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Holistic Wellness Fair Seeks Practitioners

On Saturday, March 9, from 10am to 4pm, the Holistic

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practitioners to offer mini-sessions and samples. There is no charge for participations, but no selling is allowed. The Holistic Consciousness of One, whose mission is “Educate, motivate, inspire, share, celebrate, and unite,” holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. The cost is $7 per meeting.

For more information, visit Hcoo.org.

Snatam Kaur Sacred Chant Concert

Devotional chantress Snatam Kaur will present an evening

of kirtan (sacred call and response music), singing, dancing, meditating, breathing and celebrating that prom-ises to elevate the spirit on February 16 from 8 to 10:30pm at the Shera-ton Parsippany Hotel, Parsippany. Joining Snatam will be Todd Boston and Ramesh Kannan. Snatam Kaur’s newest release, Heart of the Universe, is a ground-breaking musical partnership with

multi-Grammy Award–nominated pianist Peter Kater and offers soulful songs and ancient mantras enlivened by soaring piano arrangements and the rich textures of the Macedonia Radio Symphonic Orchestra.

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An Acupuncturist Joins Denville Medical

Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center welcomes acupuncturist Kristen Giancaterino,

M.S.Ac, L.Ac., to its group. Giancaterino’s background includes Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), health-care and natural medicine, complementing Denville Medical’s implementation of a total health package. Acupuncture, among the oldest healing practices in the world, stimulates the body to heal naturally

and restores health, harmony and energetic balance. Acupuncturists are trained in the use of drug-free needles that are used to manipulate the energy flow (Qi) along various bodily routes. TCM and acupuncture treatments are tailored to each patient to remove blockages along the meridian pathways, removing pain and restoring Qi and circulation. By adding an acupuncturist to its ranks, Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilita-tion Center continues its long tradition of providing an interdisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of pain. The center, which has been a proud sup-porter of the community for 25 years, is recognized as one of the most advanced medical rehabilitation centers in northern New Jersey. Its staff includes physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, and now an acupuncturist to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions and end pain naturally.

For more information, contact Kristen Giancaterino at 973-627-7888 or visit DenvilleMedical.com. See ad on page 2.

Elements Therapeutic Massage Opens in Chester

Elements Therapeutic Massage made its de-but December 17 at The Streets of Chester

Mall, 170 Route 206 in Chester. The studio welcomes walk-ins and offers a wellness program that allows clients to receive regular, discounted massage therapy services through-out each month. Services include hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, sports, and trigger point massages. Elements is offering several specials during February: “Pamper a Loved One” gift cards for 55 minute massages at $49, a “Valentine’s Special” couples massage for 55 minutes at a total cost of $79, and its “New Client Special” 55 minute massage for $49.

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The Mind Body Spirit Expo, the largest natural health and human potential expo in the eastern United States, takes

place March 15 to 17 at the New Jersey Convention & Expo-sition Center in Edison. The expo’s hours are Friday from 4 to 9pm; Saturday from 10am to 8pm; and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Parking is free. Speakers include energy healer Eric Pearl, Coast to Coast AM’s George Noory, bestselling author and intuitive coun-selor Colette Baron-Reid, angel therapist Charles Virtue, and life strategist Robert Ohotto. Multi-platinum artist Kaya will be performing on Saturday, at 6pm. The expo features 120 exhibitors with a wide-ranging variety of booths, presenting everything from astral photog-raphy to jewelry. Free lectures cover topics such as angels, meditation, dreams, chakras, and much more. Psychics and bodyworkers will be available to provide their services. Several discount specials are available. There’s an early-bird free admission for anyone who is on line before doors open on Friday at 4pm, and before Saturday and Sunday at 10am. Free for seniors and students with valid ID all day Fri-day, and $5 off for those groups all day Saturday and Sunday.

For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit MindBodySpiritExpo.com or call 215-599-EXPO (3976). See ad on page 7.

MELT Workshops in Butler, Denville, & Chester

Hilary Bilkis of Awakening Well-ness, LLC will hold 90-minute

Intro to MELT workshops at High-land Yoga in Butler, Purple Om Yoga in Denville, and the Art of the Heart in Chester this month. (Please see the Calendar of Events for dates and times at each location.) MELT is a self-treatment method to reduce inflammation, ease chronic neck and lower back strain and improve alignment through the use of soft body rollers and small MELT Hand and Foot Balls that simulate the results of manual therapy. Partici-

pants will have the chance to experience immediate changes in how their bodies look and feel and learn simple self-treatments they can do at home to remain active, healthy and pain-free for life.

Registration is required. For more information, visit Awakening4Wellness.com. See ad on page 42.

Barbershop Quartets to Sing on Valentine’s Day

Instead of giving the love of your

life candy or flow-ers this Valentine’s Day, you might choose to give him or her something different: a singing valentine. On Wednesday, February 13, and

Thursday, February 14, the Morris Music Men, Morris Coun-ty’s own barbershop harmony chorus, will send quartets to sing love songs at virtually any location in and around Morris County. For $50, a quartet of men decked out in tuxedos will serenade your sweetheart, office staffer or client at work, at home, or at a restaurant. The package includes a beautiful long-stemmed red rose and a special Valentine’s Day card. The deadline for ordering is Monday, February 11, at 9pm. The Morris Music Men chorus and its affiliated quartets are part of the 30,000-member Barbershop Harmony Society. The group meets Tuesday evenings at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Chatham and always welcomes new singers. Funding for this event has been made possible in part by funds from the Arts Council of the Morris Area through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Singing Valentine reservations and further information are available by calling 973-625-2842 or e-mailing [email protected]. Learn more about the Morris Music Men at MorrisMusicMen.org.

Vita Organic Foods Opens in Summit

A new retail store that’s part market, part chocolate-making kitchen, opened in Summit recently. The Vita

Organic Foods store, at 320 Springfield Ave., showcases Vita Chocolate Bars (small batch, raw, and organic), Warrior Bars (perfomance bars made with quinoa, flax and chia seeds), homemade soups and sandwiches, and other products care-fully selected for their nutrition and flavor. Vita (pronounced Vee-tah) Organic Foods began as a nutrition practice dedicated to taking the holistic principle of “Simple Clean Whole” and applying it to how we eat and what we eat. It is the vision of Jen Meister, a holistic health counselor, and Adele DiBiase, a well-known local chef and restaurateur. To complement the shop and further fulfill their vision, Vita Organic will offer cooking classes, nutritional counsel-ing, juicing workshops, and more. The chocolate and perfor-mance bars are also available online at VitaChocolates.com.

For more information, call 908-277-0009.

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Art Exhibition’s Opening Reception Benefits Homeless Solutions, Inc.

A art exhibition featuring the work of Nina R. Nemeth and Elizabeth

Bain will hold its opening reception on February 15 at Furnishing Solutions, 2960 Route 10 West, in Morris Plains. The exhibit runs from February 14 to March 31, and all proceeds will directly benefit the ongoing mission of Home-less Solutions, Inc. (HSI). Furnishing Solutions is a resale store stocked with furniture donated by local residents, offering discount prices and keeping unwanted pieces from landfills. All proceeds from Furnishing Solutions go to support Homeless Solu-tions programs and services. Homeless Solutions provides shel-ter for homeless men, women, families and Safe Haven guests. Guests receive services including case management, transportation to work and necessary appointments, money management and employment assistance, housing search assistance and daily living skills training. Referral services for counsel-ing, substance abuse intervention, and prevention are also provided.

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Snacking Is Not Your EnemyWe’ve long been told to eat three “square”

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Eat Planned Snacks in a Timely WayPlan to eat a snack two to three hours after meals to prevent hunger. If your meals are more than four or five hours apart, then you should plan to eat a healthy snack to maintain levels of insulin and blood glucose. Healthy snacking provides

you with consistent energy and optimal brain function, especially during that mid-morning or mid-afternoon craving when many of us hit the vending machines and unfortunately find less than healthy choices for a pick-me-up.

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Carry Snacks with YouDon’t wait until you’re so hungry that you’ll eat anything. Prepare for the unex-pected by always having a healthy snack with you. Nuts and fruits are easy to pack and can prevent you from reaching for an unhealthy alternative.

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Hot Peppers Help the Heart February is Heart Health Month, and individuals

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Impediments to Healthy MovementYou may be surprised to find out that right-side shoulder pain can be caused by an immobile liver; left-side shoulder pain by an immobile stomach; and knee and low back pain can have their source in the intestines. Few people also know that head-aches, TMJ, neck pain, ADHD, poor motor coordination and other issues can stem from restrictions in the membranes and bones of the skull. How are such seeming-ly unconnected areas affected? Every body system is linked by fascia or connective tissue, which ideally functions as a seamless, flowing, gliding and adapting unit. To be healthy, all tissues, organs and even the bones of the skull need to move. A lack of movement inhibits proper organ, muscle and nervous system function, creating areas of compression, compensation and dysfunction.

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Injury RiskProfessor Henry N. Williford, EdD, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and department head of Physical Education and Exercise Science at Auburn University at Mont-gomery, cautions, “Make sure the staff at a CrossFit affiliate is appropriately trained to deal with emergencies; at a minimum, they should be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.” Let the coach know of any discomfort or pain during a work-out. As an intense workout progresses, many CrossFit exercises can be per-formed as one is becoming increasingly tired, increasing the risk of injury to a joint or muscle. Beginners, seniors and anyone out of shape or with a previous injury or health condition needs to take additional precautions; basic guide-lines for physical activity are published by the American College of Sports Medicine at Tinyurl.com/BasicExercise-Guidelines. It’s important to start slow and gradually increase the intensity of workouts. “Personal safety is always a major factor that must to be considered when selecting any exercise regimen,” remarks Williford. Requirements for starting to prac-tice CrossFit exercises include a base level of sufficient physical strength to handle the demands, which may be achieved by first following a less intense plan. Always check with a physician before starting any exercise program.

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Myofascial TherapyOlympia Hostler, a myofascial therapist in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, had two serious horse riding accidents during adolescence and three automobile accidents by age 40, which combined, left her so incapacitated that she could barely walk. “I couldn’t work for three

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The seed holds within itself hints of its magnificent maturity. So it is

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themselves after a few sessions of deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system,” says McWilliams. A specialized series of 10 sessions works to systematically balance and optimize both the structure (shape) and function (movement) of the entire body. Each session focuses on freeing up a particular region of the body. The effect releases old limiting patterns and postures and restores the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. “Of-ten, as freedom of physical expression increases, so does emotional expres-sion,” comments McWilliams.

Structural Integration“While Rolfers graduate from The Rolf Institute and attend certified training programs in order to maintain their trademark, and structural integrators can attend any of 14 certified U.S. schools, we are all structural integra-tors; our training is based on the work of Ida Rolf,” says Diane Roth, a board-certified structural integrator who has specialized in massage and bodywork for 25 years in the Chicago area. Roth explains that all practitioners in this field of study combine hands-on freeing and realigning of fascial tissue with awareness and movement education, in order to structurally integrate the whole body. Restoration of postural balance and functional ease greatly helps the body, which, she says, constantly labors against the powerful force of gravity. Like Moon, Roth has studied and incorporated other adjunct therapies and modalities, such as craniosacral therapy and myofascial release. From her perspective, bodywork differs from massage in that it requires more involvement from the client. “I tell my clients that with a veri-table village of treatments available, there is always help for anyone that suffers with aches and pains, regardless of age,” says Roth.

ShiatsuShirley Scranta, owner and director of the International School of Shiatsu, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, discovered The Book of Shiatsu: The Healing Art of Finger Pressure, by Saul Goodman, in a health food store. She subsequently

researched the school that Goodman founded in 1978, based on the theories of masunaga Zen shiatsu, kushi macro-biotic and his own shiatsu shin tai. In 1996, Scranta became one of Goodman’s clients. “I drove a round-trip of 240 miles for weekly treatments because each session made me feel better and stronger. After five sessions, I enrolled in classes and graduated later that year,” says Scranta. She believes the widely known form of acupressure helped her body reestablish its own intelligence system, which had been distorted by childhood trauma. “This gentle technique applies varying degrees of pressure to release tension, strengthen weak areas, facilitate circulation and balance the life energy that flows through the meridians in the body,” she explains. “In my case, it helped me connect with my body so that I could honor it and do what it needed to rejuvenate itself.”

Craniosacral TherapyChiropractor Lisa Upledger is vice president of The Upledger Institute, in

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A cranio-sacral therapy (CST) practitioner, educa-tor and wife of CST developer Dr. John Upledger, she advises that tension-relat-ed problems are a growing complaint in our modern world. Fortunately, such issues are among the myriad conditions that respond quickly to the gentle touch of this modality. In a 2007 Massage magazine article, she advised that the positive ef-fects of the therapy rely to a large extent on the performance of the body’s inher-ent self-corrective mechanisms. “CST works through the craniosacral system to facilitate this function and thereby normalize the environment in which the central nervous system functions,” she noted. “As this is accomplished, a wide range of sensory, motor and neu-rological problems are improved.” CST practitioners listen with their hands to the slow pulsations of the craniosacral system. With a soft touch, equivalent to the weight of a nickel, they explore any fascia restrictions through-out the client’s body, which rests fully clothed in a supine position. Effects of the treatment can be wide-ranging,

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Core Issues“Emotional hunger represents an appetite, craving or desire to eat in the absence of true physiological hunger cues,” explains Julie Simon, author of The Emotional Eater’s Repair Manual: A Practical Mind-Body-Spirit Guide for Putting an End to Overeating and Dieting. “Emotional hunger often feels the same as physical hunger,” she adds, yet it might represent an unconscious longing for pleasure, calm, comfort, excite-ment or distraction. It can also have a physiological basis. A 2011 study from the University of Leuven, in Belgium, shows that stomach-based hormones can connect directly to the brain, setting up cravings for sugary and fatty foods, suggesting that we are hardwired to want the foods that provide the greatest number of calories in the smallest quantities. Sugary, starchy, salty and fatty foods also push the brain’s “reward” button, prompting the production of more dopa-mine, the neurotransmitter of pleasure and well-being. Dr. Pam Peeke, Ph.D., author of The Hunger Fix: The Three-Stage Detox and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food Addiction, maintains that these foods also create a difficult-to-break addiction cycle. According to Peeke, an assistant clinical professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, in Baltimore, the more high-calorie foods we eat, the more

we need the “high” they produce. Soon, increased amounts of foods like cheeseburgers, potato chips or chocolate chip cookies are necessary to help us feel good again. Handling emotions without turning to food can be a knotty problem, health professionals agree, involving inter-weaving physical, emotional and spiritual strands.

Physical SignalsOne solution is to simply pay attention to what our body is saying. Are we truly feeling hunger pangs? “When we eat in the absence of hunger cues, regularly choose unhealthy comfort foods or continue eating when we’re already full, something is out of balance,” observes Simon at OvereatingRecovery.com. Identifying “trigger” foods might also enlighten us, advis-es Peeke. “You’re out of control if you have a particular food in your hand and you can’t just enjoy it, walk away and say, ‘Ahh, that was wonderful.’ Life’s okay without that particular food.” The key is being smart about which foods we need to eliminate and which ones will help us feel good and enjoy an overall better quality of life. “When you follow a plant-based, unprocessed, whole foods eating plan, your body chemistry becomes balanced and your biochemical signals (hunger, cravings and fullness) work well,” explains Simon. “Each time you eat, you feel satisfied and balanced, physically and emotionally.”

Emotional UnderpinningsOnce we understand the physical component of emotional hunger, we can address the feelings that cause it. Most famous for their Rescue Remedy herbal and floral drops that help soothe anxiety, Bach Flower Essences recently created an Emotional Eating Support Kit that includes homeopathic essences of crabapple, cherry plum and chestnut bud. They maintain that four daily doses can help us think clearly and calmly when we fear losing control, plus objectively observe mistakes and learn from them. Some feelings, however, can’t be “gentled” away. “Soothe the small stuff, grieve the big stuff,” Simon advises. Experienc-ing abandonment, betrayal, domination or violation may re-quire therapy. Lesser stressors can often be soothed by music, being outdoors, talking to a friend, taking a warm bath, walk-ing, meditative yoga or pausing to pray—instead of eating. “No matter how sophisticated or wise or enlightened you believe you are, how you eat tells all,” maintains Ge-neen Roth, author of Women, Food, and God: An Unexpect-ed Path to Almost Everything. “Your world is on your plate.” Roth came to terms with her own food addictions and now leads retreats to help others do the same. When we begin to understand what prompts us to use food to numb or distract ourselves, the process takes us deeper into realms of spirit and to the bright center of our lives, says Roth. She urges us to be present in the moment and to use good food as a sort of meditation. Notice the beautiful greens in the salad and bless the farmer that grew them. It’s one path to realizing the essence of food that’s good for us is a blessing we deserve.

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tana is the exception), approaches for addressing this problem vary. Hughes says, “In my job, I spend a lot of time saying, ‘Just be kind.’ More positive results come from promoting kind behaviors and being ‘pro-hero’ than from simply discussing why bullying is hurtful.”

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from harsh language that focuses kids on what not to do and instead ignite their moral imagination—call on them to be problem solvers,” he says. To counter bullying in society, Dawson suggests that we all need to be role models, and talk about and celebrate peacemaking. “We can’t expect our kids to listen to us when we tell them to be peaceful and share if they then see us ag-gressively cut in front of others on the road or in the check-out line. We can also ask kids how they were peacemakers during their day, in addition to what they learned.” Founded in 1992 in response to the youth violence epi-demic, Peace First provides programs and free online tools to help teach students peacemaking skills. The nonprofit is based on the premise that children have a natural aptitude for it and peacemaking can be taught, just like other subjects; their cur-riculum teaches and reinforces core social/emotional skills in communication, creative conflict resolution, courage, coopera-tion, empathy and civic engagement. A New York City student remarks, “Peace First teaches that even if you don’t like someone, it shouldn’t affect how you work together to accomplish something... [putting] peace first makes my heart beat lovelier.”

Good for Us and OthersThe International Forgiveness Institute (IFI) (InternationalFor-giveness.com), in Madison, Wisconsin, has added its support to the anti-bullying movement. Stemming from the research of IFI founder Robert Enright, Ph.D., and his colleagues, the institute works to forward forgiveness for personal, group and societal renewal. It attests that in forgiving a hurtful person, a personal transformation begins that can enhance self-esteem and hopefulness. Enright’s scientific studies further demonstrate that when children learn about forgiveness, feelings of anger, depression and anxiety are reduced. “We believe that forgiveness is a choice,” explains En-right. “When you forgive, you may benefit the person you forgive, but you benefit yourself far more.”


Enright recalls his experiences working with incarcer-ated men that were serving life sentences. “The first thing the assigned therapists asked the group to do was to tell me their story; tell me about the hurts that had been perpetrated on them. One man began to cry, saying that no one had ever asked for his story.” The therapists listened to a tale of the cruel disciplinary measures he had endured at home as a child and recognized a correlation with the crime he had committed. “I’m not justifying his actions, but we can see that he was an extremely wounded man. Many bullies in school have a story, and we need to take the time to hear their story. “Because those that engage in bullying are often filled with rage from having been bullied themselves, they get to a point that they don’t care about the consequences of their actions, including detention,” Enright continues. Instead of focusing on the prevention of unwanted behaviors, he says, “Our program is meant to take the anger out of the heart of those that bully, so they bully no more.” An elementary school-age participant in the Forgiveness Program concludes, “Sometimes it is hard to forgive someone straight away if they really hurt your feelings. It might take longer to see their worth and show them real forgiveness… but it is worth it in the end.”

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Getting StartedThe number of fish desired should dictate the size of the tank. Hartz.com suggests one inch of fish for every 1.5 to two gallons in tank size. Mindy Dobrow, owner of Brookline Groom-ing & Pet Supplies, in Massachusetts, notes, “Most new owners that want to take the hobby seriously get 30- to 50-gallon tanks.” She suggests once-daily feedings or, “If you want more interaction with the fish, half as much, twice a day. If you feed at set times, the fish will quickly learn and be ready.” To provide a relaxed environment for aquarium life and reduce algae growth, select a tank location in a low-traffic area, away from windows. According to Dobrow, a first freshwater collection of colorful species

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Health BenefitsAnimalPlanet.com attests that watching fish lowers respira-tion and pulse rates, relieves tension and provides relief from stresses. “Children can forge a deep connection and obtain a delayed gratification in tending fish that can be a maturing experience,” says Medical Doctor Archana Lal-Tabak, who practices integrative medicine, holistic psychiatry, Ayurveda and homeopathy at the Heart of Transformation Wellness Insti-tute, in Evanston, Illinois. She stresses that fish ownership should be a fam-ily experience at the beginning, so that children take their responsibility seriously; it also naturally leads to eagerly anticipated visits to natural waterways. Lal-Tabak particularly recommends this hobby for children with attention deficit symptoms, because, “Watching fish can slow children down and allow them to appreciate being in the present moment.” A discreet correlation exists between witnessing the compatibility of different species and human potential. See-ing a world of multicolored fish represents a harmonious diversity for a discerning person of any age. Elander further notes that some fish characteristics make them particularly well suited as pets for the older set. “They don’t bark and you don’t have to take them out for a walk on a cold morning,” he says with a grin.

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WATCH LISTCommon Fish Ailments

Fish illnesses can usually be prevented via proper mainte-nance and feeding. If suspect behavior or appearance arises, discuss with an expert pet retailer what steps might help,

including use of specific liquid medications following manufac-turer’s dosage instructions. Ammonia poisoning. High ammonia levels can accumulate when an owner sets up a new tank or adds too many new fish simultaneously. Symptoms to watch for include red or purple gills or fish gasping for breath at the surface. Use a freshwater aquarium neutralizer solution and a 50 percent water change. For prevention, stock the tank slowly, avoid overfeeding, remove uneaten food and conduct regular partial water changes. Columnaris. This bacterial infection, showing as mold-like lesions, is caused by poor water quality and inadequate diet. Highly contagious among fish, a mixture of penicillin and formalin is often recommended. A complete tank cleaning can prevent re-infection. Fin Rot. Frayed and white fin edges indicate the presence of this bacterial disease. A combination of formaldehyde, mala-chite green, methylene blue and/or penicillin, plus a complete tank cleaning, should remedy the problem. Ich. White spots or red streaks typically signify this potentially fatal skin infection of a fish stressed by poor diet or an unclean habitat. Copper sulfate or formalin can destroy all parasites and carrier cysts.

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~ Buddha

inspiration

When someone is suffering, it can be agonizing just to listen—we feel compelled

to jump in with advice or stories of our own trials, filling any awkward space or moments of silent air with word upon word. The first rule of empathy, however, is listening in silence. Miki Kashtan, writing for the Tik-kun Daily interfaith blog, points out that giving our full presence is the most important step in practicing true empa-thy, and it doesn’t require us to utter a thing: “There is a high correlation be-tween one person’s listening presence and the other person’s sense of not being alone, and this is communicated without words. We can be present with someone whose language we don’t understand, who speaks about circum-stances we have never experienced or whose reactions are baffling to us. It’s a soul orientation and intentionality to simply be with another.” When we achieve full presence, empathic understanding follows, Kashtan continues. “Full empathic presence includes the breaking open of our heart to take in another’s hu-manity. We listen to their words and their story, and allow our-selves to be affected by the experience of what it would be like. “Then we un-derstand. Empathic understanding is different from empathic presence. We can have pres-ence across any bar-rier, and it’s still a gift. If we also understand, even without saying any-thing, I believe the other person’s sense of being heard increases, and they are even less alone with the weight of their experience.”

There are signs that empathy might be on the decline, with narcissism elbowing it out of our modern lives. As reported in the Utne Reader, University of Michigan Psychologist Sara Konrath, Ph.D., found that empathy levels among college students measured on the Inter-personal Reactivity Index plummeted between 1979 and 2009. The greatest drops were in empathic concern and perspective-taking—the ability to imag-ine another person’s point of view. But don’t yet lament the death of human compassion. According to scientific studies, empathy is built into us. In recent research at the University of Southern California, Professor Lisa Aziz-Zadeh, Ph.D., pinpointed where and how the brain generates empathy, regarding it as a naturally occurring emotion. “It appears that both the intui-tive and rationalizing parts of the brain work in tandem to create the sensation of empathy,” Aziz-Zadeh told The Times of India. “People do it automatically.” However we get to that utterly tuned-in, selfless state of empathy, pro-viding a listening ear, giving our full presence and being moved by another can be gifts not only to the others, but

to ourselves, as well. Concludes Kashtan, “Allowing into our

heart the other person’s suffering doesn’t mean

we suffer with them, because that means shifting the focus of our attention to our own experience. Rather, it means

that we recognize the experience as fully

human, and behold the beauty of it in all its aspects,

even when difficult.”

Margret Aldrich is a former associ-ate editor of Utne Reader.

The Gift of Empathy How to Be a Healing Presence

by Margret Aldrich

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THE MIND BODY SPIRIT EXPO

Largest natural health and human potential expo in the Eastern USA.

March 15-17

Convention Center, Edison NJ.

Speakers include: Energy Healer Eric Pearl, Coast to Coast’s George Noory, angel therapist Charles Virtue, life strategist Robert Ohotto. 125 exhibitors with a wide-ranging variety of booths, from astral photography to beautiful jewelry. Psychics and body workers avail-able. Many free lectures. Discount specials include: Free admission to those who arrive before doors open. Seniors and students free admission on Friday, $5 discount Sat/Sun. Free parking. For tickets and more info visit www.mindbodyspiritexpo.com or call 215-599-EXPO (3976).

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2Intro to MELT Workshop—12 noon–1:30pm. Learn this self-treatment method to eliminate chron-ic pain, improve performance, and decrease “stuck stress.” Bring yoga mat and water. $25. Highland Yoga, 1572 Route 23, Butler. 973-838-9642. [email protected]. HighlandYoga.com.

The Art of Healing: Reiki Level 1 Certificate Course—1–5pm. Class includes attunement, lec-ture and discussion of energetic systems and Reiki methods, and ample time for practice. Certificate provided upon completion. $120. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit. 908-277-2120. [email protected]. Interweave.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3Singing Bowls Meditation—2–3pm. ‘Singing’ bowls help restore the body’s vibrational integrity, balancing the hemispheres of the brain, strengthen-ing the mind, body and natural immune system. $25 ($20 members) MONDO, 426 Springfield Ave., Summit. 908-277-2120. [email protected]. Interweave.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4Intro to MELT Workshop—1–2:30pm. Learn this self-treatment method to eliminate chronic pain, improve performance, and decrease the “stuck stress.” Bring a yoga mat and water. $25. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. 973-879-3937. [email protected]. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7Sitting on the Job—6:30–7:30pm. Learn how to minimize the effects your workstation could be

having on your body. Learn proper sleeping posi-tions. Presented by Ralph Lindel, D.C. $20. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, 765 Route 10 East, Suite 106, Randolph. 973-895-2003. Wellness-CenterNWJ.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8Past Life Regression—7–9pm. Group hyp-notherapy techniques take you on a journey of self-discovery in total calmness and peace. $40. Aquarian Sun Healing & Learning Center, 212 A Main St., Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. [email protected]. AquarianSun.net.

Walking the Waters of Ahimsa: Workshop with Nancy Candea—7:30–9:30pm. Learn to incorpo-rate nonviolence into all aspects of your daily life. $35includes yoga and discussion. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10, Denville. 973-343-2848. [email protected]. PurpleOmYoga.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9Sacred Divine Geometry—10am–12:30pm. Learn about divine geometries and the three keys to heaven. Fill your environment with abundance, protection and positive energy and create sacred space everywhere you go. $75. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton. 973-917-3500. [email protected]. SacredLightCenter.com.

The Healing Power of Light with Christina Kuepper—7:30–10pm. Learn about an instru-ment invented by Johan Boswinkel to bring your body back into balance so it can cure itself. Members: $10; Guests: $15 (senior and student discounts available). Regency House Hotel, 140 Route 23 North, Pompton Plains. 973-702-8443. MetaphysicalCentrofNewJersey.org.

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THE DAVIS CENTER, 19 State Rt. 10 E, Ste 25, Succasunna, NJ; TheDavisCenter.com. Specializing in sound-based therapies for learning, development and wellness. All disabilities, all ages, all wellness challenges. Make positive change with sound therapy. We use The Davis Model of Sound Intervention and offer a Diagnostic Evaluation for Therapy Protocol to determine if, when, how long, and in what order the many sound-based therapies can be appropriately applied. Recognized as the world’s premier sound therapy center. Of-fering AIT, Tomatis, BioAcoustics and more. In office or at home programs available. Expe-rience our powerful Sound Relaxation Water Bed! Discover how sound changes the energy of the body for a more balanced life! Call 862-251-4637; [email protected].

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CHANGE YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS,

CHANGE YOUR LIFE

April 27, 2013

ECKANKAR presents a FREE seminar and afternoon workshop, “Change Your Consciousness, Change Your Life,” at the Woodbridge Hilton, 120 Wood Ave South, Iselin, NJ from 1:00 – 8:30 pm. The seminar features a Spiritual Experiences Room where guests may explore their inner wisdom, share experiences, and have a unique encounter with how spirit works in their everyday lives. For more information visit Eckankar-nj.org or leave a message at 800-870-9139.

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BECOME A CERTIFIED AKASHIC RECORDS PRACTITIONER!

March 8-10

Start your own practice or enhance your cur-rent metaphysical offerings. The Akashic Records provide gentle, loving guidance on relationships, struggles, everyday decisions (big and small) and can benefit healers, art-ists, musicians and writers. It’s an excellent tool for parents who want to understand their children better and for those who can benefit from on-going spiritual guidance. Other dates available, too. Class is Fri eve: 7-10; Sat and Sun: 10-5. $235 if paid by 2/22; $275 after. Pls contact: Lori at [email protected] or call 973/615-9261. Chester, NJ

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10Stretch Therapy—1–2pm. Learn about the multiple health benefits of myofascial stretching and how professional athletes have been using this bodywork technique to enhance sports performance. Demon-stration with Christine Femia. Free. iwc Integrative Wellness Center, 401 Route 24 West (Nathan Cooper Building), Chester. 908-879-8700. iwcnj.com.

Introduction to the Four Archangels—2–4pm. Learn to deeply connect with the four archangels and their characteristics and find out how they can aid you. $25. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. Christina@ CircleofIntention.com. CircleOfIntention.com.


Intro to MELT Workshop—6–7:30pm. Learn this self-treatment method to eliminate chronic pain, improve performance, and decrease “stuck stress.” Bring yoga mat and water. $25. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848. [email protected]. PurpleOmYoga.com.

New Moon Celebration & Healing Gong—7–9:15pm. Pranayam and short yoga set, followed with meditation, healing ring, deep meditative relaxation and healing gong. $20 pre/$25 door. (Mention Natural Awakenings to receive 20% off.) AquarianYoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Mont-clair. 908-884-4984. [email protected]. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11Healing Circle—7:30–9:30pm. Led by Denise A. Sar-acco, Jaguar Shaman, Divine Channel. Bring a pillow, blanket, notebook and pen. 862-268-3213. $30. The Tree of Health Center, 55 Newton Sparta Rd., Suite 107, Newton. 862-268-3213. SwiftWindTherapy@ gmail.com. SwiftWindTherapy.word.press.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12Partner Pilates Valentine Special—6:30–8pm. A fun night of partner-assisted stretching, Pilates style, with a little wine and chocolate too! $20 or sign up for discount. Pilates at PRO Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph, 973-895-9925. [email protected]. Facebook.com/ PilateswithamyatProPT.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14Celebrate Love & Friendship: Valentine’s Day Workshop—7–9pm. Special Kundalini Yoga work-shop to celebrate love and friendship. (New students: Mention Natural Awakenings to receive 20% off when you register in person.) $20 pre/$25 door. AquarianYoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Mont-clair. 908-884-4984. Info@AquarianYogaCenter .com. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15Free Healing and Meditation—10am–2pm. Free session of Pranic Healing followed by group medita-tion. Call to register. Blessed Land, 1077 Nicholas Ave., Union. 908 688-7974. [email protected].

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16Snatam Kaur Sacred Chant Concert—8–10:30pm. Devotional chantress Snatam Kaur presents an evening of kirtan (sacred call and re-sponse music), singing, dancing, meditating, breath-ing and celebrating that promises to elevate the spirit. $40. Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, Parsippany. 908-432-1419. [email protected]. SpiritVoyage.com/snatam for tickets.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17Mystic Mall Psychic Fair—10am–5pm. Four read-ers/healers will offer their services throughout the day. See website for audio clips and to pre-book. $30. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. [email protected]. OneSpiritFestival.org/MysticMallFebruary. 908-638-9066.

Yoga Teacher Training Open House—11am–12pm. Experience a guided class, a peek at the man-ual/materials, handouts and question-and-answer

smoke free forever. Registration required. $75. Aquarian Sun Healing & Learning Center, 212 A Main St., Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. [email protected]. AquarianSun.net.

Minding the Heart: Can the Brain and Heart Work Together?—1:30–3pm Learn to identify and break old, unwanted patterns at the physiological and behavioral levels and identify new and more effective ways of dealing with troubling situations. $20. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit. 908-277-2120. [email protected]. Interweave.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24Sound and Vibrational Healing with Suren Shrestha —6pm. Healing bowl sound meditation concert on Sunday, 6 pm. Three levels of sound certification courses on Sat and Sun. Private healing sessions available. Concert tickets, $25. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973-966-5311. [email protected]. StudioYoganj.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25Full Moon, Fire Ceremony & Healing Gong—7–9:15pm. Pranayam and short yoga set, followed with meditation, healing ring, deep meditative relaxation and healing gong. $20 pre/$25 door. (Mention Natural Awakenings to receive 20% off.) AquarianYoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Mont-clair. 908-884-4984. [email protected]. AquarianYogaCenter.com

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26Flexible Minds and Bodies: Intro to The Feldenkrais Method—7–8:30pm. Feldenkrais Method focuses on the relationship between movement and thought, using a process of organic learning, movement, and sensing to improve posture, flexibility, and coordi-nation. $20; $15 members. MONDO, 426 Spring-field Ave., Summit. [email protected]. Interweave.org. 908-277-2120.

Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is eas-ily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discom-fort. $55. Kearny High School, 336 Devon St., Kearny. 908-996-3311. [email protected]. HypnosisNJ.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effec-tive program.. $55. Kearny High School, 336 Devon St., Kearny. 908-996-3311. [email protected]. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27Intro to MELT Workshop—11:30am–1pm. Learn this self-treatment method to eliminate chronic pain, improve performance, and decrease the “stuck stress.” Bring a yoga mat and water. $25. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2838. [email protected]. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Save Your Back—6:30–7:30pm. Learn various ways to help protect your back and body with proper ergonomics of sitting, standing, and functioning. Presented by Mansi Patel, PT, DPT, OCS. $20. Well-ness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Route 10 East, Suite 106, Ran-dolph. 973-895-2003. WellnessCenterNWJ.com.

session. Training begins March 2013. Free. Breath-ing Room Center, 735 Route 94, Newton. 973-896-0030. [email protected]. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

E.F.T (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy)—1–2pm. EFT expert Karen Vedus, EdS LMFT, will show you how to improve your relationships using ideas from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Free. Preregister. 908-879-8700. Free. iwc - for medical, mind and body, 401 Route 24 (Nathan Cooper Bldg.), Chester.

Yoga of Parenting: A Discussion—1–2:15pm. Join Nancy Candea for a discussion on the yogic philosophy of parenting. Free; donations to Yoga Impact welcomed. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10, Denville. 973-343-2848. [email protected]. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Playful Partner Yoga Workshop—2:30–4pm. Bring a friend or loved one for restorative poses, partner stretches, and amazing tricks you thought you couldn’t do. With Nancy Candea. $20 Ind/$35 Pair. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10, Denville. 973-343-2848. [email protected]. PurpleOmYoga.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is eas-ily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and pain-lessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program.. $55. Bloom-field Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20Food Allergy Support Group – Put the Sass Back in Your Step!—7:30–9pm. Third Wednesdays. Re-corded teleclass. Finally shed resistant weight. Led by Christine Grasso, holistic health and nutrition coach, food allergy expert. RSVP by 2/18 at Chris-tineGrasso.com. $47-$57/month. 201-787-4950. [email protected].

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22Partner Yoga—6–7pm. Join your partner, friend or spouse for this playful, joyful approach to yoga. Support each other in various poses to deepen your practice and stretch yourself in every sense. $20 per couple. Healthy Lifestyles Center/Morristown Medical Center, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute-C Level, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. [email protected].

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23Back Care Basics with Lou Asselin—11:45am–1:15pm. Yoga classes designed for “bad posture,” neck and shoulder issues, discomfort, scoliosis, and other common back issues. $25. Studio Yoga Madi-son, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973-966-5311. [email protected]. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Quit Smoking—1–3pm. Effective and powerful hypnotherapy techniques allow you to become


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sunday Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Prenatal Yoga—9–10:15am. For the Mother God-dess and her growing baby! $18 drop-in or class package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30am–3pm. This nonprofit organization ministers and serves lunch to more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23–25 Washington St. (corner of James St.), Newark. FreshFreedomCall.org or call 973-713-2145.

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10am. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Mor-ristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201.

Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual develop-ment & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main St., Madison. ISD-Madison.org. 973-437-4370.

Center for Spiritual Living~Morristown—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114.

Unity of Sussex County—11am Sunday Celebra-tion and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org.

Drum Jam—3–5pm Third Sundays. Open to all; beginners to experienced musicians. Some gather for spiritual reasons, others for an opportunity to socialize or try something different. $10 donation. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway, 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Free Meditation Class—4–5pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Par-sippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. [email protected]

Free Community Yoga Classes—4–5pm Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 W., Denville. 973-343-2848.

AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Sundays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addic-tion. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

mondayMorning Yoga—9:15–10:15am. Morning yoga flow. $15. Theater Dance Center, 230 Rte. 206, Unit 403, Flanders. 908-892-3802. [email protected]. MySweetOm.wordpress.com.

Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko—9:30am. Mondays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna, 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com

Strength Training—11–11:45am. A class for toning and strengthening muscles. Perfect for bone health: Love your muscles AND your bones. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Pilates Sculpt—Noon–1pm. Try your first class for free. 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. [email protected]. Proptnj.com.

Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts of Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1pm Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

Mindful Mondays—12:30–12:45pm. Second and fourth Mondays. Complimentary 15-min (lunch break) teleseminar. Call in & receive uplifting, informative tips, tools and processes for increas-ing resilience & motivation, mending the mood, & uplifting communication. 605-477-2100, enter pin 364044 # Free. [email protected]. AWorkingLifeCoach.com. 973-577-6921.

Restorative Yoga—3:30–4:15pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. This is a deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self.

$10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Monday Night Meditation Circle—7–8pm. Every Monday. Relax and recharge with Reiki Master Victoria at Monday Night Meditation @ Evolve Restorative Therapy. Feel the healing energy flow! Evolve Restorative Therapy, 523 Westfield Ave., 3rd Floor, Westfield. 908-361-6376.

Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm Mondays. All levels. Featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development, 15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or [email protected].

Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8pm. Mindful-ness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Every class concludes with a guided relaxation and salt therapy to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. $15. Register at [email protected] or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights.

Psychic Mediumship—7–9pm First three Mon-days. Gather with an individual or up to five family members to contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Bring a digital recorder. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. [email protected]. HYP4LIFE.com.

Psychic Development Class—7–9pm Last Mon-day of the month. $10. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. [email protected]. HYP4LIFE.com.

Meditation and Healing Group—7:30pm. First and third Mondays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Montville. Free. No experience necessary. Call Harriet at 973-702-8443 for directions and info.

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Prenatal Yoga—4:15–5pm. A well-rounded com-bination of strengthening, endurance and flexibility work for a happy and healthy mom-to-be. Please bring a note from your MD indicating that you are cleared to participate. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Kindergarten Yoga Class 4:30–5:15pm Tuesdays. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com.

Girl’s Yoga Class—5:30–6:30pm Tuesdays. Pedi-atric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 973-944-0555.

Strength Training—6–6:45pm. Stronger muscles can help build stronger bones, and in this class we will strengthen and tone all the large muscle groups for a stronger you. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

SMART Recovery—6:30–8pm Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and as-sistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. [email protected].

Meditation and Healing Group—7pm. Second and fourth Tuesdays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Towaco. Free. No experience necessary. Call Peggy at 973-299-0172 for directions and info.

Monthly Archangel Meditation & Message Circle with Judy Toma—7pm. Every second Tuesday. Goddess in Eden, 20 Church St., Montclair (Inside Blu Lotus). 973-919-3600 to register. $20.

Meditation—7–8pm Tuesdays. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided medi-tation. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. Donation: $10.00. Call or email [email protected] before 5pm Tuesday to reserve a spot. 973-686-9100.

Level 1 Hatha Yoga—7:30pm. Includes a wide range of yoga poses, breath awareness, align-ments, relaxation, and meditation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC.com. RandolphPRWC.com.

Meditation—7–7:30pm Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org.

Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30pm First Tuesdays. Learn more about this natural healing modality or brush up on your skills. By donation. Andrea Grace at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights.908-963-7911. [email protected].

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30pm Tues-days. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 E. Oak St. 877-717-3328 or Njpada.org.

The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm Tuesdays. Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations appreciated. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. [email protected]. TheSpiritGathering.net.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Mondays. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 sug-gested donation. Contact Connie at 973-239-8402 for details. UnityofMontclair.com.

Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9pm Mondays. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester.

Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9pm First Mon-days. 973-383-6847 or [email protected]. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rte. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

tuesdayAstrology Classes—Weekly Astrology Classes in Livingston. Also available for private reading and tutoring. For more info, call Eytan at 973-985-8845.

Chair Yoga—7am. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while sitting on a chair. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. [email protected]. RandolphPRWC.com.

Christpaths—9:30am–12pm. Second Tuesdays. Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group. Christ Church, Short Hills. Yearly tuition: $175. Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave, Short Hills. 908-277-2120. [email protected]. Interweave.org.

White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45am or 5:45–7pm Mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta. 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30 pm. Tuesdays. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email [email protected] for more info.

Gentle Yoga Plus Class—1:15–2 pm. For those new to yoga. Sign up online at WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30pm Tues-days. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org.

North American Butterfly Association—7:30pm First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Educa-tion Center, 53 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600.

Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact [email protected] for schedule and details.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course.org. Garwood. Call Betsy Zipkin at 732-469-0234.

Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277.

The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm First and third Tues-days. Worship Service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908-638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

wednesdayWhite Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or [email protected].

Free 8-Week Vinyasa Yoga—9:15am–10:15am. First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, 37 Church Mall Rd., Springfield. Reserve: 973-379-4320. [email protected].

Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—9:30–10:45am Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details.

Yoga for Women’s Health—9:30–10:45am. Poses to help you better address menstruation, menopause, pelvic floor issues, and basic back care. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

Mommy and Me Yoga—10:30–11:15am. For chil-dren ages 3 & 4. Children learn ‘peaceful’ breathing as they flow through a series of poses and create their own. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown. 973-898-0544. [email protected]. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com

Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333.

Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—Noon. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 973-895-9925. [email protected]. Proptnj.com.

Healing Touch Sessions with Maureen Ma-honey—1:30pm–4:30pm. By appointment. The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. 973-543-6329. [email protected].

Yoga Pilates Fusion—3:30–4:15pm. This class combines yoga and Pilates, leaving you calm, refreshed, invigorated and toned. $10. Healthy Life-styles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.


Restorative Yoga—4:30–5:15pm. A great class for unwinding and relaxing. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30pm meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, re-laxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536.

Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7pm West-field Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355.

Mat Pilates Mixed Levels Class—6:15–7:10 pm. Traditional mat exercises with props. WellnessCen-terNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003. Try a compli-mentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Teen Yoga—6:30–7:30pm. Age 13+. Teens learn to listen to their bodies as they move at their own pace, promoting peacefulness, mental clarity and improved self-esteem. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown. 973-898-0544. [email protected]. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednes-days. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com.

Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm Explore the in-terface of Hatha Yoga and ayurvedic medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pmWednesdays. Drop-in, $25. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Free Meditation Class—7–8pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd, Parsippany. 973-400-9191. [email protected]

Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm First Wednes-days. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass. Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30. The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale.

Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown—7–9pm First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their fami-lies. Speakers. 973-219-8092 or [email protected]. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown.

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-672-8782. EmptyHandZen.org.

A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355.

The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. [email protected].

Women’s Interest Group —7:30–9:30 pm every other Wednesday. Call to confirm date. Speak to wom-en about health, marital, family and personal issues. Detailed information listed on RiverViewCC.com, 43 Powhatatan Way, Hackettstown. 908-850-8778.

International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm Wednes-days. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386 or 973-539-7020 or 973-635-4913.

AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Wednesdays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addic-tion. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

Reiki Circle—8–9pm Every other Wednesday. Check website for dates. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair 917-202-0475. [email protected]. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

thursdayBody Sculpt Class—8–8:50 am. Total body toning and conditioning. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Yoga with Kathleen Margiotta—8–9am Thurs-days. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. For more info and to register, email [email protected].

Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am. All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. 973-857-9536.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class 10–11am Thursdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com.

Yoga Pilates Fusion—12–12:45pm. A lunchtime class that brings together the best of yoga and Pilates for a balanced workout. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11am–noon. Thurs-days. Drop-ins, $20; 4 sessions, $65; 8 sessions, $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deer-ing—Noon. Third Thursdays. Learn about deli-cious and healthy food preparation. $25; 4 for $75. Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr., Mountain Lakes. 973-335-4469. [email protected].

Lunch & Learn—Noon–1pm Thursdays. $10. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

Women’s Heart Support Group—1–2pm. Support group especially for women, run by a holistic RN, offering education and support for those diagnosed with heart disease or treated for heart issues. $10.

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White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Evening Yoga Series—6:15pm–7:30pm. For adults. All levels yoga series. Advance registration and monthly payment is required; Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776.

Prenatal Yoga—6:30–7:45 pm. With Patricia Videgain. Nourish yourself and your baby through the practice of yoga postures, breathing and re-laxation. New students: $67 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311. [email protected]. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Parent/Child Yoga 6:30–7:30pm Thursdays. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com.

Guided Astral Travel—7pm. Third Thursdays. For people who want to increase mental ability, have control of their dreams and create the consciousness that brings them mastery in their lives. $15. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton. 973-784-4211. SacredLightCenter.com.

Reiki Share—6:30–9pm. Fourth Thursdays. Ex-perience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiv-ing. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main Street, Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net.

Yoga with Daniella—7pm. Yoga for all levels. $5 suggested donation. The First Presbyterian Church, 11-13 Main Street, Franklin. $5 suggested donation. [email protected]

Themed Thursdays (Yoga)—7–8pm. Learn about the yoga sutras, the chakra system, or allow a simple inspirational reading to help focus and guide your practice. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94,New-ton; 973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays. Therapeutic discussion group led by licensed profes-sional counselor processing all life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, life transition, stress, aging, care-giving, etc. iwc for medical, mind and body. 401 Rte. 24, Chester. Call for information: 908-879-8700.

Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a certified hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner. Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for hypnotherapist. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. Huna-HealingCenter.com. [email protected]. 973-224-6773.

Feng Shui Specialized Workshops—7pm. Con-tinue to clarify how you want to create your life, clear clutter and find prosperity. The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. 201-400-4669. [email protected].

The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms—7pm. Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Coun-selor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. [email protected].

Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Medita-tion, and Healing—7–9 pm, first and third Thurs-days. Suggested offering, $11.DivineAlchemy111@ gmail.com or 973-366-8765. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave. Rockaway, RestStopRejuvenate.com.973-985-7548.

Express Yoga—7:15pm. Designed to take the kinks and stress out of your day in only 45 minutes. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph 973-866-5776. [email protected]. RandolphPRWC.com.

Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth—7:30pmThursdays. Discover the differ-ence between opportunity and success. Free. RSVP: 908-461-0141 or [email protected]. 35 W. Main St., Denville.

Western Mystery Study—7:30–8:15pm. Sacred Light Western Mystery Circle. Third Thursdays. We share knowledge and discuss ideas. We are open to qualified seekers who wish to transform their lives for the better. $10. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton, 973-917-3500.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Group Meeting—7:30–9pm. We follow the ASCA meeting format and our goal is mutual support in a gentle and nonjudgmental environment. Ascasupport.org or [email protected]. The Morristown Chapter of ASCA, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Morristown.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course.org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Second Thursdays. Study group for the course in spiritual psycho-therapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org.

Gentle Yoga—8pm. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC.com. RandolphPRWC.com.

Trump Network Presentation—8pm Thursdays. Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chiro-practic and Wellness Center, 35 W. Main St., Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908-461-0141. Office: 973-625-7800. [email protected].

Gentle Yoga with Daniella Hurley—8pm. Ran-dolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5224.

fridayFit Body Class—8–8:50 am. Express cardio work-out with weights. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko—9:30am. Fridays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main Street, Succasunna, 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com

Morning Yoga Series—9:30am–10:45am. For adults. All levels yoga series. Essex County Environ-mental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776.

Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30–11am, Standing and seated meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536.

Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908-879-3937. More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Meditation in the Salt Room—10–11am. Mind-fulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one of our chairs. RSVP required. 908-665-0333 or [email protected]. $15. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am–Noon. 12-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443. Wjioa.org.

Zumba—11am Fridays. $10. The Healthy Life-styles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Yoga—Noon. Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Body Tuning with Certified Soma Energetic Therapist Tracey Revak—1:30–4:30pm Fridays. Experience deep relaxation and rebalance your chakras. By appt. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. [email protected]. Contact Tracey at [email protected] or 908-296-5631.

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspend-ing and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. Njpada.org.

Healing Sanctuary—7pm Third Fridays. Experience an evening of quiet meditation and healing. Open to all. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360. SachaCenter.com.

Messages from the Other Side—7–9pm Third Fridays. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Must register at 908-638-8888 or ElevenOnMain@ live.com. $10 includes coffee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention. CircleofIntention.com.

Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-562-5844. DivineBooks.net.

Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9pm Fridays. Bring your drum or call to reserve one of ours. $5 donation. Refreshments available. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. 908-232-1355.

AA Meeting—7:30pm St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.


Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Chow and Zen Healing Arts Center Saturday Sampler—Third Saturdays. Call for hours. Samples of healing modalities: art, massage, healthy eating, etc. Singing crystal bowl circle at 4pm. 14 Bridge St., Blairstown. ChowAndZen.com. 908-362-1900 or [email protected]. Free; Singing Bowl Circle, $15.

Swingin’ Tern—8–11pm. Beginners’ Workshop, 7:30pm. First and third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., E. Hanover. 973-295-6864. FolkProject.org.

Drum Circle—7–9pm Second Saturdays. $15. Fluted meditation, shamanic drumming, healing chance, singing bowl, Celtic Harp and transcen-dental vocals. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton. 973-917-3500.

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New Hope Pet Rescue, Inc.—Rescue group look-ing to rehome dogs and cats. [email protected].

Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best friend. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph. 973-989-7090. AllOrphans.PetFinder.org.

Pet Adoption—Noah’s Ark, 1915 Rte. 46 W., Ledgewood. 973-347-0378. NoahsArkNJ.org.

Angel Paws Pet Adoption—Adopt or sponsor a cat. Inman Ave. &West St., Colonia. 732-340-1199. AngelPaws.org.

Friday Liberation Arts—7:30–9pm $15. Second Fridays. Lightly structured percussion and dance circle that evolves into musical improv theater. Bring instruments, sing, perform expressive dance, or recite a poem to themes. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St, Boonton. 973-917-3500.

Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30-9:30pm Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to heal all life on this planet and in this solar system, galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share. Growing Consciousness, 54 Canfield Rd., Mor-ristown. Free. 973-292-5090.

A Course in Miracles—8pm every other Friday. Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org.

The Minstrel—8–11pm Fridays. Concert series. Refreshments served. Admission $7; children 12 and under, free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. FolkProject.org. Festival.FolkProject.org.

Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30pm Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.

saturdayEssential Pilates—8am. Weekly. Try out a class for free at our award-winning studio. “Best in NJ 2011 & 2012!” Call to register: 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.

Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time. Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and co-medians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Adult Yoga—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in, $25; 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. [email protected].

Gentle Yoga—7:45am. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC. Ran-dolphPRWC.com.

White Oak Yoga—8–9am Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta. 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

“Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10am First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.

Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15pm. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

T’ai Chi Ch’uan—9–9:45am. Saturdays and Thurs-days. $12 each or buy 10 classes for $100. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton. 973-917-3500.

Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Cir-cle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit. 908-277-2120. Interweave.org.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15am–12:15pm. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library. 973-335 1717. Wjioa.com.

Integrated Yoga for Girls—11:15am–12:15pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. [email protected].

Meditation and Visualization Class—11:30sm–12:15pm. Learn visualization techniques and gain access to tools that will allow you to achieve a deep and meaningful meditation practice. $5. Body & Brain Yoga Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield. 908-301-9642. HarmonyMeditation.com.

Mat Pilates Plus Class—Noon–1 pm. Intermediate-advanced Pilates on the mat with flow and props. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm. Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462.

Psychic Saturday—Noon–3pm First Saturday. Psychic/tarot Readings. $20/15 mins. $45/30 mins. Cassette tape of reading. Soul Journey, 194 Main St., Butler. 973-838-6564. SoulJourney.com.

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CRYSTAL HEALING CENTERAlternative Healing & Spiritual School of EnlightenmentLisa Bellini, CPT23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 9Denville, NJ 07834908-963-2628 • LisaBellini.net

Lisa is dedicated to helping people raise their vibration and facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing. Lisa connects with clients from her heart and without judgment. Lisa is a graduate & Guide of the 7th Ray Mystery School & Certified RM, CPT,

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JOANNA M. FARRELL, LCSW43 Maple Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960201-650-4013

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JOSEPHINE SERVELLO, ED.S, LPC1020 Springfield Avenue, Suite 201Mountainside, NJ 07092(908) [email protected]

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EVA SANTAMARIA, C.HT.Certified Hypnosis Counselor46 Main Street, Suite 110, Sparta, NJ [email protected] 917-402-9303

Hypnosis for smoking cessation, stress relief, eliminating fears/phobias , exam prepara t ion , performance enhancement, fitness goals, career changes nail-biting, and more. I’m dedicated to providing you high quality hypnosis sessions, working with honesty, integrity, and

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With 27 years of experience Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals, fitness centers, and

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JUDITH A. HANCOX, MSW, LCSW, BCETSBoard Certified American Academy of Experts in Traumatic StressShiome Therapy™ Therapy Doesn’t Have to Last a LifetimeCertified in Yoga, Gestalt, EMDR, Energy Psychology (EvTFT) and Children’s Therapy9 Kristen Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876973-585-4660 • [email protected]

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LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, M.A., L.P.CPompton Plains (Route 23) and Montclair908-577-0053 • [email protected]

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WELLNESS CENTER

IWC FOR MEDICAL, MIND AND BODY 401 Rt 24 (Nathan Cooper Bldg)Chester NJ 07930(908) 879-8700 • iwcnj.com

The Integrative Wellness Center provides quality healthcare services in a spa-like setting to help you feel

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THE WELLNESS CENTER OF NORTHWEST JERSEYRandolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Route 10 East in Randolph, NJ 07869973-895-2003 • [email protected]

We are a full-service integrative health facility voted the Best of the Best to help restore and maintain

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