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an sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then his is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present.” That’s one of my favorite quotes from the Dalai Lama. I understand. We all have to work to fund the basic necessities of food and shelter. But how much do we work out of necessity and how much are we driven by our excessive consumerism and the desire for status? This month’s feature article, True Wealth, explores ways to live more enriching and satisfying lives with less of a focus on material possessions. Just look around. An entire segment of Americans are eager to find ways to downsize and simplify their lives: Six years ago, architect Sarah Susanka started a revolution with her book, The Not So Big House. The book is credited with launching the nationwide trend towards sensibly sized housing. This season, HGTV premiered Tiny House, Big Living where couples learn to downsize as they plan and build their new home. These folks are thriving in homes that average only 180 square feet, compared to the typical American home that measures in at 2,700 square feet. Maria Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up that has topped the New York Times Best Seller list since it hit shelves last October. Kondo calls for us to pick up each one of our possessions and ask ourselves if it sparks joy in our lives. If not, get rid of it. Are you ready to conduct a life audit, reevaluate your lifetime goals and choose lasting wealth? If so, dive in. And because we’re always focused on bringing our readers the latest health news, two articles this month focus on chemicals found in beauty products. More and more often, consumers are educating themselves on the chemicals in these products and are seeking safer, healthier alternatives. In fact, according to a recent report published by Transparency Market Research, the global demand for organic personal care products is expected to reach $13.2 billion by 2018. This is only about 5 percent of the total global beauty market so I’m hoping this grows quickly as more people learn about the dangers toxic ingredients. To learn more, check out this month’s article entitled Dangers in the Cosmetic Bag. Here, I discovered a helpful smartphone app entitled ThinkDirty. It’s used to scan a store item’s barcode. It provides information on the product’s toxic ingredients along with recommendations for healthier alternatives. Finally, as we approach the holidays, we consider all that we have to be grateful for. Be sure to check out the article entitled Thank Your Way to a Happy Life for steps to get started with a daily gratitude journal. In gratitude,
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Gong Meditation Experience Set for December The Yoga Center of Collinsville and The Conduit Center have announced their annual holiday Gong Meditation Experience for Sunday, December 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. held in the historic Canton Town Hall Auditorium located at 4 Market St in Collinsville. This performance is designed for meditation and relaxation during the busy and stressful holiday season. The musicians use instruments such as ancient Himalayan singing bowls and planetary gongs, along with aromatherapy and other tools to guide attendants through a landscape of sound that will help them reach a state of deep relaxation, retune and rebalance. For more information or to register, call 860-693-9642 or visit YogaCenterCollinsville.com. See ad on page 2. natural awakenings
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wo studies from Baylor University have confirmed that materialism can lead to feeling less satisfied with life, while a sense of gratitude reverses some of the negative effects of the pursuit of things. The research, led by Professor James Roberts, Ph.D., included questionnaires sent to 246 marketing students from another university, focusing on happiness and satisfaction with a 15-minute survey that included a 15-point materialism scale. The study found that individuals that focused on achieving material goals were less satisfied with their lives, less happy and had lower self-esteem. Meanwhile, the study found that grateful students found more meaning in their lives and felt a greater sense of satisfaction. “Individuals high in gratitude showed less of a relationship between materialism and its negative affect. Additionally, individuals high in materialism showed decreased life satisfaction when either gratitude or positive affect was low,” note the researchers.
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French supermarkets will be banned from throwing away or destroying Agricultural Drones May Boost Sustainability unsold food and must instead doBeginning November 15, farmers will be able to nate it to charities implement flying drones to perform important tasks in or for animal feed under a law set to crack their fields. That’s when changes in Federal Aviation down on food waste. Supermarkets will also Administration regulations will loosen many of the be barred from deliberately spoiling unsold current restrictions on this new technology. food so it cannot be eaten. Larger stores will Advocates believe the devices can improve prehave to sign contracts with charities by July cision agriculture management that uses GPS and data collection to boost crop yields 2016 or face penalties. The law will also and profits while aiding water conservation. For the first time, the drones will be operintroduce an education program about food ated legally during an entire growing season, allowing companies to test their business waste in schools and businesses, and follows models and technologies together. This boost in crop intelligence should make farms a measure enacted last February to remove more efficient and help smaller operations compete with well-funded big agribusiness best-before dates on fresh foods. conglomerates whose fields are typically rife with genetically modified (GMO) crops. The Gars’pilleurs, an action group “This is the first year we’ll actually be able to see, by the time the growing season founded in Lyon, warns that simply obliging is over, the impact on the farmer and the impact of the quality of the grapes,” says supermarket giants to pass unsold food to chariDavid Baeza, whose precision agriculture startup Vine Rangers uses drones and ground ties could give a “false and dangerous idea of a robots to gather data on vineyard crops. “The biggest thing to watch is what’s going magic solution” to food waste, failing to address the core issues of overproduction in the food into happen to giants like Monsanto. How you define this market is changing, and the Still looking for a way toand feel better? dustry wastage in food distribution chains. incumbents are in for a battle.”
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another, their community and their natural environment,” says David Korten, Ph.D., the co-founder of Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth. “When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our already-stuffed lives, we can have fewer things, but better things of higher quality—fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses.”
Step One: Taking Inventory of Our Stuff
Suze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance, ponders whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value of each object—what it cost you when you bought it, what it’s worth in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, material representation of who you are now,” she says. Orman suggests that we go through every closet and cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true meaning of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a handle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want and how we can get there.
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raditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes shift dramatically. There is a better way to assess our wealth, because we are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable resources and benefits such as time, personal health, spiritual well-being, social connections or community in order to buy temporal things that will only depreciate over time. Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on top when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity—right below Guam and just above Albania. “So where is all the spending really getting us?” he asks. “We need to be getting more value out of each dollar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in plain sight, and it’s called moderation.”
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Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life Goals
Just as we would do a personal financial assessment before we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps us determine our priorities for living happily and productively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on each note. During this “spring cleaning for the soul,” as she calls it, Vengoechea reaffirmed her thirst for learning and adventure. Taking it a step further, she analyzed how she spent her time and how often she saw the people most important to her, mapping the data as pie charts. She discovered that most of her time was spent in work-related activities and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved. Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make. Doubtless, we can all find better ways to utilize our assets.
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Arianna Huffington, of New York City, founder of The Huffington Post, knows firsthand about having so many demands on our time that days feel rushed, which
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can increase our stress and negatively impact our productivity. She says, “On the flip side, the feeling of having enough time, or even surplus time, is called ‘time affluence’. Although it may be hard to believe, it’s actually possible to achieve.” Huffington recommends simple steps like getting enough sleep and putting time limits on work and online activities. Belinda Munoz, a social change activist in San Francisco who blogs at TheHalfwayPoint.net, observes, “Time is neutral. We either use it wisely or waste it, so the onus is on us to make it an asset.” Munoz can both let go of stress and be more productive when she blocks out day parts. “When I focus, I shut out interruptions, stop feeling rushed and get my work done with ease,” she says.
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The community, rather than the stock market, is the better source of real wealth— both personal and global—maintains Korten. “Your community economy is part of the glue that binds people together. It’s the key to physical and mental health and happiness.” Giving less control over our financial well-being to Wall Street and more to Main Street will help us think in terms of livelihoods, instead of mere jobs. For Korten, this equates to not only how we make money to live, but also how we live—valuing our homes, communities and natural environment. Priceless social capital comes from investing our time and money in local communities. Korten observes how, when freely and wisely spent, these efforts can lower crime rates, make schools more productive and help economies function better. Korten cites Oakland, California’s Well-Being in
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Heeding the Call to Change Finding and doing what “lights us up” will bring us abundance, claims David Howitt in Heed Your Call. The Portland, Oregon, Meriwether Group entrepreneur who consults for consumer companies, maintains that finding our heroic purpose (that heart-centered thing we feel we were meant to do) is the first step toward true wealth. Howitt says the secret is in one small word—and. Instead of choosing either/or, our world expands with “and”. He urges us to integrate the intuitive and analytic parts of ourselves: “poet and professional, prophet and profit, soul and success.” It’s not just about philanthropy, but truly making your community and your world a better place through your work, he observes. “You’re doing good in the world, and when you live that way, money follows you.” Judith Fertig blogs about living well at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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Step 2: See what patterns evolve. Rearrange the notes by themes or categories, such as family, physical health, adventure, profession, giving back and skills. Those that contain the most notes indicate the realm of your most powerful wishes. Step 3: Evaluate your time. Take stock of a typical day, week and month to analyze how you are spending it. Step 4: Prioritize. Some wishes need to be fulfilled every day or soon, while long-term wishes aim for “someday”. Step 5: Make a plan. Just as with a smart financial strategy, which typically involves investing money over time, you can now allocate your time to make your wish list happen. For more details, visit Tinyurl.com/ExampleOfLifeAudit.
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many are toxic and some of the most dangerous ones may not even be listed. Labeled toxins commonly found in cosmetics include endocrine disruptors that can affect our developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune systems. Here are just a few: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, is found in foundation, pressed powder, loose powder, bronzer, blush, eye shadow and mascara. It can even enhance the toxicity of other chemicals, according to Danish research published in the International Journal of Andrology, and due to its fluorine base, can disrupt iodine absorption, contributing to breast disease including cancer.
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Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and its cousin, hydroxytoluene (BHT), are common preservatives found in lip products, liquid makeup and moisturizers that the European Commission on Endocrine Disruption cites as interfering with hormone function. They’ve also been shown to cause kidney damage, according to research from Spain’s Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Formaldehyde in many forms, including quaternium-15, coal tar, benzene and mineral oils that are prohibited in the European Union and Japan, are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. These examples represent the tip of the iceberg of toxic chemicals of concern commonly used in cosmetics. They further range from allergens and substances that cause non-cancerous and cancerous tumors and organ toxicity to developmental and reproductive impairment, miscarriage and bioaccumulation leading to toxic overload when not excreted. Fragrances don’t have to be included in label ingredient lists, constituting another major concern, explains Engel. “Most cosmetics, even eye shadow, contain fragrance, and those fragrances can contain several dozen unlabeled ingredients, including hormone-disrupting phthalates.” The European Union is the authoritative source on all of these issues. Based on its CosIng (cosmetic ingredients) database accessed via ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing, it has banned scores of toxic chemicals from makeup sold in EU countries.
Safe and Healthy Alternatives Fortunately, safe alternatives are available to enhance our natural beauty. “Become an educated consumer and read the list of ingredients,” advises Janice Cox, the Medford, Oregon, author of Natural Beauty at Home. “Fewer ingredients and organic components mean safer products.” Better yet, we can make our own more natural beauty aids. “One advantage of making your own is that you’re in control. You know yourself and your skin and sensitivities,” says Cox. DIY products are easy if intense color isn’t a requirement. “The color many people want is hard to produce with kitchen ingredients,” Cox explains. “You can make clear mascara and eyebrow tamer with castor oil. It’s easy to
make lip balms and maybe get a little color by adding berry juice or beet root powder.” For those that want the look of highquality makeup without toxins, other good alternatives come into play, says Hollywood makeup artist Lina Hanson, author of Eco-Beautiful. “I had been working in the industry for several years before I discovered the toxic ingredients in makeup; I was shocked,” she says. Equally unsettling, “I also learned that many of the ingredients allowed in the U.S. are banned in the European Union because of their toxicity.” That knowledge launched Hanson’s quest to create safe, organic, beautyenhancing products for women, celebrities and everyday people alike. “So many people these days pay close attention to what they put in their bodies, but not everyone is as careful about what they put on their bodies,” she says. “I want people to understand that you don’t have to sacrifice beauty in going green.” Hanson warns against so-called “natural” cosmetics that abuse the term and may include harmful preservatives and synthetic ingredients. She assures, “Any product labeled ‘USDA certified organic’ contains 100 percent organic ingredients.” Her book mentions numerous brands she recommends.
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Healthy, moisturized skin is essential to natural beauty, many experts agree, noting that younger women need to unclog pores to prevent acne. They don’t need much moisturizing, but skin generally becomes drier with age, making good moisturizers important. Cox recommends jojoba oil to effect glowing skin. Hanson likes coconut oil, although she recommends rubbing it in, removing makeup and then taking it off with a hot, wet towel.
1 tsp grated beeswax 1 tsp grated cocoa butter 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp macadamia or other nut oil 1 tsp light sesame oil 1 /8 tsp vitamin E oil Choose organic ingredients when possible. Melt ingredients together in a double boiler or microwave. Add a pinch of beetroot powder for color. Stir well until all are mixed. Store in a small, clean container. Recipe courtesy of Janice Cox, EcoBeauty
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Dry complexion: Cleanse the skin with a mix of baking soda and coconut oil. Gently scrub on and rinse off. Oily complexion: Cleanse the skin using a mixture of yogurt and baking soda. Gently scrub on and rinse off. Refresh the skin after cleansing with distilled rose water or herbal tea, adding in a few drops each of lemon juice and a favorite essential oil. For dry skin, choose chamomile tea; for oily skin, go with burdock root tea and juniper berry essential oil. Exfoliate the skin with a gentle, healthy alternative to chemical peels by massaging with organic papaya; its enzymes help dissolve dead cells. It also infuses skin with beta carotene and other beauty nutrients. After rinsing skin, apply a mashed banana mask, which benefits all complexions by nourishing and moisturizing the skin. It’s also high in anti-inflammatory vitamin B6. Remove the banana with a wet wash cloth, and then apply a favorite moisturizer. Dry skin does well with coconut oil. For very dry skin, use shea butter or sesame oil. Use a zinc oxide-based natural sunblock, especially after a facial, because the skin is more sensitive to ultraviolet rays after exfoliation. Eating foods rich in antioxidants helps prevent sun damage.
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6 medium strawberries 12 red grapes ½ banana 1 Tbsp honey Combine first three ingredients in a standard or bullet blender until mixture becomes creamy. Remove and put in a bowl. Gently fold honey into mixture. Cleanse face. Apply mask to skin, preferably with a fan brush, and lightly massage with fingertips for two minutes. Allow to sit on skin for 20 minutes. Remove mask with warm water.
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Natural Facial Essentials Few Skincare Product Labels Tell the Whole Story by Linda Sechrist
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t age 25, Paula notes that many products The skin, your Begoun, author labeled organic and protective organ, natural include synthetic of The Original Beauty Bible and other chemicals, meaning that is meant to be bestselling books on the term organic doesn’t “worn” for life. It is apply to the entire formula. skincare, makeup and hair care, read her first not a luxury, but a Fragrances are common label on a skincare prodsynthetic ingredients, as is necessity to take the triethanolamine that’s uct she was using. Although she’d tried many the best possible often used to adjust the different products to conpH or as an emulsifying care of it. trol her acne and eczema agent to convert acid to since age 11, she hadn’t a salt, or stearate, as the ~Charlene Handel base for a cleanser. thought about the contents, which was partially To help consumers why she was distraught to discover that avoid overpaying for skincare products acetone (nail polish remover) was the which may not be as natural or organic fourth ingredient listed. as touted, Begoun encourages skepti That moment became the inspiracism regarding marketing messages. tion for Begoun’s lifetime devotion to She suggests that an important key is skincare research and education and to choose the best formulation for an customer advocacy. Today, as founder individual’s skin type and specific skin of the Seattle-based Paula’s Choice concerns. Skincare, she continues to help women “There are no U.S. Food and Drug understand when product claims are Agency-approved standards for the misleading or factual. organic labeling of skincare products sold in salons and spas or over-theBuyer Be Aware counter. The cosmetics industry hasn’t One of Begoun’s core conclusions is agreed on one set of standards either. that the terms organic and all natural U.S. Department of Agriculture certifiare largely responsible for fueling the cation is cost-prohibitive for most small misconception that all synthetic ingredicosmetic companies that use clean, ents in cosmetics are automatically bad certified organic ingredients, so some and that all organic or natural ingrediuncertified organic products exist and ents are automatically good. She further it’s wise to read labels,” explains Elina
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Fedotova, founder of the nonprofit Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners. She counsels that we Google any unfamiliar ingredient to learn if it’s toxic or safe. Fedotova, a cosmetic chemist and aesthetician who makes her professional skincare line, Elina Organics, by hand in a laboratory, compares the difference between salon and commercial products to fine dining versus fast food. “Salon products are made in far smaller quantities than mass-produced brands and offer higher concentrations of ingredients. They are generally shipped directly to the salon and have a higher turnover rate. Because they don’t have to be stored for indeterminate periods or endure warehouse temperatures, they are fresher and more potent,” she says. Although a facial can easily be performed at home with salon or commercial products, Fedotova, who owns spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, recommends having a professional facial every four to five weeks. Charlene Handel, a certified holistic esthetician, holistic skin care educator and owner of Skin Fitness Etc., in Carlsbad, California, agrees.
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Handel chooses treatments that penetrate and nourish the layer of skin below the epidermis, the outermost layer, consisting of mostly dead cells, with 100 percent holistic (edible) products and freshly brewed organic tea compresses. “Without a gentle exfoliation, the first step in any effective facial, not even skincare formulas with penetration enhancers, can nourish the lower layer of live cells. One key nourishment among others is vitamin C, an antioxidant which brightens, protects against sun damage and promotes collagen production,” advises Handel. She explains that skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells can pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, rough, dull appearance. As we age, cell turnover time increases to 45 or 60 days, which is why gentle
sloughing is necessary. This can be done at home three times a week with a honey mask. Another form of exfoliation performed in a salon uses a diamondtipped, crystal-free microdermabrasion machine to gently buff away the surface layer of skin. An additional option is a light glycolic acid and beta hydroxy acid treatment. This can be purchased over the counter or prepared at home using organic papaya (glycolic) and pineapple (beta hydroxyl) for more even skin tone. These treatments, sometimes referred to as acid peels, can be applied to the face for no more than 10 to 15 minutes, typically every two to four weeks or every few months. Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are all elements of a complete facial. The simplest sequence of application is layering from the lightest to heaviest—eye cream, serum and moisturizer. Give them a minute or two to absorb. No facial is complete without a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, applied last. Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.
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Emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EQ, is often overlooked as a skill set in today’s world. The recent animated film Inside Out calls attention to effective ways of addressing a child’s journey by embracing and better understanding their emotions; particularly those that don’t feel positive. A recent study by the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance found that a child’s emotional health is far more important in determining future happiness than factors such as academic success or wealth. Parents can help ensure a healthy emotional upbringing by avoiding making three mistakes. Disapproval of a child’s emotions: This involves being critical of a child’s displays of negative emotion and reprimanding or punishing the child for expressing them. Dismissing a child’s emotions: This comes across as regarding a child’s emotions as unimportant, either through ignoring their emotions, or worse, trivializing them. Offering little relevant guidance: While parents may empathize, they
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us, which enhances intimacy and the effectiveness of the relationship in accomplishing good. Using this six-part process of helpful concrete steps applies equally to the children and adults in our lives. n Become aware of the other person’s emotions. n Care about the other person by seeing their emotions as valid and important. n Listen empathetically to better understand the way they feel, allowing them to feel safe to be vulnerable without fear of judgment. Seek to understand, rather than to agree or redirect. n Acknowledge and validate their feelings. We don’t need to validate that the thoughts they have about their emotions are correct; instead, simply let them know that it’s valid to feel the way that they do. For example, if a friend says, “I feel useless,” we could validate them by saying, “I can see how you might feel that way.” n Allow the person to experience their emotions fully before moving toward any kind of improvement. We cannot impose our idea of when they should be ready or able to feel differently. This is when we practice unconditional presence and unconditional love. We are there as support, without trying to fix them or anything else. Don’t be offended if they don’t accept support that’s offered at this time. A benevolent power is inherent in offering love that exists regardless of what someone does or does not do with it. n Help the other person to strategize ways to manage the reactions they might be having to their emotions after—and only after—their feelings have been validated, acknowledged and fully felt. This is when we can assert new ways of looking at a situation that may improve the way another person is feeling. This is when advice may be offered. When done successfully, this process can transform a conflict encountered in a relationship into solid gold. Teal Swan is the author of Shadows Before Dawn: Finding the Light of SelfLove Through Your Darkest Times, on how healing hidden wounds reveals our authentic selves (TealSwan.com). Inside Out will be released next month on DVD.
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GRATITUDE The “All-Purpose” Underutilized Superpower! by Alexandra Lowry
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s people gather together for the Thanksgiving holiday, thoughts and rituals of sharing turn to things and people to be thankful for. This may be the only time during the year when many people take a lengthy pause to reflect purposefully with gratitude. Most people reach for the allhealing emotion of gratitude only when tested; when they make it through a fiery challenge, attain a lofty goal or when observing someone or something they love. But there are many other ways that grati-
tude can be called upon to elevate and empower life. The energy of gratitude is the underutilized superpower that diminishes and shifts negative energy forces…worry, regrets, judgments, criticism, self-loathing, facing down fear, destructive emotions, physical ailments and so on. Gratitude is the “all purpose” tonic that can be applied to any challenging situation. It’s the equalizer, stabilizer, antidote and doorway to restoring inner peace. This superpower is available at
any given moment and for any situation! Start using gratitude toward little things such as frustration with traffic or begin to apply it to any frequent trigger issues. To use the energy of gratitude, simply take a pause, take a breath, and turn the focus toward something or someone to be grateful for. Breathe that in as many times as needed to dissolve whatever negativity is rushing through the mind or body. Sometimes gratitude is found in something simple, such as the memory of a delicious cup of coffee from earlier in the day, a car that is reliable or the fact that the sun is shining...whatever it is, just reflect and breathe in gratitude. Keep breathing that in and yield to the superpower of gratitude to experience the healing shift. It can be the cure for any and all grievances, pain and conflict, both inner and outer that pop up in daily life. Alexandra Lowry is a Certified Integrative Life Coach and owner of The Wisdom Alliance. For more information or to schedule a public speaking engagement, call 860-559-1264 or visit TheWisdomAlliance.com. See ad on page 6.
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FREE WELLNESS CLASS FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
A yoga class to help you feel relaxed and revitalized in time for the holiday season! Our smaller classes allow for more personal attention and guidance.
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TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER
$80/Series Integrative Wellness & Physical Therapy 34 Jerome Ave, Ste 305 Bloomfield Register: 860-519-1916 / Info@IntegrativeWellnessAndPT.com
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 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.
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Whether advancing your career as a therapist/healer or working on personal selfimprovement, we have a program to suit your needs. Learn more about HFI’s Professional Training Program, Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling and Human Relations Program. Free Hartford Family Institute 17 South Highland St, W. Hartford Register: 860-236-6009
markyourcalendar A NIGHT OF HEALING NOVEMBER 4 & 18 6:30pm Begin the evening opening sacred space, drumming and chanting to raise the group’s vibration. Create the intention to bring more joy and wellness into your life. $10 Spirit Of The Lotus 837 Boston Tpke, Bolton RSVP: 860-709-3903
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Alternative Health, Inc. 625 New Park Ave, West Hartford Register: 860-218-2838
markyourcalendar ESSENTIAL OILS AND WOMEN’S HEALTH NOVEMBER 5 7-9pm 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. $10 Lotus Center LLC 45 East Main St, Avon Register: 860-987-3823 LotusCenter-LLC.com
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Alumni Pre-Event Meetup for Positive Psychology, Emotional Wellbeing & Happiness – 5-7pm. Tangiers, 550 Farmington Ave, Hartford. Followed by event at Town & Country Club, 22 Wooodland St, Hartford. 203-874-4252.
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Luck dinner. $10/ suggested donation. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. Reservation: 860-916-2775. Positive Psychology, Emotional Wellbeing & Happiness – 7-9pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Mindful Walk to Feed the Hungry – 9:3011:30am. Join us for a morning of peaceful and mindful walk for expression of compassion and supporting the hungry globally. Free, donations appreciated. Wat Lao Lane Temple, 40 Cisar Rd, Willington. http://tiny.cc/CT-walk. Arts & Culture Festival 2015, Joyce Saltman & Cindy Wolfe Boynton – 10am-12pm. $10. JCC of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge. To register, contact Ruth Gross: 203-387-2522 x310.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Holiday Stress Buster Class – 6:30pm. Learn the nature of sleep deprivation, and how it impedes health. Understand the dangers of prescription sleep aids and leave with a plan to get a good night of rest. Free. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. RSVP: 860-269-3228.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Free Glucose Screening – 10am-2pm. Get your numbers checked. Stop by and take advantage of this free service. The Dietitian will be available to answer your nutrition questions. No appointment necessary. Free. ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane St, West Hartford. 860-233-1713. Diabetic Grocery Store Tour – 11am-12pm. Shana, Registered Dietitian, and Sarah, Dietetic Intern, will guide you through a diabetic focused grocery store tour. Recipes, diabetic nutrition information and more. Free. ShopRite of West Hartford, 46 Kane St, West Hartford. 860-233-1713. Information Sessions – 6-7:30pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Uncovering Your Own Myth; The Stories We Tell Ourselves-Entering the New Year, Do You Need a Re-Write? 9-10:30am. With Alexandra Lowry, The Wisdom Alliance. Sponsored by B.I.G. (Believe, Inspire, Grow). Free/for members and “first-timers”. Alexandra: 860-559-1264.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Sweats with MedicineHorse – 5:30-9:30pm. A 4 round sauna following some of the traditional Sweat Ceremony followed by Soup and Community Pot
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markyourcalendar SOUL ACTIVATION WORKSHOP With David Young
30-Minute Introductory Reiki – 12:30-4:30pm. Reiki can support your body’s natural ability to heal. $30. Stop & Shop Plaza, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. Call Bonnie: 860-944-1668.
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30-Minute Introductory Reiki – 12:30-4:30pm. Reiki can support your body’s natural ability to heal. $30/for 30 minutes, by appointment. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. RSVP with Bonnie: 860-944-1668.
Expand beyond your deepest realm with this high vibrational event. David is a Grammy nominated musician who plays two renaissance flutes at one time; a healer, channel, writer, artist.
Intro to Yoga – 1- 2pm. Our teachers will introduce you to basic yoga postures and techniques, and you will have an opportunity to visit our warm and spacious studios. Free. West Hartford Yoga, 23 Brook St, West Hartford. 860-953-9642.
$25/In advance, $30/At the door Spirit Of The Lotus 837 Boston Tpke, Bolton
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 David Young Soul Activation Workshop: Sound Healing & Journeying – 7-9pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Tickets: $20/in advance, $25/at the door. 203-874-4252. 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.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Soul Retrieval Workshop – 6-8:45pm. So often, through trauma and illness, we disconnect from our vibrant nature. Experience how Soul Retrieval, a spiritual healing process, restores balance, wholeness, and zest. $30. Spirit Matters at Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center, 199 West Center St, Manchester. Register with Marian: 860-918-8703.
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Celebrating 30 Years – Sponsored by The Astrological Society of CT, Inc
SUNDAY, NOVEMEBER 15 10-5pm Enjoy astrology, tarot, medium, palmist, intuitive readings. Also enjoy massage, refreshments, and browse the vendors. Free entrance, lectures, and parking Keeney Memorial Cultural Center 200 Main St, Wethersfield MYASC.org • 860-568-8617
markyourcalendar QIGONG FOR CANCER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 1-4pm Feel better, heal faster, have more energy, regain a sense of control, and reclaim your joy. For people with current or past cancer, and their families.
HANDS-ON ADJUSTMENTS AND ASSISTS: HIP OPENERS AND FORWARD FOLDS A Workshop for Yoga Teachers and Teacher Trainees SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 11am-1pm Learn how to provide hands-on adjustments and assists that your students will love and watch your classes grow! $35/Reservations strongly recommended Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
$24 Yoga Center of Collinsville 10 Front St, Collinsville Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 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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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Dyad Meditation – 12-6pm. This dynamic form of contemplation mediation uses inquiry and communication that will help us remove barriers to obtain peace and self-realization. $39/in advance, $49/at door. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 10am-3pm “My Plate” nutrition stations in each department with nutrition experts there to answer your questions and help you build a balanced plate. No appointment necessary. Sponsored and conducted by Cooking Matters. Free ShopRite of West Hartford 46 Kane St, West Hartford 860-233-1713
markyourcalendar FIGHTING CANCER WITH NUTRITION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 6-7:30pm Learn about preventative lifestyle recommendations and staying nourished during and after cancer treatments to keep the body strong while recovering. $25 Grant’s Nutrition & Wellness 37 Webster Square Rd, Berlin Register: 860-357-2282 or GrantJ@GrantsNutrition.com
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Information Sessions – 5-6:30pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call 203-874-4252. Body Detox by a Naturopath – 7-8:30pm. Learn to decrease the chemical burdens on your body while optimizing internal cleansing and use of nutrition. Sponsor: Alliance for Holistic Living; Presenter: Dr. Tonya Pasternak, CT Natural Health Specialists. Free non-perishable food donation encouraged. YogaBorn at Stop & Shop Plaza, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-871-5467. Restorative Yoga And Gongs – 7-8pm. Gentle class accompanied by live gongs initiates deep relaxation of the body. Beneficial to balance an active mind and decompress after a stressful day. $20. Yoga Born, Stop & Shop Plaza, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 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.
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HEALING CLASS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
WHAT THE BODY KNOWS– WHAT THE BODY KNOWS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
5:30-7pm De-stress and enter the holiday season with gratitude. Join Heather and Melissa for a heart opening flow class with Reiki and essential oils.
markyourcalendar CULTIVATING QI Increase Your Body’s Energy Presented by George Hoffman Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 1-4pm Qigong exercises that can have a significant impact on our health, and enhance the benefits received from yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and other practices. $45 Spirit Matters at Ravenwood 199 W Center St Manchester Register by 11/18: 860-742-5892
markyourcalendar GOING YIN-SIDE OUT A Yin Approach to Yoga FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 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 Registration Required: 860-693-YOGA (9642) YogaCenterCollinsville.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Book Signing: The Mellifluous Silence – 9am-4pm. Child Cancer survivor, Author Robbie Glenn IV, book signing with questions. Portion of book and store sales on this day to be donated to CCMC. Free. Unionville Organic Market, 37 Mill St, Unionville. 860-673-7000. Medicine Wheel Primer – 9:30am-12:30pm. Taste indigenous wisdom and ceremony through: teachings, shamanic journeying, healing, and receiving a rite. The Medicine Wheel transforms “everyday perception” with peace, balance, and clarity. $30. Spirit Matters at Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center, 199 West Center St, Manchester. Register with Marian: 860-918-8703.
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6-7:30pm See the new type of wholebody health care screening, Regulation Thermometry, RT, the science behind What the Body Knows – What The Body Shows. Free
Sanctuary Power Yoga 23 Franklin St, Torrington Register: SanctuaryPowerYoga.com or 860-496-1500
Energetic BEing Center, 3 Barnard Ln, Bloomfield. RSVP: 860-830-1180
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GEMSTONE THERAPY STUDY GROUP
GONG MEDITATION CONCERT
Gemstones for Emotional Support
With The Conduit Center
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
7-8:30pm
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Learn how to work with therapeutic gemstones to awaken your innate healing abilities and to resolve energetic causes of disharmony in your life.
The Conduit musicians use instruments such as ancient Himalayan singing bowls and planetary gongs to guide attendants into a relaxed state.
$20/In advance • $25/At door
Canton Town Hall 4 Market St, Collinsville
The Healing in Harmony Center 99 Citizens Dr, Glastonbury Register: 860-646-3063 http://bit.ly/1PjVYwz
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 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, NOVEMBER 28 Beat the Holiday Weight Gain – 9am-4 pm. Learn how to manage your weight through the holiday season. Free. Unionville Organic Market, 37 Mill St, Unionville. 860-673-7000. 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. Breathwork Sound Bath Workshop – 5-7pm. Release physical and emotional blockages with sound and powerful breathwork. Guy Douglas, Breath /Sound Facilitator, Los Angeles, California will lead us on this journey. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford. RSVP phone/online. 860-888-4314.
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markyourcalendar COMING HOME TO YOURSELF - WINTER WORKSHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS With Stuart Alpert Psy.D., LCSW & Naomi Lubin-Alpert Psy.D., LMFT
JANUARY 8-10 This workshop will help you feel greater selfacceptance and more empowered in relationships. Gain a unique and in-depth understanding of your emotional, mental and energy systems and how they work for or against you. People from all walks of life are welcome to attend. CEU’s Available. Includes workshop, room and board. Guest House 318 West Main St, Chester $400/Deposit with registration $795/Double Occupancy $895/Single Occupancy Register: 860-236-6009 HartfordFamilyInstitu
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ongoing events sunday 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. Unity Celebration Service – 10:30-11:45am. A positive path to Spiritual living, Unity service includes singing, affirmative prayer, meditation, lesson from Rev Phil Smedstad, refreshments. Youth Program offers kids (2 - 18) a fun experience. Free. Unity Church, 919 Ellington Rd, S. Windsor. 860-289-8963.
monday Total Strength Class – 9:30-10:30am. Total Strength classes are the #1 priority to burn calories and build lean muscle to boost your metabolism for the long-term. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Highway, Burlington. 860-673-4293. 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. 163 Albany Tpke, Ste 400, Canton. SanctuaryPowerYoga.com. 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. Open Play! For Ages 10 Months to 5 Years – 1011:15am. Join open play in our creative arts studio. Non-instructional play will include gross motor equipment like tunnels and balance beams, dress up and art projects. Donation of canned good. Imagine Studio, 97 South St, West Hartford. ImagineStudioCT.com. Gentle + Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. Great for any experience level. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Meditate Through the Madness – 6pm. Hosted by Torin Lee. Learn to manage the stress of life through mediation. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. Call to register: 860-467-6518. 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.
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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. 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. Zumba – 7:15-8:30pm. Latin inspired cardiodance workout exercise. Fun and easy to follow sexy, simple moves to dance music like Meringue, Salsa, Bacchante, Rumba and more. $5. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-690 4858.
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: 860467-6518. 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. Vinyasa Power Yoga – 6-7:15pm. During this on-going Vinyasa class you will be lead through a sequence of flowing postures connected to the breath. $10/drop-in special. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466. Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 6:307:30pm. Come and experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. All abilities welcome. All Wednesdays 5-6pm. 1st class free. Unitarian Meetinghouse, 50 Bloomfield Ave, Hartford. For more info, Diana: 860-461-0908. Turbo Kick Boxing with Mary – 7:15-8:15pm. Extreme aerobic workout is fun and will get you in shape. We also plan to offer Tuesdays as beginners class and Thursdays as advanced class. $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 intension from deep inside and heart to heart communication - soft live music. A contemplation on our eternal nature and keys to peace. $15. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 413-822-8486.
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wednesday Coffee with Coach – 7am. Early morning session facilitated by Torin Lee, Life Coach. Learn ways to handle stress, navigate change and make each day count. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518. Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Metabolic Zone – 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 Highway, Burlington. 860-673-4293. 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. The Women’s Wisdom Circle – 11/4 & 11/18. 6:308pm. A place to connect in a genuine, supportive environment. This safe and confidential collective is free from judgment or criticism as we explore life’s profound questions. $10/contribution each gathering. Tania Palermo Studio on Main, 264 Main St, Manchester. For more info, Alexandra Lowry of The Wisdom Alliance: 860-559-1264.
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. The Women’s Wisdom Circle – 11/5 & 11/19. 9-10:30am. A place to connect in a genuine, supportive environment. This safe and confidential collective is free from judgment or criticism as we explore life’s profound questions. $10/contribution each gathering. Tania Palermo Studio on Main, 264 Main St, Manchester. For more info, Alexandra Lowry of The Wisdom Alliance: 860-559-1264. Metabolic Zone – 9:30-10:30am. Our version of a cardio workout. Monitored by 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. 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.
Yoga for Cancer – 11/5 & 11/19. 1:30-2:45pm. WHY Outreach is honored to offer a 75 minute complimentary yoga class for anyone coping with cancer-whether newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or in recovery. Free. West Hartford Yoga, 23 Brook St, West Hartford. 860-953-9642. Total Strength Class – 4:30 – 5:30pm. 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 Highway, Burlington. 860-673-4293. Vinyasa Power Yoga – 6-7:15pm. During this on-going Vinyasa class you will be lead through a sequence of flowing postures connected to the breath. $10/drop-in special. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466. Yoga Class – 6-7pm. Our blended styles meet you where you are. Gentle sound current allows 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. Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath. Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $40/30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.
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Chair Massage – Treat yourself to a relaxing break. You decide how long. $1/minute. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment: 860-467-6518. Total Strength Class Training – 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 Highway, Burlington. 860-673-4293. 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. 4th Trimester Support – 11/6 & 11/20. 11:15am12pm. Join The Settled Nest owner and operator Melissa E. Harhay, a DONA trained Postpartum Doula certified in Adult/Pediatric CPR. $25. Imagine Studio, 97 South St, West Hartford. Register: ImagineStudioCT.com. Kids Yoga – 4-4:45pm. Specially-planned poses, games and fun for kids ages 4-9. $10/online, $12/ at the desk. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.
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.
saturday Morning Express Vinyasa Yoga – 7:45-8:45am. Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. $40/30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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