in sometimes surprising ways that encourage personal, family, workplace and community well-being.

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Israeli-born Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., a former Harvard lecturer and author of the bestselling Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment, had 854 students enroll in one of his pioneering classes on happiness in 2006, the highest enrollment for any class at the time. “Students explored ways to apply these ideas to their life experiences and communities,” he says. Today, he lectures and consults worldwide on the science of happiness, or “optimal being and functioning”. Ben-Shahar suggests we cultivate three personal habits. The first one is to simplify, saying, “We need to turn off our phones, email and other distractions at home, so we can fully be with the people we care about and that care about us. Time affluence—time to enjoy and appreciate—is a predictor of happiness.” The second is to exercise. “We were not meant to be sedentary,” he says. The third is to meditate. “Meditating helps us to develop extreme resilience to negative emotion.” Ken A.Verni, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Highland Park, New Jersey, endorses the importance of a mindfulness habit. In his new book, Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide, Verni outlines easy, step-by-step actions to form a new happiness habit that concurrently reduces stress and increases enlightenment. He starts with what he calls “compassionate attention”; being fully awake or present in our lives without judging what we’re thinking. When we view our thoughts as events in the mind, he says, conscious selfobservation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts as separate from the person we really are. Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from

Take the Secret Society of Happy People’s personal happiness inventory at Tinyurl.com/ HappinessCheck. Tinyurl.com/ DefiningOurHappiness provides an introduction. anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”

Daily Joy at Home

Another way to improve the quality of our life is to reverse one habit. Shonda Rhimes, creator of TV dramas that include Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, admits that she’s a driven, Type-A person in her new book, Year of Yes. A busy career in Los Angeles, three children and little leisure left her feeling unhappy, so instead of reciting her habitual, “No” to anything extraneous—like parties, eating chocolate chip cookies or spending a lazy afternoon chatting with an old friend—she decided to change that habit to, “Yes.” One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she responded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good. Rubin agrees that it’s the little things that can contribute to family happiness. As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family

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oin a group yoga class any day of the week or join a special Kundalini Yoga workshop on select days at the Yoga Center of Collinsville and begin to answer questions such as “If happiness is within me, how do I get to it?” and “How does happiness become my experience?” To understand what happiness means within the stages of yoga and meditation, think of these three qualities: joy, happiness and bliss. Joy is what most people think of as happy. It’s a posiKim Laudati tive state induced when one feels pleasure in an activity or leaves behind burdens and stress. Happiness includes joy but adds an aspect of the Self. It’s not just the pleasure of what one does but it’s done and the level of excellence, commitment and fulfillment one brings to it. Bliss is the fruit of the practice. It includes joy and happiness but adds a deep sense of fulfillment and clarity that comes as one transcends the finite self and the burdens of the ego. In the state of bliss, one becomes the flow of wisdom, a presence that observes and yet participates in all things. Kundalini yoga brings us to be happy in this deep blissful manner. Yoga Center of Collinsville is located at 10 Front St in Collinsville. For more information, call 860-693-9642 or visit YogaCenterCollinsville.com. See ad on page 2.

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HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES n Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it. n Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. n Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. n Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness. Source: The Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor

breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.” Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind. “It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says. In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life become less burdensome. Such a spiritual practice of just sitting quietly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.

Flipping the Switch

Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida. Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds breathing out— repeated four times. Next, we ask ourselves how we feel in the moment and 14

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identify the emotion, and then ask what thoughts we can think to feel better. The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”

Happiness Habits at Work

Dallas happiness researcher Shawn Achor, founder of Goodthink, Inc., and author of The Happiness Advantage, applies the science of happiness to the workplace. His research echoes the personal positivity of Ziemer, Verni and Ben-Shahar’s approaches to nurturing happiness. “Happiness is such an incredible advantage in our lives,” says Achor. “When the human brain is positive, our intelligence rises and we stop diverting resources to think about anxiety.” The Harvard Business Review published his research results: “Creativity triples and productive energy rises by 31 percent. Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.” Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.” Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the period, “Their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world

I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health. ~Voltaire

One does not become happy overnight, but with patient labor, day after day. Happiness is constructed, and that requires effort and time. In order to become happy, we have to learn how to change ourselves. ~Luca and Francesco Cavalli-Sforza not for the negative, but for the positive first.” Taking a work break for two minutes of mindfulness is also effective. “We did this at Google,” he says. “We had employees take their hands off their keyboards for two minutes a day to go from multitasking to simply focusing on their breathing. This drops their stress levels and raises accuracy rates. It improves levels of happiness and it takes just minutes.”

Happiness in the Community

We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community. Rubin suggests starting such a group, akin to a self-help book club or bridge group, but with extra benefits. She even offers a free starter kit for those that want to try it, available via Gretchen Rubin.com/habits/start-a-habits-group. In addition to the happy exchange of ideas and success stories, happiness habits group members also have the benefit of being accountable to each other. Others can help us continue to color in the details supporting and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-to-earth, fun way. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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lanning ahead is an effective key to healthy eating and weight management. Having healthy snacks available, both savory and naturally sweet, helps us to conquer cravings and avoid a sugar rush—or slump. Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make. Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plant-based whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips. “Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate. com/blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover.

“Nutritious is delicious; healthy doesn’t have to be bland and boring.” she says. Nor does it take hours to make. “I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit to our Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a whole-foods, nutrientdense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.” Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix.

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“Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says. She also suggests maintaining a well-stocked freezer. Museles freezes berries in season to pop in the blender for smoothies; pitted and peeled avocados to thaw and mash over gluten-free toast; and frozen banana slices to layer over nut butter. Canadian Ella Leché, a mother of two daughters best known for her website PureElla.com/blog, is the new author of Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough cookbook. She came to a plant-based lifestyle in 2008 after a whole foods diet helped her overcome a chronic illness. Her blog documents her journey to wellness—one healthy change at a time. Leché, a graphic designer and photographer in Mississauga, near Toronto, started an elimination diet four months after the birth of her first child, when she noticed puzzling symptoms. “I started to make small changes and slowly but surely, I began to recover,” she says. Today her diet is 90 percent vegan and gluten-free. “I had a sweet tooth, but I didn’t have the balance thing figured out,” Leché admits. Foregoing sugar was hard emotionally, even though her body had difficulties with sugar, which seemed correlated to frequent headaches and mood slumps. Slowly, she started emphasizing naturally sweet, pure foods like dates and fruits and found other ways to ease cravings. “Starting the day with a savory, healthy breakfast can cut sugar from your diet because the sweet taste on our tongue essentially sets the brain into craving sugar,” she says. Leché enjoys involving her children in making snacks like healthy turnip or kale chips. When she gets a hankering for something sweet, she chooses her special cranberry and chocolate protein balls, sweetened with dried fruit and bolstered with almonds and walnuts. They take minutes to make and keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months. Having easy-to-prepare, whole food snacks on hand keeps families happily snacking on quick bites and on track with healthy eating. “It’s not

a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” says Museles. “If you like recipes that are good for you, it’s a sustainable lifestyle.” Judith Fertig is the author of the awardwinning Back in the Swing Cookbook and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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How to be the Father Kids Need by Armin Brott

merican fatherhood has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. While dads used to be kept out of the delivery room, today, more than 90 percent of new fathers are present for their children’s birth, reflected in MenCare Advocacy’s State of the Worlds’ Fathers. However, being there early on does not necessarily define the scope of future involvement. Overcom-

ing obstacles that might keep men from being the “high-five” dads they and their family need them to be is key. Involved fathers benefit children. Most research on child development has focused on how mothers influence their children, but in recent decades, society has “discovered” fathers. In many studies, pioneering Psychologist Ross Parke, Ph.D., professor emeritus

of University of California, Riverside, and others have conclusively shown that children of more-involved dads are better at solving puzzles, score higher on cognitive skills tests, do better in school, are more likely to go to college, are more empathetic, manage their emotions better, have fewer behavior problems, are less likely to suffer from depression or mental illness and are less likely to break laws or become teen parents. Fathering tip: Never miss an opportunity to change a diaper, play with the kids, read stories together or simply ask them about their day. Equal workplace policies matter. The U.S. is the only economically advanced country that has no nationally mandated paid maternity leave policy and is absent a national paternity leave policy, paid or unpaid. When men don’t get time off to learn basic parenting skills, it’s harder for them to stay engaged later. In 1977, 41 percent of women and 35 percent of men in dual-earner couples reported work-family life conflicts. Today, the figures are 47 percent and 60 percent, respectively, according to the Families and Work Institute’s ongoing National Study of the Changing Workforce. Parenting tip: Advocate for national, paid parenting leave policies for

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men and women starting with local employers. It benefits both families and companies. Studies by Stanford University, the Families and Work Institute, Gallup, Inc. and others have found that companies with family-friendly benefits enjoy more loyal employees, better morale, lower turnover, fewer arbitrary sick days, higher levels of customer service and higher shareholder returns—all of which contribute to their bottom line. Both genders can be naturally nurturing. Certainly, women are biologically adapted for giving birth and breastfeeding, but Parke found that caring new dads typically cuddle, coo, giggle, rock and feed their babies just as much as new mothers. One hurdle men face is that they usually have to return to work sooner, and their natural nurturing skills can get rusty, while moms’ get sharper. Opportunity and practice are the biggest predictors of meaningful connections with children. Fathering tip: Don’t assume that a partner knows more. Whatever a mother knows, she learned by making mistakes, and that’s the best way for fathers to learn, too. Be open to complementary expertise. A dad with a mate that praises and supports him will be far more confident and engaged with his child than one with a partner that criticizes him. Parenting tip: No one likes to feel incompetent, so when offering dad advice, do it in a nonthreatening way that supports and compliments his improving skills over time. It may mean adjusting personal standards a bit. Dad should take pride in practicing his unique rapport with offspring. Instead of letting mom pluck a crying or smelly baby from his arms, he can try, “Honey, I’ve got this.” End-running the legal system after divorce. For some 30 years, the default decision in divorce cases has been to award the mother primary physical custody, with limited visitation for the father. More states are now moving toward a presumption of 50-50 physical custody, but it’s not the norm. Therefore, many divorced dads may feel disconnected from their children and suppressed in their parenting role moving forward. Fathering tip: Never give up. Children need their dad in their life and vice-versa. It’s critical to stay in touch. In person is best; phone, email and Skype are decent fallbacks. Make time together feel meaningful as well as normal, instead of falling into a “Disneyland dad” syndrome of trying to make every moment a party. Practice harmonious communications with the ex. The biggest known predictor of children’s future mental and emotional health is how well their parents get along. Separated parents don’t have to be friends, but they do need to acknowledge both parents’ importance to the children and treat each other respectfully. Armin Brott is the author of eight bestselling books on fatherhood, including The Expectant Father and The New Father. Learn more at MrDad.com. natural awakenings

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Natural Ways to Prevent Hair Loss by Jody McCutcheon

ncient Egyptians sought to stem hair loss and stimulate hair growth with a cocktail of iron oxide, red lead, onions, alabaster, animal fats and honey. Today, we’re still deploying creative approaches. Men’s hair loss, specifically, is a billion-dollar industry, touting solutions ranging from

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lose 50 to 100 strands daily. We lose hair for several reasons. Chiefly, aging weakens hair and makes it more brittle; it also decreases hormone production, slowing hair growth. According to a study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, anything that interrupts the normal hair cycle can trigger diffuse hair loss. Triggers include physiologic trauma and emotional stresses, nutritional deficiencies, endocrine imbalances and illness, as well as genetics, including pattern baldness. Even air and water pollutants and sunlight’s phototoxic aging effects may facilitate alopecia (sudden hair loss). While it’s impossible to completely stop natural hair loss catalyzed by aging and genes, the rate can be controlled and abnormal loss may be reversed while stimulating growth. Dietary Changes. The typical North American fat-, protein- and salt-rich diet fosters an acidic environment in the body which can lead to premature hair loss. Iron-rich foods like lean red meats and dark green veggies contribute to ferritin levels sufficient to increase the hair’s growth cycle. Iron also delivers oxygen to hair follicles, further inciting growth. In a review of related research, the journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology reports that double-blind data confirmed the findings of a study in women with increased hair shedding in which a significant proportion responded to llysine and iron therapy. Because hair is made mostly of protein, and protein deficiency is thought to cause hair loss, it would seem that consuming more protein would stimulate growth, although moderation is the key. Too much protein may result in baldness, according to Dr. Michael Eades, who owns ProteinPower.com. The American Heart Association recommends against high-protein diets because most Americans already eat more protein than they need. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, shellfish, nuts and seeds and their oils can facilitate the production and action of hormones and oily lubricants that effect a healthy scalp and follicles and bouncy, shiny hair.

A-complex and B-complex vitamins also are said to promote vibrant, shiny hair; B12 to neutralize premature hair loss; vitamin C and zinc to help strengthen hair; biotin to avoid hair loss and premature graying; vitamin D to facilitate healthy follicular growth; and vitamin E to maintain a healthy, moisturized scalp. Eating whole foods like organic eggs, lentils, spinach, red meat, pumpkin seeds and salmon is ideal, including plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Most vegetable skins are also rich in silica, which helps strengthen hair. Drink More Tea. Green tea, saw palmetto (or its extract) and stinging nettle tea contain ingredients that inhibit the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a compound that’s been linked to thinning hair and pattern baldness, according to Medical News Today. These products are used in battling some forms of alopecia and concentrated ingredients of these teas are available in pill form. Detox. Eliminating alcohol, tobacco and coffee can help. Excessive booze and caffeine lead to dehydration, which makes hair dry and brittle, and also dramatically depletes the body’s iron and zinc levels. Cigarette smoke contains toxins that accelerate hair loss, as well as premature graying. Chill Out. Stress is a widely known factor in hair loss, specifically of a condition called telogen effluvium (Principles of Dermatology, by James Marks and Jeffrey Miller). Meditation and exercise can relieve stress and create a better hormonal balance, thereby helping to prevent alopecia. Massage of body and scalp also may be beneficial. Adding oils such as almond or coconut infuses the scalp with essential vitamins and minerals. A study by the Journal of Dermatology shows that applying onion juice can lead to hair growth. Treat hair gently, air-drying rather than rubbing it with a towel. Don’t Fake It. Using extensions and weaves or wearing tight wigs or hairpieces daily may damage hair follicles by stressing their anchor to the scalp, accelerating hair loss. Also, hair straighteners, tight pony tails, blow dryers and heated

rollers may damage or break off follicles. Consider natural hair dyes. Eschew Shampoo. Most commercial shampoos contain sodium laurel sulphate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulphate because it’s inexpensive, lathers well and typically thickens hair via

salt. SLS also corrodes follicles and impairs their ability to grow hair. Consider switching to organic shampoos and conditioners. Jody McCutcheon is a freelance editor in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Buff and Balanced Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga by Aimee Hughes

e don’t typically envision iron-pumping bodybuilders also flowing and breathing through yoga postures, yet many are combining these complementary disciplines to realize huge benefits.

Competitive Edge

Nicolina Sandstedt, a yoga teacher trainer and anatomy expert with the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja, Mexico, observes, “The body awareness and alignment

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to slow down, breathe into each posture and ultimately win posing competitions because of the grace, elegance and body awareness that yoga provides.”

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Joseph Grassadonia, bodybuilder, yoga enthusiast and founder of On Fitness magazine, in Kahuku, Hawaii, cites additional benefits: “Incorporating yoga into your workout routine improves your core, giving you overall body strength in specific targeted muscle groups. It also increases flexibility, stability and mobility, allowing greater range of motion. Most importantly, it will keep you from being sidelined with injuries.” “Stretching a muscle can make it more aesthetically pleasing,” remarks Sandstedt. “In yoga, we often hold postures for a relatively long period of time, in a more isometric endurance workout, than the short, repetitive movements performed in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding develops fast-twitch muscle fibers for power and speed, while yoga develops slow-twitch muscle fibers for endurance. Both are important for tissues to stay healthy while building muscle mass.” Nielsen notes, “Bodybuilding makes me feel stronger; I look better and have loads of endurance. Yoga makes me feel more centered; it softens me so I can hear and surrender to what my body is telling me rather than me just telling it what to do.” Such listening is essential to preventing injuries that periodically plague bodybuilders. Slowing down into yoga’s present moment awareness teaches bodybuilders how to perform from a place of presence rather than on autopilot, which is when most injuries occur. “Yoga works all the muscles, even the smaller, intrinsic muscles often neglected in bodybuilding,” Sandstedt says. “In addition to facilitating healthy posture, these small muscles help support balanced joint alignment.” She explains that the explosive, repetitive movements used to build muscle mass in bodybuilding make the muscles less elastic, which also inhibits range of motion. Less elastic muscles may be more prone to injury, as daily activities require both strength and mobility.”

COMPARING BENEFITS

Beginning Yogis

For bodybuilders that want to give yoga a shot, Nielsen advises trying a structured, 30-day yoga challenge. He sees how after the first month with his clients, the positive effects become apparent and most bodybuilders don’t want to go back to life before yoga. Sandstedt offers, “I advise newcomers to incorporate a light yoga routine into the beginning and end of each bodybuilding training session. Ending training sessions with a few yoga postures will help balance the body, bringing a sense of calm and equanimity to the workout experience.” “In my fitness career, I’ve found that yoga perfectly complements any strength training program as a form of stretching, flexibility and de-stressing,” says Nielsen. “Yoga focuses me, and helps me to isolate whatever muscle I choose. It helps me reach my fullest potential and simply makes me a better version of myself.” Aimee Hughes is a doctor of naturopathy and freelance writer in Kansas City, MO. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

Yoga

Bodybuilding

Stretches and lengthens muscles while relieving tension

Shortens and builds muscles while building tension

Moves prana (life force energy) throughout the body, boosting energy levels and mental sharpness after a session

Expends energy, sometimes ending in muscle fatigue and mental exhaustion

Improves oxygenation of the circulatory Improves muscle oxygenation, which system, providing energy and invigoration helps growth and repair functions Tones muscles gradually

Builds muscle strength rapidly and enhances the toning aspect of yoga

Involves the body, mind and spirit

Primarily involves the physical body

Accessible to every age group

Not accessible for the very young and very old

Promotes body confidence through self-acceptance

Promotes body confidence through a fixed physical aesthetic

Prevents injuries through body awareness and helps heal injuries through yoga therapeutics

Can cause injury absent preventive awareness

Sources: Nicolina Sandstedt; Peter Nielsen; Joseph Grassadonia

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Tag Sale-Be Apart of the Experience! – 9am-3pm. Unity of Greater Hartford is hosting a large indoor tag sale benefiting the church and its outreach programs. Free. 919 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-289-8663.

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Poker Run and Game Night – 10am-11pm. Poker run, card and board games, and general camaraderie at our family nudist camp. Pool, sandy pond, volleyball, pickleball, hiking trails. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Road, Woodstock, CT. 860-928-9174.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Fresh From the Farm Tasting – 1-4pm. Sampling farm fresh products: chocolate dipped strawberries that they will pick the day before, tacos from USDA ground pork, & quiche made from free range eggs. Free. Killam & Bassette Farmstead, 14 Tryon Street, South Glastonbury. KBFarmstead.com. FREE Cholesterol Screening at ShopRite of West Hartford – 10am-2pm. The more you know, the more you are in control; get your numbers checked. Stop by and take advantage of this FREE service. No appointment necessary. The Registered Dietitian will be available to answer your nutrition questions. Free. ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane Street, West Hartford. shana.griffin@wakefern.com.

markyourcalendar WITH DR. DORI GATTER, PSY.D., LPC TRAINING SINCE 1982 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 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

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Exercises gently open and close joints, improve posture and breathing, develop resilience and supple strength. $45 Spirit Matters at Ravenwood 199 W Center St, Manchester Call 860-742-5892 by 6/15 to register

markyourcalendar SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

TWO-HOUR INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

COILING SILK QIGONG

ON THE DRAKE HILL FLOWER BRIDGE SATURDAY, JUNE 18 7-11am

Celebrate the season! Free vinyasa flow, gentle, and kids classes, reduced-fee Stand Up Paddle Yoga. Benefit in support of the Flower Bridge and Simsbury ABC Program. $30 Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 JourneyOfYoga.com

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net will appear. ~John Burroughs

Hartford Family Institute’s Center for Healing Arts 17 S Highland St, West Hartford Register: 860-236-6009 HartfordFamilyInstitute.com

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MONDAY, JUNE 27

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Superhero Weekend with Geocaching – 10am11pm. Join our camp-wide GPS Treasure Hunt followed by Superhero DJ Dance at 8pm. Pool, sandy pond, volleyball, pickleball, hiking trails. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Road, Woodstock, CT. 860-928-9174.

Night of Musical Excellence! – 7-9pm. Join Unity of Greater Hartford for a celebration of diverse musical talents that have graced the Unity stage. Perfect date night evening. Free, donations accepted. 919 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-289-8663.

Chakra 101 Workshop – 10am-12:30pm. Introduction to the chakras and our emotional and physical connection to the flow of energy within each center. Each attendee receives a pendulum and guided direction. $25. 15 Water St, Mystic. Register by phone or email, Catherine: 860-371-0098. ChakraDance with Anne Stamatakis – 4-5:30pm. Awaken, honor and integrate your chakras through spontaneous movement and dance. A wonderful liberating and fun experience utilizing vibrationally attuned music for this moving meditation. $23. Sacred Rivers Yoga Center, 28 Main St, East Hartford/ Glastonbury line. 860-808-8264. Healing Sounds – 7-8:30pm. A sound healing and meditation performance involving two musicians with a wide variety of instruments is incredibly relaxing and stress relieving. $30 in advance/$35. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678

Jayaprabha & The Joy of Sound Kirtan – 7:309:30pm. Come together for our monthly kirtan celebration. Jayaprabha & The Joy of Sound will lead us through sacred mantras to open the heart and soul. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.

markyourcalendar OPEN HOUSE THE INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION FRIDAY, JUNE 24 6:30-8:30pm

Spend a beautiful evening at the farm. Learn more about what we do at our school and see if our program might be right for you. Free Holcomb Farm 113 Simsbury Rd West Granby CT 06090

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 “YES” Workshop-Your Empowered Self – 10am2pm. Imagine creating a meaningful and profitable business that blends your passions and talents. Join us to learn how to begin earning what you deserve. $45. 15 Water St, Mystic. Register by phone or email, Catherine: 860-371-0098.

markyourcalendar SUMMER SOLSTICE CLASS & ANIMAL TOTEM MEDITATION TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Class 5:45-6:45pm Meditation 7-8pm

RSVP: 860-764-9070

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Corks and Cooks – 10am-11pm. Visit our familyfriendly nudist camp and enjoy the pool, sandy pond, volleyball, pickleball, hiking trails., and more. Wine tasting and huge hors d’oeuvres spread at 6pm. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Road, Woodstock, CT. 860-928-9174.

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Join Heather Rems Korwinfor a special Summer Solstice vinyasa yoga class & Reiki Master, Melissa Pressmar, for a guided meditation designed to help you connect with your animal totem.

21-DAY SIMPLE DETOX SOLUTION BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 27

$15

The program includes 21-Day Detox cleanse with professional-grade nutraceuticals, easyto-follow meal plans, email access to licensed clinical nutritionist, Holly Niles, during the 21-day cleanse to help support your program.

Sanctuary Power Yoga, 23 Franklin St, Torrington, CT Register: 860-496-1500 SanctuaryPowerYoga.com

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$279 Integrative Wellness & Physical Therapy 34 Jerome Ave, Bloomfield Register: 860-519-1916 IntegrativeWellnessAndPT.com

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Culinary Workshop for Kids – 6-7:30pm. “Globetrotters” Take a culinary adventure to celebrate dishes from around the world. Prepare pesto spaghetti, Caribbean fruit salad and sushi rolls with Shana, your community Registered Dietitian. $20 /. ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane Street, West Hartford. ShopRite.com./culinary-workshop.

markyourcalendar GEMSTONE THERAPY STUDY GROUP: GEMSTONES FOR COLOR RAY HEALING MONDAY, JUNE 27 7-8:30pm

Learn how to identify which color you need and how to balance it. Experience the profound nourishment that the seven color ray gemstones can provide. $20 The Healing in Harmony Center 99 Citizens Dr, Glastonbury Register: 860-646-3063, Education@GemFormulas.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 FREE Natural Lawn Care Workshop – 6-8pm. Are you interested in learning new ways to keep your lawn and garden looking great naturally? This workshop is for you! Join Farmington River Watershed Association for this fun and educational workshop that teaches you ways to get your lawn in shape without using chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Free. Suffield Town Hall Lower Level Meeting Room, 83 Mountain Rd. Suffield. Register: tinyurl.com./FRWAlawn.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30 Culinary Workshop for Adults – 6-7:30pm. “Pucker Up” - Shana, Registered Dietitian will show you how sour ingredients like balsamic vinegar and lemons add a tangy burst of flavor to your dishes. $20 /. ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane Street, West Hartford. ShopRite.com/culinary-workshop.

SATURDAY, JULY 2 Fire and Ice – 10am-11pm. Weekend-long July 4th celebration at our family-friendly nudist camp. Laser fireworks, live music, parade, and more. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Road, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com. 860-928-9174.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 Fire and Ice – 10am-11pm. Weekend-long July 4th celebration at our family-friendly nudist camp. Laser fireworks, live music, parade, and more. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Road, Woodstock, CT. SolairRL.com. 860928-9174.

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OPEN HOUSE NATUROPATHIC OFFICE STACEY MUNRO, N.D. FRIDAY, JULY 8

HUMAN RELATIONS INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

COLLINSVILLE HOT Hottest Celebration in the Coolest Town SATURDAY, JULY 16

Learn about the training program with Dr. Dori Gatter, PSY.D.,LPC. Your life experiences impact who you are, the work you do, and your success in life.

Join this celebration of all that makes Collinsville, CT a unique & fun destination. Begin with an outdoor community yoga class, browse arts and crafts, enjoy live music and entertainment and outdoor dining all day.

5:30-7:30pm

Learn about natural treatments for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, allergies, digestive problems, fatigue, hormone imbalance, and more. Sample some “fermented foods” and meet the doctor. Free

9am-10pm

6:30pm

Free

178 Mountain Rd, Suffield

Hartford Family Institute W Main St, Chester

Info: 860-758-7808 NaturesHelperMedical.com

Main St, Collinsville (Canton) For more information visit CollinsvilleHot.com

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FRIDAY, JULY 8

THURSDAY, JULY 14

The Conduit’s Gong Meditation Concert – 7-8:30pm. Gong journeymen build a live landscape of sound using meditative instruments such as ancient singing bowls, gongs, and bells to rebalance, and find mindbody bliss. $22 pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314.

Culinary Workshop for Kids – 5:30-7pm. “Wild Wild West.” A culinary adventure where kids will make cowboy chicken corn chili, biscuits and peanut butter trail mix bars. With Shana, Registered Dietitian. $20. ShopRite of West Hartford 46 Kane St. Register: ShopRite.com./culinary-workshop.

SUNDAY, JULY 10

Free Nutrition Hands On Kids Activity! – 11am-1pm. Live right with ShopRite Kids Day Event “Getting Kids in the Kitchen with CT Grown Produce” with Shana Griffin, Registered Dietitian. Come anytime between 11am-1pm. ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane St. Register: ShopRite.com./ culinaryworkshop.

MONDAY, JULY 11 Happy Hormones Workshop – 6:30-7:30 pm. Learn how to decrease inflammation and balance hormones for optimal health. Get rid of hot flashes and eliminate cravings. Decrease anxiety and depression without drugs. Free. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. RSVP: 860-269-3228.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Culinary Workshop for Adults – 6-7:30pm. “Savory Stone Fruit” We’ll show you how to make deliciously nutritious stone fruit salsa, salad, and grilled peach BBQ sauce. With Shana, Registered Dietitian. $20. ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane St. Register: ShopRite.com./culinary-workshop.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Sneaker Streaker Color Run – 10am. Clothingoptional 5K fun run. Get doused with color powder while you compete. Enjoy our pool, sandy pond, tennis courts, hiking trails, and other facilities. $35 (students $25) advance registration. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock. SolairRL.com. Alice’s Wonderland with Mad Hatter Ball – 10am-11pm.Weekend long celebration at this family-friendly nudist camp includes building a house of cards, croquet, Tea Party Social, and Mad Hatter Ball. Free first visit with coupon in Natural Awakenings. Solair Recreation League - Family Nudist Camp, 65 Ide Perrin Rd, Woodstock. SolairRL.com.

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STAND UP PADDLEBOARD YOGA WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

YOGA ON MAIN OUTDOOR COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS SATURDAY, JULY 16

Take your yoga practice out into nature on the beautiful Farmington River. It’s cool on a warm summer evening, fun, and easy to do!

Enjoy the second year of this outdoor yoga class then stay for the live music and entertainment offered by the Collinsville Hot festival.

$49

Free

Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury

Main St, Collinsville

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860-680-1482, JourneyOfYoga.com

CHAKRADANCE AWAKENING WITH ANNE STAMATAKIS MONDAY, JULY 25 6:30-8pm

SATURDAY, JULY 30 4-5:30pm

Discover a deeper connection to authentic self, the unraveling of blocked energy and the feeling of coming home. A healing dance practice and moving meditation. $23 Sacred Rivers Yoga Center 28 Main St, East Hartford/Glastonbury line Register: 860-808-8264

markyourcalendar TIPS - TACTICAL INSTRUCTION FOR PRACTICAL SELF-DEFENSE 4 classes, 90 minutes long each JULY 18 & 25 AUGUST 1 & 8 JULY 19, 20, & 21 5-6:30pm

Learn self-defense for possible life saving knowledge and preparedness against the most common real life threats or assault situations. $80 / person ProNatural Family Fitness Center 1176 Farmington Ave, Kensington Register: 860-505-7363

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Info: 860-693-9642 CollinsvilleHot.com

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markyourcalendar OPEN HOUSE NATUROPATHIC OFFICE STACEY MUNRO, N.D. FRIDAY, JULY 8

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.

5:30-7:30pm

Learn about natural treatments for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, allergies, digestive problems, fatigue, hormone imbalance, and more. Sample some “fermented foods” and meet the doctor. Free 178 Mountain Rd, Suffield Info: 860-758-7808 NaturesHelperMedical.com

monday 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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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.

THE 5 ESSENTIAL KEYS TO HAVING IT ALL IN LIFE WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

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

6:30-8:00pm

Learn to shift from a toxic lifestyle to one that offers health and vitality helps guide participants in finding clarity in their life. Free Integrative Wellness & Physical Therapy 34 Jerome Ave, Bloomfield Register: SuperHappyYou.com

ongoing events 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 for 30 days, unlimited classes new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Create Financial Freedom with Healthy Products – 4-5pm. Learn how to build a business and create financial freedom for you by distributing natural Aloe Vera nutritional supplements to help others be healthy. Free. Bristol (call for address). RSVP: 860-372-8171.

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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. Align and Refine – 10:30-11:45am. Moderately challenging class with props and modifications. Emphasis on alignment to improve comfort and skill at all levels while reducing and healing injuries. $20 drop in or class pass/membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

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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. SanctuaryPowerYoga.com.

Gentle + Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. Great for any experience level. $40 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Meditate Through the Madness – 6pm. Hosted by Torin Lee. Learn to manage the stress of life through mediation. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518. Meditation & 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. To register: 860-606-0578.

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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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. To register: 860-606-0578. 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.

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.

wednesday Coffee with Coach – 7am. Early morning sessionfacilitated 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 for 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. SanctuaryPowerYoga.com.

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. For an appointment: 860-467-6518. Stroller Yoga – 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.

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

friday 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 St, Unionville. 860470-5121. 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.

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 for 30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-6939642. 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. 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 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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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 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. Gentle Yoga with Holly Prosperi – 9-10:15am. Calm your mind, relax your body and improve joint health and flexibility with Gentle Yoga. $15. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860479-0466.

DREAM HOME FEATURING PRIVATE YOGA / MEDITATION SPACE! 65 Nassahegan Drive, Burlington. $354,900. See full listing details and photos on Realtor.com, Zillo, or Trulia. Call Tammy Eisenmann, Keller Williams Realty, for further information or to arrange a private showing. 860-558-5549.

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THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE (TGI)

ACUPUNCTURE OF GREATER HARTFORD

Stan Baker, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. 645 Farmington Ave, Hartford 06105 860-836-1068 AcupunctureStanBaker.com Your acupuncture treatment plan will eliminate visible symptoms and signs, while addressing the root causes and underlying imbalances affecting the quality and quantity of your energy. See ad on page 14.

INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS & PHYSICAL THERAPY

Accredited, non-profit graduate school offering holistic programs in contemporary and emerging fields. 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 19.

FERTILITY / WOMEN’S HEALTH

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Dr. Chung-Quiros provides acupuncture and Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture to rejuvenate the face, creating a more youthful appearance while addressing overall health for the whole body. See ads on pages 7, 17 and 20.

LOTUS CENTER, LLC

45 East Main St., Avon 860-987-3823 LotusCenter-LLC.com

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ADVANCED DENTAL

We address common causes like poor joint mobility or circulation and nutritional and sleep deficiencies. We’ll work with you to determine the causes and prepare a plan to re-energize your body and mind.

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FLOATATION THERAPY

The premier dental practice in Central CT, dedicated to preserving your total health and wellness through safe, biocompatible dentistry including mercury removal, mercury-free and fluoride-free services. See ad on page 11.

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Reduce stress andatrelieve pain in our wellness center! our private float rooms with changing area, shower and float bath. Also offering extensive therapeutic and sports massage, hypnotherapy, reiki and more. See ad on page See ad on page 18.

HARTFORD FAMILY INSTITUTE

Center for Psychotherapy and Healing Arts 17 South Highland St., West Hartford, 06119 203-236-6009 HartfordFamilyInstitute.com

HAIR CARE STUDIO 3 SALON

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