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BRIAN LUKE SEAWARD S P E A K S AT W C S U

Brian Luke Seaward PhD, best selling author, motivational speaker, award winning film director, holistic stress management expert, workshop facilitator, and teacher will present “Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backward.”

This event is sponsored by the Institute for Holistic Health Studies at WCSU and will include a book signing immediately following the presentation.

“It has been said that he looks like James Taylor, dresses like Indiana Jones, and writes like Mark Twain. In the role of traveler, visionary, mystic, healer and mentor, Brian Luke Seaward has created a legacy in the field of wellness and health promotion for all to share.”

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October 18 at 7:30 pm Ives Concert Hall 181 White Street, Danbury, CT General admission is $15 WCSU employees and alumni are $10 WCSU students with valid ID are free Tickets at staff and faculty rate will be available at the information desk in the Midtown student center or purchase online at www.wcsu.edu/tickets. Valid WCSU ID required at time of purchase.

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had the good fortune to spend a lot of time this summer with my partner’s oldest two children—my “children by choice”—as I helped teach them to drive. During the long hours we spent in the car together, we had wide-ranging conversations about choices, independence and the concept of designing your life. We talked about how our lives and paths are created based on the moment-by-moment thoughts we think and choices we make. It was interesting to converse with them on such themes while witnessing them at the precipice of adulthood as they learned to drive and navigate the new, exciting, intimidating world of adult decision-making. Children today have so much of their Nicole Miale lives prescribed to them: from an early age they’re told what time to get up, what and when they eat, how to think, where they spend their after-school time, and more. Life is so regimented that when they are “set free” upon the world as late teens, they are genuinely bewildered by the endless sea of possibilities before them. This reality is starkly reflected by the rising teen drug epidemic and high numbers of teens who don’t make it through their first year of college; they’re simply not prepared to cope with life “on their own.”

It seems to me we can do better to prepare these kids for the wonderful, confusing and endlessly fascinating world we live in. We can start by taking a look at ourselves. I realized during those car conversations that although I certainly knew many of the right words to say, I wasn’t necessarily teaching them by my own actions. “Do as I say, not as I do?” Yes, it applied to me in some areas. With awareness is opportunity for change; I’ve set new personal intentions, including tuning more into my own inner guidance system. We all have one and it functions well with or without us. The question is how much time and energy we invest in developing a strong connection to it and how well we listen when we’re receiving guidance. If the goal is improved life experience, the more, the better!

I hope the articles in this issue provide inspiration and ideas for how you might refresh your commitment to creating your own life experience rather than being an unwitting accomplice to it. Whether you want to travel to gain insight—a la Eat, Pray, Love—improve your intuition or work on achieving abundance goals, this month’s articles provide great blueprints to consider following. We’re not innocent bystanders; whether our experience is good or bad, we play a part. The more honestly we can look at that and own our part, the more potential we have for growth and empowerment. That’s what Natural Awakenings is all about!

October is shaping up to be a busy month in terms of events and happenings throughout the region. Whether you seek great food, family fun, transformative education or inspiration, you can definitely find something that will fill your needs this month! Look for us there… we will be at many upcoming events.

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Outer Adventures, Inner Journeys

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Using Intuition to Design Your Ideal Life

by Melanie Barnum

18 LIVING WITH INTENTION

Harness its Power to Find Truer Paths

by Alexa Ferrucci

20 OUR PSYCHOLOGICAL

Tap into Innate Mental Well-being

by Lori Carpenos

22 ENLIGHTENING IDEAS ABOUT MONEY

Think Independence, Intimacy, Integrity

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STOP GOALS IN THEIR TRACKS

How Not to Make Them!

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24 FERMENTED

FOODS REVIVAL

Rediscover Probiotic-Rich Foods

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26 BUILDING BETTER BONES

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Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health

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newsbriefs Healing Ourselves, Families and the World

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orldwide Healing Day is a free event where people from across the globe will unite as one as they collectively focus their intentions and create a unified field of healing energy.

It will take place on October 21 at 3pm. All are welcome and no prior experience required.

Imagine the healing power participants can create when their gifts and intentions are combined in this one-hour interactive session. Healing circles are ancient ceremonies that enable each of us to create deep connections with others outside the normal constraints of space and time. Create a mini-circle with family, friends and members of your local community. The Worldwide Healing Circle Network is an opportunity to connect with other likeminded seekers to continue your lifelong learning process and contribute to the education and growth of others.

For more information, visit DeborahKing.com/Events/ Worldwide-Healing-Day.

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orthern Connecticut Vegetarian Society, a nonprofit organization which advocates a compassionate and healthy vegetarian diet, will host a vegan potluck, open to all, at 4pm on October 15. Featured presenter Jeanne Tennis will speak about the five seasons according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese culture and Macrobiotics and why it is important to change what we eat and how we prepare our foods each season.

Tennis will touch on sea vegetables as an easy and important way to get micro-nutrients, minerals and vitamins into our bodies. For the potluck, bring a healthy vegan dish to share with six people, along with a list of its ingredients and your recipe. Vegan means no animal ingredients (zero honey, dairy, fish and eggs).

The cost for the event is $8.

For more information or reservations, call Harry at 860-6238082, email VeggyHarry@aol.com or visit NorthCTVeg.org.

Location: Suffield Senior Center, 145 Bridge St, Suffield.

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Come to our Gluten-Free Expo!

Saturday, October 14, 2017, 11am-4pm DoubleTree Hotel, 42 Century Drive Bristol, CT 06010 $10/adult, kids under 12 free Gluten-free and celiac-safe vendors!

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Integrative Health & Healing M.A. Transformative Coach Saint Francis Hospital begins October 27th!

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f you ever thought about becoming a life coach, or want to enhance your skills in your current profession, The Graduate Institute is launching its Transformative Coach Training thisRoad, month. Earn an associate certified coach credential 171program Amity Bethany, CT 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 October 13 to 15, November 18 to 19 and December 16 to 17, in addition to the January 13 to 14, 2018 weekend.

The inspiring 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. She has done trainings in internal family systems for Voice Dialogue, psychosynthesis, Four Archetypes coaching and more.

The application fee is $60. The total tuition is $3,168, which is divided into four payments. Discounts are available for alumnus of The Graduate Institute.

Tuition for the 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: 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. See ad, page 11.

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Apple-centric Fall Festival Returns

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all in Connecticut has arrived with Glastonbury’s Apple Harvest Festival and 5K Race running from October 13 to 15. Located at a bend of the Connecticut River, this 43rd annual event usually attracts 18,000 attendees every October for music, food and “all things New England”.

You’ll enjoy three days of live music, vendor booths, food trucks, amusement rides, fireworks, a race, a Harvest Pub and more. The daily schedule is October 13 from 6 to 10pm, October 14 from 10am to 10pm and October 15 from noon to 5pm. Admission is $5 per person, with children 3-feet-tall or under being free. The event is hosted by Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival & 5K Race and CT River Valley Chamber.

October 15 marks the 15th Annual Apple Harvest Festival 5K and Kids Fun Run, presented by Angry Orchard. The 5K is a flat USATF-certified course. This year the race will be chip timed. Register at CRVChamber.org/Angry-OrchardApple-Harvest-Festival-5k. Registering also gets you free admission to Sunday’s Apple Fest as well as a complimentary hard cider for adults.

There will be special appearances

by Glastonbury Dance Center, The Mulcahy Academy Of Irish Dance and Glastonbury High School Choir. This year’s musical lineup includes Heather Maloney, Savannah & The Kings, Riley Pinkerton, Balkun Brothers, Canyon, Audio Jane and others.

For more information, visit Facebook. com/GlastonburyAppleHarvestFest.

Location: Riverfront Park, 300 Welles St, Glastonbury.

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Manage Stress…Don’t Be Managed By It!

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earn from Brian Luke Seaward, PhD, how to manage stress instead of having stress manage you. He is an internationally known author, award-winning Brian Luke Seaward film director, motivational speaker and holistic stress management expert.

The Institute for Holistic Health Studies at Western Connecticut State University will present Stressed Is Desserts Spelled Backward on October 18 at 7:30pm.

This presentation is open to the community and will be held in the Ives Concert Hall on the WCSU Midtown campus in Danbury. A book signing immediately follows his presentation.

General admission tickets are $15; they are available at the WCSU box office on campus, by phone at 203-837-TIXX or online at WCSU.edu/Tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Originally from New England, Seaward is an expert in the fields of stress management, mind-body-spirit healing and corporate health promotion. He has authored more than 12 books, including Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water, The Art of Calm and Stressed Is Desserts Spelled Backward.

His documentary, Earth Songs, has appeared at several film festivals and on PBS affiliate stations.

The Institute for Holistic Health Studies has partnered with the Goldstone Caregivers Center at Danbury Hospital to bring Seaward to Danbury.

He will also present Filling Your Cup: Caring for the Caregiver, from 5 to 7pm, October 19, at Danbury Hospital. For additional information, and to RSVP for this event for caregivers of all kinds, contact Miranda Dold at Miranda.

Dold@WCHN.org.

For more information, contact Institute for Holistic Health Studies’ Director Christel Autuori at AutuoriC@WCSU. edu. Location: Ives Concert Hall on the WCSU Midtown campus, 181 White St, Danbury. See ad, page 2.

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newsbriefs Connecticut Women’s Expo Comes to Hartford

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he Connecticut Women’s Expo will be held October 21 and 22, at the CT Convention Center, in Hartford.

The event hours are 10am to 4pm on October 21, and 11am to 3pm on October 22. This event is designed to empower women with vast information in an enjoyable and safe environment.

Consumer Expos of New England is producing this two-day women’s event with over 100 exhibitors featuring products and services exclusively for women. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the National Ovarian Cancer Foundation of CT.

Adam Greenburg, the Food Network Chopped Grand Champion, will be doing a live cooking demo, and Tiffany Wright, the Skinny Coach, a nationally known consultant on weight loss and nutrition, will be speaking. The event will also feature many retailers selling products, psychic readings, chair massages and hair and makeup consultations with mini-makeovers.

Consumer Expos of New England is owned and operated by Annmarie Gagne, whose experience includes over 20 successful years in the trade show industry.

Cost: $10; tickets are available at the door.

Attendees can visit Consumer Expos website CTWomensExpo.com for a 50 percent off admission ticket. If you have a product or service to offer and would like to exhibit at this show, call Annmarie at 860-916-6343, email GagneAP@gmail.com or visit ConsumerExposNE.com. Location: CT Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford. See ad, page 10.

Holistic Doctor Linda T. Nelson to Speak at Women’s Expo

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Doctor of Naturopathy, Linda T. Nelson also has a PhD in Preventive Health Therapies with an emphasis on Women’s Health Issues. As friend and mentor of Alternative Linda T. Nelson Health, Inc. she will travel from Salt Lake City, Utah and join owner John Hoime and manager Patty Midwood at the Connecticut Women’s Expo on October 21 and 22, at the CT Convention Center. She will be presenting both days from the main stage, on the topic of “Rebuilding the Immune System Naturally”.

Alternative Health, a natural health and wellness center, has been working with clients all over the country using Nelson’s protocols and supplements for 18 years. They will be in booth 326 at the expo, offering ZYTO Wellness Scans and free body composition analysis.

Nelson is a guest professor at the Brigham Young University School of Nursing, and has taught classes in preventive health all over the U.S. and in many countries throughout the world.

She is the published author of three books. She continues to educate herself and develop programs that help people improve their health and appearance through the M’lis Company, which she founded over 35 years ago, providing natural, chemical-free treatments and education to promote rejuvenation and an improved quality of life.

Nelson has devoted much of her life to researching and educating others on preventative therapies and holistic answers to chronic health problems such as: skin disorders, eczema, psoriasis, headaches, mood swings, anxiety, depression, allergies, asthma, painful inflammation, addictions, constipation, diarrhea, low energy or fatigue.

For more information on Dr. Nelson, call 413-569-1155 or visit Alternative HealthSpas.info. For information on the Women’s Expo, visit ConsumerExposNE. com. See ad, page 5.

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he Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival returns for its 13th year on October 7 and 8 from 10am to 5pm at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds in Bethlehem. Visit garlic cooking demonstrations, stay for a live band performance or learn how to grow garlic at the informative lectures. Many garlic dips, spreads, cheeses and oils will be available for purchase from diverse garlic specialty food vendors; most will be offering free samples to try before you buy. Stop by the produce stands for fresh garlic and a variety of other fall produce. When you’re hungry, venture over to the food court to enjoy homemade roasted garlic sausage with peppers and onions, garlic chicken parmesan balls, garlic roast pork sandwiches, deep fried garlic and garlic ice cream.

Rides, games, a giant slide and knockerball will entertain children during the festival. Free pumpkin decorating will be offered for the first 200 kids. Also, they can dig for “dinosaurs’ in the free dinosaur dig and keep what they find. Face painting and sand art are also part of the day.

The cooking demos will feature Winvian Resort’s Executive Chef Chris Eddy teaching how to incorporate garlic into meals. The Garlic: History, Anatomy, Cultivation & Medicinal Value presentation will focus on the ins and outs of growing your own garlic. University of Connecticut Associate Professor Dorthea Di Cecco and garlic farmers Richard and Penny Sandora will also answer questions on how to raise your own gourmet garlic.

Also enjoy live music performances by local bands. This year’s entertainment includes a performance by the Al Fenton Big Band from 12:30 to 2:30pm on Saturday, and Boondocks Band from 12:30 to 1:30pm on Sunday.

The admission prices are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $1 for children under 12. No dogs are allowed at the fairgrounds.

For more information, call 203-266-7810, or visit Facebook.com/GarlicFestCT or GarlicFestCT.com.

Location: Bethlehem Fairgrounds, entrance at 304 Main St North (Route 61), Bethlehem.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ~Maya Angelou

Discover the Major Myth Keeping You in Pain

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re you tired of the limitations of constant pain? Have you tried everything to stop hurting and nothing has worked? Are you suffering alone or in silence because others are worn out by your symptoms?

There are three top pain myths and most people don’t even know what they are. In this teleclass, held at 12:30pm, October 4, Jacqueline M. Kane will help you uncover if you Jacqueline M. Kane are being blindsided by one of them, and offer a proven technique to overcome the limitations.

Kane is The Stop the Pain Specialist with over 15 years in private practice treating thousands of clients. She is the creator of the Healthy Wealthy Success Blueprint. Her clients experience deep healing with unique, results-oriented methods based on the crucial hidden links between physical pain, finances and joy.

“I’ve tried it all, and with Jacqueline’s powerful system I have more energy and enjoy hiking for hours—pain-free,” enthuses Deb Piermarini, of Gaylordsville, who achieved great results with Kane’s help.

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Grounding with Gems and Minerals

CT Gluten-Free Event Debuts

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luten-Free Connecticut, LLC is hosting its first gluten-free food expo on October 14, from 11am to 4pm, at the Doubletree Hotel in Bristol.

More than 50 vendors are expected, including national and local producers of gluten-free foods and health products, as well as local restaurants and bakeries offering gluten-free and celiac-friendly items. Attendees will receive free samples, have the opportunity to purchase products, enter free drawings, and learn about community resources available for those suffering from celiac disease and gluten-sensitivity. Sit in on talks from local authors, educators and herbalists such as Lisl Meredith Huebner, RH(AHG), CMA, Dipl CH, (NCCAOM) and Colleen Brunetti, MEd, CHC Admission will be $10 per person and free for children under 12 years old.

Gluten-Free Connecticut, LLC owns GlutenFreeConnecticut.com, a comprehensive resource for finding gluten-friendly restaurants, bakeries and businesses in the state. The company was created by Abby Helman Kelly. She holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Loyola University Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in communications from Boston University. In addition to the expo, she is working with local businesses throughout the state to host pop-up markets and tastings.

For more information, call 860-836-5041, email Abby@GlutenFreeConnecticut.com, or visit Facebook.com/GlutenFreeCT, Instagram.com/GlutenFreeConnecticut or Twitter.com/Gluten_FreeCT. Location: DoubleTree by Hilton (Bristol, CT), 42 Century Dr, Bristol. See ad, page 5.

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he Bristol Gem and Mineral Club presents its 45th Annual Gem & Mineral Show on October 21 from 9:30am to 5pm and on October 22 from 10am to 4pm. In addition to gems, jewelry, fossils and crystals, the show will offer children’s games, educational exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, and food and refreshments.

This year’s show is held in conjunction with the annual convention of the Eastern Federation of Mineral and Lapidary Societies (EFMLS). Convention information and registration forms are available on at AMFED.org/EFMLs/Convention.htm.

Admission for the show is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts with leaders (in uniform) are free as well.

For more information, email BristolGem@hotmail.com or visit BristolGem.org. Location: Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave, Bristol.

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by Catherine Holman In depicting simpler times, folk artist Catherine Holman portrays the pleasures of everyday life in colorfully detailed, whimsical scenes. She also accompanies each of her fine art paintings with imaginatively written stories about the people and animals that inhabit her gentle world.

“As my brush works on the canvas, I dream of quaint villages where I would want to work and live,” remarks Holman. Of Pumpkin Valley, she writes: “Betty’s pumpkins were enormous this year. She’s been dreaming of all the wonderful pies, breads and desserts she’ll be able to make for the county fair. Her neighbor Hank thinks she should enter her pumpkin pie squares that he sampled. He’s willing to try all her new recipes, because Betty’s smile is as pretty as her desserts!”

Holman lives in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, a small town not unlike those she captures on canvas. “My paintings remind us of the value of living life at a slower pace, with more time for family and friends,” says Holman. “Today, it seems that everyone thinks that bigger is better, but I still prefer small, cozy cottages and getting to know my neighbors.”

View the artist’s portfolio at CatherineHolman.ArtistWebsites.com/index.html and visit her blog at CatherineHolman FolkArt.blogspot.com.

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Autoimmune Conditions Affect Stomach Acid

Conservation Proposals in Hartford

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With so many people on stomach acid-reducing medications, poor lifestyle choices and digestive infections, depleted stomach acid and B12 deficiency has become the norm. Removing these stomach acid reducing factors can help improve proper parietal cell activity.

For many people suffering with reflux and poor nutrient absorption, the cause is likely because of too little stomach acid, and an underlying autoimmune condition is often overlooked as the potential cause. If you suffer from gas, bloating or reflux, have low nutrient levels including B12 or have an existing autoimmune disease, anti-parietal cell and anti-intrinsic factor antibody testing might be worth investigating.

he Connecticut legislature is currently considering two proposals regarding land conservation in the state.

The first is a proposal to sweep all the funds from the Community Investment Act, which is Connecticut’s main source of funding for land preservation. Connecticut Audubon, along with the rest of Connecticut’s conservation community, strongly opposes this. A second proposal looks to fund state parks through a $10 Parks Passport. Connecticut Audubon and Connecticut’s conservation community strongly support this.

Both of these are important proposals for conservation and the environment in Connecticut. Land preservation funding comes from the Community Investment Act; the money originates in local real estate fees and is by law dedicated to open space, farmland protection, historic preservation and affordable housing.

During the current budget negotiations in Hartford, one proposal was aimed at protecting the Community Investment Act funds but a new proposal introduced in mid-September would do the opposite. Through last year, $153 million from the fund had been invested in more than 1,400 projects in 168 of Connecticut’s 169 towns. The act is the only consistent source of money for the state’s Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program.

The current proposal for the Passport to the Parks is for it to cost $6, charged every other year by the Department of Motor Vehicles. If the Passport is increased to $10—and the money secured in a dedicated fund— state parks would have a stable, longterm funding source. The money from the Passport would allow state parks officials to manage and maintain critical wildlife habitat on all state parks and preserves.

Dr. Lauren Young is a naturopathic physician and clinic director at Collaborative Natural Health, LLC, in Manchester. The practice is comprised of naturopathic doctors and primary care osteopathic doctors who work with most major health insurance networks. Call 860-533-0179 for an appointment. See ad, page 8.

Please consider contacting your elected officials to voice your opposition to eliminating all open space funding and support for the $10 Parks Passport.

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arietal cells are found in the stomach and have two very important jobs.

First, parietal cells make stomach acid that digests the food we eat. This acid is extremely significant in helping with digestive motility, breakdown of food to facilitate absorption of nutrients and even helps to prevent reflux of food into the esophagus by communicating to the band between the stomach and esophagus to stay closed during digestion. Secondly, parietal cells secrete a glycoprotein called intrinsic factor that allows for absorption of B12 in the small intestine.

There is a known autoimmune condition, when the body attacks its own healthy tissue, which targets parietal cells. Autoimmune reactions create what is called antibodies, which can be measured through blood testing. Antibodies against parietal cells are more commonly found in people who already have an existing autoimmune disease.

Specifically, individuals with autoimmune conditions including type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and vitiligo have been found to possess these antibodies up to 40 percent of the time. A simple blood test can tell if you are making these antibodies that compromise the acidity of your stomach and inhibit your ability to absorb vitamin B12.

Those who already have an autoimmune condition are likely aware of antiinflammatory diet strategies, stress reduction techniques and supplements that support the condition. When it comes to addressing anti-parietal cell antibodies, there are two key things shown to reduce these antibodies: • Test for any imbalances in the microbiome (healthy bacteria). Specifically, H. pylori, an infection that resides in the stomach, is found more often in those individuals with positive anti-parietal cell antibodies.

• Therapeutic doses of B12 has been demonstrated to decrease the antibodies via oral supplementation or injection.

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What would help most is offshore turbines and knowledge about migration routes. The safest place for wind turbines is in the ocean, because songbirds and bats don’t migrate over such waters. On land, many songbirds fly at night and can’t see the wind turbines until it’s too late. Once they’ve discovered the unsafe area, they avoid it. Because migration routes are based on availability of food, water and resting areas, birds are forced to fly around the turbines, adding miles to their trip and the burning of more calories.

Estimates of just how many bats are dying each year range from the tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Radar installations help to keep bats away from the deadly blades. Other remedies include slowing the blades at night to reduce collisions, which has proved to reduce overall wildlife deaths by 73 percent.

In 2016 the American Wind Energy Association announced voluntary guidelines to halt turbines during low wind speeds, when bats are most active, to reduce bat fatalities by 30 percent. With two more industry changes, bat fatalities could drop 90 percent: feathering, or turning the blades parallel to the wind so the turbines don’t rotate; and higher cut-in speeds so they don’t rotate in light winds.

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TRANSFORMATIVE

TRAVEL Outer Adventures, Inner Journeys

by April Thompson

An open-hearted journey can take unexpected paths. More travelers today are searching for deep and lasting changes in their view of themselves and the world.

Declare Your Intentions

Stay Open

Cousineau suggests that travelers prepare to open their thinking by reading about the history, culture and geography of a place, and then continue to learn en route by talking to locals for insight rather than relying only on a guidebook. “Make yourself vulnerable. Ask questions and be humble.

Move Beyond Comfort

“Travel can serve as a vehicle for expansive personal growth. Through it, we learn to explore the world and ourselves,” Boyle observes.

“When you venture outside the controlled environment of prepackaged trips for tourists to face difficult decisions and confusing and chaotic situations that require problem solving, that’s where real

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Attention and intention are the main ingredients for transformative travel for Phil Cousineau, acclaimed author of The Art of Pilgrimage. “Ask yourself what is motivating the journey: Are you going just to check something off your bucket list because you read about it or are you going because your grandma told you how magical her visit there was in the 1920s? Are you going because you’re at a crossroads in your life, marriage or work?” queries Cousineau.

Naming your intention helps open up the heart and psyche for transformation. Cousineau recommends sharing our choice beforehand with a friend or even a casual acquaintance. Writing it down can also unpack those yearnings and understand the pull to a place.

Part of the intention setting is clarifying what we hope to accomplish

through making a journey, suggests Nathaniel Boyle, creator of The Travelers podcast and the travel platform Holocene that facilitates community among transformation-seeking travelers.

It might be climbing a mountain with our spouse to strengthen a marriage, or taking a cooking class in Italy or a basket weaving workshop in Indonesia to rekindle a sense of fresh input and creative expression.

Talk to your waiter or cab driver about their lives and conditions in their country.

Those that become most delighted and transformed by their experiences are the most curious,” observes Cousineau.

Anna Pollock, of London, England, founder of Conscious Travel and a sustainable travel expert, elaborates on potential results. “Travelers may see the world and their part in it differently or feel greater clarity, peace, freedom or hope. For some, it’s about insights into their personal purpose. Others may return with a deeper sense of connectedness or feeling of mastery that comes from trying something completely new.”

Jake Haupert, of Seattle, owner of Evergreen Escapes International, co-founded the Transformational Travel Council to help people embark on such life-altering journeys, and translate “Aha!” moments on the road into meaningful changes back home. He has witnessed individuals undergo radical shifts from changing careers to becoming parents.

One couple was so moved by their experiences on an African safari that they adopted their first child from Kenya.

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change can occur,” says Haupert.

“My 12,000-mile journey from Washington, D.C., to Antarctica was transformative in so many ways,” says journalist Andrew Evans, author of The Black Penguin memoir. “I’m a geographer by training and spent four years studying maps, but I never understood the true size of the world until I traveled across it on a Greyhound bus. I now see the world as much smaller and much more accessible. The trip made me a stronger, more confident person, and less afraid of what other people think of me; it also made me want to keep traveling.”

“Travel comes from the word travail, to labor, and trip from tripalium, Latin for a medieval torture rack. Metaphorically, travel can feel like torture at times, and some travelers feel unhappy, unprepared, bored or disappointed,” remarks Cousineau. “But the flip side is that travels can stretch us, just like a medieval rack.”

If you have stretch goals, you can build them into an itinerary, advises Haupert, whether it’s getting up the courage to skydive or negotiating a purchase in a foreign street market.

Do Less, Experience More

To heighten experiential awareness while traveling, build fewer to-dos into an itinerary, the experts recommend.

“Immerse yourself in a place. Leave time for unplanned explorations, rather than bouncing between destinations without space for spontaneity and restful reflection,” says Haupert. “Also build in time for meditation, yoga, simple relaxation or other intentionally restorative moments in-between the high-intensity peak experiences.”

Haupert suggests staging a ceremonial start to a journey, such as a special dinner or bike ride upon arrival. Similarly, Cousineau recommends starting a new journal on every journey, to ceremoniously start anew in one’s thinking.

Engaging in ritual can also help awaken the traveler, says Cousineau.

He suggests walking in silence as we approach a sacred site, or physically engaging with it, as pilgrims might do when they palm the feet of a Buddha statue or press their forehead to the Wailing Wall.

Sacred sites are fertile ground for transformative experiences, says Lori Erickson, an Episcopal deacon, travel

writer and author of Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God, a memoir of her trips to a dozen of the world’s holy sites. “So many people have prayed and opened their hearts in a holy place that you can feel the energy,” she says.

Erickson suggests that travelers seek out hallowed ground from different traditions, which can help heal divides among people of divergent faiths. “The art and architecture of holy sites are beautiful manifestations of spiritual longing and human creativity. These places have the power to move you, regardless of your own spiritual background.”

Lasting Travel Gifts

When you give while traveling, you often get back even more, says Cousineau. “A pilgrim never travels empty-handed. Bring gifts; even postcards from home can make a meaningful connection.” He recently brought baseball equipment along on a group tour he led to give to kids in baseball-crazed Cuba. Giving appreciation is as important as tangible mementos, he notes. “Gratitude makes transformation possible; that’s what modern people are longing for, to be touched.”

Boyle suggests that finding ways to give back can unlock unique opportunities. Quinn Vanderberg and Jonathon Button, guests on Boyle’s podcast, left stable lives and jobs in California for Nicaragua in 2012 with only their travel bags and a shared dream. Brainstorming a vision for a new life together, the 25-year-old pair had realized, “We wanted life to be filled with travel, culture and people, and to make an impact along the way,” says Vanderburg. “We went knowing we wanted to create a social venture, but first wanted to see what was really needed by the community.”

They went on to partner with local educational nonprofits and artisans to launch Life Out of the Box, a line of clothing and accessories modeled after Toms’ “Buy one, give one” business model. For every product sold, the entrepreneurs donate school supplies to a child in need. Since 2012, the project has expanded to also support kids in Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico and Morocco.

Drive Home Transformation

Starting with a moment of reflection before departing a place, take advantage of a trip’s afterglow to recall insights learned, gel memories, share insights and move to make changes stick. Haupert sees this as a good time to develop an action plan to “express gratitude for the journey and create a framework for your homecoming.”

Then, take a day to reflect upon returning home before jumping back into work or other obligations, internalizing your experience and integrating your “traveler self” back into normalcy.

It might involve a trip to the spa, an afternoon of journaling or organizing trip photos, suggests Haupert.

“Resist the urge to check emails the minute the plane touches down or start planning the next trip. Take time to remember the journey and see your home turf with fresh eyes,” adds Cousineau.

The returned pilgrim has a responsibility to memorialize the journey, an ancient tradition of Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, advises Cousineau. The San Francisco writer traveled with a group on foot from Louisville, Kentucky, to Thomas Merton’s Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, to celebrate the legacy of Merton and Mahatma Gandhi. One of the women inked a footprint from each of 100-plus travelers, sewing them into a quilt to commemorate the pilgrimage.

Chronicling the journey can be as simple as a dinner party with friends to share what we have learned, says Cousineau, but suggests that travelers engage attendees to also contribute their own stories and reflections.

“We have a choice upon returning; do nothing and just let that experience fade or own it for ourselves,” concurs Boyle. “It’s incumbent to extract the meaning of our experiences and find a way to express them, whether through a photo series, article, painting or video.

The traveler’s ‘third act’ of creativity after preparation and execution is how we process change.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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negative belief you’ve held onto. Release them individually by blowing them into their own balloons and letting them go.

Continue until you have relinquished any hold these negative beliefs had on you.

Life from the Inside Out

Using Intuition to Design Your Ideal Life

by Melanie Barnum

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hat if you could design a life for yourself that would make you happy? That you could create a life you would truly enjoy living? How about if you could use your intuitive abilities to do it? Would you make the simple changes necessary to increase your joy? Would you decide you are worth it?

We are all born with intuition.

Being intuitive is part of our human birthright. It is something we are gifted as children but often forget to use as we grow up. We’ve heard of women’s intuition and gut instincts, but how often do you actually use your psychic senses intentionally?

Step 1. Release the Stress You are not going to get anywhere if you can’t allow yourself to release the stress. Holding onto thoughts and feelings that cause you tension will always be an option, but they will never be a good one. Having the opportunity to let negativity out allows you to open up to positive energy instead. This is the first step to designing your new life.

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lay down and relax. Take a moment to focus on your breath. Breathe in. Pay attention to how your breath feels as it travels through your mouth, down into your chest and through your lungs. With every inhalation imagine relaxation flowing through your body. When you exhale allow any tension to be released with every breath. Continue by taking deep breaths in and out until you feel relaxed.

Now, take a moment to think about any negative beliefs you may have about yourself. It can be that you’re not good enough, don’t have enough, are not attractive enough, don’t have enough to offer others, or are not worthy of having a positive relationship. Separate one thought from the rest, one that might be standing out above all else. Now imagine in your hand is an empty red balloon. Put the balloon to your lips and, as you focus on that negative thought, begin blowing it into the balloon. In your mind, repeat your negative belief as you blow it into the red balloon. When you feel like the balloon is totally filled, tie it off. Holding it between your thumb and your finger, release the balloon while saying, “I release this negative belief that’s held me back from designing a life I want to live.”

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Step 2. Pay Attention to How It Feels Our spirit knows when we are moving towards something that our soul needs. It just feels right. When we’re going against our higher good or our higher selves, it feels off. Imagine trying to swim upstream against the current.

Think of the effort it takes to cut through the water and struggle against the tide.

When we are moving in the wrong direction, everything feels harder. Every step becomes more and more difficult.

But when we are on the right path, it feels like we’re moving with the current, and everything seems easier. This doesn’t mean that you won’t have obstacles or pitfalls, but you’ll be able to get through them and see the sunlight on the other side. It will finally feel like you’re going with the flow and at times you even be able to float along without any effort.

Go Swimming!

Using your psychic sense, or clairsentience, you can explore your goals.

Again, just take a few deep breaths to begin relaxing. When you are ready, think about something that makes you feel really happy. It might be your kids or your significant other. You may feel extremely happy when you think about a specific location or something you do.

Now pay attention to how that makes you feel. How does it make your body feel? How does it feel emotionally?

Next, think of something that makes you angry or sad, or something that just feels wrong. It can be something that goes against your basic sense of humanity or something more personal. Again, focus in on how it makes you feel. How does it feel inside your body? Does it make you feel heavy or light? Does it make you feel overwhelmed or even physically sick? Do you feel nauseated or does it give you a headache? Just take a moment to focus on that feeling.

Think about one of your goals.

How does it make you feel? Does it feel light and airy? Does it feel as though you’re weighted down? Do you feel like you are swimming upstream against

the current or like you’re going with the flow? Does it make you want to cry?

Does it make you want to laugh? When you feel like you have determined what your clairsentience is trying to tell you move on to another goal or dream that you have and do the same thing.

When you are done, revisit your goals and your dreams. Do they still feel like something you want to do?

Does it feel like you’re moving in the right direction? It’s alright to decide you want change something. It’s also okay if you’ve determined the way that you thought you were going to accomplish something may not be the best way anymore. You can trust your intuition will let you know what to do.

Design It! There’s no reason to work harder than you have to. Manifesting means to set into motion the development of something you desire or wish to create. But, manifestation can be a double edged sword. In other words, what you think or believe, is or will be. Simply stated this means if you spend most of your time concentrating on what is wrong you may be bringing in more negative energy. If you direct your energy in a positive way you can bring happiness into your life.

Thought is the easiest way to begin the manifestation process. Thinking about what it is that you want, stating it aloud or even writing it down and then letting it go allows the universe to begin working in your favor. This doesn’t mean you ignore the signs or the solutions being presented to you; you still have to be present in your life and participate in it. You cannot ignore the gentle nudges from the universe that are keeping you on your path to manifest what you want.

So, let’s design your life!

it and repeating it, you are stating to the universe exactly what it is that you’d like. When you’ve written down what you’d like to manifest and read it out loud, find a safe place to put your paper.

Then let it go. Thank the universe, your guides, your deceased loved ones and all your helpers from the other side for their guidance and assistance in creating what it is you’d like to manifest.

Walk away. This step is hard. We feel as though we need to control the way things happen in order to create the outcome we want. By releasing the control, however, we provide the space for the manifestation process to begin.

Give it a little time; you may begin to see signs that you’re on the right path or you may begin noticing you’ve manifested exactly what you want already.

You are now well on your way to

designing the life you want using your intuition. Enjoy it and enjoy the process. You can revisit any of the steps at any time if you feel as though something else needs to come into your life in order to create the design you want.

You have put into motion the beginnings of a whole new world of opportunity designed just for you.

Melanie Barnum is a practicing psychic and medium. She is the author of five books on psychic ability and manifesting, including her latest, Llewellyn’s Little Book of Psychic Development and is currently working on her sixth.

She is also the creator and producer of an oracle card deck, the Psychic Symbols Oracle Cards. Connect to her at MelanieBarnum.com or follow MelanieBarnumPsychic on Facebook.

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Living with Intention

Harness its Power to Find Truer Paths

by Alexa Ferrucci

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he universe is constantly creating our form of life and propels us forward, which in turn makes our lives very challenging to live, and more often, to thrive. Our natural coping mechanism is typically to drive right through the storm with very little awareness. But it is precisely our awareness, our place in the universe, which helps us cope with universal waves and troughs. That is why applying the actions of intention are essential to navigating these universal truths.

Eckhart Tolle explains that we harness earth’s manifestation through the power of intention. Tolle asks the question, “What is the importance of manifesting things in your life, or creating, or is that counter-productive?” Tolle’s question creates the opportunity to learn how to create intention in our lives. Our universe allows us as people to identify, challenge and find our true paths by harnessing the power of intention.

So how do we know the best way to find our intentions and live them? One way is to take the living with intention quiz: • Do my actions/thoughts help everyone in my life as well as myself?

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Setting goals is a good way to start your intentional life, but affirmation, performed daily, is a power tool to reach intentions. The more “yes” answers you have means the intention is clear. When intentions emerge that are pure and clear, your wisdom emerges. Your intentions can be about nutrition, exercise, stress management, personal and work relationships, finances, work, play, healthcare, life’s purpose and your spirituality. This is a sample list, but you can add what you would like to accomplish.

It is important to perform and live our intentions gently.

Gentle performance is meant to slowly seed your intentions forward and make them part of your daily ritual, but not to force or make it so daunting that you lose yourself in the effort of intention and lose your path forward. Instead, start with one or two intentions and move forward, step by step, until it becomes second nature. You can’t change universal truths, but you can change your manifestation/intention to the universe. It helps make the change realistic and doable and makes your part of the universe a little more defined and less complex. Now, that’s change.

Here are some simple ideas for setting daily intentions.

• At bedtime, while setting your phone alarm, read your written intention (maybe in the notes section on your phone).

• If you use a daily planner, write it down on the first page by the calendar page.

• Use your screen saver or background, a sticky note on the refrigerator or bathroom mirrors for reminders of your intentions.

• A voice memo on your phone can be added to your music playlist for easy access.

• Write several sentences about why this intention is so important to your daily life experiences, to remind yourself of your intentions for your authentic self.

• Make these rituals part of your daily life to help navigate through a complex universe.

Our universal life’s mission is to choose to be loved, act with love, to honor friends and family and to be in harmony with our souls, intelligence (emotional and physical) and Mother Earth by means of intention. Your intentions through the use of affirmations provide you with life’s choice and act as “true north” principles for living through this complex life of today.

The universal challenge for all of us is to live consciously in the world, which requires choice through the act of intention.

Our challenge is for us to figure out and to champion our better selves to live with intention, the root of our spirit. It is up to us to self-direct our spiritual path through in this chaotic and complex time by living with and through the action of intention.

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thinking any more than stomach pain during a meal is telling us to go ahead and eat more. It is best to slow down and quiet the mind. Just as a stomachache tells us to stop eating, a bad feeling tells us to stop ruminating, stop overthinking, stop analyzing.

• A person you are speaking with gets a bad feeling. Some things are better left alone; it won’t be productive to bring up something that was troublesome in the past, as the past is over and done with. Why would you want to revisit something that was useless and hurtful in the past? It was bad enough you had to contend with it back then.

Our Psychological Immune System

Tap into Innate Mental Well-being

by Lori Carpenos

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he immune system is “a highly specialized frontline defense that identifies and destroys diseasecausing invaders.” This description, explained by a nutritionist, is quite compelling. It sounds like the latest high-tech missile, capable of not only identifying, but also destroying the enemy.

It is hard not to see the mindbody connection. Our mind is also capable of identifying the enemy; or, to put it another way, we can know our own thoughts and sometimes we unintentionally entertain thoughts that can hurt us. In this way, we can be our own worst enemies. The choice is ours, because we are equipped with free will. We can use our free will to accept negative thoughts about ourselves, and the world around us or we can choose to reconsider long-held beliefs. Since we are capable of thinking about our thoughts, one might say that nature 20

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provides our psyches with an immune system as well, capable of identifying and dismissing hurtful thinking.

However, just as many of us ignore the warning signs from our physical immune system, such as weight gain when we eat too much, or sluggishness when we don’t sleep enough, we often ignore psychological signs that try to tell us we’re putting our attention on thoughts that can hurt us. We are built with an arsenal of psychological defenses that can aid us. If we learn to spot the psychological warning signs and use our awareness, we can turn away from hurtful thinking.

Here are the warning signs: • A bad feeling like anger or blame will alert us to the fact that our thinking is off track. Contrary to what we might believe, the bad feeling is not telling us to delve more deeply into what we’re

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Most of us know it is not a good idea to pick a scab (even though it may feel good in the moment). At some point we learn that the scab allows the wound to heal, so it’s best to just let it do its job. A scab is a natural Band-Aid that is quickly provided and free of charge, compliments of Mother Nature. The natural formation of a scab to protect and heal physical wounds is a wonderful metaphor for the innate health of the mind; and if we know of its existence, we can maximize its benefits. Innate health is our default when we’re not covering it up with unproductive, negative thoughts.

Our innate health is like an immune system for the mind, though few know about it. Knowing something about it will keep us from picking our emotional scabs, so to speak, and shorten the distress time, while encouraging the healing process.

We’re so lucky that we are quite capable of dropping non-productive thoughts. Have you ever left an umbrella or scarf at a restaurant because you just didn’t remember to hang on to it? That’s how easy it is to forget something. If we’re not holding on to something, it’s easy to forget. In fact, it’s only the things that interest us that will stick with us. The best advice is to lose interest in things that are hurtful and not helpful to hang onto.

Question the things in life that interest you. Anything you ruminate about—question its importance. If you are honest with yourself, it probably will do little good to go over and over it in your mind. First of all, the only thing

you’ll come up with is something you have thought about already. The mind acts a lot like a computer, it will only respond with what was programmed into it. If you want a fresh new thought, you have to let it go, take it off your mind and then something else has a chance of hitting you from out of the blue.

In his book, Maximum Healing: Improve Your Immune System, H. Robert Silverstein states that our behavior and how we live our life interacts with our genetics and affects our susceptibility to illness. Our behaviors can help boost or harm the body’s own healing powers—namely, the immune system.

But what precedes our behavior?

It is our thoughts. Try raising your arm without the thought of “raise arm.” Try hugging someone when you’re really angry with them. Try lying in bed and falling asleep when you’re thinking how much you can’t wait to get in the car to begin your vacation. Try staying at work when three of your friends just called to say they are waiting for you at Happy Hour. ​ What we think will always translate to a behavior and an outcome. If we think we can get away with one more pieces of cake and convince ourselves that it’s just in celebration of our grandmother’s birthday, then don’t be surprised when the scale registers a weight gain in the morning. What we think is what we get. There is a one-toone relationship. Lucky for us, we are naturally built to change our minds.

If we want a good outcome, we have the free will to change our mind or to drop unhealthy thoughts. It’s the best way to watch over our innate health: a precious jewel. We automatically boost our psychological immune system when we take care of our innate health and wisdom. Get out of its way and let it do what it does naturally— bring you fresh thoughts of health, love, and gratitude.

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“The first step to changing our money habits is being willing to deal with the tough issues,” says Mayuri Onerheim, author of Money Spirituality Consciousness, a retired accountant and spiritual teacher of the Diamond Approach of self-realization, in Larkspur, California. “There is no change without some discomfort. It’s part of the spiritual journey.”

Self-care, forgiveness and acceptance are important throughout this process, advises Tessler, because many people bring feelings of guilt and shame to their relationship with money. She recommends doing a “body check-in” to become aware of our physical reaction to related issues, whether it’s going on a reckless spending spree or bracing to ask for a raise. This stage paves the way for the practical work of learning to manage our money in alignment with our values, goals and dreams. It begins with developing practices to track, review and reflect upon spending and earning patterns.

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oney influences our choice of job or home, and sense of security, worth and power; it can also make life more or less convenient. Yet, despite its essential importance, money is often a forbidden topic among family members.

Money Talk Taboo “We are not taught how to have a relationship with money on a psychological or spiritual level; it isn’t part of our culture,” explains Bari Tessler, a Boulder, Colorado, financial therapist and author of The Art of Money. “The majority of our parents and grandparents didn’t receive a financial education, so they don’t understand emotions that relate to money or how to talk about it.”

Tessler works with individuals, couples and creative entrepreneurs to help them “claim their worth in the world and bring their skills and values into the marketplace,” she says. Money is a frequent source of tension among couples, but Tessler notes it wasn’t even talked about in her graduatelevel psychology training. “Money is emotional territory for people. You can’t just go to a financial planner, plot a budget and be on your merry way,” she observes.

Shifting Our Perceptions To change our relationship with money, Tessler says we need to understand our “money stories” that include the ways in which our personal experiences, together with subconsciously inherited familial and cultural attitudes, shape how we think about money.

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Tessler recommends utilizing one of many free financial tracking tools like Mint.com, ynab.com or MoneyMinder Online.com. She also suggests we rename their preloaded budget categories to reflect our personal relationships to the areas of spending (e.g., “sanctuary” rather than mortgage; “my dream vacation” for savings targeted for time off; or “life happens” for late fees).

For an enlightened view of cash flows, Onerheim suggests translating what was spent on something into the hours it took to earn the money. “This perspective can transform how we allocate resources and what we’re willing to spend money on,” she says.

Vicki Robin, co-author of the bestseller Your Money or Your Life, espouses a similar approach: thinking of money in terms of hours of life energy. “Continually asking yourself whether you actually got fulfillment in proportion to life energy spent in each subcategory awakens the natural sense of knowing when enough is enough,” she writes.

Tessler and Onerheim both encourage rethinking the idea that all earning is good and all spending is bad: “It’s about balancing needs and wants, and we need joy in life.

It’s not about saving every penny and not enjoying yourself,” says Onerheim.

A Rewarding Journey Becoming financially conscious ultimately helps us fulfill our responsibility to be a good steward of the planet’s resources, according to Onerheim. “Money is a representation of myself in the world, so I want to take responsibility for where my money goes.”

“Financial integrity is achieved by learning the true impact of your earning and spending, both on your immediate family and on the planet,” agrees Robin. “It is knowing what is enough money and material goods to keep you at the peak of fulfillment—and what is just excess and clutter.”

All call for celebrating progress on the journey to financial well-being and know-how. “Take baby steps and reward yourself along the way,” counsels Tessler. “This is a lifelong journey.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

ing income goals, there are certain steps that need to be taken for true abundance.

Five Mistakes That Stop Goals in Their Tracks How Not to Make Them!

by Jacqueline M. Kane

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bundance, prosperity, money— whatever it’s called, you probably want more of it and may have spent hours meditating, making positive affirmations, journaling, researching the next strategy or listening to webinar after webinar, like most people struggling and working harder. These and other methods may work to varying degrees.

But there are five mistakes that can keep money away from us; if we learn what they are, we can fix them.

Mental: Thinking you need to work harder. This seems like a logical answer to the question of “How do I make more money?” Usually it comes from programming and our belief system learned while growing up. Common socialization is that in order to make money, we have to work hard. It is so ingrained in the subconscious that it remains unquestioned. The truth is: we have a choice. If you believe, “I need to work harder to make more money”, then you will end up having to work hard to meet your income goals for money to show up.

Emotional: Thinking that repeating positive affirmations will be enough to reach your goals without taking strategic action. Many people have seen the movie The Secret and believe that repeating affirmations all day, creating vision boards or journaling is sufficient to achieve their income goals. The problem is that at a deep core level, we probably don’t

believe that the goal is achievable, so no matter how many affirmations we repeat consciously, the goal remains out of reach. The subconscious mind will focus all day long on the fact that it doesn’t believe the affirmations.

Moral: Thinking “the economy is to blame” or any excuses outside you as the cause of why you don’t have abundance. It is so much easier to blame the economy for why our income isn’t what we want. The truth is there are some people who thrive in business no matter what the economy is doing. There is no reason you can’t be one of them.

Physical: Thinking “I don’t have time to take care of myself” or “I can’t justify spending money on self-care” (vitamins, organic food, massage, yoga classes, vacation, meditation, etc.) or “I don’t have enough business and money isn’t flowing in.” Physical well-being suffers with too much stress impacting focus and energy levels.

Spiritual: Thinking, “It’s not right to charge for my gifts, ask for money, raise my fees, make a profit or write down goals and take consistent action.”

You may have been raised to believe if something comes easy to you, you don’t deserve it or there is something wrong. These beliefs will keep you working harder and struggling.

It is clear that in order to start creating more money in our lives and achiev-

Step 1: Trash Your Negative Mind Chatter It’s a universal law that what we focus on, we attract. Step one is to check in with your mind chatter to declutter any negative thoughts causing the manifestation of what you don’t want: fears, worry, scarcity and limitations.

Awareness of inner self-talk helps us get clear about what we are really thinking daily. Ask yourself, “If my thoughts were food, would they be beneficial to me or would they harm me?” Switch the negative to positive to feed yourself results.

Step 2: Trust Your Intuition Now that you are controlling your mind by clearing out the negative trash thoughts, it becomes easier to hear your intuitive messages—those unexpected ideas, an impulse to call a friend or inspiration that pops into your head.

The more we listen and take inspired action on the idea, impulse or inspiration, the more our life will flow.

This will increase your capacity to allow money and abundance to flow into your life with ease.

Step 3: Write Your Goals and Start Manifesting So you’ve trashed your negative thoughts for clear focus and increased your intuition for action. Writing your goals enables you to start marching forward so you can make faster progress.

Manifestation becomes even faster than you expected and life becomes really fun. You have overcome the obstacles that were in your way. Simply create your desired life supported by income goals, and watch the money come to you and the manifestations appear.

Becoming aware of the five mistakes on a daily basis and switching to this three-step process will make it possible to transform your programming, building momentum for focused, strategic actions aligned to life goals and easier manifestations of abundance.

Jacqueline M. Kane is the creator of the Healthy Wealthy Success Blueprint for creating a joyful, pain-free life full of energy and financial success.

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Fermented Foods Revival Rediscover Probiotic-Rich Foods

by Judith Fertig

Colorful jars of fermented Korean kimchee, Indian chutney, German sauerkraut and bottles of kombucha line many grocery store shelves today. We’re in the midst of a fermented food revival.

Grassroots Groundswell

“I grew up in New York City as the grandson of immigrants from Belarus, and sauerkraut and pickles were com-

mon foods I always loved, but neither my grandparents nor anyone else I knew made them,” says Sandor Katz.

This Woodbury, Tennessee, writer who travels the world giving related work-

shops is credited with bringing fermented foods back into the limelight. He explains, “I am self-taught and learned to ferment by experimentation. It was that first successful batch of sauerkraut that sparked my obsession. I also love eating cheese, beer, chocolate, coffee, yogurt and many other products of fermentation.”

Kirsten and Christopher Shockey, the authors of Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes, homestead in Oregon’s Jackson Valley. “A fateful Christmas gift—a ceramic crock full of bubbling, fermenting cabbage under the tree, funky fermenty smell and all,” first piqued their interest, Kirsten recalls. “Eventually, we started our own small farmstead fermentation company.” Christopher explains that the combination of salt and shredded or chopped vegetables can launch the production of probiotic lactic acid bacteria that preserves the food and drives off “bad bacteria”.

Jennifer McGruther, who lives in the Pacific Northwest, is the author of The Nourished Kitchen cookbook, an offshoot of her blog of the same name.

Her first batch of fermented food was yogurt. Now she visits her local farmers’ market every Saturday before spending Sunday prepping foods for the rest of the week. “Traditional foods like fermented vegetables, yogurt or kombucha don’t take long to prepare; they take time to culture, but it’s so rewarding,” she says.

How Much Is Enough?

Fermented foods offer a variety of positive effects on health. “If you’re consuming a diet rich in fermented foods, you’re essentially bathing your GI tract in healthy, food-related organisms,” says food research scientist Robert Hutkins, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fermented foods with live probiotics can also improve brain function, according to a study in the journal Gastroenterology.

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vascular surgeon and medical advisor for the University of Miami Department of Integrative Medicine, recommends “a half-cup of cultured vegetables or two ounces of your favorite probiotic liquid per day to start.” He says it’s possible to eventually work up to having a serving of cultured vegetables and probiotic liquids at every meal, or possibly as a between-meal snack.

Christopher Shockey adds, “We don’t see these foods as a ‘medicine’ to be eaten daily because you have to force yourself; instead, we see it as a fun, delicious, easy, healthful addition to mealtime.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

A Fermented Recipe to Try

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ermented foods are well known for building gut health. Now a growing body of research shows that they improve immunity, brain and heart functions,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D. The board-certified doctor of natural medicine, certified herbalist and author blogs from Vancouver, Canada.

Get started with these simple, plant-based recipes from her latest book, The Cultured Cook: Delicious Fermented Foods with Probiotics to Knock Out Inflammation, Boost Gut Health, Lose Weight & Extend Your Life.

Use a food processor with a coarse grating blade to shred the cabbage, carrots, apple, ginger, chili, onion and turmeric. (Consider wearing food-safe gloves to avoid touching the chili.)

Salvadoran Salsa

Place a snug-fitting plate inside the crock or bowl over the salsa-water mixture; then weigh it down with food-safe weights or a bowl or jar of water, so the

Yields: about 1 quart This gingery and spicy salsa, also known as curtido, is a traditional Salvadoran food. The twist here is added turmeric and green apple. Serve on its own, as a condiment with chips, on sausages or over salad. Maybe mix a couple of heaping spoonfuls with freshly mashed avocado for a fresh take on guacamole. ½ green cabbage 1 to 2 carrots 1 green apple, cored and quartered One 2-inch piece fresh ginger ½ cayenne chili ½ small purple or red onion One 2-inch piece fresh turmeric 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered water

Transfer to a crock or a large glass or ceramic bowl, and mix well.

In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt. Pour the saltwater over the salsa mixture until all ingredients are submerged, leaving a couple of inches at the top for expansion.

vegetables remain submerged under the brine as they ferment. Cover with a lid or a cloth, and allow it to ferment five to seven days, checking periodically to ensure the salsa is still submerged below the water line.

If any mold forms on the surface, simply scoop it out. It won’t spoil the salsa unless it gets deeper inside the crock. (It may form where the mixture meets the air, but it rarely forms deeper.)

After one week, put the salsa in jars or a bowl, cover and place in the fridge, where it usually lasts up to a year.

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BUILDING BETTER BONES Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health

by Kathleen Barnes

Success in the quest for stronger bones is possible at any age.

Start and Stay Young

“Peak bone strength is reached by the age of 30, so it’s vital for young people to engage in dynamic impact movement through their teen years and 20s,” says Sherri Betz, chair of the American Physical Therapy Association bone health group, a doctor of physical therapy and geriatric-certified specialist with a private practice in Santa Cruz, California.

Engaging in sports during our youthful developing years helps build strong, wide and dense bones that will carry us well into old age, literally giving us a firmer base to stand on. It’s paramount to encourage children and young people to be physically active and for us all to continue with athletic activities throughout adulthood to preserve the bone health peak we reach at age 30.

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The most common way of testing bone density is a DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan. The result is called a T-score and is one case where a zero is perfect.

A score of +1.0 to -1.0 is considered normal. A score between -1.0 and -2.5 is considered osteopenia, or weakened bones. A score lower than -2.5 indicates some level of osteoporosis.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends bone density testing for women and men older than 65 and 70, respectively, and those that are petite, prone to breaking bones or have other risk factors.

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“Adulthood is a perfectly good time to start building and improving bone fitness and health. The outcome is just a little bit less,” says Steven A. Hawkins, Ph.D., a professor of exercise science at California Lutheran University, in Thousand Oaks.

“Bone responds to exercise much like muscle,” explains Larry Tucker, Ph.D., professor of exercise sciences at Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah. “Bone doesn’t grow, per se, but like muscle, it does get denser and stronger according to the stresses and strains put on it.”

“The key is to put a heavy load on bones to stimulate them to grow,” Hawkins notes.

Standing exercises are recommended, because the bones most likely to benefit from strengthening exercise are 30 targeted leg and hip bones, says Tucker.

The most highly recommended exercises involve those that require changing directions, bouncing and leaping...

“Surprising the bone is your best bet,” points out Betz. “Don’t do the same things over and over again at the same time, either repetitive exercises like running or weight lifting or consistent combinations; even high-intensity exercise can diminish the effects.”

The most highly recommended exercises involve those that require changing directions, bouncing and leaping—from basketball to lively dances, and even some intense yoga postures. Hopping and jumping are probably the best way to strengthen bones, but must be done in the proper way, according to Tucker and others.

Research by Tucker’s team published in the American Journal of Health Promotion studied the effects of jumping on hip bone density in premenopausal women. It may seem counterintuitive, but Tucker reports that most benefits are gained from jumping as high as possible, resting 30 seconds and repeating

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Yoga doesn’t involve bouncing or jumping for the most part, but it can be helpful in maintaining strong bones, says Sherri Betz, a Santa Cruz, California, physical therapist and Pilates and yoga instructor.

“Poses, including the tree, chair, warrior, triangle, half moon and sun salute, need to be as dynamic as possible and focus on leg strengthening and spine extension.

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Those that enjoy circuit training should do something else during the 30-second rests between repetitions, Tucker advises.

Because it’s the jolt of jumping that stimulates bone strength, using a mini-trampoline or another cushioning device to lessen impact on the body won’t increase bone density.

Betz cautions against starting a jumping program too quickly. “Proper alignment, balance and body awareness come first,” she says. “Do 20 to 25 heel raises in a row, a full squat with good alignment and a full lunge to ready the body for a jumping program.” Such strengthening safeguards against falling and injury.

Walking Isn’t It

Walking, running, weight training and other repetitive exercises don’t improve bone density, says Hawkins. “Walk and do other repetitive exercises for cardiovascular health and general fitness. While these might help maintain current bone strength, they won’t improve bone density.” Walking reduced the risk of hip fracture by 41 percent for postmenopausal women walking four hours a week, with fewer falls due to improved strength, balance and other factors per the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Numerous studies confirm that exercise of any kind keeps us healthy, but for bone health, the answer is to start weightbearing exercises early and sustain the practice for a lifetime.

Kathleen Barnes is a health writer and author of The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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markyourcalendar 2017 PASSPORT TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO October 1 • 10am-4pm Learn and gain inspiration from exhibitors and speakers at this inaugural event to promote healthy living and a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Eric Secor Jr, PhD, ND, MPH, MS, LAc, Dipl Ac, NCCAOM will be the Keynote Speaker on the topic of East Meets West 2020: “Our vision for Integrative Health care in Medical Settings” Advance Expo tickets are $5 per person.

DoubleTree by Hilton • 42 Century Dr, Bristol Use this link to register to attend/donate/speak/ exhibit or obtain detailed information on the expo: tinyurl.com/CTHealthAndWellnessExpo

various sparrows, hawks, and other songbirds. Free.

Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/ Center-At-Pomfret.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Screech Owl Night Hike – 7pm. Hike in the dark in search of screech and other owls. Moderate difficulty. Call to register. $5/CAS members; $10/ non-members.Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 Introduction to Essential Oils – 6:30-7:30pm.

Learn the basics to start using natural plant-based solutions for weight loss, physical and emotional Health. Free. Visions of Healing, 354 Main St, Newington. 860-471-6164.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

CT’s Clean Energy Future: Protecting the Climate, Sustaining Communities – 6:30pm.

With John Humphries organizer of roundtable on climate and jobs, and serves as a member of the Governor’s Council on Climate Change. Interactive presentation. Free. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948.

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Simply Peaceful Healing presents “Autumn Moon Mystics Psychic & Vendor Fair – 11am5pm. Angel and tarot readers, mediums, energy workers and other gifted practitioners, along with vendors offering handcrafted wares and unique metaphysical items. $5/admission; Free/children 12 and under. Elks Lodge, 826C Cromwell Ave Rocky Hill. 860-685-0604.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

Trail Wood Bird Walk – 8am. Search for various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. We may also visit a nearby Wolf Den Land Trust preserve. $5/CAS members; $10/non-members.

Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-9284948. CTAudubon.org/Trail-Wood.

Edwin Way Teale Talk and Tour – 2pm. A presentation on Edwin Way Teale plus tour of his study and the sanctuary grounds by Teale scholar Richard Telford. Free to members; $5/non-members. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24

Walking Weekend: Bafflin Bird Walk – 8am.

Come find southbound migrating birds on the Bafflin Sanctuary. Sanctuary Mgr. Andy will point out the

Natural Plant-Based Solutions for Your Health – 6-7pm. Learn the basics to start using essential oils for emotional balance, stress and physical well-being, and for your family’s health. Free. TFC Health Foods, 230 Farmington Ave, Farmington.

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Sunday, October 29 or Thursday, November 2 Free information session to learn about the April 2018 “Embody Peru” group retreat with Darlene Barnes and Pamela Hiatt. Trip is April 21- 28, 2018. It will include yoga, meditation and mantra, along with trips to mystical sites such as Manchu Picchu and Lima, plus many other activities.

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Balance Your Chakras with Essential Oils – 7-8pm. Learn how essential oils can help balance your chakras and emotions. $5 donation. The Conduit Center, 1227 Burnside Ave, #1, East Hartford. 860-471-6164.

markyourcalendar YOGA FOR SCOLIOSIS Saturday, October 21 • 1:30-3:30pm Workshop is aimed for people with scoliosis, as well as for healthcare workers, yoga teachers, and any yogi who would like to better understand the condition Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 Register JourneyOfYoga.com

markyourcalendar The Institute for Holistic Health Studies at Western Connecticut State University presents:

STRESSED IS DESSERTS SPELLED BACKWARD Wednesday, October 18 • 7:30pm With internationally known author, film maker, motivational speaker, and holistic stress management expert, Brian Luke Seaward, PhD Ives Concert Hall on the WCSU Midtown Campus, 181 White St, Danbury General admission $15.

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markyourcalendar FLOW AND GLOW BLACKLIGHT YOGA Saturday, October 28 • 8-9:30pm Explore a whole new dimension of vinyasa yoga by surrounding yourself with blacklights and energizing music. Students are encouraged to wear white and neon clothing.

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

Restorative Yoga - All Levels – 9:30-10:45am.

A luxurious class with passive postures done over props for a meditative practice allowing you to surrender layers of deeply held tension. Perfect for beginner and advanced yogis. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Create Financial Freedom with Healthy Products – 4-5pm. Learn how to build a business and create financial freedom for you by distributing natural Aloe Vera nutritional supplements to help others be healthy. Free. Bristol (call for address). RSVP: 860-372-8171.

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.

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monday 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.

Yoga for Girls – 4:30-5:30pm. Girls aged 9-12 will learn the basics of yoga poses, as well as meditation techniques. $12 drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

Meditate Through the Madness – 6pm. Hosted by Torin Lee. Learn to manage the stress of life through mediation. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518.

Tong Ren Healing Class – 7-8pm. Dr. Ming Wu leads this class focusing on internally healing the body’s energy system by using the collective unconscious. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 860-606-0578.

Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath.

Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

tuesday 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. Call us at 203874-4252.

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.

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

860-693-9642.

Tai Chi for Kids (Ages 6-12) – 4-4:45pm. Learning the Chinese art of Tai Chi is a great way for children to relax, have fun and strengthen body and mind.

Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford.

To register: 860-606-0578.

Beginners Yoga, Yoga You Can Do! – 4:455:45pm. No experience needed to participate. Lose inches, low impact, instant motivation and fun. $20 single class, $40 unlimited classes. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

Consortium of Unicorns – 6-7pm. This unique empowerment group will support you while you focus on reconnecting with yourself. Learn what true self worth, self-love looks and feels like. $20. The Beyond Center, 281 Hartford Tpke, Ste 5G, Vernon.

860-899-4700.

Reiki Share – 6-8:30pm. 3rd Tuesday each month.

Certified Reiki practitioners of all lineages and levels welcome. This is a time to come together with other practitioners as a community, give/ receive Reiki. $10. 47 Upson St, 2nd Fl, Bristol.

860-302-1609.

Tai Chi with Dr. Ming Wu – 6-7pm. Learn from a Tai Chi master who has studied the art of Tai Chi for more than 40 years. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 860-606-0578.

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.

Vinyasa Beginner – 7:30-8:30pm. Students will learn the basics poses, as well as how to move with the breath. $20 /drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Chair Massage – Treat yourself to a relaxing break.

You decide how long. $1 per minute. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment: 860-467-6518.

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.

Healing Tools – 3:30-4:30pm. Learn and practice different stress management tools, such as deep breathing, chakra work, mindfulness, positive affirmations, and energy field clearing. Facilitated by yoga instructor, Kali Farrell. $5 suggested donation.

Toivo, 399 Franklin Ave, Hartford. 860-296-2338.

Beginners Yoga, Yoga You Can Do! – 6-7pm. No experience needed to participate. Lose inches, low impact, instant motivation and fun. $20 single class, $40 unlimited class. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678.

Belly Dance Classes with Elisheva 6-7pm. Learn the ancient art of belly dance in this beginner class.

All levels and abilities warmly welcomed. $17.

Spotlight Dance, Art & Wellness, 45 S Main St, Unionville. Register: 860-967-9424.

Blended Style Yoga Classes – 6-7:15pm. Our many styles meet you where you are. Gentle sound allows tuning and awakening improving life and self. Also every weekday. See our website. $5 or $8. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-649-9600.

Tai Chi & Meditation – 6-7pm. Instruction is focused on empowering Chi and enhancing health and healing of the mind, body and spirit. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 860-606-0578.

Sound Bath Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Enjoy a monthly group sound bath with Karen Fox, Sister of Sound. Let singing bowls, bells, drums, chimes bathe you in angelic healing vibrations. $20 advance, $25 at door. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough.

860-467-6518.

Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath.

Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Baby and Me Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Class provides moms, dads and caregivers the opportunity to develop strength and tone muscles, while bonding and playing with baby. $20/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-6801482.

saturday Morning Express Vinyasa Yoga – 7:45-8:45am.

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

Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 8-9am. Dr. Ming Wu is a Tai Chi and Qi Gong Master who has dedicated his life to teaching others how to live healing and healthy lives. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 860-606-0578.

Ellington Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Over 40 vendors bringing local and fresh products in a quaint, shaded country setting. Matching SNAP dollars, Kids Power of Produce Club, weekly themes and entertainment. Arbor Park, Main St, Ellington.

EllingtonFarmersMarket.com.

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Qigong and Tea Ceremony – 9:30-11am. Join a mindful community centered around the practice of qigong and drinking tea. Help your body heal itself naturally using gentle movement and breathing techniques. $5 suggested donation. Toivo, 399 Franklin Ave, Hartford. 860-296-2338.

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Cat Adoption Open House – 10am-4pm. Protectors of Animals. 144 Main St, East Hartford.

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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.

Yoga for Boys – 10:30-11:30am. Class designed for boys 8-12 years of age. $20/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-6801482.

Belly Dance – 10:45am-12pm. Connect spirit and body through a sensual movement workout. Fusing yoga-based warm ups, belly dance techniques, and a cool-down meditation. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

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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. Muscles 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 21.

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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 21.

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