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Wherever You Go, There You Are

Oh, the places you’ll go! ~Dr. Seuss

Over the last several decades, the world has been transformed into a virtual global village through advances in technology and communication. We live on what feels like a shrinking planet thanks to instantaneous digital access anywhere on Earth and in space. Without leaving the comfort of our couch, we can view wildlife in the Galapagos, experience adventure in the arctic or explore the pyramids in Egypt.

With the advent of increasingly realistic virtual reality and Metaverse technology, it seems that we may soon be able to effectively replicate any conceivable travel experience imaginable… or will we? As enjoyable, educational and realistic as traveling may be conveyed via any book, movie, story, video, post, reel, short, clip, search, VR or avatar— there’s a difference when we have those travel experiences ourselves in person.

The human experience is regulated by our nervous system, and traveling has many positive benefits for the brain, which include cognitive stimulation, neuroplasticity, multisensory engagement, enhanced learning, emotional well-being, adaptability and resilience, new experiences and memories, cultural awareness and empathy, creativity and innovation, and reduction of routine and monotony.

Overall, traveling offers a unique opportunity to challenge our brain, engage with diverse stimuli and create lasting memories. Travel experiences can contribute to the development of new neural pathways, improved cognitive functions and enhanced overall brain health. If planned well and executed properly, travel can be fun, challenging, rewarding and lead to lifelong memories and lasting friendships, all of which support our need and desire for social connection.

Our feature story about traveling with purpose highlights wonderful and sacred destinations for spiritual enlightenment that offer natural beauty and historical, mythological or religious significance. As a compassionate reminder to us all, I offer that while on a personal journey in search of answers to important questions or searching for something that seems to be missing, keep in mind the title of Jon Kabat-Zimm’s 2005 book on mindfulness, Wherever You Go, There You Are. As is often the case, our outward journey tends to lead back home toward a connection with our most authentic higher self, where many answers we seek already reside.

September is yoga month—there is no better time to enhance your mindfulness practice and no better way to show appreciation for your local yoga studio and teachers than to attend the Central PA Yoga Love Festival at our locally renowned sacred destination, Amethyst Retreat Center—where we gather as a community to connect, share love, feel good, live simply and laugh more.

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16 HELPING KIDS COPE

Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety

18 SAVOR THE PRESENT MOMENT

How to Add Mindfulness to Mealtime

22 TRAVELING WITH PURPOSE

Nine Destinations for Spiritual Enlightenment

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CBD American Shaman Grand Opening

CBD American Shaman will hold a Grand Opening event from August 31 to September 3, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m., August 31, at 40 Noble Boulevard, Suite 20, in the Carlisle Commons Shopping Center next to Panera Bread (formerly 404 East High Street). Patrons can enjoy special sales, food, and giveaways, including a grand prize of a three-month supply of CBD water soluble hemp oil.

The new location opened in July with expanded hours of operation. Owner Michael Reisinger says, “The Noble Boulevard address offers a more convenient location and larger space, which allow us to provide more to our customers. Location and accessibility are two of the most important considerations for any business to reach new customers.”

For more information, call 717-254-6643 or visit HempIsHealth.com. See ad, pages 4-5.

Jewish Federation Health Fair

The Harrisburg JCC Health & Wellness Fair, from noon to 3 p.m., September 10, at the Alexander Grass Campus For Jewish Life Administration Building, is an afternoon with vendors, mini-sessions and speakers all focusing on ways to improve health and wellness.

Speakers include Dr. Tia McLaughlin, of Wholistically Simple RX, with Re-dis-

cover, Re-imagine, and Simplify Your Life: Making Changes Through Food Choices, Mindset, and Self-Connection; Alicia Stidfole, of Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness, on General Wellness & SelfCare; and Deborah L. Salem CAADC, CCTP, LPC, on NeurOptimal: a brain training system for the public proven to enhance brain fitness—increasing resilience, focus and flexibility in coping.

Admission is free. Location: 2986 N. Second St., Harrisburg. For more information, Melissa Dang at 717-236-9555, ext. 30, or visit Tinyurl.com/JCC-Wellness-Fair.

Pawpaw Festival at Horn Farm Center

The Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education and Explore York (yorkpa. org) will present the 19th annual York County Pawpaw Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 23 and 24. All proceeds support the center’s land stewardship and education programs.

The outdoor, family-friendly event will feature pawpaw fruit and pawpaw trees to purchase, as well as educational talks, family-friendly tours and pawpaw orchard walks on the Horn Farm’s regenerative landscape. Visitors will also enjoy local and regional food vendors, native plant nurseries, artisans and community organizations, all in celebration of the wild and uncommon of York County, Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna Region’s unique and nutritious pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to the eastern United States. Fruiting from late September to midOctober, they grow abundantly in forests across the region.

Tickets available online to guarantee admission. Location: 4945 Horn Rd., York. For more information, call 717-757-6441, email Education@HornFarmCenter.org or visit HornFarmCenter.org/pawpawfest.

Pennsylvania Tea Festival

The sixth annual Pennsylvania Tea Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 22 and 23, at The Rosemary House, with 24 purveyors of tea and tea products, plus samplings, tea ceremony, lectures and more. Admission includes a tea sampling cup, a swag bag with numerous samples, and access to the programs on the history of tea, tea preparation, kombucha and herbs.

Co-owner Susanna Reppert says, “This is the only beverage festival in Pennsylvania dedicated exclusively to tea. Black tea, green tea, oolong tea, rooibos, herbal tea—it’s all here. Tea and herbal tisanes provide numerous health benefits, and can aid in reducing your caffeine intake. Quality tea, live music, relaxing setting, reliable information, delicious food; this event has it all. Whether you are a tea enthusiast or new to tea drinking, the PA Tea Festival is perfect for you.”

Admission is $15 in advance or $18 at the gate. Location: 120 S. Market St., Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-697-5111, email TheRosemaryHouse@aol.com or visit TeaFestPA.com. See ad, page 3.

Spirit of Oneness Harrisburg

The Spirit of Oneness, Harrisburg’s only Holistic Expo, taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 7, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 8, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, is an opportunity to meet many like-minded people and try various holistic modalities.

Founder and creator Sharon E. Muzio, RN, BCTMB, owner of Alta View Wellness Center, says, “The 2023 theme is Our Light Shines Brightest Together, and includes more than 60 vendors on two floors offering holistic-minded sessions, readings and merchandise.”

All vendors are hand-picked and blend well with each other to create a balanced selection of offerings including readers, healers, Boho sale items, crystals, jewelry, candles, lotions, potions, and more.

Yummy food is available for purchase, with free workshops, live music and entertainment on both days. In addition to interactive stations, the popular psychic gallery fundraiser will return and therapy pets will be available onsite all weekend.

Admission is $7 per day; $12 weekend pass. Location: 2701 N. 3rd. St. Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-221-0133, email avwc@comcast.net or visit SpiritOfOnenessEvent.com. See ad, page 9.

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New Way to Tame Acne

Acne can make people feel selfconscious and can lead to scarring if not caught in time. Some regimens are daunting, and prescribed medications are a short-term fix that many people find difficult to follow through with because of side effects. Youveau Aesthetics Medspa now carries Face Reality, an award-winning holistic skincare line specifically for conquering acne.

Owner Alicia Stidfole says, “We just added the line within the past few months and are now certified providers ready to help fight acne with the brand that has a 90 percent success rate.”

Complimentary consultation. Location: 2417 N. Front St., Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-417-4470, email Youveau.Aesthetics@gmail.com or visit Youveau.org. See ad, page 10.

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Licensed Massage Therapist, reflexologist, certified hatha yoga instructor and reiki practitioner Stephen Maclay has joined ReWeaving Balance as a massage therapist, and is accepting new clients for massage services and consultations/assessments to help break the pain cycle in everyday life. In addition to experience in the martial arts, Maclay believes in an integrated approach to wellness that begins with internal, as well as external, balance. His massage technique incorporates deeper, slower strokes with elements of Swedish massage, myofascial release and CranioSacral Therapy to soften the muscle tissues, along with stretches, mobilizations and traction to lengthen muscles, tendons and ligaments, plus reflexology and acupressure to deeply relax the whole body and mind.

Location: 5A Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg. For appointments ($80 to $120) and more information, call 717-943-4833, email ReWeavingBalance@gmail.com or visit ReWeavingBalance.earth. See listing, page 41.

Tara Malouf is now available for private psychic readings and public classes on hypnotherapy, intuition, regression, spiritual communication and more at Crystal Cove Collective. Malouf is an evidential medium, intuitive and Akashic Records reader, life coach and Usui crystal reiki master with a Doctor of Divinity degree. She is an expert in hypnosis, regression and guided meditation with 30 years of experience as a somatic and energy practitioner and international reader.

Location: 2208 Gettysburg Rd., Camp hill. For more information, call 717-731-2830, email kwetterhall@yahoo.com or visit CrystalCovePA.com. See

Dr. Sneha Parikh, DMD , has joined the practice of Hershey Dental Associates . A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine , she is SMART-certified for the safe removal of mercury amalgam fillings and is in network with participating insurance.

Location: 253 Hershey Rd. Hummelstown. For appointments and more information, call 717-220-1792, email Info@HersheyDental.com or visit HersheyDental.com. See ad, page 33.

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Central PA Yoga Love Festival

The third annual Yoga Love Festival, held from 8 a.m., September 23, to 5 p.m., September 24, at the 144-acre nonprofit Amethyst Retreat Center, is rooted in unity, love and kindness. Chelsea Parcels, CYT 200, founder of Prema Vibrations and the Yoga Love Festival, says, “This year’s theme is Shanti (peace). In this eco-friendly, drug and alcohol-free festival, we will shine the light right on our state’s capital, Harrisburg, gathering together yoga studios, teachers, students, like-minded enthusiasts and businesses in a collaborative way that’s never been done before in the region.” There will be camping, yoga classes and workshops. A community potluck dinner, hiking, a walking prayer labyrinth, live music, dancing, drumming, local artists, bodywork, healing

vendors and more. The festival’s mission is to educate attendees so that their personal yoga journey is heightened, and raise public awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and the connection of mind, body and spirit. The event was founded in 2018 when Parcels created a way to connect the local yoga studios and businesses in a way like never done before in this region. She wanted the community to have an opportunity to experience different styles of yoga and meditation plus music, art, nature and dancing, hosted in a retreat-style setting.

Location: 44 Buffalo Creek Rd., Duncannon. For more information, call 717-512-4260 or visit payogalovefest.com. See ad, page 34.

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Impacts of Radio Frequency Radiation

The introduction of 5G mobile phones and infrastructure has given rise to concerns about their safety, as more than 1 million new antennas will be required in the U.S. Currently, the Federal Communications Commission and International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection consider only the thermal effects (tissue heating) from electromagnetic frequency (EMF) exposure as potentially harmful.

A group of researchers led by Ariel University, in Israel, evaluated the non-thermal effects of exposure to EMF radiation on biological systems and human populations by reviewing in vitro [outside a living organism] and in vivo [inside a living organism] studies, as well as clinical studies on electromagnetic hypersensitivity and the epidemiological evidence for cancer due to the action of mobile-based radiation exposure Although data derived from these studies was inconsistent, the researchers found supporting evidence that this radiation may contribute to cancer, endocrinological, neurological and other adverse health consequences. The researchers call for a more targeted, interdisciplinary research effort by national governments to ensure public health.

Sucralose May Damage DNA

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener 600 times sweeter than table sugar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its use in baked goods, beverages, chewing gum, gelatins and frozen dairy desserts. A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of North Carolina found that ingesting sucralose may cause the formation of a genotoxic chemical called sucralose-6-acetate. Genotoxicity refers to the breaking up of DNA, resulting in damage that could potentially contribute to health problems. Researchers also found trace amounts of this dangerous chemical in sucralose itself, even before it was consumed and metabolized.

The study included eight projects that exposed human blood cells to sucralose-6-acetate, which researchers found induces the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress and cancer. Exposure to certain concentrations of sucralose6-acetate and sucralose also appeared to impair the gut lining, and sucralose-6-acetate inhibited certain enzymes, which could interfere with the body’s ability to metabolize medications.

Children’s Physical Activity Declined Since Pandemic

In a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers found that children’s physical activity has been greatly reduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers looked at data from 22 studies that included 14,216 participants ranging from 3 to 18 years old. The data showed that children’s total daily physical activity decreased by 20 percent (17 minutes), irrespective of pre-pandemic baseline levels, and the reduction was larger for higher-intensity physical activity. This reduction represents almost one-third of the daily dose of moderate-tovigorous physical activity recommended for young children and adolescents.

These effects are largely due to social distancing policies and related school closures, which affected 1.5 billion youth worldwide. Under lockdown, children no longer had access to regular physical activities, recreational facilities or outdoor recess, and online learning increased sedentary screen time, disrupting healthy habits. Physical activity affects not only physical health, but also psychosocial functioning and mental well-being.

The study’s results align with another meta-analysis showing that the pandemic increased the prevalence of youth depression and anxiety symptoms, highlighting the tremendous challenges that public health officials face to revive young people’s interest in physical activity since the pandemic.

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Helping Kids Cope

GUIDING CHILDREN THROUGH TRAUMA AND ANXIETY

by Carrie Jackson

Children today are facing ever-increasing amounts of stress and anxiety. In addition to academic pressure, bullying and family dynamics, kids are worried about navigating social media, climate change and school shootings. While a certain amount of stress is normal and healthy, too much can cause debilitating physical, emotional and cognitive effects.

2010 study published by the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, at Harvard University, reports that persistent fear and chronic anxiety can have lifelong consequences by disrupting the developing architecture of the brain. Parents can help anxious kids by modeling stress-management and problem-solving techniques, and inviting their children to talk about their feelings.

Acknowledging and Coping With Fear

While each child’s anxiety is unique, the themes are often universal. “Children fear not being liked, being made fun of, failing when they try new things, getting hurt, losing a loved one, being left out and not fitting in. If this list seems familiar, it’s because they are all the same fears adults have too,” says Michelle Nelson-Schmidt, an author and illustrator of 32 children’s books, including What If I Know My Feelings? and The Whatif Monster series. “It is debilitating when we don’t talk about our fears and anxieties. Children often don’t have the vocabulary to verbalize their fears, so they bottle it up, letting fears get bigger and scarier. The earlier they learn that it’s okay to be scared, to talk about their fears and to ask for help, the less power fear and anxiety will have over their brains.”

According to Dr. Carol Penn, author of Meditation in a Time of Madness: A Guidebook for Talented Tweens, Teens, Their Parents & Guardians Who Need to Thrive, “Fear is a natural phenomenon. It’s how we’re hardwired to survive as a species. However, when fear turns into anxiety and the body enters a chronic state of hyper-arousal with raised cortisol levels, it can be debilitating. This shortens attention spans and disrupts the hypothalamic loop, which deals with creating short-term memory, causing kids to lose the ability to engrain long-term learning.”

Penn notes that kids can pick up on their parents’ anxiety, so it is imperative to model self-care and create a soothing home environment. “Children are unsettled when their parents are unsettled. By observing body language and energy, kids can intuitively gauge when something is wrong, and they often make up stories about why,” she explains. “Teaching kids to take regular breaks throughout the day for relaxed awareness encourages them to notice a mind-body connection. Take two minutes before getting out of the car or starting a new activity to pay attention to your breath and observe and label pain or tension in the body. If you are hunching your shoulders or clenching your jaw, make mindful adjustments to reset and settle the body and nervous system.”

Overcoming Anxiety After a Traumatic Event

Last year, Highland Park, Illinois, experienced the improbable yet possible event of a mass shooting during their Fourth of July parade. “While the community worked to rediscover a sense of safety, our school focused on the necessary structures and initiatives to help students heal and rebuild,” says Holly Fleischer, the assistant principal of diversity, equity and inclusion at Highland Park High School. “As we started the school year, we recommit-

ted to a focus on social-emotional learning by teaching strategies to manage emotions, sustain healthy relationships, develop an awareness of self and make healthy decisions. By practicing coping skills with everyday stressors, our students are learning to develop feelings of control, safety and resiliency as they navigate a traumatic experience or event.”

According to Fleischer, “While there is little control of one’s outside world and circumstances, kids can find calm in a storm through strategies like deep breathing, recognizing your five senses, listening to music, reaching out to loved ones, using ice packs for sensory intervention and giving oneself a strong bear hug. Students will get to know which ones work for them. It is also essential to disrupt maladaptive coping mechanisms like avoidance, which do not allow for the practice of these healthier ways of self-management.”

Building Resilience for the Future

“Thoughts are the language of the mind, and feelings are the language of the body,” Penn counsels. “When stress develops, have kids draw three pictures identifying what it looks like for them. The first is a picture of themselves right now; the second is the challenge they’re facing; and the third is how they will feel when the challenge is resolved. This gives children control over their feelings, allowing them to self-soothe and creatively work through challenging situations. When children learn to be adaptable, flexible and imaginative critical thinkers, they can respond to even the darkest days and move forward with grace and hope.”

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

Savor the Present Moment

HOW TO ADD MINDFULNESS TO MEALTIME

by Veronica Hinke

Recipes That Enrich Mindful Eating

The Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute, in Aguada, Puerto Rico, offers a mindful eating class that invites diners to practice with a bowl of Ann Wigmore’s Energy Soup—a recipe by the institute’s founder containing an array of vegetables, legumes and grains. “It’s fulfilling, nutritious and cleansing, all in one,” says Executive Director Carolyn Marin. “Key in what makes this a mindful eating meal is that while it is pulsed in a blender, it is not a liquid, and it requires chewing. Also, it is served at room temperature, which helps with mindful eating and proper digestion.”

There is a sharp difference between grabbing a fast-food burger at the drive-through and paying full attention to a home-prepared meal. For many of us, busy schedules and harried lifestyles get in the way of a more introspective dining experience. Mindful eating—the practice of slowing down, appreciating the present moment and becoming consciously aware of the ingredients, flavors, aromas and textures that we consume—can be a worthwhile meditative endeavor.

“If we’re mindful of what we eat, when we eat and how we eat, we are supporting the vibrancy of what our bodies are so capable of,” says Dr. Carrie Demers, medical director at the Himalayan Institute, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. “Studies show that when people stop to sit down and chew their food carefully, they not only eat

less, but they actually get more enjoyment out of their meal. Food tastes better when we are actually present with it.”

“When we slow down, we become more aware,” says Shawngela Pierce of Seek Within You, who leads spiritual retreats in Sedona, Arizona. “Sometimes people eat out of habit, but when we become more mindful, we start to notice patterns that, once understood, can help us harness a whole new way of eating and living.”

Mindfulness can begin before we even sit at the dining room table, “when we aren’t distracted by watching television or something else, and we take the time to think deeply about what we are preparing,” Pierce says, adding that calm focus can even help us when shopping for ingredients at the farmers market or grocery store.

While soft music plays in the background, students of the mindful eating class are instructed to slowly pick up their spoons, place a serving of soup in their mouths, set their spoons down and unhurriedly chew 30 times. “They look out at the ocean, breathing carefully, eating consciously and slowly, taking their time and getting their body out of fightor-flight mode and into healing mode. It can be very emotional,” Marin explains. “Mindful eating also aids in digestion because the person is chewing the food fully and allowing it to spend more time in the mouth, where digestion begins. Many of our guests have experienced noticeable improvement with acid reflux, stomach aches and nausea.”

Four Aspects of Mindful Eating

Marc Demers, head chef at The Himalayan Institute, says there are four aspects

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of mindful eating—right food, right time, right quantity and right attitude or environment—each of which can be individualized and honed to deepen awareness and improve health. Here are his recommendations.

RIGHT FOOD: Eat fresh, whole foods that are easy to digest and give energy. We need mindfulness to notice which foods support us and which cause indigestion, mucus or fatigue.

RIGHT TIME: Our bodies naturally digest better in the daytime and when we feel hunger. Stop eating at least three hours prior to bedtime. We need mindfulness to notice the difference in digestion between eating ice cream at 3 p.m. and at 11 p.m.

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RIGHT QUANTITY: Eat just the right amount of food—enough to feel satisfied and fuel the day’s activities, but not so much that we feel lethargic or sleepy. Mindfulness helps us notice our hunger and fullness, as well as how we feel after we eat.

RIGHT ATTITUDE OR ENVIRONMENT : Sit down in a peaceful place, ideally with people we like, rather than eating while driving, working or walking. Don’t eat when stressed or angry. If we are upset, it is better to take a moment to mindfully breathe and calm the nervous system before eating. The goal is to welcome the food with gratitude and openness.

Take It Slow and Steady

For those struggling to commit to mindful eating, Pierce says, “Start practicing mindful eating with the food that you enjoy the most. Don’t try to do it all at once. Just try one meal each week as a start. Make it a priority. Set a reminder if it helps. Have fun with it. Make it a playful practice. Say, ‘Today is going to be my mindful eating day.’ That opens the gateway to something that will become an integral part of your spiritual life.”

Veronica Hinke is a food historian and author of The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining and Style and Titanic: The Official Cookbook. Learn more at FoodStringer.com.

HEARTY QUINOA SALAD

YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS (6 CUPS)

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

7 Tbsp scallions, sliced thin

1 cup quinoa

1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen

1¾ cups kale, stems removed, finely chopped

1¾ cups cheese of choice, crumbled or diced small (use tofu or tempeh for vegan option)

⅓ cup pesto (dairy or vegan)

⅓ cup sunflower seeds

⅓ cup dried tomatoes, chopped

Wash and drain the quinoa three times. Cook according to package instructions.

Let cool. If using frozen corn, cook in water for 3 minutes.

Blanch the kale (spinach or other leafy greens work also).

Press out extra water.

Sauté the scallions for 2 to 3 minutes. If using tofu or tempeh, lightly brown it in the skillet.

Combine all of the ingredients, and mix well. Use within 3 days.

GREEK ORZO AND CHICKPEA SALAD

This recipe by Vincci Tsui, a dietician and intuitive eating counselor in Calgary, Canada, can inspire mindfulness because it requires chopping, dicing and cubing ingredients, which can be methodical and meditative activities. In terms of eating the salad, the numerous flavors and textures provide ample opportunity to engage the senses and be present with the food.

YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS (6 CUPS)

8 oz orzo

1 19-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 2 cups cooked)

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

1 large English cucumber, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 cup chopped basil

7 oz feta, cut into ½-inch cubes

FOR THE DRESSING:

¼ cup red wine vinegar

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp honey

1 tsp dried oregano

½ cup olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey and oregano until honey is dissolved. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together cooked orzo and remaining salad ingredients. Add in dressing and toss to coat.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Dietician and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Vincci Tsui.

Photo by Vincci Tsui

Photo courtesy of The Himalayan Institute; recipe by Head Chef Marc Demers.

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TRAVELING WITH PURPOSE

NINE DESTINATIONS FOR SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT

by Kiki Powers

Seeker rests on Machu Picchu while viewing Huayna Picchu in Peru

Throughout history, humans have embarked on pilgrimages in pursuit of wealth, good fortune, divine intervention, spiritual enlightenment and other blessings. These journeys could be considered the earliest manifestations of one type of adventure travel, while today some of these would be defined as spiritual tourism.

The notion of “spirit” refers to both our conscious and subconscious minds. A spiritual practice, then, is any activity that enables us to step away from the noisy parade of life and explore our emotions, where any concept of the human spirit resides. This spiritual self-care includes any ritual or practice that helps connect us with our most authentic higher self.

Travel can be an amazing way to explore metaphysical interests with new people, sites and scenes, in order to invigorate the senses, stimulate the imagination, refresh the mental framework and invite new ideas and personal insights. Some places qualify for spiritual travel by virtue of their natural beauty, or due to some historical, mythological or religious significance. For a trip that fosters mind-body-spirit self-care with a generous portion of adventure, check out these sacred sites.

Mount Shasta

This Northern California treasure is believed to be a powerful spiritual vortex that has long captured the imagination of spiritual seekers. By some accounts, Mount Shasta is reputed to be the Earth’s root chakra, in keeping with the belief that, like the human body, planet Earth possesses chakra energy centers

This majestic mountain, which is associated with healing, transformation and spiritual awakening, is a stunning backdrop for the many spiritual retreats and workshops offered locally that include meditation, energy healing, yoga, sound therapy and other restorative modalities.

Spiritual guide Andrew Oser, who has led Mount Shasta retreats for decades, says, “I can help you allow Mount Shasta’s transforming energies into the core of your very being, and by utilizing my direction to harness the mountain’s heightened vibration, you will feel it almost magically dissolve all of your fears.”

Surrounded by red rock canyons, whimsical forests and waterfalls, Sedona’s natural beauty inspires spiritual reflection. It is also part of one of the most powerful energy vortexes in the world and a New Age Mecca for those seeking transcendence through energy healing, yoga, sound baths and a host of other spiritual offerings.

From venturing to the bright turquoise waters at Havasu Falls nearby to visiting the Chapel of the Holy Cross, there are many activities in Sedona for those wishing to connect more deeply to nature and themselves.

Bali, Indonesia

Known as the “Island of the Gods”, Bali is a captivating destination with a serene, spiritual ambiance. Nestled amidst lush greenery and terraced rice fields, the town of Ubud, in the uplands of Bali, enjoys international recognition for its spiritual offerings and welcoming vibe for those seeking inner peace and self-discovery.

Holistic healing options in Bali include energy therapies, sound healing and traditional Balinese massage. Yoga enthusiasts will be delighted with the varied class options, immersive programs and specialized workshops. Along with wellness spas offering rejuvenating treatments that harmonize the body, mind and spirit, Bali offers beautiful meditation areas for quiet contemplation.

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Machu Picchu, Peru

Spirituality runs deep in the Peruvian culture, from the ancient temples of the Incas to the living history of shamanism in the Amazon jungle. Machu Picchu has long been a revered site, and historically the place for worshipping the sun, the main Inca deity. Seekers can explore Machu Picchu on their own or participate in guided spiritual meditations—either way, it is a beautiful destination for a mind-body-spirit getaway.

For those seeking a deep mystical experience, Peru Sacred Tours provides a safe haven for spiritual advancement with the individualized attention and guidance of indigenous practitioners, including the herbalist shamans of the rainforest, Q’ero Inca priests of Cuzco or Moche San Pedro shamans of Chiclayo.

Egypt

Egypt is considered a land of majesty and mystery, attracting treasure hunters, history buffs and adventure seekers, as well as those searching for spiritual transformation. This world-renowned destination has a long history of spirituality, with a colorful tapestry of beliefs and practices. The ancient Egyptians were convinced of the existence of a spiritual plane, while also maintaining deep reverence for the natural world, and these concepts continue to inform contemporary Egyptian culture and spirituality.

In recent years, there has been a surge in demand for spiritual tours in Egypt, particularly for meditation workshops in iconic places like the Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Mount Sinai and Nile River. One of the more well-known tour guides is Freddy Silva, a leading researcher of ancient civilizations, sacred sites and their interaction with consciousness, as well as the bestselling author of The Divine Blueprint

Varanasi, India

Varanasi may be the world’s oldest city, settled more than 4,000 years ago. Located on the banks of the Ganges River, it is regarded as the spiritual heart of India, with a tradition of Hindu mythology, as well as Buddhism. Religious, humanist and secular visitors frequent the evening aarti ceremony, when sadhus [sages] show their devotion by raising flaming lamps amid the aroma of incense.

If this strikes a chord, renowned author and spiritual teacher Andrew Harvey is offering a 14-day pilgrimage to the artistic, historical and spiritual soul of North India in November. He is the founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism, an international organization that inspires people to take up the challenge of our contemporary global crises by becoming effective, practical agents of institutional and systemic change.

Kyoto, Japan

Imbued with the rich heritage and history of Zen Buddhism, this enchanting city is an ideal destination for seekers to explore close to 2,000 Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, as well as the iconic Golden Pavilion, where centuries of devotion and wisdom have been housed. Many of these sites also provide inspiring settings for quiet contemplation, meditation and discussions of The Buddha’s teachings. The traditional tea ceremony offered at numerous venues around the city is a refreshing, meditative practice that cultivates a sense of tranquility and connection to the present moment. Kyoto is also home to exquisite Japanese gardens that illustrate the profound relationship between nature and spirituality in this gentle culture.

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Italy

As there are many sacred sites in Italy, a guided experience or well-planned itinerary may help facilitate an immersive spiritual journey. This is a labor of love for Phil Cousineau, author of more than 40 books, teacher, editor, independent scholar, documentary filmmaker, travel leader and storyteller. His lifelong fascination with art, literature and history of culture has taken him on journeys around the world.

Author of The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred, Cousineau has stated, “To shine the light of your own natural curiosity into the world of another traveler can reveal wonders—to remember the mysteries you forgot at home. What matters most on your journey is how deeply you see, how attentively you hear, how richly the encounters are felt in your heart and soul.”

In partnership with Sacred Earth Journeys, Cousineau has prepared a guided tour in November entitled The Sweet Life of Mythic Italy, which will explore sacred locations in Rome, Perugia, Assisi, Montepulciano, Florence, Verona and Venice. To learn more, visit Tinyurl.com/SweetLifeTour

Making the Most of a Spiritual Vacation

by Linda Sechrist

Stonehenge, England

Every year, more than a million people make the spiritual voyage to Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, England. Archaeologists are still seeking a plausible explanation as to how the stones weighing multiple tons were transported to the site. This ancient masterpiece of prehistoric engineering remains shrouded in mystery to this day.

There is further spiritual charm in myths around the purpose of Stonehenge. People ask, “Was it intended as a funeral monument, an astronomical observatory, a tool to predict the seasons or a sanctuary where the sun was worshipped?” Stonehenge is believed to be an epicenter of Earth energy with as many as 14 ley lines converging on the site—powerful channels of energy associated with places of ancient and primordial significance.

It is plain to see that when we are ready to invest in our spiritual well-being in a fun, mind-expanding way, many mind-body-spirit travel options abound.

Kiki Powers is a health writer, blogger and national speaker specializing in plant-based nutrition and healthy green living. Learn more at RawKiki.com.

Phil Cousineau, author of The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred, specializes in creating meaningful travel experiences and leading tours to sacred sites. “All pilgrimages are a search for meaning and purpose, which is why I prepare groups on how to travel deliberately, ways to experience it and how to integrate the experiences into daily life so they are not forgotten,” he says.

Cousineau recommends getting off the bus, putting away the video recorder and simply walking into the landscape. “Remind yourself why you traveled to there,” he says. “Take the deepest, most probing question in your life with you. Chronicle your answer for two to five minutes daily. At the site, look for one detail that represents your entire visit that day and take a photo. Use active imagination to open your heart, rather than waiting for something to happen. Don’t compare your travels. When you are comparing where you are with where you’ve been, there’s no meaning—it becomes just one more purposeless tour.”

To share the experience with traveling companions, Cousineau says, “I begin mornings over breakfast with a long conversation that includes any stories about where we’re visiting. We’re reminding ourselves that we’re forming a small community by traveling together and studying the same stories so that we can continue our long conversation over dinner. This is where the meaning starts to form and deepen.”

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Medical Tourism NAVIGATING THE RISKS AND REWARDS

by Sheila Julson

Many Americans have experienced sticker shock upon receiving a medical or dental bill, whether or not they have health insurance. As healthcare costs continue to rise in the United States, patients are grabbing their passports and turning to medical tourism—the act of crossing borders to obtain quality medical care at a lower cost.

“We have a great healthcare system in the United States, but it is priced out of the market for millions of people at the bottom of the economic pyramid,” says Josef Woodman, CEO of Patients Beyond Borders, a medical tourism resource. He estimates that to date, 2.1 to 2.4 million Americans have intentionally crossed borders specifically for medical care. Approximately 65 percent of those people sought complex dental treatments.

The town of Los Algodones, Mexico, located just over the U.S.Mexico border near Baja California, has approximately 300 dental clinics. Known as “Molar City”, the town is a mecca for people looking for more affordable dentistry. U.S. travelers also head to Costa Rica, Turkey and Thailand for elective cosmetic surgery, bariatrics, infertility treatments, orthopedic medicine, cardiology and cancer care, or to obtain low-cost pharmaceuticals.

Add holistic treatments to the list, says David G. Vequist IV, Ph.D., the founder and director of the Center for Medical Tourism Research at the University of the Incarnate Word, in San Antonio. “People are very interested in how Asian countries naturally combine both alternative and traditional medicine. Philosophies like ‘food as medicine’ are commonly used in treatments there,” says the 15-year scholar of medical tourism trends.

Planning for the Best Outcomes

According to Vequist, “The best Mexican hospitals are using the same standards that we have in the U.S.” In 2009, for example, when Mexico’s General Health Council set out to create national hospital certification standards in their country, officials followed protocols established by Joint Commission International, an influential U.S.-based nonprofit that has served as a global driver of health care quality improvement and patient safety for the past 20 years.

Nevertheless, it is important to understand that complications may arise during a healthcare procedure regardless of where it is performed. Vequist cautions that the farther a patient travels from home, the more likely they will be exposed to bacteria that is unfamiliar to their body. Also, traveling in a pressurized airplane after complex surgical procedures should be avoided, and seeking medical care outside of a patient’s regular care network may break the continuum of care, leading to miscommunication and errors in the transfer of medical records.

“Although global health care isn’t for everyone, those who try it will find the quality is the same or better than at home, with modern facilities at a fraction of the cost,” says Paul McTaggart , founder of two specialized travel agencies—Medical Departures and Dental Departures —that help patients become informed about the best and most appropriate clinics and doctors around the world for their medical needs. They

also book appointments, forward medical records and make travel arrangements.

McTaggart vets medical providers outside of the U.S. by verifying doctor credentials with local regulatory authorities; measuring web reputations; conducting onsite inspections when possible; posting authentic, patient-verified reviews; removing partners that consistently receive poor reviews; and checking the web for legal and other claims against hospitals or clinics.

Woodman advises that extensive research of foreign hospitals, clinics and providers is crucial for a positive medical-tourism outcome and cautions against making a decision based solely on cost. “There are some bad actors out there that advertise mostly on price to attract U.S. patients. If a clinic advertises that you’ll save 80 or 90 percent off U.S. healthcare prices, be wary—that’s way too high of a discount.”

Other red flags include clinics that are located in strip malls or a lack of verifiable credentials for a provider. “A medical tourist needs to be a little more adaptable and critical of their surroundings,” Woodman says, adding that even if they’ve made the trip, when the circumstances seem off, a patient should never feel pressured to go through with the treatment or procedure.

Jonathan Edelheit, president of the Medical Tourism Association, recommends using healthcare providers that are certified or accredited by international organizations like Global Healthcare Accreditation. “Be careful of trusting any website,” he warns. “Some medical tourism facilitators are middlemen or agencies that receive a commission. Some will refer you to the best provider, but some will refer you to a provider that provides the largest commission, but who isn’t the best.”

Edelheit believes that with proper research and planning, costeffective, quality health care is possible. He reminds travelers to avoid countries where the U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory, and he recommends speaking with several patients that have gone through the same procedure to get a firsthand review and manage expectations. He asserts, “ The value you receive and being able to immerse yourself in another culture and integrate a vacation is something that most medical tourists treasure and cherish.”

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

Fifth Element Fosters Wellness via Energy Enhancement

by Sheila Julson

Energy practitioner Bonnie Mirecki’s latest venture, Fifth Element Energy Spa, in Wellsville, offers the Energy Enhancement System (EES), a non-invasive technology designed to reenergize the body, improve circulation, immune function, cellular energy, and increase mental clarity. Mirecki’s own wellness journey eventually led her toward EES treatment, and she knew others could benefit from it, as well.

In 2017, Mirecki was working in corporate America and realized that she needed a break from the stress. She had previously taught health and physical education, and practiced meditation and spiritual work. “I had always been very passionate about the power of self-healing and empowering others to seek out natural solutions,” she relates.

Mirecki and her partner, Denise Nickey, a bioenergetic practitioner, began taking classes in complementary energy therapies such as Access Bars through Access Consciousness, Access Energetic Facelifts, BodyTalk and Healy Body Scans— all techniques that connect and establish energy flow where there are imbalances helping achieve mind-body well-being.

Together, Mirecki and Nickey formed an organization offering a combination of non-invasive, hands-on healing techniques that can help people reestablish flow and overall balance. “We believe that everything starts in the energetic realm,” Mirecki explains. “Through the quantum field, the body’s antenna picks up all information. Energy that is not congruent with life-sustaining functions can create interference in the body, causing additional stress. If the body does not have enough energy to keep up with the stressors, that’s when health problems arise.”

Mirecki heard about EES during a Quantum Manifestation podcast. It piqued her interest, so she did further research on the technology, developed by Dr. Sandra Rose Michael. “I was excited to learn that it is like an ‘easy button’ for people to help themselves heal,” Mirecki says. “So much in our world now—electromagnetic frequencies from 5G towers, synthetic additives in food, water and air pollution—produce toxins that stress the body and bring down its energy vibration.”

Mirecki traveled to Allentown to see a practitioner that offers EES. After experiencing the system firsthand, she was amazed by the results. “I felt lighter, and experienced a very relaxed state, yet alertness,” she recalls. “I knew we needed EES to help us maintain our vitality, given the state of the world today.”

Sophisticated Technology Helps Cells Reenergize

Mirecki formed Fifth Element Energy Spa in December 2022. When clients come in for an EES session, Mirecki advises them to wear comfortable clothing and be well hydrated. “Your cells will be doing a lot of work. They will be vibrating and building energy. When they have enough energy, they start cleaning house and getting rid of toxins that don’t belong in your body, so you want to make sure the body has adequate fluids to allow for optimal cellular movement.”

Clients are seated in anti-gravity recliners and are offered blankets. Custom-installed computers are placed in opposing corners of the room facing a central point that is precisely calibrated to one one-hundredth of an inch. This generates morphogenic energy fields that can promote healing.

“The EESystem generates multiple bio-active, life-enhancing energy fields, including scalar waves” Mirecki explains. “Scalar waves exist in nature; the system is able to produce this creating a hyperhealthy healing chamber that fills the room with optimal energy that the body recognizes at the cellular level.”

Clients may read, listen to music or sleep during sessions. Some people that are energy-sensitive feel tingling or subtle movement, Mirecki notes, while others may not feel anything during treatment, but leave feeling deeply relaxed. Times of EES sessions vary from one to four hours. The average is two hours to gain the maximum effects. Because several people can occupy a treatment room at once, Mirecki can keep sessions affordable—a two-hour session is $100. Clients can purchase individual sessions or a package at a discounted rate.

Clients have reported benefits such as improved circulation, relief from pain, elevated mood, stress reduction and anxiety relief. “A big hinderance in today’s society is stress,” Mirecki emphasizes. “An EES session brings a level of peace to the mind that often has not been experienced before. It helps drop you into a Zen-like state.”

Mirecki is expanding with a larger building to serve more people “My mantra whenever making decisions is always, ‘How many people can I help?’ so I knew I had to offer EES to a wider audience,” she enthuses.

Fifth Element Energy Spa is located in Wellsville. For more information, call 717-319-7244, email blmirecki@gmail.com or visit EESystem.com. See ad, page 12.

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Your Yoga

Lighting is often overlooked, but just as relevant as other things in the backwoods. Night often comes early in the hollows and deep forests of Penn’s Woods. Since humans are dependent heavily on eyesight, adequate and appropriate lighting is important at these times.

Old and new options for camp lighting will be discussed, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each. We will also make and demonstrate a woodcraft alternative for lighting, and other possibilities you can find in the backwoods in a pinch.

Join us Saturday, September, 9th at 9 AM at Sonnewald. We are looking forward to hosting the last “Enlightening” demo and Foraging Walk in our 2023 Foraging series.

Thank you to all who have attended this event. We hope you have enjoyed the season as much as we did!

Travel can broaden our perspective of the world and take us on breathtaking adventures. These new experiences, however, often come with unexpected mental and physical challenges, stresses and anxieties. By incorporating yoga into the itinerary, we can cultivate a sense of peace, allowing us to show up as our best selves. From asanas after long hours of sitting to breathing exercises while waiting for a flight, yogic techniques can open the body and mind, letting us enjoy both the journey and destination.

According to Jenny Kaufman, a Chicagobased yoga professional who leads international retreats and manages yogaview, in Wilmette, Illinois, a mindful yoga practice is different from stretching and is available for anyone, regardless of physical flexibility. “Yoga encompasses well-being, mindfulness, breathing and spiritual awareness. It leads you to pull inward, notice what and where you feel a sensation, and mindfully progress to another asana, or pose. Increased flexibility might be the byproduct of the practice, but that is not the point,” she explains.

“Long layovers, changing time zones and different foods can confuse our internal clocks and wreak havoc on sleep and digestion,” Kaufman says. She recommends some poses to mitigate disruption and bring renewed vigor to body and mind: “To wind down before bed, incorporate cooling postures, such as Seated Forward Bend and Child’s Pose, that encourage the body to fold in and rest. For a

Yoga on Vacation

SIMPLE POSES AND TIPS FOR TRAVELERS

by Carrie Jackson

burst of energy, try warming poses and heart openers, such as Cobra, Sphinx and Backbends. If space is limited, stand with fingers interlaced behind the back and gently press the pelvis forward. If digestion is slowed, simple twists and Wind-Relieving Pose can help move things along.”

, a New Jersey-based certified yoga teacher, leads international retreats as a way to share heart-opening cultural adventures with other curious beings. “My main practice when travel stress is creeping in is to drop my attention into my breath,” she says. “Just focusing on one breath cycle at a time will help to settle my attention into my body, begin to quiet my nervous system and bring me to a more grounded place. It can also be helpful to count the breath, as in Sama Vritti Pranayama or “box breathing”. Like a square, box breathing has four evenlength parts to it. Inhale to a count of four or five; hold the inhale for the same count; exhale to four or five; and hold at the bottom of the exhale. Repeating this as needed helps to calm both the mind and body.”

Margi Young, an Oakland, Californiabased yoga instructor and retreat leader, says, “When traveling, it’s natural to want to jump into a busy schedule of exploring new destinations, but starting the day with a few conscious breaths and Sun Salutations can set the foundation for a more grounded experience. This allows you to be your best self and move through your journeys with less anxiety and fresh eyes. Or, get off the traditional yoga script and take a few minutes to put on your favorite tunes and dance to get into your body.”

Young also recommends incorporating yoga throughout the day while traveling to reset from any physical and mental stress. “In an airport, find a secluded place

you feel comfortable doing a Downward Dog. Instead of putting your hands on the ground, you could put them on the seat of a chair. This grounding pose lengthens the spine, opens the shoulders and draws your attention inward,” she explains. “On a plane or bus, reaching your arms overhead gives space to condensed organs; ankle circles help increase circulation; and seated Figure Four opens up tight hips,” she advises.

If time allows, Young also suggests finding a yoga studio and popping in for a class. “Taking a yoga class in a new country or city can provide an immediate sense of community and is often a uniting gateway to other connections when navigating new and different surroundings,” she asserts.

Yoga helps to develop patience, an aptitude that Kaufman says can serve us throughout our travels. “Mindfully moving through a practice encourages us to listen and be patient with our bodies, and it provides valuable feedback on where we are and what we need. Instead of jumping into a deep stretch, purposefully encourage the hamstring to open up and notice how that feels. Cultivating that patience for ourselves changes the chemistry in your brain and becomes a microcosm for how you put yourself into the world. You’re able to be more patient with flight attendants, travel partners and everyone else you may encounter,” she shares.

For Larkin, practicing yoga while traveling cultivates inner peace. “The stress of travel can bring out the worst in us, but we can do our best to stay kind and considerate by keeping in mind the yoga teaching of Ahimsa: non-harming,” she says. “Most things work out, even if you lose your luggage or miss your flight. And most people are good, wanting to help you find your luggage or rebook your flight or commiserate when your vacation didn’t go quite to plan.”

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

Adaptive Yoga is For Everyone

by Cynthia Johannes-Beecher

Making yoga accessible for everyone is a yoga teacher’s goal. Providing adaptations to each pose during class to support every student’s body and where they are in their journey is key. While many teachers will share alternative postures during class and suggest the use of props when necessary, there is a need for a yoga class dedicated to using aids such as blocks, bolsters, straps or even a chair for support.

This class is usually identified by the prefix supportive or adaptive. This wording cues the student that if they have any

Mindful Movements Make the Yoga Practice

by Jennifer Rabenstein

When practicing yoga, we may look around at others and make comparisons, such as wanting to do the pose like they do. That might be a good time to instead look, or rather “feel” within. How yoga feels is much more important than how it looks. Every body is different and every sensation is subjective.

Gently maneuver into a pose with eyes closed and explore all that we are feeling. Upon reaching a stopping point, examine why that is so. If it is because we feel it in the muscle, that may be an area to gradually work on. If it is because of discomfort at the joint, that could mean it is time to learn and honor the body’s boundaries. Or there may be other areas or reasons signaling us to stop.

How our ball and socket joints are shaped contributes to the range of movement; the length and proportions of different parts of our body also play into how poses turn out. So instead of trying to force our knees to the floor in butterfly pose or becoming impatient over not having heels on the mat in downward dog, find some grace by moving within the areas of our body’s comfort zone.

Modify a pose so it feels good; if necessary, add props to help

physical challenges such as limited balance, reduced strength, injury, limited use of limbs or simply feel more comfortable with support, the class will enable them to begin their yoga journey safely.

In adaptive yoga, poses are modified to support an individual’s ability. A yoga student of any age will benefit. The practice can be done on the mat, on a chair or standing. Many times, it is a mix of each, depending on the pose and the ability of the student. This practice still provides the benefits of a traditional yoga class, challenges the body, calms the mind and provides an overall improvement in the quality of life of the student.

Adaptive yoga concentrates on increasing flexibility, balance and strength, while still incorporating breathing techniques to pair movement with breath. Just like traditional yoga, the health benefits are the same, and both work to enhance the mind-body connection. Many traditional yoga poses such as Goddess, Warrior I and Warrior II, Boat, Chair and Tree can be experienced, and anyone can benefit. Adaptive yoga allows the student to safely move into the pose, experience what the pose does for their body and mind, and gives them the confidence to practice without the fear of injury. When considering yoga, but think it may not be possible, believe that an adaptive/supportive yoga class is doable.

Cynthia Johannes-Beecher, MHA, RPh, RYT, owner and teacher at Your Yoga, in West York, is certified in daily mindfulness and aromatherapy. For more information, visit YorkYourYoga.com. See ad, page 10.

the pose work. Allow yoga practice to be unique and in the moment. Some days our body may yearn for a relaxing movement, and some days it may want challenges. Stop burdening it with expectations and instead feel and listen to its needs by choosing mindful movements.

Jennifer Rabenstein, owner of Spiritual Hearts, LLC, located at 239 Gettysburg St., Dillsburg (717-756-7079), is trained in a variety of modalities, including yoga, reiki, reflexology, sound healing, crystals, shamanic work and more. SpiritualHeArtsLLC.com. For more information, see listing on page 43.

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DOG PARENTING

HOW TO SHAPE BEHAVIOR AND STRENGTHEN OUR BOND

by Karen Shaw Becker, DVM

Although the saying is that dogs are our best friends, canine companions are a lot like kids, too. In the same way that parenting styles impact children’s mental and emotional development, so do pet parenting choices. How we guide and care for our dogs can shape their behavior, responsiveness, attachment, cognition and overall well-being.

A 2022 study in the journal Animal Cognition found that authoritative pet parents, defined as those with high expectations for their dogs, have the most positive influence on the behavior and cognition of their pets. The study’s co-author, Monique Udell, an associate professor at Oregon State University, says, “We found that pet parenting style does predict patterns of dog behavior and

cognition. This is an important finding because it suggests that dog owners who take the time to understand and meet their dog’s needs are more likely to end up with secure, resilient dogs.”

Pet Parenting Styles

A range of factors will determine a dog owner’s parenting style, but in general there are three categories:

n Authoritative (high expectations, high responsiveness)

n Authoritarian (high expectations, low responsiveness)

n Permissive (low expectations, low responsiveness)

Dogs with authoritative owners are the most likely to have secure attachment styles, be highly responsive to social cues, prefer to be close to their owner over an unfamiliar person and be more independently persistent in solving problems.

Understanding the Human-Canine Connection

Dogs track human eye movements, linking them with intent. One study has suggested that when a dog’s gaze follows a human’s, it’s not simply a reflex; rather, it is associated with the human’s “communicative intent”. A dog’s ability to interact with its owner at this level helps strengthen the bond they share.

According to study co-author and behavioral scientist Lauren Brubaker, research into human-dog relationships parallels human psychological research in that, just as a child’s development, mental health, intellectual success, social cognition, attachment and job performance are influenced by their upbringing, human-dog relationships influence a dog’s behavior and cognition.

A positive connection between humans and their canine family members is mutually beneficial on many levels. Science has revealed a demonstrable chemistry between dogs and their humans, and, in fact, daily interactions with our canine companions have a measurably beneficial effect on our biochemistry, thanks to a hormone called oxytocin, sometimes called the “hug hormone” or the “love chemical”.

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when we share loving visual connections with our dogs, everyone benefits. The researchers found that people whose dogs looked upon them for two minutes or more showed increased levels of oxytocin and claimed to be happier than owners whose dogs regarded them for a minute or less.

In a 2003 study conducted at the University of Pretoria, in South Africa, researchers had dog owners focus solely on their pets for half an hour, talking with them as they stroked, scratched and petted them. The

owners’ blood was drawn at the beginning and at the end of the 30-minute session.

The scientists found that blood pressure decreased in the human subjects, while oxytocin increased, as did other beneficial hormones, such as beta-endorphins, which are associated with both pain relief and euphoria; prolactin, which promotes bonding between parent and child; phenylethylamine, which is increased in people involved in romantic relationships; and dopamine, which heightens feelings of pleasure. These hormones were also elevated in the dogs, which suggests the feelings of attachment are mutual.

As we see, there is a demonstrable positive chemistry between dogs and humans. Not only can our pet parenting style shape a dog’s behavior, it also has potential wellness benefits for us mentally, physically, emotionally or all the above.

Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals. To learn more, visit DrKarenBecker.com.

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That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about germs, but now we do.

Cuts or wounds getting infected

Getting sick after Air Travel

The National Institutes of Health, the EPA and the American Society for Microbiology vouch for the power of copper to kill germs, including antibiotic- resistant ones.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Basic Glass Fusing Class – 9:30-10:30am. Learn the basic tools and techniques for fusing glass and create a unique one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Fused glass pieces can be picked-up at 2pm. $20. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. Pre-registration required: 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Mystic Sound Immersion & Henna Time – 11am12pm. 1st Sun. Join Jennifer for a Mystic Sound Immersion ($22). Come as early as 9:30am to receive henna (~$20). Feel free to bring along a mat/ blanket/chair. ReWeaving Balance, 5 Harrisburg Pk, Dillsburg. 717-756-7079. SpiritualHeartsllc.com.

107th Kipona Festival – 6-8:30pm. Join Alicia and the Youveau team for raffles, service demos and more during day 2 of the Kipona festival. Stay for the fireworks at 8:15pm. Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness, 2417 N Front St, Harrisburg. 717-417-4470. Youveau.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Psychic Readings – 9am-6pm. Also Sept 23. Psychic William Stillman connects to the spirit realm to bring forth messages in private, 1-hr sessions. $200/ hr. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. For appt: 717-221-0133. AltaViewWellness.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

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Soul Journey Retreat – 9:30am-4:30pm. A day-long event filled with making new friends, creating memories, therapeutic arts, and other soul rejuvenating activities. Includes a special lunch, program “Take-aways” and Swag bag. $65. Surreybrooke Gardens, 8610 Baltimore National Pk, Middletown, MD. Preregistration required by Aug 31: 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

Archangel Michael, Mother Mary, Padre Pio Channeling – 10am-4pm. With Pat Cassel. Messages from Archangel Michael and the Angels, and potent healing energies from Mother Mary and Padre Pio are awaiting you. $100/hr, $60/30 mins. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@GracefullHeart.com. Gracefull-Heart.com.

Making Connections: A Special Psychic Gallery Event – 1-3:30pm. Psychometrist, Melissa Colucci, will be offering readings to participants, connecting

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to loved ones in Spirit, and relaying sentiments and messages. Psychometry works by connecting to the deceased using an object that belonged to them. $40. ReWeaving Balance, 5A Harrisburg Pk, Dillsburg. 717-943-4833. ReWeavingBalance.Earth.

Reiki Clinic – 1-4pm. Reiki students practice their skills on the public. It is a great opportunity to experience Reiki and give feedback to the students. Donation. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

Harvest Peace Dance – 7-9pm. The Dances of Universal Peace are considered a spiritual practice in circle form. Sacred phrases are combined with simple folk-dance movements. The results are a sense of unity and depth of feeling that participants find enchanting. Donation. Just Plain Yoga, 300 Corporate Center Dr, Camp Hill. 717-979-8385. Peace-Bridges.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Youvea at JCCWellness Fair – 12-3pm. Hear Youveau Aesthetics MedSpa & Wellness speak about all things wellness. Enjoy vendors, minisessions, speakers and more. Free to attend. Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life, 2986 N 2nd St, Harrisburg. Register: JewishHarrisburg.org/ Wellness-Fair-2023.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Medicine Making Series: Herbal Salves – 6-8pm. Herbal salves can be formulated to treat a wide range of issues with the skin. From small cuts and scrapes, to dryness and rashes, they are an invaluable part of the Herbal Medicine Chest. $45. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Reflexology and Ion Foot Cleanse – Sept 12-14. 9am-6pm. Lynn Diehl offers private reflexology sessions and ion cleanse foot baths. $75/reflexology; $40/foot bath. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. For appt: 717-221-0133. AltaViewWellness.com.

Spiritual Toolkit Interactive Workshop: Concentric Circles of Community & Spirituality – 12-1pm. Using Sebene Selassie’s view of Concentric Circles of Community from her book, You Belong: A Call for Connection, we will explore how community and belonging impact our spiritual practice and roles in spiritually supporting others. $10. Zoom. 717-220-5034. Tinyurl.com/WildSpiritPathToolkit.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Emotional Vibration of Words – 7-9pm. With Dottie Woodward. Words create. Learn how to become a more effective creator in your life using powerful words. $19. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@Gracefull-Heart.com. Gracefull-Heart.com.

Intro to Intuition 101 Workshop – 7-9pm. Discover your intuitive self with medium Tara Malouf. All levels. Awaken and enhance your intuitive abilities. Discover how to trust your instincts, make better decisions, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. $35. Carlisle Creative Vibes, 152 N Hanover St, Carlisle. 223-269-0519. CarlisleCreativeVibes.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

What is Reflexology? Knowledge is Power Series – 5-6pm. Learn what reflexology is and how it can help you deal with pain, injuries and other chronic

health issues. Free. The Center of Balance LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. Pre-registration required: 717-643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

Drag and Variety Show – 7-9:30pm. Broadwaythemed drag show with live vocals, dancing and performances. Sarabesque hosts and performs along with other local performers. Drag Queens and Kings, Non-Binary and Cis performers offering unique acts. $30/VIP, $15/advance, $20/at door. Carlisle Creative Vibes, 152 N Hanover St, Carlisle. 223-269-0519. CarlisleCreativeVibes.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Lebanon County Women’s Expo – 9am-2pm. The Women’s Expo brings together women of all ages to shop, watch demonstrations, learn about products and services, and be entertained. Exhibitors will represent beauty, home, health and wellness, fashion, shopping, finance, technology and more. Free. Lebanon Expo Center, 80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon. 717-285-1350. AGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com.

Intuitive Tarot Readings – 10am-4:30pm. With Judy Winfrey. Receive messages that offer clarity and guidance which can help you with everyday life as well as help open you to your own potential. $80/ hr. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@GracefullHeart.com. Gracefull-Heart.com.

Crystal Cove Collective September Sale Day –10:30am-6:30pm. Sales throughout store. Reiki from 12-4pm. Snacks and crystal raffle. Free admission. Crystal Cove Collective, 2208 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill. 717-731-2830. CrystalCovePA.com.

Blending Herbal Teas – 2-5pm. Learn how to combine herbs and flowers to make healing and delicious teas. Learn about drying herbs, making sun tea, and creating refreshing flavors. Create own blended tea to take home. $42. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Peace for Pediatrics – 11am-12pm. Join Carrie Tetkoskie, RN, BSN and CranioSacral Practitioner, in learning to silence the mind and promote a peaceful nervous system. For pediatrics ages 13-17. Will focus primarily on social anxiety disorders, depression and obsessivecompulsive disorder. Include meditations and grounding exercises to facilitate healing of the body, mind, soul and spirit. $10. Sage Integrative Medicine & Wellness, 5015 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg. Pre-register: 717-775-8100 or SageMedicineWellness.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Creative Paint Night + Henna – 6-8pm. 3rd Tues. Come for a creative paint night/open studio time ($33). Work on previous pieces, create something new, get instruction and inspiration. Come by between 4:30-7:30pm to receive henna ($20+).

ReWeaving Balance, 5 Harrisburg Pk, Dillsburg. 717-756-7079. SpiritualHeartsllc.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Friends of Fredricksen Book & Media Sale –Sept 21-24. Stock up on books, DVDs, games, puzzles and more. All proceeds benefit the library. See website for sale times each day. Fredricksen Library, 100 N 19th St, Camp Hill. 717-761-3900. FredricksenLibrary.org.

Shamanic Journey and Sound Healing Around the Stargate – 7-9pm. With Linda Gareh-Applegate, Holly Blyler, Sharon Askey. Relax, rejuvenate and rebalance with potent sound healing. Sound can provide an opportunity to breakdown patterns no longer serving you. $20. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@Gracefull-Heart.com. Gracefull-Heart.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Horn Farm’s Pawpaw Experience – 5-9pm. Offering Horn Farm’s Pawpaw Experience, a wild and uncommon culinary adventure featuring a 3-course pawpaw-themed dinner with two drink pairings, overlooking the riverfront. Menu pricing. John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville. 717-252-0416. jwrpa.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Psychic Readings – 9am-6pm. See Sept 5 listing. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. For appt: 717-221-0133. AltaViewWellness.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

19th Annual York County Pawpaw Festival –Sept 23-24. 10am-3pm. Outdoor, family-friendly event includes local food vendors, artisans, native plant nurseries, and educational nonprofits, featuring pawpaw talks and free, family-friendly tours, orchard walks and outdoor programs on the regenerative landscape. $5/General, $15/ Premium. Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Rd, York. 717-757-6441. HornFarmCenter.org/ pawpawfest.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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How Can We Feel Safe Again: Healing After Domestic Violence – 11am-1pm. With Carrie Tetkoskie, RN, BSN and CranioSacral Practitioner. Class will explore relaxation techniques including meditation and grounding exercises to promote safety and security within your body. Carrie will review techniques designed to heal your nervous system, physiological and psychological well-being. $13. Sage Integrative Medicine & Wellness, 5015 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg. Pre-register: 717-775-8100 or SageMedicineWellness.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Eco-Grief, Community & The Work that Reconnects Spiral – 12-1pm. Are you or the folks you spiritually support feeling eco-grief or climate anxiety? Engage the work that reconnects spiral as a tool for opening to the transformative power of grief and imagination in community. $10. Zoom. 717-220-5034. Register: Tinyurl.com/WildSpiritPathEco.

Crystal 101 Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Julia Rillo teaches basics about healing crystals, including benefits, how to use them, basic shapes and meanings, beginner crystals, history and uses, finding the right crystal for you and more. $25/ class or $35/class and crystal kit. Carlisle Creative Vibes, 152 N Hanover St, Carlisle. 223-269-0519. CarlisleCreativeVibes.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Group Sound Meditation – 6-8pm. 4th Wed. With Matthew Kramer. Allow your mind, body and soul to relax and deepen into your true essence as the powerful healing vibrations of sound interweave in a beautiful dance with Spirit. $35. ReWeaving Balance, 5A Harrisburg Pk, Dillsburg. 717-943-4833. ReWeavingBalance.Earth.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Cure Muscular Dystrophy Event – 12-3pm. You-

veau Aesthetics will host a fundraising event with live music by “As Written” playing modern jazz and pop acoustic, raffles, service demos and more. Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness, 2417 N Front St, Harrisburg. 717-417-4470. Youveau.org.

Yoga + Sip Saturday – 10-11am. Enjoy an alllevels yoga class in this beautiful outdoor setting. Bring own mat or large towel. Weather permitting. $10 cash. The Winery at The Long Shot Farm, 1925 McClures Gap Rd, Carlisle. 717-486-7823. MellaLunaStudios.abmp.com.

Gendai Reiki Level I – 11am-5pm. Gendai Reiki is “Modern Reiki.” Includes Gendai Reiki Association approved training manuals, training (4 levels), online exercises, reiki clinics for practice, and professional development for those looking to add reiki to their professional path. $185. Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

Hike + Shamanic Journey – 4-7pm. Enjoy a group hike through the Mt Holly Marsh Preserve and a Shamanic Journey to meet your Animal Guides and Spirit Helpers. Preregister to participate. See Facebook or simpletix for more details. $15. Mt Holly Marsh Preserve, 1 Lakeside Dr, Mt Holly Springs. 717-486-7823. MellaLunaHealing.simpletix.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

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Full Body Reflexology Certification Course –Oct 7-8pm. 10am. Learn techniques in the Natural Electro-Magnetic Process for head-to-toe alignments including hips, tailbone, shoulders, pelvic and more. These techniques help to align the body and, in most cases, offer immediate relief of pain. NCBTMB Approved Provider, #155. 12 CEUs. $425/class; $50/Certification. Health Quest Holistics, 1517 N 7th St, Lebanon. 717-228-0612. HealthQuest4Life.com.

community resource guide

This print guide connects you to local leaders in our community. The u symbol at the end of a listing indicates the practitioner also has a Premium Online Business Listing in the Directory at NaturalCentralPA.com, where they share more information, offers, coupons, reviews, events, articles, videos and photos. For a compilation of all premium online business listings in the Online Directory & Local Guides, see page 29.

ACUPUNCTURE

CENTRAL PENN ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS

Carolyn Romako

940 Century Dr, Ste D, Mechanicsburg 717- 610-4911 • CentralPennAcupuncture.com

We’ve been Central Pennsylvania’s center for compassionate, thorough and evidence-based acupuncture for 10 years. Our location is easily accessible with evening and weekend hours. Specialties include pain management and women’s health.

GIDDINGS ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICE, LLC AND ZEN & NOW APOTHECARY

Rhonda Giddings

4814 Jonestown Rd, #101, Harrisburg 717-657-1951 • GiddingsAcupuncture.com

A practice of healing art techniques from acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, massage, herbs and energy work to help patients and clients reach their individualized optimal health and vitalized longevity.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION

MELLA LUNA HEALING

Dawn R. Tule

717-486-7823 • MellaLunaStudios.abmp.com

Dawn provides compassionate service to deepen the understanding between you and your pet, whether in physical form or in spirit. Gain insight into what your animal friend is thinking and feeling. u

BODYWORK

ARVIGO MAYA ABDOMINAL THERAPY®

309 Third St, New Cumberland

Jaque Hanson • 717-448-1281

Jaque@BeePresentWellness.com

The Arvigo ® session is a noninvasive treatment that repositions internal organs that have shifted by opening the flow of blood, lymph, nerve and Chi. Infertility, digestive and other benefits. Visit BeePresentWellness.com for details. See ad, page 27. u

CARLISLE BOWENWORK

Nancy Bittinger

616 W Main St, Mechanicsburg 717-386-8279 • CarlisleBowenworkPA.com

Bowenwork is renowned for its effectiveness in stimulating true healing from within. Through gentle yet powerful moves, even chronic problems “unwind” and balance is restored. u

CARLISLE BOWENWORK

Betsy Payne

616 W Main St, Mechanicsburg

717-386-8279 • CarlisleBowenworkPA.com

Betsy a Bowenwork practitioner, LMT, CranioSacral Therapist and certified personal trainer, offers a variety of services, using Scar Tissue Release technique to increase mobility, flexibility and create pain relief; plus, the Voila Method, which brings balance to joints and offers a unique way to achieve emotional release under stress. u

THE CENTER OF BALANCE, LLC

Louise Kemper, RMI, Reflexologist, EOP, Artist Leslie Kemper Punt, Holistic Health Practitioner 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle

717-643-1404 • TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com

We offer reiki, foot/body reflexology, auriculotherapy, essential oil treatments, coaching and hypnosis for wellness and soul nourishment. Our unique retail shop features holistic, vegan and natural products, artisan jewelry, clothing, accessories and more. u

ZEN SHIATSU

Micheline Balo, M.S. Health Ed Reiki by Rickie ~ ReikiSpace & Learning Place

2793 Old Post Rd, #10, Harrisburg 717-448-2484

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Zen Shiatsu is a relaxing Japanese physical therapy which uses acupressure points, gentle manipulation, and stretching to re-energize weak areas and reduce tension in the body. Healing is facilitated by applying mindful, static touch with thumb, finger and palm pressure along the meridian pathways to balance and restore the flow of life force and support the body’s innate self-healing abilities.

CBD

CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN OF PA

Harrisburg • Mechanicsburg

Carlisle • Lancaster

717-620-8532 • HempIsHealth.com

We use proprietary nanotechnology and ultra-concentrated terpene rich CBD oil derived from all natural, high-quality,100% organic, gluten-free, nonGMO industrial hemp. Helps relieve stress, maintain focus, manage pain, calm digestion and more. See ad, pages 4 and 5. u

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

LOVING HEART BLISSFUL SOUL

Carrie Tetkoskie, RN

5015 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg

717-775-8100

LovingHeartBlissfulSoul@gmail.com

A Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) practice. CST promotes the body’s ability to heal and bring itself back to balance. Carrie incorporates her critical care experience as a RN, psychology degree and training to optimize treatments and help to relax the nervous system, better regulate emotions and reduce tension within the body. u

THE ROOTS OF HEALTH

Rachel Benbow, LMT, BA, MLIS 3540 N Progress Ave, Ste 106, Harrisburg 717-831-6936 • TheRootsOfHealth.com

Rachel relieves pain and frees blockages using CranioSacral Therapy or massage. From stress reduction, to illness/injury/surgery recovery, to management of autism/ADHD, your therapeutic experience is individualized. MSG009527.

DENTISTRY – HOLISTIC

HERSHEY DENTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

Ryan Buehner, DMD, FAGD, AIAOMT 273 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown 717-220-1792 • HersheyDental.com

Provides full service family dental care, mercury-/metal-free options, fluoride-free, safe mercury removal, biocompatibility testing for dental material sensitivities, in-office ozone treatments, clear aligner orthodontics, Bruxism/tooth grinding guards. See ad, page 33. u

HERSHEY DENTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

Carol Layton, DMD, MAGD, AIAOMT, NMD 273 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown 717-220-1792 • HersheyDental.com

Provides full service dental care, mercury/metal free, including safe removal of mercury. Biocompatibility testing for individual choice of materials; use of ozone for protection. See ad, page 33. u

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OWN HEALTH WITH AN AT-HOME TEST.

Convenient, confidential and accurate health testing for women and men with online results in a matter of days. Catered with you in mind, LetsGetChecked wellness tests include fertility & hormone, thyroid, cancer screening, general wellness, sexual health and more.

SUSQUEHANNA DENTAL ARTS

Dr Owen Allison, DMD 100 S 18th St, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-3943 or 717-285-7033

SusquehannaDentalArts.com

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 27. u

HOLISTIC PERSONAL TRAINING

BE HERE NOW

Andrew Acklin, CPT, CES, HLC 701 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg  717-514-5630 • BeHereNowHBG.com

Be Here Now is a holistic training center with multiple offerings in one location. They offer a holistic approach to weight loss, strength training and pain and posture. Within each process, the individual’s wellness is deeply addressed with tools such as: personal training, lifestyle coaching, reiki, nutrition, meditation and business and life coaching. u

HORMONE BALANCEWEIGHT LOSS

BEBALANCED OF CAMP HILL

Anne Portelles, Manager 3812 Market St, Camp Hill 717-673-7046

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Natural approach to hormone balance that aids with many symptoms from weight gain to low energy, difficult sleeping, thyroid issues, menstrual and menopausal concerns, depression and anxiety and more See ad, page 19. u

BEBALANCED OF HARRISBURG

Shelly Gordon, Manager 5201 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg 717-673-7046

• BeBalancedCenters.com

Natural approach to hormone balance that aids with many symptoms from weight gain to low energy, difficult sleeping, thyroid issues, menstrual and menopausal concerns, depression and anxiety and more. See ad, page 19. u

BEBALANCED OF YORK

Jennifer Robinson, Manager

2331 E Market St, York

717-673-7046

• BeBalancedCenters.com

Natural approach to hormone balance that aids with many symptoms from weight gain to low energy, difficult sleeping, thyroid issues, menstrual and menopausal concerns, depression and anxiety and more. See ad, page 19. u

MASSAGE

HAPPIE SOUL WELLNESS

Cristina L Dunbar, LMT

5000 Lenker St, Ste 103, Mechanicsburg 717-254-7250 • HappieSoulMassage.com

Our focus is on integrative healing of body, mind and soul. We identify the root cause of discomfort and assist with physical and emotional healing. Also, massage with reiki, reiki for emotional support, couples’ reiki, light therapy/full spectrum sauna, body sculpting and more. Ask about our referral program. We all deserve to be Happie Souls. See ad, page 21 u

METAPHYSICAL CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Matthew Scott

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

A community of diverse artists and practitioners creating an inclusive space for everyone. Includes 35+ vendors offering unique items such as crystals, holistic products, upcycled items, candles, clothing, jewelry, plants, and more. For intuitive readings or healing sessions, visit the website for availability. We are a wonderful community that truly welcomes all. Pay us a visit and say hello. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Pat Banzhoff, M.S.

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Shaman with an M.S. in Counseling, Pat is a Reiki Master, psychotherapist and wedding officiant, and offers intuitive readings, individual shamanic healing sessions, home cleansing and clearings, fire ceremonies and a variety of workshops teaching different ceremonies and intuitive practices. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Mary Cooney

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Mary is a certified life coach and tarot reader who includes runes in her intuitive practice. She loves introducing the tarot and runes to those not familiar with divination tools and gives guidance in career goals, purpose and relationships. u

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CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Tara Malouf

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Evidential medium, intuitive and Akashic records reader, life coach and Usui crystal reiki master. Tara is a hypnosis, regression, and guided meditation expert and has 30 years’ experience as a somatic and energy practitioner and international reader and has a Doctor of Divinity degree. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Meghan Morrison

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle 223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Intuitive artist, Usui Reiki Master/ teacher and third-generation psychic medium, Meghan is an intuitive, artist and energy worker. She blends these skills to serve and support your personal growth and healing. Whether in a card-led intuitive reading, reiki session or channeled drawings, you’ll benefit from her deep insight and compassion. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Julia Rillo

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle 223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Usui Reiki Master, shamanic reiki master, shamanic life coach, recovery specialist and an IPHM certified crystal healer. Julia’s passion is guiding and teaching others as they navigate their own healing journey. u

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES

Dawn Tule

152 N Hanover St, Carlisle 223-269-0519

CarlisleCreativeVibes.com

Animal communication, canine energy plus bodywork, face reflexology, custom intuitive energy healing. Dawn has more than 20 years of experience as a healing practitioner. u

CRYSTAL COVE COLLECTIVE

Krista Prinkey

2208 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill 717-731-2830 • CrystalCovePA.com

A unique and diverse retail store offering gems, crystals, stones, fossils and jewelry, plus wood art and tables, natural art, soaps, body scrubs and much more. A wellness center offering a variety of classes, healing sessions with multiple practitioners, card and psychic readings and community events. YouTube: Crystal Cove Channel. See ad, page 11. u

GRACEFULL HEART

Sharon Askey

1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle 717-240-0400 • GraceFull-Heart.com

Gracefull Heart provides a peaceful, loving and supportive space to assist in your journey toward wholeness/ healing. Crystals, books, gemstones, jewelry, statues, incense, oracle cards (plus sample decks), crystal and metal singing bowls, pendulums and much more. See ad, page 8 u

NATUROPATHIC HEALTHCARE

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Leia Anderson, BA, MS, ND

1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com

Leia is part of a unique, collaborative naturopathic practice in central PA. Her passion is providing safe, effective and individualized care for the whole family. See ad, page 12. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Heather DeLuca, BS, ND

1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500

• NaturalPathsToWellness.com

Heather is part of a unique, collaborative naturopathic practice in central PA. She provides a safe, effective and affordable alternative to conventional health care. See ad, page 12. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Jessica Shoemaker, BS, ND

1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500

• NaturalPathsToWellness.com

Jessica is the owner of Natural Paths to Wellness where nutritional therapies, alternative modalities and functional medicine testing are combined to create an individualized holistic approach to health. See ad, page 12. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Ashlyn Zikmund, BS, ND

1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500

• NaturalPathsToWellness.com

Ashlyn's enthusiasm for wellness and nutrition makes her a tremendous addition to NP to W. As a Naturopathic Doctor, she partners with patients to solve difficult acute and chronic health issues. See ad, page 12. u

SONNEWALD NATURAL FOODS

Good health comes from the farm...Not the Pharmacy! Sonnewald Natural Foods has 300+ bulk foods, organic produce, supplements, books and more, and has been in business for more than 60 years, serving Central PA and beyond. Follow us on Facebook for daily, weekly and monthly offers and special events

In-store Nature’s Marketplace features natural foods, supplements, herbal remedies, and foods for special dietary needs. See ad, page 2. u

REFLEXOLOGY REWEAVING BALANCE

Beth Baublitz

5A Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg 717-943-4833 • ReWeavingBalance.earth

Beth offers a variety of reflexology options ranging from pure relaxation to assisting in pain relief with a reiki touch; plus ReConnection Sessions, a clientled journey of body, mind and spirit unique for each individual. Check their online business listing for a variety of creative and connecting workshops offered at various times throughout the year. u

REIKI

REIKI BY RICKIE

Rickie Freedman, ReikiSpace & Learning Place 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg 717-599-2299 • ReikiByRickie.com

Rickie Freedman, Reiki Master/ Teacher, P.T., offers the Gentle Touch, Deep Healing and Balancing of “Reiki by Rickie” sessions, as well as unique Therapeutic Massage including Indian Head Massage and Chakra Foot Massage. She teaches Reiki classes and workshops on stress management, positive attitude and more. See ad, page 12. u

If you want to awaken all of humanity, awaken all of yourself.

—Lao Tzu

SALONS – SPAS – MEDSPAS

POLISHED SALON SPA & WELLNESS

Stacie Sheely

1200 Market St, Lemoyne (West Shore Plaza) 717-975-9036 * PolishedSpa.com

We provide you with the best salon, spa, medical spa and wellness experience so that you look great and feel your best. Wellness is fast becoming the most important goal for our clients at Polished Salon, Spa & Wellness. After all, beauty starts from within. See ad, page 3. u

YOUVEAU AESTHETICS MEDSPA & WELLNESS

Alicia Stidfole

2417 North Front St, Harrisburg 717-417-4470 • Youveau.org

Experience Youveau luxury Medspa on the riverfront. Create a tailored plan with our expert providers, offering I.V. therapy, massage, reiki, facials, muscle relaxer (tox) and filler injections, Microneedling, platelet rich plasma/fibrin (PRP and PRF) treatments, counseling, neurofeedback, henna, facial rejuvenation, youthful restoration, hair loss treatment and more. Schedule a free consultation. See ad, page 10. u

SPECIALTY FOODS

KWEE JACK FISH CO

Wild Alaskan Salmon & Halibut Shares

717-842-0180 • EatWildSalmon.com

Sustainably harvested wild Alaskan salmon and halibut available, fisherman-direct. Pre-order online annually (spring) for local pick-up (fall) of sushi-grade delicious nutrition, deep-frozen at the peak of freshness to enjoy throughout the year. See ad, page 13. u

SPIRITUAL GUIDING & FOREST BATHING

WILD SPIRIT PATHS, LLC

Justin Ferko, Ed.M., MTS

Camp Hill — Virtual & In-Person Offerings

717-220-5034

• WildSpiritPaths.com

Deepen your connection to your higher power, spiritual practices, sacred story and Mother Earth. A certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and trained, experienced spiritual guide, Justin supports your spiritual journey through deep listening, Earth-connection practice and reflection tools. One-on-one sessions and Eco-grief Caring Circles via Zoom or phone. In-person and remotely guided Forest Bathing walks. LGBTQIA+ owned business. u

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING

CAMPISI PROPERTY SERVICE, LLC

Tony Campisi

Serving York & surrounding counties

717-586-5522

FB/Campisi Property Service LLC

Our mission is to make sustainable landscaping the new normal. We help you make the connection between your property and the health of the environment. Our services include full-service landscaping, tree service, native plants, ecological restoration, pollinator gardens, wildlife habitat, rain gardens, stormwater management, invasive species removal and management. u

THERMOGRAPHY

ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING

Pamela Howard, DC, CCT

550 Coventry Dr, Mechanicsburg 866-522-3484 • AThermalImage.com

Thermal Imaging offers a safe, non-invasive way to visualize potential health concerns; providing early warning signs for a proactive approach to health, including breast health. Visit website for more information.

VETERINARIAN – INTEGRATIVE HEALING CREATURES HOSPITAL

(Formerly Avian And Feline Hospital)

3300 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill

717-730-3755

• HealingCreatures.com

Our passion is pets. Holistic and traditional services tailored to meet pets’ needs (homeopathic, herbal, nutritional and behavioral). Unique services offered include acupuncture, cold laser therapy and veterinary orthopedic manipulation (VOM). See ad, page 33. u

WELLNESS

1881 SALT SANCTUARY

Nikki McClane

1881 Loucks Rd, York, PA 17408

717-894-1881 • 1881sanctuary.com

Features two salt therapy rooms – a community salt room and private salt chamber. We also offer individual and couples’ massages; an herbal apothecary, stocked with herbal tinctures, extracts, salves, balms and lotions from local and national providers; gemstones, jewelry, books, organic chocolates and upcycled items; plus, naturethemed crafts and artwork from local artists. See ad, page 9. u

FIREFLY HOLLOW HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Kara Lovehart

200 Farm Ln, York • 717-814-9136

FireflyHollowWellness.com

We are a full-service holistic wellness center offering an array of professional services that address clients’ individual needs. A holistic approach strives to integrate Mind, Body & Spirit, allowing wellness to occur. Services include medical massage, energy medicine, intuitive coaching, wellness education, nutritional coaching and much more. u

GRACEFULL HEART

Sharon Askey

1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle 717-240-0400 • GraceFull-Heart.com

Gracefull Heart offers many services to assist in maintaining wellness: Sacred Spirals Healing, Dominus Cervix™ Stargate sessions, reiki sessions, aura photography and AmpCoil™ sessions. We offer reiki classes and a diverse schedule of workshops. See ad, page 8. u

Many things can prolong your life, but only wisdom can save it.

—Neel Burton

INFINITE MIND-BODY ORGANIZATION

Bonnie Mirecki & Denise Nickey

Wellsville, PA • 717-319-7244

Facebook: Infinite Mind-Body Org

Offering non-invasive and highly relaxing mind-body healing techniques, processes and energy spa services. Support your body’s natural ability to heal by increasing core cellular energy, releasing body tension and undoing programs of limiting beliefs that keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns. Modalities include, Access Bars, energetic facelifts, BodyTalk, wellness coaching and the new Energy Enhancement System, Quantum Healing Chamber. See ad, page 12. u

MIND BODY HEALTH CONSULTANTS

David Frederick, PhD, DSc, ND, DHM 3214 E Market St, York • 717-344-0075

TheUnknownMuscle.com

DocDaveF@worldinst.com

We provide complementary and alternative approaches to integrated wellness. From pain management, digestion and hormone/thyroid analysis to migraines, anxiety, Lyme’s and more. “If you’re serious, we can help.” Dr. Dave is an internationally known lecturer and educator who travels extensively teaching, and conducts periodic workshops locally. u

POSITIVE PRIME

PrimeForGold.com

Harness the power of PositiveCognitive Psychology and Neuroscience to redesign your mindset and life. Expertly curated, personalized images & statements with sound track become a vision board on steroids to help you create a positive mindset in as little as 3 minutes per day. Lifetime access to a gifted sample session and a 10-day free trial are available at PrimeForGold.com. u

SPIRITUAL HEARTS, LLC

Jennifer Rabenstein

239 Gettysburg St, Dillsburg 717-756-7079 • SpiritualHeArtsLLC.com

Experience how the art of spiritual healing occurs in creative and YOU-nique ways. A variety of healing modalities can be blended from Reiki, reflexology, shamanic work, sound healing, crystals, henna, artistic outlets, priestess work and more. Services can be experienced through private sessions, private groups, workshops, retreats, public events and more. u

WHOLISTICALLY SIMPLE RX

Dr. Tia McLaughlin

1000 Carlisle St, Ste 2225, Hanover 717-885-6638 • DrTiaMcLaughlin.com

Individual and family in-person, one-on-one health consults, virtual appointments, group sessions/ events and energy sessions – Dr. Tia is a functional medicine practitioner and lifestyle educator who helps manage and reverse symptoms of autoimmune or chronic diseases specializing in stomach/gut health/weight issues, Celiac and blood sugar concerns through a unique, whole-body approach. Education regarding labs and medications is also available. See ad, page 33. u

YOUR YOGA

classifieds

NOTE: For guidelines and to submit a classified listing, email Publisher@ NaturalCentralPA.com. Listings are $25 for up to 25 words, or $1 per word over 25 words. Deadline is the 1st, for the next month.

ENERGY WORK

ENERGY CONSCIOUSNESS TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING – Brennan Healing Science Practitioner, 25 years’ experience. Forgotten life experiences and traumas are stored in the body’s cellular memory and continue to affect adult experiences. Healing these distortions allows the body to self-heal. Healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Distant healings available via Zoom. Energybodyworks.com. Tinyurl.com/ Asha-HER-Summit. 717-843-5672.

HELP WANTED

YOGA

Cynthia Johannes-Beecher

1900 Orange St, West York 717-586-6494 • YorkYourYoga.com

Your journey is our passion at Your Yoga. We welcome everyone to learn in a safe, inviting, no judgment studio located near the fairgrounds. All body types welcome. Easy access with lots of free on-street parking. Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Chair and Gentle Yoga. See ad, page 10. u

SALESPERSON/COMMUNITY LIAISON –Natural Awakenings is looking for the right person with a passion for building relationships and selling print and digital advertising in the healthy, holistic and sustainable niches in South Central PA, as an independent contractor, part- or full-time. Email your resume to Publisher@NaturalCentralPA.com.

SERVICES

PERSONAL WRITING SERVICE FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS – In life there are meaningful times when what we say matters. Let Your Words Matter professionally craft those special messages for you. Use messages in a note, letter, card, or phone call. Suitable for any occasion. Samples available upon request with no obligation. 717-839-9788.

COMING IN THE OCTOBER ISSUE

Traditional World Medicine

STONE MILL

Amaranth

Barley, Hulless

Buckwheat

Einkorn

Farro, (Emmer)

Kamut

Millet

Quinoa

Rye Spelt

Hard Red Winter Wheat

Soft White Winter Wheat (Pastry)

THE ABOVE GRAINS ARE ORGANIC

Hard White Spring Wheat (“Golden 86”) Chemical Free

STEEL GRINDER ONLY

Beans

Corn

Hominy (for Grits)

Rice