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United Palace, in Washington Heights, Evokes Spirituality through Art

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eople have been conducting strikes as a method of demanding change for many years. With our climate on the brink of collapse and our communities already suffering from its impacts and the potential for effective action so uncertain, such a worldwide event to try to effect climate change action is paramount.

On September 20, millions of people worldwide will walk out of their classes, jobs and homes as part of a Global Climate Strike, with many organized events taking place nationwide.

“One day of striking won’t solve everything, but it will show those in power that we refuse to stand by in the face of climate crisis,” says Tamara Toles O’Laughlin, North American director of 350.org, a renewable-energy action nonprofit that is working to organize weeklong events. “It’ll show the world who the real villains of the story are. And if we’re numerous and loud enough, it will be the spark that helps turn the tide. And that’s all we really need.”

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oth spirituality and art are means to explore and celebrate our capacity for connection, meaning, purpose and transcendence—and when we practice them together, channeling our innate creative powers and healing abilities, we can transform our lives and the world, says Rev. Heather Shea, spiritual director and CEO of United Palace, a transformational organization and venue that fuses spirituality, the arts, culture and entertainment.

“Through spiritual artistry, we fully experience who and what we are by embracing artistic expression as a spiritual practice and spiritual practice as a form of art,” Shea says. “Through spirituality and art, we are able to explore and celebrate fully our complete humanity. All the enduring spiritual traditions, along with culture, art and entertainment, are pathways to connection, understanding, community and joy.”

Located in Washington Heights, in the fourth-largest theater in Manhattan, the United Palace hosts Sunday services, shamanic circles, Open Heart Conversations exploring the world’s religious and spiritual traditions, renowned speakers, book signings and other events designed to facilitate spiritual awareness and artistic engagement.

“At United Palace, we welcome anyone to come celebrate spirituality through art and art through spirituality,” Shea says. “You can discover your inner creative power through spirituality, while finding spiritual meaning through the arts. We are all spiritual artists.”

Location: United Palace of Spiritual Arts, 4140 Broadway (at 175th Street), NY. For more information, visit UPSpiritualArts.org. See ad on page 5.

Berkshires Retreat Center Hosts Eye Qigong Workshop

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astover Estate and Eco-Village, in Lenox, Massachusetts, will offer an Eye Qi Gong Workshop with Master Teresa Yeung from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on November 16. This form of qigong is designed to improve the flow of qi energy into the eyes, improving vision as well as other health symptoms such as headaches, migraines, stress and poor sleep.

Created by Qigong Grandmaster Weizhao Wu. Eye Qi Gong consists of a series of gentle, easy-to-do eye movements together with focused breath. It can be performed sitting or lying down.

“It is excellent as a prevention and support tool for improving the health of the eyes and liver. The teachings are comprehensive and educational,” Yeung says.

Yeung is a generational master of chi master, visionary, medical intuitive and international bestselling author. She is the sole successor of Wu’s lineage. She says he created the form to cure his mother’s bleeding eyes, and after his mother recovered, she could thread needles into her 80s. The form was the subject of 4,000 clinical research studies led by 100 medical teams in the early 1990s in China, and its success rate for improving eyesight was more than 90 percent, Yeung says.

“Eyes are the window of your health, and like any part of the body, they require the same help—a nice flow of qi energy,” she says. “Improving the qi of the eyes supports your own body.”

Cost: $200/$350/$420 for individuals/couples/families of three or more. Location: 430 East St., Lenox, MA. For more information, visit Eastover.com. See ad on page 16.

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Lee Schwalb Healing Arthritis Dual-Lineage Reiki Master to Teach in Greenwich Village SCHWALB Fibromyalgia his fall, Jyogan, who traveled to Japan to study directly with the A LProvides I N G Holistic, Natural Migraines two of the world’s best-known Japanese Reiki teachers, will teach ReliefCare Specialist in Midtown Post surgery all levels of Reiki in a series of three group classes at Namaste Heal-

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“If you’ve been contemplating practicing Reiki for yourself, or you’ve Lee Schwalb provides at wanted to treat your friends and your family, becoming a certified practihis two Midtown healing tioner could be a career option for you,” he says. “Generations of individuals Rev. Jyogan centers—or the many across the globe have found learning and becoming activated to the Reiki conditions he can treat. energy to be truly and deeply life-changing. Reiki is the infinite universal life force energy, after all.”

Lee Lee Schwalb Schwalb While his approach toLicensed Acupuncturist,

Group classes will include Reiki 1 Beginners Level on September 8 ($250); Reiki 2 on Certified Herbalist, healing stems from his Certified Kambo Practitioner(IAKP)October 13 ($300); and Reiki 3 Mastership Level on November 10 ($400). Seating is limited, so *Most insurance acceptedearly registration is recommended. Jyogan teaches private classes as well. education and experience in traditional acupuncture and Chinese medicine, he’s ng.com 370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2300, New York City, 10017 also trained in numerous adjunct therapies Namaste Bookshop is located at 2 W. 14th St. Namaste Healing Center is around 315 West 57th Street, Suite 303, New York, NYLocation: 10019 that allow him to deliver personalized, the corner at 80 Fifth Ave., Ste. 1104 (11th Floor). To register, call Namaste Bookshop at tural Awakenings to to sign uppatient. for your FREE CONSULTATION. holistic care each 212-645-0141. For more information, visit NamasteBookshop.com or TradtionalReikiCen “My treatments involve looking at ter.com. To inquire about private classes, text Jyogan at 917-723-4342. the body as a whole, taking into account both physical and psychological aspects,” Schwalb says. “I assess the patient’s entire constitution as well as diet and lifestyle to establish a pattern of disharmony. My customized treatment plan might include No one likes to go to another meeting, but if it’s entertaining and acupuncture, herbs, aromatherapy, diet leaves you smiling, it will feel like a REWARD instead of a punishment. and nutrition, supplements and general Celeste DeCamps delivers lifestyle modification.” fun, interactive speeches Call today to book

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HealthyLine Heat Therapy Brand Opens Midtown Store

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t a time when e-stores are replacing brick and mortar, the makers of HealthyLine heat therapy products are bucking that trend.

Lindsay Griesbach, director of brand development and strategic partnership for HealthyLine, says their growing online sales inspired them to open a Manhattan storefront. She expects demand for the products to grow even stronger now that people can try out the far infrared heat mats for themselves.

“Some 500,000 customers in more than 20 countries are using our Inframat Pro to attain new levels of wellness,” she says.

“Anyone who hasn’t tried a mat or is interested in trying the therapy should come down for a session.”

Although most of the store’s customers buy them for home use, HealthyLine products are also popular with doctors, yoga instructors, chiropractors, entrepreneurs, reiki masters, acupuncturists, personal trainers, massage therapists and spas. The mats are effective for managing chronic pain, reducing fatigue, detoxification, relaxing sore muscles, improving blood circulation, revitalizing energy levels and temporarily decreasing inflammation, Griesbach says.

A unique feature of the mats is their incorporation of gemstones, such as amethyst, tourmaline and jade, long used in alternative medicine to facilitate recovery and strength, as well as obsidian, a volcanic rock used in hot stone massage.

“When combined with heat therapy, these gemstones release far infrared rays and negative ions, natural therapies that improve your body’s overall wellness levels,” Griesbach says. “Our exclusive heat therapy technology also incorporates photon lights and PEMF.” Location: 41 W. 36th St. For more information, call 212-300-5092 or visit HealthyLine.com. See ad on page 2.

Peace Day to Begin with Bell Toll at United Nations in Manhattan

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very September, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and peoples. In New York, Peace Day celebrations will take place September 20 at the United Nations Headquarters. They will be live-streamed at WebTV.un.org.

The local event will begin at 9 a.m., when UN Secretary General António Guterres will ring the Peace Bell and observe a minute of silence. A student observance will follow from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Approximately 700 high school and college students will have an opportunity to interact with UN Messengers of Peace, along with youth participating via videoconference from the United Nations Mission in Kosovo.

The theme of Peace Day 2019 is Climate Action for Peace.

Climate action is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals the UN member states adopted in 2015, stating that a peaceful world isn’t possible without action to facilitate “economic and social development for all people everywhere, and ensure that their rights (are) protected.”

Goal 13 is “a call for immediate action by all to lower greenhouse emissions, build resilience and improve education on climate change.”

For more information, visit un.org.

Simple Secrets for a Successful Life—The Focus of a September 26 Event in Manhattan

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n an increasingly busy time, many Americans wonder how to build a happy life, achieve success in work and relationships, and reduce stress. On September 26, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., in Manhattan, celebrated philosopher Swami A. Parthasarathy will answer exactly these questions at a rare public appearance titled the Law of Karma.

Free and open to the public, this event Swami will share insights from Vedanta, an ancient A. Parthasarathy philosophy that empowers people to achieve lifelong success. Parthasarathy has devoted his life to teaching practical applications from Vedanta, helping people find happiness in their life and work.

Grounded in the notion of refining one’s intellect, and mastering self-management before trying to manage others, this philosophy has allowed him to work steadily for six decades, without breaks or unhappiness. He has also maintained the same weight and fitness level for 60 years. He advises international leaders, athletes and business executives on combining success with peace.

“Living is an art, a skill,” he says. “You need to learn and practice it as you would to play a musical instrument or fly an aircraft.”

After earning degrees in literature, science and law, he renounced a shipping business to dedicate his life to study, research and promotion of Vedanta.

Cost: Free. Reserved and VIP seating available. Location: The Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St., New York City. Reserve tickets at Vedantausa.org.

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he weekend of September 21-22, Judith Costa will teach a level-one Akashic Records class at Hotel Lyric, in Lower Manhattan.

Both sessions will run from 11 a.m.

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“In this class, you will learn how to access your own Akashic Records,” Costa says. “Being able to open your records will allow you to obtain concrete answers to your questions, healing and guidance. You can ask anything in the records about your life, your personal relationships, health, finances and much more, and also about people related to you, and you will receive your answers because you can access the information written in the book of your soul.”

She will also be available for private consultations of the Akashic Records, coaching sessions and past-life regression therapy, at Hotel Lyric from September 19 to September 23.

A certified life and love coach, seminar leader, writer and speaker, Costa has a master’s degree in analytical psychology and psychotherapy and an MBA. Class cost: $475 (manual, journal, and materials included). Location: 70 Pine St. For more information, visit JudithMCosta.com. For questions or appointments, contact Judith Costa at 646-204-4535 or judithmcosta@hotmail.com.

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Soak Up Rays for a Healthier Bowel Regular exposure to sunlight decreases the incidence of irritable bowel disease (IBD) in children, researchers from the Australian National University report. They compared 99 children with IBD with 396 healthy children using interviews with parents to establish a database. For every 10 minutes of sunlight exposure a day on average, there was a 6 percent reduction in risk, and 30 minutes a day reduced the risk by 20 percent.

Also, children with deeper tans were at lower risk. IBD, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, has been shown in previous studies to be less common among people that live in sunnier places and closer to the Equator.

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Sleep Tight to Keep Ulcers at Bay About one in 10 Americans develops painful peptic ulcers, open sores in the lining of the stomach and duodenum, that are sometimes caused by an overgrowth of the Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Drug therapy to eradicate the bacteria involving two antibiotics and one acid suppressant is usually successful, but about 10 percent of cases recur.

A key factor may be sleep quality, suggests a new study from the University of Hong Kong. Researchers followed 1,420 people that had been treated for peptic ulcers for three years. The ulcers recurred in 8.3 percent of them, and those that had poor sleep—including taking longer to fall asleep and waking more during the night—were significantly more likely to be re-infected.

Longer total sleep times helped reduce infection recurrence.

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For runners, food is fuel, and a new study lays to rest debates about which diet is best. Researchers at Leibniz University, in Hannover, Germany, recruited 76 men and women runners, divided equally between vegans, vegetarians and omnivores. They had an average age of 27 and ran recreationally two to five times a week. The runners were asked to pedal to exhaustion on a stationary bike, and researchers found that all three groups had similar exercise capacity and power output, and similar lactate production during exercise.

The researchers concluded that vegan diets were “a suitable alternative for ambitious recreational runners.”

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Climate Changes Upend Farming

Cultivation throughout the U.S. is becoming more difficult because of unpredictable weather patterns, leading to higher prices and lowered productivity. Farmers are finding that a shift of two or three weeks in a growing season can upset supply chains, labor schedules and other agricultural variables, like the routes that honeybees travel to pollinate fields. Also, climate change is driving a rise in pest infestations that will keep growers scrambling to keep up with rapidly changing conditions. “Decades-long patterns of frost, heat and rain, never entirely predictable, but once reliable enough, have broken down. In regions where the term climate change still meets with skepticism, some simply call the weather extreme or erratic. But most agree that something unusual is happening,” reports The New York Times.

Whale Wipe-Out

Record Numbers Starving to Death

More than 160 dead gray whales have washed up on the Pacific Coast this year, including onto beaches in Canada, Mexico and Alaska, and scientists estimate that they represent just 10 percent of the total number of the dead, with the rest sinking into the sea. In Washington, officials have run out of public beaches for the huge carcasses to rot, and have asked for owners of private beaches to volunteer space.

This could end up being the deadliest year for gray whales since 2000, when 131 were found on U.S. shores.

Many of this year’s victims have been malnourished, according to David Weller, a research wildlife biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Southwest Fisheries Science Center, in La Jolla, California. That could be because of unusually warm temperatures in the northern Bering Sea last year, says Sue Moore, a biological oceanographer at the University of Washington, in Seattle. This results in less of the type of algae that amphipods (shrimplike crustaceans) eat, which in turn lowers the food supply for the whales.

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Age-Defying Bodywork How to Turn Back the Clock

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t has been said that stress kills, and it often can be a slow and premature process, leading to common but avoidable symptoms of decline: impaired memory, loss of mobility, fatigue and decreased libido.

Good nutrition, getting enough sleep and staying active contribute to vitality; however, fortifying the nervous system is critical to combating age-accelerating stress hormones like cortisol.

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young may lie in the therapeutic modalities of bodywork, an umbrella term for up to 350 methods that include massage, energy work and meridian-based therapies like acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology, which can improve quality of life and promote cellular integrity. Once considered a luxury confined to spas and private home sessions, bodywork is moving into the medical mainstream with reputable hospitals like the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City,

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which offers reiki sessions and instruction for patients and caregivers.

According to a survey by the American Hospital Association, reiki and its close cousin Therapeutic Touch comprise one of three top complementary therapies in American hospitals, along with massage therapy and music. The Arthritis Foundation recommends massage for all types of arthritis and pain syndromes like fibromyalgia, as it can reduce discomfort and stress.

The Chemistry of Premature Aging

Busy lives without enough downtime can set up the body to be in a chronic state of “fight-or-flight”, which compromises cardiovascular health, nutrient absorption, waste elimination and immunity. Thanks to groundbreaking researchers like Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, it is now understood that prolonged daily stress weakens DNA structures by shortening chromosome-protecting telomeres, a major component in premature cell death and the trigger of genetic, predisposed markers for disease.

Studies by Dr. Owen Wolkowitz, of the University of California, San Francisco, demonstrate the link between shortened telomeres and insufficient response to free radicals, resulting in chronic inflammation, now believed to be the catalyst of most degenerative diseases. Psychological stress, according to research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, changes how the body regulates inflammatory response.

“Stress and inflammation cause pain and disease,” says Certified Reflexologist and holistic practitioner Martha Garland, of CreativeSpirit Healing Arts, in Baltimore. “All of this that we carry in our bodies will make us feel much older than our years.”

Through application of pressure on specific reflex zones on the feet, hands and ears, reflexologists like Garland can help promote the natural flow of bodily functions. “Reflexology, a modality that is separate from massage therapy, reduces the tension, stress and pain that we hold in our feet and in the rest of our body, which can promote longevity and better quality of life,” she says.

Certified craniosacral therapist Margaret Connolly, of Narberth, Pennsylvania, agrees that mental or emotional strain plays a key role in the aging process.

“During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and in that situation, it’s not going to prioritize restorative activities,” she says. Craniosacral therapy (CST) focuses on the cerebrospinal fluid and the

During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and … it’s not going to prioritize restorative activities. ~Margaret Connolly

meninges surrounding the brain, spinal cord and related connective tissue, and helps the body drop out of excessive fightor-flight mode.

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Bodywork and its ability to impact the chemistry of stress has far-reaching effects

on most bodily systems. Studies in 2016 from the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine have shown that massage therapy helps to regulate hormones, boost immunity, improve attentiveness and ease the symptoms of depression.

Licensed Massage Therapist Michele Duncan King, of Sea Spell Massage, in Cannon Beach, Oregon, knows firsthand how her work can assist in counteracting the energy-sapping effects of stress. “When the digestive system doesn’t go into the ‘rest-and-digest’ state via activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, it can affect muscles, joints, organs and hormones.

This, along with elevated cortisol, can certainly make us function less optimally, making us feel older and less vibrant.”

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Traditional massage modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, Thai and Lomi Lomi help reduce blood pressure, boost immunity by augmenting natural killer cells, decrease symptoms of depression and support the cardiovascular system.

It can also assist lymphatic movement, which can prevent cold hands and feet and achiness. Massage also raises serotonin and dopamine levels, neurotransmitters that play vital roles in memory, mood regulation and immunity.

Most significantly, higher serotonin levels are linked to lower levels of substance P, a neuropeptide that is central in pain perception. It soars during times of stress, anxiety and insufficient sleep, and has also been linked to tumor growth and inflammatory conditions.

body’s wisdom and follow its lead, we reduce stress and increase well-being.”

While women are more apt to include bodywork sessions in their health care, men can be hesitant. Connolly encourages both women and men to experience CST and other modalities. “Sometimes men are a bit nervous about being touched, whether the practitioner is male or female. Even when open to hands-on therapy, some men believe extremely deep pressure is needed in order to be effective.” Not so, says Connolly, who cites the experience of Mark Bertolini, CEO of the Aetna health insurance company, who credits CST with saving his life when he was contemplating suicide and suffering severe neuropathic pain from a skiing accident.

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Bodywork can assist the physical body, but it can also be a restorative balm for the emotions and psyche. “As human beings, touch is so important. Massage modalities invite safe, healing touch,” says Anita Bondi, licensed massage therapist and a founder of the Wellspring Holistic Center, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. “A good therapist will also educate a client about other benefits of a more holistic lifestyle. I believe any time we give ourselves permission to listen to the

CST can also have an impact on women’s hormonal changes. “Very slight movement of tissues near the pituitary gland can exert a subtle pumping motion on the master gland in a way that will facilitate its ability to produce and release hormones,” explains Connolly.

The therapy is sometimes used in conjunction with acupuncture, which also impacts hormones and works on the brain. A 2018 study by Chinese researchers published in the journal Evidence-

Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows neuronal improvement through acupuncture in both cognitively impaired patients and healthy individuals.

Tools for Life

Most practitioners believe that deriving benefits from bodywork requires consistency, which can support longevity in unexpected ways. Garland says, “What really makes a difference in reducing chronic stress is consistent stress reduction. One session occasionally will feel good and reduce tension temporarily, but will not make a major difference in reducing stress in the long term.” King agrees: “A massage once a month is my recommendation for ideal overall maintenance, and more frequent sessions for specific conditions or goals.”

Research and results confirm that well-being is not a luxury, but a necessity, and puts to rest the idea that bodywork is a guilty pleasure. “The more we do to help ourselves, the better our lives will be as we age,” says Bondi.

Marlaina Donato is certified in massage and bodywork, and is the author of several books.

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Awakening Your True Voice

by Jean McClelland

Why are so many of us self-conscious about creative self-expression and embarrassed by the sound of our own voice?

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baby cries, and we are riveted by its urgency. Children play and laugh, and we stand in awe at their spontaneity and the richness of their imaginations. We resonate with their joy and yearn for when we, too, experienced such openness. Even a young child’s gibberish is filled with inflection and color, which communicates eloquently.

What has happened to make so many of us self-conscious about creative self-expression and embarrassed by the sound of our own voice? How can a baby bellow for hours and never get hoarse, while we feel strain and vocal fatigue after a few hours of teaching or even after a long chat? Why do our voices tend to disappear when we have to express ourselves in a meeting or in front of a group?

Perhaps the real answer lies in understanding what has disconnected our voice from who we really are.

The Power of Impulse When a baby cries or a child laughs, their bodies are totally involved. Emotion flows through their muscles and is reflected on their faces. This exquisite mind-body

coordination is the result of perfectly timed communication from the brain and spinal cord to nerve endings in the muscles responsible for breathing and sound.

This process is fueled by impulse (chi), which physiologically can be described as a powerful, but mostly unconscious, desire to express. We hear impulse in the roar of a lion or the cry of a dog for its master, and we experience it in the raging of King Lear.

Uncovering and bringing impulse into our consciousness is part of the journey in finding our authentic voice. A voice that is free, communicative and without strain happens when a steady flow of breath—fueled by impulse—vibrates the vocal cords.

Remember our little baby? What makes its cry so robust is the perfect coordination between the deep abdominal muscles and the respiratory muscles. Most of us tend to lose this coordination by the time we are three or four, but we can regain it.

The search for one’s true voice is a deeply intuitive process of rediscovery.

Sometimes, though, it can be difficult to let go of preconceptions about how our voice should sound and just allow it to emerge.

Freeing our voice from life’s constraints may make us feel somewhat vulnerable, though at the same time it can be liberating.

We must approach our work with a sense of curiosity, discovery and Zen-like patience.

Then this wonderful, freeing process will cease to be a mystery and will never be lost.

Jean McClelland is on the faculty of the Columbia University School of the Arts and the New York Open Center, where she teaches Awakening Your True Voice.

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SUSTAINABLE SCRUBBING Tips for Toxin-Free House Cleaning Cleaning the house shouldn’t be a health hazard, yet studies have linked many popular cleaning products to asthma and other respiratory ills, developmental problems in young children and breast cancer. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG. org) warns in its Guide to Healthy Cleaning that both toilet and oven cleaners and heavy-duty degreasers that contain hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or ethanolamine can cause skin burns, blindness and lung irritation.

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EWG scientists have evaluated 2,500 cleaning products and posted the results online: Out of 507 allpurpose cleaners, only 59 earned an A for safety and 151 got an F. Other indicators of high eco-standards are a Green Seal or an EcoLogo certification symbol on the product’s container.

There are many good, safe and effective cleaning strategies that use natural ingredients.

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Vinegar, which is nontoxic and antibacterial, is another natural go-to cleaner. An equal mix of distilled white vinegar and water in a spray bottle can clean windows, stovetops, countertops, porcelain and ceramic tile. TheSpruce.com lists ways to use vinegar to clean everything from crayon stains to mold and mildew, and suggests adding a drop of lavender or citrus essential oil if the smell is unpleasant.

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Ingredients in natural honey products support the immune system, according to Boyacioglu. One such component is propolis, a resin-like substance collected by bees from plant leaves, stems and buds. Bees use propolis as an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agent to keep their hives sterile and the colony healthy.

A major plus for propolis is that it’s rich in antioxidants that protect cells against damage from the effects of free

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orking in perfect partnership, zinc and black seed oil do a powerful job of protecting the mouth from the growth of harmful bacteria that cause bad breath, gum disease, plaque and tartar. Zinc is recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and proven effective at preventing the growth of bacteria. It halts the damage before it can begin, and in doing so, it promotes a healthy balance for the mouth. However, zinc can’t do this job on its own because it can’t stick to teeth and gums. When we spit out our toothpaste, we also spit out the zinc. Black seed oil helps zinc stay in the mouth longer, allowing its protective cloak to stay securely in place.

Black seed oil is extracted from Nigella sativa, a herbaceous annually flowering plant spread over the region of the Mediterranean sea, middle Europe and much of western Asia. The plant’s oil extract has been extolled for centuries as a natural remedy to treat and manage a myriad of diseases, including numerous oral health conditions. Black seed oil is said to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, fight infections and help alleviate toothaches.

When used in toothpastes, regular use of black seed oil has been shown to whiten teeth, zap stubborn stains, strengthen gums and protect tooth enamel from foreign disease-causing microbe invaders, as well

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Ayurvedic Cooking

Ancient System Restores Balance

by April Thompson

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n Ayurveda, food is medicine,” says Susan Weis-Bohlen, the Reisterstown, Maryland, instructor and author of Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally. “How we feed ourselves is the first line of disease prevention and longevity.”

First developed in India some 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. It works to rebalance mental and physical health in coordination with mind-body energy types called doshas. The primary ones—Vata, Pitta and Kapha—correlate to the five elements of space, air, fire, earth and water, 22

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An Ayurvedic diet can help address dosha imbalances and optimize health and wellbeing. New York City chef, restauranteur and author Divya Alter embraced Ayurveda while suffering from an autoimmune disorder that conventional medicine couldn’t cure. “Food was instrumental to my healing,” she says.

Eating in Season “Ayurveda is about living in harmony.

Eating seasonally and locally, you not only get the most nourishment, but also rekindle your relationship to food and the environment,” says Nishita Shah, of The Ayurvedic Institute, in Albuquerque.

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“In Ayurveda, we look to seasons to determine what to eat based on what is naturally available, like eating light juicy fruits in summer rather than the heavy root vegetables abundant in winter,” notes Weis-Bohlen.

Spices and herbs have powerful healing properties that can be combined in different ways to balance doshas in tune with the seasons. “In winter, use warming spices like ginger, cinnamon or chilies, and in summer, season with cooling spices like coriander and fennel, or fresh herbs like cilantro,” says Alter.

Ayurvedic Prep Tips Proper combination and selection of

ingredients are a critical component of Ayurveda, according to Alter, author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen. She says, “Well-prepared food is easy to digest and protects prana—the food’s living force or energy— so it can nourish and energize.”

Ayurveda also focuses on the “six tastes” ideally present in every dish: sweet, sour, salty, astringent, bitter and pungent.

“Western cuisine has a strong salty and sweet bias. Health issues arise from an imbalanced palate,” says Shah.

Alter adjusts taste profiles according to the season and the individual’s dosha.

“Bitter foods can be very cleansing and help eliminate winter sluggishness. More pungent foods are good in the spring, when the body may feel congested and heavy after winter,” she says.

To address diners’ differing doshas at her restaurant, Divya’s Kitchen, Alter focuses on seasonal dishes that incorporate all six tastes. “By definition, these are tri-doshic foods which can balance all three dosha types.”

Good tri-doshic foods include asparagus in spring, berries in summer and root vegetables in winter. “Cooked leafy greens can also be tri-doshic,” says Alter, adding that spices can tweak the natural dosha effect of a given food.

Ancient Cooking for Modern Lifestyles Ayurveda’s rules of the kitchen—such as avoiding cold, raw, processed or microwaved foods, not combining fruits with other foods, and making lunch the heaviest meal of the day—can run counter to the typical Western diet, but with time, Ayurvedic cooking can become intuitive.

Ayurvedic meals don’t need to be complicated or challenging to prepare. “A simple apple or plain rice can nourish us,” says Shah.

One of Alter’s favorite recipes is an apple or pear stewed with cloves, prepared and eaten first thing in the morning to stimulate the digestive system. Plain almonds are another good protein snack, especially in aiding digestion when soaked and peeled, she advises.

A “Buddha bowl” packed with colorful, sautéed vegetables, lentils and a grain like

quinoa, barley or millet makes for a simple, nourishing, well-balanced meal, says Shah. “I try to add just enough spice to enhance the flavor, while still being able to taste the sweetness of a carrot or the bitterness of chard.”

A cook’s mindset is as important as the meal itself, say Ayurvedic practitioners.

Alter believes mindfulness while cooking and eating not only enhances our experience, but

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also our digestion.

Ayurvedic cooking should be fun, ignite curiosity and taste great—not feel restrictive or lack flavor, says Shah. “Food should bring joy, and bring us back in tune with our bodies. Our bodies are smart and will tell us what they need.”

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

The Beginner’s Ayurvedic Kitchen

he rules of Ayurvedic cooking can seem overwhelming, but there are simple ways to start aligning our diet with its principles. “There is a profound knowledge behind Ayurvedic cooking, but the methods of preparation are easy; you don’t need to be a skilled chef,” says chef, restauranteur and author Divya Alter.

“One portion of food should fit in your hands when cupped together,” says Nishita Shah, of The Ayurvedic Institute.

“Any more is going above and beyond what the body needs and can handle.”

“Energetic imbalances can fluctuate, so what you need now doesn’t have to be what you eat for the rest of your life,” says Alter.

Shah uses color to guide her cooking, declaring a dish done when its greens are at peak vibrancy.

Alter stresses eating according to the strength of your digestion. “Someone with a fiery or strong digestion may need to eat heavier foods and more frequent meals.”

Cooking with fresh, high-quality and ideally, organic ingredients is key.

Food should be prepared soon after purchase and consumed soon after preparation to maximize flavors and nutrition.

Ayurvedic cooking enhances natural flavors, while optimizing digestion, nutrient absorption and waste elimination.

“How you experience food after a meal is just as important as how you feel while eating it. Deep frying, charring or cooking at high temperatures makes food hard to digest, overheats the liver and causes acidity,” says Alter.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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ntrepreneur, DJ and author Radha Agrawal is on a global mission to catalyze community and connect people meaningfully through shared values, talents and passions. Driven by her love of movement and music, Agrawal founded Daybreaker— early morning yoga sessions followed by live-music, alcohol-free dance parties that are being held in 26 cities worldwide—which are helping to break down the loneliness and isolation increasingly common to urban settings. She also co-founded the THINX line of period-proof underwear with her twin sister Miki and friend Antonia Saint Dunbar, and is now launching LiveItUp, a virtual “life school” featuring 21-day challenges from renowned guides such as Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and functional medicine specialist Mark Hyman, M.D.

Her recent book Belong: Find Your People, Create Community and Live a More Connected Life shares her personal journey of finding her place and people in life, and offers hands-on exercises to help others do the same.

Agrawal lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, New York, where she still loves to

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go out and celebrate life with friends several nights a week.

What inspired your journey to bring people together?

I grew up in a community-driven town in Montreal. My dad is Indian and my mom is Japanese, and I had a built-in sense of community within those two cultures. Yet I sleepwalked through my 20s; at 30 years old, I woke up realizing I didn’t feel a sense of belonging anymore and started on an intentional journey back to community.

I was also shocked into action by the statistics around our lack of community. One in four Americans report having no friends to confide in; the number jumps to one in three for those over age 65. Another study showed that not having social ties is as harmful to our health as being an alcoholic, and is twice as harmful as obesity.

What steps can help people that are feeling isolated start to find community?

It starts with an internal journey of selfexploration. Make a list of your values, interests and abilities, and see where they intersect and how you can use them to serve your community. They may be bringing music to a space, asking questions or hosting, which is my particular gift. Then find 10 communities that

align with those interests and explore them in a light-touch way until you find the ones you want to participate in more deeply.

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What is the key to cultivating nurturing friendships?

Again, start by taking a self-inventory: the qualities you seek in a friend, the qualities you don’t want and the qualities you need to embody as a friend. Take stock on how you are showing up for your friends, and note if you are making excuses for yourself or your friends.

I realized in doing this that I was often triplebooking myself and prioritizing everything but friendship, and made an effort to change.

Now I look for friends who love adventure and lean in and say yes to life. Now, at 40, I seem to meet new people every day who come from the same star and make friends so much faster having done that hard work in my 30s.

What are the key components of a healthy, thriving community?

Community is built on safety and sustained on mystery. With Daybreaker, the mystery is not knowing the next theme or DJ or “Wow!” moment, but our members have the safety of knowing it will be a wellness-oriented event and a safe space where they will be hugged upon entry and can dance with reckless abandon every month. It takes effort to keep the excitement alive, but as a result, Daybreaker is scaling and gaining momentum.

How do we find the proper balance of commitments and interests?

Developing boundaries is key. When I first started Daybreaker, I would say yes to everything, and I was exhausted all the time trying to please everyone. Now that I have a daughter, my time is even more precious. If I ask myself if something is giving me energy and fulfillment and the answer isn’t a deep yes, then I know it’s a deep no.

Celebrate your abundant energy, though; it’s a blessing to have lots of interests and friends. Stay curious to where you are in life and what the world has to offer.

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

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by Michael Biamonte

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he aging process, which affects our appearance and our body function, ultimately concerns everybody. That’s why it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry.

One major reason the body ages is because two things are happening at the same time: Stomach acid levels and hormone levels naturally decrease, and both decreases result in a loss of total body muscle.

When we lose muscle, our metabolism slows down, and we become older, sicker and fatter. Genetic factors also play a part in how and when we show our age.

Keep your hormones balanced and at adequate levels.

Every indigenous culture has some herbal brew, exotic food or other secret that’s been passed down through the generations as a “fountain of youth.” In the Western world, we have anti-aging practitioners who can test hormone levels and then correct imbalances with a natural regimen of bio-identical hormones.

Get a comprehensive genetic test.

These three simple steps can help slow the aging process:

When you identify your body’s genetic weaknesses, you can work around them with vitamins and herbal supplements.

With a full hormone panel and genetic testing, an anti-aging practitioner can put together a plan to make the 50s and 60s look and feel like the new 40s.

Lack of stomach acid leads to malabsorption of all the food you eat, including the proteins and minerals that keep your bones strong.

Remember the old saying “You are what you eat”? Change it to “You are what you digest.”

Taken before meals, apple cider vinegar acts as a simple digestive aid to give you a fair chance at absorbing the nutrients in your food.

Michael Biamonte is a certified clinical nutritionist, an anti-aging specialist and the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition, located at 2185 34th Ave., Ste. 14D, Astoria, NY. For more information, visit Health-Truth.com.

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Yoga gives us powerful tools so we may age gracefully. ~Lisa Moore

THE POWER OF YOGA Tapping Into the Life Force

by Marlaina Donato

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ongevity is something most of us strive for, and increasingly, research shows that implementing a consistent yoga practice can be a fruitful investment toward that goal. Yoga is an eight-branch system of well-being that encompasses exercise, meditation, conscious breathing, diet and other elements, but how it effects mind-body fitness alone is proving to be a reliable defense against age-related loss of mobility, cardiovascular disease and depression.

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Combined research from 22 studies by the University of Edinburgh reveals that yoga, compared to both sedentary lifestyles and other forms of exercise such as walking or chair aerobics, improved the lower-body strength and flexibility in individuals age 60 and older. The findings published earlier this year in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity also showed improved quality of sleep and fewer symptoms of depression.

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Yoga’s inverted poses increase blood

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circulation to vital organs, including the intestines, which facilitates assimilation of nutrients and waste elimination. Asanas like shoulder stand, bridge and downwardfacing dog stimulate blood flow from the lower extremities to the heart and fortify red blood cells by increasing hemoglobin, guarding against blood clots, stroke and heart attack. Yoga can also strengthen the bones. A 2016 study published in the International Journal of Yoga shows improved bone mineral density in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis.

“Much like a house that sits empty or a car left to sit unused in a garage, our human parts can age and rot without movement.

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~Carmen Ferreira Nancy Poole, a teacher at Clarksburg Yoga and Wellness, in Clarksburg, Maryland.

Joints lose flexibility as we age, but yoga movement provides them with essential oxygen, blood and nutrients. Lisa Moore, owner of Free to Be Yoga, in Great Falls, Montana, underscores, “A joint needs to move through its full range of motion to function well. Movement helps lubricate and cushion joints, provides nutrition and removes wastes.�

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A 2014 hatha yoga study published in the Journals of Gerontology revealed increased cognitive function in older adults after eight weeks of yoga three times a week. Yoga’s super power lies in its capacity to reset the autonomic nervous system and ramp up mood-boosting serotonin while decreasing monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that disarms the effects of stress hormones like cortisol. Under the influence of yoga, the brain is bathed in calming neurotransmitters, combatting depression and anxiety, and instilling a sense of optimism.

“Yoga also helps us to embrace the hard times and ride the waves. With the tools that yoga provides, we can swim toward the light. It also helps us to experience a more intimate relationship with body and soul, and in turn make better choices in all aspects of life,� notes Carmen Ferreira, owner of the Sunshine Barre Studio, in Rocky Point, New York.

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Conscious breathing is at the core of a dedicated yoga practice, and a lowered risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease gives us another reason to inhale and exhale deeply. Poole observes, “Our general population does not breathe correctly, and many of us even hold our breath unconsciously. For my students, the hardest part of yoga is learning to take deep, full breaths. Old breathing habits must be unlearned. Once attention is given to the breath, tensions can be released.�

“Yoga improves lung capacity and brings more energy to the cells, which in turn creates more energy and life force in our bodies,� says Ferreira. “It helps us to live from the heart’s center and foster a better quality of life,� she adds. “Each time we show up on our mats, we show up for ourselves, an opportunity to nourish the body, our one and only temple.�

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National Yoga Month was developed to raise awareness of yoga’s health benefits.

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Tuning The Human Energy Field For A More Fulfilled Life

matter what is happening.

Level 6 is full of beautiful, opalescent rays of light. In Level 6, we can experience the divine love that runs through the universe.

We can open ourselves to experience this unconditional love in many ways—through an interaction with a child, by seeing a beautiful nature scene or even during deep meditation. When this level is vibrant, we are able to deeply love every aspect of life.

Level 7 should look like a mesh of bright-golden lines of light. It holds the karmic influences for this lifetime; when this level is strong, we feel that there is a plan for us in this incarnation. The seventh level is also our connection to divine reason. That’s where we find divine inspiration for our creations.

By Lisa VanOstrand

A Reflection of Our Vibrancy

Vibrant at Any Age

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ccording to Barbara Brennan, bestselling author and founder of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, anything that happens in the physical body happens in our energy fields first. The human energy field, or aura, contains our personality.

When our personality is freed from blockages, we can live life to its fullest, with joy and enthusiasm.

The Barbara Brennan School of Healing teaches that the human energy field is composed of seven distinct levels (or layers) of frequency. Each level’s frequency range goes all the way through and extends from the physical body. The higher the frequency range of the level, the farther it extends from the body. These levels are not discrete; rather, each one penetrates the other layers.

Let’s look briefly at each of these seven levels of the energy field and how it contributes to our vibrancy.

Levels 1 to 4

Level 1, which is most connected with the physical body, looks like a mesh of brightblue lines of light. When the lines of light on the first level are dull and broken, the person needs to pay more attention to his or her physical health. Some simple ways to improve the first level are through diet, movement and hydration.

Level 2 is our feelings about ourselves. It should be full of cloud-like colors of vibrant red, orange, yellow, green, sky blue, dark blue and white. When these colors are dark or

muted, the person may be experiencing a great deal of negativity or chronically low self-esteem. Lack of self-love is a significant causative factor in diseases.

Level 3 is our mental and rational thoughts. It should look like a mesh of brightyellow lines of light. When our third level is dull or broken, our thoughts might be habitually confused or scattered. A bright third level is created when our thoughts are clear and focused.

Level 4 is all about our relationships with others—pets as well as people. The fourth level is composed of bioplasma, a denser form of energy than clouds. With all the vibrant colors of the second level, but infused with the rose color of love, the fourth level is important for creating and maintaining healthy relationships that nurture us.

Note how Levels 1 through 4 interconnect: Any toxic relationships we are involved will affect how we feel and think about ourselves.

Levels 5 to 7

Levels 5 to 7 hold our connection to different aspects of the divine. It is on these levels that we experience divine will, divine love and divine mind.

Level 5, a cobalt-blue field of space, holds the energetic template for the first level. It is also associated with divine will, which is best understood when aligned with our personal will. This alignment allows us accept that there is a greater order in the universe and peace no

The human energy field is a reflection of our vibrancy. Physical vitality, emotional self-love, mental clarity, good relationships and highly tuned spiritual energies will result in a larger, brighter and more radiant aura, which will allow us to create and attract a more fulfilled life.

At the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, each year is dedicated to specific explorations of these seven levels of the human energy field. Students learn hands-on energy healing, psycho-spiritual explorations that support personal transformation, self-healing exercises to regulate the energy field, and techniques to sense the world and ourselves differently. They also experience the joy of the creative process.

The Barbara Brennan School of Healing has been in existence for more than 35 years and is one of the premier schools in the exploration of energy consciousness and personal transformation. Beginning in October, it will host a Year 1-only regional training at Balance Arts Center, in Manhattan, led by senior faculty member Joy Adler. There is also a fouryear school in Florida and another Year 1-only regional training in Berkeley, California. For more information, visit BarbaraBrennan.com.

Lisa VanOstrand is senior faculty at Barbara Brennan School of Healing. She was also the senior editor of Barbara Brennan’s new book, Core Light Healing.

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Empowerment through Movement

By Celeste DeCamps

Dancing is the quickest way to connect ourselves with our bodies. Moving slowly and gracefully with the music is like its own meditation.

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was a professional belly dancer for many years. As much fun as dancing was for me, my real joy came from teaching other women to dance. It was rewarding to see the transformation when they let the music take over their bodies.

When I started teaching, I thought I was helping women understand how to perform this Middle Eastern style of dance.

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busy being daughters, wives, mothers and employees. They wanted to feel like women again.

The students would look at my hip movements and decide that their hips did not move. Then the dance lesson turned into a kind of therapy session. I explained that belly dancing is the oldest dance form in history. Yes, there are techniques that can be learned through practice, but the core movements are based on women’s natural abilities to move.

I reminded the women that when they were little girls, they danced. There

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was no judgment then, and there wasn’t any judgment now. Little by little, the mental blocks started moving away. My students began to understand how easily their bodies flowed through the exercise when they relaxed and stopped worrying about being perfect. Suddenly, they were dancing and laughing. They told me later that they were surprised at how good they felt. The awkwardness had disappeared and been replaced with newfound confidence.

Women come in many different shapes and sizes—that’s why belly dancing looks different on different women. There’s no wrong way to dance. I find that dancing is the quickest way to connect ourselves with our bodies. Moving slowly and gracefully with the music is like its own meditation. Our bodies tell our minds that we are beautiful and fun. I tell women to put on music that makes them feel happy. You can’t feel bad or sad when you’re dancing.

I’ve been backstage at belly dance conventions, waiting for my turn to dance, when other dancers in line asked me, “How do I look?” “Is my hair alright?”

“How’s my makeup?” “I’m trying to lose weight—does my costume look tight?”

Then the moment they got on stage, a wonderful thing happened: They were smiling and looking confident, and they were perfect. All their insecurities disappeared. I wanted to tell them, “Hold on to that feeling, and don’t let it go.”

We all possess the ability to feel positive about ourselves. It may take practice, but it’s worth it.

My belief is that any style of dance lifts your mood, gives you positive energy and makes you feel good about yourself. So now it’s your turn. Put on some music, and get up and dance!

Celeste DeCamps is a motivational speaker. She shares a lifetime experience of stage- dance and movement through stories and audience interaction. For more information, visit CelesteDeCamps.com. See ad on page 9.

CELEBRATED PHILOSOPHER Speaks on the Law of Karma

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orld-renowned Swami A. Parthasarathy shares simple secrets for success in life, work and the pursuit of happiness September 26 at the Town Hall, in New York City.

In a rare public appearance, Parthasarathy will speak on the Law of Karma at the Town Hall, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on September 26. The talk is open to the public and admission is free!

A celebrated Indian philosopher who shares insights from Vedanta, an ancient philosophy that empowers people to achieve lifelong success, Parthasarathy has devoted his life to teaching people how to find happiness in their life and work.

“You are the architect of your fortune...or misfortune,” Parthasarathy says.

The talk will share principles of success, stress and destiny, and teach attendees how to take control of their lives.

The event comes as Parthasarathy’s latest book, Citations Tributes Quotes, is released. He is the author of 11 books and has guided companies and executives on how to successfully manage and run businesses.

Grounded in the notion of refining one’s intellect and mastering self-management before external management, his phi-

losophy has allowed him to work steadily for six decades, without breaks and without unhappiness. What’s more, Parthasarathy’s philosophy has enabled him to maintain the same level of fitness and weight for 60 years. He regularly advises international leaders and athletes on combining success with peace.

“Living is an art, a skill,” he says. “You

need to learn and practice it as you would to play a musical instrument or fly an aircraft.”

Known as the “Go-Getter’s Guru,” Parthasarathy has been featured in TIME, Businessweek, Forbes, CNN, Sports Illustrated, Goop, and other American and international media. He has spoken to audiences at the World Bank, the Young Presidents’ Organization, Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, NASA, Google, Disney and more.

Parthasarathy earned degrees in literature, science and law, and completed a graduate degree in international law from London University. He renounced a shipping business early in life to dedicate his life to study, research and promotion of Vedanta.

Cost: Free. Reserved and VIP seating available. Location: The Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St., New York City. Reserve tickets at Vedantausa.org. See ad on page XX. Swami A. Parthasarathy founded the Vedanta Cultural Foundation, whose USA branch is led by senior disciple Gautam Jain.

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mark your calendar BBSH Core Light Healing Workshop 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-4pm Sun

September 21-22 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Spiritual Book Club – 3-5pm. First Sunday, monthly. With Jane Dowd Oosterom. Join kindred spirits who explore spirituality through books, discussion, and ways to get involved in doing good things. Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan.

212-645-0141. NamasteBookshop.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 How to Be a B.R.A.T.—Breathe, Relax and Talk – 6-8pm. With Celeste DeCamps and Michele M. Join Authentic Voice’s new workshop! This fun and energizing workshop will help you develop proper breathing skills so that your voice comes across loud and clear. For more information: Meetup.com/ Authentic-Voice/events/263405427/.

mark your calendar Ayurvedic Health Counselor Q&A Session--3-5pm September 21

This Q&A session is for those people interested in becoming a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor.

Starting in October, the course is offered by The Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences.

3929 STUDIOS 39 W 29th St (at Broadway and 6th Ave) Manhattan.

RSVP: 646-670-6725 or DrKaushik.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Empowered Light Holistic Expo – Sept 6-8.

Numerous vendors will offer angelic and intuitive readings, healthy food samples, holistic personal and home care products, inspiring lectures, massage, meditations, reflexology, reiki, and yoga. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall D & E, 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA. EmpoweredLight.com.

ACourse in Miracles Lecture – 1:30pm. With Jon Mundy, PhD. Jon was introduced to the Course by its scribe Dr Helen Schucman in 1975 and is the author of ten books based on the Course. The topic will be Advaita Vedanta (nondualism) and the Course. The course states that Heaven is our Home and God’s Will for us is perfect happiness. Center for Remembering and Sharing, 123 4th Ave, Manhattan.

212-677-8621. Crsny.org or MiraclesMagazine.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Shamanic Circle with Tuvan Shamaness ChokBar – 4-6pm. Since ancient times, indigenous cultures have understood the importance of living in balance and harmony with the earth and cosmos.

This exploration of the ethereal world and subtle realties introduces you to spirit guides, ancestors, and power animals. Awaken the interconnectivity supporting healing, transformation and life purpose. $20. United Palace, 4140 Broadway, (entrance on 176th St. between Broadway and Wadsworth, 7th floor), Manhattan. 212-568-6700. info@unitedpalace.org. UPSpiritualarts.org.

mark your calendar Akashic Records Level 1 Class

Shamanic Circle – 7-9pm. With Rev Jonathan Hammond and Emily Wallace. In this highly experiential monthly gathering, we delve into the heart of Shamanism with ancient shamanic practices, journeys, teachings, sharing and community. One Spirit Learning Alliance, 247 W 36th St 6th Floor, Manhattan. 212-931-6840. Onespiritinterfaith.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Taiji Class – 12 Noon. Reduce stress and receive beneficial effects—from sore backs to mental health issues, from MS or Parkinson’s Disease, or from problems after traumatic injuries. Quest Bookshop, 240 E 53rd St, Manhattan. 212-758-5521. QuestBookshop.com.

mark your calendar Beginner’s Course in Acem Meditation

with Judith Costa 11am-6:30pm

11am Sat., 2:30pm Sun.

September 21-22 Learn how to access your own Akashic Records!

Opening your own records enables you to obtain concrete answers to your healing, guidance and questions. Ask about finances, health, relationships, receive your answers.

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$475 (includes manual, journal, materials).

With Folke Gravklev. First hour is a free introductory seminar. Decide after that to take the class immediately or at a later time. Acem meditation is for relaxation and stress management; lay the foundation for personality development and self-understanding.

Hotel Lyric 70 Pine St, Manhattan.

Acem Center 305 W 53nd St Suite 1L, Manhattan.

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With Lisa Van Ostrand. Explore how creativity manifests through auric dimensions and how understanding blocks and family patterns can impede the creativity flow. Discover hands-on healing techniques to access other dimensions.

Balance Arts Center 151 W 30th St, 3rd Floor, Manhattan.

561-620-8767.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 What is An Elevator Pitch and Why Do I Need One? – 6-8pm. With Celeste DeCamps and Michele M. Join Authentic Voice and develop your elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is your own unique sales introduction that you can recite in about thirty seconds or less. For more information: Meetup.com/ Authentic-Voice/events/263011032/.

The Inner Work of Racial Justice: On Healing, Connecting & Belonging for Changing the World – 7-9pm. With Rhonda Magee and Sharon Salzberg.

Learn how embodied mindfulness and compassion practices are essential to the work of healing, peacemaking and doing justice. All welcome, no mindfulness experience necessary. New York Open Center, 22 E 30th St, Manhattan. 212-219-2527. opencenter.org/the-inner-work-of-racial-justice.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Private Akashic Records, Coaching, and Past Life Regression Therapy Sessions – Sept 1923. With Judith Costa. For information or to ask for an appointment, call 646-204-4535 or email judithmcosta@hotmail.com. judithmcosta.com/ private-sessions.html.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Plant Medicine, Ancestral Healing and Personal Evolution Free Virtual Class – 7pm. With Monica Maria Aparicio. Learn how to use these two powerful tools to heal and transform your life experience into higher levels of satisfaction and success. Details and free registration here: http://bit.ly/PLantMedVirtualNANYC.

mark your calendar The Law of Karma 6:30-7:45

September 26 With Swami Parthasarathy. You live by choice, not by chance! Vedanta is ancient, universal wisdom containing the eternal principles of life and living. Among other things, Vedanta assists you in attaining peace of mind, clarity in thinking and realization of life’s purpose.

The Town Hall 123 W 43rd St, Manhattan.

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mark your calendar Free Intro Awakening Your True Voice 6pm

Monday, October 28

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 One Day Shamanic Healing Retreat with Plant Medicine – 12-5pm. With Monica Maria Aparicio. Experience deep healing with the gentle and third eye opening plant medicine “rape”, breathwork and facilitated soul work. Details at: http://bit.ly/OneDayRetreatNANYC.

plan ahead STARTING OCTOBER 2019 Ayurvedic Certification Course – August 24, Open House/Q&A, August 30, application deadline. This course is for a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor (CAHC) and is offered by The Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences under the auspices of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Dr Kaushik’s Ayurvedic & Naturopathic Clinic, 792 Route 35, Cross River, NY. 914-875-9088. 646-6706725. drkaushik@drkaushik.com. drkaushik.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 “Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential”: Book Launch, Talk & Signing with Deepak Chopra – 6:15pm meet & greet, 6:45pm meet & greet with Deepak, 8pm discussion with Deepak, 9pm book signing. To be metahuman isn’t science fiction nor about being a superhero. It means to move past limitations constructed by the mind and enter a new state of awareness, liberating us from anxiety, tension and ego-driven demands. United Palace, 4140 Broadway at 175th St, Manhattan. 212-568-6700. info@unitedpalace.org. UPSpiritualArts.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Re-Emerge Shamanic Healing Retreat – Oct 8-15.

This all-inclusive shamanic healing retreat with plant medicines, breathwork, energetic healing and facilitated inquiry is a life-transforming journey to the center of your heart! Expand your consciousness, return to wholeness, expand your life in the beautiful lush, sacred lands of Armenia, Colombia. For more information, visit monica-maria.com/reemerge.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 2019 Five Day Fall Retreat – Oct 11-15. With William C C Chen. Join this acclaimed Grand Master for an intensive 5-day Tai Chi Chuan Fall Retreat. Knowledge of the Yang-style short form is a requirement to participate and will include this requirement as well as Form Refinement, Applications and Push-Hands. Email wccctcc.retreat@ gmail.com for questions. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 1-866-264-5139.

Eastover.com/workshop/wcccc.html.

Series starts Nov 9-Dec 9. With Jean McClelland.

Every person possesses a powerful natural voice that reveals who he or she truly is. Often tension, past experiences, and fears restrict the natural flow of breath and voice resulting in forced, unnatural sounds and blocked energy. Jean creates a supportive environment in which self-consciousness dissolves and your authentic voice emerges.

New York Open Center 22 E 30th St, Manhattan 212-219-2527 OpenCenter.org

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 The Wild Unknown: Archetypes Deck Launch & Workshop – 7pm doors, 7:30-8:30pm talk and workshop.

With Kim Krans. Kim is an author and artist and teaches events and workshops that activate the forces of creativity and radical transformation through creative practices, meditation and movement. TheArchetype deck is included in ticket price. ABC Home, 888 Broadway (at E 19th St), Manhattan. abchome.com/about/deepak-homebase/.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Awakening Your True Voice – Nov 4-Dec 9, 6-7:30pm.

With Jean McClelland. Jean is a renowned voice and Alexander Technique teacher and workshop leader and a noted musical theater performer. See workshop description above. New York Open Center, 22 E 30th St (between Madison and 5th Aves), Manhattan. 212219-2527. opencenter/org. jeanmcclellandvoice.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Eye Qi Gong Workshop – 7-8:30pm. With Master Teresa Teung. Eyes are the window of your health and its most treasurable. Learn directly from Master Yeung the Wu’s Eye Qi Gong® that has had 4,000 clinical research studies with over 90% success rate in China. Acquire gentle, easy-to-do eye movements to improve vision and many other health benefits.

Testimonials at https://purelandqigong.com/eyechi-gong-program/. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox, MA. 1-866-264-5139. Eastover.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 Re-Emerge: All Inclusive Shamanic Healing Retreat with Authentic Plant Medicine – Feb. 14-22, 2020. With Monica Maria Aparicio. This retreat is an immersive experience into rediscovering your purpose through profound healing, all in the sacred lands surrounded by the Andes Mountains. For details and early bird registration: http://bit.ly/ReemergeNANYC.

ongoing daily Relaxation Sessions in the Alcove – Call for times. Relaxation sessions are experienced lying down and include a selection of traditional techniques, including deep breath, deep rest and deep sound. Your body feels safe and nurtured and sends signals to slow down your breathing and heart rate in this experience. Inscape, 45 W 21st St, #1, Manhattan. 646-952-0706. flatiron@inscape.life. inscape.life/meditation-studio.

sunday IIntroduction to Alexander Technique – 11am and 3pm. Small group instructions of 2-3 students. First class must be taken before other 7 classes, then choose others in any order. Learn about your internal built-in organization, move with more ease, balance and coordination. Improve posture, breathe more efficiently, avoid, reduce or eliminate back, shoulder and neck pain. $45 each 90-minute class. Think AT Studio, 200 Vesey St (AMEX Bldg 24th floor), Manhattan. Contact Mona Al-Kazemi, 646-632-5181 or mona@think-at.com.

Reiki Group Class – 2nd Sun, 3-9pm. With Jyogan, Reiki Shihan (master teacher). Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 917-723-4342. Jyogan@TraditionalReikiCenter.com. TraditionalReikiCenter.com.

Reiki Share – 4th Sun, 5:30-8pm. With Jyogan, Reiki Shihan (master teacher). Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 917-723-4342. Jyogan@TraditionalReikiCenter.com. TraditionalReikiCenter.com.

tuesday Authentic Voices Meetup – 6-8pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Do you have a presentation to deliver? One of the biggest fears people deal with on a regular basis is public speaking. Celeste DeCamps and Michele Marshall can help you develop great communications skills, which are keys to financial and emotional wellbeing. CelesteDeCamps.com or Meetup.com/Authentic-Voices.

wednesday Jyogan Reiki Treatments – 5-8pm. Jyogan is a Reiki Shihan (master teacher). $25/15-minute sample sessions; $50/30-minutes (front of the body); $100/60-minutes (front/ back of the body). Namaste Bookshop, 2 W 14th St, Manhattan. 212-645-1014. info@NamasteBookshop.com.

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saturday Introduction to Alexander Technique – 10am and 2pm. Learn about your internal, built-in organization that helps you move with more ease, balance and coordination. Improve posture, breathe more efficiently, avoid, reduce or eliminate back, shoulder and neck pain. $45 each 90-minute class. Think AT Studio, 200 Vesey St (AMEX Bldg 24th floor), Manhattan. Contact Mona Al-Kazemi, 646-632-5181 or mona@think-at.com.

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Conscious Centers AUM SHANTI BOOKSHOP

230 E 14th St, NYC 212-260-2866 • AumShantiBookshop.com Aum Shanti Bookshop is a community-oriented spiritual gallery providing offerings that inspire clarity, guidance and inspiration on one’s journey. They offer high-vibration, reiki-charged and spiritually energized items such as a semi-precious gems and tumbled stones, one-of-a kind rare crystal specimens and clusters, beautifully hand-crafted jewelry made with love and empowering energy. Join for tarot, psychic and astrology readings.

BALANCE ARTS CENTER

The Barbara Brennan School of Healing 151 W 30th Street NYC 561-620-8767 Denise.Mollo@BarbaraBrennan.com A premier institute of hands-on healing and personal transformation opening NYC YEAR 1 program at the Balance Arts Center

NAMASTE BOOKSHOP & HEALING CENTER

2 W 14th St, NYC 212-645-0141 • NamasteBookshop.com Namaste Bookshop and Healing Center offers a unique and large selection of Eastern and Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional and music CDs and DVDs, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books – including Spanish. The event space above the bookshop holds classes, workshops and book signings, and provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.

NEW YORK OPEN CENTER 22 E 30th St, NYC 212-219-2527 • OpenCenter.org

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.

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UNITED PALACE OF SPIRITUAL ARTS 4140 Broadway, NYC 212-568-6700 • UPSpiritualArts.org

As an inclusive spiritual community, the United Palace of Spiritual Arts seeks to cultivate compassion, wisdom, and peace through spiritual practices born of the great wisdom traditions, sacred service, and joyous connection to spirit through music, arts and entertainment. Join us for Sunday service at 12pm EST or on live stream.

Counseling & Mental Wellness MICHAEL MONGNO, MFT, PH.D, LP

Present Centered Therapies Upper West Side DrMongno@PresentCenteredTherapies.com 212-799-0001 • PresentCenteredTherapies.com Michael Mongno MFT, Ph.D LP is a licensed psychoanalyst, marriage and family therapist, and holistic counselor based in Manhattan. Committed to creating a real difference in the world, his “Real change in real time” describes the dynamic, effective synthesis of personal growth and spiritual transformation. His approach acknowledges our innate perfection and offers a powerful mindful path toward mental wholeness through the healing collaboration of body, mind, and spirit. You can read more at PresentCenteredTherapies.com.

Education MONICA MARIA INTERNATIONAL

Monica Maria Aparicio NY, NY 646 210-8888 www.Monica-Maria.com Spiritual Success and Business Mentoring Programs, Advanced Practitioner Certification and Coaching Programs, Shamanic Healing and Plant Medicine Retreats, Conscious Leadership and Soulful Business Events.

Getaways & Retreats EASTOVER ESTATE AND RETREAT 430 East St, Box 2282, Lenox, MA 866-264-5139 • Eastover.com

Eastover is a 600-acre sanctuary and residential holistic retreat center in Berkshire Lenox, MA, a dedicated facilitator of holistic events and retreats. Minutes to Stockbridge and Great Barrington, next to October Mountain with views of Mt. Greylock.

Healing & Wellness MICHAEL BIAMONTE, CCN

The Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition 2185 34th Ave, Suite 14D Astoria, NY 11106 347-523-4703 – NewYorkCityCandidaDoctor.com Michael Biamonte has been in practice for over 30 years, is the author of “The Candida Chronicles� and is a World Recognized Candida elimination expert. His office has proprietary software developed for NASA that helps identify and treat all nutritional deficiencies.

Offering both online and In-Person appointments.

SCOTT CLOVER INTUITIVE ENERGY HEALER

West Village, NYC • 917-916-8584 Scott@ScottClover.com • www.ScottClover.com Heal what holds you back. Feel better in your body. Scott reads your energy fields and guides you to a better understanding of yourself, your somatic (bodyoriented) energy, your intuition, and the energetic dynamics that make up your life. Scott’s practical and non-dogmatic approach helps you perceive, address and resolve barriers that prevent you from achieving optimal well-being. Stand-alone or complementary with other healing modalities.

CELESTE DECAMPS

Empowerment Through Movement 102-10 66th Road Apt. 17B Forest Hills, NY 11375 917-907-4424 • CelesteDeCamps@gmail.com Celeste DeCamps, a professional speaker who helps women find their empowerment through movement. Presentations are interactive and engaging. Learn how to change your attitude for the better in 2 minutes. Book Celeste DeCamps for your next event or workshop.

ROGER DUBIN

Mr. Natural NYC 917-699-6492 • MrNaturalNYC@gmail.com Instagram @MrNaturalNYC Roger Dubin is a volunteer trail supervisor for the New York New Jersey Trail Conference, managing over 55 miles trails in South Eastern Harriman State Park. Follow him on Instagram for pictures and videos of the beautiful land that we live in.

Roger is also the Marketing Director for Natural Awakenings in NYC.

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JEAN MCCLELLAND, MMUS., MAMSAT

JeanMcClellandVoice.com Private lessons and workshops: voice, breathing and Alexander Technique.

Jean McClelland has more than 40 years’ experience as a performer and teacher. She has helped thousands of students free their bodies, strengthen their breathing, and uncover the natural beauty of their voices.

THE SALERNO CENTER

345 E 37th St Suite 208 NYC 10016 212-582-1700 • SalernoCenter.com

Complementary medicine in NYC combines the wisdom of alternative healing with the teachings of traditional medicine, helping patients to live healthier and happier lives

LEE SCHWALB HEALING

370 Lexington Ave, Suite 2300, NYC 10017 315 West 57th Street, Suite 303, NYC 10019 646-577-0142 • LeeJSchwalb@gmail.com LeeSchwalbHealing.com Lee Schwalb is a licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and certified Kambo Practitioner. He has over eighteen years of clinical experience and has lectured around the world on the benefits of holistic medicine and detoxification. He specializes in autoimmune disorders and women’s health.

THINK AT

646-632-5181 • Think-AT.com Think AT is a new small business located in Battery Park City, dedicated to teaching Alexander Technique, mainly through individual lessons. The name is inspired by the focus ofAlexander Technique on “thinking,â€? which affects the way we live, including how we move whether with patterns of tension or ease. Teachers at Think AT have expertise with more than 15 years of training.

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280 Madison Ave, Ste 702, NYC 718-482-7197 • WholisticFoodTherapy.com WholisticFoodTherapy@gmail.com Sarah Thacker specializes in working with women who struggle with emotional/stress eating, eating disorders body-image issues, PTSD and anxiety. Using an integrative approach including EMDR, mindfulness/meditation training, nutritional awareness and creativity development you will identify, work through and release the root cause of your struggles with food.

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Learn and experience reiki from its source. Other teachers of reiki teach westernized reiki. Reiki group classes are held monthly on the 2nd Sunday and Reiki Shares on the 4th Sunday of every month at Namaste Bookshop’s Healing Center near Union Square. Private classes and treatment sessions can be scheduled at any time. Jyogan is also a Ministerial Director and officiates weddings as well as ordains other Ministers.

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