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Elkind is a certified Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with 500 hours of training (ERYT-500) and a Regis-tered Prenatal Yoga Teacher. Today, she directs 500-hour teacher trainings and is the author of DIG Pregnancy, Birth & Baby: a Conscious and Empowered Approach to Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga. Elkind has also been featured on the Crunch fitness prenatal yoga video Yoga Mama, Sportskool’s cable network for prenatal yoga, as well as

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Pulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than

once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer. Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver de-cades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the hu-man body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliv-eryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintain-ing an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.

After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

Take a StandPersonal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vi-sion, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self. David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens

self-empowerment to “spiritual surf-ing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.” As workshop leaders, they encour-age participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, rela-tionships, work, finances and spirituality.

Physical HealthFirst, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our per-sonal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consump-tion or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.” Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages. Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk. Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Emotional HealthOur emotions can be allies in achiev-ing personal empowerment, advises Straub. For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it. “Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allow-ing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions,

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as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.” “To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to ex-press it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Fur-thermore, “We need to change the be-lief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immedi-ately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours. Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empow-erment.

RelationshipsActing on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relation-ships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” coun-sels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater uncon-ditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships. In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people look-ing soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-by-side at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

WorkCapability is one of the new guid-ing principles for self-empowerment

at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transforma-tion and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a spe-cific circumstance; a talented gener-alist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best com-petencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

FinancesFiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives. Beck, who lives in San Luis Obis-po, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-to-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibil-

ity of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abun-dance is yours.”

SpiritualityFollowing all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becom-ing Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to con-nect with our authentic self. Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: real-izing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something big-ger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love. “When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says. Jones urges us to live “more verti-cally.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.” He describes a “sacred intersec-tion” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imagina-tions via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recog-nize the opening and step through the door?” These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.


When I speak with clients, we often discuss the notion

of “feeling” empowered. In reality, personal empower-ment is not something we feel, it’s something we do. Our sense of empower-ment is a reflection of the increased personal value and self-worth that comes out of our experience of having real influence in one or more areas of our lives. Let’s say we feel motivated to talk with our partner about better balancing household responsibilities, or perhaps boundary-setting with a

co-worker. Unless our conversa-

tion actually leads to greater balance or better boundar-ies, we discover we were never actually empowered to influence the change we anticipated. Empower-ing ourselves and creating change, which ultimately leads to the increased sense of personal value and self-worth we call the “feeling” of empowerment, involves

some very specific steps. The most important of these steps can be called gathering evidence. If I were, in fact, to have that conversation around better balancing household responsibilities and still find myself the only one emptying the dishwasher, the evidence suggests I’m being ignored. On the other hand, if I find I‘m empty-ing the dishwasher less frequently, my actions have gathered some measure of success. Taking action and meeting with success empowers us, feeding our sense of value and self-worth. If, initially, we don’t meet with success, we have nothing to fear: every ob-stacle is an opportunity. In order for us to gather evidence and measure change, we need a start-ing point. This means setting a goal. Once we’ve established that goal, we take a specific action. Later, we exam-ine our evidence to determine how we’ve impacted the situation, looking

at what’s working, what’s not and what might work better. This may

mean we change our strategy to get more positive outcomes, which might take a few tries, but that only gives us more information to work with. Finally, the ultimate measure of personal empowerment is witness-ing real change. In the case of our example, it may be a greater balance of responsibility with our partner, or clearer boundaries with our co-worker. On the other hand, it may be that we don’t get the full measure of the change we are seeking. Either way, we have effectively engaged our empow-erment by taking action that positively impacts our sense of personal value and self-worth.

By making a conscious effort to have an impact on the world around us, we create a dynamic feedback loop supporting and expanding our sense of value and self-worth. This also gives us valuable information about where we may be unable to make an impact, providing an opportunity to redirect our energies more productively. The spiritual teacher Ram Dass often says it’s vitally important for us to recognize ourselves as human be-ings, not human doings. In the case of personal empowerment, the being is in the doing. It not only raises the level of our experience, but deepens our sense of who we are and our place in the world.

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hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises. Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types. “Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

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n Changing one’s diet can help al-leviate skin issues. For one week, go without the “white diet”—dairy, milk, cheese, gluten, white flour, sugar, white rice, etc.—and the “super foods”—kale, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. These foods can aggravate the digestive tract, causing inflammation and toxins to come out through the skin.

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Stress is often cited as a major impediment to our physical and

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Manage ExpectationsStart before the holidays. “Talk to kids about how you’ll celebrate the holi-days in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that aren’t gift-related,” suggests Go-lin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together and special group meals. Generate excitement around spiritual aspects of the season or vis-its from out-of-town family members. When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose be-forehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.

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Gift BuyingMake gift purchases consistent with the family’s values. Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buy-ing what’s advertised the most. We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a must-have toy or holi-day gift.” Instead, search for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friend-ly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens. Ads can make a toy look ap-pealing because it’s brand-new and ready-to-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alterna-tive. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones. Given a com-fortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green clean-ing products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports.

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beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow. Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nu-tritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth. Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape. Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipa-tion issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous

amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

Good AdviceSnyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.” When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days. She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely EatingCarefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a veg-etarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take lon-ger to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds. When energy is low, she advocates supplement-ing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She be-lieves that experiencing higher energy and beauty ben-efits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbers-based plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

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We spend up to one third of our life sleeping. Shouldn’t this sleep be the healthiest

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petrochemical-based and synthetic. As we sleep on them, they are constantly off-gassing chemical fumes which we are breathing in while we sleep and are being absorbed by our skin. A mat-tress can still off-gas even when it is 10 years old and there is no remaining chemical smell. So, how does one avoid or pre-vent exposure to these toxic fumes? The answer is not simple or clear cut.

Swap out your toxic mattress for an organic one.Be thorough when purchasing a mat-tress. Ask if it’s organic or, better yet, what chemicals were used in mak-ing it. Even mattresses that are called organic can have materials that have some toxic off-gassing. Ask what types of chemicals or flame retardants are used inside of the mattress and if it off-gasses. Ask if the mattress has been tested for off-gasing.

Put distance between yourself and the mattress.If purchasing an organic mattress is not in the budget, invest in a mattress topper. Getting a few inches of distance between you and the toxic mattress may make a difference in the amount of exposure to toxins. Another option is a plastic cover. Polyethylene is considered the safest, most non-toxic plastic avail-able, because it has a simple molecular structure that does not require toxic chemical additives like phthalates. This method might not be the most comfort-able as it is noisy; a mattress pad or topper would also be needed.

Purchase organic sheets and pillows.As the face and skin are in direct contact with sheets and pillows while sleeping, making the bed with safe and non-toxic bedding is equally important to health. There are many things to spend money on, and while we can’t be pro-tected from all exposures of chemicals, there are steps that can be taken to minimize exposure—and rest easier at night.

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Sleep, along with nutrition and exer-cise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans

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Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap. “Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an un-healthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.

Be a Better NapperA study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be reju-venating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle. Here are other practical tips. Reflect on the rationale. “Bore-dom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which in-stituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze.


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Plan a prophylactic nap. Fore-stall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein. Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is sup-pressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy. Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus. Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decision-making and motor skills.

Napping at WorkWhile many progressive businesses

such as Google, Apple and Zappos per-mit or even promote workplace nap-ping, most companies are still skeptical. “We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.” Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that

napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than non-nappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity. Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused confer-ence room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus in-sists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time. “You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.” If sleeping is not currently con-doned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders.

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What’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family mem-bers can have fun creating

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Purrfect for CatsCats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting in-stincts, play hide-and-seek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box. Place a too-large-to-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charming-sounding toy. An orphaned sock filled with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around. Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a pet- and planet-friendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase. Cats love to squeeze themselves into small spaces or relax in larger ones, so pass along gift boxes.

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Fun for FishBetta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through the water. A new plant or ping-pong ball floating on the surface provides added enter-tainment. Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean. A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.

Climbing CrabsHermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore. “Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.”

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1Volunteer Work Day | Bristol

9am-2pm. Wear work clothes and bring a water bottle. Give us four hours and we’ll give you lunch. Rain or shine. Please call if able to help. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.From Flowers to Seeds | New Hope

10am-1pm. $15/mbrs, $20/non-mbrs. Ed Lignowski, Ph.D., will discuss the life cycle of flowering plants from pollination to fruit/seed dispersal. Learn about the various types of native plant fruits and examples of how they provide nutrition for wildlife. Presentation/discussion followed by an outdoor tour. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4Full Moon Fire Ceremony | Lambertville, NJ

6-9pm. $60. Join Kathleen Downey for a Despacho Incan ceremony, including gluten- and dairy-free dinner and fire ceremony. Downey spent seven years training with tribal elders including the Q’ero, the last Incan tribe, as well as all the leading experts in the field of psychotherapy and shamanic healing. Core Level Healing, 200 S Main St, Lambertville, NJ. 858-401-3144. CoreLevelHealing.net.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5Holiday Cooking - Meats & Fish | Hatfield

7-8pm. $30. Fresh Fun Foods’ holiday cooking series presents a grab bag of tested and proven recipes for meats and fish, to serve meals with confidence. Call to schedule series classes. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E Or-villa Rd, Hatfield. 215-353-8947. FreshFunFoods.com.Let Your Food Be Your Medicine | Warrington

7-9pm. The Bucks County Foodshed Alliance and Cor-nerstone Clubs present an interactive panel discussion with five local health professionals in the area. 847 Easton Rd, Warrington. 215-621-8967. BucksFoodshed.org/events.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7Fall Fun Fridays: Terrific Turkeys | New Hope

10-11:15am. Mbrs: Free, Non-mbrs: $7/one child with adult, $3/each addt’l child. Where does the feathered friend live and what does it eat? It’s time to turn the table for tales about turkeys. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp.org.Fun Friday Open House | Doylestown

5-7pm. The Doylestown Food Co-op hosts a gathering with food and beverage treats and a talented local student music performer. Doylestown Food Co-op, 29 W State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.What the Bleep Do We Know?! | Morrisville

7:30-9:30pm. $5. Science and spirituality come together in this mind-bending trip down the rabbit hole. The movie that started it all—see it again! Lively dis-cussion after. Dr. Susan Burger’s Vitality Center, 300

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9am-5pm. $150. This in-depth class, open to all from beginners to practitioners, teaches how to develop connections to crystals and how to use them for the healing of self and others. Receive 8 CEs. The School of Body Therapies, 760 Woodburne Rd, Langhorne. 215-741-3888. RainbowsOfHealing.com.Mushroom Cookery | Hatfield

1-2:30pm. $50. Learn how to prepare soups, appetizers and main course dishes that show off the different character of fresh and dried mushrooms. Advice on where to obtain rare fungus and recipes provided. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E Orvilla Rd, Hatfield. 215-353-8947. FreshFunFoods.com.

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9am-12pm. Bucks County detox retreat with author of cookbook and nutritional guide, Healthy is Delicious. Non-invasive allergy testing, organic meals and juicing, yoga, hiking, biking, meditation, guided shamanic jour-neys and a new lifestyle. Retreat for 7 or 10 days, begin-ning November 9. Core Level Healing, 200 S Main St, Lambertville. 858-401-3144. CoreLevelHealing.net.All-School Open House | Phoenixville

1-4pm. Tour Kimberton Waldorf School’s campus, participate in mini-main lessons, meet faculty, view samples of student work and participate in a panel dis-cussion, all to gain an understanding of Waldorf educa-tion. Call 610-933-3635 x108 to RSVP. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. Kimberton.org.Local Lanes | Warminster

1:30-4:30pm. $25/adults, $15/kids under 14. Bowl to have fun and support the Doylestown Food Co-op. Bring the whole family and a dish to share. Thunder-bird Lanes, 1457 W Street Rd, Warminster. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11Food for Thought Book Club | Doylestown

6:15-8pm. Join the Doylestown Food Co-op to discuss Closing the Food Gap by Mark Winne. Club meets second Tuesday of each month and begins with a potluck; bringing food is optional. Doylestown Book Shop, 16 S Main St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12Holistic Solutions to Stress | Fairless Hills

Complimentary dinner at 6pm, followed by workshop 6:30-8:30pm. Demonstration and Q&A to follow. Spinal screenings and chair massage also included. Call to RSVP. Gorman Optimal Health Solutions, 333 N Oxford Valley Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-943-2584. Gorman-Health.com.

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7-8pm. $30. Fresh Fun Foods’ holiday cooking series presents a grab bag of tested and proven recipes for holiday desserts, to serve meals with confidence. Call to schedule series classes. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E Orvilla Rd, Hatfield. 215-353-8947. FreshFunFoods.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13Farm Fresh Film Series | Doylestown

7-9:30pm. $8/co-op mbrs, $10/non-mbrs. Join the Doylestown Food Co-op, Bucks County Foodshed Al-liance and a panel of experts for a showing of the eye-opening documentary, A Place at the Table. Attendees are asked to bring a healthy canned food or produce item for a local food pantry. County Theater, 20 E State St, Doylestown. 215-348-4548. Doylestown.coop.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14Waldorf Works Tour | Phoenixville

9:30-11:30am. Tour introduces local professionals to the Waldorf education at Kimberton. Come meet board members, parents, faculty, students and alumni and learn more about our mission, vision and curriculum. Call 610-933-3635 x107 to RSVP. Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 W Seven Stars Rd, Phoenixville. 610-933-3635. Kimberton.org.Happy Hip Openers | Frenchtown, NJ

6:30-8:30pm. $35. Open those hips with playful and precise deep asanas and see what a difference it can make in the body. All-levels class led by Bonnie Pariser. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com.Mandala Sound Meditation | Yardley

7-9pm. $25. Mandalas are used to help us on our jour-ney toward awakening to our inner peace and freedom. Explore their inner creative realms through the medita-tive art of mandala creation. Yoga Love, 10 N Main St, Yardley. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com.Health Rhythms Drum Circle | Morrisville

7:30-8:30pm. $15. Drumming is fun and good for the body and soul. Drums are provided, or bring your own. Facilitated by Mike “Oz” Osrowitz. Dr. Susan Burger’s Vitality Center, 300 W Trenton Ave, 2nd floor, Mor-risville. 215-736-3803. LiveWithVitality.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15Birds of Brigantine | Bristol

7:30am-5pm. $15/mbrs, $19/non-mbrs. An excellent trip for beginners, advanced birders and photographers. The loop road provides good and often close access to a wide variety of large and showy birds. Bring a lunch and plan on joining for dinner afterward. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.Transformative Power of Fire | Frenchtown, NJ

11:30am-5:30pm. $100. Retreat focuses on two prac-tices that use fire: Agni Hotra (fire ceremony) and cook-ing. Register by November 8. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18Chanting and Meditation | Quakertown

7:30-8:30pm. $12. Meditation helps quiet the chat-ter in the mind, tapping into an unlimited supply of peace and joy. Join Dorota to experience the added benefits of chanting. Special guest Kenoka is an artist and musician who hopes to help others see a positive difference with chanting. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19A Circle of Women | Langhorne

6:30-8pm. $20/suggested donation. Topic: How To Relax and Enjoy the Holidays. Learn to really enjoy the holiday season this year, through workshops, guest speakers, discussions, creative processes and inner work. Register at MindBodyOnline.com, go to “Medi-cine In Balance” then go to “workshops”. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. 215-741-1600. MedicineInBalance.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20Fall Fling | Bristol

6-8pm. $40/mbrs, $50/non-mbrs. Come celebrate the grand opening of our new exhibits, in the works for four years. Enjoy wine and light refreshments. Non-members who register online receive the member’s discount. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | West Windsor, NJ

6:30-7:30pm. $48. Through hypnosis, smoking cessa-tion is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. West Windsor Plainsboro High School South, 346 Clarksville Rd, West Windsor, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.Lose Weight with Hypnosis | West Windsor, NJ

7:30-8:30pm. $48. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. West Windsor Plainsboro High School South, 346 Clarks-ville Rd, West Windsor, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.Happy Film Showing | Morrisville

7:30-9:30pm. $5. This inspiring documentary com-bines real life stories of people from around the world and powerful interviews with the leading scientists in happiness research. Dr. Susan Burger’s Vitality Center, 300 W Trenton Ave, 2nd floor, Morrisville. 215-736-3803. LiveWithVitality.com.Relaxation through Hypnosis | West Windsor, NJ

8:30-9:30pm. $48. Learn several easy-to-use tech-niques to use to reduce daily stress. West Windsor

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November 21-23Multi-platinum recording artist and award win-ning educator Jim Donovan, M.Ed., presents

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IET (Integrated Energy Therapy) Intensive weekend Friday Nov 14, 4-9:30pm: IET Basic, $195Saturday Nov 15, 9:30am-5pm: IET Intermediate, $215Sunday Nov 16, 9:30am-5pm: IET Advanced, $245Become a certified IET practitioner. Learn how to provide an IET healing session and grow as a sacred space holder. Help to free a person’s energy from imprisoning patterns to function in new life-giving ways. Wendi Rose Heart Centered Healing Systems. Discounted com-bined rate for attending all three classes: $595.

IET Basic: November 1, 9:30am-5pm, $195.IET for Pets: November 8, 9:30am-5pm, $125.

November 8Become an eXpansive Entrepreneur9am-12pmThis innovative workshop brings together wis-dom, experience, knowledge and intuitiveness to empower yourself and your business. Explore techniques to eXpand consciousness to accept in-finite opportunities, thus removing self-imposed limitations. Explore current business trends that integrate all facets of entrepreneurship. Facilita-tor: Robert Lockwood, BS, MBA. $30.

2nd and 4th WednesdaysiTRYBE Community Supported Kitchen6:30-8:30pmiTRYBE focuses on culinary/edible education: food demonstration, sampling, recipes, book study, dietary concerns. Appropriate for anyone who wishes to learn how to eat and cook in a nurturing way. A hands-on community supported edible education. Children welcome. Kristin Moyer, holistic chef/educator. $20/family.

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November 15Improving Your Relationship with Money9am-2pmCreating wealth isn’t only about money; it’s about health and relationships and requires changing the mind about money. Learn power-ful tools to improve relationships with money and with yourself. Jon Satin & Chris Pattay, Possibility Coaches. $57.

November 19Highly Sensitive People: Support Group6:30-8:30pmAre you a highly sensitive person? Learn to understand the character of a HSP and embrace sensitivity. This group views the aspects of the HSP as strength rather than weakness or flaw. Rev. Tina Frazier, spiritual mentor and hypnotherapist. $20.

December 7Mark Your Calendars!2-5pmSpecial event-filled open house. Great con-nections, community, music and food. Details forthcoming.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Flemington, NJ

9-10am. $55. See November 20 listing. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.comLose Weight with Hypnosis | Flemington, NJ

10-11am. $55. See November 20 listing. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.Relaxation through Hypnosis | Flemington, NJ

11am-12pm. $55. See November 20 listing. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St, Flemington. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.Holiday Bazaar and Cafe | Upper Black Eddy

11am-4pm. Crafts and artisan wares, plus a vegetarian cafe. Find jewelry, textiles, handmade soap and body care, green cleaning products, knitted and felted de-signs, ceramics, woodworking, toys, clothing, beeswax candles and more. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org.Bistro Cooking | Hatfield

1-2:30pm. $50. French bistros serve quick, simply prepared traditional foods. French trained Chef Lou will teach the secrets of this simple, affordable, healthy style of cooking. Fresh Fun Foods, 2240 E Orvilla Rd, Hatfield. 215-353-8947. FreshFunFoods.com.

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1-5pmEmerge into the healing world through

“Divine Angelic Guidance”. Learn to heal with four angelic energies, practice angelic

merging and meditation, develop play-ful, loving, compassionate awareness and

receive guided attunement to this vibrational information. Taught by Donna Spear, RMT,

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23Mind Body Spirit Expo | King of Prussia

$5/Friday, $15/Saturday, $15/Sunday. Enjoy the largest natural health and human potential expo in the tri-state area. Featuring more than 100 exhibitors and lecturers, this year’s expo focuses on yoga and free yoga classes. Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia. 215-627-0102. MindBodySpiritExpo.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | Hamilton, NJ

6:30-7:30pm. $50. See November 20 listing. Reynolds Middle School, 2145 Yardville-Hamilton Sq Rd, Ham-ilton. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.Lose Weight with Hypnosis | Hamilton, NJ

7:30-8:30pm. $50. See November 20 listing. Reynolds Middle School, 2145 Yardville-Hamilton Sq Rd, Ham-ilton, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.Relaxation through Hypnosis | Hamilton, NJ

8:30-9:30pm. $50. See November 20 listing. Reynolds Middle School, 2145 Yardville-Hamilton Sq Rd, Ham-ilton, NJ. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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Friday, November 7Psychic FUN!Danielle MacKinnon and Dougall Fraser7-9pmAn evening of psychic fun with two of the world’s best psychics giving tandem readings to random audience members. Watch how two dif-ferent styles blend effortlessly, bringing accurate and insightful information. $60. Doylestown.

Saturday, November 8 Clearly Clairvoyant: Fine-Tune and Perfect Your Unique Psychic Gifts!10am-4pmDanielle MacKinnon and Dougall Fraser will help take existing or budding clairvoyance and clairsentience to new heights. Learn how to set a foundation, quiet mental chatter and access and interpret various types of psychic impressions, including symbols. $135. Doylestown.

Sunday, November 9Biomag Science Energy Medicine for Vitality and Health2-4pmJoin Peter Kulish and discover the science of

biomagnetism. Kulish has developed simple and advanced therapies to overcome pain and help resolve chronic, acute and degenerative condi-tions; increase daily energy for wellness; and defend against EMF. $40. Doylestown.

Friday, November 14Sanctify Your Space7-9pmAllison Hayes, the Rock Girl, shares her secrets on how to utilize the power of stones to cleanse, balance and energize personal space. Learn how to identify issues within an environment, find the power points and choose the perfect stones to create purified and positive energy. $40. Doylestown.

Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16Chakra Balancing and Auric Cleansing10am-6pm, both daysLearn from Allison Hayes, the Rock Girl, how to identify the 10 master chakras and 7 layers of the auric field, how they work and how to properly cleanse and balance them. On Sunday, practice on each other and receive certification. $225/Saturday, $450/both days. Doylestown.

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Monday-Friday, November 17-21Psychic Readings with the Rock Girl11am-8pm, by appointmentAllison Hayes utilizes the Sacred Energy of Stones to channel messages from Mother Earth and Spirit. Evidential, detailed and accurate, her readings provide valuable guidance and insight into current and past lives and promote healing. $90/30 minutes, $180/1 hour. Doylestown.

Tuesday, November 18Empower Your Goddess Within7-9pmAllison Hayes uses a combination of rocks, Reiki and psychic messages to help awaken and activate the Divine Feminine Energy. Learn how to create your own unstoppable approach to manifesting goals, dreams and desires. $40. Doylestown.

Saturday & Sunday, November 22-23Reiki 1 Certification: The Power of Divine Energy10am-5pm both daysThis workshop covers the philosophy and his-tory of Reiki, taught by Allison Hayes, who has taken all three levels of Reiki 17 times—in the USA and in Europe. Learn traditional hand positions and establish a unique connection to the Divine Healing Energy. Pre-requisite: Chakra Balancing course. $300. Doylestown.

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8-9am. Slow and gentle practice is a great place for beginners, students recovering from illness or injury, those with limited range of movement, and prenatal and postnatal women. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.Sunday Stroll | Bristol

2-3pm. Take a walk with a naturalist. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter.com.Reiki Share | Langhorne

2-4pm, Reiki share for practitioners; 4pm, Reiki experience for the community. Opportunity to share experiences with other local Reiki practitioners. Facilitated by Valarie Haag, ND, and Ian Haag, Usui Reiki Masters. Third Sunday. Free/donation to The Peace Center. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com.Restorative Yoga | Quakertown

4:30-5:45pm. Class includes deep, slow stretching with the use of props. Focuses on relaxation and breathing. All fitness levels, including those new to yoga, are welcome. Last Sunday of the month. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.Community Drum Circle | Langhorne

4:30-6pm. Join us for an open drum circle where we will make music and have fun. Bring any instruments desired; there will be plenty of instruments to share. Third Sunday. The Peace Center, 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne. 267-840-8003. RainbowsOfHealing.com. [email protected].

Tea & Play | Upper Black Eddy

10-11am. Enjoy a cup of tea with an early childhood teacher and learn about early childhood programs while little ones explore a nursery classroom. Children birth to age 4 are welcome. Call to register. First Mon-day. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org.TRX Body Blast | Quakertown

6:15-7pm. Challenge and engage every muscle during this 45-minute nonstop TRX suspension workout! Build overall strength, balance and flexibility with this total body conditioning workout. Held Mondays and Wednes-days; call for details. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.Mental Health Support Group | Doylestown

6:30-7:30pm. Join 4 The M.I.N.D.S. for its weekly peer-to-peer support group. We welcome family, friends and individuals who suffer from mental illness. Aldie Medical Arts Building, 11 Welden Dr, Doylestown. 4TheMINDS.org. [email protected].

Women’s Support and Lifestyle Group | Phila-delphia

6:30-7:30pm. Change Your Perception, Change Your Life is a women’s group that includes health speakers and some classes; meets twice monthly with Nancy Pollack, MS, clinical therapist, health educator and women’s safety specialist. $20. Chestnut Hill Medical Offices, 331 F Shawmont Ave, Philadelphia. 215-482-0408.

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9am. Hosted by Dr. Phil Pappas of Earth Foods, featur-ing different guests and topics each week. Listen in at WNJCRadio.com.Free Yoga and Meditation for Veterans | Bristol

11am-12pm. Free class for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and their partners. Mats included. Also held on Thursdays, 12-1pm. Bristol YMCA, 400 Mill St, Bristol. 215-595-8963. MeghansFoundation.org.Vinyasa Flow | Quakertown

6-7:15pm. Vinyasa is a yoga practice focused on link-ing breath and movement. The importance of the breath is emphasized. All levels; drop-ins welcome. $12. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.Bucks Beekeepers Association | Plumsteadville

7pm. General meeting of the Bucks County Beekeepers Association. Second Tuesday. Plumsteadville Grange Hall, 5901 Old Easton Rd, Plumsteadville. BucksBeekeepers.com.

Restorative Yoga | Langhorne

12-12:45pm OR 6:30-7:45pm. Join Doris Szeto each week for an afternoon or evening soothing and rejuve-nating class. The poses are adapted to accommodate any age, body type or physical condition. No evening class the 3rd Wednesday. Register online at Mind-BodyOnline.com, type in Medicine In Balance and go to classes. $15. Medicine In Balance, 940 Town Center Dr, Langhorne.Free Skin Analysis and Discounts | Lansdale

1-8pm. Come in for a free skin analysis and receive 15 percent off skin care. Call to schedule. Lansdale Mas-sage Therapy and Wellness, 55 E Main St, Lansdale. 267-263-2697. Lansdale-Wellness.com.Community Acupuncture | Doylestown

3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. Men-tion NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Schedule online or by phone. Located upstairs; call if you have disabilities. $30. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com.

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Chair/Mat Yoga | Fairless Hills

6-7pm. Open to the community. $3/seniors, $5/under 55. Falls Township Senior Center, 282 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills. 215-547-6563. [email protected]. Community Meditation Class | Doylestown

6:15-6:45pm. Free, 30-minute meditation class intro-ducing mindful meditation and qigong visualizations in a welcoming environment. Donations are accepted to be given to charities such as Moxafrica and A Woman’s Place. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. 215-348-8058. BridgeAcupuncture.com.Intuition Class | Gilbertsville

7:30-9:30pm. Develop intuition with a spiritual com-munity and share synchronicities. Develop intuitive muscle with an exercise and guided meditation. Drop-ins welcome. Second Wednesday. $5. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gilbertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com.

Free Yoga and Meditation for Veterans | Bristol

12-1pm. See Tuesday listing. Bristol YMCA, 400 Mill St, Bristol. 215-595-8963. MeghansFoundation.com.Prenatal Yoga Classes | Harleysville

6-7:15pm. Moms-to-be use yoga to prepare their bod-ies to bring new life into the world. Learn tools and techniques to strengthen the body for labor and deliv-ery. Suitable for those new to yoga. $16. Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pk, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com.Ascension Class | Gilbertsville

7-9pm. Ascension class designed to move into becoming a channel of grace, the next step of intuitive development. First Thursday. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Rte 100, 2nd floor, Gil-bertsville. 610-413-8191. InnerLightHC.com.Empowerment Coaching Workshop | Doylestown

7-9pm. Experience the benefits of empowerment coach-ing, build confidence, gain insight and a new perspective in creating more balance and contentment in life. Accom-panied by the added benefit of synergistic group support. Now forming 3-month programs. Second and fourth Thursdays. Must call to pre-register. $297. Dragonfly Yoga Studio & Massage, 156 Green St, Doylestown. 215-906-9393. TotalSerenityCoaching.com.

Guided Meditation | Gilbertsville

9:30-10:30am. Using guided visual imagery, learn to meditate to center oneself, relieve stress, lower blood pressure and create balance through mind, body and spirit. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Inner Light Holistic Center, 1000 Grosser Rd & Route 100, Gilbertsville. InnerLightHC.com.Story Time Yoga | Quakertown

1:30-2:15pm. Story time comes alive with yoga. Join us for a seasonal story, songs, games and yoga poses. Encourages literacy and a healthy lifestyle. For children ages 2 through 6 and their caregivers. Third Friday of the month. $5. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. MoondogYoga.com.

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Kids Yoga Club | Quakertown

6-8pm. Enjoy a night out while children enjoy a yoga practice just for them. Includes stories, songs, games and a craft. Second Friday of the month. Ages 6-11. $20/child, $15/each addt’l sibling. Moondog Yoga, 44 Front St, Quakertown. 267-374-4046. MoondogYoga.com.

Bird Walk | Bristol

7:30-9am. For all birding enthusiasts. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177.

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WAGNER INTEGRATIVE THERAPIESJ. Adam Wagner, D.C.411 Hyde Park, Doylestown215-230-8100JAdamWagner.com

Wagner Integrative Therapies focuses on you in a caring, integrative environment. Dr. J. Adam Wagner, Medical Director, specializes in combining diagnostic skills, functional assessment and state-of-the-art treatments. Dr. Wagner supports the practices

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VIBRATIONAL ENERGY HEALING & WORKSHOPSRainbows of Healing 123 W Maple Ave Langhorne, PARainbowsOfHealing.com

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ENERGY HEALING

MICHAEL J. FORMICALifeWorks Compass LLC107 N Broad St, Doylestown215-622-5798

For more than 25 years, Michael has helped people meet their challenges around mind-body wellness, relationships, recovery and career. An internationally recognized self-development expert, he can help you overcome

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ARTHUR GUTKIN, J.D., CHt.Medical Intuitive, Akashic Record Traveler Founder of Mindful Awareness Centered Coaching (MACC) 215-740-0766

MACC integrates Gutkin’s skills as an alternative medicine practitioner. Begin to experience relief today, both physically and emotionally, without medication. Together, we create an individual weekly plan designed to suit your needs. Learn healing techniques that you can apply throughout

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Dr. Moise offers a blend of conventional medicine and natural scientifically proven alternative methods to optimize your child’s health. This approach recognizes and respects the ability of your child’s body to return to a state of

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

DENTAL WELLNESS CENTREHyo J. Lim DMD216 Mall Blvd, Ste 11, King of Prussia610-265-4485DentalWellnessCentre.com

Dr. Hyo Lim provides a holistic approach to exceptional dentistry, in a warm and caring environment. At Dental Wellness Centre, mercury- and metal-free restorations are used for the most biocompatible results. Biocompatibility testing for dental materials is available. Invisalign is

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LANAP & IMPLANT CENTER OF PADavid DiGiallorenzo, DMD184 W. Main St, Collegeville610-422-3120PerioImplants.us

Dr. David DiGiallorenzo focuses on providing oral health solutions through holistic, biologically c o m p a t i b l e a n d o rg a n i c practices. It is one of the world’s most accomplished centers for periodontal and implant care, which integrates wellness services

into their therapeutic approach. He is experienced at immediate total tooth replacement with metal-free dental implants, treating gum disease with LANAP, a no-cut, no-sew method of treating gum disease, comfortable gum grafting with PRGF, implant denture solutions, and chronic pain management. See ad on page 17.

REBUILD YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEMRose OrrellHolistic Health Practitioner310-866-7151Rose@PresentWellness.orgPresentWellness.org

Find relief from the foods that are causing your body harm and learn to heal and rebuild your digestive system in order to live a

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THE ORGANIC MATTRESS STORE1075 Main St Hellertown, PA Mon-Sat, 9:30am-5:30pmCelebrating our 10th Anniversary, doing business since 2004. Why an organic mattress? Remove toxic chemicals from the bedroom, naturally flame retardant, repels dust mites, mold and mildew, naturally regulates temperatures and improves spinal alignment. Say goodbye to toxic gases, allergies, night sweats and back pain with an environmentally friendly mattress. See ad on page 34.

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LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTORJulie Lachman, ND LLC196 W Ashland St, Ste 301Doylestown267-895-1733DrLachman.com

Homeopathic remedies are safe for infants, children and pregnant moms alike. They help kids sail through common childhood illnesses in a healthy, positive way. You want the best for your child, yet you’re concerned about side effects. Come learn options

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Melanie invigorates women to regain energy. Do you desire less brain fog, more focus? Less stress, more sleep? Less fatigue, more energy? Melanie has personally experienced adrenal fatigue and utilizes a synthesized approach involving the whole

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HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTERBARRY WOLFSON554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 28 Mine St, Flemington, NJ 34 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton, NJ 908-996-3311HypnosisNJ.com

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Bellabaci is a modified version of ancient cupping therapy. Silicone cups use no heat yet provide the same benefits as traditional cup-

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Do you have eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris, dry, cracked, itchy and/or sensitive and allergy prone skin? Tired of using steroids and still not seeing results? Try a natural

solution to your problem skin. All products are chemical free and are not only for medicinal uses, but are for people who want to use natural products that actually work. Purchase online or at Sandy Ridge Farm in Doylestown. Local pickup can be arranged. Now hiring independent consultants.

NATURAL PHARMACY

LIONVILLE NATURAL PHARMACYBen & Michael Briggs309 Gordon Drive, Lionville610-363-7474LionRx.comLionville specializes in both pharmaceuticals and natural/holistic remedies, providing an integrative approach to your health solution. Integrative therapy provides a safer and more effective course of treatment, with fewer adverse or toxic side effects. We are experts in the safety and effectiveness of traditional (allopathic) prescription drugs as well as natural/holistic (alternative) therapies. Family-owned and operated, since 1979. Phone consultations and U.S. shipping available. See ad on page 4.

NARBERTH FAMILY MEDICINEDr. Andrew Lipton822 Montgomery Ave, Ste 315, Narberth610-667-4601

Narberth Family Medicine is a holistic, alternative medical practice, emphasizing interactive decision making between doctor and patient. Interactive decision making means that together with Dr. Lipton, you will decide on what course of action is best.

Dr. Lipton spends 15-20 minutes, and up to 1 hour with a new patient. Be confident that your individual needs will be met.

WAGNER INTEGRATIVE THERAPIESKelly Seitchik, L.M.T.411 Hyde Park, Doylestown215-230-8100JAdamWagner.com

Wagner Integrative Therapies has Alternative Pain Management & Health Solutions. Kelly specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Chronic Migraine and Stress-Related Headache Relief, and has developed a systemic approach to Myofascial Pain Relief. Also offered: Swedish

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RHEUMATOLOGY CARE CONSULTANTS, PLLC301 Oxford Valley Rd, [email protected]

Get re l ie f for your jo in t inflammation and pain and reduce your dependence on medications. Dr. Tahir is PA’s only board-certified Integrative Rheumatologist and specializes in autoimmune diseases that are difficult to diagnose and treat. He will customize an integrative

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MONTGOMERY REHAB ASSOCIATESDr. L. Matthew SchwartzIntegrative Medicine8601 Stenton Ave, Wyndmoor215-233-6226

Are you being heard? Are you getting the care you deserve? Address issues before they get worse. As a true partner, I will listen to your needs and help you make informed decisions. You will receive effective tools and

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DENISE TIMOFAI, D.HOM, C.HOMHomeopathic Consultant610-982-5012

Homeopathic Health Consultations (via phone) are available as well as on-site and recorded beginner and advanced classes. We practice clinical homeopathy—using lower potencies at more frequent intervals—and we promote helping individuals learn how to use homeopathy on a regular basis.

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NATURE CENTER

SILVER LAKE NATURE CENTER1306 Bath Road, Bristol215-785-1177SilverLakeNatureCenter.org

Silver Lake Nature Center (SNLC) is the home of the area’s first Earthship, a carbon-zero structure built with recycled products, that heats and cools itself, that gathers its own water, recycles its own waste, and produces food. Education, recreation, research and advocacy.

The good man is the friend of all living things.

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REIKI & REFLEXOLOGY

HALFMOON CREATIVE & HEALING ARTSKaitlynn Stupak, CD, Reiki Master267-897-4277HalfmoonHealingArts.com

Healing services offered include Reiki & reflexology which support relaxation and growth by soothing energetic blockages, releasing toxins, increasing vitality & enhancing well-being. Also offered

are comprehensive, holistic-based childbirth education classes and labor doula services. Gain knowledge to improve your health & your birth.

VETERINARY PHARMACY

LIONVILLE NATURAL PHARMACYBen & Michael Briggs309 Gordon Drive, Lionville610-363-7474LionRx.comWe work together with veterinarians and pet owners to customize prescriptions that address each pet’s unique needs. We prepare alternative medication forms including flavored liquids, solid treats, and transdermal creams to make medicines more palatable. Our formulations make administering medication safer, easier and more enjoyable for pets and their people. Serving pets, exotics, horses and zoo animals. See ad on page 38.

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SHAMANIC COUNSELING

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Kathleen Downey, CSC, has 7 years of training and 20 years of experience in private practice, since 1994. Uniquely combining psychotherapy with soul retrieval, past life therapy and nutrition, a truly empowering experience for clients. Author of bestseller,

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PET THERAPY

DR. JULIE ANN ALLENDER306 Rickert Rd, Sellersville215-799-2220PetTherapyParadisePark.com

Dr. Allender ’s office is a tropical garden with fountains, music, plants and Animal Assisted Therapy. She offers alternatives to traditional therapy and medication through diet, exercise, meditation and lifestyle changes for adults, couples, children, families and businesses.

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We take the time to understand not only your symptoms, but why you got those symptoms in the first place. Our practice is focused on age management, aesthetic and regenerative medicine to optimize health and well-being, and if desired, appearance. We

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