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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.

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Six Ways to Create the Life You Want

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Serena Dyer Reflects on Her Spiritual Upbringing

by Lindsay McGinty

22 ECO-BEAUTY

Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

by Kathleen Barnes

24 THE POWER OF ONE Creating Happiness, One Card at a Time

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26 BRING BACK THE MAGIC

Give Kids the True Gifts of the Season

by Meredith Montgomery

28 BEAUTY FOODS

Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

by Judith Fertig

30 PRACTICE GRATITUDE and Change Your Life

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by April Thompson

32 PLAYFUL PET GIFTS Animals Love Interactive Toys and Games

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he pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation knew how important it was to give thanks for present abundance in their lives. These sturdy pioneers often faced desperate times in adapting to the New World, but in 1621 their first fall harvest was plentiful and together with the native Wampanoags they decided to celebrate with a three-day feast of gratitude. In that moment, life was good and the settlers trusted that their ongoing needs would be taken cared for.

By proclaiming a national Day of Thanksgiving in 1863, in the midst of America’s Civil War, the pioneering President Lincoln directed the country’s attention to the vital act of giving thanks. His prayer was for the coming together and healing of a great nation with special remembrances for the plight of widows, orphans and those wounded by the war.

Although George Washington and other U.S. presidents up to that time had made similar proclamations, they had not been embraced with the same fervor by citizens. Now the urgent need to change was paramount to restoration of peace and tranquility. Lincoln understood the power of gratitude in a time of turmoil and how it can spur people to a new way of thinking.

Americans responded and Thanksgiving Day became a permanent part of our nation’s history and culture.

Like most Americans, I enjoy this special holiday uniting family and friends in thanks for an abundance of blessings, and am especially grateful for those that invite to the table folks that would otherwise be alone. I also like to give thanks every day.

For example, I am continually grateful for everyone involved in making this magazine possible. The people that help create it are near the top of my list. The monthly collaborating contributions of designers, writers and editors shed love and light across the nation, making Natural Awakenings an extraordinary independent presence in the media world. It is a powerful feeling to know that together we are engaged with nearly 4 million people all discovering new ways to see the world and their personal journey.

Judith Fertig’s November feature article, “Powerful You!” on page 16, examines the choices we have in creating the life we want. I know some things need improving in my own life and am glad to be reminded that the first step is awareness that what makes me feel uncomfortable is in my best interest to eliminate or transform. Changing our perception of anything—especially our self—is no easy task. Adopting a new philosophy or belief puts us outside our comfort zone, but if we keep doing what we are doing now, we will continue getting what we have now.

“Practice Gratitude and Change Your Life”, by April Thompson, on page 30, inspires us anew to the daily practice of thankfulness to shift our thinking and spark positive change. A gratitude journal is a good place to start noticing how our days move from feeling burdened to blessed.

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newsbriefs Importance of Spiritual Practice in Daily Life Presentation

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ragana Kislovski, a seeker in the Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF), will lead a free presentation, Importance of Spiritual Practice in Daily Life, from 2 to 5 p.m., November 1, at Bliss Body Studio, in Collingswood. She will discuss how performing a daily spiritual practice helps us live happier, healthier and purer lives and overcome problems.

Kislovski is a disciple of His Holiness Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavale, an Indian spiritual master and the founder of SSRF, an internaDragana tional nonprofit that has been researching Kislovski the spiritual dimension for the past 25 years.

Her presentation will explore how chanting works and what steps one can take to assure continual spiritual practice and spiritual growth. Chanting and meditation is a simple spiritual practice that can be done anytime and anywhere without any restrictions.

Kislovski is a former organizer of Olympic Games in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Atlanta, Georgia. Since 2000, she has dedicated her life to spiritual practice and has an in-depth cross-cultural understanding.

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he Friends of Rancocas Nature Center are sponsoring a supper fundraiser at Historic Smithville Park, in Eastampton, from 4 to 7 p.m., November 9. The fundraiser will benefit the development and maintenance of the nonprofit’s environmental and recreational programs.

The Flying Fish Brewery will provide the “sips” for the event; local craft beers samples will be offered and available for purchase. Catering by Phillip will provide the supper menu of local, fresh seasonal ingredients. Dress is casual.

The Rancocas Nature Center operates thanks to a positive collaboration between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Parks and Forestry, the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Westampton Township, the Rancocas Conservancy and the Friends of Rancocas Nature Center.

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he Center, Life in Balance is hosting Grounded Sounds, an evening of soothing, transforming and transporting sounds played by Michael Gibbs (Sacred Sound AirWaves), from 7 to 8:30 p.m., November 14. Gibbs is a compassionate healer, psychic and musician who has committed his life to touching the lives of others.

In Sacred Sound AirWaves, indigenous musical instruments are a means to a sacred and profound inner journey; the grounded sounds and vibrations of the Australian didgeridoo, native-style flutes, drums and rattles transport the listener, while Gibbs holds a safe space for the exploration of this inner world.

“With the sounds of earthy instruments, we can be transported not just into our memories, but also into the collective memories of the ancestors whose cultures lived with the Earth and into the consciousness of the Earth itself,” Gibbs explains.

Gibbs recommends participants bring a personally sacred object that reflects the meaning in their life’s journey at this present time. He also suggests wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a mat, blanket and/or pillows for lying on the floor. Chairs are available for those that wish to sit.

Cost: $20. Location: 43 S. Main St., Medford. For registration and more information, call 609-975-8379 or email TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Handcrafted Granola Born in The Garden State

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Made Granola, a new natural food company, was founded in East Brunswick in June 2014 by a mother who wanted to cut out processed foods for her family. O Made is dedicated to sourcing non-genetically modified and 100 percent pure ingredients, using a minimum of 70 percent certified organic ingredients.

Founder Olivia Lui makes the granola by hand in small batches. She enjoys educating customers about ingredients, including raising awareness of GMOs and choosing premium Olivia Lui ingredients and spices. “I am laser focused on the ingredients, from ensuring our almonds are steam pasteurized to ensure dried fruits are 100 percent natural with no added sugars, oils or sulfurs,” says the artisan food producer. “I want my customers to feel good about choosing O Made granolas.”

O Made Granola is sold at serveral New Jersey farmers’ markets. For more information, email Info@OMadeGranola. com or visit OMadeGranola.com.

GMO Free NJ Hosts Meet and Greet with Eco-Fiction Authors

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MO Free NJ will host authors Chuck Wendig and Jon McGoran for a meet and greet and book signing from 6 to 8 p.m., November 20. The authors will read from their latest works and sign copies of their books involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Non-GMO refreshments will be served.

Wendig, a novelist, screenwriter and game designer, recently published Blightborn, the second book in The Heartland Trilogy for young adults, following up Under the Empyrean Sky. Kirkus Reviews describes it as “a chilling post-apocalyptic adventure set on an Earth devastated by poor agricultural practices.”

McGoran, the editor-in-chief of Grid, a magazine covering issues of sustainability, is author of the ecological thriller Drift and has just released its sequel Deadout. Booklist calls it “another intriguing eco-thriller that takes the GMO food angle first explored in Drift to a whole new level.”

Location: Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. For more information, email GMOFreeNJ@ gmail.com or visit GMOFreeNJ.com.

Paverart Labyrinth Walk at Mind Body Spirit Expo

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averart, a world leader in paver designs and fabrications, based in Lindenwold, New Jersey, will manufacture a labyrinth walk to be featured at the Mind Body Spirit Expo, which takes place at the Valley Forge Convention Center from November 21 to 23.

The labyrinth experience at the expo will highlight the company’s Exemplar series design. Assembled, the design closely portrays the original Chartres labyrinth created in France’s Chartres Cathedral in 1220, which became the design of choice for many organizations and churches throughout the country and abroad. The “scared geometry” of this powerful labyrinth is said to be transforma-

tive for many that walk it, creating a demand for the installations in hospitals and retreat and healing centers.

Paverart has been creating labyrinths for residential, commercial and institutional settings since 2006, when it created and eight-circuit Chartres-style labyrinth for Planetree Hospital, in Williamsburg, Virginia, that featured Planetree’s logo in the center. The pavers used in the Chartres-style design are larger than most to reflect the size of the stones used in the original Chartres labyrinth.

Mick Seroka, Paverart’s president and head CAD designer, described how this design stands out. “It wasn’t until I had to create a mathematically correct design of a Chartres labyrinth that I realized how amazing this creation really is,” he admits. “I build many in my facility, and walk every one of them myself. It’s a very powerful experience that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy.”

The patented process of cutting pavers into precise designs has enabled the creation of many national projects. The company is currently working on a major hardscaping project for the Phoenix Zoo, in Arizona, as well as providing materials for the recently dedicated 9/11 Memorial in Evesham, New Jersey.

Location: The Paverart Labyrinth will be in booth C107 at the Mind Body Spirit Expo, Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 1st Ave., King of Prussia, PA. For more information, visit MindBodySpiritExpo.com.

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GMO Labeling in New Jersey: You Can Help

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n October 9, the New Jersey Assembly State and Local Government Committee released Bill A1359 to label genetically engineered foods. In order for the bill to advance through the Legislature, New Jersey legislators need to hear from constituents that want truthful labeling to enable consumers to make choices about their food purchases informed by knowing its content.

Phone calls, emails and hand-written letters from constituents will influence the legislators and take action to help this bill become law. GMO Free NJ has created a user-friendly tool for contacting state legislators at GMO FreeNJ.com/gmolabelnj/.

The website provides links and talking points to make the call easy and seamless. GMO Free NJ suggests that citizens ask legislators to support the labeling of genetically engineered foods so that the bill will advance to the full assembly floor, through the state Senate and onto the governor’s desk.

Assemblywoman Linda Stender, the main sponsor of the bill has championed the issue with extraordinary commitment and diligence. The bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2014-2015 session and has been technically reviewed and amended, with three assembly members voting yes, one voting no and one voting to abstain. The legislators that voted yes have listened to their constituency, taken the time to study the issue and come to realize the urgency for GMO labeling.

Source: GMO Free NJ. For more information, visit GMOFreeNJ.com.

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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings.

While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings.

The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated.

However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins

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onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin.

The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”

Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners

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ecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks.

Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm.

University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm).

In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested— with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings.

They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.

Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

Algae-Based Cosmetics May Ward R Off Inflammation and Cancer

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lgae extracts added to natural cosmetics may help prevent cancer. A recent review of research from Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Medical University found marine algae extracts help protect skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, which has been linked to both inflammation and cancer.

The review covered the major algae types of red algae, brown algae (such as kelp), green algae and blue-green algae (such as spirulina). A host of compounds in these extracts were found to provide protection against free-radical damage. In one study, phloroglucinol, a phenol derivative from brown algae, inhibited inflammation among human tissue sarcoma cells.

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n addition to improving fitness, University of Minnesota researchers found that treadmill walking at the desk also boosts productivity and morale. The study tested 40 adults that used treadmills for a year. Self-assessments, combined with supervisor assessments, found that treadmill walking while working increased performance levels. Work performance improved by an average of 11 percent based on supervisor assessments, and 7 percent based on the employee self-assessments.

A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.

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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically.

The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two.

The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics.

Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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UN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-Waste

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Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords.

Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history.

The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries.

Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.”

Source: EWasteAcademy.org

Cash Mobs

Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume.

For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades.

Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized.

Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks.

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Golden Years

Senior Roommate Service Combats Loneliness AARP, Inc., estimates that about 8,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. With longer and healthier life expectancies, many are divorced or widowed and need roommates to have company and chat with; to share living costs and chores; and for emotional support.

Women-only Roommates4Boomers.com founder Sarah Venable says, “I went online to find a service that helps women over 50 find roommates, and found to my dismay that there were plenty of sites for finding roommates in their 20s and 30s, but nothing for boomer women.”

For a $30 fee, the site uses a detailed algorithm to match women not only by location, but by interests, tastes, lifestyles, education, personal preferences and a host of other factors; much like a successful dating website.

Shark Snooping

Sea-Surfing Robot Tracks Marine Life

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Time Is Money, So Bank It Time banking is an updated, Web-savvy version of barter that allows users to accumulate the time they work and then “spend” it elsewhere. Unlike traditional bartering, it’s not limited to an individual transaction. The medium is so fluid that it can be exchanged many times as a form of currency.

Most people do a variety of tasks that others may not want to do or are incapable of doing themselves, such as writing, preparing taxes, babysitting, housecleaning, plumbing or even dentistry. For example, an hour of gardening equals an hour of child care, dentistry, home repair or teaching someone to play chess. The idea is that people trade for what they need and do what they’re good at. Everyone gets what they need by exchanging their expertise.

Time banking works for groups, too. Organizations, agencies, churches and businesses can all become members of TimeBanks USA, formed in 1995, and contribute time, energies, skills and resources.

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Tomato Lacquer

Non-Toxic Can Lining in Development Because fresh food spoils quickly, many packaging and preservation innovations have helped to extend transportation hardiness and shelf life. Now, a new bioresin made from tomato plant byproducts could make it safer to eat ubiquitous canned goods.

Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a bio-based thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside.

An unmanned, solar-powered Wave Glider robot has been deployed off the U.S. coast near San Francisco as part of an arsenal of ocean-observing technologies revealing in real time the mysterious journeys of great white sharks and other marine creatures. A new network that also includes data receivers on fixed buoys picks up signals from acoustic tags on animals passing within 1,000 feet and transmits information to a research team on shore, led by Stanford University Marine Sciences Professor Barbara Block.

The technology is central to Block’s Blue Serengeti Initiative, which builds on the Tagging of Pacific Predators project, part of the international Census of Marine Life (2000-2010). “The use of revolutionary technology increases our capacity to observe our oceans and census populations, improve fisheries management models and monitor animal responses to climate change,” says Block.

Shark Net is a free IOS app available at the Apple store, created by Block and her colleagues to enable a direct, personal connection between the public and wild marine animals, and to raise awareness of the teeming ocean life just off North America’s West Coast.

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Big Fish Eco-India

Whales’ Global Impact Underestimated

The governments of El Salvador and Costa Rica have successfully resisted demands by the gold mining industry, putting long-term environmental protection ahead of short-term financial gain.

El Salvador stopped issuing gold mining permits several years ago, despite high gold prices and the contention by some that exporting gold was one of the country’s few chances to boost economic growth. The majority of its citizens obtain water from one large river system, the Lempa, and gold mining, which uses cyanide as a processing agent, invariably pollutes nearby rivers and watersheds.

The government of Costa Rica has said no to open-pit mining, one of the most environmentally destructive mining methods. Popular opposition surged in the wake of a major accident that led to the closure of the Canadian-owned Bellavista open-pit gold mine.

Whales have long been considered too rare to be the focus of overall marine ecological research, with more attention going to much smaller essential organisms like algae and plankton. However, as whales recover from centuries of overhunting that reduced their numbers by twothirds or more, scientists are realizing the important role they play in transferring fertilizers like iron and nitrogen from deep waters to feed plankton near the surface via plumes of fecal matter.

A study at the University of Vermont, published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, evaluates decades of research on the ecological role of great whales. Lead author Joe Roman says, “Whale recovery could lead to higher rates of productivity where whales aggregate to feed and give birth, supporting more robust fisheries.” It seems that the long-lived whales may even ease the impact of perturbations in climate and buffer marine ecosystems from destabilizing stresses.

Roman states, “This warrants a shift in view from whales being positively valued as exploitable goods or negatively valued because they compete with people for marine fish to one what recognizes that these animals play key roles in healthy marine ecosystems, providing services to human societies.”

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Strides Promised in Environmental Protection Following the lead of Jadav “Molai” Payeng, an Indian man who singlehandedly planted 1,360 acres of forest, India’s Rural Development Ministry will plant 2 billion trees along the nation’s 62,137 miles of highways to combat rural poverty and youth unemployment and improve the environment, which suffers from severe air pollution.

According to the World Health Organization, India currently has a youth unemployment rate of 10.2 percent and six of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced a target of spreading electricity to every home by 2019, relying largely on solar power, and the government is furthering plans to clean up the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

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Six Ways to Create the Life You Want

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and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.”

As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

Physical Health

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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance.

“That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer.

Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.”

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ing an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.

After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.”

Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages.

Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk.

Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

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Emotional Health

Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self.

David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly

Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub.

For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful.

However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it.

“Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Mi-

guel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment.

“With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.”

“To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet.

Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours.

Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

Relationships

Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships.

In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”

Spirituality

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Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery.

Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

Finances

Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives.

Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-goingto-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and

Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self.

Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love.

“When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says.

Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.”

He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?”

These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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“We are a nation all too familiar with stress, rushing to meet deadlines and answering phone calls, emails and text messages,” she says. “It’s as though pressures are all around us—at work, at home and on the road. This hectic lifestyle can take its toll on our bodies, mind and health. Yoga teaches one to slow down and appreciate the true gifts of life and to restore health and vitality to one’s mind and body.”

How we put ourselves out in the world is greatly influenced by how much tightness we hold inside ourselves. Experts agree that how people cope with stress and everyday pressures determines their overall sense of well-being, and that relaxation is essential to wellness. Many are searching for a peaceful balance in their lives. Through the practice of yoga and meditation, a pathway to relaxation, growth and balance can be found. Yoga can enhance lives in many different ways—physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

People come to Yoga for Living from all walks of life. Its varied student base includes seniors, professional athletes, soccer moms, corporate executives, college students, teachers, tweens, teens and children.

Through sharing a class, students and instructor get to know each other. This community truly cares about each

other; sharing in each other’s joy and challenges, creating a support system based on care and compassion.

Yoga for Living aims to create a friendly, non-intimidating environment for anyone seeking to explore and realize the amazing benefits of this practice. More than a yoga center, it’s a holistic center that’s committed to sharing the authentic teachings of yoga and to contributing to the support of the community at large.

Instructors are well-trained experts in various fields who teach with compassion and empathy.

Bonnie Hart, Sharon Elliott, Brendon Bareiss-Bodie, Jennifer Jo Tortorice, Lori Volpe, Lauren Johnson, Karen Siugzda, Dorothy Blindenbacher and Mimi Scalia bring many years of education and knowledge to their classes and students.

A wide variety of classes and workshops that support all levels of well-being are offered. Mommy and Me yoga classes introduce 3- to 5-year-olds body awareness, balance and positive social interaction. Girl Power is entering into its second year of empowering tween and teen girls through positive role modeling, having fun together and learning the art of self-love, self-confidence and self-acceptance. Women’s silent retreats and empowerment workshops are also offered throughout the year plus Partner Connection workshops.

YFL is proud to offer Mindfulness Meditation sessions in conjunction with the Penn Program for Mindfulness. Volpe, mindfulness facilitator for the Penn Program, incorporates it into her weekly classes. Science has proven the benefits of mindfulness mediation in the reduction of stress, anxiety, depression, and pain, and has shown its positive impact on various health conditions and on one’s overall sense of well-being.

Siugzda, Laughter Wellness/ Yoga instructor, brings a light-hearted, playful approach to her class that is welcoming to newcomers as well as seasoned laughers. Laughter wellness has been clinically proven to relieve stress, lower blood pressure, and promote a positive attitude. It sharpens focus and leaves participants feeling uplifted and energized.

Hart offers several hatha yoga classes and private counseling at the center. A stress relief specialist with a master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology, she often calls upon the relaxation tools of yoga to help clients move through personal life issues such as grief, relationship strain and job stress.

In addition to these classes, YFL offers unique dance movement practices such as 5 Rhythms, Nia and

Yoga Dance. Ayurveda treatments and workshops that teach how to live a more balanced lifestyle are also regular parts of the broad range of offerings.

All of these practices are most life changing when combined with self-compassion and awareness practices such as svaroopa yoga. Due to its simple movements and the relative ease of poses, individuals of all states of health can enjoy its compassionate

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Growing Up with Wayne Dyer

Serena Dyer Reflects on Her Spiritual Upbringing

by Lindsay McGinty

What was it like to grow up with Wayne Dyer as your father?

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each of us is a purpose, a passion that we call dharma, and that dharma is what we are incarnated here to do. We were taught that the most important thing you could do in your life was to follow that dharma, and in doing so, you would be serving God. I often joke that my childhood was filled with unconditional love and security, but also a lot of weirdness! Not many kids learn transcendental meditation at the age of 5 and count monks as friends. photo: Pacific-Plus.com

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erena Dyer had a unique childhood being raised by spiritually progressive parents, including her bestselling celebrity dad, Wayne Dyer, Ph.D., who would write her notes on personal stationery printed with the motto, “Be realistic. Expect miracles!” It’s not a message her peers likely heard at home.

Now 29, Serena shares her point of view in Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents, co-authored with her father. The title reflects her parents’ key lesson for their children: Pursue the life you are born to live.

Some missteps along the journey to her true calling included enrolling in law school to maintain her student identity, but her upbringing served as a light guiding her home to herself. She wrote the book after dropping out of law school, a big step toward her dream of inspiring others to live authentically.

Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our destiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand. When we make the choice to view life as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience. I am so grateful my parents taught me this at a young age because I have learned to choose my thoughts carefully.

What is the greatest gift your parents have given you?

It’s not something they did for me; it was how they lived their lives in front of me. My parents did not encourage me to follow my dreams and then sacrifice theirs in order to raise me. My parents followed their dreams and in watching them do so, I felt safe to go after mine, as well. They taught me that there is no honor in sacrificing yourself or your dreams for anyone else, and demonstrated that the only time you have to make your life the way you want it is now. I am grateful to them for living their lives this way, which has allowed me to feel safe living my life this way, as well.

Were there any downsides to being raised by spiritual parents?

What advice would you give to people that wish they were raised in a more spiritual manner?

I like to think that while there weren’t any real downsides, there were certainly challenges. For example, in a more traditional household, when someone gets the flu, their parents probably tell them that it’s flu season and it’s just going around.

In my household, when one of us would get the flu, we were told that we aligned with it and allowed it in.

In other words, part of the challenge of having spiritually progressive parents is that they make sure you are aware that you are responsible for everything happening in your life.

Contributor Lindsay McGinty lives in Orange County, CA.

I tell people that it doesn’t really matter what kind of parents you had, it matters how you feel about yourself. Everything in life starts with the self. If you don’t have love and acceptance and forgiveness for yourself, you won’t have these things to give to other people either. I was taught that we can’t give what we don’t have. When we learn to love and treasure every part of ourselves, we also have love to give to others.

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any given moment because of the questions we’ve asked and the decisions we’ve made by asking those questions.

Here’s a question I try to ask everyday: “What am I grateful for?” Here is how the Buddha shaped the answer: “Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.” There’s never a time for any real reason to not be grateful.

Grateful people are happy people, loving and successful at whatever they do.

Always ask the right question: “What am I grateful for today?”

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ny effort to change one’s life, to liberate oneself from distress and anxiety (suffering) and the causes of suffering begins with asking the “right questions”. “How’s life treating you?” is not the right question.

Life is always objective, never personal.

Right now we are witnessing a process called “season changing”. This has been happening as far as we know since the “beginningless” past, certainly during my own lifetime. This process which is interconnected with a larger process is not happening to me or anyone, it’s just happening. That’s what Life does.

The problems most of us face at any given time in life has more to do with “how we are treating life”. Do we take care of ourselves? Do we eat right? Exercise regularly? Get plenty of rest? Meditate? Pray? Do we take care of the life we have? Are we always pursuing more, better or a different life?

Complaining? Envying? Jealous? Are we grateful? Knowing and asking the right questions helps us get to the right answers or solutions toward making necessary changes. The “wrong” question clouds and minimizes our ability to see what’s necessary, it distracts us from the cause or causes for our distress and dissatisfaction.

“Even if the Sun were to rise in the West, the Bodhisattva Knows only One Way.” For the Spiritual Warrior, the way we live our lives is central. It is the first and last question of the day. For the

Bodhisattva, there’s only one question which always ends in one answer. Life is much simpler than you think; all the complexes of life we experience are of our making. We are where we are at

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Eco-Beauty Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

by Kathleen Barnes

cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises.

Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types.

“Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

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any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores.

We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.”

Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.”

Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair, 22

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and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet.

“Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?”

Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system.

Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin.

She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-

Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: n Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. n Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. n Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. n Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. n Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.

Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts Yields 24 ounces This is the perfect bath to relax and refresh the whole body. Add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture for scent.

1 cup kosher or sea salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup Epsom salt Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container. Pour one cup of the mixture into a warm tub slowly, allowing the salts to dissolve completely. Soak for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 40 minutes.

Raw Sugar Body Scrub Yields 10 ounces Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier. It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body.

1 cup raw sugar ½ cup light oil, such as almond or sunflower ½ tsp vitamin E oil Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin.

Body Butter Yields 4 ounces This is a rich, buttery cream that makes a wonderful all-over body cream. It contains four well-known skin conditioning oils. ¼ cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax

Combine all the ingredients in a heat-resistant container. In the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, gently heat until the mixture just begins to melt. Remove from heat and stir well until the wax and cocoa butter are melted and all ingredients are mixed together. Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely.

Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.

Basic Shampoo Yields 8 ounces If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils. ½ cup water ½ cup mild natural liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s or any Castile soap) ½ tsp light vegetable oil (optional) Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.

Solid Perfume Yields 1 ounce Solid perfume and scents have always been popular because they are long-lasting, easy to carry and discreet—just rub them on—no need to waste them by spraying the air.

1 Tbsp grated beeswax 1 Tbsp almond oil 8 drops essential oil or mixture of oils (peach, orange, sandalwood, vanilla or lavender) In a heat-resistant container or small saucepan, gently heat the beeswax and oil until it melts. Stir in the scented oil, pour into a clean, small container and allow the mixture to cool completely.

Rub a finger across the solid perfume and apply the scent to pulse points or anywhere else.

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Creating Happiness, One Card at a Time

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n an ongoing basis, Natural Awakenings of South New Jersey is highlighting our unsung heroes that in their own ways are making a huge impact on our communities. Their desire to serve opens a doorway for others to join in their vision of hope, creating a powerful group energy of service.

We invite you to consider if you know someone that has inspired you by creating a project of service or has been a highly positive force in addressing a challenging situation. Email the name of the person or a couple you believe is qualified to be featured in this new section along with a few sentences on what he and/or she has done to fulfill a need in the community to Marilyn@NASouth Jersey.com.

This month features a story about the power of words, handwritten on a simple card—so simple, yet so encouraging for those in need of inspiration and hope. Corinne Mattia of the Happy Card Project began with a desire to share her inspiration with others who were experiencing difficult times and uplifting their spirits by sharing her joy.

Corinne Mattia

by Marilyn Eppolite “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

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orinne Mattia didn’t expect that her 22nd birthday would result in the creation of an organization that specializes in sharing happiness. She enjoyed receiving numerous handcrafted birthday greetings, given by her most cherished friends. Being a self-proclaimed “eternal optimist”, she would save the cards as a reminder of the joy she felt that day.

As she recalled the feelings instilled from her cards, Corinne confirmed what she learned in studying positive psychology as a student at Stockton College. It’s the scientific study of meeting life’s challenges with a positive outlook and making the best of life’s adventures. When focusing on positive thoughts and outcomes, a sense of peace emanates from within, no matter how outer circumstances appear.

People experiencing difficult challenges need frequent messages to help them envision a brighter future. Handcrafted cards adorned with inspirational quotes or kind words of understanding could offer support to those in need. She felt that the need for positive feelings was especially important for homeless people and decided to focus on distributing cards to shelters and others groups providing services to them.

Some of Corinne’s interests—creativity, Buddhist philosophy and positive psychology—and her desire to help the homeless, eventually merged to create the foundation for The Happy Card Project.

On September 22, she and a group of friends distributed 300 cards in Manhattan in coordination with the Homeless Bus, Inc., that has been providing hot food, clothing and toiletries to the homeless from a 17-passenger bus every Saturday night since 1992.

The appreciation for the cards has been evident in the comments from those receiving them…

“So, you guys give cards to people who wanna smile? Wow, that’s beautiful.”

“This was perfect timing, I’m keeping this with me everywhere I go.”

“Thank you so, so much, really. This means a lot, you have no idea.”

Mattia hasn’t been surprised by their reactions. She knows the power of sharing kind words. “The more we share, the more we have.” She sees the simplicity in this approach. “Creating happiness in ourselves and sharing this gift not only inspires others but increases our sense of pleasure, creating a positive cycle in the world,” she comments. “Some pursue happiness, others create it.”

Individuals, schools, businesses and nonprofit groups can send donations of handwritten cards to: The Happy Card Project, P.O. Box 3802, Cherry Hill, NJ 0803. Local organizations providing help to the homeless can contact her to request cards.

For more information, visit TheHappyCardProject.com or on Facebook.

Marilyn Eppolite specializes in emotional balance and resilience through energy therapies and spiritual counseling, and blogs about living an emotionally balanced life. She is creative director for Natural Awakenings magazine, South Jersey edition. Visit TheWisdomWithin.net.

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BRING BACK THE MAGIC

Give Kids the True Gifts of the Season

by Meredith Montgomery

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ccording to a poll by the Center for a New American Dream in 2005, three out of four Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic. Traditionally rooted in family, faith and joy, the season can be marred by commercialization. Instead, inspire the whole family to take a “buy less, get more” approach so that everyone can experience the essence of what many consider the most wonderful time of the year.

Raise Awareness

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) reports that U.S. companies now spend about $17 billion annually marketing to children, up from $100 million in 1983. Many kids are formulating wish lists year-round, due to the continual bombardment of alluring commercials. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults.

For children under 8 that can’t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically. “It’s no longer just television commercials, but also Internet, cell phones and video games. Plus, children’s media characters are placed on every type of product imaginable. Think about limiting commercialism in all forms; you can’t just turn off the TV.”

Manage Expectations

Start before the holidays. “Talk to kids about how you’ll celebrate the holidays in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that aren’t gift-related,” suggests Golin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together and special group meals. Generate excitement around 26

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spiritual aspects of the season or visits from out-of-town family members.

When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose beforehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.

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New American Dream’s Simplify the Holidays guide at Tinyurl.com/SimplifyTheHolidays encourages families to reconnect by participating in meaningful activities such as neighborhood caroling, building a gingerbread house, preparing gift boxes for the homeless, taking a nature hike or making a feeder for backyard birds.

Explore volunteer projects as a family, letting the children’s interests lead. If kids are attracted to water, pick up litter along a shoreline. In the spirit of the season, donate gently used clothing, books and toys to a shelter. For animal lovers, contribute time or materials to a local animal rescue or rehabilitation center.

Attend community events such as musical performances, plays and art exhibits. Seek out inexpensive or free local activities. Kids are often enthralled by a simple tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.

Gift Buying

Make gift purchases consistent with the family’s values.

Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buying what’s advertised the most.

We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a must-have toy or holiday gift.” Instead, search for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens.

Ads can make a toy look appealing because it’s brandnew and ready-to-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones.

Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports.

Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKindRegistry.com.

Unplug

Always plan for quiet time. It reduces exposure to holiday marketing, creates opportunities for family bonding and fosters independent children. Golin observes, “We can all be better about trusting our kids to entertain themselves. When reducing screen time, we don’t necessarily need to suggest activities to kids. Give them the space to be bored for a minute and be amazed at what they come up with on their own.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

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Good Advice

Beauty Foods Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

by Judith Fertig

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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow.

Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth.

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attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the

Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.”

When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-ahalf cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days.

She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely Eating

Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds.

When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once.

She believes that experiencing higher

Top 50 Beauty Detox Foods

by Kimberly Snyder These foods work to improve specific body areas while promoting wholebody wellness. Such plant-based foods also improve digestion and raise energy levels.

For Beautiful Skin

energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbers-based plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

Ongoing Cleansing

“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.”

To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms.

Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite.

“These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”

Connect at KimberlySnyder.com.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Youthful Red bell peppers Coconut (fresh, milk, oil) Avocados Spinach

For a Beautiful Body

Arugula Onions Raw applecider vinegar Garlic Lemon

For Beautiful Hair

Radiant Watercress Figs Sweet potatoes Cucumbers Acai

Pumpkin seeds Dulse (a type of seaweed) Carrots Radishes Nutritional yeast

Soft Pineapple Almonds Walnuts Flaxseed

For Beautiful Eyes

Unlined, wrinkle-free Pears Cabbage Turmeric Clear, blemish-free Fermented vegetables (e.g., sauerkraut)

Bright eyes Papaya Beets Blueberries Apples Eliminating dark circles and puffiness Celery Collard greens Asparagus Bananas

Fluid body movement Broccoli Brussels sprouts Sesame seeds Romaine lettuce Cellulite-free Fresh cilantro and parsley Buckwheat and oat groats (whole oats) Toned body Kale Hemp seeds Quinoa Millet Chia seeds

For an Inner Glow Bee pollen Sunflower seeds Sprouts Spirulina (dried blue-green algae) or chlorella (high chlorophyll algae)

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Practice Gratitude and Change Your Life

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~ William Arthur Ward

by April Thompson “I have started a gratitude journal that I write in every day. When you run out of the ‘obvious’ blessings, it makes you dig deep and see all the small things. I commit to do my very best to never take anything or anybody, good or bad, for granted.” ~ Lisa Henderson Middlesworth “A town can be such a blessing. Neighbors always pull together when there’s a tragedy or natural disaster. The boundaries diminish and yards become one... we eat in each other’s kitchens, supervise each other’s children, share vehicles and generally watch out for each other. I believe it is God’s way of reminding us that we’re one family and each of us provides the strength and foundation for the other.” ~ Colleen Epple Pine

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iddlesworth and Pine are among thousands adopting a Gratitude Challenge to help develop their gratitude reflex and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude can take many forms, but typically participants pledge to reflect upon and express it daily with the help of email prompts from a

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sponsoring organization. A gratitude practice can help grow appreciation for the strangers that better our lives.

It can also deepen our gratefulness for the significant others we sometimes take for granted.

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people that he credited with changing his life to initiate conversations about their influence, which he recounts in the book This is the Moment! While the relationships were already solid, according to Green, “In many cases, it was the most significant conversation we ever had.”

Gratitude is a small act with a big payoff, Green observes. “The person receiving gratitude appreciates knowing they made a difference, but the giver is the greatest recipient. It feels good to express gratitude, plus you are freed from future regrets that you didn’t express it when you had the chance.”

Patricia Brugioni, a Christian Science nurse from Chicago, has been sharing three things she’s grateful for on social media on a daily basis since taking a five-day online challenge earlier this year. “I am a grateful person by nature, but now I am claiming the good that is coming to me and learning to cherish things without feeling like I have to earn them,” she says.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Animals Love Interactive Toys and Games

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hat’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family members can have fun creating interactive toys and games that are easy on the holiday budget.

According to a recent American Pet Association survey, three out of four owners buy gifts for their pets during the holiday season to the collective tune of $5 billion. Dogs and cats receive new sweaters and boots, collars

and leashes, toys and treats. Yet, what they really crave is attention.

“Too often, pets are left alone for eight hours a day, leading to anxiety, frustration and unwanted behaviors. It’s important that they’re mentally challenged, learn new commands and have fun,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, in Los Angeles. “Cognitive decline and muscle wasting, common in older pets,

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Look for sturdy wooden puzzles that hide a treat behind doors that pull or slide open. Advanced puzzles involve a multi-step solution. Following dog treat cookbooks will keep dedicated bakers in a canine’s good graces throughout the year.

Write an activity—a walk, trip to the dog park, game of fetch or a doggie/human dance party—on a few index cards. “Teach the dog to choose by rubbing one card with a sodium-free bouillon cube,” suggests Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver. “As soon as the dog sniffs the card, reward with praise and the designated gift. Once the game is learned, there is no need to keep scenting the cards.” Turn up a corner of all the cards for easy pickup.

Purrfect for Cats

Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-and-seek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box.

Place a too-large-to-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charming-sounding toy. An orphaned sock filled with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around. Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a pet- and planet-friendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase.

Cats love to squeeze themselves into small spaces or relax in larger ones, so pass along gift boxes.

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In the wild, birds spend most of their time foraging for food. Mimic a wilderness search by hiding food beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf. Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance. Hide seeds in a madefor-birds piñata, available at pet supply stores. Puzzle boxes range from reachin-for-food versions to slide-a-door or pull-a-knob difficulty levels.

Fun for Fish

Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through the water. A new plant or ping-pong ball floating on the surface provides added entertainment.

Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean.

A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.

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Climbing Crabs

Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore.

“Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.”

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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.

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Healthy Holiday at Sea Set Sail on the Caribbean’s Only Holistic Love Boat

by Judith Fein

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t’s a plant-based gourmet restaurant, state-of-the-art alternative health conference, healing retreat, Caribbean vacation and love boat.

This combination was impossible to find until visionary health food guru Sandy Pukel originated the Holistic Holiday at Sea concept 12 years ago. He began by operating health food stores, undertook the production of miso and seitan and organized seminars and festivals, working with many health and nutrition leaders. “So my partner John Belleme and I figured, why not put it all together and create a floating vacation for mind, body and spirit?” says Pukel.

He explains, “There are parties every night, singles events and open seating in the dining room, so you get to meet new people at almost every meal.” It’s easy to connect with like-minded folks on custom shore excursions, at yoga and fitness classes and attending exciting, informative and inspirational talks by a dream team of vegan and alternative health experts.

“Romances that lead to weddings are a common occurrence,” Pukel says, grinning. “Honeymoons are planned during our voyages.”

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One of the most moving events is the recovery panel, where passengers share dramatic stories about how switching to a plant-based or macrobiotic diet literally saved their lives. Janet Vitt, a nurse and mother afflicted with metastatic cancer, weighed 72 pounds and was told that she had six weeks to live. She had run out of conventional options when she began a plant-based diet. Twelve years later, she married at sea on one of the first vegan cruises.

Another memorable panelist, Betty Hoehn, was diagnosed with lymphatic leukemia and then lymphoma. She was so disabled that she considered canceling the cruise, but changed her mind, and completely changed her lifestyle buoyed by what she learned.

Her stunned oncologist reported a few months later that she was cancer-free.

Many such testimonials can be heard onboard about what happens when people take responsibility for their health and commit to a cleansing, balancing, healing, plant-based diet.

“People love the healthy food from the cruise kitchen run by internationally renowned vegan Chef Mark Hanna,” observes Pukel. He and

Hanna co-authored Green and Grains on the Deep Blue Sea Cookbook.

Cruises also include plant-based cooking classes by prominent teachers, including Chef AJ (Abbie Jaye), who signs her emails “love and kale,” and has been vegan since 1977. “I was pre-vet when I was asked to cut the heads off of salamanders,” she says. “I always say I became vegetarian rather than veterinarian.”

The down-to-earth chef remarks, “You can make simple, uncomplicated plant-based cuisine or stretch and make it as gourmet or fancy as you like.” She considers cooking fun and wants passengers to feel the same way. Many of them return home with recipes, inspired and eager to experiment in their own kitchens.

Passengers also receive helpful, informative materials and take copious notes from talks given by medical and nutritional luminaries like Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Michael Greger and Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Classes cover preventive care, holistic approaches to life and health, meditation, integrative relaxation, plant-based and whole food diets, alternative treatments and other solutions to problems that plague many people and erode their quality of life.

Campbell, who will be featured in the 2015 lineup, is the author of 300plus research articles and the bestselling book, The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and LongTerm Health. He counsels everyone, “Eat vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains and tubers, with little or no added fat, refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour) or salt. The closer one gets to that kind of dietary lifestyle, the better.”

National Geographic Traveler has chosen Holistic Holiday at Sea as “one of the l00 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.” It’s hard to find a reason not to sail on a voyage to well-being.

For more information on the Holistic Holiday at Sea Vegan Cruise, from Mar. 14 to 21, visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com or call 1-800-496-0989.

Judith Fein is an award-winning international travel journalist and the author of Life is a Trip: The Transformative Magic of Travel, plus The Spoon from Minkowitz, about honoring ancestors.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 One-Day Sesshin (Meditation Training) – 7am7pm. Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing authentic Zen training. Includes 7-10 hrs of zazen, chanting services, formal silent meals in the zendo (oryoki), work practice and Dokusan with Seijaku Roshi. An opportunity to receive personal guidance in private interviews with Seijaku Roshi and more. Nonmembers: $45/full day, $35/ partial day; $25/members. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. Registration required: 609-268-9151, Chikyo@TheZenSociety. org. PineWind.org.

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.

6 Principles in Being True To Yourself – 12-3pm.

Why is the Bhagavad Gita essential to you and your personal yoga practice? This course, led by Jennifer Schelter, will focus on you, your yoga journey and the 6 basic principles of how to stay true to yourself as you cultivate your own wisdom. $51/3 CEUs. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. Preregistration required: 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

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.

Learn and practice with classmates; enables 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.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 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.

Reiki Level 1 Certification – 9:30am-5pm. Everyone has the ability to learn a caring, nurturing, hand-on healing touch which can be used on yourself or others. Includes discussion, practicing techniques, giving and receiving Reiki and an attunement. Instructor: Jacklynn Milovsky. $135.

Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. To register: 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1-2pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free/member, $4/person, $10/family. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-2612495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Tapping Into Wealth – 2-4:30pm. Learn a proven mind-body process that you can use to: uncover and clear limiting money beliefs; map out the patterns that keep you stuck in your money story; begin to shift your relationship with money from one of frustration to one of personal power and joy. $35. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Zen Men’s Circle – 7-8:30pm. Seijaku Roshi will facilitate a monthly support group for men only. An opportunity to look at issues men struggle with and discover the causes for dealing with the issues skillfully. Donations appreciated.

Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.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. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Warm Yoga Flow – 5:30am. A flowing hatha class geared towards building endurance, generating heat and releasing toxins. This core-infused class incorporates breathing techniques, positive thinking and anxiety-reducing methods. $20 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. To register: 609-654-9400.

YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

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

Networking focused on creating a sustainable South Jersey community. The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, 1422 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill. 609-238-3449. SustainableCherryHill.org.

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.

Tibetan Breathwork and Meditation – 7:308:30pm. Join Janice Gilpin for this seated practice using breathwork, mantras and mudras to balance, align and restore inner peace. Experience for yourself the many benefits for mind, body and spirit. $15. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. To register: 609-953-7800, TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Sunset Hike and Evening Campfire – 4:306:30pm. Take a guided hike along the cranberry bogs, ponds and canals as the day draws to an end.

Then gather around the campfire for storytelling

and marshmallow roasting. Bring a flashlight. $10/adult, free/children. Whitesbog Village, 120 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Pre-registration required: 609-894-9311 x 3027.

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: 609-6549400 or YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7-9pm. With Michele Halliwell. Join us for an evening of healing, balancing and relaxation with the pure tones of the quartz crystal “singing” bowls. $20/pre-registered, $25/at door. Bliss Body Studio, Collingswood. Info, Lisa: 856-2610554. BlissBodyNJ.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.

One Love Kirtan Concert – 8pm. A high-energy musical celebration of global ecstatic chants One Love was recently selected by Bhakti Fest, a leading yoga and chanting festival, as the best up-andcoming kirtan band. $15/advance, $20/at door.

Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Prepping For an AT Thru-Hike – 9am-2pm. To succeed at a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail requires much to go right. This hands-on field class lead by two-time, joyful AT Thru-Hiker, Mark “Postcard” Hughes can help to improve your odds. $50/member, $70/nonmember. Valley Forge NP Artillery Park. More info & to register, REI Marlton: 856-810-1938 or rei.com/stores/ marlton.html.

Philadelphia Bike Expo – Nov 8-9. 10am-4pm.

The expo creates an environment that fosters relationships between the cycling community and the dedicated companies and organizations that are the foundation of bicycles as a lifestyle. PA Convention Center. More info: PhillyBikeExpo.com.

Body Bliss Live Music Yoga – 1-3pm. This inspirational yoga class includes a hatha yoga posture flow, chanting and free-form meditation-in-motion, with live improvisational music provided by the One Love Chant band. Kripalu yoga instructor Jody Kessler. $25/advance, $30/at door; $35/ advance includes concert Fri night. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Angel Therapy Event – 3-5pm. Enjoy this mini-session of Angel Therapy combined with Reiki and allow yourself to connect to your angels while the energy of Reiki leaves you in a state of peace and relaxation. Also, learn some fun information about how crystals can help you in your healing process. Limited space. Free. To register: 856-701-5692. Reikimyoga.com.

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Community HU Song – 10-10:30am. Learn about, experience and share the spiritual insights and upliftment gained by singing HU, a love song to God. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths. Light refreshments & fellowship follow. Free. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609261-0019.

Eckankar Worship Service – 11am-12pm. Celebrate the experience of the Light and Sound of God through the Eckankar Worship Service. Service includes a reading, singing HU, followed by a discussion on month’s topic: “Transform Your Life with Spiritual Exercises.” Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019.

Healing Meditation with the Crystal Bowls – 5pm. Join us in this meditation to clear and balance the chakras (energy centers) of your body with the healing sound of the singing crystal bowls combined with Reiki energy which allow you to feel more relaxed and a state of well-being. $15. Pre-registration required: 856-701-5692.

ReikiMYoga.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Meditation and Messages through Mediumship – 5:30pm. Alchemy exists with medium, Alaine Portner, E-RYT, in combination with meditation, 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.

Lead the Change: Improving Leadership Skills in Your Community and Beyond – 7-9pm. Free, interactive leadership seminar. Develop tools for effective leadership of organizations, Green Teams, businesses, and community groups. Keynote by Kevin Lyons, PhD, Associate Professor of Professional Practice, Rutgers Business School, Department of Supply Chain Management & Marketing Sciences. Circle of Hope Church, 3800 Marlton Pike, Pennsauken. Info & registration: SustainableCherryHill.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Tibetan Energy Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. With Master Reiki Teacher Janice Gilpin. Experience a breathwork 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. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Relaxing Pre-Holiday Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Already stressed about the holidays? Getting overwhelmed with shopping? Come in and let our professional yoga instructor set your mind at ease and relax through breathing and posture. Free.

REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Ferns in the Garden – 7pm. Monthly Horticultural Society of South Jersey meeting. Master Gardener Joanne Szeliga will discuss requirements for successful growth, how ferns propa-

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gate and how they can enhance your garden featuring seven ferns that can easily fit into your landscape. Free and open to the public. Carmen Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill. For more info: HSSJ.org.

Vocal Toning – 7:30-8:30pm. Join Michele Halliwell for an evening of vocal toning, the creative and healing power of voice as a mantra meditation. Learn to balance the body, mind and spirit through your voice. $25/at door, $20/advance. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. To register: 609-9537800, TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Eden Energy Medicine Study Group – 7-8:30pm.

Based on Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine book, each class has a theme, with plenty of time for questions and practice. Led by Elsie Kerns and Paula Anderson, EEM Advanced Practitioners.

No prior experience needed. $15. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Paula: 856-222-9444. Acu-HealthCenter.com.

Yoga Nidra Meditation – 7-9pm. With Karen Carraro of Mindful Yoga. Yoga nidra is a centuries-old sleep, relaxation and meditation technique for all ages and skill levels. Learn how to use this technique to reduce tension and anxiety and improve sleep. Free. Woodbury Public Library, 33 Delaware St, Woodbury. 856-845-2611.

WoodburyLibrary.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Happy Hour Yoga – 5:30pm. This all-levels flow class focuses on coordinating breath to movement. The sequence of postures increase flexibility and strength, while creating a sense of calm and relaxation in the body and mind. $20 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. To register: 609-654-9400.

YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Drum Making Workshop – Nov 15 & 16. 10am5pm. With Native American Drum Maker Mark Barfoot. Make your own 16”- or 14”-inch elkhide and maplewood hand drum, plus beater and receive a brightly colored water resistant drum carrying bag. Bliss Body Studio, Collingswood.

Info, Lisa: 856-261-0554. BlissBodyNJ.com.

Lunch Date with We Are SuperFoods – 11am-1pm. Lunch will be served while you are educated on the value of choosing healthy, non-GMO, organic, plant-based, nutrient-dense foods. Learn how to easily create great tasting superfood meals. Recipes, nutritional information and book reviews available.

Limited seating. $25. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Marma Point Therapy Training: Level 1 – 1-3:30pm. With Janet Watkins. Marma therapy is the science of awakening the 108 marma points for yoga and healing. Explore the way to use marma therapy, find marmas on your own body as well as learn to practice on others. $40. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

An Evening with Seijaku Roshi: Getting to Know What Matters – 7-9pm. Join Seijaku Roshi for a Zen Chat, where you have the chance to listen to a talk and engage in discussion and questions. Learn how to incorporate Zen teachings and practice into your daily life, helping you to focus on and cultivate the things that matter most. $15/individual; $20/ spouse, partner; $5/members. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151.

PineWind.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Reiki Level II Certification – 9:30am-5pm. For those who have completed Reiki Level I, this class incorporates symbols, long-distance healing, and emotional balancing techniques. Instructor: Jacklynn Milovsky. $190. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. To register: 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

Do Yoga, Help Animals – 11am. If you’ve never tried yoga before, this is your class and your opportunity to get started. If you already know and love yoga, this is your chance to support One Love Animal Rescue, a local rescue to help animals in your community. $20 suggested donation. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. To register: 609654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Angelic Spavasana – 6:30-8pm. Join us for nurturing restorative yoga sequence followed by Spavasana as Kathy Milano leads you on an angelic journey, Julie Fischer, Janet Watkins and Sheryl Price will use massage, Reiki and marma point techniques to awaken your body and being to a whole new level of bliss. $30. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Exloration of The Chakras – Nov 19 & 22.

11:30am-3:30pm, Wed; 6-9pm, Sat. A Chakra is one of the 7 centers of spiritual energy in the human body according to yoga philosophy. Alaine Portner facilitates this 7-hr workshop, including theory, introspection, asanas (postures), and several healing applications to guide us to greater personal awareness and empowerment.

Chakra Crystal attunement included. $119/7 CEUs. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. Preregistration required: 609-6549400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ – 6:30pm. Speaker: Adam Travia, herbalist, aromatherapist, massage therapist and reflexologist. He will demonstrate how to make an herbal first aid kit containing liniment for pain, valerian root tincture for insomnia and skin salve. Go home with first aid kit. Event free, supplies $3.

William G. Rohrer Center for Healthfitness, Rooms 2 & 3, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees.

Seating limited; RSVP required: 609-221-2285 or Tammy@Wellness4Living.com.

Spiritual Discussion Class – 7-8pm. This month’s topic is “What our Relationships Teach Us, Spiritually.” Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. For more info: 610864-4663.

Who Am I? with Melinda Neisser, MS – 7-8:30pm. As we begin to live life, many of us unknowingly begin to lose our “authentic self” by adhering to the shoulds of whom we should be rather than who we were created to be. $35 includes Enneagram Assessment and handbook. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Sacred Sisterhood Circle: Gathering and Harvesting the Earth Within – 7-9:30pm. Aligning with Earth structures within your body and energy field can allow you to synchronize with potent Life Force sources as did indigenous cultures, to maintain your well being within all the doing of the upcoming season. $25 before Nov 15; $30 thereafter. To register, Andrea Regal: 856-904-5566. Healers Universe.com.

Meditation 101 – 7:30-8:30pm. 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.

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GMO Free NJ Meeting – 6-8pm. Authors Jon McGoran and Chuck Wendig will share their thoughts about GMOs in fiction and read from their latest books. Meet the authors and get your own signed copies. Discuss actions you can take to support labeling of genetically engineered foods (aka GMOs). Free. Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave. RSVP: GMOfreeNJ@ gmail.com. Learn more: GMOfreeNJ.com.

Special Thanksgiving Yoga Class – 9-10:30am.

Come play in an all-levels guided yoga practice before your Thanksgiving Day feast. We will open our hearts to the countless blessings that are seen and look to uncover others. $15 or class card.

Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Mind Body Spirit Expo – Nov 21-23. Three days of renowned guest speakers: Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior; Mark Victor Hansen, Chicken Soup for the Soul book series; Dr. Eric Pearl of Reconnective Healing; legendary yoga master Sri Dharma Mittra and more. Workshops, lectures on a variety of topics (meditation, healing, dreams, chakras, angels) and a special focus on yoga, with free classes and more. Psychics and body workers too. Valley Forge Convention Center, PA. 215-6270102. MindBodySpiritExpo.com.

Girl’s Night Out – 3-7pm. Join us for the last girl’s night out of the year and get ready for the busy holiday season. This special package includes a 40-min massage, 20-min salt room session, 20-min reflexology for only $85. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. For an appt: 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Doonya with Ritu – 1-2pm. Follow along to cardio and conditioning intervals of varying intensity, each activating major muscle groups of the abs, arms and legs. Through Bollywood-inspired movement, blending science and art with awareness and expression. $20. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Beginner Yoga Workshop – 1-3pm. Learn the Barkan method of hatha yoga. This style of yoga integrates postures to provide an even greater range of motion and brings vital balance and restores health.

Led by Certified instructor, Donna DeAngelis visiting from the Barkan school in Florida. $35. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. To register: 856-574-4433. Elevate YourHealth.com.

Candlelight Restoration – 6-7:30pm. With Janet Watkins. Prepare yourself for the week ahead by taking time to let go, look in and center yourself. Take the time to go deeper with gentle supported poses using bolsters, blankets and pillows, and reach a level of openness to create more space to feel, to be free, to be you. $20. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Beginners Mind Meditation & Zendo Etiquette – 7-8:30pm. Designed for those new to Pine Wind and Zen Meditation, as well as the more seasoned student and member. Includes instructions in meditation (zazen), liturgy, and zendo etiquette.

Additional classes in Dec. $10/class. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong.

609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Black Friday Yoga & Sound Meditation – 9:30am. Join Dalien, aka 13 HANDS, for this High Vibes Yoga Workshop. Lots of lower chakra work for grounding, improving digestion and attuning bargain shopping skills. Blissful sound meditation with flutes, gongs, crystal bowl and hang drum will enrich sevasana. $25/preregistered, $28/day of. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. To register: 609-654-9400.

YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 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.

plan ahead THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Essential Oils for Aromatherapy – 7-9pm. With Karen Carraro of Mindful Yoga. Learn how to use and combine essential oils to create relaxing environments and how to apply them to reduce tension and ease minor ailments. Free. Woodbury Public Library, 33 Delaware St, Woodbury. 856-8452611. WoodburyLibrary.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Celebrate Winter Solstice – 1-3:30pm. With Shalini & Janet. Join us as we honor the light within through a graceful flow of Sun Salutations, mantra and meditation. Strengthen body, mind and spirit in this special practice designed to help you release what no longer serves you, open your heart, and allow your inner light to shine. $30. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 Cape May Retreat: Awaken Your Natural Potential to Love, Heal & Connect – Jan 23-25. Lisa Miliaresis, psychic medium and author of Extreme Communications and Tricia Heiser, RYT and Reiki Master, of The Sanctuary for Yoga present a weekend of yoga, meditation, channeling and awakening. Create space within to unlock your potential. Let go of limitations and become fearless in order to uncover your true nature. $225 by Dec 15; $250 thereafter. Congress Hall, Cape May. More info: 609-953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

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Daily and Weekly Yoga and Meditation Classes – As well as Special Workshops And Events that supports your overall mind, body and spiritual well-being. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Yoga Sutras Chanting and Philosophy – 5-5:45pm. Learn how to read transliterated Sanskrit alphabet using proper mouth positions and pronunciation, study the Sutras of Patanjali. Sutras and their meanings. Donation. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Dawn Meditation – 6-7am each weekday except from Nov 17-21. Start your day with a healthy mental breakfast, which nourishes and prepares your mind and body to meet the day’s challenges.

No registration required. $5 donation appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

Divine Play Space Classes – Offering yoga classes and workshops for women, children’s classes from ages 5 wks to teens. Includes a specialty boutique. 31 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield. 856888-2497. DivinePlaySpace.com.

sunday The Yoga Studio at Halo Special Workshops – Various topics such as chakra balancing, essential oils and more. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. More info: 856-574-4433 or ElevateYourHealth.com.

Qigong Class – 6pm. Using controlled breathing with gentle movements, qigong builds strength and stamina while boosting circulation, improves immunity and much more. No special equipment needed. Certified Supreme Science Qigong Instructor, Sharon Tuscano. $15/drop-in, $50/4 classes. WellSpring Center, 19 N Centre St, Merchantville. To register: 856-461-0060.

T’ai Chi Chih® – 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.

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

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. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com.

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.

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:308:30pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and Reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeIn Balance@gmail.com.

tuesday 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.

T’ai Chi Chih® – 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.

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

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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-min meditation. On Wed the focus is love; on Fri, peace. Each week we raise the love and peace vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609975-8379.

Qigong Class: Lunch Time Recharger – 12:15pm.

40-min class so can attend during lunch break.

Using controlled breathing with gentle movements, qigong builds strength and stamina while boosting circulation, improves immunity and much more. No special equipment needed. Certified Supreme Science Qigong Instructor, Sharon Tuscano. $12/drop-in, $40/4 classes. WellSpring Center, 19 N Centre St, Merchantville. To register: 856-461-0060.

Creative Writing – 2-3:30pm. 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

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T’ai Chi Chih® – 5:30pm. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Clare Estate Library, Bordentown. More info & other locations: 609-7521048, Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com or NextStepStrategiesLLC.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. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

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 – Thru June. 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. SustainableCherryHill.org.

Metaphysical Development Circle – 6:30-8:30pm.

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.

Lettering Arts – 7-8:30pm. With Maureen Peters.

All skill levels welcome to learn the art of calligraphy and to create unique pieces using brush work, resists, embossing, stamping and more.

Supplies provided. Free. Woodbury Public Library, 33 Delaware St, Woodbury. 856-845-2611.

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Living a Meaningful Life: Zen Studies Class – 7-9pm. The first 2 Weds of Nov. Includes a period of seated meditation and a Dharma Teaching given by Seijaku Roshi or a Senior Monk. Perfect for beginners and the more seasoned student of meditation. $10/class. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151.

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thursday A Healing Sanctuary: Yoga for Breast Cancer Recovery – 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. $20. Anu Medical Spa, 200B Rte 73, Voorhees. Info, Pamela Kofsky: 856-266-3164 or InnerRadiance777@aol.com.

Kid’s Yoga – 4:15pm. Kids explore yoga through games and poses designed for ages K-8. Benefits include improved balance, coordination and focus. Provides an outlet for creativity and energy. $10/child. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

Belly Dance – 7:30-8:30pm. With Meghan Marchese. Learn basic movements based on the American Tribal Style (ATS) format of belly dance, designed specifically for beginners and for those who want to brush up on basic technique. $15 or class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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

Gentle Level 1 Yoga with Bonnie Hart – 10-11am.

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.

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

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

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELING – Family/Individual, AETNA accepted, $65/ fee service. Oaklyn. J. Lang, LCADC: 609980-3514.

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.

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

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.

MASSAGE THERAPIST LOURDES WELLNESS SERVICES – Is accepting applications for a NJ licensed, nationally certified (preferred) massage therapist with two plus years of direct experience. Per diem position, Collingswood and Cherry Hill.

Seeking a team player with excellent communication skills and a holistic lifestyle. Midweek plus alternating Saturday availability preferred. Apply at LourdesNet.org/Careers (position listed as Wellness Therapist-Comm).

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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 ™.

Acupuncture 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 RHONDA CLARKE, CSYT

Certified Ayurveda Therapist, Yoga Therapist Yoga for Living 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill 856-404-7287 YogaForLiving.net Support for living a more balanced life through the science of yoga. Yoga therapy, Ayurvedic life style counseling and Ayurveda treatments available. See ad and Community Spotlight article, page 18.

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JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

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.

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.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY 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.

counseling 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 guidance. $75 for 1 hour. EarthGym.org for info.

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MIMI AWTAR SCALIA

MCAT/abt, Certified Hatha and Kundalini Yoga Teacher Reiki Practitioner, Clinical Wholistic Counselor Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill Mimipaz@aol.com Individual and/or group sessions available to support you in reaching your highest potential: releasing holding patterns, grief & loss, trauma, childhood issues, through spiritual healing via East meets West traditions, including art therapy, drumming, chelation and meditation.

ENERGYWORK 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.

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If you rest, you rust. ~Helen Hayes

ENERGY therapy JENNY TORTORICE

Energy Medicine, Healing and Reiki Yoga for Living 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill 856-207-6621 BeeYogaJenny@gmail.com Offering hands-on healing modalities; Reiki, energy medicine techniques and counseling, as taught by my teacher Dr. Jane Ely. I create a supportive environment for you to relax and receive; to help facilitate you moving with life with greater ease. See ad and article, page 18.

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 balanced energy field as the 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

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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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 5.

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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.

BRIAN STEMETZKI

901 Rte 168, Ste 103, Turnersville 856-266-4983 ABetterTomorrowCounselingServices.com Brian Stemetzki is a licensed LCSW, NBCCH and a level 2-trained EMDR clinician. He provides a wide variety of treatment methods such as Hypnotherapy, EMDR and EFT that can help you reach your goals quicker and easier. See ad, page 6.

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DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4, Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com PartsTherapy.com 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.

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ROBERT EGBY CH, DHP

Hypnosis Healing & Beyond 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton, NJ 08068 609-351-5878 Robert-Egby.com Hypnoanalysis and Sound Healing can be of great help with stress and anxiety relief, memories, limitations, blocks, fears and obsessions. We rebuild positive values including selfconfidence, self worth, living now and imaging goals. Help provided with mindfulness and self-hypnosis training, higher self and spirit communication. Appointments: days, evenings, weekends.

LIFE COACHING LIZA BERTINI, M.S., E-RYT 500

Yoga Inspired Life Coaching for Women Haddonfield, NJ 201-446-0282 Liza@LizaBertini.com LizaBertini.com This unique method of coaching combines the profound wisdom of yoga philosophy, guidance, inspiration, and effective tools to help you live your ideal life.

You will be empowered to live authentically, achieve specific goals, and attain happiness, health, and balance.

Explore what you want in life and develop an action plan to achieve it.

MASSAGE tHERAPY VICTORIOUS SOUL HEALING

Kerrie Sullivan, LMT, CRM 856-357-6596 VictoriousSoul@yahoo.com Facebook: Victorious Soul Healing

Victorious Soul Healing believes that when you heal the soul first, the mind and body will follow. Kerrie Sullivan operates this mobile unit and will INTEGRATIVE/HOLISTIC travel a great distance to offer her MEDICINE services. She is a gifted healer that uses her intuitive abilities to pinpoint the cause of dis-ease in the body.

DR. STEVEN HORVITZ Book your appointment today for massage therapy Institute for Medical Wellness and bodywork, Reiki, attunements, energy 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ medicine, healing with essential oils, chakra 856-231-0590 balancing, distance healing, self exploration, DrHorvitz.com spiritual growth, and crystal and intuitive healing.

Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preventive, nu- JULIE FISCHER, CMT, RTT, RYT-500 tritional and integrative approach. We Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness look for causes and triggers for dis- 118 W Merchant St, Audubon ease before reaching for the prescrip- 110 Marter Ave, Moorestown tion pad. Same and next day appoint- 609-504-2783 ments are available. See ad, page 19.

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PHILIP GETSON, DO

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834

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 5.

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Julie uses massage therapy, yoga and meditation to restore health through the body’s own healing ability and maintain wholeness to the body.

Using a fusion of teachings and energetics from shamanic, Eastern and Western tradition, her sessions bring forth the natural balance of mind, body and spirit. Choose from ayurvedic hot oil treatment, Thai massage, Swedish massage, or private and group yoga and meditation sessions.

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TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com J o i n t h e r e g i o n ’s l e a d i n g numerologist as you discover your life’s purpose. Encoded in your name and birth date are your lessons, talents and desires. Traci will help you realize your full potential.

PSYCHOENERGETIC COUNSELING HEALERS UNIVERSE

Andrea Regal Subtle Energy Therapist 856-904-5566 Andrea@HealersUniverse.com HealersUniverse.com Sessions facilitate personal transformation, spiritual expansion, revelation of soul purpose and one’s unique role in the evolution of the planet. Individually tailored to organically reintegrate dissociated p i e c e s o f o n e ’s E s s e n c e experiencing definitive and permanent change of both inner and outer conditions in a relatively short period of time. 30+ years experience in counseling and teaching the energetics of mind, body and soul connection.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING DONNA WOOD

Certified Nutritionist Health Haven, 1381 New Jersey Rte. 38 Hainesport, NJ 08036 609-346-7696 HealthHavenInc.com Donna Wood, a certified nutritionist, focuses on nutritional counseling and dietary guidance. Disease does not occur without a cause or imbalance. Discover the “root” of your imbalance. Learn to make better food and lifestyle choices.

Gain self-awareness through our services. Call for an appointment. See ad, page 2.

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GENESIS SPIRITUAL HEALING & METAPHYSICAL CENTER Faye Weber, RMT, Psychic Medium, CACR™, CHHP 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton, NJ 08048 GenesisSpiritualHealing.com

Reiki healing and certification, mediumship, psychic readings and intuitive guidance, Angel card readings, other holistic and metaphysical services, classes, workshops and more. Call 609-4563888 to schedule an appointment.

Come evolve your Soul & Spirit.

South Jersey’s leading holistic yoga center offering yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, lifestyle and stress relief counseling, tween and teen empowerment programs and a variety of workshops designed to support a more balanced lifestyle. See ad and Community Spotlight, page 18.

zen life coaching SEIJAKU ROSHI

Pine Winds Zen Center Cherry Hill & Shamong locations 609-268-9151 Seijaku@Jizo-An.org

MAGGIE LAFONTANT

MS, CDA, CRMT, PhD (2015) 856-313-5686 ReikiBodyMindSpirit.com Maggie works in the mind, body, and spirit realm. She uses Reiki to heal from within. She has 15 years of experience, education and her own personal healing journey as a foundation to heal others. Energy Psychology methods are integrated.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION & wellness coaching MARIA E. GULLO, MSPC

609-440-9175 Maria@TheContemplativeWay.org MariaGullo.com Spiritual Direction helps people deepen their relationship with the Divine, develop their own spirituality and transform their lives for greater freedom and health. Maria specializes in divorce a n d a d d i c t i o n r e c o v e r y, l i f e transitions, overcoming stress and developing a healthier lifestyle.

A unique opportunity to work with an American Zen Master. One-on-one private sessions with one of today’s most popular pioneers and expert in the field of human potential and Mindfulness Meditation Stress Reduction Training (Zen Training). Adults, couples, families, executives, professionals, caretakers and clergy. Stress management, relationships, grief, loss, mindfulness in the workplace. See ad, page 21.

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Awareness Coaching, with Maryann Miller, and Life in Balance Intuitive Guidance, with Susan Drummond, are offered at The Center and as private sessions in your home or over the phone. If you are feeling out-ofsorts, have a free consultation to determine the unique approach for your unique journey. See ad, page 7.

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