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MUSINGS By Carol Bedrosian
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friend once lamented to me that although he longed to meditate because he knew it would empower his mind, improve his health and possibly lead to blissful experiences, he just found the practice so underwhelming he simply could not continue for any length of time. Seasoned meditators would tell you that he didn’t go far enough, long enough or often enough into stillness to allow it to transport him to places he wanted to go, an obstacle every meditator encounters. He simply didn’t practice enough. The practice of yoga developed not so yogis could heal their bodies, but as a technique to focus the mind. The more difficult the pose, the greater the required focus. Each time the mind wanders during yoga, the body nudges it back to maintain the pose, sending out a rush of healing prana to help it along. With dedicated practice, both meditation and yoga can mobilize immense self-healing powers. Exactly how powerful is the healing mind? It’s time to find out. Largely through the efforts of mindfulness meditation pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn, MD, meditation is now widely accepted as a therapeutic tool, known to reduce symptom severity, speed recovery and even shape illness outcomes. Advanced meditators can demonstrate superhuman feats of pain tolerance and agility purely through the power of mind control. The placebo effect — a belief in the healing power of a treatment — is well documented in replicated studies by Harvard Medical School and others to be as successful in symptom relief as the treatment itself, even including some surgical procedures. Despite all the evidence of mind/body medicine’s success and the significance of its unlimited potential, our healthcare mindset remains stuck in the mud. We have the power to take care of our own health. I question every assumption made by mainstream medicine — health declines as you age, the doctor knows best, pharmaceuticals, vaccines and diagnostics will keep you healthy, and if you can’t quantify it, it doesn’t exist. On the contrary, the meridians, chakra centers and auric layers of our energetic body are where all health and disease originate. While this energy system is currently invisible to Western medicine’s untrained eye, so is comprehension of the mind’s mysterious untapped powers — all the more reason we want to fast track cutting-edge research to explore the new energy medicine of the 21st century. In “The Human Biofield” this issue, Eileen McKusick notes that if everything is vibration as quantum physics asserts, then treating the vibration of disease with the vibration of healing is logical and elegant. Dis-ease on an energetic level in the body responds readily to other vibrations that are healing and whole by coming into resonance with those higher vibrations that smooth dis-ease back into ease. Vibrational healing occurs through sound, color, light, nature elements, crystals, homeopathic, aromatherapy and herbal remedies, drumming, shamanic and spiritual techniques as well as the hundreds of varieties of energy medicine including acupuncture, reiki, polarity, Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom
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Technique (EFT), to name a few. In recent years, EFT — a body-tapping technique based on acupuncture meridian points — has become especially popular through its success helping returning veterans cope with PSTD. Earthing (or grounding), according to Joseph Mercola, MD, is the practice of walking barefoot outside on natural surfaces. Research indicates that electron exchange through your feet with Earth has antioxidant effects that can protect your body from inflammation and all its negative health consequences. For most of our evolutionary history, humans have had continuous barefoot contact with Earth. Vibrational healing and depletion also takes place everyday through your diet. Eating locally grown organic plant food provides the highest level of vibrational healing in your diet. Living food feeds your living cells with healthy vibrational energy. Food that is packaged, processed and loaded with artificial ingredients provides much less vibrational quality than real food. At the lowest level of food vibration is meat, dairy and eggs from CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations), and unfortunately this is where the majority of the animal products we consume are produced. Buying your animal products from a local farmer raising animals consciously and humanely is the only way to avoid vibrational depletion if you eat meat, eggs or dairy. In the words of vegan chef Mielle Chénier-Cowan Rose, excerpted from her new cookbook Veganish in this issue, “We cannot possibly thrive by consuming the product of such intense suffering. The inhumane yet ingenious model of the factory farm has made it possible for modern people to consume unnatural quantities of animal-based food, and it’s making us spiritually and physically sick.” Since all is energy and vibration, the more we heal ourselves and our diet, the more we raise our vibration and help in creating the beautiful planet we all want to live on.
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Astrology Forecast for Winter 2014-15 “To live is so startling, it leaves little time for anything else.” — EMILY DICKINSON
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n an average lifetime there are just a handful of truly unique astrological events. One such omen appeared during the 1960s when, for several critical years, the slow moving stars Uranus and Pluto joined forces in Virgo, spawning countless social and political movements. The planets of revolution and transformation sent untold millions of souls on quests for liberation and enlightenment. Once again these two celestial powerhouses have been spurring changes. A series of Uranus/Pluto squares has dominated the skies the past few years. Approaching winter brings with it the final two of seven such exact ninety-degree aspects. These are highly stressful. Much global instability is attributable to this alignment. Somewhat ironically, the squares also engender profound awareness of both the fragility as well as the sheer elegance of life. Uranus is inherently inventive, progressive and egalitarian. The greater good of society is to be served.
Pluto always poses tests regarding the use and abuse of resources and power. So it is we see case after case of political malfeasance, police brutality and economic exploitation. Political, religious and financial institutions must adapt to emerging realities and evolve to survive. Unlike the 60s the news is now tightly controlled, serving corporate rather than human or environmental interests. Politicians slavishly enact laws protecting their corporate sponsors and curtailing freedoms and democratic processes. If that doesn’t work, police and military forces are deployed in the name of preserving order. More positively this winter, a hopeful trine from Uranus to Jupiter suggests that constructive changes are also under way. Jupiter represents wisdom and universally accepted moral principles. Technology is governed by Uranus, and via its social networking plays an essential role in getting the truth out. Those “peace and love” hippies were right about some things. Even as we
witness sometimes violent struggles worldwide, I believe a peaceful, sustainable and more just economy can and will be realized, hopefully in your and my lifetime.
December As our forecast period begins, the Sagittarius Sun, Uranus and Jupiter are forming a “good news is on the way” grand trine in fire signs. Network with far away friends and find out what’s going on outside your social sphere. This is a fabulous month to expand your knowledge and vision. The full “Cold” Moon in Gemini, exact Saturday morning of the 6th, makes the case for education in resounding fashion. Tirelessly seek and verify facts this month. Travel and spiritual experiences are enhanced, even after giant Jupiter begins a lengthy retrograde on December 8th. Just after midnight, on Monday the 15th, the Uranus/ Pluto square is exact. Earth changes can be expected. Large scale economic and governmental failures are likely to snowball. In contrast to any worrisome news, seasonal parties sparkle on Saturday the 20th. Sunday the 21st is the busy winter solstice. Uranus retrogrades in Aries, the Sun slips into Capricorn and that same evening the Moon is new in Capricorn. It’s time to reinvent life and set intentions. Saturn enters Sagittarius the morning of the 23rd. The sign change prompts serious political, spiritual and religious debate. For many, a test of faith may be in the offing. If holiday travel is on your agenda, try to make your journey before the 24th. Winged Mercury tangles with Uranus on that Wednesday and air travel in particular is likely to be problematic. Christmas morning sees brighter trends. Nods to mystery, kindness and compassion are occasioned by Friday’s celestial influences. Expectations are inflated as this incredible year ends and 2015 approaches.
January Happy New Year! The first major aspect of 2015 is a dramatic opposition between Mars and Jupiter. Political and religious debates are fevered. It will take poise and wisdom to look beyond differences, to see and respect universally shared truths. The stresses of the first days of the year are further intensified by the Moon’s waxing phase and on Saturday the 3rd, the Capricorn Sun’s square to Uranus and conjunction with Pluto. The Cancer “Wolf ” Moon is exactly full Sunday the 4th, just minutes before midnight. What a wild weekend! Disturbances may arise at any moment, but seen another way, this highly energized atmosphere provides a fantastic opportunity to flex physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual muscles. The degree of difficulty is great but it’s how we respond to and use the vast energies that matters. By Monday the 5th calming trends take hold. Although Mars, newly arrived in Pisces, squares Saturn the week of the 12th, any tests are best dealt with through patience, open-mindedness and masterful timing. Health and food quality scares, as well as inclement weather are all likely as Mars overtakes Neptune on the 19th. Please pay attention while driving. The Sun reaches Aquarius on Tuesday the 20th. An initiatory new Moon in Aquarius is exact the same www.spiritofchange.org
morning. Clarity can be missing, as mental Mercury turns retrograde during the morning of the 21st. This particular retrograde finds Mercury in harmony with intuitive Uranus and the lunar South Node. Many surprising changes of heart and mind can be expected during the next few weeks. Illogical moves may turn out splendidly. Listen to your inner voice often during the stillness of this deepest part of winter. Astrologically astute observers will notice full Moon fever is on the rise late in the month.
February A waxing Moon splashes the earth with silvery cool light as the new month dawns. A Venus/Neptune conjunction on the 1st serves as a tender reminder of all who are, or have been, close to our hearts. The Aquarius Sun is also in an enlightening sextile to progressive Uranus. Spiritual connections can be quite palpable under these influences. Humanitarian urges and kindness are also strengthened. On Wednesday the 3rd, the full “Snow” Moon in Leo makes its dramatic appearance, peeking over eastern horizon treetops and buildings as the Sun sets. This full Moon is a potent, heart-quickening source of courage, creative inspiration, sociability and affection. The transformative powers of love, joy and laughter are huge. Take advantage of excellent social indicators during the weekend of the 7th and 8th. Mercury returns to forward motion at mid-morning of Wednesday the 11th. Things may appear to take a turn for the better but that night’s last quarter Moon in Scorpio could hinder progress. Don’t get ahead of yourself. Deal with details and costs intelligently. Old-fashioned Valentines, red roses and candies, as well as candlelit dinners are in vogue on the 14th. The Sun enters Pisces the evening of the 16th and immediately is at one with the Moon. This new Moon is a harbinger of many changes. Mars shoots into Aries the next evening, and then on Friday it’s Venus’ turn as the Goddess of Love also enters Aries. By Friday evening the Moon, Venus and Mars are joined in a bold stellium. The trio is in fine aspect with Saturn. Passions are raised and promise to endure. This is a fabulous omen for courtship and marriage, as well as fun times. Review priorities as the working week begins. The Sun is at odds with Saturn, so it’s a good idea to have well thought out plans clearly in mind. Mercury has yet to return to the degree at which it began its retrograde in January. A complicated T-square configuration, exact on Wednesday the 25th, could warrant a humbling change in attitude. Ferret out facts. Newly available information makes it easier to change course. Home and hearth are appealing draws during the final two days of February. Lengthening hours of daylight and seasonal winds hold hints of coming spring. Keep looking up! Eric Linter offers a complete range of astrological services including readings, classes and his “On Top of the Stars Monthly Guide” for making inspired career and personal decisions. Contact Eric at www.ericlinter.com. Read Eric’s daily forecast on the Spirit of Change homepage at www.spiritofchange.org.
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HEALTHY EATING BY LINDA MAHNS
Deliciously Peaceful Recipes
the fresh herbs and pour the mixture into a greased 9” loaf pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes and check to see if bread is done by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. Let the bread cool before slicing. Slice thin and serve with your favorite sandwich filling or spread.
Savory Basil Sauce
Basil is said to help create a peaceful home. This savory, yet light-tasting basil sauce is a perfect complement for baking with salmon, tuna fillet, chicken, tofu or tempeh. Make extra and use as a marinade over chopped lacinato kale and serve for a full, delicious meal. 1 cup fresh basil ½ cup cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic 2 tsp lemon juice pinch of salt and cayenne pepper Blend all ingredients together in blender or food processor or chop basil and garlic finely by hand and whisk with other ingredients.
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inter is the time for restoration of body, mind and spirit. Try this day’s worth of easy, unhurried recipes including fragrant herbs that help soothe an over-stressed mind and body. As you are working with these herbs, deeply inhale their fragrances to help you slow down and linger through the moments of cooking with all your senses open: smell the aromas, feel the ingredients in your hands, look at the colors, and of course, taste your creations after the flavors are married together. Even though winter is the time when most of nature sleeps, we seem to amp things up with holidays and festivities. Take time to enjoy your days and long nights even in the kitchen.
Peaceful Porridge
Lavender is known to calm the senses, ease the stress of daily life and refresh the body. Oatmeal is a comfort food. Add the two together and turn breakfast into a mini retreat as you savor the aroma while enjoying delicious porridge. 4 cups water pinch of salt 2 cups rolled oats ½ cup raisins ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp lavender flowers ⅛ cup maple syrup ½ cup chopped almonds In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil, adding the salt and oats when boiling. Turn the water down and cook for about five minutes. Add the raisins to soften. Take the oats off the heat when the water evaporates and the oats and raisins are soft. Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir. Serve and enjoy. 12 Spirit of Change | WINTER 2014
Lemon Balm Mint Tea
A lovely dried tea mixture to try is lemon balm and spearmint. Lemon balm is a beautiful smelling herb that is in the mint family, so it tastes great with other mint leaves and is very mild tasting. It helps to relax muscles and soothe the temporary stresses in life. Brew ½ tsp of each herb in a large mug with boiling water. Add honey and steep for 3-5 minutes. Use a tea ball for the dried herbs or try a reusable tea bag.
Rosemary and Thyme Sandwich Bread
Here is an aromatic bread that is delicious and easy to make. Your kitchen will smell so dreamy as it bakes. Both rosemary and thyme are said to be helpful in reducing stress to bring about peace in mind and body. 2 ¼ cups almond meal ¼ cup flax meal 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 5 eggs 1 Tbs maple syrup 1 ½ Tbs olive oil 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large mouth food processor, mix the almond meal, flax meal, salt and baking soda just enough to mix together. Then add the eggs, maple syrup, olive oil and apple cider vinegar and mix quickly to combine well. Stir in
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ongratulations as you embark on this wonderful journey! Yes, there are entire volumes dedicated to this huge feng shui topic, but it’s very important to keep in mind that there is no such thing as a perfect house. As in life, there are always challenges to address and work with. The goal of feng shui is to attract, disperse and ground balanced chi throughout a space. Energy should move in a gentle, meandering way without being overly yin (stagnant and still) or overly yang (too fast or threatening). A house with one or more of these conditions may compromise the quality of life for its occupants, much the same way we are affected by polluted air and water, driving in an unsafe vehicle needing repairs or being in the presence of a violent or confrontational person. Below are a few guidelines to keep in mind as you search for your new sanctuary.
External Factors
• Pay attention to the quality of chi in the neighborhood — trees and vegetation are thriving, no evidence of dead birds or animals, piles of trash, rotting and uncared for buildings, abandoned vehicles. Does the energy feel nourishing?
• Does the house you are looking at have good natural barriers to the street in the form of trees or foliage without blocking the chi to the front door? Look for a front door that is easily seen and accessible. Ideally, a curved or meandering pathway leads to the front door, which encourages balanced chi into the house, instead of a non-stop flow straight from the street. • Check to see if there is sha chi (attacking chi) around your potential new home in the form of pointed, barbed structures, and that the house is not overwhelmed in size by larger nearby structures. • Ideally, the back of the house should not be lower than the front or drop off in a downward slope. • Look for a house that is a complete shape — square, rectangle, circle — with as few missing pieces as possible. A complete house equals a balanced bagua of supportive energy with no missing areas. These eight aspects (or guas) include Wealth, Fame, Love, Children, Travel/ Helpful People, Career, Knowledge, and Family/Health.
Internal Factors
• The main entryway of a home holds much potential for encouraging positive chi once inside the door. Is it tiny? Do you feel squeezed? What is the first thing you see as you enter? Red flags may be an immediate wall (you may find yourself continually “hitting a wall” somewhere in your life), seeing the back door from the front (chi moves rapidly out of the house as it enters), a staircase (chi entering the front door clashes with chi descending the staircase) or a bathroom (draining chi).
• Look for a house layout where chi is evenly channeled into all of the rooms. Do some areas feel stagnant or look dark and unused? Visual clues that stagnant energy is present include plants, fish, or animals not thriving in a particular space, the presence of ongoing, unsolved electrical or mechanical issues, peeling painted surfaces, or mold and mildew present. • Check out the “feng shui trinity” — the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom — where the most positive chi is anchored. Do they allow for optimal use and flow of energy? Bedrooms are more yin spaces and ideally located toward the back of the house. In the kitchen, can you cook at the stove from the command position where your back is not to the front door? Bathrooms placed at the entranceway or in the guas of Wealth and Fame located along the back of the house would not be supportive feng shui influences as the water drains away money and squelches the fire of fame. • Determine what, if any, predecessor energy is still present in the house surrounding traumatic events. All structures retain memory of previous occupants and events. Feng shui is the art and science of intention above all. Be sure to set your intentions to easily find the house of your dreams. Look to the most yang area of your existing space, which is called Helpful People and is located to the right of your front door from the outside, and place your intentions here. Write a mission statement, have pictures of your dream house and desired location. This is the most auspicious area to really fire up your wishes and get the energy moving where you want. Good luck! Dear Karen, I love plants and have about ten in my bedroom, but I recently heard that plants produce too much CO2 at night, as well as energy that could disrupt sleep. Do you have any feng shui information about the benefits or disadvantages of plants in a bedroom? Thanks Karen. Love your column!
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his is such an excellent question, and one that I am frequently asked. According to feng shui teachings, plants belong to the wood element and represent growth, upward energy and movement. As such, they carry a strong yang or active energy. Ideally we use the bedroom for restful sleep and as a place of quiet sanctuary, so this space is considered very yin or still. Having plants in the bedroom would not be supportive of that intention, and having ten — well, let’s just say this is a lot of opposing energy being infused into this room! A small plant or two is certainly fine, especially in a large bedroom. For couples, a small orchid with two stems or a pair of orchids is also quite helpful without overdoing it. You might remember in last issue’s column I also advised that a few plants in the bedroom of a recovering patient might be quite helpful to boost their lowered chi and encourage healing. Long-term illness can create a yin condition in the body and the wood element might bring much needed yang energy to support a positive outlook and good health. However, plants are most suitable in areas of the house favorable to the wood element — mainly the quadrants of self-knowledge, health and family, and wealth located on the left side of your house from the outside. Excluding the bedroom, plants really can be used freely anywhere in the house or office to purify the air and provide vibrant, living energy for the occupants. Regarding CO2, it is well known that plants do release CO2 at night. However, all animals and humans do so as well. During the day, plants burn energy and release oxygen into the environment in a light-dependent process known as photosynthesis. At night in the absence of light, plants release CO2 as they burn energy, defined as respiration, however scientific study has yet to suggest any amount of CO2 released is harmful. Assuming we are healthy, the benefits of the daylight oxygen release are diminished by the overly yang energy of plants in a bedroom space. So enjoy a few lovely plants, but moderation is truly the key.
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How Homeopathic Plant Remedies Reduce Stress By Loretta Butehorn, CCH
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any of us have had the experience of being thrown off balance or stressed by life’s turmoil. The stressors can range from the typical slings and arrows of life — unexpected expense, momentary panic or a real disappointment of some kind — to the more life-changing events such as a death in the family, diagnosis of a serious illness, or betrayal through an affair. If we pay attention to the nightly news we hear there is a drug for everything. Even though the list of pharmaceutical side effects is hair-raising, Americans consume these prescriptions at an alarming rate. Pain killers, anti-anxiety medications, and meds for sleep and focus are some of the especially worrisome drugs that can lead to another medical condition known as dependence or addiction. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) notes that prescriptions for addictive pain killers and sleeping aids has risen from 5 million annually in 1990 to over 45 million today. All drugs have both benefits and costs. Being aware of the help a medication can provide as well as its potential risks assists in making the decision to use a pharmaceutical or seek an alternative. One such alternative as a way of addressing many life stresses and health concerns that carries no toxic or addictive side effects is homeopathy. Blending many concepts of healing from Hippocrates’ time onward, Samuel Hahnemann, a German medical doctor, developed the use of homeopathy in the late 1700s. Using very small doses of natural substances diluted to the sub-molecular level (meaning there is no original substance left in the remedy), homeopaths use what the National Institute of Health describes as “energy medicine.” Based on the theory that “like cures like,” a substance that creates symptoms in a healthy person is used to treat a person who is sick with those same symptoms. Homeopathic remedies — over 3000 of them — can be used as the primary treatment for many conditions. Because of their sub-molecular dosing, they can also be used as an adjunct to pharmaceuticals. Formulated as sugar pellets, ointments, gels, drops, creams or tablets, homeopathic remedies are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), however, the FDA does not evaluate these remedies for safety or effectiveness.
Ignatia: Coping With Loss
Some plant-based homeopathic remedies that are especially useful in stressful situations include Ignatia, Aconite and Nux vomica. Ignatia is a wonderful remedy for the losses we experience in life — the death of a loved one, the sudden loss of a job or relationship, the betrayal of a friend. Ignatia is developed homeopathically from the plant ignatia amara (Strychnos ignatii) and was first used as an herbal remedy by Jesuit priests who named it in honor of their founder Ignatius Loyola. This remedy helps one cope with and bear the loss they are experiencing. It does not take away or dull the loss, but rather rallies the energetic system to best cope with the loss. 20 Spirit of Change | WINTER 2014
Nux Vomica: Reduce Cravings During Detox Nux vomica can be a life-saver for people newly recovering from substance dependence problems. After the traditional treatment of detoxification in a medical facility, the client who has been addicted to painkillers and recreational drugs, including alcohol, leaves the detox with the intent of not returning to drug use. However, most newly sober people experience a difficult condition known as Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) for 4-6 weeks post detox. These include symptoms of intense cravings, preoccupation with drugs, sleep disturbance, emotional mood swings and gastric disturbance. Often the severity of the cravings causes a client to relapse into addictive drug use. A small dose of the homeopathic remedy Nux vomica dramatically reduces cravings and preoccupations and allows the body to move forward more quickly to a state of health and balance without psychiatric medications.
Aconite: Severe Fright and PTSD Remedy
Veterans from wars in Viet Nam to Afghanistan have experienced relief from flashbacks, depression and anxiety using homeopathy. Aconite, obtained using a plant known as monkshood or wolf bane, is a useful remedy for severe fright and has been very helpful to many suffering from PTSD. At the Spring 2014 National Center for Homeopathy conference in Long Beach, CA, amazing videos showed the before and after differences in patients using homeopathic remedies, with the vets themselves describing the relief they experienced. Anyone suffering from long standing conditions like substance abuse and PTSD should consult a professional homeopath rather than self-treat. There are many homeopaths around the country and the world assisting people with their mental and physical conditions using these marvelous “nano” remedies. To learn more or to find a homeopath in your area visit the National Center for Homeopathy website at www.homeopathycenter.org. A good introductory book is The Impossible Cure by Amy Lansky, PhD. Dr. Lansky was a scientist at NASA whose son with autistic symptoms was greatly helped with homeopathy.
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eet are perfectly engineered to do their job of providing stability and mobility to our whole body. They contain thousands of nerve endings, help us stay up against gravity all day, and yet, feet are probably the most ignored part of the body. As a yoga teacher, I shower feet with a lot of attention in my classes and am amazed at how many people have never given them a second thought. This simple five-step routine says thank you to your feet for This simple supporting your body weight all day long. It can also be done five-step routine by people who are not able to walk and works very well for says thank you people with decreased sensation or decreased blood flow in to your feet for their feet. supporting your Sit comfortably in a chair or in bed for this routine that will provide you with deep relaxation to leave you feeling refreshed. body weight all You can exchange this simple foot massage with your partner day long. as well. In my house, a foot massage is what we bet on for every difference of opinion! Children who grow up appreciating a good foot massage every night have a natural calming and relaxation technique to turn to for the rest of their lives. You will need to be able to bring your feet close to your body by crossing it over your knee for this routine, so people with total hip replacements should check with their doctor prior to doing this movement. 1. B ring your right foot up on your left knee. Hold your foot with one or both hands and sit like this while you take five to ten deep breaths and feel a gentle opening of the right hip. 2. Use your left hand to massage the foot using your thumb and tips of all fingers. You can use your right hand to stabilize the foot. You can also use your knuckles to provide extra pressure. Use the amount of pressure that feels good. Feet are built to withstand a lot of pressure. Massage the bottom of your foot like this for two to four minutes. 3. Grab all five toes with your left hand and gently push them up and down 10-20 times. You can also weave your five fingers through your five toes and stretch all the tiny muscles in your toes with an interesting little foot handshake. 4. Lower your grip to the center of the foot and make your ankle go in circles, clockwise and counterclockwise 10 times each. 5. Repeat on the other foot. You can use any kind of massage oil or lotion for this routine but it is not necessary. It is best done at night before hitting the pillow to allow for complete relaxation. Follow it with some deep breathing and/or meditation to get a deeper and more refreshing sleep at night. If you are unable to bring your feet up towards your knee, try using a tennis ball as a massager for your foot. A tennis ball works best because of its perfect foot size and also because it has a little give to it. You can sit in a chair and put the tennis ball under your foot. Push the ball down with the ball of your foot; move your toes up and down 10-20 times. Roll the ball forward and back gently with your whole foot and in circles, clockwise and counterclockwise. This is an effective alternative to the massage listed above. Start loving your feet today!
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How To Express Your Condolences To Someone You Love by Suzie Kolber
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t is customary to send condolences to the bereaved when someone dies, but sending condolences to someone you love or someone you’re extremely close to can be a difficult task. When sending condolences to a person or family that you didn’t know so well, the emotional impact is not so intense; you are sad for them, but not overwhelmingly so. But if it’s a close family or friend to whom you’re expressing your sympathies, the feelings are much stronger. It can be quite difficult to sit down and write that heartfelt expression without being overcome with emotions yourself.
Why Sending a Condolence Letter Is Important To sit down and write a letter to someone you care about regarding their recent loss is one of the most loving things you can do for them during their time of grief. Most likely all you can think of is how much you care about them and how they must be feeling. You may be riddled with feelings of guilt and despair because you can’t be there during their time of need. These are normal feelings that any loving friend or relative goes through on these sad occasions, but remember the bereaved is waiting to hear from you, and your letter of condolence can make a world of difference. If the bereaved is a close personal friend or family member, the first thing you’ll most likely do is call them and express your sadness about their loss. But a phone call only lasts for a few minutes or hours at most. A lovingly written letter of condolence or sympathy will last them a lifetime and give them something to remember your friendship at their time of greatest need. Many people keep the letters and cards they receive as mementos of the kindness they were shown after experiencing the death of their loved one. A note from a close friend can be especially comforting.
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Usually a letter of condolence is kept short, expressing your sentiment towards the bereaved and letting them know that you are sorry for their loss. As a close personal friend or family member, however, you are at
liberty to say a bit more. Don’t shy away from letting them know how important your friendship or relationship is to you; they need your affection more than ever at this time. Talking about old times and their deceased friend, partner, spouse or other relative is good therapy for those who have suffered such a loss. Your demonstration of fondness for the deceased will validate their own feelings of the specialness they shared with him or her. Some suggestions of sympathy phrases that are popular and appropriate include: • Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I will always remember _____ fondly and have wonderful memories of many times spent with you all during the younger years! He leaves behind a wonderful family and I know you will all be a great source of comfort and support to one another. • We were so sorry to hear about _____’s passing. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. • My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your _____. It is never easy to lose a parent, no matter your age. I pray for your peace and comfort as you continue your life journey without your _____’s earthly presence. • Sympathies to your family on the passing of your brother/sister. He/she will always be in our hearts. • Words are never adequate in moments like these. We will say though, that our hearts go out to you, and we will always remember the joyous memories that we are privileged to have in knowing your _____. • Our condolences to you at this sad time. Your _____ was a wonderful man/woman. He/She always had a beautiful smile. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Use the KISS Principle Keep It Sensitive and Simple when writing words of condolences with these four points in mind: • Say that you’re sorry for their loss • Share a funny memory of the deceased • Mention their unique qualities • Say that you’ll miss them also If you aren’t able to be there physically for your friend or relative, let them know in no uncertain terms that you are there for them emotionally. Discuss in your letter your desire to get together as soon as life allows, and mean it. Think of how much your relationship with this person means to you as you are writing. Speak from your heart and your letter of condolence will be a refreshing, uplifting source of the love that they desperately need during this time of heartache and sadness.
Suzie Kolber is a writer at www.obituarieshelp.org. The site is a complete guide for writing sympathy messages, condolence letters and finding funeral planning resources.
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t’s hard to fight an enemy that is invisible. In fact, it’s hard to believe that something could have an adversarial effect on you if you can’t even see it! This is a huge challenge in our high-tech world today, as we are getting hit with nearly 300,000 detrimental frequencies per minute…but we can’t see them! What this means is that many people suffer from headaches, fatigue, exhaustion, allergies, cancer, and other immune system disorders, depression, irritability and stress, and think that it’s just a normal part of everyday life. This is far from the truth. A huge portion of these problems are directly related to our bodies getting bombarded with electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and frequencies from our computers, WiFi, smart phones, smart meters, broadcasts from TV and radio satellites, HD TV, GPS, Homeland Security satellites, and microwave and cell phone towers. Anything electric, electronic, or battery-powered creates an unnatural energy field that weakens or damages the human energy field upon contact. When you sit with the remote control on your lap, carry your cell phone in your pocket, sleep next to your electric alarm clock or under your electric blanket, or watch a movie on your computer you are putting yourself in harm’s way. You are exposing yourself to unnatural, lifedraining fields and frequencies, which, over time, have a damaging effect on you at all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual. However, because you can’t see the frequencies, the tendency is to ignore any possibility that they may be harmful to you, much like the old adage “ignorance is bliss.” Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Notice if you are turning to more caffeine, sugary drinks or foods, or even more alcohol or drugs to escape from the unpleasant reality of feeling depleted or not well. We often engage in these behaviors to overcome the fatigue and exhaustion we’re feeling, without realizing what the true culprit is. In fact, no one can identify the source of his or her discomfort or ill being because it’s invisible! So what will it take for you to acknowledge that something you are unable to perceive could be making you feel depressed, anxious, or stressed? Or creating your allergies or other symptoms of a weakened immune system? Sometimes you have to hit a wall for you to make a decision to explore other options. Or, maybe you’re ready to wake up now and see what you could do to change your lifestyle and improve your health.
Minimize EMF Damage While Still Enjoying Technology You can’t really avoid all the frequencies as they are an integral part of our world today, but short of finding a deserted island and moving there, here are a few things you can do to ameliorate your situation. Some may not seem so practical, as no one wants
to give up their technology, but you may consider some of these suggestions as ways to protect your mind, body, and spirit from the ongoing deleterious effects of exposure to all the high-tech frequencies and create greater peace and harmony in your life. 1. T urn off your computer at night. Some experts say that it’s better for your computer to leave it on. However, it’s much better for your health and well being to turn it off. When you leave it on, it continually fills your space with negative energies both from the computer’s EMF emissions, as well as the electrical field it produces. Simply turn it off at night. 2. T urn off your WiFi when you’re not using it. Most people keep their wireless Internet connection on 24/7. This also fills your space continuously with life-damaging frequencies, lowering the life force in your space by about 80-85%. This makes your space (whether it’s your home or office) feel dead and drains the life force out of you as well. You might also want to discuss this with your neighbors, as their WiFi signals often broadcast through your home or apartment. 3. L imit your computer use to 30 minutes followed by 30 minutes of rest. This will allow your body to recoup to some degree before you put yourself back into the heavy electromagnetic field that computers emit. It will also allow you to rest your eyes, which get worn out staring at a digital (not analog) computer screen. (The brain functions in an analog mode and digitized information is harder to process by the eyes as well as the brain.) 4. Avoid frequent cell phone use. Cell phones heat up the brain and create major disturbances in its normal functioning. If you have the cell phone up to your head a good deal of time, it doesn’t give the brain a chance to heal and normalize itself. The greater the cell phone usage, the greater the risk. Don’t give up your landline! Although landlines also pose challenges with the magnet in the earpiece, plus whatever energies are coming from the technology your particular phone uses, they are preferable to cell phone frequencies. 5. Find a way to carry your cell phone that’s not on your body. Some men carry their cell phones in their breast pocket, right next to the heart, or even in their pants pockets. This is highly unadvisable. Your body and energy field are getting disrupted constantly by both the EMFs generated by your phone and the battery inside the phone. You may not feel the effects from day to day, but long-term this weakens the pineal and pituitary glands, which rule the body’s sleep, brain and aging functions. Many people in our world today are experiencing sleeping problems, as well as additional challenges to their brains; the rate of Alzheimer’s disease has skyrocketed. Have you ever noticed how many more men are bald or balding these days, and at a much younger age than in past generations? 6. A void wearing a Bluetooth earpiece. Wearing one of these is probably one of the most energetically abusive things you could do to yourself. You not only have the cell phone frequencies being broadcast to you while the device is parked next to your brain, but the piece also contains a battery in it — stationed right next to your brain! If you have to use one, use it only in an emergency and not all daylong. 7. A void using a GPS system in your car or on your person. Although helpful to find your way around, being near a GPS system (often in your cell phone as well) surrounds you with additional damaging frequencies that are cumulatively hazardous over time to both your physical and subtle bodies. Although we live in a world of incredible convenience and instant communication, there is a huge downside to being bombarded by so many unnatural electric and electromagnetic fields and frequencies. The first step is a willingness to open your mind to this reality and letting go of the belief that the ills you experience are a “normal part” of life. Once you allow yourself to become aware of the invisible enemy that is quietly diminishing your life force and well being, you are in a better position to take action and find solutions that can help you emerge as the victor rather than the victim. Phyllis Light, Ph.D., is an author, expert in telepathic healing, pioneer in subtle energy protection, and creator of Rejuvenizers® — protective and healing devices designed to combat the ills of life in a high-tech world. She has spent over 35 years researching how to heal, repair and normalize the physical and subtle bodies in order to bring greater health, wellbeing, and spiritual awareness to all people. For more information contact (512) 301-2999 or www.lighthealing.com. www.spiritofchange.org
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efore becoming a writer, the time I spent in front of a screen was minimal. Once a day and not even every day, I checked email. Occasionally I would catch a re-run of a favorite sitcom on Hulu and even less often than that I would order something online. I don’t have a cell phone or TV. I am not on Facebook. With the start of my new pursuit, however, I found myself at my computer regularly and with this regularity came the opening of a door that I did not even know existed. Each time I sat down to write, a growing and disturbing trend began to reveal itself. Suddenly I was compelled to check my email multiple times, sometimes even within just a few minutes. The weather forecast became of the utmost importance, even though nothing I, nor anyone in my family was doing, hinged on the ten-day forecast. I would find myself needing to check all kinds of things before I began to work, and the list of things I needed to check began to grow. I justified the TED talks as being worthwhile and a well-earned reward for my hard work, though even that became suspect as I started to watch a talk just to gear up to write. Over time these diversions took up more and more of the time I had painstakingly carved out for writing. I made rules. Then I broke them. I unplugged the modem so as to be less tempted. This helped some, but not enough. Something had me. Despite my values and lifestyle choices, I felt sucked in and unable to break free. It was an itch I had to scratch. A craving that had to be satisfied. I felt addicted. And I felt ashamed. How could I have fallen prey to this given all that I know and all that I stand for? I started to joke with people that I was going to wind up like the Supersize Me guy, who started out researching the impact fast food has on the body by eating exclusively at McDonalds for a month. A short way into his experiment his doctor implored him to stop because his health numbers were that bad. I felt like the same thing was happening to me. Only for me it wasn’t junk food delivered by a fast food outlet, it was a junk life as delivered by the screen. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of screen use, it’s hard not to notice
that it is changing us. That, in fact, we are in very uncharted waters when it comes bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way of telling me it needed something. And that something was nothing to understanding the impact technology is having on what it means to be human. any screen could provide. Being mindful of physical sensations and a willingAt a fundamental and often unnoticed level, who we are and how we are living ness to act on them provided one shift. is being dramatically reshaped through the time we spend in front of a screen. Then I began to notice what was happening at a deeper level. I saw that all of What it means to be human is being redesigned, reworked and renegotiated. My the diversions were my attempt to numb out to a startling and profound truth: kids tell me that this is the way it is now. I was afraid. I had doubts about my ability to go for something Being present moment to moment without judgment is the Are the technologies I have wanted to do my whole life. It was so much easier to get definition Jon Kabat-Zinn, of The Mindfulness Based Stressinvolved in the characters on the screen than it was to work on and the way we are my own character. I am deeply humbled and sobered by a force Reduction Center, gives to the art and practice of mindfulness; the using them actually that has the ability to exert this level of power over my values learning of how to be here now. It is a way of observing yourself as you move though your day, doing what you are doing, thinkimproving our lives? and dreams. It seems to me that this is very worthy of all of our ing what you are thinking, and feeling what you are feeling. Being attentions and that it requires a kind of noticing on our parts mindful requires your attention and your willingness to learn to be with things as that goes beyond rules, rights, wrongs, upgrades and evites. they are. It is through that orientation that you are in the best position to see clearly Our ability to be present to how we use technology may be the only thing strong the motivations and the consequences of the choices you make each and every day. enough for us to get clear about the impact it is having on us. This is a tremendous This practice has the power to serve as an antidote to our unconscious, challenge and a potent opportunity for us to discern for ourselves what matters habituated and addictive uses of technology. It is a vehicle for learning how to most and how we choose to live. Without this effort we may wake up one day to recognize and own the true consequences of the choices we make. Many of us find that all of our time spent in the world of the screens has left our real lives noare so caught up in keeping up with the technologies being offered that we have ticeably uninhabited and as two dimensional as the hardware in front of us. not noticed what it is costing us. Mindfulness encourages us to look directly And if all else fails, maybe you will find yourself in the position I am currently in at our habits and choices to see what is actually there. It helps us to recognize with having a monitor with no speakers. These days I find myself in no rush to get whether or not what we are doing is truly working for us. It helps us to answer this fixed as the lack of access has gone a long way in helping me to reclaim my life. the question: Are the technologies and the way we are using them actually improving our lives? So, it was only natural, though belated, that I turned to mindfulness to try Susan McNamara, MA, CHHC, is a certified holistic health counselor who also and figure out what was happening to me. I began first by noticing my body. holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Susan teaches at Westfield State UniWhat I discovered was that after a certain amount of time writing, I needed a versity and consults with families interested in making conscious choices regarding break. I did not need another screen image, but time to get up, walk around, technology use in their homes. She can be reached at (413) 527-2230 or by email at get something to eat or drink, go outside. I learned that part of the itch was my thefarmatavalon@hotmail.com.
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y first reaction was awe. I stopped my work to lean against the elephantine base of a tropical rainforest tree and wipe the grit and sweat from my forehead. And then I saw them. With the grim determination of the Allied invasion force breaching the beach at Normandy, a swarm of tiny seed ticks was advancing over my right shoe, across the dunes of my puckered white sock, and up the fortification of my pant leg. “Hey!” I said indignantly. “What the heck am I doing here?” The answer, of course, was that I had volunteered. The place was Barro Colorado Island, a 15-square-kilometer sanctuary on Gatun Lake in Panama, which technically is part of the Panama Canal passage. I was there in 1985 as an I have finally Earthwatch Volunteer taking part in an ongoing conservation study whose purpose was to help preserve the world’s learned that the tropical rainforests. One thing I learned on this hot, sweaty, awesome eternity itchy, flagrant, tick-infested adventure was that nature can of the rainforest is inspire the human soul even when the soul’s human body is also in residence outrageously uncomfortable. I had come to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute anyplace I go. on Barro Colorado Island along with six other Earthwatchers to help researcher Stephen Hubbell, also known as “The Mad Mapper,” continue a project called “The Structure and Dynamics of a Tropical Rainforest; Implications for Conservation and Management.” In 1980 Hubbell and his team had created the world’s largest forest study plot on the island by surveying a half-square-kilometer section of moist tropical forest on the island. Then his group tagged, mapped, and recorded pertinent data on every tree of a certain trunk centimeter, thus placing some 238,000 trees under long-term observation. What Earthwatch was helping Hubbell do was perform a regular census of the plot. The ultimate object was to create an invaluable management guide for the world’s quickly disappearing rainforests. On Barro Colorado Island wildlife runs wild in spite of humans. The island represents nature uninhibited. That, indeed, is its value to science and the reason researchers from around the world flock here to observe what nature does when left to its own devices. Our role as Earthwatchers was to supply the basic grunt work of surveying Hubbell’s plot and ultimately helping him discover exactly how tropical moist forests work. That goal required a long-term, ongoing examination of the protected forest plot. Each of the 1,250, 20-foot-by20-foot quadrants in the entire plot had to be revisited periodically, and every tree had to be remapped, re-measured for tree-trunk growth, and re-quantified for its physical condition. One day, as The Mad Mapper showed me around, I heard the far-off baying of what sounded like a pack of hunting dogs. “What do you use those hounds for?” I asked Hubbell.
“Those aren’t hounds,” he chuckled. “Those are howlers.” Howlers are garrulous monkeys that could be heard most of the time on the island. Legend has it that they howl when it rains, when competitors approach, or even in response to low-flying aircraft. I saw howlers answer particularly violent gusts of wind by throwing back their heads and yowling with all the gusto of a soprano belting out a Puccini aria at the Met. The station itself was an observation post where passing animals of every kind could be watched and admired. At night katydids the size of electric harmonicas and wildly colored insects gathered at black lights set up for the amusement of observers. In the mango trees outside the dining hall, spider monkeys and coatimundis spent each evening feasting on ripe fruit. All day long, noisy gangs of parrots raced across the station clearing. And the occasional guan — a turkey-like game bird — fluttered across the station’s makeshift campus looking for all the world like a disheveled commuter chasing a bus. In the evening The Lab’s pet tapir, Alice, a morphological cross between a rhino and a horse, would lumber in from the forest for dinner. Alice, all 350 pounds of her, had been following the same feeding routine for almost nine years. She would go to the kitchen door, stick her long, flexible snout in the hatch used for serving breakfast, and blatantly beg for her supper. Then she would waddle contentedly behind the cook as he carried a blue washtub full of scraps to a cement feeding platform. One night, after a hard day in the forest surveying The Mad Mapper’s trees, several Earthwatchers sat outside The Lab and lounged in the entrance clearing to the island, which afforded a magnificent vista overlooking Gatun Lake. Far below us, a dirty looking tanker was plowing through the channel buoys marking the route of the Panama Canal. Several volunteers were sharing a ceremonial bottle of Bactine for insect bites. Others were downing Panamanian beer. One volunteer spotted a black-and-white owl adjacent to the clearing and consulted his birding field guide. “Can often be found beside the entrance clearing to Barro Colorado Island,” he read out loud from the guide’s narrative on the species. Truer words and more precise territorial data were never written. In retrospect, I now understand that there was a more thoughtful answer to my initial panicky question when confronted by those seed ticks. What the heck was I doing here? In essence, all of us Earthwatchers were there answering the S.O.S. sent out on behalf of rainforests everywhere as they quickly disappear in a shower of wood chips, saw dust and human greed. But just as importantly, I was taking advantage of my notso-exclusive membership privilege as part of the human race to learn more about the complex, richly textured, miraculous world we are lucky enough to inhabit. Communing with nature has never failed to raise my consciousness, inject me with a dose of pure joy, or fill me with a reverent and profound adoration of life on earth. Where would I be without this deep wellspring of spiritual inspiration? Nature stimulates both my sanity and my spirituality. And so it happened that, after two weeks on Barro Colorado Island, a myriad of tick encounters, a score of chigger bites, one case of athlete’s foot, two second-degree sunburns, and 24 changes of sweaty clothes, I found myself transformed by the majesty, tragedy, mystery, and travesty of the wondrous natural world that represents our ultimate responsibility to preserve, and our ultimate shame to waste. I also realized that each patch of nature I stumble upon is not only my own piece of Eden, but also a potential slice of Paradise Lost. I have been fortunate enough to go adventuring over five decades in some of Earth’s most exhilarating and magnificent natural spots, and yet I have barely touched the multitude of mindboggling natural phenomena all over the world. One truth I have learned from all this natural beauty is that the infinite “nowness” of nature is everywhere. As health-meditation guru Jon Kabat-Zinn put it, “Wherever you go, there you are.” Now I take a different approach. Instead of chasing nature in my seven-league boots by rambling all over the world, I worship nature in my own back yard. I have finally learned that the awesome eternity of the rainforest is also in residence anyplace I go. Hence, I look for revelations every time I walk in the meadows of my native Amherst, Massachusetts, or go for a ramble through its Walden-like woods, or run the nearby Robert Frost Trail. Every living creature or natural object or elemental force or universal law I observe is yet another symptom of divine intervention in my life and reminds of a line from the film Field of Dreams: “There comes a time when all the cosmic tumblers have clicked into place, and the universe opens itself up for a few seconds to show you what’s possible.” By venturing into nature, any moment can also become an encounter with the miraculous. Charles Creekmore has written for numerous national publications, including the New York Times Syndicate, Psychology Today, Travel & Leisure, National Wildlife, Islands, Runner’s World, and AARP. He can be reached at ccreekmo@engin.umass.edu. www.spiritofchange.org
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The idea that subtle energy is imbued with mind definitely correlates with the findings of my own research using tuning forks around the human body that I have been conducting for the last 18 years. In 1996 I received a book on the use of color and sound in healing. This was shortly after I had come across quantum physics and the notion that everything is vibration. It appeared to me at once that if everything is vibration, then treating vibration with vibration is logical and elegant, and so I proceeded to read everything I could find on this subject. At one point I received a catalog in the mail advertising a set of tuning forks for healing, which I ordered on impulse. The tuning forks were called the solar harmonic spectrum set: eight forks in the octave of the C major scale. They came with very simple directions: use the note of C over the root chakra, the note of D over the sacral chakra, and so on, up to the note of B at the crown chakra. According to the Vedic and other ancient traditions, there are seven major energy centers, or chakras, that run along the spine; these are considered part of the body’s subtle anatomy. I began experimenting with the tuning forks on my massage therapy clients. I activated the forks by striking them with a hockey puck and then held them over the body as instructed. I immediately noticed that the quality of the sound — the volume, pitch, and timbre — changed, depending on where the tuning fork was held. This was very surprising to me, as I expected the fork to produce a steady, regular tone. A single strike could produce tones that were flat, sharp, dull, loud, soft, or full of static as I moved the fork around the body. Furthermore, I found that if a client was complaining of pain in a particular area, the fork would produce either a loud, sharp tone or a tone full of static and noise. After holding the fork over the area, perhaps six inches or so over the body, I found that in a few moments the tone would become clear. After this, I began to explore the area around the body. I went as far off to the side as space allowed — about six feet — and from there combed my way in on the plane of the treatment table toward the body. I began to find phenomena I perceived as pockets and walls and fields and different kinds of vibrational information expressed through the overtones and undertones of the tuning forks on every person I worked on in various positions all around the body. Much like how a minor third in music is a universal expression of sadness, there seemed to be a pattern of information stored in the field and expressed by the sound of the tuning forks that evoked a sense of emotion, just as music does. And much to my surprise I began to find that the same emotions seem to reside in the same places in each person. For example, I kept observing, or more precisely, hearing, the emotion of sadness in the area off the left shoulder, and the emotions of guilt or shame in the area off the right hip, particularly for those who were chronic guilt-driven overdoers. The feelings of unexpressed words and emotions could be sensed on the left side of the throat, while speaking and not being heard was on the right. A tendency to worry can be felt off the left side of the head. I noticed that information generated currently or in the recent past was closer to the body, while information from earliest childhood, including gestation and birth, was at the outer edge of the field, which is about five feet out on most people, with the rest of the life history falling in between like tree rings. Only after seeing the patterns repeated over and over again, in many hundreds of people, do I now feel more confident that this structure of information storage exists within the body’s energy field. The idea that this biofield contains our mind, our consciousness, and our memories, and that our states of mind and our memories can be accessed and modulated with sound and other tools, represents a whole new way of looking at and treating mind, body and spirit. Treating imbalances at the level of the field is an elegant, efficient, noninvasive way of supporting balance and health. It adjusts imbalances in the mental and emotional bodies before they manifest in the physical. As we come to see that every thought and every feeling is intimately connected to and influencing our physical bodies, the mind/body split becomes healed, allowing our illusions of separation on other levels to begin to dissolve as well.
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The Energies of Love Harnessing the Invisible Forces of Your Relationship
An interview with Donna Eden and David Feinstein, PhD by Carol Bedrosian
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n the late 90s, videos and books by Donna Eden propelled the conversation about energy medicine into the mainstream, ironically because the perpetually effervescent Donna provided such a grounded framework and vocabulary to share it. Through her simple 5-minute energy routine, or the refreshing 30-second spinal flush, or my favorite, The Wayne Cook posture for right/left balance reset, Donna has showed millions how to provide instant symptom relief and ongoing self-care through her books, illustrations, handouts, classes and online videos featuring these easy-to-learn techniques. While Donna’s animated energy is the face of Eden Energy Medicine, each book, training and video manifests in partnership with husband David Feinstein. To see the buoyant Donna and steadfast David on stage together is to witness invisible forces in action when these polar opposites connect to demonstrate energy medicine right before your eyes. The banter is delightful and the nonstop output phenomenal. How do they do it? Now 71 and 68, respectively, Donna and David admit they were the most unlikely of partners when they met almost 40 years ago — David, a scholarly author and clinical psychologist, and Donna, on her way to becoming the world’s most popular energy medicine icon. Friends, family and astrologers all doomed the relationship, but David and Donna yielded to the magnetic attraction and inescapable dynamic that “before your bodies touch, your energies meet” and forged ahead. What they discovered was that Donna’s understanding of energy healing for the body applied equally well to relationship and emotional issues. Though their vast emotional differences appeared insurmountable, the energetic techniques allowed them not only to survive as a couple, but also to spend the next three
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decades learning, teaching and evolving the field of energy medicine and sharing it with the public. Donna and David’s latest work, The Energies of Love (Tarcher, 2014), details the successes, obstacles and insights from these 37 years of working it out energetically. Using courageous disclosures from their own relationship to illustrate the book’s most important principles with compelling clarity, they offer an evolutionary vision for why we are attracted to people who are quite different from us, as well as unique tools and energy techniques to make it work. “It’s as if the universe’s plan is to cause us to expand in ways we couldn’t without intimate exposure to someone so different,” notes Donna. “As we evolve personally, our energetic chemistry draws us to people who can vibrate with us at a higher level.” In sharing their journey so openly, David and Donna invite everyone to vibrate at these levels with the invisible energies of love. Carol Bedrosian: The basis of energy work is being able to see or sense energies enough to work with them. I know you come from very different energy backgrounds. Would you share a little bit about how these abilities to work with energy evolved in your lives? Donna Eden: First I want to say that I do not think you have to be able to see energy to be able to work with energy. The last thirty years have been about teaching people about how to work with the body’s energies without being able to see them. One of the bonuses is that often when you work with the energies long enough, different sensory systems in your body wake up, with the ability to actually see energy being only one of them.
For me, I was grown before I found out that not everybody sees energy. I thought we all did. It was a shock to me that anybody would think that was unusual because I was raised in a family where my mother saw energy, so she kept that ability alive in all of us. My sister and my brother are not in this field at all, yet they still see energy. For us it was just what was natural. Carol Bedrosian: Are you talking about seeing auras? Donna Eden: I see auras, chakras meridians — all the energy systems. I see energy around and through everything. I believe that all babies can see energy when they are born. Most people have had that experience of picking up a baby and he’s looking all around your head. They’re looking at your aura. In Ashland, Oregon, where we lived for twenty years, I had a private practice. I would tell parents-to-be that when the baby comes along to keep talking about the colors and the energies and chances are that child will continue to see them. But if it’s never talked about in that first year of life, it usually goes dormant. Carol Bedrosian: Donna, you also had early illnesses as a child. Did this have an effect on your energy work? Donna Eden: I had a very high fever in my first week of life, which burned off my capacity to make enzymes. This made me allergic immediately to most foods. By the time I was four years old I had tuberculosis. My mother struggled hard to figure out what foods I could eat because I was allergic to everything that grew out of the ground — fruits and vegetables — which is what most people think you’ll get healthy on. So it was very hard. When I was sixteen I had the first symptoms of what was later diagnosed as multiple sclerosis. My organs started breaking down in my 20s, and I had severe asthma. At twenty-seven I had a heart attack and then, between the ages of twenty-nine and thirty-one, I saw five different medical specialists. Every one of them said I wasn’t going to make it and to get my affairs in order. No one how knew to turn it around. The last time that somebody said that to me, there was — I don’t know what else to call it — some great download of information that came into me, not on how to do it, but that I could do it; that what I needed to do was simply heal myself. So that is what I went about doing — working with the energies in my body. Not that I knew exactly what to do, but I was very, very familiar with energy, so I could watch in my body what was happening. I could see if the energies were connecting or if they weren’t. I started with my legs because my legs weren’t working very well. Many days I couldn’t walk and needed a wheelchair or couldn’t even get out of bed. But when I used my hands to connect the energies in my legs, I noticed that after a few minutes, the energies started connecting and the pain and numbness would subside. I realized something was happening. I continued experimenting with moving the energies. Eventually I got myself completely well. Carol Bedrosian: So you were actively working with the energies in your body back then? Donna Eden: Yes, but I didn’t start with any plan. I just knew I didn’t want anyone else raising my kids but me! When I got well, I wanted to share what I had discovered. I wanted to share the truth that the body already knows how to heal itself, but you’ve got to get into alignment with your body and start engaging with its energy systems. Then you can figure out the mazes inside of you. That is how it all began.
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Carol Bedrosian: David, how did you become open to working with energetic fields? David Feinstein: Through marriage. While I’ve always been interested in other realms and processes that are not explained by Western science, in being with Donna these ideas became more than abstract possibilities. I began to see that they could even be used to make a difference in a person’s health and well-being. This was quite a wake-up for me because it helped me make the psychotherapeutic methods I was using much more effective. The energy perspectives and techniques have super charged my ability to work with people for rapid and far-reaching outcomes. Carol Bedrosian: Your new book, The Energies of Love, is a unique and exciting blend of energy medicine and energy psychology, topics not easy to put into words. It’s obvious from reading the book that this work is something you’ve been doing for a long time on a daily basis yourselves and with your clients. What really brings the information to life off the pages, though, is the brilliant honesty of using your own relationship as an example. That must have been a hard decision to make. continues on page 36 www.spiritofchange.org
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The energieS of Love continued from page 35 David Feinstein: We decided to write uncensored about our first-hand encounters with the ideas and concepts that we were talking about. But we didn’t decide we were actually going to use those stories until afterwards. We just gave ourselves license to write it the way that we experienced it. And in the end we looked at it and decided that, while it felt very naked to share that much of our own journey, the raw truth about our journey was probably going to make the concepts more palpable and useful to people. We aren’t the exhibitionists that reading the book might make it appear (laughter). It took gumption on our part to print some of those stories. Carol Bedrosian: And that is what brings it to life. I’ll confirm that. By putting it out there with the specifics of your relationship dynamics and naming things without glossing over, it really helps the reader to see and understand exactly what these energies are and how they work. Donna Eden: Thank you. David and I were and are so different from each other that in our early days none of our friends gave us a chance of surviving in our relationship. Even when we got married everyone was predicting we’d fall apart and wouldn’t make it. David Feinstein: To put it differently, all my friends thought Donna was a bad choice and all of Donna’s friends thought I was a bad choice. Donna Eden: And even we did, too, because we were not compatible at all. We were incompatible on the practical plane — David, being a psychologist, could move up into his head and articulate well under stress, and I am the person who can’t, so it appeared that I was the identified patient. You know? I was what was wrong.
my relationship to David or anybody I ever was in a relationship with as this understanding, because suddenly I could live with the irreconcilable differences on a practical realm. If you can shift your energy, then suddenly even the practical realm is harmonious. It also helps you drop more to your soul level and bond. Carol Bedrosian: So those energy medicine exercises, what some people would call “woo woo,” are not only physically effective but can also work on the mind, the emotions, or whatever is the cause of disturbances. Donna Eden: The very same energy that healed me from multiple sclerosis, from a very damaged heart, from asthma and all my allergies, that same energy is the energy that cannot only heal your relationship, but it also heals you as you go forward. And makes better pathways to one another. The very things that made us irreconcilable early on are the things that, now, for the most part help us thrive, because we value that so much in each other — the differences.
The Four Energetic Stress Styles
We all have different ways of making sense of the world around us, but when faced with conflict, especially with those we care most about, we tend to revert to one of four Energetic Stress Styles.
VISUALS are extremely passionate and inspire others to care about the things they care about, but in moments of conflict, their take on the situation can overshadow what is actually occurring, undermining their ability to empathize with their partner.
Carol Bedrosian: Did you always know about these different energy strategies from the beginning of your relationship and, if not, how did the relationship survive? Donna Eden: Well, for me, I was using energy therapies because I had gotten myself well from multiple sclerosis, so I was doing whatever I could do energetically for myself to stay in the relationship. But it was very hard because David wasn’t. Here’s the story. Do you want to hear the story? Carol Bedrosian: Absolutely!
Donna Eden: A relationship is out of balance if one person holds the power or seems to hold the power sionate and accepting of other people, but and the decision-making process of deciding who is their caring nature pulls them in too many right and who is wrong and that is that. David is a perdirections. They try to meet others’ needs son who doesn’t lose his words when he gets stressed, at the expense of their own, which can but I do lose my words, so he was always winning cause mounting resentment. arguments. I knew deep down it wasn’t because he was right just that he was articulate and able to pull up a DIGITALS are rational and principled David Feinstein: Don’t get me started… certain kind of logic that sounded good. But I knew my and have a gift for quickly understanding feelings were right even if I couldn’t explain myself. complex situations, but they can become Donna Eden: We really came to understand that the One day I decided I had to leave him. I no longer closed to others’ perspectives and feelings. psychological realm wasn’t enough to get us to “the even had any words. He was going on and on, waxing other” because you can easily get to that place where TONALS have a gift for understanding eloquent with one of these arguments trying to show you can’t find each other and you can’t touch each others and their dilemmas, but during that I was wrong. So I got up and I was going to leave other. I mean if you’ve ever been in an argument with moments of conflict, their ability to read and I couldn’t even say, “I am leaving you.” I was just somebody where you just think you are on different between the lines can morph into hearing walking out the door. “I will call him on his voice wavelengths — from different planets! — that is where what was never said, felt, or thought. machine,” I thought, “and tell him that it was over we were at. and that I could not be talked out of it.” I knew that I But it was the energy realm that began to change From The Energies of Love. Reprinted with could not survive in this relationship. things. We found ways to be able to bridge to each othpermission of Tarcher/Penguin. But near the door there was a chair and instead er and understand that what is going on between us is of walking through the door, I sat down and did an not psychological or that one is right and the other is exercise that always unscrambled me when I was wrong. David was usually wrong…(laughter). confused or overwhelmed or falling apart or crying. I am a very feeling person and my It is helpful to know there are energy differences between all of us. How we relate feelings take over. So I sat down and did the exercise called the Wayne Cook posture. under stress is very different and it is not by choice. Under really heavy-duty stress we That one saved our relationship. By the time I was through with that exercise I stood resort to and rely on one energy sensory up. I was no longer crying, I wasn’t falling apart. I was clear, I was grounded, I won the system and our partner usually relies on another one. It’s like you are on completely argument. And for David I think it was the beginning of him really seeing, “Wow, what different train tracks. You can’t jump tracks to get to the other because creation evolved happened?” each of us differently. We are totally unique and separate from each other. We love differently, we argue and fight differently, we fall apart differently, and we really cannot David Feinstein: It wasn’t that she won the argument; expect our partners to react as we do. In fact, they won’t. it was that she came back and met my argument. She met me in a way that was different But you can shift the energy and it will shift you. It will shift energetically in your from the way she met me when she was caught in her sensory stress mode. So rather body and affect your mind so you can find one another. And if you understand it as an than being without words, she had words. I felt her substance. I felt her coming up with energy difference, then it also lifts any kind of judgment off it. You can’t as easily get all of her intelligence rather than her being unable to talk. So that brought me back into mad or upset when you know it’s not because the other person is being obstinate and the discussion in a much more collaborative way. And what a tremendous difference! mean. The other person has gone into their own energy stance. continues on page 38 I would say that very few things in my life have brought me as much insight about 36 Spirit of Change | WINTER 2014
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together. Your children will be the family of man.” We had no idea at that point that we would ever work together. But that’s exactly how it turned out. We love the healing community that has built up around us.
The key is to recognize when you have gone into your energetic stress mode. And once you recognize that, you can take steps so the conversation changes course and both partners have a chance to center themselves. That is one of the places where energy work far exceeds the value of most of the methods I learned as a psychologist in working with couples. Stopping the conversation and recognizing that both bodies have gone into a bitter fight-or-flight response, you can shift your response through energy techniques. Then everything that follows will be very different. Once you have done the energy techniques, you are getting yourself onto the same wavelength and can reengage the discussion. You will find that you come into it from a very different place.
Carol Bedrosian: There are very few elders in the energy medicine field. While there are many elders in Asian energy medicine, acupuncture and other energy meridian systems, this new energy medicine field doesn’t have a cultural tradition or long history behind it. When I realized that Donna is over 70 and you are all over the world stage together, I think it must be incredibly draining.
Carol Bedrosian: Your personal examples from the book are extremely courageous in their honesty, and you even mention that you went into the deepest downward spiral of your relationship in writing this book. How did you get through that challenging time?
Carol Bedrosian: Most of the book is about partners or spouses, romantic relationships. But there is a small part that addresses parenting. Do you see these concepts being applied to the parent/child relationship?
Donna Eden: We had to use these techniques, absolutely, but what happened in writing the book is that whatever happened in our long ago past that was long ago forgotten suddenly came up. So this book was a real healing of anything we hadn’t completely handled in our past.
Donna Eden: Absolutely. These are concepts about all relationships that get thrown off and away from harmony. I had little girls that are now all grown up. We raise our kids the way we think is right and the way we think will be the very, very best. We love them and give them the best advice and guidance we can. But one day when my girls were little, I remember realizing, “Oh, they are both different energy sensory systems. They are different from each other, they are different from me,” and I turned on a dime and began raising them differently. I realized that my oldest daughter is what I call a “tonal,” which means she hears things that are never said at all. She hears the tones of things more than the exact words, so if I said to her, for instance, “Honey, let’s sit down and talk,” that might terrify her because the words could mean, “Oh, this must be bad.” She can hear sounds that no one else can hear and gets distracted by different sounds. My other daughter is a real “visual” who saw what everybody else was doing wrong and I just knew to raise her differently because it had nothing to do with hearing for her; it had to do with seeing. Internal seeing — “I know you’re wrong” — that kind of thing. So I raised them differently and I related to their teachers in school differently, depending on their energy systems. I used the language that perhaps would be on their wavelength. This awareness makes a difference and changes your life because your child’s sensory system is his or her strength, but also a source of vulnerability. In classes we often teach people how you can know how someone is reacting energetically even if you can’t see energy. It’s eye-opening to really get that it’s not your partner’s fault or anybody else’s fault when you are seeing, feeling, thinking or making sense of what is going on in a relationship. What you need to do is find an energetic way to get on the same wavelength and then suddenly…It’s really such a blessing to have that experience.
David Feinstein: Whatever was not resolved came up as we went deeper and deeper into the topics that we were addressing so we had lots of opportunities to use our own relationship to illustrate what we were talking about.
We are meant to choose a partner very different from ourselves so we can evolve.
Donna Eden: Why this happens, first of all, is we are meant to choose a partner very different from ourselves so we can evolve. It’s also important to understand that we haven’t changed in a couple of million years in how we relate to stress. When we get stressed, we still lose blood from our forebrain. Up to eighty percent of the blood in your forebrain is diverted into your body to beat somebody up or run away. But most of us stop ourselves from doing that much; we don’t beat anyone up and we don’t run away. But then we are stuck with our stress hormones that start accumulating and if you don’t have all the blood in your forebrain, let me tell you, all of your senses go out the window but one — your energetic stress mode. For me, I see energy, but when I get very, very stressed, I suddenly cannot, because my primary mode is kinesthetic — a feeler. I feel, and for me I feel unbelievably lost when I can’t see the energy as well. The person who brings up that heavy-duty stress is often your partner because we are meant to be challenged and evolve. David is a “digital,” which means that even though he is a feeling, loving man, when he gets stressed he goes right up into his head and gets more logical. You just want to kill him. Carol Bedrosian: I first became aware of your work about fifteen years ago, but I wasn’t really aware of David being involved in the work with you at that time; it was more Donna Eden energy medicine and all the exuberance that is Donna. Gradually I noticed more of Donna Eden and David Feinstein together and how energy medicine was now being put into a larger system to apply not just to the body, but mind and relationship healing as well. The two energies of you putting that out together as a couple is so powerful. Donna Eden: Thank you. It’s been a really wonderful journey. David, can I say another private little thing about us? David Feinstein (laughs): This is what you call a blank check. Donna Eden: Many, many years ago when we weren’t sure we could possibly make it, several different astrologers all said, “No, this relationship is a really bad idea.” One, however, looked at our chart and said, “It is deeper. This is about a soul bond,” which is exactly what it was. And she said very clearly to us, “You will never have children 38 Spirit of Change | WINTER 2014
Donna Eden: You know what? That is funny you said “incredibly draining.” I think we are so incredibly lucky because we have energy medicine that gives you your energy back. I don’t feel drained at all.
Carol Bedrosian: There must be 50, if not 100, energy exercises you provide in the book. The sex chapter is loaded with really simple, fresh ideas that will get your energy moving, and again, with a lot of honesty from you. David Feinstein: We had a lot of fun writing that chapter. Donna Eden: Whether we noted that or not in the book, I can’t remember, but believe me there were a lot of laughs putting that one together. There may be a lot of stuff in the book that seems like theory, but the truth is these are tools that can truly help a relationship. David Feinstein: One of the discoveries we made was that there are three aspects of a relationship at any moment in time, so that is how the book is organized. The first is that there are aspects of relationships that are inherited, and you can do nothing to change them. That is your basic biochemistry, your basic temperament, your gender….
Donna Eden: Your element… David Feinstein: ….as well as the ways that you organize information, particularly when you are under stress, which is what we call the energetic stress style. So what you want to do around the inherited aspects of love is to recognize them, understand them, appreciate them, and learn how to build bridges around your differences because you are not going to change your partner in some of these fundamental ways. A lot of effort in relationships gets wasted and frustration builds by trying to change partners in ways that cannot be changed. It’s actually part of why you chose your partner, because of some of those differences. So rather than try to change your partner in ways that can’t be changed, it is better to recognize fundamental differences by fully understanding and embracing them. The second aspect of love is the learned elements, and these go back to childhood and to your attachment history. Your relationships with your parents were formative, as were those with your siblings, your early peers, your school, what your culture teaches you about love, relationships and how to nurture yourself or what to do when you are not being nurtured, and what you can hope for from a partner and how you get that, how you ask for that. All of these are deeply ingrained, learned patterns. That is where the techniques of energy psychology can be so potent. Your arguments can help you to identify problem areas and trace them back to experiences you had that did not prepare you well for positive healthy relationships. You can then begin to make transformation in the ways that you process those experiences, providing you with a new repertoire of behaviors and attitudes in situations that used to hook you in a negative pattern. It’s really more than learning how to bridge your differences; it teaches you how to make fundamental changes in the way that you have structured your inner world around relationships, allowing you to go much deeper with your partner. The third aspect of love involves what you choreograph together, the mutually created aspects of love. This includes your sexual relationship, developing an ever-more conscious partnership, and recognizing that your relationship is a spiritual journey. In each of these areas, you take what you inherited, you take what you have learned, and you together create something entirely new on the planet. The sexual odyssey between two people is quite different three months into a relationship than it is thirty years into it. When the biochemistry is no longer keeping sex hot, many couples let their physical relationship fade. While love can survive without passion, keeping passion alive through the years is possible, and it is desirable. But it requires different skills and understanding than what was needed in the early part of the relationship, and many people don’t know how to update the software. Focusing on the energies in the physical relationship gives people a way to take a quantum leap, adding a powerful dimension to love. In fact, the title of the chapter discussing this is “Sex is Nature’s Energy Medicine for Couples.” When we say conscious partnering, the question comes up, “Conscious partnering in contrast to what? Unconscious partnering?” Actually, yes. A lot of what we do in relationships involves reflexive reactions. To cultivate a conscious partnership takes the relationship to new levels where you co-create your journey together on the planet almost as a work of art. The final chapter, relationship as spiritual journey, shows that every relationship is part of a larger story than your conscious mind understands. The choices are to recognize this or not recognize it. If you recognize it, you can cultivate it. You can embrace forces that are beyond the physical and psychological that will serve and strengthen your partnership immeasurably. We didn’t know if we could put the topic of this chapter into words, but it turned into one of our favorite chapters.
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VEGANISH
HOW PLANT-BASED FOODS CAN WORK FOR EVERYONE By Mielle Chénier-Cowan Rose
A reluctant, yet grateful omnivore speaks about humbly using animal products to heal her family in her new vegan cooking guide Veganish: The Omnivore’s Guide to Plant-Based Cooking.
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was a devoted vegetarian for twenty years, and during the last twelve I was excluseeking the most honorable farms and learning about which industry practices can — or sively vegan. I spent those years learning and teaching about natural foods and began can’t — be avoided. I am grateful for the farmers who do their best to give their animals a cooking professionally in 2000 as my practice of activism, to demonstrate the ease decent life and an honorable death. and pleasure of a plant-based diet. I earned my culinary certificate from Bauman College, I continue to grapple with my choice to include animal-based foods in our diet, yet an institute of holistic nutrition and healing culinary arts in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am not willing to risk my daughter’s long-term health for the uncertainty. This choice I thank my career choice for my excellent health, because the natural restaurants and has been bizarre yet empowering as I endeavor to heal my family and serve our meals retreats I cooked for provided effortless access to fresh juices, wholesome meals, supplewith respect and love. I expected to raise my daughter with vegan principles, but now it ments, and cutting-edge health information while I was following such a restricted diet. seems I am charged to teach her about the dilemma of using animals for our nourish During those years, I would have protested anyone using the term restricted to describe ment, even as our diets will surely continue to change course. Learning how to cook my vegan diet. I’ve always enjoyed food enthusiastically and never lacked for inspiration with animal-based foods while writing a vegan cookbook has humbled me and opened from the plant world. Friends and colleagues often questioned whether I would partake if my heart, and I strive to walk gracefully on the narrow path of such a paradox. I could raise my own animals, but I could never give an easy answer. I relish animal-based Indeed, a plant-based diet is cleansing and healing, both physically and spiritually, foods as much as any gastronome, and was never fundamentally opposed to the natural and some steadfast, long-term vegans do thrive. I believe it fosters compassion and course of life-taking-life-to-sustain-life, which indeed occurs in a plant-based diet as well. peacefulness, and I have witnessed it heal life-threatening diseases. Nutritional needs My complaint was, and still is, with the heartless practices of modern animal husbandry. I change through different phases of life, though, and many people may need occasional don’t believe that humans have a right to treat sentient beings the way we treat most farm animal-based foods to maintain optimum health in times of growth or recovery. If this is animals. We cannot possibly thrive by consuming the product of such intense suffering. indeed true, we who rely on them must find ways to truly husband the animals that serve During the course of my vegetarian diet, the bigger question in the us. They deserve to be cared for with the greatest tenderness, respect, Humans do not back of my mind was how I would handle a health threat that called for and gratitude we can muster. We must support and buy from the farmers me to consume animal products — and eventually I found my answer. have a right to treat and ranchers who are raising animals with this ethic. We must learn the When a dentist prescribed surgery for my two-year-old daughter’s severe traditional ways to use their entire bodies to honor the life that is taken. sentient beings the And we must become moderate in our consumption, for their sake as well tooth decay, with no promise of actual healing, I had to find a better solution. I discovered that tooth decay is linked to nutritional deficiency, and way we treat most as our own. This is key. is somewhat common among vegan children. We began a healing regimen By now, most people understand that a healthy diet includes more farm animals. We vegetables based on a book titled Cure Tooth Decay, which restricts grains, beans, and natural foods than the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) cannot possibly nuts, and seeds and uses plenty of bone broths and marrow, raw dairy, and provides. The inhumane yet ingenious model of the factory farm has organ meats. My daughter’s condition improved astonishingly quickly. thrive by consuming made it possible for modern people to consume unnatural quantities of I am now a reluctant omnivore, humbly and gratefully using animal animal-based foods, and it’s making us spiritually and physically sick. products to heal my family. I would prefer to hunt wild, free animals for our the product of such Nutritional recommendations change constantly, though, and the conintense suffering. flicting advice from multiple sources can be perplexing, especially when meat, but for the time being I have settled for hunting through information, 40 Spirit of Change | WINTER 2014
the latest discoveries are distorted into marketing hype for the food industry. Promoters of all sorts of diet trends — including the FDA — have led and misled generations of earnest eaters. We now have very convincing evidence for the benefits of vegetarian, vegan, and even raw plant-food diets, but another perspective holds to studies showing that elements of traditional diets that rely heavily on animal-based foods are critical to good health. One diet advocates meat but eschews grains and dairy, and yet another is mostly vegan while balancing ingredients according to energetic principles and seasonal changes. These diets and many others claim incredible health benefits and are promulgated with accounts of miraculous healing. As different as they all may seem, they do share common ground: an emphasis on plenty of vegetables and pure, natural foods. What is pure and natural food? The answer can be somewhat subjective, but it implies food grown without chemicals and not adulterated beyond what’s possible in an average home kitchen. Labels on packaged foods are not reliable guides for healthy choices, so we’re left to our own devices to navigate the grocery aisles. My best advice is to eat a wide variety of naturally grown, unprocessed foods, and pay attention to how your body feels. Buy ingredients that you recognize from nature and cook your meals from scratch as often as possible. Make an effort to avoid unnaturally altered, refined ingredients. Be moderate, balanced, and flexible. Trust your intuition and maintain a healthy curiosity about what you find. Another cornerstone of a healthy diet is diversity. As much as possible, eat with the seasons, as nature intended. This ensures a wider variety of nutrients from multiple sources, increasing your chances of getting everything you need. Fruits and vegetables that are in season are more delicious, and are usually grown more naturally. Try to shop at farmers’ markets or join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture, a local farm box subscription model), and try new greens, roots, squash, and other vegetables when you see them at the market. This is more complicated during the winter months for folks who live in cold climates, so we can only do our best. Consider putting up some foods in late summer/ early fall to get through the season, and just be reasonably mindful of the distance your food had to travel to get to your shopping cart. Kiwis flown from Australia in December might be something to pass up, but lettuce from a neighboring state is certainly something to be grateful for in the dead of winter. When choosing supplements, try to buy those made from whole foods rather than those synthetically produced, or drink herbal infusions instead. Common nourishing herbs like nettles, oat straw, red clover, and comfrey are easily found at herb shops or online. If you’re like most Americans, you probably know that your health could be improved by eating more vegetables. If you already follow a vegan diet, you’re going to love my recipes, but you may not like my story. I’m another ex-vegan reluctantly encouraging you to pay attention if you feel compelled to include animal foods in your diet. It’s not a simple choice, but we mustn’t shy away from complicated, challenging conversations like these. We are on the brink of a third-wave vegan dialogue that calls for courageous honesty, faith, and open-mindedness. The early vegan movement was so desperately passionate to get the message out and wake the public out of its stupor to see what had become of animal husbandry that the nutritional aspect was glazed over or exaggerated for many years. We asserted that it was nearly impossible not to get enough protein and didn’t provide enough education about critical supplementation to keep vegans thriving. Many who did thrive were “cheating” occasionally, contributing to a dangerous and misleading climate of secrecy and shame. Now we’ve seen a trend of ex-vegans angrily speaking up about their failing health, and their ensuing recovery by adding animalbased foods back into their diet. Next up is a frank discussion about the nutritional complications of the vegan diet, and how we might reconcile them with compassionate food choices. I’ve found a few accounts of devoted vegans successfully recovering their health with professional help and intense supplemental therapy, so it appears to be possible in some cases. I am excited to see what changes this more candid approach may bring to vegan outreach. I offer the title Veganish very lightheartedly. It is ambiguous, like pregnant-ish, and I don’t mean to dilute the integrity of a vegan person’s earnest commitment. I’m using it here to acknowledge the benefits of plant-based foods, to encourage better treatment of farm animals, and to imply that any meal can include elements of a compassionate diet, contributing to the well-being of all concerned. Veganish gives a lot of room to explore how plant-based foods can work for everyone. Adapted and excerpted with permission from Veganish: The Omnivore’s Guide to PlantBased Cooking by Mielle Chénier-Cowan Rose (Viva Editions, Cleis Press, 2014). www.spiritofchange.org
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Book Reviews By Gail Lord
Celeste Yacoboni, editor How Do You Pray? Inspiring Responses from Religious Leaders, Spiritual Guides, Healers, Activists and Other Leaders of Humanity Monkfish, Rhinebeck, New York 2014
Hillary Boynton and Mary G. Brackett The Heal Your Gut Cookbook: Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Intestinal Health Using the GAPS Diet Chelsea Green Publishing, White River Junction, VT 2014 The Heal Your Gut Cookbook is a delicious empowering way to restore or improve your health using the GAPS nutritional diet. The concept behind the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome — GAPS) protocol is to eat healthy to be healthy. A whole alphabet of diseases — addictions, ADD/ADHD, arthritis, asthma (and that’s just the letter A!) — begin in the digestive system. Food in the GAPS diet helps balance the bacteria in the gut to heal it, then seals the gut to keep toxins from moving out of the intestinal tract and into the body. A healthy gut allows good nutrition to be absorbed by the body while protecting it from the bad stuff that starts disease. (To get the full story on GAPS, read Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, inventor of the protocol.) Initially the GAPS diet is rigorous, and it can appear overwhelming with stages and restrictions. The Heal Your Gut Cookbook shows you the way. With over two hundred family-friendly, simple recipes, it’s filled with encouragement and useful tips from the authors who used the diet to heal themselves and their families. As with any new system, preparedness creates ease. Lists for stocking the pantry and larder with items such as densely nutritious, homemade bone broth, cider vinegar, and raw honey, means you’ll be working with the backbone of the GAPS diet. Roasted Anything is a basic GAPS formula for roasting vegetables: a couple pounds of veggies, a few tablespoons of fat, salt, pepper, and some spices if you choose, then into a 375 degree oven. Instead of roasting in olive oil, a delicate oil that burns at a fairly low temperature and creates free radicals when heated above its smoke point, try roasting with healthier fats such as unrefined coconut oil, butter, duck fat or even good old-fashioned lard. Your own creativity will supply you with a bounty of Roasted Anything experiments, or begin with one of the more than a dozen suggested ways of combining veggies with healthy fat to prepare easy and delicious side dishes or even main meals. Some recipes, such as Roasted Pork Sausage with Red Onion and Butternut Squash, come together very quickly; toss those three ingredients with some melted coconut oil and oven roast till the squash is soft. Done! The fermented recipes take longer to get to the table. Yet even though Ginger Carrots take 2 to 4 weeks till ready to eat, actual prep time for the dish takes just minutes, uses only four ingredients, and it’s packed with restorative gut goodness. Preparing and serving food for your own healing restores not only gut health, but also recovers the core-level knowing that in so many ways we have the power to take care of our own health. Make your gut healthy, and trust it. 42 Spirit of Change | WINTER 2014
“There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground,” observed 13th century poet Rumi. How Do You Pray? is an anthology of one hundred twenty-nine of those ways, representing just as many diverse spiritual paths, including no path at all. Voices include Joan Halifax, Gregg Braden, Arvol Looking Horse, Huston Smith, Matthew Fox, Masuto Emoto, Marianne Williamson and many others, each sharing deep personal responses. Energy healer Donna Eden enters a prayerful state rather than active prayer, sitting on earth with the trees, as appreciation washes through her cells. As a Jew, Rabbi Schachter-Shalomi has liturgy four times daily, which some see as an obligation but to him it’s an opportunity. He also gives many blessings throughout the day, including a thank you prayer after going to the bathroom and acknowledging that everything works. Quantum physicist Fred Alan Wolf says he doesn’t really take time to pray but feels a special silent contact with God every day. For author Elizabeth Cunningham, “Help, help!” is one of the best prayers she knows. “You just have to be prepared for some bizarre responses.”
Eileen Day McKusick Tuning the Human Biofield: Healing with Vibrational Sound Therapy Healing Arts Press, Rochester, VT 2014 Sound healer Eileen Day McKusick got some funny looks when she first told people her vocation, yet when she titled herself a researcher studying effects of audible sound on the body, she noticed people approved. Equipped with a tuning fork and years worth of observational and scientific references, Tuning the Human Biofield is a determined intellectual and intuitive journey into the healing nature of therapeutic sound. Included is McKusick’s complete program for using tuning forks for healing, a straightforward one-fork-one-motion technique (no magic powers necessary) she named sound balancing. Trained as a massage therapist, McKusick hears energy disturbances by holding the fork over certain areas of the body, and even a distance away from the body. Using a
process she calls click, drag, and drop, she uncovers and releases stuck energy and moves it back to where it belongs in the body. Mesmerized each time she hears the clear beautiful vibration that comes from a client’s body, we are reminded that a magnificent unique sound is in each one of us. Through the changing tones of the tuning forks McKusick discovered that people seem to hold experiences in similar parts of their bodies; for example, knees speak to things of the past; the right side of the throat is speaking but not being heard, and grief over lack of support from the mother shows up in problems around the solar plexus chakra on the left side of the body, while father issues are on the right in the same location. Interestingly, the solar plexus seems to hold information from birth right up through the present. McKusick created Biofield Anatomy maps referencing patterns she sees over and over, a uniquely helpful guide to anyone wanting to use the sound balancing technique.
Rosemary Gladstar Herbs for Stress and Anxiety: How to Make Herbal Remedies to Strengthen the Nervous System Storey Basics, Storey Publishing, North Adams, MA 2014 When is the last time you felt peaceful? Bursting to-do lists, media overload, ISIS and Ebola; no wonder so many of us live in a state of chronic stress, an unfortunate path to illness and depression. But what can we do about it? Herbal matriarch Rosemary Gladstar wisely explains a good place to start is in strengthening our nervous systems. She shares almost a half-century of tried and true techniques in Herbs for Stress & Anxiety. Many of the remedies, both herbal and complementary treatments, seem particularly appropriate for the challenges we face today. To combat travel stress and a possible compromised immune system, take echinacea for one week before air travel. Because panic attacks often stem from unconscious fears, Jungian dream work, soul retrieval work and herbal plant spirit medicine can offer effective therapy. Negative reactions to chemical additives can be an underlying cause of panic attacks, so know what’s in the food you’re eating. A group of herbs known as nervines are remarkable in helping nervous system disorders. While conventional medicine tries to block receptors and information to calm you down, supportive herbal nervines help your sensory system become more receptive to healing. Herbal stimulants such as ginseng, holy basil, and rosemary, gently increase circulation and blood flow to nerve endings and enhance the nervous system. Unlike the cup of coffee or sugar-rich candy bar that depletes our energy even further when we’re worn out, these gentle activator herbs actually restore and renew our systems.
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.
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12/7 — CRYSTAL SALE. 10-50% off! Sunday afternoon. Huge selection. Arlington Center, MA. Free if you register. Learn about meditations, webinars and private sessions. CrystalConcentrics.com. CrystalConcentrics@gmail.com for more info and to sign up! 12/11 — LYME DISEASE: TREAT IT NATURALLY. Join Groton Wellness’ naturopathic doctor, Joshua Lloyd, as he discusses the latest updates regarding Lyme disease, including preventative tips and effective, natural treatments that you may use alone or in combination with antibiotics. 7-8pm. Free. Groton Wellness, Groton, MA. (978) 449-9919. www.grotonwellness.com. 12/12-14 — READ AND PLAY MUSIC IN A WEEKEND! Any instrument, any style. This world famous seminar turns beginners into musicians, revitalizes and inspires even pro musicians. 169 Mass Ave., Boston. www.understandingofmusic. com. Sign up online at signup.understandingofmusic.com or (781) 599-1476. sallee@dlorien.com.
Calendar of Events NOVEMBER 11/20 — OPEN HOUSE FOR SCHOOLS OF WISDOM. Meet instructors, learn about these unique intensive programs. January 2015 Programs: Animal Communication, Hypnotherapy, Holistic Practitioner, Earth Medicine. April 2015: Akashic Soul Mastery. September 2015: Angel Alignment, Mediumship, Holistic Professional. Repeated 1/2/ and 4/3. www.womenofwisdominc.com, (508) 230-3680. 11/22 — ASTROLOGY WORKSHOP ECLIPSES IN MUNDANE ASTROLOGY w ith world-renown astrologer Bill Meridian. This is a rare New England visit. Bill resides in Austria and consults worldwide. He writes the mundane astrology and stock market columns for Dell Horoscope. Sponsored by the Boston Chapter of the National Council for Geocosmic Research. Location: Belmont. 12:15-4:30pm. For information, see www.ncgrbostonastrology.org, or contact Joyce Levine at joycel@joycelevine.com or call (617) 354-7075. 11/29 — HOLIDAY FAIR. Saturday, 11am – 4pm. Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism, 32 Church Street, Watertown, MA. Mediumship and angel card readings, spiritual healings, vendors, raffles, gift certificates. Get a jump on holiday shopping. www.greaterbostonchurchofspiritualism.com. 11/29 — PSYCHIC AND HOLISTIC FAIRE. W omen of Wisdom. North Easton, MA. Psychics, angel readings, mediums, crystal healings, Gaiadon Heart, chair massage, Reiki and more! Sign yourself up for a few appointments and bring your friends! www.womenofwisdominc.com. (508) 2303680. Repeated Monday 2/16 and Saturday 5/16. 11/30 — FIND PEACE WITHIN 7-MONTH MENTORSHP PROGRAM. This monthly program with Gerri DeSimone prepares you for certification in auric record clearing. Learn
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to work with the divine light to clear disharmonious energies in the chakra system of yourself and others. Meetings include meditation, mantra practices, spiritual teachings, reading and healing practices. Andover, MA (978) 474-8010 www.circlesofwisdom.com
DECEMBER 12/1 — GLUTEN-FREE DESSERTS. You can have your cake and eat it too! Groton Wellness’ Chef Karen will demonstrate how to make delicious, gluten-free sweets and treats and ingredient substitutions you can use. Recipes and samples provided. 7-8:30pm. $35. (978) 449-9919. www.grotonwellness.com. 12/5 — FLIRTING: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INSTANT SEXUAL ATTRACTION. With Judith Swack, PhD. Are you looking for a partner? Whether you’re single or coming out of a relationship, it is always fun to learn or refresh those flirting skills. Sponsored by The Boston Center for Adult Education. Members: $56; Non-members: $66. 7-9:30pm. Call (617) 267-4430 to register or visit bcae.org. 12/6 — REIKI CERTIFICATION. Wilton, NH. Libby Barnett, MSW. 33 years experience. Reiki Energy Medicine author. Notebook, pin, certificate awarded. Credit cards accepted. CEU’s/contact hours. www.reikienergy.com. Call (603) 6542787. Reiki II: 12/7 12/6 — HOLISTIC HEALTH AND PSYCHIC FAIR. 10am5pm. Free admission. 1-3 Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA. Psychics, mediums, free healings. Sponsored by the Canton Spiritualist Church. www.spiritualistchurch.wix.com/canton. (617) 469-2568. Rain or shine.
12/13 — THE CONSTELLATION APPROACH. Jamy and Peter Faust introduce the concepts and teachings of Family Lineage Healing through The Constellation Approach. The seminar is experiential with opportunities to participate in various ways throughout the day. Anyone can benefit, regardless of your relationship with family member. The Fausts have been leading seminars and trainings in Family Constellations since 2002 and incorporate their knowledge of over 20 years in private practice as professional healers. Saturday 9:30-6, Waltham, MA. Information and registration: ConstellationApproach.com/seminars. 12/17-18 — QUANTUM SPOON BENDING AND ARCTURIAN HEALING with Gene Ang, PhD. Several different workshops on these topics and more will be offered this weekend as well as private healing sessions with neurobiologist and advanced energy facilitator Gene Ang. Circles of Wisdom, Andover, MA. www.circlesofwisdom.com. (978) 474-8010. 12/21 — SWEAT LODGE CEREMONY. Come join us in this ancient ritual of purification, healing and prayer, practiced in many forms around the world. In order to help plan logistics please email RSVP no later than 1 week prior to the lodge to murphy.maggie@hotmail.com. Held at Spirit Hollow, 2509 Shaftsbury Hollow Rd, North Bennington, VT. (802) 447-3895. www.spirithollow.org. 12/22 — SACRED SOUND SOLSTICE CONCERT. At Collective Souls, 59 Main Street, Acushnet, MA. $50; registration required. Gongs, crystal singing bowls, conch, flute, drums, bells and more. www.fairhavenhealing.com. (508) 999-1012. 12/28 — SOUND MEDITATION with Brandon using a variety of bowls, chanting, primitive instruments and guided meditation at Raffa Yoga in Cranston, RI. This is a powerful, tangible experience of vibrations and sensations that allow prana to flow exactly where it is needed. 1-3pm. www.raffayoga.com.
JANUARY 1/1 — MANIFEST THE LIFE YOU WANT! Create a vision board to start the new year. Universalist Unitarian Church, 69 Silver Street, Waterville, ME. 10am–4pm. $25.00. Contact Eva Goulette eva@dancingjaguarinspirations.com. (207) 680-6942.
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Calendar | continued from page 43 1/2 — OPEN HOUSE FOR SCHOOLS OF WISDOM. M eet instructors, learn about these unique intensive programs. January 2015 Programs: Animal Communication, Hypnotherapy, Holistic Practitioner, Earth Medicine. April 2015: Akashic Soul Mastery. September 2015: Angel Alignment, Mediumship, Holistic Professional. Repeated 4/3. www.womenofwisdominc.com, (508) 230-3680. 1/ 4 — 11TH ANNUAL WORLD HYPNOTISM DAY AND HOLISTIC EXPO. H ilton Hotel, Woburn, MA. 8:30-6pm. Learn about hypnosis, the truths and benefits. Leading experts in the profession of hypnotism and other self-help experts will be on hand. Register at www.whdmass.com. 1/3 — 6TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION: A SPECIAL DAY OF HEALINGS AND READINGS. 2 0-minute healing or readings sessions for only $10 each. Circles of Wisdom will be offering a 15% discount of all merchandise in the store. 10:30-4:30. Reservations encouraged for this very popular event. www.circlesofwisdom.com. 1/10 — NOFA/MASS WINTER CONFERENCE. 28th annual Conference, featuring over 60 workshops, exhibits, an all-day seminar and keynote by Greg Judy, rotational grazer and carbon sequestration advocate. Fun for the whole family! Children’s Conference (ages 3-12) provides a lively educational experience for kids. Hands-on, do-it-yourself workshops keep kids active and engaged. Held at Worcester State University, Worcester, MA. www.nofamass.org/winterconference. 1/10 — THE CONSTELLATION APPROACH. J amy and Peter Faust introduce the concepts and teachings of Family Lineage Healing through The Constellation Approach. The seminar is experiential with opportunities to participate in various ways throughout the day. Anyone can benefit, regardless of your relationship with family member. The Fausts have been leading seminars and trainings in Family Constellations since 2002 and incorporate their knowledge of over 20 years in private practice as professional healers. Saturday 9:30-6, Waltham, MA. Information and registration: ConstellationApproach.com/seminars. 1/12 — MEDITATION SAVES THE DAY. D iscuss benefits of meditation, how to weave it into a busy lifestyle and conclude with a simple meditation that rejuvenates and brings forth your best self. With, holistic counselor and author Trish Whynot. Teleclass 7-8:30pm www.TrishWhynot.com. (978) 314-4545 1/15, 22 — INTRO TO SHAMANIC JOURNEYING. 7 -9 pm, Roudenbush Center, Westford MA. No experience required. Register at www.roudenbush.org. Taught by Brad “Little Frog” Hudson, www.littlefroghealing.com. 1/17 — SEX AND SPIRITUALITY: EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW! N ot for the faint of heart…from laughter to shake-up of pre-conceived notions! With spirited passion and joy, medical intuitives and healers Sue and Aaron Singleton unveil the truth of sexuality and the spiritual path being misunderstood. Do certain levels of spiritual evolution require sexual abstinence? Do sexual fulfillment and orgasm elevate/lower your spirituality? Homosexual versus heterosexual sex? How does sexual trauma get healed? Why are oxytocin and nitric oxide your friends? They’ll answer these questions and more. Experiential exercises help you enhance what you learn, get in touch with blockages or traumas
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holding you back, empower you to make choices. Open to all orientations/singles/couples over age 21. Portland, CT. Register www.TheWayToBalance.com. 1/24 — THE ANCIENT ART OF SOAPMAKING taught by Linda Patterson. Watch the demonstration of kitchen chemistry reveal techniques for creating beautiful and successful soap. The workshop will cover the benefits of different ingredients (coconut oil, palm kernel, olive and shea butter), molds, recipes and tools. All participants will leave with a sample of soap made that day. Boston School of Herbal Studies, Arlington. www.bostonherbalstudies.com. (781) 646-6319. 1/31 — LESSIONS IN COURAGE: PERUVIAN SHAMANIC WISDOM FOR EVERYDAY LIFE with don Oscar Miro-Quesada. This uniquely inspiring program is designed to introduce people from all walks of life to the millennial wisdom and healing grace of shamanism. 9am-8pm. Bloomfield, CT. www.centerforholisticpractices.com. (860) 819-8570. 1/31 — AN ADVANCED HERBAL TRAINING PROGRAM begins January 31 and meets for seven weekends. This intensive program has three components: diagnostic classes, weekend seminars, and the herbal clinic. We teach facial, tongue, pulse, and nail diagnosis and consultation skills. Boston School of Herbal Studies, Arlington. (781) 646.6319, bostonherbalstudies.com.
FEBRUARY 2/7 — RESTORE YOUR DIVINE BLUEPRINT. BMG Restore Your Divine Blueprint designs empower a shift within your conscious and unconscious minds/body, because our DNA can read and respond to frequencies created by BMG Cards. Six introductory cards by Sue and Aaron Singleton help transmute critical life issues and allow us to move forward in our personal, professional, and spiritual development: Inner Harmony, Peace, Joy, Connect the Heart of God to the Heart of Man, The I Am, and Release Judgment. The Singletons incorporate some of their other Energy of Life® transformative tools and techniques, Rings of Oden™, timeline regression, aromatherapy, Stone Play™ and much more, for a transformative day. Pembroke, MA. Register www.TheWayToBalance.com. 2/8 — BEGINNING ASTROLOGY WORKSHOP with Joyce Levine. For you if you’ve never studied astrology before or if you’d like a review of the basics. Covers planets, signs, houses, and aspects. Discover why Aries, Taurus, etc., see life differently. Recognizing differences helps you improve your life by gaining a better understanding of yourself and others. Provide the date, time, and place of your birth and your chart will be calculated for the class. Sponsored by the Boston Chapter of the National Council for Geocosmic Research. Location: Arlington, MA. For information, see www.ncgrbostonastrology.org or contact Joyce Levine at joycel@joycelevine.com or call (617) 354-7075. 2/8 — AN AROMATHERAPY CERTIFICATION COURSE taught by Linda Patterson. Learn how essential oils work to heal body, mind and spirit. This comprehensive course addresses the body systems, their common ailments and the essential oils most helpful for each condition. Boston School of Herbal Studies. (781) 646-6319 or bostonherbalstudies.com. 2/14 — THE CONSTELLATION APPROACH. Jamy and Peter Faust introduce the concepts and teachings of Family
Lineage Healing through The Constellation Approach. The seminar is experiential with opportunities to participate in various ways throughout the day. Anyone can benefit, regardless of your relationship with family member. The Fausts have been leading seminars and trainings in Family Constellations since 2002 and incorporate their knowledge of over 20 years in private practice as professional healers. Saturday 9:30-6, Waltham, MA. Information and registration: ConstellationApproach.com/seminars. 2/16 — PSYCHIC AND HOLISTIC FAIRE. Women of Wisdom. North Easton, MA. Psychics, angel readings, mediums, crystal healings, Gaiadon Heart, chair massage, Reiki and more! Sign yourself up for a few appointments and bring your friends! www.womenofwisdominc.com. (508) 2303680. Repeated Saturday 5/16. 2/21 — GOOD VIBRATIONS: RAFFA YOGA STRETCH WORKSHOP with live vibration sound waves. Vibration sound healing and yoga combine with meditation, breath and sound for a deeply personal mind body experience. 1-3pm. www.raffayoga.com. (401) 463-3335. 2/22-2/27 — THE SOUTH: ILLUMINATION. First course in The Light Body School with Alberto Villoldo of the Four Winds. During the South, you will learn how to create sacred space wherever you are, to empower yourself and bring healing to those around you. The South course offers emotional healing where you can engage your personal histories and release their grip all at once — not one by one, but like a serpent shedding its entire skin all at once. Held in Ivorytown, CT. Registration and info at www.thefourwinds.com. 2/28 — FREEDOM FROM HEADACHES, MIGRAINES, CLUSTER HEADACHES! Discover incredible, empowering techniques from experts Aaron and Sue Singleton. Learn to identify and resolve Root Cause, apply manual, integrative, energy therapy protocols to resolve migraines, clusters, sinus, tension headaches, head pain, etc. Experienced practitioners are wowed and laypeople empowered to resolve their own or friends’ headaches. Instruction manual included. Open to practitioners/laypeople. 9.6 Contact Hours. Portland, CT. Register www.TheWayToBalance.com.
UPCOMING 3/13-15 — MIND, MOOD AND FOOD: OPTIMAL NUTRITION FOR THE BRAIN. Kripalu, Stockbridge, MA. This course combines cutting-edge research and culinary wisdom to inspire and prepare you to guide your household and clients towards improved brain health and mood. Continuing education available. fam@cmbm.org. The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, www.cmbm.org. 3/21-22 — WOMEN’S GETAWAY WEEKEND 2015. Ashworth by the Sea, Hampton Beach, NH. Experience joy, connection, relaxation, growth, laughter and fun! Hosted by The Joy Source. Register: http://thejoysource.com/womens-getaway-spring-weekend-2015/ 3/19-3/22 — HBLU TRAINING: HEALING TRAUMA AND INSTALLING BOUNDARIES with Judith Swack, Ph.D. Healing From The Body Level Up 1 Training shows you how to rapidly transform and heal your clients and yourself. 28 CE credits for social workers, LMCHs and RNs. 9am-6pm. Needham, MA. www.hblu.org. (800) 310-6549. info@hblu.org. Register by February 15 for the early bird discount.
4/3 — OPEN HOUSE FOR SCHOOLS OF WISDOM. M eet instructors, learn about these unique intensive programs. January 2015 Programs: Animal Communication, Hypnotherapy, Holistic Practitioner, Earth Medicine. April 2015: Akashic Soul Mastery. September 2015: Angel Alignment, Mediumship, Holistic Professional. (508) 230-3680. www.womenofwisdominc.com. 5/9 — PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT, PAST LIVES AND ANGEL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP w ith 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. 5/16 — PSYCHIC AND HOLISTIC FAIRE. W omen of Wisdom. North Easton, MA. Psychics, angel readings, mediums, crystal healings, Gaiadon Heart, chair massage, Reiki and more! Sign yourself up for a few appointments and bring your friends! www.womenofwisdominc.com. (508) 230-3680. 6/3-8 — 55TH ANNUAL AMERICAN SOCIETY OF DOWSERS NATIONAL CONVENTION. L yndonville, VT. Over 50 workshops on dowsing, healing, ancient wisdom and more. Basic and advanced water dowsing schools. Wellness corner and vendor area. www.dowsers.org.
SPIRIT ADVENTURE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN! C hakras, auras, law of attraction and more. Classes in Yarmouth, ME. Third Saturday of each month. Classes in Waterville, ME, second Saturday of each month. $15.00 per class. 1pm–3pm for ages 5-8. 3pm–5pm for ages 9-12. Contact: Eva Goulette (207) 680-6942. eva@dancingjaguarinspirations.com. 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, other classes, enjoy evenings with Vywamus December 4, April TBA. (617) 332-1541. www.andreaseiver.com. INTRO TO SHAMANIC JOURNEYING January 15 and 22, 7-9 pm, Roudenbush Center, Westford MA. No experience required. Register at www.roudenbush.org. Taught by Brad “Little Frog” Hudson, www.littlefroghealing.com. ASTROLOGY CLASSES IN CAMBRIDGE. Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm with Joyce Levine, president of the Boston Chapter of the National Council for Geocosmic Research, who has over 30 years of experience as a full-time professional astrologer. Visit www.joycelevine.com or call (617) 354-7075. LUNCH TIME MEDITATION. Wednesdays, 12-1 pm. Learn Metta, a profound and beautiful Buddhist practice. Led by experienced Buddhist practitioner. 945 Great Plain Ave., Needham, MA. (617) 965-6440. www.bluelotushealingarts.com. THE ECLECTIC INSTITUTE OF AROMATHERAPY AND HERBAL STUDIES offers: The Introduction to European based Aromatherapy 2/8 in Arlington and 3/7 in Sturbridge. Also offering: Aromatherapy Level II 1/17 in Arlington. For additional information visit www.aromatherapyandherbalstudies.com.
SHAMANIC DRUMMING CIRCLE founded 1993. Usually second and fourth Fridays of every month. 7pm. Quaker Meetinghouse, Cambridge, MA. Open to all, instruction available on website: http://www.friendsjourneycircle.org/. Terrence (978) 952-2704 or Emily (781) 641-3980. PRANIC HEALING. Ongoing private sessions. Level 1 workshop: January 17 and 18. Tuesday night meditations. North Andover, MA. Miriam Smith, certified Pranic Healing healer and teacher. mgsenergy@comcast.net. (978) 807-1634. www.PranicHealingNE.com. OPEN MEDITATION, Advaita Meditation Center, every Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Please join us for meditation, discussion, and refreshments. Newcomers and experienced meditators both welcome. Instruction provided. 28 Worcester Lane, Waltham. Go to www.advaitameditation.org for more details. WELLNESS ROUNDTABLE HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS NETWORKING GROUP. Please join us at our monthly meetings, second Wednesday each month in Northboro, MA. Stay inspired and create collaborative professional relationships. A welcoming community working for the greater health and wellbeing of all. Contact marilyn@confident-directions.com. TAI CHI CHUAN. Classes in Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, both group and private, held at Gin Soon Tai Chi Club, the oldest school teaching Tai Chi Chuan in the greater Boston area. Classes held Monday-Thursday 11-1. Evenings from 4-8. Saturdays 1-4. 33 Harrison Ave, 2nd floor, Boston, MA. (617) 542-4442. www.gstaichi.org.
6/17-20 — SACRED SOUND INTENSIVE w ith Lisa Murphy. Join us for a 4-day intensive journey into the world of sacred sound. Learn how to heal trauma with sound, facilitate a rhythm circle. Perform a healing gong bath. Liberate suffering with sound. Waypoint Conference Center, New Bedford, MA. www.fairhavenhealing.com. (508) 999-1012. 6/20 — WHALE REVIVAL CONCERT. 6 -8pm at the Waypoint Conference Center, New Bedford, MA. $50. Special Guests: Dynasty Electric. (508) 999-1012. Details at www.fairhavenhealing.com. 6/30-7/1 — SPIRITUAL EXPANSION AND HEALING JOURNEY TO MACHU PICCHU. S mall group/private healing sessions with Kristi Borst in Lima, Peru. This is offered as a prelude to a group tour to Ancient Peruvian sites. www.IntuitiveHealingResonance.com.
ONGOING BOSTON SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES. A rlington and Lincoln, MA. Affordable, evening and weekend classes, aromatherapy certification courses, herbal apprenticeship programs and advanced training. (781) 646-6319 or bostonherbalstudies.com. FREE LECTURE SERIES, f ourth Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:00, presented by community herbalist Deb Fate-Mental at Palmer Family Chiropractic,114 Water Street, Bldg #3, Milford, MA. To register and for more info visit www.heartfeltherbals.com. 3/13-15 — Join the Center for Mind-Body Medicine for their annual Mind, Mood & Food program at Kripalu in Stockbridge, MA. See March listing or www.cmbm.org.
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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
Specialties include: anxiety, mild to moderate depression, back pain, migraines, and infertility, as well as other health issues. We also specialize in facial rejuvenation (micro-current facial) and offer non-needle options. Bryn has over 22 years experience. Available weekdays and weekends by appointment.
SERVICES Acupuncture b Chinese Herbal Medicine Nutritional Counseling
energy balancing, nut ritional 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.
Treatments and classes for healing all stress-related ailments, sports injuries, women’s health issues and more
481 Great Road #6, Acton, MA 01720 info@acupunctureplusyoga.com www.acupunctureplusyoga.com S 978-266-9889 S
Astrological Consulting Astrology
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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
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
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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:
Anti-Aging WELLNESS CENTER JOHN THOMAS
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stars@ericlinter.com
Holistic diagnostic examination using the Bio-Energetic Health Assessment tests for allergies, heavy metals, bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Provides hormonal, nutritional and cell metabolism evaluations for your complete anti-aging and illness prevention assessment. wellnesscenter196@yahoo.com T 978-567-5800 T
X 508-541-4115 X
“I learned more from one session than I did from 5 years of analysis.”
connection with the Universe, let them help you achieve your goals in life — for love, relationships and finances.
- J.G., Cambridge, MA
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S Healing with Reiki sessions
Centers
In this season of peace and good will, share the healing power of sound. Gong Immersion Crystal Singing Bowls s Body Tuning Forks s Intuitive Sessions s Workshops and Classes s Private and Groups s s
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Gift yourself and someone you love with a deeply meditative sound healing session with Deb Silke, professionally practicing Intuitive and Sound Therapy practitioner. Sound sessions are tailored to the specific energy requirements of individuals, couples, families and private groups. Visit our website for a complete listing of Intuitive and Therapeutic Sound services, and calendar of events, workshops and classes available at our Newburyport, MA location. Contact us at: info@DebSilke.com 978-902-7001 s IntuitiveSoundTherapy.com
At Bhavna’s Wellness Group, we help you to connect with yourself at different levels. We believe in realeasing and taking care of all of your stresses in every aspect of your life. We help you to rediscover who you really are, to help you to grow and to be happy and loving in life. S Have a thirst for more spirituality? S Do you feel you are an older soul?
S Do you feel you deserve happiness now but
are stuck and don’t know what to do next?
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Full-time, part-time and hourly space available for rent.
guides/a loved one
S Clearings, food detox programs
S Licensed mental health counselor support S Make more money, save more money
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Join the weekly unique divine/chakra/angel meditation every Tue. eve. from 6-8 p m . Free monthly support group for cancer and heart patients ~ Free 20 min. Reiki sessions Always welcoming new members! Contact Bhavna at: bhavnasrivastava@bhwellnessgroup.com www.bhwellnessgroup.com S 774-242-2112
Offering a wide selection of
Acupuncture Chiropractic Colon Hydrotherapy Massage Couples Counseling Hypnotherapy Reiki EMDR Psychotherapy Reflexology 214 Market Street, Brighton, MA 02135 www.marketstreethealth.com 617-787-3511
S Spiritual sessions with angels and your
Crystals, Gems and Minerals G Jewelry Candles G Oils and Mists G Sage G Incense Fairy, Goddess and Angel Gifts, and More! Psychic and Mediumship Readings Classes, Workshop and Events METAPHYSICAL HEALING CENTER
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Holistic Practitioner and Professional, Earth Medicine, Mediumship, Angel Alignment, Akashic Soul Mastery, Hypnotherapy, Animal Communication; Training for Reiki, IET, Gaiadon Heart, etc., plus workshops daily GIFT SHOP
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Learn how to regain and maintain a happier and healthier life in an atmosphere of abundant support
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Chiropractic BioPhysics Nutrition & Health Coaching S RE-SIZE-ME Whole Body Vibration S Postural Fitness Infrared Sauna S Thermography Massage S Mineral Clay Therapy Integrative Energy S Kundalini Yoga Svaroopa Yoga S Meditation Classes Reiki S Emotional Freedom Technique Energy Medicine Free Green/Health Workshops 201 Boston Post Rd. West, Marlborough, MA 508-460-0091
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OPEN DOORS
Largest New Age Store in New England Hot Power Yoga and Gentle Yoga Classes YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
200 & 500 Hours u 14 Yoga Studio Locations Dorchester, Roslindale, Easton, Westwood, Canton, Braintree, No. Attleboro, No.Scituate, Plymouth, Duxbury, Hingham, Weymouth, Hanover, E. 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 - 9 pm, 7 days a week www.OpenDoors7.com u 781-843-8224
S Child-centered preschool program S Nurturing, small group setting
S Developmentally appropriate, standards-
limited openings available At Small Miracles Preschool the unique spirit of each child is acknowledged and cherished. Our mission is to provide a loving, supportive environment where children thrive in an atmosphere of security and mutual respect. We strive to nurture children’s self-esteem, guide them in learning to
based curriculum
S Ages 2.9 to 5 S Two or three days, 9 am - 1 p m (5-day
option available)
Ellen Kerstein, M.S. in Ed S Holliston, MA ellenkerstein@gmail.com ellenkerstein.com S 508-429-5764
Classes, Certifications & Schools CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!
Offering Transformative, Paradigm-Busting Degrees, Certificate and Coach Training Programs in Emerging Fields of Inquiry
Our new Healing Center features a spacious 1000 sq. ft., sun-filled yoga studio, private and peaceful massage and acupuncture treatment rooms, and a serene meditation space that also hosts workshops.
YOGA MASSAGE ACUPUNCTURE SHAMANIC HEALING Natural Healing for Body, Mind & Spirit
For appointments and information, please call: 617-965-6440 945 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA www.bluelotushealingarts.com
We are a nonprofit Center devoted to teaching meditation and exploring Advaita, the spiritual tradition of self-realization. To learn more about us, go to our website or visit us at our lovely, historic house in Waltham. Wednesday Evening Open Meditation Introductory Classes Reading Groups and other Activities
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREES: Consciousness Studies F Integrative Health and Healing F Learning and Thinking Writing and Oral Tradition Organizational Leadership Conflict Transformation (Peace Studies)
“This school has brought me to a new level. Simply put, it is the place where I realized my dreams and where I was encouraged, taught, and supported to pursue a creative life. I have made life-long relationships at this institution. I have never worked so hard nor learned so much.” ~ Pierre Sorey, High School English Teacher Master of Arts in Oral Traditions, Class of 2012
Accredited on-site programs w/weekend sessions 171 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 06524 203-874-4252 | info@learn.edu
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN: Ecotherapy and Cultural Sustainability Health Coaching and Patient Navigation Integrative Health and Healing F Story Telling COACH TRAINING IN: Transformative Coach Training Health Coaching and Patient Navigation TGI is dedicated to creating an environment for learners to pursue their passions and affect changes in their lives and work. TGI has designed unique, integrated, experiential, holistic programs to meet the needs of contemporary thinkers on their paths of personal and professional growth.
Ample parking and wheelchair accessibility. 28 Worcester Lane, Waltham, MA 02451 info@advaitameditation.org www.advaitameditation.org G 781-647-0020
One of the most highly acclaimed Apprenticeship Programs in the U.S. Advanced Herbal Studies
Children's Health Services
Excellent Facility and Gardens 183 Wednesday Hill Rd, Lee, NH 03861
603-659-7211 e www.mistymeadows.org
Touchstone offers:
Touchstone Community School offers a progressive, child-centered approach to education. For more than 30 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: www.touchstoneschool.com 508-839-0038
• 200 and 500 Hour Classical Yoga Teacher Training • Meditation Training
• Yoga classes offered daily • Monthly Workshops • Weekend Intensives
• Yoga Therapy Training
66 Acres Retail Herb Shop
Join our yoga community as we study, practice and share the transformative benefits of Yoga. All levels of ability and experience are welcome to an environment that is safe and open to diversity in body, mind and spirit. Therapeutic, scientific and heartcentered in our approach, we unite in our desire to understand and live Yoga’s five branches. JULIE ROST, Director
8 Clifford Street, Exeter, NH www.yogalifenh.com v 603-479-3865 Classes, Certifications and Schools continued
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Classes, Certifications and Schools continued on-going co-coaching practice. To see more about our training and our trained psychosynthesis coaches visit www.psychosynthesiscoach.org.
The Synthesis Center Professional Training in Psychosynthesis Psychosynthesis is a holistic, transpersonal model of human development integrating psychology and spirit in the healing arts. The Center offers two professional training programs in psychosynthesis for all helping professionals and students. The Will to Grow: Transformational Life Coaching is a nationally certified, coach training program. This program trains people in psychosynthesis coaching and leads to a Psychosynthesis Life Coach (PLC) certification through the Center and to the prestigious and nationally certified Board Certified Coach (BCC). The program is offered via teleconference, live sessions or independent study formats and prepares people to work in the expanding field of life and business coaching and its many variations. The training process is deep and rich, supporting the coach trainee in stepping fully into the field, through personal and shared processes, didactic training and
Eclectic Institute of Aromatherapy and Herbal Studies Instructor Linda Patterson offers over 20 years of experience in the science, art and principles of herbalism and aromatherapy.
Massage | Aesthetics Polarity | RYSE 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
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The Psychosynthesis Professional Training Program teaches psychosynthesis theory, the principles of holistic psychology and the process of psychological and spiritual development. It provides in-depth theoretical and practical training as well as intensive personal, professional and spiritual growth in a face-to-face setting. This training is open to those actively engaged in or studying the helping professions. This is a comprehensive three-year program that leads to certification as a Certified Psychosynthesis Practitioner (CPP) as well as Psychosynthesis Life Coach (PLC). CEU’s for social work and mental health counseling are available. The next Level I training starts in Fall 2015, and our teleconference and independent study options have rolling admissions. Full program information is available on our web site. Synthesis center teaching staff are available to talk in person or by phone as well. Free Self-Coaching Exercises. For a copy “Got Self? 4 Great Self-Coaching Exercises,” send us your email! The Synthesis Center e Amherst, MA admin@synthesiscenter.org www.synthesiscenter.org e 413-256-0772
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
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.
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
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
their Family Lineage. Each weekend is a complete immersion into the major themes that are universal to all human beings: Father’s Lineage, Mother’s Lineage, Sibling Relationships, Effects of Illness, Disease and Death, Effects of Migration and Immigration, Conflict, War and Religion, Romantic Relationships (previous and current).
www.aromatherapyandherbalstudies.com 978-297-4502
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.
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.
Supporting World Peace, One Family at a Time The Constellation Approach™ is a healing modality that evolves consciousness in relation to your Family Lineage. The process combines Energy Medicine, Family Constellation methodology and Spiritual Awareness. The Approach opens the heart, shifts your perception, and brings about inner peace regardless of your current relationship with family members or knowledge of your family history. “I feel peace in my heart for the first time in months.” ~ Barbara
The Immersion Program is offered over seven weekends held between Oct. 2014 and May 2015. Appropriate for those with a serious interest in embarking on a personal journey of transformation in relation to
“My constellation changed everything with me and my mother!” ~ Kathren
Saturday Public Seminars are open to participation in The Constellation Approach™ and learning about Family Lineage Healing. You will have the opportunity to observe Constellations, be a representative within the Family Energy Field of a Constellation and possibly set up your own Constellation. Space is limited to assure an intimate and sacred experience. See Calendar listings for upcoming Saturday Seminars. “I had no idea of the love that I could feel in relation to my family.” ~ William Private Constellations Sessions available with Peter or Jamy in person, by phone or Skype. Jamy and Peter Faust F 617-484-4325 www.ConstellationApproach.com
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Classes, Certifications and Schools continued AFFORDABLE HERBAL EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
❖ Intensive 7 Month Herbal Apprenticeships
Coaching
Advanced Training with Facial, Tongue, and Pulse Diagnosis ❖ Aromatherapy Certification ❖ Weekend Intensives and Evening Classes
find “us” again
UPCOMING HERBAL CLASSES
with Come Back to Love Coach™
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For more information on all of our classes, see www.bostonherbalstudies.com Arlington, MA ❖ 781.646.6319
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
Training Programs to complement all medical and holistic modalities AARON & SUE SINGLETON, FOUNDERS
Internationally renowned Medical Intuitives, Authors, Visionaries, Inventors and Founders of The Energy of Life® (EOL) Integrative and Intuitive Healing Process, Sue and Aaron Singleton offer a diverse variety of Training Programs to complement all medical and holistic modalities, and to empower practitioners and laypersons. EOL I.D.E.A.L. Process for
Creating a Life You Love! Workshop Series A totally unique intuitive development and healing process that transforms lives for healers, doctors, executives, and fulltime parents. Apply the EOL Process alone, or to enhance Reiki, Pranic Healing, etc. The EOL Process for Discernment 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
Advanced Aromatherapy Certification Course: Begins Jan. 17 The Ancient Art of Soap Making: Jan. 24 Advanced Herbal Training: Begins Jan. 31 Level 1 Aromatherapy Certification: Begins Feb. 8
v Courses meet state and national standards; CE’s approved from ARCB and NCBTMB. School is licensed by Commonwealth of MA, Dept. of Education
Private Coaching, Intimate Puja Circles, Workshops
Small changes. Amazing results. Helping you achieve your goals of health, prosperity and harmony in your home or business. Small shifts. Big benefits.
~ Now teaching Reflexology at ~ Hyannis, MA Cortiva Massage School in Watertown, MA
trauma and illness, without relying solely on linear meridian techniques. Learn powerful protocols for deeper, more rapid release of the Root Cause. Our easy to learn 60-point number system includes detailed diagrams; no prior acupressure experience or knowledge required. EOL Rings of Oden™ Net-Neutral Ionic
Technology for Quantum Healing: Revolutionary technology imbedded in The Rings of Oden accelerates light resonance and provides modulating energy frequencies for healing. Users resport rapid resolution of chronic pain, injuries, glaucoma, chronic emotional patterns and illnesses. The Rings combine Crop Circles, and DNA Holographic Re-Patterning to create specific vortices and frequencies for various conditions and spiritual transformation. Powerful for self-healing, as well as helping others. Other Workshops and Programs Radical Hands-On Healing™ F Introduction to Medical Intuition F BioMorphic Geometry™ F Stone Play™ Crystal Matrix Technology F EOL
Classes as online webinars, DVDs/CDs, home-study manuals, and in-person in MA/CT. 21 Water Street, Amesbury, MA 01913 www.TheWayToBalance.com 978-834-0341
Follow us on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
www.RobynVogel.com phone/text: 508-380-9254
Consciousness Transformation
Our goal is to act as a bridge between complimentary and conventional medicine through the training of qualified holistic practitioners. Join us!
www.walkinbalance.com v 508-317-3044 v
Rediscover the true connection that ignited your passion for each other when you met. Tantric intimacy coaching and psychotherapy tools will help you find the “us” again in your relationship.
SIGNE N. AYOCHOK signefengshui@yahoo.com designerfengshui.net i 508-579-1066
Andrea Seiver, Ph.D. Channeled Readings Classes Have you spoken with an ascended master recently? Vywamus, channeled by Andrea Seiver, is a master and teacher who is working to help all humans make the shift into the higher levels of consciousness. Readings with Vywamus cover your life work, relationships, past lives, and other
issues with his characteristic warmth, humor, and practical advice. Channeled Classes and Spiritual Tutoring help you personally evolve and begin to live in a state of higher consciousness. Evenings with Vywamus: Vywamus shares his energy and discusses your questions on topics of general interest. Donation $10. Other Classes: Learn to Channel • Advanced Channeling For information, contact Andrea at 617-332-1541 • www.andreaseiver.com
Available Now! The Next Big Bang: The Explosion of Human Consciousness A Vywamus Book Read more at www.andreaseiver.com
Counseling and Therapy 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-
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. Counseling and Therapy continued
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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.
Helping People Live Better Lives GLENN BIGONET, M.A. Mental Health Counselor Clinical Hypnotherapist Weekly Group and Various Workshops Offered Conveniently located near the commuter rail in Needham. Just a short drive from Rte. 128/I-95
HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY Dedicated to the freedom to explore and express the authentic self.
Jonathan Chisholm, MA Present moment awareness is the technique and goal of this psychotherapeutic process. Healing begins as you learn to be fully aware of and respectful to your own inner state while being present with another person. In this way, you can learn to let go of old relational habits and the self-limiting beliefs that lead to them. You can genuinely address various addictions and learn to release the traumas and hurts that underlie them. Emotions that were once overwhel-
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
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,
Glenn utilizes heart-centered therapeutic techniques, and at times powerfully combines 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 he works with you to make your goals a reality. Don’t wait! Call now to set up your FREE initial consultation. It’s time to create the change you desire. www.GlennBigonet.com 617-462-6642
ming become a guide to who you are and what you need from life. As you begin to respect your feelings and perceptions as valid, you realize you are free to live your life in a way that naturally flows from who you are. You become yourself. This work must be done gently. You will need the guidance of someone who will keep you on task but at the same time allow you to go at a pace that feels safe. You need someone you can learn to trust. We enter into a collaboration that is itself a form of meditation. By learning to be present to each other in the therapeutic setting, a new possibility for being in the world emerges. 100 Lafayette St, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Jonathan@HolisticPsychotherapy.com www.HolisticPsychotherapy.com 401-952-0142
Holistic Counseling Concepts Trish Whynot, D.C.Ed. Doctor of C.O.R.E. Education Dr. Trish Whynot’s way incorporates
ASAT™ C.O.R.E. Counseling, meditative
techniques and wise guidance that comes through the Mineral Kingdom.
Eliminate the root of physical, social, and financial problems: Discover, address, and release issues blocking health and wealth. G View relationship discord and illness as opportunities for growth and change. G Open to an array of extraordinary futures.
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 Sunday nights in Newton. Apprenticeship training. 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
Learn perspectives for living and loving that expect opportunities even during challenging times. You can’t thrive on problems but you can thrive on the wisdom, understanding and compassion gained from them. Dr. Trish Whynot is a holistic counselor, speaker and author of “Why Me? Why Now? WHY NOT? Finding Opportunity in Your Obstacles.” Visit www.TrishWhynot.com for ordering information. “What impressed me about Dr. Trish Whynot was her ability to see through the chaos of life’s web and identify the root cause of any problem.” — Bob Olson, Editor, OfSpirit.com Workshops and Sessions Available In Office, Phone or Skype
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Healing and Bodywork 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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LIFE COACHING
Improve motivation, accomplish tasks & more
Holistic Psychotherapy & Life Coaching Lori Miller-Freitas, LICSW Get to the core — Transform your life! You are on this earth to be happy and realize your true potential. 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.
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Holistic Psychotherapy/Clinical Consultation
Using extensive professional experience to resolve issues related to: Trauma, Grief, PTSD, Anxiety and Phobias, ADD. Certifications: LICSW, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, National Board of Certified Clinical Hypno-therapists. Visa/MC acccepted.
294 Pleasant St. R Ste. 103B R Stoughton, MA www.eaglespirittherapies.com 781-297-2003
InternationallyExperienced
New Englands most InternationallyExperienced Reiki Master since 1989 Patricia has taught healing techniques of Buddhist, Sikhs and Christians for over 25 years. She is the appointed East Coast representative of Reiki Jin Kei Do ~ Buddho Healing, authentic and advanced teachings of Usui Reiki in the lineage of Buddhist Monk Seiji Takamori. Patricia was the first woman to teach Reiki in the former Soviet
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22-Strand DNA Activation
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.
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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.
Experience reiki healing and crystal therapy in the comfort of your own home.
BRIANA M. PIAZ ZA reiki master practitioner
Reiki Practitioner Spiritual Healer
Heart's Singing Healing Center, Woburn, MA 781-281-2888 v www.heartssinging.com
Experience colon hydrotherapy in a safe, relaxed environment using state-of-the-art FDA registered equipment. Stephanie Dumas
Balance and heal through the pathways of the feet.
I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, Owner
Lexington Medical Building 16 Clarke Street, Lexington, MA
Cleansing for the body, the mind, the spirit
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Libby Barnett, MSW, RMT Awaken Your Healing Touch Libby is a gifted, knowledgeable Reiki Master with 33 years experience. Libby learned Reiki from John Harvey Gray in 1979, and is the longest practicing Reiki Master Teacher on the East Coast. Her book, Reiki Energy Medicine, Bringing Healing Touch into Home, Hospital, and Hospice has sold over 70,000 copies in five languages. Use Reiki to create more joy, ease, and happiness. 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 been teaching Reiki at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health for 14 years. She has taught medical and nursing students at Harvard, Brown, Tufts, and Yale, as well as staff at Mass General, Brigham and Women’s, Beth Israel, Mt. Auburn, Emerson, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Southern New Hampshire, New York Columbia Presbyterian hospitals, and social workers at the University of Maryland. Libby was featured in a Reiki segment for the PBS nationally televised series, Body and Soul.
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Comfortable and relaxing. Certified Reflexologist
Serving Northeast Massachusetts from Boston to Ipswich and Rockport
One of Libby’s passions is teaching hospice staff and volunteers. Fueled by Reiki energy, their healing touch is enhanced, creating greater effectiveness in calming agitation, soothing pain and providing comfort. In class, a powerful slide presentation captures the essence of Reiki and highlights the latest research. Reiki stories from Libby’s extensive experience will uplift and inspire you, showing how anyone can learn Reiki. You receive attunements and practice giving and receiving Reiki. You leave class with an illustrated notebook, certificate, and Reiki pin, fully trained and certified to do Reiki on yourself, family, friends, and animals. “Hands on, Reiki’s on.” "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 self-care tool to love, heal, and empower yourself. I look forward to meeting you and sharing Reiki.”
THE JOHN HARVEY GRAY CENTER FOR
Reiki Healing
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 was established by John Harvey Gray and Dr. Lourdes Gray in 1996 to empower and develop a student’s capacity for healing. The Center offers the most thorough Reiki healing training available, ‘with no cut corners’, as it was taught by Mrs. Hawayo Takata. John Harvey Gray received his entire Reiki training from Hawayo Takata. He was one of the original 22 Reiki Master Teachers trained by her. He was also the longest-practicing Reiki Master Teacher in the Western Hemisphere until his passing into spirit on January 12, 2011.
Lourdes was initiated by John Harvey Gray as a Reiki Master Teacher in 1996 after intensive one-on-one training by John Harvey Gray. As a Reiki Master Teacher, Lourdes has taught over 700 Reiki workshops and trained more than 8,000 Reiki students to date and serves as the director of the John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing. Each workshop consists of two full days of learning and hands-on practice. 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,
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. The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing P.O. Box 696, Rindge, NH 03461 Visa/MC Accepted
See Full Class Schedule: www.learnreiki.org ✴ 603-899-3288
Reiki I, Wilton, NH Class: Dec. 6 Reiki II Class: on day following Reiki I Class, Dec. 7 Additional Reiki training dates can be found at: www.reikienergy.com All credit cards accepted. Social Work, Nursing and Massage contact hours/CEU’s available. Reiki Master Teacher Training info available on request. To register or for more information: www.reikienergy.com reiki@reikienergy.com • 603-654-2787
Divine Intervention is “Where the Impossible Becomes Possible.”
Divine Intervention
Spontaneous Remission
Advanced Energetic Hands on Healing from the Mayan Lineage. Miraculous Healing for all issues that require attention.
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. Heart’s Singing Healing Center Woburn, MA 781-281-2888 u www.heartssinging.com
Healing: Combined Modalities Cornerstone Therapeutics
Colon Hydrotherapy & Massage Therapy in a relaxing, professional atmosphere 18 years of experience Support your goals and your health Call today for more information.
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43 Hatherly Road, Rockland, MA 02370 Conveniently located 2 miles from Exit 14 off of Route 3 on the South Shore
Visit our welcoming, tranquil space in northern Rhode Island on the Mass. state line for holistic sessions, transformative retreats and Reiki training classes.
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Reconnective Healing,® The Reconnection® & The Reconnection® Healing with Animals
Give yourself, your loved one or beloved animal a Reconnective Healing,® uniquely customized by the intelligence of the universe, whereby you or they will receive what is needed — emotional, spiritual or physical healing, not merely just what you think you should have.
www.spiritofchange.org
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,
HEARTFELT HERBALS & HEALING
V Herbal Consultations V Shamanic Energy Healing V Health Coaching V Reiki
Classes and Workshops In-person and distance work
As an herbalist and shamanic practitioner, my goal is to help my clients regain their health and bring joy into their lives. I treat each client individually, with specific herbs, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. A shamanic healing session can help heal trauma, emotional issues and karmic issues, and remove blockages to health and wholeness. D E B FAT E - M E N TA L
Community Herbalist & Shamanic Practitioner 114 Water St. Bldg #3, Milford, MA 01757 heartfeltherbals@gmail.com 774-232-2343 V www.heartfeltherbals.com
spiritual health
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.” www.wendymarks.com R 781-449-5368 wlm922@wendymarks.com
Access the Power of Your Subconscious Mind with Hypnosis
Lose weight
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIGHT
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Sessions available in West Boylston MA, and by phone and Skype
Change harmful habits & negative patterns
Eye of the Eagle
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
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We are vibrational beings. Your Vibrational Frequency informs your entire reality. Vibrational Transformation is a process whereby vibrations are introduced into the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and energetic bodies for transformation.
SUSAN POWELL, LMT CERTIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST REIKI PRACTITIONER
The Reconnection® is the activation of a human being’s innate ability to serve as an instrument of healing, to access a shift in consciousness that allows us to recognize, feel, absorb and transmit an expanded level of the universal healing intelligence. www.lightandlovehealing.com RUSSELL RICCIO r 603-935-9106
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Offices in Watertown, MA and Cumberland, RI Available in-person or by phone Cheryl@WrightHereNow.com 617-448-8749 G www.WrightHereNow.com
R Clear stressful energy from home/office R Balance geopathic stressors
508 414-2619 The objective of The Reconnection® is to return the body to balance, while tapping into the universal healing intelligence.
By increasing your Vibrational Frequency, you’ll transform the denser, heavier energies within your system allowing you to:
R Clear the energy of past relationships R Clear out the energy of those
Support your intention for change with a Golden Ray Clearing You are intimately connected to your home. As we clear your home, we work with your energetic field to clear areas that are draining your vitality.
who have passed
R Relocate non-physical beings
R Remove draining energetic influences R Prepare your home for sale/rental
For more information: www.GoldenRayEnergetics.com/Clearing.php David Dobson: 207-749-9747 Kristine Schares: 207-749-9745
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ORION’S GATEWAY to Healing & Greater Consciousness
Harry Kroner CHt, QHHTP R Certified Past life Regression
Therapist R Quantum Healing Hypnosis Practitioner R Clinical Hypnotherapist
Past Life Regression and Healing Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy Consult your Higher Self/Spirit Guides/Angels
Dr. Jody E. Noé MS, ND 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.
Soul Healing and Releasing Release issues of Mind, Body, and Soul Call us or visit our website for more information. www.orionsgateway.com R 508-740-9745
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. 101 West Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT www.drjodyenoe.com v 860-495-5688
Homeopathy Safe, effective, non-toxic, no side effects Does not interact with other medicines
VERA VOLFSON, CCH Classical Homeopathy Homotoxicology (FCT CEASE) Pranic Healing
Brings rapid, gentle balance of the immune system Holistic approach to healing and wellness www.behealthyhomeopathy.com veravolfson@gmail.com T 508.397.6098
Homeovitality is an entirely new concept in health promotion. For the first time ever, Homeovitality helps everyone to benefit from new cutting-edge discoveries right now using a safe, drug free delivery system.
Homeovitality USA DNA Targeted Homeopathy - microDNA therapy for optimal health! info@homeovitality.us www.homeovitality.us S 617-990-6979
perfect balance and harmony with the way nature intends for you to live!
Discover your Purpose and Lessons in Life
Holistic Medical Natural Family Health & Integrative Medicine
Nutrition
Homeovitality has been developed as a safe and natural way to help everyone to achieve nature’s “super-health” and stay healthy. It is based entirely on the proven principles of Dr. Bernard Marichal’s gene targeting technology.
Every Bite You Take is Either Fighting Disease or Feeding it!
BRIANA PIAZZA
certified health coach Are you fed up with feeling crappy? Controlled by cravings and food addictions? Did you suddenly realize you may be on the path to chronic conditions (like diabetes and heart disease) and a life full of pills and hospital bills? It’s time to commit to making the rest of your life, the BEST of your life. It’s time to release the inner you. The you that is in
Let’s talk, and together we can: F Crush cravings F Reduce the risk of chronic disease F Lift that mental fog F Manage stress F Look fabulous It’s time for you to fall in love with YOU!! Contact us today to schedule your FREE initial consultation! BRIANA PIAZZA F Certified Health Coach
Bee@AlbatrossWellness.com www.AlbatrossWellness.com F 781-629-9659 F
Readings Psychic Reading Energetic Healing
What is a Psychic Reading or Energetic Healing? A psychic reading (or intuitive reading) is an energetic reading performed by a person trained in clear seeing. The reader sees energy systems and pictures in your energtic space, which consists of aura, body and spirit. The reader will look at the energy and pictures around the issues or questions that you bring to the reading. They’ll tell you what they see, how it is affecting you and help you move beyond the things in your life that are holding you back. What do I need to do to prepare for my reading? To get the most benefit from your reading, prepare up to three questions or issues you’d like to focus on.
Nancy Johansen RN, CCH, RMT
What are the benefits? People who experience psychic readings are often able to finally see the things in their lives that are holding them back. With this seeing comes a shift in energy. They can move beyond the limitations of their present and engage in a more present, intentional and happier life. What happens during my reading? The reading is very much like a one-onone meeting with a counselor or friend. If the reading is in person, you will sit facing the reader. The reader will be in a meditative space with eyes closed. During your reading, the reader will look at the energy (seen in pictures) around the issues or questions you have presented. The reader will tell you what they see, and how these pictures are affecting you. They will look at the origin of these pictures and why you are choosing to continue to react to them. They will help you move these issues out of your life. “What brings the human experience home to me is that we are more alike than we are different. The fact that we all share the same human experience is a beautiful thing.” — Daniel Geist www.EngelGeist.com T 508-413-9333
Connecting you with your Angelic Dream Team, creating your Happily Ever After Angel Readings S Past Life Regression Angel Therapy® S Reiki S Hypnotherapy
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Psychic Intuitive S Angel Therapy Practitioner ®
Private sessions in person or distance by phone and e-mail. Classes and workshops ~ North Attleboro, MA Nancy@Angeltouche.com www.Angeltouche.com S 508-577-4552 Readings continued
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PSYCHIC MEDIUM | RADIO SHOW HOST NEW AGE AUTHOR Call for Readings: 978-420-8213 Z psychicmediumkelle.com
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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.
Kelle’s new book Listen Up! The Other Side Is Talking is available! Get your signed copy through her website (also available on every book source in the Universe!): psychicmediumkelle.com “Kelle is a wonderful evidential medium and radio personality. Her new book is enlightening and entertaining and will open you up to the reality of spirit contact.” – Mark Anthony, the Psychic Lawyer Have you had your Psychic Cup of Coffee today? Join Kelle on Tuesdays at 4 p m EST online at TransformationTalkRadio. com and get your psychic pick me up!
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
GROUP SESSIONS AND CLASSES
Mediumship and Spirit Art Demonstrations Akashic Records F Meditations Mediumship & Psychic Training Drawing in Spirit & more
…In the presence of loving Angelic energy READINGS AND SESSIONS IN
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Connecting to Spirit is your inspiration, sustenance and support for your life’s journey. Nancy gently guides you into a connection with spirit and your soul for guidance, healing and direction. Whether you want to connect with a loved one who has passed, or you have questions and challenges you want to work with, allow spirit to inspire you in a reading session with Nancy. Free inspirational “Wing Tips” on our website. NANCY SMITH, ANGELSCAPES
North Andover F nancy@angelscapes. net www.angelscape.net F 978-835-0005
Also offering: T Integrated Reiki™ training T Energetics Training
T Private Integrated Healing Sessions A CENTER FOR DEEP TRANSFORMATIONAL WORK Visit our welcoming, tranquil space in the Central Massachusetts countryside for holistic, restorative, transformative retreats, programs and training sessions. Personalized attention T Labyrinth Nourishing meals T Meditation garden
Mariposa Cleanse Restore the balance Escape from the winter and unwind in the lush beauty of our jungle paradise!
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Our 9-day detox retreat includes daily yoga, qigong, beach trips, hikes, saunas, swimming and more. Massage, colon cleansing, and other healing modalities are also offered. info@costaricajungleretreats.com b www.costaricajungleretreats.com b
Day-long or overnight accommodations for individuals and small groups 82 Healdville Road, Hubbardston, MA www.truenorthholisticcenter.org 978-820-1139
Salons and Spas Creative Strands HAIR
&BODYWORKS
Chill Out, Ease Stress & Restore Balance Treat yourself to the ultimate in relaxation!
Enjoy a Thai Yoga Massage or enjoy a softer touch with a Swedish Massage. We also have Deep Tissue Massages and many more. Facials to fit every season. Skin care and hair care products for all skin types and hair care needs. Our whole team continues to keep up with the latest trends and state of the art techniques. 3 Boston Road, Sutton, MA www.creativestrandsllc.com i 508-865-1141
Spiritual Practices 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.
As an evolving spiritual community, The Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism offers weekday evening classes in mediumship, healing and meditation; Medium’s Day the last 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.GreaterBostonChurchof Spiritualism.com. An affiliate of the Spiritualists United Network (S.U.N.) and the International Spiritualist Federation.
Yoga, Tai Chi and Fitness 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.
Retreats and Retreat Centers Treat yourself to a delicious cleansing diet and activities designed to relax, nourish, and heal the body and mind.
T Monthly public Integrated Reiki™ clinics in partnership with Evoking Alchemy (www.evokingalchemy.com)
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 America. Grandmaster Gin Soon Chu,
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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ACUPUNCTURE
GHOSTS REMOVED
ANGELS
HEALING CENTERS
JoyCommunityAcupuncture.com. Newton, MA. 617-510-0559. Sliding fee $2040, $10 initial.
DIRECTORY OF
Holistic Specialties
Ross J. Miller, psychic. Meet your angels and spirit guides. 617-527-3583. Visit www.The MysticWay.com ANIMAL SERVICES
Sharon R. Doolittle, DVM, Inc. Holistic. Smithfield, RI. 401-349-2668. www.holisticanimalvet.com MASH Integrative Veterinary Care, est 1982. Margo Roman, DVM. 508-435-4077. www.mashvet.com ASTROLOGY
Eric Linter, over 25 years experience. Readings, classes, daily forecast. stars@ericlinter.com. 508-541-4115.
Forest Circles, retreats, programs in a magical Maine forest. www.forestcircles.com INTUITIVE ENERGY HEALING
www.IntuitiveHealingResonance.com. Move beyond pain/trauma/anger/regret. 401-466-4901 MEDICAL INTUITIVE
Gillian Drake. Diet-related health scans. Candida, toxicity and more. GillianDrake.com
Sue Singleton. 20+ years accurately finding Root Cause. 978-834-0341. TheWayToBalance.com
BODYWORK
Elizabeth Thorson RN, Certified by C. Myss and Norman Shealy, MD. 207-712-9495. elizabeththorson.com
CERTIFICATIONS
Intuitive Healing with Wendy Marks. Over 25 years of experience. 781-449-5368. www.wendymarks.com
Anna Smith, energy healing and bodywork for health and well being. 508-735-3838. Hypnotherapy, NLP, Reiki, IET and Crystal Healing. 508-539-2885. Clinics and fairs. www.capecodcenterforwholehealth.com CHILDREN’S HEALTH
Touchstone Community School. Education for ages 4-14. Grafton, MA. 508-839-0038. www.touchstoneschool.com. COLON HYDROTHERAPY
Genesis Alternative Health. 30 years of experience. I-ACT certified instructor. NBCHT certified. 603-347-1861. Bio-Detox Center. I-ACT and NBCHT certified. Westminster, MA. 978-874-6200. drdeb@bio-detoxcenter.com Body Balancing Center. I-ACT and National Board certified. 508-868-3624. www.bodybalancingcenter.com Healthy Spirit. Stephanie Dumas. I-ACT certified. 781-860-5116. healthyspirit@verizon.net The Natural Path. Annette Cormier. Hudson, MA. Text: (978) 855-3056. ancormier01@aol.com COUNSELING AND THERAPY
MEDICAL TOURISM
Dental and surgery in beautiful Costa Rica. www.PearlMedcr.com NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS
Dr. Jody Noe, MS, ND. Naturopathic integrative medicine. 860-495-5688. www.drjodyenoe.com NUMEROLOGY
Kathy Bernstein. 35 years of experience. 401-338-1317. www.numerologypro.com PAST LIFE THERAPY
Ross J. Miller. Relive past lives and release blocked energy. 617-527-3583. www.The MysticWay.com READINGS
Beth Ann Fisher. Spirit energy consultant. 25 years experience. www.bethannfisher.com REIKI
Amanda de Rezendes, RM/T. MA and RI 508-612-7083. www.onevoicespiritualcenter.com Libby Barnett, MSW, Reiki Master Teacher. 603-654-2787. www.reikienergy.com. CEU’s. The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing. 603-899-3288. www.learnreiki.org
Joel Perlmutter, Ph.D. Licensed 35 yrs. Stress, anxiety, relationships. Stow & Shrewsbury, MA. Putnam, CT. 978-897-9797.
VISION IMPROVEMENT
CRYSTAL ENERGY WORK
Rosemary Gaddum. Gordon, MA. Cambridge, MA and Portsmouth, NH. www.visioneducators.com
CrystalConcentrics.com. Workshops, meditations, one-on-one, distance work. 617-771-5119. DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY TREATMENT
Healed in 2 Hours. Ross J. Miller, psychic healer. 617-527-3583. www.TheMysticWay.com FENG SHUI
Urban Eden. Transform and empower your home/work spaces. 401-351-5632. karenfeldmanurbaneden.com 56 Spirit of Change | WINTER 2014
From Your Home/Aura. Ross J. Miller, psychic medium, healer. Call 617-527-3583. www. The MysticWay.com
Coleman Natural Vision. Boston/Plymouth, MA. Shavasana your eyes. www.eyesonyoga.com
YOGA
Worcester Yoga Center. Ann Bissanti, CYT. 30 years experience Iyengar yoga. 508-829-6300.
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Visit www.spiritofchange.org to read the daily astrology reading
AUDIO CDs Custom audio CDs made from your old records and tapes. LPs, 45s and 78s cleaned and re-mastered without the clicks and surface noise. Cassettes and reel-to-reel tapes professionally converted. www.CustomAudioCDs.com. (858) 346-1520. Mention SOC and get free shipping on your first order!
Classifieds DATING/SINGLES
Spiritual Singles. Meet your soul mate, twin flame, poly-partners, friends on the largest, exclusively spiritual dating site on the Internet. Multi-thousands of conscious singles in New England. Join free. www.SpiritualSingles.com
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
Personalized Wedding!
Multi-lingual ceremonies in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Rev. Natalia believes in marriage equality. Rev. Natalia de RezeNdes
Interfaith Minister Ordained through The New Seminary, NYC
Beautiful wedding vocals available.
(401) 323-7664 • www.OneVoiceCentral.com
CLASSES Zentangle Classes and Retreats. Relax, have fun and create beautiful designs through mindful drawing. Anyone can do it. Looks complicated, but it’s so easy. More info: www.jackirose.com or meetup.com/rejuventangle Upper Cape Tech in Bourne, MA near Cape Cod Canal is a leading provider of career training offering culinary arts, technical, trade, nurse’s aide, health careers, computers, nail tech, wellness, flower essence, gemstones/ crystal therapy, guided imagery and professional reflexology. 600+ online, healing, real estate, and more. Visit www.uppercapetech.cc or call (508) 759-7711, ext. 211 for details. www.spiritofchange.org
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Boston Feng Shui with Lynn Taylor. After decades of studying many different feng shui traditions, as well as teaching and consulting both nationally and internationally, I have blended what I believe to be the best of many approaches. For more information or to arrange a consultation please contact me at 617-924-4205, or e-mail lynntaylor@bostonfengshui.com. www.BostonFengShui.com. Residential, business and staging services.
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS IN THIS ISSUE A Abra Therapeutics........................................... 26 Acupuncture of Worcester.............................. 46 Access Consciousness..................................... 18 Acupuncture Plus Yoga................................... 46 Aditi Healing Arts........................................... 31 Advaita Meditation Center............................. 48 Albatross Wellness...................................... 52,54 Alternatives for Health.................................... 17 American Society of Dowsers........................ 11 Amethyst Point................................................ 37 Angelscapes...................................................... 55 Angeltouche..................................................... 54 Anti-Aging Wellness Center.......................... 47 Arvigo Massage................................................ 30 Ascend Hospice............................................... 57 B Susan Barbera.................................................. 28 Libby Barnett.................................................... 52 Beadniks........................................................... 19 Bhavna’s Wellness Group................................ 47 Glenn Bigonet.................................................. 51 Blue Lotus Healing Arts.................................. 48 Body Balancing Center................................... 31 Body Mind and Spine..................................... 47 Kristi Borst....................................................... 18 Boston School of Herbal Studies, The........... 50 Leslie Brooks.................................................... 25
Enchanted Fox................................................. 31 Engel Geist................................................... 30,54 Essential Oils 100 Pure................................... 19 F Fairhaven Healing Arts Center.........................9 Flowforms Yoga............................................... 37 The Fourwinds Society................................... 21 FrogPond Yoga Centre.................................... 37 G Arthur Gertler.................................................. 16 Gin Soon Tai Chi Chuan Federation............ 55 Golden Ray Clearing....................................... 53 Jesse Goldman.................................................. 14 Graduate Institute, The................................... 48 Grateful Heart, The ......................................... 24 Greater Boston Church of Spirtualism......... 55 Green Path Garden Supply............................. 16 Groton Wellness Center.................................. 17 H Loentine Hartzell.......................................... 9,53 Healing from the Body Level Up......................2 Healthy Spirit................................................... 52 Heartfelt Herbals............................................. 53 Joan Holzman.................................................. 51 Homeovitality USA......................................... 54 Hope Ethereal.................................................. 23
M M.A.S.H............................................................ 31 Judith Mabel..................................................... 23 Magnetic Alchemy Herbals............................ 18 Maha Yoga Center........................................... 37 Tina Marian...................................................... 32 Market Street Health....................................... 47 Linda Marks..................................................... 51 Wendy Marks................................................... 53 Maxine Meilleur.............................................. 18 MetroWest Thermal Imaging............................7 Ross Miller.............................................. 13,26,35 Lori Miller-Freitasi.......................................... 51 Misty Meadows Herbal Center................. 19,48 N Natural Living Expo........................................ 57 Nature’s Rite...................................................... 11 NE Institute of Reflexology............................ 50 Dr. Jody Noe................................................ 24,54 Northwaters Wilderness Programs............... 15 O Oasis Healing................................................... 53 One Voice Spiritual Center........................ 53,57 Open Doors Yoga Studios............................... 37 Open Doors...................................................... 48 Opening Lotus Yoga........................................ 37 Orion’s Gateway............................................... 54
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Nancy Canning................................................ 22 Canton Spiritualist Church............................ 24 Chelmsford Wellness Center.......................... 19 Jonathan Chisholm..................................... 35,51 Circles of Wisdom...................................... 19,22 CommonWealth Ctr for Herbal Medicine.... 13 Constellation Approach.................................. 49 Cornerstone Theraputics................................ 53 Costa Rica Jungle Retreats.............................. 55 Creative Strands Hair & Bodywork............... 55 Crystal Vibrations Jewelry.............................. 18
Inner Traditions............................................... 23 Internal Wellness Center................................ 22 Intuitive Sound Therapy.............................. 9,47
Pacifica Graduate Institute............................. 29 Pauline Pearson................................................ 18 Phoenix Inside and Out Coaching................ 17 Pipal Leaf Yoga Studio.................................... 37 Monique Pommier.......................................... 46 Pyramid Books................................................ 15
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Marian Kelly..................................................... 52 Kundalini Yoga Boston................................... 37
Janet Darling.................................................... 21 DeSigner Feng Shui......................................... 50 Developmental Alphabiotics...................... 4,5,7 Sharon Doolittle............................................... 24 E Eclectic Institute of Aromatherapy and Herbal Studies, The.................................................... 49 Effie’s Homemade............................................ 18
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J Jocelyn............................................................... 55 John Harvey Gray Center............................... 52 Barbara Johnson.............................................. 50 Joyful Light Reiki............................................. 19 K
L Light and Love Healing................................... 53 Light Unlimited............................................ 3,19 Eric Linter......................................................... 47 Little Frog Healing........................................... 39 Living Earth, The............................................. 31 Lotus Flower Living......................................... 16 Claire Luft......................................................... 52
R Raffa Yoga & Urban Sweat......................... 37,59 Raising Grace Coaching................................. 14 Lila Reader........................................................ 53 Real Life Yoga Studio....................................... 37 Regina Russell’s Tea Room............................. 25 Kyle Russell....................................................... 18
Sherri Snyder-Roche....................................... 21 Shire City Herbals Inc..................................... 18 Silver Leaf Acupuncture................................. 46 Small Miracles Preschool................................ 48 Miriam Smith................................................... 32 Sohum Yoga and Mediation Studio............... 37 Spa Tech....................................................... 49,60 Spirit Hollow.................................................... 28 Spirit of Change..........................................10, 39 State of Grace Yoga and Wellness Center..... 37 Kelle Sutliff....................................................... 55 Synthesis Center, The...................................... 49 T Tintagels Gate.................................................. 35 Touchstone School.......................................... 48 True North Center........................................... 55 U-V-W Robyn Vogel..................................................... 50 Vera Volfson..................................................... 54 Pat Warren........................................................ 51 Way to Balance, The...................................11, 50 Weave Your Life............................................... 27 Wellness Roundtable, The............................... 23 We’Moon.......................................................... 11 Westborough Yoga........................................... 37 (W)hole Point Institute, The...................... 32,49 Trish Whynot................................................... 51 Wisdom of the Ages........................................ 31 Women of Wisdom.................................... 33,47 Worcester Yoga Center.................................... 37 World Hypnotism Day.................................... 25 Cheryl Wright.................................................. 53 X-Y-Z Yoga at the Ashram.......................................... 37 Yoga Healing Trauma...................................... 37 YogaLife Institute................................... 33,37,48 The Yoga Studio............................................... 37 Zuzu’s Healing Arts......................................... 47
Spring Issue Advertising Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2015
S Sacred Song Reiki............................................ 26 Sacred Temple Arts.......................................... 19 Salve Regina University.....................................7 Science of Spirituality..................................... 28 Andrea Seiver................................................... 50 Kathleen Segura............................................... 57
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