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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

Contents 14 CHOOSING A CHIROPRACTOR

How to Find the Best One for You

16 PUMPED UP

ABOUT GEOTHERMAL

Homeowners Like its Eco-Friendly Cost Savings

18 GOOD VIBRATIONS Healing with Sound, Energy and Technology

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19 VIBRATIONAL HEALING TOOLS

21 THERAPEUTIC

GEMSTONES HEAL FAMILY KARMA

Rebalance and Release with Gentle Support

24 HAVING AND

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KEEPING THE LIFE YOU WANT

Seeding the Field of Manifestation

25 EAT WHEAT AGAIN Eight Ways to Restore Gut Health

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 12 global briefs 14 healing ways 15 chiropractic profile 16 green living 21 therapy spotlight 22 vibrational healing profiles

12 24 inspiration 25 conscious

eating 27 calendar 29 classifieds 30 resource guide January 2018

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letter from publisher “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”

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nce upon a time, there was a confident young woman on the fast track to becoming what everyone expected her to be. She thought she knew a lot of what there was to know. Then one day she received an unexpected gift, a session with Nicole Miale an astrologer. Off she went, with a great deal of skepticism. The reading itself was interesting, but the astrologer’s recommendation was what really confused the young woman. “I highly recommend you seek some vibrational healing,” the astrologer said. The young woman left, clutching a paper with the recommended practitioner’s name but without intention of acting on the advice. She worked in healthcare, after all; she knew there was no such thing as vibrational healing! Then a curious thing happened. She called the number on the paper and made an appointment for something she thought was probably nonsense. The woman she was sent to see was a shamanic practitioner in Westport who would go on to become an assistant for world-renowned spiritual healer John of God. The young woman was in very good hands, but she had no idea of that. She laid on a massage table, eyes closed, listening to drumming and chanting, and thinking, “This is nuts. What am I doing here?” Her litany of negative thoughts went on, but suddenly she felt… something. It wasn’t external, but inside her body. The odd sensation grew. She lay still, her mind finally quiet, feeling a bit panicked, but more afraid to move and stop the feeling than to let it continue. It felt like sparklers were being set off all over her body. A current she’d never felt before began to hum inside her. When the session was over, she surreptitiously scanned the room for heat lamps, trip wires, anything which might explain the odd sensations she’d just experienced. She saw nothing her mind could use to rationalize the experience. All she saw was some crystals, drums, rattles, art, and a massage table. She tried to put it out of her mind, but the experience stuck with her. Months later she was visiting her mother and was suffering from a bad cold. Her mom offered to give her a Reiki treatment. The young woman had scoffed at many such offers before, but this time she accepted. As she laid on the table, she felt an incredibly powerful heat, as if the intensity of the whole sun was directed specifically at her very sore throat. When she opened her eyes, her mother was at the foot of the massage table, nowhere near her throat, which now felt much better. After the session, she sat on the table, looked at her mother and cried. “How is this possible?” she asked in a scared whisper. “How did you do that?” That is the true story of my first two aware experiences with energy healing. They cracked my world wide open, made the impossible possible and forever altered my view of how things work. I went on to immerse myself in a Master’s degree in Experiential Health and Healing, becoming an energy healer, purposefully seeking the unknown, the curious, the downright mystical. After all my years of study, I never forget know how little I know. In this issue, we explore vibration, how it works and its impact on health. We are all made of energy and in constant resonance or dissonance with the world, people and things around us. This creates infinite healing possibilities if we are open to them. Welcome to the new year and a new world. I am holding the intention for each of you to experience more peace, joy and love in the coming year. May these articles, ideas, practitioners and businesses provide inspiration, hope, relief or a spark of curiosity about things unseen, yet so essential to our very existence. With Love and Light,

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The Holistic Chamber of Commerce has grown to become an international trade organization focused on holistic, complementary, alternative, and sustainable professionals, practitioners and businesses. The group’s mission, achieved through the eﬀorts of local chapters, is to make it easier for consumers to learn about and access holistic, natural, and eco-friendly products, services and solutions.

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Celebrate with vAyu Yoga and Wellness Center

Ayu Yoga and Wellness Center, a pathway to health, inspiration and transformation, is celebrating six months of bringing healing and well-being to the Hartford area through Integrated Energy Practices. The services offer an alternative approach to health by offering bodywork that clears, charges and balances oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire system. vAyu offers a range of therapeutic techniques that enhance overall health such as: yoga, Integrated Energy Therapy, reiki, Aroma Touch Therapy, shamanic work and Thai bodywork. These methods help in regulating the energy flow within us by releasing energetic blockages, including those that may be caused by injury or trauma (including mood/substance disorders), and initiates the process toward a state of equilibrium, creating relaxation and stress relief. Balancing the natural elements in the body can bring stability to the mind and body and can help us live more harmoniously and with greater awareness. Services at vAyu are available by appointment or during business hours, Monday and Thursday from 4 to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm. For more information, email vAyuWellness@gmail.com or visit vAyuWellness.com. Location: Historical Building at 3580 Main St, Bldg 11, Hartford.

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Farmington Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics CT

pecial Olympics Connecticut presents the Farmington Penguin Plunge at Winding Trails in Farmington, January 28. All are invited to participate, including individuals, friends and families, and teams representing schools, businesses, organizations and clubs. Register online to reserve an official Plunge t-shirt at SOCT.org. Registration begins at 8am, and the plunge will take place at 10am. Penguin Plunges provide a fun and festive atmosphere and also offer music, refreshments, awards and parades of plungers in costume to enjoy. To join the fun, Penguins must be at least 8 years old and need to raise a minimum of $100. In addition to the awards for top fundraisers and best costume, Penguins receive incentive prizes for their fundraising efforts. Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for more than 13,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field. For more information, call 203-230-1201, email SpecialOlympicsCT@soct.org or visit soct.org. Follow Special Olympics Connecticut (SpecialOlympicsCT) on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (#penguinplungesoct). Location: 50 Winding Trails, Farmington.

Transform Your Life through Meditation

diyana Kadampa Buddhist Center will hold meditation classes, January 7 and ongoing Sundays, from 10:30am to noon, in Hartford. Each class includes guided meditations, practical advice, time for discussion and Q&A. Everyone wants to be clear and positive, free from worry and negativity all the time, but we can’t achieve this goal unless we attain lasting inner peace. In these classes, learn basic meditation techniques to help create happiness and peace from within. This class is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators alike, no experience necessary. Class cost is $12, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. For more information, call 860-266-6041 or visit MeditationInConnecticut.org. Location: 36 Main St, East Hartford.

Essential Oils for Busy Moms

ichelle Bergman, an Integrative Health Coach and dōTERRA Wellness Advocate, will host a free workshop in Weatogue, titled A Busy Mom’s Medicine Cabinet: Essential Oils 101, from 11am to noon on January 10, 22 and 23. “Busy mom? Frustrated with keeping your family healthy? Want a more costeffective, time-saving approach?” asks Bergman. In the workshop, she’ll teach attendees about using dōTERRA Essential Oils for the family to address these concerns and more. For more information, call Bergman at 860-221-8118. Location: 11 Pheasant Ln, Weatogue.

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John of God Crystal Bed Sessions in Avon

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed two new publishers to a recent training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of taking over publication of existing Natural Awakenings magazines in Washington, D.C. and the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world, serving more than 3.5 million readers each month via more than 80 magazines published in cities across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. “Our devoted family of publishers, supported by advertisers, informs readers of many leading-edge national and local resources that offer paths to a happier, healthier and longer life,” says Bruckman. “Our active and growing readership has helped increase interest in naturally healthy living that has influenced mainstream America and is beneficial for people and the planet.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is published or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings.com. See ad, page 26.

Art, Arp and Intuition Workshop

ur Lady of Calvary Retreat Center in Farmington will host a workshop on intuitive drawing and writing from 9am to 1pm on January 24. Participants will experience a different approach to art-making than planning and controlling, a deviation from process and rules. For some, it may be a liberating exercise. For others, it may just be a small step outside the comfort zone to experience what possibilities may exist. A pioneer of abstract art in the early 20th century, Jean (AKA Hans) Arp was one of the first artists to be recognized for making intuition, randomness and chance part of his work. This program is presented in partnership with the artists at Dick Blick. No previous art experience or skills are necessary to attend. To register, call 860-677-8519 or email OLCRetreat@sbcglobal.net. Cost: $30, includes lunch. Location: 31 Colton St, Farmington.

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ohn Bazzano is now accepting appointments for John of God Crystal Bed sessions at Sharing The Light Wholistic Center in Avon. The concept of the Crystal Bed, also called crystal bath therapy, was channeled through John of God. It was developed for practical use and incorporated as an important modality at the Casa Dom Inacio in Brazil. The Crystal Beds are available to all for rejuvenation, alignment and balancing of energy fields. Bazzano met John of God in Brazil in 2015 and had a lifechanging experience while there for two weeks. He bought his Crystal Bed there and has given hundreds of treatments since then. He is a certified Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, is experienced in Quantum Touch and hypnosis and has years of experience with sound and vibration using tuning forks. A Crystal Bed has seven extremely clear and highly polished Vogel cut quartz crystals suspended approximately 12 inches above the client lying on a massage table. Each of the quartz crystals has been cut to a specific frequency. Each crystal is aligned above one of the seven human energy centers, or chakras. Colored lights, chosen to match the vibrational frequency of chakra colors, radiate light and energy through the crystals to each respective chakra, (energy centers of the spiritual and physical body) and shine on and off in certain rhythms to cleanse, balance and align energies. Each and every person who receives a Crystal Bed treatment reports a different effect, each experience being relevant and unique to his/her own condition, needs and level of awareness. The experience is totally individual. Though the effects of this service are priceless, a non-refundable charge of $150 is required to book an appointment.

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he Graduate Institute welcomes back Guthrie Sayen, PhD, and former professor of history, who left the groves of academe to launch a life-coaching, workshop business because he learned his soul’s purpose. “Everyone,” says the great poet and mystic Rumi, “has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.” If you have ever thought about becoming a life coach, or wish to enhance your skills in your current profession, consider enrolling in the Transformative Coach Training program. Earn an associate certified coach credential in a four-month on-site program focusing on a transformative way of being while in relationship with self and others. The Bethany-based trainings will take place one weekend per month on March 23–25, April 21–22, May 19–20 and June 16–17. The inspiring and transformative modules include pathways to transformation; inner passion, vision and overcoming challenges; the exploration of perspectives; being in the present moment; subpersonalities and parts work (internal family systems); how to utilize somatic wisdom and read energy; and group and Individual mentoring. The coach trainer, Guthrie Sayen, PhD, is the co-founder and lead trainer of Transformative Coach Training, senior faculty for Coaching for Transformation (CFT), and former faculty at True Purpose Institute. He has done trainings in internal family systems for Voice Dialogue, psychosynthesis, Four Archetypes coaching and more. Transformative Coaching includes three one-on-one mentor coaching sessions (required for the Associate Certified Coach credential) with Guthrie Sayen, PCC. You will become qualified for the ACC Professional Coach designation, from the International Coach Federation. For more information, call 203-874-4252, email Admissions@ Learn.edu or visit Learn.edu. Location: Bethany Connecticut Campus (near New Haven), CT. See ads, pages 2 and 15.

Walk in the Woods Offers Wellness and Herbal Events

alk in the Woods, LLC will hold its January “Free Friday” Holistic Wellness day on January 19 from 9am to 6pm. Kick off the New Year by scheduling an appointment for a no-cost holistic wellness consultation and/ or energy healing session. These sessions repeat on the third Friday of every month and are open to new clients as well as current clients seeking follow-ups. They are free, though pay-what-you-wish offerings are appreciated. If the realm of herbalism is of interest to you, Walk in the Woods will offer a three-hour intensive class at 6pm on February 1. While there is a core curriculum, the class also lends itself to a flexible structure for self-study. Attendees will explore what herbalism means. Personal considerations will be discussed that can support you in choosing your focus, whether it’s a clinical aspect, pharmacology, growing or wild-harvesting, medicine-making or another aspect of herbalism that resonates with you. The teacher will review a material that can guide you through physiology, pharmacology, treatment determinations and protocols, nutrition, medicine-making and more. You will also go over books, resources, herbalists and their classes (including the one at Walk in the Woods). The class repeats monthly throughout the winter months, and then less frequent as the seasons warm. Payment for this class is due upon arrival. The fee per person is $85. For more information, visit WalkInTheWoodsLLC.com. Reservations for the herbal course are due by noon on January 31 by confirming attendance on the Facebook event (tinyurl.com/ WITWHerbIntro) with a private message or a call to 860-4803642. Location: Walk in the Woods, Whiting Mills, 100 Whiting St, Ste 310, Winsted.

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Spring 2018 Passport to Health & Wellness Expo

he Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) will present the Spring Passport to Health & Wellness Expo at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol from 10am to 4pm on April 22. This will be the first Spring Expo; the event will occur twice a year. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with more than 75 sponsors and exhibitors as they learn more about the available resources to help promote healthy living and a healthy lifestyle. There will be a keynote speaker in addition to the inspiring speakers, attendees will get a program and a Passport to Health & Wellness Flyer with prizes for Shirley R. Bloethe and checking out the exhibitors. The Passport to Health & Whitney Christina Wellness Flyer is designed to encourage attendees to visit the many participating sponsors and exhibitors because attendees trying to complete their passport will need to visit a specific number of booths in the process. Many exhibitors will be giving away items to those participants whose completed passports are drawn at various times throughout the event. The event will be donating to the Children’s Medical Center (ConnecticutChildrens. org) and Angie’s Spa (AngiesSpa.org) and all funds will be matched up to $2,500 for each benefit. The funds will be used directly for patient care and no administrative costs will detract from the benefit given to recipients of each organization. More details about the Passport to Health & Wellness will be posted in advance of the expo to those who pre-register to attend, who will also receive a discounted price. Applications for exhibitors/speakers are now available at YourHolisticEvents.com/fairsvendorspeaker-application. For information about the next HCC Regional Breakfast meeting in February: Facebook.com/events/161815951241577 For information about the Spring 2018 Passport to Health event: Facebook.com/events/1863136480405470 For more information about joining the local HCC, call Shirley R. Bloethe at 860-989-0033 (New Haven/Shoreline) or Whitney Christina at 860-830-1180 (Hartford/Avon). Expo location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Dr, Bristol. See ad, page 5.

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Monthly DIY Beauty Class Focuses on the Seasons

asu Tribe Studio in Hartford will offer a new monthly Bespoke Beauty series, beginning at 6pm on January 8. Studio co-founder Holly Wheeler, an herbalist, holistic aesthetician and botanical beauty expert will host the series. During each of the 90-minute workshops, which will take place one Monday a month, participants will create a seasonal product. This month, the product is a Blue Moon Sacred Soak to celebrate the launch of Moon Studio at Vasu Tribe Studio, as well as the blue moon. The different monthly products will be made using the Botanical Beauty Bar, an apothecary of high-quality, organic ingredients including herbs, oils, salts, flower essences and more. You will learn the spiritual and physical benefits of each ingredient and how to create your own sacred bath experience at home. Each guest creates and takes home a full-size product ($30 value) and a Bespoke Beauty card with ingredients and directions from the workshop. Vasu Tribe Studio’s tea bar will be open and serving complimentary Moon Mystic tea. Space is limited to 15 guests, and tickets ($47.83) must be purchased ahead of time. For more information and to reserve a spot, email Info@VasuTribe.com or visit VasuTribe.com or tinyurl.com/ BespokeBeautyBlue. Location: Vasu Tribe Studio, 56 Arbor St, Ste 409, Hartford.

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Welcome to Snowy Owl Season

Young Vegetarians Worry Meat Industry

The 2017 Chicken Marketing Summit in North Carolina involved hundreds of leaders from fast-food chains, marketing agencies and poultry production companies discussing the fact that Americans are eating less poultry—and what to do about it. Richard Kottmeyer, a senior managing partner at Fork to Farm Advisory Services, explained that Millennials need to be “inspired and coached” to consume more animal products, according to an article published on WattAgNet.com, an industry website. “Compared to their parents, Millennials are more likely to believe in evolution and accept that climate change is occurring. They seek out facts and science to better understand a complex world, but the poultry industry doesn’t have any fact-based information to defend its cruel, unsanitary practices,” states animal rights advocate Nathan Runkle via EcoWatch.com. The majority of chickens raised for meat have been bred to grow so large so quickly that they collapse under their own unnatural weight. North Carolina has enacted an “ag-gag” bill, making it illegal to photograph or videotape animal abuse.

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Of 24 breakfast food samples tested by the Alliance for Natural Health USA, 10 showed the presence of glyphosate. Executive and Legal Director Gretchen DuBeau states, “We expected that trace amounts would show up in foods containing large amounts of corn and soy. However, we were unprepared for just how invasive this poison has been to our entire food chain.” In the study, the chemical, now revealed to be a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization, was found in oatmeal, bagels, eggs, potatoes and non-GMO soy coffee creamer. The presence of glyphosate in dairy products may be due to bioaccumulation in the tissue of animals. DuBeau adds, “Glyphosate has been linked to increases in levels of breast, thyroid, kidney, pancreatic, liver and bladder cancers, and is being served for breakfast, lunch and dinner worldwide. The fact that it is showing up in foods like eggs and coffee creamers, which don’t directly contact the herbicide, proves that it’s being passed on by animals that ingest it in their feed. This is contrary to everything that regulators and industry scientists have been telling the public.” 12

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ith over 10 different sightings already reported in Connecticut—and perhaps a hundred or more from Virginia to Maine—there is no doubt this is an irruption year. In the winter of 2013-14, there was an amazing influx of “snowies”. Scientists report that such irruptions are the result not of lemming shortages in the north, but of periods of lemming abundance. This results in a highly productive breeding season for the owls, and thus many more young owls heading south. The high number of immature owls during these invasions provides evidence that breeding season in the Arctic was indeed highly successful. A large northern owl, the Snowy Owl is our heaviest owl. It is an unmistakable white raptor that perches prominently in open areas. Open marshes, dunes, farmland and other open areas are good places to look. Although mostly white, they vary in the amount of dark barring on their feathers; the young birds are more heavily barred than adults, and females more than males. In flight, their heavy build, round head and broad white wings are distinctive. These owls are active during the daytime, often moving from perch to perch and observed hunting. It’s worth emphasizing that there are three basic rules that Snowy Owl observers are expected to follow (borrowed from Project SNOWStorm): 1. Keep your distance. 2. Respect private property. 3. Don’t ever feed an owl. At the Milford Point Coastal Center, look for this bird on the exposed sandbar in front of the Center, but also perched on flotsam in the marsh. Milford Point, Stratford Point and Stratford’s Long Beach have reported birds this year. One or two have been seen at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Sightings at Hammonasset Beach State Park, Stratford’s Sikorsky Airport and Stonington Point were recently reported. Additionally, there were at least a couple of reports from inland locations. An all-white Snowy was perching on a rooftop at Gouveia Winery in Wallingford, on December 10, and an early-morning driver saw one fly across the road in Bloomfield at 1:30am. Snowy Owls are relatively easy to find in an irruption year. Focusing on coastal areas is your best bet. Scan all open areas for a prominent white bump in an exposed area. Sometimes they may be found roosting on a rooftop of a beach cottage, but almost never in a tree. You will do best if you use a spotting scope. One good way to find a Snowy Owl is to look for a gaggle of warmly-dressed men and women with scopes and cameras on tripods; they are birders who are observing the bird. If it isn’t there, there are lots of winter birds moving down along the shoreline now, including a variety of duck species such as Red-breasted Merganser, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye, Red-throated and Common Loon, and many other waterbirds frequenting the same general location as the owl. The IUCN lists the Snowy Owl as a species of “least concern”. Andy Griswold is Director of Connecticut Audubon’s EcoTravel Program.Visit CTAudubon.org for more information.

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Choosing a Chiropractor How to Find the Best One for You

by Marlaina Donato

hiropractic medicine is known for its non-surgical approach to chronic pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, but also has much more to offer. However, finding the right doctor can be as daunting as shopping for a comfortable pair of shoes. Here, three reputable practitioners talk about securing individualized care and getting the most out of chiropractic.

Address Specific Needs Clarifying the desired outcome is helpful, because some clients are just looking for a quick fix to reduce pain, while others may be seeking overall better health, lasting wellness and an improved quality of life. “Due to insurance issues, we’ve become known as pain doctors, but that’s not the full extent of chiropractic,” explains Dr. Michelle Robin, owner of Your Wellness Connection and the educational DrMichelleRobin.com website, in Shawnee, Kansas. “Also, you can see more than one chiropractor, as each has their own strength.” Dr. Michael Aho, of Crosstown Chiropractic, in Chicago, agrees. “Chiropractic care encompasses many styles, so 14

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one of the biggest variables is the type of treatment the doctor uses. Most offices commonly treat neck, mid-back and low back pain. If you have a specific shoulder, knee or foot problem, you may want to find a doctor that frequently treats those issues. If you are pregnant, choose a chiropractor that has experience working with pregnant women.” “There are more than 140 different chiropractic techniques. Some are light touch, while others are aggressive. Some are hands-on and some use instruments for adjusting. It’s important that the doctor’s approach resonates with your nature,” advises Dr. Jackie St.Cyr of the Innate Chiropractic Healing Arts Center, in Houston. Robin advises that sitting in a doctor’s reception room to just observe and trusting our intuition is helpful before moving forward with a consultation.

Ask Questions First, find out if a chiropractor has embraced either a conventional medical or holistic model, and then delve more deeply to find the right approach and level of care. “Ask how long a doctor has practiced and their governing philoso-

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phy. Do they treat the full spine or focus on the point of pain, and what range of techniques do they apply? You want them to know your spine before they adjust it; make sure they conduct a new patient exam,” suggests St.Cyr. An exam may include a thermography scan and X-rays. Helpful questions include what to expect during the initial visit, recommended frequency of treatment, the desired doctor’s office hours and how treatment might benefit a particular condition. Because most chiropractic offices offer compatible treatments, also ask about complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage therapy, heat therapy, and interferential current therapy using minute electrical pulses for deep tissue pain relief.

Be Consistent “You shouldn’t expect instant results,” says Aho. “You’ll benefit the most if you don’t wait too long after first experiencing symptoms of a problem before starting treatment, and are consistent with your treatment.” Being proactive can foster good results. St.Cyr concurs, stating, “When patients follow their chiropractor’s recommended routine of regular corrective care, they get the best results. Be consistent with visits and do your customized spinal exercises; they’ve been proven to work.” Robin expounds that not following through with homecare is a common pitfall for patients. “Like dental care, you always need to do something for your spine every day, be it stretching, other exercise or good nutrition.” She notes that everyone’s response to chiropractic is different. “Be realistic. If you’ve experienced injuries or accidents, it will take longer, and your healing might look different from that of someone else that is free of injuries and follows a healthier diet. Sometimes people give up on chiropractic instead of finding a chiropractor that is good for them. You wouldn’t give up going to the dentist, and the same should apply to chiropractic care.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Chiropractic Techniques Sampler Activator Method – A small, handheld instrument is used to gently address targeted areas for many conditions, especially low back pain and specific types of headaches including migraine. It’s considered safe for children and patients with severe arthritis and osteoporosis. Directional Non-Force Technique – This gentle method stimulates reflex reactions to determine potential discrepancy in leg lengths and corrective measures. It improves structural alignment and function and aids natural healing responses. Flexion-Distraction (Cox Method) – Mechanical and hands-on adjustment aids in stretching of the back. This method is especially beneficial for degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, neck and back pain and restricted spinal joints. Graston Technique – Instrument-assisted, soft tissue mobilization helps reduce scar tissue and persistent pain from acute and old injuries, as well as resolve longstanding trigger points in muscles and joints. It promotes circulation in affected areas to reduce pain and inflammation. It also may allay non-systemic causes of fibromyalgia. Network Spinal Analysis (network chiropractic) – This low-force technique addresses the entire body to improve communication between the brain and nerves via points along the spine and is suited to all ages. Somato Respiratory Integration – Special exercises leverage the body-breath connection to assist stress management, tension release and whole body awareness. It employs focus, breath work, touch and movement. Compatible with other treatments, it can also be done at home.

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t’s an uncertain time for home-based geothermal heating and cooling, which has been increasing for years. The good news is that the cost of the technology is down and its efficiency is up. Yet a helpful 30 percent federal income tax credit inaugurated in 2009 disappeared in 2017 and may not get renewed anytime soon, even though H.R. 1090, a bill aimed at restoring the credit, has had strong support in Congress, led by New York Republican Congressman Tom Reed. While ideal spots for tapping into Earth’s energy are where tectonic plates meet and move, such as along the U.S. West Coast and in Alaska, it’s a mispercep16

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tion that it’s only possible in corresponding states. Anyone in the U.S. can use a geothermal heat pump, which works by accessing the constant 50-degree temperature just below the Earth’s surface. Iceland is equipped to get 50 percent of its energy from geothermal. Other countries now accessing it for at least 15 percent of their energy include Costa Rica, El Salvador, Kenya and the Philippines.

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While they can cost $20,000 to $25,000 for an average-sized home, the systems are long-lasting; most provide a 10-year or longer warranty, based on having few moving parts that may break. The aboveground compressor and pump have a 20-year life expectancy and the expensive underground piping system should last a lifetime, says Brian Clark Howard, a National Geographic editor and co-author of Geothermal HVAC [heating, ventilation and air conditioning]. “Once the wells are dug and the loops are in, you’ll probably never have to revisit them.” According to Ryan Dougherty, chief operating officer of the Geothermal Exchange Organization, which represents manufacturers and installers, a typical home system costs approximately $24,000 installed, including the ground heat exchanger and all necessary ductwork. Renewable energy often makes sense without subsidies. Dougherty still sees geothermal as a good deal for homeowners, with a payback period of seven to 10 years. Dale Binkley of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, installed his home’s geothermal heat pump in 2006, before the 30 percent federal tax credit took effect. His outof-pocket cost was $23,522, with a small federal credit and modest rebate from the local utility. Binkley is pleased. “The system is easy to maintain, cost efficient, and works well. It heats and cools better than I thought it would,” he says. Binkley saved $1,000 on his heating and cooling bill the first year, a savings he continues to enjoy every year.

Added Benefits “You’ll gain outstanding temperature and humidity control, plus a better running, more-efficient HVAC system,” Howard says. “Installing geothermal will also increase property values.” Institutional customers reap comparable benefits. As a tax-exempt entity, the Cozy Green Library, in Darien, Connecticut, uses geothermal heating and cooling, along with energyefficient computers, LED light bulbs and storm water biofiltration, Carefully evaluating options allows homeowners and commercial landlords to make an informed decision about tapping into Earth’s free energy.

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edic scripture speaks of four Yugas, or grand cycles, each with a duration of 432,000 years. We are currently in the Kali Yuga, which began around 3102 BCE. The Kali Yuga is a Dark Age characterized by discord and degeneration. Our orbit through this cycle is elliptical, just like every orbit. We have been at the apogee—the darkest phase—of this huge cycle, but we are starting to round the curve toward the light, toward a galactic summer where the vibrations of cosmic radiation become stronger and the level of energy increases, affecting everything from planets to protons. Interestingly enough, our solar system is also passing through the photon belt—a high-frequency band of electromagnetic energy that was first discovered by satelliteborn instrument in 1961. The Earth passes through the Photon Belt twice every 26,000

years and the increase in energy affects the material world and our consciousness. Basically, what is happening outside us is also happening at the cellular and quantum levels. Imagine walking along in the airport with a steady pace and you come upon one of those flat, Jetson-like accelerated walkways. If you continue walking with your steady pace onto the ramp, your body experiences a moment of disorientation as it catches up to the relative speed of the ramp. Once it does, you continue walking your pace at the accelerated speed but it doesn’t feel like you are walking any faster. That is because your body, at the molecular level, has adjusted to the new speed. What if your body didn’t make the appropriate adjustment? Maybe you weren’t paying attention, or the ramp was moving faster than you anticipated. What if you didn’t realize the ramp was there? Or didn’t

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realize you were actually moving faster? In all instances, your body eventually acclimated to the new speed. Consider Earth, the planet we live on, as similar to one of those ramps. These days, we need to have constant awareness and allow for our bodies to readjust, ensuring we remain balanced and grounded, lest we stumble and fall. In his best-selling book, Medical Medium, Anthony William uses the term “mystery illnesses” to describe a growing category of modern ailments that defy western medical understanding. Some examples are fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and Crohn’s disease, not to mention Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer and AIDS. Allergies and sensitivities to gluten, peanuts and EMFs, detergents and fabric softeners are also on the rise. Fibromyalgia, for example, was first identified in 1904 in a paper written by British neurologist Sir William Gowers. Presently, approximately one in 50 Americans is estimated to have fibromyalgia, or between 3 and 6 million people in the U.S., according to the America College of Rheumatology. Why the steady rise in instances of this and the other mystery illnesses? Certainly environmental pollutants and toxins are a factor, as is diet and genetic disposition. But western medicine is largely at a loss to uncover, define and diagnose the root causes of all of these ailments, and is only able to provide alleviation or management of symptoms. People are seeking other options. Perhaps the emergence of such challenges is related to the rising frequencies of energy to which we are now being exposed. What if these are in fact indivual bodies struggling to adjust to the higher vibrations?

What is a Vibration? The Merriam Webster Dictionary has defined vibration as a rapid motion of the particles of an elastic body or substance back and forth (as when a stretched chord produces a musical tone or molecules in the air transmit sounds to the ear) or a trembling motion or a feeling or impression that someone or something gives off—usually used in plural, as in good vibrations. Some synonyms for vibration are jiggling, oscillation, quivering, shuddering and twitching. These are also common massage techniques, so massage therapy can and should be considered a vibrational healing technique.

Using vibration to heal is very common in the animal kingdom. Whenever an animal experiences trauma, it finds a quiet place and relieves the trauma by shaking, trembling, shuddering and twitching so it may release the cellular memory of the trauma and return to balance. These releases occur through a phenomenon known as sympathetic vibration, or sympathetic resonance. Sympathetic resonance is a key factor in vibrational healing. This phenomenon can be observed when a G string on a violin is plucked and a G string on a neighboring guitar starts to vibrate. This happens because the vibrations, the sound waves, from the violin are the same size as the ones the guitar can produce. This is precisely what occurs when one experiences a cathartic release. The right amount of pressure on the knotâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or listening to a piece of music, or a smell, for exampleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; can unlock and release the blocked emotions locked in the cells. Emotion, after all, is energy in motion. Despite the diversity of vibrational healing types and techniques, they all operate along a few basic principles. Most of these principles can be understood with the study of wave dynamics. The behavior of ocean waves provides a great illustration. If two waves of equal energy meet at their high points, the result is a peak twice the size of the individual waves. If they both meet at their low points, the result is a trough twice as deep as their low points. If they meet where one is at this high point and the other at the low point, the result is a flat surface. They cancel each other out. This is called phase cancellation. Phase cancellation technology is being used along high-speed motorways in Germany. Microphones pick up the sound of traffic and a sound processer inverts the waveforms. Then speakers broadcast that sound back out and the effect is silence. No need for walls of wood for sound barriers. Phase cancellation can nullify pain if the right frequency is known.

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here are many proven and some newer methodologies in the area of vibrational healing. The most common are sound, light, color, aroma, Reiki (and other hands-on energy healing techniques), acupuncture, massage, flower essences, water, kinesiology, homeopathy, radionics, crystals, and even intuition through thought. Many cultures incorporate singing and chanting in healing processes by vibrating the vocal cords. Others discovered or invented other objects to initiate healing vibration and energy, including tuning forks, gongs, didgeridoos, sound bowls and various types of drums and musical instruments. This category also includes essential oils and flower essences which help to raise our vibration out of the frequencies where illness lives. With more scientific means of measurement and technological advancements, there are many new devices that marry the wisdom of the past to newer delivery models of today. Due diligence is encouraged; vibrational healing intent should be to assist our own process by removing energetic blockages that starve the body of its lifeaffording energy. Some popular technological devices are the Rife Frequency Generator multiwave oscillator, Chiren/biophoton light therapy, scalar wave technology, BEMER mats, aura imaging and TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), to name a few. PEMF devices are more readily available now and demonstrate good effect on many conditions. Greg Madden is the director of the Xenia Wellness Center in Hunter, NY. He is a certified biontologist and has studied quantum medicine. Connect at 508-579-7648, IllWellMadden@gmail.com or Biontology.com.

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When two waveform frequencies are identical, amplification begins to occur. If the violin string is bowed continuously, the guitar string would vibrate with more intensity. To shatter a wine glass is to discern its resonant pitch and generate a sound with that same pitch, increasing the volume until the vibration of the glass reaches critical capacity and shatters. This concept is being exploited in the medical field. Ultrasonic frequencies are being used now to rupture and destroy abnormally shaped cancer cells, while the integrity of healthy walls can withstand the vibration, according to a study published on HealingCancerNaturally.com. The same vibrational technology has been in place to non-invasively break down kidney and gallstones for years. Sound affects matter at the molecular, physical and physiological levels. The study of this, called cymatics, was first investigated by the Swiss scientist Hans Jenny. He discovered that sound organizes matter into geometric shapes and patterns, especially pure simple tones like sine waves. The sounds of a dial tone or of a television before an emergency broadcast test are examples of sine waves. Crystal bowls, for example, produce simple sound waves that are very similar to sine waves, which is why they have a hypnotic, focusing, grounding effect.

Entrainment Entrainment is another key concept in vibrational healing. Entrainment occurs when vibrating bodies adapt to a dominant vibration. With entrainment, you can slow the brainwaves down to the delta state. Sound waves and brainwaves are measured in cycles per second. This unit of measurement is called Herz (Hz). “A” 440 is a specific frequency of sound (pitch) that vibrates at 440 cycles per second. 4-8 Hz is the frequency of the Delta Brainwave state of deep meditation/trance induction where deep healing and regeneration occur. A stereo sound healing technology called binaural beats entrains the brain to slow down to a desired frequency by “fooling” it into hearing frequencies at 4-8 Hz. Hemi-sync.com is the leading producer of sound healing music with this technology. Just like the spectrum of sound frequencies, crystals and gemstones have varying frequencies that individually or collectively align with more subtle levels of the body-energy matrix and interact in the same way. A classic example of amplification here is the Rose Quartz/Heart Chakra pairing. The average frequency of the Heart Chakra is very similar to the frequency of Rose Quartz. When a Rose Quartz is placed on the Heart Chakra, the Heart Chakra is strengthened because of the natural effect of amplification. Taking these basic concepts and examples of how vibrational healing works on different levels into consideration, you may now be able to more readily discern what vibrational healing modalities work for you and why. Listen to your body. If you feel you resonate with something, anything, explore that connection. On a very elemental and real level, your energies are compatible. Everything in existence has a vibration. Therefore, everything can be viewed as a potential source of imbalance or a potential tool for vibrational healing. Bradford W. Tilden, MM, CMT is an internationally recognized composer, Sound Healer and Universal White Time Gemstone Healing Teacher. Connect at CrystalMusicHealing.com, and check out some of his original binaural beat sound healing music at BradfordWTilden.bandcamp.com. See listing, page 5.

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Therapeutic Gemstones Heal Family Karma Rebalance and Release with Gentle Support

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any of us experience experience an upsurge of family karma during and after holiday gatherings. One simple yet effective tool for dealing with family karma is gemstone therapy, which can help balance and release accumulations of karma to allow for new understanding and healing. Wearing gemstones can reduce a person’s vulnerability to karmic patterns, which is especially helpful at family gatherings. All healing gemstones have a grounding and uplifting effect, and are also nourishing. A person with a well-nourished aura is easier to be around. They are less likely to instigate or be the victim of uncomfortable behaviors among family members. Gemstones also naturally raise vibrations. When vibrations rise, unwanted energies are released, and healing occurs. The light within you—and your family— brightens. Look for this inherent light in others, and enjoy the blessing of family in your life. The challenges they may bestow are the bedrock of growth and healing. Therapeutic gemstones may be worn as necklaces and bracelets. Necklaces address the whole person. To help heal family karma, one side of the body is typically more involved than the other, so bracelets are ideal. We tend to inherit specific issues and conditions from one side of the family. Either our mother and her ancestors or our father and his parents and grandparents have passed down certain karmic traits. Wearing bracelets (or a necklace wrapped

around the wrist) allows us to address the karma that often rides upon maternal and paternal lines of ancestry. By focusing on one side of the family history at a time, we can address traits picked up as children, become more aware of why we’ve taken them on and work to resolve them. Green and Pink Tourmaline are two gemstones that vitalize the masculine and feminine energies respectively. By working with these gemstones, often one side of the body relates to the paternal lineage and the other to the maternal. In Gemstone Therapy, the right half usually corresponds with the masculine and the left half to the feminine. It becomes a simple formula of choosing which side to address based on the issues that need attention. Wearing gemstones on the right wrist can help a person work through issues tied into the paternal lineage, while bracelets on the left focus their energies on the maternal side of the family. It can also be useful to switch sides and wear as many different therapeutic gemstone bracelets as the body calls for. Each additional bracelet a person wears makes the gemstones’ work more specific. Before putting on a gemstone bracelet, a person should think about why they want to wear gemstones. What issues or conditions need to be addressed? Once they know what they want to work on, it will become clearer which bracelets their body calls for. Gemstone bracelets to consider for addressing family karma issues include: opalite/golden beryl to help stay in the

now and keep the past in the past; a formula called “Loving Me”, which consists of rhodochrosite, peach moonstone and marble, to help break up unwanted patterns and habitual responses; the “HeartSong” formula, consisting of morganite, white beryl and rhodonite, to provide the emotional strength to deal with the karma; and rhodonite/pink tourmaline to build a foundation of emotional strength to face any situation with grace. After selecting a bracelet, the next step is to decide which wrist to wear it on. Simply ask yourself, “Which side do I feel like wearing it on?” This alone can reveal the ancestral source of the condition. While one parent may be primarily responsible for an undesirable behavior, the other parent usually allowed or enabled it. For this reason, we can often learn lessons and receive insights by wearing bracelets on either wrist. Most of the time when we reflect on a certain trait and then think about our parents, the source isn’t hard to pinpoint. If any uncertainty exists, it helps to wear the bracelets on one wrist for a while and then on the other. This also works for positive inheritances. We can intentionally wear a bracelet on one side or the other to remind ourselves to strengthen or be aware of a positive trait we have inherited or would like to inherit. Therapeutic bracelets can also help strengthen family connections and set boundaries. Wearing gemstone bracelets offers other benefits as well. The natural swinging movement of braceleted arms when walking brings the gemstone energies to one’s legs and lower back, vitalizing the root and sacral chakras as well as the abdomen, including the reproductive organs, intestines and urinary bladder. Moreover, as one’s arms move throughout the day, the gemstone energies are able to actively clear congestion and clouds of sluggish energies that may be present in the aura. Isabelle Morton is a leader in alternative health who specializes in teaching Diamond and Gemstone Therapy and finding therapeutic-quality diamonds and gemstones for discerning customers. GEM Formulas is located in Manchester and offers healing products, retreats, online classes and distance healing sessions. See ad, page 6. January 2018

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How would you summarize your business or services? The Ed Cleveland Center offers training and services in four levels of Usui Reiki, The Kotodama of Reiki, Gemstone Singing Bowls (levels I & II) and Holographic Sound Healing and Therapy.

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What inspired your work? While teaching karate, I found the rhythm in all things and it made sense. I always loved the way sounds and vibrations influenced my life, my health and the world. How long have you been practicing? I started my practice in 1983 when I learned that the body could create an abundance of energy as well as calmness while practicing karate. It brought me clarity and focus and offered accelerated healing. What training and/or certifications do you have? I am a Reiki Master, with certification as Master/Teacher in Holographic Sound Healing in the Angelic Realms, a Medicinal Aromatherapist, and have completed advanced shamanic studies in cross-cultural shamanism. I’ve completed studies with Mitch Nur, PhD, including: Advanced Gong Camp, Singing Bowls of the Himalayas, The Science of Sound and more. What is your particular specialty or niche? In addition to my teaching, I have a passion to collect unique and extraordinary instruments from around the world. I am honored to offer these with my advanced skills and training to create a personalized soundscape. What can a client expect when working with you? One can expect to hear and feel the harmonics and overtones from the soundscape, while feeling the transformational energies it creates. An experience that few have been able to put into words.

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How would you summarize your business or services? In sound healing therapy, I use the crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, gong, tuning forks, rattles, hand drum and other healing tools to activate the relaxation response, release any blockages in the energy fields, calm the mind, relax the body and nourish the soul. The vibrations from these healing tools assist in releasing tight muscles, pain, chronic/toxic stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety and addictive states and promotes positive sleep hygiene. What drew you to health and wellness as a profession? My own personal experience with emotional distress, toxic stress, alcohol and other drugs addictions. I found freedom from drug addiction with holistic practices like meditation, sound healing, yoga, aromatherapy and expressive arts. It’s been over 8 years being in long-term recovery and I’ve developed a strong passion to support other people struggling with addiction issues and high chronic stress levels. What training and/or certifications do you have? I have a Holographic Sound Healing certification, Holistic Stress Management certification, Sound Healing Therapy certification and Addiction Recovery Coach certification. What is your particular specialty or niche? I particularly work with people with high stress levels as well as with people struggling with alcohol, drugs and opiate addiction issues. I offer individual and group sound healing sessions. I also contract with different addiction rehab centers. What should a client expect from a session or series of sessions with you? A healthy way to reduce high stress levels, connect with their emotions and inner wisdom. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know about your work? When in a relaxed state, the body has a natural ability to heal itself. I create a safe and sacred space for people to activate the relaxation response and connect with their inner healing abilities.

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How would you summarize your business or services? The Gemstone Therapy Institute offers training in sophisticated ways on how to use gemstones in self-healing and in a healing arts practice. Through live and online classes, retreats and guided meditations, we offer Associate, Practitioner and Advanced certifications in both Gemstone Therapy and Diamond Therapy. What drew you to health and wellness as a profession? I’ve been interested in health and wellness since age 15. Life kept pointing me in that direction. The clincher was a near-death experience, which led me back to working with gemstones. How long have you been practicing? I learned about gemstone sphere therapy in 1987. It’s my mission and passion to teach others to do the work. Then the most people possible can get the help they need. What is your particular specialty or niche? Helping leaders of all kinds to reconnect with their blueprints of health and destiny, so they can serve life to their full capacity. What should a client expect from a session or series of sessions with you? Clients tend to feel profoundly relaxed during a session. They get in touch with their inner selves—the part of them that knows. They start listening to this inner wisdom, and their concerns are replaced with new ways of thinking and feeling. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know about your work? We practice the highest standards of education, research and professionalism. Our vision is to see gemstones become as popular as herbs as complementary healthcare options.

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Begin taking steps towards the goal and stay in action. Make a focus wheel and/or a goals list. Energize that focus wheel with words that describe feelings while moving towards those goals. Also, remember that complexity is a smokescreen and is the enemy of execution.

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Having and Keeping the Life We Want Seeding the Field of Manifestation by Tanya Murphy

f we are all endowed with the same potential or creative life force, why is it that some are able to harness that energy? Why are others, no matter how creative they are, unable to make their dreams come true? Or, if they do reach their goal, why do they struggle to sustain it or, even worse, sabotage it? Quantum physicists discovered that molecules, which are made up of atoms, are bundles of energy and consist of nearly empty space. They have revealed that the distance between one atom and the next is quite vast. They theorize that the distance between the nucleus and electrons of the atom are proportionally greater than the distance between our planet and the sun. If we were to remove the space between the particles of the atom and condensed them, they would indeed be minute. So what is the space between the parts of the atom? It has been called many things, such as the void, the quantum field or even spirit. Some say our thoughts become things. The architect who builds the mighty

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skyscraper must first imagine the plans, the combinations of metal and stone, and the feeling within the space to be created. The entire building begins first as a mental picture. If we are seeding the quantum field with our mental pictures, then how can we create the life we want? There is a psycho-spiritual technology available to us all but we need to use it. By following these simple steps, we can be on our way to creating the life we have imagined.

Begin with End in Mind Get a clear mental picture and decide the feeling we want on an ongoing basis throughout the process of achieving that goal. “The feeling is the prayer,” said Gregg Braden, renowned author and speaker. Write it down and collage it. Writing it makes it real to the subconscious mind. Our words become the mind’s mental marching orders. Collaging sends messages to the subconscious mind as well and helps it stoke the feeling that the goal is already accomplished.

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When we find ourselves missing the mark, see it as simply an education rather than a mistake. Thomas Edison made thousands of prototypes and conducted endless experiments before he ever discovered the light bulb. He learned from every one of his mistakes. Look at how he transformed life as we know it, simply by learning from his mistakes and letting nothing between him and his goals.

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When we stumble, know that it is simply an opportunity to grow. Conflict is growth trying to happen. Mental, emotional and physical blocks are doorways to the greatest successes. Find a trusted friend, therapist or coach to help discover the link to the block that comes from a limiting belief from the past. Journaling, inner-child work and Imago relationship therapy are some ways to safely revise and reframe old and blocking thought patterns. Turning on our inner light gives oth ers permission to shine theirs. In order to ensure our desires are for our greater good and that of our loved ones, ask whether what we want will last forever, will it take from another and what purpose does it serve.

“Matter is spirit made manifest.” ~Deepak Chopra Tanya Murphy, MA, COC, is a spiritual life coach. She created The Heart’s Desire Method, a series of techniques to develop and carry out strategies and plans for creating positive change. She is offering an immersive 2-day retreat in Fairfield County in February. Connect at TheHDMethod.com, Info@TheHDMethod.com, Instagram @Heart’s Desire Method and Facebook @HD-Method.

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by John Douillard

he New York University Langone Medical Center recently reported that 74 percent of Americans experience some form of digestive distress, a quarter are obese and more than 100 million U.S. adults are pre-diabetic and don’t know it. While many blame such problems on eating wheat, some food scientists disagree, including those citing two major studies by Harvard researchers; following more than 100,000 people for 25 years, they concluded that those eating the most wheat compared to low-gluten folks had a 13 percent lower diabetes risk and no greater risk of heart disease. While the standard American diet, which includes highly processed wheat, is likely responsible for many of these health concerns, plenty of science links a diet rich in whole grains, including whole wheat, to weight loss, better digestion and lower blood sugar. The Mediterranean Diet, replete with whole grains and wheat, is still revered as one of the healthiest-known diets. Centenarians that live in the famed “blue zones”, recognized for their longevity-enhancing environment and lifestyles, eat a nonprocessed, whole-food diet rich in whole grains and wheat. Many Americans that are gluten-sensitive today digested wheat fine when they were young. At some point, our ability to digest foods that are a bit harder to digest, like wheat and dairy, became compromised. It’s possible to reboot.

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The first step toward reestablishing digestive strength is avoiding all processed foods. A study in the journal Diabetes Care linked a processed food diet to a 141 percent increase in belly fat, high blood sugar and high cholesterol. It further showed that a diet of whole grains, including wheat, reduced the risk of these health concerns by 38 percent. Monitor these ingredients to achieve a healthier diet. n Avoid all added sugars or artificial sweeteners. Allow nothing more than six grams of naturally occurring sugar per serving.

Highly processed vegetable oils are used as preservatives in most packaged foods, including bread. Processing these oils renders them indigestible. Linked to congestion of the liver and gallbladder, they disable liver bile so it can’t break down either good or bad fats, also making it insufficient to buffer stomach acids. Without adequate bile production to neutralize stomach acid, the stomach won’t produce the needed acid to digest proteins like gluten and the casein in dairy. This malady has effected a huge spike in gallbladder surgeries and epidemic levels of obesity, high blood sugar and food intolerances. To boost bile flow, enjoy these foods daily: n Eat one red beet and one apple a day—either raw, cooked, juiced or blended. Add celery and make a bile-flow smoothie. n Consume one teaspoon of both coconut oil and high-quality olive oil per day. n Eat more artichokes, bitter roots and leafy greens. n Drink fennel and fenugreek tea with meals.

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Instead of taking digestive enzymes or a hydrochloric acid-based stomach acid pill, stimulate the stomach to make its own acid and the small intestine and pancreas to produce digestive enzymes. This is best done regularly with the following five spices: n Use ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom and fennel. Studies published in journals such as Molecular Nutrition & Food Research and the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry suggest that when these five spices are used together —as a supplement, in cooking or to flavor food—they act as a total upper digestive reset. These five-star spices: 4 Stimulate digestion 4 Increase bile flow, pancreatic and small intestine enzyme activity, and fat and sugar metabolism 4 Decrease H. pylori, an opportunistic acid-producing microbe, from adhering to the stomach 4 Decrease gas and bloating 4 Support optimal weight, microbiology health, growth of good gut bacteria and elimination 4 Act as powerful free-radical scavengers Following these simple steps of nutrition will set gluten sufferers on the right path to retraining the body to digest and enjoy wheat again. John Douillard, a Boulder, CO, doctor of chiropractic and creator of the wellness website LifeSpa.com, is the former director of player development and nutrition advisor to the New Jersey Nets NBA team. He is author of the book Eat Wheat: A Scientific and Clinically-Proven Approach to Safely Bringing Wheat and Dairy Back into Your Diet. Learn more at EatWheatBook.com. January 2018

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markyourcalendar JOURNEY OF YOGA OPEN HOUSE January 13 • 9am-12:15pm Save the date. Enjoy the following free classes as Journey of Yoga welcomes you to our annual open house: 9am • Mixed Level Yoga 9:30am • Gentle Yoga w/ Meditation 10am • Gentle Yoga 10:30am • Mixed Level Yoga 11am • Family Yoga 11:30am • Mixed Level Yoga Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 Register: JourneyofYoga.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 Group Hypnosis for Weight Loss: The “AntiDiet”– 6-7:30pm – 3-part series: 1/2, 1/9 and 1/16. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, 315 East Center St, Manchester. 860-5330179. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 Foods for Immunity: A Winter Wellness Workshop – 6:30pm. Food is medicine. Learn how to easily make your own medicine using all natural ingredients in this fun and informative workshop with Dr. Nicole Klughers, naturopathic physician. $35. Walnut Beach Wellness & Boutique, 41 Naugatuck Ave, Milford. 203-693-3893.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 Community Acupuncture – Noon-3pm. Affordable acupuncture treatments are offered to multiple patients in a shared space. Community Acupuncture helps to serve the community and increases accessibility to this ancient healing method. $35. Energetic Being Center, 3 Barnard Ln, Bloomfield. 234-2ACUDOC. DrNicoleKlughers.com/Shop.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22

Community Acupuncture – 6-7pm. 1/4 and 1/18. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, 315 East Center St, Manchester. 860-5330179. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

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Community Acupuncture – 6-7pm. 1/4 and 1/18. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, 315 East Center St, Manchester. 860-5330179. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

Introduction: Breeding Bird Atlas Project – 7pm. Snow date: 1/9. Come learn about this project, which will focus on birds that breed, winter or migrate in Connecticut. Free. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/Center-At-Pomfret.

$55 per person, which includes the meal. JOY monthly members save 10 percent.

Trail Wood Reflections: Writer & Artist InResidence Exhibit Reception & Reading – 2-4pm. Come celebrate the works of this year’s Writer & Artist In-Residence class. Exhibit open thru 2/25. Free. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon. org/Center-At-Pomfret.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4

Paleo/WHOLE30 January Challenge – 6-7pm. 4-part series: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 and 1/29. Includes cooking demos and samples. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, 315 East Center St, Manchester. 860-533-0179. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

This workshop is limited to 5 participants only.

Restorative Yoga & Signing Bowl – 4-6pm. Learn to let go. Postures and bowl release tension, restore energy and calm nervous system. Space limited to allow individuals equal time to be bowled. $30/in advance; $35/day of. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678. Monthly Bird Walk – 1pm. Join Andy in search of wintering bird species. $5/CAS members; $10/ non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/Center-At-Pomfret.

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January 5 • 6-9pm You’re invited to Maggie’s home kitchen to watch and learn as she crafts a tasty and healthy meal based on the principles of Ayurveda. After she cooks for you, enjoy the meal together with other like-minded people. You’ll leave with the recipes and knowledge to re-create it in your own home.

Effective Ways To Create Positive Energy – 7-8:30pm. With Stacy GoForth and Valinda Salva, energy healers and co-creators of Crystal Vibrations Jewelry. Learn how to feel and discern energies, clear unwanted energies, and surround yourself with positive uplifting energy to support your life. Free. Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center, 199 West Center St, Manchester.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 Owl Walk – 7pm. Attempt to find screech, barred and great-horned owls. Most of the calling is done from the road. Subject to weather conditions. $5/ CAS members; $10/non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/Center-At-Pomfret.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 Intro to Yoga Props – 10:30am-noon. Learn ways to lengthen, strengthen, and relax using yoga props. Find alignment and ease in poses to support the hips, low back, legs and shoulders. $25/in advance; $30/day of. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

A Busy Mom’s Medicine Cabinet: Essential Oils 101 – 11am-noon. 1/10, 1/22 and 1/23. With Michelle Bergman. Busy Mom? Frustrated with keeping your family healthy? Want a more cost effective, time saving approach? Join me as I teach you about dōTERRA Essential Oils. Free. 11 Pheasant Ln, Weatogue. 860-221-8118. Satsang Meditation Literature Study – 6:158pm. Meditation book club and a great opportunity to deepen your meditation practice with us. $15/ drop-in; $10/per-class when you sign up for 6-week series. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466.

markyourcalendar MEDITATION WORKSHOP SERIES January 3, 10 and 17 • 7:30-8:30pm A regular meditation practice cultivates happiness, compassion and calmness. Meditation lowers stress and brings perspective to our inner and outer lives. This workshop will cover the following topics: • Working with the breath • Developing “the witness” • The six strands of consciousness • Propensity to proliferate • Mindfulness in everyday life • Cultivating compassion $10 per session. JOY members receive 10 percent discount. Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 Register: JourneyofYoga.com

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Film Series: Tapped (2009) – 6:30pm. Snow date: 2/23. Film examines the role of the bottled water industry and its effects on our health, climate change, pollution and reliance on oil. Free. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/Center-At-Pomfret.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 A Busy Mom’s Medicine Cabinet: Essential Oils 101 – 11am-noon. 1/10, 1/22 and 1/23. With Michelle Bergman. Busy Mom? Frustrated with keeping your family healthy? Want a more cost effective, time saving approach? Join me as I teach you about dōTERRA Essential Oils. Free. 11 Pheasant Ln, Weatogue. 860-221-8118. Women’s Health & Wellness Program – 6:30pm. Come for a free program where naturopathic physician, Dr. Nicole Klughers, will discuss women’s health for all ages and natural approaches to women’s wellness. Free. Cora J. Belden Library, 33 Church St, Rocky Hill. 860-258-7621.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 Ready for Relaxation Workshop – 6:30pm. Guided meditation and ear acupuncture session. Restorative session with Dr. Nicole guiding guests through a relaxing session. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat, pillow and small blanket. $35. Walnut Beach Wellness & Boutique. 41 Naugatuck Ave, Milford. 203-693-3893.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 Yoga Basics – 9-10:15am. 6-week series. New to Yoga? This class promotes balance, flexibility, strength and stress release by emphasizing basic postures, breathing techniques and relaxation skills. $13.17/with pre-registration; $15.95/dropin. Vital Life Center, 100 W Main St, Plainville. 860-479-0466. Natural Plant-Based Solutions for Your Health – 2-3pm. Using essential oils for physical well-being and stress reduction. Free. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. 860-471-6164.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Therapeutic Essential Oils to Improve Health – 1:30-2:30pm. Learn how therapeutic essential oils can improve health and help balance your response to stress. Free. Sharing the Light Wholistic Center, 395 West Avon Rd, Avon. 860-471-6164.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 Clean Food Eating – 6-7pm. With Terry Walters. Jumpstart your clean food eating in 2018. Includes cooking demo with samples. Registration required. Collaborative Natural Health Partners, 315 East Center St, Manchester. 860-533-0179. CTNaturalHealth.com/Event-Calendar.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Introductory Class: Essential Oils – 7-8pm. Learn about essential oils. Make and take blends for your health concerns. $2-5. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington. 860-471-6164.

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sunday Astrology with Pat Peabody – Afternoons by appointment. See website for details. $35. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-989-1238. 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. Community Yoga – 4- 5pm. Cultivate a conscious lifestyle on and off the yoga mat as you experience the joy of yoga. Style and content vary from class to class and are always appropriate for all levels. $9/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

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

tuesday The Graduate Institute – Call to visit us any day of the week to arrange a visit. We offer Master of Arts Degree programs designed for busy people. Only one weekend a month; 2 years. The Graduate Institute,171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252. 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.

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.

Express Vinyasa Yoga – 6-7am. Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. Some yoga experience recommended. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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Tai Chi for Kids (Ages 6-12) – 4-4:45pm. Learning the Chinese art of Tai Chi is a great way for children to relax, have fun and strengthen body and mind. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 860-606-0578.

Complete Strength Class – 9:30-10:30am. Total Strength classes are the #1 priority to burn calories and build lean muscle to boost your metabolism for the long-term. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293. Kundalini Yoga – 9:30-11am. Free. Windham Recovery Community Center, 713 Main St, Willimantic. 860-423-7088 or 860-423-9843 for more info. 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. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Meditate Through the Madness – 6pm. Hosted by Torin Lee. Learn to manage the stress of life through mediation. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518. Meditation Mondays – 7-8pm. Meditation for all. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. Begin each week with a meditation practice to quiet your mind and let go of all that does not serve. Facilitated by Melanie VanOstrand. $10. Sea in the Sky Healing and Wellness Center, Hebron. 860-530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com. Tong Ren Healing Class – 7-8pm. Dr. Ming Wu leads this class focusing on internally healing the body’s energy system by using the collective unconscious. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 860-606-0578.

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Consortium of Unicorns – 6-7pm. This unique empowerment group will support you while you focus on reconnecting with yourself. Learn what true self worth, self-love looks and feels like. $20. The Beyond Center, 281 Hartford Tpke, Ste 5G, Vernon. 860-899-4700. Reiki Share – 6-8:30pm. 3rd Tuesday each month. Certified Reiki practitioners of all lineages and levels welcome. This is a time to come together with other practitioners as a community, give/ receive Reiki. $10. 47 Upson St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 860-302-1609. Tai Chi with Dr. Ming Wu – 6-7pm. Learn from a Tai Chi master who has studied the art of Tai Chi for more than 40 years. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 860-606-0578. Monthly Information Sessions at The Graduate Institute – 6:30pm-7:30pm. Join us for an info session every 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Graduate Institute. Please contact us to let us know that you’ll be attending. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call 203-874-4252. Soul Circle: A Meditation and Journey Group – 6:30-8pm. First Tuesday. Join us for an evening of meditation, journeying, drumming and healing.

Explore power animals and spirit guides, healing light meditations, nature spirit allies and more. Facilitated by Melanie VanOstrand. At Sea in the Sky Healing and Wellness Center, Hebron. $20. 860-530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com. Turbo Kick Boxing with Mary – 7:15-8:15pm. Extreme aerobic workout is fun and will get you in shape. Great music. Tuesdays are for beginners and Thursdays are advanced classes. $5. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-883-9664. Meditation as a Way of Living with Tom Dest – 7:30-8:45pm. Promoting access to intention from deep inside and heart to heart communication - soft live music. Contemplation on our eternal nature and keys to peace. $15. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 413-822-8486.

wednesday Coffee with Coach – 7am. Early morning session facilitated by Torin Lee, Life Coach. Learn ways to handle stress, navigate change and make each day count. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518. Vinyasa Mixed Level – 9-10:15am. A flowing yoga class for those newer to yoga or those wanting a refresher of the basics. Vinyasa Mixed Level introduces basic postures and teaches you how to move with the breath. $20/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Chair Yoga – 2-3pm. Chair yoga allows individuals of all physical abilities to enjoy the benefits of yoga. Class features traditional yoga postures and techniques. Chair yoga is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. Facilitated by Michele. $5/suggested donation. Toivo, 399 Franklin Ave, Hartford. 860-296-2338. Metabolic ZT – 4:30-5:30pm. Our version of a cardio workout. Monitored by individual heart rate, burn calories, get your metabolism revving, and give you the cardiovascular benefits you are looking for. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293. Weight Management Class – 6-7:30pm. Weekly series led by a registered dietitian nutritionist discussing topics such as simple meal planning, what and how much to eat, and the skinny of fats and sugar. Free. ShopRite, 110 Albany Tpke, Canton. 860-693-3666.

thursday Complete Strength Class – 5:30-6:30am. Total Strength classes are the #1 priority to burn calories and build lean muscle to boost your metabolism for the long-term. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293. Morning Walks – 8:30am. Stretch your legs, breathe in the early morning air and look for signs of wildlife on the Bafflin Sanctuary with Fran Barnaski. Bring your camera if you are so inclined. Free to CAS members; $5/non-members. Grassland

Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/Center-At-Pomfret. Move and Groove - Conscious Conditioning with Sandy Byrne – 8:45-10am. Fusing the expertise of conditioning athletes with yogic consciousness, this fun, energetic class will jump-start your metabolism and get your body feeling strong and supple. $16 drop-in, class cards available. River Rock Yoga, 274 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield. 860-757-3339. Bump Day – 10am-6pm. 60-minute prenatal massage or reflexology by Colleen Dumas, LMT and certified in prenatal care. Refreshments, raffle. $40. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. For an appointment: 860-467-6518. Belly Dance Classes with Elisheva 6-7pm. Learn the ancient art of belly dance in this beginner class. All levels and abilities warmly welcomed. $17. Spotlight Dance, Art & Wellness, 45 S Main St, Unionville. Register: 860-967-9424. Community Acupuncture – 6-7pm. Every other Thursday. 315 E Center St, Manchester. 860533-0179. Registration required: CTNaturalHealth. com/Event-Calendar.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 8-9am. Dr. Ming Wu is a Tai Chi and Qi Gong Master who has dedicated his life to teaching others how to live healing and healthy lives. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 860-606-0578. Ellington Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Over 40 vendors bringing local and fresh products in a quaint, shaded country setting. Matching SNAP dollars, Kids Power of Produce Club, weekly themes and entertainment. Arbor Park, Main St, Ellington. EllingtonFarmersMarket.com. Gentle Yoga w/ Meditation – 9:30-10:45pm. Gentle Yoga is perfect for times of high stress or low energy, as well as healing from injury or illness. Nurture yourself with gentle poses and relaxation. This class ends with a guided meditation. $20/ drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. 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.

Blended Style Yoga Classes – 6-7:15pm. Our many styles meet you where you are. Gentle sound allows tuning and awakening improving life and self. Also every weekday. See our website. $5 or $8. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-649-9600. Tai Chi & Meditation – 6-7pm. Instruction is focused on empowering Chi and enhancing health and healing of the mind, body and spirit. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 860-606-0578. Sound Bath Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Enjoy a monthly group sound bath with Karen Fox, Sister of Sound. Let singing bowls, bells, drums, chimes bathe you in angelic healing vibrations. $20 advance, $25 at door. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. 860-467-6518. Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath. Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

friday

Meditative Coloring – noon-1pm. Coloring for relaxation, stress reduction, meditation and spiritual connection, centering, healing and coming into your true deep self. We will supply coloring pages and supplies or you may bring your own. Facilitated by Heidi. $5/suggested donation. Toivo, 399 Franklin Ave, Hartford. 860-296-2338.

saturday Morning Express Vinyasa Yoga – 7:45-8:45am. Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. $50 for 30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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HELP WANTED SEA IN THE SKY HEALING AND WELLNESS CENTER is seeking a massage therapist or acupuncturist to join our team at our lovely new facility in Hebron. Amenities include beautiful treatment room with AC, sink and yoga room for group events. $250/month. Contact Melanie at SeaInTheSkyHealing@gmail.com or 860530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com.

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

A cutting-edge psychotherapy and training center since 1969. Treatment includes in-depth body emotional work, energy healing, shamanic spiritual healing, illness and trauma work. Training also offered for psychotherapists and healers. See ad, page 22.

Using Functional Medicine, Dr. Sachs prevents and treats chronic illnesses by addressing their underlying root causes, remaining respectful of the uniqueness, complexity and intuitions that make us human. Trained at Mt. Sinai Medical School and Yale University Hospital in Internal Medicine, in 2003 she opened Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC. She has great success with IBS, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Autoimmune problems, Toxicity and more, by creating individualized, realistic and comprehensive Personalized Wellness Plans. She consults in her New Milford, CT office, and also by phone or video using telemedicine.

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MASSAGE YOGA CENTER OF COLLINSVILLE 10 Front St, Collinsville 860-693-YOGA (9642) info@YogaCenterCollinsville.com YogaCenterCollinsville.com

Thai Yoga Massage uniquely blends elements of acupressure, yoga reflexology, physiotherapy, a meditation to improve posture, breathing, flexibility, digestion and circulation. Mus-cles are stretched, inner organs toned and emotional and nervous tension is reduced. New client special: $59 for your first 60-minute massage. See ad, page 30.

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We specialize in using holistic and advanced Medicare Accepted Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy and comprehensive Nutritional Wellness to find and treat the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction. Our team works together to help you achieve pain-free living. See ad, page 9.

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Are you struggling with weight, before or after weight loss surgery? Would you like to stop smoking and relieve your stress? Hypnosis and holistic health counseling with me can help. See ad, page 7.

Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC 15 Bennitt St, New Milford 860-354-3304 TSachsMD.com

Dr. Joyce Chung-Quiros is a Chiropractor and Acupuncturist. She is dedicated to improving her patients’ quality of life through balancing chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, physiotherapy and exercise in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 9.

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REFLEXOLOGY STEVE M. SYLVESTER, CR 57 Pratt St, Ste 407, Hartford 860-269-7222 ReflexologyWorks.net

Reflexology is comforting, relaxing and rewarding. I have a private, comfortable studio in downtown Hartford where clients can experience this simple but very helpful modality. I have practiced this art form for many years; come enjoy what I have to offer.

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Owen James, Director Manchester/East Hartford 860-888-4314 • TheConduitCenter.com Conduit musicians use gongs, singing bowls and other instruments for effortless relaxation, and personal growth. Sounds deepen other healing practices like yoga and massage therapy. See ad, page 19.

YOGA JOURNEY OF YOGA

730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury JourneyOfYoga.com 860-680-1482 Inspiring health and happiness with every individual who steps through our door by offering Beginner, Hot Power, Vinyasa, Gentle and Restorative classes throughout the day. See ad, page 10.

YOGA CENTER OF COLLINSVILLE 10 Front St, Collinsville 860-693-YOGA (9642) info@YogaCenterCollinsville.com YogaCenterCollinsville.com

Experience yoga in the vibrant surroundings of historic Collinsville. Morning / evening classes available: Beginners, Gentle, Mixed, Advanced, Yogalates, Belly Dance and yoga for Kids. Drop-ins welcome! New student special: $50 for one month of unlimited yoga classes. See ad, page 17.

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