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N e w E n g l a n d ’s H o l i s t i c M a g a z i n e

Creating Community

• Navigating a Tough Economy with Community Resilience (p 34) • Bullying Intervention (p 42) • Heal Your Nature Deficiency (p 46) • Smart Snacking (p 20) • Feng Shui for High-Rise Living (p 28)

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November 2010 Deepening skies and shorter daylight hours accompany the Sun on its yearly journey through Scorpio. Under recently enacted federal law, Daylight Savings Time doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end until Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Sunday, November 7th. It will be interesting to see how lingering afternoon sunlight impacts moods. The new month begins under a fertile alignment between loving Venus and intense Pluto. Assistance is available, if you ask for it. Half of the planets are now in emotional water signs. Be tuned in to feelings and instincts. A nice angle between the Scorpio Sun and Virgo Moon adds a strongly practical drive to succeed. Monday the 1st is indeed a day loaded with potential. Election Day trends are trickier. Upsets and surprises are in store, both in political and personal matters. Drive carefully. Mental Mercuryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trines to Jupiter on Thursday the 4th and Uranus on Saturday the 6th stimulate movement, learning and leaps of consciousness. A concurrent and less promising Mercury square to Neptune cautions against trusting blindly. The energy of the Scorpio new Moon, just after midnight on the 6th, can be used to review and revise spending plans. This is a good time to adopt cost saving measures. Old friends could come calling on Sunday the 7th. The two love planets, Venus and Neptune are active, Venus retrograding into Libra, and Neptune resuming forward motion. Moods are loquacious and there is plenty to talk about. Conversations may last long into the night. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to turn your clocks back one hour tonight. Mercury enters the cheerful sign of Sagittari-

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us during Monday evening. Thoughts may turn to the upcoming holidays and making travel arrangements. Focus on workplace responsibilities on Tuesday the 9th, Wednesday and Thursday. A short-lived lull is reached Thursday afternoon and the pace is again brisk on Friday the 12th. This is a week to get things accomplished. Over the weekend a friendship could be tested, around midday of the 13th to be precise. Saturday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trends are far more hospitable. This is a great time for a party. Productive and progressive forces are evident from the 15th through the 19th. Jupiter and Venus, the two â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;? planets of traditional astrology, turn direct on Thursday the 18th. This energetic shift increases excitement and anticipation levels just as the full Moon nears. Again, believe in your â&#x20AC;&#x153;gutâ&#x20AC;? hunches. The Taurus full Moon dominates the weekend of the 20th and 21st. Exact Sunday at 12:27pm, the full Moon asks us to consider the best uses of our resources. This is entirely appropriate as we stand at the threshold of the busiest shopping season of the year! The Sun enters sanguine Sagittarius early on the morning of Monday the 22nd. The Gemini Moonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grounding trine to Saturn helps with a wide variety of chores, from classroom to workplace, around the neighborhood or at the travel agentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Get as much settled today as you can. The going is more challenging tomorrow as well as Wednesday. Thanksgiving Day tables may see some last minute arrivals. Mercuryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s square with Jupiter can trigger feelings of deep gratitude. The Cancer Moon nurtures home-based celebrations and clan gatherings. Moods are warm and welcoming. Nighttime diners run the risk of seriously overeating, but the socializing is fabulous. The weekend of the 27th and 28th buzzes with activity but has its ups and downs. Mercuryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saturday night square with Uranus dictates we drive slowly and safely. Live and let live on the road. Be courteous with a friend who may be upset for one reason or another. The same advice applies on Sunday when the late afternoon last quarter Virgo Moon increases irritability factors. Take a deep breath and relax if things donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be going your way. A mixed bag of aspects takes us to the end of the month. Fortunately, November ends with a pleasing sextile between the Moon and Sun. For now, due to retrogrades and Saturnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advance, the planetary pressure cooker is simmering down. Take the opportunity to mesh with the rhythm of the season. Slow down to better enjoy simple gifts, the company of loved ones, good food, shelter and moments of gratitude for your many blessings. Eric Linter offers a complete range of astrological services, including his â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Top of the Stars Monthly Guideâ&#x20AC;? for making inspired career and personal decisions. Consultations are available in person, by phone or on audiocassette. Contact Eric at 508-541-4115 or email at stars@ericlinter.com.

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sodium, sugar, fat, calories, etc., and you get to tailor them to your individual preferences. Gather up your favorite ingredients and a stack of zip lock bags or snack size containers and see what great ideas you come up with. Get the family involved and make it fun family time. Here are some of the items we include in our snack basket.

Trail Mix I usually start with 3 cups of base ingredients, but use any ratio of ingredients you prefer. I favor popcorn and Cheerios as a base because they add volume and nutrition for relatively few calories. This week, my mixture included 2 Â˝ cups of Cheerios, Âź cup each of almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, soy nuts, goji berries, apricots, crystallized ginger, grain-sweetened dark chocolate bits, and Â˝ cup chopped dates. I portioned it out into zip lock sandwich bags and we toted them with us all week. Base (3 cups) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cheerios, walnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, popcorn, whole wheat Chex, pecans, granola, Kashi cereal, mini rice cakes, puffed rice cereal, pistachios Seeds/Salty (1 cup) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, small pretzels, rice crackers, soy nuts, corn nuts, chia seeds, sesame seeds, Dried Fruit (1 cup) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Blueberries, apricots, peaches, banana slices, mango, strawberries, cherries, dates or raisins, goji berries, apples Sweet Treats (Â˝ cup) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dark chocolate bits, dark chocolate covered fruit, carob chips, dried coconut, crystallized ginger, licorice bits Looking for more of a salty/savory blend? Try focusing on ingredients like these. Start with a little seasoning and taste. Adjust as necessary. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much easier to add more of something than to try to undo over seasoning. Seasoning â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Garlic powder, chili powder, seasoned salt, cumin, nutritional yeast, freshly ground pepper Tasty Treats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Freeze dried peas, freeze dried corn, sundried tomatoes, wasabi peas

Fruit/Nut Bars There are some popular energy bars on the market that are delicious, but they can put a dent in your wallet if you eat them on a regular basis. One line (Larabars) is just a mixture of dried fruit and nuts. Fortunately, if you’re drawn to this type of snack, they’re a healthy choice and easy to replicate at home. Why pay someone else to do the labor when it’s fast and easy to do yourself! Quantities given are for one bar. Adjust amounts by the number of bars you’re making. Dried Fruit (¼ cup) — Dates, cherries, blueberries, apricots, apples Nuts, finely chopped (4 tablespoons) — Raw cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts Seasoning (¼ teaspoon) — Cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, lemon zest, vanilla or almond extract, ginger Add-ins (1 tablespoon) — Rolled oats, chocolate chips, coconut 1. Start with a base of dates and aim for ¼ cup dried fruit per snack bar. Add another dried fruit to the mix if desired. Experiment with a variety of flavors. 2. Toss the nuts into a food processor or nut grinder and set aside. 3. Make the base by processing dried fruit in food processor until it’s a gooey paste. 4. Toss in the nuts and seasonings and process just until well mixed. 5. Remove from processor and place in bowl. Toss in any add-ins and mix well with hands. 6. Shape mixture into a ball and then roll into a log. If you’ve doubled the amounts listed, cut the log in half. If you’ve tripled the amounts, cut into three, etc. Slightly flatten each section into a bar shape and place into a snack sized zip lock bag or wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator. Alternatively, roll “dough” into small balls and roll balls in chopped nuts or cocoa. Toss a few balls in snack sized zip lock bags and store in the refrigerator.

Popcorn My favorite snack is popcorn. It has everything going for it: whole grain, easy, fast, storable, low calorie and tasty. I love playing around with seasonings and it’s my go-to snack for long car rides. Sometimes I’ll pop it on the stove in olive oil or coconut oil and other times I’ll use the air popper. Regardless of your preferred method, experiment with a variety of seasonings and create some tasty, satisfying snacks. Using an air popper is great and there’s little clean up, but toppings don’t stick very well so spritzing the popped kernels with some type of liquid or oil is helpful. Just a little moisture goes www.spiritofchange.org

a long way. Placing the liquid of your choice into a spray bottle helps evenly distribute it in the bowl. Once spritzed, sprinkle on your topping and toss. It’s easily stored in zip lock bags. My favorite seasoning mixture is ¼ cup nutritional yeast, two tablespoons Italian seasoning, two tablespoons crumbled nori flakes, one teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. I mix it all in a bowl and store in a jar with a shaker top. Liquid — Braggs liquid, Shoyu (soy sauce), vinegar, olive oil or cooking spray Salty — Sea salt, shoyu, onion or garlic salt, celery salt, nori flakes Spicy — Chili powder, cayenne, freshly ground pepper, crushed red pepper, cumin Savory — Italian seasoning, nutritional yeast, paprika, sage, thyme, dry mustard powder, dill weed, turmeric

Dates Stuffed With Almonds Medjool dates are the ultimate sweet snack. They’re creamy, chewy, caramel-like and melt in your mouth. Pair them with an almond and it’s a luscious combination. No candy bar can compare. Dip a knife in water (to keep from sticking to dates) and slice date lengthwise. Remove pit and place almond in date. Close date. Place a few dates in a snack-sized bag (two or three is more than enough to satisfy) and store in the refrigerator. Optional: roll stuffed dates in shredded coconut or cocoa powder. Walnuts are also delicious and may be substituted for the almonds.

Crunchy Chick Peas 3 cups chickpeas (cooked; drained and rinsed if canned) 2 tablespoons olive oil Seasoning mixture of your choice or simply use cayenne pepper and/or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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With this close call behind us, we realized that we needed to consider having her fibroid surgically removed, even though the idea terrified me. Fibroid tumors affect at least half of all women. The primary aggressive treatments (though not all need invasive procedures) are hysterectomy, myomectomy and embolization. While myomectomy and embolization look encouraging on the Web sites of the clinics that perform these procedures, each has risks we were not willing to entertain. As to hysterectomy — well, not only did Tanya still want a child, my desire for grandchildren trumped any objectivity on my part about that choice.

Trusting a Medical Maverick

As fate would have it, Tanya was at one of my classes and one of my advanced students gave her a session. She told us about a doctor who she believed had saved her own life. This was no ordinary doctor. This was a woman who had gotten laws passed in three states regarding stricter requirements for informed consent prior to hysterectomies. This was a woman who had strongly advocated for more sensible practices in gynecology, invented less invasive surgeries for a number of female problems, and had been a thorn in the side of many of her more traditional colleagues. This was also a woman who had lost her license to practice medicine, perhaps for being a courageous pioneer, willing to utilize methods that were ahead of their time. We met in a restaurant: Tanya, the doctor, and I. She quickly won our confidence. Her depth of knowledge permeated her answers to every question we asked. While I had learned very little I didn’t already know from the other doctors and healers who had been helping with Tanya’s fibroid, I learned a dazzling amount in a very short time about the issues and controversies in gynecology as she knowledgeably addressed each of our doubts and concerns. I was impressed by her humanity and caring for Tanya, for all her patients, for all women. She tuned in to Tanya’s fibroid energetically, over the French fries, and she knew it as I knew it. With Tanya’s permission, she laid her right hand over the area of the fibroid, and at one point turned to me so Tanya wouldn’t hear and said, “She’s really at risk!” She knew all our options, was able to quickly go through each of the alternatives our research had revealed, and discussed the reasons for and the liabilities of each. For instance, with embolization, what they tell you is that it is an ingenious procedure where silicone pellets are injected up through the femoral artery to cut off the blood supply to the uterus so the fibroid can’t grow and ultimately shrinks because its blood supply has been cut. What they don’t tell you is that cutting off the blood supply to the uterus can shrink and mummify it, so that within two years women often have to have a hysterectomy anyway. Beyond this, it is possible for the silicone pellets to go astray and permanently compromise the blood supply to other parts of the body. After going through the available alternatives, each quite undesirable, the doctor described a surgery she had developed in which the fibroid is delicately separated from the uterine lining bit by bit and the uterus is then repaired. Because her license had been revoked, she told us about the hospital in Tijuana where she was currently doing her surgeries. A few days later, Tanya checked in. While part of me was concerned about a doctor who had been disbarred from practice performing an unknown procedure in a Tijuana hospital, I was feeling deeply blessed that I had stumbled upon this maverick of a physician who seemed to have examined conditions such as Tanya’s from every conceivable angle and developed the most potent and compassionate ways of approaching them. It was a tiny hospital with a capacity of only seven patients. Each private room had two beds, and a family member was expected to stay with the patient as advocate and support system. That honor went to me. Unlike American hospitals, the food was fabulous, cooked to order, and could be anything from gourmet dining to wheat grass juice. I prepared Tanya for the surgery by giving her extensive energy balancings several times per day in the days between the decision to proceed and the actual surgery. continues on page 24 www.spiritofchange.org

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Energy Medicine continued from page 23 David [Donna’s husband] had been giving her energy psychology sessions to prepare for the event emotionally. Besides addressing her natural fears about a highly invasive procedure and bolstering her confidence and positive expectations about the surgery, one of the themes of their work together was Tanya’s lifelong reluctance to act decisively when someone, particularly a boyfriend, was hurting her. Cutting out a growth that was clearly doing great damage was a perfect metaphor for this issue. By the time of the surgery, she understood the metaphor perfectly and was feeling a warrior’s determination to ward off anything attacking her or her body.

The Spirit of Surgery

On the morning of the surgery, besides balancing Tanya, I insisted on balancing the doctor as well. When the surgery began, I was there, scrubbed in with mask and gown, and there I remained through the whole four-and-a-half-hour procedure. Our surgeon, a second doctor who was the owner of the hospital, a nurse, and the anesthesiologist were also all in the room. I was given the opportunity “At this point, the surgeon to energy test Tanya on the told me, ‘He is helping the sedatives and local anesthesia that were going to be used. cells in her womb remember The choice and the dosages what it was like before they tested out well; the dosage were harmed. Cells have was perfect for Tanya’s body. memories!’” I considered this a good sign about the medical team’s — Donna Eden intuition and attunement. To lend energetic support during the incision, I held my fingers about an inch and a half above Tanya’s forehead, over the main neurovascular stress points, to keep her body from going into any kind of shock. I thought for a moment that I wouldn’t be able to watch the knife slice into my daughter’s flesh, but I decided that I must force myself to witness the entire procedure. To my surprise, I wasn’t a bit woozy. While I knew that the energy psychology had helped me prepare emotionally, a healing energy beyond anything I might have expected, and larger than any of us there, entered the room. We were suddenly in a loving, healing, sacred space. It was like an aura surrounding us, perhaps a product of the good doctors, the humble hospital, my love, and Tanya’s spirit. It was palpable. I felt strong and glad to be there. The cut was made. A large chunk of flesh had to be cut out in order to free the uterus. Directly beneath Tanya’s skin, going four inches downward was a thick layer of fat that had to be cut out. It was a creamy yellow and salmon color, with a healthy glow. I’d never thought of fat as I did in that moment. You saw instantly the necessity for fat in the body, to buffer your organs and bones, and why a woman is designed to carry more fat around her middle than a man. That fat protects the baby, as well as all the female organs. The shock to me was how beautiful the fat was, and how beautiful was the energy it emitted. It is a buffer that is there to comfort and protect. Society has given a bad name to this magnificent cushion. I’ve been much more accepting of my lust for Dairy Queens ever since. The surgeon’s hands disappeared into Tanya’s body and reemerged 24 Spirit of Change | FALL 2010

with her uterus, now a hard, reddish-pink, glistening sphere slightly larger than a basketball. It was shiny and so taut it looked as if it were ready to pop. I instantly understood that there had been no time to waste — the need for this surgery had been urgent. The doctor lifted Tanya’s uterus and placed it on her abdomen, attached now only by ligaments. Its energy was filled with a light that was so beautiful, it took my breath away. When the knife cut into Tanya’s uterus to begin to remove the fibroid, something shocking happened. With the first slit into the uterus, an energy sprayed out that was exactly the opposite of what I had been seeing. Rather than a beautiful healthy glow, it looked like an evil, dark force. I didn’t have any visual cues from looking at her uncut uterus, even its energies, that such a force was held inside it. Not only was the energy ugly, so was the fibroid that was to be removed. It was one of the ugliest things I’d ever seen. I immediately had the thought that it held years of psychological trauma and pain. It was a terrible energy; it looked absolutely malevolent, both as a red, disorganized blob and in the energies it was emitting. Tanya’s energy, by contrast, looked so pure. She was an innocent lying there, while a negativity that seemed absolutely evil had lodged and taken a strong hold in her body. It came to me in a flood that the surgery was the most holistic thing we could do, to cut out this darkness from Tanya’s body, from her life. The surgeon, on first seeing the fibroid, said, in memorable understatement, “I’ll bet Tanya’s been in a bad mood for a long time.” To remove the fibroid in one piece would have required a cut that the uterus could not have survived, so the fibroid was cut in two. The first part to be removed was as big as a huge melon. It adhered to the inside of the uterus, so the surgeons had to very delicately cut it away. The care that went into this — small snippet by small snippet — was astounding. While Tanya’s uterus was sitting on her stomach, the doctors had their instruments inside it, like working in a tiny cave. Their painstaking steps were ensuring that Tanya’s uterus would be preserved. The whole process was amazingly respectful of the integrity of her body. When the last of the fibroid had finally been cut away from the uterus, along with some 25 fibroid “seeds,” everyone in the room took a big sigh. Hours of care and precision had succeeded in separating and removing the invader. Throughout the surgery, clamps had been used, so there was virtually no bleeding. I was awed by the skill and care I was witnessing. Except for brief, soft communications, the operating room had been in a holy silence throughout this battle to excise the fibroid without destroying Tanya’s uterus. Now lively, light classical music was brought in as the process began of stitching the uterus back together. It was not just a matter of closing the incision. Wounds remained wherever the fibroid had adhered to the inside lining of the uterus. So the doctors were now sewing the inside of the uterus, determined to leave it strong enough to carry my grandchildren. At various points along the way, the surgeon explained to me why she was choosing a particular procedure rather than an alternative for the purpose of preserving Tanya’s fertility. When the uterus was completely sewn up, the lead surgeon stood back, looked at the other doctor, nodded her head, and smiled. This was his cue

to lift the uterus from Tanya’s stomach and cup it in his hands. His arms were outstretched and he placed his head in his forearms. All was silent. The music had been cut off. No one spoke. He continued in this posture for what I would guess was at least three minutes. Then he stood up, took a breath, and placed the uterus back on Tanya’s stomach. At this point, the surgeon told me, “He is helping the cells in her womb remember what it was like before they were harmed.” She explained, “Cells hold memories!” (as if this weren’t one of the core premises on which my career is built). Then she nodded to him, and he again lifted and held the uterus for what seemed to be another three minutes. When he did this, everyone else in the room was in a quiet reverence. This was a most sacred experience, like being at a holy altar during a high spiritual ceremony. I told the doctor that it looked as if he was praying. Taken aback, he said, “Well . . . I was.” Then they placed Tanya’s uterus back in her body and did the final stitching. When the surgery was completed, Tanya opened her eyes and smiled at me. As we had planned, I began to give her another energy session to help her body restore after the trauma of surgery. Had we not been led to this unusual surgeon, Tanya almost certainly would have been forced to have a hysterectomy, and in any case, would have lost the possibility of carrying a baby. Now, at the time of this writing, it is still a choice she can make. The full consequences of a hysterectomy are often not disclosed to women. For instance, the female organs are tightly arranged so that removing the uterus, even if it is prolapsed, may itself cause a prolapse, a falling out of place, of another organ. While the procedure should never be done casually, hysterectomies are performed almost routinely in the United States. They are carried out at nearly double the rate of that in England or Europe, suggesting that social and economic forces within the medical system are a strong factor in determining whether a hysterectomy is to be performed. Nonetheless, my indebtedness and gratitude for the tools of modern medicine were immense around the time of Tanya’s surgery, and they will never be forgotten. Even though my professional role seems to have become one that challenges the medical profession to expand its paradigm and soften its arrogance and rigidity, when surgery or pharmaceuticals are required and skillfully administered, I can only watch with awed respect that humanity has devised such marvels of compassion and healing. Tanya was, of course, very fortunate to have found a physician who also thinks outside the box, but ultimately it was her surgical skills that saved the day. Excerpted and adapted from Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine for Women (Revised Edition). New York: Tarcher/Penguin, 2008. Donna Eden is among the world’s most sought after spokespersons for energy medicine and her abilities as a healer are legendary. Her bestselling book, Energy Medicine, is the authoritative text in its field. Learn more about her books and classes at www.LearnEnergyMedicine.com.

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• Chlorine in Tap Water • Recycling Plastic Bags Dear EarthTalk: I am very concerned about the amount of chlorine in my tap water. I called my water company and they said it is safe just let the tap run for a while to rid the smell of the chlorine. But that just gets rid of the smell, perhaps, not the chlorine? — Anita Frigo, Milford, CT —

housands of American municipalities add chlorine to their drinking water to get rid of microbes. But this inexpensive and highly effective disinfectant has a dark side. “Chlorine, added as an inexpensive and effective drinking water disinfectant, is also a known poison to the body,” says Vanessa Lausch of filter manufacturer Aquasana. “It is certainly no coincidence that chlorine gas was used with deadly effectiveness as a weapon in the First World War.” The gas would severely burn the lungs and other body tissues when inhaled, and is no less powerful when ingested by mouth. Lausch adds that researchers have now linked chlorine in drinking water to higher incidences of bladder, rectal and breast cancers. Indeed, the majority of all bladder cancer is found in the lining of the bladder, which is in constant contact with the by-products from an individual’s water supply. Reportedly chlorine, once in water, interacts with organic compounds to create trihalomethanes (THMs) — which when ingested encourage the growth of free radicals that can destroy or damage vital cells in the body. “Because so much of the water we drink ends up in the bladder and/or rectum, ingestions of THMs in drinking water are particularly damaging to these organs,” says Lausch. The link between chlorine and bladder and rectal cancers has long been known, but only recently have researchers found a link between common chlorine disinfectant and breast cancer, which affects one out of every eight American women. A recent study conducted in Hartford, Connecticut found that women with breast cancer have 50-60 percent higher levels of organochlorines (chlorine by-products) in their breast tissue than cancer-free women.

But don’t think that buying bottled water is any solution. Much of the bottled water for sale in the U.S. comes from public municipal water sources that are often treated with, you guessed it, chlorine. A few cities have switched over to other means of disinfecting their water supplies. Las Vegas, for example, has followed the lead of many European and Canadian cities in switching over to harmless ozone instead of chlorine to disinfect its municipal water supply. Getty Images

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As for getting rid of the chlorine that your city or town adds to its drinking water on your own, theories abound. Some swear by the method of letting their water sit for 24 hours so that the chlorine in the glass or pitcher will off-gas. Letting the tap run for a while is not likely to remove any sizable portion of chlorine, unless one were to then let the water sit overnight before consuming it. Another option is a product called WaterYouWant, which looks like sugar but actually is composed of tasteless antioxidants and plant extracts. The manufacturer claims that a quick shake of the stuff removes 100 percent of the chlorine (and its odor) from a glass a tap water. A year’s supply of WaterYouWant retails for under $30. Of course, an easier way to get rid of chlorine from your tap water is by installing a carbonbased filter, which absorbs chlorine and other contaminants before they get into your glass or body. Tap-based filters from the likes of Paragon, Aquasana, Kenmore, Seagul and others remove most if not all of the chlorine in tap water, and are relatively inexpensive to boot. CONTACTS: Aquasana, www.aquasana.com; WaterYouWant, www.wateryouwant.com.

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he reason you don’t hear much about recycling these types of plastic films is that most municipalities don’t take back items intended to wrap food. One exception may be sandwich bags, which are made from easy-torecycle polyethylene, as long as any hard (i.e. “Ziploc”) components are removed and they are rinsed free of any food debris or stains. For that matter, if you are going to the trouble to wash them, you may as well dry and reuse them at home a few times before relegating them to the recycling bin. There are even small countertop racks available for hanging plastic bags to dry before reusing them. Clinging plastic like Saran wrap is problematic for recyclers because the resin that it contains (to give it wrapping power) cannot be re-extracted without massive amounts of energy — more than it takes to make it new from scratch. And given that it’s usually soiled with some kind of food, used plastic wrap should always just go right into the trash. Other non-recyclable plastic films include dark-colored plastic bags, bags with handles or drawstrings, and anything else designed to www.spiritofchange.org

be wrapped around food. Since you can’t even rinse or recycle these kinds of plastics, it’s better to avoid them altogether and invest in some reusable containers to store leftovers. Another option is to use plastic grocery store shopping bags (though they are increasingly being phased out) to wrap your food leftovers in. Many municipalities and most stores that provide such bags accept them for recycling, so once you’re done with them they can be recycled or returned to the store, after which they can be melted down and incorporated into weatherand rot-resistant window and door frames, decking (such as Trex), palettes, pipes and other long-lasting hard goods. Like with sandwich and other bags you intend to recycle, make sure plastic grocery bags are clean before you turn them in for recycling. If you are a Ziploc bag or plastic wrap fanatic but want to do the right thing by the environment, look for plastic food storage film or bags made from biodegradable polymers. Some popular brand names to keep an eye out for are Eco Wrap, EcoFlex and BioBag. These plastics — some of which are made from agricultural scraps left over from corn crops — can go right in with yard waste or other compostables and will break down over time accordingly just like cardboard or food scraps. With time major brands will undoubtedly be offering similar products. But even though there may in fact be “greener” plastic out there, reducing our reliance on disposable bags altogether should be the ultimate goal. Luckily many grocery chains are hip to greening their own operations and image, and are giving away or selling for a nominal amount reusable canvas shopping bags so customers don’t have to choose between wasting plastic and paper at the checkout line.

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Hi Marie, First of all, who makes these travel decisions? Unless it’s you I imagine someone with at least a slightly higher status is creating the schedule. How can you enlist others to help relegate these travel assignments to co-workers? If already attempted, why hasn’t it worked? Are you too important or not important enough? Put a big crystal in the fame/recognition sector of your living room. That area is at the central rear part of the room. The fame/recognition zone can be tended to so as to gather enough credibility and status to achieve this change and publicly amplify the skills you’ve obtained while traveling that make you especially useful in a stable, local role. Now, onto the travel sector. You seem familiar with the location of the travel sector. To get a sure sense of where this is in your house, imagine sitting at a table inside your front door facing into the room with your forearms crossed in front of you on the table. Where your right elbow points to is where that front, right quadrant is located in your house. This travel sector also governs helpful people — people whose influence could help change this pattern in your work. Woo support in transferring some of the travel responsibilities to others. Consider those who might like to move into a role involving more travel. Contact people who could help you change this aspect of your work. In the travel sector of your house emphasize stillness; create clarity in a way that is beautiful to you. This will encourage clarity and simplicity to smooth the way for any traveling you still have to 28 Spirit of Change | FALL 2010

do — flights, luggage, overall ease and appeal of the place, people and purpose in your journey. You can also design your own intervention by putting more energy into your home. Try to make every room special in empowering and supporting your lifestyle of being at home. It may seem improbable now, but creating a comfortable, warm, inviting home and enjoying it as the normal way of life may soon become a daily routine. Install practical “groundwork” using stable, heavy items. Beautiful stones, rocks, large potted plants are some examples.

Hi Lynn, My bathroom is old — sink, vanity, shower/tub enclosure. Nothing is rusty, but there are cracks in the sink, the vanity is 70’s style and the old casings of the sliding glass shower doors are impossible to keep clean. I don’t have the funds right now to buy new fixtures and hire out the work, but I want to do something! It’s a small bathroom — no closet and very little wall space. Can you think of any feng shui solutions that might enhance and uplift this space, short of buying new fixtures? — Annie, Manchester, NH

Annie, Get rid of those shower doors and that old casing! It CAN be done. With unwavering determination, enlist handy friends to do it for you. Their skills failing, challenge them to figure out a way to do this or find someone who can. You may have to offer a reward. It’s worth it. Do everything you can to get all that metal (the guiding tracks) and water (glass shower doors) out of your bathroom. Since your bathroom is small

this shower/tub “stall” is especially confining. Get rid of it and draw a wonderful deep breath on yours and your bathroom’s behalf! When this is accomplished install a tension rod and shower curtain that you love. If you simply cannot get rid of the stall, or must wait a while for it to happen get an attractive fabric (could even be sheets) divided into two or more panels and curtain that area. When not in use it could be quite pleasant to look at; close the sections so that it all presents as one tableau. Failing this, invest in some cheerful towels to hang over the bottom half of the slider doors. Put in a bathroom rug and towels a similar color that are fresh and new. After these structural changes are made and your momentum continues, paint the bathroom aqua. Or, if you are talented enough, wallpaper the room in a water resistant substance. Select something with green and/or sandy shades. Pinks and reds can be good too, although in more moderate applications. Find a way to get some wood into the room. Perhaps a very small wooden or bamboo rack. Small ivy plants are a must in this situation. I know it’s a stretch but consider using the back of your commode as if it’s a kitchen windowsill. To keep from having a tentative feeling when on the toilet find some container — sufficiently horizontal — to house several such little green upstarts. If at all possible have it be wood and a bit heavy. Don’t put fake flowers or wreaths in there. Indeed, don’t put them anywhere. Relative to other rooms, bathrooms are miniatures so even with just a few improvements it will feel better.

Dear Lynn, I live in a high rise of 15 floors on the 5th floor at the end of a long hallway. There is a small window (that opens) at the end of the hallway and I put a hanging crystal on the curtain. Will this allow the chi to flow? Also, when I read (in the children’s area of my home), I have found I don’t remember what I read. Is there a solution for this? Because there are deceased people in my family (husband, sister, brother), I started a wall of memory but realized I was putting these photos in my marriage relationship area. I would like to date and remarry again. Although most of the walls in the apartment are concrete and it is difficult to hang photos I am willing to make the effort if there is a more appropriate place for them. I enjoy reading your articles in Spirit of Change and have learned so much about my environment from the examples of other people. —Cindy

Dear Cindy, You are certainly well aware of your environment and treat it quite respectfully. Most long hallways are straight unfortunately. They act like chi accelerators. Rather than providing beneficial chi, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delivered is a blast. An example of the other extreme of chi flow could be a swamp. Chi turning in on itself, sinking and stinking, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t flow at all. These extremes of chi can help you understand how healthy chi flows and how to moderate and optimize what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to work with. Perhaps there is a way to moderate that chi zooming along the corridor outside your apartment. Try an urn just outside the door, maybe with some umbrellas; or artwork, small but powerful and uplifting to you; even a simple welcome mat of bamboo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; something alive and grounded thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to draw chi to your entrance. If there is any way possible, paint your front door black, the color of the career sector positioned at the front door of all dwellings. This will serve as a wonderful pivot from the outside world to the inside of your personal space. If you cannot do black, try white. Hanging a substantial sized crystal from the ceiling outside the door would also be wonderful, if possible. The small curtain and the crystal on the window in the hallway donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affect the chi flow but if the crystal hits glass every time a door opens and closes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to give the chi a headache. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Solutionsâ&#x20AC;? are those that uplift your chi, pleasing and satisfying to you as you make the transition in and out of your home. You mention difficulty retaining what you read. The best way to retain what you read, especially with genuine interest in the topic, is to read in a well-supported area. Consider the classic commanding armchair position in homes and businesses. That could be a wall of support behind you, a high backed chair to read in or an overstuffed comfy one, with a view back into the room as you sit there or a sweet relationship with a nearby window. Factors such as these enhance the support you are receiving and the sense of control that enable you to more fully focus. Outfitting your home in such a way that it serves your needs is your number one task. Your losses are many and very saddening. Move the memory wall to another place. Do so with honest pleasure and gratitude for those whose lives you shared. Open that marriage/relationship sector for new expressions of love and health. Lynn Taylor is a senior feng shui practitioner who teaches and consults in the United States and Mexico for both business and home environments. She has been featured extensively on television, radio and in print. Send questions for this column or contact Lynn at lynntaylor@bostonfengshui.com or (617) 924-4205. www.spiritofchange.org

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level around the whole body. Then brush down from the neck to the heart area and finish with a thorough brushing of the armpits. This is a good “wakerupper!” A quick massage at three lymph gland sites is another exercise that will get you moving. While standing clothed, work one side of the groin at a time by pulling up over the inside top of the thigh with a brushing motion up to the hip. Use your right hand on the right groin, left hand on the left groin. Pull firmly up towards the hip. Push your opposite hip out in order to access the inside groin area with a quick rhythmic motion from 10 to 20 times each side. Next is the armpit. Raise one clothed arm up along the ear with elbow bent back and briskly but firmly brush up from just under your armpit towards the elbow for 10 to 20 times each side. The third area is the back of the neck. Alternate with both arms. With the arms raised along the ear and elbow bent back, reach with your hand to the middle of the spine to the lowest point you can go. Briskly stroke up into the back of your neck for ten strokes. At the end of these exercises, finish off with a visualization exercise. Put your index and second finger together straight up front of you. Hold your ring and pinky finger down with your thumb. Place the tips of your fingers under your chin and imagine gold light going through those fingers to your throat and head. Relax. As we’ve become more sedate and confined, the need for exercise increases. Exercise delivers oxygen to all the cells of the body and tones the tissues to freely circulate fluids. A healthy lymphatic system suppresses the start or spread of cancer and helps us fight infection better. Nutrition is important, too. Social connections also boost the immune system, but that’s another topic. Mary Shaffer is a freelance writer and elder living self-sufficiently, sensibly and sustainably. Her approach to health care is self-care first and when help is needed search out more than one discipline. “I’m not a scientist nor have I studied medicine, but my years of research and healthy lifestyle have garnered me a great storehouse of practical information about healthy living on a budget.” Mary can be reached at 413-339-4342.

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ore Americans are bowling today than ever before, says Harvard University professor Robert D. Putnam. If that factoid brings to mind images of league competition and laughing groups in ugly shoes, think again. Many of these people are actually bowling alone. The phenomenon is a symptom of the increased isolation in American society, writes Putnam on his Web site and in the book where he first explored this idea, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community (Simon & Schuster, 2001). We’re inviting people into our homes less. We’re joining fewer clubs. We often don’t know our neighbors. We even see family members less often. “With the advent of TV and the deterioration of local clubs and churches, a lot of people don’t have anyone to confide in,” says Andrée Zaleska, co-director of the Institute for Policy Studies’ Common Security Club Network. “One in four say they don’t have anyone to talk to about their deepest problems, according to a Duke University study.” This erosion of social capital has hit a crisis point during what many experts see as the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. “People are dealing with the crisis as if it’s their own fault,” says Zaleska. “That’s a message we really get from capitalism — you’re on your own, and if you don’t make it financially, it’s your fault.” That mindset is causing people across the country to sever what community ties they have and become more isolated. After all, losing a job or a home can make people avoid friends and family out of a sense of humiliation. And the need to tighten one’s financial belt after watching retirement

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savings go down the drain can result in a tightening of the social calendar, too, since stricter budgets may not allow for restaurant meals or costly outings with friends. The catch-22 is that stronger community connections can help pave the way out of an economic crisis. Closely connected neighbors, coworkers, and friends can pool resources, share solutions, and offer emotional support in troubled times. And once we get used to working in community, it also becomes possible to create positive change that ripples across the local and national economy. So how do you build community at a time when people are most likely to be pulling down their shades and hunkering down inside their homes? More than 100 groups of people across the US advise starting a Common Security Club.

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Chuck Collins, a senior scholar at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), defines the clubs as “a mini-movement of people coming together in religious congregations, community centers, and union halls to help each other understand and cope with the collapsing economy.” IPS developed Common Security Clubs to accomplish three purposes: 1) To help people learn together about what caused the crisis. Once people understand the roots of what took their jobs, homes, and retirement savings, they can begin to discuss solutions that can prevent an economic crisis from happening again. 2) To discover how people can help one another build community resilience. 3) To encourage groups to take community and national action to address the roots of the economic crisis. Catherine Baker, a poet who writes as Catherine Sasanov, says that although she was initially skeptical about joining any groups out of the need to guard her writing time, she was pleasantly surprised by how much she gained from her Common Security Club (CSC). “Learning about the economic crisis — and how, for so many of us, we hadn’t done anything wrong but that didn’t save us — was a powerful message,” says Baker. “Another thing that hooked me was the idea that there could be a different kind of currency instead of just money: how we could share ideas or things or skills with each other to make these economic times more bearable.”

Many Helping Hands People are feeling the pain of increased isolation, and they want to reach out and help each other through the economic crisis. No one wants to bowl alone. But making deep connections with strangers can seem difficult for some. “CSCs are just a trick to get people together talking about their needs and problems in this economy,” says Zaleska. “Once people are in a group, feeling safe, they know what to do. Community building is a natural human function. Our curriculum is just a helpful starting point.” Part of that curriculum encourages “mutual aid” activities, like launching recipe swaps, bartering networks, repair cooperatives, and more — things that Zaleska notes, “tend to build community very quickly.” For example, Baker, a member of Zaleska’s own CSC in Jamaica Plain, MA, first came to a club meeting with her boyfriend. She’d done administrative work to support her poetry writing, but then was struck by a repetitive stress injury and couldn’t work while she was healing. She’d gone through her savings and was struggling to make ends meet. “Before I joined the CSC, I think I felt ashamed to talk about these things,” says Baker. “But it wasn’t scary in our group, because we built community first. We always have a potluck 30 minutes before the group starts, where we can chat and get to know each other. Plus, we’ve made it really clear that what we talk about in the group stays in the group.” continues on page 36 www.spiritofchange.org

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Green America’s 9 Ways to Have Fun, Save Money and Build Community

Common Security Clubs continued from page 35 When she decided to launch a business as a personal organizer, she felt comfortable enough to turn to her Common Security Club to help make the venture a success. She offered her services free to club members, honing her skills by organizing their homes or offices for them. In return, she asked her new friends to give her testimonials and photos to post on her business Web site if they were happy with her work. They also provided referrals and hung flyers. Today, A Room of One’s Own Organizing is thriving, and Catherine now earns a comfortable living. Best of all, she has enough energy left over to keep on writing poetry, and a greatly expanded support network when things get challenging.

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n tough times, communities help people build resilience and find ways to accomplish things together, saving time, money and resources. What better way to build the world you want to see than to join together with friends to make it happen? Here are some ideas to help get you started. 1. Organize a dinner cooperative. Cooking one meal once a week for a crowd requires less money, less planning and less time than cooking five to seven different meals a week. 2. Host a film viewing. Check your local library for free films to borrow or join a movie service such as Ironweed Film Club, Earth Cinema Circle or Netflix. Invite your friends for community viewing. 3. Join in conversation. Start a “conversation forum” locally or research online for in-person and on-line study or chat groups on topics as diverse as simple living, climate change, local currency or organic food. 4. Organize a home repair team. Neighbors can band together and do repair and renovation projects for each other one Saturday a month. Pool your tools. 5. Host a swap party. Barter exchanges such as clothing, sports goods or book swaps bring people together in a fun way that saves `resources and cash. 6. Start or join a book club. Nothing beats curling up with a good book — except maybe sitting around with friends to talk about it once you’re finished. 7. Throw a fair trade house party. Host a fair trade holiday party to gather people together for some seasonal cheer, tell them about fair trade, and help artisans around the world lift themselves out of poverty. 8. Join a carpool. In carpools, neighbors can meet, share stories and cut pollution while driving to in-town, out-of-town and special event destinations. Some municipal transportation authorities sponsor local rideshare services online. 9. Gather around food. Throw potluck, canning or cooking parties to make good food and conversation a regular part of your lives. The “From Greed to Green” issue of Green America magazine was tailor-made for discussion and group action. In it, experts like David Korten, Neva Goodwin, Bernard Lietaer and Alisa Gravitz analyze the roots of the economic crisis and offer green economy solutions to help the US out of this financial mess, while showing how individuals can help build community resiliency. Call 800-58-GREEN to order paper copies at $4 each (bulk discounts available) or download your free PDF copy here: http://www.greenamericatoday.org/pdf/GAMspring2009.pdf

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In the spirit of fostering mutual aid, IPS makes a point of encouraging Common Security Club members to take turns laying out their personal budgets for other people to peruse. Although it takes some courage, brave people can get invaluable advice and suggestions for ways to stretch a paycheck. Zaleska recalls a woman named Lana from her own CSC who subjected herself to a group “budget makeover.” The group encouraged her to give up her car and join a local ZipCar car-sharing program. “It was hard to convince her, at first,” says Zaleska. “She’s 73 years old and her first response was, ‘I’m independent, and I’ve been driving all my life.’” Lana relented once the group convinced her that ZipCar was a solid, reliable program, and that she’d save around $500 a month. “That kind of encouragement shows the power of a group,” says Zaleska. “The mentality is not, ‘Oh my gosh, you’re a financial disaster.’ But ‘I can help you, so you can solve this problem you’re having.’” Today, Lana is not only a vocal ZipCar advocate, but she bought herself a three-wheeled bicycle with a large cargo basket so she could run errands by bike, saving even more money.

How to Start a Club  If you’d like to start a CSC, you’ll first need to attract a group of people. A house of worship can be the ideal place to start, since there’s already a builtin community to tap into. Also try local libraries, coffee shops, and bookstores, which can provide both the meeting venue and publicity to attract club members. Zaleska recommends keeping your group to a size of 10–25. IPS offers a free facilitator’s guide that provides detailed plans for running the first five sessions. Sessions one and two examine the roots of the economic crisis, and why clubs can help members weather hard times. Session three has members discussing “What is real security?” and brainstorming on what members can do to help themselves and their community be more secure. Session four explores ways to provide mutual aid to club members and others in the community, and touches on the need for larger-scale efforts. And the final session encourages members to take meaningful action on the city, state, or national level to help create a fair, green economy that truly works for all. The club can, of course, go beyond five sessions. Zaleska says many clubs find it easy to come up with meeting topics on their own. For those who’d like help, IPS offers several resources on its Web site www.commonsecurity.org, and Zaleska encourages facilitators to call on her anytime for advice. IPS also sends out a monthly e-newsletter with tips and resources, as well as news and ideas from other clubs.

Toward National Action   Once a club gets on its feet, IPS encourages taking bigger actions together to help solve the economic crisis at its source. Some groups are joining the effort to move their accounts and credit cards out of national banking

chains and into community investing banks. Others are working with existing nonprofits in their community to fight foreclosures. And others are protesting the recent Supreme Court decision giving corporations the same political campaign financing rights as people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The action element is evolving,â&#x20AC;? says Zaleska. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But one thing I try to emphasize is that providing mutual aid and strengthening community is action.â&#x20AC;? After all, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to solve national and global problems by bowling alone. The solutions will come out of all of us working together, and gathering your community close is one of the best places to start. Tracy Fernandez Rysavy is the publications editor for Green America, a national membership organization focused on growing the green economy. Visit www.greenamericatoday.org.

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e live in an age of astonishing technology that allows us to do things that were unimaginable to our ancestors. We can push a button on the computer and find any information in minutes, travel around the planet in a day, talk directly to someone on a different continent and send images through wires instantly. Our level of personal independence is unprecedented in human history. Yet for all this seeming progress, we have not learned how to live and work together in peace. While we have made impressive advances in science, our way of relating to each other has not changed much since the Stone Age. We often rely on our instincts of fight or flight when we feel threatened, and still believe that attacking or withdrawing will resolve our conflicts with other people. Most of us do not know how to communicate our basic feelings and needs without blame, or hear another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience without judgment. With more than six billion of us now sharing the resources of our small planet, tensions between people can only increase, and our inability to cooperate may be the largest threat we face to our survival as a species. There are few things more important today than learning to communicate with each other in a way that supports our individuality while also recognizing our interdependence. The old formulas for relationships are failing because they do not allow for each of us to be our own person, and our new emphasis on personal growth and individual freedom has left us without a good way to connect with each other. When we listen to another person, most of us automatically compare and evaluate their experiences against our own. We form instant judgments, and then respond with our opinions. Conversations often play out with each person expressing their point of view and engaging in a subtle tug of war to see whose opinion will prevail. In these common interactions each of us is focusing primarily on ourselves. We do this out of habit, without realizing what we are doing or how it affects our relationships. The consequence of constantly referring to ourselves is that we cannot make space for another person. Few of us are able to simply allow another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience or give them validation. We only experience other people as part of our story, and do not get to see them for who they are. We tend to focus on our differences rather than our similarities and go through life feeling isolated in our own small world.

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tion is to listen without judgment. We can accept and acknowledge what is going on for another person by mirroring back the feelings and facts we hear in their story without adding our own comments. If someone is upset about not being chosen to go on a school trip we can say: “You seem sad about not getting to go on that trip.” This kind of response does not refer to ourselves or compare their story with ours. It contains no judgments or solutions and does not get involved with the other person’s dilemma except to acknowledge it with empathy and concern. The greatest gift we can offer another is simple acceptance without judgment. It gives them the encouragement they need to face their situation and begin resolving it on their own. Repeating back what the other person just said may feel awkward at first because it is so unfamiliar. We are used to sharing our opinions, and to merely reflect another person often sounds mechanical and rehearsed. It is easy to believe that it won’t work because it seems so obvious that it sounds rather absurd. We may determine that it is too contrived and refuse to try it, yet a more likely reason that we resist this approach is because it does nothing to promote ourselves. We want so badly for our point of view to be heard, that we often cannot make room to simply allow someone else’s. Thus we need some mechanism, such as this simple listening skill, that effectively interrupts our habit of comparing and evaluating and enables us to make room for other people as they are. This new way of communicating is simply a means to dislodge us from our unconscious habit of self-referral. Only when we learn to let go of our evaluations and set aside our own story for a moment can we really understand someone else’s perspective.

Responding Without Defense

Just as we have not learned how to really listen, most of us also don’t know how to respond when we feel upset by another person. We usually complain about that person to someone else, withdraw from them, or attack them with accusations. Yet these responses do not help us to get our needs met. Instead, they make the situation worse by putting the other person on the defensive. We can communicate more effectively in these situations by taking responsibility for our own feelings and needs. Instead of blaming another person for being insensitive when they interrupt us, we can say: “I feel hurt when you don’t let me finish my sentence.” This kind of language, often referred to as “I” messages, gives us a way to speak directly to the person who upset us without judging or attacking them. “I” messages, or assertions, help the other person to hear us and respond to our needs, rather than merely get defensive and shut down. This new language gives us a way to express our strong feelings without making someone else responsible for them. It enables us to meet our needs and strengthen the relationship at the same time. Evidence of our lack of communication skills is all around us. From the breakup of families to war between nations, our world is being torn apart by our inability to resolve our differences. As we face any number of looming global catastrophes, our continued existence on Earth will likely hinge on our ability to get along. It is no longer sustainable to manage relationships by force or withdrawal. In the era ahead, cooperation will be the most important skill, and building community will become essential to support life. We need to learn how to achieve a genuine sense of belonging without sacrificing our individuality. We have to find a way to allow other people to have their own values without making them the enemy. And, we have to expand our definition of tools to include ways of staying connected through conflict and making decisions that include everyone’s needs. Miles Sherts is a professional mediator living in a small conscious community and retreat center in Vermont. His new book, Conscious Communication: How To Establish Healthy Relationships And Resolve Conflict Peacefully While Maintaining Independence, presents a set of simple skills for co-operative relationships. Contact Miles at www.SkyMeadowRetreat.com. www.spiritofchange.org

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angha. Congregation. Havurah. Tribe. It has been consistent throughout recorded history that a vital component of the personal spiritual journey has been its connection to the group, the relationship of the solitary seeker to his or her brothers and sisters on the path. On the most obvious level it’s easy to understand: we want people to talk to, we want to share our experiences, we want support and love from like-minded people as we take the sometimes difficult journey of awakening to our true nature, of finding God. But hidden under these formative ideas lies a dynamic spiritual system without which, though often not overtly stated, personal spiritual progress — or complete spiritual progress — could not be accomplished. In other words, spiritual community exists not only to support us and make things easier, but to challenge us, to push us forward, and to help us see one of the primary truths of reality. Let’s talk about a few of them.

1. Community as Sandpaper Everyone has a personality, God help us. Sometimes we like his or her personality and sometimes we don’t. Sometimes we really don’t. And yet, since we have actually chosen this community, unlike the community of our families that we were born into, it’s difficult to pick and choose among members. Everyone is there for the purpose of spiritual growth and we come to understand at a certain point that our preference has nothing to do with who gets to stay part of the community and who’s asked to leave. It’s not up to us. Because we are dedicated seekers, we are forced to begin looking inward at our own preferences rather than outward at our judgments and beliefs. A good spiritual community is one that understands at the very beginning that there will always be conflicts within a community. Because of this, two things must happen. First, each person must be completely, one-hundred percent responsible for his or her own response. Even if another

person has done something downright wrong, my personal response is still my responsibility. The second is that there must always be an avenue for things to be worked out and not papered over in the false hope of having a “happy home.” Spiritual work is not about having a happy home. The Buddha said that buddhas are those beings who are greatly enlightened about their delusions. This means that spiritual work is about uncovering, seeing, accepting, working with and through our own imperfections, not the imperfections of others. That’s theirs one-hundred percent! The community setting is vital to our growth because it causes friction. This is not a failure of community, as eventually, we become grateful for the sandpaper of community. We begin to ride more lightly and begin seeing that all of us, ourselves included, get on someone else’s nerves, and that it is our nerves that need to be a little more seasoned, a little more loose in the saddle, a little more open to the vagaries of human conduct. We understand that we are all imperfect beings and will forever need to work things through with the world around us.

2. Community as Relationship A corollary to community as sandpaper is community as the truth of relationship. If we look at the world with open and fearless eyes freed from limiting and unexamined beliefs, we see that the world is constantly in relationship. If we are really brave, we understand that relationship comes in all shapes and sizes, from the warmest love to the coldest fury — all the possibilities of how we connect are on the continuum of relationship. While we may fantasize that in the world of spirit there is room for everything with no chance of conflict, once out of the world of spirit and in the material plane, it’s as if there isn’t enough room for everything. In fact, if we look at anything in this world closely enough, we see that one thing is constantly eating another thing in order to survive. Some people think it better to eat things like vegetables rather than animals,

but the fact remains that one thing must die in order for another to live. Despite all this evidence, human beings nurture a thought that there is such a thing as relationship that does not contain strife. In this vision, there is no conflict. We are all in Eden or Heaven and the lion has decided to lie down with the lamb. This is not possible of course. The only way the lion and the lamb lie down together is if the lamb is going to be lunch. We have to shut our eyes very tightly not to see that conflict is fundamental to life and relationships. Once we understand this and can begin to accept it, we can move out of fantasy and examine the fact that â&#x20AC;&#x153;communityâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; other people engaged in the same pursuit we are engaged in â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is actually a manifestation of a basic truth of existence: we are all one. In this vision, one-ness does not mean we are all the same. Oneness includes difference and difference is the name of community. At some point, instead of irritating us, differences between others and ourselves become a cause for celebration. This one is good at singing. This one is not. This one can run fast. This one is slow. This one is good at helping others. This one likes to keep to herself. Once our egocentric preferences are worn down by the sandpaper aspect of community we get to see the glory of difference, the enriching quality of the unusual, the deeper meaning of how abundance manifests on our plane of existence through the garden of human variation.

3. Community as Being Poor in Spirit Years ago I was part of a spiritual community that followed a certain set of teachings. There were evening meetings, weekend workshops and a center where we stayed overnight (and some people lived). There was one fellow who, while living at the residence, did not attend any of the meetings or workshops. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even eat with the rest of us but was always busy cooking his food for his special diet; he only ate beans, rice and tofu. None of us actually ever knew if he followed the teachings or how he became part of the community. Some people wanted to ask him to leave. Jesus is reported in Matthew as saying that the poor in spirit will inherit the kingdom of heaven. Why is this? My understanding is that only as we empty ourselves of our preconceived beliefs and prejudices do we see the light of the world. This is the whole point of spiritual attainment. Asking this person to leave was vastly counterproductive; his presence could foster great spiritual growth for us all. If we were brave enough, we could actually listen to many of our cherished, but unfounded, beliefs falling like so many trees in the forest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weird.â&#x20AC;? Kaboom! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not sophisticated.â&#x20AC;? Kaboom! â&#x20AC;&#x153;He makes me feel afraid.â&#x20AC;? Kaboom! â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand him.â&#x20AC;? Kaboom! And so on. My effort in recent years has been to become poor in spirit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; less filled with myself to allow more capacity to be filled with the divine. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that everything is not divine. We just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the divinity all around us until we can put down the burdens of our long held hidden assumptions about what is valuable and what is not.

4. Community as Sanctuary Finally we come to the idea of safety, of a place we can come home to. It is impossible to take this Earth ride alone. Real sanctuary appears when we allow differences, when there is room for conflict, when we take total responsibility for everything we feel and stop believing that others cause us to feel a certain way. As this is accomplished, community becomes a true place of refuge and a place where we can be ourselves, where getting into trouble is expected and can be worked through. The community where I can grow into my imperfect, heart-felt and holy humanity, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the community for me. Jinen Jason Shulman is the founder of A Society of Souls, the School for Nondual Healing & Awakening, based in the US and the Netherlands. He is a modern Kabbalist and a recognized Buddhist teacher who has received dharma transmission. He is also the creator of Enlightenment Online, the new free spiritual social networking site. Visit the site and contact Jason at www.enÂon.org. www.spiritofchange.org

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE

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Chandra Banks, director of the Peer Mediation program for the Cambridge Public Schools and pictured here with teen mediator Chris Maurice, notes a 50% decrease of reported violence in the three years since the program has been operating.

verywhere we turn today, bullying rears its painful and destructive head: in the news, in our schools, in the workplace, in our communities, in the highest echelons of government, in the world of finance. Wherever there is the potential for an imbalance of power, bullying finds fertile ground. Bullying takes many forms, some overt, some covert: • Physical violence • Verbal or psychological attacks or intimidation • A climate riddled with emotionally unsafe behaviors • On the Internet (cyberbullying) or phone And bullying-like behaviors can extend beyond bullying to exclusion, put downs, rumors and picking on or socially shunning an individual. Bullying is one common form of violence in our culture. According to Chandra Banks,

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the director of the Peer Mediation program for the Cambridge Public Schools, based on information gathered by the Center for Disease Control and other international data agencies such as NationMaster.com, the United States is a very violent country. “In the United States, people resolve their conflicts with violence,” reflects Banks. “Countries with acts of war taking place have fewer people going to the emergency room on a Saturday night than in the United States. People often don’t think ahead and end up doing needless damage to themselves or others.” Ignorance, fear, and choosing to look the other way all feed the bullying epidemic. Too often, there is no systemic containment structure. Bullying often exists under the radar. It is hard to prevent if we don’t recognize its signs and symptoms until there are serious and tragic consequences. Most interventions are reactive rather than proactive. Few include the whole system and address the

climate of a school, community, family or organization. The cost of bullying to schools is tremendous. Rick Phillips, founder of Community Matters and the Safe Schools Ambassador Program in Santa Rosa, CA, notes, “The United States has spent more than $10 billion to address violence prevention, but we haven’t gotten the results we are seeking. Every child deserves to walk across a campus and feel welcome, safe and included.” Some of the real-life costs of bullying include: • teachers, administrators and students spend more time on discipline • kids and adults are tense and afraid • students bring weapons to school • lower test scores • increased drop out rate • increased vandalism continues on page 44

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It Takes A Village: Getting to the Root of The Bullying Epidemic continued from page 42 Some argue that bullying is a part of human nature and has been around since the beginning of time. Bullying is a right of passage for young people. Kids will be kids. These messages are cultural myths. We don’t have to buy into them. Phillips notes that bullying is occurring at younger ages, is getting meaner, has become more acceptable in youth culture by blurring the lines between reality and entertainment, is more difficult for adults to identify, and has diversified to include electronic aggression. A key issue that needs to be addressed is what Phillips calls “the growing bystander culture.” When a bullying incident occurs, 85% of people are bystanders, “the passive majority,” Phillips notes. “Silence is a form of consent. It sends a message to the bully and the target that no one cares.” To change this behavior, we must change our norms, our beliefs and our actions. Despite messages from our families, our schools, the workplace and the media telling us, “don’t get involved” or “mind your own business,” we are responsible for each other. When we become bystanders, we lose our power to make a difference in large and small ways.

It’s More Cool to Be Cruel

Phillips underscores the point that “bullying is a relationship issue.” By cutting class time spent on emotional and social literacy skills, we feed the bullying problem. We need understand that different people have different points of the view. We need to learn skills for conflict resolution, especially non-violent alternatives. The approaches we tend to utilize to address bullying are “outside in,” according to Phillips. These approaches focus on security, are adult driven, and underscore rules and consequences. To date, “there is no measurable evidence that zero tolerance significantly reduces school violence,” he says. To get to the root of the bullying epidemic and make true and lasting changes, Phillips emphasizes the need for an “inside out” approach. “While you can keep guns out, the weapons that needs to be addressed are prejudices, assumptions, stereotypes and grudges,” argues Phillips. An “inside out” approach focuses on relationships, is student-centered, questions and reformulates norms and encourages social change. “Right now, it’s more cool to be cruel than compassionate,” he acknowledges. Empowering students to be peacemakers allows school norms to change. The Peer Mediation Program Chandra Banks started in 2006 in the Cambridge Public Schools proves Phillips’ point. When Banks started her program, the incidence of reported violence in the schools was in line with the national average. In 2009, the incidence of reported violence in the same schools was half the national average. When kids learn to use emotional and social tools like active listening, open-ended questioning, non-judgmental facilitation, confidentiality, eliciting all sides of a story, and future-oriented, mutually collaborative problem solving, not only do they feel empowered, but also, so do those they engage with. While our educational system places a high value on intellectual literacy and development, emotional literacy and social development are largely ignored. Yet, social and emotional illiteracy are at the root of the bullying epidemic, while enhanced social skills and emotional development are at the heart of bullying intervention and prevention. Many of today’s parents and leaders have not grown up in a climate of emotional and social literacy. I have heard many teachers report that when they call a parent to discuss a child’s behaviors at school, the parent gets angry and starts to bully the teacher, either denying that there is a problem, accusing the teacher of picking on their child, or saying they would act the way the child acted in the same situation. All stakeholders in a community need to model respect in relationships for respect to prevail.

As emotional and social literacy increase, bullying decreases and we learn first hand: G W e are responsible for each other. No man, woman or child is or should be an island. G What we ignore and what we respond to both have consequences. G How we respond to conflict makes a world of difference. G When a climate or system is oppressive, all are oppressed. G W hen a system or climate is safe, bullying cannot be tolerated and will not be sustained. G A vision-driven model is needed, not a fear-driven model. G S tudents need to have input in the creation of prevention strategies that effect them. G Programs with follow-up must be implemented consistently across schools (elementary, middle and high school) to provide a safe container for all. Both parents and other adults who work closely with kids may need to see and experience new models of thinking and behaving to support cultural change. While the anti-bullying law that was passed recently in Massachusetts has brought the bullying issue to the forefront, there is the danger that communities will respond in a fear-based, reactive way to “quickly comply.” If we slow down and dig more deeply into the issues surrounding bullying, we have the opportunity to make significant changes that can help build a better future for all. “Belongingness and connectedness are the key predictor for achievement,” notes Phillips. Creating a climate where all are welcome, respected for their differences as well as their similarities, given the space to be who they are and contribute to the greater good will indeed fuel the cultural change we need to prevent bullying and other kinds of violence from continuing, and help build a safer and more compassionate world. RESOURCES

• T he Massachusetts Coalition of School-Based Health Centers. For more information, www.mcsbhc.org. • T he Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) at Bridgewater State College offers anti-bullying programs for grades K-12 in Massachusetts. For more information, www.bridgew.edu/marc. • R ick Phillips, the founder of Community Matters and the Safe Schools Ambassadors Program, is a leader in the field of bullying prevention. www.safeschoolambassadors.org. • C handra Banks runs a mediation program for the Cambridge Public Schools. CBanks@cpsd.us. Linda Marks, MSM, is a mediator and coach and has practiced body psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families and groups in Newton for more than 25 years. She is on the faculty of UMass Boston in the College of Public and Community Service and serves on the City of Newton’s Anti-Bullying Task Force. You can reach her at LSMHEART@aol.com or visit www.healingheartpower.com. www.spiritofchange.org

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Heal Your Nature Deficiency by Mike Adams

Do you suffer from a “nature deficiency?” If you’re like most people in modern society, you spend most of your 24 hours of the day indoors. You work under artificial fluorescent lights, you eat and sleep inside a house or apartment, you commute in the artificial environment of a car, bus or train. You rarely get outside and even when you do, it might only be an artificial

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robably much like you, I spent a lot of time outdoors as a child, but in my adult years, I found myself spending more and more hours indoors. It didn’t take long to realize that breathing re-circulated indoor air and having little or no time in nature wasn’t a good recipe for lifelong health. Today, I’m a nature advocate. Time in nature is healing all by itself, and children are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of a nature deficiency. But few people in the field of conventional medicine embrace the idea that nature itself a healer, so the message of spending time in nature to improve your health doesn’t get much attention. I believe that not spending enough time in nature promotes depression, obesity and even cancer. In fact, I believe that nature is so important to lasting health that I took up permanent residency in a country where I have spring-like weather year-round, just so that I can be outside in nature every single day of the year! That’s not possible to do in most places, but wherever you are, more time in nature can help you heal. Here’s how:

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Sunlight — Sunlight supports all life on our planet. Without sunlight, we

would simply have no life on Earth. Your body is designed to be exposed to sensible levels of sunlight, and that’s why experiencing a reasonable amount of sunlight directly on your skin makes good sense for your health. As you well know, sunlight also causes your skin to generate vitamin D — perhaps the most miraculous nutrient yet discovered in the modern world. Vitamin D prevents cancer, heart disease and diabetes. It boosts bone density and immune function, and it prevents infectious disease far better than vaccines could ever hope to. To get more vitamin D, simply spend more time in nature.

Natural Sounds — The natural sounds of nature are, in and of them-

selves, healing therapy. Surrounding yourself with the sounds of real nature causes a measurable reduction in stress levels and blood pressure. The most powerful healing sounds in nature seem to be those from water: waterfalls, water running down a creek or stream, rain and thunderstorms, etc. You can mimic these sounds with “sound conditioning” devices that broadcast sound loops of natural sounds. They’re very effective machines, but still nothing equals the healing potential of real sounds experienced directly in the real world.

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lengths of light striking your retina and being interpreted as colors by your brain. These different wavelengths are, in essence, a form of energy medicine. Light is energy, and what your body needs to be healthy is exposure to a diverse assortment of those energy wavelengths. That’s why looking at all the various colors of flowers, plants and animals is, by itself, a healing experience. It also stimulates the brain to become more active, increasing intelligence. Spending time in nature allows your brain to explore a more diverse natural reality, causing it to function at a higher cognitive and creative level. In contrast, spending a lot of time indoors where the scenery never changes dulls the brain’s potential.

Movement — Being in nature makes physical movement almost man-

datory. When you’re in nature, you’re often walking, running, biking or swimming. And yet because the scenery is so beautiful, it doesn’t feel like exercise. It simply feels like fun! The health benefits of all this movement are tremendous: a boost in circulation, increased bone density and muscle strength, increased flexibility, lymph fluid circulation and much more.

Air — We innately desire fresh air. Every person on the planet intuitively

knows that fresh air is better than indoor air. Indoor air is contaminated with chemicals that have been off-gassed from all the synthetic materials used in the construction of homes and buildings: carpets, furniture, paints, glues, dyes and so on. Often you find mold spores from indoor air ducts. The air in a pine forest (or any forest) is refreshingly different. Some people simply attribute it to the negative ions in the air, but there’s much more to it than that. There’s something almost magical about fresh air in a natural environment that is teeming with life — it’s sweet and energizing. The more time you spend in nature, the more fresh air you inhale; all this is a healing experience.

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natural stream. This obsession with sterility is deeply misguided. Seek out nature and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to experience the real world, even if it means getting your hands dirty.

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healing elements of nature, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also something less tangible: the bio energy of living systems. In some way that scientists still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand, lush living ecosystems recharge the human body and mind. Spending time in nature rejuvenates your system, and when city life leaves you feeling depleted nature can bring your energy back. Part of the magic of the bio-energy in nature depends on coming into physical contact with nature. Walk barefoot. Hug a tree. Touch a flower. Lie down on the grass. Touch nature as your body intended and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll create a closed circuit with the planet itself. Some people say that being electrically grounded with earth through barefoot walking makes an important difference in reducing the electric â&#x20AC;&#x153;noiseâ&#x20AC;? that interferes with your health. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s merit to this thinking. Your ancient ancestors didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk around in Nike shoes. They walked barefoot, and they were healthier for it!

Kids Suffer From Nature Deficiency, Too Most modern children live their lives indoors, banging away on gaming consoles and social networking websites. Few children are encouraged to spend any real time outdoors in nature. The idea of going to camp during the summer seems to have been lost on the current generation of children, most of whom spend their summers in air-conditioned environments detrimental to their health. One of the greatest gifts you can offer any child is time in nature. The earlier you start teaching children about the joys of naPart of the magic of the bioture, the more success youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have energy in nature depends on in sharing outdoor experiences coming into physical contact with them. Plus, introducing your with nature. Walk barefoot. children or grandchildren to more time in nature means that you get Hug a tree. Touch a flower. more nature time, too. Lie down on the grass. One way to encourage outdoor time is to get rid of the TV. The more time children or adults spend in front of the TV, the less time they spend outdoors. Once children spend enough time in front of the TV, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even want to venture into nature at all. Their whole world becomes the virtual world broadcast into their brains from the television set. For teenage boys, time in nature has largely been replaced with time spent playing computer and console games. While thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing wrong with a little time spent gaming, when this act becomes the dominant focus of a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, it is hugely destructive. Whether you have kids or not, spending more time in nature can only improve your health. Make it a point to get outside, soak up some sunshine, breathe in the fresh air and get all the nature you can. Mike Adams is a natural health author and technology pioneer with a passion for teaching people how to improve their health. He has authored more than 1,500 articles and dozens of reports, guides and interviews on natural health topics. Known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Health Ranger,â&#x20AC;? Adamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; personal health statistics and mission statements are located at www.HealthRanger.org. Sign up to receive the latest health news daily with a free newsletter subscription at www.naturalnews.com. www.spiritofchange.org

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Music Reviews

Eric Whitacre Choral Music

Naxos 8.559677 Even before his YouTube Virtual Choir recording of “Lux aurumque” (Light of gold) became an international hit, Nevadaborn Eric Whitacre, 40, had become the golden boy of American choral music. The reasons for his fame are abundantly clear on this new, budget CD from Naxos. His music, with its easily assimilated, almost otherworldly strangeness and ethereal beauty, touches a deep core within our being. Naxos’s recording with the Elora Festival Singers of Elora, Ontario, Canada under their founder Noel Edison, presents a representative sampling of Whitacre’s work. They include “Sleep,” a mostly soft, haunting journey that comes over you and, almost without your knowing, inhabits your every cell, and “Lux aurumque,” which is almost too gorgeous for words. I especially favor a rendition by Cantus, a small, all-male choir headquartered in Minneapolis. The Elora Festival Singers boast a truly radiant soprano section that can easily float the highest notes. They also have wonderful control of dynamics. What they did not have, unfortunately, is an engineer who could capture sufficient detail in St. John’s Church of Elora. The clarity of Polyphony’s marvelous Whitacre recording, Cloudburst and Other Choral Works (Hyperion), is missed. And having to access lyrics to eight of the ten pieces on Naxos’ website is a drag. Regardless, the beauty of the performances, and the spiritual elevation of Whitacre’s music are self-recommending.

Márta Sebestyén

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of overtone chanting filling the room. Through them came another voice, low and haunting, with a special beauty that comes from inner illumination. I had entered the world of Hungarian folk singer Márta Sebestyén. Sebestyén, now 53, was seven. When her economist father, who was then visiting a professor in the United States, brought home a large collection of the Smithsonian’s ethnic music recordings. Hooked, she began to learn the songs. In 1970, at age 12, she won a folk song contest dedicated to Béla Bartók, the composer who singlehandedly rescued scores of Hungarian folk songs from oblivion. Her prize, granted by noted Hungarian ethnomusicologist Lásló Vikár, included recordings from the folk music archives of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Forty years later, two songs collected by Bartók and another by Vikár appear on Sebestyén’s eight-selection World Village CD. At her side are the famed duo Balázs Szokolay Dongó (bagpipes, shepherd’s flutes, fujara, tárogató, saxophone, overtone chanting) and Mátyás Bolya (oriental fretless lute and zithers). This is Sebestyén’s first recording in nine years. The wait is incomprehensible, given the haunting beauty of her contributions to the movie The English Patient. Trying to describe the scents and colors of ancient musics, treated with reverence and respect, lessens the joy of discovery. Do not miss this disc.

Cameron Carpenter

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Organist Cameron Carpenter is a trip. Intentionally setting himself apart from other organists, the under-30 artist has built an international reputation for daring interpretations and audacious behavior. Carpenter’s DVD intersperses serious performances of Bach and others with spoken commentary. His trademark white spangled pumps dance on the organ’s pedals faster than Fred Astaire could whip Ginger Rogers around the stage. With fingers equally liquid, he is definitely a phenomenon who cannot be ignored. But there are big questions about his showmanship, taste and judgment. To these ears and heart, things come to a head when Carpenter follows Shostakovich’s Festive Overture with a theater or-

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gan rendition of Schubert’s great song, Der Erlkönig (The Erl King). To convey the full impact of this gruesome saga, he pulls out all the Wurlitzer’s stops. The lowest notes growl, wind sounds whisper, and some bars sound like a merry-go-round gone berserk. It’s as though the DNA of Virgil Fox and Franz Liszt (one of Carpenter’s big influences) had been combined, and injected into the cadaver of the defenseless Franz Schubert. It’s perfect as accompaniment for The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari or some similar silent horror flick. If you care an iota about the organ, you must experience the Cameron Carpenter phenomenon. You may very well fall in love with what he’s doing.

Marilyn Crispell David Rothenberg One Dark Night I Left My Silent House ECM CD: B0014318—02

Little discussed beforehand… unrehearsed… sounding as though ’twas ever evolving, which indeed it was. Its own new music, far more than a fusion of jazz and classical, it’s the product of two artists alive in the moment, open to whatever happens within and between. That’s what came about when clarinet player David Rothenberg and pianist Marilyn Crispell got together in March 2008 in Nevassa Studio in Woodstock, near Crispell’s home, for their first joint session with ECM producer Manfred Eicher. In some tracks, Crispell and Rothenberg are soft and mellow. The mood suits the clarinet and bass clarinet, which in his hands have an irresistibly round, warm, and luscious sound. Crispell is often less romantic, sometimes more. She can be very straight up and down, whether on piano, the beat-up soundboard of an old baby grand, or percussion. At times, she sounds like she’s channeling George Crumb or Elliot Carter. No Liberace here. Rothenberg has said, “Marilyn said something about wanting to get away from the keyboard, more into the realm of pure sound… I know that in general I’m always thinking about how to balance the lyrical and the free, how to come out of some tradition but try to sound like something never heard before. It’s an easy conceit yet nearly impossible to realize.” Realize it they have. Words end, the music continues.

Aaron Larget-Caplan New Lullaby

Six String Sound 888-01 Sometimes a CD sounds so unpretentious, so simple, and so lovely that you just want to reach out and cradle someone in your arms. That’s what I did with our pooch, Daisy Mae Doven, as guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan wove his spell. A faculty member at the New School of Music in Cambridge and co-founder of the monthly 3rd Wednesday Concert Series, Larget-Caplan began his Lullaby Project in 2006. The call for new lullabies of all sorts received an enthusiastic response. Soon after the first lullaby arrived from composers young and old, his house burned down. Two months later, his wife, who teaches body physics and sacred geometry, sustained major injuries in an accident. If anyone needed lullabies, it was Larget-Caplan. Thankfully, lullabies kept coming. All 14 lullabies on the CD were first premiered at Harvard, the New School of Music, St. Paul’s Church in Brookline, or the Ogunquit Museum of American Art in Maine. All composers provide short introductions to their babies in the liner notes. Every lullaby is different. “Disturbed, a Lullaby,” is by David Leisner, one of LargetCaplan’s teachers at the New England Conservatory of Music. As its title reveals, it is a lullaby for a troubled time. Carson Cooman, who wrote “Unfolding the Gates of Dawn: A Morning Lullaby”, writes: “Though lullabies are usually thought of as ‘night music’, this lullaby is for the morning.” In short, some of these non-stereotypical songs are one giant crib away from your usual innocuous cradlesong. Happy or sad, placid or perilous, I find them universally engrossing. And thanks to Larget-Caplan’s discernment and sensitive playing, even the most provocative is pretty much lovable. Move over, Daisy Mae. There’s room on the couch for two.

Jason Victor Serinus is a holistic author, bodyworker, whistling virtuoso and music critic (www.jasonserinus.com) who resides in Oakland, CA. Please send music review copies to Jason at 2749 E. 17th Street, Oakland, CA 94601 or email jserinus@planeteria.net. www.spiritofchange.org

Book Reviews

Yuichi Kawada and Stephen Karcher

Essential Shiatsu: Essential Shiatsu for Troubled Times Trafalgar Square, Chicago, IL, 2010

Shiatsu (shi-fingers, atsu-pressure) is the Japanese art of finger pressure massage that primarily works with the Principal Meridians, the basic channels through which energy flows. Shiatsu heals preventively by seeking balance. Yet balance is something difficult to achieve in our industrialized and polluted world. Essential Shiatsu for Troubled Times introduces detailed ways to work with meridians to heal great imbalances. Shiatsu Master Yuichi Kawada’s lifetime of practice and dedication lead him to develop Essential Shiatsu, which combines traditional shiatsu philosophy, technique and the wisdom of the I Ching. Essential Shiatsu is particularly focused on the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, special meridians that come to the rescue when the normal Principal Meridians are overloaded. These meridians can provide much needed support when an organ or system is in danger. Now for the first time in print, Kawada illustrates with full mapping how to stimulate the Eight Extraordinary Meridians with stretching and hand pressure.

M. E. MacLaren Inner Child Healing Cards

Inner Child Healing Cards, San Diego, CA 2010 Inspired to create a healing card deck as a result of her own personal healing work, writer, artist and energy healer M.E. MacLaren’s Inner Child Healing Cards are a useful and non-threatening way to access childhood memories in both children and

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adults. The 34 colorfully illustrated cards, inspired and infused with healing energy by MacLaren’s spirit guides, depict children from infancy up to age ten in a wide variety of emotionally charged situations. Drawn from a child’s point of view, the cards capture unique images of how children actually feel including excited, scared, loved, sad, confused, abandoned, peaceful and more. Poignant and evocative, the Inner Child Healing Cards elicit emotional responses to current or long forgotten, buried feelings and experiences not only of childhood joy and excitement but also of childhood trauma. Mirroring this most personal and private space so intimately, the Inner Child Healing Cards offer a powerful opportunity to take an honest healing journey of remembering, release and moving forward.

Damian’s experience with his devout Catholic, terminally ill mother. Always loving to others and eager to serve, Michael’s mother didn’t treat her own Buddhist son with the same kindness. This left him with much confusion. Yet as Michael attended to his suffering mother, he truly wanted her to find peace in her Christian practice. At her bedside, praying first with his own mala beads, then with his mother’s rosary beads, the son’s two prayers became one. The differences between traditions, between child and mother, simply dissolved. The woman took her last breath, dying easily on Mother’s Day. As Mother Theresa said, “Religion has nothing to do with compassion.”

By GAIL LORD God. Instead, they use their expert tracking skills. They are tracking nlom — the universal life force, the holy energy, the juice. In playful community they dance and clap and shake ecstatically until they have so much fire they “get cooked.” Open and awakened, the divine awaits. When the channel is fully open, God throws down a rope from the heavens. The poet Rumi wrote, “reach for the rope of God.” Keeney shares the deeprooted spiritual universe of the Kalahari so Westerners can begin tracking the divine, climb the rope, and find God.

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The Power of Compassion: Stories that Open the Heart, Heal the Soul, and Change the World Hampton Roads Publishing, Newburyport, MA, 2010

Compassion is universal. And yet, says Pamela Bloom, there is a “special flavor” Buddhist teachings can bring to the understanding and experience of compassion. First published a decade ago, The Power of Compassion: Stories that Open the Heart, Heal the Soul, and Change the World is much needed in these perplexing times. Bloom’s compilation of stories gathered pre-9/11, pre-Katrina, pre-war in Iraq and Afghanistan, remind us that compassion is transformative. It helps us deal with anger and grief when we are seething with outrage and stung by betrayal. Through compassion we find the dynamic healing power of acting on behalf of others. Humanity, more connected than ever before, has a larger opportunity and mandate to practice compassion than ever before. Around the globe, cell phones and satellites can be used to start wars and riots, but they can also be a means to organize peace rallies and heal long-distance wounds. Bloom’s passages travel from John F. Kennedy, Jr.’s experience meeting the Dali Lama in Dharamsala, to convicted felon Jarvis Jay Master’s experience of being a Buddhist on death row in San Quentin. Other stories reveal unexpected peace, such as Michael

The Bushman’s Way of Tracking God: The Original Spirituality of the Kalahari People Beyond Words, Hillsboro, OR, 2010

Imagine living in a society brimming with music, joking and joyful dance. A place where conversation and social connection are the lifeblood of the community. Goodnatured teasing among the group leads not to hostility, but to giggling, bringing everyone down to the same level. Can you imagine a society who’s never seen war in over 60,000 years? A society who knows how to find God? Meet the Kalahari, the oldest human inhabitants of Southern Africa, and quite possibly the oldest culture on Earth. The Bushman’s Way of Tracking God: The Original Spirituality of the Kalahari People is university professor, therapist and unique researcher Bradford Keeney’s wild and electrifying stories of these extraordinary people. Incomprehensibly called to the Kalahari people in one of his dreams, Keeney traveled to their homeland and was astonished to find them expecting him. For a period of nearly twenty years the Bushman’s secret ancient way of working with spirit transported Keeney out of this world, and back again. The Kalahari don’t have libraries or even a keeper of their oral tradition. Words are tricksters, only good for teasing one another. Their words and sounds come to them inspired by God after they meet with the divine. Kalahari spirituality isn’t passive; they don’t sit and wait to hear the voice of

Angel Animals Book of Inspiration: Divine Messengers of Wisdom and Compassion New World Library, Novato, CA, 2009

A dear friend recently dreamt that her beloved cat, Max, came to say good-bye to her. His visit was so powerful and filled with such meaningful symbolism that she sobbed upon waking. Just like the true accounts in Angel Animals Book of Inspiration: Divine Messengers of Wisdom and Compassion, my friend’s dream would come as no surprise to Allen and Linda Anderson. They know spiritual messengers from beyond come in the form of kitties like Max. But they also take the form of rabbits, dogs, horses, iguanas, dolphins and all other “fury, fuzzy, flowing and flying creatures.” Animal companions teach gentle lessons to their human families. They provide comfort, give love and bond deeply. Often, as seen in these stories, animal friends have the power to change lives. This collection of inspiring tales (tails? groan!) sends the lasting message that animals are angels on Earth and when they leave this plane “love lives on.”

Gail Lord is a freelance writer living in Massachusetts. Please send book review copies to 51 North Street, Grafton, MA 01519 or email socbookreviewer@gmail.com. FALL 2010 | Spirit of Change 51

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September 9/11 — Psychic Development, Past Lives AND Angel Communication Workshop with Ross J. Miller, psychic healer, medium, regression therapist. In this unique, experiential workshop you’ll learn how to identify your guardian angels and spirit guides by name and receive their guidance, healing and inspiration; discover your soul’s life purpose; experience two of your past lives and heal the residual karma from them; give psychic readings to others in class and more. Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm, Newton, MA. To register for the workshop or to schedule a psychic or past-life reading or healing session in person or over the phone, visit our website: www.TheMysticWay.com or call Ross J. Miller (617) 527-3583.

9/11 — Reiki Certification. Newton, MA, Libby Barnett, MSW. 30 years experience, co-author. Notebook, pin, certificate awarded. Visa/ MC accepted. CEU’s. Call (603) 654-2787. www.reikienergy.com. Reiki II 9/12.

9/12 & 9/26 — DOGA! Yoga for you and your dog. Partner

9/18-9/19 — The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is proud to present a Reiki I Certification in Belmont, MA. Awaken your healing skills! The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is recognized and acknowledged as the leader in the field of Reiki training for its commitment to excellence in Reiki education. Two days of learning, hands-on practice and no cut corners certifies you immediately to work on yourself, others and pets. Notebook and certificate awarded. 13.0 CEUs Visa/MC. Call or go online to sign up now. (603) 899-3288. www.learnreiki.org.

9/19 — Reiki I Certification, Peabody, MA at Balanced Healing, 10-4:30pm. Learn hands-on techniques that you can use on friends, family, pets and yourself. Receive certificate, Reiki book and plenty of hands on practice time. BalancedHealingBodywork.com to register.

9/20 — Past Life Regression Group Hypnosis. 7-8pm. Come experience a hypnotic induction that will bring you back to past lives. $20. Diane Gelinas, MSW, CH. www.reikienergymedicine.com. (603) 483-0132. Candia, N.H.

up with your dog and practice yoga together. Outside in our shaded fenced in play area, create a special connection through massage, breath, and fun simple doga poses. $20.00. Dee Lyon (617) 285-5219 for interview. Real Life Yoga:101 Adams Street, Quincy, MA. www.reallifeyoga.com.

9/21-12/14 — YogaLife Institute of NH presents Yoga Meditation Tools for Quieting the Mind with Julie Rost. New 13-week program! Cultivate inner peace, focus and happiness. More details at: www.yogalifenh.com. 8 Clifford Street, Exeter NH. (603) 479-3865.

9/17-9/19 — The Skinny Thinking Retreat. Join

9/24 — Bringing Yoga into Psychotherapy CEU course. Approved for psychologists, social workers,

author and teacher Laura Katleman-Prue’s nationally acclaimed workshop to break unhealthy emotional ties with food. This extended weekend retreat offers you the tools for a healthy relationship with food by focusing on the root of your eating habits. AllThatMatters.com. (401) 782-2126.

9/17-9/19 — YogaLife Institute of NH presents Creativity Through Chant and Song — YogaVoice with Mark Moliterno. This weekend seminar will focus on understanding creative self-expression from a whole body viewpoint. A great seminar for the trained and non-trained singer alike, as well as for yoga practitioners interested in chanting. More details at www.yogalifenh.com. 8 Clifford Street, Exeter NH. (603) 479-3865. 52 Spirit of Change | FALL 2010

marriage and family therapists, substance abuse counselors and nurses. Two options: 6 Fridays over 5 months in Central MA, beginning 9/24 or 5 half-days in Provincetown, MA Sept. 26-Oct. 1. Visit www.yogaandenergypsychology.com or call Joann Lutz at (413) 586-6384.

9/24-9/26 — The Pleiadian Collective, as channeled by Wendy Kennedy, in Martha’s Vineyard. 9/24: An Evening with the Pleiadian Collective. 9/25: Channel Surfing: A Channeling Workshop. 9/26: Pleiadian Lecture Series: “Bringing Home Here.” For more info, visit www.higherfrequencies.net.

9/25-9/26 — Basic PAIRinG. Raymond, NH. Learn relationship skills, including the secret basics and the sacred decision underlining all successful intimacy. Open to couples and singles who want a deeper connection. The (W)hole Point Institute, LLC. (603) 895-4530. www.wholepoint.us.

9/25 & 9/26 — Come to our TAROT PARTY NEWPORT booth at the Johnston Apple Fest. 10am to 6pm, Johnston Memorial Park, Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI. Tarot readings, numerology and more with Cris McCullough and Kate McGeough. www.TarotNewport.com.

9/28 — HOLISTIC PARENTING/FAMILY COACHING USING THE ENNEAGRAM MODEL. Join Dr. Stefan Battle, Ed.D., MSW, a veteran of 19 years as a child therapist and family coach working with parents and their children. Dr. Battle will host an introductory workshop in the Providence area for parents to explore the holistic aspect of parenting their children using the Enneagram model. The Enneagram model identifies individual’s personality traits. In parenting, there are times when your personality may become challenged, compromised, negotiated or bargained with that of your child’s personality. This workshop will help identify your personality traits and how your parenting can impact your relationship with your child. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 28 from 7 to 9pm. Free of charge. TBA regarding a workshop site. Please contact drstefanbattle@aol.com regarding your attendance, site location and general information.

9/30 — Introduction to Health Kinesiology. Join David Calnan for a free lecture and demonstration on Health Kinesiology, a comprehensive system of energy work based on muscle testing and the meridian model of energy flow. At Cambridge Naturals in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA from 7-8pm. For more information (617) 959-4644 or www.bostonhk.net.

October 10/1 — FREE LECTURE: READ AND PLAY MUSIC. World famous seminars (www.understandingmusic.com) turns beginners into musicians, revitalizes and inspires even pro musicians. 7:30 pm, 169 Mass Ave., Boston. (781) 599-1476. http://www.dlorien.com/signup or sallee@dlorien.com.

10/1-10/2 — Reiki Jin Kei Do Level 1 Certification. Usui Reiki as a spiritual discipline. Helping yourself,

Amethyst Point, Worcester, MA. Call to book (508) 753-3975 or visit www.amethystpoint.com.

friends and family. Patricia Warren, international Reiki Master Teacher. (508) 528-5888; www.patriciawarren.com

10/9-10/11 — WALKING THE LIGHTWORKER’S WAY.

10/1-10/3 — LABYRINTH TRAINING FOR HEALERS AND OTHERS with The Labyrinth Ladies. www.TheLabyrinthLadies.com. $350 or $299 early bird discount if registered by September 25! At The Renaissance Barn, Little Compton, RI. Call (401) 847-6551 for more information. MC/Visa accepted.

10/2 — Hypnosis Training by National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) Certified Instructor. Four weekends in October. Starting October 2nd, Saturday, Sunday, 9am to 5:30pm, a total of 8 days class training in Shirley, MA. No classes October 9th,10th. Call Gillian Draleau (978) 833-8753. Visit www.presentdayminds.com. CEUs offered. 10/2-10/3 — (W)hole Shop I. Raymond, NH. Learn how your life problems are a unique map to becoming really alive in your life. NASW-approved CEUs. The (W)hole Point Institute, LLC. (603) 895-4530. www.wholepoint.us.

10/4 — Success Aerobics: Create a Successful Massage Business. With Cary Bayer. 10am-1pm. 3 CEUs . Amethyst Point, Worcester, MA. Call to register (508) 753-3975 or visit www.amethystpoint.com.

10/4 — How Marketing Can Help Your Massage Business Thrive. With Cary Bayer. 2pm-5pm. 3 CEUs. Amethyst Point, Worcester, MA. Call to register (508) 753-3975 or visit www.amethystpoint.com.

10/8 — Return to Light Concert: Sacred Sounds for Sacred Times. Mitch Nur, PhD and

By Doreen Virtue — A 3-day psychic retreat workshop. Remove blocks to fulfilling your sacred purpose, learn to manifest and work with angels and guides, use mediumship to connect with deceased loved ones, deliver psychic messages to others, give detailed in-depth angel intuitive readings, recognize yourself as the lightworker you are and so much more! Held at Angel’s Rest Retreat in Leyden, MA. (508) 577-4552, www.angeltouche.com

10/9-10/11 — The Healing Voice 3-Day Intensive with Jill Purce, “Britain’s best-known musical healer.” At the Peace Abbey in Sherborn, MA. Open your heart, find joy and healing using your voice in community. www.healingsound.741.com, (508) 429-9716.

10/10 — Art In The Garden. 10am-4pm. 93 East Main Street, Rt 135, Hopkinton, MA. 30+ local artisans will be selling their handmade wares on the grounds of Weston Nurseries. Contact Buffy@holistic-treasures.com. (508) 380-2612. 10/10 — A 10K ROAD RACE AND A CONCERT TO REMEMBER. Stomp out bullying, teen suicide, drug and alcohol addiction, depression. 10K Road Race at 10am, Medway High School, Medway, MA. A Concert to Remember from 4-6pm at New England Chapel, 40 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, MA. These events benefit “Ben Speaks” whose mission is to empower our youth to “Be the change they want to see in the world.” Details: www.benspeakslouderthanwords.com or contact Judy Giovangelo (617) 592-6715 or judygio@aol.com.

10/12 — FREEING THE INNER FEMININE. For men and women. Rediscover the power of your inner feminine spirit and release past karmic patterns of self-sacrifice. Taught by Leontine Hartzell, Eye of the Eagle Center, Andover, MA, 7-9:30pm, $30. www.eyeofeagle.org, (978) 475-1268.

Kenneth Grey Hope perform Petroglyph, an indigenous soundscape, a seamless journey through ancestral timelines, signs of revelation, and the wonder of belief connecting the past to the present. Andover, MA www.circlesofwisdom.com or (978) 474-8010.

10/13 — Developing: The Qualities of Mindfulness. Taught by Judith Prebluda M.A., L.M.H.C. Develop

10/8 — Workshop with Ramona Garcia. 7pm. Amethyst

the qualities of mindfulness (compassion, allowing, equanimity, etc.) into qualities of self that can be incorporated into daily

Point, Worcester, MA. Call to register (508) 753-3975 or visit www.amethystpoint.com.

life. Beginning October 13th, Wed evenings. Please see Judith’s web site www.jpbodymindtherapy.com for details, or call (781) 643-2313.

10/15-10/17 — The Constellation Approach Learning Program. First weekend in series of 6 seminars (October – May). Immerse yourself into all aspects of your Family Energy Field or Family Soul group. Assists in understanding difficulties, coming to peace and establishing better relations with family of origin, current family and present relationships. Enroll for full series only. See further details in Holistic Directory: Classes, Certifications, & Schools. www.ConstellationApproach.com. (617) 484-4325.

10/16 — The Constellation Approach provides the Family Constellation Method to experience healing with one’s family of origin, current family and present relationships. Seminar participants may have an opportunity to set up a constellation, to stand in as representatives for members in other’s constellations, and to observe the constellations of others. Saturday, 9:30am–6pm, $130. To register: www.ConstellationApproach.com. (617) 484-4325.

10/16 — Rings of Oden– Module 1: New Technology for Quantum Healing. The Rings combine sacred geometry, DNA re-patterning, crop circles, and cell microbiology concepts through revolutionary technology, Netneutral ionic energy. Ring vortices open stuck areas, increasing light resonance in the body. Experience configurations that enhance mental clarity, endocrine, immune systems, and more! 9am-4pm. Details: TheWayToBalance.com; (978) 834-0341.

10/16 & 10/17 — Meridian Wrapped Body Workshop: The Valley Gate. With Tao Huang. Learn how to use your unconscious abilities to read the body, follow your breath and sense your feelings, empowering you to create your reality with grace and ease, the joy to leap, love fully and strength to endure. Held at Inner Wisdom: 1184 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI. For more information and to register call: Elizabeth (401) 447-3671 or Nancy (401) 727-4155. www.ancientwiz.com.

10/ 9 — KUNDALINI YOGA FALL FESTIVAL. 9:30am5:30pm. Full day of yoga, chanting, healings, journey dance, live dance and musical performances. Shopping bazaar and delicious food. Featured presenters: Sat Kartar (musical recording artist), Daniel Orlansky, EkongKar Singh and Reinette Fournier. Millis, MA. (508) 376-4525. www.YogaAtTheAshram.org 10/9 — The Mystical Art and Talent Show. Enjoy this unique annual experience,  featuring paintings, poetry, story, and song by many local spiritual  artists. Admission $5-$10 sliding scale. Cambridge Swedenborg Chapel, 50  Quincy Street, across from Sanders Theatre, Harvard Square. Series info and art online at www.soulstirring.org.

10/9-10/10 — The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is proud to present a Reiki I Certification in Jaffrey, NH. Awaken your healing skills! The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is recognized and acknowledged as the leader in the field of Reiki training for its commitment to excellence in Reiki education. Two days of learning, hands-on practice and no cut corners certifies you immediately to work on yourself, others and pets. Notebook and certificate awarded. 13.0 CEUs Visa/MC. Call or go online to sign up now. (603) 899-3288. www.learnreiki.org.

10/9-10/11 — Individual Readings with Ramona Garcia, Psychic. 1/2 hour and 1 hour appointments available.

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9/25 — Free and open to the public, join the KDZ Drummers in a drum jam and fire circle at the 4th annual Natural Living Expo in Sturbridge, MA. 6:30-8:00pm. See September expo listing or visit www.naturalexpo.org. FALL 2010 | Spirit of Change 53

10/17 — Crystal Bowl Meditation with Priscilla Gale. 2pm-3:30pm. Amethyst Point, Worcester, MA. Call to register (508) 753-3975 or visit www.amethystpoint.com.

Ph.D.; Joseph Mercola, DO; Jow Dispenza, DC; Barbara Loe Fisher; Joseph Chilton Pearce, MA and many more. For details: www.familywellnessfirst.org or see page 2.

10/17 — Electro-Magnetic Fields: Unseen Causes of Illness. 9am-noon. EMFs from common

10/22-10/24 — DEEP STRETCHING FOR TIGHT BODIES AND ACTIVE MINDS at Kripalu with Mimi Solaire of

appliances and computers can cause headaches, fatigue, allergies, immune dysfunction, more! Empower yourself to mitigate risks! Saqqara: Temples of Initiation. 1-4pm. Re-create the energy dynamics of long-lost temples using a variety of tools and techniques to re-activate your dormant memories and ancient knowledge of the initiate’s journey! Details: TheWayToBalance.com; (978) 834-0341.

the popular DVD “Deep Stretch/Yin Yoga.” You will learn how to release the issues in your tissues, let go of stress and open your energy centers. All levels. www.MimiSolaire.com.

10/17 — Healing and Nourishing Your Heart with Linda Marks, MSM, 1-4pm, Newton, MA. Take some time to listen to and care for your heart. Meditations, sharing, healing. LSMHEART@aol.com, www.healingheartpower.com, (617) 965-7846.

10/17 — SHAMANIC LIGHT HEALER TRAINING PROGRAM. Intensive study of shamanic methods and energy healing practices. Taught for sixth time by Leontine Hartzell. Meets one weekend day/month for 9 months, optional second year. Reasonable tuition. www.eyeofeagle.org. (978) 475-1268.

10/20-10/25 — Peruvian Shamans Don Martin Pinedo AcunA, MARCO NUNEZ, DONA ISABEL AND DONA OLINDA PINTADO. Enjoy the opportunity to study and celebrate with master medicine men and women of wisdom from the ancient traditions of the Inka lineage. For more information and registration: (401) 447-3671 or www.ancientwiz.com

10/21-10/24 — FREEDOM FOR FAMILY WELLNESS. Celebrating the shift to conscious choice. A summit in Washington, DC, for holistic practitioners, new-edge science promoters, advocates for informed choice and parents and community group leaders. Presentations by: Bruce Lipton,

10/22-10/24 — YogaLife Institute of NH presents: Yin Yoga with Kristen Butera. Yin Yoga is a powerful balancing practice that consists of long-held poses (3 minutes or more) that affect the joint and connective tissues of the body, offering the potential for deep mental and physical release. More details at: www.yogalifenh.com. 8 Clifford Street, Exeter NH; (603) 479-3865.

10/23 — Favorite Things Studio Fall Festival. 479 Center Street, Pembroke, MA. 10am-5pm. Readings, raffles, gift items, restorative sessions. Featuring the Angel Wings of Light™ graduates and students. www.favoritethingsstudio.com. (781) 294-7360.

10/23 — THE STAR CONNECTION: POWER OF THE RAINBOW LIGHT with shamanic visionary Leotine Hartzell. 9:30am-5pm, $135. Circles of Wisdom, Andover, MA. Also on 1/22/11 in North Easton, MA. www.eyeofeagle.org. (978) 475-1268.

10/26 — Open House at Spa Tech Institute in Westboro. Free introductory massage, polarity, aesthetics and other treatments. (508) 836-8864. http://spatech.edu 10/27 — Making Balms AND Salves. Learn to make balms and salves! Take home your own lip balm at the end of the evening, all supplies provided. 7-9pm, Cost $25. Scentsibilities, www.scentsibilities.com, (508) 869-3300 to register.

10/29-10/30 — Reiki Jin Kei Do Level 2 Certification. Comprehensive and compassionate training. PatriciaWarren, Reiki Master teacher with over 27 years experience in the healing arts. (508) 528-5888, www.patriciawarren.com.

10/30 — Introduction to Stone Play: Crystal Vortices for Fun and Transformation. 9am–noon. Stone Play is about using natural crystals in sacred geometric patterns to create energy vortices and patterns for fun, healing and spiritual transformation. Great for novices or experienced crystal buffs. Details: TheWayToBalance.com; (978) 834-0341.

10/30 — Past Life Regressions with Lourdes Gray, Ph.D., CCHT, RMT, Jaffrey, NH. Lourdes is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and regression specialist. This is the same popular seminar John Harvey Gray gave for years at the Maine Healing Arts Festival and Interface. Two regressions are provided. Your subconscious selects the dates and places and protects you from bringing back any uncomfortable emotions. $100.Visa/MC. (603) 899-3288. www.learnreiki.org. 10/30 — Reiki Certification. Wilton, NH. Libby Barnett, MSW. 30 years experience, co-author. Notebook, pin, certificate awarded. Visa/ MC accepted. CEU’s. Call (603) 654-2787. www.reikienergy.com. Reiki II 10/31.

10/30 — Sex & Spirituality: What You WANT to Know! 1-4 pm. From laughter to shake-up of preconceived notions, Sue Singleton unveils how sexuality and the spiritual path can be misunderstood. How do sexual fulfillment and orgasm affect your spirituality? Why are oxytocin and nitric oxide beneficial? Identify personal blockages and empower yourself to make your right choices! Ages 21+. Details: TheWayToBalance.com; (978) 834-0341.

10/31 — Freedom from Hiatal Hernia/Gas Reflux, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia and More! Achieve powerful results with minimal effort! 9am–6pm. Learn incredible, lasting techniques from experts Aaron and Sue Singleton. Wows experienced practitioners, yet empowers laypeople to resolve friends’ health complaints. Instruction manual included. 8.5 contact hours. Details: TheWayToBalance.com; (978) 834-0341.

10/31 — Learn to See Auras with Lourdes Gray, Ph.D., CCHT, RMT Jaffrey, NH. Auras contain information about physical, mental and emotional states. We will show you what to look for and how to develop your inner vision to see auras around people, animals and plants anytime you wish. The process is surprisingly easy! $135 tuition includes aura viewing practice CD, Aura manual, your Kirlian photograph and free Aura reading. Visa/MC. (603) 899-3288. www.learnreiki.org.

November 11/1 — Intro to Polarity Therapy at Spa Tech Institute in Plymouth, Westboro and Ipswich. A leader in energy based healing since 1980. 800-262-8530. http://spatech.edu

11/2 — INNER DIAMOND OF LIGHT AND MERKABAH ACTIVATION led by Leontine Hartzell. $30 in Andover, MA. Learn a process to activate your inner and outer light fields to increase your connection to divine light and joy. Also on 1/13/11. www.eyeofeagle.org, (978) 475-1268.

11/3 — RYSE (Realizing Your Sublime Energies). Learn to

9/25 — Heal Disease Every Time, All the Time! Learn the secrets to natural, lasting wellness with healthy eating and living expert Brenda Cobb at the Natural Living Expo in Sturbridge, MA. 12-2pm. $35. See September expo listing or visit www.naturalexpo.org. 54 Spirit of Change | FALL 2010

clear yourself. Spa Tech Institute, Westboro, Plymouth and Ipswich 800-262-8530. http://spatech.edu

11/6 — Advanced Psychic Development, LifeBetween-Lives, and Angel Communication Workshop with Ross J. Miller, psychic healer, medium, regression therapist. In this advanced workshop you’ll develop a strong, personal connection with your various spirit guides and angels and learn their various specialties. You’ll also experience your life between lives, the period when your soul was in the white light preparing for your current life. You’ll then improve your psychic skills by giving psychic readings to others in class. Course requirements: Introductory Psychic Development Workshop or personal approval by Ross. Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm, Newton, MA. To register for the workshop or to schedule a psychic or past-life reading or healing session in person or over the phone, visit our website: www.TheMysticWay.com or call Ross J. Miller (617) 527-3583.

11/6 — Rings of Oden – Module 2: Soar to New Heights! The rings combine sacred geometry, DNA re-patterning, crop circles, and cell microbiology concepts as part of a revolutionary technology, Net-Neutral Ionic Energy. This module includes over 50 new advanced configurations, 20 new on-the-body techniques, more! 9am-4pm; Details: TheWayToBalance.com; (978) 834-0341.

11/6-11/7 — Buddho Healing Level 1 Certification. Advanced Reiki Jin Kei Do. Study, practice the profound spiritual origins of Reiki. Mantra meditation, chi nadi exercises. Patricia Warren, 4th Stage Buddho Master Teacher. (508) 528-5888; www.patriciawarren.com.

11/6 & 11/7 — Reiki Ryoho Certification trainings with Lisa Megidesh, RMT. Bring more light into your life and heal. Shoden Level 1 on Saturday 11/6 and Okuden Level II on Friday 11/5 and Sunday 11/7. Framingham, MA. www.CenterForYoga.us. (508) 620-9642.

11/7 — Sound Therapy: Healing with Resonance. 9am-noon. Aaron Singleton leads a resonating journey into your body to explore the quantum mechanics of sound healing. How does sound therapy affect viruses, bacteria, parasites, emotions? Experience healing effects of sound resonance on your bones, muscles, nerves. Details: TheWayToBalance.com; (978) 834-0341.

11/10 — A Workshop for Parents: Letting Go of Control to Gain Influence. A body oriented

10/22-1/024 — Learn how to release the issues in your tissues with Mimi Solaire at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox, MA in “Deep Stretching for Tight Bodies and Active Minds.” See October listing or visit www.kripalu.org to register.

psychotherapy approach. 7-9pm in Somerville, MA. $35. Susan Kanor and Stephanie Shelley. Call to register: (617) 876-3652.

11/13 — Reiki Certification. Newton, MA. Libby

11/11 — Extraordinary Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Therapy. Hear Mimi Rhys from Phoenix

Barnett, MSW. 30 years experience, co-author. Notebook, pin, certificate awarded. Visa/ MC accepted. CEU’s. Call (603) 654-2787. www.reikienergy.com. Reiki II 11/14.

Healing Arts give a talk at the Arlington Theosophical Society, Thursday, November 11 from 7-9pm. Located at 21 Maple Street, Arlington. For more information: (617) 413-7174.

11/13-11/14 — The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is proud to present a Reiki I

11/13 — FREE TO HEAL Chronic Pain, Inflammation and Tension Patterns! Achieve extraordinary results with minimal effort! Aaron and Sue Singleton share lasting techniques that improve range of motion, lymph and blood circulation and posture. Open to practitioners and laypeople, 8.5 contact hours. Instruction manual included. Details: TheWayToBalance.com; (978) 834-0341.

certification in Jaffrey, NH. Awaken your healing skills! The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is recognized and acknowledged as the leader in the field of Reiki training for its commitment to excellence in Reiki education. Two days of learning, hands-on practice and no cut corners certifies you immediately to work on yourself, others and pets. Notebook and certificate awarded. 13.0 CEUs Visa/MC. Call or go online to sign up now. (603) 899-3288. www.learnreiki.org.

11/13 — Meditation for Spiritual Awakening: A free mini retreat with Bill Petix. This retreat

11/19-11/21 — Buddho Healing Level 2 Certification. Buddho Master practitioner level. Origin of

allows us to explore steps we can take to increase spiritual awareness, mystical experience and begin moving towards our ultimate goal of union with the divine. Through meditation on the inner light of God, we can tap into a personal treasure of joy, wisdom, and love. Includes meditation and veggie lunch. No experience necessary. 10:30am-2pm. Welles Turner Library, Glastonbury, CT. Call (860) 487-3597 to register.

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the symbols, mantra meditation, chi nadis, marma points, advanced healing methods. Patricia Warren, International Reiki Jin Kei Do/Buddho Master teacher for over 25 years. (508) 528-5888; www.patriciawarren.com.

11/19-11/21 — YogaLife Institute of NH presents: Ayurveda Weekend Intensive with Kristen Rinaldi. Considered

the sister science to yoga, Ayurveda is literally translated as the knowledge or science of life. Supporting balanced prana, or the life force, for lifelong physical, emotional, and spiritual health. More details at: www.yogalifenh.com. 8 Clifford Street, Exeter NH; (603) 479-3865.

11/27 — WELLNESS DAY/ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. 11am-4pm. Give gifts of wellness. Intuitive readings, energy work, crystals, books, CDs and gift certificates available. Ancient Wisdom Spiritual Resource Center, LLC., 435 Newbury Street, Suite 212, Danvers, MA 01923. www.AncientWisdomSRC.com. (978) 777-0677.

UPCOMING 12/4 — The Constellation Approach provides the Family Constellation Method to experience healing with one’s family of origin, current family and present relationships. Seminar participants may have an opportunity to set up a constellation, to stand in as representatives for members in other’s constellations, and to observe the constellations of others. Saturday, 9:30am–6pm, $130. To register: www.ConstellationApproach.com; (617) 484-4325. FALL 2010 | Spirit of Change 55

12/4 — Holistic Health AND Psychic Fair.

SHAMANIC DRUMMING CIRCLE founded 1993. Usually

Saturday, December 4 from 10-5pm. Free admission. At the Blue Hills, 1-3 Blue Hill River Road, off Rt 138N, Canton, MA. Sponsored by the Canton Spiritualist Church. www.cantonspiritualistchurchsite.bravehost.com or (617) 469-2568.

second and fourth Fridays of every month. 7pm. Quaker Meetinghouse, Cambridge, MA. Open to all, instruction available. Contact Terrence (978) 952-2704 or Emily (781) 641-3980. Or visit www.cambridgeshamaniccircle.org.

12/4 — Kundalini Yoga Intensive with Guruatma Singh Khalsa. 10:30-1pm. Clearing the Chakras, Finding Deep Peace, 2:30-5pm. Releasing guilt and sadness, welcoming happiness and success. $90 full day intensive, $45 each individual class. www.allthatmatters.com, Wakefield, RI.

12/4 — Reiki Certification. Wilton, NH. Libby Barnett, MSW. 30 years experience, co-author. Notebook, pin, certificate awarded. Visa/ MC accepted. CEU’s. Call (603) 654-2787. www.reikienergy.com. Reiki II 12/5.

1/10-1/17, 2011 — MAKING ART IN PARADISE. Clay sculpting and writing. St. John, USVI. Rest, indulge yourself, snorkel, hike, ground your spiritual connection to Earth, sky and sea. Info: (802) 387- 4820, Alans@sover.net. www.brattleboroclayworks.com.

ONGOING MCKS Pranic Healing Full Moon Meditations. October 21, November 18. Call for other pranic healing meditations: Miriam Smith (978) 683-6129. mgsenergy@ comcast.net. PranicHealingNE.com.

Children’s Yoga Teacher Certifications. ChildLight Yoga (kids 2-12): Toronto 10/23 & 24; Boston, MA November 18-20; Dover, NH January 21-23. Yoga 4 Teens: Dover, NH November 6 & 7. Every Kids Yoga (special needs): Dover, NH February 4-6. Yoga 4 Classrooms Teacher Seminar: Dover, NH 12/4. www.childlightyoga.com. (603) 781-3323.

Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Apprenticeship Series: 5 weekends. 1) September 24-26 2010, 2) January 28-30 2011, 3) July 22-24 2011, 4) December 2-4 2011, 5) May 4-6 2012. $499 per weekend all-inclusive at Wisdom House Litchfield, CT. Register at http://audreybennett.vpweb.com or contact Audrey (860) 819-8570.

Unity Church offers weekly Sunday service at 10am. Welcoming and affirming we offer meditation, song, and a spiritual boost. 21 Cedar St. Worcester, MA. www.unityofcentralma.org.

SOUND HEALING CIRCLE. One of the most ancient and effective forms of healing. 7-9pm every third Tuesday in Brattleboro, VT. Individual sessions by appointment. Call Luz Elena Morey, (802) 254-1310 or visit www.MahaloArtCenter.com.

MONTHLY REIKI CLINIC. Brenner Reiki Healing, Newton, MA, provides Reiki treatments the first Friday of each month, 7-9 pm ($10 to cover expenses). Additional services include Reiki classes and private treatments. Elise Brenner, Ph.D., Reiki Master Teacher, can be reached at (617) 244-8856, www.brennerreikihealing.com, eliseb@rcn.com. Give yourself the gift of Reiki!

Thursday night Body Psychotherapy Therapy Group with Linda Marks, MSM. Long-term committed group meets 7-9pm in Newton. Interview and one EKP Body Psychotherapy session are required to apply. LSMHEART@aol.com, (617) 965-7846, www.healingheartpower.com.

Journey Into Awakening with Kristin Kirk. Fall courses: Begin the Journey; Embodiment (Sept-Dec). Plus special long distance remote healing from Sedona, AZ in November. www.kristinkirk.com. (413) 586-8444.

THE WELLNESS ROUNDTABLE HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS NETWORK. Join us at our monthly meetings (Sept-June) dedicated to inspiring, educating and supporting wellness practitioners/providers. Building collaborative relationships to encourage thriving practices and global wellness. Contact marilyn@confident-directions.com.

GET IN THE FLOW SERIES. Relieve tension and pain with nurturing self massage and fluid therapeutic movement techniques that are easy, effective and fun. Restore the easy flow

of your body’s natural movement. Anyone can do it. Please wear loose, stretchy clothing. 9/11 & 9/18: Untie Those Shoulder Knots. 10/9 & 10/18: Release That Pain in the Neck. 10/23 & 10/30: Relieve Headaches and Jaw Pain. 11/6: Relieve Low Back Pain. 11/13: Relieve Abdominal Pain. 12/4 & 12/11: Feet, Legs, Hips. Series of 10: $100. Drop-in class: $15. 10:45am12:15pm. Taught by Rezakkah Norins, LMT at Watertown Healing Arts Center. For information: (617) 254-4088 or www.rezakkah.com.

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training at Franklin Yoga. Level 1 220-hour certification begins September 18. Level 2 Teacher Training “Vitality & Stress,” two weekends October 22-24 and November 12-14. www.franklinyoga.com. (508) 520-4515. The Eclectic Institute of Aromatherapy and Herbal Studies offers: 9/11: Aromatherapy Certification, Sandwich, MA. 9/19: Aromatherapy Certification, Glendale, RI. 9/25|: Soap Making, Arlington, MA. 10/2: Aromatherapy certification, Arlington, MA. 10/3: Herbal Workshop, Providence, RI. 11/14: Palmistry, Dighton, MA. 11/20: Aromatherapy Workshop, Providence, RI. 12/4: Soap Making, Glendale, RI. Register: www.aromatherapyandherbalstudies.com.

REIKI Healing. Love offering basis. Kathryn Deputat, Reiki Master. Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment: (617) 522-2737, www.claritywork.com.

Weekly Relaxation and Meditation every Wednesday at 10am and 7pm. First time is free. Give yourself a few moments of peace. Located at 6 Maple Street, Suite 204, Northborough, MA. (508) 740-9745. www.lifeachieved.com. ipec PROFESSIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP. Free. September 22, October 20 and November 17. Marlborough, MA. For more information contact bill@newenglandcoaching.com.

KIRTANS WITH DAVE RUSSELL. Ecstatic chanting throughout the Northeast and nationally. Fall kirtans in Cambridge, MA; Natick, MA; East Haddam, CT; Plainville, CT; Goshen, MA; Kripalu (Lenox, MA); Martha’s Vineyard; Northampton, MA, 7:00pm every Sunday at Yoga Sanctuary. Visit www.DaveRussellKirtan.com.

QIGONG, ENERGY MEDICINE and T’AI CHI. Presented by Judith Poole, director, Pooled Resources. Starts September 22/23. Longfellow Club, Wayland, MA on Wednesdays 11:15-12:45. 1st Baptist Church, Weston on Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm. Judith@HealingPoole.com, (617) 923-8856.

REIKI 1 CERTIFICATION — 9/25-26; 10/23-24; 11/20-21; 12/18-19 with Florence Whipple & Kristin Webb. Marblehead, MA. John Gray lineage. Two day training; history, hands-on practice, supporting clinics. 16.8 CEU’s. 22 yrs. experience. Call (978) 777-5732 or go online www.reikiprofessors.net.

CLASSES IN CHANNELING AND SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION with Vywamus, a teacher of higher consciousness, channeled by Andrea Seiver. Have a personal reading, join Learn to Channel and other classes, enjoy evenings with Vywamus: September 16, October 7, November 4. (617) 332-1541. www.andreaseiver.com.

Sunday pacifist service. 10-11am at the Peace Abbey, 2 North Main St., Sherborn, MA. Call (508) 655-2143 or visit www.peaceabbey.org for more information.

PROVIDENCE ZEN CENTER. Free walk-in instruction, Wednesdays at 6:15pm. 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland, RI. (401) 658-1464. Pzc@kwanumzen.org. www.providencezen.org.

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10/8 — Connecting past to the present, Mitch Nur, PhD (right) and Kenneth Gray perform “Petroglyph,” an indigenous soundscape journey through ancestral times. At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Andover, MA. Sponsored by Circles of Wisdom. See October listing or visit www.circlesofwisdom.com.

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Acupuncture & Asian Medicine Patricia Smith Burkhart, MAC, LIC. AC.

Gentle relief from: • stress and pain • medication side effects • chronic health problems

Acupuncture of Worcester Holistic Health since 1974

Dr. Yvonne Chen, Lic. Acupuncturist One of the first practicing acupuncturists in the United States, Dr. Yvonne Chen began her acupuncture practice in Washington, D.C. in 1973, moving to Worcester one year later. Trained in China as a medical doctor, Dr. Chen’s years of study and research included in-depth work with both traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Her approach to health incorporates keen knowledge on the nature of disease, use of

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I look forward to alleviating your suffering. Whether your issue is chronic pain, allergies, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, plantar fascitis, golfer’s elbow, infertility, uterine fibroids, menopausal symptoms, insomnia, a compromised immune system, or a host of other problems, I can help you. Call for a free “meet and greet” appointment. 259 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA Free parking in rear. www.anappleadayacupuncture.com 781.648.0911

energy balancing, nutritional counseling and the promotion of spiritual well-being. Acupuncture is especially effective in the treatment of: • Pain: migraine headaches, stress relief, tendonitis, arthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, whiplash, accident and trauma injuries and TMJ syndrome • Improving bodily functions: respiratory ailments, insomnia and impotency • Nervous system disorders: Bell’s Palsy, paralysis, multiple sclerosis and stroke recovery • Behavioral changes: weight control and smoking cessation. Located at 110 June Street, Worcester, MA 01602. For an appointment or for more information, please contact Dr. Yvonne Chen at 508-755-5557.

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Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton Integrative and Conventional Veterinary Medicine

www.mashvet.com Here at MASH we offer conventional veterinary medicine and alternative therapies in a balanced, whole health approach to your pet’s healthcare. Our goal is to support your pet’s vital energy for good health and self-healing. We use nutrition, acupuncture, homeopathy, and traditional diagnostics, along with a caring, compassionate staff to optimize your pet’s health. We are now also offering ozone therapy.

We recognize that your pet is an important member of your family. From well visits to chronic disease, we offer medicine that respects the integrity of your pet’s mind, body and spirit. In addition to the services offered by our doctors, we have practitioners ready to provide chiropractic, cranial sacral, Reiki, massage, physical therapy, or polarity therapy for your pet. These are offered in our unique Holistic Care Center for Companion Animals, attached to our hospital. We are now offering client education classes, please call for more details. Dr. Margo Roman, Veterinarian and Practice Owner – Classical Homeopathy, Acupuncture, NAET, Cancer Therapy, Nutrition, Herbal Remedies, General Medicine and Surgery 72 W. Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 (Exit 21A off of Route 495) 508-435-4077 www.drdomore.org www.IHPE.info

Astrological Consulting

Questions? Astrologer Eric Linter has answers. Changes in relationships, career, health, finances or spiritual practice are inevitable. Eric’s clarity will help you stay on the right path. His insights help you better understand and appreciate life’s challenges. His clients say Eric Linter is “profound and enlightening” and “one of the best astrologers on the East Coast.”

Eric, a professional astrologer for 25 years, works with individuals, couples and businesses. Specialties include career moves, personal creativity and karmic relationships. Consultations are available in person, by telephone, or on cassette. Eric also offers classes, lectures and appearances at parties and special events. For more information and to schedule a private session, contact Eric by email or call: stars@ericlinter.com X 508-541-4115 X

“I learned more from one session than I did from 5 years of analysis.” - J.G., Cambridge, MA

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Astrology & Tarot Amelia Shea

Astrology

Esoteric Psychology Monique Pommier, M.A., Ph.DE

Astrology illuminates one’s psychological landscape and journey. It times life developments and reveals their designs for the soul. I offer astrological services and ongoing psychospiritual counseling with astrology, Jungian and esoteric psychology as a comprehensive ground of exploration and guidance

Specializing in Relationships, Career and Transitions Readings by phone, email and in-person. MC/VISA accepted. www.ameliashea.com

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on current issues and lifelong questionings. By accessing the deeper order of your life, you gain transformative insights into the evolutionary meaning of particular challenges and new perspectives to direct your choices. My background includes an MS and PhD in Esoteric Psychology and Philosophy. Jungian psychology, Eastern and Western Traditions are key foundations in my approach. I have been in practice for 25 years. U Astrological Consultations U U Psychospiritual Counseling U www.astrologicalpsychology.com 617-524-7072

The Pioneer Valley’s first full-service Ayurvedic Wellness Center, offering comprehensive Ayurvedic health services to support you on your journey to whole wellness Aging and Menopause G Digestive Disorders Women’s Health G Weight Issues Insomnia G Skin Care G Heartburn G Anxiety Depression G Fatigue G Palliative Care Care During Cancer Treatment

Diet and Lifestyle Consultations with a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Take charge of your health today! Determine your constitution and imbalances according to Ayurvedic methodology and develop a plan based on your individual needs. Ayurvedic Body Treatments. Experience the healing effects of therapeutic body treatments – full-body or site-specific, for pain relief, stress management or simple relaxation. Workshops, Lectures, Yoga. FREE Intro to Ayurveda each month. Foundations of Yoga and early-morning yoga. Seasonal cleanses, cooking classes and more.

98 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060 413-727-8573 G www.valleyayurveda.com

Bookstores and Gift Shops Witch Owned and Operated Ritual Supplies G Crystals G Gemstones Jewelry G Incense G Candles G Gifts Psychics and Spiritual Counselors on staff Various classes and workshops! 110 No. Main St, Mansfield, MA 02048 Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri: 10-6; Thurs: 10-7 Sat: 10-4 G Sun: by appointment

Joseph Crane

Practical Astrology Joseph Crane has been a professional astrologer, consulting and teaching astrology since 1988. He is co-director of the Astrology Institute and author of A Practical Guide to Traditional Astrology (1998) and Astrological Roots: The Hellenistic Tradition (2007). Contact Joseph if you are interested in astrology classes or tutorials. As a consultant, Joseph uses astrology

508-339-7770 G 877-33-WITCH andromedasalley@aol.com www.andromedasalley.com

to help people work with specific situations in their lives. Natal and Predictive Astrology examines situations in the larger context of one’s life and shows probable outcomes. Horary Astrology examines the meaning of particular moments in time, including using the specific time a question is asked as the basis for an interpretation. Electional Astrology gives the best time for a new undertaking, including weddings, interviews and promotions, buying and selling, and travel.

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Books and music @ Aromatherapy and tools Incense and candles @ Crystals and jewelry Learning Center

Workshops @ Reiki Training @ Readings Yoga @ Gaidon Heart @ Bellydance Psychic Development Holistic Healing Center

Usui and Karuna Reiki @ Hypnotherapy Reflexology @ Massage @ Crystal Healing Inner Child Healing @ Body Talk™

Consultations are in Rhode Island, Eastern Mass. or by phone. All sessions are recorded josephcrane@verizon.net s 401-527-2035 www.astrologyinstitute.com

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. Gift Certificates available. 118 Washington St., Rte. 138, N. Easton, MA www.womenofwisdominc.com 508-230-3680

Ayurveda

Day Spa — A revitalizing escape! Select from a variety of soothing, stress-melting options.

The Silver Willow

Large selection of bulk herbs The Silver Willow’s own herbal tea blends Handmade herbal products for you and your whole family, including your pets Crystal Balls n Tarot Cards n Pendulums Incense n Ritual Tools n Statues Challis’s n Reiki Treaments The largest selection of New Age books in the entire area!

Panchakarma — In-residence 3-7 day cleansing program for deep physiological balance and rejuvenation. Package prices include wellness consultation, 2-3 hours a day of luxurious Ayurvedic herbalized oil applications, private room, organic cuisine.

An Herbal, Metaphysical & New Age Gift Shop for all your herbal and ritual needs

Classes in Aromatherapy, Astrology, Tarot, Wicca, Herbs and more

Home of the Celtic Cricket Psychic Reader... What’s in your Future?

Tue-Sat 11:30-7, Sun 12-5 pm., Mon-Closed, 54 Fall River Ave. (Rt. 6), Rehoboth, MA www.thesilverwillow.com n 508-336-8813

Wellness Consultations with Vaidya (Ayurvedic expert) — Traditional Ayurvedic pulse assessment and recommendations for healthpromoting diet, daily routine, exercise and herbal supplements.

679 George Hill Road, Lancaster, MA 01523 info@lancasterhealth.com v 978-365-4549 www.lancasterhealth.com

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Business Services TrueNorth

Business Consulting Health & Wellness Professionals are our Specialty Cynthia Pasciuto, owner of TrueNorth Business Consulting, is a licensed attorney and insurance broker in Massachusetts. You are the expert in your business, but there is so much more you need to know.

Available now: The TrueNorth Guidebook A GREAT VALUE AT $199.95!

Included in The TrueNorth Guidebook: V Planning your Marketing Strategy V A Review of Insurance Protection V The Legal Elements of Business: The different types of business entities, attorney-generated legal forms to get started, negotiating tips V Project Management Simplified Consultations / Phone, In Person ~ Workshops www.truenorthbusinessconsulting.com Call today! ~ 781-729-0481

Melrose Therapeutic & Wholistic Center Established in 1990 and rated, “Best of the Best” in Melrose, our dedicated staff of professionals offer a comprehensive range of services to complement a healthy lifestyle. Conveniently located in Melrose, our center is a safe, peaceful haven to take a break from the stresses of daily living. For a calendar of events, visit our website at www.melrosetherapeutic.com

New ~ Kripalu Danskinetics! Workshops ▲ Chinese Energetic Medicine Yoga ▲ Energy Healing ▲ Reiki ▲ Nutrition Hypnotherapy ▲ Massage Therapy Meditation ▲ Reflexology ▲ Relaxation Gift Certificates available ▲ Visa/MC accepted Vicki Martelli CMT, MA Holistic Health, Yoga Teacher Rochelle Delacroix CMT, Reiki Master

Melrose Therapeutic & Wholistic Center 414 Main Street, Melrose, MA ▲

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Children’s Health & Services

Centers

Touchstone offers:

Bodywork and Readings

Massage Z Cranial-Sacral Z Reiki Z Polarity Full Spectrum Healing Z Angel Readings Spiritual Counseling Z Psychic Readings Classes and Workshops

Yoga Z Tai-Chi, NIA Z Journey Dance Qi Gong Z Crystal Bowl Workshops Psychic Development Classes Z Meditations Healer Training Programs

Touchstone Community School offers a progressive, child-centered approach to education. For twenty-three years, we have nurtured and inspired children to be creative, independent partners in their learning.

Small, mixed-age classes Thematic studies that integrate subjects Dedicated, expert teachers A diverse community and highly positive culture Parent-teacher-child partnership in educational development To learn more about our holistic approach to education for children ages 4 to 14, visit www.touchstoneschool.com or call Ana at 508-839-0038.

Host your event here!

163 Main St., Suite 6, Medway, MA 02053 solsticehealing@yahoo.com 508 533-0669 Z www.solsticehealing.com

Our two gorgeous workshop rooms are available for rent by the hour and the day. Charming, light filled practitioner rooms are also available for rent. Reasonable rates!

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www.AncientWisdomSRC.com 435 Newbury St., Suite 212, Danvers, MA 978-777-0677

Intuitive Readings

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POWER YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Hot Power Yoga ~ All Levels 12 Yoga Studio Locations North Cambridge, Easton, Westwood, Canton, Braintree, No. Attleboro, No. Scituate, Duxbury, Hingham, Weymouth, Hanover, East Bridgewater

Private Readings Tarot, Psychic or Mediumship Telephone Readings or Walk-Ins Huge selection of health-related products, jewelry and metaphysical needs 395 Washington Street, Braintree, MA Store open daily, 9 am-10 pm, 7 days a week

Chiropractors Holistic Healing Center Dr. Jennifer Lees Network Chiropractor Imagine feeling more ease in your body. Imagine more joy and serenity in your life. Sometimes our capacity to heal may be overwhelmed by the stress of life. Our body

tends to lock up and mold to the stress. After a while we may find ourselves sick, tense, symptomatic or simply just wanting more out of life. I specialize in gentle techniques that unwind these tension patterns. It is my goal to help you move through life’s stresses with more grace and ease. Healing is possible... and it can be easy. Dr. Jennifer Lees 410 Boston Post Road #26, Sudbury, MA 978-443-3248

Classes, Certifications & Schools The Boston School of Herbal Studies Seven Month Herbal Apprenticeship Introductory and Advanced Workshops and Classes We offer affordable evening and weekend workshops, Aromatherapy Certification, and Advanced Training.

Intensive Apprenticeship begins April ‘11: F Herbs to nourish & heal each organ system F Instruction on making herbal tinctures, teas,

salves, oils, flower essences, herbal baths, etc. F Plant identification w/medicinal plant walks F Facial, tongue and pulse diagnosis

12 Pelham Terrrace, Arlington, MA 781-646-6319 www.bostonherbalstudies.com

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New England Institute of Reflexology & Universal Studies v Professional Reflexology Certification and Approved Continuing Education in Reflexology, Massage, and Reiki v Integrative techniques give students a strong foundation and create a balanced treatment style v Students qualify as professional therapists upon completion

Chaplaincy Institute of Maine

v Courses meet state and national standards; CE’s approved from ARCB and NCBTMB. School is licensed by Commonwealth of MA, Dept. of Education Our goal is to act as a bridge between complimentary and conventional medicine through the training of qualified holistic practitioners. Join us! ~ Now teaching Reflexology at ~ All That Matters in Wakefield, RI Cortiva Massage School in Watertown, MA New classes starting 2010 in Hanover, MA www.walkinbalance.com v 508-317-3044 v

Interfaith Spiritual Growth and Ordination as an Interfaith Minister

Creation Spirituality T Interfaith Worship Spiritual Practice T Community Service

The (W)hole Point Institute The heart of The Wisdom WAY™ is the point at which our psychology intersects with our spirituality. This point is the space in which we awaken — for real. Alaya Chadwick has drawn on her 28+ years of experience to develop The Wisdom WAY™, a personal, practical, self-sustainable map and method for personal and spiritual growth. Found in The Wisdom WAY™ are the tools you can use to Walk Awake saying Yes to life. Oftentimes we feel like we are simply sleepwalking through life. We find ourselves responding to people and experiences as if we are on “auto pilot.” We can feel like we have little energy or joy in our lives. We may wonder, “How do we wake up?” The Wisdom WAY™ is the skeleton found inside most healing modalities, including conventional therapy and alternative practices. What makes this WAY different is that you are the expert. By following the map using your own life experiences, you unravel the mysteries of yourself and reveal the wonder you truly are on all levels — emotional, physical, and spiritual.

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Ipswich • Plymouth • Westboro You deserve an education that honors who you are and who you are becoming. A great education is spiritually transforming: You overcome your limitations and realize your highest potential, at the same time you learn the foundation and skills to succeed. Excellent education is not by chance; it comes from years of listening to employers, graduates and students to find the best way to teach the most valuable information to make you successful. As a leader in energy medicine and

Programs take from 4 to 12 months, depending on your schedule: Full-time, mother’s hours or part-time evenings. Accredited. Licensed. Financial Aid available for qualified students. 800-262-8530 v www.spatech.edu

First Year: The Way of Contemplation Second Year: The Way of Action Campuses in Portland, ME and Amesbury, MA

World Religions T Art as Meditation

Massage | Aesthetics Polarity | RYSE

energy based education since 1980, Nancy Risley recognizes that your education is a transformational healing process. As a successful therapist, author and teacher, her vision is to help you realize your dream of work that is creative and supports all aspects of who you are. Whether you work in a spa, clinic, or have your own business, you gain the required skills to create satisfaction as well as increased flexibility, control and income. The next step to fulfilling your future is to call for a no obligation, information interview with our Career Advisor. We look forward to meeting you and learning about your future.

ChIME T P.O. Box 3833 T Portland ME 04104 chimeadmin@gmail.com www.chimeofmaine.org T 207-347-6740

The (W)hole Point Institute offers a wide range of self-development experiences, healing opportunities, and empowerment trainings for individuals and couples or partners. These workshops are both experiential and educational and are offered in group and/or one-on-one settings. Additionally, there are intensive apprenticeship programs which offer personal in-depth study. 2-Day Intensive (W)hole Workshops Learn practical tools to reveal your own unique pathway to (W)holeness. 2-Day PAIRing™ Workshops (People Activating Intimate Relating™) Open to couples and singles, this workshop is for those who wish to bring their relationships to a deeper level of self-appreciation and intimate union. One-on-One (W)hole Life Coaching Relationship Intensives for Couples Awakening Divinity Apprenticeship Reiki Level I and II classes Learn this ancient healing art to support yourself and those around you. …and much, much more! NASW-approved CEU’s available “Alaya Chadwick is able to put ‘hands and feet’on extremely complex concepts in a way which connects them to the living reality of everyday life.” — Martha Harrell, MSN, Ph.D. Elizabeth “Alaya” Chadwick M.Div., MSW., L.I.C.S.W., Reiki Master,

Author of: Wake up to your (W)hole Life Raymond, NH www.wholepoint.us r 603-895-4530

Core Movement Integration Josef Dellagrotte, Director www.core-integration.com Core Integration Training Institute 118 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Physical and Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers, Yoga, Exercise Instructors A cutting-edge method that integrates movement using MFeldenkrais principles with (hands-on) neuro-myofascial pathway mapping. Practitioners learn to assess musculoskeletal problems and resolve configurations that cause pain. CMI can restore function, posture, improve shoulder, spine, back, hips, legs, knees, and feet. For Clients: weekly classes, seminars, individual therapy

View videoclips on our website: www.core-integration.com

The Way to Balance,® LLC Center for Advanced Healing and Training Aaron & Sue Singleton, Founders

The Energy of Life® (EOL) Process Educational Programs complement all medical and holistic modalities, and empower practitioners and laypersons. EOL I.D.E.A.L. Process for Creating a

Life You Love! Workshop Series A totally unique intuitive and healing process that transforms lives, whether you are a healer, doctor, executive, or full-time parent. Use the EOL process alone, or to enhance Reiki, Pranic Healing, etc. The EOL Process for Discernment and Intuitive Accuracy within this series is prerequisite for Medical Intuitive training with Sue Singleton. EOL Visionary Acupressure System

Workshop Series This fusion of ancient and modern techniques makes a quantum leap to address trauma and illness, without relying solely

See website or call: 978-461-0221

on linear meridian techniques. Learn unique protocols for deeper, more rapid release of the Root Cause. Our easy to learn 60-point numbered system includes detailed diagrams: no prior acupressure experience or knowledge required. EOL Rings of Oden™ New Technology for Quantum Healing Revolutionary “Net-Neutral Ionic Energy” technology embedded into The Rings of Oden accelerates light resonance and provides modulating energy frequencies for healing. Users report rapid resolution of chronic pain, injuries, glaucoma, chronic emotional patterns and illnesses. The Rings combine Sacred Geometry, Crop Circles, and DNA Holographic Re-Patterning to create specific vortices and frequencies for various conditions. Powerful for self-healing, as well as helping others.

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Other Workshops Radical Hands-On Healing Light Therapy: Healing at the Speed of Light Sound Therapy: Healing with Resonance Introduction to Medical Intuition, etc. 21 Water St. Amesbury, MA 01913 www.TheWayToBalance.com 978-834-0341

The Constellation Approach is based on the work of Bert Hellinger and the Family Constellation Method. Seminars are open to all who wish to experience and learn about their Family Soul. Participants may have an opportunity to ‘set up’ their family constellation, to ‘stand in’ as representatives for family members in other’s constellations, and to observe the constellations of others. Saturday Seminars 9:30 am-6 pm $130 Oct 16 Dec 4 Jan 22 Mar 5 Apr 9 May 14 Immersion Learning Program begins October 2010. Appropriate for anyone who

has a serious interest in embarking upon a personal journey of transformation in relation to the fundamental aspects of their family lineage. Each weekend is a complete immersion into your Family Soul, which creates space for positive change and healing to occur. This program is also the foundation for anyone who wishes to incorporate the Constellation Approach into their profession. Oct 15-17 The Family of Origin Dec 3-5 The Father’s Line Jan 21-23 The Mother’s Line Mar 4-6 Effects of Illness, Disease & Death Apr 8-10 Supporting Love in Our Relationships May 13-15 Effects of War, Immigration & Religion Certificate received upon completion.

Rhys Thomas Healer Training Offering two exciting programs at the Solstice Healing Arts Center Teachers Rhys Thomas and Lisa Campion invite you to The Rhys Thomas Healer Training programs at the Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway MA. The Growing the Healer Within program is for those just starting on their journey into healership. The Healer Training Program is suitable for practitioners who are looking to deepen their personal growth, increase their intuition and learn advanced healing techniques.

of Aromatherapy and Herbal Studies Offering over 20 years of experience in the science, art and principles of herbalism and aromatherapy.

Hypnotherapy

Certification Program

2010-11 Schedule This certificate program is 100 hours of independent adult study which includes two intensive weekends of instruction. The program includes an introduction to Ericksonian hypnosis , hypnosis and child birthing, medical and dental applications for hypnosis, pain management, hypnosis with children, habit elimination or modification, age regression, a wide variety of hypnotic inductions and techniques, the elimination of all phobias, etc. This program is approved for 32 CEUS for nurses and social workers. Graduates may join the American Board of Hypnotherapy. Instructor Ted Benton, Ed., a Winchester Hospital staff hypnotherapist, is a national and international hypnosis instructor. He holds numerous certifications for advanced hypnosis training, including training approved by the American Psychological

Classes start in September and meet six weekends a year. For more information: rhys@rhysthomashealing.com rhysthomashealing.com F 508-740-3038

Private constellation sessions also available. Jamy Faust, MA and Peter Faust, Mac www.ConstellationApproach.com 617-484-4325

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Acusage Academy

Body Reflexology

Eclectic Institute

A community of peers that will support your journey on a day to day basis F A model for looking at your own defenses to heal yourself at a deeper level F Learn how to hold your energy field and stay in your center no matter what is going on around you F Understand your own energy system to see where your blocks and strengths are F Experience your own soul as the best teacher and guide you have ever had F Powerful Full Spectrum Healing techniques to take your healership to the next level F

Ongoing certification courses offered throughout the northeast including: ✴ 7-Month Herbal Certification ✴ 4-Month European-Based Aromatherapy Introduction ✴ 4-Month Advanced Aromatherapy Course ✴ 3-Month Conscious Nutrition Course ✴ Palmistry a tool of diagnoses All courses are practical and provide the understanding necessary to use these tools both safely and effectively. www.aromatherapyandherbalstudies.com 978-297-4502

Association. He has published articles on hypnotherapy and recently appeared on the Discovery Health Program on national television. Winchester Hospital is one of several hospitals in the nation offering full certification to hypnotherapists. The cost of the program is $1600, which includes all textbooks and materials. The tuition is tax-deductible. The first payment of $800 is due at registration. Final payment is due at the first class. If you refer a student who registers in the same session, $100 will be deducted from your fee. Weekend classes will be held as follows: F F F

ONLINE CLASSES

Foot Reflexology q Body Reflexology Light Reflexology LIVE CLASSES

Massage q Reflexology

781-756-4700 www.winchesterhospital.org

Act now! State requirements are changing in 2010; programs will be longer & cost more. State Licensed and Approved www.AcusageAcademy.com www.ReflexologyOnline.com 250 Main St., Oxford, MA q 508-987-0178

Coaching Success Coaching with Kate

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Self Esteem O Stress O Weight O Fear Performance O Procrastination Relationship O Attracting Abundance Procrastination O Clutter $25 off your first session Not to be combined with other offers or promotions

What’s blocking your success?

Contact Kate for your FREE consultation now!

Overcome life long issues Reach your goals

Kate Beeders O 617-733-0737 Certified EFT Practitioner www.SuccessCoachingwithKate.com

Become the best YOU!

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Classes are held at Winchester Hospital Community Health Institute, Baldwin Park I, 12 Alfred Street, Suite 207, Woburn, MA. To sign up for a class, or for more information, call us or visit our website and click on Community Health Institute.

Massage q Foot Reflexology q Body Reflexology q Reflex Light Reflexology Shiatsu-Acupressure q Myofascial Release Lymphatic Drainage q Myo-Skeletal Alignment q Nutritional Consultants

ACHIEVE control over your life and your health. LEARN to manage your emotions, pain and stress. ELIMINATE negative relationships and habits, fears and addictions. G G G

Advancing your Physical, Emotional, and Financial Wellbeing Stella Posternak, MS

Techniques Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming Business Coaching Free initial consultation

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Benefits of the Sedona Method®

Cheryl Wright

Life Coach Use day to day, moment by moment, in real life situations Face whatever happens with a new feeling of inner strength, ease and confidence. Coaching Using the Sedona Method® What is the Sedona Method®? A simple, powerful, easy-to-use technique that shows you how to tap into your natural ability to let go of any uncomfortable or unwanted feeling in the moment.

Eliminate your stress, fears and tensions Improve your relationships G Be radiantly healthy G Have financial security G Drop addictions and bad habits G Gain emotional wellness and intelligence G Have lasting inner peace, joy and happiness G G

Coaching available by phone or in person Introduction and Support Groups monthly Offices in Watertown, MA & Providence, RI Cheryl@WrightHereNow.com 617-448-8749 G www.WrightHereNow.com

Consciousness Transformation Andrea Seiver, Ph.D. Channeled Readings Personal Evolution Classes Have you spoken with an ascended master recently? Vywamus, channeled by Andrea Seiver, is a master and teacher who is working to help us make our next evolutionary step into the higher levels of consciousness. Receive his insights, his energies, and his practical advice in classes or readings.

Matrix

Energetics Dr. Richard Bartlett, DC, ND, teaches Matrix Energetics,© a consciousness technology for insight and spiritual growth — and living a life unbound by the limits we have been trained to believe in. Join Dr. Bartlett in a freewheeling, playful

Transformational Healer

Spiritual Teacher Kristin Kirk After experiencing a dramatic shift in consciousness, Kristin began healing within the multidimensional soul and universe. She works in unison with a team of spirit guides to transform the soul by releasing layers of density, old trauma, and conditioning, that have hindered a brighter and clearer expression of the Radiant Self.

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Readings with Vywamus cover your questions about life work, relationships, past lives, and other issues with his characteristic warmth and humor. Channeled Classes and Spiritual Tutoring help you personally evolve and practice living on a wider scale as your larger self. Evenings with Vywamus: Vywamus discusses your questions on topics of general interest. Donation $10. Call for next dates. Courses: Learn to Channel • Advanced Channeling/Spiritual Support Class For information about classes or readings, call Andrea at 617-332-1541 or visit me at www.andreaseiver.com.

and possibility-expanding journey that will shatter preconceptions about the seemingly “solid” universe we live in — and how unlimited our potential to change it truly is. If you are ready to embrace a reality where anything goes, miracles happen and nothing is beyond your reach, then you are ready for Matrix Energetics.© For more information and pre-registration seminar discounts, please visit our website. www.matrixenergetics.com

Counseling and Therapy Holistic Counseling Concepts Trish Whynot, D.C.Ed. Doctor of C.O.R.E. Education “What impressed me about Dr. Trish was her natural ability to see through the chaos of life’s web and identify the root cause of problems.” — Bob Olson, Editor, OfSpirit.com Offering a variety of techniques, including: ASAT™ C.O.R.E. Counseling, Meditation, Energy Work, Crystals, and Aromatherapy

Healing from the Body Level UpSM A new mind / body / spirit healing methodology for the 21st century

Announcing hbluSM A breakthrough new therapy that can change your life, even when other therapies have failed! • Do you have fears, anxieties or phobias that get in your way? • Are your relationships frustrating, painful, or unsatisfying? • Are you feeling unfulfilled with your career, current income, or just life in general? • Do you constantly struggle to achieve and maintain your ideal weight? • Are you being weighed down by chronic health problems? • Do you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over again? When you’ve done your best to solve these problems, but find that they are not

This may occur as soul clearing, past life and current life healing, emotional and mental release, balancing of subtle energetic anatomy, integration of multidimensional consciousness, embodiment support, and channeled guidance. With 20 years in practice, Kristin offers healing sessions, both long distance, and locally, for individuals, couples, groups, pets, loved ones, and those who have passed on. She also offers ‘Journey Into Awakening’, a transformational and educational series to support and facilitate the awakening process. www.kristinkirk.com

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Eliminate the root of physical, social, and financial problems: Unresolved issues stored in our physical and energy bodies can manifest as pain, illness, or mediocrity. Discover, address, and release issues blocking health and wealth. View obstacles, relationships, and illness as opportunities for growth and change. Experience resonance-changing techniques that get to the root of problems. Open to an array of extraordinary futures. Private Appointments, Phone Sessions & Workshops Middleton, MA u Trish@TrishWhynot.com www.TrishWhynot.com u 978-314-4545

under your voluntary control, you are experiencing unconscious self-sabotage. Healing from the Body Level UpSM (hbluSM) is a unique and effective way to get unstuck and eliminate struggle by clearing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual blocks to success, so that you can finally achieve your goals! The originator of this holistic psychotherapy system, Dr. Judith Swack, has demonstrated her amazing phobia cures live on WCVB Channel 5 News, on TBS Superstation’s Worst Case Scenario, and on New England Cable News. She is a respected healer, teacher of healers, author, and keynote presenter at major psychology conferences. Dr. Judith Swack and her associates Nicole LaFrance, MA, and David Danzig, LICSW, are now available for private sessions in person, or by phone. “This work gave me back my life.” – Susan S., Writer, Boston, MA “I’ve made more progress in the most important areas of my life in just a few sessions than I did in 5 years of traditional therapy. This woman is amazing! I’ve already referred – Jane U., Teacher 10 clients to her.” For a free information package and to book appointments, call 1-800-310-6549 or 781-444-6940, or visit www.hblu.org.

Eliminate: Fears, stress, anxiousness, limiting thoughts and emotions, negative outlook, self-destructive habits and behavior. Learn: Effective tools for life such as: How to attract the right things G 5 minute focusing techniques G Creative visualization G Self-hypnosis G Create positive outlook, thoughts & emotions G

Harry Kroner, CPC CHT

Life Achieved

Certified Life coach & Hypnotherapist Learn how to create the life you deserve Intial consultation free

Achieve: happiness, finding your true purpose, balance, deeper spiritual connection, and living the life you always wanted. harry@lifeachieved.com 508-740-9745 G www.lifeachieved.com

LifeChange Shawna V. Carboni LICSW, DCSW

Bioenergetic Analysis Clinical Hypnosis & EMDR The innovative combination of Bioenergetic Analysis, Clinical Hypnosis & EMDR is unique in the field of mind-body psychotherapy! Each is a creative and powerful vehicle for making a life change. Bioenergetics is an active, body-oriented psychotherapy; Clinical Hypnosis is a state of intentional inward concentration characterized by deep body relaxation; and EMDR utilizes bilateral eye movements to facilitate the emo-

Body/Mind Psychotherapy Judith Prebluda, L.M.H.C. Body/Mind Psychotherapy is a therapy modality, which synthesizes the best of Eastern Philosophy, Spiritual Orientation and Modern Western Psychology and Research. Visit my website for detailed descriptions of methods, philosophy, and approaches.

Massachusetts Society of

Bioenergetic Analysis “Bioenergetics is the vibrant way to health and the way to vibrant health.“ ~ Alexander Lowen, MD, Founder Integrated mind-body therapy, combining talk therapy with guided body move-ments and expressive exercises. The

tional and cognitive processing of distressing and traumatic experiences. Each modality helps to identify and access inner conflicts, self-limiting beliefs, and energetic disruptions that are just beneath ordinary awareness. Positive, lasting change occurs from the inside out as one resolves those obstacles, experiences new potentials, and learns new skills. Shawna V. Carboni, LICSW, DCSW is a licensed clinician with more than 20 years of experience who fervently believes in each individual’s innate capacity for selfactualization. She brings a vigor, maturity, and commitment to her work that is refreshing and rare, and her style is collaborative, professional, and future-oriented. Visit www.lifechangeboston.com for more information, or contact her private practice LifeChange, LLC at 617.782.5020 to schedule an appointment.

Mindfulness and Spiritual Development Classes These short-term psycho-educational classes focus on spiritual tools to support and enhance your mental/emotional balance, sobriety, healing and wellness. For class schedules and descriptions, please visit my website. 1236 Broadway, Teele Square, Somerville (Arlington line) Insurance accepted. For consultation, please call: 781-643-2313 or email: judith@jpbodymindtherapy.com. www.jpbodymindtherapy.com.

work focuses on increasing aliveness and self-respect through body-oriented psychotherapy. It helps people resolve emotional problems and release chronic tensions to become more relaxed, and ultimately to maximize their potential for intimacy and joy in life. Visit our website or call for more information and to be added to our mailing list. Training Group, Ongoing Workshops, Exercise Classes, Individual Therapy www.massbioenergetics.org 617-876-3652

Life Coaching

Improve motivation, accomplish tasks & more

Holistic Psychotherapy & Life Coaching Lori Miller-Freitas, LICSW

Holistic Psychotherapy/Clinical Consultation

Using extensive professional experience to resolve issues related to: Trauma, Grief, PTSD, Anxiety and Phobias, ADD.

Get to the core — Transform your life! You are on this earth to be happy and realize your true potential.

Certifications: LICSW, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists. Visa/MC acccepted.

EMDR R TAT R Hypnosis R Reiki I use a combination of traditional, body centered and energy therapies to increase the speed and deepen the level of holistic healing.

294 Pleasant St. R Ste. 103B R Stoughton, MA www.eaglespirittherapies.com 781-297-2003

Center of the Heart Whole Health Integration

Joan Holzman, Psy. D. Lic. Psychologist, Lic. Marriage and Family Therapist Dance/Movement Therapist From the time we are very young we take life’s experiences to heart. Over time we may forget our core, hurts and feelings, but they remain with us. Our heartfelt experiences help shape our sense of self and our interactions with others.

Compassionate Psychotherapy & EMDR Barbara Gangemi, LMHC We are each endowed with an enormous capacity for self-healing, and often what’s needed is a wise and experienced guide to show us the way through darkness. Barbara’s style of compassionate psychotherapy, combined with a number of highly effective stress reduction techniques as well as the rapid and profound healing effects of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can lead to new levels of physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well being. EMDR is a body-focused psychotherapy that allows an individual to reprocess disturbing memories that have become locked in the nervous sytem through a disruption in normal information processing. Past events seem “frozen in time,” and the traditional methods of talking about them do not relieve the strong feelings they contain.

Stop Smoking In One Session

Lose Weight Naturally Dr. George W. Mephis, Ph.D., BCH, is a world-renowned Russian healer and spiritual teacher, with 25 years of experience in helping people stop smoking, lose weight and achieve freedom from addiction slavery. He has been called The Miraclemaker for his phenomenal ability to cure incurable diseases. He is the founder of the HypnoEnergetic Movement. This powerful technique stimulates the brain to produce more pleasure hormones, naturally creating a positive state of consciousness and at the same time erasing the negative memories related to addictive behavior.

I offer a variety of modalities such as: EMDR, Sandtray Therapy, Relaxation Techniques, Therapeutic Movement & Psychotherapy to help heal our core issues and attain a more integrated sense of health and well being. I look forward to meeting you. Client Comments: s Sandtray – “Sand tray therapy helped me see my life more clearly.” s EMDR – “I had insights I never had before.” s Therapeutic Movement – “It was great to feel the freedom in my body after working with you.” 42 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742 978-369-6138

Maybe you are having trouble maintaining relationships or employment in the present. Perhaps you remember childhood mistreatment, medical procedures that were frightening and painful, accidents, illnesses, even natural disasters. Many people today experience a pervasive feeling of “being stressed.” Whatever the source of your distress, this combination of therapies can bring deep and lasting healing to your body, mind, and spirit. As a licensed mental health counselor and a fully certified EMDR practitioner, Barbara has been practicing psychotherapy for sixteen years and EMDR for the past eleven years. She considers the opportunity to assist clients to be a sacred trust, and she moves toward the path to healing with the knowledge that, in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, we can heal what has been too daunting to face alone. Some insurances accepted. Call for further information or to schedule an appointment. BarbaraGangemi@aol.com Roslindale: 617-553-0714 Hopkinton: 508-435-5580

Mr. Mephis helps people quit smoking in one session, lose weight and control their appetite, eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, depression and various other physical disorders including cancer in a unique and miraculous way. u

Stop Smoking in One Session

Lose Weight

Eliminate Pain

Stress, Anxiety, Depression

Substance Abuse

Addictive Behavior

Self Destructive Behavior

Cancer Patients Support

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George W. Mephis | Market Street Health 214 Market Street u Brighton, MA02135 617-507-1991 www.hypnoenergetic.com Counseling and Therapy continued

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Stephen-Wolf Foster, Psy.D. “The only time is now. The only way is before us.”

- -Shiva K’Ryl Aristos

Authentic Conversation: An Existential approach to psychotherapy, coaching and clinical supervision. In these difficult and dangerous times, many of us are realizing that something isn’t right in our personal or professional lives. We might feel particularly alone, discouraged or lost. We might feel disconnected from ourselves, or paralyzed by trauma, depression, anxiety, or some repetitive selfsabotaging habit that keeps us captive. Our concerns might be about our work, our relationships, our own body. We might not even know exactly what it is, just that our life doesn’t seem right.

CrossroadS CounselinG Christopher Gruener MA, LMHC Everyone knows the experience of being at life’s crossroads — personally, professionally, spiritually. We often wonder, “How do I move forward?” and “What kind of support would really help?” As a Master’s degreed clinician, a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and a Blue Cross provider, I have served the mental health and relationship needs of Boston area residents through my Newton-based private practice for the past 20 years. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling in single hour sessions. In addition, I offer breathwork and group counseling in a two hour session format. I work on a sliding scale basis, and no one is denied services for lack of funding. My approach to counseling integrates traditional Western insight oriented psychotherapy, elements of Buddhist thought, a progressive political perspective and techniques developed through the Transpersonal Psychology Movement. And as a long time student of “A Course In Miracles,” my work reflects deep appreciation for the transformative power of heartfelt forgiveness and the creative wisdom of our Higher Self. Whatever the magnitude or urgency of your concerns, my approach is essentially the same. I offer an oasis for self exploration—a place to attend to your own Inner Voice—and an environment of reflection and encouragement as you move through and beyond your personal crossroads.

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My name is Dr. Stephen Wolf Foster. Since 1985 I have been helping individuals, couples and other therapists to navigate through difficult times. With an attitude of “no shame; no blame”, we may engage in “Authentic Conversation” wherein you distinguish your true voice, your true vision and your very real possibility of Transcendence. This freedom allows us to reclaim our authentic sense of vitality, purpose and personal power. As we gain liberating insight, aided by practical skills, we are best able to move beyond the problems and toward the life we would choose for ourselves. With offices in Cambridge and Amesbury, I serve clients from the North Shore to the metropolitan Boston area. For information on how I conduct my work, or to make an appointment, call or visit the website.

Body-Centered Psychotherapy Listen to your body…follow your heart. The heart is the first organ to form in the body, and is the organizing factor for physical formation, including brain formation. Trauma, deprivation or neglect creates heart wounds, which keep us from accessing our deepest selves. Emotional-Kinesthetic Psychotherapy (EKP) facilitates an emotional, energetic rewiring, helping us activate and express the power of the heart. Emotional safety,

Whether you engage my counseling services or those of someone else whom you feel might fit you better, remember this: There is no later. Your only time and place of personal power is here and now. www.swolffoster.com v 617-413-3712

Free Form Breathwork uses the power of guided breathing practices to foster profound self-generated healing in all aspects of one’s life—practical, emotional and spiritual. Evocative music, sustained focused breathing and facilitative body work are integral elements of this process. This type of work with one’s breath often involves intense emotional release as well as the recollection and resolution of very early difficult memories. Support for Political/Spiritual Activists I offer emotional support and practical training for individuals who want to take personal responsibility and collective action toward healing our wounded planet. This includes training in meditative practices, relationship process work, and strategic planning. Consultation will be available to all clients who choose to pursue organizing field work and community activism between sessions. Private Practice Development Training Are you a licensed clinician ready to make the transition to private practice but feeling overwhelmed by the challenge? Hold fast to that dream! I can help you navigate finding your niche, marketing your practice and accessing insurance. To explore the possibility of our working together, a pre-session “Get Acquainted Meeting”— for which there is no fee — is requested. Please call or email me to schedule this session. Newton Centre, MA F 617-965-6552 chris.gruener@comcast.net www.crossroads-counseling-services.com

Books: Living with Vision, and Healing the War Between the Genders Blog: www.heartspacecafe.com/blog Mediation for couples and families. Coaching for soul-centered living. Body psychotherapy groups. Apprenticeship training. Newton, MA www.healingheartpower.com LSMHEART@aol.com 617-965-7846

Constructively Connect with your Daily/ Life Challenges. Learn and benefit from Layouts, Placement, Sacred Safe-Space, and Therapeutic Percussion. G Ideal for life transformations and routine spiritual rebooting G Meditation, renewal, focus G Healers: be healed, supported G Sessions under 90 minutes

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Free Form Breathwork

words, touch, meditation, movement, presence and silence facilitate verbal and non-verbal expression. Meaningful work, fulfilling relationships, self-esteem, purpose and passion, love, intimacy and sexuality follow. Straight, GLBT and poly-friendly. Coaching for soul-centered living. Body psychotherapy groups Tues. and Thurs. nights in Newton. Apprenticeship training.

Serious crystal energy work since 1987

Barbara Madden Johnson M.A., C.A.G.S., L.R.C., L.P.C. Do you have a belief that, inside of you, you have the potential that yearns to be released? For most, a fleeting glimpse is all they’ll ever have. For others, there is a way. Just imagine…releasing your true potential. Working together, one-on-one, you can over-

Get More Out of Life! More Love! More Joy! More Satisfaction!

You Deserve It! Glenn Bigonet, M.A. Mental Health Counselor, Cert. Hypnotherapist Initial consultation free Weekly Group and Workshops Offered Conveniently located near the commuter rail in Needham. Just a short drive from Rte. 128/I-95. www.GlennBigonet.com 617-462-6642

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come problems that have kept you from achieving your goals and desires. Unlock your potential! Restore inner balance! Come alive! Barbara Madden Johnson, M.A., C.A.G.S., L.R.C., L.P.C., a certified master practitioner and licensed trainer in Neuro Linguistic Programming, has over 25 years experience helping individuals with: u Career and identity issues u Immune and autoimmune illnesses u Chronic fatigue syndrome u Depression u Learning disabilities and ADD u Relationships u NLP Certification Training Program u Belmont, MA. Some insurance accepted. For an appointment, call 617-484-1716.

Do you feel stuck in your daily routine? Are you unsatisfied or angry with your life as it is now? Do you wish you could live the life you really want? I’m Glenn Bigonet and I want to help you love your life. I will help you get unstuck, move toward your dreams and feel more positive and happy. I utilize heart-centered therapeutic techniques, and at times powerfully combine hypnosis and psychotherapy. This method is safe, effective and faster than using only talk therapy. The results will amaze you! You’ll notice a huge change in your life as we work together to make your goals a reality. Don’t wait! Call now to set up your FREE consultation. It’s time to create the change you desire.

Healing and Bodywork Flower Essence Therapy KATHRIN WOODLYN BATEMAN

16 Center St, Suite 514, Northampton, MA

I’ve offered flower essence therapy internationally for over 16 years. I offer sessions by phone and in my Northampton office. I work with clients on a broad range of issues and develop a flower essence formula specifically for each session. Call me if you want compassionate and powerful support for healing into a more gracious and empowered life.

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Also, bring forth your greatest talents and abilities, clear many karmic and genetic patterns, hold greater amounts of light in your physical body, and much more. Great for those who feel ready to shift out of those “stuck” areas into tremendous empowerment, improved health on all levels, and living your higher destiny agreements and highest potentials.

Stephanie Dumas Lexington Medical Building 16 Clarke Street, Lexington, MA

Libby Barnett, MSW Libby is a gifted, knowledgeable Reiki Master with 26 years experience. She is coauthor of Reiki Energy Medicine, Bringing Healing Touch into Home, Hospital, and Hospice – over 55,000 copies sold in seven languages. Use Reiki to create more joy and ease in your life. Let Libby's warm, heart-centered approach help you take your next step toward self-love and inner peace. Reiki brings balance and harmony, supporting you doing the work you were born to do. Reiki facilitates transitions, promotes creativity and wisdom, and accelerates spiritual growth, helping you manifest your magnificence. Libby has taught medical and nursing students at Harvard, Brown, Tufts, and Yale as well as staff at Massachusetts General, Beth Israel, Mt. Auburn, Emerson, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Southern New Hampshire, New York Foundling, and New York Columbia Presbyterian. Libby was featured in a Reiki segment for the PBS nationally televised series, Body and Soul. For the past seven years, Libby has conducted Reiki classes at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.

Lifetime Health & Consulting

Experience Colonic Irrigation in the comfortable surroundings of the Lydian Center for Innovative Medicine, located inside the Professional Building of Sancta Maria Hospital.

I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, Owner

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Experience colon hydrotherapy in a safe, relaxed environment using state-of-the-art FDA registered equipment.

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One of Libby's current passions is teaching hospice staff and volunteers. Fueled by Reiki energy, their healing touch is enhanced, affording greater effectiveness in calming agitation, soothing pain and providing comfort. In class, a powerful slide presentation captures the essence of Reiki. You hear the Reiki story, receive attunements and practice giving and receiving Reiki. You leave class with an illustrated notebook, certificate, and pin, fully trained and certified to do Reiki on yourself, family, friends, colleagues, and pets. "My commitment to teach the Usui System of Reiki Healing in the authentic, traditional manner inspired me to visit Japan to retrace the roots of Reiki. I am dedicated to teaching this sacred healing art to promote health and conscious living on the planet. I invite you to give yourself the gift of Reiki. It is an easy, effective way to love, heal, and empower yourself. I look forward to meeting you and sharing Reiki." Reiki I Boston Area Classes: Newton, MA: Sept 11 or Nov 13 Concord, MA: Oct 23 Reiki I Wilton, NH Classes: Sept 25 or Oct 30 or Dec 4 Reiki Master Class, Wilton, NH: Oct 9 For info on additional classes, call or check our website: www.reikienergy.com Click on Class Schedule To register, call the Reiki Healing Connection: 1-888-REIKI-4-U (1-888-734-5448). Visa/MC accepted. Social Work CEU’s and Nursing contact hours available. Reiki Master Training info available on request. E-mail: reiki@reikienergy.com Fax: 603-654-2771; Phone: 603-654-2787 www.reikienergy.com

Bring your Divine Blueprint into Physical Plane Manifestation and experience greater empowerment, improved health (mental, emotional physical and spiritual), increased utilization of your brains potential, greater creativity, and increased energy and clarity.

America’s Most Experienced

Reiki Teachers

Rev. Claire Luft Master Teacher/Master Healer Ancient Mystery School Guide & Ritual Master Heart's Singing Healing Center, Woburn, MA 781-281-2888 v www.heartssinging.com

Harvey Gray’s wife and Reiki business partner, and serves as the director of the John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing. Each workshop consists of two full days of learning, hands-on practice and ‘no cut corners.’ You will immediately be able to effectively channel Reiki healing energy for yourself, others and pets. In Reiki First Degree you will: ✴ Quickly and easily develop your natural,

John Harvey Gray ✴ Lourdes Gray, Ph.D. Awaken your healing skills immediately and be a powerful channel for Reiki energy! The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is recognized and acknowledged as the leader in the field of Reiki training for its commitment to excellence in Reiki education. The Center was established by John Harvey Gray and Dr. Lourdes Gray in 1996. John Harvey Gray received his entire Reiki training from Hawayo Takata. He is one of the original 22 Reiki Masters and the longest-practicing Reiki Master Teacher in the West. John has taught over 1,000 Reiki classes and trained more than 25,000 students. A gifted and compassionate teacher, Dr. Lourdes Gray was initiated by John Harvey Gray as a Reiki Master Teacher after years of intensive one-on-one training by John Harvey Gray. As a Reiki Master Teacher, Lourdes has taught over 700 Reiki classes, alone or with John, and trained more than 8,000 Reiki students to date. Lourdes is John

intuitive powers. Within minutes, be able to scan and feel a person’s aura and chakras for analysis. ✴ Effectively treat any condition with Reiki energy— physical, emotional or spiritual, chronic or acute. ✴ Immediately be an effective Reiki healer, confidently bringing comfort and calm to family, friends, clients and pets ✴ Receive a training manual & certificate. Upcoming Classes

Reiki 1st Degree Program (13 CEU’s) Belmont, MA: Sept 18-19; Jaffrey, NH: Oct 9-10, Nov 13-14 Reiki 2nd Degree Program Jaffrey, NH: Sept. 25-26; Belmont, MA: Oct 16-17 Past Life Regressions • Oct 30, Jaffrey, NH Learn to See Auras • Oct 31, Jaffrey, NH The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing P.O. Box 696, Rindge, NH 03461 Visa/MC Accepted For registration and more information: www.learnreiki.org ✴ 603-899-3288 Healing and Bodywork continued

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intuitive

Divine Intervention is “Where the Impossible Becomes Possible.”

Divine Intervention Spontaneous Remission

HEALING

Rev. Claire Luft is a Master Healer and Master Teacher of Divine Intervention Healing. This healing technique is sacred, powerful, and produces Physical Plane Results.

Advanced Energetic Hands on Healing from the Mayan Lineage. Miraculous Healing for all issues that require attention.

Heart’s Singing Healing Center Woburn, MA 781-281-2888 u www.heartssinging.com

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ing and integrative therapy

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spiritual health R Works with individuals to develop their

own intuitive skills “As a healer, I work with individuals in a way that consciously promotes a peaceful and healthy planet. Our healing work takes place despite the conflicts that wash over us in our daily lives. By healing ourselves we create changes that have a ripple effect on the world around us.”

R 25 years of experience in traditional and

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complementary healthcare

Patricia Warren Reiki Jin Kei Do

Union, returning 13 times, as well as to thousands of people in medical, religious and educational settings throughout the Caribbean, Europe and Middle East since 1989. All Levels of Reiki Jin Kei Do Training Buddho Healing (advanced Reiki classes) “His Garments Hem” Christian Healing Touch Gung Fu Chinese Tea Ceremonies Past Life Regression Justice of the Peace Spiritual Director

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Patricia Warren, Reiki Master Teacher 508-528-5888 ✦ warrenhealing@gmail.com www.patriciawarren.com

Medical Intuitive Readings that get to the Root Cause of why you are ill, or as a means of prevention.

Healing: Combined Modalities Holistic Spiritual Healing Services WALTER RICE

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Providing Holistic/Spiritual options to help heal and restore balance and well-being into your life

Karen Piedra Environmental space clearing with plant spirit and nature energies, Reiki and dowsing-geomancy Revitalize your home and land! Great for selling and buying homes!

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Center for Spiritual light

Leontine Hartzell is a trained shamanic practitioner and counselor, Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, certified therapeutic energy healer, crystal and sound therapist, plant spirit medicine practitioner, psychic channeler, and legally ordained minister. With the help of her spirit guides,

v Trauma Release Modalities for bone, mus-

cle, nerve, organ issues. Years of pain gone in just a few sessions, or even just minutes. v

The Rings of Oden™ for the release of X-Ray, MRI, chemo, EMF’s, antibiotics, vaccine and other drug residues, environmental pollutants, petroleum, plastics, and more. 21 Water St. Amesbury, MA 01913 www.TheWayToBalance.com 978-834-0341

Leontine uses soul retrieval, removal and healing of energy blocks, chakra balancing, intuitive counseling, guided imagery, and energy healing methods to heal posttraumatic stress and related disorders, depression, chronic pain and illness, anxiety, grief, and addictive behaviors. Past life issues and current life traumas that affect the client’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health are healed to allow the client to move into a life of joy and fulfillment. Private Sessions Long-distance Healing r Phone Readings Workshops and Classes Andover, MA r info@eyeofeagle.org www.eyeofeagle.org r 978-475-1268

Shrewsbury, MA 8 508-842-8727 www.holistic-spiritual-counseling.com

ENERGY HEALING for You, Your Home, Land, and Community

Eye of the Eagle

Visionary Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Sound and Light Therapy, and Hypnotherapy to address issues of anxiety, overwhelm, loss, resentment, and more.

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Removes unwanted spirit energy

Improved health and relationships

Reduces EMF rays and geopathic stresses

Releases trauma of land and structure

Receive a better quality of sleep

Dunja Moeller, Ph.D. Body Memories Release, Relax, Heal

A powerful hands-on healing art

Also offering Reiki classes with Earth healing techniques!

The Art of Natural Breathing Powerful • Healing • Energizing Breathing that empowers and superoxygenizes

Call for a free consultation: W 508-395-6392 W www.AtlantisPathfinder.com

dunja@workshopsforabetterlife.com www.workshopsforabetterlife.com v 978-439-9956 v

Dunja Moeller, Ph.D. is a teacher of the above-mentioned modalities, as well as an intuitive counselor with over 15 years experience in facilitating the healing process. As a medical anthropologist, she authored a book called Gentle Medicine, which supports holistic ways of healing. She worked at the Center for Psychology and Social Change at Harvard Medical School, where she chaired an academic and interdisciplinary forum addressing healing and social change. Her expertise lies in an integral approach, bridging the world of western medicine and alternative health in her private practice.

Health Products

Are you lost, struggling or even suffering?

Do you need answers and someone who understands? Annee Larsson, M.S.Ed. provides people with clear direction, true compassion, and real results. Now you’re home.

Medical Intuitive and Holistic Medical Consultant

Call Annee to schedule a consultation. www.anneelarsson.com s 413-588-7908

Mark Levin specializes in: Hypnotherapy W Reiki W Polarity Therapy White Light Healing W Remote Healing

able to create very powerful healing processes for hundreds of satisfied clients both within the physical confines of his office, and remotely throughout the entire world. There are many clinically documented cases of spontaneous healing performed by him. Located at 121 B Tremont Street, Suite 19, Brighton, MA 02135. For those who are unable to come to my office, home or hospital visits are available. Major credit cards accepted.

By combining traditional healing methods such as Reiki, hypnosis, and polarity therapy with his original white light healing therapy, Mark Levin was

For an office appointment or to place a remote healing request, please call: 617-779-8765 or cell: 617-233-3986 www.transcendentalhealing.com

Devoted to helping you feel better. Energy Healer Reiki Master Certified Hypnotherapist

Betty Solbjor has been practicing and teaching Reiki since 1996. In 2002 she became a Karuna Reiki® Master, a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner, and was ordained an interfaith minister. She has extensive experience using Reiki on both people and animals to gently treat many illnesses and emotional problems. Reiki brings about a deep sense of relaxation and inner peace. Combined with

Favorite Things Studio

A Place of Art and Soul Elaine is the founder and facilitator of Angel Wings of Light™ Certification Course Level I and II. She is also a Paranormal Investigator, practicing Shaman, Certified Hypnotherapist (specializing in Past Life Regression), Empath, Ordained Minister, and a Reiki Master/Teacher offering private sessions and certifications in all levels.

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Services offered: Reiki treatment sessions and training for all levels of Reiki and Karuna Reiki

Bach Flower Essence® consultations and creation of custom formulas

Weddings and other ceremonies

Member, International Association of Reiki Professionals and Better Business Bureau,® Serving Eastern Massachusetts. Waltham, MA w betty@reikiflowers.com www.reikiflowers.com 781-258-7712

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An Herb and Aromatherapy Shop Common and unique herbs for your herb garden. Scentsibilities also carries herbal products including herbal teas,

Natural Family Health & Integrative Medicine

To inquire about any of her practices or workshops, please go to her website or call her studio and gallery.

Dr. Jody E. Noé MS, ND

Rev. Elaine Read-Cole

479 Center Street, Pembroke, MA 02359 781-294-7360 www.favoritethingsstudio.com

books, potpourri, candles, incense and skin care products. Dried herbs are available for making your own herbal teas. We carry a full line of essential oils, oil diffusers and related aromatherapy products including carrier oils and colored bottles for your mixes. Workshops are offered at the shop in herb garden design and planning, herbal topics and aromatherapy. We are glad to fill special requests. Sign up for the monthly email newsletter by emailing us at Linda@scentsibilities.com and receive updates on products and workshops. 750 Main Street, Boylston, MA 01505 508-869-3300 a www.scentsibilities.com

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Elaine is also a certified yoga instructor and has been a meditation and psychic development teacher for more than 10 years.

Angel Therapy Practitioner® with Advanced Training and Medium certified by Doreen Virtue Ph.D.

If colonic irrigation sounds too daunting, there’s a less intrusive way to give your insides a spring-clean. The Colon Cleansing Kit from Blessed Herbs ($89.50) is guaranteed to remove old waste and hardened intestinal debris through an eight-day herbal program. The first three days are a “pre-cleanse” that gets you ready for a five-day liquidonly herbal fast. There are two herbal elements to the cleanse. The first is Digestive Simulator capsules that assure regular bowel movements. The second is Toxin Absorber powder, with psyllium husk, which works by binding to old debris and removing it from your system. You will usually start seeing results by the end of the second day. Purchase the kit directly from Blessed Herbs (a family owned company local to MA) and receive a 10% discount with this promotional code: 4638 800-489-4372 • www.BlessedHerbs.com

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Betty L. Solbjor, BFRP,

Usui Reiki Master, Karuna Reiki ® Master Interfaith Minister

Magnified Healing, crystal singing bowls, guided meditation, a session can help to restore balance and harmony to body, mind and soul.

The Colon Cleansing Kit

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Annee Larsson, M.S.Ed.

Dr. Jody E. Noé, MS, ND is a Licensed, Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor, fulltime, academic and clinical faculty at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, and is a published natural medicine researcher. Dr. Noé has been in practice for over 15 years and is a specialist in Integrative Medicine, and Naturopathic Oncology.

Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are trained at accredited naturopathic medical schools, which are 4-year post graduate medical schools accredited by the US Dept. of Education. These medically-trained Naturopathic Doctors are trained as primary care doctors where they can order labs, diagnostics and diagnostic imaging, perform physical examinations, and refer to specialists when indicated. A naturopathic doctor uses natural complementary and alternative therapies, in conjunction with, or in place of, conventional medicine, based on the individual. 58 High Street, Westerly, RI www.drjodyenoe.com v 401-596-1770

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Nutrition Advanced Nutrition

Dr. Richard E. Picard Chiropractor, Nutritional Consultant

Dr. Picard specializes in developing individualized nutritional programs based on clinical findings and patient profile. Dr. Picard’s approach towards nutrition is both scientific and holistic, balancing the needs of the body through wholesome nutrients. 342 Atwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 www.drrichardpicard.com 401-942-6967

Have you lost somebody close to you that you would like to try and communicate with? Ever wonder if someone is trying to contact you? Would you like to know, after this life, what’s next? Amy can help you answer the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. * Through the month of October, Friday in-house readings will be ½ price *

Amy Diggins Professional Medium

“Where the End is Just the Beginning” To many death is the end but really it’s just the beginning.

Angeltouche

~ Nancy Johansen,

RN, ATP,® CCH, RMT

508-407-8404 ∙ answers@amydiggins.com www.amydiggins.com

Readings

Nancy Christie Johansen is a psychic intuitive medium and certified ANGEL THERAPY PRACTITIONER® having studied under Doreen Virtue and James Van Praagh in California. Among her credentials, Nancy is also a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Shamballa Master and Usui Reiki Master. In addition to her own business, Angeltouche, she is currently working as a Registered Nurse and works in a busy emergency room. Private sessions in person or distance by phone or e-mail

Intuitive Healing Readings with Angel

Tarot O Tea Leaf O Angel Cards In person – Phone – Email 401-333-2220 O www.octobersangel.com

Angel brings a sensitive, intuitive spirituality to her readings, incorporating numerology, astrology, relationship and spiritual counseling into every session. She is available for pet readings as well. Angel has studied Dream Interpretation with the Jungian Institute in Pittsburgh, PA, and will interpret dreams for her clients. Meet Angel at Booth #516 at the Natural Living Expo Now Booking Halloween Parties! This year do something different, book a party with Angel.

Angel Readings S Reiki S Mediumship Hypnotherapy S Past Life Regression Ongoing Classes & Workshops

EMMA EMMA PHANEUF PHANEUF EMMA TRACEY PHANEUF

Gifted Psychic, Medium and Channel

Need insight and clarity?

A soul reading can help! By speaking directly to your guides, we will examine your life from a spiritual perspective to discover your life’s purpose and resolve issues about relationships, health, finances and career. Lisa Campion also teaches Psychic Development and Reiki Classes. Offices located at Solstice Healing Arts Center, Medway MA.

Are you in the middle of a change, crisis or transformation?

lisa@nexushealing.com www.nexushealing.com c 508-473-0609

Psychic Readings Soul Readings Energy Healing Lisa Campion

Jocelyn

Intuitive Guidance for Your Life

Internationally known for her work with people via phone, in person, and radio, Jocelyn has been helping and guiding others for over 24 yrs. Known for her ability to “cut to the quick” Jocelyn gives you information you can use for all aspects of your life.

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A renown intuitive advisor for the past 24 years, Emma is a gifted psychic, medium, and channel and has worked for the corporate sector with a highlight including helping an oil tycoon land a multi-million oil

Readings are our Specialty With the Love of Angels

If you are ready to take a journey into yourself and hear your story with fresh ears, you will come out with options, tools, and choices you may not have seen on your own. All sessions are recorded on audio cassette. ~ $25 off your first session. ~ For more information, call or email Jocelyn, Intuitive Consultant jocelynintuitive@hotmail.com 978-694-8946

Rev. Barbara E. Szafranski Spiritual Counseling  Trance Channeling Mediumship  Psychic Readings Telephone Readings  Tarot Readings Aura Photos: Face and Chakra Body Astrological Charts  Angelic Healings Reiki  Polarity and Energy Work angelicaofsalem@aol.com www.angelicaoftheangels.com

Nancy@Angeltouche.com North Attleboro, MA www.Angeltouche.com S 508-577-4552

deal! Tarot, numerology, Runes, the I Ching, crystals, palmistry, scrying, and tea leaves can be used to help you gain a better understanding of yourself and the world. Receive a reading for relationships, fertility, finding a job, investment strategy, and just about anything! Psychic Readings in person or phone: 30 min = $45 * 1 hr = $70 * $1.99/min. Mediumship Readings in person or phone: 1 hr = $110 * 30 min = $65 To schedule an appointment, or for directions, call or visit Emma online. Friend Emma Tracey Phaneuf on FaceBook! EmmaPhaneuf.com v 401-305-7702

Angelica and Angels Landing offer a wide variety of both metaphysical and new age gifts. Browse around, enjoy the softness of the Angelic energy. Feel the magic that Angelica of the Angels and Angels Landing will bring to you. We have a knowledgeable staff to answer any and all questions. We also offer: classes, workshops, lectures, parties, weddings and healings. A reader is on hand at all times. By appointment: Rev. Barbara E. Szafranski Classes Ongoing Weekly: Meditation & Focus on Psychic Development Open Monday through Sunday Angelica of the Angels 7 Central St., Salem, MA  978-745-9355 Angels Landing 131-1 Essex St., Salem, MA  978-744-0170

Your angel has a message for you...

Take the first step by calling Mary Edmands, Angelic Life Coach, today and discover who you really are, and begin experiencing the life you were meant to live.

MARY EDMANDS angelic life coach

Services provided include: Affordable Angel Readings. Consultation by phone or in person.

Your Angels want to help you and have an important message for you. Please know that you are not alone; they are with you now and surround you always.

angelstalk@cox.net Mary Edmands Y 401-556-2956 www.AngelsTalk.net

The Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism The Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism embraces a religious and spiritual belief blending ancient wisdom with contemporary thought. Conveniently located off Watertown Square at the Masonic Center, 32 Church St, services are held at 10:30 am every Sunday, with mediumship, live music, inspirational talks, and healing by the laying on of hands.

Retreats and Workshops The Gathering Inn

A place to step out of the busyness and distractions of the world, to be in quiet and stillness, to be a bit pampered and to reconnect to your spiritual center.

A Women’s Spiritual Center and Retreat House

As a non-denominational retreat house, we offer rest and renewal through transformative programs that teach, nurture and expand upon women’s spiritual journeys.

at Daydream Farm

Ongoing weekly classes, circles and gatherings Individual & Group Retreats View the full schedule online

Unity is positive, practical Christianity. We teach the effective daily application of the principles of Truth taught and exemplified by Jesus Christ. We promote a way of life that leads to health, prosperity, happiness, and peace of mind.

8-Week Introduction to Meditation Class Starts early fall 2010, Wed. eves. See website for dates. Fee: $160 (includes 1-day retreat)

Ananda Sangha ‘Joy Is Within You!’ New England Centers for Yoga, Meditation and Spiritual Community “The true basis of religion is not belief, but intuitive experience in daily life. Intuition is the soul’s power of knowing God. To know what religion is really about, one must know God… The time for knowing God has come!” — Yogananda

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Sunday Service: 10 am Child care available from 9:30-11:30 am 21 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA www.unityofcentralma.org H 508-755-6830 H

Yoga, Tai Chi and Fitness Improve your Health Relieve Sress Improve your Circulations Exercise your Mind and your Body

Free Monthly Open House and Bi-monthly Open Meditation Evenings

Half-Day Meditation Workshop Sunday, Sept 12, 8:30 am-noon. Fee: $40

We invite you to our Sunday morning services at 10 am held amidst the beauty and prosperity consciousness of an historic mansion in downtown Worcester. Come enjoy encouraging messages, heartfelt music and warm fellowship. All are welcome here.

82 Healdville Road, Hubbardston, MA www.gatheringinn.org g 978-820-1139

Spiritual Practices Learn to Meditate this Fall

As an evolving spiritual community, The Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism offers weekday evening classes in mediumship, healing and meditation; Medium’s Day the 4th Saturday of every month; plus seminars and workshops throughout the year. For a detailed brochure, a listing of upcoming events, or to speak with the Pastor call 617-923-4334, or visit our website at: www.GreaterBostonChurchofSpiritualism. com. An affiliate of the American Federation of Spiritualist Churches and the International Spiritualist Federation.

To register or for more information, call us or visit our website. The Advaita Meditation Center A non-profit educational institution.

Studios located in Shrewsbury and Sutton. Call for more information.

Tai Chi Arts Association

www.advaitameditation.org 781-647-0020

Join us for group meditations, classes, kirtans and more! Live the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, and those of his direct-disciple Nayaswami Kriyananda, founder of Ananda Sangha world-wide. York, ME and Exeter, NH: www.anandamaine-newhampshire.org Boston’s North Shore: www.anandaboston.org Rhode Island - South County: www.anandarhodeisland.org

Gin Soon Tai Chi Chuan Federation The oldest Tai Chi school in New England, the Gin Soon Tai Chi Club was founded in 1969, authorized by Grandmaster Yang Sau Chung to propagate Classical Yang Family Style Tai Chi Chuan in North

508-842-1236 www.tai-chi-arts.com

America. Grandmaster Gin Soon Chu, founder, received a deep and well-rounded training from Master Lai Hok Soon in Hong Kong and then as a disciple of Yang Sau Chung, first-born and heir of the legendary Yang Cheng Fu. The school has attracted many students from around the world with its traditional approach to training: individual attention, emphasis on correct forms, personal development, repetition, mutual respect, hard work, and integration of body, mind, and qi. All instruction is by Grandmaster Chu and his sons Master Vincent Chu and Gordon Chu. Gin Soon Tai Chi Chuan Federation 33 Harrison Ave., 2nd fl, Boston, MA 02111 617-542-4442 • www.gstaichi.org

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Holistic Specialties Angels

Colon Hydrotherapy (cont.)

Ross J. Miller, psychic. Meet your angels and spirit guides.

Lifetime Health. Cambridge, MA. www.colonlove.com.

Visit www.The MysticWay.com. 617-527-3583

Animal Services

Lisa Hansen. Divinely guided. Intuitive and gentle. Hudson,

MA. 774-249-8208. HudsonNaturalHealth.com.

Sharon R. Doolittle, DVM, Inc. Holistic. Smithfield, RI.

Constance Jones, 30 years exp. Glastonbury Naturopathic

Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton (MASH).

A Non-intrusive Herbal Colon Cleansing Kit. 800-489-4372.

401-349-2668. www.holisticanimalvet.com

Dr. Margo Roman. 508-435-4077. www.mashvet.com.

Art Therapy Cordelia Wheelock, ATR, LMHC. 501 Angell St, Providence.

(401) 588-0875. Most insurance accepted.

Astrology

Center. 860-287-4558. www.cleanmycolon.com. www.BlessedHerbs.com

Revitalive Health & Wellness Center. Newburyport, MA.

978-462-1488, www.revitalive.com.

Color Therapy Aura House. Learn to heal with color.

www.colortherapyschool.com. 401-294-2297.

The Planet Whisperer™. deb@liberationastrology.com.

Counseling & Therapy

Ayurveda

Joel Perlmutter, Ph.D. Helping with anxiety and relation-

Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center Lancaster. 978-365-4549.

www.lancasterhealth.com

Bodywork Bodywork for the Soul. Suzanne Devereaux, LMT. 25 years

experience. Intuitive shiatsu, CST, Reiki. 860-523-8930.

Breema Bodywork Breema Bodywork supports being present in our daily lives.

www.breema.com.

Certification Programs Hypnotherapy, Reiki, IET and Crystal Healing.

www.capecodcenterforwholehealth.com. 508-539-2885.

Coaching Moms: treat depression holistically! Medway, MA.

Triadwellness.net.

Colon Hydrotherapy Body Balancing Center. I-ACT and National Board certified.

508-797-5057. bodybalancingcenter.com.

Genesis Alternative Health. 26 yrs. exp. I-ACT certified

Instructor. NBCHT. 978-463-8800.

Healthy Spirit. Stephanie Dumas. I-ACT certified

781-860-5116. healthyspirit@verizon.net

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I-ACT/NBCHT certified. 617-710-1377.

ships. Worc: 508-799-0407 or Putnam: 860-928-6619.

Craniosacral Therapy Martha Angelini, LCMT, Reiki Master. Framingham:

508-308-2560. Mindbodyconnect.net.

Free the flow of your cerebral spinal fluid! Barbara:

781-784-1955. thesolewoman.com.

Lelia Joseph, Ed.D., RCST. Craniosacral/Polarity. Fluid biody-

namic style. 508-460-7038. 802-453-7088.

Crystals www.CrystalConcentrics.net. Meditation, healing, focus with

crystal energy worker. 617-771-5119.

Depression and Anxiety Healed in 2 Hours. Ross J. Miller, psychic healer.

617-527-3583. www.TheMysticWay.com.

Feng Shui Home & Business. A blend of the best of feng shui tradi-

tions. LynnTaylor@bostonfengshui.com 617-924-4205.

The New England School of Feng Shui. 203-266-4211

www.newenglandfengshui.com.

Urban Eden. Transform and empower your home/work

spaces. karenfeldmanurbaneden.com. 401-351-5632.

Ghosts Removed

Nutritional Counseling (cont.)

From Your Home/Aura. Ross J. Miller, psychic medium,

Shari Solomon, Cocoa Plum Nutrition. Health, with you in

Healing

Past Life Therapy

Life Flowering Healing. Connect directly: miracle healing for

Ross J. Miller. Relive past lives and release blocked energy.

healer. Call 617-527-3583. www. The MysticWay.com

body-mind-spirit. 617-694-0994. lifeflowering.com

Marie Beecham. DALFH/Reiki healing. Wellness Boutique

of Putnam: 860-963-7981.

mind! 781-454-7960. cocoaplumnutrition.com

617-527-3583. www.The MysticWay.com

Polarity Therapy

Tupacc Amaru III Master Shaman. 30 yrs exp. Seminars/per-

Be The Light, Liz McKeen, Polarity therapist, RMT.

Healing Centers

Readings

Forest Circles, retreats, programs in a magical Maine

Receive clear info from your spirit guides. Jacqueline Ryan

sonal consultations. mentalaerobicsselfpower.webs.com

forest. www.forestcircles.com

Groton Wellness: Medical, Dental, Spa, Bistro.

www.grotonwellness.com. (978) 449-9919

Human Design Learn Your Decision Strategy. Call Noelle 774-270-2097 for

free chart & more info.

www.bethelight1221.com. 508-942-0921. Kingston, MA

Brodnitzki, 774-286-9964, innerbalanceyoga.net.

Reflexology Therapeutic, diagnostic and preventative healthcare. Barbara

781-784-1955. thesolewoman.com.

Reiki

Hypnosis

Essence of Healing. Reiki sessions and trainings.

Laurie Harris, Cert. Hypnotherapist: 20 years exp. in healing

Florence Whipple and Kristin Webb, Reiki Masters. Reiki

arts. Newton, MA. 617-964-2446. www.laurieharris.net

Landscaping Schworer & Co Landscapes. A truly artistic process with an

intuitive approach. www.schworer.com.

Macrobiotics John Kozinski. Master level macrobiotic health counseling.

413-623-5925. macrobiotic.com.

Medical Intuitive Sue Singleton. Finds root cause of pain and illness, helps

you heal. 978-834-0341. TheWayToBalance.com

Essencehealing.net. 508-843-1638

classes. 978-777-5732. www.reikiprofessors.net.

The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing.

603-899-3288. www.learnreiki.org. Reiki training.

Retreats Customized retreats: body/healing work, meditation and

more…781-784-1955. thesolewoman.com.

Brahma Kumaris Peace Village Retreat Ctr., Haines Falls, NY.

518-589-5000. www.peacevillage.com

The Peace Abbey. Sherborn, MA. A multi-faith retreat and

conference center. www.peaceabbey.org.

Vision Improvement

Elizabeth Thorson RN, Certified by C.Myss & N.Shealy MD.

Rosemary Gaddum Gordon, MA. Cambridge, MA and Ports-

Naturopathic Physicians

Workshops

Dr Jody E. Noe, MS, ND. Naturopathic integrative medicine.

Simple Abundance, with SA certified leader and coach,

Nutritional Counseling

Yoga

Beth Colon, MS, HHP. Transform your health. (978) 340-0448.

www.YogaFamily.com. The largest online yoga

Jackie Jones, MS. Whole food nutrition for the modern life-

Yogaspirit. The healing power of yoga. Hamilton, MA.

elizabeththorson.com. (207) 712-9495.

401-596-1770. www.drjodyenoe.com.

www.bccnutrition.com.

style. www.jpforlife.org.

mouth, NH. www.visioneducators.com.

Kate Wynne. Kathleen02090@verizon.net. 781-363-2900.

directory that is absolutely free.

978-927-0099. www.yogaspiritstudios.com

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AURA PHOTOGRAPHY See your aura/chakras live on screen! Includes two large color photos and 20-page analysis. Private aura and Reiki sessions by appointment. Reiki classes, all levels. Full Circle Aura. (617) 620-0888. www.FullCircleAura.com

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Children’s Yoga Teacher Trainings ChildLight Yoga (kids 2-12 yrs) October 23 & 24, Toronto ON November 18-20, Boston MA January 21-23, Dover NH

Yoga 4 Teens (teens)

November 6 & 7, Dover NH

Every Kids Yoga (special needs) February 4-6, Dover NH

Holistic counseling. Mind-body approach for healing and discovery. Personal/spiritual growth based on mindfulness and self-compassion to increase our connection to ourselves and to others. Counseling for pet loss also available. (978) 745-8311. www.nataliefemino.com.

TemporaryTruths.com is a free journal of ideas and imagery: “My latent sense of knowing ignited like a match long waiting to burn.”

Daily Astrology Astrological Forecasts by Eric Linter. Check daily at www.spiritofchange.org.

www.childlightyoga.com

Upper Cape Tech in Bourne, MA near Cape Cod Canal offers intuitive training, aromatherapy, reflexology, holistic health, energy training, science of success, zumba, African belly dancing and more. Call (508) 759-7711, ext. 211 or visit www.uppercapetech.cc for details.

COUNSELING & THERAPY Elisa Pearmain, MA, LMHC. Personal and spiritual growth, support through loss, depression and anxiety. Mindfulness skills, energy therapies, forgiveness work and compassion will ease and inspire your journey. Concord, MA. elisa@wisdomtales.com; (978) 369-1113. Ext 143.

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DOWSING All About Dowsing. Through dowsing discover more about yourself and your health. Self-instructional DVD’s, books, instruments. www.dowsing.com. (805) 649-5721. Catalog: PO Box 30305, Santa Barbara, CA 93130.

FENG SHUI Clutter? Furniture fatigue? Is your living space stopping you from living? Or is it your workspace that’s not working? Feng shui can deliver you from chaos and clutter and create comfort in your environment. Contact lynntaylor@bostonfengshui.com.

HEALING A Creative Insight with intuitive advisor to find answers. Hypnosis to go within. Polarity to balance energy. Minister to unite and guide. Call for assistance. (781) 599-8275.

ONLINE RESOURCES AlternativesForHealing.com a national holistic directory. Find practitioners, products, books, CDs, stores, magazines, schools, expos and seminars.

PYRAMIDS

CREATIVE WORKS

See our website for additional fall/winter trainings.

603-781-3323 for more info or register online:

Shamanic Healing offering soul retrieval, energy clearings, intuitive counseling, remote healing. Sessions by phone. Also perform land and house spirit clearings. (802) 234-9416. CamilleLPoisson@gmail.com.

Complete Healing Healing with the power of the mind to a body that wants to be healed.

Frank St. Martin Commissioned Healer, Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist

Miracles Do Happen! I Believe I Can Help You!

Taunton, MA

(508) 822-9000

HELP WANTED Suburban Boston hospital seeks new program topics and qualified instructors for expanding community health education program. Email CV or resume, cover letter describing your program and a website link if available to cshealthw@gmail.com.

All About Pyramids. Wellness, meditation/experimental tabletop models. Worldwide research. Catalog: P.O. Box 30305, Santa Barbara, CA 93130. (805) 649-5721. www.dowsing.com.

READINGS Intuitive empath will access your own eternal higher knowledge to help you create the life situation you desire by teaching you various techniques including the Law of Attraction. Donna Sprague, Plainville, Ma. (508) 954-7191.

REAL ESTATE Faster home sales using our Staging Expertise with Feng Shui inside the home and outside on the land.

Serving all of Massachusetts. Call (508) 278-7518 ext 2 for the ‘On Call’ Realtor to serve you.

www.angelsrealty.net

NETWORKING Man with acquired disabilities who enjoys photography and mastering new challenges seeks network support, friendship and communication from others with acquired disabilities. Contact Sebouh Kan0085@aol.com

RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS Making Art in Paradise. Clay sculpting & writing. Jan 10-17, 2011 St. John, USVI. Rest, indulge yourself, snorkel, hike. Info: 802-387-4820. Alans@sover.net. www. brattleboroclayworks.com/members/ Steinberg_Alan/WorkShops.html

SKIN CARE

Volunteers Needed: Reiki, Massage, Reflexology, Music, Pet Therapy & More

Chemical Sensitivity? Heal your body with our Castile soaps

Care Alternative is recruiting volunteers to work with terminally ill patients and their families throughout Massachusetts. Volunteers receive training and continuing education related to hospice and the support of the Hospice staff.

THE SOAP FACTORY BARS LIQUID SOAPS

www.alcasoft.com/soapfact 3 Burlington Rd. Bedford, MA 01730 1-888-CASTILE

For information about classes and volunteer opportunities, please call Lindsay at 508-887-0220.

SPACE AVAILABLE The Arlington Center has beautiful class, workshop and therapy space available. chip@arlingtoncenter.org (781) 316-0282. Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway, MA has two gorgeous, light filled rooms that are great for workshops or classes. Practitioner rooms available too. Rent by the hour or longer. solsticehealing@yahoo.com. www.solsticehealing.com.

SPACE NEEDED Natural healing space in RI. Certified classical homeopath looking to rent practitioner room by the hour in a peaceful and nurturing environment. Please call D. Niles (860) 481-1967.

VOLUNTEER Meet like-minded people, connect with the holistic community and be a part of the largest holistic expo in New England. The 2010 Natural Living Expo is looking for volunteers. Sept. 25-26 in Sturbridge, MA. Free expo admission and event t-shirt for a 3-hour shift. Email Michella@spiritofchange.org.

Vote Your Values in November

Jill Stein

Green-Rainbow Party Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts

WEIGHT LOSS Weight Loss House provides community living focused on healing the mind, body and spirit. A one-year program commitment is required and includes housing, utilities, food, meetings, cooking, counseling and exercise classes. The program is for adults (limit to 8 residents). Cranston, RI. A monthly resident fee is required and the program is not covered by health insurance. For more information and telephone number: weightlosshouseusa@yahoo.com.

WILD DOLPHIN SWIMS Swimming with wild dolphins. The ultimate human-dolphin connection. Meditative, healing Caribbean Island retreats. Yoga, healthy food, Atlantean legends. www.wildquest.com. 1-800-326-1618.

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here are four candidates in the fall governor’s race and the real independent is Jill Stein, a medical doctor, community advocate and the only candidate who is not a Beacon Hill insider. “There are alternatives that can put us on the right track in Massachusetts. These alternatives will never be considered by the candidates who bear major responsibility for the mess we’re in, on course toward fiscal and environmental meltdown.” — Jill Stein

• Save billions by making people healthier including healthy food and cost-effective illness prevention. • Expand Medicare to cover everyone and end unaffordable, premiums and copays. • Support sustainable farms, CSA’s and healthy food production to increase food security. • Create community financing and a construction jobs bonanza building infrastructure for the green economy with jobs in clean renewable energy and incentives for solar and wind power.

• Strengthen local economies and add jobs with buy-local campaigns, marketing opportunities for local enterprise and community banks. • Reject predatory gambling as a solution to increase jobs in Massachusetts. Every casino job created kills 1.5 jobs in the local, small business economy. • Free up $10 million per day in Massachusetts federal tax dollars by ending the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and other military misadventures.

Let our Commonwealth be governed by the best interests of the people, not its politicians.

Vote Jill Stein for Governor November 2 Visit www.jillstein.org

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DISPLAY AND DIRECTORY ADVERTISER INDEX

FALL 2010 {A} Acupuncture of Worcester...................... 57 Acusage Academy.................................. 61 Advaita Meditation Center...................... 69 Advanced CellTraining........................... 15 Advanced Mind Guide......................25, 61 All Seasons Retreat Center...................... 20 All That Matters...................................... 15 Allston Physical Medicine Center........... 47 Alternatives for Health............................ 46 An Apple A Day Acupuncture................ 57 Ananda Center....................................... 69 Ancient Wisdom, LLC........................35, 37 Ancient Wisdom Spiritual Resource Center.............................................27, 59 Andromeda’s Alley................................. 58 Angelica of the Angels............................ 68 Angel’s Realty......................................... 72 Angels Talk............................................. 69 Aquarius Sanctuary................................ 43 Archway Events.................................... 4, 5 Arlington Center..................................... 32 Nancy Slonim Aronie............................. 26 Arvigo Massage...................................... 17

{B} B Yoga Center........................................ 13 Susan Barbera........................................ 18 Libby Barnett.......................................... 65 Kathrin Woodlyn Bateman..................... 65 Susan Bates............................................ 10 Audrey Bennett...................................... 14 Glenn Bigonet........................................ 64 Blessed Herbs....................................41, 67 Boston Health Kinesiology, LLC.............. 34 Boston School of Herbal Studies, The..... 59 Boston Tarot Parties................................ 45 Breast Thermography Institute................ 16 Breathe Joy Yoga.................................... 33 Breema Center, The................................ 11 David Brown.......................................... 27

{C} Nancy Canning...................................... 49 Canton Spiritualist Church...................... 18 Amy Caparco......................................... 15 Care Alternatives Hospice...................... 73 Shawna V. Carboni................................. 63 Center for Yoga...................................... 46 ChildLight Yoga...................................... 72 CHIME................................................... 60 Jonathan Chisholm................................. 38 Circles of Wisdom.................................. 20 Clarity.................................................... 26 Constellation Approach.................... 30, 61 Therisa Cook.......................................... 20 Copure................................................... 15 Core Integration Training Institute........... 60 Cortiva Institute...................................... 75 Joseph Crane.......................................... 58 Crystal Cave, The................................... 43

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Crystalconcentrics.net............................ 64 CT Women’s Expo.................................. 44

Harry Kroner.......................................... 62 Bridget Krutzik....................................... 21

Rising Sun Acupuncture......................... 30 Dave Russell........................................... 35

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Developmental Alphabiotics.................... 7 Amy Diggins........................................... 68 Discovery Learning................................. 12 Sharon Doolittle..................................... 15 Down to Earth........................................ 19

Catherine Langford................................. 45 Annee Larsson........................................ 67 Dr. Jennifer Lees..................................... 59 Mark Levin............................................. 67 Life Choice Hospice............................... 22 Lifetime Health & Consulting.................. 65 Eric Linter............................................... 57 Living Earth............................................ 48 Lowell General Hospital......................... 25 Claire Luft......................................... 65, 66

Sacred Bridging...................................... 29 Sacred Song Reiki................................... 12 San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co... 22 Scentsibilities.......................................... 67 Schworer & Company Landscaping, Inc...47 Science of Spirituality............................. 38 Andrea Seiver......................................... 62 Shaman’s Heart Healing & Hypnosis...... 40 Amelia Shea........................................... 58 Silver Hawk............................................ 19 Silver Willow.......................................... 58 Miriam Smith.......................................... 43 Soap Factory, The................................... 73 A Society of Souls................................... 13 Betty Solbjor.......................................... 67 Solstice Healing Arts.............................. 59 Some Enchanted Evening........................ 49 Spa Tech.................................. Back Cover Spirit of Change...................................... 40 Eden St. James........................................ 37 Frank St. Martin...................................... 72 Success Coaching with Kate................... 61 Sun Garden Herbs.................................. 47

{E} Eclectic Institute of Aromatherapy and Herbal Studies, The................................ 61 The Emergence Project........................... 47 Enchanted Fox........................................ 47 Exceptional Dentistry............................. 35

{F} Favorite Things Studio............................ 67 Devorah Feinbloom................................ 18 Stephen-Wolf Foster............................... 64 Fourwinds Society, The.......................... 39

{G} Barbara Gangemi................................... 63 Gathering Inn, The................................. 69 Diane Gelinas......................................... 46 Arthur Gertler......................................... 11 Gin Soon Tai Chi Chuan Federation....... 69 The Grateful Heart................................. 15 John Harvey & Lourdes Gray.................. 65 Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism.... 69 Groton Dental Wellness Spa................... 23 Christopher Gruener............................... 64

{H} Leontine Hartzell.................................7, 66 Healing from the Body Level Up, Inc............................................19, 62 Healthy Spirit......................................... 65 Higher Frequencies................................ 45 Joan Hill................................................. 10 Deborah Hoerner................................... 37 Holotropic Breathwork........................... 38 Joan Holzman........................................ 63

{M} Judith Mabel........................................... 32 Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center......... 58 Market Street Health............................... 29 Linda Marks......................................37, 64 Wendy Marks......................................... 66 MASH.................................................... 57 MA Society of Bioenergetic Analysis...... 63 Massage School, The................................ 3 Matrix Energetics, Int’l............................ 62 Melrose Therapeutic Holistic Center...... 59 George Mephis....................................... 63 Ross Miller................................... 17, 43, 49 Lori Miller-Freitas................................... 63 Dunya Moeller....................................... 66

{N} Nelsons Naturals...................................... 2 New England Clinical Thermography..... 44 New England Coaching.......................... 31 New England Inst. of Reflexology........... 60 Newton Dental Wellness........................ 39 Nexus Healing........................................ 68 Dr. Jody Noe.....................................15, 67

{W} Gordon Waite............................. 16, 37, 49 Pat Warren............................................. 66 Way to Balance, The........................ 60, 66 Kristin Webb/Florence Whipple.............. 25 Wellness Roundtable, The........................ 9 (W)hole Point Institute, The.............. 44, 60 Trish Whynot.......................................... 62 Winchester Hospital............................... 61 Wisdom of the Ages............................... 19 Woman of Wisdom................................ 58 Cheryl Wright......................................... 62

{P} Emma Phaneuf....................................... 68 Phoenix Healing Arts.............................. 21 Richard Picard........................................ 68 Karen Piedra........................................... 66 Monique Pommier.................................. 58 Judith Poole............................................ 22 Judith Prebluda....................................... 63 Providence Zen Center........................... 15 Pyramid Books......................................... 7

{K} Kristin Kirk.............................................. 62

{V} Ann Valiante........................................... 26 Valley Ayurveda..................................... 58

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{U} Unity Church of Central MA................... 69

October’s Angel..................................... 68 Omega Institute........................................ 9 Open Doors........................................... 59

ICPA......................................................... 2 Inner Traditions...................................... 34 Inspiring Events NE................................. 43 Integrative Animal Health Care Center... 31 It’s My Health......................................... 15

J White’s Automotive.............................. 14 Jocelyn................................................... 68 Nancy Johansen............................... 21, 68 Barbara Madden Johnson....................... 64

{T} Tai Chi Arts Associates........................... 69 Elizabeth Thorson................................... 16 Touchstone Community School.............. 59 TrueNorth Business Consulting............... 59

{R} Revitalive Health & Wellness.................... 9 Rhys Thomas Healer Training............ 11, 61 Walter Rice............................................. 66

{ X-Y-Z } Yoga at the Ashram................................ 30 Yoga Family.com.................................... 33 Yoga Studio, The.................................... 12

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Many interesting courses are open to everyone interested in wellness and learning. To learn more, or to register online go to www.cortiva.com/boston/ce or call 617-612-6905.

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