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letterfrompublishercontact usPublisherMaureen CaryAdvertising RepresentativeAnnMarie Fiske401-603-3439AFiske@RINaturalAwakenings.comEditorBeth DavisAssistant EditorsS. Alison ChabonaisSharon BruckmanDesign & ProductionMarie SiegelStephen Gray-BlancettTo contact Natural AwakeningsRhode Island Edition:1800 Mineral Spring Avenue, # 195North Providence, RI 02904Phone: 401-709-2473Fax: 877-738-5816Email:Info@RINaturalAwakenings.comwww.RINaturalAwakenings.com© 201 2 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.Although some parts of this publication may bereproduced and reprinted, we require that priorpermission be obtained in writing.Well you don’t get much more mid-summerthan this do you? As we head into August itwas just a month and a half ago that summerofficially started and a month and a half from now, autumnwill begin. It goes by faster and faster every year.Our garden is in full swing bringing us summer squash,zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and more.Our editorial theme this month is healthy eating for thefamily and there is no better time for it. The garden freshvegetables are so much better tasting than what youtypically buy in the store.Gratitude. Mindfulness. Appreciation. We hear so much about them, but whatdo they really mean? In a perfect analogy for taking time to smell the roses, a fewweeks ago I went blithely out my side door to look at the roses on my new rosebush. As my mind was preoccupied thinking about all I had to do I missed a stepand ended up in a heap on the ground, with a twisted ankle and a loss of skin onthe palm of my right hand. Talk about a call to slow down and smell the proverbialroses! From this nasty incident, I have had the opportunity to consider and experienceall of these. I am grateful that it was not worse; if I had not instinctively putmy hand out, it could have been my head. I am more mindful walking with myankle and cautious with my hand; the pain reminds me to be. And now that I amon the mend, I can appreciate being able to go back to my morning walks, andwash the dishes without a bandage on my hand. But it can be challenging to recognizethat things could have been worse, when we when we are in the moment.A couple of years ago I lost a dear friend and some of the sadness of that returneda few weeks ago when Bill lost a dear friend of his. It’s difficult to remember thatthe sadness you feel is all you. The person you lost is in a better place. Whetheryou believe in energy, reincarnation, God and heaven or even nothing at all, fromyour perspective that person has traveled to a place where they do not have thestruggles of human frailty. What we get to do as we go on without them, is againbe grateful for the time you spent with them, be mindful of your existing friendsand family so you never need to have regret, and appreciate how they enrichedyour life. Thank you Meg and Paul, for the time you spent with us.Be happy and healthy my friends and enjoy your summer.Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributedlocally and is supported by our advertisers. It isavailable in selected stores, health and educationcenters, healing centers, public libraries and whereverfree publications are generally seen. Please callto find a location near you or if you would like copiesplaced at your business.We do not necessarily endorse the views expressedin the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsiblefor the products and services advertised.We welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.Holy MoléMaureen Cary, PublisherSUBSCRIPTIONSSubscriptions are available by sending $25(for 12 issues) to the above address.Natural Awakeningsis printed on recyclednewsprint with soybasedink.Rick Hotton4 Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.com

241826advertising & submissionshow to advertiseTo advertise with Natural Awakenings or requesta media kit, please contact us at 401-603-3439or email AFiske@RINaturalAwakenings.com.Deadline for ads: the 10th of the month.Editorial submissionsEmail articles, news items and ideas to:Info@RINaturalAwakenings.com.Deadline for editorial: the 10th of the month.calendar submissionsSubmit online at RINaturalAwakenings.comor Email: Info@RINaturalAwakenings.comDeadline for calendar: the 10th of the monthprior to publication.regional marketsAdvertise your products or services in multiple markets!Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growingfranchised family of locally owned magazines servingcommunities since 1994. To place your ad in othermarkets call 401-709-2473.For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.RINaturalAwakenings.com6 newsbriefs17 healthbriefs20 globalbriefs24 greenliving26 healthykids31 inspiration32 healingways34 yogaandpilates38 ecotip42 fitbody44 naturalpet46 calendar52 communityresourceguidecontentsNatural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balancedlife. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information onnatural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living,creative expression and the products and services that supporta healthy lifestyle.22 WE ARE WHATWE EATby Anna Golub24 INVESTING INMAIN STREETCities, Schools and Churches Movetheir Money to Local Economiesby Rebecca Leisher26 IMPROVING IMMUNITYNatural Ways to Keep Kids Wellby Kathleen Barnes28 HEALTHY EATING,FAMILY-STYLENo-Fuss, Stay-Trim Strategiesby Matthew Kadey31 COME BACKTO YOUR SENSESA Childlike Spirit Shows the Wayby Clint Kelly32 BAREFOOTIN’:IT GROUNDS USReap Earth’s Energy for Wellnessby Debra Melani40 OVERCOMING DEFEATWITH 28 DAYS OF ZAZENbyCassandra Tribe42 SOCCER’S A KICKFOR FAMILY FITNESSSummer Olympics Highlightsthe Excitementby Randy Kambic44 CHERISHED FAMILYMEMBERSSolutions for Pass-Around Petsby Rebecca Ryan22284044natural awakenings August 2012325

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Shri Summer Soiree at Slater MillIlluminate Pawtucket and join Shri Studio atthe Shri Summer Soiree, a fundraising eventto celebrate the launch of Shri Service Corps,the studio’s nonprofit arm, from 7 to 11 p.m.,August 25, at Slater Mill Green. The night willfeature music, dancing and desserts all setagainst a backdrop of pre-purchased luminariasalong the wall of the Blackstone River.The luminarias are $50 pre-ordered, and one luminaria provides one free yogaclass in a school, shelter or community center funded by Shri Service Corps in thecommunity. “The majority of the funding this time around will directly serve theSamuel Slater Middle School, so the more luminarias we sell, the more studentswe serve,” says owner and director, Alison Bologna. “Each class there consists of25-28 students each, so participation of luminaria sales can contribute to hundredsof kids and their families getting free yoga programs.”Bologna says other Shri Service Corps programs are already in the works. Inaddition to Samuel Slater Middle School, Shri instructors have been teaching at theYWCA summer camp, and in September, clients from ARC of Blackstone Valleywill be joining Shri Studio for free yoga classes in the morning.Shri Service Corps is a nonprofit organization committed to serving thecommunity by providing high-quality yoga and wellness programs—includingtrainings, workshops and free classes—intended to improve the quality of life forpeople who otherwise may not have been afforded such opportunity.Cost: $20 per ticket. Location: 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. For more information,including a video, visit Shri-Studio.com or ShriServiceCorps.org. See ad onpage 34.Rhode Island’sONLY CertifiedOCS Stylist/ColoristColor / CutsPermanent WavesKeratin Relaxer/StraighteningCustom Repair for Damaged HairRetail for After-Carecolor curl care controlCALL Elaine HewittMASTER COLORIST / MASTER STYLIST401-273-7005BARRINGTONelainehewitt.comMention this ad for 10% OFF a facial!401.886.1938ALL-NATURAL BOTANICAL FACIALSFarmaestheticsSaianJane Iredale, The Skin Care Makeup.Health-Conscious Skin CareNatural_Awakenings_7/2012.indd 1www.360facemindbody.com7/10/12 5:05:49 PMnatural awakenings August 20127

newsbriefsRaffa Yoga Offering TeacherTrainingThis fall, Raffa Yoga willoffer its second YogaAlliance recognized Yoga Teacher Training, offering participantsthe opportunity to become a 200-hour Yoga AllianceRegistered (RYT 200) and recognized instructor in just sixmonths. The training, an alternating weekend format, willbegin September 14. An informational meeting about theprogram will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., August 28.Facilitators, Christine Raffa and Jane Viscolosi, haveworked together for over eight years, teaching classes andleading workshops in the methods of Baptiste, Forrest, Vinyasa,hatha, adaptive and therapeutic yoga. Both are passionatelycommitted to participants’ experience and growth.According to Raffa, recent graduates from the Spring 2012RYTT class transitioned directly into work with their chosenpopulations, and they continue to pursue the personal developmentthey started and the bonds they formed through thetraining.Participants in the program will not only receive thefundamentals of teaching—including sequencing, presence,assisting, alignment and demonstrating—but also enhancetheir personal practice and deepen their relationships withthemselves and others.Cost: $2,595 with a $500 non-refundable deposit; paymentplans available. Raffa Yoga is located at 19 Sharpe Dr., inCranston. For more information, call 401-463-3335 or visitRaffaYoga.com. See ad on page 15.Healthy Haven Celebrates FifthAnniversaryHealthy Haven, RhodeIsland’s first and onlyall gluten-free specialtyhealth food store, is markingits fifth anniversary with aspecial sales event from 10 a.m.H ealthyH avenGluten-FreeFood Storeto 4 p.m., September 15, at its Tivertonstore. Healthy Haven is expecting atleast 12 different specialty vendors to be in the store, givingcustomers a chance to sample everything from baked goodsto gluten-free cosmetics.According to owner, Kathi Thiboutot, when HealthyHaven opened, it was the first 100 percent gluten-free storein New England and carried 450 different products. Now,the shelves are stocked with over 1,200 different products,with new items added every week. Although Healthy Havencaters to those with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or wheatallergy, its stock of natural foods and goods goes beyond thegluten-free. “We can accommodate customers with any kindof food allergy,” says Thiboutot. “We carry products that areegg free, dairy/casein free, soy free, yeast free, corn free andlow carb and low sugar for diabetics. Some of our productsare free of nuts and are manufactured in a nut-free facility.”Helping those with celiac is the heart of Healthy Haven’smission. The store has many cookbooks and guides to helpthose with the disease, and Thiboutot schedules sessions (byappointment only) to help those that are newly diagnosedunderstand a gluten-free diet. In addition, when a customerhas multiple food allergies, or has a child with autism,Thiboutot will guide the customer through the store to findproducts that are safe for their dietary restrictions.Location: 80 Main Road, Tiverton. For information, call401-816-5844 or visitHealthyHavenRI.com.See ad on page 30.Sacred Tradition EvolvesThe Providence Institutefor Contemplative Study and Natural Health18 Imperial Pl. 6A, Providence, RI 02903 | 401.270.5443 | www.theprovidenceinstitute.org8 Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.comMeditationShamanismNatural HealthWeeklyMeditation ClassThursdays 7-8pmSarah C. Whitehead, MADirectorNew Hours!www.facebook.com/theprovidenceinstitutetwitter.com/#!/Prov_Institutewww.meetup.com/TheProvidenceInstitute

Mad Hatter (Iced) Tea PartyPromises Mad FunFriends of Ballard Park will host the thirdannual Mad Hatter (Iced) Tea Party from 4to 6 p.m., August 6, in Newport’s BallardPark. The event will feature a hat makingtable, croquet, sweets, tea sandwiches, avariety of iced teas, a silent auction andan Alice in Wonderland-themed scavengerhunt. The family-oriented eventencourages children to safely explorenature as the scavenger hunt is set up alongthe trails in the nature preserve. Children willbe delighted to meet characters from Alicein Wonderland throughout the trails and canpartake in a tea party in the quarry meadow.The Mad Hatter (Iced) Tea Party is the onlyevent held in Ballard Park that uses the entire 13acres of land. Proceeds from party will benefit familyfriendlyevents and children’s programs in Ballard Park. Eventsponsors include: NewportFed, T.J. Brown, Inc., McGrathClambakes, Inc. and The Newport Sweet Shoppe.Cost: Adults, $20; children, $10. Tickets should be purchasedby August 1. Ballard Park is located directly across fromRogers High School on Wickham Road, in Newport. For aninvitation, email Events@BallardPark.org, or mail a checkpayable to Friends of Ballard Park, 226 Bellevue Avenue #10,Newport, RI 02840. For more information, call 401-619-3377or visit BallardPark.org.Pazos Offering New LiquidSupplementDr. Manual Camafeita Pazosof Nutri-Center, a doctor ofpastoral medicine, certified holistichealth practitioner and nutritionconsultant, is now offering DailyMultiple Plus, a liquid supplementthat contains a blend of super concentratedsea vegetables.“Our unique processing system compressesthe sea vegetables in order to concentratethem into supplement levels,” explains Pazos. “The seavegetables are then blended with aloe vera juice, honey, fruitjuice and other natural nutrients like vitamin C. The resultis one of the most powerful nutritional supplements on themarket today.”Pazos offers a holistic approach to health care withnatural therapies, weight control, integrative nutrition, stressmanagement, pH balance, homeopathy, herbal and naturalmedicine and nutritional and diet counseling, as well ascomprehensive naturopathic medicine for the entire family.Location: 754 Branch Ave., Ste. 203, Second Floor, Providence.For more information or to schedule an appointment,call 401-743-1930. See ad on page 17.LEadership successARE YOU A THERAPIST, HEALER, OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL,WHO IS LOOKING TO INCREASE YOUR IMPACT, SUCCESS, OR INCOME?Do you want to make a serious differencein the world but find yourself feeling compromised, overworked, andunder acknowledged? It’s unfortunate. Many of us were taught howto help people with our work, but weren’t taught the very skillsneeded to make our work thrive. In fact, we are often taught rulesthat hold us back from achieving our TRUE POTENTIAL. What if oneworkshop could show you a new way to run your business, increaseyour income, and make your work a whole lot more fulfilling?Join me forpower • purpose • profitThree Levels of Entrepreneurial Leadership SuccessIn this workshop you will learn:• What skills you need to develop to be as successful as YOU choose.• The secrets to creating all the clients that you want or need.• Powerful ways to double your profits and develop field recognition.• How to maximize the POSITIVE effect you have in the world.• Plus a whole lot more…CEOS spend billionsof dollars per year developingleadership skills so that they canmake more money. I’ve created aworkshop that will allow you to dothat for a fraction and still make adifference.Isn’t it time you create thelife style you want, have a powerfulimpact, and bring your work to thelevel at which it is meant to be?Sign up!What is your successworth to you?I BET IT IS WORTH MORE THAN$1000. I KNOW IT’S WORTHA WHOLE LOT MORE.POWER • PURPOSE • PROFIT:3 LEVELS OF ENTREPRENEURIALLEADERSHIP SUCCESS IS ONLY $97.REGISTER BY JULY 15THAND IT IS ONLY $67.August 18th { 2 to 4:30 } Providence, RIhttp://LeadershipSuccessFormula.com/Power-Purpose-Profit401.272.4578 | info@leadershipsuccessformula.comnatural awakenings August 201213

newsbriefsCall for Cover Artand PhotographyNatural Awakenings magazineis extending a call for coverart and photography and acceptingsubmissions online via a dedicatedwebpage. The monthly healthy living,franchised publication, availablefree in more than 80 cities in theU.S. and Puerto Rico, is known foreye-catching covers that feature original works by artists fromaround the world. The covers reflect monthly editorial themes,and a variety of selections are distributed to all franchise publishersso they can choose which cover they want to run.“This is an exciting opportunity for artists and photographersto be featured on one of our covers and reach a hugenew audience, because our readership exceeds 3.6 million,”says founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman.Selected artists that grant permission to use their work arefeatured in a one-third page, professionally written “Cover Artist/Photographer”editorial (bio) that introduces the artist andincludes their website and contact information.For more information, including a list of monthly themes,submission terms and format requirements, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/covers.See ad on page 20.InspiredLearning . . .2012 Parent-Child ClassesResuming in September6 Week Sessions, 1 Day per WeekMeadowbrook’s Parent-Child program provides educationand resources for parents and their young children ages 9months to 3 years. In an inviting environment that echoesthe rhythms and atmosphere of a Waldorf Early Childhoodclassroom, parents and children come together to explorethe wonders of the first three years of life.Caregivers and children share snack time,circle or story time and play time.MeadowbrookWaldorf SchoolEARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH GRADE 8CONTACT US AT:admissions@meadowbrookschool.comwww.meadowbrookschool.com401-491-9570300 Kingstown Rd., Richmond, RIgreenbriefHelping Companies FindNew Customersby Peter ArpinAt Renewable Now, we study and report on all thingssustainable—from energy use to reductions in wasteto technology that can drive a cleaner future. One ofthe ways individuals can help get us to a better world is toinvestigate alternatives on where their consumer dollars getspent. That includes cars (electric vehicles), heating and airconditioning systems, food (organic, local), the efficiency ofthe homes they purchase, and, of course, investing in renewableenergy—whether that is solar, geothermal or even asimple solar hot water system.Part of our job, and the job of Natural Awakenings, is topositively profile those companies and organizations whoare growing smart while preserving our Earth’s resources.We love helping these companies find new customers. Weknow many of the loyal readers to Natural Awakenings—noweclipsing 50,000 per month—are business owners. Our partnershipexpands that number—using radio, TV, web TV andsocial media—to about 200,000 per month.One of the ways companies can find new customers isby working with a business development expert. The job of abusiness development expert is to help companies build marketposition by locating, developing, defining, negotiatingand closing business relationships; to broaden a company’sreach and even help them to better establish their brand.Ann Marie Fiske is a business development expert forboth Natural Awakenings and Renewable Now. She can tellbusinesses about the great partner/sponsor packages we offerthat give companies (or sole proprietors) the best pricing ontheir investment, and help them get an even better return ontheir advertising.Contact Fiske at FiscalRecordings@cox.net or call her directlyat 401-603-3439. See ad on inside front cover.16 Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.com

healthbriefMassage Therapy andFamily HealthDoes massagetherapy contributeto the health of theentire family? Accordingto the AmericanMassage Therapy Association,the answeris a resounding yes.In fact, the organizationsays massage is beneficial to people at all phases of theirlives—including infant, child, teen and young adult, adult,senior—and is an important component to a healthy lifestyle.Deborah C. DeAngelis, a licensed massage therapist andowner of Massage Health & Healing Energies, in Barrington,offers some ways individuals in different age groups maybenefit from massage therapy.“Massage can be used on infants for colic, sleep difficulties,faster weight gain for preemies and even fostering theconnection between mother and child,” she explains. “Thetherapy can be helpful to children for stress relief, sleep difficultiesand learning disabilities.”For teens and young adults, DeAngelis says that themodality is especially useful for student stress relief, sportsmassage and injury recovery. For adults, the benefits are evenmore plentiful. “Massage therapy can aid in stress relief, injuryrecovery, TMJ, carpal tunnel syndrome and recovery fromsome illnesses or surgery,” she notes. “It can also be used tosupport pregnant women and to boost immune function.”Seniors will also benefit from the stress relieving propertiesof massage, as well as injury recovery and recovery fromillnesses and/or surgery. It is also good for arthritis and toboost immune function.Integrative Nutrition and Holistic HealthMIND / BODY / SPIRITOffering a Holistic Approachto Healthcare with:• Natural Therapies • Naturopathy• Integrative Nutrition • Weight Control• Stress Reduction • Ph Balance (Acid/Alkaline)Computerized Nutritional EvaluationsDr. ManuelCamafeita Pazos,Ph.D.,ND.,D.Sc.,DM.(P)Doctor of Holistic Nutrition andNaturopathyDoctor of Pastoral MedicineCertified Nutritional Consultant andHolistic PractitionerMonday - Friday12:30pm - 6:30pmBY APPOINTMENT ONLYAsk for Dr. Pazos Nutritional FormulasNutri-Center 754 Branch Avenue, Suite 203Providence, RI 02904401-743-1930Massage Health & Healing Energies is located in the MapleAvenue Medical & Professional Center, 310 Maple Ave.,Ste. L 05-B, in Barrington. For more information, visitMassageHealthHE.com. See ad on page 10.Rumford Dental, Inc.Health • Function • BeautyRumford Dental, Inc.Health • Function • Beauty20 Newman Ave, Suite 1020Rumford, RI 02916401-434-4304www.rumforddental.cominfo@rumforddental.comVictoria Baeger, DMDProsthodontistOPEN: MON-SAT 10-6, SUN 12-67 Homestead Ave., Smithfield20 Newman Ave, Suite 1020Rumford, RI 02916401.231.0602401-434-4304www.rumforddental.cominfo@rumforddental.comSalAvella28@gmail.comVictoria Baeger, DMDProsthodontistRumford Dental, Inc.natural awakenings August 2012Rumford Dental, Inc.17

healthbriefsWhy Folk Remedies RockWhat do white tea, witch hazel and rose extract—long used as natural aids for preserving youth andwell-being—have in common? They all possess potentialhealth and beauty properties that could be simply toogood to ignore, say scientists from London’s KingstonUniversity. The researchers, working in collaborationwith British beauty brand Neal’s Yard Remedies, tested21 plant extracts and discovered that their naturallyoccurring substances may offer new treatments toblock the progression of inflammation. The findings arepromising as potential treatments for aging skin, as well asmore serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis,neurodegenerative conditions and cardiovascular and pulmonary problems.Using human cells as their model, the researchers applied three differentconcentrations of white tea (freeze-dried powder), witch hazel (dried herb) androse extract (in a medicinal tincture) to see what effect the mixtures might have onsuppressing the rogue enzymes and oxidants that play key roles in cellular inflammationand aging. All three remedies were remarkably effective in keeping inflammationin check.Whenever inflammation starts—whether as a simple cut to a finger, exposureto the sun, chemicals or pollutants, or irritation due to an arthritic joint—thebody begins to produce a protein compound called interleukin 8 that exacerbatesthe process. The three substances tested appear to successfully interfere with this.White tea displayed the most marked results.Elderberry Elixir:Backyard Medicine ChestNew research is turning up another natural remedy to mend what ails us.Native to both North America and Europe and historically appreciated byHippocrates as “nature’s medicine chest,” elderberries are especially rich inantioxidants, putting them near the top of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’soxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) list. Both the flowers and fruit areused to make tea, juice, wine, preserves and nutraceutical products to treat avariety of ills.International herbalist James Duke, Ph.D., author of The Green Pharmacy,recognizes the elderberry’s age-old reputation as a remedy for viral infections andfor treating cough, flu and tonsillitis. It’s even being studied for itsactivity against HIV and for regulating blood sugar.Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia areexamining its potential for preventing strokes and prostatecancer, reducing inflammation and boosting resistanceto infectious diseases. They’re set to host the first InternationalSymposium on the Elderberry, from June 9 to14, 2013.Terry Durham, a farmer and conservationist inAshland, Missouri, describes elderberries—whichare typically harvested in late August through earlySeptember—as “the superfruit in our own backyard.”Dried PlumsKeep BonesHealthyWhen it comes to improving bonehealth in postmenopausalwomen—and people of all ages, forthat matter—eating dried plums isa simple, proactive solution to helpprevent fractures and osteoporosis,reports a Florida State Universityresearcher. “During my career, I havetested numerous fruits, includingfigs, dates, strawberries and raisins,and none of them come anywhereclose to having the effect on bonedensity that dried plums, or prunes,have,” says Bahram H. Arjmandi, TheFlorida State University’s MargaretA. Sitton Professor and chair of theDepartment of Nutrition, Food andExercise Sciences.Arjmandi and his colleaguestested two groups of postmenopausalwomen over a 12-month period. Thefirst group of 55 women consumed100 grams of dried plums (about 10prunes) each day, while the second,control group of 45 women ate 100grams of dried apples. All participantsalso received daily doses ofcalcium (500 milligrams) and vitaminD (400 international units).The group that consumed driedplums had significantly higher bonemineral density in the ulna (one oftwo long bones in the forearm) andspine, compared with the groupthat ate dried apples. According toArjmandi, this was due in part tothe ability of dried plums to suppressthe rate of bone resorption, orbreakdown, which tends to exceedthe rate of new bone growth aspeople age.18 Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.com

Less SleepMeans LowerGradesResearch presented inMinneapolis, Minnesota, atthe 25th anniversary meeting ofthe Associated Professional SleepSocieties, suggests that poorsleep hygiene is associated with alower grade-point average, bothin high school and college. Thiscan be prevented, according tothe American Academy of SleepMedicine, by cultivating habits andbehaviors that promote healthysleep, such as establishing a relaxingbedtime routine and avoidingingesting caffeine during theafternoon and at night.Walking +Texting =ForgettingTalking on a cellphone or textingmight have anunexpectedly troublingdownside. Researchersat Stony Brook University,in New York, studiedyoung people that weretexting while walking anddiscovered that they walkedslower, veered off coursemore and experienceddecreased working memory.HEALTH COACHPERSONAL CHEFACUPUNCTUREM A S S A G EHOLISTIC COUNSELINGAROMATHERAPYHYPNOTHERAPYHOLISTIC NUTRITIONHAIR PEACE SYSTEMSR E I K ICENTER FORHOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS5784 Post Road, Suite 5,East Greenwich, RI 02818401.398.2933www.HolisticHealthRI.comREIKI n PERSONAL GUIDANCE READINGS n THETA HEALINGSPIRIT of AGAPEfind peace in your heartFULL-TIMETreatment Room/Office SpaceFOR RENTAre you a practitioner withoutthe space to practice?PROBLEM SOLVED!has a lovely, spaciousTreatment Room/Officeavailable FULL TIMEthat will fit your needs.Includes the use of ourcomfortable Waiting RoomAlso, need a space to have a meeting?Always wanted to teach small classes butnever had the room? USE OURS!Call us at 401-398-2933 for more infoNatural Family Health & Integrative MedicineDr. Jody E Noé MS, ND• Food and Enviromental Allergies• Women’s Health and Hormones • Homeopathy• General Health • Thyroid/Adrenal/Stress • Chronic DiseaseCancer Care Support your body & reduce side effects through integrative naturopathic treatmentWe’ve Moved and Expanded Our Practice!Just over the border in Connectictut, a half mile away from our old office.101 West Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379 • www.drjodyenoe.com860-495-5688 Dr. Jody E. Noé is a Licensed, Board Certified Naturopathic PhysicianOffering Holistic Therapies thatIntegrate the Heart, Mind, Body and SpiritShari Bitsis • 401-465-4249 • shasongs@aol.comCall or e-mail for appointment or more infoLocated in Seekonk, MAANGEL LIGHT MESSENGER n HEALING THE EARTH CLASSES n TONG RENnatural awakenings August 201219

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greenlivingINVESTING INMAIN STREETCities, Schools and Churches Movetheir Money to Local Economiesby Rebecca LeisherSince the big corporate banks contributed to crashingthe economy in 2008, news sources report that they’vebeen rewarded with bailouts, tax breaks and executivebonuses, while American workers have lost jobs andhomes. There is little wonder that many Americans—andnow, institutions and local governments—have been closingtheir accounts at these corporate banks and transferring themoney to community banks and credit unions. The intentis to send a strong message about responsibility to governmentand Wall Street, while supporting institutions thatgenuinely stimulate local economies.The first Bank Transfer Day, last November, was publicizedover five weeks, largely through social networks.During that period, credit unions received an estimated$4.5 billion in new deposits transferred from banks, accordingto the Credit Union National Association.Citizens are calling for financial institutions to be accountable,encouraged by the popularity of the Move Your24 Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.comMoney campaign. Schools, churches and local governmentsacross the country have been transferring large sums, or atleast considering doing so, in order to invest in local economiesinstead of Wall Street.Last year, the city of San Jose, California, moved nearly$1 billion from the Bank of America because of the bank’shigh record of home foreclosures. City council memberslinked foreclosures to lost tax revenue, reduced servicesand layoffs, and urged other U.S. cities to follow their example.The Seattle, Washington, city council responded tothe Occupy Wall Street movement by unanimously passinga resolution to review its banking and investment practices,“…to ensure that public funds are invested in responsiblefinancial institutions that support our community.” Officialsin Los Angeles, New York City and Portland, Oregon, arediscussing proposals that address how and where city fundsare invested. Massachusetts launched the Small BusinessBanking Partnership initiative last year to leverage smallbusiness loans, and has already deposited $106 million instate reserve funds into community banks.Student activists and the Responsible Endowments Coalitionare urging colleges and universities—some of whichhave assets comparable to those of a town or city—to moveat least a portion of their endowments from Wall Street. ThePeralta Community College District, in California, with anannual budget of $140 million, has done just that. The district’sboard of trustees voted unanimously last November tomove its assets into community banks and credit unions.Churches and faith organizations are moving theirmoney, too. Congregations in the California interfaith coalitionLA Voice vowed to divest $2 million from Wells Fargoand the Bank of America, ending a 200-year relationshipwith the big banks. The Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church,in East San Jose, pulled $3 million out of the Bank ofAmerica and reinvested the funds into Micro Branch, a divisionof Self-Help Federal Credit Union, designed to assistunderserved communities.Moving money to where banking practices andinvestments are transparent is the most effective action.Oregon Banks Local represents small businesses, familyfarms and community banks. It offers a website tool thatranks local banks and credit unions on such criteria aswhere they are headquartered, jobs created and the extentof local investment, showing which financial institutionstruly serve local communities.“People from all walks of life are angry at the banks,”says Ilana Berger, co-director of The New Bottom Line,a national campaign that promotes moving money fromWall Street. But the broad appeal of this grassroots movementtoward financial reform is based on more than angeror strategy. “It’s a way to move our money to follow ourvalues,” says Berger. “It’s an opportunity to really protestagainst the banks, but also a way to show what we wantthem to be.”Freelance writer Rebecca Leisher originated this article aspart of “9 Strategies to End Corporate Rule,” for the Spring2012 issue of YES! magazine.

How to Host aSwap & Shop For CharityPARTYASwap and Shop for Charity partyis defined as a clothing swap orsale among friends to benefit acharity, but it’s also much more thanthat. It is a fun and eco-friendly way toreduce, reuse and recycle while updatingyour family’s wardrobe; a great wayto get organized and clean out thoseclosets; an opportunity to get a stylishbargain and help a charity; and finally,an excuse for a fabulous girls’ nightout. It is the way savvy women unite inby Elizabeth Hazarda down economy to save money andhelp the world.To host a party, individuals cansimply contact Swap & Shop for Charity(SSFC) to schedule a date and partytime, then choose a charity that willbenefit from the party. SSFC providesstylish email invitations and remindersthat make it easy and stress-free.SSFC takes the worry out of partyplanningby suggesting themes andfoods for an ideal atmosphere. The dayof the party, they will turn the spaceinto a festive, small boutique by providingmirrors, signage, racks, tables,tablecloths, mannequins and hangers toshow off the clothes. They even coordinateactivities and games so that thehostess can relax and enjoy the party.Even better, they manage check out anddonation, act as a liaison to the charityfor all tax issues and take away all thenon-traded clothes. And, it is all donefor free—the real goal is to raise moneyfor charity.Items valued under $100 aretypically priced by SSFC. Items arepriced so that it is a win-win situationfor everyone involved. Friends get abargain and the charity gets a generousfinancial gift. In fact, 100 percent of allsales go to the charitable organization.Any leftover clothes go to the next sale,then charity or sold. At the end of theevening, a tally will be made so participantsknow exactly how much will bedonated to the chosen charity.Wondering what to donate? Themore people bring, the more money israised. All guests are required to bring atleast five items to swap. And remember,just because something may seem outof fashion to one person doesn’t meansomeone else might not love it. In additionto ladies apparel for all shapes andsizes, consider donating coats, shawls,hats, formal wear, shoes, purses, scarvesand costume jewelry. For those having adifficult time giving up their closet contents,the rule of thumb is that if it hasn’tbeen worn in six months, swap it!Being a hostess is fun and easy, plus thehostess gets a $75 gift certificatefor the night of the party. To find outmore, contact 401-423-9121 orSwapForCharity@gmail.com.Tranquility Day SpaSummer is here!Try are new mango body polishorThai coconut lemongrass body wrap.Take a little time for yourself and you’llfeel refreshed and revived.TranquilityDaySpa.biz9 GEORGE ST NORTH PROVIDENCE 401.233.4544Individual CounselingPersonal DevelopmentStrategic PlanningDiane D’Errico, MACounselor - Life, Leadership & Career401-497-0701Diane@onpointconsulting.infoOnPointConsulting.infonatural awakenings August 201225

n Make cells more permeable to theinflux of bacteria and viruses.Tracee Yablon-Brenner, a registereddietitian, holistic health counselor andco-founder of RealFoodMoms.com,offers a few tips to get kids enthusiasticabout healthy eating:n Ask kids to help prepare the foodand set the table, with tasks appropriateto their ages.n Cut vegetables in small pieces and“hide” them in favorite foods; forexample, add zucchini and broccolito spaghetti sauce.n Grow a garden (even a containergarden) and engage children in thefun of growing food.n Take them to a farmers’ market tohelp pick out meal ingredients.Any food high in vitamin C isgreat for strengthening immune systemsand improving overall health.Sources include citrus fruits, berries,bell peppers, cruciferous vegetableslike broccoli, cauliflower and Brusselssprouts and all dark, green, leafyvegetables, especially kale.Yablon-Brenner thinks that juice istoo high in sugar (even natural sugars)and instead favors fiber-rich wholefruits. She encourages eating lots ofwild-caught fish (avoiding farmedfish, which can be contaminated withmercury and other toxic substances)and plenty of foods rich in vitamin Eand zinc, such as pumpkin seeds andsunflower seeds.Probiotics are also important forkeeping the immune system strong.For some kids, eating all-natural yogurtis enough, but for others, probioticsupplements may be necessary.“I’m really passionate about educatingand teaching families about thebenefits of eating real food and helpingthem recognize that food is really thebest medicine,” says Yablon-Brenner.Exercise: Daily exercise is a keycomponent of any health regimen.“Sometimes, I literally write a prescriptionfor family exercise,” says Rosen.Outdoor exercise is beneficialbecause it also exposes children to thesun, helping them to manufacture thevitamin D that is essential for a strongimmune system. Other highly recommendedexercise programs includeyoga for stress reduction, which can beadapted even for small children.Supplements: Rosen and Hamiltonboth favor select supplements forchildren, especially during cold andflu season.Rosen recommends a whole-foodmultivitamin for kids every day, as wellas vitamin D supplements, as follows:400 IU daily for babies, 1,000 IU foryoung children, 2,000 IU for tweens and4,000 IU for teens and adults. A bloodtest may check levels of vitamin D.Hamilton adds 15 milligrams ofzinc daily and likes targeted herbalpreparations for preventing and treatingcolds.Sanitation: The experts’ advicehere may be surprising: They all recommendletting kids get a little dirty.“Kids are a little too sterile,” saysHamilton. “We used to play in the dirt,get dirt under our nails and expose ourimmune systems to bacteria that madethem stronger. Our focus on antibacterialproducts today has actually led tothe growth of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.”As a postscript, she recommendsavoiding hand sanitizers; not only areKale CrispsRecipe Kids Like1 bunch of organic curly kaleSea salt to tasteGarlic powder to taste2 Tbsp lemon juicePreheat oven to 350° F.Line a baking sheet with parchmentpaper.Wash and dry kale leaves, place ina single layer on baking sheet andsprinkle with sea salt.Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, untilslightly browned and crispy.Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.Source: Tracee Yablon-Brenner, fromRealFoodMoms.comthey less than effective, but their alcoholcontent can cause dry skin.Kathleen Barnes is a natural healthadvocate, author and publisher; 10Best Ways to Manage Stress is her latestbook. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.POSITIVE NEWBeginningsYour Holistic Centerfor the Mind, Bodyand SpiritREIKI TREATMENTSSPIRITUAL COUNSELINGGIFTS & METAPHYSICAL ITEMSTAROT & ANGEL CARDREADINGS877 BroadwayEast Providence, RI401.432.7195www.positivenewbeginnings.comAQUIDNECK ISLAND ACUPUNCTUREShawna E.M. Snyder,D.Ac., M.A.O.M.Provider for BCBS,United Healthcare,Aetna andTufts Health PlanAbdominal Pain,Bloated, Irregular?Acupuncture helps torelieve digestive issues.170 Aquidneck Ave., Middletownwww.AquidneckAcupuncture.comInfo@AquidneckAcupuncture.com401-297-1642natural awakenings August 201227

Healthy Eating,Family-StyleNo-Fuss, Stay-Trim StrategiesAn exhausting routine of earlymorning wakeups, soccer practicesand work deadlines makesit understandably easy to put healthyfamily eating on the back burner. Asmore time-strapped families adoptdrive-through dining, it’s no surprisethat weight scales nationwide are bucklingunder the pressure.According to the U.S. Centersfor Disease Control, more than a thirdof American adults are obese. Butthe expanding-waistline epidemicimpacts far more than just the qualityof life among adults. A report in theJournal of the American Medical Associationstates that 16 percent of childrenare either overweight or obese,with another 16 percent knocking onthe door.by Matthew KadeyAccording to Sally Phillips, aregistered dietitian and nutrition expertat Ohio’s Akron Children’s Hospital,a child that has an unhealthy bodyweight not only often has self-esteemissues, but is also at increased risk forType 2 diabetes, hypertension, elevatedblood cholesterol and triglycerides,plus orthopedic challenges; all healthproblems that possibly could impactlife expectancy.More, childhood obesity that progressesinto adulthood has been linkedto increased artery wall thickness—amarker for atherosclerosis. Becausemany overweight children becomeplump adults, lifestyle modification at anearly age is vital. Try these no-fuss strategiesfrom experts to overcome today’spitfalls to attaining family nutrition.28 Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.comThe un-family mealThe sit-down meal is an endangeredfamily function, thanks to hectic schedules,time spent with TV, video games,the Internet and other electronic devices,as well as the perceived uncool factor ofnoshing with the folks. Yet studies showthat family meals foster communicationand usually lead to higher intakes of calcium-and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables,plus lower amounts of unhealthy fats,sugar and sodium, says Keith-ThomasAyoob, Ed.D., a registered dietitian andassociate clinical professor in the Departmentof Pediatrics at Albert Einstein Collegeof Medicine, in New York.A supporting study published in theJournal of the American Dietetic Associationconfirmed that tykes that took infewer family meals (and watched moreTV) were more likely to be overweight.University of Minnesota researchersfound that adolescent girls that ate oftenwith their family were less prone to usecigarettes, alcohol and drugs.Try this: Commit to a sit-downmeal most days of the week, suggestsRegistered Dietitian Brenda J. Ponichtera,author of Quick and HealthyRecipes and Ideas.Don’t overlook breakfast as potentialfamily time as well, counselsAyoob. “Kids that eat a well-balancedbreakfast do better in school, have improvedvitamin and mineral intake andare more likely to maintain a healthybody weight.”Liquid caloriesToday’s average American householdobtains more than 20 percent of its dailycalories from beverages; on average,soft drinks alone account for 8 percentof adolescents’ calorie intake.The rise in beverage consumptionhas mirrored the country’s slide towardrounder body shapes. “Satiety is lesswhen you drink calories versus eatingthe same calories in foods, becausedrinks empty from the stomach quicker,”advises Phillips. “The extra caloriesfrom liquids can easily exceed what thebody can use.”The worst culprits are “liquidcandy” such as soda and energy, sportand sweetened fruit drinks. In a studypublished in the American Journal ofClinical Nutrition, Harvard researchers

confirmed that a greater intake of thesebeverages leads to weight gain in adultsand children. “Plus, most sweeteneddrinks don’t have much nutritional value,”says Ayoob. Although they containimportant vitamins, even fruit juices,such as orange, cranberry and apple,still pack a lot of concentrated sugars.Try this: Phillips recommends limitingempty-calorie sweetened beveragesand replacing them with unsweetenedchoices like low-fat milk, homemadeiced tea and filtered water jazzed upwith lemon or lime. Keep daily intake offruit juice between four to eight ounces,and focus on eating whole fruits, instead.“You can also freeze natural fruitjuice in ice-cube trays,” says Phillips.“Pop these into [a glass of] water fora hint of sweet flavor.” Send childrento school or camp with a reusable,BPA-free water container (stainless steelworks well) so they get in the aquadrinkinghabit. Also consider stockingthe fridge with refreshing, potassiumrichcoconut water.Chicken again?Never before has such a variety offoods been more readily available. Still,too many families fall into the trap ofpreparing the same familiar eats—likespaghetti, chicken, and peanut butterand jelly sandwiches on white bread—week in and week out.When children are repeatedlypresented with the same foods, theydon’t learn to appreciate new flavors andtextures, which reinforces a picky palateand a fear of unfamiliar dishes, saysAyoob. From a body weight standpoint,an article published in Science suggeststhat when the brain isn’t gratified byfood—which can happen when the familyeats roast chicken for the fourth timein the same week—people are morelikely to make midnight kitchen raidsand add to their total calorie intake.Try this: Once a week, have a newfood-of-the-weekmeal, featuring healthyingredients such as quinoa, lean bisonor kale, paired with family favorites, toencourage branching out. “Don’t throwin the towel if your child emphaticallyrefuses it at the start. Research showsthat it can take 10 or more times beforea new food is accepted by a finickyeater,” advises Phillips, a mother of two.She also suggests letting kids loosein the produce department to pick anew fresh item they are curious about,and then involving them in its preparation,so they are more likely to tryit. “Or, substitute a familiar food, likeapples, with pears,” Ayoob recommends.Snack attacksWith so much unhealthy snack foodmarketed toward kids, it’s easy foryoungsters to graze their way to a biggerwaistline.Findings shared by Italian universityresearchers in the Journal of PediatricGastroenterology and Nutrition specificallylink savory, energy-dense snackfoods with childhood obesity. The U.S.Department of Agriculture reports thatthe percentage of American childreneating three regular meals a day hasdecreased over the past 25 years, whileconsumption of high-calorie, snacktypefoods has gone up.“Unhealthy snacking can have animpact on academic performance, energylevels and weight,” Ayoob remarks.Try this: Don’t push the panic buttonif a child looks a little heavy whilehe or she is still growing, but it neverhurts to give the household pantry andfridge an overhaul.First, get rid of nutrient-devoidchips, cookies and soda. “Replace themwith healthier, portable fuel like nuts,baby carrots, low-fat string cheese andcottage cheese, yogurt and dried fruit,”suggests Ayoob. This does away with thegood-versus-bad food battle on the homefront.Ponichtera likes keeping a bowl ofvaricolored seasonal fruit on the counterfor when kids return home ravenous. Shealso recommends offering sliced veggiesand fruit with tasty and nutritious yogurt,guacamole or hummus dip, or makingafter-school smoothies, using frozenfruit, healthy, low-fat milk and yogurt.Because watching TV—includingcommercials extolling unhealthyfoods—provides prime opportunities formindless snacking (various studies linkexcess TV time with elevated body fat),consider pulling the plug after an hour.If snacking must be done in front of thetube, Ponichtera likes natural, unbutteredpopcorn, deeming it excellentbecause it’s whole-grain, low in caloriesand high in filling fiber.Meals in a hurryThe desire for something quick may bewhy half of total U.S. food expenditurestoday go to meals prepared outside thehome. Studies suggest that the morewe purchase fast food, the greater ourgirth. “This should come as no surprise,because what is often ordered is mostlyout-of-control portions, higher incalories, fat, sugar and salt, than whatwould be served at home,” says Ayoob.Even shunning the all-too-familiardrive-through for a smarter option couldpack on pounds. 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allows us to enter the day with strength.We are building reliability, disciplineand the willingness to commit withouthaving to have control.The practice of zazen involvesmuch more than sitting quietly. It takesa great deal of study and discipline toget to the place where we can sit withoutwords and be in silence. We beginwith developing the habit and disciplineof sitting in silence and sittingstill, then develop the habit of showingup. A teacher can act as a steward ofone’s practice and provide individualswith the training to bring depth andmeaning to the sitting. Even without ateacher, we can begin to build the practiceand become ready to be taught.Patience is the essence of zazen.Patience is a discipline of action. Whenone is patient, one does not wait passively.One takes action to prepare foropportunity. Patience may be the moststrenuous and tiring of all the ethicaldisciplines to practice, but it is necessaryto realizing life.It is often easier to commit to 28consecutive mornings of zazen practicein community. There are no teachingsor lectures; it is a shared moment at thestart of the day in the company of otherswho are seeking to free themselves fromtheir resistance and habits of not livingthe life they want to live. It can be donealone, but it will be much harder. Havingthe support of a community that sharesthe same type of commitment and iswillingly putting in effort will help individualsto succeed in meeting this goal.On the 29th day, what participantswill have learned about who theyare and what they are really capableof accomplishing will be greater andmore satisfying than any fantasy theyhave now of what life can be like. Thepractice of zazen is an invaluable part ofexcelling in any art; whether that art bemartial, creative, healing or just the artof living. It is simple and complex; challengingand easy; exciting and sometimesboring. It is nothing more, nor less,than a true reflection of life itself.Cassandra Tribe is the Master of the ZenStudies Program at Main Street MartialArts, in Providence. For more information,visit Zen-Studies-Rhode-Island.comor MainStMA.org.Wellness Within Counseling CenterOutpatient Therapywith a focus on:DepressionAnxiety/Panic DisordersMood DisordersTrauma/PTSDCo-Occuring DisordersChemical Dependency/AddictionsCourt Ordered/DWI/DUIToxicology Screens on sitePhase of Life ProblemsVocational CounselingMOBLEYFAMILY CHIROPRACTICDiscover the unityUnity Radiant Lightin Providence, RISunday Service - 10:30 AM at 155 Douglas Ave, Providence • 401-486-2708Check www.unityradiantlight.orgfor additional information on classes and eventsor email unityrhodeisland@aol.comElisa Reid-Robley MA, CAGS, LMHC, LCDP, CCDP-DMarie Capobianco MA, CAGS, LMHC, LCDP, CCJP, CCDP-DADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, INDIVIDUALS & COUPLESLong & Short Term TherapyHOURS WE ACCEPTM - Th 8 am - 8 pm Most InsurancesFriday 8 am - 5 pm Self PaySaturday 8 am - 5 pm900 Reservoir Avenue Cranston, RI • Phone: 401-632-4114 Fax: 401-632-4880Fibromyalgia, Headaches, Migraines,Vertigo, Neck Pain, Anxiety.See how specific upper cervicalChiropractic Care can help youfeel and function better!O n Earth there is no heaven,but there are pieces of it.~Jules RenardCome as you are . . . leave even betterBriarwood Plaza • 30 Olney St. • Seekonk, MA(508) 336-0408www.mobleyfamilychiro.comof all thingsFor more information, contact us at:www.meetup/unityradiantlightor Facebook at Unity Radiant Lightnatural awakenings August 201241

fitbodyThis Summer:A New You!PersonalTrainingPackagesAvailablePresent thiscoupon for a2 FREE Sessionsand A Nutritional PkgIntroductory OfferAny GroupExercise Class$10 Per ClassPresent this coupon for a FREEIntroductory ClassNorth ProvidenceSaturdays at 9amNorth Providence1543 Mineral Spring Ave401-228-7906www.dextertraining.comMOBILENon-Dairy Soft Serveand Vegan Treatssoft serve • shakes • floatsfrozen lemonade • candy barsNow Serving Rhode Islandand MassachusettsFollow us on Facebook & Twitter for our daily location401-419-8869www.like-no-udder.comSOCCER’S A KICKFOR FAMILY FITNESSSummer Olympics Highlights the ExcitementWith the 2012 Summer OlympicGames underway fromJuly 27 through August 12, inLondon, many soccer moms and dadswill be watching live or recorded matcheswith their children gathered aroundthe TV. Among the 28 national male andfemale teams competing internationally,the U.S. women’s team brings specialexcitement as the defending Olympicchampions in their division. Their sharedenthusiasm is sure to inspire some familysoccer ball kick-around action in theyard or a local park.Soccer is an ideal physical outletfor boys and girls because it’s considerablyless violent than football; providesby Randy KambicIn many other countries, soccer is known as football, or even“the beautiful game,” because the grace and style of playis often considered as important as the final score. Whileless popular than other professional sports in this country,soccer’s suitability and benefits for today’s children havespawned its own American subculture.a great cardio workout; builds thoughtprocesses in employing strategies; instillsteamwork, camaraderie and sportsmanship;and can facilitate meeting youngstersof various backgrounds. It alsoprovides an easy and enjoyable way forparents to get some exercise while bondingwith their children.US Youth Soccer, as part of theU.S. Soccer Federation, the nationalgoverning body, involves 3 million-plusyoungsters ages 5 through 19 in soccerleagues, camps and local programsannually. Its yearly Youth Soccer Month,in September, will feature many communityevents, tips and discussions.Susan Boyd, of Mequon, Wisconsin,spent 15 years taking two of hersons to and from practices and matchesfrom junior games all theway through high42 Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.com

school teams. “Every time they play is ahighlight for me,” she says. “Win, lose ordraw, they have such a passion for thegame. You all get caught up in the powerof the play and the magic of the moment.”A part-time writing instructor atCarroll University, in Waukesha, Wisconsin,Boyd has been posting weeklyparental advice blogs on USYouthSoccer.org for four years. One suggests that iffield conditions are damp, parents shouldbring gallon-size baggies to protect thecar’s floor from the mud of soccer shoes,plus a change of clothes for the players.In another, she asks parents “not to besnooty or pompous” if their child’s teamis better than the opposition and to “havemore patience with referees that don’tmeet your standard of perfection in calls.”Because soccer calls for nearconstantmovement—running with ortoward the ball or walking into a betterposition on the field—it’s an effectiveantidote to childhood obesity. The President’sCouncil on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition(Fitness.gov) suggests that childrenget one hour or more a day in eithermoderate or vigorous aerobic physicalactivity. For adults, the recommendationis at least 30 minutes of physical activitya day, or 75 minutes a week of vigorousaerobic activity. Playing or practicingsoccer skills definitely meets the criteria.Last year, the American Academy ofPediatrics Association (HealthyChildren.org) cited soccer as a way for childrento be physically active while they learnteamwork and sportsmanship. It alsonoted that the most common playerinjuries are minor sprains and strains, followedby bruises. Boyd advises, “Most ofthese require rest, ice, compression andelevation for the injured area, and a weekaway from the sport. Don’t rush childrenback onto the field; think long-term.”Current and longtime U.S. nationalOlympic team member Christie Rampone,of Point Pleasant, New Jersey,notes that because soccer doesn’tinvolve the hands, “Youngsters get usedto using other, different muscle groups,allowing for optimal strength and coordination.”She suggests that parents havechildren also note some non-action elementsof the sport, such as the communicationoccurring on the soccer field.Even when people in the standsThe number of youthsoccer players in theUnited States hasdoubled since 1990,to more than4 million players.~U.S. Soccer Federationare loudly shouting encouragement,players are talking with each other andusing body language to enhance theirteam play. “Point out to kids the positiveemotions and energy expressedwhen things don’t go well. Even thoughthe game can be frustrating at times,learn from how the players stay poisedand focused throughout the match.”For more information, also visitUSSoccer.com and nbcOlympics.com.Randy Kambic, who played soccer inschool, is a freelance writer and editorin Estero, FL, and a copyeditor forNatural Awakenings.SOCCER AS A FAMILY AFFAIRHere are some ways small groups of two or more soccer neophytes can join in the fun.n Start by using the sides of the feet at a 90-degree angle to the path of the balland tap it back and forth.n Soon, start using more of the instep in kicking the ball to lift it into the air a little.Also, when “trapping” (controlling) the ball, pull a foot or leg back slightly uponcontact, so that it settles closer.n With three people, arrange everyone in a triangle. Later, slightly changing positionscan further improve ball passing and controlling abilities.n Play “keep away,” with a third person in-between the other two.n Eventually, start juggling—keeping the ball aloft and glancing off the feet, thighs,chest and head (no hands)—thus expanding basic skills and providing a progressivenumber of hits without drops for each player to keep trying to surpass.Summer’S ending - get in ShapeJune is Men’s Month • at Absolute Fitness!Come baCk to the gym & Save!Kids are heading back to school, summer is winding down - it’s time to get fitfor fall! 6 mo. full membership - $335.00. Or choose a 6 mo. pool membership- $300.00. Or try a one year contractwith full access to facility (no classes):$39.00 per month prepaid.* PersonalTraining 2 Pack - $99.00.We offer:• Array of fitness equipment• POOL, spa and steam rooms• Cardio deck, aerobics & aqua classes• Clean & uncrowded facilitiesCome for a tour & a free workout!884-0330 or visit www.absolutfit.com.* New members only.2727 South County Trail • East Greenwich, RI • 401- 884-0330natural awakenings August 201243

take a large pet, so her answer was tobuy a house.Business travel from New York alsotakes Steven Rice, a vice president atpublic relations firm Harrison & Shriftman,away from his rescue dog, Samantha.Then, “My parents get the fun ofhaving a dog around without the fulltimecommitment,” says Rice, “whileSamantha enjoys the change from a cityapartment to a large backyard.” The doghas favorite toys, her regular food andher own bed nearby, so she feels rightat home.In the case of divorce, courts routinelytreat pets as property, rather thanfamily, although attitudes are changingas judges recognize the emotionalattachment of both parties. Attorneysencourage couples to decide where thepet will live.“During our divorce, the issue ofwho would get custody of our beaglealmost took us by surprise,” says DavidBakke, the Atlanta-based online editorof Money Crashers Personal Finance,headquartered in Chicago. “We wereso involved in the issues of child custody,alimony and child support thatwe didn’t discuss Rocky until late inthe process.”“My wife got primary custody ofour children. We decided it would bein the best interests of both our dog andour kids that they live together,” Bakkesays. “When they visit me, they bringRocky with them. I miss him, but I alsoknow this is best for everyone else.”Helpful Tips for Shared Custody4 Visit the new location together. Give the pet sufficient time to explore andbecome comfortable.4 Pack a doggie suitcase with familiar items, including food, leash, bedding,favorite chew and other toys, yummy treats and an item of unwashed clothingwith the owner’s scent on it.4 Provide written instructions aboutfeeding, activities, likes, dislikesand any fears, plus the current familyschedule, especially if a formerspouse has a new partner.4 Stick to the pet’s regular dailyroutines as much as possible.Source: Linda Michaels, dog psychologistand owner of WholisticDog Training, in San Diego, CAWhen children are not an issue,pets can become a primary concern indivorces. “We never had children andour Yorkshire terrier, Clover, becameour substitute,” says Courtney Karem,marketing director at the BougainvilleaClinique, in Winter Park, Florida. “Myex-husband eventually moved a fewhours away, but we arrange for him tosee Clover, who lives with me.”In acrimonious divorce cases,matrimonial Attorney Rachel Weisman,founder of Weisman Law Group,in New York City, has dealt with petownership. There have been occasionswhere a spouse denies rightful visitationbefore custody is determined or evengives the pet away without consensualagreement. If there is a possibility ofabuse, a protective order for the animalcan be obtained, advises Weisman. Thecore question is what is the key to thepet’s health and happiness?Times of change are stressful forall concerned, but can be made easierfor pets by keeping their interests inmind, just as one would with belovedchildren.Rebecca Ryan writes about pets andmore for Natural Awakenings. Connectat RebeccaRyan@mindspring.com.THINKBEFOREYOU BUY:make thegreenchoice.Pet Care, Pick-up/Drop-off,Exercise, Play,Some Overnight Stay“Special Needs” Pets Welcome!OurSchedule isFlexiblefor You!Tails of Newportfor our furry friends inAquidneck Island,bark, meow or text for more info401-835-585330 GOODING AVE.BRISTOL, RI401-253-2456natural awakenings August 201245

calendarofeventsNOTE: All Calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month prior topublication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit RINaturalAwakenings.com tosubmit Calendar events or email info@rinaturalawakenings.com for guidelines.THURSday, August 2Intro to the Ascended Masters – 6-8:30pm. AscendedMasters are great healers and spiritual teachers,many of whom lived as humans on earth. Comelearn about these Masters and how they can helpand guide you daily. With Gladys. $30. HeavenlyHugs, 917 Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-935-8451.Heavenly-Hugs.com.Friday, August 3Annual Parish Feast at Saint Theresa Church –Aug 3-5. 5-10pm, Fri; 12-10pm, Sat; 12-6pm, Sun.Continuous family friendly activities. Games foryoung and old, raffles, Religious articles. Auction onAugust 5 at 2pm. Free. St Theresa’s Church, 265 StaffordRd, Tiverton. 401-624-8746. Sstandctiverton.org.Saturday, August 4Exercises for Healing, Rejuvenation and Longevity– 9-11am. Practice The Five Tibetan Ritesoutside under the pine trees. Our bodies have sevenkey chakras or vortexes. Optimize the working ofyour chakras and speed up the rate at which theyspin. $7/adults, $3/children. Leslie Simon Haduch,46 Hallmark Dr, Warwick. RSVP: 401-742-0512.SixtyYoung.com.Monday, August 6Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 10:30am-12pm. Enjoy adeeply relaxing yoga class. It’s easy to do with posescustomized for your body. Release tension and cultivatecalm, ease, and bliss. Beginners welcome. MariaSichel, RYT. New Students 4 classes: $40, $18/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd,Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.Chiropractic Orientation – 6:15-6:45pm. A moreeffective approach to health explained. Keep yourbody functioning properly in a stressful world.Free. Live Proper Health, 77 Franklin St, Westerly.401-315-2300. LiveProperHealth.com.The Science Behind Weight Loss Explained– 7-7:45pm. Join weight loss experts for an informativeand eye opening lecture that will provideyou with the secret to safe, inexpensive and rapidweight loss along with a free Health Coach. Free.Live Proper Health, 77 Franklin St, Westerly.401-315-2300. LiveProperHealth.com.Tuesday, August 7Reiki Healing, Open Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm.Opened Reiki Circle/Meditation. Reiki will helprelease blocks of energy from the body. You will feela sense of balance, peace and harmony. $15. SerenityYoga, 21 College Hill Rd, Warwick. 401-615-3433.SerenityYogaRI.com.Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 7-8:30pm. Enjoy thisdeeply relaxing yoga class. It’s easy to do with posescustomized for your body. Release tension and cultivatecalm, ease and bliss. Beginners welcome. MariaSichel, CSYT. New Students 4 classes: $40, $18series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd,Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.Tong Ren Guinea Pig Class – 7-8:30pm. Needsome energy work or just relax? Come by, listen tosoft music, get comfy while I tap on the meridianpoints on an acupuncture model to relieve blockages.With Shari Bitsis. Donations accepted. Spiritof Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249.Shasongs@aol.com.Wednesday, August 8Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 6-7:30pm. Enjoy thisdeeply relaxing yoga class. It’s easy to do with posescustomized for your body. Release tension and cultivatecalm, ease and bliss. Beginners welcome. MariaSichel, CSYT. New Students 4 classes: $40, $18/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd,Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.Gay Men’s Meditation Group – 7-8pm. Lookingfor new ways to connect with other gay or bisexualmen? Check out this all-levels meditation experienceto meet others and explore your spiritual side.$10. Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, EastProvidence. 401-265-7720. TrippleForteCoach.com.Thursday, August 9Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 6:30-8pm. Enjoy thisdeeply relaxing yoga class. It’s easy to do with posescustomized for your body. Release tension and cultivatecalm, ease and bliss. Beginners welcome. MariaSichel, CSYT. New Students 4 classes: $40, $18series. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd,Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.Free Reiki Talk – 7-8pm. Learn all about Reiki, ahands on healing modality from Japan. Each participantwill receive a voucher for a free 20-min Reikisession. Please call to reserve a space. With BobbieSchaeffer. Free. Pathways to Healing, Warwick.401-287-4093. ReikiRI.com.Tong Ren Guinea Pig Class – 7-8:30pm. Needsome energy work or just relax? Come by, listen tosoft music, get comfy while I tap on the meridianpoints on an acupuncture model to relieve blockages.With Shari Bitsis. Donations accepted. Spiritof Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249.Shasongs@aol.com.Friday, August 10Restorative Yoga Workshops – 6-9pm. With JillianPransky. A Mid-Summers Night Restorative Retreat.Slow down and drop in with a unique series of slowflow Vinyasa, restorative poses, and mindfulnessmeditation. $45. All That Matters, 315 Main St,Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.Saturday, August 11Patient Appreciate Week – Thru 8/17. 9am-6pm.Investing in our community by providing free chiropracticservices to the public for a $20 donationto Toys of Tots. Free; $20 donation. Live ProperHealth, 77 Franklin St, Westerly. 401-315-2300.LiveProperHealth.com.Foundations of Restorative Yoga Training –9:30am-4:30pm. Designed for yoga and Pilatesteachers, body workers, nurses, physical and occupationaltherapists, and all caregivers or wellnessexperts, experiential training includes lecture, discussion,and hands-on practice teaching experience.$175. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield.401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.comReiki I Certification Class – 10am-4pm. LearnReiki, a gentle technique for stress reduction, relaxation,and which also promotes healing. Informativeteaching, hands-on practice, info packet, Certification.$135. Sylvia Collins, 286 Lake Shore Dr,Warwick. 401-921-4397. TheLightWithinRI.com.Pagan Leadership Development Retreat – Aug11-12. 10am-6pm. Eliminate the drama and fearin your group in order to ensure long-term spiritualsuccess for all people involved in this 2-dayretreat. More info tripplefortecoach.com. $200.The Enchanted Path, 1216 Main St, Coventry.401-450-2262. TrippleForte@netzero.com.Reiki I: Raise Your Vibration – 2-7pm. ReceiveReiki I attunement, certification, education, training,and personalized attention from an experiencedmaster teacher. Enroll in advance; spacelimited. $150. Tree of Life Integrated Wellness,145 Waterman St, 1st fl, Providence. 631-335-2172.MyTreeOfLife.com/Nourishment.html.Sunday, August 12Reiki II: Distance Work & Symbols – 10am-4pm.Receive Reiki II attunement, certification, education,training, and personalized attention from anexperienced master teacher. Enroll in advance; spacelimited. $175. Tree of Life Integrated Wellness, 145Waterman St, 1st fl, Providence. 631-335-2172.MyTreeOfLife.com/Nourishment.html.Overcoming Obstacles to Inner Peace – 10am-5:15pm. Seeking inner peace, but encounteringproblems that seem to make your goal impossible?Yoga offers simple, clear, and effective practicesto help promote inner balance. Early discount $99by Aug 5; $108 after. Breathing Time Yoga, 541Pawtucket Ave, Unit 105, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876.BreathingTimeYoga.com.RIVA’s Annual Summer Picnic Veggique – 12-4pm. Vegan picnic. Rain date Aug 19. Veggie burger/dogs included. Please bring vegan dish to share for10. No animal products, egg, dairy. $5 donation;without dish $10. Bristol Colt State Park (site33/34).RI Vegan Awareness: VeganAwareness.org.Monday, August 13The Secret to 100 Years of Healthy Living –7-7:45pm. Fallen arches or issues involving yourfeet can wreak havoc on your whole body, not justyour feet. Your pain could be a direct result fromimbalances in your feet. Free. Live Proper Health,77 Franklin St, Westerly. 401-315-2300.Wednesday, August 15Pack This, Not That! – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn practicaltips and healthier meals/snacks (kid approved)so your child can concentrate in class and get bettergrades. Free raffle tickets, prizes, food samples andmore. Free event if pre-registered by Aug 12. PapittoRoom (in the Bryant Center), Bryant University,1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. 401-640-3969.Michelle@TheHighway2Health.com.46 Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.com

Enlightened Parenting – 3-6pm. Learn ways topractice simple higher consciousness values withkids. Perfect for parents, teachers, and caretakers ofspirited children. Pre-registration only. $100. Treeof Life Integrated Wellness, 145 Waterman St, 1stfl, Providence. 631-335-2172. MyTreeOfLife.com/Nourishment.html.Monday, August 27Brother Gregorio Returns – Aug 27-29. 10am-5pm. 3 days only. Won’t be back till 2013. Workingthrough the guidance of Mother Mary, private sessions.Bio on LightSoulTherapy.com. Miracles dohappen. $150 45-min. sessions. Jackie Van Dusen,Light Soul Therapy, 102 Woodbine Rd, Wakefield.401-284-0363. LightSoulTherapy@verizon.net.Reiki Healers Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Supportfor Reiki Practitioners of all levels. Join us for anevening of meditation, healing and giving/receivingreiki. Come relax, renew & energize. With Gladys.$10. Heavenly Hugs, 917 Warwick Ave, Warwick.401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.comPaying It Forward: Getting the People in OurLives Healthy – 7-7:45pm. We will discuss theimportance of getting our loved ones healthy. Wewill also discuss an opportunity for individuals toget rewarded for promoting health to the people intheir lives. Free. Live Proper Health, 77 FranklinSt, Westerly. 401-315-2300. LiveProperHealth.com.Tong Ren Guinea Pig Class – 7-8:30pm. Needsome energy work or just relax? Come by, listen tosoft music, get comfy while I tap on the meridianpoints on an acupuncture model to relieve blockages.With Shari Bitsis. Donations accepted. Spiritof Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249.Shasongs@aol.com.TUESDAY, AUGUST 28Emotional Eating Healing Workshop – 7-8:30pm.Explore the inner child history of eating, negativeself talk, belief system, love and acceptance. Wewill work together to build your self confidenceand personal power to understand you. Free. Familyand Friends Coaching, 1076 Park Ave, Cranston.401-474-9650. RSVP: FamilyFriendsRI@aol.com.Wednesday, August 29Shamanic Journey Circle – 7-8:45pm. Deepenyour journey practice and gain insight to yourown guidance. Bring a journal, pen and somethingto lie on. Knowledge of how to journeyis required. $10. Katharine Rossi, 194 WatermanSt, 3rd fl, Providence. 401-924-0567.Katharine@SacredStream.org.Saturday, September 1East Greenwich Art Festival – Sept 1 & 2. 10am-5pm. Join us for over 135 Contemporary Americanartisans, festive food, live music and strolling entertainment.Free. Festival Fete, New England Tech,1408 Division Rd, East Greenwich. 401-374-3899.FestivalFete.com.Friday, September 7Prana Flow® 500-Hour Shiva Rea Affiliate YogaTeacher Training – Sept 7-9 & Nov 2-4. 4-9pm.Comprehensive and innovative 18-month teachertraining is open to applicants who are Yoga Alliancecertifiedat the 200-hour level in any discipline orstyle. Application deadline Aug 24. $700. All ThatMatters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.AllThatMatters.com.Monday, September 10Intro to Mindfulness: 4-Week Class – Sept 10, 17,24 & Oct 1. 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the effective toolsof meditation, gentle yoga and body scan, to deeplysupport mental, physical and emotional health.Annie Geissinger, MA. $125 includes all materials.The Healing Circle, 168 4th St, Providence.401-226-5583. Annie@HawkDance.com.Tuesday, September 11Intro to Mindfulness: 4-Week Class – Sept 11,18, 25 7 Oct 2. 7-9pm. Learn the effective tools ofmeditation, gentle yoga and body scan, to deeplysupport mental, physical and emotional health. AnnieGeissinger, MA. $125 includes all materials.Joyful Breath Yoga, 25 Market St, Ste 14, Swansea,MA. 401-226-5583. Annie@HawkDance.com.Thursday, September 27Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training – 6-9pm. 200-Hour Certification. Gain the knowledge, skills,and confidence you need to become an exceptionaland successful yoga teacher, prepared to work inany environment you choose. $3,200. All ThatMatters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.AllThatMatters.com.Friday, October 26Women’s Discovery Weekend Retreat – Oct 26-28. 7-9:30pm. Come remember who you are whenyou aren’t overwhelmed by the rush and responsibilitiesof your life. Join us for a retreat to find the renewedenergy and clarity you want. $399. CanonicusCamp & Conference Center, 54 Exeter Rd, Exeter.401-837-8870. KathysBlack.com click on Retreats.classifiedsFOR RENTCLASSROOM SPACE AVAILABLE. Perfectfor workshops, private/semi-private yoga classes,etc. Weekdays and some evenings available.Book weekend classes well in advance. TheWellness Center at Gold Plaza 917 WarwickAve, 2nd Fl Warwick. Contact Adriene atAngel Whispers RI for more information.Adriene@AngelWhispersRI.com o r401-741-2278.Massage therapist (CRANSTON/PARK AVE) with some clientele to rent roomin a tranquil and beautiful organic skincarecenter. Make your own hours and everythingis provided for you. High traffic area, ampleparking, stand alone building. Must have a passionfor massage, holistic health, and be easygoing. Must carry own insurance. Contact:401-338-3974 or alifacials@gmail.com orAlisonLynnEsthetics.com.Office Space. Room available Full or Part-Time within a holistic health center in East Greenwich.Rent includes: wi-fi, utilities, web presence,some advertising and shared voicemail box. Call401-398-2933, Jewel Sommerville, D,Ac.,voicemail #1 for more information.Office Space Available: Room availablepart-time at an Acupuncturist’s office in Middletown.Convenient with parking lot and handicapaccess as well as beautiful views of the ocean.Call Shawna Snyder, D.Ac. at 401-297-1642or email at info@aquidneckacupuncture.comfor more information. Perfect for a massagetherapist or Reiki practitioner.Professional Rental Space Available.A must see in Johnston. Rent negotiable.Contact Cheryl @ 486-0033.FOR saleEstablished Energy Center at 9 George St, NorthProvidence. Contact Ted Ngo at 401-286-4496for Personal Viewing. $299,000.help wantedDISTRIBUTORS – Become an Acaiberri distributor.Health and nutrition interests preferred, but notrequired. Selling is also a plus. Potential distributorscan contact Angelo at 401-497-0740, or emailacaiberri@cox.net. Visit acaiberri.com for moreinformation.HELP WANTED: Immediate FT/PT openingsfor Massage Therapists in Cranston & EastGreenwich. Apply in person: Massage Envy 1000Chapel View Blvd, Cranston or 1000 Division StEast Greenwich.massageRolf Structural Integration,Therapeutic Bodywork, Thai massage,NCBTMB accredited Thai massage classes.Located off Rte. 6 in Sterling, CT. It’s worth thetrip! 860-617-1234, www.rolfbodyworks.org.Office Time ShareClassroom up to 16 with sound & video.Large room 2 private rooms all on one level.Quite AC, central air, hardwoods. Hour, Week,Month. 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ongoingcalendarSundaySunday Celebration Service – 9:15-10:30am. Concordiaprovides spiritual tools to transform personallives and create a better world through principles ofthe Science of Mind: Change your thinking changeyour life. Donation. Concordia Center for SpiritualLiving, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-732-1552.Concordia.CSL.org.Vinyaasa Yoga – 9:15-10:45am. A strong, powerfuland fluid yoga class that helps detoxify the bodyand relieve stress. For students with an establishedpractice and familiarity with yoga aasanas. $13 dropin. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston.401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.Ananda Sunday Satsang – 10am-12pm. Join usSunday mornings for Meditation, Chanting, Inspirationand Satsang (fellowship), Potluck lunch. Teachingsof Paramhansa Yogananda. Everyone welcome.Be in joy. Donation. Ananda Center, 40 Collins Rd,Hopkinton. 401-308-8745. AnandaRhodeIsland.org.Couples Reflexology – 10am-3pm. Relax with aloved one or a friend. Call anytime for appointmentand any questions you may have. $80. Foot Diva,2845 Post Rd Ste 212, Warwick. 401-368-8878.FootDiva@aol.com.Reflexology Parties – 10am-3pm. It’s time fora girl’s night out. Book a girl’s party and receivea reflexology session free. Call for details, andbook a party anytime with friends. $20. Footdiva,2845 Post Rd, Ste 212, Warwick. 401-368-8878.FootDiva@aol.com.F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself) – 6-7:30pm. A newwoman’s social gathering. Connect with otherwoman for support, insight and friendship. Newtopics decided as a group. A book club without thebook. $5. Footdiva, 2845 Post Rd Ste 212, Warwick.401-368-8878. FootDiva@aol.com.MondaySunrise Yoga – 6-7:30am. Also Friday. We have abeautiful space to practice calming the mind; toningthe body for leaner looking and feeling great. Yogapractice compliments everything you do (balanceand focus). Donation. Prema Yoga, 127 PocassetAve, Providence. 401-390-5419.Gentle Yoga & Stretching – 10-11:15am. Gentlyease into yoga postures giving the body an opportunityto relax, and learn new movements. Youwill be encouraged to be gentle without striving toperform. $8/drop in; enrollment cards available.The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio, 187Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016.JessicaHoward.syi.me.Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 10:30am-12pm. Enjoythis deeply relaxing yoga. It’s easy to do with posescustomized for your body. Learn to release tensionand cultivate ease, calm and bliss. Beginnerswelcome. Maria Sichel, CSYT. New Students 4classes: $40, $18/series. Time For You Yoga, 2155Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319.TimeForYouYoga.com.Svaroopa Yoga Class – 5:30-7pm. Very gentle,deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tightmuscles along the spinal column for a related releasein the body and mind. Pre-registration necessary.$124/series of 8, $19/drop-in. Blissful Moment YogaStudio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence.401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.Zumba with Dr Cathy – 6-7pm. No dance experienceneeded, just a willingness to move and havefun. $5. Dr Cathy Picard at Stage Right Studio, 68 SMain St, Woonsocket. StageRightStudio.org.Deeksha Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. 2nd &4th Monday. Open the heart, heal relationships,quiet the chatter of the mind, and initiate a processof Awakening into Oneness where there isno longer a sense of separateness. Donation. TheProvidence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, Providence.401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.Ananda Group Meditation – 8:15-9:15pm. Relievetension, feel happier, more peace throughmeditation. Discover your inner spiritual nature.Meet at Simplify Yoga, 1050 Tiogue Ave (Rte 3),Coventry. Adam: 401-286-2345. More info: AnandaCenter, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton. 401-308-8745.AnandaRhodeIsland.org.TuesdayFresh Connections Networking – 9-10:30am. Everyother Tuesday. Using the power of women-onlynetworkingto discover, reveal, focus and unleash theamazing strengths hidden within every women. WithSusan Lataille. First 2 visits free. Tamarisk AssistedLiving, 3 Shalom Dr, Warwick. 401-769-1325 x 11FreshConnectionsForWomen.org.Private Self Mastery Sessions – 11am-12pm. Letgo of negative issues holding you back, create a consciouslife re-connecting with your own stability, joyand harmony. Love life. With Jackie Van Dusen. $45.Light Soul Therapy, 102 Woodbine Rd, Wakefield.401-284-0363. LightSoulTherapy@verizon.net.LightSoulTherapy.com.Back Care Basics, Therapeutic Yoga – 4-5:30pm.Next series starts early September. Find relief fromback pain with the therapeutic tools of yoga. Learnsimple sequences to help build back strength andstability. $147, $132 in advance. Breathing TimeYoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, Unit 105, Pawtucket.401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com.Svaroopa Yoga Class – 4-5:30pm. Very gentle,deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tightmuscles along the spinal column for a related releasein the body and mind. Pre-registration necessary.$124/series of 8, $19/drop-in. Blissful Moment YogaStudio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence.401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.Meditation Group – 5:30-7pm. Manage stress,awaken intuition and connect to spirit usingguided breath control, visualization andsound. Individual sessions available by appointment.Bring a friend. $10 each. Robert Arnold,Under The Sun Meditation Center, 31BBridge St, Newport. To register: 401-339-6092.UnderTheSunECC.com/Meditation.html.Working In – 6-7:30pm. Combining gentle stretchingand strengthening exercises with anatomicalinformation, this class will assist the student todiscover their own physical alignment. All levels.$13 drop in. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave,Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.Sadhana Yoga (Intermediate Practice) – 6:15-7:30pm. Practice yoga as a spiritual tool. Studentswill learn to develop direct and concurrent consciousawareness of the mind and body. Also Wedsat 3:45pm. $8/drop in, enrollment cards available.The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio, 187Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016. Formore info: JessicaHoward.syi.me.Providence Laughter Club – 7:30-8:30pm. 2nd &4th Tuesday. Explore, nourish and share intentionallaughter as a means of cultivation wellness, healing,playfulness and connection in ourselves andour communities. Free; donations appreciated. TheProvidence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, Providence.401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.Heart-Centered Alignment Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm.Each class will hold a theme connecting us to ourcenter (hearts). Focus is on aligning the body withstrength and flexibility to find freedom in our bodies.All levels. $14. Essence Yoga, 2197 Broad St, PawtuxetVillage. 401-378-8197. EssenceYogaRI.com.WednesdayStretch & Breathe Open Yoga – 8:30-9:45am.Calm your brain, breathe deeper as you open yourlungs. Gently move through postures that open theheart, hips and shoulders. Juice your joints. Alllevels welcome. $9. The Herb Wyfe Holistic HealthCenter, 23 Brown St, Wickford. 401-295-1140.Ellie0429@cox.net.All Level Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. Classic yoga posturesat a gentle to moderate pace. Offering Kripalu,Yin and Restorative Yoga with an emphasis on overallhealth and well-being. Open to all levels. $14,$96/8 classes. The Yoga Studio of Blackstone RiverValley, 99 Pound Rd, (at The Zen Center), Cumberland.401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.Learning Body’s Language – 9:30-11am. Usingguided imagery, movement exercises anddiscussion of the body’s energy systems the classexplores Body’s wisdom and the language it usesto communicate. All levels. $13/drop in. The HeartSpot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081.TheHeartSpot.com.Hope St Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Featuring avariety of locally produced goods, including vegetables,jams, jellies, artisan breads and pastries,breads, chocolates, and much more. Free. LippittPark, 1059 Hope St, Providence.Yin & Yang Yoga – 3:45-5pm. A mixed level, slowflowing Vinyasa class with deep attention to mindfulalignments of body, mind and heart. With Jen Thomas.$15. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, Ste6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. RSVP: Jennsgobbare@gmail.com.TheProvidenceInstitute.org.Candlelight Yoga – 4:30-6pm. Also Friday. Wehave a beautiful space to practice calming the mind;toning the body for leaner looking and feelinggreat. Yoga practice compliments everything youdo (balance and focus). Donation. Prema Yoga, 127Pocasset Ave, Providence. 401-390-5419.natural awakenings August 201249

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Zumba with Dr Cathy – 5-6pm. No dance experienceneeded, just a willingness to move and havefun. $5. Dr Cathy Picard at Stage Right Studio, 68 SMain St, Woonsocket. StageRightStudio.org.Rainbow Vinyaasa – 6-7:30pm. Kent Stetsonteaches a vigorous and fluid yoga class to help detoxifythe body and relieve stress. LGBT studentsand allies with an established yoga practice welcome.$13/drop in. The Heart Spot, 700 GreenvilleAve, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.The Longevity Pill and Oxidative Stress: HowThey Impact Your Health – 7-8pm. Learn howProtandim, the anti aging/medical breakthrough,protects your health and the incredible businessopportunity with Life Vantage. Don’t miss this lifechanging opportunity. With Leslie Simon Haduch.Free. Panerra Bread, 1000 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick.RSVP: 401-742-0512. SixtyYoung.com.ThursdayTranquil Yoga – 7-8:15am. Wake up, energize body,mind and spirit before going to work. Designed forthose seeking a gentle, but focused experience intheir practice. $15 or membership. Santosha YogaStudio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809.YogaAtSantosha.com.Barre (Open Levels) – 9:30-10:30am. Conditioningclass uses basic ballet technique, floor barre andcore exercises. Increase musicality, build strength,flexibility and challenge the mind-body. $8/drop in,enrollment cards available. The Heron Dance Yoga& Meditation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River,MA. 774-365-4016. JessicaHoward.syi.me.Svaroopa Yoga Class – 9:45-11:15am. Very gentle,deeply healing style. Focus is on releasing the tightmuscles along the spinal column for a related releasein the body and mind. Pre-registration necessary.$124/series of 8, $19/drop-in. Blissful Moment YogaStudio, 1006 Charles St, Ste 10A, North Providence.401-742-8020. BlissfulMomentYoga.com.Tai Chi – 10:45-11:45am. Experience the physicaland spiritual benefits of Tai chi and qigong. Noexperience necessary, wear comfortable clothing.$5 suggested donation. Mobley Family Chiropractic,Briarwood Plaza, 30 Olney St, Seekonk, MA.508-336-0408. MobleyFamilyChiro.com.Fluid Fitness – 11am-12pm. Need to move?Stiff, tight, tense? Gentle, effective, innovative approachto move your whole body fluidly. Slow agingprocess and enhance your fitness. Feel more free.$12, $10/seniors & students. Soulistic Arts, FocusYoga Studio, 63 Cedar Ave, Ste 10, East Greenwich.401-826-2020. SoulisticArts.com.Healers Group – 12:30-2:30pm. Weekly gatheringof healers to share latest techniques and insights,to practice on or with each other and to help withdistance healing cases. Brown bag lunch andcircle. Free; donations appreciated. The ProvidenceInstitute, 18 Imperial Place, Ste 6A, Providence.401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.Yoga as Therapy – 4:15-5:30pm. Alignmentprinciples and gentle movement with a therapeuticapproach to help release muscular imbalances andassist in postural correction. Slower pace, yet determined.$14. Essence Yoga, 2197 Broad St PawtuxetVillage. 401-378-8197. EssenceYogaRI.com.Make LocalYour FocalPoint!Buy fromLocal Vendors!Support your neighbors,support our advertisers!Group Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Manage stress,awaken intuition and connect to spirit usingguided breath control, visualization andsound. Individual sessions available by appointment.Bring a friend. $10 each. Robert Arnold,Under The Sun Meditation Center, 31BBridge St, Newport. To register: 401-339-6092.UnderTheSunECC.com/Meditation.html.Basic Yoga Series – 6-7:30pm. Beginning Sept 6.An 8-class series for beginners, introducing breathwork to release the ego-mind and yoga posesto expand awareness of sensations in the body.$88/8-class series. The Heart Spot, 700 GreenvilleAve, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.Physical Fitness Through Dance – 6:15-7:15pm.Burn calories and boost stamina from low impactcardio exercises, improve scores, and easy to followdance combos. Let go and build confidence onthe dance floor, wherever that may be. $8/drop in,enrollment cards available. The Heron Dance Yoga& Meditation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River,MA. 774-365-4016. JessicaHoward.syi.me.Zumba with Dr Cathy – 7-8pm. No dance experienceneeded, just a willingness to move and havefun. $5. Dr Cathy Picard at Stage Right Studio, 68 SMain St, Woonsocket. StageRightStudio.org.Hatha Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Mixed levels, beginnersalways welcome. New student specials 2 for$20; $14, $72/6. Village Wellness Center & Heartin Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310.VillageWellnessCenter.com.Meditation Class – 7-8:15pm. Deepening SomaticConsciousness. Walking meditation in addition toguided experiences working with consciousness inthe body, connecting with the earth and cultivatingunconditional presence. $14, $70/prepaid for 6. TheProvidence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, Ste 6A, Providence.401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.Zumba – 7:30-8:30pm. Zumba combines Latin andhit music for a fun-filled class. Felix’s instructionwill get you moving. Get ready to sweat, shed caloriesand have fun. No dance experience needed. Only$6. Essence Yoga, 2197 Broad St, Pawtuxet Village.401-378-8197. EssenceYogaRI.com.FridayYin & Yang Yoga – 8:15-9:30am. See Wednesday at3:30pm for details. $15. The Providence Institute, 18Imperial Place, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443.TheProvidenceInstitute.org.Stretch & Breathe Open Yoga – 8:30-9:30am.Calm your brain, breathe deeper as you open yourlungs. Gently move through poses that open theheart, hips and shoulders. Juice your joints. Alllevels welcome. $9. The Herb Wyfe Holistic HealthCenter, 23 Brown St, Wickford. 401-295-1140.Ellie0429@cox.net.Group Energy Healing – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Friday.Experience powerful healing energy from intuitivehealer Kim Testa. Come experience why this is such apopular event. $20. The Providence Institute, 18 ImperialPlace, Ste 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. RSVP:Kim@EnterYou.org.TheProvidenceInstitute.org.SaturdayAnanda Meditation Group – 9am. Start theweekend in the peace and joy of guided meditation& chanting. Join Kelly & Adam. All welcome.Donation. Meet at 494 Anaquatucket Rd,N Kingston. 401- 667-7315. More info: AnandaCenter, 40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton. 401-308-8745.AnandaRhodeIsland.org.Hope St Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Featuringa variety of locally produced goods, includingvegetables, jams, jellies, artisan breads and pastries,breads, chocolates, and much more. Free. LippittPark, 1059 Hope St, Providence.All Level Yoga – 9:45-11am. Classic yoga posturesand flows at a moderate pace. Join us at our peacefulstudio for Kripalu, Yin, and Restorative Yoga.Emphasis on overall health and well-being. $14,$96/8. The Yoga Studio of Blackstone River Valley,99 Pound Rd, (at The Zen Center), Cumberland.401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.Gentle Shanti Yoga – 9:45-11:15am. Class introducesthe student to the wisdom of the body,through breath, movement and mindfulness. Greatfor beginners, this class will help relax and reducestress. $13/drop in. The Heart Spot, 700 GreenvilleAve, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.Kids’ Kung Fu – 10-11:45am. Ages 6-12 at 10am;Kindergarten Kung Fu ages 3-5 at 11am. Adult KungFu at 1:10pm. All classes are suitable for beginnersand experienced students. $180/children, $210/teen,adults. The Way of the Dragon, 877 Waterman Ave,East Providence. 435-6502. WayDragon.com.Zumba with Dr Cathy – 11:15am-12:15pm.No dance experience needed, just a willingnessto move and have fun. $5. Dr Cathy Picard atStage Right Studio, 68 S Main St, Woonsocket.StageRightStudio.org.Prana Flow Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. Focus is onintegrating breath with movement in an energeticwave flow, practicing Vinyasa combinations for alllevels that are effective, creative, safe, and fun. $14.Essence Yoga, 2197 Broad St, Pawtuxet Village.401-378-8197. EssenceYogaRI.com.natural awakenings August 201251

communityresourceguideConnecting you to the leaders in naturalhealthcare and green living in our commmunity.To find out how you can be included in theCommunity Resource Guide, call 401-709-2473for guidelines and to submit entriesNew HorizonChiropractic &WellnessDr. Misty Kosciusko934 East Main RdPortsmouth, RI401-683-6430NewHorizonChiro.comNew Horizon Chiropractic & Wellness utilizes awhole body holistic approach to assist your healthcareneeds! Dr. Kosciusko prides herself in educatingher patients on the root cause of their physicalailments, at the same time providing exceptionalquality of care to assist in pain relief with longstanding results. See ad on page 39.acupunctureAquidneck IslandAcupunctureDr. Shawna E.M. Snyder170 Aquidneck AvenueMiddletown, RI 02842401-297-1642AquidneckAcupuncture.comI will take into account your whole self, not just yoursymptoms, in order to get to the root of your healthconcerns. My conviction is that healing is less aboutbattling illness and more about nourishing life. Aslong as we’re living-we’re healing. I accept BlueCross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna andTufts Health Plan insurance. See ad on page 27.anti-agingLifeVantageLook and Feel Young at Any AgeLongevity CoachLeslie Simon Haduch401-742-0512 • SixtyYoung.comLearn how Protandim, the antiaging/medicalbreakthrough, protects your healthand the incredible business opportunity with Life-Vantage. Don’t miss this life changing opportunity!Say good-bye to old age. Stay Forever Young!Come hear about the fastest growing company inthe holistic industry. Free Seminars on Wednesdaysfrom 7 - 8pm. See ad on page 23.AYURVEDIC CONSULTANTAermid AyurvedaJessica Albernaz, MS, CACServing RI and MA860-558-3988aermid-ayurveda.comAyurveda is an ancient systemof holistic medicine from India. It is completelynatural, relying on diet, lifestyle, yoga and herbsto treat mental/physical imbalances. Achievingbalance in body and mind strengthens immunityand activates the body’s natural healing power. Asa Certified Ayurvedic Consultant, I can help youdetermine your own personal balance and providenatural treatments to help you achieve it.Community Ayurvedic HerbalistJessica Ferrol, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist,PKS, E-RYTLife Essentials Wellness Center39 Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CTWomen and Infants Integrative Wellness Center33 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI401-323-4638CommunityAyurvedicHerbaliStcomOur intention is to bring the naturalhealing wisdom of Ayurvedato you, your loved ones andour communities. Through one-ononeconsultation, herbal supplements& workshops, our servicesare for anyone wanting to feelhealthier, stronger and more content with life.Ayurvedic and Herbal Consultation services offered.BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONEREPLACEMENTAquidneck Nutrients& Wellness Center170 Aquidneck AveMiddletown, RI401-324-6167 • Renerxcnn@cox.netAre you suffering from Sleep Disturbances, Anxiety,Fatigue, Depression, Low energy, Low Libido, PMS,Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Focus and Memory loss?We will work with your doctor. For Men and Women.Consultations available Monday through Friday10am-5pm with Rene StLaurent Rph/certified clinicalnutritionist and hormone consultant.CHIROPRACTORMOBLEY FAMILYCHIROPRACTICDr. Belinda MobleyBriarwood Plaza30 Olney St, Seekonk, MA508-336-0408MobleyFamilyChiro.comHealth is a state of complete physical, mental andsocial well-being and not merely the absence ofdisease or infirmity. At Mobley Family Chiropracticwe use gentle but specific chiropractic techniquesto locate and remove the barriers to true health andhave a variety of options to assist you on the Rd tobetter health and vitality. See ad on page 41.COLON HYDROTHERAPYInner Health Colon HydrotherapyLori DeLang, I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist450 Chauncy St, at Rtes. 95, 495 & 106Mansfield, MA508-261-1611loridelang@comcaStnetInnerHealthofMansfield.comCleanse your colon with privacy anddignity, using the premier Angel of Watersystem. The large intestine (colon) iscleansed by instilling purified waterinto the lower bowel through a disposablenozzle. The water initiates naturalmovement of the colon to eliminatewaste. You remain in control of the flow of water atall times. Remember: The Rd to Good Health isPaved with Good Intestines! See ad on page 12.counselingHolistic HealingDr. Don Lovejoy, Ph.D., LCDP1076 Park AveCranston, RI 02910401-474-9650Don has a personable and energetic personality.With over 20 years of experience, Don has dedicatedhis life to human service work in helpingothers to realize their full potential in life throughhealth and wellness. Don has experience withsubstance abuse, 12 step programs, individual/group stress reduction, weight loss, inner child andunhealthy relationships. Insurance accepted.Holistic HealthAdvisorGina Goodhart, MA151 Broadway Suite 220Providence, RI401-524-1829Gina has created a warm comfortable environmentwhere your needs and concerns can be expressedsafely to facilitate healing. Working withindividuals and couples, Gina supports and gentlyguides her clients as they journey through crisis torestore the body, mind and spirit into a harmoniousstate of living.52 Rhode Island Edition RINaturalAwakenings.com

DEPTH HYPNOSISKatharine A. Rossi401-924-0567archeofspirit.cominfo@archeofspirit.comHolistic counseling using hypnosis to access theroot cause of imbalances and transform your relationshipwith others and self. Depth Hypnosisworks with your inner wisdom to heal and createlasting change. Phone and office sessions available.energy healingLight Soul TherapyHealingWakefield, RI401-284-0363LightSoulTherapy.comLightSoulTherapy@Verizon.netLike peeling an onion, Light Soul Therapy worksto release layers of dis-illusion, dis-content & disease.Facilitating the very deep healing energiesof Reconnective Healing, The Reconnection &Sacred Stone Massage, the body/mind begins it’stransformation to healing and wholeness. PrivateSelf Mastery sessions & group Meditation gatheringsaccelerate the healing process. Call today forfree 20 min. phone consult. I would love to speakwith you. 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Sun damage,acne blemishes, reducing signs of aging, or calmingsensitive skin, we have a facial designed for you.Full consultation to ensure that you are receivingthe treatment that is best suited for your skin careneeds. Appointments are available 7 days a week,including evenings. See ad on page 3.THINKBEFORE YOU BUY:make thegreen choice.Fresh Face SkincareCenter @ AvalonDebby Votta1221 Reservoir AveCranston, RI401-944-4601 • FreshFaceSkinCare.netMy philosophy has always been that everyoneshould love and be proud of how their skin looksand feels. At the young age of 50, my skin hasnever looked so flawless and so fresh. I look forwardto sharing my love and knowledge of theskin care profession to make that happen for YOU!See ad on page 29.healing arts centerMagick MirrorHealing Arts CenterConnie Ouellette & Kevin Moniz17 State St, Bristol, RI • 401-254-2200Look into the Magick Mirror and experience thehealing energies of crystals, gemstones, jewelry andgifts from around the world. Psychic readings, candles,books, incense, music, herbs, fairies await you.Lift your spirits through our mediumship and metaphysicalclasses! Magick, Tarot (3 levels), Herbs,Wicca, Reiki, Angels, Shamanism and much more.Join our co-op of holistic healers forming now!health food storeNATURE’S GOODNESS510 East Main RdMiddletown, RI401-847-7480NaturesGoodnessRI.comFor 26 years we have been providing the finestquality Natural & Organic Whole Foods, NutritionalProducts, Body Care, Athletic Supplements,Natural Pet Care and Healthful Information ina fun, comfortable and inspirational environment.We are open daily. Please visit our websitefor a wealth of information. See ad on page 29.holistic guidanceChristineMcCullough, MANewport, RI401-847-6551TheHolisticTarot.blogspot.comTheHolisticTarot.comTheLabyrinthLadies.comLet me help you move through times of transitionand transformation in your life. I offer integrative,holistic insights and solutions customized toyour needs. Holistic Tarot, Spiritual Astrology, EnergyHealing, Reiki II, Body Talk, Ear Coning, LifeCoach, Non-denominational Celebrant.My Holistic VillageMyHolisticVillage.comResources for holistic daily living!Search the Chamber ofCommerce Directory for holisticpractitioners and merchants. Browse the Libraryfor archived presentations. Bookmark the Calendarfor “must see” holistic events and more! Jointoday. It’s free. Own a business? Get found onlinewhen you join the Chamber of Commerce atMyHolisticVillage.com.Pathways to HealingBobbie SchaefferWarwick, RI401-287-4093bobbie@reikiri.comreikiri.comFind loving guidance on your healing path withReiki treatments and classes. Calm your spirit andachieve positive energy through group work in meditationand affirmations. 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See ad on page 45.reikiSylvia CollinsReiki Master & TeacherWarwick, RI401-921-4397TheLightWithinRI.comI would love to open your hands, your heartand soul to the wonderful healing energy of Reiki.I am a Certified Reiki Master and Teacher, whotakes a personal interest in my students as I guidethem on their journey of spiritual growth. Besidesteaching, I am also available for personal Reiki sessions,Reiki for your pets and Angel Card readings.Call for appointment.The Heart of My HandsGail Major259 Water St, Warren, RI1-401-640-6592TheHeartOfMyHands.comRestore your energy field back to balanceand wellness, for its highest best and good—inmind, body and soul. Reiki has the ability to bringyou to a harmonious state of being. Within it, liesdeep peace. Call to schedule a session.SHAMANIC PRACTITIONERenergy-n-elementsPaul A. DiSegna401-736-6500 • Energy-N-Elements.com“I am to live my dream...” With mynatural gifts and abilities, I have beenable to see loved ones as they arepreparing to move into the light. Thisprocess has been helpful by lettingpeople know that their loved onesare not alone; that they are beingheld and guided as they pass from ordinary realityto non-ordinary reality. See ad on page 39.Connecting you to the leadersin natural healthcare and greenliving in our commmunity.For more informationcall 401-709-2473email info@RINaturalAwakenings.comtherapeutic massageInnisfree Body Works18 Post RdPawtuxet Village, Warwick, RI401-461-3788InnisfreeBodyWorks.comFounder of Innisfree, David Walsh has been practicingmassage therapy for more than 14 years. Hishands speak multiple languages, and still he feels itall comes down to instinct and touch. His spiritualintentions and focus in deep tissue create a love forgiving thorough treatments. Gift Certificates available.Call for yours today!It’s Your Body’s Symphony2051 Plainfield PikeJohnston, RI401-464-6100ItsYourBodysSymphony.comIt’s all about you. You deserve thebeSt The journey begins. Enter anew plateau @ It’s Your Body’s Symphony.We offer: A variety of massagetherapies including La Stone,Cupping, Thai, Ultimate pumpkin &back facials, Reflexology… We look forward toyour arrival. See ad on page 23.Jane McGinn, BA, LMT459 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI401-450-4172WestShoreWellness.comJane’s massage style incorporates relaxingSwedish strokes and deeperpressure as needed. Her techniques loosen tightmuscles and bring about a sense of well being -mentally, emotionally, physically. Her work hashelped those new to massage as well as those familiarwith massage, including therapists and practitioners.New clients are encouraged to experienceJane’s warm, friendly approach and excellent results.cathryn moskow, lcmt145 Waterman St, Providence, RI401-808-0837catmoskow.massagetherapy.com“10,000+ massages worth of experience.” Painrelief, chronic &, range of motion issues, injurywork, goals and aahhh. Rehab work, deep tissue,Swedish, Reiki. Since 1993. “Best of Boston”NEW CLIENT? !st Visit during July and August is:45 min for $45 (reg $65), 60 min for $60 (reg $85).Wonderful Body &Energy Work190 Broad St, 3 West #1Providence RI401-580-9863amtamembers.com/ciarafaccendaOffering bodywork to decrease pain, depressionand stress while increasing overall joy, well-beingand peace. We offer Massage, Reiki, Reflexology,Chakra Balancing and Guided Meditation. All servicesinclude individualized attention to cater toyour specific needs and health goals. Home visitsavailable upon request.wellcare collaborativeIT’S MY HEALTHMarie Bouvier-Newman2374 Mendon Rd,Cumberland, RI401-405-0819 • Its-My-Health.comWe provide much more than products, servicesand education. We provide the tools you need tooptimize your health in a comfortable environment.We care. See ad on page 39.wellness centerVillage Wellness CenterHeart in Hand Massage Therapy422 Post Rd, Warwick, RI401-941-2310villagewellnesscenter.comheartinhandmassage.comA holistic wellness center featuring Yoga instructiontherapeutic massage, skin care and hair removal,Reiki, Karate, Belly Dancing and Acupuncture. Located5 minutes from the airport and Providence inHistoric Pawtuxet Village. We believe in a hands-onapproach to health. Our 9 massage therapists, acupuncturist,skin care professional and instructors willhelp you feel your beSt Online scheduling availableat heartinhandmassage.com. 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