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7 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 16 globalbriefs 19 ecotip 20 community

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23 inspiration

26 eventspotlights 37 business

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

22 Age Gracefully

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24 FLOATING AWAY STRESS Isolation Tanks Induce Deep Rest and Healing

30 18 spotlight 45 yogaguide 30 AGING WITH PASSION 34 19 47 calendar AND PURPOSE Finding Fulfillment, 49 farmersmarkets Creativity and Meaning 50 classifieds 34 NATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLASSROOM 51 resourceguide Outdoor Learning Engages by Gina McGalliard

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38 Finding Meaning

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40 RODNEY YEE ON YOGA AS A WAY OF LIFE

Simple Strategies for Staying on Track by Marlaina Donato

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pirit moves in and through us at any age, enlivening heart and mind with the whisper of purpose, the pulse of transformation and the aspirations that manifest dreams. This soul dialogue is an interpretive dance with the divine, bridging mystical realms with the intellect that asks life’s biggest questions. We can choose our glory amidst all the transitions, with the liberating embrace of evolution’s timeless wisdom. This issue explores the poetry in motion that provides opportunities for entering purposefully into the second half of life. Creative endeavors, attentive relations and contemplative traditions all cradle the human experience for a rich and satisfying continuation. On page 30, feature contributor Deborah Shouse illustrates an array of intentional choices that can enrich one’s quality of life, resonating with the flow that supports a larger sense of self. We are born already immersed in our own unfolding, gifted by the eternal patterns that make up the multidimensional nature of the universe. Yoga is one of the oldest practices in which the connection between science and spirit enables us to embody, study and reflect on our unity with that natural flow. Focusing with powerful breath and postures creates a quiet space for deep truths to surface. Both grounded and wildly expansive, yogic philosophy extends into our way of being in the world, providing growth, fulfillment and the ability to navigate clearly. On page 40, yoga master teacher Rodney Yee offers the gentle insights of a lifelong engagement with yogic principles. He suggests that by listening to our needs and flowing with our own tempo throughout different life stages, we can maintain equanimity. This template of inner peace provides an oasis of possibilities, merging practice into lifestyle and opening a graceful path forward, one moment at a time. I’m reminded of the quest in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. Stirred into action by a dream, the main character goes through a series of experiential and riveting circumstances to find his ultimate personal treasure. His guidance is both intuitive and tangible as this response to destiny’s call unfolds and his heart’s desires emerge. It is the story of sweet surrender and coming home to the answers that lie within. A world of wellness initiatives exist to help us explore the essence of life’s different stages. Enjoy!

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Open House to Celebrate A Therapeutic Effect’s 10th Anniversary

Therapeutic Effect (ATE) is celebrating 10 years in business with an open house for the community, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 16. There will be games, food, a sampling of the services ATE has to offer, great prizes and more. Attendees can dunk a special guest, Dr. Andrew, in the dunk tank, and all the money from the dunk tank sales will be donated to Aaron’s Acres. The staff at ATE enjoys being involved in the community. The open house is a great way for the community to have a fun day, and to learn about all the benefits of the services offered: chiropractic, massage, spa and colon therapy. Admission is free. Location: 313 D Primrose Ln., Mountville. For more information, visit ATherapeuticEffect.com. See ad, page 2.

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r. Thomas Wachtmann, owner of Link Chiropractic Clinic, in Fleetwood, will host a free talk, “Lose Weight, Release Fat with Contour Lipo Light & Purification Program”, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., September 27. Attendees are invited to learn about this body-sculpting technology that releases stubborn fat resistant to diet and exercise, and how it works with WachtDr. Thomas Wachtmann mann’s comprehensive weight management program for men and women. Wachtmann is committed to helping people of all ages achieve optimal health and peak performance by getting to the cause of the problem. He provides individual treatment plans based on lifestyle, symptoms and level of activity, and will educate clients on how to prevent injuries from reoccurring and how to move beyond the pain to wellness. “Wellness is a journey of vitality, health, performance, potential energy, attitude and so much more,” enthuses Wachtmann. “It is extremely satisfying for me to help patients with their current health challenges and educate them toward a healthier and better future.” Location: 3130 Pricetown Rd., Ste. H, Fleetwood. For more information, call 877-252-0248, email NAHChiro@gmail.com or visit DrWachtmann.com. See ad, page 25 & 51.

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Blue Moon Festival at Kula Kamala Ashram ula Kamala Foundation is hosting a Blue Moon Yoga, Dance and Music Festival from September 29 through October 1, at the Kula Kamala Yoga Ashram, in Alsace. The weekendlong event will feature dance seminars, kirtan and bhakti artists, cultural dancing, drum circle and holistic vendors. Vendors will be selling their original works. Holistic service samples will be available. Participants can experience yoga, holistic wellness, creative expressions in art, cultural dance and sacred music, as well as delicious, organic vegan food. The family friendly, alcohol-free community event is in support of Kula Kamala’s mission to be of service to the community. Support a positive life perspective, a deeper community unity and a deeper intention to grow spiritually by attending this by-donation event. All donations to Kula Kamala Foundation are tax deductible. All performers will also be accepting donations. Cost: By donation. Location: 17 Basket Rd., Reading (Alsace Township). Additional parking will be provided. For more information, call 484-509-5073, email Study@ KulaKamalaFoundation.org or visit KulaKamalaFoundation.org. See ad, page 41 & 44.

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eather Dempsey, founder of Heart Space Happy Place, in Columbia, is now offering private restorative and slow flow, gentle vinyasa yoga one-on-one sessions and small group yoga classes to suit individual schedules. Students will experience a completely customized class, at the pace they feel most comfortable, learning the safest ways to practice and in the most serene environment. These styles of yoga practice, especially restorative, actiHeather Dempsey vate the parasympathetic nervous system, which after time and more practice, will allow the body to find a healthy, healing state that reduces the risks of disease-causing stress. This provides the opportunity to enjoy life, find more peace, relaxation and happiness. “Some readers may want to try yoga or have wanted to for years but have felt intimidated or embarrassed to go to a public class. They may even have tried a class and felt like they couldn’t keep up, wished the teacher could instruct them in more depth or wanted to ask questions, but are afraid to disrupt the other students,” explains Dempsey. “Others may have attended years of classes, but would like to slow it down and have a more personalized experience and introduce more energy modalities, such as crystal, aromatherapy and reiki.” Dempsey also teaches public classes, Monday through Thursday, at Sway Yoga, in Columbia. Location: 2nd St., Columbia; Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St., Columbia. For more information, call 717-974-4841, email Heather@HS-HP.com or visit HS-HP.com. See ad, page 12 & 54.

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n My Mat (OMM), in partnership with Yoga United at Brighton (YUAB), has created the first 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training program in the U.S. to certify and train youth, ages 13 to 17. The eight-week program will begin in October, on the first and last weekend of each month, at YUAB, in Lititz. The 200hour certification includes both contact and non-contact hours. The three key elements include: physical (deepening personal practice, teaching poses to all levels, assisting, anatomy and physiology), possibility (meditation, mindfulness, self-compassion) and empowerment (self-exploration, karma, self-care). Unlimited yoga is included. “This local, innovative program is pioneering in the field of yoga and the children empowerment movement,” explains Julie Mathers, co-founder of OMM, and Body Image Global Ambassador. “Boys and girls will now have the opportunity to experience a program that teaches leadership, self-exploration and empowerment that has not existed previously.” OMM is an after-school program that aims to empower children to celebrate their inherent worth through yoga. The three pillars of the organization include body kindness, mindfulness and self-compassion. Through this training, children develop these skills and gain leadership skills that allow them to teach yoga through the RYS (registered yoga school) certified for children. Yoga Alliance is the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community, which regulates education and creditability standards in the industry. Cost: $1,996 (20 percent off the regular price); an eight-month payment plan is available. Location: 1170 Erbs Quarry Rd., Lititz. For more information, call 717779-3104, email Julie@OnMyMat.org or visit OnMyMat.org.

he sixth annual Lancaster County Women’s Expo will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., bringing together women of all ages for a lively experience of shopping, entertainment, inspiration and relaxation and to learn about products and services. With more than 100 exhibitors anticipated—from larger businesses to small franchises and “solopreneurs”—the variety of vendors will provide women plenty of opportunities to shop and gather information about health and wellness, travel, home improvements, nutrition, beauty and more. Throughout the day, the main stage will be host to a range of live demonstrations and entertainment, from a fashion show by Shelia Frank and a musicaltheater performance by Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre to a presentation by Trop Gun Shop. Elsewhere on the expo floor, visitors will find a LuLaRoe pop-up shop, an FX Photo Booth, wine-making demos and tastings from Bailee’s Homebrew & Wine Supplies and free mini manicures by Lancaster School of Cosmetology. Guests will also be eligible for door prizes: Three gift cards valued at $500 each from Unique Limousine and $1,500 in gift cards from Blossom Med Spa, the event sponsors, will be given away. Visitors are encouraged to go to AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com to register for free admission ($5 at the door). Log on at AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com for free advance guest registration ($5 at the door) or for more information about participating as a sponsor or exhibitor. See ad, back cover.

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study from Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, in São Paulo, Brazil, suggests a link between regular yoga practice and an increase in brain cortical thickness, associated with memory and attention. The researchers used brain imaging scans (CT) to measure the cortical thickness of 42 Brazilian women older than 59. Twentyone of the subjects had practiced hatha yoga regularly for at least eight years. These women were compared to 21 other women matched for age and education that engaged in other physical activity comparable to hatha yoga. The researchers found that the cortical thickness in the yoga practitioners was significantly greater in the left prefrontal lobe of the brain. This portion of brain gray matter is linked to awareness, attention, executive function and memory, suggesting that hatha yoga practice may be associated with cognitive preservation. The scientists added, “The present results parallel those previously reported in which younger yoga and meditation practitioners had greater gray matter volumes than non-practitioners in the following brain regions: larger gray matter volume in the right anterior insula and right inferior temporal gyrus.”

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new study from West Virginia University, in Morgantown, reveals that listening to music and practicing meditation may help improve memory function for those in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers asked 60 adults experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD), a common predictor of Alzheimer’s, to engage in kirtan kriya musical meditation or listen to other music for 12 minutes a day for three months, and then consider continuing for an additional three months. Scientists measured the memory and cognitive function of the 53 participants that completed the six-month study and found significant improvements in both measurements at the three-month mark. At six months, the subjects in both groups had maintained or improved upon their initial results.

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esearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in young women with eating disorders. The scientists followed 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 that were enrolled in an outpatient eating disorder clinic that comprised the larger control group. Those selected agreed to participate in a weekly yoga class and complete questionnaires after six and 12 weeks, assessing their anxiety, depression and mood. Of those that started the study, five attended all 12 yoga classes and six completed between seven and 11 classes. Researchers found decreases in anxiety, depression and negative thoughts among those that participated in the yoga classes, with no negative side effects. Another study from the University of Delaware, in Newark, supports these results. Half of the 38 residential eating disorder treatment program participants did one hour of yoga prior to dinner for five days and the other half did not. The yoga group showed significant reductions in premeal anxiety compared to the control group.

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esearchers from several international universitieshave found that seniors that provide caregivingservices live longer than those that do not. The scientists analyzed survival data and information collected from the Berlin Aging Study on 500 adults over the age of 69 from 1990 to 2009. They compared survival rates from the subjects that provided caregiving for children, grandchildren and friends to those that did not. Of the subjects analyzed, the half that took care of their grandchildren or children were still alive 10 years after their first interview in 1990. Caring for non-family members also produced positive results, with half of the subjects living for seven years after the initial interview. Conversely, 50 percent of those that did not participate in any caregiving had died just four years after their first interview. The researchers warn that caregiving must be done in moderation. Ralph Hertwig, director of the Center for Adaptive Rationality and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in Berlin, explains, “A moderate level of caregiving involvement seems to have positive effects on health, but previous studies have shown that more intense involvement causes stress, which has a negative effect on physical and mental health.”

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esearchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, examined the effectiveness of tonsillectomies in children with recurring throat infections. Using data from nearly 10,000 studies of tonsillectomies, the scientists analyzed illness rates and quality of life for young patients following the surgery. The analysis found that children experienced a notable drop in school absences and infections in the first year after the surgery, but that these benefits did not persist over time. Dr. Siva Chinnadurai, an associate professor of otolaryngology and co-author of the report, believes, “For any child being considered a candidate for surgery, the family must have a personalized discussion with their healthcare provider about all of the factors that may be in play and how tonsils fit in as one overall factor of that child’s health.”

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Congress might consider authorizing the U.S. Department of Energy to encase much of the nuclear waste at the Washington state Hanford Nuclear Reservation, the nation’s largest waste repository, in a cement-like mixture, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. It states that when burying the waste, cement would be less expensive and faster than vitrification, an alternative process currently used to turn the waste into glass logs. A $17 billion vitrification plant, one of the federal government’s most expensive construction projects, is intended to separate much of the waste into high- and low-level radioactive material, but construction has stalled over design and safety concerns. After the highly radioactive waste is immobilized in the glass logs, it would theoretically be shipped to an as-yet-nonexistent national repository proposed for Yucca Mountain, in Nevada. The 56 million gallons of waste in question is left over from plutonium production for nuclear weapons since World War II, and the site itself has a history of leaks. The Department of Energy likes the cement burial, but state officials believe the best way to safely deal with the waste and protect the environment is by turning it into glass. Source: enews.earthlink.net

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explore several engaging activity stations, which include the Wagon Tour, allowing people to see the farm while riding on a covered wagon pulled by tractor; the Rotten Apple Rocket, where both kids and adults can have fun catapulting rotten apples at wooden targets; and the Kid Zone, featuring children’s crafts and games to keep the little ones busy all day long. For entertainment, the Organic Apple Festival welcomes the Josh Taylor Band, who will play from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Acoustic Project, taking the stage from 1 to 4 p.m. “This year, we are excited to launch an app for smartphones that allows guests to navigate easily to our Garden Store, various vendor locations

Cost: free admission; parking is $10 per vehicle. Location: 611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown. For more information, visit RodaleInstitute.org/applefestival or call 610-683-1400. See ad, page 17. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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and our new speaker series,” says Diana Martin, director of communications for Rodale Institute. Aside from the apple picking experience, in which participants learn about organic growing methods and how to properly pick apples, a variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase. Attendees can sample homemade organic apple cider and tasty apple treats from many local vendors. Rodale Institute is a 333-acre farm, in Kutztown, that does independent agricultural research to help give farmers the tools and knowledge to increase soil health, crop quality and yields. Under their belief of “solutions rooted in nature”, Rodale Institute sustains organic apple orchards, promotes bee conservancy, water purification, gardens, livestock health and more, with a goal of helping citizens feel confident the food they feed their families is healthy for people and the planet.

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goal is also to show the community that eating and living healthy is not only easy to do, but it can also be fun and delicious too. “We invite the community to join us for an exciting journey of wellness education, nutritional awareness, and health consciousness for a healthy, balanced life,” enthuses Dr. Aparna Mele, founder and president. “Working together with the Penn State Health St. Joseph leadership––the expo’s title

sponsor––has allowed our steering committee to bring awareness about preventative care to the forefront for the community,” explains Mele. “And, we are also grateful to work with Digestive Disease Associates, LTD., our venue sponsor, in order to provide key educational experiences that elevate our community’s knowledge of wellness.” Numerous community sponsors and volunteers make the event possible. Event-day volunteers and participant registration for sponsors, nonprofits and food vendors is open. Explanations of sponsorship types and applications can be found on the website. My Gut Instinct promotes preventative health care and holistic wellbeing. The organization aims to increase awareness of preventable diseases that impact community health. The team focus is on preventing these avoidable diseases through motivating the community to make healthy choices, promoting cancer screenings, and raising awareness for various health concerns. Rain date: October 8. Location: 1900 Centre Ave., Reading. Parking is available at Carpenter Technology, across from FirstEnergy Stadium. For more information, visit MyGutInstinct.org. See ad, page 21.

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1. do you have back pain when you wake up? 2. Neck pain? Stiffness or soreness? 3. does it take you more than 30 minutes to fall asleep? 4. do you experience restless sleep? Toss and turn at night? If you answered “yes” two times or more, this may be the most important article you read all year. Here’s why… While you sleep, your immune system recovers and prepares for the day ahead. it replenishes every cell in your body. Low-quality, uncomfortable mattresses have been linked to discomfort and pain, which can prevent quality sleep. People who struggle with sleep deprivation may suffer from irritability, depression, over-eating— and even face a higher risk for Alzheimer’s. if your mattress is filled with chemical toxins, airborne allergens, or worse, your body is doing battle with those things rather than repairing itself. You’re losing valuable energy each night instead of healing your body and revitalizing your mind. And all of that can wreak havoc on your health and well being.

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The following information may be disturbing to some. That’s because the Environmental Protection Agency has identified at least four possibly dangerous chemicals commonly found in some synthetic mattresses— benzene, propane, naphthalene and styrene—especially bedding made in China and overseas, where such governing agencies do not exist. Consider these facts: ● Typical mattresses made from artificial materials are known to emit potentially harmful gases in your bedroom—a phenomenon known as off-gassing. ● Laboratory researchers in the U.S. and Europe have identified up to 61 potentially harmful chemicals that off-gas from typical synthetic mattresses. ● Exposure to these 61 chemicals has been associated with irritation of the skin, eyes and digestive systems. ● Additionally, the chemicals offgassed by synthetic mattresses have been associated with headache, fatigue, depression and even hearing loss. ● Your skin, the most porous entry point into your body, has contact with a mattress for 8 hours every night, on average.

● Children, who breathe faster than adults, are especially vulnerable to chemical exposure. Every night, we lie down with minimal clothing for a seemingly good night’s sleep. But in reality, while lying on a conventional mattress, we are breathing in and absorbing through our skin a range of chemicals from synthetic materials—chemicals that can disrupt our sleep cycles and negatively impact our health. Our mattresses emit gases from a toxic brew of components used to create them. From the polyurethane foam used in the padding to fire retardants and other additives, conventional mattresses continue to release chemicals in gaseous form long after they roll out of the factory. Even after they have finished off-gassing, the chemically based construction of a conventional mattress provides an ideal environment for dust and dust mites, whose excrement is the #1 trigger for asthma attacks. And get this. You know those white labels on a mattress that say, “do Not Remove”? incredibly, the law actually allows manufacturers to include potentially hazardous chemicals in your mattress without disclosing the fact on any label. But if a true list of ingredients were available for conventional mattresses, it would likely include TDI (a common component), a known carcinogen, which can cause respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and asthma. in addition, liver damage and breathing problems have been linked to vinyl chloride monomers, another common mattress material. The list goes on. Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that you would be given information about any of these chemicals from a manufacturer of conventional, synthetic mattresses.

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One of the most significant actions we can take to reduce our exposure to toxins and improve our overall health is to make changes to the one household item that is in direct contact with our bodies for one third of our lives—our mattresses. “There are more ways than ever to sleep better and wake up painfree on a natural, organic mattress,” says Ben McClure, president of

advertorial Gardner’s Mattress & More, in Lancaster, PA. “Many people, like me, are in search of a natural sleep system. I was shocked to learn that toxic emissions from mattresses are a major source of daily pollution in our lives,” says McClure. An all-natural, organic mattress is free of potentially harmful chemicals. Instead, natural materials like natural rubber are used. Rubber is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, making it ideal for allergy sufferers. Also, natural rubber is antimicrobial, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew, which can cause asthma and respiratory distress. No synthetic materials are added to provide these benefits. “All rubber used in our natural mattresses is from the sap of a rubber tree, which can yield rubber for up to 30 years. When a tree is done producing rubber, it is taken down and turned into furniture. A new tree is then planted in its place, thus making natural rubber a sustainable bedding component,” says McClure. What’s the difference between an organic mattress and a conventional one? “Organic mattresses are crafted from natural materials. Conventional mattresses are made mostly of artificial materials from nonrenewable sources, such as plastic and other petrochemicals,” says McClure. Do organic mattresses come in different firmness? “Yes, there are two main types of organic mattresses: Natural rubber and inner-spring. Both styles are available with varying firmness options to suit anyone’s sleep needs,” says McClure.

pillow to test out. “We offer the only Dream Room, where you can spend 15 minutes to 4 hours resting or even sleeping on a mattress, with 100% sanitary linens, blankets and pillows so people can truly ‘test drive” any natural bedding,” says McClure. 3. Protect yourself by insisting on a strong guarantee. “I know people are tired of sleeping on a worn-out, chemical-laden mattress. That’s why we give every customer a 120 night Wake Up Happy Comfort Guarantee to exchange if it doesn’t deliver the sleep you want,” says McClure. If you’re not sleeping well or you’re worried about toxic chemicals in your bedroom, consider this: The two things in life you spend the most time on are work and sleep. How much of your remaining hours on earth do you want to waste losing sleep on an uncomfortable, chemical-laden mattress? That’s a question that many are asking.

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“To help Natural Awakenings readers make the right choices, we’re offering a package of 4 Free Gifts for a limited time,” says McClure. Readers may bring this article to the Gardner’s Mattress & More location to see the latest natural organic sleep systems and claim the following gifts: FREE Gift #1: All-Natural Rubber Pillow ($40 value). You get this just for visiting the store. There’s no obligation to buy anything. Here’s why this is important: A good pillow is essential to your health, because it can gently support you in a healthy sleep position while providing comfort to your neck and shoulders. Doctors and chiropractors agree—nearly all neck and back problems are made worse by

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When researching natural, organic mattresses, look at these areas: 1. Visit a store that carries the top certified natural and organic brands, including Savvy Rest, Naturepedic, Organicpedic by OMI, Posh+Lavish, Pure Talalay Bliss and Vi-Spring. “Each of these manufacturers crafts bedding that is safe and sustainable,” McClure recommends. 2. Try out a new mattress for at least 15 minutes. Lie down in various positions, to simulate a night of sleep. Look for a store that offers a clean

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Aging with Passion and Purpose Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning by Deborah Shouse

ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k. Self-acceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual connections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.

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While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that identify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging. “The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do. 30

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For older people, relationships offer foundational connections; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die. “Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire. “Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.

Cultivate a Positive Attitude

Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined. Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead. Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how negativity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially. Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting.

At one of his conscious aging retreats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him—its joys, challenges and camaraderie. Then he tossed the shorts into the fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can find a new purpose and passion.”

Understand Our Life Stories

Creating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey. Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people. n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams. n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons. n Record key stories on audio or video.

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The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we need a flow of varied experiences, exploring new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.” Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier. Perlstein understands this firsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaughter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band. “I’m doing something I love,” says Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning new things and enjoying a rich life.”

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Musician John Blegen, of Kansas City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized his lifelong secret desire to tap dance. When Blegen met the then 87-year-old Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear of being “too old.” She just laughed and urged him to sign up for her adult beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his way through three class sessions. “Tap class inspired me, encouraged me and gave me hope,” he says. “Now I can shim sham and soft shoe. It’s a dream come true.” To unearth the inner artist, ask: n Which senses do I most like to engage? n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening to music? Do I like sharing feelings and experiences? If so, a thrill may come from writing stories or plays, acting or storytelling. n As a child, what did I yearn to do; maybe play the piano, paint or engineer a train set? Now is the time to turn those dreams into reality. n How can I reframe my life in a positive way when I can no longer do activities I love? If dancing was my focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering in the garden is too strenuous, what other outdoor interests can I pursue? The answers can lead to fresh settings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for

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Discover a Purpose

Upon retirement some people feel purposeless and lost. They yearn for something that offers up excitement, energy and joy. Hadden invites people to be curious and explore options. “We’re

designing our future around who we are and what we care about now,” she says. Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between concerns that compel and those that irritate. Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue. “A concern points to problems and people you want to help,” Hadden observes. This can range from lending a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteering for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”

Develop Inner Frontiers

People in their elder years may still be measured by midlife standards, which include physical power, productivity and achievement. “They come up short in the eyes of younger people,” dharma practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh remarks. “But those standards do not define a human life.” Rather, aging allows us to disengage from the pressures of appearances and accomplishments. As we release judgments and unwanted habits, we can increase our feelings of spirituality and peace. “When doors in the outer world seem to be closing, it’s time to cultivate inner resources that offer us joy and meaning. We have the beautiful

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“We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.” Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want? What does this all mean? What is spirit?” Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred.

Help the World In today’s world of chaos and crisis, the wisdom of elders is more important than ever. “Older people need to be engaged, using their insights to help the Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations. In 2008, longtime educator Nora El-

Nearly three-quarters of America’s adults believe they are lifelong learners. It helps them make new friends and community connections and prompts volunteerism. ~Pew Research Center len Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, wanted to be of greater service. She asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home. Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to

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memorable moments of bonding and respect, appreciation and celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how vital it is to nurture the world I am in.” Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and dementia advocate. Her newest book is Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together. Connect at DementiaJourney.org.

privilege of slowing down and hearing what our heart is saying,” says Singh, of Sarasota, Florida. Meditation is one way to deepen spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an intention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more comfortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.”

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Based on the publicly funded forest kindergarten model used by Scandinavian countries since 1995, Tiny Trees encompasses seven urban park locations throughout the city, ranging from 15 to 160 acres. With no buildings, playgrounds or commercially produced furniture and 30 percent less overhead, “We can make exceptional education affordable,” remarks CEO Andrew Jay. “Most of the day is spent exploring the forest. If children see salmon in the stream, we observe them from a bridge, and then search out the headwaters to see where they’re coming from,” explains Jay.

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Kindergarten means “children’s garden” and originally took place outdoors. It’s commonplace today in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.

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in Energy and Environmental Designcertified Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes three nature-focused indoor classrooms and three outdoor areas— two with manmade structures like a slide and picnic tables, and one left completely natural. Founding Director Patti Bailie says the children spend most of their day outside and teachers can take them beyond the play areas to explore 185 acres of prairie, forest, wetlands and lakefront beach habitats.

Public School Programs ECO currently collaborates with seven Vermont public schools from preschool to high school, offering year-long programs for students in inquiry-based outdoor learning for up to four hours a week. “We immerse ourselves in nature with a 10-minute hike into the forest,” says program coordinator Melissa Purdy. Students first learn safety protocols and how to set up camp. Introducing skill-appropriate tools, preschoolers whittle sticks, third-graders build teepees and lean-tos, and high school students build bridges across streams.

Building Resiliency Sharing space with insects and plants requires special safety protocols and preparation, but the injury rate of outdoor learning is no higher than that of indoor schools. “Children are building risk literacy—they climb trees, but only to safe heights; they step on wet rocks,

but learn how to do so without falling,” says Jay. Classrooms without walls work because students have a sense of freedom within reasonable boundaries. “In winter, we dress warmly and do more hiking to generate body heat. We use picnic shelters in heavy rains. Children don’t have anxiety about the future—rain means puddles to splash in and snow means building snowmen,” says Jay.

Developing the Whole Child Outdoor learning naturally creates knowledge of local ecosystems, environmental stewards and a sense of place, but teachers also observe many other developmental benefits. At the Magnolia Nature School, at Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, Alabama, Madeleine Pearce’s agile and surefooted preschoolers can hike three miles. Located in a rural county with a 67 percent poverty rate, the school partners with Head Start to secure tuition-free opportunities for families. Pearce attests how exploring the 1,100-acre property fosters language skills. “With less teacher instruction, children have more time to talk freely with each other.” Instead of loudly calling kids in, Purdy uses bird calls or a drum, which fosters a sense of peace and respect. During daily sit time students observe themselves as a part of nature. “As birds sing and wildlife appears,

Parents and teachers often describe nature preschool students as being more observant, confident, inquisitive and engaged.

OUTDOOR PLAY “We are innately connected to nature, but need to provide opportunities to make that connection,” says Patti Bailie, former assistant director of Antioch University’s nature-based Early Childhood certificate program, in Keene, New Hampshire. Here’s how. Get wild at home. Hang bird feeders, grow wildlife-attracting plants, start a compost pile and designate an area of the yard for natural play where kids can dig and the grass isn’t mowed. Explore a forest instead of a playground. Without swing sets and toys, children create imaginative play, build forts and climb trees. Incorporate active transportation into the family routine. Walk, bike or paddle. Rain gear and flashlights enable rainy and after-dark explorations. Join a family nature club. At ChildrenAndNature.org, connect with other families that value and use the natural world for playing, growing and learning via their Natural Families Forum.

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children see the rewards of quiet and stillness, so self-regulation becomes natural,” agrees Bailie. Bailie sees how children in forest kindergartens express better motor skills, physical development and cognitive abilities than those restricted to traditional playgrounds. Natural playscapes change with the season, are sensory-rich and provide extra oxygen to the brain—all factors that correlate to brain development. Such benefits are reported in Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen, Brain Rules by John J. Medina and the Early Childhood Education Journal. Outdoor preschools also foster microbial exposure, essential for healthy immune system development.

“Without this exposure, children are at increased risk for developing allergies, asthma, irritable bowel disease, obesity and diabetes later in life,” says B. Brett Finlay, Ph.D., author of Let Them Eat Dirt, which cites supporting science. Kindergarten readiness is a goal of all preschools, but Pearce doesn’t believe a traditional academic focus is required. “By putting nature first, children are socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten,” she says. “They know how to conquer challenges and are ready to take on academics.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

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he adage hensive financial plan “money isn’t that encompasses everything” may three areas: The first have some truth, but is risk management, the reality for most which is cash saving, people is that it can debt reduction, life, either add to or rehealth and disability duce stressors of daily income insurance— living, particularly the foundational as people enter their defensive strategy to Golden Years. Andrew financial planning,” Wallover, a Chartered Wallover explains. Andrew Wallover Life Underwriter “The second is wealth (CLU) with Northwestern Mutual, accumulation. We help clients identify strives to put clients at ease by helping goals such as education and retirement them assess their financial goals and planning, or buying or selling a busiambitions, while providing a warm, ness, and help them understand the welcoming ambiance at Northwestern financial resources available. The third Mutual’s historic Lancaster office. is wealth preservation and distribu Wallover, the Managing Director tion.” of Northwestern Mutual - Lancaster, Building a lifelong relationship pursued a career in the financial prowith a financial planner can lead to a fession after his grandfather told him comfortable aging process. “We say to not become an architect. “My father ‘life by design, versus by default,’” and grandfather are both architects. Wallover says. “We work with clients They said I should choose a profession to identify goals and create a game in finance, where I can help people, plan to help them achieve those goals. and that sparked my interest,” he We set expectations around the market reflects. “I studied finance in college, fairly low, so they can save toward a and I loved it.” plan and not have to stress about day As a financial planner with North- to-day movement in the market.” western Mutual since 2005, Wallover Financial goals can be as differfinds the Milwaukee-based insurance ent as fingerprints, so Wallover and company, founded in 1857, a perfect his team design financial strategies match with his professional and peraround what each client hopes to acsonal beliefs. He, along with a team of complish as they near retirement. “We four employees, works with individumake sure we rebalance our clients als, families and small business owners on a fairly regular basis. Depending whose companies consist of fewer on their goals and time horizons, that than 100 employees. can mean quarterly, semi-annually or “We help clients design a compre- annually,” he says. “Everybody is dif-

ferent; your financial plan should not be generalized, but instead meet you where you’re at, and at a level where you’re comfortable, which will definitely help reduce stress.” Some financial firms specifically target certain clientele, such as high net worth individuals, but Wallover jokes that he likes to work with “nice people” that match the firm’s values and mission statement: Enriching lives, impacting communities and building legacies, and the ‘four C’s’: caring, communication, collective responsibility and courage. Wallover’s clients have also become his friends. He often gets invited to family milestone events happening in client’s lives. Most of the advisors on Wallover’s team are under age 40, allowing them to establish relationships with first and second generations of the families he serves. A common financial mistake Wallover sees are people comparing their own financial status to that of others. “People need to step back and evaluate their own financial goals,” he says. “There’s no cookie-cutter approach, or one right way to do this.” But he also observes a “less-is-more” European attitude taking hold in America, where people are not focusing on “keeping up with the Joneses,” and instead living in modest homes and not building debt by accumulating vast material possessions, which can also lead to unnecessary stress. Wallover’s firm, like the entire Northwestern Mutual organization, is active in supporting many charities such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand, pediatric cancer awareness and donating funds to Millersville University’s student athletic fund. Northwestern Mutual is located at 280 Granite Run Dr., Ste. 100, and 448 Murry Hill Cir., both in Lancaster. For more information, call 717-205-4040 or visit AndrewWallover.NM.com. See ad, page 31. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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eath by suicide is a serious public health issue that has increased by 24 percent over the last 15 years in the U.S., claiming more than 42,000 lives each year. Suicide rates have risen across all age groups and genders during this period, though the rate for men remains almost four times higher than that of women. Experts suggest that the key to lowering the suicide rate is prevention, including educating the public about recognizing suicidal behavior and improving support resources for those who are at risk. The issues leading a person to attempt suicide are typically multifaceted. Life stressors combined with untreated depression and/or substance abuse increase the risk of suicide. Stigma surrounding suicide and mental health conditions cause many to feel fearful of the reactions of peers, co-workers, family and society. Continuing to treat suicide as a taboo subject only perpetuates feelings of isolation and shame, and detracts from crucial suicide prevention resources for those at risk. After his 21-year-old son Des-

mond’s suicide in 2011, Mark Schantzer was prompted to do something to help prevent such a tragedy for others. He participated in a suicide awareness walk in a neighboring county and immediately made plans to hold a walk in Lancaster County, with the first Walk for DES held in November 2012. He saw the incredible value of bringing together survivors who had lost someone to suicide. The Walk creates a safe environment to meet others who have lost someone, to share stories and support each other. In doing so, survivors gain strength in their ability to go on. In finding the courage to share their story, some of the stigma surrounding suicide is lessened. Funds from the first Walk began the Lancaster Suicide Prevention Coalition, bringing together many professionals and survivors interested in working toward the goal of prevention and awareness. Agencies share information about mental health services and screenings provided in schools and the community. Trainings for counselors, clergy and First Responders have

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enowned yogi and international teacher Rodney Yee, of New York City, has maintained an inspired yoga practice for 37 years while juggling career obligations, fame and family life. While the benefits of yoga are increasingly well known—from stress reduction and pain management to a more limber body and inner peace—Lee is also aware of the challenges to maintaining a consistent practice. Here he shares insights on the pitfalls encountered by both beginning and advanced students. “My advice is to first get rid of self-berating behavior, including judgmental inner dialogue. In many aspects of

life, we are constantly measuring ourselves against a standard, which is a waste of time and energy,” says Yee. With a professional background in classical dance and gymnastics, Yee decided to give yoga a try at a nearby studio when he craved more physical flexibility. “As many people do, I came to yoga for a reason. I was a dancer with tight joints. After the first class, I couldn’t believe how I felt. It was not at all like an athletic high; I had a sense of well-being and knew what it means to feel peaceful and clear.” For people with jam-packed lives, finding time for exercise can be daunting. Yee suggests a relaxed approach to scheduling yoga into a busy day. “As the rishis [Hindu sages] say, we shouldn’t ‘try’ to meditate, not try to force a natural state. To say, ‘I have to do yoga,’ just puts another thing on our to-do list. Sometimes discipline is needed, but another part of discipline is not about force.” Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of staying motivated may include exploration of a variety of traditions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, interests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.” Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work]. Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past 17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all day long in the context of my body and my life; about being both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice but to practice.” Because many American women have found their way to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 years in other countries. Yee encourages men to not feel

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here are eight limbs or practices to yogic living. Many think yoga is solely an exercise technique but is it much, much more. Yoga teaches the importance of self-love, loving others, making space for beauty and observing how we manage adversity, so that we respond more and react less. Yoga is available every minute of every day and allows us all to live gracefully throughout our life. Allison Dracha Kula Kamala Foundation

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oga as a way of life is calming and energizing. Taking time for myself to be present and connected helps me to find ease. Starting with the breathing and mind /body awareness, moving into the physical practice (asanas) and the deep relaxation helps to keep me balanced. I have seen how much it can help people physically, mentally and emotionally and can be modified so that anyone can practice regardless of age, strength or flexibility. Monica Kirchner Willow Yoga Studio

he Tree Pose resembles my journey through life; everything changes with the seasons of life. Yoga allows me to maintain a flexible body; but most importantly it cultivates a flexible mind. Deep strong roots nurture; providing balance through life’s famines and feasts allowing me to thrive and bloom. Yoga has provided strength and wisdom over the years; and the serenity of mind to accept me as I am, simply “it is what it is”.

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oga is an awesome tool that anyone can use to support graceful and peaceful living. Because the practice supports you physically and helps you energetically, I find that yoga helps me to stay focused, be flexible, and enjoy the world around me. Like many things in life, it’s not about what yoga looks like on the outside, but what it feels like on the inside.

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racticing yoga teaches me so much more than just the poses. I am a perfectionist, and yoga helps me accept myself as I am, and learn from mistakes instead of shutting down. It has taught me both patience and kindness with myself and others, which is important at any age. I see the love and humanity in everyone that crosses my path, and yoga inspires me to share that with my students. Amanda Breidenbach Destinations Yoga

imply stated, yoga helps me to relax with things as they are. When I can stop resisting and stop trying to control the circumstances of my life, I am better able to see the potential opportunities that are unfolding on my path. It is only then that I can release the fear and let grace flow into my life. Pam Guido Shri Yoga and Wellness Center

hen I first practiced yoga over 40 years ago it helped to relieve pain in my body and I became more calm and peaceful. I wanted to share my revelation with others and began to teach yoga in a traditional way. Over time the flow of life moved me spiritually so that Jesus became my central focus. Gently flowing yoga has given me a way to flow with God’s spirit to help others.

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antosha (contentment) is THE main yogic principle that brings grace as I move through my life journey. This principle is a living practice that reminds us to accept life just the way it is in the moment without judgment. It can be applied to all situations, from accepting our aging bodies, our station in life and even the physical abilities we display on our mats, opening us to a gracefilled life. Keya Williams, MS, RYT Nourished Mother Yoga @ Colonial Fitness Center

hat I absolutely LOVE about the magic of yoga is how the intentional movement of the body creates a stillness in the mind. That stillness enhances our ability to make healthier choices and to be more present, all of which creates the ability to experience more joy and fulfillment throughout our daily activities. I have not experienced this level of emotional liberation from any other fitness activity. Yoga does the mind and the body so good! Heather Dempsey Heart Space| Happy Place

oga taught me how to live gracefully through veganism. I said Namaste so many times, I finally got it: we are all interconnected! As humans we can honor our interconnection with each other including animals every single day, through our food choices, the clothes we wear, and the words and actions we take. My advice to students is to practice yoga quite diligently, including non-violence, truth-telling, and nonstealing from all beings!

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n 2008, the Sebastopol, California, filmmaking team of Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo created Science and Nonduality (SAND), which later became a nonprofit organization aimed at fostering a new relationship with spirituality that is free from religious dogma, based on timeless wisdom traditions, informed by cutting-edge science and grounded in direct experience. The next year, they organized the first SAND conference, exploring nonduality and the nature of consciousness. Since then, the duo has been producing short films that contribute to the expansion of human awareness, and hosting annual conferences in the U.S. and Europe involving leading scientists, academics and other pioneering thinkers. Thousands of participants from around the world interact in forums and

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respectful dialogues with luminaries such as Menas Kafatos, Ph.D., a professor of computational physics at Chapman University, in Orange, California; Peter Russell, a theoretical physicist and author of From Science to God: A Physicist’s Journey into the Mystery of Consciousness; Robert Thurman, Ph.D., professor of Tibetan Buddhist studies at Columbia University, in New York City; evolutionary biologist Elisabet Sahtouris, author of EarthDance: Living Systems in Evolution; and Robert Lanza, physician, scientist and co-author of Biocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe.

Where do revelations about a deeper reality begin? MB: Individual and communal explo-

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rations often occur around life’s big questions, such as what it means to be conscious and to seek meaning and purpose; the possible place of intuition as the edge where knowledge meets the unknown and unknowable; and how crucial individual awakening is to social transformation.

What is meant by nonduality? ZB: Nonduality is the philosophical, spiritual and scientific understanding of fundamental oneness in which there is no separation. Through quantum mechanics, Western science has reached an understanding of what Eastern mystics have long understood. Duality, generally determined in terms of opposites such as self and other, conscious and unconscious, illusion and reality, as well as separation between the observer and the observed, is an illusion. Nonduality is the understanding that our identifying with common dualisms avoids recognition of a deeper reality. Until recently, human sciences have ignored the problem of consciousness by calling it the “hard problem”. This has led to our present fragmented worldview rife with chaos, conflict and crises. It may be time for scientists to accept the discoveries of the mystics and consider consciousness intrinsic to every observed scientific phenomenon. Understanding that consciousness is the key to the universe, reality and ourselves may be the missing link in bridging science and spirituality.

What difference can exploring the nature of consciousness make? ZB: Understanding the new science

that points to consciousness as allpervasive and the fundamental building block of reality—that we are all made of the same essence, like drops in the ocean—can change how we approach and harmonize day-to-day living. We can be far more open, peaceful and accepting of others. Absurd violence, as well as economic, social and political crises, could all be things of the past, based on a new quantum understanding of our interconnectedness and oneness.

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How has the nonduality movement evolved?

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MB: SAND has evolved into something we never imagined when we began discussing the ideas that the true spirit of science and spiritually is best supported by an open mind and a nondogmatic inquiry; while science seeks to understand our external reality and spiritual thinkers seek to understand our inner, personal experience of consciousness, these seemingly different disciplines rarely come together in open dialogue. It became more evident that we weren’t looking for scientific answers or proof of what spiritual wisdom traditions teach, but rather to expand the questions asked of both science and spirituality. Open-ended questions arise such as: What if space and time are just useful maps and quantum mechanics is pointing us to a deeper reality more mysterious than we can ever imagine? What if science and spirituality, while responding to our collective aspiration to grow and progress, would no longer need to carry the burden of having all the answers? What if we considered our search open-ended, rather then having to arrive at a grand theory of life or final state of enlightenment? What if, while we probe deeper into reality and who we are, we realize that knowledge gathered will always be just a stepping-stone?

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 KarmaFest – through September 4th. Enjoy live music, drum circles, swimming, hooping, belly dancing, chanting, meditation, lectures, workshops, yoga, psychics, healers, crystals, gemstones, reiki, reflexology, massage, art, clothes, jewelry, healthy foods, holistic products and more. Tent camping and dorms available, as well as day tickets. Day pass/$20, weekend pass: tent/$111; dorm/$188. Fellowship Farm, 2488 Sanatoga Rd, Pottstown. For info: Diana, 610-2207817 or Patti@KarmaFest.com. KarmaFest.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Hospice Labor Day Auction – 7:30am. Featuring Amish-made breakfasts, salads, pies, cookies, cakes and more. Raffles and a special art auction and quilt auction are part of the festivities. Proceeds benefit the many hospice, palliative care, and bereavement programs offered through Hospice and Community Care. Free parking and admission. Solanco Fairgrounds, 101 Park Ave, Quarryville. 717-295-3900 LaborDayAuction.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Hospice Labor Day Auction – 7:30am. See September 2nd listing for info. Free parking and admission. Solanco Fairgrounds, 101 Park Ave, Quarryville. 717-295-3900. LaborDayAuction.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Workshop: The Healthiest People on the Planet – 6:15-7pm. Become better informed and learn how to live a healthy and balanced life. Free. Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. RSVP: 717-393-9955. FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com. Loss of Parent or Sibling – 6:30-8pm. This free meeting includes a presentation and an informal time to talk with others. The group is designed for those within the first two years following the death of a parent or sibling. No registration needed. Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. 717-391-2413 or (800) 924-7610. HospiceCommunity.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Full Moon Crystal Meditation – 7-8pm. Join a relaxing meditation with crystals, sound healing music, and reiki to facilitate release of what no longer serves you. A crystal set is included. Registration required. $15. Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 546 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-451-9577. IntegrativeHealingArtsStudio.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Workshop: Women’s Health – 2-3pm. Hormones, aging, menstrual issues, emotions, hot flashes, and more. Let's talk ladies! Free. Call to register. Daystar Natural, 2615 Perkiomen Ave, Reading. 610-3704343. DaystarNatural.com. Lunch and Learn – 5:30pm. Snyder Funeral Home presents valuable information about pre-arranging funeral details and offers a time for Q and A. Free. Iron Hill, 781 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster. Registration requested. 717-560-5100. SnyderFuneralHome.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Walk for DES: Suicide Awareness & Prevention 5K Walk/Run – 9:30am-1pm. Registration at 9:30am, the Walk/Run begins at 11am. Walk in memory of a loved one and raise funds to promote the awareness and prevention of suicide across Lancaster County. Manheim Township Park, 209 Petersburg Rd, Neffsville. To register: WalkForDES.org or call 717-207-9634. Change Through Compassion Information Session – 10-11am. Learn more about the Change Through Compassion Workshop and events. Based on the Mindful Self-Compassion program, 8-week classes will be starting in September. Free. RSVP to Samaritan Counseling Center, 1803 Oregon Pike, Lancaster. 717-560-9969 or LHuff@scclanc.org. New Patient Day – 12:30pm. Receive a free new patient evaluation and learn about safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Call in advance to see if you qualify. Sheehan Natural Health Center, 1301 E King St, Lancaster. 717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com. Free Intro To Yoga – 1-2pm. Come to learn about yoga and how it can help you to both physically and mentally. Come dressed to try out some poses; Call to register. Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Ave, Willow Street. 717-617-2128. WillowYogaStudio.com. First Steps (for bereaved men and women) – 5-8pm. After the loss of a loved one, many find their social environment has changed. It may be difficult to know where or how to start socializing again. Each participant pays for his/her own meal. To register, contact Connie Whitacre at 717-577-1138 by September 2. Ichiban Japanese Steak & Seafood, 1870 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Mindful Music in Meditation – 9:30-10:30am. Join a special hour of peaceful meditation as Carolyn Whitt, MS facilitates a state of mindfulness accompanied by musician Gene Groeschel on Native American Flute and Kalimba. Let yourself go gently into a dream in the company of kindred spirits. $10 at the door. Held at Mulberry Art Studios, 21 N Mulberry St, Lancaster. 717-615-0014. WildWing@ Frontier.com. Spiritual Readings with Marianne – 11am-1pm. Receive messages through Marianne Michaels,

Spiritual Medium, from those who have crossed over. Marianne has helped people struggling with the death of loved ones for over 20 years. Includes Q&A, refreshments. $60. Pathways to Healing, 1817 Bernville Rd, Reading. RSVP: 610-373-7935 or PathwaysToHealingPA.com, Events page.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Cooking Class: Let’s Do Tomatoes – 6pm. Gretchen Maser (of Christina Maser) teaches how to make tomatoes shelf stable and demonstrates a TomatoBasil Pesto and a fresh salsa. Participants take come a jar of each, the original recipes, and information about the equipment and products necessary to can foods at home. $55. Pre-register. Zest! 30 E Main St, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com. Women’s Memoir Writing Workshop – 6:308:30pm, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16. Exploring our Stories: A Writing workshop that inspires people to love writing! Call for fees and directions. Write From the Heart Studio, Lancaster. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Wellness Day for Grandparents – Anyone in sales is invited to enjoy a complimentary 30-minute stress treatment. By appointment until slots are full. Free ($55 value). The Spa at Willow Pond, 1487 Old Lancaster Pike, Sinking Spring. 610-507-9004. TheSpaAtWillowPond.com. Britt’s Plate: Fall Harvest – 10am. Learn how to take advantage of fresh produce available to us during fall harvest by purchasing locally. Brittany Horst offers cooking demonstrations on a wide-range of nutritional topics in the Lancaster Cancer Center dining commons. Samples and recipes included. Lancaster Cancer Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Suite 202, Lancaster. Free. To register: 717-291-1313 ext. 116. LancasterCancerCenter.org. Women’s Intro to Creative Writing Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7. Writing Without Fear: A Writing workshop that inspires people to love writing! Call for fees and directions. Write From the Heart Studio, Lancaster. 717-3934713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale – Noon-7pm. Perennials, shrubs and native plants for sale, along with free literature and garden advice. Rain or shine. Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport. 610-378-1327. Cooking Class: Sushi Session A – 6pm. Enjoy the art of sushi by learning how to make sushi rice, seaweed ahi tuna app, and an intro to sushi favorites. $55. Pre-register. Zest! 30 E Main St, Lititz. 717626-6002. ZestChef.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale – 9am-1pm. See Friday listing for details. Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport. 610378-1327. Beautiful Banned Books – 11am-12pm. Embrace and experience the stories of banned books in a new and exciting way. All ages are welcome to participate. Free. Muhlenberg Community Library, 3612 Kutztown Rd, Laureldale. 610-929-0589. Anniversary Open House at A Therapeutic Effect – 11am-2pm. Games, food, a sampling of the services ATE has to offer, great prizes and more are part of the 10-year celebration. Attendees can dunk a special guest in the dunk tank, and all the money

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from the dunk tank sales will be donated to Aaron’s Acres. Free. A Therapeutic Effect, 313D Primrose Ln, Mountville. ATherapeuticEffect.com. Fall Fest Open House – 12-4pm. Pay a visit during West Reading’s Fall Fest, and shop for crystals, teas, candles, and more, including special deals on services and classes. Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 546 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-451-9577. IntegrativeHealingArtsStudio.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Drumming Class – 9-10:30am. All levels welcome. Expert local drummer, Tammi Hessen leads you through ancient traditional rhythms with instructions in djembe and dununs. Drum rental available. Ongoing series. Pathways to Healing, 1817 Bernville Rd, Reading. $20/class. RSVP: 610-373-7935x114 or PathwaysToHealingPA.com, Events page.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Mabon for Fall Equinox – 7:30pm. This second harvest honors the abundance of fruits from Mother Earth. Free and Welcome to all. Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster. 717-393-1733. UUCLOnline.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Arthritis Foundation-Walk with Ease – 11am-noon, Tues, Thurs and Fridays through 10/31. Developed by the Arthritis Foundation, this interactive workshop is developed for people with arthritis (and other illnesses) who want to be more physically active. Held at Lancaster Rec Senior Center, 525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster. For info or to register: Derek Bendetti at Lancaster County Office of Aging 717-299-7979. Lunch and Learn – 11am. Snyder Funeral Home presents valuable information about pre-arranging funeral details and offers a time for Q and A. Free. Registration requested. Mick’s All-American Pub, 2201 Strickler Rd, Manheim. 717-560-5100. SnyderFuneralHome.com. Workshop: Sleep Disorders – 6:30-7:30pm. Snoring, restlessness, falling and staying asleep, Hot flashes. Free. Call to register. Daystar Natural, 2615 Perkiomen Ave, Reading. 610-370-4343. DaystarNatural.com.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 New Moon Crystal Meditation – 10-11am. A relaxing meditation with sound healing music and reiki. Set your intentions and harness the new moon energy to manifest them. A crystal set is included. Registration required. $15. Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 546 Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-451-9577. IntegrativeHealingArtsStudio.org. The Nature Place Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – 2-4pm. Guided tours will follow the ribbon-cutting celebration so you can see first hand all that The Nature Place has to offer! Light refreshments will be available throughout the celebration. Free. The Nature Place, 575 Saint Bernadine St, Reading. 610-372-4992. BerksNature.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Cooking Class: Spiralize Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – 6pm. Learn how to prepare vegetables with the spiralizer. Join Tina Bare as she walks you through a seasonal menu of delicious and healthy recipes. Gluten Free. $55. Pre-register. Zest! 30 E Main St, Lititz. 717-626-6002. ZestChef.com. Lancaster Community Reiki Clinic – 6:308:30pm. 30 minutes of reiki offered every third Thursday of the month. By appointment, by donation. NEW LOCATION: Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster. 717-824-9209. LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Be Empowered. Be Inspired. Be Supported – 2pm. The Lancaster Cancer Center’s expert team of healthcare professionals will lead a discussion on diagnosis and cancer treatment options, understanding clinical trials and genetic testing, the importance of support and nutrition, and financial and insurance issues. Lite fair will be served. Free. Registration required, seating limited. Lancaster Cancer Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Suite 202, Lancaster. 717-2911313. LancasterCancerCenter.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 John Terlazzo & Voices in the Hall – 7pm. An evening of original song in an intimate, candlelit setting with John, Kristina Machusick and Paul Wegmann. Enjoy vocals, Indian harmonium, guitar, flute. Suggested donation $5-$20. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517. Children’s Writing Workshop – 2-4pm, 9/24, 10/29, 11/12, 12/10. Writing Made Wonderful: A Writing workshop that inspires children to love writing! Call for fees and directions. Write From the Heart Studio, Lancaster. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

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Pink Hat Club Luncheon – Noon. The Healing Journey Foundation at Lancaster Cancer Center welcomes any woman who is surviving cancer to join us at lunch to share friendship, encouragement, and support. This group has been happily meeting for over ten years now. For location and to register, contact Candy DeGreen. 717-575-9913 or CandyDeg@aol.com. Teen’s Writing Workshop – 2-4pm, 9/17, 10/22, 11/5, 12/3. Writing Made Wonderful: A Writing workshop that inspires teens to love writing! Call for fees and directions. Write From the Heart Studio, Lancaster. 717-393-4713. WriteFromTheHeart.us. FREE Talk: Lose Weight, Release Fat – 6:307:30pm. Learn about the Contour Lipo Light & Purification Program, a body-sculpting technology that releases stubborn fat resistant to diet and exercise, and how it works with our comprehensive weight management program for men and women. Link Chiropractic Clinic, 3130 Pricetown Rd, Fleetwood. 610-944-5000. Creative Writing Workshops for Cancer Patients and Caregivers – 6:30-8:30pm, Wednesdays for 8 weeks. Free. Registration required with Lancaster General Health, 717-544-4636. Location: Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, Lancaster. Offered by Melissa Greene of Write From the Heart Studio, Lancaster. WriteFromTheHeart.us.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Workshop: Stress and Fatigue – 6:30-7:30pm. Exhaustion, nervousness, irritability, raging hormones. Free. Call to register. Daystar Natural, 2615 Perkiomen Ave, Reading. 610-370-4343. DaystarNatural.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 New Patient Day – 12:30pm. Receive a free new patient evaluation and learn about safe and natural solutions to your health problems. Call in advance to see if you qualify. Sheehan Natural Health Center, 1301 E King St, Lancaster. 717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com. Ancestor Work with Karen Carnabucci – 1-4pm. What if the troubles we carry are not ours? This experiential workshop explores how our lives are impacted by those who came before us, and how to discover hidden patterns in our family trees. $35adv/$40. Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster. 717-290-1517. African Festival – 2-6pm. 9th annual festival featuring authentic cuisine, cultural dance, fashion show, and vendors. A day of celebration! Free. Binn’s Park and Lancaster Square, 120 N Queen St, Lancaster.

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The Great Social Enterprise Pitch is an idea incubator and business plan competition for concepts that use a business model and revenues to have a positive social or environmental impact. Eleven social enterprise ideas have been selected from a pool of applicants to participate in the idea incubator and crowd-funding stages. Five finalists will be chosen to participate in the Live Pitch. Winners receive a prize package including cash and pro-bono services.

Crowdfunding Launch – September 6 Live Pitch – October 6 ASSETS 717-393-6089 • LancasterPitch.com

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Fall is the season for apple picking! Pick your own apples in Rodale’s organic orchard. Shop from organic vendors, enjoy organic food and beverages, listen to live music, and partake in wagon tours and more family-friendly activities! Plus there’s a 5K Run/Walk before the Festival!

Saturday, September 16 • 10am-4pm

5 K Run/Walk 9am (Registration Opens at 8am) Admission is free. Parking $5 per vehicle Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown 610-683-1400 • RodaleInstitute.org

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The weekend-long event features dance seminars, kirtan and bhakti artists, cultural dancing, drum circle and holistic vendors. Delicious organic vegan food served. The family friendly, alcohol-free community event financially supports Kula Kamala’s mission to be of service to the community.

September 29 through October 1 By donation. Kula Kamala Ashram 17 Basket Rd, Reading (Alsace) 484-509-5073 KulaKamalaFoundation.org

Saturday, October 21 • 10am-6pm Sunday, October 22 • 10am-5pm Admission: $3/day or $5/weekend Lancaster Host 2300 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster 717-932-6899 • NaturalLivingPA.com

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Enjoy a day filled with expert lectures on nutrition, fitness, & healthy living, kid targeted zones on healthy eating and exercise, free screenings, holistic experts and stress relief tips, massage stations, group exercise presentations, healthy cooking demonstrations, interactive exhibit of a human colon, informational booths. Plus, live music by Hector Rosado Band and lots of healthy food vendors!

Saturday, October 7

Enjoy natural products from local artisans. Experience holistic practitioners offering bodywork sessions, consultations and informative discussions. A unique exposition of education, shopping and fun.

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Empowered Light Holistic Expo

Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, yoga, alternative healing treatments like reiki, massage and reflexology, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, and purchase natural products for personal and home care. Empowered Light Holistic Expo will focus on healthier lifestyles, including food, physical activities, stress reduction and self-care.

Friday, October 27 • 5-9pm Saturday, October 28 • 10am-6pm Sunday, October 29 • 10am-6pm

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D & E Oaks, Pennsylvania EmpoweredLight.com

Change Through Compassion Workshop 8-Week Series Plus Retreat Day

Develop a practice in mindfulness and compassion through readings, discussions, and hands-on activities. Led by Certified Teacher in Mindful Self-Compassion.

Workshop: Saturdays 9/23-11/18, 9:30am-12pm • Retreat Day 10/28

Cost: $325. Financial arrangements available Samaritan Counseling Center 1803 Oregon Pike, Lancaster For info: Lesley Huff, PsyD SCCLanc.org/events or 717-560-9969

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Join the race at HACC’s Lancaster Campus and help raise funds for the Wellness Scholarship. This 5K walk/run is open to everyone. Free Parking. Rain or shine.

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Check in and late registration • 7:45-8:30am $15 for pre-registered runners thru 9/1/17 (guarantees T-shirt); $20 after 9/1/17 Held at HACC’s Lancaster Campus 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster 717-358-2978 • HACC.edu/Lancaster5K

Farmers Markets Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction 955 N State St, Ephrata 717-738-1117 Year-round Friday

Berks County Fairgrounds Farmers Market 2934 N 5th St Hwy, Reading 610-929-3429 Year-round Thur/Fri/Sat Leesport Farmers Market Rt 61, Leesport 610-926-1307 Wednesdays 7-7 PA Dutch Farmers Market 845 Woodland Rd, Wyomissing 610-374-1916 Year-round Thur/Fri/Sat Penn Street Market 445 Penn St, Reading 610-376-2424 Thursdays 10-2 Rodale Garden Store 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown 610-683-6009 Wed-Sat 10-4

Shillington Farmers Market 10 S Summit Ave, Shillington 610-777-7675 Year-round Thur/Fri/Sat West Reading Farmers Market 500 Blk Penn Ave, West Reading 610-413-6257 Sundays 9-1

Lancaster Central Market 23 N Market St, Lancaster 717-399-9494 Year-round Tues/Fri/Sat Lititz Farmers Market 33 N Broad St • Lititz 717-626-6332 Thurs 4:30-dusk June – Oct

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Masonic Village Farm Market 1 Masonic Dr, Elizabethtown 717-361-4520 Open daily

Columbia Market House 15 S 3rd St, Columbia 717-681-0385 Fri/Sat/Sun

Roots Country Market 705 Graystone Rd, Manheim 717-898-7811 Year-round Tuesday

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ongoingevents sunday A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Healing and Quiet Meditation at 10:30am.followed by a weekly service. Potluck the last Sunday of the month.Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel, 610 Second St, Lancaster. 717-399-4733. Learn/Practice Harmonium – 12:30-1:30pm. Learn the basics of harmonium playing, western music theory, and how to incorporate each into your practice to write and share your own devotional chants and songs. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

monday Restorative Yoga with Heather – 10:45am. Enjoy relaxation and gentle stretching. $12 or $80 for a 10 class pass. Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St, Columbia, HS-HP.com/yoga. Reiki Share – 7:30-9pm. Join Charles for a guided meditation and a sharing of reiki (rei - universal, ki energy). All levels and non-attuned practitioners are welcome. A brief explanation of the history and

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to Publisher@NALancaster.com. Deadline is the 10th of the month. OPPORTUNITIES MEDIATION TRAINING - Learn to build peace! Trainings in Mediation (Sept.28-30) and Victim-Offender Conferencing (Oct.3, 13-14, 20-21). See Advoz.org/services/training.

PRODUCTS ORGANIC PRODUCE – Green Circle Organics, purveyor of fresh organic produce and fine local foods. At Lancaster Central Market or order online for free local home/office delivery. 717-572-5164. GreenCircleOrganicMarket.com.

SERVICES NATURAL HEALTH - We offer safe, natural solutions to your health problems! Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center. 1301 E King St, Lancaster. 717-392-6606. SheehanNaturalHealth.com SPIRITUAL DIRECTION - Explore your freedom to question and experience the One who deeply cares for you. 1st session 50% off with mention of Natural Awakenings. Deb Cone Halsey: 717-333-0537.

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practice of reiki will be given to those unfamiliar with this beautiful Japanese tradition. By donation. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org.

tuesday Gentle Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. Heather takes you through the poses with a gentle flow. $12 or $80 for a 10 class pass. Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St, Columbia, HS-HP.com/yoga. Feldenkrais – 11am. Awareness Through Movement with Donna Bervinchak. At Susquehanna Dance Center, 120 College Ave, Mountville. $15/ drop-in. 717-285-0399. FeldenkraisBlog.net. Hormonal Metabolic Correction Seminar – 7-8pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Learn about a hormone-based weight loss program which addresses the root cause of slow metabolism and weight gain. Free. Call to register: BeBalanced Center, 484 Royer Drive, Lancaster. 717-569-3040. Mindfulness Meditation – 7:30-8:45pm.No prior experience needed. Drop-ins welcome! $15. The Yoga Place, 922 N Reading Rd, Ephrata. 717-336-5299. Vinyasa Yoga: All Levels – 7:30 - 8:30pm. A great flow practice for all levels. $12/class. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga , 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com. Yin Yoga – 7:30pm. Slow yoga with longer holds to stretch the ligaments. $15. Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Ave, Willow Street. 717 617-2128. WillowYogaStudio.com.

wednesday Chair Yoga – 9-9:45am. Yoga practice seated on a chair. Teri Butson RYT200. $5/class. Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster. 717-509-1342. Restorative Yoga with Heather – 10:45am. Enjoy relaxation and gentle stretching. $12 or $80 for a 10 class card. Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St, Columbia, HS-HP.com/yoga. Yoga Basics – 11:15am. Great for beginners or those that like a slower pace. $15 drop in. Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Ave. Willow Street. 717 617-2128. WillowYogaStudio.com. Stress Relief Support Group – 1-2pm. A guided meditation session to help ease tension and stress. Free. Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance, 1234 Penn Ave. Wyomissing. 610-775-3000. Vinyasa Yoga – 4:45-5:45pm. A flowing yoga practice. $5/class. Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster. 717-509-1342. Hot Ashtanga Workshop – 6-7:00pm. An hour long class featuring selections from the Primary Series. No experience necessary; all levels are welcome! The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga , 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-7811430. TheRestorativeCenter.com. Kirtan and Satsang – 6-7:15pm. Enjoy beautiful music, devotional chanting, and an open discussion about yoga and life. Celebrate the many names of the Divine, connect with our community, and feel recharged for the rest of your week! By donation. Kula

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Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram, 17 Basket Rd, Reading. 484-509-5073. KulaKamalaFoundation.org. Emotion Code Session – 6:30pm. Learn to release trapped emotions and live better in this group session. $15 per person - Via phone or skype. E-mail to sign up: info@hs-hp.com. HS-HP.com.

thursday Chair Yoga with Heather – 10am. Enjoy gentle stretching with seated support. $12 or $80 for a 10 class pass . Sway Yoga, 336 Locust St, Columbia, HS-HP.com/yoga. Gentle Body Restore 50+ – 10-11am.Gentle and therapeutic yoga practice.$17 drop-in. YOGA on Orange, 129 E Orange St, Lancaster. 717-392-3992. YogaOnOrange.com. Diabetes Lifestyle Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. Weekly topics on wellness with special attention to Type II Diabetes Prevention provided by MNF Wellness Solutions. Location: New Path Community Church, 22 W Main St, Mount Joy. 717-381-7861. MNFWellnessSolutions.com. Light Vinyasa Yoga – 7-8 pm Multi-level class. $5 or more donation. Lititz Moravian Church, Church Square, Lititz. 717-627-4258. Raw4Yoga.com. Restorative, Sound Healing, & Meditation: All Levels – 7:30 - 8:30pm. Restorative postures, yoga nidra, healing crystal bowls and seated meditation. $12/class. The Restorative Center/Tula Yoga , 6 Hearthstone Court, Ste 304, Reading. 610-781-1430. TheRestorativeCenter.com.

friday Happy Hour Yoga – 6pm. Rotating yoga styles to end your week. Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Ave, Willow Street. 717-617-2128. WillowYogaStudio.com.

saturday DIF K9 Training Orientation Session – 11am12noon. Contact Pat at Training@difk9.com for more information and to register. Free. Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom, 4267 New Holland Rd, Mohnton. GodfreysDogdom.com. 610-777-5755.

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ACUPUNCTURE THE RESTORATIVE CENTER

Mark Siegrist 6 Hearthstone Ct, Ste 304 • Reading 610-781-1430 TheRestorativeCenter.com We have the experience you are looking for! Let us help you use a holistic approach with acupuncture and herbal remedies so you can live your healthiest life. We treat your whole health history, not just your temporary situation. See ad, page 43.

LANCASTER ACUPUNCTURE Beverly Fornoff Eden Natural Care Center 600F Eden Rd • Lancaster 717-381-7334 LancasterAcupuncture.com

Discover your body’s natural ability to heal with the supports of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Acupuncture is a way to relieve acute or chronic pain, stress, allergies, colds digestive problems, and insomnia and support your overall wellbeing. See ad, page 43.

bodywork INTEGRATIVE HEALING ARTS STUDIO Christina Rossi 546 Penn Ave • West Reading 610-451-9577 IntegrativeMassageReiki.com

Integrative Healing Arts Studio provides a unique mind body spirit approach to wellness with a variety of holistic therapies including massage therapy, Reiki, aromatherapy, crystal therapy, and more. Sessions and classes are available. Christina Rossi is a NCBTMB approved CE provider. Please visit website for more information. See ad, page 43.

INDIGO Massage Therapy & Bodywork Rachel Brubaker, LMT Manheim Township • Lancaster 717-803-5537 IndigoMTB.MassageTherapy.com

Rachel supports your wellness by tailoring each session for your highest good. Modalities may include aromatherapy, therapeutic massage, and reflexology. By appointment. Member ABMP. #MSG006664.

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CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC 3130 Pricetown Road • Fleetwood 610-944-5000 DrWachtmann.com

A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT

Dr. Andrew Ashton 313D Primrose Ln • Mountville 717-285-9955 ATherapeuticEffect.com Our doctors specialize in lowi m p a c t To r q u e R e l e a s e Technique which provides immediate results for people of all ages. See ad, page 2.

High quality, patient focused Chiropractic Care, and Functional Diagnostic Medicine evaluation and treatment. We focus on correcting the underlying causes of many disorders, diseases and conditions. Call for a complimentary consultation and benefit check. See ad, page 25.

BLUE SKIES CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Leah Reiff Wellness on Walnut Integrative Health Cente 219 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-390-9998 BlueSkiesChiroHealth.com Chiropractic is used for natural relief from conditions such as chronic pain, injuries, pregnancy complications, complications from aging & more. Dr. Reiff carefully considers every individual's comfort level & provides specific adjustments to support the body for benefits that will last.

FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Martin J. Rodgers Dr. Bryan Rodgers 1717 Old Philadelphia Pike • Lancaster 717-208-2988 FamilyChiropracticLancaster.com Family Chiropractic Wellness Center focuses on whole body health. Our doctors make a personalized program for each patient and use a multidisciplinary approach of corrective Chiropractic Care, Massage, Rehabilitation and/or Spinal Decompression to return the spine to it's natural alignment, taking pressure off the nervous system so the body can function with optimal health. See ad, page 9.

JANGDHARI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Charles JangDhari Dr. Jessica Riehl 7 Center Street • Intercourse 717-768-7148 JangDhariFamilyChiropractic.com JFChiropractic@gmail.com

JangDhari Family Chiropractic is committed to the health and wellness of our community. We p r o v i d e q u a l i t y Chiropractic care and give back to many area charities helping ensure that the people of our community have opportunities to live well and live long.

TOMASETTI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 113 Oakridge Dr • Mountville 717-285-0001 GetWellAndStayWell.com

Specializing in whole body wellness, including pain, muscles and joints, concussions, sports injuries, digestion, hormone imbalance, food and chemical sensitivities, electromagnetic stress, emotional stress relief, peripheral neuropathy solutions. Now also in Camp Hill. See ad, page 14.

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPIST INSHANTI

Debra Stoltzfus 48 Slaymaker Hill Rd • Kinzers 717-587-3990 Inshanti.com Trust a nationally certified aromatherapist specializing in clinical consultations. Deb can work directly with your physician to create a plan that supports mind and body health. In addition to retail and wholesale accounts of proprietary blends and pure essential oils sourced directly from the farmers, half and full-day education courses with certification are offered. See ad, page 20.

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COUNSELING

Owen Allison, DMD 100 S 18th St • Columbia 717-684-3943 • 717-285-7033 SusquehannaDentalArts.com

KAREN CARNABUCCI, LCSW, TEP Lancaster 717-466-0788 RealTrueKaren.com

Personal growth groups and professional training with CE credits for helping professionals, educators and others. Alternative and engaging body-based mindful methods that are gentle and offer profound healing and change. See ad, page 43.

HERB LANDIS, LCSW, BCD

Psychotherapist 237 N Prince St, Suite 301 • Lancaster 717-723-7129 Drawing on 25 years of experience, Herb uses the creative arts to promote the healing process, identifying strengths and hope in the journey. He works with children, teens, adults, families and couples coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, grief and complicated grief.

SUSANNE UMIKER SPURLOCK, MSW, ACSW

Life and Wellness Counselor Wellness on Walnut Integrative Health Center 219 W Walnut St • Lancaster 717-203-2326 WellnessOnWalnut.com I will help you figure out how you can overcome your personal life and health challenges and achieve a more dynamic life. Don’t settle for mediocrity! I will listen, inspire, inform, and help you transform! If you are ready for a change…… Come see me!

DENTISTRY

We are a full-service family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implant-retained dentures and partials. See ad, page 34.

HAIR TISSUE MINERAL ANALYSIS MARY B. LAPP

Mary uses hair tissue mineral analysis and coaching techniques to help women improve their health and be vibrant! She creates individualized protocols, with food, lifestyle, and supplement suggestions. Mary sees clients via Skype or phone, and offers allergy free recipes on her website.

We provide vision care for the entire family including specialty care in vision therapy and low vision. Our practice is built on friendly staff, professional optometrists, and state-of-the-art technologies to diagnose and treat vision problems (low vision and vision therapy services), refractive errors, and Post Trauma Vision Syndrome. See ad, page 35.

Dr. Robert Lauver, OD, FCOVD 20 Lancaster Ave • Strasburg 717-687-8141 StrasburgFamily.com

HOLISTIC HEALTH MNF WELLNESS SOLUTIONS

Michael Flannery Certified Lifestyle Health Specialist 717-584-5194 MNFWellness.com With a positive mindset, proper nutrition, and perpetual fitness, you c a n l i v e a l o n g e r, healthier life. If it’s weight loss, chronic health issues, or fitness goals, Mike will support you on your journey to lifetime wellness!

Deb Gallagher, RN, EEM-CP Lancaster 717-203-9666 RestoreYourEnergy.org

We provide general and cosmetic Mercury-Free dental care to the entire family with attention to “whole person health.” We have advanced training in the safe removal of mercury fillings, nonsurgical gum treatments, orthodontics, sleep apnea, solutions for TMJ, facial pain, and headaches. Visit our website to learn more. See ad, page 15.

Experience Eden Energy Medicine, a practice created by Donna Eden, healer, author and teacher. This method assists with balancing our nine energy systems which can become blocked by stress, pain and illnesses. When the energy is balanced, sleep, joy, concentration and immunity improve, and our body’s natural ability to heal can begin.

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Sheehan Natural Health Improvement Center provides holistic health care through nutritional counseling and whole food supplements. Our cuttingedge treatments have been found to help a broad range of symptoms and illnesses including fibromyalgia, depression, migraines, and weight loss. From infants to seniors. See ad, page 32.

STRASBURG FAMILY EYECARE, LLC

9 Bristol Ct • Wyomissing 610-670-6910 SchwartzFamilyDental.com

Dr. Keith Sheehan Laura Sheehan 1301 E King St • Lancaster 717-392-6606 SheehanChiropractic.com

Nutritional Therapist and Life Coach Lancaster 717-823-8334 MaryBlountLapp.com Mary@MaryBlountLapp.com

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HYPNOSIS BRIDGE HYPNOSIS

Annelle Soponis, Ph.D., BCH Reading and surrounding area 610-509-7610 BridgeHypnosis.com Create the life you want using the power of your mind. Release stress, pain, weight, fears, habits - anything that is holding you back from being the person you want to be. Affordable private and group sessions. Dr. Soponis is NGH certified to teach you to be a hypnotist, and she provides professional coaching and teaching.

Integrative Medicine NICK D'ORAZIO, MD

Strasburg Health Associates 181 Hartman Bridge Rd • Ronks 717-687-7541 DrNickDorazio@gmail.com Physician board certified in integrative and holistic medicine employs a wide variety of treatment modalities including ayurveda, IV treatments including chelation, homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional medicine, natural injections, physical rehabilitation, and bodywork. Dr. D’Orazio is a physician who lives what he teaches.

MATTRESSES NATURAL/ORGANIC GARDNER’S MATTRESS & MORE 830 Plaza Blvd • Lancaster 717-459-4570 GardnersMattressAndMore.com

Gardner’s is a locally owned mattress store offering a wide selection of quality natural and organic mattresses ranging from the luxurious to economical. Educating our customers on getting a good night’s sleep and the benefits of sleeping naturally and organically is our mission. To schedule your private sleep consultation, go to SleepLancaster.com/ Natural. See ads, pages 3, 28 and 29.

MOLD REMEDIATION DC EAGER EMERGENCY SERVICES Darlene Eager, Certified Mold Remediation Specialist 6 E Kendig Rd • Willow Street 717-989-5763 DCEager.com

Mold can be a Hidden Danger! Let DC Eager keep your family and friends safe! Our technicians are trustworthy, knowledgeable and certified in the safe removal of mold. DC Eager takes pride in their quality of work and customer service. “We Educate Before We Estimate.” FREE Mold Assessments for your home or business. NO CHEMICALS! See ad, page 8.

NATURAL LIVING BASIC EARTH ESSENTIALS 717-932-6899 Info@BasicEarthEssentials.com BasicEarthEssentials.com

We are passionate about providing our local area with cruelty-free, natural products handcrafted in small batches. We offer personal care, pet care and inspirational products made with organic and sustainably sourced plant ingredients. Shop for us locally, or enjoy the convenience of home delivery.

NATUROPATH HEALTH BY DESIGN CLINIC

Jeannie Peck, Traditional Naturopath Functional Nutrition Clinician Trinity Natural Health Building 352 E Main St, Ste 100 • Leola 717-556-8103 HBDClinic.com Located in the Trinity Natural Health building, we provide nutrition and detoxification services for adults and children using an integrative functional medicine approach, therapeutic massage therapy for your relaxation or chronic pain needs, and permanent fat and weight loss services. See ad, page 33.

HEALTH FOR LIFE CLINIC, INC

STEPHANIE B. JACK, Ph.D

Learn how your symptoms are connected, get answers, and achieve improved health and wellbeing as we facilitate your body's ability to heal itself through acupuncture and naturopathic medicine. Specializing in hormone balancing and fertility. Visit the website for testimonials and more information.

Using holistic nutrition as a deeper source of healing, I offer education and support to men, women and children, supporting goals of optimal health, nutrition and disease prevention. Specialties include cancer prevention and cancer treatment support, management of arthritis, diabetes, hormonal changes and weight management. See ad, page 22.

Naturopathic Medicine & Acupuncture Ann Lee, ND, L.Ac 112 Cornell Ave • Lancaster 717-669-1050 DoctorNaturalMedicine.com

Natural Health Consultant 2026 Miller Road • East Petersburg 717-881-3962 SBJack2011.wix.com/NutritionUnwrapped

ORGANIC HAIR SALON

NATURAL HOPE CENTER

Karen O’Connor, ND, MS, NCTMB 310 W Wyomissing Blvd • West Lawn 610-743-4788 NaturalHopeCenter.com

AMAZYNG STYLE

We offer a wide variety of noninvasive techniques and therapies to bring the mind and body back to balance naturally, including nutritional counseling, h y p n o t h e r a p y, m a s s a g e , h e r b o l o g y, h o m e o p a t h y, acupressure /auricular therapy, and stress and pain management.

TREE OF LIFE HEALTH MINISTRIES Robert Miller, ND 15 Pleasure Rd • Ephrata 717-733-2003 TOLHealth.com

Our leading naturopathic practice offers the most comprehensive array of holistic health services, tailored for your individual needs: genetic nutritional consultations; naturopathic consultations; nutrition, dietary and weight management programs; exercise programs; structural therapy with craniosacral and massage therapy; reflexology; detoxification therapies; stress management; prenatal/pediatric wellness; and air/water purification. See ad, page 25.

Tia Mazy, Owner 4040 Penn Ave • Sinking Springs 610-741-6604 AmazyngStyleAndReclaimedJewels.com Amazyng Style is an ecofriendly salon specializing in organic hair color, and all natural make-up. All products are vegan and ammonia free.

MANSION ON MAIN ORGANIC SALON

119 W Main St • Leola 717-656-0208 TheMansionOnMain.us Refresh your mind, body and spirit with natural and organic products for hair and skin. Enjoy a full menu of salon services selected to support your holistic lifestyle including Organic Color Systems, Shear Miracles, John Masters Organics, Max Green Alchemy, Zoya. Specializing in cuts, color, bridal, extensions and more. Also offering monthly DIY EO workshops.

PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION Reiki with Louise/ PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION

Louise St. John 717-464-2145 ReikiWithLouise.com/Placenta-Encapsulation

NUTRITION FUSION INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS Dana M. Elia, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND 270 Granite Run Dr • Lancaster 717-917-5259 FusionIHW.com

At Fusion Integrative Health & Wellness our main focus is on YOU - the whole person. Our practice involves using an integrative, functional, and personalized approach to nutrition, health, and healing. Most major insurance plans are accepted. Flexible options are available to meet with our staff. See ad, page 12.

Now offering Placenta Encapsulation Services. Beat the Baby Blues by encapsulating your placenta. Processed in the Traditional Chinese Method of steaming and dehydrating, placenta powder capsules help lessen fatigue, promote lactation and decrease mood swings.

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Aqua Blue Wellness Center

SKIN/BODY CARE

LANCASTER REIKI CLINIC

Farm and Home Center 1383 Arcadia Rd • Lancaster 717-824-9209 LancasterCommunityReikiClinic.org Offering thirty-minute sessions to those who would like to experience the many benefits of reiki. Clinic held the third Thursday of each month, from 6:30-8:30PM. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. By donation. Practitioners needed. Please call for more information.

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Lori Martin 50 Keystone Court • Leola 717-656-8615 AquaBlueDetox.net

BEAUTY BEYOND FIFTY

Liberty Place 313 W Liberty St, Ste 256 • Lancaster 717-824-1509 BeautyBeyondFifty.com Treat yourself to a very unique beauty massage. Location of age spots, discolorations, sagging areas of face and eyes, and depth of wrinkles are reflective of imbalances within the body. I offer advanced facial modalities, herbal massage, acupressure, skincare and beauty consulting tailored to you. LMT# MSG002026, LE# CQ115658

Reiki is a very gentle holistic practice, which assists in promoting balance in body, mind and spirit. After a Reiki session, many people express a deep sense of relaxation, calming and peace. Frequently anxiety, stress and worry are relieved. Sessions and classes are available.

Michelle Collins 90 Upper Valley Rd • Christiana MCol76@aol.com 267-476-6145

14 Copperfield Center • Lititz 717-917-0268 SundanceVeterinaryWellness.com

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Trust your skin to 17 years of experience and extensive training in dermaplaning, peels, and permanent makeup for cosmetic and corrective purposes. Michelle can help you look and feel your best!

Rashell Brunner 3695 Marietta Ave, Unit 2 • Lancaster 717-419-4766 Emergence.SkinCareTherapy.net At Emergence we customize all facials to make sure you get the best results. We use products with no artificial color or fragrance. From waxing, facials, peels, microderm, make-up to massage, we’ve got you covered. See ad, page 21.

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ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING Pamela Howard, DC, CCT 550 Coventry Dr • Mechanicsburg 259 N 6th St, Ste 2 • Columbia 866-522-3484 AThermalImage.com

Thermal Imaging is a safe, noninvasive way to visualize potential health concerns with early warning signs for a proactive approach to health, including breast health. Providing service since 2005, Dr Howard offers a complete package to include a report review, educational materials and referral sources.

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A family wellness center offering thermal imaging for breast and body, detox therapies, therapeutic and oncology massage, lymphatic drainage, a full-spectrum infrared sauna, nutritional education and more. Thermal imaging is a safe, non-invasive procedure for early detection of sources of pain, injury and disease. See ad, page 9.

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Are you ready to remove blocks and trapped emotions, to overcome hurdles that are holding you back? Find your truest passions and increase your confidence? Using coaching, reiki, and other modalities, Heather will help you create more joy, fulfillment, and emotional balance so you can fall in love with life! See ad, page 12.

Yoga therapy KULA KAMALA FOUNDATION Sudha & Ed Allitt 17 Basket Rd • Reading 484-509-5073 KulaKamalaFoundation.org

We s p e c i a l i z e i n Yo g a Therapy, Practical Yoga, Spiritual Guidance & Lifestyle Counseling. Many services are pay-what-youcan. We provide over a dozen classes a week, vegan gluten free cafeteria, sacred chanting, spiritual retreats, professional trainings, ayurveda lifestyle and spiritual counsel. Come be connected. Catch the Spirit. See ad, page 44.

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