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40 KAMINI DESAI EXPLORES A YOGIC LIFE Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Mastery by Linda Sechrist

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“Your move, chief.” That’s what Robin Williams says to Matt Damon in a pivotal scene in the movie Good Will Hunting. If you recall, he was

telling Damon that life can’t be found in a book; life has to be lived. Ironic, because if you suffer from mental illness, cancer, Parkinson’s, whatever … the very last thing you think you can do is “move.” This life is not easy; diseases of the mind and body find us, even after we have done everything in our power to keep them at bay. Mental and physical illness is on the rise. Sometimes it feels that no matter what we do, we are facing it—in ourselves or in our loved ones. When it is a loved one, there is no pain that compares. I was a caregiver for a sick husband and a sick son, both of whom made amazing recoveries. I am blessed. Yet, during those times, making these huge decisions, speaking to doctors, watching my loved ones suffer, I felt many things; however, not once did I feel blessed. Caregiving for a person that is sick, elderly or frail is a tremendous strain both physically and mentally. This month, we pay tribute to the caregivers in our lives with “Conscious Caregiving,” an article with focus on caring for others while still nurturing yourself. There are a few people I know that are caregivers for elderly parents, and while my sisters and I may laugh with my own 81-year-old parents—“we’ll put a POD in the driveway and put a bed in it when the time comes”—the truth is it is no laughing matter. This is how life ends for many: a day-and-night challenge of being cared for by someone else. When I found myself in the roll of caregiver for my husband, I leaned on one thing: memories. Thoughts of our wedding, our trips, our walks on the beach, and memories of all the many times we laughed. If you know us, you know we LAUGH! Big, huge belly laughs! I think that is what I used to power me through those times—my memories of all the laughter we shared. I come back to memories when I am struggling, because when they are good, they are like a smooth margarita’s tingle on the back of my tongue! It is a place I can go that offers a nirvana, even if just for a moment. So, for all of us while we are young and healthy (yes, at 44 I am using the word “young” liberally), we should be seizing our day! Living life, testing the edges, trying things and failing or succeeding, and, like Williams in his good times, we should be laughing big, hardy laughs. The thing about laughter is it is free. Sur-round yourself with people that make you laugh (with them, not at them; that’s just cruel) . Smile and laugh as you manifest the life you want. If life is a journey and not a destination, then my goal is to be laughing the whole car ride! This month, take a trip, even if it is just to a local beach or park. We live on an island for goodness’ sake. Take a few hours if that is all you have, play in the ocean, run along the sea, enjoy the last of the summer sunsets. Simply said: Get out there this September and carpe diem, seize the day!

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Dentist-Naturopath:The Next Level in Biologic Dentistry

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nounce his completion of board certification in integrative biologic dental medicine (IBDM), as well as his completion of naturopathic doctor (ND) degree, this July. In his life-long quest to deliver the best holistic, minimally invasive and toxin-free biologic dentistry to his patients, Shvartsman stands out amongst other holistic dentists on Long Island.

As a trained naturopath, Shvarts-man will use his training to augment

his already successful biologic dentistry techniques. Patients will benefit from the best in modern dental technology, techniques and safe dental materials combined with home-opathy, energy medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and ayurvedic medicine as well as other integrative alternative medical approaches. He works closely with other health alternative healthcare providers to help his patients heal and recover from toxic dentistry. In fact, many holistic healers choose LI Center for Healthier Dentistry for their dental care.

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Shvartsman has used his dual-degree education to develop a new dental paradigm. During his studies, he designed a unique approach to decay and gum disease treatment, reversal and prevention by helping to change the oral bacte-rial microflora and environment to within normal biologic parameters. In addition, Shvartsman has revolutionized root

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Long Island will once again be joining more than 1,500 cities in 40 countries around the

world in celebrating Car Free Day on Monday, September 22. On that day, people are encour-aged to get around without cars, and instead ride a train, bus, walk, bicycle, carpool, or just drive less. Last year, more than 2,500 Long Islanders

pledged to be car free or car-light, resulting in the avoidance of more than 65,000 miles of driving and 33 tons of CO2 emissions. So far, more than 900 Long Island-ers have pledged. More than 70 organizations are participating in Car Free Day Long Island, with more joining every day. Pledge to be car-free or car-light for the second annual Car Free Day Long Island at CarFreeDayLI.com/pledge. Using cars less by choosing more sustainable travel choices will build awareness, reduce traf-fic, conserve energy, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce parking problems and save money!

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September 27 marks the sixth annual Gaia’s essence Women’s Wellness Confer-ence (GeWWC). It will be held from noon until 8 p.m. at the Islandia Marriott

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the country. This year, the theme, Moving Forward Together, encompasses the GeWWC vision to provide simple and exciting ways for women to find their own unique paths to wellness while supporting each other on the journey. This year’s keynote speaker, Joan Frances

Moran, is a bold, 70-year-young lifestyle leader/mindset expert. Moran will help analyze your present situation and offer proven techniques that will address work/life balance by demonstrating her Mind Fuel Toolkit for Life Renewal. Premier speaker Vanessa Cunningham, a health coach and wellness expert, joins the conference this year. After leaving a successful career in the financial services industry, she followed her heart to help others to be healthy. Her expert advice has been featured in The Huffington Post and on Essence.com. Cunning-ham’s seminar features How to Reverse the 7 Signs of Stress. Throughout the conference, guests will have the opportunity to attend semi-nars and interact with speakers and exhibitors. They can also participate in the Get Up and Get Fit seminar, with Bianca Lupo-Weintraub; Food for Thought—an introduction to Korean cooking; as well as food demonstrations and samplings sponsored by Vitamix and Whole Foods Market.

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Dr. Roger Callahan Was in a BindHe had been in this position before, but that

didn’t make it any less frustrating. A traditionally trained psychologist, he was working with his client, Mary, who had struggled with a severe water phobia since she was a child. Mary wasn’t just afraid of swim-ming, she was afraid of water in all forms—from bathtubs to rain to oceans to swimming pools. Her level of fear was so extreme that she couldn’t even bathe her two children and was plagued by nightmares about water. This had been going on as long as she could remember. Now in her 40s, she had sought Dr. Callahan’s help. Dr. Callahan was doing his best, but it just wasn’t work-ing. He had been treating Mary for the past year, using all the traditional psychotherapy techniques in his tool belt: cognitive therapy, hypnosis, relaxation therapy, rational-emotive therapy, systematic desensitization, biofeedback and more. They were all he knew, and they were the techniques that were accepted by psychologists, psychiatrists, and the public at large. This wasn’t the first time those techniques had failed. Dr. Callahan had been disappointed with the lack of concrete results and the length of time it took for change to happen for many clients. He and Mary had made only minimal progress in the year they had worked together. She was able to sit on the edge of Dr. Callahan’s swimming pool and put her feet in the water, but she was full of anxiety when she did. After ses-sions near the pool, she left with a pounding headache from the stress of the treatment! Dr. Callahan, ever curious about the functioning of the body and mind, had around that time been studying the body’s meridian points. Meridians, the basis of the ancient Chinese medical system of acupuncture, are defined as ener-

gy channels that carry the vital life force, or qi, to the organs and others systems of the body. Running up and down either side of the body, each meridian is associated with a differ-ent organ—stomach, gallbladder, kidney, etc. each merid-ian also has what’s called an “endpoint,” a specific location where you can access the energy channel on the surface of the body. This point can be manipulated using acupuncture needles or simple touch (acupressure) to balance or unblock

the energy flow through that particular meridian. In one therapy session, Mary revealed that thinking about water caused a terrible feeling in the pit of her stomach. In a flash of insight, it came to Dr. Callahan that tapping on the stomach meridian endpoint—just below the eye—might alleviate Mary’s pit-of-the-stomach sensation. So he asked her to tap that spot with her fingertips. Mary did as she was asked. To their mutual surprise, after just a few minutes of tapping, she soon exclaimed, “It’s gone! That horrible feeling I get in the pit of my stomach when I think about water is completely gone!” She went to the edge of

the swimming pool to see if her fear had changed as well, and discovered that she felt no anxiety at being close to the water. From that day forward, her water phobia and her night-mares about water were gone. That was 30 years ago, and Mary is still free of her fear today. Imagine Dr. Callahan’s astonishment at this turn of events. After working so hard with Mary, trying the range of conventional psychotherapy techniques and even some alternative techniques, he happens on the solution—tapping below the eye! And, perhaps more important, the phobia remains cured for 30 years, never to affect Mary again. How did this happen?

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So, what can you do to protect your family? Look for mattresses, pillows and bedding that are made with nontoxic ingredients. Question the manufacturer as to what it uses as a flame retardant; are there glues used in this product? Products claiming to be waterproof, wrinkle free, cooling or heating gels are big red flags. You want to find mattresses made from pure ingredients, like latex and bedding sourced from 100 percent cotton and wool. Pillows can use nontoxic ingredients, like wool, latex, buckwheat and kapok, which provides a down-like feeling while providing natural protection from mold, mildew and dust mites. You will discover quickly that removing chemicals from your sleeping environ-ment won’t sacrifice comfort. Rather it will dramatically improve your sleep and your life.

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Safer Shampoo Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical

This year, the Center for environmental Health (CeH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discon-tinue using a cancer-causing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pend-ing. Cocamide diethanolamine (DeA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent.

In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on as-sessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CeH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protec-tion law for toxic chemicals. Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredi-ents in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy.

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Radioactive SeaJapan’s Nuclear Meltdown is Poisoning California KelpScientists analyzing kelp off the coast of San Diego have linked the presence of the radioactive isotope cesium to the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, in Japan, which melted down in 2011. As part of the ongoing Kelp Watch 2014 project, government and academic institutions have begun receiving results from samples of bull kelp and giant kelp collected along the California coast. “We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University. “Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.” With experts predicting a 40-year-plus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable.

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Apple CorpsGreen Apple Day Aims to Transform SchoolsThe Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environ-ments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future.

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GMO Gung-HoU.S. Farmers Plant More GMO CropsFarmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of genetically modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. even as many U.S. con-sumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology. “In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.”

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Does Acupuncture

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Acupuncture is a holistic approach to treat a variety of problems in humans. The benefits do not stop

there, however. Many animals, including pets, see therapeutic benefits from pain to digestive problems. Dogs and cats see the most benefit from acupuncture in both gastrointestinal and neurological conditions. The veterinarian may sug-gest acupuncture as the primary form of treatment, or it can be used in addition to other treatment methods. Many pet owners will seek acu-puncture treatments for their pets in addition to Western medicine. If your pet has a broken leg, it would be ideal to have the leg set and then use the acupuncture after to promote healing and reduce pain. Veterinarians that specialize in acupuncture know how to integrate the holistic approach into the standard health plan for your pet.

How Does Acupuncture Work?A certified veterinary acupuncturist will insert hair-thin needles into the skin at specific points around the body. It is virtually painless when done by an ex-perienced certified veterinary acupunc-turist. Inserting the needles is thought to correct imbalances and restore the flow of energy, called qi (pronounced “chee”), throughout the body. Acupunc-ture causes the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body called endorphins as well as serotonins. The re-lease of these natural chemicals act like pain killers, which will not only provide pain relief, but also will result in relaxing and calming effects causing your pet to

“feel good.” Traditional Chinese veteri-nary medicine believes that where there is pain, there is stagnation of blood and/or qi. Inserting the needles at specific points will directly help to provide a free flow of blood and/or qi, and relieve the pain and cause increased blood flow and circulation to the area affected. In-serting the needles at specific points will also cause the release of these naturally occurring pain relievers and “feel-good” chemicals to cause your pet to relax and reduce anxiety from the pain.

What Does Acupuncture Treat?There are many areas where acupunc-ture can be beneficial. Below is a list of some of them: n Gastrointestinal problems n Respiratory problems n Neurological disorders (including epilepsy) n Musculoskeletal disorders n Reproductive disorders n Metabolic disorders n Allergies n Urinary disorders n Dermatological disorders

Is Acupuncture Right for Your Pet?Before having acupuncture performed on your pet, you will want to consult with a certified veterinary acupunctur-ist. You want to make sure he or she has proper training and experience with your pet’s complications. The vet should also perform a thorough exam and out-line a plan for treatment. Not all pets are good candidates for acupuncture, and your veterinarian should tell you what the prognosis will be. You will want to weigh the price of the treatments against the quality of care to see if it will be a worthwhile in-vestment. Rarely does a condition only need one treatment session. If improve-ment is seen, it will be worth the price for the future sessions.

When Should Acupuncture NOT Be Administered?Just because acupuncture can be beneficial does not mean that it is ideal for all pets. It is important to know that some animals should not have acu-puncture treatments performed. These are a few limitations that are put on candidates: n Pregnant pets should only receive acupuncture if they are prepared for labor n Acupuncture will interact with some prescription medication n Pets that are currently ill should be treated with antibiotics prior to acupuncture n If the degenerative disease has progressed immensely, acupuncture should only be used as symptomatic relief.

While it is not a cure-all, acupuncture can be just as beneficial to pets as to their human counterparts. This link may help you to find a certified veterinary acupuncturist in your area: tcvm.com/Resources/FindAtcvmPractitioner.aspx.

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pening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with our-selves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

Build Relationship with Breath Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” encourage them to share their response to the experience. Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model return-ing to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.” Help children notice how their breath changes through-out the day. Games can support this increased awareness.

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healthykids Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again. After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge. Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.

Notice Feelings and SensationsPractice a regular mind/body check-in. At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the mo-ment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.

Cultivate Sensory Awareness Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.

Practice Moments of QuietIntentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportu-nity for quiet time, they often love it. Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.

Send Well Wishes The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kind-ness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings. When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’”

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“If you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CeO of Care-

giver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.” The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities. experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving—and receiving.

Reframe CareWhen Lori La Bey’s mom was diag-nosed with dementia, the daughter initially felt she was the only family member that could help her. How-ever, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes. Although La Bey began her care-giving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love.

Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collab-orative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible. When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mind-fully sipping herbal tea. The conversa-tions would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and pow-er,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much? “Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the per-son can do for himself,” agrees Den-holm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself? The results offer a window to un-derstanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting co-dependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Conscious CaregivingNurture Yourself While Helping Another

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Ask for Help“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out. August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manage-able levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable. August understands how over-whelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?” Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner to-morrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”

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behaviors they find especially sup-portive. encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condi-tion?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

Nurture through NourishmentMore than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spear-headed by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can trans-late to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite. “If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To be-gin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produc-es acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced. For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one. Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Liv-ing a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritual-izing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

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during short respites, such as reading, listening to

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or taking a hot shower, and refer to it often.

Stand for Exerciseeven though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physi-cal activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments. According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and in-creased risks of death from cardiovascu-lar disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting. “Schedule exercise and respite breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.

Commune with SpiritAugust suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and grati-tude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August. La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a grace-filled day. Things will go smoothly.” Denholm centers herself by pet-ting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breath-ing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.

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Notice BlessingsLa Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compas-sion and unconditional love on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.” August notes, “even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poi-gnant and rich connection with my parents.” For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communica-tion with her husband and working as a team. “Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving ex-perience,” concludes Schall.

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Kamini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy ver-satile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western

psychology and eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, provid-ing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle? It means being focused on inner peace. Through the study of yoga as a complete sci-ence of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realiza-tion of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, griev-ing, enthu-siastic or depressed me will

Kamini Desai explores a Yogic Life

Inner Calmness Leads to Self-Masteryby Linda Sechrist

likely be steering my life in a con-trary direction and I’ll just be going in circles. In the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga, along with the integrative method of yoga nidra that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. energy is healing. When energy is freed up, it naturally calms the mind and cre-ates a spontaneous, meditative state in which the highest self can be experien-tially known. To free energy, I attune to the

sensations resulting from the physi-cal alignments in any yoga posture. each pose focuses attention on sensations oc-curring along the meridian lines in the body, allow-ing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally

flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close

my eyes and feel that released energy becom-

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tional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

What was it like to grow up as the daughter of Yogi Amrit Desai, a well-known guru?I feel blessed that I was exposed to my father’s teachings from a young age. His message that I first embraced was that people and things will always change, and if I rely on either of them for happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity. My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

How have you benefited from yoga? I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga. The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga?Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause.


eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me? What else is there besides postures?” Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love.

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Three Herbs for Autumn Ailments

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the common cold, stomach upset or stress headaches, this minty leaf—in-digenous to europe—has got you covered. The leaves and stems contain a volatile oil, called menthol, which is a deconges-tant known to loosen phlegm; relieving cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. In addition to being antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal, it eases gastrointes-tinal issues by relaxing the stomach muscles and improving digestion. Its calming and anesthetic properties can also relieve stress, muscle tension and headaches. A mug of warm peppermint tea is the perfect way to conclude a long day.

Green TeaAnother issue that many people face during autumn is weight gain, due to decreased physical activity and a higher caloric intake. However, when paired with moderate exercise and a balanced diet, the catechins in green tea—a brew cherished since ancient Chinese times—can help speed your metabolism and reduce cravings. These catechins are bioactive substances that are antioxidant, antibacterial, and even anticarcinogenic; aiding further in decreased LDL (bad) cholesterol and reduced blood sugar levels among dia-betic patients. enjoy two to three cups of this heart-healthy tea daily in place of your morning coffee or fattening snacks to stay in shape year round. Like with any product you intend to use topically or orally, quality is key. Make sure to get 100 percent organic

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Blossom into YogaMelody Owens

“My love for yoga runs deep,” says cover artist Melody Owens, a longtime yoga teacher and practitioner. Blossom into Yoga was the featured artwork for a fund- raiser Owens and the painting’s model organized for Me Siento Nuevo, a yoga community in Peru started by a mutual friend serving in the Peace Corps. While Owens enjoys painting with the luminescent colors of oils, she has a special love for black-and-white art, especially through a medium developed by one of her first teachers, combining pencil, charcoal and an erasable acrylic paint called liquid lead. The artist has used it to paint portraits of classic beau-ties like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, creating a photorealistic look that recalls the elegance and glamour of vintage Hollywood. A mostly self-taught artist, Owens apprenticed with several renowned artists in her home state of Utah before opening her own studio teaching art in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today, she lives in Newport Beach, California, where she hopes to open up a wellness/art center to combine her passions for yoga and art. In addition to creating fine art portraits, Owens paints freelance and commissioned works for clients across the United States.

View the artist’s portfolio at MelodyOwensArt.com.


Fall Planting Begins in September

Don’t miss out by thinking the summer is over and so is all that beautiful produce you have been growing. September is a great month to plant for a November or later harvest.

You can turn a 4x4 bed into a pumpkin patch; just start them indoors first. This will allow your summer crops to stay where they are. Start your broccoli, cauli-flower or cabbage indoors as well. In a few weeks, you can sow your spinach and lettuces directly in the ground. Done with squash? If so, pull the squash and plant a fall crop or an overwinter crop, especially if you’re closing it in with cloaks. That goes for any summer plants. Anything that gets disease, or is just spent, pull and compost. Plant greens of all kinds, because they love the cool weather. If you are all done with producing veggies, you could also just plant cover crop seed to help build a better organic soil.

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and pure oils or teas to ensure maximum benefit. If you are using an essential oil topically, make sure to put only a couple drops in a carrier oil (e.g., jojoba oil), as it is highly concentrated. The afore-mentioned herbs have been cherished for millennia and continue to be widely embraced to this day for their deeply therapeutic properties; helping you holis-tically adapt to the changes in your life.

Gina Marie Cronin is a staff writer for Natural Awakenings and spent time this winter in Peru learning more about the utilization of herbs


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Indian VeggiesVegetarianism has been a way of life in India for millennia. Some Indian vegeta-bles may already seem familiar; winter melon, or white pumpkin, for example, is a squash that cooks and tastes like its orange counterpart. eggplants native to India are egg-shaped and smaller than the American variety; they cook in less time and have a less bitter taste.

Indian Vegetarian CookingPotent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease

by Bushra Bajwa

Other popular Indian vegetables, such as okra seedpods (eaten as a curried entrée or side dish and also used to

thicken stews and soups), fenugreek leaves and aromatic seeds from the pea family have become common American crops. Tindura, a gourd used in curry, and daikon, often eaten raw in salads or seasoned as stuffing in flatbread, are relatively new here. “By eating a larger variety of vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and spe-cialized phytochemicals that have heal-ing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW Naturo-pathic Medicine, in Portland, Oregon. He advises against overcooking vegetables to maintain their nutritional qualities. Hubbs notes that bitter gourd is

probably one of the most underappreci-ated Western foods, yet studies on mice sponsored by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, in Sydney, Australia, and the Chinese government show that it contains four compounds that are ef-fective in reducing blood glucose levels in diabetic patients. Also consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into su-perfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, cit-ing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews. Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

Indian SpicesAlthough often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks. Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. According to Uni-versity of Illinois research, fennel flower (black seed) and fenugreek improve lactation. University of Maryland Medi-cal Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion. Further, the Journal

Vegetarians seeking flavorful variations can turn to 9,000 Indian, Pakistani

and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide.

Indian dishes offer tantalizing options in a vegetable-rich diet.

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Spicy Indian Family RecipesBasic Okra3 Tbsp olive oil2 finely chopped medium yellow onion2 finely chopped vine tomatoes18 oz okra (about 50 pieces), washed, dried, ends trimmed and then cut into ½-inch piecesSea salt to tasteRed chili powder to taste½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Fresh cilantro for garnish

Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan to lightly brown the onions.

Add salt, chili powder, coriander powder and turmeric. Mix.

Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, covered.

Add the okra, mix well and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve garnished with cilantro.

Organic Baby Potatoes and Chickpeas1 Tbsp olive oil2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed3 baby potatoes, washed and diced1 finely chopped tomatoSea salt to taste1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional)¼ tsp baking soda2 Tbsp purified waterFresh cilantro for garnish

Heat oil in saucepan before adding ingredients.

Add chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and garam masala to saucepan and bring to a boil.

Add baking soda and water, and then simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until pota-toes are tender.

Maash Daal2 Tbsp olive oil2 cups maash (urad) lentils1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped½ tsp turmeric½ tsp coriander powder2 cups purified waterSea salt to tasteChili powder to taste2 tomatoes, finely choppedFresh cilantro and chilies for garnish

Wash lentils and soak in warm water for 1 hour.

Heat oil in saucepan to brown onions.

Add ginger and garlic, spices and toma-

toes and stir for a few minutes to make a paste.

Add lentils and water, and then bring to boil.

Simmer on low to medium heat for 30 minutes.

Bitter Gourd2 Tbsp olive oil5 bitter gourds1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced finely2 tomatoes, chopped finely1 tsp turmericSea salt to taste

Wash and trim bitter gourd ends.

Cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.

Slice the halves into ¼-inch pieces.

Rub salt into the pieces and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes (to remove the bitterness).

Rinse out the salt and dry the bitter gourd.

Heat oil in saucepan and then add bitter gourd, turmeric and salt.

Sauté on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add onions and sauté for another 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, mix well and cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes.

Recipes courtesy of Bushra Bajwa.


of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties. Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spic-es such as turmeric, oregano, cinna-mon, cloves and paprika reduced tri-glycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. “There are clear benefits to add-ing spices to your meal, even if you’re only adding them occasionally.” Sprinkling a little turmeric and gin-ger on legumes or other vegetables while boiling or sautéing them can create a palate-pleasing dish with health ben-efits. Numerous studies, including those from the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota, show that these ingredients may help fight several kinds of cancer, reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain, among other benefits. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends

RAISINS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIABETES RISKResearchers from the University of

Kentucky have determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For 12 weeks, 46 men and women snacked on either pro-cessed snack foods or raisins. At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers and blood pres-sure. Raisin snacking was found to reduce blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors. The researchers concluded, “Regular consumption of raisins may reduce gly-cemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure.”

EZ Garam Masala Authentic garam masala is made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this quick and easy substitute will add a warm, sweet flavor to vegetables, rice and other foods.

2 Tbsp ground coriander1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground cardamom1 Tbsp ground black pepper1 Tbsp ground fennel seed1 tsp ground mustard ½ tsp ground cloves½ tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper2 Tbsp ground turmeric

Mix the spices in a small bowl, place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.

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of herbs and spices delivering both un-forgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare.

Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at [email protected].

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Lois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot

vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during Septem-ber’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer in-formative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.” Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discov-ered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachu-setts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant mo-

tion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

FlexibilityOne reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit associa-tion based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mo-bility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body. The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things

to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider

it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while back-ing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona. Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There

are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

Mental HealthMany experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits. “Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Thera-pists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

Improved RelationshipsWhen stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valu-able parts of the practice,” he says. This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a long-term yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

Spirituality and Connectedness“even beginning students quickly real-ize how connecting with their bodies

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Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.

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“Om” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used

in prayers, chants and meditation—possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.” Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable. The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating. The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o- o- ,” with the sound gradu-ally rolling forward along the upper

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palate and vibrating the throat. The third syllable, M, is pro-nounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate. The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.

Why do we chant it?everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature. By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledg-

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Om Sweet OmSounding the Key Note of the Universe

ing our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe. The universal vibrations and rhyth-mic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves. Finally, chanting AUM is well-suit-ed to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activi-ties. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8Bereavement Support Group – 7-9pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to sup-porting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support groups meetings for parents on the South Shore. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. Merrick Jew-ish Center, 225 Fox Blvd. 516-484-4993. Bereavement Support Group – 7:30-9:30pm. For parents 2 Mondays/month for parents on the North Shore. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. COPE House, Field 6A at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Bereavement Support Group – 7-9pm. 2nd Wed. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. Chai Center, Dix Hills. 516-484-4993.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11Fuel the Soul Yoga Teacher Training Begins – Deepen your passion, learn to teach and unlock the secrets to a powerful practice that fuels the soul. 200-hr yoga teacher training. 188 Merrick Rd, Merrick. For more info & pricing: 516-379-0810. FuelTheSoul.com.

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Yoga Nidra with Evangeline Houlihan – 1pm. A simple guided meditation technique that is practiced while lying down on the floor in a supine position (savasana or corpse pose). While the body is very still and relaxed, the mind is aware as you listen to the voice of the teacher guiding you through the meditation practice. $20/person. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Must register: 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14COPE Walk – 11am-1pm. COPE, a grief and heal-ing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child. Long Beach Boardwalk, Riverside Dr. For more info, Executive Director Karen Flyer: 516-484-4993. If interested in walking or donating: CopeFoundation.org.Energy Locks: Floating & Inversions – 1:30-4pm. Use energy locks to refine the breath and alignment to feel lighter and more secure in jumps, arm bal-ances and inversions with Adam Dobbs. $45. Abso-lute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

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Building Blocks of Yoga – 1:30pm With Joanna Asher. Open to all students of yoga: beginners will be given the tools necessary to start their yogic jour-neys while experienced practitioners will receive a gentle reminder of the roots of their practice. Come build your practice from the ground up as we explore the building blocks of yoga. $20/advance, $25/day of. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Free-port. Must register: 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Contemplative Singles – 10am-2pm. Presenter: Joan McGovern. Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the ministry of single life. $35 including $15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit. Lunch included. Held at the Maude Adams House, The Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Ronkonkoma. Info: 631-588-8366, Cenaclesisters.org/Ronkonkoma.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23Waldorf School Parent & Child Classes Begin: Glen Cove – 9:30-11:30am. Families with children 1-3 yrs old learn about child development and har-monious, effective approaches to parenting through child observation and conversation based on weekly readings. Classes include free play (indoors and outdoors) healthy organic snack, simple circle games with seasonal songs and a puppetry story time. Garvies Point Preserve, 10 Barry Dr, Glen Cove. For more info, Carol Proctor: 516-742-3434 x 301. Register: WaldorfGarden.org/ParentChildOffsite.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26Bereavement Support Group – 7-9pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child or sibling, holds monthly support groups meetings for parents in Suffolk County. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. Merrick Jewish Center, 225 Fox Blvd. 516-484-4993.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Gaia’s Essence Women’s Wellness Confer-ence – 12-8pm. Join us this year at the Gaia’s Essence 6th annual Women’s Wellness Con-ference as we educate, empower and inspire women to live happier healthier lives. Islandia Marriott, Islandia. More info: 631-965-0606, gewwc.com, GaiasEssence.com.

Body, Mind & Spirit Day – 2-7:30pm. Join us for a Healing Retreat. Relax and rejuvenate with sessions of Mandala meditation, acupuncture/acupressure, chakra balancing, massage, spinal tension release, Reiki and Tarot card reading. $129. Center for the Alignment of Body, Mind & Spirit, 2050 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh. Gina Marino: 516-221-3500. Align-Me.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28Chair Yoga Training – 12:30-5:45pm. With Lore Kent. How to teach all aspects of a yoga practice while seated or using the chair as a prop. $125 plus $40 for manual and CD. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29Free Holistic Dinner and Health Talk – 6:30-9pm. Dr. Ray Omid cordially invites you and up to 4 guests to come and dine with him for a compli-mentary health dinner talk. Learn the key essentials to living a healthy and more vibrant life naturally. Umberto’s Italian Restaurant, 633 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. RSVP, Bessi: 917-747-2795. Ad-vancedHolisticHealthCare.com.Bereavement Support Group – 7:30-9:30pm. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support groups meetings for parents 2 Mondays/month for parents on the North Shore. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. COPE House, Field 6A at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30A Gut Feeling: Anxiety & Depression – 6:30pm. Many of us suffer from frequent anxiety, depres-sion, and other less than ideal mood. Free. Creating Wellness Center of Commack, 66 Commack Rd, Ste 204. RSVP required: 631-462-0801 or Creatin-gWellnessLI.com.

planaheadSUNDAY, OCTOBER 5Contemplative Singles – 10am-2pm. Presenter: Joan McGovern. Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the ministry of single life. $35 including $15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit. Lunch included. Held at the Maude Adams House, The Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Ronkonkoma. Info: 631-588-8366, Cenaclesisters.org/Ronkonkoma.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10Laruga Yoga Ashtanga Weekend – Oct 10-12. Varied times, 7 sessions. This weekend intensive with internationally known Ashtanga instructor Laruga Glaser will comprise of the important as-pects of practice while infusing Ashtanga yoga’s philosophical teachings. $55/session, $315 for all sessions. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20Awaken & Ignite The Brain’s Highest Po-tential – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the Higher Brain Living® technique and create an energy surge to the Higher Brain, opening a gateway to expansive higher living like no other! Learn to activate this by attending a live, mind-blowing demo! Free if pre-registered; $97 at door. NY Marriott Marquis, Times Square. HigherBrainLivingEvents.com/NY-Expo.

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SPACE AvAILABLE for rent on hourly basis in Rockville Centre. Holistic environment per-fect for practitioners, massages, acupuncture, nutritional counseling or life coach. Front desk support included. Space for small classes. 516-203-7442

HELP WANTEDLOOkING FOR WORk in a meaningful and holistic practitioner office? Dr. Richter is looking for front office staff full time/part time please call 516-282-0310 or email resume to [email protected].

PILATES STuDIO AND WELLNESS CEN-TER looking for Pilates Instructors and Yoga In-structors located in Woodmere, NY. Looking for someone who is trained in all Pilates apparatus. Yoga and Pilates instruction needs to have ex-perience with all levels of fitness. Please Email: [email protected] with information.vOLuNTEERS NEEDED – COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child through support groups, art therapy, a grief hotline and special workshops, needs volunteers to help with various projects. Karen Flyer, Executive Di-rector: 484-4993 or [email protected].

SERVICESLEARN ABOuT YOuR OWN PSYCHIC ABILITIES – Tori Quisling, with over 20 years experience, can teach you to use your own intui-tive abilities to heal yourself and communicate with others. By the end of the course, students can meditate, work with healing guides and perform a psychic reading. Group and custom classes offered. Please see YourPsychicSelf.net or call 516-423-1794.

SPACE AVAILABLEHEALTH CARE-WELLNESS PROFES-SIONALS Network with complimentary doctors and therapists. Renovated quiet building, clean office, busy road, great parking. Ideal for second location, part timer, or new business Flexible terms. Space for small classes. Join Us! Info & Visit: 516-674-0609.SPACE AvAILABLE FOR RENT in busy up-scale long-established Woodbury yoga studio for holistic health practitioners, such as massage, nu-tritionist, or personal trainer. Call 516-682-9642 or email [email protected].

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20-Hr Clairvoyant Training Program: Learn to See – Tori Quisling, M.Ed, Clairvoyant Practitio-ner, offers a 20-hr weekly course in learning to use clairvoyance in your life. By the end of the course, you will be able to meditate “Find Your Space,” give readings and work with your own Healing Guide. Customized program, begin when ready. Discounts when you join with a friend. $1,575 (when paid in full). Center for Clairvoyance and Healing, 158 Main St, Port Washington. 516-423-1794. [email protected]. YourPsychicSelf.net.21-Day Detox – Lose weight, boost energy, de-stress, learn what you need to know for a life time of healthy cleansing. Includes: 21-day life botanica formula; pH strips; cleanse tool kit & recipes; 3 1-hr detox modules; 3 1-hr stress relief modules. RSVP: 516-676-0200. [email protected]. GirlfriendCleanse.com.Daily Meditation Classes – 7pm, Mon-Fri; 10:30am, Sat & Sun. Learn various meditation tech-niques and breathing exercises designed to awaken your highest potential and empower you to create your best life. Suitable for beginners as well as those looking to deepen their practice. First class free. Monthly membership packages available. Break The Norms, 47 W Nicholai St, Hicksville. Reserve a spot: 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.Free Arthritis Aquatics Classes – Co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, a national nonprofit or-ganization that provides information and support to all of those with arthritis. Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, Garden City & Saf-T-Swim, Bellmore. For info & appt, Sherrie Glasser: 516-745-8050. MetroPhysicalTherapy.com.Free Chiropractic Care for Returning veterans – 9am-6pm. Dr. Gina Marino has extended an offer of care for one full year for any U.S. military veteran returning from overseas deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq, at no charge, with presentation of their service certificate. 2050 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh. 516-221-3500. [email protected]. Align-Me.com. Free Fall Prevention & Balance Testing – Are you at risk of falling? Program provides all seniors the opportunity to test their balance and see if they are at risk of falling. Falling is not a normal part of aging. Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Garden City, Great Neck, Roslyn, Bellmore, Kew Gardens & Rocky Point. For info & appt, Sherrie Glasser: 516-745-8050. MetroPhysicalTherapy.com.Free Gym Membership – 11am-8pm. Come in and we will show you how you can get a gym member-ship absolutely free. Synergy Fitness Massapequa, 5300 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa. For more info: 516-541-4400. SynergyFitnessLongIsland.com. Free Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes – Mon-Fri. For all levels: balance, agility, strengthening, endur-ance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Sponsored by the nonprofit, Medicare’s Healthways. Garden City, Kew Gardens, Port Washington & Roslyn Harbor. For details, including to see if eligible & class times, Sherrie Glasser: 516-745-8050. Metro-PhysicalTherapy.com.

kripalu Yoga/Stretch, Chair Yoga & Thai Yoga Bodywork – Super-therapeutic, energizing yet rejuvenating sessions. TYB: gentle stretching, palm-ing, thumbing on back, belly, seated, side-lying. Beginners welcome. 15% off first session. Great Neck, Port Washington, Plainview. Carol Leitner: 516-242-8270 or [email protected] Participants for an Independent Research Study Regarding Massage Therapy – Be a part of the growing data of research regarding massage thera-py. Massage is offered to participants at a drastically reduced rate. Healing Hands Pilates and Wellness Studio, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere. 516-792-0868. [email protected] Phases to Optimal Health – Dr. Danielle Roberts presents life-changing information to kick start your enlightened optimal lifestyle journey. Call for details. $100 for all three lectures. Bring a friend and get half off. Integrative Health Center & Spa, 403-1 Main St, Port Washington. 516-676-0200. IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com.

Sundayvinyasa Flow Yoga – 9am. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.Baby & Me Yoga – 9:30am. Infant-crawlers. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Must register: 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. For beginners or those looking to deepen their practice. Gently guided meditation accompanied by the soothing sounds of our crystal Tibetan singing bowl, designed to awaken your Third Eye. 1st class free; monthly memberships available; $10. Break The Norms, 47 W Nicholai St, Hicksville. 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.

MondayAshtanga Yoga: Mysore – 6-9am, Mon-Thurs. Ab-solute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.Ashtanga Yoga – 9:30-11am. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.Shine Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. With Stacey Lynn. For all levels. Explore your breath, your inner voice, your physical body. You will radiate and shine like the sun. Integrative Healing Center, 403-1 Main St, Port Washington. 516-676-0200.Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 1:30-3pm. An ongoing group for women with metastatic breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.Classical Hatha Yoga – 5:15-6:30pm. With Jessica Saraswati. All levels welcomed and encouraged. $15. Break The Norms at A Jewel In The Lotus Yoga Sha-la, 560 Main St, Studio 3, Islip. Info: 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.

Yoga with Angela – 6-7:30pm. Join Angela Strynkowski for an authentic yoga experience. All levels welcomed and encouraged. 1st class free; $15. Break The Norms, 47 W Nicholai St, Hicksville. 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Mon. An ongoing group for men with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 7-8:30pm. For young women with breast cancer. Free. Adel-phi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Big kids Yoga – 7:15-8:145pm. Ages 11-14. Pro-motes physical health, self-confidence, awareness, and mental focus in a safe and lighthearted environ-ment. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Meditation – 8:15-9:15pm. Join Jessica Saraswati for a peaceful meditation session, followed by an enlightening satsang. Beginners welcomed and en-couraged. 1st class free; $10. Break The Norms at A Jewel In The Lotus Yoga Shala, 560 Main St, Studio 3, Islip. Info: 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.

TuesdayPilates Mat Class – 9:30am. Designed for the inter-mediate/advanced Pilates student. Challenging work-out with stretching and lengthening of the whole body. $25 with discount. Healing Hands Pilates and Well-ness, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere. 516-792-0868. [email protected].

vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. Basics. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Yin Yoga – 9:30am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Meditation – 9:30-10:30am. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Shine with Infrared Therapy – 10:30-11:45am. With Stacey Lynn. Class incorporates the principals of Shine Yoga with use of the Biomat which is an FDA approved, warm infrared, amethyst crystal mat. A deeply healing experience allowing you to shine from the inside out. Integrative Healing Center, 403-1 Main St, Port Washington. 516-676-0200.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 10:30am-12pm. A morning group for women who have a genetic mutation for breast cancer (BRCA+). Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.


Pilates Mat Class – 6pm. Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class that will strengthen and lengthen your body. Change your body with the right kind of workout and feel great doing it. $25-$30. Healing Hands Pilates and Wellness, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere. To reserve a spot 516-792-0868 or [email protected] Healing/Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. No prior experience with yoga or meditation required. When the mind is full of noise, and needs to empty, you need not look further than yourself, stillness is within you, simply one breath at a time. NEED LOCATION!Clairvoyant Development Series, Level 1 – 6:30-8pm. Tori Quisling, M.Ed, graduate of the Berkeley Psychic Institute and featured expert in the New York Daily News, will train on using own psychic abilities (clairvoyance, clairaudience). By the end of 8 wks, students will meditate, have awareness of psychic abilities and perform a reading. Workbook/CD. Customized programs also available. $125/class; $975/8-wk course. 158 Main St, Port Wash-ington. 516-423-1794. [email protected]. YourPsychicSelf.net.Holistic Moms Network: South Shore Long Island Chapter – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Wed. Like-minded com-munity focusing on mindful parenting and natural health. Free. CSTL – Tanglewood, 1 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre. 516-924-1168. [email protected]. HolisticMoms.org. Prenatal Yoga – 7:15pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the ben-efits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.Women in Mid-Life Discussion & Support Group – 11:15am-12:15pm. Join other women to talk about this exciting but complex developmental stage in life. Support and discuss issues around menopause, life changes, relationships, sexuality in mid-life, finding a new passion and more. Group runs in 10 session segments. $200/10 sessions. Linda Rose, LCSW, 708 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head. 516-671-7786. LindaRose.org.New & Potential Patient Workshop – 8-9:30pm. Learn all about Network Care’s extraordinarily gentle method that combines light-touch neuro-logical and energy work to help to resolve all the stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from your spine and nerves. With Dr. Michael Berlin. Free. The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register in advance: 516-822-8499. NetworkWellnessCenter.com.

ThursdayHealthy Happy Hour – 4th Thurs. We are raffling off a wellness party for you and your friends each month. Integrative Health Center & Spa, 403-1 Main St, Port Washington. RSVP: 516-676-0200. IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com.Shine Yogaroma – 10:30-11:45am. For all levels. Each week a Young Living essential oil is chosen for exploration. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to promote healing. Integrative Healing Center, 403-1 Main St, Port Washington. 516-676-0200.Yoga for the Soul – 11am-12:15pm. Yoga for the Soul is a meditation journey with some gentle yoga and movements and pranayama (breathwork) to prepare the body to sit for guided meditations. Ab-solute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.Gluten-Free Lecture – 12-1pm. 3rd Thurs. Recommended donation $20. Integrative Healing Center & Spa, 403 Main St, Ste 1, Port Washington. 516-676-0200. IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com.Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 1-2:30pm. A daytime group for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.YogArt – 4:30-5:30pm. Class allows kids to express themselves through the practice of yoga and creat-ing art. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.Yin Yoga – 6pm. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guil les Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.Meditation – 8:15-9:15pm. Join Jessica Saraswati for a peaceful meditation session, followed by an enlightening satsang. Beginners welcomed and en-couraged. 1st class free; $10. Break The Norms at A Jewel In The Lotus Yoga Shala, 560 Main St, Studio 3, Islip. Info: 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.

FridayCancer Support Group – 9-11am. Call for specific dates. 6-wk program designed to empower women with knowledge while on their journey to kicking cancer’s ass. $480. Drop-in complimentary class last week of each month 9-10am. Must reserve spot. Integrative Healing Center & Spa, 403 Main St, Ste 1, Port Washington. 516-676-0200. IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com.Divorce Seminar – 12:30pm. Last Fri. Free seminar for those individuals who are considering the pos-sibility of divorcing. Get information about divorce mediation and litigation and answers to questions. 626 RXR Plaza, W Tower, 6th Fl, Uniondale. For info & to reserve a seat, Sheree Donath: 516-670-9332 or [email protected] Seminar – 1:30pm. Last Fri. Free seminar related to employee rights in the workplace. Find out what it means to be an “at will” employee and find out your employment rights. Will answer questions. 626 RXR Plaza, W Tower, 6th Fl, Union-dale. For info & to reserve a seat, Sheree Donath: 516-670-9332 or [email protected].

Community-Open Level Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. Donation. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. Prenatal Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.Inspired & Empowered Living Radio Show – 6pm. Learn how you can be inspired and empowered in your daily life. Join Nanci Deutsch and her accom-plished guests as they coach, educate and motivate you. On W4HC, HealthCafeLive.com. Facebook: InspiredAndEmpoweredLivingRadioShow.Mother & Daughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Ages 9 and up. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. kundalini Yoga – 6:45-8:15pm. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. Weight Loss Seminar – 7:15pm. With Dr. Michael Berlin. Learn about a cutting-edge weight loss pro-gram that will specifically show you how to lose weight and keep it off for life. The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register: 516-822-8499. NetworkWellnessCenter.com.

WednesdayFree Energy Healing For Chemo/Radiation Patients – By appt only. 2nd Wed. Kiyra Artisse, Master Energy Healer, offers free energy healing to cancer patients, currently going through chemo-therapy or radiation therapy. Success & Harmony, Merrick. Space limited; for appt: 516-945-0919. SuccessAndHarmony.org.Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 10:30am-12pm. For women with metastatic breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.Pre/Post Natal Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com. Reiki Circle & Meditation – 12-1pm. $20/drop-in. Healing Studio at Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. To register: 516-509-5630. [email protected] Meditation Class – 1-2:30pm. With Ni Nan Gilbert, acupuncturist and healer. Experience how this unique meditation can help you purify your body/mind and unleash the creative power within you. Increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, mental clarity, focus and inspiration. Free. Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E Merrick Rd, Freeport. Nan: 516-442-7408. NiNanHealing.com.kids Yoga – 5pm. Ages 5-8. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 5:30-7pm. An evening group for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.


Community Yoga: Donation-Based – 4-5pm. A Vinyasa Flow class that will stretch the body and clear the mind. All donations collected each month go to supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation & Flying Frogs Yoga. Donate what you can. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.Prenatal Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.Develop Your Intuition Workshop – 7-8:30pm. 1st Fri. With Tori Quisling. An introductory meditation se-ries based on her book: The Clairvoyant Practitioner: A Simple Guide to Developing Your Clairvoyant Abili-ties. An interactive series in developing your intuition using meditation and clairvoyant techniques to open up your ability to trust what you “see” and “know” about your life and relationships. Practice techniques you can use right away to create positive changes in your life. $35. Yoga Life, 939 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington. 516-423-1794. ToriQuisling.com.

SaturdayPre-Natal Yoga – 9am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.Yin Yoga – 9-10:15am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

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Family Yoga – 10-10:45am. 1-9 yrs. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Bodhi Meditation – 10-11am. With Ni Nan Gil-bert, acupuncturist and healer. Experience how this unique meditation can help you purify your body/mind and unleash the creative power within you. In-crease self-awareness, emotional intelligence, men-tal clarity, focus and inspiration. Ni Nan Healing Art Center, 2326 Merrick Rd, Merrick. 516-442-7408. NiNanHealing.com.

Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. For beginners or those looking to deepen their practice. Gently guided meditation accompanied by the soothing sounds of our crystal Tibetan singing bowl, designed to awaken your Third Eye. 1st class free; monthly memberships available; $10. Break The Norms, 47 W Nicholai St, Hicksville. 516-938-9600. BreakTheNorms.com.

Self Esteem Workshop – 11am-12pm. 4-session workshop to help people develop a healthier sense of self. Learn how to challenge your present thoughts and replace unhealthy ones with more positive ones. Workshop utilizes cognitive techniques to challenge thoughts and behaviors. Change your thinking to change your life. $25. Linda Rose, LCSW, 708 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head. 516-671-7786. LindaRose.org.

Yoga 101 Workshop – 1:30-3pm. Last Sat. Focuses on the foundational yoga poses, providing individu-alized, detailed instruction, designed to prepare you to make the most of any yoga class at Om Sweet Om. $20. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Wash-ington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE

NI NAN HEALING ART CENTER2326 Merrick Rd, Merrick 516-442-7408

Personalized acupuncture, en-ergy healing, Chinese herb and Bodhi meditation are all avail-able and Ni Nan Healing Art Center in Merrick. Acupuncture for all needs including, stomach upset, acupuncture facial, fertil-

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BEREAVEMENT

COPE Karen Flyer Office: 516-484-4993, Fax: 516-484-4885 [email protected] CopeFoundation.org

COPe is a grief and healing organization dedicated to helping parents and families living with the loss of a child. COPe offers support groups for parents and siblings, alternative healing therapies, and a grief hotline. COPe also offers a free weekend bereavement camp for children ages 6-17 dealing with a major loss. For more information, please contact Karen Flyer at [email protected]. See ad on page 39.

CHIROPRACTOR

CENTER FOR THE ALIGNMENT OF BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Dr. Gina Marino • Wantagh 516-221-3500 • Align-Me.com

Dr. Marino utilizes a combination of gentle chiro-practic spinal adjustments, Reiki and bodywork to reduce pain, lessen the effects of stress on your sys-tem, restore flexibility and ensure optimum vitality. See ad on page 47.

FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER 641 B Old Country Rd, Plainview 516-822-8499 NetworkWellnessCenter.com

Our office helps people heal their bodies and their lives by doing light pressure points that blend advanced neurological, energy work, and life skills coaching to resolve all the stress, ten-sion, distortions, and traumas from the body and mind naturally. See ad on page 15.

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CLEANING SERVICESALL CLEAN LONG ISLAND INCMichelle Spadafina Massapequa Park Nassau & Suffolk County 516-987-8388 AllCleanLongIsland.com

All Clean Long Island provides cleaning services for your home and office. Using only a holistic sys-tem of organic, pet- and human-friendly products, we provide an efficient service for all your clean-ing needs. Customizing every job for the specific needs of our customers is important to us in order to guarantee that every job is performed to your satisfaction. See ad on page 24.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

CLEANSING CONCEPTS309 Madison St, Ste 4, Westbury516-640-5322 • CleansingConceptsWorld.com

Private, safe, comfort-able. Lose weight, gain energy, improve skin and sleep, and help re-

duce the risk of disease. Spa-like atmosphere. Feel completely relaxed. Pre-Post cleanse nutrients pro-vided. See ad on page 17.

DOCTORS

POLLACK WELLNESS CENTER66 Commack Rd, Ste 204, Commack 631-462-0801 • CreatingWellnessLI.com

Dr. Pollack specializes in the prac-tice of physical rehabilitation, herb-al and nutritional medicine, and stress and weight management in-cluding non-invasive liposuction. He has extensive experience in healing digestive disorders (reflux,

bowel issues, colitis, loose stools, etc.), joint and muscle pain, headaches, and many other common health concerns. His goal is to help as many peo-ple as he can to reach optimal health and avoid the “sick-care” system. See ads on pages 15 & 49.

HEALING

RECONNECT LONG ISLANDRob & Anessa Koenig Hurricane Chiropractic Office 1 Montauk Hwy, Westhampton 631-338-9400 ReconnectLI.com

experience the transformative power of Recon-nective Healing to achieve improved physical, emotional and mental health. Beyond any energy healing technique you have ever encountered, Re-connective Healing is a powerful, hands-off pro-cess that accesses a comprehensive spectrum of energy, light, and information credited with bring-ing about a state of restored balance and wellness. Reconnect Long Island was established by practi-tioners Rob and Anessa Koenig to bring this im-portant work to the east end. Your time for healing is now, schedule your appointment today. See ad on page 31.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

GOLDEN DENTAL WELLNESS444 Community Dr, Ste 204, Manhasset516-627-8400 • GoldenSmile.com

A practice that cares for you like family. The philosophy of our den-tal wellness center is a whole-body approach working closely with your healthcare practitioners that you already have a relation-ship with. The practice incorpo-

rates the teaching of Huggins, IOAMT, and much more. See ad on page 17.

LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR HEALTHIER DENTISTRY260 E Main St, Ste 109, Smithtown 631-361-3577 • SmithtownSmiles.com

Dr. Shvartsman provides state-of-the-art dental care with a commit-ment to patient comfort. He utiliz-es mercury- and heavy metal-free tooth conserving, minimally inva-sive restorative techniques as well as a Biomimetic Dental approach. Dentistry for holistic-minded pa-

tients is our focus. See ad on page 9.

NORTH SHORE COSMETIC & IMPLANT DENTISTRYDr. Jonathan Richter 310 E Shore Rd, Great Neck 516-282-0310

We welcome you to come in for a comprehensive exam of teeth, gums, early detection, and oral health problems. We offer the fol-lowing services: holistic dental care, mercury-free dentistry, TMJ disorder and treatment, treatment

for sleep disorders, Invisalign and orthodontics, dental implant, sleep apnea. Payment plans avail-able. See ad on back cover.


HOLISTIC HEALTH COACHHEALTHY LIVING BY DENISE 516-241-7968 [email protected] HealthyLivingByDenise.com

Certified health coach specializing in helping women reduce cravings, increase en-ergy levels, improve sleep and more. Individual health coaching, group workshops and corporate wellness programs available. Together, we will ex-plore your specific concerns and discover the solu-tions needed for a lifetime of balance.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

PURE AND SIMPLE HEALTH 128 N Long Beach Rd Rockville Centre 516-203-7442 SimplyVibrant.com

“Wellness Made easy” is our motto at Pure and Simple Health. The 3 reasons we lose our health are: we have too much of what our body doesn’t want (bacteria, yeast, etc.); we don’t have enough of what it needs (vitamins, minerals, etc.); and stress (physical, emotional or environ-mental). We help you detoxify and clean your sys-tem, nourish your body, and help you better adapt to stress, so you can experience gains in health that are dramatic and sustainable. See ad on page 11.

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS

HEALTHEHABITATS 1602 Lakeland Ave Bohemia 877-861-3662 BringHealthyHome.com

Indoor environmental Wellness™. We are the peo-ple that improve the air that you breathe, the water you drink, bathe, and cook with, and the surfaces you touch. See ad on page 19.

MEDIATIONCORY J. ROSENBAUM, PC

1-855-491-Save NonToxicDivorce.com

Cory Rosenbaum is an expert at all forms of mediation and legal affairs. After resolving his own divorce mediating, without any litigation, he was able to find peace for himself, his ex-wife and most importantly his child.

Cory wants to help others struggling with divorce proceedings utilizing a mediation process based on his existing expansive knowledge of divorce law in New York State. See ad on page 25.

MEDICAL WELLNESS CENTER

INTEGRATIVE HEALING CENTER & SPA 403 Main St, Ste 1, Port Washington 516-676-0200 IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com

Specializing in detoxification and preventative health care. We are fully present in your visit so you feel safe, appreciated and heard All of our practitioners are I-ACT certified ther-apists. Only the best FDA-cleared Libby devices are utilized for our cli-ents. The colon is the key to health. See ad on page 27.

MIDWIFE

GAIA MIDWIFERYNassau & Suffolk [email protected] • GaiaMidwives.com

Personalized care through preg-nancy, water birth, natural birth, well-woman gynecology, family planning. Many insurance plans accepted. See ad on page 8.

NATUROPATHIC

INNER SOURCE NATURAL HEALTH11 Stewart Ave, Huntington631-421-1848 • InnerSourceHealth.com

Helping each patient realize their greatest health potential us-ing the least disruptive recom-mendations possible to stimulate the innate ability of the body to heal itself. Inner Source Natural Health is staffed by the Naturo-

pathic Doctors/Acupuncturists. As seen on the Dr. Oz show. See ad on page 4.

FINKER WELLNESSBellmore 516-765-3272 • DrFinker.com

Utilizing Naturopathic Medicine to help her patients feel better naturally. Many illnesses can be treated by nutrition, botanicals,

and nutraceuticals. Dr. Finker provides personal-ized health care solutions for her patients. See ad on page 23.

NON-SURGICAL LIPOSUCTION

OPEN CIRCLE HOLISTIC WELLNESS8 Davison Plaza East Rockaway/Lynbrook 516-406-3005 OpenCircleWellness.com

Holistic wellness focusing on detoxification of body mind and spirit. Offers Cavi-Lipo (non-sur-gical liposuction) far-infrared sauna, foot detox, meditation instruction and intuitive counseling.

POLLACK WELLNESS CENTER66 Commack Rd, Ste 204, Commack 631-462-0801 • CreatingWellnessLI.com

Dr. Pollack specializes in the prac-tice of physical rehabilitation, herb-al and nutritional medicine, and stress and weight management in-cluding non-invasive liposuction. He has extensive experience in healing digestive disorders (reflux,

bowel issues, colitis, loose stools, etc.), joint and muscle pain, headaches, and many other common health concerns. His goal is to help as many peo-ple as he can to reach optimal health and avoid the “sick-care” system. See ads on pages 15 & 49.

OZONE THERAPY

DR. HOWARD ROBINSThe Healing Center 200 W 57th St, Ste 807 New York 212-581-0101 [email protected]

If you have a disease or condition that you haven’t been able to get rid of, Ozone Therapy will most likely be the answer, even for people that have suf-fered for years and have lost all hope. If you are questioning if your condition can be treated, call or email Dr. Robins. See ad on page 63.

PSYCHICCLAIRVOYANT READINGS & CLASSES516-423-1794 • [email protected]

Tori Quisling, Med, offers Clair-voyant Readings, Psychic Devel-opment classes. Over 20 years experience, training at the Berke-ley Psychic Institute, Tori assists you in deep spiritual answers, past lives, relationships and energy

balance. See ad on page 7.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique— just like everyone else.

~Margaret Mead


PSYCHIC MEDIUMAnita: Clairvoyant, Empathic, Tarot Channeling Spiritual Guides & Angels 615-947-7352 NewlightPsychic4U.com

You cannot walk out into the darkness without the existence of light. When hope and faith are re-stored by the message, you feel reborn, refreshed and renewed.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

LINDA ROSE, LCSWWilliston Park/Glen Head Locations 516-671-7786

Individual, couple and group ses-sions. Services offered include; arousal difficulties, erectile dysfunc-tion, low libido, orgasm difficulties,

premature ejaculation and infidelity. See ad on page 47.

REIKI/ENERGY HEALINGOPEN CIRCLE HOLISTIC WELLNESS

8 Davison Plaza East Rockaway/Lynbrook 516-406-3005 OpenCircleWellness.com

Intuitive counseling, Reiki/ener-getic healing, meditation instruction. Tina Martinez has a long history as a meditator and a healer (29 years). each session is completely unique to the individual and is supported with the highest and purest intentions.

SUCCESSANDHARMONY.ORG27 Merrick Ave, Merrick SuccessAndHarmony.org

SuccessAndHarmony.org offers multiple transforma-tion coaching and energy healing including Reiki energy classes and healing, and Transformation, Vortex healing and Karuna Reiki.

SCHOOLSPROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND1425 Merrick Ave, Merrick516-868-6835 • psoli.com

K-8 private school. Morning yoga, meditation, healthy and vegetarian eating. Individualized reading, writing, math. Volunteering and service; earning by doing. Rich in culture and diversity. Reasonable tuition. See ad on page 41.

THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF GARDEN CITY225 Cambridge Ave Garden City 516-742-3434 WaldorfGarden.com

Nursery through grade 12 private school. An inno-vative and holistic approach to educate and nurture with compassion, to balance towards wholeness, to challenge toward excellence and achievement. Our methods of teaching reflect an understanding of the growing child and acknowledge the spiritual origins of humanity. See ad on page 33.

STEM CELL THERAPYAMERICAN STEM CELL CENTERNeil Raff, MD 160-40 78th Rd, Fresh Meadows (Queens) 718-544-1444 AmericanStemCellCenter.com

Your own stem cells may be used as the cutting-edge treatment for neuro-logical and autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular, stroke, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic ailments and more. In a few hour, in-office procedure, your own stem cells are collected, concentrated and injected into

the areas of damage, stimulating the body’s natural repair. There is no danger of tissue rejection or al-lergic reaction. Call for a 15-minute free consult. See ad on page 29.

VETERINARY

ADVANCED ANIMAL CARE CENTERMichel A. Selmer, DVM260 Evergreen Ave South Huntington631-367-7387

See ad on inside front cover.

YOGA

ABSOLUTE YOGA1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury 516-682-YOGA AbsoluteYogaStudio.com

Two beautiful peaceful studios provide the perfect environment for the union of body and soul. 50+ classes per week in a variety of yoga styles and levels from beginner to energetic, strengthening warm vinyasa yoga. We also offer kids, pre and post-natal yoga (yogi baby), restor-ative yoga, yoga for fertility, Pilates and barre. See ad on page 51.

BREATHE N FLOW YOGA STUDIO361b Atlantic Ave, Freeport 516-632-9626 BreatheNFlowYoga.com

Family yoga studio specializing in vinyasa yoga, prenatal, restorative, kids’ yoga, mommy & me, private/semi-private, kids’ parties and workshops. Special donation-based communi-ty yoga classes offered Fridays at 4pm. Open 7 days a week offering a full range of classes in two studios and private changing/nursing area. Come feel the Flow. See ad on page 51.

OM SWEET OM YOGA12 Irma Ave, Port Washington 516-944-9642 OmSweetOmYoga.com

Be embraced by the warmth of community and be celebrated for who you truly are. Your home away from home, your refuge in a busy life. Here, your body is strengthened and soothed while your spirit is nurtured. See ad on page 53.

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