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The end of one year and the beginning of another marks a hopeful transition that many of us choose to celebrate with fireworks and glitzy parties. Here are several New Year’s rituals to help us connect more deeply to our loved ones, to ourselves and to a richer sense of purpose as we embrace the promise of 2021. Reevaluate the past year. While many people focus only on what lies ahead on New Year’s Day, consider taking a therapeutic and spiritual look at the past 12 months, evaluating personal accomplishments and deviations from goals and aspirations. Take note of lessons learned and challenges faced, as well as the top 10 highlights of the year. Declutter. In Italy, people throw things out of their windows on New Year’s Eve; getting rid of items that are no longer of service is just as important as welcoming the new. In that spirit, this is a good time to gather clothing, books and other items collecting dust and donate them to a local charity where they may be useful to someone else. Formally invite prosperity. Many cultures around the world celebrate New Year’s Day with rituals that are meant to ward off bad luck and attract good fortune. Some of them espouse throwing money over the threshold the first time someone enters their home after the new year has begun. Here’s a modern twist: Gather the family together and bless a few coins or paper bills, either through prayer or as a statement of hope and anticipation. Then, donate the money to charity as a way to spiritually pay it forward. Spend New Year’s Eve in meditation. Quiet meditation or prayer is a great way to usher in a sense of peace and harmony. Make sure the session begins before midnight and extends into the new year. This can be done at home alone, with friends or at a local meet-up group, yoga center or spiritual organization. Place special emphasis on the first 12 days. For many people, the first 12 days of a new year represent each of the 12 months to come. To set a positive course for 2021, spend each of those days exhibiting aspirations for the coming year, such as volunteering at a soup kitchen to manifest an interest in being more charitable, or reading a book about immigrants to become more culturally sensitive.

Adapted from an Arcadia Publishing contribution.

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infrared sauna: Sweating is one of the body’s natural cleansing processes. Heat from infrared sauna therapy can safely penetrate the skin to produce a deep, detoxifying sweat. Unlike traditional saunas that use heat from steam to warm the air, infrared saunas employ far infrared light, which mimics the sun. Because temperatures in infrared saunas are generally lower, they can be more comfortable than traditional steam rooms. In addition, heat from infrared saunas can also warm and relax joints and muscle tissue, which can provide relief from fibromyalgia, arthritis, and neck and back pain. Infrared sauna therapy can be used alone or paired with other wellness modalities. Reiki Classes & Sessions

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ionic foot detoxification baths: Noted as a gentle and relaxing way to cleanse the body, ionic footbaths work by quickly creating millions of negatively charged ions, which help to neutralize acidic tissue in the body. Positively charged ions attach to the negatively charged toxins, neutralizing them and allowing the body to discard them through hundreds of pores on the bottom of the feet. The ionic foot bath also alkalizes the blood and tissue, which can restore healthy pH balance. The ionic foot detoxification baths are believed to clean the liver and kidneys, resulting in a strong immune system, less fluid retention and improved memory. It can also reduce inflammation, leading to relief from chronic headaches, menstrual cramping, arthritis and more.

lymphatic drainage: The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, vessels and organs that work together to carry a clear fluid called lymph toward the heart. The lymphatic system has many functions, notably helping rid the body of toxins and waste. Lymphatic organs play an important role in the immune system and rely on proper flow of the lymphatic fluid. Lymph nodes can be become enlarged and swollen when lymph fluid is blocked, leading to toxic buildup in the body. Lymphatic massage helps balance function in the lymph system by encouraging the flow of lymph fluids. The massage therapist uses light pressure and long, rhythmic strokes to release stored or blocked toxins in the lymph system. Lymphatic massage may also help improve the circulatory system. Electro-Lymphatic Therapy (ELT) is another gentle, non-invasive technique to stimulate the proper flow and drainage of the lymphatic system. The device uses a combination of vibration, light and electrical waves that help simulate flow by causing the dissociation of proteins that have become trapped under the skin. Once released, stagnant lymph will begin to flow naturally. ELT also keeps lymph liquefied, allowing it to move more freely through the system. Activities such as rocking in a rock-

ing chair and jumping on a rebounder or small trampoline also help to move lymph more freely through the lymphatic system.

Body wraps and alpha Capsule: Herbal body wraps use botanical creams designed with plant extracts such as sage to help detoxify the liver and kidneys—the filtering plants of our body. Some spas compliment detoxifying wraps with myo-pulse computer technology that “reads” the tissue and interprets the body composition. The machine responds with precise levels of electro-stimulation for maximum cellular cleansing. The Alpha Capsule, first used in Sweden, has 12 preprogrammed treatments, including detoxification. The Alpha Capsule uses aromatherapy, ionized air, vibration and infrared heat to eliminate toxins and boost the immune system. There have been only a small number of studies done on detoxification therapies, and while some have shown to have a positive effect on the immune system, research is ongoing.

Sources: A Therapeutic Effect, 313D Primrose Ln., Mountville, 717-285-9955, ATherapeuticEffect.com Aqua Blue Wellness Center, 2435 Old Philadelphia Pike, Smoketown, 717- 656-8615, AquaBlueWellnessCenter.com Body & Sole Reflexology, 1821 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, 717-201-7616, BodyAndSoleHealth.com Health by Design, 352 E. Main St., Ste. 100, Leola, 717- 556-8103, HBDClinic.com Nutrition Works, 543 W. Franklin St., Womelsdorf, 610-589-5182, NutritionWorksClinic.com The Spa at Willow Pond, 1487 Old Lancaster Pike, Sinking Spring, 610-406-5733, TheSpaAtWillowPond.com

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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