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always seem to appreciate nature most as the seasons change. That’s when the changing appearance of plants, along with the behavior of animals and humans, brings home to me just what an amazing, complex and interdependent ecological system we live in. Then in the next moment, I’ll see a disturbing example of trash or wastefulness created by humans and I’ll think to myself what egos we humans have when we believe that we can and should affect the planet and the ecosystem. It’s so huge and we’re so small in comparison. I worry that our ability to impact the earth is much greater than our “footprint” and that it’s unfortunate that our larger brains, opposable thumbs or whatever also came in many cases with the ego that says, “I don’t need permission for what I do to the planet. I don’t need to consider the impact of my actions on all life around me.” But there is hope. There are a growing number of us that do care about the environment and our actions. Our feature article, “Awakening the Global Heart,” shares uplifting examples of how people are working to improve the world. They need our help to keep the movement growing. It’s my hope that you will pick one cause in the coming year and help by cleaning up a special place near you, or teaching others the importance of making conscious purchase decisions, managing waste or reducing energy consumption. You only need to influence one or two people to make a difference. Let’s start with our children and the friends closest to us and let the efforts grow from there. I encourage you to start with a couple of our local organization that are solid stewards of nature: the CT Audubon Society in Glastonbury (CTAudubon.org/center-at-glastonbury) or the Farmington River Watershed Authority (FRWA.org). And there are many more in our area in need of passionate volunteers. Consciously Yours,

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n November 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. a workshop, developed by the Clear Light Society, will be facilitated by Melissa Lewis, RN, BSN. The workshop is concerned specifically with the final hours of a dying person and intended to assist the old, the sick and the dying. A free talk “Finding Peaceful Heart, Clear Mind Amidst Life-threatening Illness” will be held by Clear Light Society’s CT Community Educator, Melissa Lewis, RN, BSN at the Melissa Lewis, RN Downtown Hartford Library on October 5 at 7 p.m. The Moment of Death training weekend will train participants in how to meld the consciousness of yourself, that of the dying person, and other family members into a powerful clear unity flowing inexorably toward the moment which may be considered to be life’s greatest spiritual opportunity- the moment of the great light of death. This practice, which brings Peaceful Heart and Clear Mind to all involved, is non-sectarian and of universal applicability. For more information or to register, call Melissa at 860-529-2933 or email AskNurseMelissa@hotmail.com.

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oga Center of Collinsville is now offering a weekly Mother and Daughter Yoga class on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Practicing yoga together is especially beneficial for mothers and daughters as both receive the physical, mental and emotional benefits. This is especially important during the primary school ages and strengthens bonds before the teen years. Classes include yoga and meditation basics, creative movement, healthy breathing practices and a guided, kid-friendly meditation. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. For more information, call 860693-9642 or visit YogaCenterCollinsville.com. See ad on page 2.

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arbara Gagnon and the Center for Progressive Therapies (C4PT) announce a new 6-class mini-series for Chakradance™. The series is scheduled for Saturdays, October 17 through November 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Price for the complete series is $75. Chakradance blends free-flowing movements with particular frequencies of sound to free the energy in your body and open you to a deeper experience of life. Attendees move to music for the vibrations of the chakras.

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experience a technique that creates a state of effortless relaxation and a natural environment for self-healing through the musical toning of planetary gongs, crystal singing bowls and other instruments. Aromatherapy and other tools will guide attendants through a landscape of sound to relaxation.

n Wednesday, November 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Grant’s Nutrition and Wellness will offer a class on Fighting Cancer with Nutrition. Class discussions will include preventative lifestyle recommendations, benefits of good nutrition during cancer care and managing side effects during cancer treatment with nutrition. More than 1.5 million people in the United States get cancer each year. While cancer prevention is still being researched, we do know that chances of developing cancer are affected by the lifestyle choices that are made. According to the National Cancer Institute, new research shows as many as one-third of all cancer deaths are linked to diet and physical activity. “Eating a healthy diet and being physically active are very important to reduce cancer risk and important for people diagnosed with cancer, both during and after cancer treatment. Eating a well-balanced diet and staying nourished during cancer treatment can keep a person strong and provide the nutrients the body needs to tolerate and recover from treatment. The stronger the body, the faster it can heal,” states Jane Grant, Registered Dietitian and Certified Health Coach. Grant’s Nutrition and Wellness, 37 Webster Square Rd, Berlin. The cost of the class is $25.00 per person, 20 person limit. Call or e-mail to reserve a seat. Jane Grant, 860-357-2282, GrantJ@GrantsNutrition.com. GrantsNutrition.com. See ad on page 9.

• Gong Meditation Concert October 1, 9 & 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m., $22 in advance, $25 at the door • Gong Meditation Concert Featuring Brad Tilden October 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m., $26 pre-pay, $30 at the door • Thai Massage Gong Meditation October 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m., $30 in advance, $35 at the door The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave #1, on the East Hartford / Manchester line. For more information, call 860-888-4313 or visit TheConduitCenter.com. See ad on page 17.

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rowth Group is for anyone who is on their personal growth path and needs help getting unstuck. Growth Group is a combination of personal growth work with Dr. Dori Gatter and learning about the latest in brain and emotional development. Participants will more deeply understand themselves, who they are and why they do the things they do. The group will meet for sixteen sessions at the Hartford Family Institute from 6 to 8 p.m. starting on October 5 and then alternate Mondays thereafter for 8 months.

Cost for the complete series is $1,120. Hartford Family Institute, 17 South Highland St, West Hartford. For more information or to register call Dr. Dori Gatter at 860-236-6009 or email Dori@DrDoriGatter.com. See ad on page 10.

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or those who are ready to discover their authentic self and are willing to dedicate one month to do so, this program is the ticket. Participants will learn about their mission in life and daily guidance from the soul. The program begins October 18. The 28-Day Soul Coaching® Program takes participants to their spiritual source and helps them find meaning and sacredness in everyday life. It allows one to face fear, release old negative patterns, get motivated, and step boldly and joyfully into the future. The program includes daily instructions and guided meditations, a private FB page, weekly group meetings and projects for local participants, all materials at $495 per person. The Online Only option comes with two 30-minute private sessions and a mailed box of materials in lieu of weekly meetings for $325 per person. Weekly classes meet at Spirit of the Lotus (837 Boston Tnpk) in Bolton at 6:30 p.m.

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he Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) announces that holistic leaders in Avon have started a local chapter. “It’s time for local holistic businesses to come together. We are in the service business, yet we are still largely hidden. Together, we can create mutual opportunities to promote holistic and natural services” says Whitney Christina, President of the HCC Avon. The HCC promotes and supports local holistic and sustainWhitney Christina able practitioners, professionals, and business owners. Monthly meetings create opportunities for education and networking.

An Evening of Kirtan – Shantala in Concert

n Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m., Kirtan stars Benjy and Heather Wertheimer featuring Sean Frenette will perform at Journey of Yoga as one stop on Shantala’s national tour. Kirtan (sacred chanting) is a celebration of spirit through the chanting of sacred names, carrying the audience into a state of heightened awareness, bliss and devotion. The audience is invited to participate fully at their own comfort level through listening to the beautiful music, call-and-response, dance and meditation. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Reservations are recommended, not required. JourneyofYoga.com. 860-680-1482. See ad on page 8.

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hildLight Yoga® offers a teacher training at Imagine Studio on October 16, 17 and 18 for yoga teachers and yoga students who wish to share the practice with teens ages 13-18. ChildLight Yoga for Teens is a yoga teacher training intensive designed to inspire and empower those who work with adolescents to share yoga and mindfulness techniques developed especially for teens. This training focuses on developmentally-appropriate yoga postures, breathing techniques, reflective discussions and other practices with the intention of cultivating mindfulness and resilience. Cost is $425 and includes 17 contact hours. This training module can be applied toward the ChildLight Yoga School 95 hour program. Registered yoga teachers are eligible for continuing education contact hours through Yoga Alliance. better? CEUs and PDPs may be available through certain employers.

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passive solar home is on tour in Sharon on Saturday, October 3, at 12 noon and 2:30 p.m. This Net Zero Energy Challenge winning house has straw bale construction with solar-electric panels on the house and horse barn. Other energy-saving features include solarpowered mini split ductless heat and cooling pumps; ground mount solar hot water panels; an HRV air exchanger; natural lighting supplemented by LED and compact fluorescent bulbs; and recycled energy-efficient appliances. Reservations will be accepted first-come, first-served. The non-refundable tickets are $15 per person. To RSVP, visit Pace-CleanEnergy.org or call 860-623-5487.

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here are many ways to help at The Connecticut Audubon, indoors or outdoors, skilled or learning new skills, with animals or not, we have plenty of opportunities for volunteers. Volunteers only need to complete an application and call for an appointment to meet with us. Our current volunteer needs include: • Citizen Science Projects • Projects at our Centers, including research projects, bird banding, animal care, helping with field trips, and office and administrative work • Work at our State Headquarters, including membership support and services

oin West Hartford Yoga (WHY) for a free Teacher Training Information Session on Thursday, October 8, or Friday, November 13, from 7:45 to 9 p.m. Led by studio owner Barbara Ruzansky and senior staff, WHY’s Power Yoga Teacher Training enters its ninth year in 2016. The supportive and empowering training program helps students become extraordinary teachers and live healthier, more conscious lives. Modules run January to June, Friday evening to Sunday, and the program is fully accredited by Yoga Alliance.

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oin this three-hour all levels workshop that includes one hour of Vinyasa Yoga, followed by a lecture and shamanic journey on October 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Center for Progressive Therapies Yoga Studio. Participants will explore a Vinyasa Yoga practice along with shamanic principals. Attendees will see how Ray Christ yoga practice assists the somatic release of stagnated energies and how using shamanic techniques for freeing energy accelerates a yoga practice and allows a deeper level of healing. The workshop is intended to heal and empower Mind, Body and Soul: Mind: Explore the Chakra System in relation to the endocrine system, learn about the glands, how they are connected to the nervous system and how they dictate interaction with the world. Body: Discover the shaman’s view of energy and how it shifts and clears through yoga asana. Gain knowledge, information and instruction on teaching and on personal practice. Soul: Journey into a soul retrieval—a profound experience of self-discovery in the world of emotions and soul, an empowering journey of transformation, which allows new space for personal growth and spiritual evolution. This event is held at the Center for Progressive Therapies Yoga Studio (rear East building) 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. $40 in advance, $50 at the door. For more information or to register, visit JaguarPath.Wordpress.com/workshops/ upcoming-workshops or call Katherine at 413-429-5991. See ad on page 16. natural awakenings

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Red/Purple Produce is Best for Our Weight and Heart

ew research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a threeyear period, beginning in 2006 and 2008. The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumference—all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white. Among women, greater consumption of red/purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period. Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate othercolored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total cholesterol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.

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2015 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has found that more than half of American children are dehydrated. The research analyzed data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children 6 to 19 years old. The study also found that boys have a 76 percent greater likelihood of being dehydrated, and African-Americans were 34 percent more likely to not drink enough water compared with U.S. Caucasians. “Dehydration accounts for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year due to a number of illnesses that can lead to depletion of fluids and electrolytes from the body,” says Dr. Daniel Rauch, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. It can be difficult for parents to gauge the level of hydration in children. Researchers from the University of Arkansas have determined that urine color provides a reliable indicator of hydration levels, with darker urine indicating increasing levels of dehydration. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ~Helen Keller

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A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

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Science has long shown that fat tissue produces hormones, including estrogen, that can accelerate the process of puberty, especially early breast development, according to Dr. Louise Greenspan and Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., authors of The New Puberty. Greenspan specializes in pediatric endocrinology at San Francisco’s Kaiser Permanente Hospital; Deardorff is a clinical psychologist researching pubertal development at the University of California, Berkeley. They cite one foundational study from the 1980s that showed for every BMI point increase, the age of first menstruation dropped by about one month.

EARLY PUBERTY The New Normal? by Kathleen Barnes

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any American girls today are experiencing budding breasts and pubic hair before they are 7 years old, according to the government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The threshold age has been steadily falling for decades, with the most dramatic decrease between 1997 and 2011. A pivotal 2011 study from the University of Cincinnati showed that U.S. Caucasian girls on average entered puberty at 9.7 years old, three to four months younger than the average age reported by University of North Carolina scientists 14 years earlier and much younger than data from the 1960s. Girls of other ethnicities are also entering puberty at earlier ages, but at less dramatic rates.

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The rise in childhood obesity is the major culprit in today’s lower ages of puberty, according to the 2011 study’s lead researcher, Dr. Frank Biro, director of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He explains, “Body mass index [BMI] is the overwhelmingly predominant factor in the age at which a girl reaches puberty. It’s become more important than race or ethnicity. Heavy white girls and heavy black girls are all maturing earlier.”

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“Considerable research now supports the notion that excessive stress early in life can affect the timing of puberty,” says Greenspan. Stressors can range from sexual or child abuse to stressful family relationships, low emotional

investment on the part of parents or a depressed mother. “Girls that grow up in homes without their biological fathers are twice as likely to experience early menarche as girls that grow up with both parents,” advises Deardorff. Biro points out that stress is associated with higher levels of cortisol and obesity. Cortisol, the stress hormone, has been directly related to belly fat in numerous studies.

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“Early puberty also increases social risks,” says Deardorff. “Girls that develop ahead of their peers have more anxiety, a higher incidence of depression, poorer body image and more eating disorders.” Research from St. Thomas’ Hospital, in London, reports that reaching puberty early may also increase risks for diabetes and breast cancer later in life, says Biro, the latter “possibly due to greater lifetime exposure to female hormones and the susceptibility of rapidly developing breast tissue to environmental toxins.” Framingham Heart Study results published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism support earlier studies that found menstruating before age 12 may contribute to a 23 percent greater risk of developing heart disease and 28 percent higher risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.

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These experts all agree that a clean diet is one of the most powerful strategies to protect young girls. Murray recommends reviewing the Environmental Working Group’s list at Tinyurl. com/EWGDirtyDozen. He says, “If you buy these foods organic, you’ll both avoid hormone-disrupting pesticides and herbicides and give children the protection of antioxidants that can help protect against other toxins.” Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.

AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story by Linda Sechrist

s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein

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Corralling Ocean Plastics Boyan Slat, 21, of the Netherlands, has devoted his youth to founding and forwarding The Ocean Cleanup, a system in which plastics in our oceans, driven by currents, would amass in accessible zones, reducing cleanup time from theoretical millennia to a manageable period. Leading a team of 100 scientists and engineers for one year, they turned the concept into a potentially viable method to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years. Crowdfunding will launch the pilot phase in Japanese waters in 2016. Slat has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth. The Ocean Cleanup is a recognized Design of the Year by the London Design Museum. 18

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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creating a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes

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If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways. “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change. A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone,

New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.

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James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and

Functional Medicine, the most cuttingedge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio.com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign office

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Slow cookers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes, with inserts, timers and a wide range of settings. Barnhart and McKay recommend the five-to-six-quart size with a removable insert as the most practical. Food cooks in the insert, which can be washed and dried separately, so there’s no need to put the entire slow cooker in the sink to clean up afterwards. Because the slow cooker’s low temperature is about 200° F and the heat is indirect, the appliance uses less liquid than conventional cooking. Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier recipes sim-

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Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes 5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk

ply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting the temperature, replacing the lid and turning the appliance on. Fresh garnishes, such as the roasted pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay. Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before; leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities.

apples and sit them in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Pour the lemon juice over the apples. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, walnuts and spice blend and press onto and into the apples. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Oil the inside of the slow cooker insert with coconut oil. Halve and core the

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Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS. Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 1 /3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried 4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an immersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir. on low for 6 hours.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Reiki Share Friday – 6-8:30pm. All Reiki practitioners of any level or lineage, or those interested in Reiki, are welcome to participate in giving and receiving. Donations accepted. Yoga Born, Stop & Shop Plaza, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. Contact Bonnie Zaman with questions: 860-944-1668.

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Free Hartford Family Institute 17 South Highland St, W. Hartford Register: 860-236-6009

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SATURDAYS 10:30-11:15am Share yoga, have fun and create healthy habits and bonds while developing confidence, improving concentration and calming bodies and minds through movement, music, guided meditation and games. $17 / adult; children free Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Register: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

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Hartford Family Institute 17 S Highland St, West Hartford Register: 860-236-6009

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 Information Session for Health Professionals – 3:30-6pm. St. Francis Hospital, 114 Woodland St, (Main Entrance Rotunda) Hartford. 203-874-4252.

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Change your life forever in just 16 weeks. Highly acclaimed psychotherapist, Dr. Dori Gatter will counsel, teach and work with this small group. $1,120 Hartford Family Institute 17 S Highland St, West Hartford Register: 860-236-6009

markyourcalendar FREE WELLNESS CLASS FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6-7pm

Learn to train your brain to improve your response to stressors in life. Don’t accept living with stress and don’t let it become your “normal”. Alternative Health, Inc. 625 New Park Ave, West Hartford Register: 860-218-2838

PRACTICING GRATITUDE Annual Harvest Celebration and Fundraiser THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

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

6:30pm Farm-to-table food, cocktail reception, silent auction, and wisdom on how the simple practice of gratitude can have a powerful impact on your health, resilience, and happiness. $75 Copper Beech Institute 303 Tunxis Rd, West Hartford

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Free

GROWTH GROUP SERIES 16 Sessions Over 8 Months With Dr. Dori Gatter EVERY OTHER MONDAY STARTING OCTOBER 5

5:30-6:45pm

FIRST FRIDAY FREE

Oneida Holistic Health Center 16 West Road, Marlborough

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Take a journey through the lower chakras to strengthen your physical and emotional foundation through restorative poses and grounding essential oils. No yoga experience necessary.

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Join for our monthly free event. Private mini healing sessions, including reiki, reflexology, energy healing, facials or chair massage. Light refreshments. Bring a friend!

Finding Peaceful Heart, Clear Mind Amidst LifeThreatening Illness – 7-8:30pm. Join Melissa Lewis, RN BSN, Community Educator for the Clear Light Society for this community talk on fresh approaches to improving the quality of both palliative and hospice care. Free. Hartford Public Library (ground floor classroom), 500 Main St, Hartford. 860-529-2933.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 The Cancer Killers Class - The Cause Is The Cure – 6:30 pm. Learn the nature of major illnesses and why preventative solutions are the same for most. Leave with our 30-day Wellness Challenge and a plan for health. Free to first 20 registrants. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. RSVP: 860-269-3228.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Holistic Chamber of Commerce - Round Table Discussions – 6:30-8:30pm. How to do webinars, virtual sessions and online scheduling. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.

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200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING INFO SESSION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

A NIGHT OF HEALING WEDNESDAYS OCTOBER 14 & 28

A TASTE OF THE FIVE ANIMAL FROLICS Presented by George Hoffman, Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong

7:45-9pm A free information session on WHY’s 200 hour Teacher Training - a unique experience designed to guide you in becoming more dynamic, passionate, and intuitive. Free West Hartford Yoga 23 Brook St, West Hartford Info@westhartfordyoga.com 860-953-9642

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Living Healthy & Alkaline with Essential Oils – 2:30-4pm. Join us for an evening of refreshments, incredible fun, experience oils and their transformative effects on your health with protocols developed by Dr. May - Connecticut’s best dentist. Free oils ($15 value). Bringing a guest? Get a free gift. $5. Natural Dentistry, 2 Forest Park, Ste 1, Farmington. RSVP: NaturalDentistryCT@gmail.com. The Conduit’s Gong Meditation Concert – 7-8:30pm. Gong journeymen perform a meditative landscape of sound using various singing bowls, gongs, and bells to rebalance, and find mindbody bliss. All props are provided. $22/pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314.

markyourcalendar ENERGY HEALING WORKSHOP WEEKEND SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCTOBER 10 and 11 10am-6pm Learn about shamanic practices Saturday; explore the world of crystals and sacred stones Sunday. Find out more by attending the free Introduction Friday, 10/9, 7-9pm. $150/Each day $250/Both days Ada Rios Body Mind and Soul Holistic Center 328 West St, Bristol Register: 860-973-306

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Information Sessions – 6-7:30pm. Free. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call: 203-874-4252. Free Workshop on Positive Psychology – 7:30pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call: 203-874-4252.

6:30-8:30pm The evening will begin with drumming and chanting. Then hands on healing, Reiki, IMT, Sound Therapy, all modalities and beginners are always welcome. $10 Spirit of the Lotus (BBM Bldg) 837 Boston Tpke (RT 44), Bolton

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 1-4pm An ancient Chinese qigong. We’ll play with one exercise from each of the Five Animals and seek the healing qualities of the animals. $45

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Spirit Matters at Ravenwood 199 W Center St, Manchester Register by 10/14: 860-742-5892

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Cold & Flu Support with Essential Oils – 6:30-8pm. Join us for an evening of refreshments, incredible fun, experience oils and their transformative effects on your health, and support your immunity. Learn about anti-viral and antibacterial property of oils. Protocols developed by Dr. May - Connecticut’s best dentist. Free oils ($15 value). Bringing a guest? Get a free gift. $5. Natural Dentistry, 2 Forest Park, Ste 1, Farmington. RSVP: NaturalDentistryCT@gmail.com.

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markyourcalendar GOING YIN-SIDE OUT A Yin Approach to Yoga FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 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. $22 Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville

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Learn how to balance your hormones, improve your mood, enhance your libido and increase your fertility with recipes for blends you can make at home.

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CHILDLIGHT YOGA FOR TEENS Teacher Training OCTOBER 16, 17 & 18

Lotus Center LLC 45 East Main St, Avon Register: 860-987-3823 LotusCenter-LLC.com

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Memoirs Are for All of Us – 7-8:30pm. There’s a “Memoirista Revolution” afoot and it’s waiting for your unique story. Come take a step to brighten our world with your story. Presenter: Len Krimerman, PhD, Professor/Author. Free, non-perishable food donation encouraged. YogaBorn, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. Afhlnow.org. The Conduit’s Gong Meditation Concert – 7-8:30pm. Gong journeymen perform a meditative landscape of sound using various singing bowls, gongs, and bells to rebalance, and find mindbody bliss. All props are provided. $25/pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314.

Teacher training for yoga teachers and yoga students (1+ yrs. yoga practice) who wish to share the practice with teens ages 13-18. Provides 17 contact hours. $425 Imagine Studio 97 South Street, Suite 116 West Hartford Register: 860-490-6299 or visit ChildLightYoga.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Yoga and the Luminous Body with Ray Crist – 2-5pm. An all levels workshop that includes 1 hour of Vinyasa Yoga, followed by a lecture and shamanic journey. Explore a Vinyasa Yoga practice along with shamanic principals. <<Need price>> C4PT, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. Pre-register: 413-429-5991.

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CHAKRADANCE™ 6-Class Mini Series

AYURVEDA FOR IMPROVED WOMEN’S HEALTH

SATURDAYS OCTOBER 17 - NOVEMBER 21

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

11am-12:30pm Re-balance your energy by dancing with your eyes closed to music that resonates with your energy centers. Exercise, energize and be enlightened! The music is phenomenal!

3-5pm

Learn more about how this ancient Indian medical science offers a unique approach to preventing and treating women’s illnesses. $25/Reservations strongly recommended. Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury

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Center for Progressive Therapies 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester RSVP: 860-836-6665 ReikiByBarb@yahoo.com C4PT.org

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RELAX AND REJUVENATE WITH GENTLE AND RESTORATIVE YOGA SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 4-5:30pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 2-5pm

Bring peace and balance to your mind and body through gentle stretching, restorative postures, and guided relaxation. $22

This workshop explores vinyasa practice with shamanic principals directed toward healing & empowering the mind, body & soul aspects through asana, lecture & shamanic journey.

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

$40 pre-register • $50 at door Center for Progressive Therapies 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. Pre-register: 413-429-5991 or Email: Katherine@JaguarPath.com

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A 45-minute class that is a blend of breath, relaxation, and movement for you and your baby. $75/In advance, $18/Drop-In

Learn to find meaning in your everyday life. Look honestly yourself and life, face fears, release negative patterns, get motivated, and step into your future. Includes weekly meetings, daily instructions and daily guided meditations, a private FB page, and projects for local participants. $495

Sanctuary Power Yoga 163 Albany Tpke, Ste 400, Canton Register: SanctuaryPowerYoga.com or 860-496-1500

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Restorative Yoga with The Conduit – 12:30-3pm. A deeply relaxing and restorative yoga workshop led by WHY instructors Corinna and Adrianna assisted with The Conduit’s soothing gong and singing bowl vibrations. $45/pre-register. West Hartford Yoga, 23 Brook St, West Hartford.

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28-DAY SOUL COACHING SUNDAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER 18 6:30-8:30pm

OCTOBER 17 - NOVEMBER 21

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Spirit of the Lotus (BBM Bldg.) 837 Boston Tpke (RT 44), Bolton RSVP: 860-709-3903 SpiritOfTheLotus.org

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Essential Oils 101 Workshop – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn how pure essential oils can greatly enhance your physical and emotional health - naturally, costeffectively, and without dangerous side effects. Free. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. RSVP, Christine: 917-488-5788.

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The Conduit’s Thai Massage Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Experiencing The Conduit’s Gong Meditation while receiving Thai Massage, will assist attendants in releasing into the mats for healing at an even deeper mindbody level. $30/pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314.

markyourcalendar INTRODUCTION TO BARS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 6-7:30pm

Learn more about Access Bars® and how it can change your life. I will share some of the great Access tools which you could use in your daily life and create a change. Free. Energetic BEing Center 3 Barnard Ln, Bloomfield Register: 860-830-1180

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Information Sessions – 5-6:30pm. Free. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call: 203-874-4252. DIY Everything with Oils: Pumpkin Spice – 6:308pm. Join us for an evening of refreshments, incredible fun, experience oils and their transformative effects on your health, while learning how to make your own soap, lip balm, moisturizer and chic gifts for everyone. Product recipes developed by Dr. May - Connecticut’s best dentist. Free oils ($15 value). Bringing a guest? Get a free gift. $5. Natural Dentistry, 2 Forest Park, Ste 1, Farmington. RSVP: NaturalDentistryCT@gmail.com. Restorative Yoga and Gongs – 7-8pm. Gentle class using props, postures held for longer periods of time with vibrations is pure bliss. $20/single, $40/ month unlimited. Yoga Born, Stop & Shop Plaza, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860- 432-5678.

markyourcalendar INTRODUCTION TO QIGONG FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 7-8:30pm

Learn a simple set of ancient Chinese healing exercises. In just a few minutes a day, you can manage stress, improve mental clarity, and achieve emotional balance in your daily life. $24 Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

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Intro to Yoga – 1-2pm. Basic yoga postures and techniques, and an opportunity to visit our warm and spacious studios. Bring a friend and chill out afterwards in our lounge. West Hartford Yoga, 23 Brook St, West Hartford. 860-953-9642.

FIGHTING CANCER WITH NUTRITION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 6-7:30pm

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Learn about preventative lifestyle recommendations and staying nourished during and after cancer treatments to keep the body strong while recovering.

NATURAL DENTISTRY INVISALIGN® SPECIAL EVENT With Dr. Mike Maroon TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Appointments from 12-7pm

Learn the health benefits of straight teeth, understand the Invisalign treatment and receive a free consultation.

Free

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Advanced Dental 39 Webster Sq Rd, Berlin Register: 860-398-6157 AdvancedDental.com/straightteeth

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 The Conduit’s Gong Meditation Concert – 7-8:30pm. Gong journeymen perform a meditative landscape of sound using various singing bowls, gongs, and bells to rebalance, and find mindbody bliss. All props are provided. $22/pre-pay. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, #1, East Hartford. 860-888-4314.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Information Sessions: Call-In – 10:30-11:30am. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call-in number: 712-432-1690, access code #583832. Learn.edu/events.

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Gentle + Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. Great for any experience level. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Yoga Hikes – Starting 8am. Guided hikes infused with the spirit and practice of yoga. Refresh your senses, restore connection to the natural world, and rejuvenate body, mind, and breath. $30-$40 (student discount available). Locations vary. Register: YogaWithSybil.com. Restorative Yoga - All Levels – 9:30-10:45am. A luxurious class with passive postures done over props for a meditative practice allowing you to surrender layers of deeply held tension. Perfect for beginner and advanced yogis. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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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.

NOVEMBER 7 & 8 SATURDAY & SUNDAY

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.

“Moment of Death” Training Weekend With Founding Director of the Clear Light Society Patricia Shelton

9am-5pm A dynamic approach to end-of-life care for both professionals and the general public. Using a meditative modality, this non-sectarian complementary therapy may be personalized to an individual’s personal beliefs. Participant will receive both practical knowledge as well the opportunity for deep relaxation and personal growth. $250/Non-professional $325/Professional Silk Road Health 39 New London Tpke, Glastonbury Register: 860-529-2933 ClearLightSociety.org

All-Levels Power Yoga – 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. All Levels Yoga – 9:30 -10:45am. Learn to manage stress, decrease aches/pains, release emotional/ physical blocks. Class is personalized to your needs. Here is your chance to feel even better. $12-$15/suggested donation, all welcome regardless of ability to pay. Universalist Church of West Hartford. 433 Fern St, West Hartford. SpadaWellness@gmail.com.

$25 Grant’s Nutrition & Wellness 37 Webster Square Road, Berlin

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Total Strength Class – 6-7am. 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. First Light Yoga – 7-8am. Welcome the new day with a mellow vinyasa practice for all levels. $20/ drop in, or class pass/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. Call to register: 860-467-6518. Yoga Class – 6-7pm. Our Blended styles meet your needs and allow inner tuning toward peace, true nature, soul awakening, improving life quality and self-discovery. $8. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-649-9600. Tai Chi Class – 6-7pm. Practiced to achieve therapeutic benefits, as well as, to promote balance and to improve flexibility and overall strength. $15. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford. 800-990-9332. 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 Street, Unionville. 860-470-5121. Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath. Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

tuesday Chair Massage – Treat yourself to a relaxing break. You decide how long. $1/minute. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment: 860-467-6518. Express Vinyasa Yoga – 6-7am. Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. Some yoga experience recommended. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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Consortium of Unicorns – 9-10am. This unique empowerment group supports women on their quest to reconnect with themselves. Learn what true self worth, self-love looks and feels like. $20/walk in. The Beyond Center, 281 Hartford Tpke, Suite 5G, Vernon. 860-899-4700. Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement – 12-1pm. Learn gentle yet powerful movements that create strength and flexibility without stretching or straining. $13/drop-in. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 S Elm Street, Wallingford. Contact Carol Meade: 203-415-8666. Lessons in the Alexander Technique – 2:15-6pm. The Alexander Technique improves awareness of the tension in your body and helps you release it, resulting in lighter movement and less stress and pain. $45/45-minute lesson. Song-a Day Music Center, 2809 Boston Tpke, Coventry. 860-742-6878. Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 6:307:30pm. Come and experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. All abilities welcome. All Wednesdays 5-6pm. 1st class free. Unitarian Meetinghouse, 50 Bloomfield Ave, Hartford. For more info, Diana: 860-461-0908. New - Turbo Kick Boxing with Mary – Tuesday and Thursday. 7:15-8:15pm. Extreme aerobic workout is fun and will get you in shape. We plan to offer Tuesdays as beginners class and Thursdays as advanced class. C4PT, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. $5. For more info: 860-883-9664. Sweat & Surrender Vinyasa Flow – 7:30pm with Kristina Kutsukos. Come breathe, sweat, and surrender in this all levels Vinyasa flow class. Sacred Rivers Yoga, 28 Main St, East Hartford. 860-657-9545. Tinker Time, With Robin Ritz, Certified Kaizen Muse Creativity Coach – 8pm. Call in to join group of others using Small Steps and Breaking Blocks. Work on whatever is calling to you; art, crafts, plans, bills, painting, drawing, writing. Free. For event details: 860-450-6164.

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. First Light Yoga – 7-8am. Welcome the new day with a mellow vinyasa practice for all levels. $20/ drop in, or class pass/membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Clinical Nutritionist Meet & Greet – 12-1pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Meet Cindy Mimo, MS, CCN, and learn how clinical nutrition applies nutrition therapeutically to improve gastrointestinal integrity and reach your individual health and wellness goals. My Life Nutrition, 160 Oak St, Ste 204, Glastonbury. Reservations: 860-888-6467. 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, 6:307:30pm. $5, 1st class free. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 S Elm St, Wallingford. Info: EmeiQigongChan.com. Free Sessions - Epiphany – 6-8:30pm. 1st Wednesday of the month. CranioSacral therapy, Therapeutic Touch, Reflexology, Reiki, and more. 20-minute sessions are provided to promote relaxation, sense of well-being, and to ease discomfort. Children welcome. Free, donations accepted. 225 Commerce Dr, Canton. Iahp.com/Karen-R-Kramer. Slow FlowYoga – 6-7pm. 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. Total Strength Class – 6-7pm. 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. Free Seminar - Lose Weight and Keep it Off with Ideal Protein – 6:30-7:30pm. Registered nurse explains how easy it is to lose weight while eating whole foods combined with protein supplements without feeling hungry. Free. Living Healthy Weight Loss Center, 112 S Main St, (Rte 177), Unionville. Reservations: 860-977-9001. Osteotap for Bone Vitality – 7-8pm. Move, breathe, smile, brush, and tap. Manage stress, fortify connective tissues, build bone density and vitalityhealth benefits proven by NIH research. All abilities welcome. $15. Yoga Room, Malibu Fitness, 15 Executive Dr, Farmington. 860-578-2465. Our Mindful Moves – 7-8pm. Move, breathe, smile, brush, and tap. Manage stress, fortify connective tissues, build bone vitality, gain real health benefits proven by NIH research. All abilities welcome. $15. Yoga Room, Malibu Fitness, 15 Executive Dr, Farmington. 860-578-2465.

thursday 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. Metabolic Zone – 9:30-10:30am. Our version of a cardio workout. Monitored by heart rate, burn calories, get your metabolism revving, and give

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you the cardiovascular benefits you are looking for. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293. Bump Day – 10am-6pm. 60-minute prenatal massage or reflexology by Colleen Dumas, LMT and certified in prenatal care. Refreshments, raffle. $40. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. Call for an appointment: 860-467-6518. Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement – 12-1pm. Learn gentle yet powerful movements that create strength and flexibility without stretching or straining. $13/drop-in. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 S Elm Street, Wallingford. Contact Carol Meade: 203-415-8666. Yoga for Cancer – 10/8 & 10/22. 1:30-2:45pm. A 75 minute complimentary yoga class for anyone coping with cancer - whether newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or in recovery. Caregivers welcome. Held twice monthly. Free. West Hartford Yoga, 23 Brook St, West Hartford. 860-953-9642. The Dietitian’s Produce Pick Recipe Demo – 3-5pm. Do you need new fun and tasty recipes on how to eat more fruits and veggies? Sample Shana’s recipe and pick up more simple recipes. ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane St. Strength & Structure – 4:45-5:45pm. Relieve stress step-by-step in this challenging class. Rob will address your “aches of the day” in a way that benefit everyone in class. $20/single, $40/unlimited month. 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. YogaBorn.com. Sweat & Surrender Vinyasa Flow – 5pm with Kristina Kutsukos. Come breathe, sweat, and surrender in this all levels Vinyasa flow class. Sacred Rivers Yoga, 28 Main St, East Hartford. 860-657-9545. H.U.S.H. Holistic Universal Sound Healing – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Thursday. Restore the inner balance of the body and awaken the spirit with gongs, crystal and brass bowls. $20. Monthly groups in Columbia. For location and reservations, Linda: 860-428-2097. Qigong Group Healing and Silent Meditation – 6:30-8pm. 1st Thursday of the month. All levels of health addressed. No experience necessary. Fee: donation. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Contact Pat for more info if this is 1st attendance: 203-500-6492. Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath. Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

friday 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. Meditation & Tea – 6:45-7:15am. Meditation that includes gentle stretches, breathing exercises and chanting. You will feel centered and focused. We will serve tea after the practice. $5 suggested donation. Culteavo, 29 Mill Street, Unionville. 860-470-5121.

Community Acupuncture Clinic – 10am-2pm. Provides in-group setting using points below elbows and knees. Effective for pain, stress, chronic illness, medication side effects and more. $20-40/sliding scale, + $10/fee first visit. Windham Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic. 860-456-6002, option 5.

Gentle Yoga with Holly Prosperi, Instructor, Musician & Vocal Coach – 9-10:15am. In this class you will experience postures and breathing techniques that calm the mind, relax the body and improve joint health and flexibility. $15. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.

Get Balanced – 11am-12pm. Increase mental clarity, improve agility-dexterity-strength and regain balance. You’ll find yourself craving fewer sweets and keeping your energy level up. $20/single, $40/unlimited month. 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. YogaBorn.com.

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

Flow and Restore – 5-6:15pm. Combine an active practice with gentle restorative poses to help you transition from the work week to the weekend. $20/ drop in, or class pass/membership. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. CommUnity Siddhanath Yoga & Meditation – 6-7:30pm. With Andrew Burkamp. Come learn chakra meditation and pranic healing techniques from the tradition of Kundalini Kriya yoga. $10/ suggested donation. Sacred Rivers Yoga, 28 Main St, East Hartford. 860-657-9545. Reiki Share – 6-8 pm. 1st Friday. Meet other trusted practitioners and make personal and professional connections. Learn new techniques and get inspiration from the way others practice this healing modality. You will have an opportunity to give and receive reiki. All levels and lineages welcome. Free, donations accepted. Hosted by Andrea Frasier, RMT, CCH at Yoga Born, South Windsor. RSVP by Thursday: 843-467-7918. H.U.S.H. Holistic Universal Sound Healing – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Friday. Restore the inner balance of the body and awaken the spirit with gongs, crystal and brass bowls. $20. Monthly groups at Unity Church, South Windsor. For location and reservations, Linda: 860-428-2097.

saturday Harvest Market & CSA Pick Up at ShopRite of West Hartford – 7am-12pm. Support local CT farmers and eat more fruits and vegetables this summer. Shana, your ShopRite dietitian will have recipes and nutrition information for you take home. ShopRite of West Hartford. 46 Kane St. Morning Express Vinyasa Yoga – 7:45-8:45am. Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. $40/30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Total Strength Class Training – 8:30-9:30am. 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. Ellington Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Thru Oct 17. Over 35 vendors in a quaint country setting. Weekly themes, entertainment and Kids Power of Produce Club. Arbor Park, Main St, Ellington. EllingtonFarmersMarket.com.

Tai Chi Class – 9-10am. Standing Qi Gong exercises for beginners flowing into the short form of Yang Style Tai Chi. $15. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford. 800-990-9332. Zumba – 9am. Latin inspired cardio-dance workout exercise. Fun and easy to follow, simple moves to dance music like Meringue, Salsa, Bacchante, Rumba and more. $5. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-690-4858. Cat Adoption Open House – 10am-4pm. Protectors of Animals. 144 Main St, East Hartford. POAinc.org. Natural Weight Loss Seminar – 10am-12pm. Learn how tasty and vitamin-packed Aloe Vera drinks and supplements help you to lose and manage weight for a healthy, active life. Free. Bristol (call for address). RSVP: 860-372-8171. Belly Dance – 10:45am-12pm. Connect spirit and body through a sensual movement workout. Fusing yoga-based warm ups, belly dance techniques, and a cool-down meditation. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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Beginner Yoga (Unheated) Yoga – 11am-12pm. A simple, straightforward class - learn the poses, gain flexibilty and strength, and leave feeling great. No pre-registration required. $10/drop-in. 163 Albany Tpke, Ste 400, Canton. SanctuaryPowerYoga.com. Chakradance™ Awakening Class – 11am12:30pm. Re-balance your energy by dancing with your eyes closed to music that resonates with your energy centers. Exercise, energize and be enlightened. The music is phenomenal. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. Pre-register: 860-836-6665. Improve Posture and Balance with the Alexander Technique – 11am-12pm. Learn to prevent aches and pains by aligning your body naturally. Hands-on guidance from teacher will help you too remove tension and move more freely. $15. Miller - Alexander Technique, Farmington. 860-656-6177. Community Acupuncture – 10/17 & 10/24. 1-2:30pm. Effective, affordable, and high quality acupuncture care in a peaceful environment. Treatments take place in a group setting and last an average of 40 minutes. $30. West Hartford Yoga, 23 Brook St, West Hartford. 860-953-9642. Community Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Come get your vinyasa on for a great cause. All donations go to our Powerful Woman Scholarship Fund at South Windsor High School. $5/donation. The Yoga Shop, South Windsor. TheYogaShopct.com.

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