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revention is the hallmark of good healthcare. As your proactive partner in health, I am devoted to helping you and your family stay healthy. At The Institute for Medical Wellness, we integrate traditional family care with holistic and complementary medicine to treat the whole person for a healthy heart, mind and body. Our balanced, caring approach empowers you to tap into your body’s natural ability to heal by addressing the root cause of illness – not just medicating symptoms.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

14 CONSCIOUS CAREGIVING

Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

by Deborah Shouse

20 KAMINI DESAI

26 sustainableliving EXPLORES A YOGIC LIFE 28 farmers’markets

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Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

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by Linda Sechrist

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22 SPARKING CREATIVITY IN ELDERS WITH DEMENTIA Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance

by Deborah Shouse

27 SAY YES TO YOGA

It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

by Lynda Bassett

30 THE POWER OF ONE

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Ahaji Scheffler

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3 1 INDIAN VEGETARIAN COOKING

Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

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by Bushra Bajwa

34 A LOVELY LOO THAT’S ALL GREEN, TOO

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Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners

by Avery Mack

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he past eight months have taken me on a journey I would not have picked from a travel brochure. Realizing that my 91-year-old mother was no longer her usual spry self during a weeklong visit, I knew it was time to stay nearer and help in any way I can. We’d been glad that she had generally been fairly independent, driving to meet friends and see her doctors. Still, it became clear that I needed to commit more supportive time and energy and help her figure out why her health had been on a downslide. Many doctors’ visits and myriad tests finally revealed a faulty heart valve and we discussed the best next steps.

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Her cardiologist, surgeon and general practitioner felt she had a strong heart for her age. For many decades this active woman had mastered many sports, developing a strong constitution along the way. Her lifelong conditioning had reinforced the heart muscle, though not the valve. She finally decided on treatment using a relatively new catheter procedure to replace the valve that is far less invasive than open-heart surgery. Still, it came with weeks of physical therapy, medications, rehabilitation and rest.

It’s all taken us both down a hard and bumpy road that was unexpectedly compounded when we discovered that anesthesia can have a lingering effect on the mental acuity of older patients; thank goodness her memory and cognitive capabilities have been returning to her previous levels, however slowly. The light at the end of the tunnel is tiny but at least there is light.

As my mother would say, “Don’t put me off on a raft yet!”

This year I have learned firsthand what it’s like to become an accidental caregiver and understand, more than ever before, how important it is for me to actively support my own health and well-being. In family caregiving situations most people tend to prioritize the needs of the person receiving the care over themselves and this month’s article, “Conscious Caregiving: Nurture Yourself While Helping Another,” by Deborah Shouse, explains how vital it is to nurture yourself so that you are equipped to help others.

I discovered that the hardest part may be simply asking for help. Millions of Americans are experiencing caregiving scenarios echoing my family’s situation, which has prompted the development of many support groups ready to respond to our requests for helpful information and assistance. We are not alone.

In light and love,

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newsbriefs GMO Free NJ Speakers: From Seed Saving to Seed Sovereignty

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e can help build a fair and sustainable agricultural future that will empower communities and create true food security for all, starting with our own backyards. Dusty Hinz and Nate Kleinman, co-founders of the Experimental Farm Network, based in Elmer, will describe how at a GMO Free NJ gathering, scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m., September 18, at the Collingswood Library.

Hinz and Kleinman will discuss seed issues ranging from practical, seed-saving basics to current policy issues and how they impact our freedom of food choice freedom. They discuss their thoughts on seed sovereignty and the movement towards a new paradigm of “anti-oppressive agriculture.”

The pair will also give practical advice on how to collect, store and start seeds, as well as how to get involved in both plant-breeding and seed-saving projects on their heirloom farm.

Cost: free. Location: 771 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. To RSVP, email GmoFreeNJ@gmail.com. Learn more at GmoFreeNJ.com.

Soul Power: The Secret to Living a Joyful Life

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raci Rosenberg will give a talk, Soul Power: The Secret to Living a Joyful Life, at 11 a.m., September 9, and at 7 p.m., September 11, at The Center, Life in Balance, in Medford. Rosenberg helps participants discover the soul, the secret power hidden deep within them that can bring the dream of living an inspired and fulfilling life into reality.

“People often talk about having a soul, but in fact, we don’t have a soul, we are a soul,” remarks Rosenberg. “When we consciously acknowledge its presence, we awaken to a virtuous path of peace, harmony, balance, love, compassion and creativity. While the amount of money, fame, and possessions are finite, the amounts of kindness, honesty and respect that can flow through us have no such limit. When we discover how to express the virtues through our body and personality, we no longer suffer or struggle; we shift from merely surviving to a life in which we are thriving.”

Location: 43 S. Main St., Medford. To preregister (required) or for more information, call 609-975-8379 or visit TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

Cooking Classes to Start at the Burlington County Agricultural Center in Moorestown

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spiring chefs may enjoy a hands-on, educational experience with award-winning chefs at the new Agricultural and Culinary Kitchen, located in the farmhouse at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, which also houses a weekly community farmers’ market featuring more than 30 vendors. Proposed classes include Basic Knife Skills, Greek Night, Preserving the Harvest through Canning, All About Pies, Fall Soups, Kids in the Kitchen, Comfort Foods, and Chocolates and Caramels.

The cost of the classes will vary by topic and ingredients.

In May, the kitchen celebrated its inauguration with a ribbon cutting during the opening day of the farmers’ market, which is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until the end of October. At 10 a.m. the kitchen hosts an hour-long cooking demonstration featuring a different chef each week.

Location: 500 Centerton Rd., Moorestown. For additional information, email FarmMarket@co.burlington.nj.us or visit BurlCoAgCenter.com.

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newsbriefs Walk for Awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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omplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is an incurable neurologic disorder characterized by severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling, extreme sensitivity to touch, and color or temperature changes in an extremity.

Dr. Philip Getson will host the annual RSD Association of America CRPS/RSD Walk/Run at Cooper River Park, in Pennsauken, September 13. The event starts at 9 a.m., with pre-registration at 8 a.m.

The park offers a three-and-a-half mile long course or a quarter-mile short course. In addition to the walk/run, participants can enjoy live music, healthy snacks, celebrity guests and prizes.

CRPS often occurs after a trauma to an extremity, when an injury does not properly heal, causing the nerves to misfire and send constant pain signals to the brain. Approximately 50,000 new cases of CRPS occur each year, yet most individuals are not familiar with the syndrome.

Getson has been researching CRSP and treating patients with the disorder since the mid-1990s, helping construct the protocols for ketamine infusion therapy that are used in his office and nationwide.

Cost: $25, advanced registration, includes T-shirt; $35, day of walk (T-shirt not guaranteed). Location: 5300 N. Park Dr. at McClellan Blvd., The Stadium. For more information or to register, call 856-983-7246 or visit FirstGiving.com/rsds/ crpsrsdsawarenesswalk.

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Pathways to Serenity Holistic Health Extravaganza

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athways to Serenity will bring a variety of holistic health practitioners together under one roof for its annual Holistic Health Extravaganza at the American Legion, in New Egypt, from 9:30 to 5 p.m., October 18. The event grows each year and includes natural, green and locally made gifts and services, while helping to raise money and awareness for two local nonprofits, Plumsted Township’s feral cats neutering program and a local food bank.

“Our vision is to introduce people to self-empowerment with natural health techniques such as massage, yoga, tai chi, reflexology and what Dr. Oz has referred to as ‘the next frontier,’ energy medicine,” says event host Siobhan Hutchinson, owner of Next Step Strategies, LLC. “This year we are expanding the number of practitioners and sessions, as well as the variety of raffle gifts that help our fundraising. There is growing interest in angel communicators and medical intuitives, and we bring in very grounded practitioners with a proven track record.”

Confirmed exhibitors include an ayurvedic reflexologist, angel card readers, psychics, a henna artist, massage therapists and a feng shui specialist for home and office. Participants may enjoy listening to the singing bowls, trying aura photography and perusing the selection of jewelry featuring crystals and minerals, as well as chakra inspired and energized jewelry. Exhibitors are still being accepted and should contact Hutchinson for more details.

Location: 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt. For more information, call 609-752-1048, email Siobhan@NextStep StrategiesLLC.com or visit NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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Paulsdale Uncorked Promises Gourmet Foods, Wines and More

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icket and sponsorship sales are underway for Paulsdale Uncorked, a wine and fine food tasting event happening from 5 to 7:30 p.m., September 27. Proceeds from the annual event support the preservation and maintenance of the more than 200-year-old Paulsdale property, home to suffragist Alice Paul, one of the few National Historic Landmarks in the region. The restored house and surrounding 6.5 acres is an echo of the peaceful and simplistic Quaker

farming heritage of South Jersey. Today it is home to the Alice Paul Institute, a vibrant education center where school children and adults learn leadership skills from past and contemporary role models.

Paulsdale Uncorked will feature delicious cuisine prepared by member chefs of the South Jersey Personal Chef Association, who will serve tapas-style cuisine as well as delectable desserts to complement the wines provided by Canal’s Bottle Stop, of Marlton, and presented by certified wine specialist and wine educator Dawn Cisler. In addition, the evening will feature an upscale raffle and auction.

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Cost: $60 per person in advance; $65/door. Location: 128 Hooten Rd., Mt. Laurel. Sponsorships and donations of auction and raffle items are welcomed. For more information or to register, call 856-231-1885, email Events@AlicePaul.org or visit AlicePaul.org.

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South Jersey Delegation to Join People’s Climate March in New York

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n September 21, as world leaders gather at the U.N. Headquarters in New York City for a summit called

by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to address global climate change issues, thousands of people from across the world will gather peacefully for a historic People’s Climate March, a historic march drawing international attention to the economic, social and environmental effects of climate change.

Sustainable People’s Climate March Organizers Tour, Cherry Hill and Richmond VA stop, July 2014.

350Philly are co-sponsoring the South Jersey delegation to the march. Chartered busses will leave from across the region, with a bus pickup scheduled at 9 a.m. from The William G. Rohrer Center at Camden County College, in Cherry Hill. Seat reservations are required.

“This is an invitation to people from across the region to show world leaders gathering in New York that we are deeply committed to warding off the biggest crisis facing human civilization yet,” says Lori Braunstein, founder of Sustainable Cherry Hill, an all-volunteer, non-profit community organization. “As we march together, we’ll send a strong message that meaningful global action can begin to save our planet before it’s too late,” she adds.

Bus meeting location: 1889 Rte. 70 E., Cherry Hill. For the complete list of bus locations and seat availability for the People’s Climate March, visit Tinyurl.com/SJClimateMarch. For more information, call 609-238-3449, email Lori.Braunstein@ SustainableCherryHill.org or visit PeoplesClimate.org/march.

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Yoga Boosts Hearts, Shrinks Waistlines

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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors.

Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol.

Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines.

Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

Licorice Root Reduces Dangerous Fat

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new study published in the journal Nutrafoods has confirmed that licorice extract helps reduce visceral fat in obese adults. The study tested 60 men and 60 women that were clinically obese with body mass index (BMI) scores of over 30.

For three months, they were given either a placebo pill or 300 milligrams per day of licorice root extract.

Then they were tested for visceral fat using CT scans and measured for waist circumference, waist-to-hip measurements and BMI scores. The licorice extract group had significantly fewer visceral fat cells, lower BMI scores and reduced waist circumference compared with the placebo group. Previous research with the extract also showed similar weight-loss effects among human subjects.

Tongue Diagnosis Reveals Sleep Disorders

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raditional medicines have long utilized tongue analysis to diagnose various disorders. Now, a recent study from the Republic of Korea’s Institute of Oriental Medicine supports the accuracy of this ancient health practice in the area of sleep dysfunction.

The researchers studied two separate groups of 153 people and 454 elderly people; in both, the color of their tongues was analyzed and compared with cases of sleep disorders within each group. Those experiencing sleep dysfunctions had a paler tongue color compared with those in the healthy group; they also had more thickly coated tongues.

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Vitamin D3 Cuts Antibiotic Use by Elderly

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esearch from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, in Australia, has found supplemental vitamin D3 reduces the incidence of infection among seniors. More than 600 subjects, ages 60 to 84, were divided into three groups and for one year took either 1,000 international units (IU) a day of vitamin D3, 2,000 IU a day of vitamin D3, or a placebo.

Those given the 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day were 28 percent less likely to require antibiotics prescriptions than those taking the placebo. Those older than 70 years were 47 percent less likely to be prescribed antibiotics than the placebo group.

Raisins Lower Blood Pressure and Diabetes Risk

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esearchers from the University of Kentucky have determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For 12 weeks, 46 men and women snacked on either processed snack foods or raisins.

At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers and blood pressure.

Raisin snacking was found to reduce blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors. The researchers concluded, “Regular consumption of raisins may reduce glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure.”

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Antioxidant Supplements Improve Eye Health

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ye health may be improved by taking certain antioxidant supplements, according to researchers at Austria’s Medical University of Vienna. They studied 40 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 split into two groups, giving a control group a placebo pill and the other a supplement containing vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper, selenium, gingko biloba, flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-lipoic acid.

The medical scientists tested the health and blood flow of the retinal artery, which feeds the eye with blood and nutrients. The results of the two-week trial showed the supplements significantly improved blood flow through the retinal arteries. The supplements also helped protect the retinal arteries from free radical damage.

The scientists concluded that such supplementation can prevent a type of cellular dysfunction in the eye induced by oxidative stress that is assumed to play a role in age-related macular degeneration.

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Pre-K Education Linked to Better Health 26 Years Later

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n addition to an increased likelihood of achieving academic success, children that participate in game-based educational training also have a significantly lower risk of developing future cardiovascular disease, according to University of North Carolina researchers in a paper published this year in Science magazine.

Launched in the 1970s, the Carolina Abecedarian Project studied more than 100 children beginning when they were just over 4 years old. Fifty-seven focused on language skills while also receiving nutritional and health services. A control group received the same nutritional and health services, but not the early language education.

Early education turned out to be an indicator for significantly healthier individuals when they had reached the age of 30, with a lower average systolic blood pressure than those in the control group and no symptoms of metabolic syndrome—a condition related to diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Twenty-five percent of the control group had metabolic syndrome symptoms at age 30.

Mindfulness Meditation Can Hinder Onset of Alzheimer’s

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The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care.

Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

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Radioactive Sea

Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown is Poisoning California Kelp Scientists analyzing kelp off the coast of San Diego have linked the presence of the radioactive isotope cesium to the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, in Japan, which melted down in 2011. As part of the ongoing Kelp Watch 2014 project, government and academic institutions have begun receiving results from samples of bull kelp and giant kelp collected along the California coast.

“We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University.

“Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.”

With experts predicting a 40-year-plus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable.

Green Apple Day Aims to Transform Schools The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future.

Source: MyGreenApple.org

For more information, visit KelpWatch.Berkeley.edu.

Safer Shampoo

Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancer-causing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending.

Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent.

In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals.

Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy.

Source: Ecowatch.com (Tinyurl.com/Shampoo-Lawsuit)

GMO Gung-Ho

U.S. Farmers Plant More GMO Crops Farmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of genetically modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. Even as many U.S. consumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology.

“In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.”

Source: USA Today

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globalbriefs Online Opportunity

Major University Offers Integrative Medicine Certificate The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is inaugurating an online Integrative Medicine Program in partnership with the Metabolic Medical Institute and accepting applications toward graduate certification in integrative medicine.

Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person, and the curriculum includes prevention, self-care, nutrition, exercise prescription, dietary supplements and wellness-based therapies. Students also review advanced predictive diagnostics, biotechnology, and systems biology utilizing proteomics, genomics and metabolomics. Graduates will gain cutting-edge knowledge to make well-informed decisions with their patients about treating disease, promoting vitality and optimizing aging.

To learn more and enroll in the program, visit MMIMedicine.com.

Apple Crunch

Celebrating Pesticide-Free Orchards The nationally acclaimed Rodale Institute will celebrate its fifth annual Organic Apple Festival on September 21 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years after planting the trees.

Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes more susceptible to pests and diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties. An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticide-contaminated produce item at conventional groceries.

Large agribusiness operations typically grow fruit bred for durability and color during shipping and shelf life. Organic apples, by contrast, are chosen for flavor and regional adaptability.

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Ice Cubed

Greenland a Big Contributor to Sea Level Rise New research by University of California-Irvine and NASA glaciologists published in Nature Geoscience shows that Greenland is more vulnerable to warm ocean waters from climate change than previously thought. Newly discovered deep valleys stretch for dozens of miles under the Greenland ice sheet in bedrock well below sea level. As subtropical Atlantic waters hit the fronts of hundreds of glaciers, their edges will erode much further than had been assumed and release far greater amounts of water.

Ice melt from the subcontinent has already accelerated as warmer marine currents have migrated north, although older models predicted that once higher ground was reached in a few years, the ocean-induced melting would halt, Greenland’s frozen mass would stop shrinking and its effect on higher sea waters would be curtailed.

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New EPA Rules Proposed for Climate Change The White House plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. Each state will have its own goal within the overall national pollution reduction effort, an attempt to be politically and practically flexible in its implementation. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy explains, “Each state’s goal is tailored to its own circumstances, and states have the flexibility to reach the goal in whatever ways work best for them.”

States can renovate existing coal-fired plants with newer, cleaner burning technology; switch coal plants to natural gas, which produces much less carbon; and work to persuade residents to be more efficient in their use of electricity. States can also band together in cap-and-trade networks for emission reductions, in which companies buy and sell permits allowing them to produce a certain amount of carbon emissions. Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buyers.

The program represents an absolute reduction in U.S. carbon emissions of nearly one-third, rather than a simple slowing in the growth rate of emissions. Contrary industry groups, many Republicans and some coal-state Democrats oppose the proposal due to its anticipated costs and increased regulations.

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When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony.

They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance

Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.”

The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities.

Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving— and receiving.

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member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others.

“Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes.

Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress.

That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?”

Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love.

Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband,

“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”…

La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much?

“Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself?

The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings.

“Feeling anger could mean we’re acting co-dependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These

self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out.

August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable.

August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?” Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”

August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

Extending a Hand to Caregivers If your caregiving friends can’t articulate what they need, try these lovely offerings. n Send a cheerful card. n Gift a plant. n Weed their garden. n Cook a meal. n Schedule a walk together. n Sit with a loved one for several hours so they can run errands. n Volunteer to get their car washed. n Take them to a movie or out to dinner. n Buy a gift certificate to use online. n Treat them to a massage.

For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits.

Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other

Nurture through Nourishment

More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite.

“If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced.

fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one.

Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

Stand for Exercise

Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments.

According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome

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and increased Denholm Make a list of favorite risks of death from centers herself by ways to relax and renew cardiovascular petting her cats. disease and cancaregivers during short respites, such Some cer. The solution chant or practice meditation or is to move more as reading, listening to mindful breathand sit less—walk music, stepping outside, ing, while others while on the take a phone and stand sipping coffee with friends might walk, shop, or up while reading. sit quietly in a Metzl suggests or taking a hot shower, church. a stretch break and refer to it often. every 20 minutes.

Three of his “commandments” for Notice Blessings fitness are having fun, setting goals La Bey discovered that her journey as and minimizing sitting. a caregiver also dramatically en “Schedule exercise and respite hanced her own life. “Mom taught breaks and make them as inviolate as me so much,” she relates. “I learned a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall. compassion and unconditional love

Commune with Spirit

August suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and gratitude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August.

La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a gracefilled day. Things will go smoothly.”

on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.”

August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.”

For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communication with her husband and working as a team.

“Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites. wordpress.com.

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ccording to National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, more than 65.7 million people, 29 percent of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one. Caregivers juggle multiple commitments, including jobs and relationships with other family members, while at the same time going to extraordinary lengths to provide care to a family member or loved one.

Caregivers often sacrifice their own physical, financial and emotional well-being. The stress that a caregiver experiences is compounded by their own underlying losses.

Acknowledge the Loss Most losses are obvious. When someone dies, we’ve lost a loved one. When we go through a divorce, we’ve lost our marriage and our family structure. When we experience a life-changing illness, we’ve lost our health. In a caregiving situation we only think of the one being cared for, the one who is ill, disabled or frail, as the one experiencing loss.

Caregivers also experience layers of loss—physical, emotional and spiritual losses that develop and may intensify the longer the caregiving goes on. Anxiety and worry may hamper sleep affecting interaction with others or work productivity. Anger and resentment may cause the loss of peace of mind and affect the loving relationship we have with our loved one. Loss of esteem and value is felt when we feel guilty that we’re not doing enough for the one we’re caring for, our boss and our children because we’re stretched too thin.

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supplant the fact that it takes time, effort, sacrifice and energy which take away from other areas of our lives. Our own grief comes through in subtle ways, like the loss of time to enjoy life more, pursue goals or share experiences with our family and friends.

Intentionally Plan Often caregivers feel they cannot plan nor take time for themselves leading to the loss of socialization and recreation, creating isolation. Caring for ourselves is critical to experiencing well-being and to continue to care for others. One way to avoid isolation is to plan outings ahead of time.

For 10 years my best friend Debbie cared for her ailing mother in her home while raising two children as a single mom. Her love for her mother and burden for her care coexisted. She experienced many of the losses described. However, she had the insight to know that she needed to tend to her emotions and care for herself as well. Every year Debbie would sign up for a subscription to the local theater for the season. She pre-paid it with a friend, ensuring that she would attend. During her time out, she made a rule: no talking of mom, health, kids or work. She created her own space and peace of mind that allowed for rejuvenation of her spirit.

It’s important for caregivers to minimize their stress and acknowledge their losses to sustain their well-being and of their family. Emotional needs can be met by taking time to relax daily, keeping a journal to release feelings, talking with a friend or counselor, feeding their spirit by praying, meditating, or walking in a peaceful place.

As a writer by profession, Debbie incorporated this to provide an outlet to express her thoughts and feelings as a caregiver and as a daughter. She wrote articles about caregiving and caring for her mother and submitted them to local publications.

Mindset The losses incurred through caregiving are overwhelming. It’s crucial to put aside the superhuman mentality by asking for help. If it takes a village to raise a child, then realize it takes a village to take care of a loved one. Research shows that the well-being of a caregiver greatly improves when there is tangible support in place.

Acknowledge and validate the layers of loss to minimize effects and reduces stress. Plan with an intention to take care of one’s self to nurture and rejuvenate the soul. Build support to lessen isolation and ease feeling of sadness, anger and grief. All of these strategies help and support caregivers in enhancing their well-being.

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Journaling as Self-Care

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or those that spend a large part of their lives caring for others, taking time for self-care may seem impossible. However, ignoring their own needs catches up and depletes them mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Caregivers often experience overwhelming moments that bring them anger, pain and guilt. Journaling is one way that caregivers can give themselves permission and time to dig deeply, uncover their own needs and clarify what they can do for themselves. More than just recording the day’s events, journaling provides them the opportunity to open up completely about their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual experiences and to explore thoughts that can’t be shared with anyone.

Here are some tips to get started: 1. Start with any blank book. Whether it is a beautiful lined journal or a 50-cent spiral notebook does not matter, as long as it is dedicated only to journaling.

2. Find a comfortable, quality pen and buy a bunch.

The pen doesn’t need to be expensive, but should roll smoothly so the thoughts can keep flowing on the page smoothly.

3. The computer can be a blank book, too. Keeping a journal in a password-protected document or private blog can work just as well as a physical book.

4. Keep it private. To uncover what’s deep means being able to write freely about anything and everything.

Keeping the journal private helps release the writer from the temptation to self-edit.

5. Set journaling time. Since it is difficult for caregivers to take time to do anything for themselves, setting a time—as little as 10 minutes per day—and guarding it dearly is one key to using this sanity-saving tool.

6. Start with a stream of consciousness. Put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and scrawl away without fixing spelling or judging, correcting or editing anything. If at first all that comes out is “I don’t know what to write” repeatedly for 10 minutes, it’s okay. Eventually the rest will come.

7. Look into art journaling. Sometimes words cannot convey a person’s thoughts and feelings, but pictures can. This form of journaling combines writing with drawing or cutting and pasting pictures from magazines and other forms of art. The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron is a great resource for art journaling.

Robin Shreeves is a South Jersey native, freelance writer and the founder of SouthJerseyLocavore.com. Connect at Robin@Shreeves.net.

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Kamini Desai Explores a Yogic Life

Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery

How have you benefited from yoga?

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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle?

It means being focused on inner peace.

Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles.

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if I rely on either of them for happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity.

My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

tive method of yoga nidra that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and creates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experientially known.

To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru?

I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and

I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga.

The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga?

Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause.

Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me?

What else is there besides postures?”

Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love.

Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com.

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

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“Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

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s there a way to upend the limits of Alzheimer’s disease? Expressive therapies focus on what people can do and their successes. Cultural programs offer creative opportunities for those with dementia and their care partners.

Artful Imagination Prompts Participation “Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D., director of ARTZ

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“There are no right or wrong answers.

People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.”

Prior to a museum visit, an ARTZ facilitator brings photos of familiar works of art that evoke memories, emotions and conversation to a care facility. The facilitator then tailors a museum visit so that the most engaging works of art are viewed. A similarly beneficial at-home ARTZ experience relates to the individual’s background or interests, looking for

Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.”

Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music.

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“We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.”

She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, inviting the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.

Brushing Watercolor Memories “Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to

create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear, also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.”

Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week. Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete control over their work,” Clond comments. “It’s a failure-free activity.”

For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide good-quality supplies; have no expectations; find something good

in every effort; ask them to title their piece and affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.

Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being “Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips.

She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss.

Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia. Visit DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

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Kundalini Yoga

by Devpreet Kaur

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n article titled “The Ultra-spiritual Yoga Celebs Love,” published in the March 26, 2013, issue of Well+Good (WellandGood. com), describes how kundalini yoga has been gaining momentum, with Hollywood actors like Russell Brand, Demi Moore, Miranda Kerr, Reese Witherspoon and Cindy Crawford singing its praises. Several other articles and blog authors have reported that Rachel McAdams, Christy Turlington and Andie McDowell credit the approach, at least in part, for their youthful appearance. While they are very visible fans, few people understand properly or even know what kundalini yoga is, even though it has been practiced in the U.S. for nearly 50 years.

This article aims to demystify kundalini yoga and help the reader to discern if they could benefit from its practice.

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What is Kundalini Yoga?

In the Upanishads, a collection of Vedic texts that originated in India as far back as 5 B.C., kundalini is described as a flow of energy and consciousness that exists within each of us. All types of yogic traditions seek to raise the kundalini energy.

Kundalini yoga is a raj yoga, a legitimate, royal yogic lineage. For thousands of years, kundalini yoga was veiled in secrecy, passed along verbally from master to carefully chosen disciple until Yogi Bhajan broke with tradition. Upon coming to Los Angeles from India in 1969, he saw how disillusioned young people were—“turning on and dropping out” with drugs—and decided that he had to help. He began to share kundalini yoga’s age-old secrets. When he was attacked for revealing the practices, he replied, “I am in the desert and I have water. How can I not share it?”

Kundalini yoga is also considered the yoga of awareness because practitioners learn to calm the mind and bring it to a single-pointed, inward focus where they can hear and befriend their own true, divine nature.

Kundalini yoga is seen as a spiritual yoga because it does not compromise on the importance of encompassing all of the eight limbs of yoga during every class. In fact, teachers vow not to improvise or compromise the tradition, but to teach kundalini exactly as the teachings were given by Yogi Bhajan.

In the 1960s, when various types of yoga were first introduced in the West, they were intentionally watered down due to a fear of being misconstrued as religion. To this day, few people know that the literal meaning of the word yoga is “to yoke the finite (physical) to the infinite (Source, God or one’s Soul).” That definition is unnerving to some, and to gain acceptance, yoga was often simply touted as a new type of exercise with emphasis placed on the postures (asanas), only one of the eight limbs of yoga.

Yoga has been practiced for millennia, but it was not until Patanjali’s writing of the Yoga Sutras, sometime between 200 and 600 A.D., that the eight interrelated practices of yoga were codified as a system to develop the body and mind. To this day, nothing short of the eight limbs is considered a bona fide yoga practice.

However, popular techniques in the West still tend to emphasize cultivating the body without chanting and meditation or cultivating the mind through meditation without building physical vitality through exercise. Neither emphasis was ever intended and can lead to imbalances.

How is Kundalini Yoga Different?

There are 22 or so legitimate yoga traditions or lineages plus any number of improvised and fusion styles being practiced today. Kundalini yoga is a comprehensive tradition that cultivates a deep and authentic experience.

Four points of distinction can be made about kundalini yoga. First, the

form appeals to both genders and is accessible to all levels of physical conditioning. Second, while there are very few “pretzel poses” in kundalini yoga, it is as physically challenging as the practitioner wants it to be. Third, the eyes are closed during much of the practice, allowing the practitioner to go deep inside, feeling the body and connecting with the breath and other sensations, rather than looking around and judging oneself and others. Fourth, the teacher doesn’t touch or physically correct students.

All postural changes are verbally presented to the entire group so that practitioners learn to listen closely and modify or refine their postures themselves.

The Kundalini Yoga Experience During each class the teacher gently guides students through a kriya, a yoga sequence practiced in a specific order for a specific length time to create desired effects or outcomes.

Each class incorporates asanas, the physical postures; mudras, hand positions that guide energy flow; mantras, chanted sounds that vibrate the meridians, or energy centers, inside the mouth and head; drishti, visual focal points that stimulate the glands to

secrete hormones; pranayamas, breath control techniques; dharana, mental concentration; pratyahar, sychronization of the senses; and dhyana, meditation.

There are hundreds of kriyas, or complete sets, with names like, “Opening the Chakras,” “Disease Resistance,” or “The Stress Set for Adrenals.” In every one-and-a-half hour class, each kriya activates, balances and promotes health in the body and creates awakening and absorption in spirit (samadhi).

Yogi Bhajan was quoted as saying, “The power of kundalini yoga lies in the actual experience.”

While this is true of most things, this is especially true of kundalini yoga because the experience defies words.

The Well+Good article, like so many others, wasn’t entirely accurate but aptly summarized the quality that keeps some people coming back to the form: “The element that seems to really draw people in is kundalini’s emphasis on self-awareness and actualization… It’s a promise that appeals to creative types and celebs, but also to anyone who’s concerned with how to realize their talents and live their best life possible.”

Illegitimate versions of kundalini yoga have been popping up since it started to become popular, and this has only added to the confusion about the tradition. Some teachers are adding components of kundalini yoga to other forms and creating classes called Hot Kundalini, Kick-ass Kundalini and others. This is exactly what Yogi Bhajan warned against. These

hybrids are not tested and true, nor are they likely to produce the desired results. For a genuine kundalini yoga experience, be sure that the teacher is certified by the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI), which is a scientifically driven institute that collaborates with major medical institutions like Stanford and Harvard universities to demonstrate the benefits of kundalini yoga on the brain, mind and body.

Devpreet Kaur is a recovered pharmaceutical executive, author, corporate trainer and workaholic whose life was forever changed for the better in 1994 when she attended her first kundalini yoga class. She is a registered yoga teacher, certified by the Kundalini Research Institute to teach kundalini yoga and meditation. Connect at DevpreetKaur.com.

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We Need Real Action on Climate Change

by Jim Walsh

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t is hard to ignore something as big as climate change, but that is exactly what many world leaders are doing.

Many world leaders, including President Obama, are actually pushing proposals that I believe will actually make things worse.

The president’s new carbon rule will likely reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from coal plants, but it relies heavily on society switching from coal to natural gas to achieve this—replacing one highly polluting fossil fuel with another.

This will only encourage more natural gas development and the fracking that it depends on. While natural gas has lower CO2 emissions than coal when it is burned, the unfortunate reality is that methane is the chief component of natural gas and it has 20 times more heat-trapping capacity than CO2.

Significant amounts of methane are leaked during the full life cycle of fracked natural gas—during drilling and

fracking at well sites, at processing and refinery points, and as the gas is transported and distributed through a labyrinth of pipelines and compressor stations. A study conducted by the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and leading universities concluded that there is 50 percent more methane in the air than previously thought, something that should give us all reason for pause.

The president’s climate plan is being promoted by New Jersey legislative leaders that are also promoting cap-andtrade policies as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, these policies do more than fall short; they are actually a degradation of our current regulatory framework. Under cap-and-trade, corporations pay to pollute by purchasing excess credits from another source that has not used all of its allotted credits. Additionally, through offsets, polluters can pay for an emissions reduction to happen

elsewhere while they continue polluting at the source.

Any true environmentalist would agree that no one has an inherent right to pollute. Under the cap-and-trade theory, it’s assumed that everyone has an inherent right to pollute as long as it’s paid for, essentially meaning your neighbor can dump trash in your yard as long as he pays to do it.

To make matters worse, these policies also tend to concentrate pollution in particularly vulnerable areas. For instance, CO2 is just one of the sources of pollution emitted from power plants which also emit mercury, sulfur dioxide and more. This creates local and regional “hot spots” that will adversely affect the air quality of surrounding communities.

We can make progress in curbing climate change if we move away from fossil fuels and toward a clean, renewable energy future. A recent study in New York found that the entire state could be powered by renewable energy sources like wind and solar that would not only help prevent a climate disaster, but could also reduce pollution generated from extreme energy development like fracking. For more information on fighting fracking and climate change, visit http://bit.ly/FWWClimateChange.

Also, join us for the People’s Climate March on September 21 at United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

Thousands of people from around the world will converge to demand global action to save our planet. For more information or to get involved, visit http://bit. ly/VolunteerWithFWW. Jim Walsh is Mid-Atlantic Director of Food & Water Watch.

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Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits.

“Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

Say Yes to Yoga It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

by Lynda Bassett

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat.

I wanted to feel better,” she recalls.

Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded

by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.”

Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

Improved Relationships Flexibility

One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic.

It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body.

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says.

This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

Spirituality and Connectedness

“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.”

In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

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The Power of

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he modern world faces many problems that seem insurmountable: global warming, food insecurity, GMO foods, natural and manmade disasters, war and political unrest.

Many people see such challenges and become discouraged, believing they may not be able to help.

Others see such situations and their hearts open wide, their compassion inspires them into action, which allows insights and creativity to pour through them with ideas on actions they can take to make improvements.

They ask the question, “How can I help?” Their desire to serve in a small capacity opens a doorway for others to join them in their vision of hope. They may act as one and create a powerful impact or may inspire others to join them and create a powerful group energy of service.

Natural Awakenings South New Jersey is introducing a new feature to highlight these unsung heroes that are making major impacts on those they serve and the people whose lives they touch.

Accept the invitation to look around you. Do you know someone who has inspired you by creating a project of service to address a challenging situation? Email Marilyn@NASouthJersey.com with the name of the person you would like to see featured in this column. Include a few sentences on a project they have created to fulfill a need in the community.

This month, the Power of One feature will focus on Ahaji Schreffler, who realized that many children had been orphaned by an earthquake many miles away in Haiti and asked the question “How can I serve?”

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ired of drowning in heartache after a failed relationship, Schreffler decided to travel to a country 1,500 miles away that had been devastated by a natural disaster. She volunteered her time and energy assisting others in need, never imagining she would meet a remarkable man that would open her heart to love once again.

However, this time her heart was not filled with romance but instead with love for the many children orphaned by the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

In December 2011, Schreffler traveled with a nonprofit group and met Gabriel Fedelus, a Creole translator. He briefly mentioned the Love Orphanage he had started in Portau-Prince with his personal savings. He had received many promises of donations but none materialized.

She continued correspondence with him after she returned to Moorestown and felt compelled to help raise money for it. “I realized the impact that one person’s sacrifice and dedication could have in changing the lives of children in serious need,” comments Schreffler. “Gabriel had no significant one helping him. I realized that I too, as one person, could do something to help.”

Synchronicity plays an important role in the expansion of her dream. She works full time developing undergraduate programs at Drexel University’s Study Abroad Office which has opened opportunities for both support and expertise in practical matters of fundraising. She has been so focused on her goals, she is often surprised when people offer skills that she might need. On her most recent trip to Haiti this past June, she delivered supplies and clothing with help from the student participants of Drexel’s Haitian Creative Writing program.

During that visit, she presented Fedelus $11,000 which enabled Love Orphanage to purchase land and begin construction of a permanent home for the children. Now her focus is finalizing its nonprofit status and creating a website to continue her fundraising and support for the children.

To contribute in any way, please email Ahaji.Schreffler@gmail.com or info@LoveOrphanage.org. One hundred percent of donations go directly toward the cause. Supplies needed include used and functional laptops, bars of soap and toothpaste.

Marilyn Eppolite is an energy therapist and spiritual counselor who specializes in emotional balance and resilience. She is the creative director for Natural Awakenings South Jersey.

She also writes a blog for living an emotionally balanced life on her website. Visit TheWisdomWithin.net.

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egetarians seeking flavorful variations can try 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.

“We are now seeing 20 percent non-Indian customers in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, branch of Patel Brothers, the largest Indian U.S. grocery store chain.

“Usually, new customers come in with an Indian recipe and we help them find the ingredients.”

Indian Veggies

Vegetarianism has been a way of life in India for millennia. Some Indian vegetables may already seem familiar; winter melon, or white pumpkin, for example, is a squash that cooks and tastes like its orange counterpart. Eggplants native to India are egg-shaped and smaller than the American variety; they cook in less time and have a less bitter taste.

“By eating a larger variety of vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and specialized phytochemicals that have healing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland,

Oregon. He advises against overcooking vegetables to maintain their nutritional qualities.

Consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews.

Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices.

Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

Indian Spices

Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices

used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks.

Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. For example, University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion and the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties.

Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

“That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D.

Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare.

Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.

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Bertini grew up in River Edge, New Jersey, where her maternal grandfather was an accountant who ran his own tax firm. “My mother worked there, so I grew up in that office,” she relates. “That may have had something to do with me becoming so interested in entrepreneurship.

I always knew I wanted to do my own thing. By the age of 15, I was subscribing to Entrepreneur Magazine.”

Like most seekers, Bertini’s path was neither direct, nor smooth. After studying psychology and business and graduating with a master’s degree in applied psychology, she pursued a career in corporate human resources that lasted 12 years and led her to pursue a certificate in career and life planning from New York University.

In 2002, the personal heartbreak of

iza Bertini calls herself a serial entrepreneur and a seeker, and with good reason. On June 5, she opened Divine Play Space, in Haddonfield, offering yoga for women, parents and children from ages five weeks to teens. However, that wasn’t her first venture. In 2003, she started Devotion Yoga Studio in downtown Hoboken, which is still going strong with the help of her business partner, Patrick Franco. In 2006, Bertini opened a summer-only Devotion Yoga Studio in Long Beach Island and in 2009 opened a second location in uptown Hoboken. In 2008, she collaborated with Sarah Bond, a yoga instructor and nutrition and health counselor, to start One Hundred Skies Yoga Adventures, a company that organizes and hosts yoga retreats in international and

a late, broken engagement shifted Bertini’s path in a new direction.

“I enrolled in the year-long, 200hour Bright Spirit Yoga Teacher Training, taught in the Hoboken YMCA facility at that time,” she recounts.

“It was just what I needed, and since it took place soon after 9/11, everyone was in a time of needing to heal, which made it a very supportive group. Halfway through the training, I decided I needed that kind of community in my life all the time. It dawned on me that Hoboken, a onesquare-mile city of 48,000 people, had no yoga studio, and within a year I opened the downtown Devotion Yoga Studio.” Bertini quickly followed that with the completion of a 500-hour yoga teacher certification at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts and the opening of the uptown Devotion studio. She also became co-director of the Bright Spirit Teacher Training program and gave it a permanent home at Devotion.

Bertini has remained resilient through a number of personal setbacks, including the death of both of her parents over the past several years and the flooding of both Hobo-

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ken studios during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Although those locations had to close, Bertini carried on, reopening Devotion Yoga in its current Hoboken location, this time on the second floor.

When Bertini became a mother of twins, she moved to the family-friendly town of Haddonfield, where several of her closest girlfriends with children lived. When another entrepreneurial idea came to her, two of her Haddonfield friends, Jill Poretta and Marcy O’Connell, agreed to become her business partners in the new venture, and Divine Play Space was born. “Haddonfield and the surrounding areas have such great family communities,” Bertini notes.

“I thought how great it would be to have a non-competitive, safe space in Haddonfield for parents, children and teens to do yoga and develop a supportive, fun yoga community.”

Divine Play Space offers classes for all women (any level and any age, mothers and non-mothers), as well as specific pre-natal and post-natal classes and sessions for children from ages 5 weeks through teenage years. In the fall, the studio is adding more family classes, which include Yoga Story Time for 1-to-6 year olds accompanied by an adult; and fun Friday night events, such as Girls’ Night Out for mothers and daughters;

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The children and teen classes are geared toward the level of attention and activity appropriate for each age. Bertini explains: “Yoga is so beneficial for kids of every age. At young ages, it’s not about sitting still and concentrating. If your child is 7, for instance, we’re not sitting there meditating. We play games; it’s fun and active.”

Bertini also sees clients in oneon-one and group formats for yoga-inspired life coaching and leads retreats and workshops at Divine Play Space and both Devotion locations.

These include courses such as the Yoga of Happiness; Living Fearlessly;

and Big Jumps:How to Manifest Your Ideal Life.

“After many years of searching, I finally realized my soul’s purpose,” affirms Bertini. “I now do what I love most: foster community and provide experiences that inspire others to live conscious, healthy, full and authentic lives.”

Divine Play Space is located at 31 Kings Hwy. E., in Haddonfield. For more information, call 856-8882497 or visit DivinePlaySpace.com or LizaBertini.com.

Lauressa Nelson is a contributing franchise editor for Natural Awakenings magazine and a freelance writer based in Orlando, Florida.

Crystal Light Bed Healing “For those who believe, no words are necessary. For those who do not believe, no words are possible.” Dom Inacio de Loyola

The Crystal Light Bed is a specific technology that pulses seven vibrational chakra frequencies through quartz crystals that align your energy fields: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The process raises your frequency which opens, cleanses and balances your etheric field. This allows a team of Spiritual Surgeons to perform deep healing work.

Users of the Crystal Light Bed experience mental peace, and have a visible youthful glow to the face.

Also Offering: (N.A.E.T) 24 hour Allergy Eliminating Therapy and Colon Hydrotherapy

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by Avery Mack

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ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom.

Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green.

Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and double-glazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable year-round and reduce utility bills. Periodically letting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.

While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste.

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when the tub is rinsed. Toilet bowl ring stains can be scrubbed away with a pumice stone.

“Cleaning faucet aerators and exhaust vents on a regular basis extends equipment life, maintains efficiency and prevents minor plumbing problems,” advises Keita Turner, a New York City area interior designer. Turner has also installed dual-flush toilets that necessitate less water and upkeep.

Bathroom odors are another concern. A few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball placed inside the toilet paper roll freshens the air every time the roll turns—without the plastic waste byproduct from store-bought brands.

Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll housesized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal.

Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery.

Even quick, water-saving showers

eventually result in towels and washcloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage.

To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats.

For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks.

On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material.

“Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.

To indulge in post-shower personal pampering, consider health-enhancing coconut oil for head-to-toe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz. Make a home exfoliating sugar scrub by combining onehalf cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready.

Goat’s milk soap can reduce symptoms of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis.

Its alpha-hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells. Add honey as a natural anti-bacterial boost. Mixing in colloidal oatmeal produces a gentle exfoliator.

Let the next upgrade of the bathroom be of a more personal nature aligned with our core values of being good to our family and our home planet.

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

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messaging and harmonic sounds. She communicates with the energies of loved ones and receives symbolic messages, both personal and purposeful to you. Limited to 8 participants; pre-registration required. $65. Skype sessions available. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford.

609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Back2School Teen Spa – 6-8pm. Learn wholesome skin care routines so you’re refreshed for the new school year. We’ll guide you through our Hello Beauty make-up tips & tricks. Sample healthy breakfast options. Try new energy-fueling treats. Try out new products with our Mini-Mani and Facial stations. Free gift for all attendees. $5 registration to benefit Whole Kids Foundation; every registrant will receive a $5 gift card at the conclusion of the event. Whole Foods Market Marlton, 940 Rte 73 N, Marlton. Register: 856797-1115 or MarltonEvents@WholeFoods.com.

Tibetan Energy Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. With Master Reiki Teacher Janice Gilpin. Experience a breath work practice to balance, center and align your energy field, along with gentle seated movement, chanting mantras and mudras, followed by 20 mins of meditation. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Green Drinks – 6-8pm.

Networking the 1st Wed of the month focused on creating a sustainable South Jersey community.

New location: The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, 1422 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill. 609238-3449. SustainableCherryHill.org.

Hands-On Bike Maintenance: Drive Train – 6:30-8:30pm. Join our certified bike techs to learn about your drive train as well as how to inspect, maintain and adjust front and rear derailleurs to make sure your ride is as smooth as possible. $45/member, $65/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei. com/stores/marlton.html.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Hooping Basics and Beyond – 7:15pm. A great way to tone your entire body while having a blast. Brooke VanDerzee will provide basic waist hooping and advance to dance movements and arm work. Also offered Sept 11 & 18. $15. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford.

609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Living a Meaningful Life: Introduction to Zen Training Weekend – Sept 6 & 7. Sat, 7:45am (breakfast at 7am)-Sun, 12pm. Come for an invigorating weekend, and learn how to integrate Zen into your busy life. Instructions in seated meditation, liturgy and body practice. For the new and seasoned student. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. RSVP & more info on fees, Emyo: 609-268-9151, Emyo@ TheZenSociety.org. PineWind.org.

South Jersey Tour des Farms – 8am-3pm. Support local agriculture, alternative transportation and your health as you pedal through some of New Jersey’s most beautiful farmland. Learn about the diversity of South Jersey’s agricultural production. Stop and shop for local produce as you ride; purchases delivered to the Jack Allen

Museum for pick up at the end of your ride. Jack Allen Memorial Early Country Living Museum, 224 Landing St, Southampton. Info & registration: sjrcd.org.

Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-1pm. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment. Sweet Potatoes, Heirloom Tomatoes & Kale Theme Week.

Cooking demo with South Jersey Hot Chefs: Chef John from Anthony’s Creative Italian Cuisine at 10am. Music by Jimmy Mannix. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. 856-642-3850.

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Backcountry Navigation with a Map & Compass – 9am-2pm. REI teaches how to translate what is on your map to the surrounding area. $60/member, $80/nonmember. Valley Forge NP Artillery Park. More info & to register, REI Marlton: 856810-1938 or rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Yoga Teacher Training Informational Meeting – 11:30am. Enrolling for 2015 graduation.

Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime?

Our 200-hr Teacher Training Program is open to those who are dedicated to yoga practice, as an upcoming yoga teacher or to deeply enhance a personal practice. The requirements for joining the program, the incredible offerings from our talented teachers, and the wonderful YCOM community will be unveiled. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-6549400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Fiddling in the Forest – 6-8pm. Featuring Denise Sullivan and Friends. Bring lawn chair or blanket or sit at one of Whitesbog’s picnic tables. The General Store will be open. $5/person donation.

Whitesbog Village, 120 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Community Yoga: Donation Based – 9-10:15am. Open to all levels of participants, beginners and experienced. Once a month we extend an open invitation to a free yoga class for members, $5 donation for guests. Level 1 Yoga is held all other Sundays. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400.

YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Fundamentals of Kundalini Yoga – Sundays, Sept 7-Oct 26. 11am-1pm. Awaken to the joys of kundalini yoga in this 8-wk series designed for beginners and experienced yogis alike.

Suitable for all ages, sizes and levels of conditioning. Learn a lot about yoga, laugh, breathe, stretch, expand your awareness and befriend your highest self. $95 by Sept 1, $110 thereafter, $20/class drop-in. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Meditation and Messages through Mediumship – 6pm. Alchemy exists with medium, Alaine Portner, E-RYT, in combination with meditation,

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Soul Power – 11am-12:30pm. Or Sept 11, 7-8:30pm. Join Empowerment Coach, Traci Rosenberg, as you discover what it means to live from your soul’s agenda. Release the struggle of life and awaken to a state of joy that is sustainable even when life is challenging. $25.

The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com.

Harvest Auction & Tomato and Green Pepper Tasting and Competition – 7pm. Monthly Horticultural Society of South Jersey meeting. Sept is local harvest celebration at HSSJ. Members bring in either items they have made or bought at local farmers’ markets—all local or Jersey Fresh to be auctioned. Tickets sold to participate in the auction. Visitors can join at the Sept meeting, pay dues and be included in the harvest auction as well as the tomato and green pepper tasting and contest. Carmen Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill. For more info: HSSJ.org.

Full Moon Women’s Circle – 7:30-8:30pm. With Parvati. Come together and share in a satsung (gathering of like-minded individuals), experience guided meditation, support each other through our visions and create the sacred space of community. Donation. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Bike Maintenance Basics – 6:30-8pm. Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/ marlton.html.

Yoga Teacher Training Informational Meeting – 7pm. See Sept 6 description. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-6549400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Living a Meaningful Life: Zen Studies Class – 7-9pm. The Four Noble Truths for Modern Living, Part 1. Learn about the Four Noble Truths, and how to practice them in daily life for the path to happiness. Seated meditation included in the evening. $10. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151.

PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Soul Power – 7-8:30pm. See Sept 9 listing. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Magnetic Attraction to the Repulsion of all Generative Sexual Energies and Restoration of all Generative Sexual Energies Embodied Class – 9am-12pm. Access Consciousness™ Energetic Body Process. No prerequisites. Ever find your-

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self attracted to people who are not nurturing to you? Does this cut off your ability to see clearly and expand your life? There is an effortless process to clear these limitations and allow you to have more choice available to you once this process is run. Moorestown. For more info: 856437-0430. Restoration-You.com.

Girls Night Out – 3-7pm. Back by popular demand. Kids are back to school so it’s the perfect time to relax. 40-min massage, 20-min salt room, 20-min reflexology and light refreshments only $85. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. For appt: 856-574-4433. Elevate YourHealth.com.

Pineal ToningTM – 7-9pm. An advanced, esoteric system which allows for an expansion to subtler states of awareness by creating a quantum field for health and extended life, building new neural pathways around the pineal to make it a stronger receiver and transmitter of information from your Akash. Open donation benefits Camden Rescue Mission. To register, Andrea Regal: 856-9045566. HealersUniverse.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Girl Power Tween and Teen Empowerment Workshops – Inspiring girls to have fun mastering the art of self-love, self-confidence and self-acceptance while learning healthy coping skills that promote positive self-esteem and tools for making great decisions. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Info & register: 856-404-7287, YogaForLiving.net.

Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome 5K Walk/Run for Awareness – 8am, preregistration; 9am, walk/ run. Event to raise awareness, support and hope for everyone affected by the pain and disability of this depilating disease. $25/advance, $35/ day of. Cooper River Park, Park Dr & McClellan Blvd, Pennsauken. More info, Dr. Getson’s office: 856-983-7246. Register: FirstGiving.com/ rsds/crpsrsdawarenesswalk.

Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-1pm. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment. Food Bank Donations: Faith Christian Caring Center & Live Civilly. Cooking demo: “Kitchen Basics” at 10am.

Enjoy the lively sounds from Camille Peruto.

500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. 856-642-3850.

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Pilates Reformer Demo Class – 10am. Pilates is known for its ability to promote core strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. Introduce yourself and your body to the widespread benefits of Pilates Reformer with a complimentary class. Registration required; space limited. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford.

609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

NJ Wild Outdoor Expo – Sept 13-14. 10am-5pm.

Expo helps people connect with the natural world by providing a unique blend of conservation information, education and hands-on opportunities to learn outdoor skills and activities. Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, Jackson Township. More info: rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Tibetan Breathwork and Meditation – 7:308:30pm. Join Janice Gilpin for a relaxing evening as we practice ancient breathwork to support and enhance meditation. Come to experience for yourself the many benefits for mind,

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body and spirit. $15. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. To register: 609-953-7800, TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Canoe/Kayak the N Branch Rancocas Creek – 9am. Paddle the 14-mile N Branch Rancocas Creek Canoe Trail from BCCC to Mt. Holly.

Rentals are not available. Meet at the Vincentown Diner, Rte 206, Southampton. To confirm trip & participation, George or Leona: 609-2593734, Leona@PineyPaddlers.com.

Invasive Plants of the Cooper River Watershed – 1-3pm. Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Garden Task Force presents an interactive workshop by NJ Invasive Species Strike Team (NJISST) coordinator, nature photographer and environmental educator Michael Hogan. Learn to identify invasive species that upset the ecosystem. Free. Camden County Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. Register: conta.cc/1r3AtkY. Tree of Life Journeying Circle – 3:30-6pm. With Ben Jezierski. Learn to journey with the drum.

Bliss Body Studio, Collingswood. Pre-register

by Sept 10: 856-261-0554. BlissBodyNJ.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Afterwards Program: Loss and Life Transition Program – Mondays, Sept 15-Nov 10. 4:156:15pm. Also offered Thursdays, Sept 18-Nov 13. 6:45-8:45pm at Your Center, Cherry Hill. If you are 1-5 years past a “forever change” due to a divorce, death of a loved one, life changing illness, trauma or any significant life transition, The Afterwards Program is for you. Combining the healing of therapy and self-empowerment of life coaching to help you get unstuck and emotionally transition toward the next chapter of your life. $375. The Starting Point, 215 Highland Ave, Ste C, Haddon Township. Pre-registration required: 856-270-2308, 856-905-9343, Info@AfterwardsProgram.com. AfterwardsProgram.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

International & Adventure Travel Basics – 6:308pm. Thinking about an exciting adventure abroad? Curious about what planning the trip might entail? Join our International and Adventure Travel experts to learn about planning, preparation and execution of an international adventure trip. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/ marlton.html.

Evening Meditation and Dai Segaki Chanting – 7-8:30pm. Quiet meditation and chanting memorial service for all known and unknown deceased brothers and sisters, family, friends, and pets.

During the service, the names of the deceased are recited. Donation appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609268-9151. PineWind.org.

Sacred Sisterhood Circle: You Are/As the Tree of Life – 7-9:30pm. We will be connecting to the mythic “Trees of Power” and working with the regional Tree Masters rooting deeply into your ground allowing for the branching out of your inner wisdom through your work, home and relationships. Please bring a memento or picture of a tree you relate/connect to now or as a child. $25 before Sept 15; $30 thereafter. To register, Andrea Regal: 856-904-5566. Healers Universe.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

From Seed Saving To Seed Sovereignty – 6:308pm. GMO Free NJ welcomes farmers Dusty Hinz & Nate Kleinman, co-founders of the Experimental Farm Network based in Elmer for a special talk about seeds. Topics will range from practical seed saving basics to current policy issues and how they impact our food choice freedom. Free and open to the public. Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave. RSVP: GMOfreeNJ@gmail.com. Learn more: GMOfreeNJ.com.

Afterwards Program: Loss and Life Transition Program – Thursdays, Sept 18-Nov 13. 6:458:45pm. See Sept 15 description. $375. Your Center, 52 Berlin Rd (Rte 561), Ste 1000, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-270-2308, 856-905-9343, Info@AfterwardsProgram.com.

AfterwardsProgram.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

The Grape Jam – Sept 19-21. We’ll be jamming all weekend-long, celebrating all things grape.

Join us for live demos, recipes, sampling and more. Whole Foods Market Marlton, 940 Rte 73 N, Marlton. 856-797-1115.

Restorative Yoga – 7pm. Experience an evening of deep relaxation through gentle yoga stretches and supported postures, accompanied by the soothing sounds of Crystal Bowls. Free yourself from long held tensions in the body and mind, and create a healing and spiritually uplifting space. $15. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. Register: 609-654-9400 or Yoga CenterOfMedford.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am1pm. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment. Military Support Events Week. Cooking demo: “Cooking On The Run” at 10am. Fun country tunes performed by Warm Hearted Country. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown.

856-642-3850. BurlCoAgCenter.com.

Backcountry Navigation with a Map & Compass – 9am-2pm. REI teaches how to translate what is on your map to the surrounding area. $60/member, $80/nonmember. Valley Forge NP Artillery Park. More info & to register, REI Marlton: 856810-1938 or rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Fall Open House and Appreciation Day – 10am3pm. Halo Wellness Center would like to thank existing clients for their support and also welcome new clients by providing free chair massages, yoga demonstration classes and light refreshments. Enter to win free services. 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

Drum Making Workshop – Sept 20 & 21. 10am5pm. With Mark Barfoot, Traditional Native American Drum Maker. Make your own drum the traditional Indian Way. Bliss Body Studio, Collingswood. Pre-register by Sept 8: 856-2610554. For more details: BlissBodyNJ.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

People’s Climate March – 9am-7pm. March in New York to support the UN Climate Summit and efforts to combat climate change. This is a peaceful, family-friendly, international event.

Reserve space on chartered busses: bit.ly/1sCqa9y. Info, Lori Braunstein: 609-238-3449, Lori.

Braunstein@SustainableCherryHill.org.

Connect With Nature: Monarchs & Other Butterflies – 1:30-3pm. Learn to identify some of the local species. Includes a meadow hike to net butterflies and Monarchs for the tagging process. RNC members: $7/person, $15/family (limit 5); Nonmembers: $9/person, $21/family (limit 5). Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-2612495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Elimination & Dilution of all Emotional Intensities & Holding Patterns and The Joy of Embodiment – 9am-2pm. Access Consciousness™ Energetic Body Process. No prerequisites. What energy comes up when you say: emotional intensity? How would you and your body like to remove holding patterns? Examples: Family Patterns? Relationship Patterns? Work Patterns?

There is an effortless process to clear these limitations and allow you to have more choice available to you once this process is run. Moorestown. For more info: 856-437-0430. Restoration-You.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Yoga for True Beginners – Tuesdays, Sept 23-Oct 28. 10-11am. If you have ever been interested in learning yoga but not sure how and where to start, this class is for you. Chairs gladly provided for those who prefer not sitting on the floor. $60/6wk series. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Mindfulness Meditation and Self-Compassion for Well-Being – Tuesdays, Sept 23-Oct 28. 7:15-8:30pm. Research shows that mindfulness, joined with self-compassion, enhances emotional well-being, reduces anxiety and depression, and leads to more satisfying personal relationships. $80/6-wk series. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287.

YogaForLiving.net.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Introduction to Myosore Yoga Open House – 7:15am. Join us for this complimentary yoga class to learn more about Mysore-style ashtanga yoga through discussion and practice. Ashtanga yoga is a system of yoga combining movement with breath, bandhas and drishti. Bring an open mind and willingness to dive deeper into your practice. 4-wk session to follow in Oct. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford.

609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Community Meditation and Satsanga – 7:15pm. An evening of meditation and conversation. Explore the commonality of beings, by sharing and understanding our own life experiences as they are translated through yoga philosophy. $20 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400.

YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Navratri Celebation: Celebrating the Goddess – 7:30pm. Join Shalini in traditional Vedic mantra to celebrate the Dieties: Durga (Sept 25, 7:30pm), Lakshmi (Sept 28, 3pm) and Saraswati (Sept 30, 7:30pm). Love offering. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Frank Talk: An Evening of Channeling with Tracy Farquhar – 6:30-8:30pm. Tracy, a professional psychic medium, will be channeling the spirit collective Frank. “Frank” shares universal wisdom and uplifting affirmations that assist their audiences with their life paths and view of the world. Come prepared to ask questions. $35. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenter LifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Hope and Healing Circle – Halo Wellness Center is honored to provide free services for those affected by cancer. Our therapists are trained in oncology massage and will provide safe and relaxing treatments. Caregivers/supporters can come too and take advantage of our $50 1-hr aromatherapy massage special. 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

Mommy and Me Yoga – Wednesdays, Sept 24Oct 29. 9-10am. Stretch, breathe and have fun in a relaxing environment. You and your child will learn the fundamental building blocks of yoga will you deepen your connection to yourself and your child. $70/6-wk series. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287.

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Canoe/Kayak the Oswego River – 10am. Paddle the “Jewel of the Pinelands” from Lake Oswego to Harrisville Lake. Meet at Lake Oswego. Boats can be rented from Mick’s Pine Barrens Canoe/ Kayak Rental: 800-281-1380 or MicksCanoeRental.com. To confirm trip & participation, George or Leona: 609-259-3734, Leona@Piney Paddlers.com.

Lightweight Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm.

Do you want to try backpacking but worry about carrying a heavy pack? Join an REI backpacking expert who will provide excellent tips on lightweight backpacking techniques. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-8101938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Dowsing Workshop Amwell Forest – 10am-3pm.

Robert Egby will lead this comprehensive training workshop on using dowsing rods and pendulums for exploring earth energies such as geospirals, geopathic zones and leys. $25. Rock Rd W, West Amwell. Info, Joanne Pfleiderer: 609213-8387 or JoannePfleiderer@gmail.com. Full details: Robert-Egby.com.

Meditation 101 – 7:30-9:30pm. Join Tricia Heiser and explore how meditation can help you learn to quiet your mind and connect with your spirit. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. To register: 609-953-7800, TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Canoe/Kayak the Wading River with Fortunato – 9am. Fortunato invites his “cousins” and dog lovers. Boats can be rented from Mick’s Pine Barrens Canoe/Kayak Rental: 800-2811380 or MicksCanoeRental.com. To confirm trip & participation, George or Leona: 609-2593734, Leona@PineyPaddlers.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Yoga Sutras Chanting and Philosophy Begins – Mondays, 5-5:45pm. Students begin by learning how to read transliterated alphabet using proper mouth positions and pronunciation. Then learn to chant the first chapter of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Sutras and their meanings discussed.

The Yoga Sutra Workbook by Vyass Houston required text ($25) and can be purchased through Live In Joy. Donation. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am1pm. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment. Second Annual Kids Day. Kid-themed activities all day long. Cooking demo: “Kids in the Kitchen” at 10am. Storytelling with the Moorestown Library, 11am. Get your wiggle on with fun kids songs from singer/songwriter Big Jeff. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown.

856-642-3850. BurlCoAgCenter.com.

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resonance of the beautiful sounds of this ancient language in your own palate. $100. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Intro to Sanskrit: The Language of Yoga – 1-5pm.

With Janet Watkins. Course is taught through the ASI. An opportunity to learn the Sanskrit alphabet by practicing yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras. Learn the Sanskrit alphabet and feel the

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

Thai Yoga Bodywork Certification Workshop – Oct 10-12. Learn the beautiful art of Thai yoga and enjoy a rejuvenating weekend. Course teaches a basic 1.5-hr sequence of Thai Yoga Bodywork techniques. Watch demonstrations, take notes in your manual, then practice giving and receiving with partners in the class. 24 CEUs NCBTMB & Yoga Alliance. $350. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Reiki Level I Certification – 12-6pm. With Janet Watkins, CRM. Learn about the history of Reiki, the nature of energy and facilitating, and how to use it for restoring balance to mind and body. In this healing afternoon you will learn and practice with your classmates, and enable you to give Reiki treatments to family and friends. $125. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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plan ahead WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

SEPTEMBER

Bimini, Bahamas Dolphin Yoga Adventure – Two Spots Left! Create your human pod of like-minded sea seekers on this Yoga Retreat to Bimini Bahamas. Discover the alternative to a caged dolphin experience. Release your own boundaries of adventure. Yoga, dolphin, magic, Atlantis, energy transformation. The trip always fills to capacity. For more info: 609-654-9400, YogaCenterOfMedford.com or Wildquest.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

Yoga & Wine in Sonoma – Oct 12-16. With Liza Bertini & Sarah Bond. Join us for a week of yoga, nature, wine and relaxation in Sonoma.

Conveniently located just 1 hr from San Francisco, Westerbeke Ranch is a favorite location for all types of retreats. Lush garden paths, amid native oaks, lead to shared accommodations and yoga rooms. Gourmet meals are specially prepared and served in the beautiful California mission-styled dining room, outdoor patio, or at poolside. The natural environment is unique and private, leaving guests feeling revived after enjoying daily yoga, the hot tub, pool and therapeutic massage.

For more info: OneHundredSkies.com.

Women’s Silent Retreat: Nourishment for the Mind, Body and Spirit – 1:30-6:30pm. Delicious healthy food and an Ayurveda treatment to help unwind the stresses and tensions included. $95. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287.

YogaForLiving.net.

Hands-On Bike Maintenance: Drive Train – 6:30-8:30pm. Join our certified bike techs to learn about your drive train as well as how to inspect, maintain and adjust front and rear derailleurs to make sure your ride is as smooth as possible. $45/ member, $65/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/ stores/marlton.html.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

Eden Energy Medicine 101-102 – Oct 4 & 5.

With Elsie Kerns. CEs AHNA 13 & NCTMB 7.

Experience empowerment, self-healing and vibrant health. Effective, time efficient, affordable and available 24/7. Your Center, 52 Berlin Rd (Rte 561), Ste 1000, Cherry Hill. 856-988-7426.

HealingOctober.eventbrite.com.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 18

Fall Stewardship Event: Volunteers Needed! – 9:30am-1pm. Come celebrate National Trails Day and give Saddler’s Woods some TLC. Maintain trails, pick-up litter and debris, and weed invasive species. Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center, 143 E Ormond Ave. Register

by Oct 10, Janet Goehner-Jacobs: 856-869-7372, Janet@SaddlersWoods.org. SaddlersWoods.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Pathways to Serenity: Holistic Health Extravaganza – 9:30am-5pm. Expect the unexpected. Experience holistic health sessions, meet local practitioners, purchase holistic gifts for the holiday season, get the resources to self-empowerment in health. 2 Meadowbrook Ln, New Egypt. 609-7521048. NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

The Fall in Love with Yoga Retreat in Vermont – Nov 13-16. With Patrick Franco & Liza Bertini of Devotion Yoga. Immerse yourself in your practice and relax in an atmosphere as cozy as your best friend’s country house. We will share sweaty and fun asana, chanting, dharma talks about yoga philosophy by the fire, amazing vegetarian meals, breathing in the fresh air, being in nature, and enjoying the yoga of community. There is nothing better than getting away from the hectic pace of everyday life to experience the joy and profound effects of yoga. For more info: DevotionYoga.com.

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All Level Yoga with Sandy – 7pm. Vital Yoga, 836 Broadway, Westville. 609-922-2484.

VitalYogaNJ.com.

Email don@nasouthjersey.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

Evening Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Tues & Thurs, 2nd & 3rd week of Sept. Periods of serene seated and walking meditation. Donation appreciated.

Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

daily Divine Play Space Classes – Offering yoga classes and workshops for women, children’s classes from ages 5 wks to teen. Includes a specialty boutique. 31 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield. 856-8882497. DivinePlaySpace.com.

Early Dawn Meditation – 6-7am, every weekday starting Sept 8, except week of Sept 22. Start your day right with serene seated meditation.

Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

Qigong Classes – Begins Sept 8. 6pm. Qigong builds strength and stamina while boosting circulation, bone density and much more. It can transform your life. Certified Supreme Science Qigong Instructor, Sharon Tuscano. $15/ drop-in, $50/4 classes. WellSpring Center, 19 N Centre St, Merchantville. Register/info, Sharon: 856-461-0060.

T’ai Chi Chih® – Begins Sept 22. 6:30pm. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? VFW, 77 Christine Ave, Hamilton. More info & other locations: 609752-1048, Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Free Fit Camp – 5:30-6:30pm. Come experience the community Fit Camp Phenomenon. All fitness levels are welcomed to join. 3 times weekly physical training. Fitness evaluation and coaching.

Complete body transformation. Free. GNP Nutrition, 106 Bridgeboro St, Riverside. Gaveth: 609923-1203.

Group Hypnosis & Discussion – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Mon. While in a relaxed state, your subconscious is coached to accept new positive and uplifting thoughts about yourself and your life and filled with thoughts of hope and trust, opening your mind to infinite possibilities. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

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Halo Wellness Center Workshops – Hosting various workshop throughout the month of September. These include Chakra Balancing, Meditation, Essential Oils and much more. 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 7-8:15am. Come to morning sadhana (spiritual practice) and set your vibration for clarity and high energy for a refreshing day ahead. $13/drop-in, class cards available for discounted rate. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-4047287. YogaForLiving.net.

Haddon Heights Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 10am-1pm. Station & East Atlantic aves, Haddon Heights. HHFarmersMarket.com.

Meditation – 10:30am. Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center, 215 Highlands Ave, Ste C, Haddon Township. 856-780-5826.

Interpretive Trail Hikes – Thru Nov. 1-2pm.

1st Sun. Join a naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for all ages of adults and interested teenagers. Free/RNC members, $4/nonmembers.

Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

monday Ashtanga Foundations – 9:30am. Through the ancient system of ashtanga yoga, we will combine primary series asanas (postures), pranayama, meditation and Savasana. As the practitioner’s strength, flexibility and understanding grows, so too does their practice. Sarah will lead us as we explore this therapeutic and energizing system of yoga. $20 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-6549400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Shakit Yoga – 9-10:15am. With Shawn Swift.

Shakti is the Sanskrit word for power. Come to be challenged (in a good way), and feel the power of yoga. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuary ForYoga.com.

Gentle Level 1 Yoga with Bonnie Hart – 1011am. For beginners and experienced students.

Includes meditation and gentle movement to release tension and cultivate peace and vitality.

Yoga For Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

YogaForLiving.net or EarthGym.org.

Creative Writing – 10-11:30am. Course designed to be a true creative writing class. If you have ever wanted to write, now is the opportunity to try doing it within an accepting circle of writers. Class ongoing and will become a way for you to finally find your voice and to tell your story. $95/6 wks, $18/drop-in. Eilandarts Center, 21 S Centre St, Merchantville. Eilandarts@ yahoo.com. Eilandarts.com.

T’ai Chi Chih® – Begins Sept 16. 6pm. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? American Legion, New Egypt. More info & other locations: 609-7521048, Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Metaphysical Sharing Circle – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Tues. This group is a safe and fun place to share your metaphysical experiences and ask questions. An informal gathering discussing and using different tools and concepts to enhance, enlighten and develop our intuition. Walk-ins welcome. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-923-3154 or Susan@NJBalance.com.

Community Acupuncture Clinic – 7-9pm. An effective introduction to the wealth of Chinese Medicine with Ruth Dalphin, L.Ac. An affordable, accessible and relaxing experience. $35 first visit, $25 follow-ups. Logos Wellness, 1 Sheppard Rd, Ste 703, Voorhees. For more info and to schedule appt, Mon-Thurs: 856-985-8320.

wednesday Vedic Chanting for Beginners – 9-10am. Learn simple Vedic Chants that open heart and mind.

Change the way we think and feel and increase mental clarity. With Linda Cope. Also Yoga Therapy by appointment. Temenos Center, Moorestown. 856-722-9043 x 7. Healing.Yoga@ yahoo.com.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Also held Fri. Join us for a 10-minute meditation. Focus of this meditation is love. Each week we will raise the love vibration for 2014. Bring your lunch to eat mindfully after the meditation. Treat yourself to a midweek refresher. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

Qigong Classes: Lunch Time Recharger – Begins Sept 10. 12:15pm. Qigong builds strength and stamina while boosting circulation, bone density and much more. It can transform your life. Certified Supreme Science Qigong Instructor, Sharon Tuscano. $12/drop-in, $40/4 classes.

WellSpring Center, 19 N Centre St, Merchantville. Register/info, Sharon: 856-461-0060.

Westmont Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 29.

4-7pm. Haddon & Stratford Ave, Haddon.

WestmontFarmersMarket.com.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 5:45-7pm. With Tricia Heiser.

Enhance your pregnancy with prenatal yoga and keep the body healthy, the mind stress free and promote a deeper connection between mother and baby. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryFor Yoga.com.

Food & Water Watch of Gloucester County – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Ensure that the food and water we consume are safe, clean, accessible and sustainably produced. We can do it together. Glassboro Public Library, 2 Center St. Info, Emily Reuman: 732-839-0878, EReuman@fwwatch.org.

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Gentle Level 1 Yoga with Bonnie Hart – 6-7pm. For beginners and experienced students.

Includes meditation and gentle movement to release tension and cultivate peace and vitality. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. YogaForLiving.net or EarthGym.org.

Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Green Drinks – 6-8pm. 1st Wed. Networking focused on creating a sustainable South Jersey community. The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, 1422 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill. 609-238-3449. SustainableCherry Hill.org.

Cooper River Group of Food & Water Watch – 6:30pm. 1st Wed. Ensure that the food and water we consume are safe, clean, accessible and sustainably produced. We can do it together.

Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave. Info, Emily Reuman: 732-839-0878, EReuman@ fwwatch.org.

Metaphysical Development Circle – 6:308:30pm. Higher awareness, meditation, mindfulness, spirit communication, dowsing and more. Medium and author Robert Egby. Drop-ins welcome. Donations appreciated. 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton. Seating limited: 609-351-5878.

Check “Bulletin Board” at Robert-Egby.com.

T’ai Chi Chih® – Evenings. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Bordentown. More info & other locations: 609-752-1048, Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

thursday Ashtanga Yoga – 9-10:15am. With Sarah LaFleur. Learn the fundamentals of the primary series in ashtanga yoga. An ancient system of yoga based on asanas linked together by breath. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

A Healing Sanctuary: Yoga for Breast Cancer Recovery and Beyond – 10-11:30am. Integrates gentle yoga, breathing and mindfulness practices along with aromatherapy, Reiki, energy medicine and singing crystal bowls to soothe the body, mind and spirit. $15. Anu Medical Spa, 200B Rte 73, Voorhees. Info, Pamela Kofsky: 856-2663164 or Innerradiance777@aol.com.

Yoga for Kids – 4-4:45pm. Children ages 5-10 explore yoga through games, crafts and poses.

The purpose of kids’ yoga is to help them with balance and coordination. Teach individual poses and partner poses to help build communication skills and to learn how to help others. $60/6 wks.

Eilandarts Center, 21 S Centre St, Merchantville.

Eilandarts@yahoo.com. Eilandarts.com.

“Expansion” Yoga Class – 6:30pm. Expand your awareness of your own self by reconnecting to your body through the breath of life as well as develop strength, flexibility and balance at your own pace. All levels welcome. $10.

P r e - r e g i stration required: 856-701-5692.

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friday Aikido Class – 6:30am. Come and get centered and find your power. Aikido Agatsu Dojos, 217 Chester Ave, Moorestown. 856-309-9526.

Qigong Classes – Begins Sept 12. 8:15am. Qigong builds strength and stamina while boosting circulation, bone density and much more. It can transform your life. Certified Supreme Science Qigong Instructor, Sharon Tuscano. $12/drop-in, $40/4 classes. WellSpring Center, 19 N Centre St, Merchantville. Register/info, Sharon: 856-461-0060.

Gentle Level 1 Yoga with Bonnie Hart – 1011am. For beginners and experienced students.

Includes meditation and gentle movement to release tension and cultivate peace and vitality.

Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

YogaForLiving.net or EarthGym.org.

Friday Farmers’ Market at WFM Marlton – 11am-3pm. Local food producers “from around here.” Show your support for these local farmers and artisans by stopping by their tables located on the sidewalk along our store front. Whole Foods Market Marlton, 940 Rte 73 N, Marlton. 856-7971115. Interested in setting up a table? For more info: MarltonEvents@WholeFoods.com.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed lisitng.

The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

Beginner Friendly, Small Yoga Classes – 5-6pm.

Explore mind, body, emotions deeply connected with breath. With Linda Cope. Also Yoga Therapy by appointment. Temenos Center, Moorestown.

856-722-9043 x 7. Healing.Yoga@yahoo.com.

saturday Collingswood Farmers’ Market – Thru Thanksgiving. 8am-12pm. Rain or shine. Between Collings & Irvin Aves along Patco.

CollingswoodMarket.com.

Burlington County Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 25. 8:30am-1pm. Rain or shine. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment.

500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. 856-642-3850.

BurlCoAgCenter.com.

T’ai Chi Chih® – 9am, Newtown; 11am, Langhorne. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge?

Bucks County locations. More info & other locations: 609-752-1048, Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Healthy Hikes – Thru Nov. 10:30-11:30am. 2nd Sat. Join a naturalist for a themed hike around the preserve. For adults and interested teenagers. $3/ RNC members, $6/nonmembers. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Saddler’s Woods Open House Day – 1-5pm; 2pm, special presentations. 2nd Sat. Enjoy a variety of programs and find out the many ways you can participate in the environmental and historical issues in your community. Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center, 143 E Ormond Ave. 856-869-7372. SaddlersWoods.org.

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to don@nasouthjersey.com. Deadline is the 10th of the month.

COUNSELING DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELING – Family/Individual, AETNA accepted, $65/fee service. Oaklyn. J. Lang, LCADC: 609-9803514.

CREATIVE MUSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY CREATIVE MUSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY – Achieving emotional, mental and physical health through the creative process. No musical experience necessary. Adults, individual, couple, family. Amanda MacRae, MMT, MT-BC: 609-346-3995.

EDEN ENERGY MEDICINE EDEN ENERGY MEDICINE WITH ELSIE KERNS, EEM-AP – Private sessions, classes, CE’s AHNA & NCTMB. Experience empowerment, self-healing and vibrant health. Effective, time efficient, affordable & available 24/7! Questions: 856-988-7426, WellnessWithElsie.com.

FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL YOGA STUDIO/COUNSELING SPACE FOR RENT, CHERRY HILL – Looking for a great space and location to hold your workshop, class, private therapy or counseling session. The Yoga for Living studio is available for rental. Counseling room, $15/hour or $75/day. Call 856-404-7287.

HELP WANTED AD SALES REP – Natural Awakenings is now accepting resumes for Part/Full-time Sales Reps throughout the Camden/Burlington/ Gloucester County area. Must be self-motivated with strong organizational skills, sales and computer/database experience. We’re positive people looking for positive associates. Flexible schedule with great earning potential. Pay is set up on a generous full commission structure with bonuses. Email cover letter & resume to Info@NASouthJersey.com.

LABYRINTHS CLASSICAL CHARTRES LABYRINTH DESIGNS – Manufactured for residential, commercial, and institutional settings. These beautiful labyrinths are made from concrete pavers, individually created with your choice of size, color and design, to pass the test of time. Landscape design services and consulting available to help with placement, installation and supporting landscape. TAKE THE FIRST STEP. To learn more, call: 856-546-0945.

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email don@nasouthjersey.com to request our media kit.

Access consciousness RENEE ROBERTSON Restoration-You Inc. Moorestown, NJ 856-437-0430 Restoration-You.com

What if there was a much easier way to deal with stress and anxiety? Have your Bars run, a hands-on body process that starts a flow of energy and erases years of fixed points of view, judgments, negative feelings and limiting beliefs that hold us back. Sessions include powerful tools to use in everyday situations. Offering certification classes for Access Consciousness Energetic Facelift™ and Access Bars ™.

CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Sylvia Bidwell BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 • 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction.

Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching.

See ad, page 33.

Acupuncture COLON HYDROTHERAPY ROSE MULLEN, APN, MAC, LAC 5 Element Acupuncture 117 Haddon Ave Westmont, NJ 08108 609-214-6492

When your inner energy changes, everything changes. Nurse practitioner, master’s degree in acupuncture Maryland University of Integrative Health, nationally board certified. 5 Element Acupuncture Treatment helps us to integrate our biorhythms to the earth around us, causing healing.

AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER

Allergy & Health Solutions Center Carylann Bautz, CNC, CMT

“Naet” 24-Hr Allergy Elimination Therapy Colon Hydrotherapy, Crystal Light Bed Healing 609-654-4858 FeelLikeUs.net Since 1982, we have been blending Eastern and Western therapies. Boost the immune system, balance the mind and body, safely cleanse toxins and waste. Far Infrared Sauna Chelation Therapy. Rejuvenate and reconnect the body, mind and spirit. Namaste.

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness 118 W Merchant St Audubon, NJ 08106 856-816-4158 Utilizing the principles of Ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions.

ALAINE PORTNER, E-RYT

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford, NJ 609-654-9400 AlainePortner.com Alaine@YogaCenterOfMedford.com YogaCenterOfMedford.com A gifted medium, yoga teacher, spiritual guide and guardian of the Yoga Center of Medford. The Center has enriched the lives of the community for over a generation.

During the course of her professional journey, Alaine has fine-tuned her ability as a medium and then fused it with her love of meditation to offer a unique and transformative experience.

Individual and group sessions are now available.

See ad, page 29.

ENERGY therapy MARILYN EPPOLITE

The Wisdom Within Energy healing, flower essences, akashic readings and spiritual counseling 856-236-5973 New website: video meditations and tips on living a balanced emotional life.

TheWisdomWithin.net A balanced energy system is the foundation of health. Marilyn, a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and a certified flower essence therapist, guides you to an experience of a b a l a n c e d e n e rg y f i e l d a s t h e secret to emotional balance and in finding solutions to the challenges of life.

Children, teens, adults. In-person or phone/ Skype sessions.

FENG SHUI & ENERGY WORK KARIN HIRSCH

counseling JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

ENERGYWORK

BONNIE HART

Stress-Relief Specialist, Ecopsychologist, MA Transpersonal Psychology Yoga For Living 1926 Greentree Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 One-on-one counseling to unravel the worries of the mind and move into the wisdom of the heart.

Offering knowledgeable, caring g u i d a n c e . $ 7 5 f o r 1 h o u r.

EarthGym.org for info. See ad, page 10.

Lotus Living Space Feng Shui, Physical Radiesthesia, Energy Therapy, Shamanic Healing 201-993-6588 Info@LotusLivingSpace.com LotusLivingSpace.com A healthy body, mind and spirit need a balanced and positive environment. Karin is a certified Feng Shui Master and Professional Dowser for Geopathic Stress, Electromagnetic Frequencies, Energy Intrusions and Product Sensitivities. She also offers IET ®, Shamanic Healing and Psychopomp work to heal mind and spirit.

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HEALTH COunseling LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton 856-596-5834 HealthThroughAwareness.com

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified T h e r m o g r a p h i c Te c h n i c i a n , Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner.

Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture. See ad, page 6.

HYPNOTHERAPY BARBARA ANGELO, CH, CI

Past Life Regression Therapy 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown, 08057 609-458-6282 KahunaHealingHypnosis.com Discover the amazing power of past lives. Heal yourself through intuition. Live your best life!

Barbara has trained with worldrenowned, past life expert Dr. Brian Weiss and is an instructor with the National Guild of Hypnotists. She offers private and group sessions in past life regression and intuitive hypnotherapy.

Workshops and professional hypnosis training are also available. Start your journey to realizing your dreams.

Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. ~Anthony J. D’Angelo

DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

PHILIP GETSON, DO

Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad, page 17.

Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Dr. Philip Getson is a Board Certified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards. He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health.

With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infra red detox sauna (The POD), Reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad, page 6.

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