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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) EEG Neurofeedback Acupuncture Chinese Medicine Homeopathy Energy Medicine Electrodermal Screening Metabolic Typing

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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more 5 newsbriefs balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal 14 healthbriefs growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

16 globalbriefs 18 wisewords 18 Feel Good Films A Conversation with 20 fairfieldgreen Producer Stephen Simon 27,40 27, 40 healingways

by Ellen Mahoney 34 fitbody 22 Holism and the 38 inspiration “Personal Lens”

by James P. Longo 18 42 naturalpet 27 The Evolution 44 greenliving of Massage 46 consciouseating Hands-On Healing 30 Power Gains Momentum 48 healthykids byLee Walker 50 calendar 30 Living Art 57 resourcedirectory Creativity Inspires Community 62 classified

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letterfrompublisher This year’s Creative Expression issue explores the impact that creativity has upon community as it is magnified through collective art making. Our feature article, “Living Arts: Creativity Inspires Community”, on page 30, cites so many wonderful initiatives going on all around the country, bringing creativity, community, and consciousness alive.

I recently attended a community theatre showing of Music Man at my church and I was struck by the difference of local theatre as compared to Broadway in Manhattan – the personal difference. Everyone in the audience knew someone, or someone who knew someone, performing or working on the show. One couldn’t help but think about how hard the cast and crew must have worked to prepare for it – months of rehearsals, costume design, set and sound design, ticket and sponsorship sales; or notice the joy on the faces of the performers, young and old, and the pride and awe on the faces of their family and friends watching; or how incredibly talented the young director was and how proud his mother, and father who recently passed away, must be; or the bond and sense of community among the entire cast and crew for having created something alive and wonderful together from scratch, and the joy of being able to share their creation with the community.

The connective nature of this experience seemed to allow a deeper, more personal look into the creative process and the ripple effect of appreciation that unfolded around us.

This issue also reminds us that we are all creative – some of us know it, and many of us don’t, but it is within each of us. I was fortunate to be gifted with a beautiful poem written by Connecticut local, George Herrick Lasua, just a few days before going to print, and I share it with you to set the perfect mood for the opening of this issue.

Embrace your creative spirit!

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Creative Expression

by George Herrick Lasua From first breath and first spark, no idea is without sacred promise. What is possible among Creators who dwell amid Creation? Anything we choose!

Creativity and choice cannot be cleaved – to make is to decide. Yet ‘tis not just decision that makes a thing a thing, but rather its expression. In silence or in hiding, ideas have no animation; dormant powers waiting, potential, nothing more.

Creation demands action, expression of its voice and vision, ergs and joules to fuel its mission, lest it wither on its aging vine, losing life and hope to passing time. So effort is that show of will that fans the flick’ring flame of anything that can be made or done or grown.

To be Creator, as we are by rite of birth, we must do Creative things, inevitable as breath. Our choice is simply whether: Constructive or destructive? Of healing or of wounding?

From love or from not love?

Express the dance, express the song, express the image or the word, and give your life the light within its own creative power!

Creation’s made by choice; made sacred by intent.

In addition to writing beautiful poetry, George Herrick Lasua is an artist as well as a life coach. Connect with him at 860.225.6801 or GeorgeHerrick@sbcglobal.net.

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newsbriefs Dr. Beverley Marr’s Perfect Posture on DVD

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hiropractor Dr. Beverley Marr reports that when she asks, “How’s your posture?” almost everyone answers, “Terrible!” Dr. Marr realized that if her patients went back to sitting like a sack of potatoes after she treated them, the pain she relieved would inevitably return.

So she came up with a permanent solution: The SOAR Method for Perfect Posture™, a 15-minute stretch-and-strengthen program that trains the body to stand up straighter and taller. The program, which has been very effective for her patients, is now available on DVD. The SOAR Method for Perfect Posture™ is designed for people of all fitness levels from athletes to total fitness novices, who receive the same results: reduced pain and improved posture. Good posture not only makes you look taller and thinner, it also gives you more Dr. Beverley Marr energy and focus. Dr. Marr points out that poor posture prevents you from taking full breaths, so your brain and muscles don’t get enough oxygen, which causes fatigue and fuzzy-headedness. The SOAR Method is a natural way to improve and even eradicate back and neck pain without surgery or medication.

The SOAR Method for Perfect Posture DVD is available for sale at StamfordHC.com, and is also offered to all patients at Dr. Marr’s practice, Stamford Healthcare Associates, located at 1425 Bedford Street, suite 1G, in Stamford. For more information call 203.569.0067. See ad pg 7.

Six Steps to Permanent Weight Loss

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tephanie Dalfonzo’s Six Steps to Losing Weight...and Keeping It Off starts September 14 in Danbury, offering the tools needed to make powerful and lasting changes. Last month, the Center for Disease Control reported an estimated 72 million Americans to be “obese.” At the same time it’s been proven that diets based on deprivation and willpower don’t work—for instance when your favorite junk food is calling your name in the middle of the night. The time-honored common-sense answer: “Eat less and exercise more,” seems simple, but experience proves there’s nothing simple about it. So many triggers can cause us to overeat, and we wind up with eating as a hobby or a pastime for when we’re bored, happy, stressed or sad.

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Feeney Farm Fundraiser

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ne local woman, Margaret Feeney, has created Feeney Farm, an organic vegetable farm in Fairfield, CT with the mission of donating organic produce to local cancer patients and survivors once a week from June to September in 2011, Feeney Farm and to encourage more local awareness about the role of dietary choices in preventing disease and leading healthy lives. On Saturday, September 25, The Center for Naturopathic Medicine of Stratford will be hosting Cookies for a Cause to benefit Feeney Farm.

It is estimated that one-third of all cancer-related deaths in the United States can be avoided through dietary modification. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is not only important for prevention, but for cancer patients at risk for nutritional deficiencies, whether the result of the cancer or of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

All proceeds from Cookies for a Cause will go to Feeney Farm. Items available for purchase will range from sugar-free (made with stevia) and low-fat items to allergy-friendly goodies such as agave marshmallows. Pre-orders of selected items, including a healthy cookie gift box, will be available for pickup or shipping.

Feeney Farm will officially start production in 2011 and is now focusing on organizing volunteers, fundraising and planning the farm’s production schedule for next year. Feeney Farm also has a plot at the Fairfield Community Garden and is currently working on clearing a 1,000 square foot area for a fall crop that will benefit St. Vincent’s Cancer Center in Bridgeport.

The Center for Naturopathic Medicine will host Cookies for a Cause at 3335 Main Street in Stratford, from 10 a.m. till noon on Saturday, September 25. For more information, a list of items available for pre-order or to make a donation, contact 203.377.1525 or CenterForNatMed@yahoo.com. For

more information on Feeney Farm visit FeeneyFarm.org or to volunteer email MargaretMaryFeeney@gmail.com. See ad pg 33.

Live Green CT! Where Green Meets Mainstream

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n September 18-19 Live Green CT! kicks off its first family-friendly, community event celebrating eco-friendly living, sustainability, and care for the environment and our natural resources.

The event, held at Taylor Farm Park in Norwalk, will showcase eco-friendly businesses, environmental organizations, demonstrations, money saving ideas and new technology. There will be free samples and drawings, over 125 interactive exhibits, great food and beverages and free admission to the festival, activities and presentations.

Features include a special appearance by Dr. Robert Ballard, Discoverer of the Titanic; Chef Michel Nischan: restaurant owner, award-winning cookbook author; Special Screening: The Vanishing of the Bees; Carolyn Humphreys from Sunlight Solar; and over 20 environmental, conservation and museum exhibits, along with marine ecology and nature center exhibits. Learn about renewable energy: solar, wind, geo-thermal and the CT Energy Efficiency Fund.

Visit the transportation exhibit and see the Tesla Roadster, Smart Car’s 100% electric car, Honda’s natural gas car, and Blu-Print Automotive Conversions. Shop at an authentic farmers’ market along with eco-friendly businesses and listen to music, including the Fairfield County Jazz Guild. Live Green CT! brings everything together so that folks can see and experience first hand, how to live “green” and healthy lives.

For more information, visit LiveGreenCT.com. See ad pg 21.

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New Lyme Treatments and Testing

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ortheast Natural Medicine, a new integrative naturopathic medicine clinic and therapeutic massage center in Newtown, has begun offering newly released treatments and testing for Lyme disease made available to practitioners just in the last few months. NNM’s Dr. Shawn Carney will be discussing them during a free lecture at Woodbury’s New Morning Natural and Organic market on Saturday, September 18.

These additions include Dr. Shawn Carney Pekana’s Bryon White Herbal Formulas, which blend potent botanical extracts made with a 1:1 herb-to-alcohol ratio and a specially energized 7-step process to provide an additional dimension of anti-microbial support. Pekana is an international leader in homeopathic-spagyric medications, and their formulations that target Lyme, Babesia and Bartonella, have been welcomed to the fight against chronic infections. Additionally, there is a new comprehensive test called “My Lyme Immune ID,” available through Neuroscience Inc., which can be used to examine a Lyme-specific immune response in either acute or chronic infections. This testing combines measuring Lyme memory T-cell response and cytokine analysis with the standard western blot to assess both cellular and humoral immune activity. Both Northeast Natural Medicine and Neuroscience Inc. are in-network with multiple insurance companies, thereby making management of these potentially devastating diseases accessible to many people.

Dr. Carney’s lecture at New Morning will be on Saturday, September 18 from 2 to 3 pm. New Morning is located at 738 Main Street South in the Middle Quarter Mall, Woodbury. For information call 203.263.4868. Northeast Natural Medicine is located at 33 Main Street ‘at the flagpole’ in Newtown. For more information call 800.723.2962 or visit NorthEastNatMed.com. See ad pg 60.

Whitby School Wins Dual Accreditation

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ince 1958, Whitby School, located on 25 beautiful acres in Greenwich, has created an environment for students aged 14 months through grade eight that excites their intellect, fosters self-esteem and inspires a passion for learning, yielding academic and personal success. Recognized as the birthplace of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and offering the

YOUR CHILD WILL EXPERIENCE SIDE EFFECTS All of them refreshingly positive. :)

For 25 years, Dr. Marvin Schweitzer has treated children using natural therapies like homeopathy and nutrition — not chemicals and pharmaceuticals. As a naturopathic doctor, he addresses the underlying causes, not just the symptoms, of your child’s health issues. Using a thoughtful combination of

high technology and one-to-one care, Dr. Schweitzer has shown remarkable results with recurring infections, food intolerances, allergies, learning challenges, sports injuries — and more.

Dr. Marvin Schweitzer | naturopathic doctor Norwalk, CT • 203.847.2788 • DrMarvinSchweitzer.com

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region’s premier early childhood program, Whitby continues as an innovator in education by becoming the first AMS accredited school to also integrate the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program from Pre-K through eighth grade. One of the most highly regarded educational programs in the world and a seamless extension of Montessori practice and philosophy, IB at Whitby further develops the intellectual, emotional and social skills students need to learn and succeed in a rapidly globalizing world. Whitby’s expert faculty, small classroom size and student/faculty ratio of 7:1 also help to ensure a tailored focus on each student. Whitby also incorporates music, drama, art, multiple foreign languages, team sports and a modern library, leveraging technology to enhance learning. Whitby Middle School students study and perform Shakespeare in advance of an annual trip to Europe and have a strong track record when it comes to acceptance into excellent secondary schools.

Whitby School is located at 969 Lake Avenue in Greenwich. To visit or learn more, call 203.869.8464, email Info@WhitbySchool.org, or visit WhitbySchool.org.

Allison Spitzer Offers a Fresh Start to the School Year

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he new school year has begun, but for some families, the fresh start they need is nowhere in sight. They wonder, “What’s wrong?

Why is there trouble again?

Is it the school? My child?

My parenting? Should we get help? Allison Spitzer, MA, pioneers many tools for success in her Expressive Therapeutic Coaching program. Blending dynamic, transformational arts experiences with talk therapy and no-nonsense coaching, Allison Spitzer Spitzer brings 35 years of experience to children and adults. Her technique emphasizes individualized, practical solutions as well as support for persistent socio-emotional or school problems. When family troubles or an unexpected crisis create angst, anger, or anxiety, Spitzer’s combined, alternative approach soothes and solves. “Like a trainer in the gym, I cheer, encourage and help families turn their sweat or tears into better outcomes,” she says. “Or when teens are struggling to develop, define and assert themselves, families find help as well as laughter here.”

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Non-surgical Face Lift at Dr. Yanover’s Westport Practice

Dr. Marina Yanover

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“Either you let your life slip away by not doing the things you want to do, or you get up and do them.” ~ Roger von Oech

non-surgical face-lift using microcurrent stimulation of the face and neck, toning the skin, improving texture and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, is just one of the personalized holistic methods used at the Big Apple Health Center in Westport.

Dr. Marina Yanover, the medical director of Big Apple, with more than 10 years experience, received her medical and acupuncture degrees from Bastyr University--known as the Harvard of natural medicine--in Seattle. She did her medical residency at Griffin Hospital’s Integrative Medicine Center in Derby, Connecticut, and also trained in Shanghai, China.

Dr. Yanover’s family practice emphasizes the “whole person.” Her areas of expertise include pain management, allergies, skin disorders, women’s health, metabolic and digestive disorders, depression, sleep disorders, immune enhancement and stress-related conditions.

She offers diagnostic testing, nutritional assessments and guidance, homeopathic and herbal therapeutics, and acupuncture treatments.

Big Apple Health is in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare and Oxford insurance plans and accepts other plans offering out-of-network benefits. Dr. Yanover and Big Apple are located at 1300 Post Road East in Westport. Phone 203. 255.5005 or visit BigAppleHealth.com. See ad pg 60.

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Thursday Classes at Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe

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eptember’s Thursday menus at Catch A Healthy Habit Café, along with their popular raw food, juices, healthy treats and super food smoothies, will offer cutting edge evening classes and events such as screenings of nutritional documentaries. “Educating the public about healthy living is critical today, when disease caused by eating habits is increasing,” says co-owner Glen Colello, as he announces the schedule of classes: • September 2: “Quick & Easy Rawlicious Food & Snacks” by co-owner Lisa Storch • September 9: Colello presents “Superfoods Demystified” • September 16: “Sproutman” Steve Meyerowitz • September 23: Dr. Brian Clement, director of Hippocrates Health Institute, “All about Cancer and Conquering Disease with Living Foods” • September 30: a free documentary screening of “Killer at Large: Why Obesity is America’s Greatest Threat.”

The stunning beauty of Australia’s East Coast is celebrated in Deborah Broughton’s vivid paintings, which reflect a love of her home’s flora and fauna, and celebrate its beach and surf culture.

Peace was inspired by a Buddha statue Broughton admired in a friend’s garden. “It was surrounded by frangipani (plumeria) trees, and some of the fallen blossoms had gathered at the feet of the sleeping Buddha,” she recalls.

The painting’s rich, saturated pigments and flowing curves are characteristic of Broughton’s contemporary style, al paths to fulfillment. “Art is definitely as are the frangipanis, a beloved flower. my path,” she says. “I’m happiest when “My favorite part of this artwork is the I’m creating art, and being able to bring tranquility of the facial expression,” she inspiration and happiness into other advises. “The painting is really meditapeople’s lives is the icing on the cake.” tive. Whenever I’m stressing out, I just glance at it to feel calmer.”

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A bridge from home life to school...

The Housatonic Valley Waldorf early childhood program is a place where children are encouraged to cross the bridge at their own pace. Three and five-day morning programs are offered with aftercare available until 3pm.

Call now to inquire 203.364.1113

With the exception of September 23, Dr. Brian Clement’s event, which will be held at 7 p.m., all events begin at 6:30 p.m. Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe is located at 39 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. For more information and cafe hours call 203.292.8190 or visit CatchAHealthyHabit.com. See ad pg 14.

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Natural Awakenings Introduces Free Natural Networking Events

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oin our growing community committed to holistic wellbeing and eco-friendly living by attending Natural Awakenings’ Natural Networking events, free gatherings hosted monthly by a local business. Meet area practitioners, learn about services and products Labyrinth at Sticks & Stones geared toward living a healthy, balanced lifestyle, and make like-minded personal and professional connections.

The first Natural Networking event will be held on September 23 at Sticks and Stones Farm Retreat in Newtown. Hosts Annie Stiefel and Tim Currier will lead us in a candle-lit, moon-lit outdoor labyrinth Ase-AmenRa walk in a beautiful, natural setting, followed by a fun and festive drumming circle. The labyrinth is a new addition at Sticks and Stones, designed and created this Spring by Tim, who is a master craftsman and stone mason. The drumming circle will be facilitated by Ase-AmenRa,

founder of Kariamu Drum and Dance and will be held inside Sticks and Stones’ landmark stone barn.

Although Sticks and Stones is a working farm, it shares its gorgeous, tranquil setting – 60 acres complete with streams, hiking trails, and forest preserve - with individuals, families, and groups who are seeking rustic day and weekend retreats. The Farm also hosts stone classes, healthy culinary classes, yoga and pilates classes, children’s summer workshops, and celebrations.

This free event is on Thursday, September 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rain date is September 29. Sticks and Stones is located at 201 Huntingtown Road in Newtown. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring flashlight, drums or percussion if you have them. Visit SticksAndStonesFarm.com for more information about the Farm. See ads pgs 5 & 63 Next month’s event will be hosted by Darien Center for Integrative Medicine on Wednesday, October 27 from 7-9 p.m. Join us for this life-altering discussion led by Dr. Robert Zembroski, “Balancing Hormones Naturally: A Healthy Solution to PMS, Menopause, and Thyroid Problems”. Dr. Zembroski is a dynamic and engaging speaker who translates complex medical information into understandable and actionable natuDr. Robert Zembroski ral solutions to better health and renewed vitality. See ads pg 18 & 63.

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new study from Iowa State University’s Nutrition and Wellness Research Center may give men a way to combat high cholesterol without drugs—if they don’t mind sprinkling some flaxseed into their daily diet.

In the study, researchers examined the effects of eating flaxseed lignans (natural plant chemicals found in flaxseed) on 90 people diagnosed with high cholesterol. The results showed that consuming at least 150 milligrams per day (about three tablespoons) decreased cholesterol in men by just under 10 percent over the three months of the study. They did not see similar results in women.

Suzanne Hendrich, a professor of food science and human nutrition at the university who led the study, notes that the flaxseed tablets used in the research are not available in the United States, but sprinkling ground flaxseed on cereal and other foods can provide ample cholesterol-lowering flaxseed lignans. Ground flaxseed will oxidize over time, she says, possibly affecting its flavor as well as omega-3 content, so keep it fresh.

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Clapping Hands Sharpens the Brain

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new study by BenGurion University of the Negev reveals that hand-clapping songs boost the development of motor and cognitive skills in children ages 6 through 10.

“We found that children in the first, second and third grades who sing these [kinds of] songs demonstrate skills absent in children who don’t take part in similar activities,” explains Dr. Idit Sulkin, of the university’s music science lab. “We also found that children who spontaneously perform hand-clapping songs in the yard during recess have neater handwriting, write better and make fewer spelling errors.”

Sulkin engaged several elementary school classrooms in a program of either music appreciation or hand-clapping songs for 10 weeks. With the hand-clapping group, she found that “Within a very short period of time, the children who until then hadn’t taken part in such activities caught up in their cognitive abilities to those who did.”

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In the latest of a series of studies, volunteers at an independent-living community participated in 18 dance sessions over a two-month period. The seniors had so much fun that they continued dancing after the study concluded.

Researchers at Karolinska Institute, a leading medical university in Sweden, have demonstrated that contrary to conventional theory, heart cells are able to regenerate themselves.

Examining the heart tissue of 50 people over the course of four years, the researchers found that new heart cells appeared to replace older ones at a rate of approximately 1 percent per year in people in their 20s, falling to 0.5 percent per year by age 75. Scientists now hope to find ways to stimulate this natural regeneration of heart cells as a way to avoid heart transplants and help people recover from heart attacks.

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Daydreams Have Everyday Benefits Scientific interest in daydreaming was kicked off a decade ago, when Marcus Raichle, a neurologist and professor with Washington University in St. Louis, discovered that several parts of the brain become unusually active metabolically when the brain is thought to be idling. His findings further showed that daydreaming is the mind’s default mode... and that’s not a bad thing.

Today, researchers know that daydream content pretty much maps onto people’s everyday goals, aspirations and apprehensions, rather than being exotic meanderings. For the average person, daydreaming typically represents a kind of mental rehearsal, maintaining the brain in a state of readiness to respond. As pioneering psychologist Jerome Singer pointed out, “You can engage in trial action without any consequences. Such fantasies may fulfill a psychic need.”

In Psychology Today, author Josie Glausiusz reports that daydreaming seems to be an essential human activity. Daydreams help us generate our sense of self, hone social skills and serve as a font of creativity for those who pay attention to them, all of which make us feel vibrant, aware and engaged with life.

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College Applicants Leverage their Creativity Tufts University, in Medford, Massachusetts, now invites prospective students to submit an optional, one-minute personal video to supplement their admissions application. The purpose is to discern the student’s creative side, which they may also display by way of an essay or by creating something using a single 8½-by-11-inch sheet of paper.

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The Creativity Foundation Taps Top Talents Two 21st century awards, sponsored by The Creativity Foundation, annually recognize current and potential contributors to innovative thinking and applied creativity. The Creativity Laureate Prize honors the most gifted thinkers and catalysts in all areas of human endeavor—the arts, sciences, humanities, technology and public service. The Legacy Prize salutes students who show great promise and dedication in their chosen field of public service.

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Classical Forms Meet Latin Rhythms in Concert Halls Latin rhythms and melodies have been spicing up popular music for years.

Now, the infectious influences from every corner of Central and South America are turning up in concert halls, performed by symphony orchestras across the United States. This season’s arrival of Venezuela’s superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic has ignited a love affair with tonalities from south of the U.S. border.

“Arts organizations that recognize and incorporate Hispanic culture are both at the cutting edge and ensuring their own future,” remarks Carol Reynolds, music history professor at Southern Methodist University, in Dallas. “The incorporation of Latin-based music into the classical world is long overdue.”

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Programmed Software Composes Original Music From Darkness, Light is the debut album of Emily Howell, a computer program with the ability to synthesize musical pieces resembling the works of history’s most renowned classical composers.

Emily’s programmer, David Cope, professor emeritus at the University of California, Santa Cruz, believes that such artistically able machines signal an opportunity for collaboration with human artists, not a digital replacement for them. “Computers are there [for us] to extend ourselves through them,” he says.

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FEEL GOOD FILMS A Conversation with Producer Stephen Simon

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mong Stephen Simon’s many acclaimed films are the Academy Award-winning What Dreams May Come, Somewhere in Time, and the groundbreaking Conversations with God. He also co-founded The Spiritual Cinema Circle in 2004 with relationship experts Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks. As a subscription-based monthly DVD community, Spiritual Cinema Circle offers viewers a continuous array of upbeat and inspirational films that help us feel better about being human.

Why did you decide to produce spiritual films?

I’ve always loved films like It’s a Wonderful Life, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, that have a spiritual content to them, even though Hollywood refers to them as fantasy films. My dad was a big comedy director in the 1930s and 40s, and I always knew spiritual movies were the kinds of films I wanted to make.

When I was about 30 years old, I read this extraordinary book called Bid

Time Return, by Richard Matheson, which I went on to produce as my first film, called Somewhere in Time. What Dreams May Come was also based on a Matheson novel. Later, when I read the Conversations with God books by Neale Donald Walsch and we became good friends, I just knew the story of his life would lend itself to film.

What is the difference between a spiritual and a religious film?

Mainstream media uses the words spiritual and religious as synonymous terms, but they are not. A religious film would be like The Passion of the Christ or The Ten Commandments, whereas a spiritual film would be like Whale Rider or What Dreams May Come.

I believe spirituality is a personal and private experience, where you have your own relationship with whatever you might call the Divine. You might call this God, but you also might call this spirit, life, the universe or nature.

You can be a spiritual person but not be religious, yet I firmly believe that spiritual and religious people have much

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Has mainstream America been receptive to this spiritual movement?

I don’t believe in the word mainstream. To me, it means that entertainment has lost all of its individuality. When you try to attract everybody, you have to be concerned with not offending anybody, and that is not what art and filmmaking is about.

Spiritual filmmaking is definitely a niche. We have subscribers in nearly 100 countries around the world and the primary demographic of our audience tends to be more adult. What we offer strongly appeals to individuals who are looking for this kind of transformative entertainment that both enlightens and allows them to feel better about themselves and the world.

Which filmmakers are producing films that are right for your audience?

A filmmaker produces a spiritual movie because it’s in his heart and it comes from his soul. We have a number of filmmakers we’ve nurtured whom I think are wonderful. For example, we’ve distributed five films from Santa Fe-based Scott Cervine and four films from Geno Andrews, headquartered in Los Angeles.

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What are your overriding goals and hopes for Spiritual Cinema Circle?

When Spiritual Cinema Circle films help our community of viewers feel better about being human, that makes me happy.

There is enough media that look at the dark, ugly, negative, violent, greedy sides of humanity, and there is no question that these dark elements seem to be part of human nature.

But there’s little light shown on the beautiful side of our nature—the side that consciously evolves, forgives and loves.

Spiritual films allow us to look at our humanity when we operate at our best. This is what we look for when qualifying films for the Spiritual Cinema Circle. The films we choose are dramatic and the characters experience difficult challenges, but at the end of the day, there is always transcendence, a powerful transformation and a pathway through whatever the darkness may be. Our hope is that viewers are pleased with our movies and feel better at the end of the film than they did at the start.

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Other highlights include an opportunity to create artworks from recycled materials, an oyster shell decorating contest, displays of recycled materials, and an Earthplace touch tank, where attendees can get acquainted with marine life from Long Island Sound. “The Getting Greener Pavilion will be an educational, youth- and activity- driven area.” says King.

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On October 10, citizens in communities around the world will launch global work parties aimed both to reverse climate change caused by dangerous levels of carbon dioxide emissions and send a clear message to governments that it’s past time for elected officials to get busy.

Citizens will put up solar panels, insulate homes, organize bicycle rides, plant trees and advance other ideas for the types of local and global solutions needed to address the current climate crisis. “Our message is: If we can get to work, so can our lawmakers,” says Bill McKibben, environmental author and founder of 350.org, the group that is rallying the 10/10/10 work party events via the Web.

Last year, 350.org orchestrated an international day of action that saw 5,200 events in 180 countries support the goal of reducing CO2 levels from 390 parts per million (now 392 ppm) back to a tipping point of 350 ppm.

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those who realize that individual differences are in play do not understand just how significant those differences might be, especially when it comes to their closest relationships.

Acknowledging the existence of this “Personal Lens” opens a pathway to creativity and communication.

Six steps to the process of perception To best understand how we interpret our perceptions, we can consider six aspects of the dynamic process of perception. They are the cognitive, emotional, physical, spiritual, contextual, and communal lenses through which every experience passes. While these six lenses are different in many ways, they are inseparably linked and interconnected. Fully exploring these lenses would take a lifetime, but we can briefly look at them here.

First, lets consider the cognitive lens. This lens is more than just our intellect. It is the manner in which our unique brains are constructed and perform. Are we individuals with mechanical aptitude, artistic ability, and musical talent, or are we great with languages? Are there areas in which we are more or less capable than others? In either case, each of us is a combination of abilities, talents, and shortcomings. So when the cognitive lens is the primary source of understanding, we are already experiencing a situation with built-in differences, not to mention the differences that evolve over time through variations in education, nutrition and experience.

Next, consider the emotional lens. Emotions are difficult to explain, and we certainly cannot do them justice in this short article. Sometimes they are just a matter of mood or fleeting feeling, other times they are interconnected with the chemicals in our body, or our experiences and expectations. No matter how deep or broad our understanding of our personal emotional makeup, we cannot deny the role that our emotional state plays in the way we see the world or interpret experience. A perception occurs in a moment in time, and our emotional state at that moment forever colors that experience.

The Spiritual lens represents much more than religion. It is an entire belief system. What we believe before an experience occurs will greatly affect the way we will perceive the experience. There is a truism, “seeing is believing.” But it would be more accurate to say that believing is seeing, because what we believe or disbelieve controls a good deal of what we are able to perceive, as well as how we will interpret that perception.

The physical lens prompts considerable debate, even among those of us who adhere to the theory of the personal lenses.

Just how much does our physical being contribute to the way we perceive the world around us? If we are physically structured to be an athlete, we likely see the world differently from those who have sustained bodily injuries that

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have changed them. It could be as simple as living a life in which we are treated differently because of the way we look, or as subtle as having a talent or a challenge that influences how we react to a given situation. Whatever the case, our physical self is an influence upon our interpretation of every experience.

How the lenses come together

Now we must consider how the lenses interact and balance at any given moment to become our “Personal Lens,” remaining aware that the lenses are in constant communication with each other, that they are interacting and influencing our holistic self at every moment. There might be times The contextual lens is a bit more abstract. Basically, the that an experience is dominated by our intellect, but the culture, time, and place in which we developed—including other five lenses are still at play. We are too complex as beour gender, age, ethnicity, and economic ings to exclude any of the six lenses from condition—create a context that influenc- We often forget that the way we experience life and create es the way we see our world. We cannot meaning from our perceptions. others do not see deny that context is a huge influence on

perception and meaning. importance and application of the things as we do, and The concept of personal lens is found not only The last of the six lenses that interact to take for granted a in understanding ourselves, but also others. create our “Personal Lens” is the commuRespecting that each of us has these six certain shared view unique and different lenses, through which nal lens, the most controversial, and the lens most at the cutting edge of thinking we experience life and attribute meaning of reality. today. Being human means most everyto experience, is central to a richer and thing is experienced through relationship: more holistic life. It is also essential in our connections and interrelationships mold the way we understanding creativity as a function of the individual. We experience our life; our shared energy makes it impossible must therefore apply this perspective as we approach teachto entirely separate from the rest of society. Scientists are ing, learning or our relationships with others. making great strides in understanding the energy fields in which we exist. A good deal of who we are is shared with James P. Longo is Provost at The Graduate Institute, located others, and it is relationships and shared energy that influin Bethany, CT. For more information visit Learn.edu or call ence the way we perceive and experience life.

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The Evolution of Massage Hands-On Healing Power Gains Momentum

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Ancient Greeks and Romans were keen on massage.

Greek gymnasiums included massage rooms, and the practice of massage appeared in every country that was part of the Roman Empire.

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he ancient healing practice of massage therapy is playing an important role today in the emerging golden age of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Surprisingly, it remains comparatively underrepresented in U.S. medical school curricula, while Massage Today reports that “Insurance reimbursement for massage therapy is at an all-time high.”

From the time that Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, introduced the idea that a physician should be experienced in rubbing, massage therapy has moved in and out of the traditional medical models of various cultures. Current practitioners attribute its staying power to continued awareness of the inherent healing and therapeutic value of massage, now the leading form of bodywork in the United States, according to the American Massage Association.

Kneading, tapping and stroking, the common ancestors of the 100-plus techniques used by today’s massage therapists, have survived two evolutionary spirals, but acceptance of massage as a prominent healing tool has not followed an uninterrupted ascent.

Starting in 1800 B.C., when East

Indian ayurvedic massage techniques were used to maintain mental health and prevent disease, the development of related healing modalities, such as Reiki, acupressure, Shiatsu, Canadian deep muscle massage, lomilomi and Swedish massage, generally gained in acceptance. When, in 1884, skeptical British physicians alleged that its practitioners were stealing patients, the Incorporated Society of Trained Masseuses formed to legitimize their approach. They set about creating regulations and establishing a clear practice model for physical rehabilitation; today the organization exists as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Many of the techniques used by its members still reflect treatment practices invented prior to the society’s inception.

Since the 1970s, renewed interest in hands-on methods of manipulating muscles and other soft tissues has propelled the therapeutic use of touch into its latest upward growth spiral, freeing it from the gravitational pull of another bout of opposition from mainstream medicine in the early 1930s. Now on an accelerated course, massage again has the opportunity to assume a celebrated place in the annals of medicine, just as it did in 1936, when Dr. Thomas Lathrop Stedman included it as a “scientific method” among therapeutics in his Practical Medical Dictionary.

Over the past 15 years the professional standards for massage therapy have changed dramatically. According to Lauren Weymouth, Campus Director at Ridley-Lowell Business and Technical Institute, “Since 1992, in Connecticut massage therapists are

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“The wonderful thing about an LMT career is that it can really be what you want it to be and where you want it to be”, enthuses Weymouth. Today, career placement includes spas, chiropractic, healthcare, and physical therapy offices, fitness clubs, hospitals, and even athletic teams and geographically, an LMT career is one that can relocate.

In recent years, Rob Young, owner of Move2Wellness, in Ridgefield, Connecticut, has noticed a change in people’s expectations of massage. “Ten years ago, people just wanted to feel relaxed. Now, they are more interested in massage as a means to provide relief for their physical problems”, remarks Young. “Massage has become part of the protocol for such diseases as fibromyalgia and lyme disease, and hospitals like Columbia Presbyterian and Yale have made massage standard treatment in many of their departments.” The variety of modality offerings has also grown to address health concerns. In addition to its therapeutic massage, Move2Wellness includes such offerings as acupressure, fibromyalgia massage, and prenatal massage.

It is also one of the few local providers of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, a barefoot massage in which the therapist works from parallel bars hung from the ceiling for support and balance, while gravitational force and deep compression strokes glide over the body to relieve chronic back pain and stimulate the lymphatic system.

While more research is needed to support specific health benefits of massage, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) continues to sponsor studies. The effort is to determine if and how the changes that occur in the body during massage influence health, and to identify the conditions for which massage may be most helpful.

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Living Art

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by Kirsten Broadfoot

“All creative people want to do the unexpected.” ~ Hedy Lamarr

When we say someone or something is creative, do we mean imaginative, innovative, inventive, artistic or fantastic? Creativity is about being inquisitive and open to new ideas as well as new ways of putting those ideas together. Individual artists, who are naturally inventive, are central to However, a larger creativity comes alive through collective art making, where the creative impulse requires interaction between the artists and audience. Such animating experiences, which often take flight from the creation of familiar objects, bring people together in body, mind and spirit, and work to keep us connected.

Yielding to the Moment of Creation “Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso Communal creativity exists along a continuum between spontaneity and structure, and gives birth to myriad forms

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that are sometimes stunning in their simplicity.

The most poignant of these remind us of just how very human we are.

Take, for example, the fourth plinth (think pedestal) raised in 2009 in London’s Trafalgar Square by Antony Gormley. This piece of public performance art, entitled One and Other, encouraged anyone interested to ascend and stay atop the empty plinth for an hour to get a different view of the world. For 100 days, contributing individuals could do whatever they liked for the assigned hour, but the most astounding revelation for all was the ways in which life came to life before their eyes (OneAndOther.co.uk).

Consider the inspired vision that prompted residents of Fort Collins, Colorado, to devise a traveling pop-up art gallery that transforms empty downtown storefronts into vibrant art spaces until tenants are found. Since 2009, The Art Lab has filled Old Town with art, innovation, music and smiling faces. Anyone can come and create in the space, display their arts and crafts or just sit, talk, brainstorm and share the good energy. This laid back, yet intimate, contribution to community life ranges from plays and exhibitions to communal paintings (ArtLabFortCollins.org).

Credit: AArt Lab, FortCollins

sustaining the creative spirit for society as a whole.

Live Art event, Naples, FL

Tom Borrup, a creative community builder in Minneapolis, sees such everyday cultural expressions as crucial reservoirs of community spirit (CommunityAndCulture.com). He notes that festivals, recurring gatherings in parks, gardens or community centers and artistic activities of all stripes that generate and sustain group traditions build community and contribute to everyone’s quality of life.

Working with the Senses “Art has been the means of keeping alive the senses of purpose…” ~ John Dewey

Artful togetherness is woven into the very fabric of community life through what often appears to be everyday utilitarian activities, such as group gardening, sewing, building, painting and cooking. In sharing time and space, we gain a sense of nurturing and realize ways to hold onto the distinction of a place. In the best scenarios, we honor cherished traditions and remain open to learning and reinvention by accepting and incorporating new ideas from unlikely places. … Putting our hands to work

Visitors are likely to be surprised by the hive of activity they encounter in local sewing and knitting supply shops lately. Take the Yarn Shop and Fiber Place, in Bozeman, Montana, for example (BozemanYarnShop.com). The owners host monthly knit-alongs, spinning and weaving circles and knit-for-acause events. In New Jersey, a commu-

nity of volunteers with the Blankie Depot has crafted some 147,000 blankets and other comforting goods for needful youngsters since 1999 (BlankieDepo.org). The Sewful Austin group in Texas, on the other hand, just gets people together to have fun and share ideas for sewing projects (Meetup.com/Sewful-Austin).

Coffee shops, too, can get in on the act. Dogleg Coffeehouse, in Bandera, Texas, (DoglegCoffeehouse.com) is the site of a free monthly art class led by local artists. They’ve sparked a growing community of folks creating new life for repurposed and re-found items.

Spontaneous expression is commonly found in open studios or houses, as groups of artists and others meet to paint, draw, sculpt or mold. Community art collectives like Rock Paper Scissors, in Oakland, California, are hot spots for activities ranging from art walks and talks to writer readings. A volunteerrun organization, RPS fosters all forms of community arts, crafts and performances through collaborative sharing of ideas, skills and resources aimed to strengthen a sense of community (rpsCollective.org).

Other artists, like Susan Wood, of SusieQ Art based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, move outside the studio to facilitate the co-creation of art in public spaces (SusieQArt.com). Her favorite sites include parks, science museums and natural health expos.

Anyone within earshot can get a nocost creative charge by simply picking up a paintbrush to “add a dab.” To date, the largest ad hoc painting party was 115 people strong, all venturing beyond self-imposed boundaries.

humanity’s most ancient forms of gathering and sharing within and across communities, loosely structured drumming events around the world leave plenty of room for spontaneous jamming.

Fans view the drum as an especially powerful instrument relating to the human body, as it mimicks the beat of the human heart. Waleska Sallaberry relates that their Natural Awakenings’ Drumming Circle in Puerto Rico tops 600 participants a month. (Find existing drum

circles by state or find out how to start one at DrumCircles.net/circlelist.html.)

Another ancient and global form of community building resides in the power of words—whether sung or spoken. We have come to understand that stories sustain our values, myths and belief systems. The National Storytelling Network helps locate master storytellers in the community (StoryNet.org).

We can also create a storytelling event of our own. Ask any informal gathering of new and old friends to each create their own six-word memoir in a round robin event and be amazed at what memories are instantly created. Enjoy checking out and sharing such six-word autobiographies at Smith Magazine (SmithMag.net).

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Beyond the creative command of our hands, it also feels good to unleash our bodies and expand the scope of our voices. The modern-day resurrection of drum circles, for instance, is giving new life to dance socials. Based upon one of

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Finally, there are celebratory events at which all kinds of vibrant creative forms come together in one place. In Naples, Florida, Live Art meets in various places around town for on-the-spot performance music, painting, fire-spinning, poetry, dance and body painting. It’s a constantly evolving work in progress, sometimes scheduled and sometimes spontaneous, but always full of people having fun together.

In New York, the Horse Trade Theater Group is well known for its independent talent and events, featuring open mic, improv, dance and other “drafts in development,” as they nourish the organic advancement of community (HorseTrade.info). The Windmill Market, in Fairhope, Alabama, offers yet another twist—bringing food, textiles, film, antiques and plants together. Part farmers’ market, part craft fair and part community garden, it’s all about nurturing the fiber of community (WindmillMarket.org).

Of course, the ultimate in structure and spontaneity may be the extraordinary Burning Man Project, an annual art event and temporary community based on self-expression and selfreliance in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. This year’s theme is “Metropolis: The Life of Cities.” (For details of the August 30-September 6, event, visit BurningMan.com.)

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While the Burning Man Project is significant for its magnitude and sheer eclecticism, it is temporary, its existence imprinted mainly in the memories of participants.

But most creative communities exist like Russian dolls, nested inside other communities and networks of creative activity.

These orchestrated intercommunity initiatives can transform a neighborhood’s or city’s well-being on multiple levels. Vehicles vary widely, but here are a few examples to get the creative juices flowing.

One Book, One City local reading programs, like the ones in Chicago, Denver, Malibu, San Diego, Philadelphia and Seattle, engage a whole community in choosing a book to read over a period of time.

Readers then come together to participate in a variety of related events.

The idea was the 1998 brainchild of Nancy Pearl at the Washington Center for the Book at The Seattle Public Library.

Many communities choose to feature a local author, and this decision is often socially transformative.

At the other end of the spectrum, Flash Mobs entail large groups of volunteers who appear to spontaneously perform a clever act of theater in a public space for a brief period of time.

Initially designed as a combined social experiment and form of performance art, the first flash mob occurred at Macy’s in New York City in 2003, organized by Bill Wasik, of Harper’s Magazine.

Flash mobs have since appeared all

over the country; some more structured than others, but always evoking the feeling that they are happening on the spur of the moment. Whether dramatic or musically inclined, they’re always

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designed to make us become truly present in our environment; their brilliance is the connection they spark between the actions of the mob and the place we inhabit as an audience. (See YouTube.com, search Frozen Grand Central Station.)

Public participation is the name of the global game with International Pillowfight Day, as communities come together with pillows to play. Part of the Urban Playground Movement, the idea is to reclaim public space for play, away from advertising and consumerism (PillowFightDay.com).

Taking a cue from “A Day in the Life” photography projects, World Pinhole Photography Day (PinHoleDay.org) recruits everyday people to create a pinhole camera and take a picture of something in their local community. It happens on the same day, usually the last Sunday in April. Everyone then loads their images onto the collective website to beget a global gallery of images.

Finally, the Global Mala Project demonstrates what can be accomplished with a worldwide, inter-community, consciousnessraising event (GlobalMala.org).

Here, yoga studios from many nations gather local individuals to form a “mala around the Earth,” as they perform ritual practices based on the sacred cycle of 108, to raise funds and awareness for pressing global issues. This year, the mala will be held September 18-19.

Tune in for an “Om” heard ‘round the world.

Kirsten Broadfoot has lived and worked in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Japan and the United States, granting her a profound appreciation of community life. She has created and coordinates two online communities, the Good Work Circle and COMMUNEcation, and has written numerous conference papers, academic articles and essays.

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Creativity and Community:

Getting Started “Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it, we go nowhere.” ~ Carl Sagan

Why people engage in creative opportunities in their communities is a question that has long been debated. In 1998, the Urban Land Institute conducted a study to uncover the answer. According to participants, people’s primary motivations include:

1. to celebrate heritage

2. to support community events or organizations 3. to learn something about another time or culture 4. to learn more about a particu lar form of art or cultural expression 5. to experience the high quality of an art 6. to support a family member or friend 7. to participate in a religious service, ceremony or ritual 8. to get together with friends or family for social reasons In every case, the phenomenon of inspired community enhances our individual and collective quality of life.

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Enjoy the moment; don’t be inhibited by the past or future.

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he essence of yoga, no matter its style, is a journey of self-discovery and transformation. It becomes a way of life that embraces a system of physical science, while honoring the quest for mental and emotional stability and balance. Millions of U.S. practitioners of all ages enjoy the benefits of increased flexibility and muscle strength, better posture and alignment, and decreased stress. As their practice deepens, they also experience yoga’s larger gift: a body/mind attunement that nurtures mental clarity, emotional composure and a greater sense of overall well-being.

The titans interviewed incorporate various techniques and approaches. Yet, they all agree upon the following handful of principles, designed to inspire, facilitate and heighten anyone’s yoga practice.

Be Present in the Moment Yoga… is about the power of now, being present in the moment. Anytime, [you can] take a few deep breaths and find a peaceful space within.

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Focus on the Breath If you bring your attention to your breathing, you become present; develop this muscle of being present by focusing on the breath. ~ Bryan Kest, creator of Power Yoga

Try this transformative exercise: If your mind becomes restless, relax your jaw and breathing, then become aware of the quality of your breath, using a soft inhale and exhale.

Feel your belly move as breath enters and exits through the nostrils, like a guest. Choose to observe your breath and it will redirect the mind. ~ Lisa Walford, developer of YogaWorks teacher training program

Experience Health and Oneness with the Body Regular practice is key. Inevitably, if you do the postures enough, there’s magic to them. Even if you [begin with] no

intention, yoga leads you to a state of union. Practicing yoga helps you remember that you’re already perfect, already free. ~ Sara Ivanhoe, creator of bestselling yoga DVDs If you don’t feel good in your body—if you can’t move forward with ease and not dis-ease—how can you feel good about anything? Yoga… makes us feel good about the bodies we are in. ~ Beth Shaw Yoga strengthens our life force and makes us stronger from deep inside; it builds life energy, prana, chi. ~ Vinnie Marino, Vinyasa flow teacher who employs music styles ranging from trance to rock

Strengthen the Mind through Meditation The real power of yoga is in meditation, the qualities of the mind behind the action. Bring these meditative qualities into the physical practice, and it becomes meditation in motion. ~ Bryan Kest Learn to concentrate on your mantra, your sacred words that you recite over and over again. My favorite is, “Let go… just let it go…” ~ David Life, co-creator of Jiva Mukti yoga Practice pranayama [regulation of the breath] and meditation to improve concentration and the power of your mind.

The mind creates emotions and thoughts; when the mind is healthy, the body and mind connect. Then you really find your soul essence, your consciousness. ~ Rajashree Choudhury, teacher of Bikram yoga

Experience Oneness with the Spirit For energy to be flowing, you have to be in tune and in balance not only with the nature around you, but [with] something that’s deeper inside you. This energy that’s in you, in me, in plants and animals, is the pure energy, the one life that connects us all. Who you are is an expression of consciousness, an expression of God. ~ Kim Eng, Qi Flow yoga teacher and partner of author Eckhart Tolle

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Seane Corn, a yoga superstar featured on magazine covers and Oprah.com, has been practicing yoga for 23 years and teaching for well over a decade. She has also taken her yoga “off the mat,” inspiring activism and raising funds for programs around the world that serve at-risk youth and AIDS/HIV treatment and prevention. Natural Awakenings asked this renowned teacher to share her advice on choosing a style of yoga and creating a home practice.

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orn observes that personality may initially predispose a student to prefer one style of yoga over another.

“For example, the style of yoga I teach is Vinyasa, a fluid form of yoga,” she says. “It tends to draw people who are more athletic and perhaps more goal-oriented or selfcompetitive—those who prefer a practice that feels more like a workout.” This style of so-called flow yoga can also be very emotionally therapeutic, she adds.

Students who want to try more vigorous yoga styles like Vinyasa or Ashtanga should have a basic understanding of how to build yoga asanas (postures), integrate the breath and work with their body’s flexibility. “In my dream world, students would know that there are techniques they need to understand before they approach a more challenging or fluid practice,” says Corn. “That would mean either going to a very beginner-level class or an Iyengar class. For some students, that may feel too slow, but it’s providing the appropriate information that’s going to give them longevity in their practice.” Likewise, she recommends Iyengar if an individual is recovering from an injury.

Without proper technique, students can compromise their knees, lower backs and necks, Corn counsels. She

explains that while Iyengar is quite a methodical and precise style for teaching fundamentals, styles like Kripalu, characterized as “meditation in motion,” can be more forgiving.

Once people begin to practice, physical and life changes may lead to the exploration of other styles. This is true for Corn, who has studied many traditions over the years. “When I was younger, I wouldn’t have considered an Iyengar or a Kripalu class,” she recalls.

“It was only Ashtanga or Vinyasa. Now that I’m in my 40s—or even back in my 30s—I’ve wanted a deeper practice that has more space and more areas of stillness and connection, which seems to match my growth as a person.”

For those who are grounded in yoga fundamentals and want a home practice, Corn recommends setting aside 30 minutes to an hour at least three days a week. “If you have a halfhour, I would recommend 10 minutes of sun salutes, 10 minutes of standing poses and 10 minutes of backbends, forward bends and a resting pose.”

Turn off phones and other distractions, she advises, and focus. The more sacred, intentional and meaningful a home practice is, the more likely one is to regard it as more than an exercise routine. “I set up an altar with things that are important to me,” remarks Corn. “When I put my palms together, I’ll set an intention and ask Spirit that the practice be a reflection of my devotion, a dedication to something greater than myself.”

At 43, Corn credits her yoga practice and diet (avoiding meat, fish, dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and chemical additives) with maintaining her good health. “My bones are strong, my muscles and joints are quite supple, and my hormonal system is in really good shape,” she reports. “I don’t have PMS or other [premenopausal] symptoms and my skin looks good and clear. More importantly, I’m just very comfortable in my body and confident on my feet.”

As with any physical undertaking, anyone with a pre-existing injury or medical condition should consult a doctor before beginning a yoga practice. Corn advises students to, “Find a teacher who can meet you where you are.” Once on the mat, she says, explore what feels right and allow your practice to evolve as you do.

Kim Childs is a Kripalu yoga teacher in the Boston area. Connect at KimChilds.com.

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EARTH MUSIC SOUNDSCAPES OF AMERICA’S QUIET PLACES

by Susie Ruth

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ilence is like scouring sand,” says Gordon Hempton, an award-winning acoustic ecologist. “When you are quiet, the silence blows against your mind and etches away everything soft and unimportant.

What is left is what is real: pure awareness and the very hardest questions.”

It’s not easy to find silence, which is facing extinction in the modern world. If a quiet place is one where you can listen for 15 minutes in daylight hours without hearing a human-created sound, there are no quiet places left in Europe. There are none east of the Mississippi River and perhaps 12 in the American West, including one square inch in the Hoh Rain Forest at Olympic National Park, now

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officially recognized as the quietest place in the United States (OneSquareInch. org). In defending this exemplary spot of silence, Hempton is effectively protecting the soundscape of about 1,000 square miles of surrounding land.

Hempton defines silence not as noiselessness, but “the complete absence of all audible mechanical vibrations, leaving only the sounds of nature at her most natural. Silence is the presence of everything, undisturbed.”

Silence, he would concur, is not the absence of sound, but a way of living—an intention to make of one’s own ears, one’s own body, a sounding board that resonates with the vibrations of the

world. Silence creates an opening, an absence of self, which allows the larger world to enter into our awareness. It brings us into contact with what is beyond us, its beauty and mystery.

Hempton encourages us all to join in the self-discovery of nature. He’s found, “All we have to do is listen.” Sounds, more than sight, connect us, he observes. In learning to listen to nature’s nuances, we also learn how to listen to one another. His favorite time of day for listening to nature is 30 minutes before sunrise. When the atmosphere is still, “It is not unusual to hear many square miles at once.”

“Silence is the think tank of the soul.” ~ Gordon Hempton Astonishment and gratitude illuminate our being when light breezes play across leaves and set them in motion, chirruping night insects wind down and the birds’ dawn chorus begins. When our moving a stone in a creek bed alters the water music, it is we who are moved.

No one knows why natural sounds speak so directly to the human spirit, but we all acknowledge, in silent thanksgiving, that they do.

Gordon Hempton, of Port Angeles, WA, is an acoustic ecologist whose award-winning recordings of America’s vanishing natural soundscapes support his campaign to protect the silence of our national parks (SoundTracker. com). Over the past 25 years, he has circled the globe three times in pursuit of environmental sound portraits. Read One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Search for Natural Silence in a Noisy World and voice support at One SquareInch.org/links.

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CREATIVE

EXPRESSION

Instrument of Healing

by Mary Beth Maziarz

We all feel drawn by enticing creative projects we’d like to try.

Now we know why…

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ounting scientific evidence makes it clear that personal creative expression, once perceived as a luxury, sideline or hobby in our busy lives, is in fact a keystone of our most healthy and worthwhile activities. In infinitely varied and pleasurable forms, creative practices can move us beyond artful living to also serve as a vehicle for healing.

When we appreciate others’ creativity, or better yet, actively bring creativity to bear in our own experiences, such participation shapes our sense of self and can render physical and emotional benefits. Studies published in Time and MuSICA (Music and Science Information Computer Archive), for example, have shown that music is a powerful ally. Listening and playing music not only helps us manage our moods and emotions, it also works to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, repair and regenerate brain neurons, calm anxiety and regulate heart rate.

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Everyone Benefits Kids clearly benefit from the time they spend on creative pursuits. Beyond being great fun, arts education and creative activities help kids develop confidence and discipline, build mental acuity, increase problem-solving skills and shape more powerful futures.

A study done by the University of California-Irvine, for example, proved that an important link exists between exposure to music and human intelligence, stating that, “Music trains the brain for higher forms of thinking.” A concurring report by the American Music Conference concluded that kids who play a musical instrument are 52 percent more likely to go on to college. Today, children who study the arts continue to outperform non-arts students on Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) by an average of 59 points in verbal skills and 44 points in math skills, according to a College Board study compiled in 2001 by the Music Educators National Conference.

As well as helping the young to mature, creative outlets help the mature stay young. “A lot of our brain is devoted to movement,” notes Kelly G. Lambert, a professor who chairs the psychology department at Randolph-Macon College, in Ashland, Virginia. “Thus, hobbies and activities that use our hands are engaging in more of our brain’s real estate.”

Experts theorize that hands-on activities such as cooking, gardening, making jewelry, crocheting and sculpting may work to enhance mental clarity, because they activate additional parts of the brain.

As we age, managing life’s challenges becomes especially important to overall health and well-being. A regular creative practice helps, according to Manhattan psychologist Dr. Joseph Cilona. “Creative activities can be highly beneficial in the management of stress,” he believes, “particularly the stressors associated with chronic life issues, such as coping with physical illness, a demanding job or troublesome relationships.” As a result, he says, “Individuals can experience a decrease in stress, anxiety and uncomfortable physical symptoms and improvement in symptoms of depression.”

Help for Families Art-based projects open a channel to express difficult feelings and insights. These can be especially helpful for individuals facing conflict or transition, for those recovering from substance abuse and for victims of abuse or trauma. Art therapy—a guided, clinical application of creative practices—is one of therapeutic medicine’s fastest growing fields.

“Art therapy enables clients to express themselves non-verbally, allowing for subconscious wounds to be expressed via drawing, painting, making masks, creative writing and meditation,” observes Candice Christiansen, a licensed professional

counselor and clinical director at Journey Healing Centers addiction treatment facilities in Arizona and Utah. “Art therapy gives clients a way to explore their painful histories in a safe, more comfortable forum.”

Rachel Brandoff, a licensed art therapist and co-founder of the Creative Arts Therapies Center in New York City remarks, “I’ve seen families be drawn together through their own creativity and develop abilities to overcome difficult and often dividing circumstances. Creativity can foster new ways of thinking that allow individuals to find resourceful new ways of being in their world.”

Plus, it’s Fun While any facet of creativity enhances daily experience, focused creative endeavor soothes our bodies, nurtures a rich sense of personal identity and advances the success of our children. When we commit to pursuing a form of art, attend community arts events, vote yes on public referendums for arts funding and support the arts with our time and donations, we keep creativity alive and kicking, making its wonderful works and wider benefits available to all.

Happy creating!

Mary Beth Maziarz is an author and professional songwriter whose songs have appeared in 50 films and television shows. Her most recent book is, KickAss Creativity – An Energy Makeover for Artists, Explorers, and Creative Professionals. Connect at mb@KickAss Creativity.com.

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“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” ~ Mary Lou Cook

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et’s face it, a smelly A gentle doggie of the family now,” remarks Michael Bryant, owner of pet can put a serious massage helps Snazzy-Pet Full Service Modamper on cuddle time. Proper grooming can end bath time on bile Grooming, in Atlanta.

“People realize that it’s imhelp dogs not only look a soothing note. portant to do the right thing good, but feel better, as well. for them.”

“Extreme matting can cause a health But how often should the family dog get risk to pets,” explains DeAndre Upton, a sudsy rubdown? That depends on the a registered veterinary technician in Conyers, Georgia. “Dogs have a natural dog, Upton says. “Dogs that stay in the house don’t need baths as frequently amount of yeast and bacteria on their as dogs that spend more time outside. skin, and matting causes moisture to Once a month is a good general rule of be trapped under the coat, leading to thumb; your nose will tell you when it’s hot spots and excessive itching, which time to take action.” increases the risk of staph infections.”

Here are the professional tips Perhaps that’s why pet owners today Bryant follows to make bath time betspend billions of dollars on grooming ter for everybody: products, according to the American Pet Products Association.

Comfort is key: Create a comfortable “People just look at pets differently today; workspace. Place necessary items within reach, including shampoo, a rubber they are members brush for massaging the animal and a towel. “Bathing two big dogs back-toback can easily leave you with an achy back,” Bryant observes. “I sit pets on a

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small, sturdy table in the shower so that I can do much less bending.”

He also suggests attaching a hose to the bathtub or shower faucet, making sure to monitor the water temperature.

In warm months, bathing the dog outside means less mess and a shorter drying time. “I set the nozzle to mist and let the water fall onto the dog’s body,” he advises. “This helps his body more easily acclimate to the cooler water temperature.”

Take your time: Some dogs just don’t like bath time, no matter how much you coax or cajole or crank up your temper. To handle fussy dogs, apply plenty of patience. It also helps to have a few of the animal’s favorite treats on hand. In working with bath-shy dogs, this professional groomer finds that gentle and slow is the way to go.

Regardless of how messy the process gets, avoid getting excess water in the dog’s ear canal, because it can lead to ear infections. Bryant recommends drying the dog completely before cleaning its ears. Use an ear cleaner with a drying solution to remove wax or debris.

Don’t neglect the paws: Keep nails trimmed regularly. Bryant notes that many pet owners are anxious about clipping a pet’s nails and fear accidentally cutting off too much. He suggests seeking professional advice. Ask your groomer or vet assistant for a fiveminute lesson on the finer points of using pet nail

“In most cases, no other pet care professional will spend more one-on-one time with your pet than your groomer.

Each time your pet is professionally groomed, he is actually examined from head to toe.” ~ Michael Bryant, professional dog groomer clippers to deliver a clean cut. It can save a lot of anxiety.

Longhaired dogs also need the hair trimmed between their paw pads. “Most people have hardwood or tile floors, and it can be difficult for a dog to get around on those hard surfaces if their hair is too long,” he cautions.

Use a good shampoo, followed by a thorough rinse: A dog’s skin has a different pH level than ours, so avoid using human hair care products. Instead, Bryant suggests selecting shampoos that contain oatmeal or tea tree oil, which address a range of skin issues and have soothing properties, and follow with a good rinse.

“Remember, the most important part of any doggie bath is to thoroughly rinse all shampoo from the dog’s body,”

he says. Conditioner is not essential unless the pet has long hair or is prone to matting. Dogs with long hair also need a good combing while the fur is still damp; otherwise, they are ready for a thorough rubdown with a thick towel.

Finally, a gentle doggie massage helps end bath time on a soothing note.

It pays to hire pros: Getting your dog groomed can be a costly investment, but the price includes more than a fluff and cut. “Each time your pet is professionally groomed, he is actually examined from head to toe,” Bryant reports.

“I have discovered teeth problems, joint problems, and hair and skin problems that many of my clients never would have noticed.”

Morieka V. Johnson is a freelance writer who frequently writes about pet issues and shares her Atlanta home with Lulu, a precocious pooch. Her weekly advice column on reducing carbon footprints, one toe at a time, appears on MNN.com. Email Morieka@gmail.com.

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s one person’s trash really another’s treasure? According to a Durham, North Carolina-based arts and crafts store, it is.

The Scrap Exchange lets people explore their creativity while helping out the environment. The exchange was founded in 1991 as a sustainable art supply store that takes unwanted materials from businesses and community members and resells them as arts and crafts supplies. Materials sell for 50 to 70 percent off their retail prices, and popular items include paper, fabric, office supplies, marble scraps and CD cases. The idea is to promote environmental awareness and creative expression by providing high-quality, low-cost materials for artists.

The Scrap Exchange also provides an in-house art gallery to show off the work of local artists who turn recycled materials into crafts such as handmade bags, metal sculptures and jewelry.

Classes in artistic skills like quilting and collage also are available. Plus, the store offers children’s birthday parties that give kids a chance to invent fun projects with their friends while teaching them about taking care of the planet.

The Resource Center in Chicago is another nonprofit organization that is encouraging creative repurposing of materials. Its Creative Reuse Warehouse (CRW) finds and recovers rejected items and byproducts that local businesses treat as waste. They donate these materials to Chicago area schools, service organizations, performance companies 44

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and individual artists. It’s a win-win situation for the CRW’s donors and recipients—donors get a tax deduction and recipients obtain materials to teach classes and create artwork that they may not have been able to afford otherwise.

Similar programs are available throughout the country. The Scroungers’ Center for Reusable Art Parts has graced San Francisco since the 1970s; participants learn about different crafts and art techniques in its unique workshops.

Creative Reuse Pittsburgh, a relative newcomer, collects reusable discards from businesses and other organizations in its region, offers hands-on creative arts programs and hosts booths at local arts festivals.

Add up the mental, emotional, social and environmental benefits of artful hours used to turn trash into treasure and the lure of time well-spent at a creative reuse center is nearly irresistible.

This article was created by the Center for American Progress (AmericanProgress.org).

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Arts & Scraps Offers reusable industrial scraps to the public. ArtsAndScraps.org in Michigan Creative Reuse Pittsburgh Accepts donations of materials from manufacturers, retail stores, radio stations, hotels, offices, grocery stores and universities. CreativeReusePGH. blogspot.com and Construction Junction.org in Pennsylvania East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse Collects and redistributes materials for education, creative projects and arts and crafts. CreativeReuse.org in California Extras for Creative Learning Redistributes excess inventory, outdated stock, overruns or seconds to teachers, group leaders, parents and artists. EXCLRecycles.org in Massachusetts Hudson Valley Materials Exchange Serves as redistribution center and creative resource for materials suitable for art, education and construction. HVME.com in New York Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts (MECCA) Accepts and distributes donated scraps and discards for reuse in art projects. MaterialsExchange.org in Oregon

Materials for the Arts Serves New York City as its premier reuse center. MFTA.org in New York Materials for the Arts Program Offers suitable items gathered

by The Monroe County Solid Waste Management District’s Reuse Division to nonprofits, churches, schools and artists working on community projects.

MCSWMD.org in Indiana reDiscover Community resource center recycles business discards into children’s learning tools. reDiscoverCenter.org in California The Resource Center The group’s Creative Reuse Warehouse collects overruns, rejects and byproducts from businesses and industries to redistribute as educational and artistic resources. ResourceCenterChicago.org in Illinois

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SAVORING THE SUN Three Ways to Preserve Summer’s Goodness

by Judith Fertig

“B

eing a locavore is fabulous if you live somewhere like California,” says Audra Wolfe, a co-founder of Canvolution and an expert food preservationist. “But if you live in the Northeast, unless you learn food preservation, you could be eating local turnips and kale all winter,” she notes with a chuckle.

The mounting desire to eat locally grown food, know what’s in our food and reduce our carbon footprint, as well as shrinking household budgets, are contributing to what The New York Times recently cited as a renaissance in home food preservation. “In a time of high food prices, job losses and food safety scares, home canning is booming,” agrees June Taylor, a Berkeley, California, food preservationist. According to Jarden Home Brands, makers of Kerr and Ball brands of glass canning jars, sales of canning equipment were up 30 percent in 2009.

The simplest methods for “putting by” food are freezing, refrigerator canning or multi-step water bath canning.

Pressure canning, dehydrating and fermenting require special equipment (pressure cookers, dehydrators and large crocks), as well as more advanced knowledge. For most of us, a large pot and some pint-size glass canning jars

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“The jars are like characters, with story lines that I remember.” ~ Eugenia Bone, author of Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods

with lids and metal sealing rings comprise the basic equipment we need to get started.

Freezing Freezing can be as easy as rinsing berries in very cold water, patting them dry, and then placing them on a baking sheet in the freezer until frozen solid. Such quick-frozen berries can then be placed in freezer storage containers and will keep for up to six months.

Some foods, like vegetables, need to be blanched first—plunged into boiling water for a minute or two, then shocked in an ice water bath— then allowed to cool before being

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placed in freezer storage containers.

Cooked sauces, salsas and chutneys can simply cool before being frozen and will also taste best when eaten within six months.

Refrigerator Canning Because most vegetables have low acid content, which can invite bacteria growth, canning them also involves pickling—adding a vinegary brine to increase the acid level.

Refrigerator-pickled cucumbers, Swiss chard stems, green tomatoes, beets and green beans will keep for up to six months if kept covered in pickling brine in the refrigerator.

Hot Water Bath Canning Traditional hot water bath canning creates a vacuum within the jar that works to preserve foods. Basically, the food is packed into clean, hot jars that are filled almost up to the top (the amount of headspace between the food and the

lid is indicated in the recipe). Then, the filled and sealed jars are processed in a hot water bath for a specified amount of time. When they’re removed from the bath, the lids will pop into place as they cool to complete each jar’s vacuum seal. Food canned this way can be stored on kitchen shelves for up to one year, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines.

Today, with more cooks, gardeners and food lovers collectively committed to the revival of the lost art of putting by food, the movement is picking up steam. Canvolution aficionados say that almost half of U.S. canners are now younger than 40.

Judith Fertig is a freelance food writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com.

Knowledgeable Resources County extension agencies within each state’s department of agriculture provide free information on techniques for preserving food, together with recipes and recommended local ingredients. Helpful online sources also abound; here are some websites to get started.

Honeyed Applesauce Dark with spices, this applesauce is a frozen asset.

Makes about 2 pint jars 8 cups (about 3 lbs) apples such as Lodi, Macintosh or Lady, cored, peeled and quartered 1 cup clover or other mild honey 2 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp natural salt or to taste 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1. In a large saucepan, combine the apples with ½ cup of the honey; cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until the apples are tender, about 20 minutes.

2. For chunky applesauce, just mash the apples in the saucepan. For a smoother sauce, press the apples through a conical sieve or a food mill placed over a bowl. Add enough of the remaining honey to sweeten to taste.

Stir in the spices, salt and lemon juice.

Enjoy just-made or freeze in pint jars for up to six months.

Refrigerator Baby Dill Pickles Crisp and crunchy, these pickles depend on very fresh cucumbers.

Audra Wolfe at DorisAndJillyCook.com Ball Canning at FreshPreserving.com Canning Across America at Canning AcrossAmerica.com Eugenia Bone at blogs.DenverPost.com/preserved Kerri Conan at DinersJournal.blogs. nytimes.com/tag/canning National Center for Food Preservation at uga.edu/nchfp U.S. Department of Agriculture at usda.gov (click on Food and Nutrition, then search Home Canning)

Makes 2 pint jars 1 cup water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1½ tsp natural salt 1 lb pickling or baby cucumbers; trim ends and quarter lengthwise 8 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 fresh dill seed heads with some of the stalk 1. Combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool to room temperature.

2. Pack the cucumber spears in the jars. Divide the garlic and peppercorns between the jars. Stuff a large dill seed head into the center of each jar. Pour the cooled liquid over the mixture, making sure everything is completely covered with liquid. Seal the jars and refrigerate for 24 hours before using.

Keep refrigerated; flavors will continue to develop over time.

Home Canned Marinara Sauce Savor summer’s fresh taste all year long.

Makes 4 pint jars 4 lbs fresh tomatoes ½ cup olive oil 2 tsp dried basil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp natural salt 1 tsp pepper 1. Bring a large pot of water to boiling.

Add the whole tomatoes and blanch for one minute or until their skins begin to peel back. Refresh the tomatoes in cold water, peel, seed and coarsely chop. Drain the large pot and refill with hot water. Bring to a boil again.

2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic for 3 minutes or until softened.

Add chopped tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.

3. Pack the hot marinara, while still hot, in sterilized pint jars, leaving ¼-inch of headspace. Attach the lids and ring seals and tighten. Place the filled and sealed jars in the large pot of boiling water and let process for 35 minutes.

4. Carefully remove the hot jars and place them 1 inch apart on a kitchen towel. As they cool, the lids will pop to secure the vacuum seal. When cool, store in a cool, dry place for up to one year.

Source: Recipes courtesy of Judith Fertig

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FUN FALL MIGRATIONS A PERFECT FAMILY FIELD TRIP

by Martin Miron

Making Plans First, pick a destination. A little research may reveal that you live close to a place where butterflies congregate, birds flock or the antelope play. Start with likely local sources of information like a nature center or county extension service, or even parks and recreation staff, for news of animal activity close to home.

The Internet is a great resource to tap into the big picture of animal migrations. Good places to look include the nonprofit World Wildlife Fund (WorldWildlife.org; enter “migration” in the Search Site box), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (fws.gov; choose a region from the dropdown menu), and the kid-friendly Nature Rocks (NatureRocks.org), where entering a local zip code pulls up all sorts of nearby resources. Plus, community and school librarians are sure to be helpful.

Once you know where you are going and why, a strategy is in order. The best natural migration corridors are along mountain ridges, river valleys and coastlines, yet it’s possible to see migrating animals just about anywhere.

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At NationalZoo.si.edu kids can Search “Wanda” to help Wanda the wood thrush find her way home to her nesting site, and listen to songs from the bird of the day.

Migration Highlights Every year, starting in October, a spectacular congregation of 25,000 monarch butterflies takes place in Pacific Grove, outside of San Francisco. The overwintering insects’ habits are so reliable that the city calls itself, “Butterfly Town, USA,” and levies a fine for bothering the bugs.

Each fall in Ohio, huge flocks of southbound shorebirds put on a show in several areas along Lake Erie known for superior viewing. Observation points include the Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area and Ottawa Wildlife Refuge, both part of

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his year, why not make the most of a long weekend by taking the family on a short trip designed to give kids a new, vibrant connection to nature? Everywhere across North America, birds, insects, animals and sea life are repeating their annual rituals of migration, a vital call of the wild that has been enriching life on Earth since long before humans appeared on the scene.

This outing doesn’t have to mean sacrifice, either; you can still visit Aunt Stella or go waterskiing. Planning ahead makes it possible to include unforgettable memories of wildlife in action, as adventurous observations of the animals create family lore, educate and perhaps, bring life lessons.

Credit: Ryan Hagerty/USFWS

It’s possible to see migrating animals just about anywhere.

a national Regional Shorebird Reserve, as well the Kildeer Plains and Big Island wildlife areas further inland.

Seasonal residents in Florida aren’t called “snowbirds” for nothing. This subtropical peninsula is either a destination or way station for hundreds of migrating species. Fish, too, perform their own annual odyssey. Down in the Florida Keys, sailfish, grouper, kingfish and cobia are around in the fall and winter, species that you won’t catch in the summertime.

Bison, which once numbered in the millions and roamed the central and western plains from Colorado to Texas

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altitudinal migration among mountain foothills in the face of winter’s arrival.

They do it not so much because of the temperature change, but the impending scarcity of food. Park rangers can tell you the best spots to observe this vanishing phenomenon.

Look up over New York and Toronto to witness thousands of Canada geese making their seasonal pilgrimage in their signature, V-shaped formations marked by unmistakable honking. On their way from Hudson Bay to sunnier climes, migrating geese can become an iconic symbol for young children, graphically pointing out the way that wild animals move about the Earth.

Scores of them land for a pit stop in the Chesapeake Bay region and near Midwest lakes.

As many as 25 migrating species of birds fly to Puerto Rico en route to their winter quarters further south. There,

Credit: Tim Bowman/USFWS

before being hunted to near extinction, have recovered in managed herds in Yellowstone National Park and on private ranches. These splendid animals, along with elk, pronghorn antelope, mule deer and bighorn sheep, undergo an annual

thousands of American coots and American wigeons, northern pintails, blue-winged teals and other waterfowl present delightful displays.

What to Bring Binoculars are a must for any wildlife trip, together with a field guide for identification, camera and journal.

Bring along art materials and kids can have fun creating a work of art or science fair project. Scouts can work on assignments for merit badges, too.

Afterward, back at home, review what each child thinks was the best part of the experience and discuss where they might want to go next.

You’ll discover that for nurturing a meaningful bond with Earth’s creatures, nothing can replace witnessing nature in the wild.

Martin Miron is a freelance writer in Naples, FL. Connect at emem.creative@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Reiki Open House TBA. Solve the mystery of the non-mysterious system of Reiki. Classes, Workshops, ReikiShares, Crystal singing bowl meditations! Award-winning Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant. 85 Ferris St. Bridgeport. Reservations Jim or Jeannette: 203.254.3958.

Free Guided Meditation 1-1:45pm. Learn how to meditate, relax and transport oneself away from the concerns and pressures of daily life. Replenish and center the mind and body. Sabita Holistic Center.

3519 Post Rd. Southport. RSVP: 203.254.2633.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Childrens Latin/Ballroom and Movement Course 6pm. Ages 7-13. 1 class per week for 8 weeks $150. 2 classes per week 8 weeks $240. Maria Fiora’s Dance Center. Stamford. 203.353.4363.

Latin/Belly Work Class 6pm. Also Sat. morning.

Great for toning, weight loss, confidence boost, amazing workout. Combination of Latin dances and bellydance hip movement. Drop in $20 or 6 week/$90. Maria Fiora’s Dance Center. Stamford.

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Raw Food Prep Fast, Easy & Tasty 6:30pm. Lisa Storch, CIA trained chef & co-owner prepares raw food meals & snacks. Samples and recipes! $25.

Catch A Healthy Habit Café. 39 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield. RSVP: 203.292.8190.

The Best of Times is Now: Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction 7:158:45pm. Dr. Paul Epstein uses mind-body skills of meditation, relaxation, stress reduction, and attitudinal healing perspectives. $18. Pymander.

Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

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5Rhythms® Dance Class!

Sept 11 – Oct 9 – Nov 13 • 4-5:30pm Using music from around the world, we dance through Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness.

Open to all ages, sizes and experience.

Nu-Yoga Studio, 32-34 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Norwalk.

Fee: $18 (students, $10)

203.209.0047; 5Rhythms.com Margaret@MargaretWagner.com $15-$25. Jule’s Mediterranean Cuisine. Monroe.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Buddhist Chanting 11am-12pm w/ June Fagan.

Also held 9/14, 9/21 and 9/28. Free. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781.

Vinyasa Yoga 12:15-1:30pm w/ Barbara Daversa.

Also held 9/14, 9/21, and 9/28. $20 Drop in fee. No experience required. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781.

Hula Hoop Workout Class 12pm. Also Sat. morning. Loose weight, get in shape. New moms, tired of the same gym routine? Pre-registration required. Series discount. Maria Fiora’s Dance Center. Stamford. 203.353.4363.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Riskalla Riyad Dance Theater 6-11pm. MiddleEastern Belly Dance Performance with dinner.

Enjoy this ancient, beautiful dance in which the body caresses the soul. Dinner reservations required. Free entertainment. BYOB. Entrees:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Reiki 1st Degree Workshop w/Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher Fri Sept 3 or Sat Sept 4 or 11, Fri Oct 1 or Sat Oct 2 Includes newest rediscovered information, 4 meditations, manual and certificate.

Learn self-healing or healing for others.

$115. Angelic Healing Center, Norwalk.

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Kundalini Yoga 9:30-11am w/ Jackie Tepper. Also held 9/13, 9/15, 9/20, 9/22, 9/27, 9/29. $20 Drop in fee. No experience required. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781.

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Divorce Support Group TBA Continues 9/16, 9/23, 9/30. Explore the legal, financial, emotional and social realities of divorce, and get the support and knowledge needed. Facilitated by psychotherapist, Caroline Temple. Fairfield.

Register early: 203.866.9333.

Superfoods Demystified! 6:30pm. Glen Colello, co-owner and health coach talks about superfoods and how to increase energy, alertness and stamina.

Smoothie samples and recipes! Free. Catch A Healthy Habit Café. 39 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield.

203.292.8190.

The Best of Times is Now: Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction 7:15-8:45pm.

Also the 9/16. Dr. Paul Epstein uses mind-body skills of meditation, relaxation, stress reduction, and attitudinal healing perspectives. $18. Pymander.

Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Metaphysical Movie Night 7pm. CoSM the Movie: Alex Grey & the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors followed by a discussion led by Wendy Ann Hrynewski. Love Offering. Unity Center. 3 Main St. Norwalk. For more information: 203.855.7922.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Support Group: Your Money or Your Life 10am-12pm w/ Kristen Howard. Transform one’s relationship with money, achieve financial independence, studying and applying principles from Dominguez & Robin’s book. Cost of book $16. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

Johnny Peers & Muttville Comix 11am & 2 pm. Mr. Peer’s circus background is evident as the dogs climb ladders, jump through hoops, walk tightropes and much more. $15. Ridgefield Playhouse. 203.438.5795.

Skinny Songs! 6-7pm. FIT Chicks Workshop for Women. Learn how music can help, lose weight and get fit for fall. Linda Gottlieb, Certified Personal Trainer hosts. Free. Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. 900 Bridgeport Ave. Shelton.

203.877.5270.

Zero Point Healing Wand Demonstration w/ Cris Ann Mulreed 1-3pm. Come any time between

Ayurvedic For Complete Wellness 7-8pm w/ Dr Jaya Daptardar. Learn prevention and longevity principals of the oldest healing system in the world. $15. Sticks & Stones Farm. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. Register call Jaya: 203.434.6802.

The Painting Experience OCTOBER 22-24

Questions & Answers about Reiki 7-9:30pm w/ Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. Short talk about Reiki w/ Q & A’s. Non-Reiki 7-8:15pm. $5.

Short talk w/ Q & A. for Reiki pracitioners: 8:159:30pm. $10. Angelic Healing Center. Norwalk.

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Experience the power of process painting as described in the groundbreaking book Life, Paint & Passion: Reclaiming the Magic of Spontaneous Expression.

Facilitated by Stewart Cubley.

No experience necessary. All materials supplied.

Scholarships, CEUs. 900 Broadway, Ste 905, NYC 10003

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AWAKEN Wellness Fai

Sunday November 21st The area’s biggest body-mind-spirit wellness fair — our 8th fantastic year!

Just $10 online till Nov. 17 $15 at the door.

Doubletree Hotel • Tarrytown, NY 10591

www.AwakenFair.com Vendors, Practitioners, Speakers: www.ThePractitioners.com those hours for a personal demo. AMWand reminds the body that it can heal itself. Free. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. 203.854.5596.

Yoga and Aromatherapy Workshop - Common Scents and Poses 2-4pm. Aromatherapy and yoga can inspire, awaken, calm and connect one to a deeper mind/ body awareness. $35 or 2/$60. Jazzercise Fitness Center. Stamford.

203.845.8856.

Meditation and the Alexander Technique 2-4pm w/ Vincent Fraser. Find out how to deepen one’s meditation using the Alexander Technique. Explore the technique and enjoy a guided meditation. $18. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

Community Drum Circle 7-9pm. Fun evening of playing drums in the Stone Barn w/ Ase-AmenRa. Beginners, dancing welcomed. Bring drum. $15 (Seniors & Kids under 12 $5.) Dessert $3. Cash only. Sticks & Stones Farm. Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Angel Blessing 10:30am-12pm w/ Lisa Jones, a certified Soul Coach and Angel blessings Therapist.

Also held 9/26. Lisa channels messages from one’s angels so bring questions. $25. Move2wellness.

635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.

Awakening the Dreamer Symposium 1 to 6 pm.

Join local community members to explore ways to create a more sustainable world. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd. Bethany. 203.874.4252.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Natural Awakenings’ NATURAL NETWORKING NIGHT at Sticks & Stones Farm Thurs Sept 23 • 6:30-8:30pm Join us for a candle-lit, moon-lit Labyrinth Walk, followed by a Drumming Circle facilitated by Ase-AmenRa. Wear sneakers.

Bring flashlight, drum/percussion if you have.

Free! Rain date: 9/29.

201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown.

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Farmers’ Markets All farmers’ markets feature organic produce, pasture-raised meats, homeade foods and desserts, flowers and local artists.

Bethel Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 9am-1pm June 19 – October 30 Rt. 6, 67 Stony Hill Rd., across from Stony Hill Inn

New Canaan Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 10am-2pm May 15 – November 20 Old Center School Parking Lot, South Ave. & Maple St.

Bridgeport Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 2-6pm July 15 – October 28 United Congregational Church, 877 Park Ave.

Norwalk Farmers’ Market Fridays, 12-5pm July – October Flax Hill Rd, South Norwalk

Bridgeport - Court House Farmers’ Market Tuesdays, 10am-2pm July 6 – October 26 Baldwin Plaza, Corner of Broad St. & Fairfield Ave.

Ridgefield Farmers’ Market Fridays, 2-6pm June 11 – October 88-90 Danbury Rd.

Danbury Farmers’ Market Fridays, 11am-4pm July 9 – October 29 Main St. at Kennedy Park

Rowayton Farmers’ Market Fridays, 12-5pm June 4 – October 29 Pinkney Park, 177 Rowayton Ave. Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market Tuesday, 2-6pm June 22 – October 12 Newtown Middle School, Queen St.

Darien Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 11am-6pm May 12 – December Mechanic St., behind Fire House Fairfield - Brick Walk Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 9am-12pm May 29 – October 30 1189 Post Rd. at Brick Walk, behind Trek bike store Fairfield - Greenfield Hills Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 12:30-4pm June 5 – October 30 Greenfield Hills, 1950 Bronson Rd. Georgetown Farmers’ Market Sundays, 10am-2pm May 23 – November 7 4 Old Mill Rd. Greenwich Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 9:30am-1pm May 15 – November 20 Commuter Parking Lot, Exit 3 off I-95, Arch St. & Horseneck Ln. Monroe Farmers’ Market Fridays, 3-6pm June 25 – October Monroe Town Green, Fan Hill Rd. & Rte. 111

Shelton Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 3-6pm & Saturdays, 9am-1pm June 19 – November Corner of Cornell St. & Canal St. Stamford High Ridge Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 10am-4pm May 26 – November 24 High Ridge Shopping Center Stratford Farmers’ Market Mondays, 2-6pm June 28 – October 25 Deluca Field, Main St. Trumbull Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 2-6pm June 17 – October 28 Long Hill Green, Main St. Westport Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 10am-2pm May 30 – November 21 26 Imperial Ave., Municipal Parking Lot Westport - Sunday Farmers’ Market Sundays, 11:30am–2:30pm May 30 – November 21 Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Rd.

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DR. JANE GOODALL “Gombe and Beyond: The Next 50 Years” Saturday, October 9 Free lecture and open to the general public. Book signing to follow.

Tickets required: www.WCSU.edu WCSU, The O’Neill Center, Danbury Music @ the Library: Gene Bertoncini Trio 2pm. International jazz star Gene Bertoncini on guitar, Joe Corsello on drums & Rick Petrone on bass play jazz & swing from the Great American Songbook. Westport Library. Free. 203.291.4800.

Loving Yourself 2-4pm. Anju Pandey facilitates a workshop on why loving oneself is important and how it can be a solution to many of the perceived problems. Donation. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Tapping Into Your Amazing Power 7pm. Learn EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to clear emotional blocks and make powerful changes in one’s life. $25. 152 Deer Hill Ave. Danbury. Preregistration is required: 203.797.9288.

Belly Dance Fusion 7-8:30pm w/ Naima Provo, LMT, RMT. Also 9/20 & 9/27.. No experience necessary! Learn movements focusing on muscle isolation, core strength, and correct posture. $20 per class. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.

The Secret to Finding Love Online 7-9pm.

Discover secrets for e-dating success. Learn about profile writing, emails, sites, what to expect and

how to stay positive. $35. Sticks and Stones Farm.

Newtown. 203.270.8820.

Free Guided Meditation 7:30-8:30pm. Learn how to meditate, relax and transport oneself away from the concerns and pressures of daily life.

Replenish and center the mind and body. Sabita Holistic Center. 3519 Post Rd. Southport. RSVP: 203.254.2633.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14 6 Steps to Losing Weight…And keeping it off!

7pm. Meets weekly. 152 Deer Hill Ave. Danbury. $50/session. Pre-registration is required. For more information call: 203.797.9288.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 SOAR Method for Perfect Posture 9am.

Stamford Healthcare Associates demonstrates a safe, natural way to improve one’s posture and alleviate one’s neck and back pain. Refreshments provided. Free. Lucy Activewear. 72 Greenwich Ave. 203.661.1098.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Natural Awakenings’ NATURAL NETWORKING NIGHT

at Darien Center for Integrative Medicine

Wednesday, October 27 • 7-9pm “Balancing Hormones Naturally: A Healthy Solution to PMS, Menopause & Thyroid Problems” w/Dr. Robert Zembroski.

Transform your health & feel 10 years younger.

870 Post Rd, Darien.

RSVP: 203.885.4674 Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com raise nutrition. Steve authored several books on sprouts, wheatgrass and kitchen gardening. $15/$20 @ door. Catch A Healthy Habit Café. 39 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield. 203.292.8190.

Open House at The Graduate Institute 5 pm.

Learn about compelling graduate programs focused on creativity, community, and innovation.

171 Amity Rd. Bethany. 203.874.4252.

Remembering Archie ~ Archibald MacLeish The Poet and the Man 7pm. Told by Christopher Plummer, plus a lecture and book signing of Plummer’s book: In Spite of Myself: A Memoir, with Anne Keefe. Westport Country Playhouse.

Registration: 203.227.4177.

Reiki I & II Introduction, Guided Meditation and Group Healing 7-8:15pm. Jeanne Shanin, Master Reiki Teacher leads one into a deep connection with one’s own spiritual journey and healing process. Suggested donation: $20.

Move2wellness. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.

Bellydance w/ Dahlina 7-8:15pm. Celebrate Middle Eastern and Latin inspired music and movements. Women of all ages enjoy the benefits that reveals inner beauty, grace and feminine power. $115/8 week session. Stamford Adult Ed. 203.977.4209.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Integrative Medicine for Arthritis 6-7pm. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, ND, discusses how arthritis develops and it’s affects. Information on natural osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis management.

Free. Nature’s Temptations. 32 Prospect St. Ridgefield. 203.438.5443.

Steve The Sproutman Meyerowitz: Year Round Kitchen Gardening 6:30 pm. Lower food bills,

Kundalini Yoga 7-9pm. It is the yoga of Awareness, aimed at raising one’s consciousness. Jeanne Shanin is a Certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and Reiki Master. Pre-registration required. $20/class.

Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield.

203.403.2522.

Water and Wellness 7-9pm. Workshop on the health benefits of drinking and bathing in PiMag Living water. Jean Dunphy from Living Well will be doing demonstrations and sharing information.

Free. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Free Guided Meditation 8:15-8:45am. Learn how to meditate, relax and transport oneself away from the concerns and pressures of daily life.

Replenish and center the mind and body. Sabita Holistic Center. 3519 Post Rd. Southport. RSVP: 203.254.2633.

September 10, 11, and 12, 2010 At Veterans Park, Norwalk , CT

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Zero Point Healing Wand Demonstration w/ Cris Ann Mulreed 1-3pm. Come any time between those hours for a personal demo. AMWand reminds the body that it can heal itself. Free. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. 203.854.5596.

Managing Lyme Disease 2-3pm. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, ND, discusses scientific findings about Lyme and underlying conditions which make symptoms worse. Free. New Morning. 6 Middle Quarter Rd. Woodbury. Registration: 203.263.4868.

Riskalla Riyad Dance Theater 6-11pm. MiddleEastern Belly Dance Performance with dinner.

Enjoy this ancient, beautiful dance in which the body caresses the soul. Dinner reservations required. Free entertainment. BYOB. Entrees: $15-$25. Jule’s Mediterranean Cuisine. Monroe.

203.445.0100.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Reiki for Your Pets 3-5pm w/ Animal Communicator, Melissa Merendino. Deepen the bond with one’s animals and promote wellness utilizing Reiki/Healing Touch. Learn the secrets of animal whispering. $30. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.

What I Know To Be True workshop 7-9:30pm w/Caroline Temple & Lisa Jacoby. Learn this simple and powerful way to reconnect with source for one’s own Truth. Soma Center. 60 Katona Dr. Fairfield. Register: 203.981.7092.

Angels Card Reading for your self 7-9:30pm w/ Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. Introduction: Learn techniques to help one to connect with one’s angels. $28. Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk. Free parking. Must pre-register: 203.852.1150.

Expanding Your Awareness 7-10pm w/ Brook Still. $40. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton.

Reservations required: 203.563.9781.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 20 Flowing into Yoga 6-7pm w/ Lara Azzarito Ward.

Focusing on rejuvenating the nervous system for optimal health through postures, relaxation and breathing. Beginners to advanced. $88/8 classes. New Milford High School. Register: 860.354.6241.

Natural Awakenings Natural Networking Night 6:30-8:30pm. Hosted by Sticks & Stones Farm.

Join us for a candle-lit, moon-lit Labyrinth Walk, followed by a Drumming Circle facilitated by AseAmenRa. Wear sneakers. Bring flashlight, drum/ percussion if you have. Free. Rain date: 9/29. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: 203.885.4674, Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

Community Drum Circle 7:30pm. Share the passion of drumming with facilitator Randy Brody.

Relieve stress, have fun. Drums provided. $15/$5 seniors and kids under 12. Norfield Grange. 12 Good Hill Rd. Weston. 203.544.7085.

Your Inner Goddess is a Hottie 7-9pm. Do men take notice? 93% of attraction is non-verbal based on how one feels about oneself! Learn to increase appeal and interact with confidence. $37.

Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

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“Spoken Word in the Classroom” 6-8pm. Join award-winning author and storyteller Robin Moore for a dynamic storytelling workshop. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd. Bethany. 203.874.4252.

Reiki 7pm w/ Hilda Swaby. Reiki for stress reduction and healing, supports changes in one’s world, balances the mind, the body and the spirit.

Love Offering. Unity Center. 3 Main St. Norwalk.

For more information: 203.855.7922.

Lyme Disease Support Group 7- 8:30 pm.

Informational, emotional & experiential support to cope with the mind-body distress of chronic illness. Georgetown/Weston. Call Deni Weber, LPC, DCEP to register: 203.544.6094.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Clear the Way to Abundance 5:30-8:30pm.

Rosario Mazer Dream Manifesting Coach conducts a workshop on: How to harness the power of the universe for prosperity and fulfillment. $45. Greenwich Library. 101 West Putnam Ave. Register: 203.253.6733.

Breathing Techniques For Stress 6:30-7:30pm w/ Dr Jaya Daptardar. Learn and practice Breathing that can change one’s life $15. Sticks & Stones Farm. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. Register call Jaya: 203.434.6802.

Natural Solutions to Menopausal Symptoms 7-9pm. Dr. Deb Bossio, Naturopathic Physician, discusses natural solutions to menopausal symptoms. Learn the physiology behind symptoms and how one can ease this transition. Donation to Anne’s Place. $15. Move2wellness. Ridgefield.

203.403.2522.

Story Telling w/ John O’Hern/Lisa Jacoby 7-10pm. Join this Storytelling Community to listen, be entertained & to share richness of one’s personal story. Donations accepted. Sticks & Stones Farm.

201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: Lisa 203.981.7092.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Special Prosperity Workshop 11am-1pm w/ Rev. Edwene Gaines, Prosperity Master. Become a person of power and learn to master prosperity!

Love offering. Unity Center. 3 Main St. Norwalk.

For more information: 203.855.7922.

Ma Kirtan Chanting! 4-6pm. A high-energy evening of group chanting featuring Satya Franche.

Drummers, flute players, and conch blowers are welcome. $10. Children free. Pymander. Norwalk.

RSVP: 203.854.5596.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Clearing Your Space: Performing Energetic Hygiene 2-4pm w/ Rev Mary Yankee. Feel ‘down’ or lack energy at home or work? Clearing one’s space energetically is as important as clearing it physically. $27. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27 The Business Side of Performing Arts 7pm w/ Cynthia Gibb actress, singer, dancer & former model. Learn about performing arts as a career & what’s required to run one’s own business as a performer. Free. Westport Library. 203.291.4800.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Weight Management 6:30-7:30pm. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, ND, discusses a clinically proven eating style resulting in fat loss, and may be preventative of chronic health conditions. Free. Bring chair.

Chamomille Natural Foods. 58 Newtown Rd..

Danbury. 203.792.8952.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 National Women’s Health & Fitness Day 6:30pm.

Trained Zumba® instructors from Ridgefield Fitness will lead the workout using hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves. $10. Ridgefield Playhouse. 203.438.5795.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Healthy Pot Luck Supper 6-9pm. Last Thursday monthly. Bring healthy dish to share, a plate, cup, bowl, utensils. Raw foodist’s welcome. No alcohol or smoking. Free. Sticks and Stones Farm.

201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: Annie 203.270.8820.

Documentary screening free: Killer at Large Why Obesity is America’s Greatest Threat 6:30pm.

Discussion following the film lead by health coach Glen Colello. Free. Catch A Healthy Habit Café.

39 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield. 203.292.8190.

The Mind Body Fertility Connection 7pm. Learn the connection between stress and “unexplained infertility”. 152 East Ave. Norwalk. Pre-register at 203.797.9288.

Angels and Seeing Aura’s Part 1 7-9:30pm w/ Gigi Benanti Reiki Master/Teacher. Introduction learn how to work with angels and how to see auras. $28. Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk. Must pre-register: 203.852.1150.

CD Listening: A Thousand Names for Joy: A Guide to Living with Things the Way they Are 7:30-9pm w/ Katie and Stephen Mitchell jointly discuss Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching. Free. Pymander.

Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 Reiki Open House TBA. Solve the mystery of the non-mysterious system of Reiki. Classes, Workshops, ReikiShares, Crystal singing Bowl Meditations! Award-winning Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant. 85 Ferris St. Bridgeport. Reservations Jim or Jeannette: 203.254.3958.

More Truth Will Set You Free Workshop 7-9pm.

In this transforming workshop, developed by master healer and teacher Derek O’Neil, a powerful healing vortex is opened. Reverend Elka Boren, Shaman & Healer. $30. Pymander. Norwalk.

RSVP: 203.854.5596.

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ongoingevents enhancing immune system. $20. $150/10 classes.

Catch Your Breath. Fairfield. 203.255.9111.

sunday Tai Chi Class 9-10am. This relaxing and meditative form of exercise can help reduce stress, gently strengthen the body and improve the immune system. $15. Sticks and Stones. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. Register w/Annie: 203:270.8820.

Prayer Service 9:30am. Join in to affirm the Truth for one’s life by supporting one another in prayer and affirmation. Cost: Love offering. Unity Center.

3 Main St. Above Ford dealership. Norwalk.

203.855.7922.

15 Minutes in the Silence 10am. Align with one’s Higher Self before the Celebration Service.

Unity Center of Fairfield. 3 Main St. (above Ford dealership). Norwalk. Info: 203.855.7922.

Celebration Service w/ Rev. Shawn Moninger 10:30am. Cost: Love Offering. Child Care provided.

Unity of Fairfield County. 3 Main St. Above Ford dealership. Norwalk. Info: 203.855.7922.

Sunday Worship 11am-12:15pm. Doors open at 10:30am for Silent Prayer and Meditation.

Worship service integrates music, prayer, healing, meditation, inspiration and Spirit Communication.

Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism. 293 Sound Beach Ave. Old Greenwich. 203.637.4615.

New Eckankar Class: The Call of Soul 1112:30pm. 3rd Sunday monthly. Book discussion.

Learn to go inside oneself because this is the source of all Truth. Newtown. Register: 203.417.8434.

monday Pilates Mat Class 9am w/ Megan Bascom, Instructor. Basic level class focused on the principles of Pilates including alignment, breath, and core strengthening. A great place to start or strengthen technique. $20. Black Rock Pilates.

2889 Fairfield Ave. RSVP: 203.335.1987.

Be Strong, Stretched & Centered Yoga w/ Lara Azzarito Ward 9-10:15am. Also held Fridays.

Flowing yoga class brings health and tone to the body. Jewish Community Center. 9 Route 39 South.

Sherman. 10/$130. $17 drop in. 860.354.8215.

Group Cycling Classes 9:15am. Also on Saturday & Sunday. Various times thru-out the week. Enjoy different instructors for each class. All levels welcome. No-Limit Health & Fitness. 1120 Federal Rd. Brookfield. Call for complete scheduling: 203.775.8548.

Vinyasa Yoga 9:30am. Invigorate and rejuvenate w/ Kate Perchuckwith this flowing class. $10 w/ class card, $16.99 walk-ins. The Graceful Planet.

Newtown. 203.426.8215.

Svaroopa® Stress Relief Yoga 9:30am, 11am & 5:45pm w/ Mazie. Rejuvenating and bliss-filled (yin & yang) asana and pranayama practice unravels tension, increase circulation, flexibility, energy,

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A Course in Miracles, The Workbook Lessons 10am w/ Rev. Shawn Moninger. An opportunity to go deeper into the lessons within a group. All levels welcome. Love offering. Unity of Fairfield.

3 Main St. Norwalk. Above Ford dealership.

203.855.7922.

The EDGE Learning System 5 & 6pm. Ages 6-12.

Groups enhance the child’s motor, speech, reading, math, social and visual skills improving grades, performance and self esteem. $50. Total Learning and Therapy Center. Trumbull. 203.268.8852.

Kripalu Yoga 6:30pm. Relax, refresh and renew w/ Kat Barton, 500 hour Kripalu Professional Level Yoga Teacher. $10 w/class card, $16.99 walk-ins.

The Graceful Planet. Newtown. 203.426.8215.

Intermediate Yoga Class at Nu~Yoga Studio 6-7:30pm w/ Sally Grillo. Also on Wednesdays.

Welcome to a yoga class created for intermediate level students. Connect to inner calm and emerge refreshed and renewed.$20. 32-34 Main St. Ste. 6.

Norwalk. 203.854.6744.

Guided Meditation 6:45-7:25pm. Donation.

The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan.

203.273.8364.

Intro to Yoga w/ Barbara 7pm. Learn basic postures to help strengthen the body and relax the mind. 6 classes/$96. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health.

27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown. 203.364.0851.

Gentle/Intermediate Yoga 7:30pm. Kripalu/ Vinyasa Style. $12/class or 8 classes/$80.

Jazzercise Fitness Studio. 633 Hope St. Stamford.

203.845.8856.

Introduction to Yoga 7:30-9pm w/ Gloria Owens.

Never tried yoga or would like a refresher on the basics! Kripalu-certified teacher Gloria Owens makes learning yoga safe, fun and accessible. $20. YogaSpace. 777 Federal Rd. Brookfield.

203.775.6220.

tuesday Ballet Workout 9:30am w/ Grace Harvey.

Develop a dancer’s lean strong body. Class utilitizes Pilates for core body strength and improve flexibility, balance, and strength. $10 w/class card, $16.99 walk-ins. The Graceful Planet. Newtown.

203.426.8215.

Svaroopa® Yoga & Mindfulness Meditation w/ Mazie 9:30am 5:45 & 7pm. Meditation. Explore powerful, bliss-filled, healing Svaroopa® Yoga and Pranayama. Eliminate pain & stress. $20 or $150/10 classes. Catch Your Breath Yoga Center.

Fairfield. RSVP: 203.255.9111.

Pilates Plus w/ Sally Grillo 9:30-10:30am. Pilates exercises enhance health, strengthen muscles and create length throughout the body. For all levels with modifications for injuries and limitations. $20.

Nu-Yoga Studio. 32-34 Main St. Suite 6 Norwalk.

203.854.6744.

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Iyengar Style Yoga 9:30-10:45am w/ David Schoenberg. Beginners Class (does not mean easy, but accommodating with use of props). Practice asanas and pranayama: develop strength, balance, poise. $15. Redding Meditation Center. 9 Picketts Ridge. Redding. 203.544.1090.

Kid’s Dance Party by Junior Jazzercise 4-4:45 pm. Kids 6-11 experience the joy of physical movement as they dance to specially choreographed age-appropriate routines to today’s most popular music. $79 for 6 weeks. Westover Elementary, Stamford. Call for start date 203.977.5214.

Women’s Stretch, Strenghten and Sculpt 5-6pm. Also held Thursdays. Strengthen one’s limbs and core. Improve balance and sculpt firm muscles. $11/series price. $15 drop-ins. Sticks and Stones. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. Register: 203.270.8820.

Gentle Hatha Yoga w/ Letty 5:45-7pm. All ages & abilities. $20/class. Classes ongoing. Greenwich Senior & Arts Center. 2nd Fl. Meeting Room. 299 Greenwich Ave. 203.862.6750.

Latin - Creative Dance Workout/Weightloss Class 6pm w/ Maria Fiora, 20 year professional latin dnacer. Energize, tone and have fun. $15 drop in. 201 Summer St. Stamford. 203.353.4363.

Town of Bridgeport Green Drinks 6-8pm. 4th Tuesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Bridgeport.

Call for Location: 203.536.4695.

Town of Fairfield Green Drinks 6-8pm. 1st Tuesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. The Shack.

2070 Post Rd. Fairfield. 203.536.4695.

Christian Yoga 6:15-7:30pm w/ Becky Bell. The Saffron & Crimson Studio guides participants through the physical practice of vinyasa (yogaflow) & rooted in the spirituality of a contemplative Christian life. $17. 471 North St. Greenwich.

951.751.4171.

Beginners Yoga class at Nu-Yoga Studio 6-7:30pm w/ Sally Grillo. Uplifting class to learn about yoga, reduce stress and clearing the mind.

This class includes postures, breathing techniques and relaxation. Sign up is on-going. $20. Norwalk.

Sally: 203.854.6744.

Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) Class 6:30pm w/ Cliff Martin. Integrated Healthcare Associates. 992 High Ridge Rd. 3rd Fl. Stamford.

Info: 203.750.0731.

Yoga at St. Catherine of Siena 6:30-7:30pm. All levels & drop-ins welcome. Wear exercise clothes. $10. Fr O’Connor Center. School bldg. Rm 103. 6 Riverside Ave. Greenwich. Info: 203.550.8811.

HEAL Support Circle 6:30-8pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. A peer-support group led by trained cofacilitators is for victims/survivors of emotional abuse or any violence or trauma, the group meets monthly. Brookfield Town Hall. For info call 203.305.2137.

Journey through the Artist’s Way 6:30-8:30pm.

3th & 4th Tuesday in July. Embark on a creative journey led by Christie Parker through Julia Cameron’s book: The Artist’s Way. $12.50/class.

Sticks and Stones Farm. Newtown. 203.270.8820.

Qi Gong/Reiki Meetup 6:30-8:30pm. Study alternative healing modalities, concentrating on Reiki, chi gung, meditation and mantra w/ Andy Sinn. $15. The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan. 203.273.8364.

Beginners Yoga 7-8:15pm w/ Carol Shwidock MA, OTR, RYT. Come explore the magic of a Kripalu Yoga class. Guaranteed to better afterwards.

All levels welcome. Drop-Ins encouraged!

Harmony Yoga Studio. 48 Union St. Stamford.

203.962.4672.

HIV/AIDS Education Support Group 7-8:15pm w/ Rodney Mailloux, MS LADC. For those affected and infected, and any related substance abuse and lifestyle issues. Free. APGD. 30 West St. Danbury.

203.778.2437.

Acupuncture, Health & Greening The Environment 7-8:30pm weekly talks with acupuncturist Ingri Boe-Wiegaard. Free. Location varies; Wilton, Bethel & Fairfield. Call Ingri for info: 203.259.0166.

Reiki Share 7-9pm. Give/Receive Reiki in USUI Reiki Master/Teacher Jane Russo’s Wellness Room. All Reiki levels and beginners are welcome.

Reiki sessions and classes available. $10. Stratford.

Register: 203.377.7984.

MMA Classes (Standup Fighting & Grappling) 7:15-8:30pm. Also on Thursdays. Sensei Robert Neal, ranked #1 Masters Level, National Title Holder. $10 per class. No-Limit Health & Fitness.

1120 Federal Rd. Brookfield. 203.775.8548.

Reiki Share: Give and Receive Reiki 7:309:30pm w/ USUI Reiki Master/Teacher Jane Russo.

All levels of Reiki and beginners are welcome to attend. Cost $10. Jane Russo’s Wellness Room Clinton Ave. Stratford. 203.377.7984.

Back Yard Beekeepers 7:30pm. Last Tuesday monthly January-June and September-November.

BYBA’s provides its membership with practical info on how to’s of beekeeping. 6:30pm for new beekeepers. Free. Norfield Church. Community Rm. 64 Norfield Rd. Weston.

Exchange Reiki/Healing Circle 7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays w/Gigi Benanti, Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher. Reiki circle for all levels of Reiki Practitioners only. Percentage is given to Charity. $10. Angelic Healing Center. Norwalk. Please preregister: 203.852.1150.

Tai Chi & Chi Gong 7:30-8:45pm w/ Susan Bradley. Combines Tai Chi form and Chi Gong moves to promote health, strength and tranquility.

Susan Bradley is a respected scholar, practitioner and teacher. All levels. $20. YogaSpace. 777 Federal Rd. Brookfield. 203.775.6220.

Psychic Circle 7:30-9pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly.

Come play in the psychic world. Enjoy tapping into intuition; connect to guides and deceased loved ones. No experience necessary; everyone can play. $25. Info: Melanie Barnum, CH. 203.451.0914.

Hatha Yoga at JCC 8-9pm. A practice of physical postures and breathing exercises helping to bring balance into the body and mind. $11 per class.

JCC. 4200 Park Ave. Bridgeport. More info: 203.650.3722.

wednesday Early Morn Yoga 8-9am w/ Carol Shwidock MA, OTR, RTY. Start the day with this motivating Kripalu style class. Mixed level class. Drop-Ins encouraged. Harmony Yoga Studio. 48 Union St. Stamford. 203.962.4672.

Latin - Creative Dance Workout/Weightloss Class 9am w/ Maria Fiora, 20 year professional latin dnacer. Energize, tone and have fun. $15 drop in. 201 Summer St. Stamford. 203.353.4363.

Kripalu Yoga 9:30am. Relax, refresh and renew w/ Kat Barton, 500 hour Kripalu Professional Level Yoga Teacher. $10 w/class card, $16.99 walkins. The Graceful Planet. Newtown. 203.426.8215.

Gentle Yoga 9:30-10:45am w/ Carol Shwidock.

Soothes one’s mind body and soul in this gentle flow, discover space within oneself to restore and renew. Ask about kids and teens yoga. $20 or $180/10 classes. Harmony Yoga. Stamford.

203.962.4672.

A Course in Miracles 10am. Also Thursday at 7pm. Facilitated by Joan Goss. Cost: Love Offering.

Unity of Fairfield County. 3 Main St. (above Ford dealership). Norwalk. Info: 203.855.7922.

Yoga for 50 to Infinity 10:45am. Cost is only $1.

Bethel Senior Center. Municipal Center. 1 School St. Bethel. 203.792.3048.

Weekly Back School 1:30pm w/Dr. Christopher Mascetta. Free. Ridgefield Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 10 South St., Ste. 205, Ridgefield.

RSVP – seating limited: 203.431.1688.

Wilton Famers Market 2-6pm. Enjoy an assortment of locally grown fruits, vegetables, free range eggs, homemade jams, herbs, cut flowers, organic teas, and wonderfully scented soaps.

Wilton Library. 137 Old Ridgefield Rd. Wilton.

203.762.3950 ext. 213.

Girls Get Your Groove On 4–5pm. Improve balance, increase flexibility, enhance cardiovascular endurance through hip-hop, street jam, and funk moves choreographed to today’s hottest music. $79 for 6 weeks. Jazzercise Fitness Center of Stamford, 633 Hope St. Call for start date 203.977.5214.

Town of Norwalk Green Drinks 6pm. 1st Wednesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Fat Cat Pie. 9-11 Wall St. Norwalk. 203.536.4695.

Town of Stamford Green Drinks 6-8pm. 4th Wednesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Stamford Marriott Hotel. 243 Tresser Blvd. 203.536.4695.

Summer Nights Yoga w/ Lara Azzarito Ward 6:45-8:00pm. Begins 9/26. Flow in the open air studio creating strength, fluidity and openness in the body. 10 classes/$140. $17 drop-in(members/ seniors $10). The Jewish Community Center. 9 Route 39. Sherman.860.354.6241.

Laura’s Latin Fusion Dance Workout 6:307:45pm. Also Sat call for times. Zumba. Bring a pair

of weights maximum 5lbs. $17/series price or $20 drop-ins. Sticks and Stones Farm. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. Register: 203.270.8820.

Journey within, Do you feel stuck? 7pm. 1st Wednesday monthly. Need support trying to begin something new? Support, intuitive insight, wisdom.

Facilitator: Cindy Miller, intuitive. $20. Newtown Congregational Church. 14 West St. Newtown.

Call: 203.426.9448.

Reiki Share/Circle 7pm. 2nd Wednesday monthly w/ Hilda Swaby. Reiki for stress reduction and healing, supports changes in one’s world, balances the mind, body & spirit. Bring family and friends.

Love Offering. Stamford. Call for directions: 203.554.1238.

12 Powers for Manifestation 7pm w/ Rev. Shawn Moninger. Seeking the Power and Intelligence to manifest that the life one has dreamed of, is and always has been within them. Cost: Love Offering.

Unity of Fairfield County. 3 Main St. (above Ford dealership). Norwalk. Info: 203.855.7922.

Transitions 7-9pm w/ Sarah Burns an intuitive healer. 2nd Wednesday monthly. Group explores emotions of life’s challenges, how to move through them and feel better. $20. Newtown Congregational Church. Pre-registration: 203.895.0844.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation w/ Leesa 7:30pm. A blend of postures, kriyas, pranayama & meditation, which teaches the art of relaxation & self-healing. $17/class. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown.

203.364.0851.

Buddhist Meditation and Dharma Talk 7:309pm. Chakrasambara Buddhist Center of NY comes to The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan. $12. The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan. 203.273.8364.

thursday Hatha Yoga Class 9:30-11am. Flowing with grace.

This class takes a close look at aligning postures therapeutically to serve individual needs. $20.

Nu~Yoga Studio. 32-34 Main St. Ste 6. Norwalk.

Contact: Sally Grillo: 203.854.6744.

Kickboxing and abdominals at Nu-Yoga Studio 6-7pm. This class rocks with skill, alignment and awareness.$20. Nu-Yoga Studio. 32-34 Main St. Ste. 6. Norwalk. Contact Sally: 203.854.6744.

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Yoga at First Presbyterian Church 6:15-7:15pm.

Meditation, stretching, twists, inversions to gentle music in candlelight. Great for the stressed professional or mom. First Presbyterian Church, Lounge. 1101 Bedford St. Stamford. Questions: 203.550.8811.

Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) Class 6:30pm w/ Cliff Martin. Integrated Healthcare Associates. 992 High Ridge Rd. 3rd Fl. Stamford.

Info: 203.750.0731.

A Course in Miracles 7pm. Also Wednesday at 10am. Facilitated by Joan Goss. Cost: Love Offering.

Unity of Fairfield County. 3 Main St. (above Ford dealership). Norwalk. Info: 203.855.7922.

HEAL Support Circle 7-8:45pm. 2nd Thursday monthly. A peer-support group led by trained cofacilitators is for victims/survivors of emotional abuse or any violence or trauma, the group meets monthly. Norwalk Library. For info call 203.305.2137.

friday Mindfulness Meditation Group - The Best of Times is Now 7:15-8:45pm. 8/5, 8/19 & 8/26.

Sitting practice, instruction, readings, teachings and integration with life. $18. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. Paul Epstein: 203.722.2358.

Reiki Share/Energywork Share 7:30-9:30pm.

Michelle Lambert (Usui Reiki, Ama Deus Healing Master) facilitates an evening of energy healing.

All practitioners of energy work are invited.

Beginners welcome. $10. Monroe. Reservations: 203.820.6261.

What It Is, Tribal Gathering 8-9:30pm. 2nd Thursday monthly. A creative expression through drumming, singing, dancing and spoken word.

Sliding scale $10-$20. Performance Dance. 12 Fitch St. Norwalk. R.S.V.P. Stephanie: 203.644.7313.

saturday Beach Yoga 8-9am w/ Carol Shwidock MA, OTR, RTY. Draw the outside in with this motivating class.

Call for more details and location: 203.962.4672.

Nutritional Evaluation Visits 10am w/ Debi Greco, MD. Free. 31 Hawleyville Rd. Hawleyville/ Newtown. Call to schedule appointment: 203.798.8114.

Be Strong, Stretched & Centered Yoga w/ Lara Azzarito Ward 9-10:15am. Also Mondays.

Flowing yoga class brings health and tone to the body. Jewish Community Center. 9 Route 39 South. Sherman. No class Aug 6th. 10/$130. $17 drop in. 860.354.8215.

Gentle Yoga w/ Sally Grillo at Nu~Yoga Studio 10-11:30am. A gentler, slower paced yoga class emphasizing correct alignment, breath awareness and energy flow. All proceeds go to charity! $20. Nu~Yoga, 32-34 Main St. suite 6, Norwalk.

203.854.6744.

Hatha Yoga at JCC 11am-12pm. Hatha Yoga is the A practice of physical postures and breathing exercises helping to bring balance into the body and mind. $11 per class. JCC. 4200 Park Ave. Bridgeport. More info: 203.650.3722.

Drumming Circle 7-8:30pm. 1st Fridays. Drums available or bring one. Suggested Donation $10. Touch of Sedona. 452 Main St. Ridgefield.

203.438.7146.

Kirtan 7-9pm. 2nd Friday of every month. Satya Franche and Ma Kirtan. Call and reponse chanting.

Suggested donation $10. Kids free. Touch of Sedona. 452 Main St. Ridgefield. 203.438.7146.

Reiki Circle 7:30pm. 1st Fridays. w/ Luciana Walker Reiki Master. Experience Universal Reiki energy in an evening of Reiki’s healing effect.

Release all stress and tension, relax muscles and mind and renew soul and spirit. $15. Easton.

203.767.6453.

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Monthly Angelic Teleconferences: One hour with the Angels 1st Saturday of the month. First bi-lingual program w/ Ana Mercedes Rueda, facilitator. $20.

Info: 203.426.9448.

Yoga & Pilates Fusion 8:30am w/ Kat Barton. Class utilizes weights, bands and balls. $10 w/class card, $16.99 walk-ins. The Graceful Planet. Newtown.

203.426.8215.

Pilates Mat mixed level 8:30am. A combination of a traditional Pilates mat class and core challenging exercises using physio-ball. Great for anyone from athletes to someone who wants to tone. $20.

Black Rock Pilates. 2889 Fairfield Ave. Call: 203.335.1987.

Therapeutic Yoga 8:30-9:45am w/ Carol Shwidock.

Carol combines Occupational Therapy knowledge with a passion for yoga in this healing Kripalu style class. All levels welcome. $20 or $180/10 classes. Harmony Yoga. 48 Union St. Stamford.

203.962.4672.

Dharma Yoga w/ Yogi Brian 8:30-10:30am.

The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan.

203.273.8364.

Santosha Yoga w/ Julie 9am. Santosha’s signature yoga class takes place outside on landscaped grounds next to a pond. $17/class. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown.

203.364.0851.

Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation w/ Nina 9:1510:30am. Begins 8/14. Practicing by the sea is one of the most incredible ways to connect body, mind and soul! Donation appreciated. Norwalk’s Calf Pasture Beach. To register call: 914.393.9221.

Yoga at St. Catherine of Siena 10-11am. All levels & drop-ins welcome. Wear exercise clothes. $10. Fr O’Connor Center. School bldg. Rm 103. 6 Riverside Ave. Greenwich. Info: 203.550.8811.

ReikiShare 11am-1pm. 3rd Saturday monthly.

Monthly ReikiShare for non-practitioners and practitioners (all levels). Includes crystal singing bowl meditation. $5. Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant.

85 Ferris St. Bridgeport. Jim or Jeannette. Preregistration required: 203.254.3958.

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Healing and Meditation Circle 7:30pm w/ Raffaello MiDeglio, karmic healer. 2nd Friday monthly. Come for a wonderful evening of meditation, prayer, healing and receive a message. $15. Newtown Congregational Church. 14 West St. Newtown. 203.426.9448.

Keys to the Kingdom, A Course in Prosperity 11am-1pm w/ Rev. Shawn Moninger. Recognize, accept and create your own prosperity. Unity Center. 3 Main St. Norwalk. For more information: 203.855.7922.

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Reiki Drumming Circle 7:30pm. 3rd Fridays. w/ Luciana Walker Reiki Master. An evening of integrating sound with Reiki. Sound especially drumming is a wonderful way to promote inner peace while having fun. $15. TLC of Fairfield.

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Wine Tasting 12:30-8pm. Come to the Saturday Wine Tastings. A variety of organic wines always in stock. Free. New England Wine & Spirits. 590 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.438.6331.

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Recovery is for Everyone 2-3:30pm w/ Paul Bender & Dwight Tate. A new strength based peer led support group for persons living with mental illness. Share the recovery experience. Fairfield Library conference room. 203.218.7233.

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John M. Popowich, DC Board Certified in Infrared Imaging 87 South Main St., #3, Newtown 203.300.4922

MARJORIE PARTCH

Transpersonal, Jungian Astrologer 203.838.6825 MoonCycles.com Rather than predictions, Marjorie’s 23 years of experience offers liberating insight into old patterns, and current challenges become opportunities to manifest your unique potential. Consultations, “talking meditation,” gatherings, classes, workshops; Tarot, Reiki, Labyrinths.

Cardinal Chiropractic 1817 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 06825 203.368.9990 CardinalChiropractic.us Imagine feeling your best with chiropractic care! Specializing in healing muscle strains, back, neck, and joint pain. Custom nutritional programs. Certified Active Release Technique provider. See ad pg 6.

Celebrating 11 years in service, we offer High Resolution Computerized Digital Infrared Imaging for Breast Health. Scans start at $125.

CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER 499 Federal Rd., Brookfield, CT 203.740.9300 SophiaNaturalHealth.com

Dr. Robert Zembroski, DC, DACNB 870 Post Rd. Darien, CT 203.655.4494 DarienIM.com

As the hormone experts, we specialize in women’s health, natural hormone balancing, breast cancer prevention and thermography utilizing the highest definition camera in the area with interpretations from MD specialists in the field. Thermogram results include a free 15-minute phone consultation. See ad pg 28.

Utilizing the latest developments in the science of neurology to diagnose and correct neurological dysfunctions (i.e. migraines, d e p r e s s i o n , A D D / A D H D, fibromyalgia, vertigo/dizziness) w i t h o u t d r u g s o r s u rg e r y !

See ad pg 18.

COLONICS

X TO RAYS.COM

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging Suzanne Pyle, MS, CCT 866.XtoRAYS SuzannePyle@Prodigy.net Get peace of mind with safe (no radiation), FDA-approved breast cancer screening. 8 years earlier detection vs. mammography.

Certified DITI thermographer.

Conveniently located throughout Fairfield.

COLONICS AT LIFELINE HYGIENICS Rejuvenation Center Since 1993, Rye, NY 914.921.LIFE (5433)

Now offering personalized cleanse programs, lymphatic drainage massage, as well as our personalized colonics, since 1993. Rejuvenation at its best! See ad pg 22.

GREENWICH COLON HYDROTHERAPY Kelly McCoy Located at Natural Medicine & Wellness Center Old Greenwich 203.698.9088

CHIROPRACTIC Brian K. Nathanson, DC

ASTROLOGY

Erica Sawers, DC, RD

Greenwich Colon E x p e r i e n c e r e l i e f from congestion and Hydrotherapy discover a greater sense

161 East Ave., Suite 102 Norwalk also Newtown location 203.313.3844 NEphysical.com

est. 1996

Specializing in the repair and rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries and post masectomy rehabilitation, utilizing acupuncture and the “non-thrust” Graston® techniques.

Newtown appointments available as well.

of well being. Colon Hydrotherapy helps to regain a deeper flow and creates balance in a world with pressure and toxicity.

Relaxing treatments aid in achieving personal awareness to internal harmony. See ad pg 28.

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WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

Accredited institution offering Master’s degrees in emerging fields of inquiry 203.874.4252 Learn.Edu

Ready to star t feeling healthier? Take your first step with this gentle cleansing procedure. Watch our colonic and detoxification videos on our new video website located at WholeBodyMed.com Call for Free CD on Detoxification. See ad pg 2.

Areas of study include Integ rative Medicine, Storytelling, Holistic Thinking, Consciousness, and Sustainability. Cohort community model; classes one weekend per month. Now enrolling for Spring 2010. See ad pg 24.

COUNSELING

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SHIFTING TIDES, LLC

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Margaret Canada, MA, NCC, LPC Stamford, CT 203.321.1284 ShiftingTides1@Yahoo.com

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com

Specializing in domestic abuse, emotional trauma, relationship concerns, divorce, bereavement and life transitions. Margaret conducts confidential sessions in a comfortable office environment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eclectic approaches. With heartfelt compassion and warmth Margaret conveys understanding and care, encouraging the client to honor and trust in themselves and recognize transformation as a Process of healing through emotional Support, Changing attitudes and personal Growth.

Dr. Jazwiecki, PhD, CPsyD, NLPM Precision Coaching and Counseling White Plains, NY 914.960.2882 DoctorJaz.com DrJaz@DoctorJaz.com

Depression, anxiety, stress, panic.

If you or someone you know suffers from these issues, I can help. You will live a happier, healthier, wealthier life. See ad pg 36.

EDUCATION Housatonic Valley Waldorf School

40 Dodgingtown Road, Newtown 203.364.1113 WaldorfCT.org We develop each child’s unique capacity to engage meaningfully in the world by integrating experiential and artistic learning, academic excellence, respect for diversity, and reverence for nature. See ad pg 11.

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SOPHIA Natural Health Center A member of Neurologic Relief Centers 499 Federal Road, Brookfield, CT 06804 203.740.9300 SophiaNaturalHealth.com

Discover a new way for treating Fibromyalgia.

Our proven relief test usually relieves 25100% of Fibromyalgia symptoms at the time of testing. Call to schedule your free test. See ad pg 28.

FINANCIAL SERVICES Holistic Financial Planning Eli Newsom, Financial Life Planner PrismPlanning.com 203.416.6446

Improve Brain Function with RealTime EEG Neurofeedback. Learn about about this amazing technology, watch patients tell their own stories of improved focus, concentration, help in recovery from traumatic brain injuries on our video website at WholeBodyMed.com. See ad pg 2.

Personal values-based approach to Financial Planning. Services include: basic/comprehensive f inancial life planning & i nve s t m e n t m a n a g e m e n t .

Independent, fee-only f irm; Green/sustainable investment philosophy. Free consultation.

FAMILY SERVICES

GREEN LIVING

Allison B. Spitzer, MA

Expressive Therapeutic Coaching 203.261.7615 PeriwinkleHealth.com Children, teens, adults

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THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE

Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com

Practical, ongoing support while handling issues such as ADD, depression, difficult parenting, obesity or loneliness. Traditional and creative sessions to help you manage life more comfortably and joyously. See ad pg 9.

Healing Steps

Tracy King LCSW-R Early childhood thru adolescent counseling 914.589.6755 TracyAKing14@msn.com Supporting children and parents with expert knowledge in the field of mental health and psychiatry.

Specialized in treating preschool age through adolescence with behavioral/emotional issues such as abuse, trauma, divorce, separation anxiety. See ad pg 38.

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ORGANIC & AROMATIC HOME CLEANING

Elegant Lifestyle Serving Fairfield County 203.313.5155 Using the safest, non-toxic, aromatic and earth friend ly p r o d u c t s t o p r ov i d e t h e h e a l t h i e s t h o m e e nv i ronment. Professional, dependable service. Competitive pricing – so given the choice, why wouldn’t you choose a cleaning service that’s safe for your family?

See ad pg 14.

HOLISTIC DENTIST Leonard Kundel, DMD

1250 Summer Street, Stamford 203.487.6020 StamfordDentist.com The Way Dentistry should be!

Discover the relationship of mouth and body. Learn what 96% of dentists won’t tell you.

Find out how your mouth can help you sleep better, walk straighter and have improved relationships in your life.

MARK A. BREINER, DDS, FIAOMT

5520 Park Ave, Ste 301, Ffld Town Line Merritt Pkwy, Exit 47 203.371.0300 WholeBodyDentistry.com Dr. Mark A. Breiner is a pioneer and recognized authority in the field of holistic dentistry. With over 30 years of experience, he is a sought after speaker and lecturer.

His popular consumer book, Whole-Body Dentistry, has been sold world-wide. See ad pg 7.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INTEGRATED MEDICINE & NUTRITION 495 Main St., Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.242.8844 IntMedNY.com

Dr. Wald and Dr. Shah offer a team approach for all of their patients.

Attend their seminars or call them with your questions or to become a patient. Visit: IntMedNY.com. See ad pg 23.

INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY DR. RANDY SCHULMAN, MS, OD, FCOVD Behavioral Optometrist Norwalk, CT 203.840.1991 vtotworks.com Visionworksvt@aol.com

Dr. Schulman specializes in vision therapy, pediatrics, learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism, TBI/stroke, and preventative and alternative vision care. She also practices Iridology, the study of the iris.

Gain insights into your physical, emotional and spiritual being through this unique reading.

INTERFAITH MINISTRY REV. KAREN S. JUDD, LCSW

Counselor • USUI Reiki Master ReverendKarenSJudd.com Office: Bethel, CT 203.545.3664 Creates and performs Weddings, Union Ceremonies, Memorial Services and Baby Blessings.

Life transitions - bereavement counseling; facilitating a deeper connection with yourself, others and the Divine.

LIFE COACH

MEDICAL DOCTOR

Withinsight

HENRY C. SOBO, MD

Lisa Meade, MS Monroe, CT 203.445.0117 WomenWithinsight.com

Optimal Health Medical, LLC 203.348.8805 DrSobo.com

As a Spiritual Life Coach for women, Lisa incorporates the structure and direction of personal life coaching with a foundation in divine feminine spiritual practices, insights and intentions.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE LIFELINE HYGIENICS

Medical doctor practicing holistic/alternative medicine & weight reduction in Stamford, C T. N u t r i t i o n , A l l e r g y Desensitization, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement for men and women. See ad pg 10.

Michael E. Doyle, MD

Conventional & Alternative Medicine 22 5th St Suite 201 Stamford, CT 06905.

203.324.4747 Specializing in Natural and Alter native approaches to restoring health. Focusing on underlying causes of illness.

Hypothyroidism, hor monal imbalances, nutrition and much more. See ad pg 17.

Rejuvenation Center Rye, NY 914.921.LIFE (5433) DETOXIFY ON A DEEPER LEVEL! Our lymphatic system helps rid our bodies of cellular waste. Lymphatic Drainage reduces swelling and edema by ridding the body of excess fluids and toxins. See ad pg 22.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK THE MASSAGE CLINIC

Lin Hourihan HHCP, LMT 1675B Barnum Ave., Stratford 378.4433 380 Boston Post Rd #11, Orange 877.620.2042 Massage-Clinic.com TheMassageClinic@sbcglobal.net Welcome to the place massage therapists love to come to! 7 therapists! Swedish, neuromuscular, pregnancy massage, reflexology, holistic counseling, Shamballa, Ear Coning, The Lebed Method. See ads pg 29.

Robin Ordan, LMT, LCSW, CICMI Licensed Massage Therapist & Reiki Practitioner Old Greenwich/Stamford 203.561.8535; RobinOrdanLMT.com

Robin has been providing massage and Reiki for over 15 years. Specializing in Swedish, Pregnancy, Trigger Point, Injuries and Infant/Child Massage Instruction. Sessions are individualized to meet your needs. See ad pg 41.

RIVERSIDE OB/GYN

Russell Turk, MD Karen Zino, MD 1200 East Putnam Avenue Riverside, CT 06878 203.637.3337 Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology is a fullservice medical practice incorporating traditional and holistic approaches to women’s health. The practice includes two OB/ GYN’s and a naturopathic physician. See ad pg 2.

NATURAL HEALTHCARE SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER Member: Neurologic Relief Centers of America 499 Federal Rd., Brookfield, CT 203.740.9300 SophiaNaturalHealth.com

Combining Chinese Medicine with modern science, we restore health by identifying imbalances that cause illness. Acupuncture, Allergy Elimination, Chronic Pain Relief, Hormone Balancing, Thermography, Detoxification. See ad pg 28.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN Debra Gibson, ND

158 Danbury Road, Suite 8 Ridgefield, CT 06877 203.431.4443 Natural family healthcare using nutrition and biochemistry; herbal, homeopathic, and energetic medicine; lifestyle transformation and detoxification, to promote well-being of body, mind and spirit. See ad pg 14.

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Northeast Natural Medicine, LLC

Gary S. Gruber, ND

Shawn M. Carney, ND 33 Main St, Suite 15, Newtown 1.800.723.2962 NortheastNatMed.com

Family and Environmental Medicine 68 Old Stamford Road New Canaan, CT 06840 203.966.6360 ScienceMeetsNature.com “Where science meets nature with compassion.” Do you struggle with allergies, pain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart or circulatory problems? Difficulty losing weight? Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or cancer? I have effective therapies for patients just like you. Family and Environmental Medicine for men, women, and children.

INSTITUTE FOR AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC THERAPIES

Dr. Neeru N. Kaushik, ND, MS Acup, MS, MA Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, BAMS, ND, MPH, MPA 805 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield, 203.331.9111 47 Buttonball Ln, Weston 203.227.7550 AyurvedicInstituteCT.com The unique therapies of Ayurveda: Panchakarma, including Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Swedana, Basti and more, are combined with Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition and Colonic Hydrotherapy to create an individualized treatment program to match your body/metabolic type for optimum healing benefits.

DR. LOUISE NAPOLI, ND

Riverside OB/GYN RiversideOBGYN.com 203.637.3337 HealthInHarmony.net Patient-centered compassionate care utilizing safe, effective therapies. Botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy and lifestyle counseling used to create individualized treatment plans.

Women’s health, detoxification programs, cardiovascular, digestive and endocrine disorders, and more. See ad pg 2.

Dr. Marina Yanover, ND, LAc 1300 Post Road East, Westport 203.255.5005 BigAppleHealth.com

Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Natural Face Lift using microcur rent therapy.

Specialities include Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Skin Care. Insurance accepted.

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Integrative naturopathic medicine clinic and therapeutic massage center for the whole family. Services include advanced diagnostic testing, detoxification and weight management programs, personalized nutrition, botanicals, homeopathy, physical medicine and more. Insurance accepted.

WELLNESS INSTITUTE

Marvin P. Schweitzer, ND 1 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203.847.2788 DrMarvinSchweitzer.com Family Health Care using all natural therapies for 25 years.

Acupuncture, Bio-Identical Hormones, Homeopathy, Chinese/ Western Herbs, Allergy/Toxin Testing, Oxygen Therapy, Meridian Stress Assessment, Nutrition/ Enzyme Therapies. See ad pg 8.

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Osteopathic Wellness Center, LLC David L Johnston, DO Lisa Preston, DO 158 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 203.438.9915 OsteopathicWellness.net

Gentle, Natural, Handson Osteopathic Medical Care for Infants, Children & Adults. Children’s Health and Development, Birth Trauma, M u s c u l o s ke l e t a l Pa i n a n d Injuries, Nutrition and Wellness Counseling, Stress Reduction, Immune Support, Allergies. Most Major Insurances Accepted.

PSYCHOTHERAPY CAROLINE J. TEMPLE, MSW, LCSW Offices in Fairfield and Norwalk 203.866.9333; CTemple38@Yahoo.com MyWiseWoman.com

A Holistic Psychotherapist, Caroline offers a safe, supportive partnership for inner healing and change, tending to the emotional, spiritual and psychological needs of women through therapy, coaching, Reiki, and energy

WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, MD, ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com Using state-of-the-art science combined with centuries-old healing modalities, our caring naturopathic doctors correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself.

Treatment protocols or therapies include: Abdominal Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Allergy Desensitization, Chinese Medicine, Colonics and other Detoxification Protocols, Electro-Dermal Screening, Energy Medicine, FDA-cleared Phototherapy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hormonal Balancing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolic Typing, Nutritional Assessment, RealTime EEG Neurofeedback, and other therapies. See ad pg 2.

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DENI WEBER, MA, LPC, D-CEP Holistic Psychotherapist Comprehensive Energy Psychology Fairfield County DeniWeber.com 203.544.6094

Within a supportive, empathic relationship Deni guides individuals on their journey of self-discovery integrating psychology, Eastern medicine and spirituality to heal suffering from traumatic stress related to chronic illness, disabilities, abuse & PTSD. See ad pg 41.

Maria C. Castillo, MSW, LCSW

238 Monroe Tpke. Suite B Monroe, CT 06468 203.445.8966 LifeBetweenLivesTherapy.com Msisi@AOL.com Past Life Regression, trained by Brian Weiss, MD. Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy, trained by TNI and Michael Newton, PhD. Traditional psychotherapy with a spiritual approach; Reiki. Connect with your soul self and let your inner wisdom guide you.

Robin Ordan, LCSW

Family, Child, Individual & Couples Therapy Old Greenwich/Stamford, CT 203.561.8535; RobinOrdanLCSW.com Robin has over 18 years o f e x p e r i e n c e wo r k i n g with families and children.

Specializing in Divorce, Parent/Child Conflict, Grief, Attachment /Bonding, Child Development and Parenting. See ad pg 5.

STACY RAYMOND, Psy.D

Clinical Psychologist for men and women Ridgefield, CT 203.438.4080 DrStacyRaymond.com Dr. Raymond offers traditional and alternative approaches to depression, anxiety and recovery from trauma of any type or severity.

Energy psychology techniques (EMDR, HeartMath(R), EFT).

Integrated, mind-body-spirit approach to physical and/or emotional illness.

Re-establish self-acceptance, inner peace, and wholeness.

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TAROT Tarot Readings with Ava

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Shamanic energy healing available.

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BUSINESS Opportunities CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINES – For sale in Boulder CO, Southwest VA, and Ventura, CA. Call for details 239.530.1377.

Massage Therapist Position Newton, CT- Chiropractic/Acupuncture Office is looking for a massage therapist PT/FT. Open possibilities as an independent or employee. Please email JMPDC@AOL.COM so we can set a time to meet.

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Call for details 203.247.3199.

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Call Katie: 203.464.4641.

Beautiful office available at Westport Therapeutic, LLC starting in August.

Come join a great holistic team of DC, ND, LaC, PT, LMT’s, Yoga Therapist, APRN, Shamanic Healing, Electrolysis. Ideal for Nutritionist, RD with holistic style, or LMT, or Practitioner who is looking for a cooperative, highly professional group, as an independent contractor with clientele. Contact Rosalie Dunn at ro@westporttherapeutic.com.

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HELP WANTED Art & Music teachers at The Little Red School of Art & Music. We are located at 2979 Main Street in Stratford. call 203.375.0692.

Marketing/sales person needed for a wholesale green products company in Fairfield, Wilton, and Bethel. Call Ingri: 203.259.1660.

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Volunteers Wanted: Project to encourage breast-feeding. In-home help for families with babies zero to three in Bridgeport, CT. Training on second Tuesdays from 10 until noon at St. Ann in Black Rock, CT Call 203.926.1226.

PRODUCTS Wholesale priced green products for your home and business. Call Ingri: 203.259.1660.

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SERVICES Michelle Lambert; Reiki Master, AmaDeus Shamanic Healing Master and Voice Teacher, offering private sessions, shares and attunements, and voice lessons at reasonable rates, contact 203.820.6261 or michellesera@gmail.com Virtual Assistant/Project Manager available to make your life easier, more productive and organized! Short or long term, part-time hours and up. Administrative support – (email, phone calls, communication follow up, file organizing), customer service or project management, bill paying/bookkeeping working from my home. Experience working in holistic businesses. Reasonable rates.

Call Cris Ann: 203.216.8413.

SITUATION WANTED The Conscious Gourmet is seeking a new kitchen or retreat center for periodic health supportive cooking/lecture classes in the NY or CT area. Ideal vision: center island, lots of counter space, 5-6 gas burner stove.

Good shopping nearby for organic foods. Contact Diane Carlson at 917.975.9721.

HELP WANTED LISTINGS In an effort to help connect good people with good jobs in our local healthy living business community, Natural Awakenings is offering free Help Wanted Listings for alimited time.

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Each month you will have a new opportunity to: • learn about a variety of healing modalities • expand your personal and professional network to meet holistic practitioners in the region • share wisdom and gain more insight into local options for wellness and life balance • engage in a free opportunity to market yourself or business, ask questions and share information • be part of a growing community of individuals dedicated to health and well-being

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Wednesday, October 27 - 7-9 p.m.

Darien Center for Integrative Medicine hosts an educational lecture by Dr. Robert Zembroski, “Balancing Hormones Naturally: A Healthy Solution to PMS, Menopause, and Thyroid Problems” 870 Post Rd, Darien - DarienIM.com

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