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Celebrate Planet Earth!
Welcome to April and our celebration of Earth Day. With the harsh winter behind us, we can finally enjoy some wonderful weather ahead and begin to circulate more outdoors. It’s time to shed all layers of clothing and soak up some sun. We’re delighted to bring you great activities in the community to take part in as we celebrate this remarkable planet. Although the allergy season gets the best of me, I do enjoy watching the trees come alive and flowers begin to sprout. If you’re like my family, we’ve already begun discussing the agenda ahead with spring cleaning, gardening and other to-do activities that spring brings. I sometimes wonder—how do we manage to always collect so much stuff? This web of life as we know is very much connected into what forms our planet’s life support system and as a direct result, each link is totally responsible for the effects on future generations. Continuing with the theme of our planet, sustainability is the watchword of this issue of Natural Awakenings, beginning with the excellent feature “Power Switch: Taking a Home Off the Grid.” Writer Jim Motavalli delivers an in-depth dive into sources of alternative energy, costs, technologies and special considerations, including the availability of government tax credits and the option to make a partial transition to green power without leaving the grid entirely. Philadelphia is taking aggressive action toward educating the community by providing workshops, activities and other initiatives that contribute to our local environment and ways to make a difference. Sustainability isn’t a vague, esoteric concept, but a critical factor in our very survival. I hope somewhere in the pages of this issue, you’ll be enlightened about innovative ways to connect with people and the planet be it getting together for a potluck gathering, plunging into the woods, exploring creative art therapies or taking kids on extraordinary outdoor adventures, even if it’s in their own back yard. Let’s celebrate our planet!
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Creative Therapy Aids Recovery
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Entune Transdermal Cannabis Patches
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ija International was founded on the idea that a better life is possible with the right combination of products, opportunity, timing and endeavor. Their health, wellness and beauty products allow individuals to look and feel their best. Entune full spectrum, hemp-derived CBD oil squares are transdermal patches applied to the underside of the upper arm, inner thigh, or the spine near the base of the neck and left on for up to 24 hours. The total number of cannabinoid receptors in the body is thought to be greater than all other neuromodulatory receptors combined. All vertebrates and invertebrates have an endocannabinoid system. Physical activity can boost the endocannabinoid system. Sustained aerobic activity increases levels of anandamide, a natural cannabinoid produced from fatty acids in the body. Entune helps support multiple key body systems to promote a general sense of well-being; provides fast and sustained distribution of cannabidiol (CBD) for 24 hours; encourages calm, collected feelings during periods of stress; and promotes restful sleep. For more information, visit ZijaDifference.com. See ad, page 3.
Love Your Local Park
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ove Your Park Week, from May 11 through 19, is a citywide celebration of Philadelphia’s diverse parks, featuring nine days of service projects, fun events from hikes to plant sales to bike rides, educational programs and family activities in more than 100 Philly parks. Volunteer registration opens April 11. Love Your Park is a collaborative partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy to steward and support neighborhood parks throughout the city. For more information, visit LoveYourPark.org.
Boys’ Gymnastics Training in Germantown
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onprofit Philadelphia Boys’ Gymnastics, located in the Wissahickon Industrial Complex, is the only gymnastics program in Philadelphia dedicated to boys. Having started in 2003 at Temple University, the program moved to Germantown in 2015. Training on six boys’ events; floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar, along with trampoline, is offered to the general public. Classes are offered from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Currently serving more than 100 families, about 20 boys train for competition in the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Program, while the bulk of students are beginners learning fundamental moves so they can advance to the competitive level. The program is directed by Fred Turoff, a former Temple Men’s Gymnastics coach who spent 50 years associated with that team, 41 as head coach. Location: 4700 Wissahickon Ave., Building L. For more information, call Turoff at 215-204-7452 or visit PhiladelphiaBoysGymnastics.org. See ad, page 30.
Learn Professional Energy Medicine in Cherry Hill
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he first four classes of Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine training, called the Foundations Program, will be offered in Cherry Hill at the Ohana Health and Wellness Center. The Foundations Program is the first year of the two-year (second year optional) Eden Energy Medicine Certification Program. Legendary healer Donna Eden is the author, with David Feinstein, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine, Energy Medicine for Women, and Energies of Love. This is a life-changing series of intensive professional training classes that teach participants how to understand, feel, test and correct energy anomalies in themselves and others, based on the work of Donna Eden, who was born with a gift that enables her to see energy in fine detail. They will learn how to test energy using muscle tests and even open a practice. Classes are taught by Geoffrey White, EEM-AP, who has been a practicing Eden Energy Medicine clinician for 12 years and currently has a private EEM practice in Mount Laurel. Location: Ohana Health and Wellness Center, 1892 Greentree Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. For more information and registration, call 609-468-12886 or email GeoffreySenergy@gmail.com or call John at 856-222-4600. Also visit EastMeetsWestClinic.com and Innersource.net. See ad, page 9.
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he American Holistic Nurses Association Integrative Healing Arts Program in Holistic Nursing (IHAP), a unique, three-session, 84-hour continuing nursing education (CNE) program, will be held August 15 through 18; November 14 through 17; and March 5 through 8, 2020, at Pendle Hill Retreat and Conference center, in Wallingford, Pennsylvania. Healthcare professionals can rediscover the heart and art of nursing, and meet the continuing education requirements for holistic nursing certification or recertification. The faculty includes Colleen Delaney, Ph.D., RN, a boardcertified advanced holistic nurse, and Catherine M. Alvarez, RN, MA, a baccalaureate certified holistic nurse. Core topics include Art of Authentic Communication; Caring for Self, Caring for Others; Philosophy and Spirituality in Healing; Theory for Holistic Nursing Practice; Nutrition for Body, Mind and Spirit; Energy Systems and Energy Healing; and Transformational Leadership for Change. Each session also includes a one-day immersion topic such as Clinical Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Music and Guided Imagery and Jin Shin Jyutsu. Graduates receive a certificate in holistic nursing and integrative modalities to become an instrument of healing and provide holistic healing arts in all healthcare settings. Enrollment is open until Jul. 18. Limited to 40 participants. For more information and to register, visit AHNA.org/ Integrative-Healing-Arts. See ad, page 9.
Heal the Entire Family in Five Easy Steps
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r. Jacquilen Foster Tomas Ali, ND, BAT, CBP, CNC, MH, Med, will present Body Talk Access: Learn to heal your entire family in 5 easy steps! From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 14. Her 10-minute day-to-day self-care Dr. Jacquilen Foster system is for everyday people; works on Tomas Ali adults, babies and pets; improves stress management; boosts immune system; and improves posture, balance and range of motion. Topics include cortices, switching, hydration, body chemistry, reciprocals and fast aid technique (effective first aid-system) Cost is $150. Location: 3901 Main St., B Bldg., Ste. 201, Philadelphia. For more information, call 215-360-4110, email Info@ MyDrAli.com or visit MyDrAli.com. See ad, page 31.
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The Importance of Breathing Easy Improving our posture would help that nagging neck pain we get after being hunched over the computer all day at work, but improving the way we breathe can also help. When we get stressed because of a work deadline or some psychological insecurity, the primitive part of the brain reacts with the same “fight-or-flight” response as if faced with a predator. The immediate result of chronic stress is the startle response. The chest collapses, the head juts forward and the shoulders tense and raise up to create a smaller target and protect our vital parts. If we are chronically exposed to excessive stress, our bodies become stuck in these survival threat patterns, which can lead to muscular imbalance, tissue strain and chronic pain. Breathing is the one involuntarily action that can also be controlled voluntarily. This makes it a great access point into the ancient part of our nervous system that controls all of our involuntary reflexes and processes— the autonomic nervous system. Research shows that the way we breathe has a tremendous effect on the state of the body, and that our impressions of the world around us are drawn from our current physiological state. We may feel anxious or afraid because we are breathing quickly and shallowly, but when we are able to breathe deeply and slowly, we tend to feel relaxed and at ease. When feeling stressed or chronic neck or back pain flares up, try finding a quiet place to work with the breath for five or 10 minutes. Start by inhaling deeply and letting the ribcage inflate like a balloon. Allow the belly to expand evenly on all sides, and then allow the chest to follow. Resist the urge to get the neck muscles involved. Aim for a three-second-long inhale and a six-second-long exhale. This rhythm is important because it encourages relaxation by downregulating the function of the autonomic nervous system. Take this time to focus on the breath and notice the feeling. Don’t try to analyze, just observe. Making this a daily practice is sure to yield some incredible results. Dan Vidal is a Neurosomatic massage therapist who specializes in posturology, biomechanics and pain treatment. He is the owner of Paragon Pain Solutions, in Mt. Airy, and is hosting a workshop on Apr. 30, The Mechanics of the Breath. See the calendar listing for more details and see ad, page 31. 8
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Kidney Disease Drinking lots of sugar-sweetened sodas and juices significantly increases the risk of chronic kidney disease, reports a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Using health questionnaires for 3,003 African-American adults in Jackson, Mississippi, covering a 13-year period, the researchers found that the top third of subjects, those consuming the most sugarsweetened drinks, were 61 percent more likely to develop kidney disease than those in the bottom third.
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THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery
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or decades, creative expression has been a valuable tool in healing, and expressive arts therapy—the integrated application of two or more art forms—is now considered a life-changing modality for veterans and anyone else struggling with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Also called creative arts therapy, this form of psychotherapy helps patients to process and express what is often beyond verbal language using music, art, dance, theater and writing as its primary modes of communication. “Individuals need no previous arts experience in order to benefit from working with a certified creative arts therapist,” explains Azizi Marshall, founder and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, in Downers Grove, Illinois. The National Intrepid Center of Excellence—an outpatient clinic specializing in traumatic brain injuries at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland—ranks creative arts therapy among the top five most effective approaches in helping veterans. A study of combat veterans and creative arts therapy conducted at Concordia University, in Montreal, reported considerable
progress, especially in areas of expressing emotions resulting from trauma and gaining understanding of symptoms such as depression, thoughts of suicide and insomnia. Psychotherapist Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., has authored several books, including The Art Therapy Sourcebook, and uses expressive arts therapy in her Louisville practice. “I’ve worked with soldiers for the past 10 years, and find that much of their healing comes about through telling their stories on stage or participating as an actor within a play or improvisation.” Malchiodi also incorporates mindfulness practices, visual arts, music and some simple forms of yoga in her sessions.
Creative Arts Therapy for Multiple Diagnoses
Expressive arts therapy is also making a positive impact on those suffering from panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions, eating and attention disorders, dementia and chronic physical illness. “Creative arts therapy can be used across life challenges; for example, dance or movement therapy has supported women with breast cancer and eating disorders,” says Marshall, who has also witnessed the power of drama
therapy to help reduce feelings of fear in clients diagnosed with anxiety and PTSD. A 2015 study at Butler University, in Indianapolis published in the Journal of Speech Pathology & Therapy shows the significant effects of theater arts on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. “Creative arts therapy can be successful in supporting children with autism, especially ways to practice social skills,” says Marshall. “The drama therapist uses role play, improv and games in order to facilitate interpersonal communication.”
Dopamine and Creating Art
The multitasking neurotransmitter dopamine is one of the brain’s natural antidepressants and plays a key role in feeling pleasure and reinforcing habits. It reaches its highest levels during the initial stages of love, observing something of beauty or creating art. A recent Drexel University study published in The Arts in Psychotherapy shows the neurological effects of drawing, coloring and simple doodling. Increased circulation in the area of the brain correlating to pleasure and reward was evident, and this dopamine-dominant response is responsible for decreasing symptoms of anxiety and increasing feelings of joy and accomplishment. Psychotherapist Doreen Meister, in Oakland, California, encourages her clients to focus on the process of creating, rather than the result. “Expressive therapies are an extension of the self-discovery continuum. I often hear, ‘I draw like a 2-year-old.’ To this I say, ‘Great! Draw like a 2-year-old!’ I believe that somewhere, many of us are told that creative expression must be a certain way. Creativity is a natural state, a human quality that we are born with, and the product of creation is not as important as the process.” Creativity from a clinical perspective allows for new emotional vantage points, distance from situations and viewing experiences through a different lens. “Bringing in creativity offers a wider palette of tools or access points, and gives us another way to understand ourselves,” says Meister. “Creativity as a life force is accessible to all of us.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
Land really is the best art. ~Andy Warhol
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Environmental Art at the Schuylkill Center by Christina Catanese
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ith a large parcel of habitat and miles of free public trails, there is always something to see at the Schuylkill Center, located in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia, for a nature fix. But the ecological artworks along the trails might just help uncover things about nature that are new, exciting and beautiful. Walking through a forest, lush tangles of green understory rise on either side while sunlight through the tree canopy creates dappled shadows below. Feeling the earth below and hearing the bird calls in the distance, visitors may soak in the many benefits of spending time in nature. Welcome Home, by Vaughn Bell, on long-term view, contains an unexpected red door, a stone welcome mat and a mailbox with information about the project inside. The door opens into a fenced area, with more plants inside. Something is different about the plants inside the fence. Intrigued by the invasive plants that threaten to overtake our forest, Bell worked with Schuylkill Center staff to create a “home” for plants native to Pennsylvania. White-tailed deer love to browse on native plants and don’t prefer the invasive ones, so restoration plantings always need a protective deer fence. Bell used the motifs of home and belonging to call attention to this ecological dynamic in the forest and raise questions about who belongs here, what it means to be native and what it means that the plants whose home this is now need special protection to survive. The artwork is an unexpected spark that helps us see familiar or invisible things differently. Welcome Home is art, restoration and education all in one, part of the ongoing environmental art exhibition program at the Schuylkill Center, founded in 1965. It is one of the first urban
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environmental education centers in the country, with 340 acres of fields, forests, ponds and streams in northwest Philadelphia. They work through four core program areas: environmental education, environmental art, land stewardship and wildlife rehabilitation. The Schuylkill Center’s mission is to inspire meaningful connections between people and nature. The environmental art program incites curiosity and sparks awareness of the natural environment through presentations of outdoor and indoor art. Working collaboratively, they create spaces and opportunities for artists and audiences to creatively engage in ecological issues. Since 2000, the environmental art program has brought hundreds of artists to the site. There are novel pathways to connect people and nature through art; often more emotional, visceral and immediate than traditional presentations of scientific information. The health benefits of both nature and art are well documented, but art can help to heal the land, as well as people. That’s why the Schuylkill Center supports ecological works like Welcome Home, which aren’t just located in the landscape, but are active participants that benefit nature. Another piece in this vein is Rain Yard, by Stacy Levy, an interactive work on permanent display. Before this work was installed, any time it rained, the water from the roof gutters would rush through the backyard and cause damage to the trails. Now, this innovative artwork serves both a practical function mitigating stormwater runoff from the building and an interpretive function highlighting the critical role that soil and plants play in the water cycle. It holds back the water to be used by plants in a rain garden while people get to hover above it and experience these processes without getting their feet wet. Bins containing samples of different surfaces that water may encounter like concrete, asphalt, lawn and meadow are located near a pump, allowing visitors to experience how it is different when it rains in downtown Philadelphia versus at the Schuylkill Center. In addition to site-based art programming, Schuylkill has an indoor gallery space in the Visitor Center building, where curatorial concepts explore and reflect on environmental themes relating to local ecologies. They present three to five exhibits each year of professional contemporary artwork, and have had diverse shows exploring moss, climate change and everything in-between. Christina Catanese is the director of environmental art at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.
Seasonal Allergies Reflect Inner Imbalance by Antonio Aragona
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ealth is in the palm of our hands and at the tips of our fingers. If we make the choices that support it, then the body and mind will support us back with the feeling of well-being. When we deviate from ourselves, when we allow ourselves to let our lifestyles take us away, we are on some level even responsible for this through the choices we make or don’t make. We will experience this as a rippling effect of consequences or benefits. The body is an amazing indicator of whether we are in balance or imbalanced. By listening to it and taking time for it, loving it can ensure less health issues. Seasonal allergies are deeply rooted and not a simple issue to be addressed. According to ayurveda, allergies generally are a condition of poor digestion, poor diet or poor lifestyle. Even with the understanding that there may be a genetic predisposition to allergies, ayurveda says that it is generally through diet and lifestyle that determines whether a gene is expressed or not. Similarly, a modern scientific approach to this concept is through epigenetics. Ayurveda defines allergies as the body’s response to allergens that are perceived as harmful, and the body reacts to them by producing antibodies. This is the allergic reaction, and symptoms are then produced. Often, the reaction can vary based on an individual’s inherent constitution and whether there is already pre-existing toxicity in the body. If our digestion (agni) is balanced, our toxins (ama) are low or not present, and our immunity (ojas) is healthy and strong, then health issues are least likely to occur. Food can be either medicinal or poisonous, depending on how and when it is eaten. Lifestyle can be a part of how we live or it can be that dynamic that shortchanges our health. Ayurveda teaches us to use our health as a guide to determine our overall well-being and how it aligns with lifestyle. There is no blaming, only the opportunity to take a look at how we are feeling right now and how we would like to feel. It is up to us to make the choices and stick with them as much as possible. As far as seasonal allergies are concerned, this falls into the category of respiratory/upper respiratory ailments. Food sensitivities/allergies and other types of allergies are still influenced by the quality of digestion, as well as genetic factors and stress. Ayurveda looks at the state of mind and digestion as being key components to understanding the nature of such conditions. Dr. Antonio Aragona, AD, AYT, LMT, is the owner of Still Point Ayurveda. For more information, visit StillPointAyurveda.com. See ad, page 12. April 2019
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Protection Is the Focus of 2019 Campaign by Ronica A. O’Hara
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n April 22, eco-conscious citizens will come together again in communities across the country to celebrate Earth Day and work for the planet’s healthy, sustainable future. This year, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is asking people to join its Protect Our Species campaign to raise awareness of the crucial roles that plants and animals play in the ecosystem and the current threats faced by many of them. The nonprofit cites that the world is facing the greatest rate of extinction in 60 million years because of human activity, including climate change, deforestation, habitat loss, trafficking and poaching, unsustainable agriculture, pollution and pesticides. But the good news, EDN says, is that the rate of extinctions can be slowed, and many of our declining, threatened and endangered species can still recover if we work together now. This will necessitate a united global movement of consumers, voters, educators, faith leaders and scientists that demands immediate action. EDN is asking people to advocate for government policies that protect species and their habitats, and to continue to build on the worldwide efforts that embrace the value of nature. It is also asking people to undertake such individual actions as adopting a plant-based diet and stopping pesticide and herbicide use. More information, including teach-in toolkits and facts on threatened species, from whales to insects, can be found at EarthDay.org.
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EARTH DAY SPOTLIGHTS SPECIES
Help Philadelphia celebrate and promote progress in species sustainability efforts by participating in these local Earth Day 2019 events: 9 a.m. to noon, April 20 Friends of Heinz Wildlife Refuge (FOHR) with Heinz NWR, Eastwick Friends and Neighbors Coalition John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, 19153 Registration: 267-221-5274 10 a.m. to noon, April 20 Dickinson Square West Civic Association (DSWCA) Sacks Playground 400 Washington Ave., Philadelphia 2 to 4 p.m., April 24 Cleveland Elementary Grover Cleveland Mastery Charter School 3701 N. 19th St., Philadelphia Registration: 215-227-5042 ext.6056 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 27 SEAMAAC, Inc. Miin Square Park, Philadelphia Registration: 215-467-0690, ext.124 noon to 2 p.m., April 27 Centennial Parkside CDC Christ Community Baptist Church 1220 N. 41st Street Lot, Philadelphia
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It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally.
Power Switch Taking a Home Off the Grid by Jim Motavalli
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esse Stafford and Alyssa Craft quit their jobs in 2015, bought five acres of remote land far away from utilities and began building their 36-foot-by-36-foot timber frame home from scratch. Next up was a septic system, then a clean water source and, of course, alternative energy. Their rooftop solar panels are backed up by a reliable Honda generator. They had some setbacks, which is to be expected. Now they’re blogging about it. “We didn’t want corporate jobs, we didn’t want to live in the city, commute to work or have a mortgage payment,” they write in their online homestead journey at PureLivingForLife.com. Off-the-grid living has become downright fashionable, especially for the eco-conscious. But leaving the rat race isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. Yet, anyone that wants to become more energy-independent can succeed without moving to an isolated cabin; and there’s never been a better time, because prices keep coming down and technology keeps improving. Choosing the best option depends on several factors, including the specific residence, climatic zone, town and neighborhood. 16
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Preliminary Considerations Power source: Choose from among
solar ($12,000 to $50,000, depending on the system’s size), wind ($6,000 to $22,000, including installation) or geothermal ($20,000 to $25,000).
Ample resources: Find out if there’s steady wind, plentiful sun, a place to install geothermal pipes and whether the home is properly oriented for solar without obstruction by trees or tall buildings. Electricity needed: Get a quick average
by adding up the wattage of all appliances, and then add 50 percent. The American average is 10,000 kilowatt-hours annually, although frugal folks can make do with less. The local utility company can also estimate energy needs based on past usage. Realize that alternative energy doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition. For instance, a solar system doesn’t have to power the whole house. A smaller and cheaper array with battery backup can be connected to essential services like the water heater, refrigerator and electric stove, with the grid handling heavier loads. Ad-
vantages are lower upfront cost and access to the grid when needed. Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.
Solar: Plunging Costs Solar panels for electricity, usually made of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Their cost has come down dramatically in recent years. In January, the average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a six-kilowatt system big enough for most homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the out-of-pocket cost for a system would be approximately $13,000 if installed before year’s end, when the full residential tax credit is available. Partial tax credits will be available until they are phased out in 2022. Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his town’s sustainability task force and “went live” with his rooftop installation six years ago. “It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally,” he says. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity. Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof.
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Whether to add the extra expense of battery backup is important. A pair of Tesla Powerwalls will cost about $14,000 installed and store enough electricity to power a home for seven days. It’s suitable for people looking to go off the grid because the sun doesn’t always shine, and power generated on sunny days can be stored and used when it’s overcast. Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through applications like Google Earth—and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.
Wind: If the Resource is Right Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017, reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to $65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources. Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.gov. The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more. However, it isn’t for everyone. James Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment. “By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year. Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and so-called “viewshed” objections
Residential wind power is in its infancy in the U.S.
have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts). With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange. Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.
Geothermal: Available Anywhere
Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates. Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system. Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool
a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system. While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean the systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Most include a ground-source heat pump with a 50-year warranty. For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average offthe-electrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.” The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl.com/ GeothermalHeatPumpListing.
Special Considerations
Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits. Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation. There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception. Ask providers for references to previous customers and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others. Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources. Explore the options thoroughly and choose wisely before pulling the plug. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker, specializing in alternative energy, clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.
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Happily Practices What She Preaches
movement and posture are universal languages
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remind me how adapthealing arts able we all are. I would studio for rest, choose getting my hands relaxation dirty working with and resiliency, simple people and plants to human movement is staring at a screen. I’ve located in Narberth never had a desk job.” and Chestnut Hill, MFR is a hands-on where owner Emily physical therapy that is Smith offers myofassafe, gentle and consiscial release, massage, tently effective in proPilates and movement Emily Smith ducing lasting results instruction. She also guides a weekly group movement self-mas- for treating chronic pain and enhancing sage/myofascial release class, liquidbody, in the quality of life. MFR repairs and remodels traumatized tissues. The John F. Barnes Wynnewood and Chestnut Hill, and has a Myofascial Release Approach consists of small container garden business, Gardenthe therapeutic and gentle application of ing for Body and Soul. sustained pressure into fascial restrictions. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in Liquidbody is a self-care method and human development and family studies class that blends mindful movement and from Pennsylvania State University and is stillness, softening and relaxing, lengthening a licensed massage therapist. She has adand strengthening. “It allows you to train vanced training in John F. Barnes’ Myofasyour mind and body with awareness, breath cial Release Approach (MFR), is certified in and movement to self-treat and prevent Pilates with the Physicalmind Institute and chronic pain; lift and lower your own weight has completed teacher training in yin yoga, from standing to lying on the ground and Women’s Radiant Lotus Qigong and Origifrom the ground to standing; create tisnal Strength. She is also a creative writer. sue change simulating the effects of John F. Smith notes, “My work instructing Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach with movement began with teaching Pilates in compression and decompression techniques 2002, where I opened, owned and eventuusing foam rollers, balls, resistance bands, ally sold a Pilates/yoga/massage business, yoga props, various self-myofascial release Trinity Wellness Studio, in Frisco, Colotools, Pilates equipment, mini-trampoline rado. Professional training in massage and to therapeutically and gently remodel your Myofascial Release Therapy followed a fascia; and explore movement as medicine return to Philadelphia roots in 2010. My and play,” says Smith. life’s focus changed directions after moving Gardening for Body and Soul services back to the east coast and my personal include designing, creating and maintainand professional experiences guided me ing beautiful and peaceful indoor/outdoor towards the healing arts and myofascial release. I started receiving the work in 2011 growing spaces and container gardens. “Movement is most important,” says and I’ve been working with my hands as a Smith. “It’s key to longevity and it’s medicine. Myofascial Release and massage therapist It continues to amaze me how one thing we and teaching liquidbody in the Philadelall have in common, most of us understand phia area since 2013. Gardening has been so little about how to use and maintain. Liqa hobby for over 20 years and recently has uidbody is a different way for caring for the become a small second business. Plants 18
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invite yourself to experience awareness expand and contract the mind-body connection develop feeling intelligence connect to the internal and external landscape soften rest while awake be adaptable come home to homeostasis body. The ways we tend to ourselves daily are strong influences to our overall health. This is a class that you could come to once and leave with skills to use daily for a lifetime. It’s like learning how to brush your teeth, just for your fascia instead.” About her success, Smith shares, “I feel most successful when the work is successful. It’s exciting to see people change and heal their pain. This work requires courage from both people involved. It’s an honor to work so closely with spirit and the body.” Her passion for what she does shows at every turn. “I love this work and how it speaks for itself. I found John Barnes Myofascial Release Approach as a patient, and am grateful to know it and share it as a therapist. My wounds are blessings. Anytime I experience my own healing crisis, I know it’s an opportunity for me to practice what I preach, self-treat and experience the work as a patient and appreciate what I can do for others.” Smith will start offering treatments in Chestnut Hill April 5, and teaches ongoing liquidbody classes Wednesday nights in Wynnewood and Thursday nights in Chestnut Hill. simple human movement has locations in Narberth and Chestnut Hill. For more information, call 484-472-3626 or visit Emily-Smith.com. See ad, page 15.
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~Jared Gold, co-founder of MealTribes
POTLUCK FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Breaking Bread, Building Community by April Thompson
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mericans are eating alone more than ever, with adults going solo for nearly half of all meals, according to consumer research consultants at the Hartman Group. Yet, fellowship-minded foodies are bucking the trend by finding new and unique ways to bring strangers, colleagues and friends together for healthy, home-cooked meals. Meal sharing not only builds community and camaraderie; it can also save time and money and minimize food waste. Eating with others can also encourage mindful consumption, a boon to physical and mental health. A number of emerging ideas and platforms from around the block to across the globe are helping singles and families young and old connect over food.
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doesn’t like dinner parties or potlucks?” says Jared Gold, co-founder of MealTribes, in Washington, D.C. Within two years, MealTribes has grown to more than 200 members that can host or join potlucks via a private Facebook group open to area residents in their 20s and 30s. To encourage participants to be fully present, the group encourages guests to leave their phones in their bags. Instead of strict food do’s and don’ts, MealTribes encourages attendees to bring a contribution that makes them proud. However, guests are discouraged from bringing alcohol in lieu of a food dish to avoid it becoming the focus of the table. “Lasting friendships and business opportunities have come from our potlucks,” says Gold. “Even skeptics have come away from events feeling like they got the best-case scenario; nice people, homey environment, with good food and conversation.” Jay Savsani, co-founder of Meal Sharing, in Chicago, got the idea for the
“Airbnb of meals” after seeking out a home-cooked dinner while backpacking in Cambodia. He was invited to a farm feast in the countryside, connecting with local hosts over great conversation and delicious food. “I returned home wanting to find a way to use technology to recreate that serendipitous moment,” says Savsani. Today, the platform uses technology to connect curious diners with affordable, home-cooked meals in 150 countries. “The concept is open; we encourage hosts to make whatever they believe in,” says Savsani. “That can be a top chef serving nine-course meals or a simple spaghetti someone offers for a few bucks or even free.” Savsani says the meal becomes secondary to the deeper social interactions that can manifest through these gatherings. “We even got an inquiry from a local fire department interested in hosting meals to get to know people in the community better.”
Organically Grown Gatherings Lilia Fuquen, who directs the Food and Community project in Virginia, participates in several gatherings intended to nurture community through food. Fuquen’s project aims to bring people across the state together to document, celebrate and share traditional, contemporary and emerging foodways, initiating a deeper conversation about and the connections between food, place, culture and community. Last fall, the project convened more than 200 people around a feast celebrating indigenous foods, people and foodways in Virginia. The meal was prepared from locally farmed and foraged ingredients representative of the diverse native culinary traditions of the region, including greens,
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All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on. ~David Sobel
says prominent environmental educator David Sobel, author of Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors. “All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on.” The more we encourage them, the more likely they’ll discover the thrills of the natural world—and numerous studies show that they’ll then be calmer and less stressed, better able to concentrate and less likely to be obese. Kids also are more “responsive and connected” when they are talking outdoors with adults than talking indoors, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. Here are some simple outdoor ideas to get started:
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etting kids off the couch and into the great outdoors can be a challenge when they tend to be better acquainted with the popular Angry Birds video game characters than with the real warbling ones. Unfortunately, studies show that digital devices, parental work
overload and media-stoked fears of the outside world are currently making our kids nature-deprived. Yet, they have an instinctive love of the outdoors, experts agree. “When given free access to nature, children’s play follows the same patterns all around the world,”
EVEN MORE IDEAS Maker Lab Outdoors: 25 Super Cool Projects, by Jack Challoner Nature in a Nutshell for Kids: Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less, by Jean Potter Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder, by Richard Louv Introduce Kids to the Geocaching Adventure Game: Tinyurl.com/ GeocachingGameInstructions
Befriend a bug. Help them look for
bugs and crawling things in the dirt and on leaves, then ask them to draw them. Back home or at the library, kids can search in guidebooks or online to learn the critters’ names and traits.
Engage in real-life tweets. Show
them how to listen carefully for bird songs and count how many different ones they hear. See if they can imitate the tweets or find words that describe them. Check out a bird-song beginner’s guide at Audubon. org/news/a-beginners-guide-common-birdsounds-and-what-they-mean.
Create mud art. “Make a batch of mud and use it to create sculptures, paint a masterpiece or just use it to jump in and get messy with,” suggests MaryEllen Mateleska, director of education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium, in Connecticut. Make dolls and critters. Kids can use hibiscus or hollyhock flowers and
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backyard, ask the child to find a quiet spot, like the base of a tree or under a bush, and build a tiny house using only their imagination and natural materials such as sticks, bark, grass, pebbles, feathers and pinecones. “The fun is ageless and connects you to nature in magical and memorable ways,” says Tracy Kane of Maine, whose website, FairyHouses.com, offers ideas and books.
toothpicks to make dolls with flowing skirts. Or they can collect leaves of different shapes and sizes and glue them together to create leafy creatures. “You can take it an extra step by inventing a story and creating a one-of-a-kind storybook,” says Mateleska.
Grow a garden. Using a kid-sized plot of land—it can even be a big pot of dirt— give them a trowel, a watering can and easy-to-grow seeds such as radishes and carrots. Not only will they get exercise, a Texas A&M University study shows gardening makes kids more likely to choose veggies for snacks. Invent a cozy hideaway. Under the
limbs of a big tree, old blankets and pillows can be used by a child to build a “secret” hiding place, stocked with lemonade, apples and fun books.
Incorporate digital delights. Rather than competing with digital devices, integrate them into the nature experience. “A phone app like iNaturalist lets kids take a picture and will identify the creature or plant for them,” says science teacher Jemma Smith, of The Education Hotel, a UK-based tutoring service. “Or have them take three artistic pictures of nature.”
Try geocaching. This game for older
kids requires them to use their phones as a GPS to find tiny treasure boxes that have already been hidden all over the countryside. “Most boxes have small trinkets to swap and a tiny book to sign their name,” says Smith.
Time It. Simply set the timer for an hour,
open the door into the back yard and let the kids “go at it,” as does writer Attiyya Atkins, a mother of four in Pompano Beach, Florida. “Mostly it’s self-play, but I come out sometimes and teach them about nature, or we do art projects with leaves, rocks or dirt. It’s always naturally fun, and they’re pretty tired afterwards!”
Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.
Ants On A Log Tackle Real-World Issues
As young people around the world are proving that they can be effective voices for climate action. A Philadelphia-based duo aims to inspire more families and young people to work for a cleaner world with their new musical and album, Curious: Think Outside the Pipeline, available in time for Earth Day, on April 19. Ants on a Log is comprised of Julie Beth and science teacher Anya Rose; two Philadelphia musician educator/activists. Their folksy eco-feminist fable is based on real science and math concepts. Tight harmonies, silly riddles and a cast of engaging characters, along with a healthy dose of humor, inform the story and original songs. In the story, siblings Clio and Taylor go to the pharmacy to get medicine for Taylor’s chronic asthma and discover that many people are suffering from similar illnesses. Big business and greedy politicians want to expand a big oil refinery in their town, which will only exacerbate the pollution and health problems. Finding that no one takes them seriously, they organize their neighbors to stand up for the community. The album ends with hope and promise, as Clio, Taylor and their friends discuss renewable energy initiatives “outside the pipeline” with business and political leaders. The fictional musical is actually based on a true situation in Philadelphia, where community activism stopped an oil refinery that would have added to air pollution already causing health issues in the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. The script is available for schools and groups that want to adapt it for their own communities. For more information, call Beth Blenz-Clucas at 503-293-9498, email Beth@SugarMountainPR.com or visit AntsOnALogmusic.com.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Philly Spring Cleanup Event – The Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee has helped bring positive change to neighborhoods throughout Philly. Through their network of dedicated Block Captains, they work to organize events, provide support, and empower residents to come together for a more beautiful Philadelphia. All areas. Info/signup: PhiladelphiaStreets.com/pmbc/clean-block-officers. Cherry Blossom Festival – Apr 6-14. Whether it’s admiring the fragile pink blossoms of 1,000 cherry trees, participating in origami-making and sushi-making classes or enjoying martial arts performances, the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia is the time to celebrate all things Japanese while enjoying the delights of spring. SubaruCherryBlossom.org. Guided Run: Trolley Trail – 9-10:30am. Lace up your sneakers and venture off the beaten path! A 3-to-5-mile run along Fairmount Park’s Trolley Trail to see a beautiful old Trolley Bridge and parts of the Trolley Trail. Chamounix Hostel, 3250 Chamounix Dr, Philadelphia. Register: MyPhillyPark.org. Philly Spring Cleanup – 9am-2pm. Residents, civic organizations, businesses, and nonprofits all work together to remove litter, beautify blocks, and spruce up shared spaces like parks, gardens, and recreation centers. Submit your idea for a project or sign-up for one near you. Info: PhiladelphiaStreets. com/philly-spring-cleanup. Yagya for Renewal in Celebration of Spring – 3-6pm. A once in a lifetime opportunity to join Pundit Sharma Chandra Sekhara Samavendula, a sixth generation Sama Veda Pundit, who has been performing Vedic Yagyas throughout the world for more than 22 years. Free; space is limited Alchemy for Soul, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 484-9423342. Register: AlchemyForSoul.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Go Take a Hike! – 10am-1pm. Get into the woods and discover some of the hidden gems of our park system at Fairmount Park Trolley Trail. Chamounix Hostel, 3250 Chamounix Dr, Philadelphia. Register: MyPhillyPark.com.
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exhibitors. Donations will benefit their high-quality environmental education programming throughout the year. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. bcas.org. Schuylkill Saturday Special Edition: A Walk with a Wizard – 10:30-11:30am. Come take a magical walk, learning about spirits of the forest through stories from classical mythology. This whimsical and interactive hike will teach families about local flora and fauna through interactive storytelling. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-4827300. SchuylkillCenter.org. Percussion Workshops – 2pm. With Karen Smith, lead percussionist and artistic director for Weez the Peeples Collective and Sistahs Laying Down Hands, an all-woman percussive poetry, storytelling, dance and drumming troupe. All skill levels welcome. Free. Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia. 215-686-5322. RSVP: Eventbrite: Tinyurl. com/flp-percussion.
Sacred Mantras, Chanting and Meditation for Healing – 10am-3pm. With Pundit C S Samavedula. This class is a unique opportunity to learn more about the sacred chants, mantras and meditation techniques practiced for over thousands of years. Learn how to apply these techniques to daily life and practice for empowerment, healing, transformation and freedom. $63. Alchemy for Soul, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 484-942-3342. AlchemyForSoul.com. Schuylkill River Cleanup – 1-4pm. Before the flowers bloom and the leaves unfold, help collect the trash that has gathered in Bartram’s meadows, woods, and wetlands throughout the fall and winter. Children and adults, come welcome spring and help out! Bring your own reusable water bottle. Gloves, bags, and snacks will be provided. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-7295281. Register: BartramsGarden.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Become the Master of your Own Healing – 10am6pm. Body Talk Access with Dr. Jacquilen Foster Tomas, Ali, ND. Learn to heal your entire family in 5 easy steps; plus a 10-minute “Day to Day SelfCare System”. $150. 3901 Main St, B Bldg, Ste 201, Philadelphia. 215-360-4110. Info@MyDrAli. com. MyDrAli.com.
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Earth Day Run for Clean Air – 7am (on-site registration). This charity run, to benefit Clean Air Council, is a celebration of sustainable and healthy neighborhoods, clean air, and improvements in the region’s overall environmental health. Join for activities, sampling, exhibiting and fun. Postrace drink and eco-snacks provided. Eco-friendly make-and-take crafts and education offered for kids. Martin Luther King Dr, next to the Art Museum, Philadelphia. Register: CleanAir.org.
Volunteer Day – 9:30am-12:30pm.Volunteers will work with staff on seasonal tasks like weeding, planting, cleaning, pruning and light maintenance. No special experience or skills required. Dress for working outdoors; bring work gloves and a water bottle. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281. Register: BartramsGarden.org.
SCA Earth Day – 9am-noon. The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is hosting 60 projects in honor of 60 years of SCA. In Philadelphia, volunteers will participate in an annual cleanup of Darby Creek within John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Info: scaPhiladelphia@thesca.org.
Volunteer in Cobbs Creek Park – 10am-noon. The 800-acre greenway of forested valleys, wetlands, and trails is the site of a major forest restoration project, aimed at improving Philly’s resilience to ever warmer and wetter seasons. Spend the morning pulling vines, clearing invasives, and working to preserve Philly’s forests. Vine St & N Daggett St, Philadelphia. Register: MyPhillyPark.org.
Earth Day Volunteer Day – 10am-noon. Help celebrate nature and protect the environment. Each year diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect important natural resources, and preserve the park’s plant and animal communities. Newlin Grist Mill, 219 S Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills. Preregistration required: 610-459-2359 or Info@ NewlinGristMill.org.
Schuylkill River Trail Opening Day – 10am-2pm. Celebrate Opening Trails Day at the new entrance to the Schuylkill River Trail. Create a nature craft, participate in a trail beautification project, and learn about the important health benefits of getting outside. Park by Shawmont Station. Free. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. Earth Day Festival – 10am-3pm. Special 50th Anniversary fun plus activities include live wildlife presentations, artisan vendors, native plant sales, creek exploration, bird walks, bug hunts, information tables about local organizations and more. Entrance is free; bring cash/credit for food vendors and
Earth Day Cleanup – 10am-4:30pm. Volunteers will help with shoreline trash pickup, trail maintenance, invasive removal, plantings and more. 5202 Levick St, Philadelphia. drcc-Phila.org. Nature Exploration for Families – 10:30-11:30am. Grab your hiking boots for a naturalist-led exploration with your little ones. Gather in the Discovery Center for a short introduction and craft, and then hit the trails for guided exploration and discovery. Each week explores a different theme. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Parks on Tap Opening Day – 1-10pm. Follow this traveling community beer garden to different locations in Philly’s parks each week throughout the spring and summer. Enjoy fresh food, beer on tap, wine, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages in a festive outdoor environment featuring comfortable chairs and hammocks, and clean restrooms; a variety of family-friendly activities and weekly programming. A portion of the proceeds goes back to the parks. Azalea Garden, Kelly Dr and Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia. MyPhillyPark.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Empowered Light Holistic Expo – Apr 26-28. 4-9pm, Fri; 9am-7pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Inspiring lectures, meditations, alternative healing treatments, and intuitive readings, natural products and unique gift items. Empowered Light Holistic Expos focus is on healthier lifestyles, stress reduction, self-care, new information, ideas and connection. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, Pennsylvania. EmpoweredLight.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Southwest Spring Fest – Apr 27-28. Join for a great weekend of family-friendly activities to kick-off the 2019 season. John Heinz Wildlife Refuge and Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center will also host fun events this weekend. A free shuttle bus will be available between Heinz, Cobbs Creek, and Bartram’s Garden and several community locations for both weekend days. Info/ schedule: BartramsGarden.org/wp-content/uploads/ spring-fest-shuttle-sched.pdf. Wellness Saturdays: Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Start off the morning with a walk and yoga on the trails with teacher Kelly Miller. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear walking shoes. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org. Volunteer Day – 9:30am-12:30pm.Volunteers will work with staff on seasonal tasks like weeding, planting, cleaning, pruning and light maintenance. No special experience or skills required. Dress for working outdoors; bring work gloves and a water bottle. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281. Register: BartramsGarden.org. Naturepalooza: A Family Earth Day Celebration – 10am-2pm. Spend Earth Day celebrating the Schuylkill Center’s Year of Water with science and environmental art activities, hikes and crafts. Also, live animal shows, food trucks, dance, and a fort-building competition. Naturepalooza is in partnership with the Philadelphia Science Festival. Free. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-4827300 ext 110. Guided Run: Boxers’ Trail – 11:30am-1pm. Lace up your sneakers and venture off the beaten path. A 5-7 mile run through East Fairmount Park via the Boxers’ Trail which will end at the Azalea Garden for opening weekend of Parks on Tap. Park Cham-
pion runners will get a drink ticket for Parks on Tap for a little celebration. Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia. Register: MyPhillyPark.org.
these teachings in person through the use of sacred soul mandalas. Alchemy for Soul, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 484-942-3342. AlchemyForSoul.com.
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Guided Hike and Meditation along Boxers’ Trail – 10am-1pm. Enjoy a hike to explore hidden gems in Philly’s parks followed by a guided meditation. Mount Pleasant Mansion, 3800 Mt Pleasant Dr, Philadelphia. MyPhillyPark.org.
Introductory Evening with Jac O’Keeffe – Alchemy welcomes internationally recognized author and teacher, Jac O’Keeffe. Alchemy for Soul, 641 Webb Rd, Chadds Ford. 484-942-3342. AlchemyForSoul.com.
Philadelphia Science Festival: Be A Watershed Scientist – 10am-2pm. Join Partnership for the Delaware Estuary and Bartram’s Garden for a fun-filled learning experience along the Schuylkill River. Take a stroll through their watershed education ‘stations’ to learn all about trash in our waterways by playing games and changing your perception. 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281. Register: BartramsGarden.org.
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Cloth Diaper Workshop – 5-7pm. This cloth diaper class is intended to demystify and simplify cloth diapering for parents interested in investigating them as an option for their child. Participants will discuss why it can be an environmentally-sound and cost-effective option for families. The Nesting House, 4501 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.
plan ahead THURSDAY, MAY 2 The Shakti of the Divine Mother Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Mystical Yoga of the Divine Feminine With Shakti Durgaya Kal. Experience the Kali Natha Yoga asana series of the Divine Mother honoring Mother Kali, Mother Ganga. $25. Yoga On Main, 4363 Main St, Manayunk. 215-482-7877. YogaOnMain.com.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 Become a Holistic Nurse in Any Practice Setting – Aug 15-18 (Session 1); Nov 14-17 (Session 2); Mar 5-8, 2020 (Session 3). Rediscover the heart and art of nursing and meet the CE requirements for Holistic Nursing certification or recertification. Integrative Healing Arts Program in Holistic Nursing graduates receive a certificate in Holistic Nursing and Integrative Modalities and are empowered to provide holistic healing arts in all healthcare settings. 27 CNE/session. American Holistic Nurses Association, Pendle Hill, Wallingford, PA. 785-234-1712. AHNA. org/Integrative-Healing-Arts.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Philly Bike Expo – Nov 2-3. Artisans, activists and alternatives. Free indoor bike parking available. Exhibitor registrations now open. PA Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. Vendors: 267-928-3726. PhillyBikeExpo.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 3 2019 Sustainability Symposium – 8am-4:30pm. A full-day of educational sessions covering cutting edge green building and sustainability topics and industry best practices, including LEED, Passive House, Living Building Challenge, Enterprise Green Communities, WELL, green storm water infrastructure, and 2030 Districts. Hear experts discuss their current work, opportunities for social, environmental, and economic impact, and challenges ahead in the sustainability field. $100/members, $200/nonmembers, $125/nonprofit/government. Penn State at The Navy Yard, 4960 South 12th St, Philadelphia. Register: GreenBuildingUnited.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 11 Love Your Park Week – May 11-19. Join friends and neighbors to clean, green and celebrate Philly’s parks. Kicks-off with a citywide service day, engaging 2,500 volunteers to clean up trash and litter, tend gardens and flower beds, care for trees, and more; followed by dozens of fun, free events in parks across Philadelphia that celebrate our public green spaces and invite neighbors. LoveYourPark.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Alchemy Metatronic Teachings through Sacred Geometry – Jun 1-2. Zlatko Kanda is internationally recognized by sharing love, knowledge, wisdom and teachings which are focused on empowering and raising the awareness and consciousness of humanity. This is a sacred opportunity to experience
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daily Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings – A 12-step program for those who need help with a drinking problem. Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aasepia.org.
Wet Lab – A space for artists and visitors to explore and reflect on water in a dynamic environment. The artists, art works, and projects on view will flow and shift throughout the summer. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300. Morning Prayer and Meditation – 6-7am. This service, conducted in Korean and English, includes prayer, chanting and sitting meditation. Free. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org. Essene Market and Café – 8am-9pm, Mon-Fri; 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun. Large selection of organically grown produce, natural foods deli, on-site bakery. Located in the heart of historic Fabric Row, 719 S Fourth St, Philadelphia. 215-922-1146. EsseneMarket.com.
sunday Reiki Level I for Beginners – This foundation course is the most important of all levels of training. Seasoned bodyworkers will benefit, as much as beginners with no background in spiritual development or holistic health. The Reiki School and Clinic, 727 S 4th St, 2nd Flr, Philadelphia. Info: 215-238-0659. Open Public Meditation – 9am. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org. Sunday Morning Sangha – 9:30-11:30am. Practice includes mantra meditation, shamatha (calm abiding) meditation; Vajrayana guided meditations and visualizations, and traditional Buddhist prayers followed by dharma teaching. $10-$15/donation. 954 N Marshall St, Philadelphia. TibetanBuddhist.org. Guided Meditation and Sunday Celebration – 10-11:45am. Weekly meditation followed by a celebration in word, song and spirit. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610-695-0375. cslPhilly.com. Silent Meditation and Sunday Celebration – 10:10-11:45am. Inspiring words, personal spiritual practice and fellowship. New Thought Philadel-
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New Baby Meetup – 12:30-2pm. This informal group is designed for new moms and babies to meet and share with one another about the beautiful, and often times challenging, transition into parenthood. Free. 4501-4503 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net. Practice, Study and Sangha: An Informal Gathering – 6-8pm. A social gathering, meditation practice and study/discussion for meditation practitioners of all levels. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5686070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.
Al-Anon Family Groups – Support for families and friends troubled by someone else’s drinking. Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aisdv.org.
Escape Rooms – Days/times vary. Transport into one of two fantastical worlds where a series of clues, codes, puzzles, and tasks lead teams to achieve an ultimate goal. The Franklin Institute, 271 North 21st St, Philadelphia. 215-448-1200 or GuestServices@fi.edu.
peaceful half-hour with a guided meditation. Chair yoga is a twist on traditional yoga, making it accessible for any age. For adults. Fumo Family Library, 2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1758.
phia, CA House, 118 S 37th St (UPenn campus). NewThoughtPhilly.org. Food Addicts Anonymous – 11am. A 12-step program for food addiction. Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Ave, Rm A (next to cafeteria), Philadelphia. 215-514-6692. Quaker Meeting for Worship – 11am. Participate in this unique, un-programmed service to worship by gathering and silently waiting for Spirit to guide us. Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia. 215-241-7000. FriendsCenterCorp.org. Sunday Service – 11am. Embracing All Souls and Restoring Wholeness. The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stanton Ave, Philadelphia. 215-247-2561. uuRestoration.us. Korean Dharma Service – 11am-1pm. This dharma service, conducted in Korean, includes prayer, chanting, dharma talk and hymn singing. Lunch will be served after the service. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org. Slow Flow with Friends –1-2:30pm. Biweekly alllevel vinyasa yoga class followed by meet and greet. $15. 1509 N Front St, Philadelphia. 267-273-0086. TheCommonRoomPhilly.com. Yoga in the Greenhouse – 1-2:30pm. 1st, 2nd & 4th Sun. Join for Bring Your Own Mat yoga classes led by local teachers at the beautiful Fairmount Park Horticulture Center. This class is not suitable for first time yogis. 100 N Horticulture Dr, Philadelphia. MyPhillyPark.org. Contemplative Dance Practice – 3-5:30pm. 1st Sun. This personal and group awareness of body/ mind includes sitting meditation with self-directed body movement in space. Dress comfortably. $5$10 donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. RSVP: SilverSpaceDance@gmail.com. Philadelphia. Shambhala.org. Teen Group Meeting – 7-8:30pm.1st & 3rd Sun. Helping teenagers 13-18 find personal empowerment through spiritual awakening. Along the way deep connections are made and a lot of fun is had. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610-695-0375. cslPhilly.com.
monday Mindfulness Meditation and Chair Yoga – 12:30pm. Ground your mind and body. Spend a
Recycling Realities – Thru Apr 8. 6:30-7:45pm. This eight-week course will survey current recycling technologies and policies, with an emphasis on the recovery of value from municipal solid wastes. Falls of Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia. 215-685-2093. La Leche League – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Private home. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org.
tuesday Chair Yoga Fellowship – 8:30-9:45am. Ongoing classes for keeping the body youthful through mindful stretching on the mat and chair. Spend time meditating on scripture and practice with gratitude. Reformation Lutheran Church, 1215 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia. La Leche League – 10am. 2nd Tue. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Calvary Presbyterian Church, basement nursery, 217 Fernbrook Ave, Wyncote. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org. La Leche League – 10am. 3rd Tue. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Germantown. Theresa: 617-650-4436. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org. Kirtan Connection – 6pm. Music meditation and vegetarian dinner. $10. Mantra Lounge, 312 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia. 215-834-8043. MantraPhilly.com. Open Public Meditation – 6pm. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org. LiquidBody Lounge (Yang) – 6-7pm. Group movement and self myofascial release treatment session. MovementRx, 333 Lancaster Ave, Ste 4, Wynnewood. Text/RSVP: 484-472-3626. Emily-Smith.com. Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st Tue. With Danielle Stimpson. A reiki share is a great way to get some healing in a shared space. No experience needed; all lineages and levels welcome. $5-$10 donation. Learn Reiki Philadelphia, 251 N 2nd St. LearnReikiPhiladelphia.com. Group Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Practice sitting, walking and chanting meditation to calm your mind. All levels. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.
Sit n’ Stitch – 7-9pm. Brief periods of sitting will be interspersed with readings from dharma art books and creative time. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5686070. Info: SusieAndersonFibers@gmail.com. Inclusivity Group – 7:30-9pm. Last Tue. Explore and discuss readings on mindful, inclusive communication and practice. We consider themes of inclusivity, diversity and intersectionality in the context of the Shambhala tradition. $5 donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, Windhorse Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Register: Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.
wednesday New Parents Meetup – 10-11:30am. Bring babies in arms and meet other new parents, get out of the house, and talk about whatever is going on. 1605 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net. New Baby Support Group – 10:30am-12:30pm. This informal group is designed for new moms and babies to meet and share with one another about the beautiful, and often times challenging, transition into parenthood. Free. Mount Airy Moving Arts, Carpenter St & Greene St, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net. Meditation – Noon-1pm. Reduce stress, learn to remain peaceful in challenging situations, increase clarity of mind and more. Love offering. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610695-0375. cslPhilly.com. Open Public Meditation – 6pm. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org. Reiki Share – 6-8pm. 2nd Wed. With Victoria Powell. A reiki share is a great way to get some healing in a shared space. No experience needed; all lineages and levels welcome. $5-$10 donation. Learn Reiki Philadelphia, 251 N 2nd St. LearnReikiPhiladelphia.com. Sierra Club Southeastern Pennsylvania Group (SPG) Meeting – 6:15pm. 1st Wed. Focused on environmental issues facing the greater Philadelphia area, members and nonmembers are welcome to join SPG Executive Committee meetings in-person or by phone. City CoHo, 2401 Walnut St, Philadelphia. 866-501-6174 (code: 100 4 100#). LiquidBody Lounge (Yin) – 6:15-7:15pm. Group movement and self myofascial release treatment session. MovementRx, 333 Lancaster Ave, Ste 4, Wynnewood. Text/RSVP: 484-472-3626. Emily-Smith.com. Move Mindfully Group Class – 6:15-7:15pm. Yin segment with Emily Smith. Rediscover the art and science of communicating with the languages of the body: movement, touch, breath, sound and posture as medicine. Learn daily self-care for your fascial system. MovementRx, Wynnewood. Text/ RSVP: 484-472-3626 or embodysmith@gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com. Yoga – 6:30pm. With Brittany from Roots2Rise. Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Fishtown Community Library, 1217 E Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org.
Hill. 484-472-3626. EmbodySmith@gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com.
Yoga – 6:30pm. An inclusive yoga class for people of all skill levels and abilities. Mats are available, or bring your own. Wear something comfortable and come to the library for wellness, stretching and relaxation. Whitman Library, 200 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia. 215-685-1754. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org. The People of Color Group – 6:30-8pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. A meditation, reading and discussion group for folks who identify as people of color who would like to contemplate and have facilitated discussion from that perspective. $5/donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Info: PeopleOfColorGroup@ gmail.com. Register: Philadelphia.Shambhala.org. Families Anonymous – 7pm. A 12-step program for relatives and friends of those who suffer from substance abuse or related behavioral problem. Saint Francis Xavier Church, Parish Center, 2319 Green St, Philadelphia. FamiliesAnonymous.org. Food Addicts Anonymous – 7pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. Bryn Mawr Hospital, 130 S Bryn Mawr Ave, 2nd Flr, Ladd Conference Rm. 610-659-0667.
thursday Chair Yoga Fellowship – 8:30-9:45am. Ongoing classes for keeping the body youthful through mindful stretching on the mat and chair. Spend time meditating on scripture and practice with gratitude. Reformation Lutheran Church, 1215 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia. New Parent’s Support Group – 12:30-1:30pm. Last Thur. All are welcome. $5/donation/family. Lilypad in South Philly, 1234 S Broad St. BlossomingBelliesBirth.com. Tai Chi – 2pm. Based on Chinese soft-style martial arts, modern tai chi is best known as a gentle slowmotion exercise that improves balance, leg strength, relaxation, deep breathing, calmness, focus and alertness. Register: 215-685-1758. Fumo Family Library, 2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia. Register: 215-685-1758. FreeLibrary.org. Open Public Meditation – 6pm. Meditation is the way that we can make a direct and simple relationship with our experience. Free. The Philadelphia Shambhala Center, Main Shrine Rm, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org. Yoga for Adults – 6:30pm. Every Thurs (except 2nd Thur). Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Bring a mat. Thomas F Donatucci, Sr Library, 1935 Shunk St, Philadelphia. 215-685-1755. RSVP: FreeLibrary.org. LiquidBody Self Care Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. Mindful movement, myofascial release, stretching and strengthening. Enhance posture, mobility, and strength. Alleviate tension and pain time. $25. Healing Arts Studio, 55 W Highland Ave, Chestnut
Move Mindfully Group Class – 7-8:30pm. Yin/ Yang segment with Emily Smith. Rediscover the art and science of communicating with the languages of the body: movement, touch, breath, sound and posture as medicine. Learn daily self-care for your fascial system. Chestnut Hills Healing Arts Center. Text/RSVP: 484-472-3626 or embodysmith@ gmail.com. Emily-Smith.com.
friday Temple Community Garden Volunteer Day – 3-5pm. A student-run organization to combat the issue of food insecurity within the urban environment by providing community access to sustainably grown produce. General meetings are Thursday’s at 8pm during the school year to discuss gardening techniques and work on projects. Diamond St & Carlisle St, N Philadelphia. TempleCommunityGarden.com. Bhagavad Gita Wisdom Series – 6pm. Discussion, meditation and vegetarian feast. $10. Mantra Lounge, 312 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia. 215-8348043. MantraPhilly.com. Scripture Study –7-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. This small study group gathers together over a cup of tea to read the scriptures of Won Buddhism and discuss its meaning and how it relates to daily life. $5 donation. 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org. Heart of Recovery – 7:30-8:30pm. A weekly support group bringing together Buddhist meditation practice and the wisdom of recovery. Meetings are anonymous and confidential. $2/donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Mark: phl.hor.coord@ gmail.com. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.
saturday Vinyasa Yoga – 8am. With Chris Czopek. Prana, asana and meditation for all levels. Beginners welcomed. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866-776-3034. Bird Walks – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Sat. Join our naturalists for a guided bird walk around the property. All ages/levels. Bring a field guide, binoculars or borrow a pair. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. 215-297-5880. Dharma Service – 10am-noon. Includes sitting meditation, chanting, prayer, dharma talk and discussion on Buddhist philosophy and practice. $5-$10 donation. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@ WonBuddhism.org. Percussion Workshops – Thru May 18. 2pm. This new series of percussion and drum workshops opens with Sistahs Laying Down Hands inaugural performance, and then continues on Saturdays with Karen Smith, lead percussionist and artistic director for Weez the Peeples Collective and Sistahs Laying Down Hands. Free. Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia. 215-686-5322. RSVP: Eventbrite: Tinyurl.com/flp-percussion. Reclaim Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866776-3034.
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SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK 2401 Walnut St, Ste 206, Philadelphia 215-922-7400, ext 104 • sbnPhiladelphia.org
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WATER TECHNOLOGY KANGEN WATER
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WELLNESS COACH VITAL WELLNESS
Amanda Hollenbach • Philadelphia 267-908-4825 • VitalWellness.com Contact@YourVitalWellness.com Have you dreamed of a fuller, healthier, more active life for yourself but can’t seem to make it a reality? At Vital Wellness, we help you to define your wellness goals and guide you in establishing healthy habits to transform you into the best version of you. Call today!
WELLNESS TRANSFORMATION ALCHEMY FOR SOUL
Denise Gindhart 484-942-3342 • AlchemyForSoul.com Denise@AlchemyForSoul.com “It’s our love of humanity and our service to share our knowledge with you for a happy and prosperous life”. Call to learn more on the Soul of Transformation for complete wellness. See ad, page 9.
YOGA YOGA ON MAIN
4363 Main St, Philadelphia 215-482-7877 Yoga on Main offers hatha yoga and pilates classes; certification trainings in hatha and kundalini yoga, as well as ayurveda; retreats, continuing yoga education, devotional chanting (kirtans), vedic studies, breathwork, transformational and shamanic workshops, wellness services and much more, featuring a variety of acclaimed teachers and renowned special guests. See ads, pages 8 and 19.
classifieds Fee for classifieds is a minimum charge of $20 for the first 20 words and $1 for each additional word. To place an ad, email Publisher@NAPhilly.com.
OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE HERE – Are you: hiring, renting property/office space, selling products, offering services, or in need of volunteers? Advertise your personal/business needs in Natural Awakenings classified ad section. To place an ad, email Publisher@NAPhilly.com. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – in holistic counseling practice. Building near Philadelphia Airport. Convenient to public transportation and highways. Includes utilities and internet. Counselors, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, etc. all are welcome. 610-627-0111. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SALES – Excellent opportunity for flexible part-time work. Natural Awakenings Philadelphia is seeking a self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills to introduce businesses to the benefits of advertising in print and online. Must be self-motivated, organized, creative and good in sourcing suitable clients and events to target in Philadelphia. Must enjoy conversing on the phone and hosting face-to-face meetings, working from home and from the road. Need 20 flexible daytime hours per week to prosper. Occasional weekend and evening time required to attend events and network. Generous commission plus bonuses. Previous relationship-based ad sales experience necessary. Email your name, phone number and a brief description of your experience to Publisher@NAPhilly.com. START A CAREER YOU CAN BE PASSIONATE ABOUT – Publish your own Natural Awakenings magazine. Home-based business, complete with comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available or purchase a magazine that is currently publishing. Call 239530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsmag.com/ MyMagazine.
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