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“I’m more excited today — as the message is now pregnant with possibility. It’s a message that I adore with all my heart and soul (as it’s a bit of my soul.)”

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Smookler has spent the better part of the last decade-and-a-half helping Dr. Virgil Chrane bring forth a remarkable new profession.

Smookler’s work is cutting edge and old fashioned. Profound, yet essentially simple. Complete and still evolving. This is the dichotomy Alphabiotics presents upon even the most casual of observation.

Alphabiotics is not widely known by virtue of its radical simplicity.

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“It’s also incredibly easy to do — as there are no rigid protocols nor special rules to follow. That’s a refreshing new wrinkle for most”, quips Smookler.

“I once overheard an acquaintance state that the entire profession is nothing more than another ‘California fad’. To this very day that observation befuddles me. When the cover story of the May 7, 2001 Newsweek is ‘God And The Brain. How We’re Wired For Spirituality’ — we can be relatively certain the phenomenon isn’t just another burgeoning fad.”

This is a message that comes out of a mystery. But there’s no need to flower up the mystery — it’s a mystery that works. So I’ll state the core message to those who will hear it. “Alphabiotics is a simple way to liberate volumes of latent resource in order to address any limitation.

The Alphabiotic method triggers a fundamental shift which results in an major and massive release of unconscious cumulative shock — and in the process frees up reserves to resolve vastly complex problems with stunning simplicity.”

My first time. A huge grin spreads ear to ear as Smookler recalls a symposium he attended almost two decades ago. “Before breaking for the evening, the instructor invited anyone who wanted the experience of the ‘refresh’; the opportunity to receive just that ... it was kismet.”

“I lay down while nervously awaiting my turn, all the while trying not to knock over the bowls of hard candy and pitchers of ice water.

(We were in a hotel conference room). Then, without so much as an explanation, the instructor performed the ‘refresh’. No warning. No preparation. No primer. It was very brief, so brief in fact that I wasn’t sure what to make of it.”

“I got up and I was, uh ... humming. Not musically mind you.

Vibrationally. I was literally resonating at a different frequency — what I can only describe as an insulated cocoon of warmth, openness and peace. It was as if my personal light switch had been flipped back on.”

“My body literally unwound from the full body ‘corkscrew’ of worry and tension it had been in. It was the only time in my life where I actually felt as if I was growing younger; that was dumbfounding (still is) ... but very cool.”

“I felt like my brain, my entire body had been somehow re-set, providing me with a clean slate and an instantly recognizable sense that I was safe, that everything was okay.”

“I went from a state of absolute chaos to one of order. The dark cloud, the heaviness lifted.”

“It was kind of like shaking up a snow-globe that then re-settles more orderly; a welcome breather from the unyielding daily grind (we were in a dismal recession back in ‘91). It was escapism; metaphoric Valium, Xanax and Prozac — but without all the bad. It felt quite freeing within seconds; like nothing I had ever known — an immediate and tangible shift in awareness.”

“To reference that pop culture personage, Austin Powers; I got my ‘Mojo’ back. In fact, I have a photo in my office with a reference to same.

“This is different. This is different. This is different. That’s all I could think. I couldn’t wrap my educated mind around the depth of what had just transpired.”

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“It was only years later that I understood that very depth. Today, I believe this to be the safest and easiest way for the average person in an busy world to achieve a respite, a welcome suspension from the drivel and blather of contemporary living. To know at the deepest place they are still, present and consequential. What more could a person want?”

One participant said it best; ‘This feels like true help. It cuts right to the chase.’

“It’s based upon the same fundamental principle as rebooting a computer, explains Smookler. With the participant lying face up on a specially designed table, a trained facilitator (alphabioticist) performs a unique movement of the head, alternately from each side of the table (to address both hemispheres).”

“Gently, the participant receives a high level, but non-threatening (that’s key) sensory input. Think metaphorically along the lines of hitting a re-set button. It sounds dramatic, but there aren’t any jolts or zings as there are no machines or instruments used. It’s really quite pleasant and refreshing and not the least bit scary.”

“Using sophisticated equipment, the preliminary research of Dr. Marc VanCraeyenest suggests this sensory input (the ‘refresh’) appears as a *piezo-electric potential (a conceptual spark) which originates near the corpus callosum. The electric potential then spreads throughout the brain into the neocortex (what anthropologists refer to as the higher human or spiritual brain).”

“In mere nanoseconds, a web of neurons begins to fire spreading the potential throughout both hemispheres causing the brain to perform a systems check — in much the same way a computer defragments itself.”

*In physics, a piezo-electric potential is a current which flows as the result of an applied pressure (the alphabiotic method) on a crystalline structure (conjectured to be the pituitary gland or the corpus callosum). In theory, the pressure causes the crystalline structure to deform, resulting in a voltage (the conceptual spark!)

“And no, you don’t lose memory, personality etc. You’re still you — just a more authentic version. It’s kind of like returning home.”

“The method is a communication protocol that encourages a neutralization of years of stress and shock.”

“It’s really an invigorating pattern-interrupt that encourages the wisdom of the body to ‘override’ the daily emergency stand-by mode, kind of like an ‘all clear’ sign. The refined movement of the head (the ‘refresh’) creates a brief interruption of ego-or-body awareness, which might be compared to suddenly clapping your hands, loudly, in a noisy restaurant; the whole crowd is instantly quiet and alert. The internalized stress response (fight or flight) which is really a very low level state of alarm or shock that most adults (and children) are braced in — is equalized and released. Instantly.”

“Now, this is not the stereotypical TV medical, emergency-room representation of shock. Think of a startle-reflex playing on a continuous loop. Micro (emotional) life shock, if you will. Basically, over time — a state of unresolved stress will gradually morph into a state of shock.

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“As long as this goes unchecked other priorities such as healing, thinking, joy (fill in your own challenge here) — are all egregiously neglected as they become relegated to ‘back-burner’ status. I hope you can fathom the heart of what I am saying — as it’s considerable.”

“According to William Emerson, Ph.D, the majority of Americans are operating in varying degrees of shock. Dr. Stephanie Mines clearly takes it that up a notch in her book aptly titled book, We Are All In Shock.”

“If you saw the movie ‘Ray’ (The Life of Ray Charles) starring Jamie Foxx — the beginning of the movie is a perfect example of this very concept.”

“I personally disagree that all challenges are ever caused by one thing. But the growing consensus is that this low level state of shock that most function within results in stunted potential — read that, limitation.”

“What I believe the alphabiotic method is accomplishing — is bringing a person out of shock by lifting the consciousness up from the lower reptilian brain stem (an emergency ‘override’) to the more highly evolved neocortex (a safety ‘override’). A metaphoric mind | body defibrillation (jump-start) if you will.”

“What’s so striking is that the ‘refresh’ looks like a simple stimulusresponse mechanism, but there’s an added bonus as it carries with it the potential of touching an ineffable core in you.”

“In fact, after the ‘refresh’ you are in an alpha brain wave (the relaxation response) which is our natural idling frequency. According to most mainstream scientific studies — alpha can only be maintained with eyes closed, after the ‘refresh’ alpha is present with eyes wide open. It’s a unique state which can last for days. You are literally utilizing energy and resources more efficiently. That’s so big as energy previously diverted towards protectionism is refocused back in.”

In recent years there have emerged various critical articles on the internet about Alphabiotics. “I think when anything new and different comes on the scene; it tends to meet with resistance. I’m a firm advocate that real knowing can only come through first-hand experience and not by reading online fodder.”

A final thought. “It’s here to help; and the profession’s coming-ofage at this time of global and local uncertainty is no means by chance.”

“So, I’ll repeat the core message one more time to those who will hear it. A message that sits as comfortably in holistic circles as it does in the corporate world: this is a simple way to unleash volumes of latent resource in order to address any challenge or limitation; and for this unfortunate state to be corrected — the wisdom within, must, through appropriate sensory stimuli (alphabiotic method) become aware that the chronic stress and shock of modern life does not necessarily indicate a serious threat.”

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32 Family Constellations: Healing the Family Soul by Linda Marks, Dan Booth Cohen, Jamy Faust, Peter Faust and Carol Bedrosian 38 Bringing Peace Home with Our Troops: An interview with Ven. Dhyani Ywahoo by Carol Bedrosian 44 Shell Shocked Soldier’s Heart: Healing PTSD by Gail Lord 46 Joining Our Veterans in Tapping our Healing Reserves by Ingrid Dinter 50 Family Bonding by Design by Terry Cline 52 No Unspoken Anythings by Nancy Aronie 53 Your Four Legged Healer: How Cats are Good for Your Health by Linda Marks 54 Behind the Magic at Fenway by Eric Leskowitz, MD 65 His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: Photos and Text by Pamela Ruby Russell

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he return of our troops from Iraq heralds a new era of family bonding. personnel and warriors. “Some of it’s vulgar and violent, but it’s mainly Let the generation of family healing begin! While service members a forum for sharing knowledge of all kinds, including healing stress, begin the arduous journey of reintegrating back into civilian life, improving mindset, improving marksmanship and many other things.” wounded families who’ve been hit hard by recent financial losses are also I asked Grant what we should know about helping veterans ease back navigating the waters of renewed alliance. Tough times bond families closer into civilian life. out of necessity. We are genetically hard-wired for this. Nowhere is this “The change of environment from over there to over here is shocking. In more obvious than in the allegiance shared among members in a military Iraq and Afghanistan, troops are scouring neighborhoods, kicking in doors; unit, an extraordinarily protective “family” bond forged in the midst of any person can be a potential enemy or suicide bomber. Complicated crisis. How can we cultivate this kind of caring and dedication within our decisions must be made in a split second and every decision counts. It’s own families without the need for war or crisis? terrifying, painful, difficult and sometimes even extremely boring.

Like all crises, our country’s economic downturn also contains a silver “When a service member returns home, the fear he was fighting through lining of opportunity. Strengthening family bonds restores not only the over there comes home with him. Home seems alien. Family are close fabric of a society but also the health of strangers. Decisions are no longer of its individuals. When people have less life and death importance but it’s not A port in Kuwait before we departed. From left to right: cash to spend, they stick closer to home so easy to shut off that adrenaline and HM3(FMF) Grant Brown, LCPL Chris Nolan, CPL Donovan Stutsman simply because it costs less. They also mindset. We’re just low man on the tend to reach out and rely on family totem pole now. We need patience as members more for financial or emotional we try to work through what we’ve support despite past grudges or experienced. We need an outlet mostly to differences of opinion. Healing occurs. talk with each other.”

As the false façade of our gilded He continued, “By all means thank economy continues to unwind, we see veterans for their service, even if you the stark edges of greed and lack of don’t agree with the agenda of the war. respect that have come to characterize They volunteered to serve our country our culture. We hear it in the way people and your rights. Be willing to be openspeak to each other: parents to children minded and listen; have patience for and children to parents, clerks to custhem to express their feelings and let it out. It is a life changing experience, tomers, entertainers to their audiences. for sure.

We feel it in our gut as we realize the I asked Grant if he thought the war American taxpayer has been “had” by was worth it. folks way richer than most of us and “I dislike watching the news and there’s nothing we can do except wait how the war is portrayed. All soldiers and see how bad the bleeding gets. are trained to follow orders, good or bad. By enlisting for service, I was Ironically, our national trauma mirrors the situation of our thousands of not advancing any political agenda for oil or democracy. I was over there returning military personnel. Shocked and confused, we are searching for serving my country, keeping my Marines and myself alive so we could a place we can feel safe and call home again amidst the loss of our wealth once again enjoy the privilege of civilian life along with everyone. and faith in our government and economy. Against a more challenging backdrop, many service personnel will return physically, mentally, emo “I did see progressive change happen in Iraq. People, especially women, tionally or spiritually disabled from the combat, death and destruction they voted for the first time in their lives. Some walked miles through dangerous witnessed and/or participated in. They may feel unappreciated for their roads to reach the polls. But I was not there for any agenda. I was there to service and personal sacrifices while in active duty, particularly for those protect and serve my men. Maybe once I’m out of the military, I can work unable to make an easy or smooth transition back to civilian life. Finding from the outside to change things I see needing change. The boots on the a way back to living “normal life” can take years for a large percentage of ground have a completely different experience of the situation than the veterans, and sadly, many never complete the journey, ending up homeless, people planning strategy back home.” broken or victims of suicide. Life coach Ingrid Dinter writes in this issue, Facing an uncertain economic future while reintegrating many “[Whether we agree with the agenda of a war or not], when…veterans traumatized members back at home with their families provides rich don’t get the support, compassion, forgiveness and healing they deserve, opportunities for healing of America’s families. In her interview in this this consciousness of suffering also impacts their society as a whole.” issue, Cherokee elder Dhyani Ywahoo remarks that, “We all have a Grant Brown is a Navy Hospital Corpsman who has deployed to Iraq spiritual responsibility, first to our family, to be kind and support the and just completed a 5-year tour of active duty, already re-enlisting for wisdom potential within one another, sharing food, warmth and shelter. another three. He is committed to continue to protect and serve the We also have a spiritual responsibility to consider the ideals of our family, “family” of brothers in the Marine unit to which he was assigned as “Doc.” our clan, our nation.”

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ne consequence of the current economy is that almost everyone has become more aware of the cost of basic necessities. This is not surprising, as the near collapse of our economic system coincides with Pluto traversing Saturn-ruled Capricorn, a sign long connected with tackling difficult challenges. While Pluto represents transformation, Saturn always teaches by imposing limitations. If we have less money, we are forced to weigh that much more carefully how these assets will be deployed.

The same can be said for managing time or energy.

Capricorn is the sign of big business and government. At this stage of the Zodiac’s evolutionary cycle Pluto heralds a metaphorical house cleaning, revealing the motives hidden beneath the guise of corporate and political culture. Greed and power come quickly to mind. But we also need to reconsider the underlying purpose and meaning of business as well as government, which alone has the authority to enact laws determining corporate behavior.

Given free license to pursue whatever means they devise in the quest for profits has time and again led the captains of industry down a slippery slope.

Repeatedly we have witnessed large corporations and governments exploit the economic welfare of the peoples of Earth. These same institutions have visited environmental catastrophes on the planet itself. From Three Mile Island to Bhopal to Chernobyl to the industrial blight in southeast China, to endless warring and the wrecking of Wall Street, the record is long and clear.

It will take a commitment at all levels of society, and in all corners of the globe, to make manifest a more equitable distribution of wealth and ensure the wise use of Earth’s resources in a peaceful world. This is an opportunity that we must not squander. Fittingly, Capricorn is also a sign that holds the highest regard for respecting and sustaining traditions. The Native ancestors on these lands had it right, and said so eloquently in the Great Law of Peace of the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy): “We cannot simply think of our survival; each new generation is responsible to ensure the survival of the seventh generation. The prophecy given to us, tells us that what we do today will affect the seventh generation and because of this we must bear in mind our responsibility to them today and always.”

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The full moon in Sagittarius dominates the first weekend of the month and is exact at 2:12pm on Sunday the 7th. Saturn is again a major factor, still in square to the Sun and now the Moon as well. Necessity is the mother of invention and under these stars, we do what we have to do! Venus, newly arrived in sensual Taurus, forms a fine trine with Pluto. The trine provides both strength and practical assistance to couples facing issues. The nearly simultaneous squares of mental Mercury with Jupiter and Neptune caution against making careless mistakes or false assumptions. While the days are pleasant and productive, the gullibility factor is quite high this week so stay alert to faulty logic through Wednesday the 10th.

We settle into a free wheeling rhythm from Thursday until Monday the 15th. Jupiter turns retrograde in the wee hours of Monday morning, just a fraction of a degree away from mystical Neptune. Dreams are fabulous! We learn as we sleep. That same afternoon the Pisces Moon squares the Gemini Sun. This last quarter phase of the Moon initiates a wave of discordant energy that culminates on Wednesday the 17th when the Sun squares unpredictable Uranus. The Sun also forms magical and much less stressful trines to Neptune and Jupiter on Wednesday as well. These two intense but divergent patterns, the harsh square and the fluid trines, present starkly different options. Thanks to the square nerves may feel frazzled, and as life appears to hurtle forward, out of control, agreements can be hard to come by. The trines feel positively heavenly. Acts of kindness are one outgrowth. So too are scientific discoveries and inventions, spiritual and intellectual realizations as well as creative breakthroughs. Be ready for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wow!â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aha!â&#x20AC;? moments!

Amidst the din Venus and Mars have been quietly and steadily nearing a very sensual union in earthy Taurus, Venusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own sign. Romantic embers may flare up on Friday morning, the 19th. The exact conjunction is fashioned Sunday morning, which happens to be Summer Solstice as well as Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. At 1:46am the Sun enters Cancer and the new season begins!

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Unfortunately, the 4th itself may be something of a letdown as mental Mercury opposes manipulative Pluto and the freedom loving Sagittarius Moon is hemmed in by a square with dour Saturn. More lighthearted vibes return on Sunday.

Be careful on land and in the water while excitable Mars tests the Jupiter/Neptune pairing on Monday the 6th. That night the full moon in Capricorn, exact Tuesday at 5:21am, is eclipsed by Earth’s shadow. This could be a harbinger of the president’s power being limited in some way.

For most of us, it is business as usual. The week continues in steady, reliable fashion. Strive for excellence in all you do as Jupiter and Neptune are once again conjunct early Friday morning, the 10th. The Aquarius Moon conjoins the two more distant stars and then squares Mars Friday night. Follow your own conscience and watch purses and wallets.

After a mellow weekend Mercury and the Sun meet up in emotional Cancer the night of Monday the 13th. Double-check facts and figures this week. We are in the middle of an eclipse sequence so new information is liable to surface at any time. Wednesday the 15th is upbeat, full of activity, and with Mercury now harmonizing with Uranus, ripe for a possible leap in consciousness. Friday is demanding but satisfying. Last minute plans, weekend escapes and spur-of-the moment get-togethers are great fun.

Don’t be a wallflower this weekend. Saturday night, the 18th, is socially one of the summer’s best.

The Cancer New Moon the night of Tuesday the 21st eclipses the Sun. You’ll have to be in India, Nepal or China to see it. Venus squares Saturn the same day, suggesting that many relationships will be tested at this time.

Some will end. Keep an open mind as there is still a good chance that additional details will soon come to light. The Sun slips into fiery Leo just after noon on the 22nd. Several routine days give way to more flirtatious and creative trends the week of the 27th. A very animated Venus engages Jupiter that Monday, and Neptune and Uranus the following day. Be sociable, both at work and after hours. Social interactions continue to be richly gratifying through the month’s end. Mystical and intellectual pursuits are also favored.

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Venus opposes Pluto the night of the 1st. Longings for intimacy are magnified. Pluto may take us to places of true unity or devolve into nagging, controlling or competitive conduct. Resistance to manipulative behavior will also be fierce; the spirited Sagittarius Moon is square to freedomloving Uranus. Love skillfully! Tackle practical concerns with partners and bosses from the 2nd August 11–September 17 through the 4th. A helpful aspect between Mercury and Pluto on Monday the 3rd may yield personal insights and healthy compromises.

An eclipse of the full Moon in Aquarius highlights Wednesday the 5th.

The Moon is exactly full at 8:55 pm. The eclipse lends gravity to meditations.

Certain plans may best be put on hold around this time. Again, take a few days to make up your mind. The 6th and 7th are pleasant and fruitful. The night of the 7th is positively super for fun and romance. Saturday the 8th is much less gregarious. Plan to spend some quiet time recharging your batteries over the weekend.

Mars tests Saturn on Monday the 10th. Be flexible in your thinking and actions; a different strategy may be called for. If the boss is having a rough day, steer clear. More agreeable trends take hold on Tuesday the 11th and propel us into the middle of the week. One of my favorite summertime

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The last quarter Taurus Moon raises hackles Thursday afternoon. The Sun is also nearing oppositions to Jupiter and Neptune. Be polite. Offer a compliment or helping hand. Do whatever you can to minimize confusion over the next few days. Enlivened spirits flourish from the 13th through the 17th. Visionaries move noticeably closer to goals as Mars trines Neptune Monday night.

A cautionary note is sounded on “We cannot simply think Tuesday the 18th. Mars is in a volatile square to Uranus. Temperamental types of our survival; each new are advised to cool it. Be careful in word generation is responsible and deed and most especially while out to ensure the survival of driving. Attention spans are shortened the seventh generation. and physical danger is heightened! After The prophecy given to a low key Wednesday, the Leo new us, tells us that what we moon early Thursday morning on the 20th initiates a fresh activity cycle. On do today will affect the both Thursday and Friday the 21st be seventh generation and diligent about work and other responsibecause of this we must bilities. Those who tie up loose ends will bear in mind our responbetter enjoy the weekend. Gather with sibility to them today and friends Saturday evening. Venus’ trine always.” to Uranus enlivens all events.

Also during Saturday’s evening hours, the Sun enters Virgo. Attention will soon turn to late summer rituals: preparing for school days, harvesting as well as making homes ready for seasonal changes. The Sun’s trine to Pluto the afternoon of the 23rd aids long range planning and turns up unexpected treasures, some of which may be literally underfoot. Other valuable items can be found at flea markets, yard sales and second hand stores.

Feisty Mars is very active during the mid-week period, entering Cancer on Tuesday the 25th and opposing Pluto the following afternoon. A brewing turf war may erupt into open hostilities. Tread softly. Don’t go looking for trouble. Channel competitive impulses into cooperative projects. A fortunate sextile between Mercury and Venus late in the week promises that differences between parties can be ironed out. Identify shared goals and keep talking. Thoughtful communicating is key to a successful week.

Staid Capricorn hosts the Moon the weekend of the 29th and 30th.

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I thought about how long it had been since we’d gathered as a family and just enjoyed each other’s company. No holiday, no special occasion — just because we genuinely like being with one another. I remembered the Sunday dinners of my childhood. Every Sunday, like clockwork, we drove to my grandmother’s home and spent time catching up on what was happening with everyone, eating great food and doing things we enjoyed. Seeing one another brought us closer.

There was something secure and inviting about those visits. And, the simplicity of just being together made those times memorable.

After choosing to hit the “pause” button, the dilemma was how to do it. I wanted my family to be able to look back with fond memories of those informal times we spent together as a family and ensure we continued traditions we valued. We may have taken a few detours along the way, but we found a way back to the path we started on. Our first course of action was to think about what we enjoyed most. That seemed fairly easy.

We happen to be a family of readers. We’ll look at a stack of books, magazines or newspapers and our eyes widen with anticipation at what we’ll discover. Actually, we’re readers with a passion for great tasting food. And Sunday mornings won out as our favorite time. So, a new twist on an old favorite took shape. Our new family tradition is Sunday brunch.

We gather as a family, put our schedule on pause and relax with one another for a few

hours. We have Sunday newspapers to read, discussions about articles we’ve read and children’s books to read aloud. Our thing happens to be reading, and it’s our activity of choice, but we’ve included other favorites into our brunch. Everyone gets a turn to pick a theme, or activity for our Sunday get-together.

Our youngest member recently selected Legos as an activity and we spent the time building a castle. We had a great time allowing the youngest child to be the architect of the project and helping him create the castle of his dreams.

He was beaming.

Others have selected board games or movies and one is planning an al fresco brunch once the weather allows. Whatever your thing is, make it a family tradition and build memories.

Committing to a few hours each week is a small investment that yields huge returns. Establishing a set time makes it easier to plan and getting everyone’s input on what the family time looks like helps ensure everyone finds it rewarding.

And, of course, there’s the food! The menu varies according to the season and prep takes a little more time than tossing a pastry tart into a toaster, but the return on the investment is worth it. To make things easier and more relaxed, I set out the plates, glasses, cups and utensils on the table the evening before. Our menu always changes, and we’ll sometimes have food themes or a hodge-podge of our favorite dishes. Quick and easy choices can be a variety of cereals (I place them in serving bowls along with ladles for serving) with an assortment of yogurt, soy, almond and hemp milks and cut fruit and berries. Put out some parfait glasses and a simple cereal breakfast takes a whole different twist. Our recent brunch included: • • • • • • •

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Pumpkin Pancakes We love pancakes for brunch and as leftovers later in the week. Try something different than topping them with maple syrup. We’ve used leftover pancakes to make sandwiches and as cake layers for a torte-like dessert. We’ve also spread them with a nut butter tossed on a banana, rolled it up and eaten it hot-dog style. To add variety, toss in a handful of other ingredients as they cook. After pouring the batter in the pan, and before turning over, add a few tablespoons of chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, berries, etc. These are delicious any way you serve them.

1 and 1/2 cups unbleached flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar (can substitute agave syrup, brown rice syrup or maple syrup) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 tablespoon coconut or avocado oil (can use applesauce instead) 1 cup canned puréed pumpkin 1 cup plain or vanilla soymilk Combine the dry ingredients.

Mix oil (or applesauce), soymilk and pumpkin. Add to dry ingredients. Beat just until smooth.

Heat frying pan or griddle over low heat and oil lightly with your favorite oil or spray. Using a quarter cup measuring cup, scoop batter from bowl and pour into pan. If adding nuts, chocolate chips, etc., add now. When bubbles appear, flip pancakes over and cook other side.

Biscuits Biscuits are an easy treat that we reserve for our Sunday brunch. They’re delicious hot out of the oven as is or spread with blackberry jam.

For variety, add a half teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg and a cup of leftover (or canned) mashed sweet potato to the dough and lightly sprinkle the tops of biscuits with brown sugar before baking.

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the soy milk and mix with a fork just until the dough holds together.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for one minute. Dough should be smooth.

If it sticks, add a bit more flour. Roll or pat the dough out to a thickness of half an inch.

Cut out with biscuit cutter or cut into squares with a knife. Place on a baking pan and bake for 12 minutes or until golden.

Blueberry Muffins Light, fluffy, versatile and absolutely delicious with a cup of tea. They freeze well, so toss any leftovers in a freezer bag and grab one to take to work for an afternoon tea break.

2 cups flour (try half unbleached white and half whole wheat) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar 1 and 1/2 cups soy or rice milk 1/3 cup applesauce or oil 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray or lightly oil muffin pan or use paper liners.

In medium bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add milk and applesauce or oil and blueberries and mix just until dry ingredients are just moist.

Bake about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean.

Scrambled Tofu This always goes fast and there’s rarely any left, so I usually double the recipe and save half for meals over the next few days. It’s a great filling for breakfast or lunchtime burritos; just wrap in a whole grain tortilla along with some brown rice and top with a great salsa. I’ve also used it to top baked potatoes and added it to soup. Delicious.

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, diced 4 crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 package tofu, extra firm cut into small cubes 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon tumeric Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Heat the oil over medium high heat and sauté the bell pepper, onion, garlic and mushrooms until tender. Toss in the tofu and as you scramble it around, use a fork to crumble tofu a bit. Cook a few minutes until the tofu begins to brown.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook for an additional minute.

Breakfast ‘taters I plan on one potato per person unless I want leftovers and then I’ll just increase the amount.

Our favorite way to enjoy these are fresh out of the oven, but you can also whip up another delicious version by baking some potatoes the day before while you have dinner in the oven.

In the morning, just chop up the onions, sauté them in a little olive oil and when they’re tender, cut up your baked potatoes and toss in. Add the seasoning and heat until lightly browned.

For variety, I’ll sometimes use half Yukon Gold and half sweet potatoes. Or, chop up a few carrots and toss them in with the potatoes. These will add color, nutrition and sweetness.

5 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks 2 cloves garlic, chopped (optional) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon paprika Preheat oven to 450 degrees while you prep the ingredients. Toss potatoes, garlic and onions together in a bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat. Add seasonings and toss. Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for about 15 – 20 minutes.

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he good news about understanding your body as an energy system is that you can learn skills for keeping your energies flowing in a vibrant harmony that fosters your good health. The bad news is that modern life assaults you every day with conditions that tend to drain your energies and push them out of balance.

Much in our world today contributes to these disruptions. We are continually exposed to radiation and electromagnetic fields that scramble our energies in ways never dreamed of a hundred years ago. Medicines that give short-term relief may disorganize our energies, creating long-term problems. The pesticides killing off the insects that threaten our crops wind up in our bodies and bewilder our energy systems. The disorienting effects of many such influences, combined with the complex stresses we routinely encounter and the fast pace at which we live our nonetheless sedentary lives can have the cumulative impact of leaving a person’s energy field disrupted.

Even the energies that naturally work in harmony can become antagonistic.

There is much you can do to reverse these problems. Throughout history, people have devised exercises and techniques that bring the body’s energies back into balance. While we are each as energetically unique as a thumbprint, we all share a similar physiology. You can literally weave your energies so they become stabilized, strengthened and harmonized as you move through the turbulence of modern life.

Energy medicine begins with a focus to reestablish positive energy habits in your energy field. The Three Thumps are three simple yet potent techniques that offer many cumulative benefits. Just as you may take vitamins each morning to supplement your diet, certain energy techniques — “energy vitamins” — can help you become healthier, more vibrant, and more resilient against illness and stress. Do them daily and you will be doing much toward keeping your energies happy and healthy. Remember to breathe deeply and deliberately with each activity, always in though your nose and out through your mouth.

The Three Thumps Certain points on your body, when tapped with your fingers, will impact your energy field in predictable ways, sending electrochemical impulses to your brain and releasing neurotransmitters. By tapping three specific sets of points, a technique I call the Three Thumps, you can activate a sequence of responses that will restore you when you are tired, increase your vitality, and keep your immune system strong amid stress. Do not be too concerned about finding the precise location of each point. If you use several fingers to tap in the vicinity described, you will hit the right spot.

Thump Your K-27 Points Acupuncture points (also called acupressure points with procedures K-27 Points where needles are not used) are tiny energy Thymus centers arranged along Point the body’s fourteen major meridians or energy pathways. The K-27 points (the paired 27th acupressure points on the left side and the right side of the kidney meridian) are juncture Spleen points that affect all of Neurolymphatic the other meridians.

Points Tapping or massaging your K-27 points also sends signals to your brain to adjust your energies so you will be more alert and able to perform more effectively. Tapping or massaging your K-27 points is a simple exercise that will: • Energize you if you are feeling drowsy • Focus you if you are having difficulty concentrating

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To tap your K-27 points, do the following (time — about 30 seconds): 1. Place your fingers on your collarbone (clavicle). To locate these points, place the pointer finger of each hand on your collarbone and move your hands toward each other until you reach the two inside corners of your collarbone. Drop straight down from these points to about an inch below your collarbone. For most people, there is a soft spot or indentation there.

2. With the palms of both your hands turned toward your body, cross your hands over each other, with the middle finger of each hand now resting on the opposite K-27 point. Crossing your hands is not essential, but it does assist the energy in crossing over from the left-brain hemisphere to the right side of the body and from the left hemisphere to the right side.

3. Breathe slowly and deeply as you firmly tap or massage your K-27 points for two or three deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth. If your situation doesn’t allow you to use both hands at the same time (such as if you are driving), separate your thumb and fingers to tap or massage both points together.

Tapping the K-27 points “flips” your energies around if they have started flowing backward. “Flowing backward” literally means that you are going one way and your energies are going the other way. It is so simple and unobtrusive to tap or massage your K-27 points that you can use this technique in a classroom or a business meeting. Or suppose you are driving late at night and you are drowsy. If you take one hand off the steering wheel and tap or massage K-27, you will probably feel the energy come up into your eyes and wake you up a bit. If you do not feel an immediate response from tapping the K-27 points, your body probably isn’t going to let you override your exhaustion much longer. You should immediately pull over and rest.

Tapping the K-27 points not only can keep you awake, but also can help you think more clearly. Countless times I have seen children in school, sitting at a desk, looking first at what the teacher is writing on the blackboard and then looking back to the desk. By the time some children’s eyes reach the desk, their mind is blank or the information has become totally muddled. Their energy circuitry has been disrupted by this upand-down movement of the eyes. By tapping K-27, however, the energy circuitry will hold strong even as the child’s eyes move up and down. continues on page 22 www.spiritofchange.org

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This technique is also helpful with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, as well as any situation, such as tennis or reading, where your eyes are rapidly shifting from one spot to another.

Thump Your Thymus Gland Tapping the area over your thymus gland (think of Tarzan) is a simple technique that will: • Awaken your body’s energies • Boost your immune system • Increase your strength and vitality The thymus thump can help you if you are feeling bombarded by negative energies, if you are catching a cold or fighting an infection, or if your immune system is otherwise challenged. Your thymus gland supports your immune system. If you keep making choices that are not in harmony with your body’s needs and design, the surveillance mechanism of your thymus becomes confused.

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Thumping the thymus helps stimulate and reset it (time — about 15 seconds):

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1. Place the fingers of either or both hands in the center of your sternum, at the thymus gland, about two inches below the K-27 points in the center of your chest.

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2. Using your thumb and all your fingers, tap firmly, breathing slowly and deeply, in through your nose and out through your mouth, for two or three deep breaths.

Many people automatically tap their thymus point when under stress. Have you ever noticed how people tend to hold their mid-chest when an emotional shock comes their way, or how, if they are feeling faint, they pat this spot? So picture Tarzan and thump your own thymus before moving into a challenging situation.

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Once, after running on empty for far too long, I found myself teaching a class to 120 people in another country and feeling extremely ill, as if hit by the flu. I felt like I was about to pass out.

Without thinking, I instinctively marshaled whatever energy I had left and tapped my spleen “neurolymphatic reflex points.” On the stage, in front of everyone, and with no explanation, I began tapping hard and furiously. Suddenly I

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could feel new life stirring within me, climbing up the trunk of my body, and pulsing outward.

As I watched the class watching me, I realized how ridiculous I looked and I began to laugh. I continued to laugh and tap, tap and laugh. All at once I knew I was going to be all right. The class saw my recovery with their own eyes as I changed in an instant from looking white, pasty and shaky to centered, vibrant and full of color.

Tapping the neurolymphatic reflex points on your spleen meridian is a quick way to: • Lift your energy level • Balance your blood sugar • Bolster your immune system As contrasted with acupuncture points, neurolymphatic points are part of the lymph system. Because the spleen is central to the functioning of the immune system, tapping your spleen’s neurolymphatic reflex points serves to synchronize your body’s rhythms, harmonize its energies and its hormones, remove toxins, fight infection, combat general malaise during or after stress, counter dizziness, modulate blood chemistry, and better metabolize food.

To do the Spleen Thump (time — about 15 seconds): 1. Find the points by moving your fingers down from your thymus, out to your nipples, and straight down to beneath your breasts. Then move them down over the next rib.

2. Tap firmly with several fingers for about 15 seconds, breathing deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth.

These techniques don’t take a great deal of time and are a good tool kit for keeping your energies humming as well as for correcting energies that are stressed, scrambled, or running backward.

Excerpted and adapted from Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine (Revised Edition). New York: Tarcher/Penguin, 2008.

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One of the theories proposed for reducing global warming involves deflecting heat away from the Earth’s surface with solar shields or satellites with movable reflectors. Computer models suggest that blocking eight percent of the sun’s Earth-bound radiation would effectively counteract the warming effect of our CO2 pollution. The idea was inspired by the cooling effects of large volcanic eruptions, such as Mt. Pinatubo in 1991, that blast sulphate particles into the stratosphere. These particles reflect part of the sun’s radiation back into space, reducing the amount of heat that reaches the atmosphere.

Another technological fix involves “sequestration,” the storage of CO2 either deep underground or deep in the ocean. Some of the nation’s largest utilities, which are also “washing” coal to filter out impurities, are working on ways to capture the CO2 they emit and store it miles below the Earth’s surface. Costs of such technologies have been prohibitive, but new regulations could force the issue in the near term.

Another leading theory, “ocean fertilization,” entails scattering iron powder throughout the world’s seas, providing nutrients to boost the amount of phytoplankton that thrive in the water’s upper layers. Through photosynthesis, these plants absorb CO2, which in theory stays with them when they die and fall to the ocean

floor. Initial experiments have not lived up to the hype, however, but more research is underway.

Yet another take on altering the seas for the sake of the climate, “engineered weathering,” entails replacing some of the oceans’ carbonic acid with hydrochloric acid. This, the theory goes, accelerates the underwater storage of CO2 otherwise destined for the atmosphere. According to Harvard Earth and Planetary Science Ph.D. Kurt Zenz House, engineered weathering “dramatically accelerates a cleaning process that nature herself uses for greenhouse gas accumulation.”

While the cost of many of these so-called “geo-engineering” fixes would not necessarily be prohibitive in light of the cost of transforming our global energy economy, the risks of unintended consequences weigh heavily on even the researchers proposing them. “Personally, as a citizen not a scientist, I don’t like geo-engineering because of the high environmental risk,” Ken Caldeira, a researcher at California’s Carnegie Institution of Washington, told New Scientist.

among the many technological “fixes” that utilities are using to try to stave off global warming is “coal washing” to filter out impurities. Pictured here is a now-decommissioned coal washing facility located in Clay County, Eastern kentucky. continues on page 26

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est described as a loose association of cities focused on sustainability, the emerging “green cities movement” encompasses thousands of urban areas around the world all striving to lessen their environmental impacts by reducing waste, expanding recycling, lowering emissions, increasing housing density while expanding open space, and encouraging the development of sustainable local businesses.

Perhaps the archetypal green city is Curitiba, Brazil. When architect and urban planner Jamie Lerner became mayor in 1972, he quickly closed six blocks of the city’s central business district to cars, delighting residents and business owners alike. Today the automobile-free zone is three times larger and serves as the heart of the bustling metropolis. Lerner also put in place a hightech bus system, greatly reducing traffic, energy usage and pollution; the move also encouraged density around transit hubs and thus preserved open space in other areas that would have likely turned into suburbia. Today the bus system still goes strong, and three-quarters of the city’s 2.2 million residents rely on it every day.

Another green cities leader is Rekyjavik, Iceland, where hydrogen-powered buses ply the streets and renewable energy sources —geothermal and hydropower — provide the city’s heat and electricity. London, Copenhagen, Sydney, Barcelona, Bogota and Bangkok, not to mention Sweden’s Malmo, Ecuador’s Bahía de Caráquez and Uganda’s Kampala, also score high for their green attributes and attitudes.

Green cities abound in North America, too. In 2005, Portland, Oregon became the first U.S. city to meet carbon dioxide reduction goals set forth in the landmark (if ill-fated) Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement forged to mitigate the threat of global warming. Seattle, Washington also committed to meeting Kyoto’s goals and has persuaded 590 other U.S. cities to do the same under the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. And Vancouver, British Columbia draws 90 percent of its power from renewable sources while its metro area boasts some 200 parks and more than 18 miles of accessible waterfront.

Urban areas all over the world are striving to lessen their environmental impacts by reducing waste, expanding recycling, lowering pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and expanding open space. Pictured: Curitiba, Brazil, considered by many urban planners as the archetypal green city, as seen from Barigui Park.

San Francisco is a leader in green building, energy efficiency and alternative energy, and has been on the forefront of the battle to reduce plastic usage. Austin, Texas is fast becoming a world leader in solar equipment production and has made great strides in preserving open space.

Chicago has invested hundreds of millions of dollars revitalizing its parks and neighborhoods and has built some of America’s most ecofriendly downtown buildings. It is also working to provide affordable clean power to low-income families. Of course, many would argue that New York City — with its densely packed housing, reliance on mass transit and walking, and recent green policy moves by Mayor Bloomberg — may be the greenest of all.

While there is no formal green cities organization, per se, many groups have sprung up to help urban areas achieve their sustainability goals.

GreenCities Events, for one, hosts conferences around the U.S. at which local experts, policymakers and business leaders share ideas for greening their region. And International Sustainable Solutions takes urban planners, developers and elected officials on tours so they can check out some of the world’s greenest cities to glean first-hand what works and what can be applied back home.

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Hi Lynn, I’ve been reading your columns and find them very uplifting. Do you have any seasonal suggestions for summer? — Liz

Hi Liz, Thank you for the compliment. I believe that one of the reasons we feel so good after spring cleaning is that spring has cleaned us too! We’re all polished up to be bright in summer’s sunshine.

Summer heralds in expansion; it’s the fiery time of year when, like fire, things reach up!

Our living environment extends outside and feng shui medicine can be applied to your yard, garden, porch, parking lot or window box — whatever is yours to enjoy, inhabit or view. Lay things out in curves instead of straight lines whenever possible. Create smaller spaces within the larger view such as just one kind of flower, perhaps a miniature labyrinth, stone circle or gem collection. Consider a grouping of chairs, a birdbath or a water feature. Try to position these little areas that feel whole unto themselves separately and discreetly so they are revealed gradually as you survey the land.

Lots of concrete? Introduce pots with shrubs or flowers. Something ugly? Beautify it. Farms and larger rural properties may need outdoor attention to basic clearing and maintenance of what’s growing or what has died since last year. But if there is a large area of dense trees, you don’t have to try to tidy up the forest. If you have a yard or garden, consider setting aside a fairy habitat. Let it go wild. Perhaps create your own sanctuary in a particular area you are drawn to. It could take the expression of an outdoor altar, adorned with sacred or devotional items and statues, or a spot to honor an ancestor or departed loved one placing items that were held dear by the honoree.

Consider what you might have inside that would like to go outside. Plants and trees that have weathered winter indoors are an obvious beginning. Furniture — not just outdoor specific — is another. Plates, tiles, tools, vases, shells and more can create unexpectedly delightful displays.

Allow yourself to be whimsical and fun!

Dear Lynn, I am an artist and I’ve been looking for loft space. They all have beams, which I really like. My friend said beams are bad feng shui. What’s the problem? — Woody

Dear Woody, There is nothing wrong with the beams. After all, they are keeping your personal sky from falling. The issue is your relationship with the beams.

Considerations of scale will largely determine that. With very high ceilings, the beam’s influence lessens, depending, of course, on their size. In a room of average height, however, they matter a great deal.

The purpose of a beam is to bear weight. They are the shoulders of the room and the pressure they’re under never lets up. Beams stop energy because they have to, but the trajectory of their angled edges sends out a pointed assault, commonly called sha chi, a poison arrow, in this case aimed at what’s below — you. Angles, with their stark edges, are a pointed aggressive feature.

They can have a negative impact on you over time, especially within the small confined area of a home. Another way to conceptualize this would be between buildings. A pointed exterior feature, such as a dramatic roof edge or gable aiming at the entrance of a neighboring building, functions as an arrow into its heart. I am reminded of a VFW hall I recently saw with two huge cannons pointed out towards the street — unfortunately right at the front doors of the gospel church across the way!

If you have sharp, pointed angles in your living space, think of clever, pleasing ways to soften their sharp austerity. Try stringing some lights along an edge. Lights are uplifting fire energy, which uses wood to sustain itself, thus weakening any oppressiveness from the beams.

Painting the beams the same color as the rest of the ceiling will tone down their influence visually. The lighter the color, the better.

To create balance and mitigate the downward energetic heaviness from above, introduce upward energies. You can use floor lamps, tall upward

growing leafy plants â&#x20AC;&#x201D; anything that reaches up by its very nature. Hollow chimes hanging from the beam funnel energy upward and their metal chops the wood figuratively. Feathers are indeed light; they even suggest flight!

Do your best to create a feeling of lightness. Fireplaces in these areas can do a great deal because not only are flames reaching up but, again, fire uses the essence of wooden beams for fuel. I once visited a covered outdoor restaurant in Mexico and noticed a heavily (downward-pressing) beamed area delightfully balanced with tall, bold sunflowers kissing its underbelly. Let the natural impulse of your intuitive feng shui try out new and creative ideas and you will feel the pleasing effects of more harmony and balance in your space.

Back to the loft, Woody. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about the beams if the ceilings are really high and if the space gets a lot of light. Different and more important challenges are there because of the exaggerated distance between the floor and ceiling. You will better enjoy the expansive feeling lofts provide by paying attention to ground level. Create one or more strong, grounded and defined areas, especially if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one large room. Divide it into different energetic areas by using low bookcases, furniture, floor plantings, rugs and/or tapestries that help moderate an overly yang, energetic free for all, especially if the floor surface is very slick. Create groupings with these different possibilities and use lamp lighting, as opposed to overhead lighting, wherever possible.

In general, beam-itis can manifest in different ways depending on beam location. In an average size bedroom, having a beam across the lower half of your body while in bed is a pretty sure indicator of difficulty moving ahead. A beam down the middle of the bed could sever a relationship with the partner you share it with. Beams over your head may press into your sleeping self, and can create enough compression over time to manifest headaches and an ongoing pressured sensation. If you are claustrophobic itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unlivable altogether. But you, by your very own (and also vertical) nature, are more life affirming than any structural expression could ever be. Just use this information to your advantage.

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Great fences make great neighbors, especially trees and shrubs whose vitality and presence will also provide an absorbent effect as they employ resources from the ground to grow. Both the property and the abutters will love you for this. Another aspect of this visual intervention is enclosure.

Done well you should feel embraced by your surroundings.

Lynn Taylor is a senior feng shui practitioner who teaches and consults in the United States and Mexico for both business and home environments. She has been featured extensively on television, radio and in print. Send questions for this column or contact Lynn at lynntaylor@bostonfengshui.com or (617) 924-4205. www.spiritofchange.org

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By Linda Marks, Dan Booth Cohen, Jamy Faust, Peter Faust and Carol Bedrosian

“If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors.

All of them are alive in this moment.

Each is present in your body.

You are the continuation of each of these people.”

— Thich Nhat Hanh

H

ave you ever experienced a life pattern that keeps repeating no matter how you try to unravel or heal it? Genetic research now confirms psychology’s earlier theories that the origin of this problem may possibly lie before your birth; furthermore, when we heal ourselves we also heal our future family lineage.

I first read about the Family Constellation work of Bert Hellinger (b. 1925) over 15 years ago and was fascinated by the idea of family wounds being carried forward into current and future generations — the invisible family ties that bind.

Hellinger’s brilliant observations over decades of work on such profound issues as why individuals are pushed out, not spoken of or denied a place in the family, and why behavioral patterns appear to repeat unconsciously over generations have provided fertile ground over the years for Family Constellation Work to sprout many branches not only in North America and Europe, but all over the world.

While Hellinger’s biggest contribution to family healing may be his unique integration of insights into a usable body of work, many still find it somewhat elusive to grasp how moving people around in “constellations” in a room like pieces on a chess board could have anything to do with healing the family soul.

Hellinger’s early experiences taught him unwavering loyalty to and the skill of listening to the authority of one’s own soul. From this empirical foundation arose the awareness of looking at reality exactly as it is. Here is where we notice that

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the family energy field or family soul intimately influences the lives of each of us through healing and wounding, and it is within this sphere that family constellaconstella tions are created and transformed.

Hellinger noted that families are, by nature, permanent and indivisible, a collective of individuals spanning past, present and future from which one can never be expunged, not even through death. As individuals, our yearning to belong is so strong that we act in accordance with the desires and norms of our group in order to fit in and be accepted, sometimes no matter what the price. Our beliefs and ultimately our actions reflect this greater group consciousness. Science is now discovering evidence that genetic coding may bind us to conform to behavioral patterns in our family of origin, simply to belong. Knowingly or unknowingly, you will go through life expressing layers of subtext, disconnect, personal interpretation and shadows that are part of your family’s reservoir until you can speak for something new.

Like the celestial constellations that have traveled our heavens since time immemorial, we are stars placed within the constellations of our families, each with its own unique mythology to play out. However, unlike the stars, our paths are not fixed and we can rewrite our stories to insert happier endings for ourselves and future lineage. — CB, Editor

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s we approach summer, many people anticipate some vacation or time off. For some, summer is a time for a family vacation or road trip. We may visit old friends or family members who we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to see that often.

When anticipating a family visit, we may look forward to being with our loved ones, yet often thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sense of worry, anxiety and perhaps even dread that wells up from within when we think about spending time with family members. Gathering with family often evokes memories of fights, silences, disagreements and tension. What might life look like if abundance, joy, and strength were felt when being around our family? What if good communication, peace and calm were present at the July 4th barbeque and the only fireworks were the real ones seen exploding in the night sky?

Being around family members often triggers negative emotional and life patterns. Big sister knows best so you pout, Mom lets you know your potluck dish isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t up to par, Dad intimidates you in front of everyone and there you are â&#x20AC;&#x201D; seven years old again and terrified. In your own life, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve struggled with low self-esteem for years and somehow you always end up with angry bosses at work. No matter how much you seek to learn, change and grow, life never changes.

The latest findings in biological research suggest that deep-seated emotional patterns and irresistible impulses are part of our genetic inheritance and some of our core life challenges do originate before our birth. The stress of traumas that we experience can be registered as elevated cortisol levels in the body, lodging especially around the heart. At McGill University, research on the epigenome â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the protein cover around the genome â&#x20AC;&#x201D; reveals that emotional impact is registered and stored there in our genes and passed on transgenerationally.1 What this means is that our hearts, our bodies and our genes carry echoes and repercussions of traumas experienced by our parents, our grandparents and even our great-grandparents.

Bert Hellinger advanced this theory long before a confirmation came from science. As a young man, Hellinger became a Catholic priest and was stationed as a school principal at a Zulu missionary in South Africa for close to 20 years.

He was greatly influenced by the Zuluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s powerful beliefs and deep connection to their ancestor spirits. After leaving the priesthood, he trained in psychoanalysis in Vienna. He traveled to the US and delved into the study of many forms of depth psychology including Family Systems Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Primal Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Gestalt Therapy.

After working with thousands of individuals in group and family therapy, Hellinger observed that many of us unconsciously adopt destructive familial patterns of sickness, abandonment, guilt, depression and other behaviors difficult to â&#x20AC;&#x153;cure.â&#x20AC;? In the context of love and loyalty to the family, these behaviors mirror hidden family dynamics and issues unresolved from current or previous generations. These dynamics are ever-present within us as long as they reside unhealed in the family conscience.

The family soul includes all members of the family. Every member of a family has an equal right to belong, including those who have died, been forgotten or psychically banished due to immoral or unacceptable behavior such as imprisonment or institutionalization. The family conscience, though unconscious to us, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t distinguish between good or evil, and as such, leaves no one out. Members who make up the family soul include the parents, all the siblings and children including terminated pregnancies, stillborn children and those who have died early, grandparents, greatgrandparents and ancestors even further back, particularly in families that have suffered trauma and upheaval. Additionally, influence from outside the family circle includes former partners of parents or grandparents, victims and their perpetrators, and those whose misfortune or death brought the family a gain or loss.

The family conscience has one goal: to keep us connected so that we belong. This pattern of belonging includes information passed down genetically from our ancestors and is communicated non-verbally among family members, and may include both healthy and unhealthy instructions for certain members. If we are in harmony with our family, we sense that we belong and feel innocent and good, even if our behaviors are harmful to ourselves and others. When in disharmony with our family, we feel we have violated the unspoken agreement of where we belong and try to change ourselves so we belong again. continues on page 34 www.spiritofchange.org

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Family Constellations Healing the Family Soul continued from page 33

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We are inextricably linked by this energy field to our current family, yet it is also possible to free ourselves of unconscious links to unnecessary suffering.

Through awareness, we can remain connected and introduce a new vibration of healing and love that shifts the family energy field, affecting not only our own lives, but those of our current and future family members as well.

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Family consciousness follows certain laws. One of them is that every member of a family has an equal right to belong, including those who have died, been forgotten or psychically banished due to immoral or unacceptable behavior. Only when we honor and acknowledge each member in the proper “order of love” can the family flow in a healthy way, with no member vainly attempting to live out the fate of another.

The overall health in the family energy field can be observed when a family constellation is set up, much like a living family tree. In a typical setting, a group of unrelated people gather for the purpose of working on their personal issues through creating constellations. One person (seeker) at a time is invited by the facilitator to briefly present a few facts and details about his or her issue. The facilitator may choose to gather more pertinent facts about life events, or possibly parent or grandparent life details, however Hellinger, himself, discouraged too much questioning, believing it hinders openness to the intuitive information that can only emerge from the body and the felt experience of participating in the constellation. In general, the seeker remains silent as the constellation unfolds and other group members refrain from asking any questions.

Next the facilitator asks the seeker to choose people from the group to represent family members based on the issue they presented. This may be as simple as one representative or as complex as representatives for the client’s parents, siblings, grandparents and perhaps the great grandparents. One representative is also selected for the self. The seeker silently guides and places these representatives in particular locations around the room, according to his or her intuition and inner picture of the issue at hand. The seeker then sits with the facilitator and the process of going from the conscious understanding of the issue or story into the unconscious family energy field begins to unfold.

Time and silence is required for the representatives to let go of the story they heard, center themselves and allow the energies of the person they are representing begin to move through them. In doing so, they are tapping into what Rupert Sheldrake calls morphogenetic fields2, which contain an energetic blueprint of past energies and experiences that are stored in our DNA. This creates an energy field in which all involved participants begin to receive information (physical sensations, emotions, thoughts, etc.), related to the family member whom they are representing.

The facilitator works with this three-dimensional space to gently assist the seeker in seeing their issue in relation to the larger family history, remaining deeply humble and open to be touched by this larger soul and available to receive guidance on the next step, word, picture, or phrase. The facilitator may ask some or all of the representatives to notice what they are feeling in their bodies or sensing as they stand in, like surrogates, for their family member. They may be asked to comment on reactions to others in the constellation or invited to move where they are drawn in the room that feels more balanced.

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Family Constellations Healing the Family Soul continued from page 34 whether an unresolved issue in the larger family system contributed to her daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anxiety and infusions of temperature-regulated and pressure-sensitive purified water using disposables within a closed FDA registered system. I offer chronic intestinal pain. The constellation included a nurturing, serene, and safe environment maintaining your privacy a representative for the daughter, the mother and and sense of well-being. the motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents. In the layout of this conI am THE SENIOR colon hydro therapist in New England, having performed well over 40,000 sessions! In practice since 1980, I am stellation, the daughter was facing and looking certified at the Instructor Level meeting the highest standards through behind her mother. The grandfather stood at a both I-ACT and The National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy. distance at the back of the workspace, facing his granddaughter. The configuration suggested Constance Jones, I-ACT Instructor, NBCHT Glastonbury Naturopathic Center there was a person who belonged between the 18 School Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033 mother and grandfather. This person would be phone: 860.657.4105 or cell: 860.287.4558 connie@cleanmycolon.com, www.cleanmycolon.com the object of the daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gaze and perhaps 1 offer a clue to her uncontrollable anxiety.

The facilitator tested this by placing an additional unnamed representative in the space between the mother and grandfather. The other Rainbow-WorksÂŽ representatives reported immediately feeling Lighting up the True EssenceÂŽ more uncomfortable. The facilitator asked the PRESENTS: actual mother, still sitting in her chair, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you have any idea who that might be? Is there a INTUITIVE CONSULTATIONS ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS missing person in your family or a hidden secret WORKSHOPS between you and your father?â&#x20AC;?

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Some constellations require few words to be spoken. At other times it is helpful for the seeker or certain representatives to say particular â&#x20AC;&#x153;statements of empowermentâ&#x20AC;? to each other. When a few simple words are spoken from the heart with reverence and truth, a resonance can be felt by everyone within the space like a deep sigh, often accompanied by tears and heart-opening experiences.

Opening the door of compassion to all that happens within a family has a powerful healing effect for individuals, families and even the wider human community. As seeker, facilitator, representative or witness, an energetic transference can take place during a constellation that has great meaning in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own life. Whether it is by divine synchronicity or chance that we are assigned certain roles in constellation work and in life, it is clear we are deeply interconnected in more ways than we are consciously aware. One personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work can further the work of all and impact what we pass on to the future generations.

NOTES 1. NOVA: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ghost in Your Genes,â&#x20AC;? 2007. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/ 3413_genes.html 2. Sheldrake, R. (1988). The Presence Past: Morphic Resonance Habits Nature.

Park Street, 1988.

Linda Marks, MSM, has practiced heart-centered body psychotherapy (Emotional-Kinesthetic Psychotherapy) for nearly 25 years and leads workshops on Healing the Traumatized Heart. Family Constellations are part of the EKP Apprenticeship Training program.

(617) 965-7846, lsmheart@aol.com, www.healingheartpower.com.

Dan Booth Cohen, MBA, PhD, uses Family Constellations to help individuals and families find their own way to healing. He recently published I Carry Your Heart in My Heart: Family Constellations in Prison (Carl-Auer International, 2009). (781) 718-7158, dan@ hiddensolution.com, www.hiddensolution.com.

Jamy Faust, MA, blends holistic counseling, energy healing, guided imagery divination and the Constellation Approach in her private practice. Peter Faust, MAc, is a licensed acupuncturist, energy healer and constellation facilitator. They have been facilitating seminars and learning programs in the Family Constellation Method since 2002. (617) 484-4325, www. constellationapproach.com, www.hellingerboston.com Carol Bedrosian is the editor of Spirit of Change Magazine.

RESOURCES â&#x20AC;˘ The Healing Power of the Past â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A New Approach to Healing Family Wounds: The Systemic Therapy of Bert Hellinger by Berthold Ulsamer. Underwood Books, 2005. â&#x20AC;˘ No Waves Without the Ocean: Experiences and Thoughts by Bert Hellinger. Zeig, Tucker, Inc., 2006.

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Bringing Peace Home With Our Troops An interview with venerAble DhyAni ywAhoo by Carol Bedrosian

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Carol Bedrosian: I am interested in the work you are doing around peace and families. Can you tell me a little bit about this?

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VDY: Yes, I think the same dynamic of unresolved family issues also goes on internationally in terms of the Israelis, the Palestinians, the Greeks, the Creoles. If their people have not had an opportunity to bring to resolution their sense of despair, anger or powerlessness, then the same issues arise again and again. So we see that on an international level and certainly for many on a personal level.

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CB: Can you speak a little bit about the time period in 2003 when there were certainly those who opposed the war, but obviously a greater number of people who supported going to war and, of course, re-electing Bush in 2004?

VDY: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not so sure there were more people who supported going to war with Iraq than those who did not. I recognize that there was very skillful manipulation of ideas in the media to give the impression that Iraq was the source of the problem, particularly in the wake of horrendous loss of life during 9/11. So I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that I agree that those were the real issues for going to war with Iraq.

I do think that many people were left with questions and what I hear from many beings and what I see in terms of off-the-press investigations is that much of the information that led to the war in Iraq was not all based on facts. And so this creates another layer of dissonance in our national mind/ heart, and that is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who do we believe, what is truth, what is real?â&#x20AC;? And the deeper issue is for individuals to understand how to read between the lines and not to easily accept what is offered as the only analysis of the facts.

I recognize that for many Americans an incredible distrust has arisen based on that incongruity of facts and reality, so we are at a point in our nation where I think it is the lowest trust level that Americans have had for their government. And so, in a sense, this is like a battered child that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can I trust the authority? Can I trust those Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve asked, who are supposedly guiding me and giving good care?â&#x20AC;? So this angst in the American public is a wound that is causing separation. It is rising more to the surface and the issues of honor, truth and mutual respect are just as important on the national level as they are on the family level. I think many people are a bit aghast that taxpayers are bailing out corporations and the cost of living rises, yet workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opportunities and rights are becoming less and less.

So the family on a financial level is pushed to the corner and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an underlying current of dissatisfaction, and also in some places, hopelessness and anger. What occurs nationally is affecting people on an individual level when single working mothers find the cost of their food having risen in the past six months by 30-36%, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a stress on a familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s security. Parents have less time with their children; many families are working more than one job. The ideal of democracy bringing forth positive result is dissonant with the facts that individuals are facing. So we are at an incredible crossroad. continues on page 40 www.spiritofchange.org

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What do we value of human beings? I see a connection between the present situation and the situation of people who are returning from war.

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I was talking with my son and he pointed out to me that there seemed to be a rise in the murders of wives of the men who have returned from Afghanistan and Iraq, as if somehow the mental virus of hatred towards women in those countries was being expressed by increased spousal abuse among returning veterans. It is true wherever we go; we are affected by the culture, the environment, even its negativity. So the issues of a returning soldier, of the person who survived civil war, those issues then become the family’s. So the family is yoked, so to speak, with the dissonance carried by the returning soldier.

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In that everything begins as a thought, as mind, and we become evermore aware that even the electrons and the subatomic particles are an expression of consciousness — i.e., by observing electrons we affect their trajectories — with this knowledge it becomes clear that there is a connection of one individual with others in the field. So the first thing to avoid carrying anger, which is often the ghost of another, is to make offerings to those who have passed over.

Here is water, here is fire, may you see your way into the light of understanding. May whatever the cause is of our meeting as warriors, may we meet again in a place of understanding. And so the water is to wash away the tears and to wash away the anger and the fire is to illuminate the path of reconciliation.

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VDY: Actually I think there are many people in the military who are very aware of the spiritual aspects of war. And there are many who do have inner and perhaps private ceremony because many people also become warriors out of the ideal of protecting and caring. For some there is a spiritual inclination and understanding that they are part of a large system and sometimes it simplifies into the belief of my interpretation of God is better then yours and thus becomes also a basis of sectarian violence. And for others there is an understanding of a cause and effect. I learned this in working with Vietnam veterans. I would say how their spirituality is expressed is not often observable.

Ultimately we’re all relatives in this dance and whatever energy is expressed towards another it echoes back into our own circle of relationships.

I think this is really clear when you look at the prisoners of war who return home. The unresolved anger and the abuse they experienced is often beyond their control, which gets spewed into their family situation. So it becomes very clear the significance of pacifying, purifying one’s self and energizing the ideal of a healthy nation, healthy families, healthy individuals, to know that it is a loop. continues on page 42

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VDY: The ideal solution is for the returning veterans to be encircled in love by their families, their neighbors, and also deep spiritual counseling because many of the returning soldiers have not grown up in a warrior culture with the full circle of support and resolution. In fact, the majority have joined the military because they had no other options out of poverty or to get money for college or money to live. And so for them a recognition, first, that we can all return to the circle of love, whether we call it God or mystery or Christ or Buddha. This field of energy, we are inseparable from it.

So what are the reasons that one joins in the military? For some it is a challenge, for some it is an opportunity to learn, for some it’s the only viable option. Then what is the nation’s responsibility in sending people off to fight wars that are not necessarily related to the initial motivation of serving and protecting? This is where the dissonance gets horrendously loud, when you review the inconsistencies of fact and actuality.

So what does a young person do when they return home? First, they take inventory of their physical health to be sure they are not bringing home any diseases from another region. Then they go through the process of spiritual ceremony of purifying, washing away the ghosts and making prayers that the ghosts find their way into the light of understanding.

They are also looking at their mindset because very often the returning soldiers have not worked on a battlefield; they have worked in neighborhoods. That mnemonic train of walking through neighborhoods needs to be dismantled so one’s neighborhood is recognized as a sacred home and one’s neighbors are not potential enemies, and that one’s family can be the warmth and the support that transforms the echoes of war and clarifies a vision so that the soldier recognizes, “Here I am now.”

CB: But what about all the veterans who return to neighborhoods which are violent themselves?

VDY: The neighborhood level is a very important spiritual connection. Where there are churches or synagogues or spirit fires in an area, these are places that would benefit the entire neighborhood and the nation by inviting veterans to come and share in ceremony. What stands out in my mind is how old women would surround and hold hands around a veteran and just stand there all surrounding and holding him in their arms.

“Where there are churches or synagogues or spirit fires in an area, these are places that would benefit the entire neighborhood and the nation by inviting veterans to come and share in ceremony.” ~ Ven. Dhyani Ywahoo ~

CB: Is this a Cherokee tradition?

VDY: Yes, this is something I saw as a young person, and that somehow to be received again in the arms of the community by the elders seemed very significant. In my child mind it appeared that these people were being made new.

CB: In the absence of these traditions in our own neighborhoods and towns now, what else can we do?

VDY: It is incumbent upon us as a nation to create situations that are welcoming and loving and transforming. Because when certain patterns are broken, particularly fighting in neighborhoods, you really want to reclaim those people back to the bosom of the community in a way that they know there is love and this is not a hostile situation.

As human beings we have our work cut out for us and we all have the tools. We have the tools of discernment, most importantly, to recognize what is true and what is not and to call for clarity and truth and to name it when something is inconsistent or dissonant. It looks like Americans have, as many elders would say, abdicated their spiritual sovereignty. We’re all responsible for direct relationship with the field of mind, Creator, God, mystery, however we name this energy that we are all part of. It’s within us.

Each time we accept an opinion that is not based on truth, or without investigating the facts, we are making that line of communication to the wisdom within us narrower and narrower and narrower.

So we all have a spiritual responsibility, first with our family, to be kind and support the wisdom potential within one another, sharing food, warmth, shelter. We also have a spiritual

responsibility to consider what are the ideals of our family, our clan, our nation and if we are congruent with those ideals. It doesn’t mean people need to become political activists; it means that each one of us needs to question carefully, and when necessary write a letter to our congressmen, our senators on the state and federal levels when we are not in agreement.

At what point do we take responsibility for those we put in office? An old Cherokee clan law was if someone in your clan did something that caused hardships to another then your clan was responsible to sustain that other person. So when our elected officials are not responding to the calls and needs of the people, then let someone else come forward. It requires energy. You can’t sit back and watch TV and think it’s going to be all right. We each need to discuss and attend meetings and educate ourselves about what is happening behind the sound bites that are passed to the media.

In a sense, Americans are suffering like they’ve been to war. So many believed their pensions would be there, then they are not.

Companies have disappeared, jobs and benefits are gone. So many believed their home was their castle and now some are living in tent cities.

So we see the incongruity of the ideal and the expression of that ideal and wonder how did it happen. It happened a little bit every day when people decided not to speak.

It is one planet and what happens in one part of the world does indeed affect the entire planet, so there is this reminder to work collaboratively.

What common dreams do we share? We know that all people want a safe place to live, clean water, work that is meaningful and good relationships. So as human beings we’re facing an opportunity to choose how we will continue.

All form arises from thought, from more subtle energy. What we choose to energize about the future is what comes about, so it is important not to be fearful and to bring forth that message of reconciliation and cooperation, the wisdom of the people. Most importantly to understand that aggression begins in our own hearts. Aggression arises when people do not speak and walk in truth and harmony and when people feel that the authority and the power to experience joy and harmony is outside. It’s within each of us to conceptualize, visualize and energize what the future shall be.

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any of us rely daily on our healing practices to open our hearts and center our bodies, to regain balance and find inner peace in this increasingly complicated world. Transformative healing opportunities from all over our world are converging. Ancient spiritual customs are engaging with neuroscientists; living-system biologists confirm the traditional wisdom of indigenous healers. We are truly fortunate to be living at this unique time in human healing history.

Yet some, sadly perhaps those who are most wounded, have no knowledge or access to transformative healing. Consider these statistics: about one-third of the adult homeless population have served their country in the armed services; estimates suggest that about 154,000 veterans are homeless on any given night and perhaps twice as many experience homelessness at some point during the course of a year. 45% of homeless veterans suffer from mental illness and over 70% suffer from alcohol or drug abuse.1 According to a 2007 study reported in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, the suicide risk among male US veterans is double that of the general population.2 Clearly, this is a marginalized population in great collective pain.

Our military veterans are returning home with invisible wounds.

Known as shell shock in World War I and “soldier’s heart” during the Civil War, the cluster of symptoms we now call post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can destroy lives and relationships. While most of us can simply shut off the devastating footage on the evening news, combat veterans with PTSD may re-experience the life threatening images over and over again as if they are still happening. Chronic pain, feelings of isolation and detachment, hyper-arousal and difficulty sleeping are just some of the many devastating issues confronting veterans with PTSD. “We’ll fight them over there so we don’t have to fight them over here.”

Certain politicians use this phrase as a rally cry for war, yet they fail to acknowledge the impossibility of any war truly ending “over there.”

Soldiers return home carrying with them the psychological nightmare of combat, even though they are supposedly out of harm’s way and back over here. The Rand Center for Military Health Policy Research reports at least 18% of U.S. service-members who have returned from Afghanistan and Iraq currently have PTSD.3 Other studies assert the numbers are as staggering as one in five. While PTSD usually starts shortly after the traumatic event, its onset can also be delayed months or even years.

According to the National Center of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, experts believe over 30% of Vietnam veterans and at least 10% of Gulf War (Desert Storm) veterans suffer from PTSD. News of the current war can continue to worsen their symptoms. Concerned with the enormous number of veteran PTSD diagnoses, the government has recently started investigating various holistic practices for emotional healing. Reiki, transcendental meditation, yoga and animal assisted therapies are just some of the clinical trials currently being done.

Lucy Cimini, founding director of the Central Mass Yoga Institute in West Boylston, Massachusetts didn’t wait for Department of Defense clinical trial results before she started helping decades’ worth of combat veterans. Working with the core principles of yoga, Lucy provides an environment for combat veterans to come together for self-healing as “Yoga Warriors.” For the past four years, collaborating with Tom Boyle, Worcester Vet Center’s readjustment counselor and himself a Vietnam veteran, Cimini has shared the healing potential of gentle movements, breath work and guided meditation through CYMI’s Yoga Warriors classes. Specifically designed for veterans with PTSD or Combat Stress Injury, CMYI’s Yoga Warriors currently includes even two World War II veterans now in their eighties.

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Wherever we focus our group mind, our global reality will follow.

The pain of the victims of war introduces heavy elements that manifest in our global consciousness. Veterans, having been actively and passively involved in what happens in war, are carrying this pain in very complex ways. They are also bringing pain into the collective consciousness of their nation. When hundreds of thousands of veterans donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the support, compassion, forgiveness and healing they deserve, this consciousness of suffering also impacts their society as a whole. We are, to use Thich Nhat Hanhâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parable, the body that the hand belongs to. Once we understand our wholeness, we can then see that we are connected with veterans and their families in powerful ways.

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It has been through the intense contact with veterans and their stories that my eyes were opened to the humanitarian drama we are currently facing with returning soldiers and their families. Their suffering is usually silent, and the true extent of this drama has not even begun to show. They keep to themselves, talking to each other but hardly ever outside of the military community. Even my contacts within the military confirmed that it is next to impossible to convince a soldier who suffers from PTSD symptoms to ask for help. As long as emotional pain is seen as weakness, and asking for help can carry the risk of ending a military career, this is most likely not going to change.

When I first started helping veterans with PTSD, I went online to find out more about this diagnosis and how it was made. To my surprise, all I could find was a collection of symptoms. Those symptoms included insomnia, nightmares and intrusive thoughts, denial of problems and their seriousness, excessive anger and aggression, hyper-vigilance and physical symptoms such as headaches, which are explained as a response to terrifying trauma.

PTSD is assumed to be present if a veteran scores 50 points or higher on the PCL-M, a standardized military diagnostic questionnaire. Treatments in military and veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hospitals and clinics usually include medications and conventional forms of psychotherapy. At the same time, veterans are usually told that PTSD cannot be healed.

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Tapping PTSD Healing Reserves continued from page 46 Insomnia certainly has a physical aspect, as the body canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to sleep, but it is also emotional, as the person is lying awake, tortured by fears, anger and guilt that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow the mind to shut off as it desperately tries to come to terms with what happened in the past and with fears of the future.

The mind often replays traumatic memories and feelings over and over again â&#x20AC;&#x201D; without successful resolution of the traumas.

Nightmares and intrusive thoughts tend to come back until their true causes are resolved. Traumas disrupt major energy pathways in the human energy field. The bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response is to numb the feeling and energy flow to traumatized areas, creating physical, mental and emotional blocks and imbalances in the individual. Until these blocks are released, trauma remains lodged in the body, mind and soul.

Energy field therapies such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Thought Field Therapy (TFT) are simple and highly effective self-therapy tools to restore energetic balance to veterans or anyone suffering the effects of PTSD. By tapping on designated acupoints on the face and body, while focusing on the problem as specifically as possible, these techniques take the emotional charge out of what happened in the past and help the person feel neutral and clear about the trauma, rather than numb and repressing these overwhelming feelings. In addition, positive statements and affirmations are repeated and introduced back into the brain and nervous system so that the true self of a veteran can come back into view.

Many veterans and family members feel that PTSD is not a mental illness; PTSD is a symptom of the soul. They describe â&#x20AC;&#x153;losing their soul,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;something breaking inside,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;a disconnect from the outer world and from their own true self.â&#x20AC;? The result is overwhelming loneliness, emptiness, living with â&#x20AC;&#x153;a wallâ&#x20AC;? that protects them from the outer world. The soul seems to be gone, broken away at the moment of terror, when survival of the self hung on a momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision and often caused much pain to others, even taking someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. After this rupture happened in their perception of life, things are never the same again.

Nightmares and intrusive thoughts, hyper vigilance, anger and fear of connecting with and confronting others are all symptoms of a disconnect from the soul. Life has become a meaningless struggle for many of these men and women in ways that people in the outside world might not recognize or understand. Many choose to self-medicate with alcohol or street drugs to make it through the day. The statistics rise daily on veteran suicides. According to CBS news, as many as 120 veterans a week opt out of life by suicide.4 Those who live through the war as civilians can play an important part in the veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; healing of PTSD. Soldiers are often not sufficiently prepared by the military for returning to civilian life. Their training, their experience of their own power in war, their memories and traumas make them feel that nobody outside of the military will ever understand them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;outside worldâ&#x20AC;? is a judgmental and unsafe place.

When soldiers return from war and are not welcomed back with compassion and open arms, when they feel that those who sent them to war donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take responsibility for what happened while it was being fought and the victims it created, then veterans can slide away into the darkness of their soul. Veterans often feel they carry the blame for the horrors of war, not just blaming themselves, but being blamed by those who lived through the war at home. Some of the first feelings that usually come up are anger at being cheated by society and grief for all that they have lost while nobody seems to care and help.

Even though civilians might have an opinion and ethical standpoint that is very different from those in politics who have the power to decide about war, and might resent taking personal responsibility for decisions that were made, it is important that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let our personal viewpoint about war negate the deservingness of veterans healing from trauma.

We have to truly understand the power and importance of unconditional acceptance and offer it freely, with an open heart and an open mind for the highest good of everyone involved. Through their experiences and trauma, veterans have an understanding of the soul that is very moving and overwhelming. It is at the moment where we discover the source of unconditional acceptance within us, that we can tap this same power.

“Those who live through the war as civilians can play an important part in the veterans’ healing of PTSD. Soldiers are often not sufficiently prepared by the military for returning to civilian life. Their training, their experience of their own power in war, their memories and traumas make them feel that nobody outside of the military will ever understand them — that the “outside world” is a judgmental and unsafe place.”

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An April article in Scientific American Mind1 on “How Room Designs Affect Your Work and Mood” confirms through recent brain research that we can “craft spaces that relax, inspire, awaken, comfort and heal.” Your home, condo, or apartment includes a collection of spaces designed to accommodate the various activities of you and your family’s life. These personal environments serve as a mold that reinforce patterns of behavior and performance, and can be either antagonistic or synergistic to your family’s goals, or as Sir Winston Churchill observed, “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”

Every room you live in sculpts both individual and interpersonal behavior, although most of us are unaware of our interconnection with designed spaces. Change happens because we slowly adapt to the physical restrictions and features our spaces give us. At this moment the acoustics and lighting in your dining room may destroy vital family interactions or your arrangement in your home office may minimize productivity. Space and furniture layouts direct your use of space, affecting intimate and social behaviors. Seating arrangements impact interpersonal communications in living rooms, family rooms, and dining rooms (consider Archie and Edith Bunker’s chairs.) You can learn how to use the existing features of your interior environment as positive assets to your growth, health and success.

The results are often astounding and immediate.

The Blakes are a family of four who are no longer communicating.

Meaningful interactions, so essential to healthy family communication, are becoming increasingly isolated. Emotional stress is increasing and the mother feels a negative environment insidiously developing within the

house they moved into just over two years ago. They have started family counseling.

Upon having the various spaces within the home evaluated for SDD, it can be observed that the dining and living room spaces are not functioning to supporting the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s stated desires of a creating a healthier family dynamic. The dining room, well furnished with beautiful antiques, is located in the center of the house with no access to natural sunlight. The walls of the room are painted sheet rock, producing a slightly hollow sound. Because of the echoey feeling, voices sound a little thin. A very small rug covers the floor beneath the table, but not under the legs of the chairs, thus denying the opportunity to establish a strong sense of an eating place within the room. Because there is no natural light, there is little natural contrast or visual stimulation that natural light normally produces. This â&#x20AC;&#x153;flatâ&#x20AC;? space is flattening the attitude and mood of its occupants as they adapt to its offerings.

Although the room supports the requirements â&#x20AC;&#x153;diningâ&#x20AC;? with sufficient square footage, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support the social function of dining as a family interactive and positive psychological experience. Dining in that space is setting up a family pattern of non-talking, because the physical qualities of the room donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support it. The dining room â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the room dedicated to the most social experience of family life â&#x20AC;&#x201D; doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring the family together, but molds them in the opposite direction, the impact of which could affect interactions elsewhere in their behaviors.

Adjacent to the dining room, separated by a wall and doorway, is the living room, another space filled with SDD. The room is quite long and narrow with the seating arrangement beyond a ten foot diameter, too separated to support personal communication. The solution to both the dining room and living room dysfunctionality is to move the dining table into the under-used sunny end of the living room and convert the existing dining room into a well needed storage closet. By placing the dining table opposite the living room entry, still in close proximity to the kitchen, the living room is visually shortened and its new and cozier seating arrangement also better supports family communication around the shared coffee table.

The acoustics in the living room with its wall-to-wall carpeting are far better for communication. Installing an area rug under the dining table and chairs heightens the sense of containment of the eating space within the large space. A chandelier installed such that the bottom of fixture is at least 30â&#x20AC;&#x153; off the table top and wall art installed at eye level of seated occupants adds the finishing touches of place making to the new family living space.

Simple Design Tips â&#x20AC;˘ As you move from room to room, explore how gateways, pathways and destinations can be defined with effective placement of furnishings. â&#x20AC;˘ Try warmer, darker colored entry spaces that â&#x20AC;&#x153;hugâ&#x20AC;? you as you enter, then â&#x20AC;&#x153;releaseâ&#x20AC;? you into lighter colored living spaces. â&#x20AC;˘ The softer the acoustical environment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; rugs, books, furniture â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the more intimate the family dynamics. â&#x20AC;˘ Try hanging some horizon line art (HLA) that complements the view from a favorite seated position within a room.

As Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche proclaims, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only way to implement our vision for society is to bring it down to the situation of a single household.â&#x20AC;?

Notes 1. Anthes, E., â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Room Designs Affect Your Work and Mood.â&#x20AC;? Scientific American Mind, Apr. 2009. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article. cfm?id=building-around-the-mind Terry Cline Cline, Lic. Architect and SpaceTherapyÂŽ consultant with more than 20 years of training and professional experience in residential design services, is the director of DwellRight Studios. He can be reached at (508) 579-8233 or email info@dwell.com. www.spiritofchange.org

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Although when I think about it there were some spoken words. I would talk about something our mother had done that was adorable and she would counter with something not so adorable.

Three years ago my mother was living with me on Martha’s Vineyard when she tripped and fell over my cat and broke her pelvis, and proceeded to slide into a fast decline. My sister rushed in from Connecticut. It looked as if this were it. We stood at the foot of her bed, saying our last goodbyes. We said all the spiritual things we thought we should say: “Mom, it’s okay for you to go.” “Please don’t hang on for us,” “You’ve been a wonderful mother.” And we cried and kissed her. And left.

The next morning, my sister called long distance, sobbing, “She can’t die! I never bonded with her. I didn’t have the same mother you had!”

I jumped into the car, drove to the Martha’s Vineyard hospital, went into her room, stood over her sleeping face and said in a firm unspiritual voice directly into her ear, “Mom, cancel everything we said yesterday. You can’t die. You have a chunk of work to do with your other daughter.”

To my shock, she fluttered her eyelashes and whispered, “I had a dream about Julie last night.”

“What?” I asked. “What did you dream?”

“I dreamed there was a bridge,” she said half here and half in another land.

I said, “And?” And she lifted her frail arm and said, “I was reaching for her.”

It was too symbolic. Too perfect. Too other worldly. I knew you weren’t supposed to use cell phones in the hospital but I had to. I called my sister, put the phone in front of my mother’s mouth and said, “Tell Julie what you said.”

After that my mother made a miraculous recovery. She applied for a bed at the Hebrew Home in Hartford near my sister. “I’m going to stay with Julie for the three weeks it’ll take to get a bed.” I thought God works in wondrous ways.

Here now finally they are going to get to know each other the way I know them both.

Two nights after she moved in my mother called me and in a whispered voice said, “I’m starving here. They don’t eat ‘til 9.”

I said, “Well, they work late hours, Mom.” Three nights later my sister called and whispered, “I am exhausted. Up and down the stairs every minute to get her stuff. I haven’t gotten any work done since she got here.”

Five nights later my mother called and said, “I can’t make the stairs and I don’t want to ask for anything.”

I said, “Mom, limit your requests. Remember Julie had a life before you got there. She took off from work to take care of you.”

The next week they called almost like a fugue.

One call overlapping the next. She this and she that. I just nodded and waited. And still no bed.

Like dogs sniffing each other I figured before one of them killed the other they’d work out who was the alpha, though I knew neither of them were alpha types.

After the first month of waiting, my mother called and said, “I never realized what a brilliant poet your sister was!” And then a week later, my sister called and said, “I didn’t realize Mom was so funny!” The same night I called my mother to tell her my sister thought she was funny and before I got the words out she said, “Your sister has the best sense of humor!”

Then a few weeks later, and still no bed, my sister called and said, “Mom is beautiful with my grandbabies.” Then my mother called and said, “Your sister is so much more peaceful than you.” I laughed right out loud. I knew it! I knew it! I knew it!!

Four months passed and the morning my sister and brother-in-law told my mother they loved having her and they wanted her to spend the rest of her days with them, she got the bed. Now my mother’s in a room with a 94-year-old who had been a vaudeville dancer, wears little red heels that match her dyed red hair. They love each other. When I talk to my mom, she’s animated about the new painting she’s working on. They eat promptly at 6 and there are no stairs. And my sister and I call each other and say, “Wow! We are so lucky!

Mom’s really happy.” And when at the end of our conversations we say, “I love you,” I can feel in my heart and hear in her voice we finally feel it. Pure, clear and no unspoken anythings.

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ll of the four-leggeds who live in this house have had their time as “senior clinical associates.” Golden is the ambassador of love in the front yard most of the year, when the weather allows him to meet and greet all who pass by. The five felines who live on the second floor have all contributed their special breed of medicine in the bathroom and in the kitchen and hallways.

An article in the April 20, 2009 Boston Globe, however, provided them with more impressive credentials: hugging your cat can improve your health and even increase your longevity! “A growing body of medical research suggests that people who own or interact regularly with animals may be healthier than people who don’t.” And specifically, “Cat owners are less likely to die of a heart attack than non-cat owners....Pet interaction may help protect against allergies, asthma, and even some kinds of cancer.”

While, on the one hand, there have been studies that have shown that elderly people who have pets live longer and are happier than those who don’t, because pets are so common and familiar, there are many ways we overlook them and take them for granted. No more! The National Institute for Health has recently formed a public/private partnership with MARS (the world’s largest maker of pet food), to fund and encourage research on the timeless bond. James Griffin, deputy branch chief at NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, stated that, “while there are many small studies and much anecdotal evidence of improved health among cancer patients, autistic children, and others after interacting with animals,....large-scale, controlled studies are needed to determine” the role animals play in human health, and how that healing power may best be tapped.

Adnan Qureshi, a neurologist and executive director of the Minnesota Stroke Initiative at the University of Minnesota, discovered that cat owners were 40% less likely to die from heart attacks than non-cat owners. They were also less likely to die from all cardiovascular diseases — including strokes. The findings held true, he said, “even when the researchers took into account other heart disease risk factors, such as age, weight, gender, race and ethnicity, smoking and cholesterol levels.”

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purring their “love song.” Holding and petting a purring cat is soothing for both cat and human. It also generates oxytocin, the anti-stress hormone that counteracts the effects of the stress hormone, cortisol. Cortisol contributes to cardiac illness. Oxytocin contributes to cardiac health and reverses the effects of cortisol. Science aside, I always feel more joyful, receptive and open when I am holding and petting a purring cat! It just plain feels good!

Cats are also very emotionally tuned in. I have countless stories of times cats responded to emotional and physical distress in their human companions. When I am sad, my cats will curl up next to me, offering comfort and connection. They just know when I need them, and make their presence known!

While some people fret about pet dander and pet hair, several studies have shown that pet ownership is actually good for our immune system. A recent study in San Francisco found that people who reported ever having owned a pet had about a 30 percent lower risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the body’s blood-filtering tissues, compared with non-pet owners. The longer they owned the pet, the more protection they appeared to have. Earlier studies have linked pet ownership during infancy with a reduced risk of asthma and allergies, because exposure to pet dander is believed to desensitize the body toward later contact. The California researchers theorize a similar chain of events with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Whether biologically or emotionally, it makes sense that beings whose primary purpose is connection, companionship and love would contribute to our well-being and improve the quality of our lives! So, pull out the vacuum, let your four-legged into your bedroom, and enjoy their company on your bed!

Linda Marks, MSM, has practiced heart-centered body psychotherapy (EKP) for nearly 25 years with individuals, couples, families and groups. Linda and her 13-yearold son Alex share their home with six four-legged healers: one dog and five cats. She writes a monthly e-newsletter HealingHeartPower from which this article was excerpted. For more information or to contact Linda, www.healingheartpower.com, LSMHEART@aol.com, (617)965-7846.

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More recently, my filmmaker cousin and I have recorded interviews with players, fans and researchers in order to make a documentary film about this topic called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Joy of Sox: Weird Science and the Power of Intention.â&#x20AC;?

Belief in these mysterious forces is quite widespread despite its arcanesounding research jargon: heart rate variability, group electromagnetic fields, random number generators, team chemistry. However, these concepts are not as elusive as these terms sound. For example, team chemistry describes the effect of a cohesive group of people functioning more effectively than a bunch of random individuals thrown together. Remember the â&#x20AC;&#x153;lovable idiotsâ&#x20AC;? of the 2004 Red Sox? They were fun to watch, obviously enjoyed each othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; company and inspired the affection of their fans. Science shows that all those shared emotions can have a positive impact on sports performance, more than just the result of a happy mood, which reduces stress.

The Institute of HeartMath in Boulder Creek, California reports that mind/body coordination is enhanced when people enter a unique state of psychophysiologic balance and heart rhythm called â&#x20AC;&#x153;heart coherence.â&#x20AC;?

This state of heart rate variability (HRV) occurs when the heartbeat becomes less like a metronome and more like a slowly undulating wave in its variations1. Emotions like appreciation and joy engender this variable rhythm by balancing the competing arms of the autonomic nervous system. HRV training helps research subjects enter â&#x20AC;&#x153;the zoneâ&#x20AC;? of peak athletic performance. It has long been suspected that these emotions (and their beneficial effects) are literally contagious, and can spread from person to person without words or sounds, seemingly from beyond the realm of the five physical senses.

In a laboratory test done at the Institute of HeartMath, a research subject was blindfolded and earplugged while his HRV was being monitored. The readings sputtered along at a very low level of coherence until a group of experienced meditators quietly entered the room and began their silent heart coherence practice. The monitored subjectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HRV rose dramatically, as if his nervous system was literally being entrained into the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stronger state of coherence.2 The findings imply that a group of people in a shared state of happiness can literally spread positive vibes, such as what might occur with teammate-to-teammate chemistry and fan-to-player cheering.

Stanford physicist William Tiller noted that positive emotions generate standing waves of higher order resonant energy1, but they can easily be dissipated by negative emotions like angry booing. In other words, if you are booing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yankees suck!,â&#x20AC;? you are liable to cancel out the benefits of other fans cheering â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go Sox!â&#x20AC;? Cheering works better if all the fans are on the same page, though Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure our Yankee-bashing fans are ready to make this major shift in consciousness just yet!

When Fenway fans join in a positive mood together, especially during rallies sparked by an Ortiz home run, a Papelbon K or an Ellsbury stolen base, that feeling of mass enthusiasm is palpable, memorable and, not incidentally, highly addictive. We measured this effect by building on work done at Princeton University over the past 30 years. The PEAR (Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research) lab has documented that seemingly random events (like a random ball cascade, a stochastic robot, or a randomized stream of computer-generated ones and zeroes) can be affected by the human mind 3.

Even though there are no physical connections between the people and the machines, these mind/machine interactions are real and reproducible.

We took a modified version of Princetonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s random number generator (RNG) software to Fenway and were able to detect several clear moments of high non-randomness during a ballgame last year. Such moments of nonrandomness are detected when the RNG output diverges from true 50/50 randomness of the 1s and 0s by more than two standard deviations to reach statistical significance. These RNG spikes happened at the same times as game events or actions that had strong emotional significance to the crowd.

The gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolute peak effect â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an unlikely swing of 3.40 standard deviations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; came not during a play on the field, but during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Carolineâ&#x20AC;? singalong that has become a regular 8th inning ritual, compelling proof of the power that music has on human emotions. Noteworthy in our research is that our computer didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a microphone, electrode or vibration detector; it was just a laptop whose software was generating a steady stream of thousands of 1s and 0s per second from its perch above the right field grandstand. continues on page 56 www.spiritofchange.org

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Players confirm the positive effects of being bathed in this atmosphere of support. Former outfielder Gabe Kapler called Fenway â&#x20AC;&#x153;the ultimate amphetamine.â&#x20AC;? Mike Timlin told us how it gets him so deeply into the zone that he can sometimes know exactly what the opposing batters are thinking (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like ESP, or whatever you want to call it.â&#x20AC;?) Sportscaster Jerry Remy also noted the edge that Fenway gives the Sox because this fan intensity â&#x20AC;&#x153;not only boosts the Sox, but it also intimidates the other players.â&#x20AC;?

Iconoclast Bill â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spacemanâ&#x20AC;? Lee, however, remarked how brawls between players could help spark team energy as effectively â&#x20AC;&#x153;as any of that touchy-feely stuff could.â&#x20AC;? (Turns out he was particularly fond of sparring with Hall of Fame teammate Carlton Fisk). The Spaceman is also skeptical that Fenway Park has its own special aura, what Stanford physicist William Tiller calls a â&#x20AC;&#x153;conditioned space.â&#x20AC;? Dr. Tiller has documented that chemical properties like the pH (acidity level) of water samples can be altered if the samples are placed in a room that has hosted an ongoing series of regular group meditations4. Even when obvious variables like temperature and humidity are controlled, experiments unfold differently in spaces that have been â&#x20AC;&#x153;conditionedâ&#x20AC;? by this sort of earlier human mental activity.

This finding implies that shrines like Lourdes and Chartres (and Fenway?) may have been conditioned by thousands of people pouring out intense emotions for decades, if not centuries. If thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true, then it should be possible to detect something â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the airâ&#x20AC;? at these sacred spaces even when no one is present. Our own preliminary readings at Fenway in the off-season and during the lull between games suggest that a modest but measurable effect seems to linger on at Fenway even after the fans have gone home.

Related scientific studies support the hypothesis that â&#x20AC;&#x153;fan powerâ&#x20AC;? brings the home team advantage to life. Noted prayer researcher Larry Dossey has described how so-called intercessory or distant prayer can boost the health of patients in the ICU5. We suspect that distant prayer for players can boost their performance in the same way. From a practical perspective, it looks as though fans can have a very beneficial resonant impact on their favorite players, and when they band together â&#x20AC;&#x201D; look out!

To that end, we invite you to join our online intentionality experiment!

Members of Red Sox Nation can take five minutes before the start of each Friday night game to get into the zone and beam positive energies to the Sox with all of us. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be there with open hearts, all cheers and no doubts!

Eric Leskowitz, MD heads the Integrative Medicine Project at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and is a member of the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

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Notes: 1. Tiller, W., McCraty, R. and Atkinson, M. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cardiac coherence: a new non-invasive measure of autonomic nervous system order.â&#x20AC;? Alternative Therapies 2(1):52-65, 1996. http://www.heartmath.org/research/rpcardiac-coherence-a-new-noninvasive-measure-of-autonomic-nervoussystem-order.html 2. Leskowitz, E. The influence of group heart rhythm on target subject physiology: Case report of a laboratory demonstration, and suggestions for further research. Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine, 18(3):77-88, 2009.

3. Jahn, R., and Bunne, B. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The PEAR Proposition.â&#x20AC;? Journal of Scientific Exploration, 19(2); 195-245. 2005. http://www.princeton.edu/~pear/ pdfs/jse_papers/PEARproposition.pdf 4. Tiller W, Dibble W et al. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toward general experimentation and discovery in conditioned laboratory spaces: Part II. pH-change experience at four remote sites 1 year later. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(2):301-6, 2004.

5. Dossey, L., Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine, HarperOne, NY, NY, 1997.

MUSIC REVIEWS Playing For Change Songs Around the World Hear Music HRM-31130-00 In 2004, Grammy winning producer/ engineer Mark Johnson was strolling down the streets of Santa Monica when he heard musician Roger Ridley singing “Stand by Me” from afar. Deeply moved, he had soon combined Ridley’s rendition with others from around the world, creating the extraordinary YouTube world journey video of “Stand by Me” that has generated over seven million hits.

Now Johnson has teamed with legendary TV producer Norman Lear, the owner of Concord Records, to release a wonderful CD/DVD package that is available from many Starbucks and other vendors.

The CD’s ten songs, beginning with “Stand By Me,” include a lump-in-thethroat performance of U2 and Bob Dylan’s “Love Rescue Me” by the Omagh Community Youth Choir of Northern Ireland, and an amazing live rendition of Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come” that features vocalists Clarence Bekker and Grandpa Elliott. Keb’ Mo’ makes several appearances, as does the Congo’s Mermans Kenkosenki. With such unforgettable songs as Tracy Chapman’s “Talkin’ Bout A Revolution,” Peter Gabriel’s “Biko,” and Bob Marley’s “One Love,” and album proceeds already helping build two music schools in Africa, is it even necessary to urge you to buy Playing for Change?

Jacques Loussier | Plays Bach The 50th Anniversary Recording Telarc CD-83693 Want lots of sunshine without risking overexposure? Spending 53 minutes listening to Jacques Loussier Plays Bach: The 50th Anniversary Recording will remind you of all the joy and goodness in the world.

The eleven tracks on this anniversary compilation, recorded between 1984 and 1997, have never before been released in the U.S. Pianist Loussier and the other members of his classical cum jazz trio — bassist Vincent Charbonnier (since

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felled by a stroke and replaced by Benoit Dunoyer de Segonzac) and drummer André Arpino — have a ball tripping through Johann Sebastian’s more joyful melodies. There is time for reflection, as in the “Adagio of the Toccata” and “Fugue in C Major.” But mostly it’s time to play, as in the C major’s final jiving fugue.

Listen to the glisten of Loussier’s piano at the start of the “Minuet in G Major”.

It twinkles like the sun. When Bach is in a joyful mood, he taps into the source as only the great masters can. In this trio’s hands, some of Bach’s greatest inspirations become opportunities to loosen up and have a ball.

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The symphony begins with the delightful sounds of sleigh bells. There’s lots of cavorting and carrying on, with almost none of the despair that often clouds the Mahlerian landscape. Even the scherzo skirts the demonic as it dances its way to one of Mahler’s great, extended adagios.

To emphasize the symphony’s theme of innocence unspoiled, conductor Iván Fischer has dispensed with much of the tempo bending and dynamic variation that so many other conductors indulge in. The results are not as subtle as some — George Szell’s classic rendition with the Cleveland Orchestra has far more give and take — but Fischer’s supreme musicality convinces. Channel Classics’ state-of-the-art, high-resolution sound, is so wonderful, clear and full that the recording makes a statement all its own.

Soprano Miah Persson is a dream.

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Uxía, who has been singing professionally since 1986, hails from Galicia, an autonomous country in northwest Spain bordered by Portugal, the Atlantic, and Spanish provinces. On her latest album, Eterno Navegar, whose tracks you can hear in low fidelity on uxia.net, she and a group of superb musicians set sail to Portuguese, Brazilian and African territories. In “Rumores de falúas, a gorgeous ballad with music by Galician composer Héctor Lorenzo, they invoke a dreamy first summer love on the beach. (The beautiful booklet lacks English translations, but there are brief summaries).

Here the accompaniment is simple: piano, drums, double bass, cello, and Dobro provide a soft cushion to the voice. In “As nosas cores,” a tribute to the strength and stamina of women, the accompaniment also includes accordion, trombone and nylon guitar. Whether the song is slow or upbeat, the accompaniment is always sophisticated, the singing seductive. Uxía’s Eterno Navegar sets sail on a voyage of the heart, and pulls us gently along.

Ambrose Field and John Potter Being Dufay ECM New Series ECM 2071 This is a remarkable CD. At first glance, its pairing of Ambrose Field’s live and studio electronics with the voice of former Hilliard Ensemble tenor John Potter singing the music of Guillaume Dufay (1397-1474) may seem like an update of Officium, the best-selling ECM early music recording from 1994 that partnered Jan Garbarek’s haunting saxophone with the voices of the Hilliard Ensemble. But despite the presence of Potter’s tenor, and

Dufay appears on both recordings, Being Dufay is something else entirely.

What it is, ultimately, is beyond words.

Field and Potter’s hour-long soundscape, which merges seven tracks into a transcendent whole, journeys way beyond typical space music ambience. These men create what few can: a virtual time warp that transports you and your listening environment to a parallel, all-enveloping universe. Thanks to Field’s vision and Potter’s uncanny ability to sing from the spiritual center of each note, Being Dufay reveals the essential mystery of Dufay’s melodic creations. By the time you reach the fifth track, “Presque Quelque Chose,” temporal reality ceases to bind the imagination. On Being Dufay, we journey to a place of boundless illumination.

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Jason Victor Serinus (www.jasonserinus.com) is a holistic author, bodyworker, whistling virtuoso and music critic who resides in Oakland, CA. Please send music review copies to Jason at 2749 E. 17th St., Oakland, CA 94601 or email jserinus@planeteria.net.

BOOK REVIEWS Donald Philpott and Janelle Hill The Wounded Warrior Handbook: A Resource Guide for Returning Veterans Government Institutes, Lanham, MD, 2009 Twenty-two forms. That’s the amount of paperwork a typical soldier must complete following an active-duty injury.

Over 25,000 US service men and women have been injured since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. For many, the chaos of a war injury is exacerbated by the confusion of what to do next in a sea of government red tape. The Wounded Warrior Handbook provides fast, clear-cut answers for wounded soldiers and their families, helping them locate and qualify for the care they need and deserve. The reference guide compiles information gathered from hundreds of sources in the public domain (much of the material comes from the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration). Included are what transitioning soldiers need to know about medical treatment, rehabilitation, counseling and support. Legal, fi nancial and tax issues facing active and discharged troops are also discussed, as well as bereavement issues of grief support, burial expenses and death benefits.

Edward Tick War and the Soul: Healing our Nation's Veterans from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Quest Books, Wheaton, Illinois, 2005 A warrior performs heroic deeds, is divinely mentored, and looks to elders for wisdom and inspiration. Growth comes through noble choices on the battleground, ultimately shaping the soul. The veteran warrior returns to the tribe transformed, the heroic journey is embraced, made public, and revered by the larger community. This warrior archetype, passed down through generations, stands in sharp contrasts with the reality of current warfare. In War in the Soul psychotherapist Dr. Edward Tick shows today's

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technological weaponry, with its massive death numbers and scorched earth policy, literally soul-ripping modern combatants.

Today’s soldiers have no access to the warrior archetype. “Rather, they are miniscule globules of armed protoplasm hurled at enemies in uncountable numbers.”

Veterans return home to be denied the authenticity of their horrifying experiences.

Society tries to “fix” PTSD, offering stress reduction strategies and drugs so the war survivor can return to “normal” as soon as possible. According to Tick, this attempt to wipe out a soldier’s suffering sends the message that it’s not valuable, that it has nothing to teach us.

For over twenty-five years Tick has worked with veterans and communities traumatized by war. He says PTSD is much more than a stress and anxiety disorder. It is an actual identity disorder, a deep soul wound. The ancients understood this type of soul wounding.

They knew the soul could actually leave the body during trauma. Mythological and spiritual records show shamanic, ancient Greek, Native American and other traditions using specific techniques to retrieve the soul and reintegrate it with the body. Tick successfully draws on these traditions using rituals, storytelling and other psycho-spiritual and cross-cultural practices in his pioneering clinical healing work with veterans and others. Tick’s formula for healing the war-wounded soul: “surround trauma with soul.”

Cosmetics are so ingested by our bodies we might as well be eating them and, unbelievably, many of the ingredients in shampoos and lotions aren’t even tested for safety. Affordably creating a nontoxic household in a clean environment should be our expectation. “Turning green is not a duty; it’s a right.”

Ania Catalano Baking with Agave Nectar Celestial Arts, Berkeley, CA, 2008 How does a self-proclaimed desert lover diagnosed with hypoglycemia deal with cravings for chocolate peanut butter mousse-filled cupcakes, chunky cherry almond chip cookies or cinnamon sticky buns? For whole foods chef Ania Catalano the answer came in the form of agave nectar. An organic plant-based sweetener, agave grows wild in Mexico and has been used by Indians for thousands of years.

Catalano tried many sweeteners, including barley malt, Sucanat and stevia, but found agave nectar tasted delicious in baked goods and also did not cause any glycemic-related issues. Baking with Agave Nectar is filled with her delicious whole grain recipes such as Orange Pecan Granola and Coconut Custard Pie (and yes, the Cinnamon Sticky Buns are in there!)

Some of the scrumptious sugar free treats can be whipped up in just a few minutes, and some are vegan and gluten free. An extensive glossary explains cooking with unfamiliar ingredients such as agar, garbanzo bean flour and guar gum.

Lynda Fassa Green Kids, Sage Families: The Ultimate Guide to Raising Your Organic Kids New American Library, Penguin, New York, New York, 2009 As the founder of Green Babies, one of the world’s largest organic cotton clothing companies, Lynda Fassa is committed to an eco-friendly lifestyle. In Green Kids, Sage Families Fassa shares green guidance she’s compiled on everything from school lunches to perfectly green birthday parties and green bedroom makeovers. An expert on clothing, Fassa insists “you are what you wear” and she doesn’t just mean in the fashion sense. Cotton is the number one most-pesticide-laden crop in America (number two in the world, after coffee).

It’s in our clothing and even in our food.

(What’s found near the top of the list of potato chip ingredients? Cottonseed oil!)

go outside and sit, and Gaia will be waiting. Chloe then is off on her adventure, looking for her magical new friend. She hunts for Gaia until she becomes quiet and notices the qualities of the rock she is sitting on. Suddenly becoming aware of all the living beauty surrounding her, Chloe finds Gaia. The colorful illustrations in this uplifting book capture Chloe doing yoga poses as she fi nds Gaia in the earth, in ladybugs and dogs and other animals, and in herself.

Cindy Bowen Playing with Gaia…Discovering the Spirit of Mother Earth Grateful Steps, Asheville, NC, 2009 Playing with Gaia…Discovering the Spirit of Mother Earth is an engaging storybook featuring the journeying of a little girl named Chloe. Awake on a beautiful Saturday morning, Chloe is disappointed that she doesn’t have a playmate to share the wonderful day with her. “Play with Gaia,” her mother advises. Chloe wants to know where she can fi nd Gaia, and her mom explains that the Spirit of Mother Earth is everywhere. Chloe needs only to

Amy Hatkoff The Inner World of Farm Animals: Their Amazing Social, Emotional and Intellectual Capacities Stewart, Tabori & Chang, NY, 2009 Amy Hatkoff’s The Inner World of Farm Animals will make you want to put on boots and head to the barn. Hatkoff uses research, amazing storytelling and expressive photographs to reveal the personality, emotions and loyalty of the oft-overlooked farm animal. Pigs are recognized as intelligent, but they also have a fascinating capacity to form close relationships. Hatkoff re-tells the story of sister pigs, Bacon and Eggs. Bacon went missing; for several evenings Eggs dined alone. Bacon was eventually found alive, pinned under a tree. She was sustained by munching a nest of fresh grass Eggs placed in front of her each day. Cows also form close bonds, as witnessed by one farmer who said when cow Debbie passed away, all the other cows lay down on the grave and just cried and mooed.

The whole mourning cow group went off together somewhere on the farm’s 400 acres and didn’t come back for grain for two days.

According to Gandhi, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are being treated.” In terms of farm animals, the moral progress of our nation has a long way to go. But positive steps are being taken, and government officials are beginning to acknowledge evidence about the cognitive, social and emotional capacity of farm animals. The Inner World of Farm Animals adds one more valuable step to the publics’ growing concern for the well being of these incredible sentient creatures.

Gail Lord is a freelance writer living in Massachusetts. Please send book review copies to 51 North Street, Grafton, MA or email socbookreviewer.com

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Calendar Summer

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June 6/7 & 6/14 — KARUNA REIKI® MASTER TRAINING. 10-5pm. Small class — only two spaces available to ensure individualized training. Karuna opens practitioners up to work even more closely with enlightened beings.

Additional symbols, attunements, chanting and toning techniques are reviewed. Available to Reiki Masters. $550. Diane Gelinas, MSW, (603) 483-0132.

Southern, NH. www.reikienergymedicine.co.

6/9 & 6/23 — REIKI I: PUT THE POWER TO HEAL IN YOUR HANDS. $150 for the level. Class meets twice.

7-9pm. Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway.

(508) 533-0669. www.solsticehealing.com.

6/12 — COMPLIMENTARY EVENING INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTELLATION APPROACH IMMERSION LEARNING PROGRAM. The Constellation Approach is based on the work of Bert Hellinger and the Family Constellation Method.

A constellation is an unfolding interactive process in which group members are chosen to stand in for family members, for this or previous generations, allowing for insight and resolution to unresolved issues.

A complimentary evening introduction to the Immersion Learning Program will be held Friday, 6/12 or 9/18 from 5-9pm, registration required. Immersion Learning program and Saturday Seminars begin in October.

Private Constellation sessions available. Jamy & Peter Faust, www.ConstellationApproach.com.

(617) 484-4325.

6/13 — HEALING FROM THE BODY LEVEL UP™ TELECONFERENCE SERIES. Participate by phone or listen online!!! Healing the Wounded Lightworker.

12:30-3pm. $55.00. www.hblu.org/teleconferences.php or (781) 444-6940.

6/13 — LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS. 9am-12pm. Perfect for anyone living with, loving or caring for someone with any chronic condition. $35.

For more information see www.angelwhispersri.com.

Call Adriene (401) 741-2278.

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6/13 — DEEP SOUL HEALING® with Master Healer Amarananda Bhairavan, author of "Kali's Odiyya" & "Medicine of Light". Deep Soul Group Cleansing Ritual, 10am-12:30pm, Holliston, MA, $108 per person.

Ganapati Public Puja, 7-8:30pm, Holliston, MA, $10 donation. Pre-registration required: www.deepsoulhealing.com or (818) 585-7628.

6/13 — PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT, PAST LIVES, AND ANGEL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP with Ross J. Miller, psychic healer, medium, regression therapist.

In this unique, experiential workshop you’ll learn how to identify your guardian angels and spirit guides by name and receive their guidance, healing and inspiration; discover your soul’s life purpose; experience two of your past lives and heal the residual karma from them; give psychic readings to others in class and more. Saturday, 10am–5pm, Newton, MA. To register for the workshop or to schedule a psychic or past-life reading or healing session in person or over the phone, visit our website: www.TheMysticWay.com or call Ross J. Miller (617) 527-3583.

6/13 — REIKI I, presented by Deidra Bates. 9am–5pm.

Details at www.TheWayToBalance.com. (978) 834-0341.

6/13-6/14 — AN INTRODUCTION TO LIFE COACHING AND ACCELERATED PERSONAL PERFORMANCE PROGRAM. Finally achieve your goals!

Identify and break through obstacles, rewrite negative behavior, create extraordinary results, jump start and identify new pathways to success and achievement.

Presenters: David Reid Lowell and Roberta Hafers. Cost: $198. (508) 488-6750.

6/13–6/14 — INTERIOR PAIRING. Explore how the male and female elements “within” you are directly mirrored in your outer relationships. This 1 and 3/4-day workshop is for individuals in all sorts of relationship status. $275. The (W)hole Point Institute, Raymond, NH. (603) 895-4530. www.wholepoint.us.

6/13–6/14 — REIKI I CERTIFICATION WITH JOHN HARVEY GRAY AND LOURDES GRAY, PH.D., Jaffrey, NH. Awaken your healing skills! The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is recognized and acknowledged as a leader in the field of Reiki training for its commitment to excellence in Reiki education. Two

days of learning, hands-on practice and no cut corners certifies you immediately to work on yourself, others and pets. 13.0 CEUs Visa/MC. Call or go online to sign up now. (603) 899-3288. www.learnreiki.org.

6/13–6/14 — THERAPEUTIC TOUCH CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. TT is one of the leading complimentary therapies used in most of the major hospitals today.

It is a contemporary interpretation of several ancient healing practices in which the hands are used to facilitate the healing process. CEU’s for nurses. Wakefield, RI. Allthatmatters.com. (401) 782-2126.

6/14 — HEALING THE TRAUMATIZED HEART WORKSHOP WITH LINDA MARKS, MSM. Learn how our hearts are traumatized and how we heal using EKP, heart-centered body psychotherapy.

Bedford, MA. 1-5pm. Contact LSMHEART@aol.com, www.healingheartpower.com. (617) 965-7846.

6/17-6/21 & 7/16-7/17 — SANDY CORCORAN AT ROOTS & WINGS, Natick, MA. Soul Retrievals, Tarot readings, PSYCH-K sessions and Seneca Earthpath Charts. New workshops: 6/20 Exploring the Three Andean ‘Pachas’ and 12/18 special Pre-Solstice workshop with Max the Crystal Skull, Joann Parks and Sandy. Register at (281) 361-4464 or www.starwalkervisions.com.

6/17 — FREE HEALER SHARE: Reiki in one room and Full Spectrum Healing in another! All Reiki practitioners welcome. 7-9pm. Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway, (508) 533-0669. www.solsticehealing.com.

6/18 — GAIN HEALTH AND LOSE WEIGHT THROUGH HIGHLY EFFECTIVE NUTRITION. Thursday evening, 6:30pm. Northboro Chiropractic Center, 6 Maple St, Northboro, MA. (508) 393-2513. www.northborochiropractic.com 6/20 — BE CLEAR NOW WORKSHOP WITH KATHRYN DEPUTAT. Stuck? Confused? Blocked?

Come learn the simple steps for getting clear now.

10am-1pm. Brookline Adult and Community Education, Brookline, MA. $38. To register: (617) 730-2700 or www.brooklineadulted.org.

6/20 — EUROPEAN THERMOGRAPHY: HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MAMMOGRAPHY

WITH JACKIE BELL. At Northboro Chiropractic Center, 6 Maple St, Northboro, MA. (508) 280-6434. www.northborochiropractic.com.

6/20 — PSYCHIC FAIRE. 10-5 pm at Women of Wisdom. Schedule appointments with psychics, mediums and angel readers. Reiki, massage, Gaiadon Healing, and other modalities! For info call (508) 230-3680 or visit 118 Washington St. (Rt. 138) N. Easton MA. www.womenofwisdominc.com.

6/20-6/21 — BECOME A CERTIFIED LIFE COACH with the Certified Coaches Federation. Build on your existing skills and life experiences. Learn all you need to know to get started in this intensive and focused two-day training in Boston plus a one-year continuing education program. For more details and to register: 1-866-455-2155 or cmc@certifiedcoachesfedertion.com.

Early registration discounts! www.certifiedcoachesfederation.com.

6/20 & 6/27 — HEALING FROM THE BODY LEVEL UP™ TELECONFERENCE SERIES. Participate by phone or listen online!!! Eliminate Addictions.12:30-3pm. $110. www.hblu.org/teleconferences.php or (781) 444-6940.

7/10, 7/11 & 7/12 — SOLARFEST: THE NEW ENGLAND RENEWABLE ENERGY FESTIVAL IN TINMOUTH, VT. Over 80 workshops on the art of sustainable living; over 20 acts on two solar powered stages; a true family event with children’s Theater-in-theWoods, storytelling, puppets, clowns, and dedicated Kid’s Corner; over 100 renewable energy and sustainable living exhibitors, food and craft vendors, and much more. For complete schedules, workshop and ticket information please visit www.solarfest.org.

7/12 — SPIRITUAL BELLYDANCE WITH DUNYA. In Portland, ME. 4-7pm. Unlock your pelvis, uncoil spinal undulation and sink into the healing meditation of ornamental handwork. www.dancemeditation.org or (917) 656-9137.

7/15 — OPEN HOUSE RHYS THOMAS INSTITUTE OF ENERGY MEDICINE. Find out if this powerful, transformation program is right for you. Free crystal bowl meditation. Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway. (508) 533-0669. www.solsticehealing.com.

7/15 — STONE PLAY WORKSHOP. 6:30 – 9:30pm. Location: Circles of Wisdom, Andover, MA. 5 simple yet powerful vortices, including Stonehenge, that you can create with specific crystal formations! Senses are our most powerful and objective tools.

Stone Play layouts apply non-force energy technology using a variety of crystals. Details at: TheWayToBalance. com. (978) 834-0341.

7/15-7/18 — COME MEET AMMA! Internationally acclaimed humanitarian leader at Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlboro, MA. July 15, 10am: Free public meditation and individual blessing. 7:30 pm: Free public spiritual talk, music, meditation and individual blessings. Retreat is July 16-18, registration required.

July 18, 7:30 pm: Free public program. www.ammanewengland.org/blog/index. Email for details: siva.coffey@gmail.com or call (781) 519-2297.

7/15-7/19 — 5-DAY HEALTHY LIVING FOOD CLEANSE WITH REVITALIVE. Join living food experts Kristen Overlock, Joe Lucier and Anna Forkan for an

6/20-22 — WAY OF THE HORSE. 3 day experiential workshop in partnership with our horses. June workshop is “Boundaries in Relationships Through the Way of the Horse”. Additional weekends held July 18-20: “Finding Inner Peace Through the Way of the Horse.” August 15-17: “Horsemanship Through the Way of the Horse.” Visit www.midnightmountain.com for information and registration. Limited to six participants.

6/22 — OPEN HOUSE AT RHYS THOMAS INSTITUTE OF ENERGY MEDICINE. Find out if this powerful, transformation program is right for you. Free crystal bowl meditation. Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway. (508) 533-0669. www.solsticehealing.com.

6/27 — REIKI CERTIFICATION. Wilton, NH. Libby Barnett, MSW. 30 years experience. “Reiki Energy Medicine” co-author. Notebook, pin, certificate awarded. Visa/MC accepted. CEU's.

Call 1-888-REIKI-4-U or (603) 654-2787. www.reikienergy.com. Reiki II: 6/28.

6/28 — DAY OF HEALING. Angel Card readings, chair massage, Reiki, EFT and tai chi demonstrations, drumming circle and more. 1-5pm. Only 10 spaces available. $55. Diane Gelinas, MSW, (603) 483-0132.

Southern, NH. www.reikienergymedicine.com.

6/29 — INTRO TO THE TAROT. Understand the true power of the tarot cards; it’s easy with this system!

Class starts June 29th and meets 5 Monday nights. $35 per class. Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway.

(508) 533-0669. www.solsticehealing.com.

July 7/7 — STRESS MANAGEMENT PANEL. Portsmouth, NH Public Library. 7-8:30pm. Details at www.TheWayToBalance.com; (978) 834-0341.

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7/12 and 8/1 — Unlock your pelvis, uncoil spinal undulation and sink into the healing meditation of ornamental handwork with spiritual bellydance with Dunya. See July listing or visit www.dancemeditation.org.

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7/21 — FREE HEALER SHARE. Reiki in one room and Full Spectrum Healing in another! All Reiki practitioners welcome. 7-9pm. Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway (508) 533-0669. www.solsticehealing.com.

7/24-7/26 — 25TH ANNUAL ELDERS GATHERING. Quantum dance of thought and light. Sacred teachings, sacred song and dance, Saturday night healing ceremony. Sunray Peace Village, Lincoln, VT. Visit: www.Sunray.org for more info or see page 39.

7/25 — HEALING FROM THE BODY LEVEL UP™ TELECONFERENCE SERIES. Participate by phone or listen online!!! Lifting Depression. 12:30-3pm. $55.00. www.hblu.org/teleconferences.php or (781) 444-6940.

7/25-7/26 — INCREASING CREATIVITY THROUGH MOVEMENT WORKSHOP with dancer/choreographer Sallee Slagle will free your creative body, increase personal space and experience your body as the instrument of expression. For anyone wanting to be more creative and comfortable with their body. sallee@dancedimensions.org. (781) 599-1476.

7/18 and 7/19 — Unlock the amazing potential of your brain with Andrea Berger in a Monroe Institute Hemi-Sync® Excursion Workshop. See July listing. incredible 5-day cleanse in beautiful Newburyport, MA. Our program includes all meals, accommodations, over 30 hours of classes on raw food, yoga, colon hydrotherapy, massage, FIR sauna, detox foot baths, nutritional microscopy, herb walks and more.

Call (978) 462-1488 or check out www.revitalive.com.

7/16-7/19 — ASTRONOMY, SPIRITUALITY AND THE MAYAN PROPHECY RETREAT in Stetson, Maine with astrophysicist Judith Young, Ph.D., creator of the U.Mass.

Sunwheel. Connect with Earth and sky, learn to build your own Stonehenge, understand the workings of the Mayan calendars, create ritual for living in tune with the seasons. Also held August 26-30 in Arlee, Montana for women only. For more information: www.astronomyandspirituality.com or e-mail young@astro.umass.edu.

7/18 & 7/19 — THE MONROE INSTITUTE HEMISYNC® WEEKEND EXCURSION WORKSHOP. 9am–5pm. Glastonbury Abbey, Hingham, MA. Unlock the hidden power and amazing potential of your brain.

Experience expanded states of awareness using HemiSync® audio technology developed by world-renowned explorer of consciousness, Robert Monroe (author of “Journeys Out of the Body”). Led by certified Monroe Institute facilitator Andrea Berger. $199. To register contact Linda Ellis (781) 447-4809. ellislinda123@msn.com.

7/21 — BREATHE JOY YOGA 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING OPEN HOUSE! Please join us on Tuesday, July 21st at 7pm and learn more about this amazing, life-changing course. RSVP by calling Robyn at (781) 784-4848 or go to www.breathejoyyoga.com.

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7/26 — REIKI RYOHO CERTIFICATION. Learn Reiki healing for yourself and others. Including Japanese techniques for improving the flow of Reiki, meditation, and personal growth. Center for Yoga, Framingham, MA. Reiki II- 7/24,5. Lisa Megidesh, Reiki Master. (508) 620-9642. www.centerforyoga.us.

7/29 — THE ESSENCE OF HEALING WITH ERIC PEARL. Hear the extraordinary story of internationally recognized healer Eric Pearl and see the wonder of his Reconnective Healing. July 29 — Providence, RI, 6:30-9:30pm. July 30 — Westport, MA, 6:30-9:30pm.

Tickets: $49. Pre-registration required: www.learnconnect.com or (401) 274-9330.

August 8/1 — REIKI JIN KEI DO LEVEL 1. Healing as a spiritual discipline using compassion and wisdom with Patricia Warren, Reiki Master for over 20 years. Reiki meditation CD included in this in-depth workshop. Watertown, MA. (508) 528-5888. www.patriciawarren.com.

8/1 — SPIRITUAL BELLYDANCE WITH DUNYA. In Auburn, ME. 1-7pm. This day offers a full range of expressive and meditative dance work to leave us all refreshed, renewed, inspired and relaxed. www.dancemeditation.org or (207) 946-5107.

8/1–8/2 — SINGING SEMINAR. Find your voice and be the singer you want to be. World famous seminars (www.dlorien.com). Strengthen your voice, become more confident, increase your range and more.

(781) 599-1476 or sign-up online dlorien.com/signup or sallee@dlorien.com.

8/5–8/6 — HEALING PAST LIFE TRAUMA workshop at the American Society of Dowser’s Convention, Killington, VT. Learn a Soul Detective energy psychology protocol from Dr. Barbara Stone, www.souldetective.net.

Open to everyone. Registration: www.dowsers.org.

8/6, 8/13 & 8/20 — MEDITATION COURSE OFFERED AT WESTBOROUGH YOGA. 7-9pm. This course is designed to support the beginner meditator with philosophy, technique and posture training. Call Michelle Gross at (508) 341-6424 for more information.

Cost- $165.

8/7-8/9 — SACRED GEOGRAPHY: FROM THE ANDES OF PERU TO THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH AMERICA. A Pilgrimage with Q’ero Maestro, Don Mariano Quispe Flores. In the workshop program he will share his millennial ancestral healing rituals and Despacho ceremony. Learn about Andean cosmology, how to develop a sacred relationship with the natural world and soul retrieval healings, as well as whatever else he deems pertinent to our sacred circle. Held at The Abode of the Message, New Lebanon, NY. The cost for the workshop is $295. Meals and lodging is $190. www.transformationalhealingart.com.

Questions? Contact Laurie Friedler: Kuches@aol.com or (203) 605-2233.

8/9 — REIKI ONE CERTIFICATION. 10-5pm. Over 15 years experience. Usui Reiki at reduced tuition. $75.

Diane Gelinas, MSW, (603) 483-0132. Southern NH. www.reikienergymedicine.com.

8/14 — GUNG FU CHINESE TEA MEDITATION. Relaxreceive-rejunivate. Come alone or bring a friend! 7-9pm.

Franklin, MA. (508) 528-5888. www.patriciawarren.com.

8/15 — EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE LEVEL ONE. 9am-1pm. EFT can be thought of as acupressure for emotions and is effective on relieving physical pain. $100. Diane Gelinas, MSW, EFT-CC. (603) 483-0132.

Southern NH. www.reikienergymedicine.com.

8/21 — FREE LECTURE: READ & PLAY MUSIC. World famous seminars (www.dlorien.com) turns beginners into musicians, revitalizes and inspires even pro musicians. 7:30pm, 169 Mass Ave., Boston.

(781) 599-1476. www.dlorien.com/signup or sallee@dlorien.com.

8/22–8/23 — REIKI I CERTIFICATION WITH JOHN HARVEY GRAY AND LOURDES GRAY, PH.D., BELMONT, MA. Awaken your healing skills! The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is recognized and acknowledged as a leader in the field of Reiki training for its commitment to excellence in Reiki education. Two days of learning, hands-on practice and no cut corners certifies you immediately to work on yourself, others and pets. 13.0 CEUs Visa/MC. Call or go online to sign up now. (603) 899-3288. www.learnreiki.org.

8/27 — OPEN HOUSE AT RHYS THOMAS INSTITUTE OF ENERGY MEDICINE. Find out if this powerful, transformation program is right for you. Free crystal bowl meditation. Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway. (508) 533-0669. www.solsticehealing.com.

8/28-8/29 — REIKI JIN KEI DO LEVEL 2 with Patricia Warren. Teaching Reiki for 20 years! (508) 528-5888. www.patriciawarren.com.

8/29–8/30 — REIKI I CERTIFICATION WITH JOHN

HARVEY GRAY AND LOURDES GRAY, PH.D., JAFFREY, NH. Awaken your healing skills! The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing is recognized and acknowledged as a leader in the field of Reiki training for its commitment to excellence in Reiki education. Two days of learning, hands-on practice and no cut corners certifies you immediately to work on yourself, others and pets. 13.0 CEUs Visa/MC. Call or go online to sign up now. (603) 899-3288. www.learnreiki.org.

Upcoming BODY ALIVE WORKSHOP. Be guided through your somatic and spiritual story into the sanctuary within with intuitive training and movement-based expressive arts. Let your body lead you to your answers in this time of transformation. 1-4pm, $40. South Shore location, www.michellepelletier.org. (707) 849-7793. July 10 or August 7.

9/10 — DEVA PREMAL AND MITEN WITH MANOSE ARE COMING TO BOSTON FOR THE FIRST TIME! They will be at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA on Sep 10th, 7:30pm. Their beautiful music will truly speak to your heart and move your soul. For tickets visit www.shunyamproductions.com.

Host Hotel, 366 Main St (Rt. 20 West), Sturbridge, MA. Your $8 admission covers all activities (except Special Presentations) and is good for one day or two! Kids under 12 are free! Now accepting exhibitor and speaker applications. Details online: www.NaturalExpo.org.

9/26-10/09 — JOURNEY TO EGYPT: WALK THE INITIATE’S PATH TO CLAIM YOUR SACRED POWER. With Sue and Aaron Singleton. Share a journey of personal transformation and deep personal healing as you walk the initiate’s path from Aswan to Cairo. Details at www.TheWayToBalance.com, (978) 834-0341.

10/1-10/5 — DAMANHUR COMMUNITY, HOSTED

BY ROOTS & WINGS, NATICK, MA. 10/1: Damanhur Community lecture $20.10/2: Selfica Healing lecture $25.

10/3-10/4: Past Life workshop (early registration discount $275 until 8/1), thereafter $335. 10/5: Private prana therapy sessions and Selfica readings by appointment.

Workshop cut off 9/10; prerequisite for Oracles. www.rootsandwingshealingarts.com. Registration: Sandy (281) 361-4464.

10/3 — INTESTINAL RECOVERY WORKSHOP. Sharon A. Kane, instructor. 9 recipes that foster intestinal regulation and recovery. We will study Kombucha tea, water kefir, congee, healing soup stocks, beet kvass, sauerkraut, and soaking as an essential food prep technique. (508) 881-5678. Gpath2003@yahoo.com. www.food-medicine.com.

10/3 — REIKI CERTIFICATION. Watertown, MA. Libby Barnett, MSW. 30 years experience.

“Reiki Energy Medicine” co-author. Notebook, pin, certificate awarded. Visa/MC accepted. CEU’s.

Call 1-888-REIKI-4-U or (603) 654-2787. www.reikienergy.com. Reiki II: 10/4.

JANUARY 2010: EKP APPRENTICE PROGRAM. Training in heart-centered body psychotherapy (EKP) with Linda Marks, MSM in Newton, MA. Psychotherapists, counselors, bodyworkers, health professionals and others interested in healing are welcome to apply. Contact LSMHEART@aol.com, www.healingheartpower.com, (617) 965-7846.

9/10-9/11 — INTEGRATIVE HEALTH PET EXPO. Fitchburg Marriott Courtyard, Fitchburg, MA. Thursday, 2-9pm and Friday, 8am-6pm. Learn about acupuncture, nutrition, cancer, vaccinations, homeopathy, chiropractic, Lyme, and all-natural flea and tick prevention for your animals. Hear from some of the leading veterinarians in integrative medicine. Visit the exhibit hall to receive free samples and meet with the makers of innovative pet products and the best natural treatments and foods for your pets including Nature’s Variety, Handicapped Pet, Bravo, Genesis, Rx Vitamins and more. For more information or to register for this exciting event visit www.ihpe.info or see page 37.

9/12 — A MEETING WITH GANGAJI, Teacher and Author of The Diamond in Your Pocket. Gangaji travels the world speaking to seekers from all walks of life.

This is an invitation to shift your allegiance from the activities of your mind to the eternal presence of your being. Presented by Open Doors Classroom for the Universal Course. Newton, MA. 11am or 4pm. $35.

To register please visit opendoorsclassroom.com or call (508) 697-5480.

9/12-9/13 — THE I.D.E.A.L. PROCESS FOR CREATING A LIFE YOU LOVE (Intuit, Discern, Empower, Affirm, Live!) Modules 1 & 2; Details at TheWayToBalance.com, (978) 834-0341.

9/26-9/27 — 2009 NATURAL LIVING EXPO. Presented by Spirit of Change Magazine. Come join us at the largest gathering of the holistic community in New England. 135 exhibits, 90 workshops, 4 keynotes (Donna Eden, David Feinstein, John Holland, Bernie Siegel), EcoKids Discovery Trail, healthy food court and more! Bring the whole family to historic Sturbridge for a day or the weekend. The event is held at the Sturbridge

www.spiritofchange.org

9/10 — Enjoy an evening of extraordinary music to speak to your heart and move your soul with Deva Premal and Miten with Manose. See Upcoming listing or visit www.shunyamproductions.com.

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Learning program and Saturday Seminars begin in October. Private Constellation sessions available.

Jamy & Peter Faust, www.ConstellationApproach.com.

(617) 484-4325.

Ongoing “RIDICULOUS!” MEDITATION CLASS. Just like Harry Potter we’ll dissolve our fear about being still by declaring it...”Ridiculous!” If you think you need to be good at meditation don’t pay attention to that thought, it’s just...”Resistance!” Brookline, Fridays, outdoors: 5:30 - 6:30: June 5, 12 and 26, July 17 and 24, August 7 and 21. North Shore, Saturdays, outdoors: 1:00 -2:00: June 6, 13 and 27, July 18 & 25, August 8 and 22.

Preregistration required: 617-515-3268. Classes taught

by Ann Marie Sweeney, acupuncturist, diplomate in Oriental medicine, holistic consultant.

CREATE THE LIFE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED! Ongoing weekly group. Wednesday evenings in Needham. Discover what has been holding you back. Find new ways to meet your full potential.

Glenn Bigonet, M.A. (617) 462-6642 or visit www.glennbigonet.com.

CONVERSATIONS WITH HEAVEN. $25.00. Connect with loved ones and angelic guidance from the other side. June 13 at Yoga East, (781) 944-1900; August 7, Dec. 4 at Favorite Things Studio. Elaine Read-Cole, medium and Adv.Angel Therapy Practitioner®. Favorite Things Studio, Pembroke, MA. (781) 294-7360. www.favoritethingsstudio.com.

6/17-6/21 & 7/16-7/17 — SANDY CORCORAN AT ROOTS & WINGS, Natick, MA. Soul Retrievals, Tarot readings, PSYCH-K sessions and Seneca Earthpath Charts. New workshops: 6/20 Exploring the Three Andean ‘Pachas’ and 12/18 special Pre-Solstice workshop with Max the Crystal Skull, Joann Parks and Sandy. Register at (281) 361-4464 or www.starwalkervisions.com.

EKP BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUP WITH LINDA MARKS, MSM. Thursday nights 7-9pm in Newton.

A place for heart-centered, soul deep healing work in a safe, committed group. Interview/EKP session required to apply. Contact Linda (617) 965-7846.

LSMHEART@aol.com. www.healingheartpower.com.

SUNDAY PACIFIST SERVICE. 10-11am at the Peace Abbey, 2 North Main St., Sherborn, MA. Call (508) 655-2143 or visit www.peaceabbey.org for more information.

PROVIDENCE ZEN CENTER. Free walk-in instruction, Wednesdays at 6:15pm. 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland, RI. (401) 658-1464. www.Pzc@kwanumzen.org. www.providencezen.org.

SHAMANIC DRUMMING CIRCLE, founded 1993.

Usually second and fourth Fridays of every month. 7pm.

Quaker Meetinghouse, Cambridge. Open to all who know how to journey, instruction available. Terrence (978) 952-2704 or Emily (781) 641-3980. www.cambridgeshamaniccircle.org UNITY CHURCH offers weekly Sunday service at 10am.

Welcoming and affirming we offer meditation, song, and a spiritual boost. 21 Cedar St. Worcester, MA. www.unityofcentralma.org.

CHILDREN’S YOGA TEACHER TRAINING. ChildLight Yoga certification program. Learn to share yoga with children during this fun and interactive weekend.

Training dates/locations in NH, MA, RI, PA, ME, SC. Next training: August 22 & 23. More info: www.childlightyoga.com or (603) 781-3323.

MCKS PRANIC HEALING FULL MOON MEDITATIONS. June 4, July 9, August 6.

Miriam G. Smith, M. S. Ed. (978) 683-6129. mgsenergy@comcast.net. PranicHealingNE.com.

THE HEART TO HEART HEALING CONNECTION SUMMER SCHEDULE. June 6 & 7: Unified Basic/ Healing Angels, Rutland, VT. $250. Register: (802) 775-8080. June 10, July 8 and August 12.

ASTROLOGY READINGS AND CLASSES with Sherrye Lianne Weinstein at YOGA & more at The Sprinkler Factory, www.yogaatthesprinklerfactory.com. What

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9/12 — A Meeting with Gangaji, teacher and author of The Diamond in Your Pocket.

Shift your allegiance from the activities of your mind to the eternal presence of your being. See upcoming listing or visit www.opendoorsclassroom.com. does your future hold? Ongoing astrology classes every Thursday. Other dates to be announced.

Contact WorcesterAstro@gmail.com or (508) 755-9423.

COMMUNITY NIGHT OF HEALING, Agawam, MA. by donation. Details: www.heart2hearthealing.com.

June 27: Learn Basic IET, $195. July 11: Intermediate IET, $215. New Lebanon, NY. Register: (413) 822-7131.

August 8: Reiki I, Agawam, MA. $150.

Register: www.heart2hearthealing.com.

CLASSES IN CHANNELING AND SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION with Vywamus, a teacher of higher consciousness, channeled by Andrea Seiver. Have a personal reading, join learn to channel and other classes, enjoy evenings with Vywamus: June 4, July 9.

(617) 332-1541. www.andreaseiver.com.

COMPLIMENTARY EVENING INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTELLATION APPROACH IMMERSION LEARNING PROGRAM. The Constellation Approach is based on the work of Bert Hellinger and the Family Constellation Method. A constellation is an unfolding interactive process in which group members are chosen to stand in for family members, for this or previous generations, allowing for insight and resolution to unresolved issues. A complimentary evening introduction to the Immersion Learning Program will be held Friday, 6/12 or 9/18 from 5-9pm, registration required. Immersion

INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC DENTISTRY. Free. June 3, July 8 and August 5 at 7pm. Jean NordinEvans, DDS presents Holistic Dental Care approaches that treat the whole body by removing mercury-laden or amalgam fillings. www.grotonwellness.com.

(978) 449-9919.

ARE YOU SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED? MERCURY TOXICITY AND DETOXIFICATION. Free. June 16 at 2pm, July 9 at 7pm, August 27 at 7pm, September 16 at 3pm. Dr. Robert Luby, board certified in Family Medicine, certified American Board of Holistic Medicine, presents ways to live a toxin-free lifestyle through diet and supplements, alternative medical and lab tests and detoxification. www.grotonwellness.com. (978) 449-9919.

VISIONARY TAROT READINGS WITH MARY BETH CANTY, Wednesdays from 12-6pm. Non-traditional tarot for the spiritually aware. At Mother Earth Gallery, 806 Federal Rd., Brookfield, CT. Call for appointment: (203) 775-6272.

DEBT REDUCTION/INCOME ACCELERATION FREE SEMINAR. Incredible program, super accelerate debt pay off, increase extra earnings, obtain financial freedom even if everything seems desperate. Held Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Call to reserve a seat: (617) 264-0469 or email byedebtbye@gmail.com.

Place your calendar listing in the Fall issue

by August 1, 2009.

Call Michella at 508-278-9640 or email advertise@spiritofchange.org.

May 2, 2009 • Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA

His Holiness

The 14

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Dalai Lama

Photos and text by Pamela Ruby Russell “At the last minute, I was offered an amazing ticket, up in front by the center aisle. In the chilly morning air His Holiness presented an “Introduction to Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths.” After lunch, as the warming sun appeared, he shared his profound wisdom and good-natured musings in a talk entitled “The Path to Peace & Happiness.” He spoke on a wide range of topics from the value of all faiths and Tibet’s campaign to be free from China to the benefits of environmentally sustainable cars and the importance of being a friendly person. In the afternoon, I sat on the floor in the center aisle directly in front of His Holiness and took many photos with my trusty old Nikon camera.”

“I felt blessed to have been there, a witness reveling in the serene presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and further blessed to have photos to share. At age 73, without a country to call his own for the past fifty years, his heart-centered message of non-attachment and world peace is crucial. His Holiness’ humble words, “Wherever you find happiness, that is your home,” say it all for me. I am enlivened still by the incredible energy, compassion and love he so generously shared with 16,000 of us that day. And that Patriots’ hat and sunglasses...perfect!”

Pamela Ruby Russell, songwriter and photographer of Phantasies & Earthings Photography in Norfolk, MA, has joined in the effort to establish a much needed Tibetan Heritage Center in the Boston area. For more information and to contribute to the fund, visit www.bostontibet.org/hc.html or email Tenley Palsang, Project Secretary at thc@bostontibet.org. To view Pamela's work and hear her CD, Highway of Dreams, visit www.cdbaby.com/rubytunes.

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NEW ENGLAND’S

HolisticDirectory SUMMER 2009

• New England’s largest free holistic magazine — with hundreds of practitioners, products and resources listed here!

• Connecting over 250,000 readers with professionals in their fields.

Acupuncture & Asian Medicine ACUPUNCTURE OF WORCESTER Holistic Health since 1974

Dr. Yvonne Chen, Lic. Acupuncturist One of the first practicing acupuncturists in the United States, Dr. Yvonne Chen began her acupuncture practice in Washington, D.C. in 1973, moving to Worcester one year later. Trained in China as a medical doctor, Dr. Chen’s years of study and research included in-depth work with both traditional Chinese and Western medicine.

Her approach to health incorporates keen knowledge on the nature of disease, use of

energy balancing, nutritional counseling and the promotion of spiritual well-being.

Acupuncture is especially effective in the treatment of: • Pain: migraine headaches, stress relief, tendonitis, arthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, whiplash, accident and trauma injuries and TMJ syndrome • Improving bodily functions: respiratory ailments, insomnia and impotency • Nervous system disorders: Bell’s Palsy, paralysis, multiple sclerosis and stroke recovery • Behavioral changes: weight control and smoking cessation.

Tibetan Science of

HEALING Dr. Keyzom Bhutti

Located at 110 June Street, Worcester, MA 01602. For an appointment or for more information, please contact Dr. Yvonne Chen at 508-755-5557.

Integrated Natural Health and Longevity

CHINESE MEDICINE

Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Medical Qigong, Therapeutic Bodywork. Heal from chronic or acute disease, promote wellness and rejuvenation.

Patricia Smith Burkhart, MAC, LIC. AC.

Gentle relief from: • stress and pain • medication side effects • chronic health problems

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Vitality, mental clarity, emotional balance, longevity. Weekly classes, workshops, small private classes, individual lessons DIET AND NUTRITION

Health restoration, maintenance, and antiaging with conventional and proprietary supplements, herbs, and conscious diet.

Steven Cardoza, M.S., L.Ac. 13 A Medford Street, Suite 1, Arlington, MA Over 23 years experience. For more info: www.compassionate-arts.com 781-648-9839

Acupuncture and Asian Medicine. . . 66 Animal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Astrological Consulting. . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Bookstores and Gift Shops. . . . . . . . . 67 Business Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Classes, Certifications, Schools and Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-69 • Children’s Health & Services . . . . . . . 70 • Chiropractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 • Coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 • Consciousness Transformation. . . . . 71 • Counseling and Therapy . . . . . . . .71-73 • Healing and Bodywork . . . . . . . . .73-75 • Healing: Combined Modalities . . . . 75-77 • Health Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-78 • Herbs and Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 • Holistic Medical and Dental . . . . . . . . 78 • Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 • Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 • Retreats and Workshops. . . . . . . . . . . 80 • Spiritual Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 • Yoga, Tai-Chi and Fitness . . . . . . .80-81

Keyzom Bhutti, Doctor of Tibetan Medicine, corrects any imbalances of the body and mind using finest quality medicinal herbs, mineral supplements and, in some cases, moxibustion.

For information or an appointment, please call.

617-666-8635

Animal Services

TAIJI, QIGONG & RELATED COURSES

Compassionate Arts

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Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton Integrative and Conventional Veterinary Medicine

www.mashvet.com Here at MASH we offer conventional veterinary medicine and alternative therapies in a balanced, whole health approach to your pet’s healthcare. Our goal is to support your pet’s vital energy for good health and self-healing. We use nutrition, acupuncture, homeopathy, and traditional diagnostics, along with a caring, compassionate staff to optimize your pet’s health.

We are now also offering ozone therapy.

We recognize that your pet in an important member of your family. From well visits to chronic disease, we offer medicine that respects the integrity of your pet’s mind, body and spirit.

In addition to the services offered by our doctors, we have practitioners ready to provide chiropractic, cranial sacral, Reiki, massage, physical therapy, or polarity therapy for your pet. These are offered in our unique Holistic Care Center for Companion Animals, attached to our hospital.

We are now offering client education classes, please call for more details.

Dr. Margo Roman, Veterinarian and Practice Owner – Classical Homeopathy, Acupuncture, NAET, Cancer Therapy, Nutrition, Herbal Remedies, General Medicine and Surgery 72 W. Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 (Exit 21A off of Route 495) 508-435-4077

I look forward to alleviating your suffering.

Whether your issue is chronic pain, allergies, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, plantar fascitis, golfer’s elbow, infertility, uterine fibroids, menopausal symptoms, insomnia, a compromised immune system, or a host of other problems, I can help you.

DEANNA’S

Animal Communication

Call for a free “meet and greet” appointment.

Consultations available for animals both living and in-spirit.

259 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA Free parking in rear. www.anappleadayacupuncture.com 781.648.0911

To learn more about Deanna, her work and her love for animals visit: www.talks2animals.com

617.823.1783

Deanna offers an intuitive, heart-centered and practical approach to issues and concerns.

Provide pets with information Check on physical and emotional health Address behavioral issues Gain their input on specific topics Discuss end-of-life care (what they want and when, etc.)

Re-connect with animals who have passed on

Astrological Consulting Worcester Astrology: Sherrye Lianne Weinstein, experienced astrologer, is now available for consultation and classes at “YOGA&more” at The Sprinkler Factory. www.yogaatthesprinklerfactory.com.

Sherrye Lianne Weinstein

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Questions?

Astrologer Eric Linter has answers.

Changes in relationships, career, health, finances or spiritual practice are inevitable.

Eric’s clarity will help you stay on the right path. His insights help you better understand and appreciate life’s challenges. His clients say Eric Linter is “profound and enlightening” and “one of the best astrologers on the East Coast.”

Astrology

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Esoteric Psychology Monique Pommier, M.A., Ph.DE

Astrology illuminates one’s psychological landscape and journey. It times life developments and reveals their designs for the soul.

I offer astrological services and ongoing psychospiritual counseling with astrology, Jungian and esoteric psychology as a comprehensive ground of exploration and guidance

JOSEPH CRANE

Practical Astrology Joseph Crane has been a professional astrologer, consulting and teaching astrology since 1988. He is co-director of the Astrology Institute and author of A Practical Guide to Traditional Astrology (1998) and Astrological Roots: The Hellenistic Tradition (2007).

Contact Joseph if you are interested in astrology classes or tutorials.

As a consultant, Joseph uses astrology

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Sherrye has written for astrology publications and taught classes through Worcester’s Nightlife Program. She is presently a moderator and contributing editor for Astrology Notes (http://astrologynotes.org).

For info on astrology classes or to make an appointment for a consultation, contact:

Cosmic Counsel

ASTROLOGY… ❖ ❖ ❖

Unlock the magic and mystery of your soul’s blueprint

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Appointments in person or by phone starurania@aol.com www.CarolBellis.com ❖ 508-728-4680

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is a blueprint of the soul is a language of symbols mirrors life patterns (past, present & future) offers clarity and insight engages the psyche and soul identifies opportunities, challenges, strengths is a sacred science supports personal growth & development

Bookstores and Gift Shops

WorcesterAstro@gmail.com ✵ 508-755-9423 NEW AGE GIFT SHOP

Books and music ✠ Aromatherapy and tools Incense and candles ✠ Crystals and jewelry

Eric, a professional astrologer for 25 years, works with individuals, couples and businesses. Specialties include career moves, personal creativity and karmic relationships. Consultations are available in person, by telephone, or on cassette.

Eric also offers classes, lectures and appearances at parties and special events.

For more information and to schedule a private session, contact Eric by email or call:

LEARNING CENTER

Workshops ✠ Reiki Training ✠ Readings Yoga ✠ Gaidon Heart ✠ Bellydance Psychic Development HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER

Usui and Karuna Reiki ✠ Hypnotherapy Reflexology ✠ Massage ✠ Crystal Healing Inner Child Healing ✠ Body Talk™

stars@ericlinter.com

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 AM-8 PM, Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sun NOON-5 PM. Gift Certificates available.

118 Washington St., Rte. 138, N. Easton, MA www.womenofwisdominc.com 508-230-3680

✸ 508-541-4115 ✸

“I learned more from one session than I did from 5 years of analysis.”

- J.G., Cambridge, MA

on current issues and lifelong questionings.

By accessing the deeper order of your life, you gain transformative insights into the evolutionary meaning of particular challenges and new perspectives to direct your choices.

My background includes twenty years of experience and an MS and PhD in Esoteric Psychology and Philosophy. Jungian psychology, Eastern and Western Traditions are key foundations in my approach. ✵ Astrological Consultations ✵ for Individuals and Couples Rayology ✵ Psychospiritual Counseling To contact me, please call: 617-524-7072.

to help people work with specific situations in their lives.

Natal and Predictive Astrology examines situations in the larger context of one’s life and shows probable outcomes.

Horary Astrology examines the meaning of particular moments in time, including using the specific time a question is asked as the basis for an interpretation.

Electional Astrology gives the best time for a new undertaking, including weddings, interviews and promotions, buying and selling, and travel.

The Silver Willow

Large selection of bulk herbs The Silver Willow’s own herbal tea blends Handmade herbal products for you and your whole family, including your pets Crystal Balls  Tarot Cards  Pendulums Incense  Ritual Tools  Statues Challis’s  Reiki Treaments The largest selection of New Age books in the entire area!

An Herbal, Metaphysical & New Age Gift Shop for all your herbal and ritual needs

Classes in Aromatherapy, Astrology, Tarot, Wicca, Herbs and more

Home of the Celtic Cricket Psychic Reader...

What’s in your Future?

Tue-Sat 11:30-7, Sun 12-5 PM., Mon-Closed, 54 Fall River Ave. (Rt. 6), Rehoboth, MA www.thesilverwillow.com  508-336-8813

Readings available in person or over the phone

Business Services TrueNorth

Business Consulting Health & Wellness Professionals are our Specialty

Consultations are in Rhode Island, Eastern Mass. or by phone. All sessions are recorded

Cynthia Pasciuto, owner of TrueNorth Business Consulting, is a licensed attorney and insurance broker in Massachusetts.

josephcrane@verizon.net s 401-527-2035 www.astrologyinstitute.com

You are the expert in your business, but there is so much more you need to know.

Available now: The TrueNorth Guidebook A GREAT VALUE AT $199.95!

Included in The TrueNorth Guidebook: ✶ Planning your Marketing Strategy ✶ A Review of Insurance Protection ✶ The Legal Elements of Business: The different types of business entities, attorney-generated legal forms to get started, negotiating tips ✶ Project Management Simplified Consultations / Phone, In Person ~ Workshops www.truenorthbusinessconsulting.com Call today! ~ 781-729-0481

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Centers The Connecticut Institute of Herbal Studies

Traditional Chinese Medicine has been practiced for over 4000 years. It employs a highly developed theoretical system which determines the appropriate application of herbs based on an individual’s unique symptoms and not just on a named disease. In this way TCM treats the causes of disease and not just the disease itself. Appointments for TCM care are available as well, by Laura Mignosa, Nationally Certified Chinese Herbologist.

Founded in 1992, the Connecticut Institute of Herbal Studies in Wethersfield, Ct. focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine and offers a Certified Herbology Program with a foundation in both theory and clinical diagnosis as practiced in China today.

www.ctherbschool.com ✧ 860-666-5064

BODYWORK AND READINGS

Massage ✺ Cranial-Sacral ✺ Reiki ✺ Polarity Full Spectrum Healing ✺ Angel Readings Spiritual Counseling ✺ Psychic Readings CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Yoga ✺ Tai-Chi, NIA ✺ Journey Dance Qi Gong ✺ Crystal Bowl Workshops Psychic Development Classes ✺ Meditations Healer Training Programs HOST YOUR EVENT HERE!

163 Main St., Suite 6, Medway, MA 02053 solsticehealing@yahoo.com 508 533-0669 ✺ www.solsticehealing.com

Melrose Therapeutic & Wholistic Center Established in 1990 and rated, “Best of the Best” in Melrose, our dedicated staff of professionals offer a comprehensive range of services to complement a healthy lifestyle. Conveniently located in Melrose, our center is a safe, peaceful haven to take a break from the stresses of daily living.

For a calendar of events, visit our website at www.melrosetherapeutic.com

Our two gorgeous workshop rooms are available for rent by the hour and the day.

Charming, light filled practitioner rooms are also available for rent. Reasonable rates!

New England Institute of Reflexology & Universal Studies

New ~ Kripalu Danskinetics!

Workshops ▲ Chinese Energetic Medicine Yoga ▲ Energy Healing ▲ Reiki ▲ Nutrition Hypnotherapy ▲ Massage Therapy Meditation ▲ Reflexology ▲ Relaxation Gift Certificates available ▲ Visa/MC accepted Vicki Martelli CMT, MA Holistic Health, Yoga Teacher Rochelle Delacroix CMT, Reiki Master

 Professional Reflexology Certification and Approved Continuing Education in Reflexology, Massage, and Reiki  Integrative techniques give students a strong foundation and create a balanced treatment style

Aromatherapy, Western Herbology and other holistic care modalities are also provided at the Institute. Information on classes, events, cultural tours to China and more, can be found on our website.

 Students qualify as professional therapists upon completion  Courses meet state and national standards; CE’s approved from ARCB and NCBTMB. School is licensed by Commonwealth of MA, Dept. of Education Our goal is to act as a bridge between complimentary and conventional medicine through the training of qualified holistic practitioners. Join us! ~ Now teaching Reflexology at ~ All That Matters in Wakefield, RI Cortiva Massage School in Watertown, MA www.walkinbalance.com  508-317-3044 

Melrose Therapeutic & Wholistic Center 414 Main Street, Melrose, MA ▲

781-979-0178

Intensive Apprenticeship Includes:

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✦ Herbs to nourish and heal each organ system ✦ Instruction on how to make herbal tinctures,

Classes, Certifications, Schools and Institutes We offer a six 3-day themed weekend Immersion Learning Program beginning Fall 2009. Appropriate for anyone wishing to go on a personal journey of transformation in relation to their family of origin and ancestral lineage, current family and relationships.

The Constellation Approach is based on the work of Bert Hellinger and the Family Constellation Method.

Our Seminars are specifically designed so that any issue may be presented. Open to all who wish to experience and learn about the Constellation Approach. They are experiential and you may have the opportunity to set up your own constellation, assist others by being a representative in their constellation, or observe the various constellations throughout the day.

Saturday Seminars 9:30 AM-6 PM $125 Oct 24, 2009 Dec 5, 2009

Mar 6, 2010 Apr 10, 2010

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Oct 23-25 Dec 4-6 Jan 22-24 Mar 5-7 Apr 9-11

The Family of Origin The Father’s Line The Mother’s Line Effects of Illness, Disease & Death Supporting Love in Our Relationships May 7-9 Effects of War, Immigration & Religion Certificate of Completion received upon completion of program. $2500/full program or $450/module. Learning manual included.

For individuals with a foundation in professions such as the healing arts, coaching, psychotherapy or education, this program provides the fundamentals and essential understanding to incorporate the Approach into one’s work.

Private constellation sessions also available.

Jamy Faust, MA and Peter Faust, MAc www.ConstellationApproach.com 617-484-4325

teas, salves, oils, flower essences, herbal baths, etc. ✦ Plant identification with medicinal plant walks

The Boston School of Herbal Studies Seven Month Herbal Apprenticeship

✦ Facial, tongue and pulse diagnosis

We offer affordable evening and weekend workshops, herbal supervision groups, and an Herbal Apothecary.

12 Pelham Terrrace, Arlington, MA 781-646-6319 www.bostonherbalstudies.com

Introductory and Advanced Workshops and Classes

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Massage, Polarity, Aesthetics, RYSE Successful professionals start with superior training. Learn from outstanding spa, massage and polarity professionals that are dedicated to your success and understand how to bring out your best. ◆ A career training designed to address the body, mind and spirit ◆ 6 month day or 12 month evening programs ◆ 24 month weekend Polarity program in Westboro, MA ◆ A leader in energy awareness and consciousness based education

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Exclusive provider of Polarity Realization Institute developed/managed curriculums 300 and 600 hour Aesthetics A reputation for training successful professionals Polarity programs approved by APTA Member AMTA Council of Schools & ABMP Massage School Alliance Licensed in Maine and Massachusetts Financial Aid available to students who qualify (Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, Parent Plus, Sallie Mae)

Call today for an initial school tour and to find out how you can become a successful professional in this exciting and expanding field.

Ipswich, MA Plymouth, MA Westboro, MA Westbrook, ME

978-356-0414 508-747-3130 508-836-8864 207-591-4141

Visit: www.spatech.edu

Hypnotherapy

Certification Program

2009 Schedule This certificate program is 100 hours of independent adult study which includes two intensive weekends of instruction.

The program includes an introduction to Ericksonian hypnosis , hypnosis and child birthing, medical and dental applications for hypnosis, pain management, hypnosis with children, habit elimination or modification, age regression, a wide variety of hypnotic inductions and techniques, the elimination of all phobias, etc. This program is approved for 32 CEUS for nurses and social workers. Graduates may join the American Board of Hypnotherapy.

Instructor Ted Benton, Ed., a Winchester Hospital staff hypnotherapist, is a national and international hypnosis instructor. He holds numerous certifications for advanced hypnosis training, including training

The Premier School for Energy Medicine/Energy Psychology in the Northeast Teaching the Art and Science of Energy Medicine for over 15 years

The Way to Balance,® LLC Center for Advanced Healing and Training AARON & SUE SINGLETON, FOUNDERS

The Energy of Life® (EOL) Process Educational Programs complement all medical and holistic modalities, and empower practitioners and laypersons.

EOL I.D.E.A.L. Process for Creating a

Life You Love! Workshop Series A totally unique intuitive and healing process that transforms lives, whether you are a healer, doctor, executive, or full-time parent. Use the EOL process alone, or to enhance Reiki, Pranic Healing, etc. The EOL Process for Discernment and Intuitive Accuracy within this series is prerequisite for Medical Intuitive training with Sue Singleton.

EOL Visionary Acupressure System

Workshop Series This fusion of ancient and modern techniques makes a quantum leap to address trauma and illness, without relying solely on

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approved by the American Psychological Association. He has published articles on hypnotherapy and recently appeared on the Discovery Health Program on national television. Winchester Hospital is one of several hospitals in the nation offering full certification to hypnotherapists.

The cost of the program is $1600, which includes all textbooks and materials. The tuition is tax-deductible. The first payment of $800 is due at registration. Final payment is due at the first class. If you refer a student who registers in the same session, $100 will be deducted from your fee.

Chaplaincy Institute of Maine

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Creation Spirituality ✴ Interfaith Worship Spiritual Practice ✴ Community Service

ChIME ✴ P.O. Box 3833 ✴ Portland ME 04104 chimeadmin@gmail.com www.chimeofmaine.org ✴ 207-347-6740

Certification Program. Learn to share the gifts of yoga with children ages 3-11 during this fun and interactive weekend!

June 6-7 and August 29-30 October 3-4 and November 7-8

Classes are held at Winchester Hospital Community Health Institute, Baldwin Park I, 12 Alfred Street, Suite 207, Woburn, MA.

First Year: The Way of Contemplation Second Year: The Way of Action Campuses in Portland, ME and Amesbury, MA

World Religions ✴ Art as Meditation

Weekend classes will be held as follows: ✦

Interfaith Spiritual Growth and Ordination as an Interfaith Minister

August 22 and 23 YogaLife Institute, Philadelphia, PA

CHILDREN’S YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

October 24 and 25 Focus Yoga, East Greenwich, RI

To sign up for a class, or for more information, call us or visit our website and click on Community Health Institute.

November 7 and 8 Dover Yoga Studio, Dover, NH

781-756-4700 www.winchesterhospital.org

Program emphasis is on the effects that emotions, personality, and spiritual beliefs have on physical health and on working with the human energy field.

Approved by the Connecticut Commissioner of Higher Education. Advanced students complete hands-on hospital internships.

Classes start August 29, 2009 Bloomfield, CT ✲ 860-286-5400 See website for free seminars to find out more! info@instituteofhealing.com www.instituteofhealing.com

linear meridian techniques. Learn unique protocols for deeper, more rapid release of the Root Cause. Our easy to learn 60-point numbered system includes detailed diagrams: no prior acupressure experience or knowledge required.

EOL Rings of Oden™ New Technology for Quantum Healing Revolutionary “Net-Neutral Ionic Energy” technology embedded into The Rings of Oden accelerates light resonance and provides modulating energy frequencies for healing. Users report rapid resolution of chronic pain, injuries, glaucoma, chronic emotional patterns and illnesses. The Rings combine Sacred Geometry, Crop Circles, and DNA Holographic Re-Patterning to create specific vortices and frequencies for various conditions. Powerful for self-healing, as well as helping others.

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Other Workshops Radical Hands-On Healing Light Therapy: Healing at the Speed of Light Sound Therapy: Healing with Resonance Introduction to Medical Intuition, etc.

21 Water St. Amesbury, MA 01913 www.TheWayToBalance.com 978-834-0341

November 14 and 15 It’s Yoga! Studio, Greenville, SC

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Rhys Thomas Healer Training Offering two exciting programs at the Solstice Healing Arts Center Teachers Rhys Thomas and Lisa Campion invite you to The Rhys Thomas Healer Training programs at the Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway MA. The Growing the Healer Within program is for those just starting on their journey into healership. The Healer Training Program is suitable for practitioners who are looking to deepen their personal growth, increase their intuition and learn advanced healing techniques.

Create Your Career at Cortiva Institute - Boston Honoring the power of body, mind, and spirit, the professional training program at Cortiva Institute – Boston prepares you to enter the massage therapy profession with confidence.

Our comprehensive program curriculum, rich in science, communications, business, and practical experience, provides a solid foundation in specialized technique to help you address clients’ most common symptoms.

Our dedicated faculty teach with the insight and passion that comes from a well-

A community of peers that will support your journey on a day to day basis ✦ A model for looking at your own defenses to heal yourself at a deeper level ✦ Learn how to hold your energy field and stay in your center no matter what is going on around you ✦ Understand your own energy system to see where your blocks and strengths are ✦ Experience your own soul as the best teacher and guide you have ever had ✦ Powerful Full Spectrum Healing techniques to take your healership to the next level ✦

Classes start in September and meet six weekends a year.

For more information: rhys@rhysthomashealing.com rhysthomashealing.com ✦ 508-740-3038

developed expertise and love for their work.

Our full-time Career Services Placement Office offers you the extensive Cortiva network of opportunities and career support with personalized attention.

Our 750-hour in-depth program is offered in different scheduling options, including a new one-year schedule, to accommodate the busy lives of working people.

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation. Financial aid available for those who qualify.

Come to an Introductory Workshop to explore a career in massage for yourself.

Cortiva Institute - Boston

103 Morse St, Watertown, MA 02472 Call Admissions at 617-668-1000 www.cortiva.com/boston

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Coaching

Children’s Health & Services GRASS R OOTS Is your child A LLIANCE: struggling with T EACH Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, E MPOWER Sensory Integration or F ULFILL other challenges?

UNIFY L OVE Join parents all over New England who have discovered the healing power of reflex integration: body-mind-spirit.

Free Support Groups with MaryKate Christie, M.Ed. Call for locations in N.E. MaryKate Christie M.Ed: academic tutor, 20 yrs experience, conducts free workshops, providing practical tools and on-going support for families and professionals.

Parent/Professional Training Northampton, MA, with Jon Bredal M.A. Heal the Child Advanced Self Healing

Oct 10-11 $195 Feb 20-21 $195

Jon Bredal, M.A: International healer and trainer, over 20 years, leading pioneer for worldwide change in dealing with childhood epidemics we are now facing.

“MaryKate and Jon achieve outstanding results with children and families. You will find healing.” - J.C., School Administrator, Worcester, MA Come as you are and find hope and healing.

No one is turned away because of finances.

Do you suffer from the chaos of addiction?

Confidential, Private Telephone Coaching Affordable Group Coaching Engaging Teleclasses Convenient Email Coaching Support Community

For tutoring, support groups, and training contact MaryKate: mkchristie@charter.net ◆ 508-259-4665

Touchstone Community School offers a progressive, child-centered approach to education. For twenty-three years, we have nurtured and inspired children to be creative, independent partners in their learning.

Equine Inspired Coaching Explore your life... increase awareness... and experience personal growth with the help of horses.

Romance Recovery Whether You Stay or Go, Do It With Courage, Clarity and Ease

Chiropractors North Shore Wellness Network Julia French, DC

Network Chiropractor Would you like to achieve and sustain a pain-free life? Have more aliveness and energy?

Be less reactive and able to handle life’s stresses?

J OHANNA L YMAN Spiritual Love Coach ◆

Lowell Life Coaching©

Network Chiropractic Care VIBE Machine ❖ www.VibeMachine.com Compassionate Connection Coaching Beverly, MA ❖ 978-922-1723

Dr. Jennifer Lees Network Chiropractor Imagine feeling more ease in your body.

Imagine more joy and serenity in your life.

Sometimes our capacity to heal may be overwhelmed by the stress of life. Our body

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tends to lock up and mold to the stress.

After a while we may find ourselves sick, tense, symptomatic or simply just wanting more out of life.

I specialize in gentle techniques that unwind these tension patterns. It is my goal to help you move through life’s stresses with more grace and ease.

Healing is possible... and it can be easy.

Dr. Jennifer Lees 410 Boston Post Road #26, Sudbury, MA 978-443-3248

SHARON ROY Certified Life Coach, Recovery Coach, Reiki Master

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David Reid Lowell

In this economy, the only true investment you can make is in yourself. Accelerated Personal Performance© (APP) gives you that jump start to sharpen and redefine your professional edge increasing your confidence, personal knowledge and marketability.

This program is great for those who want to better themselves, their life and career. It is also a substantial introduction for those interested in Life Coaching as a career option or as a client. ✦

No horse experience needed.

For more info, upcoming retreats, workshops or individual sessions, visit our website.

Westhampton, MA • nbirk@comcast.net www.birchwoodfarm.us • 508-846-5001

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Maybe you think you’re done with this relationship, or maybe you’re not sure.

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Maybe you know you want to leave, but you don’t know how or if you can.

I have developed tools and strategies to help you attract a deeply fulfilling love relationship, whether your current partner or another is your true soulmate.

Johanna@romancerecovery.com 774-262-4211 www.romancerecovery.com

Are you in a long term relationship and the romance is gone or fading fast?

You can take control of your life.

Increase effectiveness, health, and joy.

H O LISTIC H E ALING C E NTER

Call for your free consultation to learn whether our approach will work for you.

This experiential approach to self-inquiry is designed to bring you a better understanding of how you are presenting yourself to the world... and how changes in your behavior and outlook can change your life.

To learn more about our holistic approach to education for children ages 4 to 14, visit www.touchstoneschool.com or call Ana at 508-839-0038.

Let me help your body learn new strategies for dealing with stress so you can be free to express your aliveness and live the life you want, free from pain and tension.

Live in alignment with who you really are, express your full potential, and journey to a new level of wellness and self-awareness.

You can reclaim your power and joy.

Equine Inspired Coaching is a combination of Life Coaching, Spiritual Guidance and Horse Wisdom.

Touchstone offers: Small, mixed-age classes Thematic studies that integrate subjects Dedicated, expert teachers A diverse community and highly positive culture Parent-teacher-child partnership in educational development

Raising Grace Coaching offers profound healing for addicts, alcoholics, and those who love them most. We combine intimate knowledge of the processes and effects of addiction with powerful spiritual truths and healing techniques to help free you from harmful life patterns.

Simplify your life, build confidence, strengthen relationships, master fears

and gain an improved sense of personal empowerment ✦

Be empowered to make the changes you seek in yourself, your career and your family life establishing balance and hope.

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Develop strategies that are unique and effective ways to help you get unstuck.

David Reid Lowell is a published author and speaker who has over twenty years of experience in Meta-Physics, Life Coaching and Self-Empowerment.

‘This allowed me to cut through many walls of illusion and erroneous thinking—thinking that neither served my highest good nor fostered my own intrinsic sense of well-being. He has always called me back to center, back to focus on that which is True and that which I can honestly call my own.’

— L.C., Ithaca, NY Your life is worth what you invest in it. www.lowell-life-advising.com www.davidreidlowell.com 774-573-9349

Consciousness Transformation Andrea Seiver, Ph.D. Channeled Readings Personal Evolution Classes Have you spoken with an ascended master recently? Vywamus, channeled by Andrea Seiver, is a master and teacher who is working to help us make our next evolutionary step into the higher levels of consciousness. Receive his insights, his energies, and his practical advice in classes or readings.

Readings with Vywamus cover your questions about life work, relationships, past lives, and other issues with his characteristic warmth and humor.

Channeled Classes and Spiritual Tutoring help you personally evolve and practice living on a wider scale as your larger self.

Evenings with Vywamus: Vywamus discusses your questions on topics of general interest. Donation $10. Call for next dates.

Courses: Learn to Channel • Advanced Channeling/Spiritual Support Class For information about classes or readings, call Andrea at 617-332-1541 or visit me at www.andreaseiver.com.

Counseling and Therapy Stephen-Wolf Foster, Psy.D. “Be a light unto yourself; See for yourself what is true.”

- the Buddha

Being only human, at some point in our lives we may realize that something isn’t going the way we had hoped and dreamed it would. When we take an honest look at ourselves, we wonder, “How did I get here?

This can’t be all there is. How can I really live the life I really want to live?”

Dr. Stephen-Wolf Foster has been helping

Compassionate Psychotherapy & EMDR Barbara Gangemi, LMHC We are each endowed with an enormous capacity for self-healing, and often what’s needed is a wise and experienced guide to show us the way through darkness. Barbara’s style of compassionate psychotherapy, combined with a number of highly effective stress reduction techniques as well as the rapid and profound healing effects of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can lead to new levels of physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well being.

EMDR is a body-focused psychotherapy that allows an individual to reprocess disturbing memories that have become locked in the nervous sytem through a disruption in normal information processing. Past events seem “frozen in time,” and the traditional methods of talking about them do not relieve the strong feelings they contain.

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individuals and couples answer these questions since 1985. Existential Psychotherapy is rooted in the timeless principles of Freedom, Truth, Beauty, and Love. With an attitude of “no shame/no blame,” Stephen-Wolf engages you in deep “Authentic Conversation,” wherein you distinguish your true voice and true vision.

When we are grounded in the Truth of who we really are, we can realize the possibility of Freedom from the tyranny of Others, from resentment and regret, and from anxiety and guilt – and we can know Freedom to create the life we really want to live.

Stephen-Wolf works powerfully with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictive behaviors. Contact Dr. Stephen-Wolf Foster at his office in Newton, MA (617-413-3712) for a free consultation.

Maybe you are having trouble maintaining relationships or employment in the present.

Perhaps you remember childhood mistreatment, medical procedures that were frightening and painful, accidents, illnesses, even natural disasters. Many people today experience a pervasive feeling of “being stressed.” Whatever the source of your distress, this combination of therapies can bring deep and lasting healing to your body, mind, and spirit.

As a licensed mental health counselor and a fully certified EMDR practitioner, Barbara has been practicing psychotherapy for sixteen years and EMDR for the past eleven years. She considers the opportunity to assist clients to be a sacred trust, and she moves toward the path to healing with the knowledge that, in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, we can heal what has been too daunting to face alone.

Some insurances accepted. Call for further information or to schedule an appointment.

BarbaraGangemi@aol.com Roslindale: 617-553-0714 Hopkinton: 508-435-5580

Holistic Psychotherapy and Life Coaching Gentle healing for mind, body and spirit…

Many of the problems we experience are the result of living unbalanced lives in which we have lost touch with our deeper self. When our attention is gently brought back to this deeper self, we are able to connect to the inner guidance needed to create optimal health, well-being, and peace of mind.

As a holistic psychotherapist and life coach, I help you reconnect with your own inner guidance and support you in taking the inspired steps to create deep healing and lasting change.

While therapy tends to be more contemplative and issues oriented, coaching is focused on specific goals and the steps needed to achieve those goals.

I would be happy to answer any questions regarding how I may help you.

Free 20-min. phone consultation. Sessions available in person and by phone. Insurance accepted.

Nancy Harris, LICSW, Certified Life Coach 534 Angell Street ◆ Providence, RI nbh@cox.net ◆ 401-378-4190

work focuses on increasing aliveness and self-respect through body-oriented psychotherapy. It helps people resolve emotional problems and release chronic tensions to become more relaxed, and ultimately to maximize their potential for intimacy and joy in life.

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Bioenergetic Analysis “Bioenergetics is the vibrant way to health and the way to vibrant health.“ ~ Alexander Lowen, MD, Founder

Visit our website or call for more information and to be added to our mailing list.

Training Group, Ongoing Workshops, Exercise Classes, Individual Therapy

Integrated mind-body therapy, combining talk therapy with guided body move-ments and expressive exercises. The

Body/Mind Psychotherapy Judith Prebluda, L.M.H.C. Body/Mind Psychotherapy is a therapy modality, which synthesizes the best of Eastern Philosophy, Spiritual Orientation and Modern Western Psychology and Research.

Visit my website for detailed descriptions of methods, philosophy, and approaches.

www.massbioenergetics.org 617-876-3652

Mindfulness and Spiritual Development Classes These short-term psycho-educational classes focus on spiritual tools to support and enhance your mental/emotional balance, sobriety, healing and wellness.

For class schedules and descriptions, please visit my website.

1236 Broadway, Teele Square, Somerville (Arlington line) Insurance accepted.

For consultation, please call: 781-643-2313 or email: judith@jpbodymindtherapy.com.

STOP SMOKING In One Session

LOSE WEIGHT NATURALLY Dr. George W. Mephis, Ph.D., BCH, is a world-renowned Russian healer and spiritual teacher, with 25 years of experience in helping people stop smoking, lose weight and achieve freedom from addiction slavery.

He has been called The Miraclemaker for his phenomenal ability to cure incurable diseases. He is the founder of the HypnoEnergetic Movement. This powerful technique stimulates the brain to produce more pleasure hormones, naturally creating a positive state of consciousness and at the same time erasing the negative memories related to addictive behavior.

www.jpbodymindtherapy.com.

Mr. Mephis helps people quit smoking in one session, lose weight and control their appetite, eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, depression and various other physical disorders including cancer in a unique and miraculous way. ◆

Stop Smoking in One Session

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Stress, Anxiety, Depression

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Substance Abuse

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Self Destructive Behavior

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Cancer Patients Support

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Enhance Spot Performance

George W. Mephis | Market Street Health 214 Market Street ◆ Brighton, MA02135 617-507-1991 www.hypnoenergetic.com

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Get More Out of Life!

Glenn Bigonet, MA Mental Health Counselor, Cert. Hypnotherapist

More Love! More Joy!

Compassionate Acceptance

More Satisfaction!

You Deserve It! Counseling Individuals, Couples & Families Conveniently located near the commuter rail in Needham. Just a short drive from Rte. 128/I-95.

Initial consultation free Weekly Group and Anger Workshop Offered www.GlennBigonet.com ◆ 617-462-6642

Glenn uses an approach to help you find your way free from the areas of your life in which you feel stuck or unsatisfied.

Isn’t it time you start living the life you really want?

Glenn utilizes a wide variety of heartcentered therapeutic techniques and at times powerfully combines hypnosis and psychotherapy to safely and effectively assist his clients through many of their issues much faster than with just conventional talk therapy.

ASAT™ C.O.R.E. Counseling Hypnotherapy Karuna Reiki® Master Shamballa Basic Master Teacher

Janet Sedgwick Holistic Counseling Services Start living the life you want.

CrossroadS CounselinG Christopher Gruener MA, LMHC Everyone knows the experience of being at life’s crossroads. We wonder, “How do I move forward?” and “What kind of support would really help?”

The adult world calls as adolescence wanes—a challenging time for parents and young people alike. A young adult asks “How can I be of service and still make a satisfying living?” Love blossoms into marriage. A parent dies. A child comes into our life, and perhaps that child stumbles along the way. A job or marriage ends.

“Now what?” Retirement comes into view, and we wonder how to make it satisfying and meaningful. These are some of the “crossroads” my clients seek counsel in navigating.

As a Master’s degreed clinician, a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and a Blue Cross provider, I have sought to serve the mental health and relationship needs of Boston area residents through my Newtonbased private practice for the past 18 years.

I offer individual, couples, family and group counseling and welcome phonebased work with individuals living outside the Boston Area. I work on a sliding scale basis, and no one is denied services for lack of funding.

My approach to counseling integrates traditional Western insight-oriented psychotherapy, elements of Buddhist thought, a progressive political perspective and techniques developed through the Transpersonal Psychology Movement. And as a long time student of “A Course In Miracles”

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LifeChange Shawna V. Carboni LICSW, DCSW

Bioenergetic Analysis Clinical Hypnosis & EMDR The innovative combination of Bioenergetic Analysis, Clinical Hypnosis & EMDR is unique in the field of mind-body psychotherapy!

Each is a creative and powerful vehicle for making a life change. Bioenergetics is an active, body-oriented psychotherapy; Clinical Hypnosis is a state of intentional inward concentration characterized by deep body relaxation; and EMDR utilizes bilateral eye movements to facilitate the emo-

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Appointments and workshops available.

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my work reflects deep appreciation for the transformative power of heartfelt forgiveness and the creative wisdom of our Higher Self. Whatever the magnitude or urgency of your concerns, my approach is essentially the same. I offer an oasis for self exploration—a place to attend to your own Inner Voice—and an environment of reflection and encouragement as you move through and beyond your personal crossroads.

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“Free Form Breathwork” This breathwork-based group fosters profound healing in all aspects of one’s life—practical, emotional and spiritual.

Evocative music, sustained strenuous breathing practices and facilitative body work are integral elements of this group.

Participation in this group may involve intense emotional expression and the recollection of very early difficult memories.

“Activists Support Group” This group offers solution-focused group psychotherapy. Participants have identified themselves as being—or desiring to be—political, ecological or spiritual activists. The group offers emotional and practical support for taking personal responsibility and collective action to heal our planet and ourselves. Group members participate in meditative practice, relationship process work, and strategic planning during sessions. Between sessions group members collaborate in practical field work and community organizing. This group is limited to eight participants.

To explore the possibility of our working together, a pre-session “Get Acquainted Meeting”—for which there is no fee—is requested. Please call me at 617-965-6552 to schedule this meeting.

Newton Centre, MA ✦ 617-965-6552 www.crossroads-counseling-services.com

tional and cognitive processing of distressing and traumatic experiences.

Each modality helps to identify and access inner conflicts, self-limiting beliefs, and energetic disruptions that are just beneath ordinary awareness. Positive, lasting change occurs from the inside out as one resolves those obstacles, experiences new potentials, and learns new skills.

Shawna V. Carboni, LICSW, DCSW is a licensed clinician with more than 20 years of experience who fervently believes in each individual’s innate capacity for selfactualization. She brings a vigor, maturity, and commitment to her work that is refreshing and rare, and her style is collaborative, professional, and future-oriented.

Visit www.lifechangeboston.com for more information, or contact her private practice LifeChange, LLC at 617.782.5020 to schedule an appointment.

Improve motivation, accomplish tasks & more

Holistic Psychotherapy & Life Coaching Lori Miller-Freitas, LICSW

Holistic Psychotherapy/Clinical Consultation

Using extensive professional experience to resolve issues related to: Trauma, Grief, PTSD, Anxiety and Phobias, ADD.

Get to the core — Transform your life!

You are on this earth to be happy and realize your true potential.

Certifications: LICSW, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists. Visa/MC acccepted.

EMDR ✲ TAT ✲ Hypnosis ✲ Reiki I use a combination of traditional, body centered and energy therapies to increase the speed and deepen the level of holistic healing.

294 Pleasant St. ✲ Ste. 103B ✲ Stoughton, MA

Holistic Counseling Concepts Trish Whynot, D.C.Ed. Doctor of C.O.R.E. Education “What impressed me about Dr. Trish was her natural ability to see through the chaos of life’s web and identify the root cause of problems.”

— Bob Olson, Editor, OfSpirit.com Offering a variety of techniques, including: ASAT™ C.O.R.E. Counseling, Meditation, Energy Work, Crystals, and Aromatherapy

Barbara Madden Johnson M.A., C.A.G.S., L.R.C., L.P.C. Do you have a belief that, inside of you, you have the potential that yearns to be released?

For most, a fleeting glimpse is all they’ll ever have. For others, there is a way. Just imagine…releasing your true potential.

Working together, one-on-one, you can over-

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Eliminate the root of physical, social, and financial problems: Unresolved issues stored in our physical and energy bodies can manifest as pain, illness, or mediocrity.

Discover, address, and release issues blocking health and wealth. View obstacles, relationships, and illness as opportunities for growth and change. Experience resonance-changing techniques that get to the root of problems. Open to an array of extraordinary futures.

Private Appointments, Phone Sessions & Workshops Middleton, MA ◆ Trish@TrishWhynot.com www.TrishWhynot.com ◆ 978-314-4545

come problems that have kept you from achieving your goals and desires.

Unlock your potential! Restore inner balance!

Come alive!

Barbara Madden Johnson, M.A., C.A.G.S., L.R.C., L.P.C., a certified master practitioner and licensed trainer in Neuro Linguistic Programming, has over 25 years experience helping individuals with:  Career and identity issues  Immune and autoimmune illnesses  Chronic fatigue syndrome  Depression  Learning disabilities and ADD  Relationships  NLP Certification Training Program  Belmont, MA. Some insurance accepted.

For an appointment, call 617-484-1716.

Healing from the Body Level UpSM A new mind / body / spirit healing methodology for the 21st century

Announcing HBLUSM A breakthrough new therapy that can change your life, even when other therapies have failed!

• Do you have fears, anxieties or phobias that get in your way?

• Are your relationships frustrating, painful, or unsatisfying?

• Are you feeling unfulfilled with your career, current income, or just life in general?

• Do you constantly struggle to achieve and maintain your ideal weight?

• Are you being weighed down by chronic health problems?

• Do you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over again?

When you’ve done your best to solve these problems, but find that they are not

under your voluntary control, you are experiencing unconscious self-sabotage.

Healing from the Body Level UpSM (HBLUSM) is a unique and effective way to get unstuck and eliminate struggle by clearing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual blocks to success, so that you can finally achieve your goals! The originator of this holistic psychotherapy system, Dr. Judith Swack, has demonstrated her amazing phobia cures live on WCVB Channel 5 News, on TBS Superstation’s Worst Case Scenario, and on New England Cable News. She is a respected healer, teacher of healers, author, and keynote presenter at major psychology conferences.

Dr. Judith Swack and her associates Nicole LaFrance, MA, and David Danzig, LICSW, are now available for private sessions in person, or by phone.

“This work gave me back my life.”

– Susan S., Writer, Boston, MA “I’ve made more progress in the most important areas of my life in just a few sessions than I did in 5 years of traditional therapy.

This woman is amazing! I’ve already referred – Jane U., Teacher 10 clients to her.”

For a free information package and to book appointments, call 1-800-310-6549 or 781-444-6940, or visit www.hblu.org.

A Balanced Way

Center of the Heart Whole Health Integration

Joan Holzman, Psy. D. Lic. Psychologist, Lic. Marriage and Family Therapist Dance/Movement Therapist From the time we are very young we take life’s experiences to heart. Over time we may forget our core, hurts and feelings, but they remain with us. Our heartfelt experiences help shape our sense of self and our interactions with others.

Client Comments:  Sandtray – “Sand tray therapy helped me see my life more clearly.”

Joel Perlmutter, Ph.D., psychologist, has 35+ years of experience in alternative and traditional therapies.

Energy Psychology…

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EFT ~ EMDR ~ Wave Work® ~ Reiki Individual Psychotherapy Highly Sensitive Person Support Groups Energy Psychology Workshops

the best of both worlds ◆

Janet A. Wing, MSW, LCSW, EFT-ADV Where Traditional Psychotherapy meets the Wisdom of the Soul Energy Psychology often works when nothing else does...

Free yourself from emotional triggers holding you prisoner to the past ✦ Transform energy draining anxiety, phobias, habits and beliefs ✦ Separate your intuition from fearful critical thoughts ✦ Ignite and express your inner creative spark in your life and the world

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Traumatic Stress Studies Certification Advanced EFT Certification Expertise working with The Highly Sensitive Person (HSPs) Co-Founded the first RI Medical Reiki Clinic, Women and Infants Hospital, Department of Women’s Oncology

“Janet always seems to put her gentle empathic touch to my most relevant and burning issues. Her approach to Energy Psychology has changed my life for the better.” ~ E. F., Client “I played along thinking, ‘how could this (EFT) have any therapeutic effect?’ Then I felt a shift inside and knew it was powerful.” ~ D.K., Client 100 Lafayette Street ✦ Pawtucket, RI 401-727-3034

Healing and Bodywork

 EMDR – “I had insights I never had before.”  Therapeutic Movement – “It was great to feel the freedom in my body after working with you.”

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Honor ThySelf

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Listen to your body…follow your heart.

The heart is the first organ to form in the body, and is the organizing factor for physical formation, including brain formation. Trauma, deprivation or neglect creates heart wounds, which keep us from accessing our deepest selves.

Emotional-Kinesthetic Psychotherapy (EKP) facilitates an emotional, energetic rewiring, helping us activate and express

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The calm and supportive environment created empowers you to make the changes

“A Being Well Boutique”

Body-Centered Psychotherapy

Increase effectiveness, health, and joy Simplify your life ❖ Build confidence Strengthen relationships ❖ Adapt to loss Master fears ❖ Improve communication Learn relaxation techniques Reduce anxiety and panic

Joel Perlmutter, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist

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I offer a variety of modalities such as: EMDR, Sandtray Therapy, Relaxation Techniques, Therapeutic Movement & Psychotherapy to help heal our core issues and attain a more integrated sense of health and well being. I look forward to meeting you.

you seek in yourself, your relationships, and your family life, establishing balance and hope, often in just a few sessions. You can take control of your life.

the power of the heart. Emotional safety, words, touch, meditation, movement, presence and silence facilitate verbal and non-verbal expression. Meaningful work, fulfilling relationships, self-esteem, purpose and passion, love, intimacy and sexuality follow. Straight, GLBT and poly-friendly.

Coaching for soul-centered living. Body psychotherapy groups Tues. and Thurs. nights in Newton. Apprenticeship training.

Books: Living with Vision, and Healing the War Between the Genders Blog: www.heartspacecafe.com/blog Individual, Couple and Group Psychotherapy Newton, MA www.healingheartpower.com LSMHEART@aol.com 617-965-7846

Kristen has practiced in Maui for many years and now offers you an island healing experience close to home. We are a crosswalk

away from the beautiful beach and summertime sessions on the beach are now available.

Holistic & Therapeutic Massage Energy Work k Polarity Therapy Reflexology k Aura & Chakra Clearing Soulful Guidance k Intuitive Readings Unique Products & Gifts k Gift Certificates Classes & Workshops Everyone wants to feel better and lighter, now you can. Schedule an appointment today!

We accept all major credit cards.

147 Nahant Rd., Nahant, MA www.HonorThySelf.org k 781-581-1115

Divine Intervention is “Where the Impossible Becomes Possible.”

Divine Intervention Spontaneous Remission Advanced Energetic Hands on Healing from the Mayan Lineage. Miraculous Healing for all issues that require attention.

Rev. Claire Luft is a Master Healer and Master Teacher of Divine Intervention Healing. This healing technique is sacred, powerful, and produces Physical Plane Results.

Heart’s Singing Healing Center Woburn, MA 781-281-2888 ◆ www.heartssinging.com

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Divinely Touched MARY D I S A N O

Utilizing Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection A new form of energy-based healing

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Libby Barnett, MSW Libby is a gifted, knowledgeable Reiki Master with 26 years experience. She is coauthor of Reiki Energy Medicine, Bringing Healing Touch into Home, Hospital, and Hospice – over 55,000 copies sold in seven languages.

Use Reiki to create more joy and ease in your life. Let Libby's warm, heart-centered approach help you take your next step toward self-love and inner peace. Reiki brings balance and harmony, supporting you doing the work you were born to do. Reiki facilitates transitions, promotes creativity and wisdom, and accelerates spiritual growth, helping you manifest your magnificence.

Libby has taught medical and nursing students at Harvard, Brown, Tufts, and Yale as well as staff at Massachusetts General, Beth Israel, Mt. Auburn, Emerson, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Southern New Hampshire, New York Foundling, and New York Columbia Presbyterian.

Libby was featured in a Reiki segment for the PBS nationally televised series, Body and Soul. For the past seven years, Libby has conducted Reiki classes at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.

22-Strand DNA Activation

Bring your Divine Blueprint into Physical Plane Manifestation and experience greater empowerment, improved health (mental, emotional physical and spiritual), increased utilization of your brains potential, greater creativity, and increased energy and clarity.

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Reconnective Healing heals body, mind and spirit in one session.

The Reconnection connects one with their life’s purpose (two sessions).

Mary has studied with Dr. Eric Pearl, author of The Reconnection, published by Hayhouse, who reports curing AIDS, cancer, chronic pain, M.S. and even M.D. Results may vary from patient to patient. www.Divinelytouched.com 401-263-8828

One of Libby's current passions is teaching hospice staff and volunteers.

Fueled by Reiki energy, their healing touch is enhanced, affording greater effectiveness in calming agitation, soothing pain and providing comfort.

In class, a powerful slide presentation captures the essence of Reiki. You hear the Reiki story, receive attunements and practice giving and receiving Reiki. You leave class with an illustrated notebook, certificate, and pin, fully trained and certified to do Reiki on yourself, family, friends, colleagues, and pets.

"My commitment to teach the Usui System of Reiki Healing in the authentic, traditional manner inspired me to visit Japan to retrace the roots of Reiki. I am dedicated to teaching this sacred healing art to promote health and conscious living on the planet. I invite you to give yourself the gift of Reiki. It is an easy, effective way to love, heal, and empower yourself. I look forward to meeting you and sharing Reiki."

Boston area Reiki I Classes: June 6 or Oct. 3 or Nov. 21 Wilton, NH Reiki I Classes: June 27 or Sept. 26 or Oct. 24 Reiki II Class is held on the following day.

For info on additional classes, call or check our website: www.reikienergy.com Click on Upcoming Events To register, call the Reiki Healing Connection: 1-888-REIKI-4-U (1-888-734-5448). Visa/MC accepted. Social Work CEU’s and Nursing contact hours available. Reiki Master Training information available on request.

E-mail: reiki@reikienergy.com Fax: 603-654-2771; Phone: 603-654-2787 www.reikienergy.com

Also, bring forth your greatest talents and abilities, clear many karmic and genetic patterns, hold greater amounts of light in your physical body, and much more.

Great for those who feel ready to shift out of those “stuck” areas into tremendous empowerment, improved health on all levels, and living your higher destiny agreements and highest potentials.

Rev. Claire Luft Master Teacher/Master Healer Ancient Mystery School Guide & Ritual Master Heart's Singing Healing Center, Woburn, MA 781-281-2888 ❖ www.heartssinging.com

Rising Star

HEALING SYSTEM Private Healing Sessions / Practioner Training

The Rising Star Healing System is an ancient and sacred healing modality recently reintroduced to humanity by the Ascended Masters. It is a tremendously effective system that was channeled to Derek O’Neill, who is a Spiritual Master based in Dublin Ireland.

This healing system has enormous significence for the planet, with the potential to bring about unity and profound planetary shifts and is for The Lover of Divinity.

Through this new Healing System, you will:

✡ Remove misqualified or negative energies from the chakras and seven body systems, allowing your being to clear and heal on all levels, and open to your True Self ✡ Activate your full DNA blueprint ✡ Connect with your highest consciousness

✡ Begin to open your Fourth Eye — The Masters Eye

✡ Rejuvinate all cells of your body cells on all levels

✡ Address the process of ascension on all levels: Soul – Spirit – and Physical

✡ Create unity consciousness and more This healing modality brings a symphony of Pure Love and Pure Light into all levels of your being. It is a vital teaching and healing modality for the ascension of humans on all levels.

PRACTITIONER TRAINING This is an extremely powerful Initiation and Training from Source to Source, that calls upon the Fire of Truth to remove all energies from your being that are allied with error and that are not in accordance with your True Self. It raises your vibration tremendously and removes much that may be blocking the attainmant of your full potential. Visit our website for a schedule of upcoming trainings.

Rev. Claire Luft, Master Teacher & Healer Heart’s Singing Healing Center Woburn, MA ✡ 781-281-2888 www.heartssingingcom

Experience colon hydrotherapy in a safe, relaxed environment using state-of-the-art FDA registered equipment.

Stephanie Dumas I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, Owner

Lexington Medical Building 16 Clarke Street, Lexington, MA Cleansing for the body, the mind, the spirit

Colon Hydrotherapy

healthyspirit@verizon.net 781-860-5116

✴ I-Act Instructor ✴ NBCHT Certified ✴ Over 6 Years Experience ✴ FDA Approved Instrument ✴ Closed System

JOYA Z. BAYNES Experience Colonic Irrigation in the comfortable surroundings of the Lydian Center for Innovative Medicine, located inside the Professional Building of Sancta Maria Hospital.

E´clectic Physical Therapy™ Ian L. Rubinstein, M.P.T., M.R. Reiki Master, Owner ‘’Ask the body the right questions, listen with gifted skills, and treat with corrective, holistic techniques.” Thousands of clients and years of experience have helped Ian shape his practice in this successful direction.

Core issues are addressed, dis-eases are reduced, and global harmony is restored.

Lifetime Health & Consulting 777 Concord Ave, Suite 301, Cambridge, MA

lifetimehealth@colonlove.com www.colonlove.com 617-710-1337 or 617-876-6777

TECHNIQUES UTILIZED:

Reiki - Master Level Visceral Manipulation F Craniosacral Therapy Chinese Energetic Medicine Somato Emotional Release F and more…

TO TREAT:

Headaches/Migraines F Neck and Back Problems F Fibromyalgia F Attention Deficit Disorder F Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Organ Dysfunctions F TMJ Dysfunctions, Colic, Scoliosis and more...

Ian has a convenient, Feng Shui sensitive office located on the Marshfield/Pembroke line. For appointments please call his business cell phone: 508-246-4233

America’s Most Experienced

Reiki Teachers

In addition to its commitment to excellence in Reiki education, it also serves as a platform from which John Harvey Gray and Dr. Lourdes Gray have developed and launched several important works, including their Reiki book Hand to Hand, the audio cassette tape “Takata Speaks: Volume 1,” and a CD by John Harvey Gray containing his ground-breaking theory on “Emotionality and the Chakras” and a “Balancing Meditation.” These Reiki products are an invaluable source of information and learning.

Anyone Can Easily Learn Reiki

John Harvey Gray ✴ Lourdes Gray, Ph.D. The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing was established by John Harvey Gray and Dr. Lourdes Gray in 1996. John Harvey Gray received his entire Reiki training from Hawayo Takata. He is one of the original 22 Reiki Master Teachers trained by her. He is also the longest-practicing Reiki instructor in the Western Hemisphere. Over the course of thirty years, he has taught over 900 Reiki classes and trained more than 15,000 students. Dr. Lourdes Gray is the sole successor and lineage bearer in The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing. Dr. Gray is also the Center’s director.

An ancient Eastern healing art, Reiki, (pronounced “ray-key”) is the Japanese word for Universal Life Energy. This energy is all around us and we can channel it. The Reiki process is a simple method of handson healing as developed by Dr. Mikao Usui of Kyoto, Japan.

The mission of our Center is to preserve the teachings of Mikao Usui, Chujiro Hayashi and Hawayo Takata, and at the same time, to further expand on those teachings by offering a comprehensive system of training based on John Harvey Gray and Dr. Lourdes Gray’s vast storehouse of knowledge from many years of teaching and practicing the Reiki system of natural healing.

The knowledge and experience of both of these teachers has been distilled into a curriculum that provides students with a profound understanding of energy healing techniques and powerful tools for self development. Students are taught how to use Reiki confidently, to treat any condition, chronic or acute, in all living things. Easy to learn and effective meditation practices are presented in order to help accelerate the student’s own spiritual evolution and define his or her own sense of purpose.

Over time, The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing has become recognized and acknowledged as a leader in the field of Reiki training and energy healing.

Each workshop of the The John Harvey Gray Center’s highly acclaimed system consists of two full days of learning, handson practice and no cut corners to certify you immediately to work on yourself, others and pets. Reiki First Degree will teach you to: ✴ Quickly and easily develop your natural, intuitive powers. Within minutes, be able to scan and feel a person’s aura and chakras for analysis. ✴ Work on any condition — physical, emotional or spiritual. ✴ Be an effective Reiki healer, confidently bringing comfort and calm to family, friends, clients or pets.

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Union, returning 13 times, as well as to thousands of people in medical, religious and educational settings throughout the Caribbean, Europe and Middle East since 1989. ✦ All Levels of Reiki Training Classes ✦ Private Sessions ✦ Study Groups ✦ The Touch of Compassion: A Christian Approach to Hands on Healing ✦ Chinese Tea Ceremonies ✦ Justice of the Peace

Reiki Jin Kei Do Buddho Healing The Art of Compassionate Touch “Comprehensive and compassionate Reiki training since 1989”

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that gets the issues out of your tissues once and for all. Become empowered to be ALL you are meant to be!

The Heart to Heart HEALING CONNECTION

The Amethyst Bio Mat — Relieves pain and soreness, reduces stress, depression and fatigue, stimulates calorie burning and detoxifies!

Michelle McCarthy RMT, Integrated Energy Therapy Master Instructor Recognized as one of the Top IET Master Instructors 3 of the last 4 yrs

Integrated Energy Therapy — A next-

generation hands-on power therapy technique

Contact us to schedule an appointment — for Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy and/or The Amethyst BioMat: 413-737-9443 See our class schedule and Community Healing Events online: www.heart2hearthealing.com

Reiki First Degree Workshops* (13 CEU’s for nurses taking Reiki I workshop) Jaffrey, NH: June 13-14, July 11-12, Aug 2930, Oct 10-1; Belmont, MA: Aug 22-23 Reiki I for Kids Jaffrey, NH: July 18-19 Reiki Second Degree Workshops Jaffrey, NH: June 20-21, July 25-26 Belmont, MA: Sept 12-13 Get to know us! John and Lourdes were featured on WMUR-TV N.H. Chronicle.

Watch the broadcast at www.learnreiki.org.

The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing P.O. Box 696, Rindge, NH 03461 Visa/MC Accepted

Cheryl Wright Energy Healer Intuitive Reader Transformational Bodyworker Awakening Touch activates the natural movement and unfoldment of the body and psyche towards its own health and fulfillment.

Intuitive Readings provide guidance, information and tools to enhance and support your life.

Both guide you towards: enhanced self awareness; physical and emotional wellbeing; release of core cellular memories.

Provides insight and healing for: health and disease; relationships; connecting with your source; all aspects of life.

My background includes advanced clairvoyant and energy work, body harmony, unlimited body and breath, reiki and psychic healing.

Sessions in person or by phone Offices in Watertown, MA & Providence, RI Cheryl@AwakeningTouch.com 617-448-8749 ✧ www.AwakeningTouch.com

For registration and more information: www.learnreiki.org

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your Divine Codons

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Flower Essence Therapy

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Healing: Combined Modalities

“John Harvey Gray taught me Reiki. I quickly integrated this form of spiritual healing into my practice with wonderful results...”

– Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom (Bantam, 2005), The Wisdom of Menopause (Bantam, rev. 2006), and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, (Bantam, rev. 2006).

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I’ve offered flower essence therapy internationally for over 16 years. I offer sessions by phone and in my Northampton office. I work with clients on a broad range of issues and develop a flower essence formula specifically for each session.

Call me if you want compassionate and powerful support for healing into a more gracious and empowered life.

413-667-8820 ❊ www.foxmountain.net

✹ Establishes energies of a higher God/Self

Light Body Activation

✹ Raises vibration/spiritual powers ✹ Awakens divine potential of SELF ✹ Includes body scanning/ channeling

Susie Mann is an adept guide, initiate of the hierarchy and clairvoyant.

Please call or email for a self-awarding spiritual appointment.

✹ Heightens your spiritual/religious devotions ✹ Avenues of shifting to higher consciousness

978-305-2127 ✹ susiemann@aol.com

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Terry Porter Medium/Spiritual Healer/ Shamballa Master

Are you searching for answers?

Are you in need of closure?

Do you feel unfulfilled?

Do you feel great loss from a loved one’s passing?  Can you relate to any of these feelings: sadness, loneliness, anger, pain you don't understand?    

Higher Balance Healing Center Heart-centered healing and transformational programs for balance and awakening

Judy Christine Copp, M.Ed, RPP, RMT 201 Washington St., Suite 8, Salem, MA judy@ahigherbalance.com www.ahigherbalance.com ❊ 781-639-1236

Mark Levin specializes in: Hypnotherapy ✷ Reiki ✷ Polarity Therapy White Light Healing ✷ Remote Healing

able to create very powerful healing processes for hundreds of satisfied clients both within the physical confines of his office, and remotely throughout the entire world. There are many clinically documented cases of spontaneous healing performed by him.

Located at 121 B Tremont Street, Suite 19, Brighton, MA 02135. For those who are unable to come to my office, home or hospital visits are available. Major credit cards accepted.

By combining traditional healing methods such as Reiki, hypnosis, and polarity therapy with his original white light healing therapy, Mark Levin was

For an office appointment or to place a remote healing request, please call: 617-779-8765 or cell: 617-233-3986 www.transcendentalhealing.com

Angel Whispers

Offering my training, experience, and energy to assist all who journey along the path of healing, increased wellness and self-discovery.

 Are you curious about the other side of life?

Devoted to helping you feel better.

If “yes” is the answer to any of these, then you should speak with Terry. Terry has been a Medium for over 10 years, providing Love, Guidance, Healing and information in helping people find the answers they seek. Mediumship and Spiritual Healing provides all of the above and more. It can help in so many ways!

Energy Healer Reiki Master Certified Hypnotherapist

Make the Ordinary – Extraordinary For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Terry Porter: 440 Washington St., Weymouth, MA 02188 porterTAP@aol.com  781-331-4441 www.TAPSpirit.com

HEALING OFFERINGS

Polarity Therapy ❊ Massage ❊ RYSE Rising Star Healing System ❊ Reiki Somatic Emotional Healing All healing sessions include intuitive guidance

Magnified Healing®

WORKSHOPS

Ear Candling ✧ Angel Readings

Usui Reiki Certification (all levels) Energy Awareness Training (RYSE) SoulCollage® ❊ Kriya Meditation (See website for other offerings.)

Crystal/Gemstone/Chakra Jewelry By appointment 917A Warwick Avenue ✧ Warwick, RI

New Book Release (available from website) The Cosmic Power of Healing Energy,

by Edemir Rossi and Judy Copp.

Our center is constantly evolving. Please check our website for details.

Unlimited Body  Unlimited Breath Discover that your body has it’s own language, never lies, and learn to listen!

Dunja Moeller, Ph.D. is a teacher and master practitioner of Unlimited Body and Unlimited Breath, with over 15 years experience in facilitating the healing process. As a medical anthropologist, she has studied many modalities and authored a book called Gentle Medicine, which supports holistic ways of healing “big labels” and the associated physical expressions which accompany these “issues in the tissue.”

She is experienced in bridging the world of western medicine with alternate health.

Using her intuitive guidance, Dunja

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TINA WALSH, RYT, LMT Certified Shake Your Soul® DansKinetics Instructor

www.lighten-upwellness.com 508.261.1444

encourages us to listen to our bodies, as they are mirrors for our mind and emotions. Unlimited Body is a powerful hands-on healing modality, which accesses the body’s subtle energy field to allow for easy and dramatic changes on the structural/physical level. It promotes the release of cellular memories (trauma) by letting go of one’s physical, emotional and mental blocks from the past, so health is restored.

Through reclaiming our innate way of breathing, Unlimited Breath instantaneously heals the tissue through super oxygenizing every cell. Did you know that 90% of our toxins are released through the breath? Breathing in this fashion is the most powerful way to change one’s life positively in every respect.

Connect to the essential part of your being and discover your true purpose in life. www.workshopsforabetterlife.com  978-439-9956 

adriene@angelwhispersri.com angelwhispersri.com ✧ 401.741.2278

Open Your Arms to Healing

of all ages... to lighten-up and become selfempowered. Some of our offerings to help you on your journey include:  Yoga, Qigong Classes  Reiki Certification  Monthly Reiki Share Shake Your Soul®  Therapeutic Body Work Corporate Offerings  Other Special Events

Lighten-Up Wellness, located in Mansfield, Massachusetts, is a holistic center reaching out to it’s community. We encourage people

Reiki ✧ Integrated Energy Therapy®

MAGIC STRETCH All life passes through the hips...

Ken Lay, ergonomic-furniture designer, personal trainer, dancer, martial arts expert and yogi, has created a unique system which restores pelvic mobility to virtually everyone without work or exertion in minutes — The MagicStretch™.

Pelvic mobility is crucial to our existence. Once lost, our vitality, our life-force,

our spirit, spontaneity and sexuality all become compromised.

Each day more of our, “Biomechanical potential,” is depleted due to our sedentary lifestyle and poor habits.

Now, with the Magic Stretch™ you will regain function, mobility and vitality to this crucial, intersection of all movement, in minutes. Restore your Life-Force now.

Visit www.MagicStretch.com.

“The more able you become, the more capable you are to give.”

Three pricing tiers available... starting as low as $5.95 for a limited download. Some restrictions apply. www.MagicStretch.com

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The Way to Balance,® LLC Center for Advanced Healing and Training AARON & SUE SINGLETON, FOUNDERS

Resolve WHY you are sick, or feel unfulfilled! We combine Medical Intuition, Massage/Integrative Bodywork with many more modalities. ❖

Medical Intuitive Readings that get to the Root Cause of why you are ill, or as a means of prevention.

Visionary Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Sound and Light Therapy, and Hypnotherapy to address issues of anxiety, overwhelm, loss, resentment, and more.

❖ Trauma Release Modalities for bone, mus-

cle, nerve, organ issues. Years of pain gone in just a few sessions, or even just minutes. ❖

The Rings of Oden™ for the release of X-Ray, MRI, chemo, EMF’s, antibiotics, vaccine and other drug residues, environmental pollutants, petroleum, plastics, and more.

21 Water St. Amesbury, MA 01913 www.TheWayToBalance.com 978-834-0341

Eye of the Eagle CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIGHT

Leontine Hartzell is a trained shamanic practitioner and counselor, Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, certified therapeutic energy healer, crystal and sound therapist, plant spirit medicine practitioner, psychic channeler, and legally ordained minister.

With the help of her spirit guides,

intuitive HEALING

Wendy Marks

M.Ed, C.A.S., FAPA ✲ Medical intuitive sessions, energy heal-

ing and integrative therapy ✲ 25 years of experience in traditional and

complementary healthcare

Alicia Sinicrope Resonance Repatterning™ CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER

Resonance Repatterning™ is a transformational process based on principles from new physics, energy psychology, the Chakra and the Five Element Meridian systems and applied kinesiology.

Leontine uses soul retrieval, removal and healing of energy blocks, chakra balancing, intuitive counseling, guided imagery, and energy healing methods to heal posttraumatic stress and related disorders, depression, chronic pain and illness, anxiety, grief, and addictive behaviors.

Past life issues and current life traumas that affect the client’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health are healed to allow the client to move into a life of joy and fulfillment.

Private Sessions Long-distance Healing r Phone Readings Workshops and Classes Andover, MA r info@eyeofeagle.org www.eyeofeagle.org r 978-475-1268

Favorite Things Studio

A Place of Art and Soul

Elaine is also a certified yoga instructor and has been a meditation and psychic development teacher for more than 10 years.

To inquire about any of her practices or workshops, please go to her website or call her studio and gallery.

Rev. Elaine Read-Cole

Elaine is the founder and facilitator of Angel Wings of Light™ Certification Course Level I and II. She is also a Paranormal Investigator, practicing Shaman, Certified Hypnotherapist (specializing in Past Life Regression), Empath, Ordained Minister, and a Reiki Master/Teacher offering private sessions and certifications in all levels.

Angel Therapy Practitioner® with Advanced Training and Medium certified by Doreen Virtue Ph.D.

479 Center Street, Pembroke, MA 02359 781-294-7360 www.favoritethingsstudio.com

✲ Improve your physical, mental, and

spiritual health ✲ Works with individuals to develop their

own intuitive skills “As a healer, I work with individuals in a way that consciously promotes a peaceful and healthy planet. Our healing work takes place despite the conflicts that wash over us in our daily lives.

By healing ourselves we create changes that have a ripple effect on the world around us.” www.wendymarks.com ✲ 781-449-5368 wlm922@wendymarks.com

By muscle checking the mind/body system, we can determine the exact intention (frequency) needed to permanently shift your resonance away from unconscious and limiting patterns and towards a higher state of well being, balance and coherence.

Alicia is also a talented card reader. She has been facilitating magnificent outcomes for individuals, couples, groups and animals worldwide for ten years.

Sessions & readings held in person & by phone. www.artsbyalicia.com

BETTY L. SOLBJOR, BFRP,

Usui Reiki Master, Karuna Reiki ® Master Interfaith Minister

Betty Solbjor has been practicing and teaching Reiki since 1996. In 2002 she became a Karuna Reiki® Master, a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner, and was ordained an interfaith minister. She has extensive experience using Reiki on both people and animals to gently treat many illnesses and emotional problems.

Reiki brings about a deep sense of relaxation and inner peace. Combined with

Magnified Healing, crystal singing bowls, guided meditation, a session can help to restore balance and harmony to body, mind and soul.

Services offered: Reiki treatment sessions and training for all levels of Reiki and Karuna Reiki

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Member, International Association of Reiki Professionals and Better Business Bureau,® Serving Eastern Massachusetts.

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Health Products

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Energy Balancing Expressive Art Classes ✩ Soul Coaching Meditation Classes Holistic Education for Children & Adults Specializing in supporting families with Intuitive and Energetically Sensitive Children JENNIE SANDBERG, M.ED., RYT 81 Commonwealth Ave., Ste 12, Concord, MA mydivinechild@hotmail.com

Detoxifying Moor Bath The human body is exposed to a multitude of toxins and many are stored in body fat. Pesticides, herbicides, solvents, plastics (phthalates), and heavy metals have nega-

tive effects on your health. These toxins can cause chronic pains, headaches, memory loss and more. Torf detox Moor bath is one of the least invasive ways to detoxify. Torf Moor binds with toxins and helps to remove them from the body. Easily performed in the privacy of your home. To learn more, please visit our website and click on Detox Bath, or call 1-877-811-1008.

Torf Spa, LLC, CT www.torfspa.com ✧ 877-811-1008

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Holistic Spiritual Healing Services WALTER RICE

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Providing Holistic/Spiritual options to help heal and restore balance and well-being into your life

Shrewsbury, MA 8 508-842-8727 www.holistic-spiritual-counseling.com

Professional Massage Products Nutritional Supplements Shaklee-Vivix The Anti-Aging Resveratrol Product CPR Classes and Workshops 500 N. Main Street, Suite A, Randolph, MA www.thebodymaintenanceplace.com 781-767-BODY (2639)

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The Colon Cleansing Kit $89.50 REMOVES OLD INTESTINAL DEBRIS

Learn how superfoods and nutritional cleansing can help save you money, make you money, and help you feel tremendous!

Trim the fat from the unwanted places and make sure your wallet stays plump!

DEBORAH YAFFEE Certified Nutritionist and Cleanse Coach deb@riversidehealing.com 413-625-2800

If colonic irrigation sounds too daunting, there’s a less intrusive way to give your insides a spring-clean. The Colon Cleansing Kit from Blessed Herbs ($89.50) is guaranteed to remove old waste and hardened intestinal debris through an eight-day herbal program.

The first three days are a “pre-cleanse” that gets you ready for a five-day liquidonly herbal fast.

There are two herbal elements to the cleanse. The first is Digestive Simulator capsules that assure regular bowel movements. The second is Toxin Absorber powder, with psyllium husk, which works by binding to old debris and removing it from your system. You will usually start seeing results by the end of the second day.

Purchase the kit directly from Blessed Herbs (a family owned company local to MA) and receive a 10% discount with this promotional code: 4638 800-489-4372 • www.BlessedHerbs.com

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books, potpourri, candles, incense and skin care products. Dried herbs are available for making your own herbal teas.

We carry a full line of essential oils, oil diffusers and related aromatherapy products including carrier oils and colored bottles for your mixes.

Workshops are offered at the shop in herb garden design and planning, herbal topics and aromatherapy. We are glad to fill special requests. Sign up for the monthly email newsletter by emailing us at Linda@scentsibilities.com and receive updates on products and workshops.

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Holistic Medical and Dental DENTISTRY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY — TODAY! Herbert Yolin, DDS Dr. Yolin's motto, “I fix teeth but treat human beings,” and his philosophy of saving teeth have been at the core of his 25+ years of practice and have led him to develop expertise in many areas.

Dr. Yolin’s holistic dental practice has grown to include biologic, physiologic dentistry.

Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) are used to treat Dental Distress Syndrome (DDS), as written about by Dr. Hans Selye, MD, Dr. Fonder, a dentist, and others. Your teeth and jaws are an extension of your brain and spinal cord. Any imbalances caused by improper alignment of the jaw (commonly referred to as dental proprioception) can play a major role in all disease and pain. Faulty dental proprioception can cause improper neurological feedback to the brain, affecting most if not all body functions.

Temporary relief is easy and inexpensive and can enhance your present treatment, whether it is chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, physical or neural therapy, pain management, or TMD/TMJ. There are over 230 positive studies from 81 universities in 37 countries involving 24 different dental procedures with an astounding 94% success rate. This included procedures such as sensitive teeth, pain control, speed of healing, periodontal disease, and others.

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MICHAEL E. DOYLE, MD

conventional and alternative medicine

Restore your health by restoring healthy metabolism. Naturally.™ Mike Doyle, MD seriously listens to what you have to say about your ailments and actually hears you. To Dr. Doyle, this open doctor/patient dialogue is essential to making the correct medical diagnosis and finding the safest and most effective—preferably “natural”—treatment for you.

so it can be scraped out without drilling, causing less pain and discomfort. Add this to Micro-Dentistry and Air Abrasion and it be-comes true needle-free, mercury-free filling procedure.

Dr. Yolin has offered an alternative to traditional periodontal surgery for more than 15 years and now adds a Soft Tissue Laser for enhancing the sterilizing of the diseased gum pockets. He is a certified member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (exam-based). Phase contrast microscopy, bacterial cultures, and anti-microbial natural oils are used in the never ending commitment to avoiding unnecessary gum surgery.

Mercury (Hg) in your saliva from chewing? Take the chewing test and have your saliva analyzed for Hg at a very reasonable cost. You may not need them removed.

Defective amalgams are removed following IAOMT protocol.

Dr. Yolin has been trained in the specialty of Prosthetic Dentistry but does not limit his practice. He utilizes: ▲ Hypnotherapy for dental phobics ▲ Cosmetic dentistry ▲ Oral devices for snoring and sleep apnea ▲ 28 years experience in treating head/neck facial pain syndrome ▲ Metal-free crowns wherever possible ▲ Extensive training in dental implantology His treatment philosophy is based on the fact that at the end of every tooth is a human being, and although he fixes teeth, he treats human beings. And that will never change.

Call for a consultation and share the dental excitement at: Northeast Dental Associates Herbert S. Yolin, D.D.S. 1842 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02445 www.DrYolin.com ▲ 617-730-8989

After listening, Dr. Doyle will examine you, order the tests needed, discuss your diagnosis and then recommend the most appropriate conventional and/or alternative treatment to get your health back in balance and you, on the road to recovery.

So, what’s your next step? If you’re serious about considering an integrative approach to your medical care and finding safe and effective alternatives for treating the whole you, but don’t know where to turn... turn to Michael E. Doyle, MD. It’s a step in the right direction.

By appointment • 22 Fifth St., Suite 201, Stamford, CT 06905 • www.gotodrdoyle.com phone • 203.324.4747

Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos — the trees, the clouds, everything.”

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Dr. Richard E. Picard Chiropractor, Nutritional Consultant

Dr. Picard specializes in developing individualized nutritional programs based on clinical findings and patient profile.

Dr. Picard’s approach towards nutrition is both scientific and holistic, balancing the needs of the body through wholesome nutrients.

342 Atwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 www.drrichardpicard.com 401-942-6967

Internationally known for her work with people via phone, in person, and radio, Jocelyn has been helping and guiding others for over 24 yrs.

Known for her ability to “cut to the quick” Jocelyn gives you information you can use for all aspects of your life.

Angeltouche

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Readings

If you are ready to take a journey into yourself and hear your story with fresh ears, you will come out with options, tools, and choices you may not have seen on your own.

All sessions are recorded on audio cassette. ~ $25 off your first session. ~ For more information, call or email Jocelyn, Intuitive Consultant jocelynintuitive@hotmail.com 978-694-8946

Nancy Christie Johansen is a psychic intuitive medium and certified ANGEL THERAPY PRACTITIONER® having studied under Doreen Virtue and James Van Praagh in California. Among her credentials, Nancy is also a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Shamballa Master and Usui Reiki Master. In addition to her own business, Angeltouche, she is currently working as a Registered Nurse and works in a busy emergency room.

Private sessions in person or distance by phone or e-mail

LOW RATES! WISE PSYCHIC READINGS MESSAGES FROM LOVED ONES GROUP EVENTS — “MESSAGES FROM HEAVEN” SPIRITUAL HEALING AND CHAKRA BALANCING

PSYCHIC AND MEDIUM GAYLE KIRK

Telephone & In-Person / Groups & Individuals CD or Tape of Reading / Credit Cards & Cash www.GayleKirk.com ❖ 617-489-7717

Angel Readings ✳ Reiki ✳ Mediumship Hypnotherapy ✳ Past Life Regression Ongoing Classes & Workshops

Need insight and clarity?

A soul reading can help! By speaking directly to your guides, we will examine your life from a spiritual perspective to discover your life’s purpose and resolve issues about relationships, health, finances and career.

Lisa Campion also teaches Psychic Development and Reiki Classes.

Offices located at Solstice Healing Arts Center, Medway MA.

Are you in the middle of a change, crisis or transformation?

lisa@nexushealing.com www.nexushealing.com c 508-473-0609

Psychic Readings Soul Readings Energy Healing LISA CAMPION

Readings are our Specialty With the Love of Angels Rev. Barbara E. Szafranski Spiritual Counseling  Trance Channeling Mediumship  Psychic Readings Telephone Readings  Tarot Readings Aura Photos: Face and Chakra Body Astrological Charts  Angelic Healings Reiki  Polarity and Energy Work angelicaofsalem@aol.com www.angelicaoftheangels.com

Angelica and Angels Landing offer a wide variety of both metaphysical and new age gifts. Browse around, enjoy the softness of the Angelic energy. Feel the magic that Angelica of the Angels and Angels Landing will bring to you. We have a knowledgeable staff to answer any and all questions.

We also offer: classes, workshops, lectures, parties, weddings and healings. A reader is on hand at all times. By appointment: Rev. Barbara E. Szafranski Classes Ongoing Weekly: Meditation & Focus on Psychic Development Open Monday through Sunday Angelica of the Angels 7 Central St., Salem, MA  978-745-9355 Angels Landing 131-1 Essex St., Salem, MA  978-744-0170

Nancy@Angeltouche.com North Attleboro, MA www.Angeltouche.com ✳ 508-577-4552

NEW AGE STORE

395 Washington Street, Braintree, MA Private Readings Tarot, Psychic or Mediumship 7 days a week, telephone readings or walk-ins Store open daily, 9 AM-10 PM

Open Doors Largest New Age Store in New England and Power Yoga Studios Yoga Studios now in Weymouth, Hanover, Easton, East Bridgewater, Canton, North Attleboro, Westwood & Braintree

Michelle Pelletier Psychic Reader Find your Answers in a Reading

My task is to listen to your spirit and share my knowledge. I appreciate seeing your soul attain its goals. As Healer in Residence at Chatham Bars Inn, I offered guests luxury healing packages, readings, intuitive bodywork and spiritual classes.

www.spiritofchange.org

I trained at a mystery school in Northern California and am a licensed Minister.

Be gentle with yourself in this time of transformation.

Topics Relationship ✴ Life Path ✴ Finances Career ✴ Next Step ✴ Wellness Past Life ✴ Your Power 16 years experience Readings are taped in person or on the phone. www.michellepelletier.org ✴ 707-849-7793

Diane Lewis Psychic, Spiritual Healer & Medium

Today, tomorrow and always, may spirit guide you.

www.OpenDoors7.com ◆ 781-843-8224 POWER YOGA STUDIOS

Hot Power Yoga ~ All Levels Power Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours Nationally Registered www.OpenDoors7.com ◆ 781-335-3090

The universe speaks to us.

Our guides speak to us.

It’s up to us to listen.

Readings are by appointment only. www.dianelewis.us.com Click on readings for more information.

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Retreats and Workshops The Peace Abbey The Peace Abbey, a multi-faith retreat and conference center located in Sherborn, Massachusetts is dedicated to creating innovative models for society that empower individuals on the path to nonviolence and peacemaking. This beautiful space welcomes guests for weddings, Bah Mitzvahs, private parties and meetings.

The coffeehouse and greenhouse cafe host music and special events for the wider community and the Greenhouse offers overnight accommodations for visitors and retreatants. Rates available upon request.

All are welcome to attend the Sunday Pacifist Service from 10-11 AM to share one hour of meditation and prayer in the Quaker Room at the Conference Center.

Visitors are welcome seven days a week and tours are available upon request. We are a non-profit and rely solely on the generosity and donations of friends.

The Gathering Inn A Women’s Spiritual Center and Retreat House

As a non-denominational retreat house, we offer rest and renewal through transformative programs that teach, nurture and expand upon women’s spiritual journeys.

Ongoing weekly classes, circles and gatherings Individual & Group Retreats View the full schedule online

A healing, prospering center of loving service, we teach humankind the eternal principles exemplified by Jesus Christ. We worship at 11 AM Sundays, pray in the Miracle Circle 7 PM Wednesdays, and offer various classes during the week. All are welcome!

Unity Church of God is affiliated with

2 North Main St. (Rt. 27), Sherborn, MA 01770 abbeypeace@aol.com 508-655-2143  www.peaceabbey.org

A place to step out of the busyness and distractions of the world, to be in quiet and stillness, to be a bit pampered and to reconnect to your spiritual center.

at Daydream Farm

Unity Church of God

Unity is positive, practical Christianity.

We teach the effective daily application of the principles of Truth taught and exemplified by Jesus Christ. We promote a way of life that leads to health, prosperity, happiness, and peace of mind.

When we change ... the world changes.

Methods of achieving stability and clarity of mind become more and more essential as our social, political, and economic structures change dramatically. Raja Yoga is a simple but powerful form of meditation that can help you to develop peace of mind, resilience, and inner strength.

The Brahma Kumaris Learning Center for Peace is a worldwide spiritual organization, affiliated with the UN and recipient of seven Peace Messenger awards. Classes include meditation and a range of other practical tools for self-transformation.

Workshops, group meditations, and retreats are held regularly.

All activities are offered free of charge, as a community service.

The meditation center is at 75 Common Street in Watertown MA. For information or to schedule an appointment, visit the website at www.bkwsuboston.com, e-mail: boston@bkwsu.com or call 617-926-1230.

Worcester Yoga Center HathaYoga begins with refining the physical body but does not stop there. The exercises involve slow precise stretching, strengthening, and breathing techniques,

The Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism embraces a religious and spiritual belief blending ancient wisdom with contemporary thought.

Conveniently located off Watertown Square at the Masonic Center, 32 Church St, services are held at 10:30 AM every Sunday, with mediumship, live music, inspirational talks, and healing by the laying on of hands.

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We invite you to our Sunday morning services at 10 AM held amidst the beauty and prosperity consciousness of an historic mansion in downtown Worcester.

Come enjoy encouraging messages, heartfelt music and warm fellowship. All are welcome here.

Sunday Service: 10 AM Child care available from 9:30-11:30 AM 21 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA www.unityofcentralma.org ★ 508-755-6830 ★

As an evolving spiritual community, The Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism offers weekday evening classes in mediumship, healing and meditation; Medium’s Day the 4th Saturday of every month; plus seminars and workshops throughout the year.

For a detailed brochure, a listing of upcoming events, or to speak with the Pastor call 617-923-4334, or visit our website at: www.GreaterBostonChurchofSpiritualism. com.

An affiliate of the American Federation of Spiritualist Churches and the International Spiritualist Federation.

which not only tone the muscles but affect internal organs, nerves, skin, and virtually all body systems, making yoga a superior wholistic method for physical fitness and preventive and corrective health care.

Certified teacher Ann Bissanti, trained in India by B.KS. Iyengar, has studied yoga and meditation for the past 25 years. She has taught yoga at Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, at various fitness centers and adult education programs, and privately.

For more information call: Worcester Yoga Center, 508-829-6300.

Improve your Health Relieve Sress Improve your Circulations Exercise your Mind and your Body Studios located in Shrewsbury and Sutton.

Call for more information.

Tai Chi Arts Association

The Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism

unitychurchofgod@yahoo.com www.unitygreaterboston.org ● 617-623-1212

82 Healdville Road, Hubbardston, MA www.gatheringinn.org ❇ 978-820-1139

Ann Bissanti

Learning Center for Peace

6 William St, Somerville, MA 02144 3 blocks up College Ave from Davis Sq. Red Line T Stop

Yoga, Tai Chi and Fitness

Spiritual Practices Brahma Kumaris

Unity School of Christianity and Silent Unity, publisher of the Daily Word.

The Unity Bookstore Connection is open following Sunday services and sells a variety of new thought and metaphysical media as well as art, jewelry, and decorative items. Call 617-964-3441 for an appointment.

Tai Chi & Qigong Alan Krentzel, MBA Certified Instructor Learn tools to help your innate body wisdom to heal yourself Private Qigong Healing Sessions

508-842-1236 www.tai-chi-arts.com

Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient disciplines practiced today for numerous health benefits: * reducing stress and anxiety * enhancing the immune system * preventing/easing osteoporosis & arthritis * promoting balance, flexibility, and strength * managing ADD/ADHD and mental focus Weekly Tai Chi and Qigong classes in Wayland, Newton, and Metrowest Boston 15 East Plain Street, Wayland, MA www.WaylandWellness.com ❖ 617-513-0791

Our staff has been teaching the secrets of Kung Fu and Tai Chi for over 20 years.

Located on a three acre wooded lot, offering a peaceful atmosphere, the institute was founded in 1989 to promote the traditional Chinese Martial Art of Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu and Chen style Taijiquan (Tai Chi). ✧ Separate Teen & Adult Classes ✧ ✧ Children’s Martial Art Programs ✧ ✧ Morning, Evening & Weekend Classes ✧ Traditional Martial Arts for the Mind - Body - Spirit ✧ Practical Self Defense for the Street

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Gin Soon Tai Chi Chuan Federation The oldest Tai Chi school in New England, the Gin Soon Tai Chi Club was founded in 1969, authorized by Grandmaster Yang Sau Chung to propagate Classical Yang Family Style Tai Chi Chuan in North

America. Grandmaster Gin Soon Chu, founder, received a deep and well-rounded training from Master Lai Hok Soon in Hong Kong and then as a disciple of Yang Sau Chung, first-born and heir of the legendary Yang Cheng Fu. The school has attracted many students from around the world with its traditional approach to training: individual attention, emphasis on correct forms, personal development, repetition, mutual respect, hard work, and integration of body, mind, and qi.

All instruction is by Grandmaster Chu and his sons Master Vincent Chu and Gordon Chu. Gin Soon Tai Chi Chuan Federation 33 Harrison Ave., 2nd fl, Boston, MA 02111 617-542-4442 • www.gstaichi.org

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Holistic Specialties Angels

Colon Hydrotherapy (cont.)

Ross J. Miller, Psychic. Meet your angels and spirit guides.

Constance Jones, 30 years exp. Glastonbury Naturopathic

Visit www.The MysticWay.com. 617-527-3583

Center. (860) 287-4558. www.cleanmycolon.com.

A Non-intrusive Herbal Colon Cleansing Kit. 800-489-4372.

Animal Services Sharon R. Doolittle, DVM, Inc-Holistic. Smithfield, RI.

401-349-2668. www.holisticanimalvet.com

Jeannie Lindheim, Animal Communicator, 617-633-6338,

www.youranimalspeaks.com

www.BlessedHerbs.com

Craniosacral Therapy Lelia Joseph, Ed.D., RCST. Craniosacral/Polarity. Fluid biody-

namic style. 508-460-7038. 802-453-7088.

Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton (MASH). Dr. Margo

Roman. (508) 435-4077. www.mashvet.com.

Feng Shui Feng Shui and Space Clearing. www.ChristineWojnar.com.

Astrology

FSIA Certified. 781-275-0698.

Certified Astrologer: Carol Bellis B.S., 508-728-4680.

Sandwich, MA. www.carolbellis.com.

Home & Business. A blend of the best of Feng Shui tradi-

tions. LynnTaylor@bostonfengshui.com 617-924-4205.

NE School of Feng Shui. Seminars. On site & phone consults.

Breema Bodywork Breema Bodywork supports being present in our daily lives.

www.breema.com.

www.newenglandfengshui.com. (203)266-4211.

Ghosts Removed From Your Home/Aura. Ross J. Miller, psychic medium,

healer. Call 617-527-3583. www.The MysticWay.com

Coaching Sallie Felton, Life Coach/Transition Specialist.

(978) 626-0090. www.salliefeltonlifecoach.com.

Healing

Triad Wellness . For mind-body-spirit. Medway, MA.

I heal physical, emotional and spiritual problems.

Colon Hydrotherapy

Healing Centers

Colonic Institute of West Hartford, CT. I-ACT cert.

Forest Circles, retreats, programs in a magical Maine

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Genevieve Kohn. triadwellness.net.

www.colonics4life.com 860-521-8831.

Katherine Dewar 508-867-3828.

forest. www.forestcircles.com

Genesis Alternative Health. 26 yrs. exp. I-ACT certified

Instructor. NBCHT. (978) 463-8800.

Health Wise Nancy VanLaarhoven R.N. I-ACT cert.

Detox footbath. Lakeville. 508-947-1181.

Herbalists Family Herbalist, Achieve wellness. For consultations call

Kim Almonla, Cert. (508) 769-3682.

Healthy Spirit. Stephanie Dumas. I-ACT Cert.

781-860-5116. healthyspirit@verizon.net

Lifetime Health. Cambridge, MA. www.colonlove.com.

I-ACT/NBCHT certified. (617) 710-1377.

Lisa Hansen. Divinely guided, intuitive, safe & gentle care,

Hudson, MA. 774-249-8208

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Homeopathy Ilse Garriss, British Inst. of Homeopathy. Clinical Hypnotist.

(781) 294-0384. totalhealthforme.com.

Deborah Niles, Classical homeopathic practitioner,

295 Angell Street, 401-454-4325, cell: 860-481-1967.

Hypnotherapy

Reflexology

Hypnotherapy Certification; traditional, dental, holistic.

Center for Balance, Linda Hopgood, NBCR. Pawtucket, RI.

capecodcenterforwholehealth.com. 508-539-2885.

401-640-9527. www.center-for-balance.com

Donna Connor, CRT, LMT, Reflexology + Massage. Easton

781-341-1976. Member AHHA.

Landscaping A&R Landscaping. Free estimates! Child, pet & Earth

friendly. Call Ron at (508) 868-9246.

Schworer & Co Landscapes. A truly artistic process with an

intuitive approach. www.schworer.com.

Reiki Awaken Your Senses. Centerville, MA. Treatments & classes.

Joyce Cassidy, 954-298-4848.

Enlighten Yoga and Wellness, So. Dennis, MA.

508-385-1661. Treatments and instruction.

Karma Release Heal 80% Of Your Karma in 2 hours. Ross J. Miller, psychic

healer. 617-527-3583. www.The MysticWay.com

Essence of Healing. Reiki sessions & trainings.

Essencehealing.net 508-843-1638

The John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing.

603-899-3288. www.learnreiki.org. Reiki training.

Medical Intuitive Sue Singleton. Finds root cause of pain & illness, helps you

heal. 978-834-0341. TheWayToBalance.com

Libby Barnett, MSW, Reiki Master. Reiki classes

1-888-REIKI-4-U. www.reikienergy.com

MyLittleShangri-La.com. Reiki and copywriting services.

Boston & CapeCod. (508) 444-6454.

Naturopathic Consultant Carl Ferreira ND, CNHP, AMP. Fall River, MA. 508-679-4199.

www.health-naturally.info

Retreats & Retreat Centers Brahma Kumaris Peace Village Retreat Ctr., Haines Falls, NY.

518-589-5000. www.peacevillage.com

Nutritional Counseling Michelle Olsen-Petty RN,CCN. Nutrition and lifestyle

consults. Sudbury, MA. (978) 760-0342.

Change! Awareness Meditation Retreats in Leyden, MA.

www.SpiritFire.com. (413) 624-3955.

The Peace Abbey. Sherborn, MA. A multi-faith retreat &

conference center. www.peaceabbey.org.

Past Life Therapy Ross J. Miller. Relive past lives and release blocked energy.

617-527-3583. www.The MysticWay.com

Tara Mezei, Ph.D. Free yourself from past lives that affect

Weight Management Deborah Yaffee, CN. Change your menu, change your life!

(413) 625-2800. www.cleanseforsuccess.com.

you in the present. 508-529-6626.

Yoga Personal Life Coach Amy L. Burns, Empowerment Coach. 617-312-9268

www.amylburns.com/coaching

Bikram – Yoga For You. W. Roxbury. Established 1995. (617)

325-3244. www.bikramyogaforyou.com.

Enlighten Yoga and Wellness, So. Dennis, MA.

508-385-1661. Ongoing classes and workshops.

Worcester Yoga Center. Ann Bissanti Qutab, C.Y.T.

Polarity Therapy Wellness Works Yoga, Fern Lee, Worcester. 508-798-7836.

www.WWYoga.com. Est. 1992.

26 years experience. 508-829-6300

www.YogaFamily.com. The largest online yoga

directory that is absolutely free.

Readings Astrology/Tarot — Carol Bellis. www.CarolBellis.com

508-728-4680. Barnstable, MA

Include your Business Holistic Specialties Directory Next ad deadline: August 1 • Call Michella for details: (508) 278-9640 or email your listing and category choice to: advertise@spiritofchange.org

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FENG SHUI

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See your Aura/Chakras Live on screen! Includes 2 large color photos and 20-page analysis. Private Aura & Reiki sessions by appointment. Reiki classes, all levels. Full Circle Aura. (617) 620-0888. www.FullCircleAura.com.

Guidance-Clarity-Direction. Holistic and spiritual counseling, hypnosis, clairspiritual counseling, hypnosis, clairvoyant-personal or business. $40-125. acreativeinsight@hotmail.com.

Schedule time with A Creative Insight.

(781) 599-8275.

Clutter? Furniture fatigue? Is your living space stopping you from living? Or is it your work space that’s not working? Feng Shui can deliver you from chaos and clutter and create comfort in your environment.

Contact lynntaylor@bostonfengshui.com

Man with acquired disabilities who enjoys photography and mastering new challenges seeks network support, friendship and communication from others with acquired disabilities.

Contact Sebouh: Kan0085@aol.com.

Psychotherapy integrating traditional and alternative methods, specifically insight-based treatment along with hypnotherapy and the principals of The Secret and A Course In Miracles. kirsmaclean@aol.com. (617) 417-2002.

Lake Front Rental. Darling cottage nestled in woods on tranquil lake now available for rental. $1,850 plus util.

For more information call Pamela Ross: (978) 486-0248 or (978) 692-8288.

Holistic Counseling. Mind-body approach for healing and discovery.

Personal/spiritual growth based on mindfulness and self-compassion, to increase our connection to ourselves and to others.

Counseling for Pet Loss also available. (978) 745-8311. www.nataliefemino.com.

Marles’ Therapuetic Arts. Chantel Gonsalves-Brown; LCMT. Massage Therapy, Cape Cod. Adult & pediatrics chronic illness & challenges. www.chantelmassagetherapy.org.

Or call us at (508) 292-0291.

BOOKS “Improve Your Life with Intuition Feng Shui Wisdom, and Affirmations” by nationally respected intuitive, Pearle S. Lake, is available now at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and authorhouse.com. Easy to read and apply to see the results you want.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Investments in Foreclosed Homes!

Semi-Retired Electrician/General Contractor who works in bank cleanouts with an inside scoop on many great buys with great income potential.

Looking to form a partnership to buy, fix, rent and/or sell for profit. Desiring someone with financing, I have the skills, knowledge & tools. Ken: (401) 744-5572 or Boardingup@cox.net.

Crystal Concentrics. Work with someone who really understands Gem & Mineral energies. Ideal for health & focus, or for practitioners seeking a new modality, spiritual rebooting or an additional resource for clients. Individual, group, and phone sessions available. Meditation, sales & appraisals. Call (617) 771-5119 or email KRucialArts@aol.com for more info & program proposals.

READINGS Psychic Phone Readings. Bachelors, Masters, D.D., Ph.D. Degrees. Distance learning, Internet downloads, Postal mail. Home/study, Low tuition, $50-60/month payment plans.

Free course catalog.

1-800-598META. www.umsonline.org Psychic skills for a psychic life.

Your satisfaction is guaranteed. psicorn@aol.com. (617) 491-1467.

SCHOOLS University Of Metaphysical Sciences.

Bachelors, Masters, D.D., Ph.D. Degrees. Distance learning, Internet downloads, Postal mail. Home/study, Low tuition, $50-60/month payment plans. Free course catalog. 1-800-598META. www.umsonline.org.

SKIN CARE

Complete Healing Healing with the power of the mind to a body that wants to be healed.

Frank St. Martin Commissioned Healer, Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist

Miracles Do Happen!

44 year old female looking for other females going through depression to communicate with and to exchange mutual ongoing support. Send email to harmony445@gmail.com.

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SPACE AVAILABLE

HYPNOSIS TRAINING

The Arlington Center has beautiful class workshop and therapy space available.

781-316-0282, chip@arlingtoncenter.org.

Amazing, professional hypnotherapy certification, MP3s and private hypnosis sessions. Julie Griffin, certified, instructor and hypnotherapist.

Visit: hypnotherapytrainingcompany.com, hypnosistoday.com & juliegriffinhypnosis.com.

Free phone consultations: Call (800) 497-1807.

The Integrative Health Group (the Springfield area’s only integrative practice) has available space at its modern facility adjacent to Better Life Whole Foods (see www.betterlifewholefoods.com) a major source of referrals. joebonavita@ verizon.net.

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VOLUNTEER Volunteers, Reiki Practitioners & Massage Therapists Needed Care Alternatives is recruiting volunteers to work with terminally ill patients and their families throughout Massachusetts.

Volunteers receive training, continuing education related to hospice and the support of the hospice staff.

For information about classes and volunteer opportunities, please call Lindsay at 508-887-0220.

Cabin in the Hollow Get-away weekend $75/night for two persons.

Woodstock, Vermont • 802-672-3768

Moody, Maine... a unique duplex beach house

East of the

Moon

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WILD DOLPHIN SWIMS Swimming with wild dolphins is the ultimate human-dolphin connection.

Meditative, healing Caribbean Island retreats. Yoga, healthy food, Atlantean legends. Visit us online at www.wildquest.com. 1-800-326-1618.

WEST: Experience the natural beauty of the marsh with its symphony of birds songs and spectacular sunsets. The stars shine bright on clear nights.

YOGA

EAST: At dawn witness awesome sunrises at the ocean’s horizon. Watch the rolling waves and smell the salt air. You can walk six miles of sandy beaches, from Moody Beach to Ogunquit.

Each unit has 3 bedrooms, full kitchen, full bath, dining area and living room. Enjoy all that Moody Beach and Ogunquit have to offer.

Call Joy at 781-639-8299 H $1150/week

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SUMMER 2009 DISPLAY AND DIRECTORY ADVERTISER INDEX —A—

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1% For the Planet ....................................... 35 A Balanced Way ......................................... 73 Acupuncture of Worcester ......................... 66 Acupressure Therapy Institute................... 20 Adidam of New England............................. 46 All Seasons Retreat Center ....................... 36 All That Matters .......................................... 12 Allergy Alternatives..................................... 12 Allston Physical Medicine Center .............. 45 Alternative Health Guide ............................ 52 Amethyst Day Spa ...................................... 23 An Apple A Day Acupuncture .................... 66 Angel Whispers .......................................... 76 Angelica of the Angels ............................... 79 Aquarius Sanctuary .................................... 46 Denise Archambault ................................... 24 Archway Events ............................................ 9 Arlington Center.......................................... 30 Nancy Slonim Aronie.................................. 26 Arvigo Massage ......................................... 35

Marna Ehrech ............................................. 42 Enchanted Fox............................................ 10 Evo .............................................................. 17

M.A. Centers............................................... 83 Judith Mabel ............................................... 16 Marcia’s Sweet Pantry................................ 51 Mantis Kung Fu Centers ............................ 81 Susie Mann ................................................. 75 Market Street Health .................................. 25 Linda Marks ..........................................34, 73 Wendy Marks .............................................. 77 MASH .................................................... 37, 66 MA Society of Bioenergetic Analysis......... 71 Mass Yoga Network ................................... 85 Massage School, The ................................ 19 Melrose Therapeutic Holistic Ctr. .............. 68 George Mephis ........................................... 71 Ross Miller ......................................19, 34, 50 Lori Miller-Freitas ........................................ 72 Dunya Moeller............................................. 76 Vicki Monroe ............................................... 10 Mr. Hood Air Quality Services ................... 49 My Little Shangri-la .................................... 48 Mystical Horizons ....................................... 48

—B— Susan Barbera............................................ 16 Libby Barnett .............................................. 74 Kathrin Woodlyn Bateman ......................... 75 BC Essentials ............................................. 36 Bedford Hypnosis Center ........................... 19 Carol Bellis.................................................. 67 Bench Shop, The ........................................ 40 Glenn Bigonet ............................................. 72 Birchwood Farm ......................................... 70 Blessed Herbs ......................................56, 78 Body Alive ................................................... 79 Body Maintenance Place, The................... 77 Boost Oxygen ............................................. 57 Boston School of Herbal Studies, The ...... 68 Brahma Kumaris Learning Center ............. 80 Breathe Joy Yoga ....................................... 30 Breema Center, The ................................... 11

—C— Cabin in The Hollow ................................... 85 Nancy Canning ........................................... 53 Amy Caparco .............................................. 12 Steven Cardoza .......................................... 66 Care Alternatives Hospice ......................... 85 Shawna V. Carboni ............................... 21, 72 Center for Yoga........................................... 45 ChildLight Yoga .......................................... 69 CHIME...................................................55, 69 Mary Kate Christie ...................................... 70 Clarity .......................................................... 31 Dan Cohen .................................................. 35 Catherine Comuzzi ..................................... 37 Constellation Approach ........................33, 68 Judy Christine Copp ................................... 76 Cortiva Institute ......................................2, 69 Joseph Crane ............................................. 67 CT Institute for Herbal Studies................... 68

—D— Dancing Gypsy, The ................................... 14 Deanna's Animal Communication ............. 66 Developmental Alphabiotics .................... 4, 5 Divinely Touched .................................. 12, 74 Sharon Doolittle .......................................... 13 Down to Earth ............................................. 11 Michael Doyle, MD ..................................... 78 Dragonfly Therapies ................................... 28 DwellRight Studio ....................................... 50

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—F— Favorite Things Studio ............................... 77 Devorah Feinbloom .................................... 55 Sallie Felton ................................................ 33 Finding Inner Peace ................................... 31 Stephen-Wolf Foster .................................. 71 Fourwinds Society, The ............................... 7 Laurie Friedler .............................................. 3

—G— Barbara Gangemi ....................................... 71 Gathering Inn, The ..................................... 80 Arthur Gertler.............................................. 42 Gin Soon Tai Chi Chuan Federation.......... 81 Gourmet Whole Foods Catering ................ 17 The Grateful Heart...................................... 12 John Harvey & Lourdes Gray..................... 75 Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism...... 80 Groton Dental Wellness Spa........................ 3 Christopher Gruener .................................. 72

—H— Nancy Harris ............................................... 71 Leontine Hartzell ........................................ 77 Healing from the Body Level Up. Inc. .. 15, 73 Healthy Spirit .............................................. 74 Heart to Heart Healing Connection, The ... 75 Holotropic Breathwork................................ 34 Joan Holzman............................................. 73 Honor Thy Self ............................................ 73 Hudson Art & Framing................................ 14

—N— Natural Living Expo ...................................... 9 Natural Choice Market ............................... 44 Net Atlantic, Inc .......................................... 55 New England Clinical Thermography ........ 40 New England Coaching.............................. 27 New England Inst. of Reflexology .............. 68 Newton Dental Wellness ............................ 45 Nexus Healing ............................................ 79 Northboro Chiropractic Center .................. 21 Northeast Dental Association .................... 25 North Shore Wellness Network ................. 70

Jennie Sandberg ........................................ 77 Sandhya Press ........................................... 43 Scentsibilities.............................................. 78 Schworer & Company Landscaping, Inc. .. 29 Science of Spirituality................................. 21 Second Look Books ................................... 10 Janet Sedgwick .......................................... 72 Andrea Seiver ............................................. 71 Serenity Matters ................................... 24, 50 Shaman’s Heart Healing & Hypnosis ........ 42 Silver Hawk ................................................. 17 Silver Willow ............................................... 67 Alicia Sinicrope ........................................... 77 Miriam Smith ............................................... 46 Soap Factory, The ...................................... 84 Betty Solbjor ............................................... 77 Solstice Healing Arts .................................. 68 Some Enchanted Evening ......................... 53 Spa Tech ..................................................... 68 Fran Spayne ............................................... 29 Spirit of Change ..............................44, 52, 81 Spirit's Heart Personal Life Coaching ....... 84 Spontaneous Healing................................. 43 Barbara Stone ............................................ 34 Frank St. Martin .......................................... 84 Paul Steven Stone ...................................... 11 Sun Garden Herbs & Acupuncture Ctr. ..... 49 Sunray Meditation Society ......................... 39

—T— Tai Chi Arts Associates .............................. 80 Lynn Taylor.................................................. 28 Tibetan Science of Healing ........................ 66 Torf Spa, LLC.............................................. 77 Touchstone School..................................... 70 TrueNorth Business Consulting ................. 67

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Idea’s Inc. .................................................... 84 Inner Traditions ........................................... 41 Institute of Healing Arts & Sciences, LLC . 69 It’s My Health .............................................. 12

Omega Institute .......................................... 37 Open Doors ................................................ 79 Open Doors- Dedham .................................. 3 Organic Garden .......................................... 48

UniBank Greenway Challenge................... 47 Unity Church of Central MA ....................... 80 Unity Church of God ................................... 80 Urban Eden................................................. 13

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Jocelyn ........................................................ 79 Nancy Johansen......................................... 79 Barbara Madden Johnson ......................... 72 Constance Jones........................................ 36

Pain Relief Center ...................................... 53 Peace Abbey, The ...................................... 80 Dennis Pearne ............................................ 41 Richard Picard ............................................ 79 Karen Piedra ............................................... 55 Monique Pommier ...................................... 67 Terry Porter ................................................. 76 Posture Health Products ............................ 76 Judith Prebluda........................................... 71 Present Moment Coaching ........................ 44 Providence Zen Center .............................. 12 Pyramid Books ........................................... 25

Ann Valiante................................................ 44 Nancy VanLaarhoven ................................. 26

—K— Sharon Kane ............................................... 14 Gayle Kirk ................................................... 79 Joy Knappe ................................................. 85 Alan Krentzel .............................................. 80 Kripalu Institute........................................... 22

—L— Learning Connection .................................... 7 Dr. Jennifer Lees ........................................ 70 Lesley University ........................................ 39 Mark Levin .................................................. 76 Diane Lewis ................................................ 79 Lifetime Health & Consulting ..................... 74 Lighten Up Wellness .................................. 76 Eric Linter .................................................... 67 Lowell General Hospital ............................... 7 David Reid Lowell ................................... 7, 70 Claire Luft ............................................. 73, 74 Johanna Lyman .......................................... 70

—R— Rainbow-Works .......................................... 36 Raising Grace Coaching ............................ 70 Revitalive Health & Wellness ..................... 26 Rhys Thomas Healer Training .............69, 84 Walter Rice ................................................. 77 Rising Sun Acupuncture ............................ 23 Riverside Healing Arts ......................... 24, 78 Roots & Wings Yoga and Healing Arts Ctr.51 Ian Rubinstein............................................. 74

—S— Sacred Song Reiki...................................... 40 San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co. ... 17

—W— Waggy Tail Organics .................................. 51 Gordon Waite..................................20, 46, 53 Pat Warren .................................................. 75 Way to Balance, The ............................ 69, 76 Kristin Webb/Florence Whipple ................. 20 Wellness Roundtable, The ......................... 23 Westborough Yoga ..................................... 23 Whole Foods .............................................. 12 (W)hole Point Institute, The ...................... 41 Trish Whynot ............................................... 72 Janet Wing .................................................. 73 Winchester Hospital ................................... 69 Woman of Wisdom ..................................... 67 Woodside Montessori Academy ................ 40 Worcester Astrology ................................... 67 Worcester Yoga Center .............................. 80 Cheryl Wright .............................................. 75

— X-Y-Z — Yoga Family.com ........................................ 31 Yoga Studio, The ........................................ 20 Dr. Herbert Yolin ................................... 27, 78 Judith Young ............................................... 28

AMMA

Come meet Mata Amritanandamayi, renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader.

Boston Area – Marlborough, MA July 15-18, 2009 Free Public Programs July 15 Morning, 10:00am Evening, 7:30pm Retreat* July 16 – July 18 Pre-registration required Devi Bhava – Free Program July 18 Program begins at 7:00pm Location Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel/Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West (Route 20) Marlborough, MA 01752 Take exit 24B off Interstate 495 Hotel is one mile on right Information *Visit www.amma.org for retreat registration and information or call (510) 537-9417 For more information on Amma’s New England activities please visit www.ammanewengland.org or call (781) 519-2297

Limited shuttle service is available from local commuter rail station.

Om Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu • May all beings everywhere be happy • Om Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu • May all beings everywhere be happy www.spiritofchange.org

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