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Say Goodbye to Arthritis Pain

Gas Pipeline Pumps Radioactive Radon into Homes

In New York City, the Spectra gas pipeline that went online in 2013 is delivering more than just energy-efficient, clean-burning natural gas from Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale. It’s also piping radioactive radon gas that’s contaminating commercial and residential boilers, ovens, stoves, dryers and water heaters at 30 to 80 times baseline levels—well above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safe level for radiation exposure.

According to Dr. Sheila BushkinBedient, with the University of Albany, New York, “While it may be possible to remove other components of raw natural gas such as ethane, propane, butane and pentanes at natural gas processing centers, it’s not possible to remove radioactive substances such as radon. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second-leading cause among smokers and indirect (secondhand) smokers.”

The Spectra conduit is one of hundreds of pipelines and fossil fuel infrastructure projects across the country being quickly approved by the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission.

Citizens should demand that elected officials connect the dots and halt the uncontrolled rush to drill new sites regardless of safety concerns and let them know people are alarmed by the possibility of radioactive gas entering their communities.

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o you have arthritis? Do you feel anxious about your health? Do you feel helpless?

What else do you worry about because of your arthritis? Medications risk? Possible disability and dependency on others? Having little energy?

Problems with sex life? Insufficient support? Not fitting into traditional health care and having problems finding an understanding doctor that truly cares about your needs? Look no longer.

At the Advanced Arthritis Care Center, in Brooklyn, a holistic integrative approach in rheumatology is practiced. Patients receive only the best medical care, combined with Yelena Sokolova, M.D. unique alternative treatment. Patients experience transformation of their relationship to themselves, others and life.

The center offers comprehensive state-of-the-art arthritis care, intravenous vitamins, health coaching, Reiki, hypnotherapy and energy therapy.

Here’s what patients had to say about the center’s board-certified rheumatologist Yelena Sokolova, M.D. “Thanks Dr. Sokolova! I really want to thank you for your wisdom and inspiration.

Your reassurance of a better tomorrow makes a great difference. I have never seen such a genuine and compassionate doctor in my whole life. You are unique. I thank God for directing me to you. I feel very fortunate to have met you. I hear every word you say and follow your advice. I know I feel better in many ways.”

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eath. How does that word make you feel? Logically, we know that we will experience death. No matter who we are or how we have lived our life, this moment will surely come. We know this, yet somehow we forget.

Perhaps it is fear of the unknown that keeps us from facing it. But, according to Buddhist philosophy, death is a precious opportunity—if we know how to use it.

Tulku Lobsang, world-renowned master of the Tantrayana healing arts, openly shares such traditionally secret practices. When asked why, he said they are too beneficial to be allowed to grow cold. And so, with his characteristic humor and charisma, Tulku Lobsang offers these practices to modern audiences, so they remain “warm” teachings.

On Sunday, August 24th at Pure Yoga West, Tulku Lobsang will reveal the deep wisdom of the Tantric tradition regarding our passing from this world to the next, and exactly how to prepare for it. Death is an internal process. It is an experience of body and mind and Buddhism explains this process exactly. We do not need to fear death. It can be a smooth transition, beautiful even. So if you want to learn to be calm, clear and prepared at death, here is your chance! And learning to have a fearless death means learning to live a fearless life.

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SEA Paddle NYC is a World Paddle Association-sanctioned specialty event, which has attracted surfers, standup paddlers and watermen from all corners of the globe. Paddlers come for the one-of-a-kind physical challenge, the beauty of Manhattan, and the camaraderie in paddling for a cause.

For more information, to register, make a donation or volunteer, visit SeaPaddleNYC.org or SeaSurfer.org.

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his August, plan on taking advantage of a win/win situation: Get out of the city and into the beautiful countryside for 10 days and leave as a registered children’s yoga teacher.

From August 8 to 17, visit Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and complete your 95-hour kids’ yoga teacher certification with Young Yoga Masters, an accomplished Yoga Alliance-registered children’s yoga school. The training is hosted by Dancing Elephant Kids and Family Yoga.

This energizing training is for anyone that cares for children, including teachers and teaching assistants, healthcare professionals, youth leaders and yoga teachers. Meet others with a passion for yoga and children. Learn tools and activities to safely share yoga with kids. Become a kids’ yoga teacher and help children forge their own tools of awareness, calmness and confidence.

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hen Princeton University researchers analyzed data from a representative sample of 40 African-American boys enrolled in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study that followed children born in major U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, they determined that those that lived through 9 years of age with less-stable families, such as parents with multiple partners and harsh or hostile parenting styles, had a higher probability of having shorter telomeres compared with other children. Telomeres were, on average, 40 percent longer among children from stable families.

Telomeres are the segments of DNA at either end of a chromosome that protect the ends from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes. Shorter telomeres can decrease life expectancy by reducing the number of times our cells can divide, and scientists are discovering that a person’s living environment may lead to the condition.

Using large cohort (age group) study data from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety, another group of researchers from Amsterdam’s Vrije University found significantly shorter telomere length among those with higher stress markers; the shorter length was also associated with aging approximately 10 years faster. In addition, the scientists observed significantly shorter telomere length among people with depressive symptoms lasting longer than four years; the shorter length correlated with both longer and more severe depression.

Parents’ Smoking Linked to Artery Damage in Children

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esearchers from Australia’s University of Tasmania have found that children exposed to the secondhand smoke of their parents will likely face abnormally thickened carotid arteries later in life.

The finding, published in the European Heart Journal, followed 3,776 children that participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study.

The children were divided into groups according to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later.

Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents.

Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years compared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.” na-newyorkcity.com

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Fitness Update

Healthiest U.S. Metro Areas in 2014 The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) seventh annual American Fitness Index (AFI) ranks Washington, D.C., at the top with a score of 77.3 (out of 100), followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul (73.5), Portland, Oregon (72.1) Denver (71.7) and San Francisco (71).

New York City ranked 21 with a score of 54.1. Overall, metro areas in 25 states scored 50 or above; the two lowest-ranking hovered near 25 points.

“The AFI data report is a snapshot of the state of health in the community and an evaluation of the infrastructure, community assets and policies that encourage healthy and fit lifestyles. These measures directly affect quality of life in our country’s urban areas,” says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., chair of the AFI advisory board.

Find the complete report at AmericanFitnessIndex.org.

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Simple Device Provides Safe Water in Africa The WarkaWater tower is providing an innovative new way to harvest safe drinking water, normally an onerous task in Ethiopia and many other parts of Africa. Obtaining water via repeated trips to the nearest source is extremely time-consuming and what’s collected is often highly contaminated and harmful to drink. Also, this task is commonly carried out by females, putting them in danger of sexual harassment or worse enroute.

The towers, inspired by the native warka tree, are a vertical bamboo system that harvests potable, clean water from the air through condensation, using a fog-harvesting fabric that can collect up to 25 gallons of safe drinking water per day. Each tower costs about $550, and can be built in a few days by village residents using locally available materials.

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Seek what they sought. ~Matsuo Basho

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Dirty Waters

Trenton to Chicago via Eco-Outrigger Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600-mile journey from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways.

“All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says.

“Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year.

On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California.

Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River.

Follow her upcoming trip at Miami2Maine.com or on Facebook.

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

The latest answer!

Do you have HPV infection?

According the U. S. Center for Disease Control, genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are 40 or more types of HPV that can infect the genital areas of men and women as well as the throat and mouth!

HPV may cause serious health problems, including genital warts and certain cancers. Most people who become infected with HPV don’t even know they have it!

typically used also, unfortunately far to often with re-occurrence.

• Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) can be treated with surgery or medicines. Curing RRP often requires many treatments or surgeries over a period of years.

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So how do you get HPV? Anyone who is having or has ever had sex can get HPV. The CDC says that this is true even for people who only have sex with one person in their lifetime!

HPV is passed on through genital contact, usually during vaginal and anal sex. What most people don’t know is that HPV may also be passed on during oral sex also.

Most important to note is that a pregnant woman with genital HPV can pass the HPV on to her baby during delivery.

What are the risks from HPV? While some infections “may go away”, unfortunately, sometimes, HPV infections can and will persist and may cause a variety of very significant and serious health problems.

Health problems that can be caused by HPV include: • pain • Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), • Cervical cancer.

• Other rare but serious cancers, including genital cancers, and a type of head and neck cancer called oropharyngeal cancer which is in the back of throat, and may extend to the base of the tongue and tonsils.

Is there a test for HPV and how is it treated?

HPV tests are available to help screen women aged 30 years and older for cervical cancer. These HPV tests are not used to screen men, children, or women under the age of 30 years. There is no approved HPV test to detect HPV in the mouth or throat.

• Genital warts can be removed with treatments applied by doctors using acid or liquid nitrogen.

• Cervical cancer is most treatable when it is diagnosed and treated early. Here surgical scraping or cryosurgery (freezing) is

What can be done if the normal treatment fails?

There is a safe and proven effective treatment that has been used in Europe for many years and now available here, called Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy (DIV).

This treatment destroys the virus wherever it is living, genitally and orally outside or inside the body. Simply, it is the only treatment that does this and with no pain at all!

What happens is, medical grade oxygen and ozone gas is safely and painlessly injected by trained professionals into a vein (you can’t get an embolus from oxygen, only from nitrogen gas found in air), the extra ”O” in the ozone molecule acts like a “glue” stealing an electron from anything in our body that it can latch onto. Healthy cells in our body contain natural anti-oxidants that protect them against damage or destruction. Only pathogens like HPV are destroyed anywhere they are living.

In addition organic ozonized oils are used either externally and/or internally to safely and painlessly assist and speed up the eradication of this horrible infection.

So please don’t wait any longer! It’s absolutely possible to completely eliminate HPV from your body. To learn more about Medical Ozone therapy go to www.ozoneuniversity. com or buy a copy of “Ozone Therapy: The Miracle Medicine” available at www.garynull.com, which has testimonials on it’s many benefits, uses and effectiveness.

Source: Dr. Howard Robins. For additional information, call 212-581-0101 or visit OzoneUniversity.com. See ad, page 3.

Dr. Howard Robins will be the keynote speaker this September 13 at the International Ozone World Congress in Varerdero, Cuba. He will be presenting his paper on Safety and Benefits of the Robins Method of Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy. He will also present at the Cuban medical school in Varerdero as given demonstrations. this conference will be attended by many of the top ozone therapists from Europe and North and South America. This confirms him as one of the top researchers in the world. natural awakenings

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Three Essentials for a Chemical-Free Kid’s Room

by Christine Chamberlin

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rom the nursery through the dorm, creating a chemical-free kid’s room is essential to minimize or avoid exposure to the toxins found in many modern bedrooms, like dust mites, mold and mildew. As children grow and mature, their lungs, skin and digestive systems are especially prone to the dangers of indoor environmental pollutants, and a healthy environment is critical to enhance overall physical development, reduce chemical sensitivities, improve sleep and keep childhood allergies at bay.

By investing in three essential items, it’s easy to create a kid’s room that’s as safe and healthy as it is fun and relaxing.

Organic or all-natural mattress or mattress topper: Unlike conventional mattresses, organic mattresses are crafted using renewable and natural materials. Available at various price points, organic mattresses are also available in sizes that are just right for each stage of childhood: Baby: A child receives the best and safest start in life with an organic crib mattress like the No-Compromise™ Organic Crib Mattress by naturepedic, which is completely waterproof with a non-toxic fire barrier system; Toddler: Just-their-size mattress options for this age include the Toddler Mattress by Pure Rest Organics, which features organic cotton and chemicalfree wool;

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Pre-schooler, grade-schooler and teen: Once they’ve graduated to a biggirl or big-boy twin or full bed, make sure it’s organic or all-natural like The Grow with Me Sleep System from Suite Sleep’s Little Lamb Organics line, which starts with a latex mattress and grows with two different toppers that add plushness and comfort as needed; and Young adult: Outfit their dorm room with an XL twin mattress topper— available in wool, latex or cotton—to provide extra cushioning, soft comfort and a barrier between them and their conventional mattress; a topper like the Classic 1000 Wool Mattress Topper by Naturally Organic goes on top of the mattress, and then the fitted sheet goes over both the topper and the mattress itself.

Washable, kid-proof pillows: Whether it’s from nightly pillow fights or frequent contact with chocolatecovered fingers, a child’s pillow needs to be laundered—often. The Organic Rubber Children’s Pillow by Naturally Organic is chemical-free, comfy and easy-care! And, at 14” x 19”, it’s the perfect size for children. Filled with organic rubber that’s antibacterial, hypoallergenic and dust resistant, it has a heavy-duty, 100% organic cotton cover that’s removable and machine washable.

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can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities”. As a result, it’s now vital to clean the air in a child’s room with an air purifier like Baby’s Breath by Austin Air (available in pink or blue!). Using HEPA filtration, this kind of air purifier eliminates 99.97% of all particles three microns in size or larger, making a difference that’s immediate and noticeable.

Christine Chamberlin is co-founder and co-owner of The Clean Bedroom, the country’s premier resource for allergy-free, eco-friendly mattresses, bedding and accessories. Celebrating its 10th anniversary later this year, The Clean Bedroom has sleep showrooms in Greenwich, CT, Wellesley, MA, Portland, ME, Kittery, ME, New York, NY, Santa Monica, CA and Austin, TX, where customers can test-drive (or test-nap!) an organic mattress for every bedroom, from Master and nursery through guest room and dorm room. Online, on the phone and in each showroom, the company’s trained organic mattress specialists help match customers with their ideal mattress, without pressure or marketing hype. For more information, visit TheCleanBedroom.com or call 207-438-9778.

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hat distinguishes Beauty Plus Aesthetics is the emphasis placed on the uniqueness of each client. Personalized treatment plans are provided based on the client’s state of health, genetic predisposition, lifestyle habits and body type. Advice is given on treating the underlying causes of the skin’s imperfections. In short, every possible root cause of a client’s skin condition is examined and treated.

There is something for practically everyone at this NYC-based comprehensive skin-care center.

Services offered include Vibradermabrasion; skin rejuvenation; skin resurfacing; laser vein removal; skin tag, mole and cherry angioma removal; removal of broken capillaries and spider veins; permanent hair reduction; and colon hydrotherapy.

“To prevent plastic surgery and prolong the signs of aging, proper skin regimen and maintenance is necessary,” says the center’s founder Dr. Mariana Boneva. “My goal is not only to correct skin’s imperfections but to create actual improvement in patients’ self-image.”

One of the many people that has benefitted from Boneva’s expertise is 23-year-old Iva T, who suffered with terrible acne, an extremely common condition. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States. About 85 percent of all people struggle with acne at some point in their lives.

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Beverly D. even after the first time, results were visible. Dr. Boneva is an incredible professional, willing to help you and fight with you simultaneously until your problem is resolved. Due to her extensive knowledge of skin, she provided me with several reasons of what can be the cause of my acne. I listened to her instructions and saw immediate improvement.

Unlike other dermatologists who never found the reason for my acne and who continuously prescribed me oral

medication, Dr. Boneva actually tries to find individuals’ internal imbalances, which are very frequently the major causes for any skin problem. With her help, I have seen incredible skin transformation, and I am finally able to enjoy life with perfectly clear and youthful-looking skin. I am extremely grateful for everything Dr. Boneva has done for me.”

Another client Boneva has helped dramatically is Beverly D, who suffered skin damage due to years spent in the sun.

“I’m in my 70s, a professional, still working and active,” says Beverly D. “But many happy years in the sun had taken their toll, and I knew it would take a special person to make my skin smile again. After much research on the skin-rejuvenation possibilities in NYC, I found Dr. Mariana Boneva and knew that my search was over.

Dr. Boneva is superb at her craft, loves a challenge, and makes you relax from the first time you meet her. It‘s amazing how such non-invasive, nodowntime treatments can erase spots and wrinkles and bring a glow to your face. This is truly a transformational process. And Dr. Boneva loves her work and is with you every step of the way, both as a superb dermatologist and a reassuring presence. So, don’t wait because you think you’re too old or too young or too whatever. Give yourself a gift today and let your skin smile.”

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REASONS TO NOT GO TO THE DENTIST There are so many reasons not to visit a dentist. And yet there are now very compelling reasons to have a healthy mouth. Everyday there are more and more medical studies showing a clear link between gum disease and cancer, diabetes, chronic inflammation, heart disease - the list goes on and on. One researcher believes that at least half of the heart attacks in this country originate from the bacteria in gum disease. With all this evidence, you would think people would be lining up outside the door of every dentist.

So why are they not doing this?

Many people are afraid to visit a dentist for a myriad of reasons. Some have had a traumatic experience while being treated, either as a child or adult (or both) and never want to go back. This is completely understandable and if I had experienced this, I would feel the same way. Luckily, there are ways to deal with this that make it possible to visit a dentist. In my office we start with the use of laughing gas (Nitrous Oxide) to relieve anxiety and relax our patients.

This is a gas that within a few minutes, you just don't care about being at the dentist.

If someone's anxiety goes beyond laughing gas, then we offer Relaxation Dentistry. We give you relaxing medication until you reach a deeper state of calmness. At that point you are in and out of dozing and we can often repair years of damage in one visit.

Another major reason to not go to the dentist is fear of pain. There are few things more horrible than having dental work done when you are not numb. Newer types of anesthesia work better and there is new technology like the Wand, a computer controlled anesthesia delivery system that helps give pain free anesthesia. Once a patient is profoundly numb, we can go ahead and take care of their dental needs very easily.

Sometimes, certain dental procedures don't require anesthesia, thanks to the use of Ozone. When combined with minimally invasive technology and techniques, such as Air Abrasion, a water/powder spray that removes decay painlessly, you can actually have some fillings done without any discomfort. Though this may sound unbelievable, it 14

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happens every day in my office.

Who can afford to go to the dentist? Not everyone has insurance and sadly insurance doesn't really cover that much. In the 1970's when dental insurance was first created, the average annual maximum was around $1500. Today, the average annual maximum should be $10 - $15, 000, but unbelievably is still $1500. There are many options to deal with this issue. We offer outside financing that lets you pay over time, with amounts that fit into your budget. It's just like buying a big television, only you get to eat with these benefits every day! Another option is to phase the treatment over time.

We prioritize your needs and work out a time schedule that works for you.

Some people avoid the dentist because they don't enjoy being lectured to or made to feel uncomfortable about the condition of their mouth. I believe in positive reinforcement and we practice "Guilt Free Dentistry" So we are happy to show you what is needed to get you back to a state of health and to have a great smile. You will never be lectured or made to feel guilty at my office.

Finally, in this fast paced world, many people can't seem to find the time to go to the dentist. Luckily, my office is very aware that healthcare is a service industry and we have to be available to deliver fantastic care. So we have regular hours on Saturdays.

So, as you can see, there are many options available for folks who don't like to go to the dentist. Maybe one of these answers will work for you. One of the many things I have learned as a practicing dentist for over twenty eight years, is that there is never a better time to fix a dental problem than right now! It will only get more uncomfortable, more annoying and more expensive.

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In many cases, no drilling or injections are needed, because Dr. Silver uses an air/powder spray to remove the decay that doesn’t cause any discomfort. For more extensive restorations, pain free injections are given and you are profoundly numb so that nothing will bother you. For those with any dental anxiety, we have nitrous oxide (laughing gas) which helps you relax in our extra soft chairs. We also offer Relaxation Dentistry (Sleep Dentistry) for those patients who want a completely alternative visit.

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Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything

by Linda Sechrist

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n the 30 years since Harrison Owen introduced Open Space Technology (OST), it has been used hundreds of thousands of times by three-quarters of the world’s countries. Whether a few people gather in a circle to share ideas and brainstorm personal issues or thousands discuss a bulletin board of topics around tables, OST is a safe, informal venue for transformative learning.

Guided by purpose-based, shared leadership, it allows individuals focused on a specific task to freely speak their thoughts and be heard. It also encourages breakout groups to mine for more information—learning individually, as well as collectively, and self-organizing in order to concentrate on more complex topics.

“Boeing engineers used OST to learn how to redesign airplane doors and young Egyptians used it to strategize for their Arab Spring,” as examples, comments Owen.

Circle Principle

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mative Learning Theory,” 20th-century Brazilian educator Paulo Freire and Juanita Brown, co-founder of The World Café, learning is transformation, the keystone of life, and the essence of meaningful education. “The circle principle contains the predictability of fresh, emerging thoughts and learning that never occurred previously,” explains Owen.

He points to an experiment regarding children’s capacity for self-learning initiated by Sugata Mitra, Ph.D., the former science director of an educational technology firm in India. On the outside wall of the building where he worked, Mitra installed a computer facing a New Delhi slum where most children were unschooled and illiterate and had never seen a computer. He turned it on and told children they could play with it.

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of the experiment in other impoverished sections of India yielded similar results.

Wherever he established an Internet connection, children that could not read English, the Internet’s default language, taught themselves how to use the Web to obtain information through their interactions with each other and the computer.

“I agree with what Mitra surmised from his experiment—learning is emergent, which is another word for self-organizing,” remarks Owen. Like Freire, Owen likens traditional education to the “banking” method of learning, whereby the teacher passes information to students that become dependent on someone else rather than learning how to think on their own.

Suzanne Daigle, a Sarasota, Floridabased consultant with a Canadian multidisciplinary consulting firm, explains how the OST learning environment changed her life: “My personal transformation began in 2009. Even though I was a leader in my corporate career, I doubted myself and often believed that what others had to say was more significant and interesting than what I could express.”

Now she says she has shed her people-pleasing tendencies and former attempts to control other people’s agendas and discovered the freedom and courage of her own voice. “As an OST facilitator, my life work now occurs in the moments I am collaboratively learning and listening for opportunities to enter into meaningful conversations that can lead to actions,” says Daigle. “I invite others to do the same.”

Co-Learning

In a compulsory two-year Theory of Learning class for an International Baccalaureate degree at California’s Granadas Hill Charter High School, math and science educator Anais Arteaga helps students apply two major elements of transformative learning: self-reflection to critique one’s own assumptions and discourse through which they question or validate their judgments. She focuses on the roles that perception, language, reason and emotion play in a student’s learning and decisionmaking abilities.

“Questions and lively discussions are the basis of the class,” Arteaga says. “We begin with a question and explore what we know, how we know it and any

conclusions drawn from the process.”

Using a democratic model in which the teacher welcomes critical discussion, Arteaga and her students have mutually discovered that knowl edge is not static, but has a history and changes over time.

“When we first started the class, it was challenging to accept that in many situations there is no right or wrong, just relativity and a matter of perception. We don’t really know anything for certain,” she remarks.

Worldview Explorations

Katia Petersen, Ph.D., is the executive director of education at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), headquartered in Petaluma, California. She co-developed the tools, practices and 22 lessons in the pioneering organization’s Worldview Explorations (WE) project. Founded on 40 years of IONS research, WE engages everyone in age-appropriate ways in reflecting upon long-held assumptions and how beliefs create the lens they see through, ultimately improving how they understand and respond to the world.

“When individuals understand the power of offering their story and are open to the worldview stories of others, they no longer focus attention on differences and limitations,” says Petersen. “They realize that everyone has their own truth.

“WE’s transformative learning experiences draw from the heart and soul of individuals, rather than stuffing heads with

ideas and perspectives, which serves them well as they embody and apply these tools and practices in their daily lives.”

She cites a particularly powerful moment for a group of young people she worked with. “A student was killed in a drive-by shooting two weeks before their certification. The transformative moment came when they said that their new awareness and capacity for compassion and understanding would not allow them to seek revenge. Instead, they chose to save lives in their communities using their new skills.”

World Café

Like OST, the World Café, co-created by Brown and David Isaacs, of Burnsville, North Carolina, creates a transformative learning environment for individuals of all ages. Its primary principles are: set the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contributions, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights and share collective discoveries. Webs of conversation created around actual or occasionally virtual tables resemble those found in coffeehouses.

“Conversation is a core meaning-making process, and people get to experience how the collective intelligence of a small or large group can become apparent,” says

Brown. After several rounds of conversation on one or more topics, participants offer their harvest of key insights, learning and opportunities for action with the full group gathered to reflect together on their discoveries.

“World Café provides an environment in which you are comfortably drawn forward by the questions you are asking together. When enough diversity is present, varied perspectives are offered and people feel listened to and free to make their contribution,” observes Brown.

What participants learn in this setting creates the climate of conditions that support the kinds of transformations that can change lives. Brown remarks, “When it happens to me, I feel like my brain cells have been rearranged. I know something in the collective, as well as the individual, has been evoked, so that something never before imagined becomes present and available.”

Transformative learning has been compared to a sea journey without landmarks.

Adventurous individuals that are open to traversing its highly engaging processes can emerge as autonomous thinkers, capable of contributing fresh, new ideas that just might transform the world we live in.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews.

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Finding Your Successful Business Name Through Numerology Does your business name attract the clients you want to reach?

Look at Your Numbers!

As a numerologist and innovator, I am often asked the question: “I just started a new enterprise and want a business name that is powerful. Where do I begin?”

Answer: First and foremost, examine what message you want your new company to convey. Only then do we look at the ideas for different business names and calculate their numerological value.

Yes, the name needs to pop, but it also needs to have integrity.

The best way to illustrate the point is by example. Here are two of the most successful computer-related businesses on the planet and their vibrational message.

The calculations for each example are based on the numbervibration of the letters in the name. (See the alphanumerical chart below.) Adding

the sum of all the letters in the business name results in the “expression number” value. See for yourself if the numbers say it all!

MICROSOFT 4+9+3+9+6+1+6+6+2 (SUM = 46) 4+6=10/1 1 EXPRESSION NUMBER

Alpha-numerical chart. Each letter has a numerical value. For example, the A,J, S has the value of “1”

The number One is the leader, representing innovative ideas and first in its field.

APPLE 1+7+7+3+5=23 (2+3=5) 5 EXPRESSION NUMBER

Starting a business or perhaps want to see how your name reflects your success? Read more about finding a successful business name at Numerology4YourSoul.com/product/find-acreativebusinessname/. Greer Jonas is an intuitive numerologist in New York City for 30+years. Contact Greer for a personal numerology reading at Greer@Numerology4YourSoul.com.

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Have You Ever Thought Of Becoming A Certified Life Coach?

f you’ve been considering a career change and have been thinking about putting your passion, your skills, and your experience to work to help others achieve their goals you may want to consider becoming a Certified Life Coach or a Certified Executive Coach.

Today the coaching industry is booming with more than 50,000 coaches around the world who are helping people solve all kinds of problems on just about any topic you can think of.

If you are wondering if you have what it takes to become a Certified Life Coach here are three questions to consider: 1) What are my unique skills I could use to help others?

2) What am I most passionate about that could potentially have a business application as a coach?

3) What events have I gone through in my life that have given me a healthier perspective, more confidence, and greater clarity?

With nearly 10,000 graduates around the world, the leader in Life Coach Certification and Executive Coach Certification is the Certified Coaches Federation (www. certifiedcoachesfederation.com). One of the reasons the Certified Coaches Federation has become the most recommended Life Coach Training Company in the world today, offering

classes in more than 100 cities around the world, is because of their philosophy and their approach.

The Certified Coaches Federation was founded by Derrick Sweet, author of the books, Healthy Wealthy and Wise, You Don’t Have To Die To Go To Heaven, and Get The Most Out Of Life, which has been endorsed

by Dr. Wayne Dyer. Abe Brown, of Momentum Coaching, says, “Derrick Sweet is one of the most brilliant minds on the planet when it comes to coaching, entrepreneurship, and building a real-life business that serves real people and organizations.”

Founder Derrick Sweet shared his thoughts on why the Certified Coaches Federation’s 2 Day Life Coaching Certification Course is so popular. “We believe the number one criteria to qualify to become a certified coach is your life, not a long, boring, expensive coach training course,” said Derrick from the company’s world headquarters in Ontario, Canada. “The reason why our course is so highly recommended is because it’s simple, to the point, and concise. It’s been endorsed by some of the top coaches, performance experts, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, team leaders, and just about any professional you can think of who works with people.”

Once you become a Certified Life Coach with the Certified Coaches Federation you’ll receive a free membership in the Certified Coaches Federation’s Continuing Education

Program. To make sure you remain informed and continue to grow your coaching skills each month you’ll receive two lessons, one on coaching, and one on developing your coaching business. In addition to these two lessons each month Founder Derrick Sweet hosts a live webinar called the Next Steps Series, to give you additional ideas to stay informed, excited, and confident to go out and start coaching.

Every two weeks the Certified Coaches Federation hosts a free Introduction To Coaching webinar. To sign up for this free webinar please visit www.certifiedcoachesfederation.com.

In this thirty minute overview Founder Derrick Sweet reviews the coaching process, talks about some of the more popular areas of coaching, and answers your questions.

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WHY AN ORGANIC MATTRESS IS RIGHT FOR YOU

While we sleep, our immune system recovers and prepares for the day ahead. If your mattress is filled with airborne allergens and chemical toxins, your immune system will battle these rather than repair itself. Regular bedding & mattresses are laden with polyurethane foam, toxic flame retardants, and water or stain resistant chemicals.

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Day Care Goes Green What’s Good for Kids is Good for the World

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ith children especially susceptible to germs, chemical sensitivities and allergens, it makes sense to ensure that the child-friendliness of day care facilities extends to their ecological integrity.

When Denise Adusei, of New York City, was unable to find a preschool that included all the criteria she sought, she decided to create and direct Peartree Preschool, a year-round day care facility for 2-to-5-year-olds. “An eco-friendly day care environment is more than nontoxic paint, organic food and unscented soaps. It’s what you don’t see, as well,” says Adusei.

“We first looked for a building with lots of natural light near Central Park. Manhattan has a high rate of allergens, so we went ahead with a thorough environmental inspection on what looked like an ideal building,” recalls Adusei. Inspectors pulled tiles from the floor, opened walls to check for mold and collected samples. “When they discovered signs of an old oil spill in the basement, we knew it was an unsafe place for children. We kept looking until we found the right building with large windows, near the park and environmentally safe,” she says, noting that her own kids now attend Peartree.

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Workplace coach Paul E. McGinniss, who also blogs at NewYorkGreenAdvocate.com, says, “Creating a garden onsite and connecting with local farmers or CSAs [community supported agriculture] to provide healthy, fresh foods is a great way to educate kids via a learning activity. New York’s Hudson Valley, where I live, has a farm to school movement. Everyone should know where their food comes from,” he says, echoing another day care cornerstone.

In Madison, Connecticut, Tina Pascoe, a registered nurse, attorney and health consultant, co-founded Nurses for Day Care, a nationwide program.

The staff finds that many children are sensitive to dye additives in mustard or ketchup, certain oils in soap, paint or cleaning fumes and fire-retardant chemicals embedded in new rugs and carpeting.

“We push for the whole school to go green, not just the classroom, with the sensitive or allergic child in mind,” she says. “We’re willing to do whatever it takes, like providing special menus, banning perfumes and smoking, and only using disinfectant wipes or bleach during nighttime cleaning.” Pascoe personally works with about 80 facilities throughout the state.

The Cottages at Michaels Learning Center, in Sarasota, is Florida’s first school to earn a Level Three Green School and green infant care certification from the National Green School Coalition and operates the city’s only certified green infant care program.

Children from 6 weeks through kindergarten benefit. The school even conducts regular radon testing.

Owner and Director Michelle Ireland assesses, “It’s cause and effect.

One of the things we teach the children is how our actions have an impact on the world.”

Mark Stedelbauer, vice president of marketing at eWater Advantage, in Raleigh, North Carolina, strives to inform day care administrators about the value of using electrolyzed water instead of cleansers. An electrical current that runs through a blend of ordinary tap water and minerals changes the basic

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nature of water. A lower pH creates a disinfecting solution; a higher pH results in a degreaser. Both solutions clean and kill germs without fumes, residue or allergy triggers.

“Often, the combined cost of the electricity, water and mineral supplements used is less than what would be spent on multiple cleaning products,” Stedelbauer points out. It can be created by the half-gallon in a toaster-sized unit onsite and has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture (for use on meat) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (for use on produce). Also, electrolyzed water won’t harm skin or clothing.

Creative Minds Learning Centers’ six locations are recognized by the Oregon Program of Quality as among the top 25 schools in the state. They buy renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass sources. At the school, they compost, plant sustainable gardens, collect rainwater and recycle.

Nature preschools in the U.S., nearly 30 sites and growing, use a community nature center as a regular part of their learning program (Tinyurl.com/NaturePreschools). Generally, the children are outdoors for 45 to 90 minutes per day, weather permitting, and flexible activities allow them to investigate their own interests safely. Daily explorations build valuable skills like observation, sorting and experimentation.

Children experiencing green day care see firsthand how healthy, environmentally sound choices can help make their present and future safe. Telling their parents about their school experiences is a natural bonus.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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The truth is that no one fish can be seen as a sustainability darling, because if it is, it’s sure to be overfished. ~ DailyFinance.com

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SEAFOOD Navigate Today’s Best Choices Using Updated Guides

by Judith Fertig

We love our seafood, a delicious source of lean protein. The latest data reports U.S. annual consumption to be more than 4.8 billion pounds of it, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the average American eating 3.5 ounces of seafood a week. About half of the catch is wild-caught and half farmed. How do we know which fish and shellfish are safe to eat and good for ocean ecology?

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he best approach is to choose seafood carefully. Oil spills, waste runoff and other environmental disasters can compromise the quality of seafood with toxic contaminants like mercury and other heavy metals and industrial, agricultural and lawn chemicals. These pollutants can wash out from land to sea (and vice versa). As smaller fish that have eaten pollutants are eaten by larger ones, contaminants accumulate and concentrate. Large predatory fish like swordfish and sharks end up with the most toxins.

Beyond today’s top-selling shrimp,

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canned tuna, salmon and farmed tilapia, more retailers and restaurants are also providing lesser-known seafood varieties like dogfish and hake as alternatives to overfished species such as sea bass and Atlantic cod. These newto-us, wild-caught fish can be delicious, sustainable and healthy.

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Aquarium. Information on the most sustainable varieties of seafood is available in a printed guide, updated twice a year. The pocket guide or smartphone app provides instant information at the seafood counter and restaurant table.

Online information at SeafoodWatch. org and via the app is regularly updated.

The Blue Ocean Institute, led by MacArthur Fellow and ecologist Carl Safina, Ph.D., supports ocean conservation, community economics and global peace by steering consumers and businesses toward sustainably fished seafood. It maintains a data base on 140 wild-caught fish and shellfish choices at BlueOcean.org.

Hoki, for instance, might have a green fish icon for “relatively abundant” and a blue icon for “sustainable and well-managed fisheries,” but also be red-flagged for containing levels of mercury or PCBs that can pose a health risk for children. As species become overfished, rebound or experience fluctuating levels of contaminants, their annual ratings can change.

Choices Good for Us

To help make choosing easier, Seafood Watch has now joined with the Harvard School of Public Health to also advise what’s currently safe to eat. Entries on their list of “green” fish, which can shift annually, are low in mercury, good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and caught or farmed responsibly.

If the top-listed fish and shellfish aren’t locally available, look for the Seafood Safe label, started by EcoFish company founder and President Henry Lovejoy, which furnishes at-a-glance

consumption recommendations based upon tests for contaminants. Labels display a number that indicates how many four-ounce servings of the species a woman of childbearing age can safely eat per month. (Find consumption recommendations for other demographics at SeafoodSafe.com.) Expert-reviewed independent testing of random samples of the fish currently monitors mercury and PCB levels. Lovejoy advises that other toxins will be added to the testing platform in the future.

“My dream is to have all seafood sold in the U.S. qualify to bear the Seafood Safe label, because consumers deserve to know what they’re eating,” says Lovejoy. “We need to be a lot more careful in how we use toxic chemicals and where we put them.”

Retail Ratings

Some retailers also provide details on their seafood sourcing.

Whole Foods, for example, offers complete traceability of the fish and shellfish they carry, from fishery or farm to stores.

Their fish, wild-caught or farmed, frozen or fresh, meet strict quality guidelines in regard to exposure to antibiotics, preservatives and hormones. They also display Seafood Watch and Blue Ocean Institute ratings at the seafood counter.

Wise seafood choices feed and sustain our families, foster a healthier seafood industry, support responsible local fisheries and keep Earth’s water resources viable.

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Cures in the Kitchen Dr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis

by Judith Fertig

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n the groundbreaking new documentary film, Fed Up, Dr. Mark Hyman prescribes a major overhaul of the diets of all family members in communities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequences.

Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a whole-system approach to treating chronic illnesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.

What has your experience with Fed Up shown you about the root cause of many diseases?

In Fed Up, I met with a family of five to talk with them about their health and understand the roots of their family crisis of morbid obesity, pre-diabetes, renal failure, disability, financial stress and hopelessness.

Rural South Carolina, where they live, is a food desert with nearly10 times as many

fast-food and convenience stores as supermarkets.

The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with unpronounceable, unrecognizable ingredient lists.

This family desperately wanted to find a way out, but didn’t have the knowledge or skills. They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grandmother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits?

I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet

potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus. After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back.

I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

How is sugar a primary factor in creating obesity?

Of some 600,000 processed food items on the market, 80 percent contain added sugar. Sugar calories act differently from fat or protein calories in the body. Sugar calories drive food addiction, storage of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promoting overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s.

As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

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The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security.

In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents.

Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

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Be Happy Now Simple Ways to Quickly Lift Your Spirits

by April Thompson

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inger-songwriter Pharrell Williams, whose infectious hit song, “Happy,” has spread joy worldwide, seems to know the secret to happiness. More than 1,500 people from 140-plus countries have posted their own happy video spinoffs at WeAreHappyFrom.com, inspired by his daylong music video featuring Los Angeles residents from all walks of life dancing and lip-syncing to the tune.

Can happiness really be just a finger snap away? It depends on our unit of measurement—a moment versus a lifetime.

Research by such authorities as Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, suggests that several basic ingredients are keys to long-term happiness, including a sense of purpose, engaging activities, quality relationships and achievable goals. Ultimately, happiness is a subjective state, gauged only by personal perception.

Still, there are quick, simple things we can do to shift our mood into a higher

gear, according to Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life. “Broadly, happiness shortcuts fall into two categories—those that help in letting go of negative emotions and those that help in tuning into or expanding positive feelings,” says Robinson. “The end result is the same.”

Practice gratitude. When the day’s affronts seem excessive, we can reframe them by counting our blessings mentally or in a journal. Review the day with an eye to everything that went right. “Soon, you’ll start to see everything as a gift,” observes Robinson.

Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities.

Pay it forward. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day, advises Robinson.

Give someone a compliment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into

their happy cloud.

Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. “It’s hard to feel bad when you sing. It’s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,” Robinson notes.

Don’t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness. Research from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not only releases stress-fighting neuropeptides and moodlifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

This fall, the University of California-Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center will host the first public online course on the Science of Happiness. According to Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., professor of psychology and founding director of the center, the university’s meta-analysis of research indicates that 50 percent of our happiness level is tied to genetics, while only 10 percent stems from our environment.

“Therefore, about 40 percent of your happiness is up to you,” remarks Keltner.

Students will learn practical, scientifically tested strategies for nurturing their own happiness and tracking progress. Sign up to audit the free course, which has already attracted 40,000 registrants, at Tinyurl.com/ UCLA-Happiness.

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markyourcalendar HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COURSE with Susanne Saltzman, MD

For the Lay Person & Health Professional.

1 Saturday a month for 10 months Informative and enjoyable.

Begins September 2014 in Tarrytown A second year course is also available Info: 914.472.0666 HartsdaleHomeopathy.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Philosophy Weekend with Dr. Mark Dyczkowski – August 1-3. Friday, 7-9pm (Sitar Concert and Meditation); Saturday 1-6pm (Tantric Worldview Contemplations); Sunday 10am-3pm (Continuing lecture, discussions, practices). Dr. Dyczkowski is a loving teacher, guide and mentor who has pursued decades of devoted studies under various great masters of classical Indian music, Sanskrit and philosophy. His groundbreaking research brings to light many longforgotten tantric scriptures and his U.S. visits are rare, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity! Saltonstall Studio, 17 E 16th St, #5, New York, NY. 212-727-7288, ellen.saltonstall@gmail.com or ellensaltonstall.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am-12pm.

This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice.

It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 Family Performance Festival: Tales from the Garden – 12-1:30pm. Go on a journey through the gardens and trees of Central Park with renowned storyteller Diane Edgecomb as she brings entertaining tales to life! Use your imagination and be transported to lands near and far. Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade in Central Park, New York, NY. 212-776-1066, hlook@centralparknyc.org or nycgovparks.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4 Chair Yoga – 10-11am. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be practiced while sitting or standing, using a chair for support. This is a lowimpact class and focuses on strengthening the body’s inner core through slow movements, breathing and concentrating. For adults and seniors. (Recreation

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center membership required) Asser Levy Recreation Center in Asser Levy Playground, 392 Asser Levy Pl, New York, NY. 212-447-2020 or nycgovparks.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 The Public Library: Documenting an Endangered Species – 12pm. Over the last 18 years, photographer Robert Dawson has crisscrossed the U.S. documenting 100s of public libraries, large and small, old and new, urban and rural, in poor communities and in wealthy ones.

From the majestic reading room at the New York Public Library to Allensworth CA’s one-room Tulare County Free Library built by former slaves, his collection of images documents our vibrant, essential, yet threatened library system as it undergoes profound changes in its identity and purpose, yet remains at the very heart of American civic life. 92Y Tribeca, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92y.org.

markyourcalendar AUGUST 24TH FEARLESS DEATH WORKSHOP WITH TULKU LOBSANG 10 am - 5 pm World-renowned Buddhist master Tulku Lobsang reveals the deep Tantric wisdom about our passing from this world. Learn what to expect upon death, how to prepare now, and how to assist others. Death is one of the most important events we experience. We will all face death, yet we rarely think about it. In the Buddhist philosophy, death is a precious opportunity—if we know how to use it. And learning to have a fearless death means learning how to live a fearless life.

Pure Yoga West, 204 W 77th St, NYC Fee $70 TulkuLobsang.org/tourplan 206-819-0165

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 Summer on the Hudson: Salute to the Sun Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Suitable for all fitness levels. The Plaza at 66th St, Riverside Park South, New York, NY. 311, zhen,heinemann@parks.nyc.gov or nycgovparks.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Central Park Circuit – 6:30-7:30pm. Reach your fitness goals in the world’s most beautiful outdoor gym—Central Park! Get fit with innovative exercises designed by top trainers to utilize the Park’s best natural features: rocks, trails, stairs, hills, and gorgeous open lawns. A variety of in-Park classes will help you to maximize your strength and agility, as well as increase flexibility and muscle tone. Ages 18+. Classes are drop-in and open to all fitness levels. Space is limited for each class on a first come, first served basis.

East Meadow, Central Park, New York, NY. 212-7761066, hlook@centralparknyc.org or nycgovparks.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am-12pm.

This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice.

It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@MargaretWagner. com or 5Rhythms.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 11 SEA Paddle NYC 2014 – Surfers’ Environmental Alliance (SEA) is committed to the preservation and protection of the environmental and cultural elements that are inherent to the sport of surfing.

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efforts, community involvement, education and humanitarian efforts. We engage in projects that strive to conserve the quality of our marine environment, preserve or enhance surf breaks, protect beach access rights, and safeguard the coastal surf zone from unnecessary development. Based on the great success of last year’s paddle, this is sure to be the best yet! SEA Paddlers are committed to the cause and enjoy friendly fundraising competitions with their fellow paddlers. Who will be the #1 fund raiser this year? Stay tuned and root for your favorite paddler! seasurfer.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Overcome Your Interview Fear – 7pm. Acquiring a job interview is one thing, but getting the offer is another! Interviewing can be anxiety-inducing and an identity-threatening, stressful experience. Career expert Barry Cohen prepares you to answer the tough questions: “So, tell me a little about yourself.”

“Why should we hire you?” “How much money are your looking for, and what are you earning now?”

Removing your fear of rejection, Barry grooms you to be the most qualified candidate—even if you are not. For critique and evaluation, be sure to bring your resume. 92Y Tribeca, Lexington Ave at 92nd St, New York, NY. 212-415-5500 or 92y.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am12pm. This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@ MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 Releasing the Shock and Trauma of the Past and Experiencing Your Limitless Self with Kundalini Yoga – 1:30-3:30pm. The practice of Kundalini Yoga is a precise Yogic science or technology and is in perfect harmony with the deep spiritual truths at its foundation. Warm-up, kriya exercises, meditation, mantra, music and discussion are all part of this experience. All are welcome. Please bring yoga mat, water and wear comfortable, breathable clothing.

Ruby Bains. Chai and healthy reinvigorating snacks provided. Namaste Bookshop Healing Center, 80 5th Ave, Suite 1104, New York, NY. 212-645-0141 or namastebookshop.com/events/.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 “Igniting the Spark of the Divine” (by Rajinder Singh) – 7-8:30pm. This is a meditation workshop series with Andrew Vidich PhD, an award-winning author, consultant and international speaker. Meditation is a technique which connects you with inner light and love. It offers a new perspective on life. Once you learn to tap into your spiritual center and experience divine light within, you can undergo a profound personal transformation. Namaste Bookshop Healing Center, 80 5th Ave, Suite 1104, New York, NY. 212-645-0141 or namastebookshop.com/events/.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am12pm. This class, facilitated by 5Rhythms® certified teacher Margaret H. Wagner, is a dynamic movement practice. It’s a practice of being in the body that ignites creativity, connection and community. Using musical beats from around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@ MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 Monthly Reiki Share with Jyogan Hakata-Kohler – 5:30-8pm. This Reiki Share (led by Jyogan HakataKohler, Namaste Bookshop’s resident Reiki Teacher) is open to anyone, even if you have never tried Reiki before! It is in the same style as the share held in Kyoto, Japan at Dai Zen In Temple with Hyakuten Inamoto (Jyogan’s teacher). Everyone will receive group-style Reiki (one person lies on the table as others give Reiki).

And, a basic Attunement to the Reiki Energy will be given to all who attend. $20. Namaste Bookshop Healing Center, 80 5th Ave, Suite 1104, New York, NY. 212-645-0141, Jyogan@PureVowReiki.com, namastebookshop.com or PureVowReiki.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 25 Tai Chi for Better Balance – 3:10-4:10pm. Tai Chi for Better Balance is based on simple Qigong and T’ai Chi movements which have been proven to help balance as we age. It is a very good introduction to the T’ai Chi Chih form that we feature each week.

For further details, contact Carolyn Perkins at 212371-0133 or call Quest Bookshop at 212-758-5521.

Next door to Quest Bookshop, 240 E 53rd St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY. questbookshop.com.

markyourcalendar SEPT 13-14 BECOME A CERTIFIED LIFE COACH OR EXECUTIVE COACH Certified Coaches Federation is holding a 2 day intensive course in NYC that will teach you everything you need to know to succeed! All Certified Coaches Federation graduates also receive admission (at no additional cost!) to CCFs 1 year Continuing Education Program. See more back cover.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Tuesdays at The Pavilion: Arts & Crafts – 3-5pm.

Union Square Park’s playground isn’t the only place kids can have fun in the park! Bring your little ones to The Pavilion in the North Plaza every Tuesday at 3pm to explore fun new topics every month through arts and crafts (coloring, assembling foam picture frames, food bracelets etc.) with Baby Loves Disco (a Summer in the Square favorite)! Limited space available, registration is required. The Pavilion in Union Square Park, New York, NY. 212-677-7818, info@unionsquarenyc.org or nycgovparks.org.

around the world, it is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bum knees, bad backs and broken hearts! Students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. $20; $15 for full-time students with valid IDs. New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), New York, NY. 203-209-0047, margaret@ MargaretWagner.com or 5Rhythms.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Summer on the Hudson: Kayaking on the Hudson – 10am-5pm. Join the Downtown Boathouse for 20-minute instructional paddles. Please wear bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim.

Weather permitting. No registration required. Kayaks and life vests provided. All ages. Please note: 72nd street Kayaking is volunteer run and volunteers are low, which sometimes results in shortened hours. The Downtown Boathouse is looking for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please visit http://www. downtownboathouse.org/volunteer.html. 72nd St and Hudson River, New York, NY. Call 311 or email zhen. heinemann@parks.nyc.gov or visit nycgovparks.org.

markyourcalendar SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS Learn how to Love yourself and how to manifest Love in your life.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 City Hall Park to Brooklyn Bridge Park Hike – 10am. Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and reduce stress. You can explore our city’s rich history on our hikes. Hiking programs feature intensity levels ranging from light to moderate to vigorous. This hike is a moderate level hike. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes or boots and to pack water and a light snack.

Registration required. City Hall Park, New York, NY. 212-628-2345 or nycgovparks.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Dig, Plant, Grow: Pollinator Pals: Bees and Butterflies – 1:30-5:30pm. The Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden is buzzing in late summer! Join us to learn about important pollinators—our honeybees and the monarch butterflies passing us by on their way to Mexico. Get “buzzy” doing the honeybee dance, observe up-close the workings of a beehive and sample honey from different nectar sources.

Meander through our meadows to find the beautiful monarchs and their favorite snack-spots for fueling up before their long flight. Display gardens (like the Bean Tunnel, Global Gardens and Salad Bowl) and daily interactive gardening activities delight and inspire! New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY. 718-817-8700 or nybg.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 5Rhythms Dance/Movement Class – 10am-12pm.

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4766B Bedford Ave, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn 11235 AACareCenter.com • 718-648-8877 Yelena Sokolova, MD - a boardcertied Rheumatologist - created a powerful transformational Life without Pain program. This program is designed for people who are determined to overcome pain, enjoy a healthier body, and are serious about achieving the positive results fast. If you are tired of empty promises – find out about the dierence that a passionate doctor, who focuses on YOUR needs could make.

FIT BODY YOUR-MOVEMENT WELLNESS CENTER

43 W. 46th St, 3rd Floor NYC 10036 212-302-5651 • Your-movement.com Specializing in yoga, pilates & body sculpting, Your-Movement offers offers a refuge to escape, relax & achieve personal goals in both mind & body. Experience a variety of yoga classes including Vinyasa Yoga, Core Yoga, Gentle Yoga & Runners Yoga or more challenging classes for toning such as Total Cardio & Mat Pilates.

Prenatal Yoga classes offer a calming, relaxing space designed to connect you deeper with your body and your baby. Small classes provide personalized attention, ensuring correct movements for best results.

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Doctors at Trump Place Longevity Spa and MediSpa 194 Riverside Boulevard, NYC 10069 212-580-0900 • DTPdoctors.com Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Kogan has been practicing Western and Eastern Medicine for over 10 years. She has been taking care of New Yorkers since 2001, combining traditional medicine and holistic healing. Her work has been featured in the press repeatedly.

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272 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 914-241-7363 • flsm.com Join us for a transformative experience as you develop your intuitive and scientific abilities to heal through therapeutic touch. Classes taught to auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. Financial aid available for full and part-time programs.

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210 Fifth Ave. Suite 1102 New York, NY 10010 maurucio@mauriciohair.com 212-532-3030 • MauricioHair.com Mauricio is a cross-cultural hair artist who provides a holistic approach to the beauty industry—one that focuses not only on the physical but also on the overall well-being of his clients, through unique services, truly organic products, a tailored experience and Zen-like environment that all work together to support the mind, body and soul. Mauricio’s private hair studio mission is to be the first of its kind: an innovative ecofriendly hair studio and ‘inner beauty salon’ that seeks to unlock every guest’s beauty. Natural color services are available for both pregnant and everyday clients.

NUMEROLOGY GREER JONAS

NumerologyForYourSoul.com greer@Numerology4YourSoul.com Understanding the numbers in your name and birthday can help you discover more about your life’s purpose, the unique gifts you were born with, and the challenges in your life. If you are looking to reinvent yourself through a name change or finding a successful business name, numerology can be invaluable. Greer Jonas is an intuitive numerologist, painter and teacher living in NYC. She has been practicing numerology and teaching classes for more than twenty years.

NUTRITION & LIFE COACH DOLORES C. PERRI, MS, RD, CNS Alternative Health Center 140 West End Ave Suite 1F, NYC 10023 212-787-2404 • DoloresPerri.com

Dolores Perri is the official nutritionist and coach for the Natural Living Running and Walking Clubs. She also appeared regularly as an expert on alternative health and anti-aging on many radio and TV shows. All areas of nutrition, with a focus on detoxifying the body and strengthening and optimizing the immune system is her specialty. She will take a detailed medical and nutritional history, which determines a most important tool for diagnosing health challenges. Get healthy, get lean. Let her show you how nutrition can and will make a difference.

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NATURAL FASHION MUSHANA

www.Mushana.com Recycled paper and glass, handwoven bark cloth, and hand-painted cotton fabrics lovingly crafted into stunning home and fashion products.

Natural vegetable dyes are used, creating a full color palette from soft neutrals to rich, vibrant hues. Products are all handmade.

OZONE DENTISTRY DR. PETER SILVER

24 East 12th St., Stuite 305 212-924-6890 • TheOzoneDentist.com Dr.PeterSilver@gmail.com Located in an easily accessible area by Union Square, Dr. Peter Silver practices Minimally Invasive Ozone Dentistry.

Ozone is used to kill bacteria in cavities and gum disease, while speeding up the healing of your tissue. Dr. Silver also practices Guilt-Free dentistry, where you are never made to feel uncomfortable about the condition of your mouth.

If you are anxious about visiting the dentist, Dr. Silver uses laughing gas and does sedation dentistry as well.

OZONE THERAPY DR. HOWARD ROBINS The Healing Center 200 W. 57th St., Suite 807, New York, NY 10019 212-581-0101 • DrHowardRobins@gmail.com If you have a disease or condition that you haven’t been able to get rid of, Ozone Therapy will most likely be the answer, even for people that have suffered for years and have lost all hope. If you are questioning if your condition can be treated, call or email Dr Robins contact information above.

OBSTETRICS VILLAGE OBSTETRICS, LLC

1225 Park Avenue, (North Location) Ste 1D New York, NY 10128 101 W 12th St (South Location) New York, NY 10011 212-741-2229 • info@villageob.com VillageObstetrics.com Village Obstetrics™ minimally invasive practice offers a rare blend of highly sophisticated medical care and the personal touch of a small private practice and two physicians, Dr. Jaqueline Worth & Dr. George Mussalli. The philosophy of Village Obstetrics™ is one of deep respect for the natural process of pregnancy and birth. Yet as expert doctors we recognize that at times carefully selected treatments are needed.

We call our approach “minimally invasive obstetrics”.

ORGANIC BEDROOM THE CLEAN BEDROOM

Manhattan- 230 5th Ave 212-889-1091 Greenwich- 79 East Putnam Ave 203-292-9275 TheCleanBedroom.com WHY AN ORGANIC MATTRESS IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Our cotton innerspirng mattresses are made with organic cotton batting and organic wool — free from chemicals and pesticides!

Great for those who are chemically sensitive or allergic to latex. A good fit for families on a budget because an innerspring is generally less expensive than a latex mattress.

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While we sleep, our immune system recovers and prepares for the day ahead. If your mattress is filled with airborne allergens and chemical toxins, your immune system will battle these rather than repair itself. Regular bedding & mattresses are laden with polyurethane foam, toxic flame retardants, and water or stain resistant chemicals.

Our cotton innerspring mattresses are made with organic cotton batting and organic wool — free from chemicals and pesticides! Great for those who are chemically sensitive or allergic to latex. A good fit for families on a budget because an innerspring is generally less expensive than a latex mattress.

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SKIN HEALTH DR. MARIANA BONEVA

Beauty Plus Aesthetics 353 Lexington Ave, Suite 1603, NYC 10016 212-371-6097 • BeautyPlusAesthetics.com Beauty Plus Aesthetics emphasizes the uniqueness of each person. 3 main principles govern their approach: Holistic – a person’s body, mind & emotions. Personalized – treatment plans molded to each client’s lifestyle & body type. Coherent–interrelated advice & treatments. Dr. Mariana Boneva pioneered the most advanced laser treatments 2D and 3D Skin Rejuvenation in Manhattan. Her goal is not only to correct skin’s imperfections, but to create actual improvement in patients’ self image.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPEMENT, HEALING AND EVENT CENTERS EDGAR CAYCE CENTER

241 West 30th St., 2nd Floor New York, NY 10001 212-691-7690 • EdgarCayceNYC.org Holistic health and personal growth resource in midtown Manhattan since 1997. This non-profit Center offers: NYC’s largest selection of Cayce remedies & books, with affordable instruction on using them to bring body, mind and spirit back to a natural state of health. Wellness Services including chiropractic, massage, spiritual & energy healing, psychic & intuitive readings. Workshops and courses on psychic & intuitive development, akashic records, prophecy, past lives, Reiki, more.

NAMASTE BOOKSHOP & HEALING CENTER

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE PO Box 237047, New York, NY 10023 Jose Mestre, 347-306-0729 Marshall Stackman 212-600-1992 • stws.org

STWS is a nonprofit that offers holistic/integrated healing modalities to people affected by 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, the BP oil spill in the Gulf, as well as armed forces personnel and veterans. Over 3000 people have gone through our programs including over 1200 NYC firefighters. SWTS also offers Yoga

by Donation classes that are offered on a donation basis to the 9/11 community, all firefighters & their immediate family members, people who have been affected by Sandy military personnel and veterans.

More information online.

STEM CELL THERAPY AMERICAN STEM CELL CENTER

2 W 14th St., New York, NY 10011 212-645-0141 • NamasteBookshop.com Namaste Bookshop and Healing Center offers a unique and large selection of Eastern & Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional & music CD’S & DVD’s, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books- including Spanish.. The event space, in the same building above the bookshop, holds classes, workshops, and book signings as well as provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.

NEW YORK OPEN CENTER

22 E. 30th St., New York, NY 10016 212-219-2527 • OpenCenter.org

Neil Raff, MD 160-40 78th Rd Fresh Meadows (Queens), NY 11366 718-544AmericanStemCellCenter.com

Your own stem cells may be used as the cutting edge treatment for neurological and autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular, stroke, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic ailments & more. In a few hour in-office procedure, your own stem cells are collected, concentrated and injected into the areas of damage, stimulating the body’s natural repair. There is no danger of tissue rejection or allergic reaction. Call for a 15 minute free consult.

WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

The Open Center presents programs of exceptional depth and integrity, concentrating in five major areas: Contemplative and Spiritual Traditions; Health and Wellness; Psychology; Society and Ecology; and Creativity and the Arts. Programs and teachers focused on understanding health and mind-body healing, depth psychology, mystical and esoteric traditions, compassionate dying, socially responsible investing, humanity's impact on the earth and renewable energy, untapped sources for creativity in the arts and what we can learn from world cultures.

REFLECTIONS CENTER FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

250 W 49th St., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019 212-974-2288 • ReflectionsYoga.com

SIERRA BENDER® 888-794-3330 • SierraBender.com Sierra Bender, a modern day Renaissance woman and leading pioneer in the Women’s Empowerment, leadership and entrepreneurship movement for over 25 years. She is the founder of the SBEM Core Institute, Sierra Bender Empowerment Method®(SBEM), Boot Camp for Goddesses® internationally renowned retreat, and author of Goddess to the Core. She’s been featured on Oprah Radio, CBS, Univision TV, USA Today, Marie Claire, Shape, Body & Soul, Yoga Journal, Fit Yoga and other media outlets in Australia, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, U.K., Germany and the U.S.

Reflections Center for Conscious Living is an urban oasis nestled among giant financial institu-tions, Times Square, Broadway theaters and luxury high-rises in Hell’s Kitchen, midtown Manhattan. We welcome and invite you to transcend the tensions of city life and join us for a “just right” yoga class with some of the best teachers in NYC, an illuminating talk, or a super cool dance party.

Come to Reflections and celebrate all of who you are.

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