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12 healthbriefs

14 globalbriefs

16 greeninside

17 greenoutside

18 naturalpet

20 consciouseating

22 healingways

28 healthykids

30 wisewords

34 yogaandpilates

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16 discoveriNg colors Through Nature’s Palette

by Michelle Lee Parenteau

17 lAwN & lANdscAPe Tips for Spring

by John Bannon

18 NAturAl ANtidotes to sPriNg Allergies by Dr. Shawn Messonnier

20 sustAiNAble home cookiNg Ten Reasons to Take Back the Plate by Rich Sanders

24 sPriNg greeN rehAb Give Your Home the Green Light Today

by Crissy Trask

28 outdoor PlAY Make Every Walk an Adventure by Debra Bokur

30 be AN eArth AdvocAte Jump-start Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary Year

32 listeNiNg to sAcred eArth by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D.

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There is something about spring that lifts my heart and fills me with optimism for the future. While New England becomes

greener with spring, we here at Natural Awak-enings think it’s fitting for this month’s editorial focus, “Green Living”. In February, at a professional confer-ence, I had the pleasure of meeting former vice president Al Gore and hearing him speak on the benefits of becoming more efficient. His message, much like that of his newest book “Our Choice”, was much broader than focus-ing on global warming alone. It was a message that should cross all political and economic boundaries and one that each of us can rally around to encourage the sustainability of our planet and our civilization. Simplified, it is - be more efficient, what have you got to lose? For each of us, using less fuel, finding new and more efficient ways to do the things

that we do all our lives will save us money. On a larger scale it is much the same. If we can still power our homes and automobiles without the cost of fossil fuels, our personal wealth will increase. If our government can power the country with-out the cost of fossil fuels, the cost savings to our economy would be at least one billion dollars a day or 365 billion dollars every year (4.7 billion barrels * $80 per barrel). As our culture changes each of us must become more and more responsible for our own future. As the world population steadily moves toward a projected peak of nine billion people, governments must take more responsibility for the future of its citizens. Reliance on finite resources such as fossil fuels is not sustain-able and is not responsible. No matter what your take on the global warming debate is, it’s hard to argue that being more efficient as an individual, a company or a government does not make sense. Add the jobs required to convert our power grid to sustainable en-ergy sources, the lack of reliance on other governments, better security for society, and maybe a healthier environment for us all to live in and you have a win-win. If you subscribe to the theory of man-made global warming, then you may have heard some projections show that we could see massive changes by the year 2050. That’s really soon! The health of our world is one of the most equalizing forces. Our environment, affects all living things. We each need to take an active role in reversing the negative effects of green house gases. For our part, the focus on green living provides insight into how each of us can all be a little more efficient and earth conscious. Crissy Trask has some great tips on environmentally conscious home renovations in her article “Spring Green Rehab” on page 24. Feel the invigorating influence of nature on our souls in Alli-son Chabonais’ article “Connecting With Nature, The Power Of Trees” on page 22. And don’t miss the Earthday events (on page 30) where you can help do your part in saving our planet.

I hope that the joy of spring fills your heart and soul.

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Urban Greens Food Co-op is a local and natural food market opening on the west side of Provi-dence. The food co-op will be a cooperatively owned full-service community grocery store, fully stocked with affordable, natural, and or-ganic foods, bulk items, and local produce. In order to open the market, Urban Greens is looking for community members to

purchase a founding member share. The more member shares sold, the more eq-uity Urban Greens will have to pursue the funding necessary to open the commu-nity food co-op. “The Urban Greens Food Co-op will be a great addition to our west side neighborhoods,” said Cooperative Council Chairperson Bridget Dignan of Provi-dence. “But to become a reality, we need supporters to become Founding Mem-bers-Owners. With enough Founding Member-Owners, we can secure financing from cooperative foundations and traditional lenders to open shop and provide Providence residents with a new way to support local farmers and access sustain-ably grown food.” The Urban Greens Food Co-op is a cooperatively owned business, with mem-bers participating directly in major decisions affecting the store. A Cooperative Council, elected by the membership, governs Urban Greens. In addition to voting rights, members may receive discounts and access to special sales. The goal of the membership drive is to reach 500 members by summer. Mem-berships cost $160, and can be paid in installments. Memberships can be pur-chased online at UrbanGreens.com.

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What began as a fun, childhood Halloween tradition, roasting

pumpkin seeds is more than just a seasonal activ-ity for broth-ers Galen and Sennen Conte. Better known as Gerbs Pumpkin Seeds, based out of Johnston, custom-ers can find these year-round snacks in stores across the country. And now,

those same customers will appre-ciate that Gerbs is officially

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ingredients and pro-cessing facility were already considered peanut and gluten free, Gerbs has made it official

with the Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) seal of certification. “We clean, roast, season and package our seeds all within a 24 hour period on our dedicated equipment so you’re guaranteed a fresh product every time,” says Sennen. The Gerbs line of products began in 2005 with simple roasted seeds in the shell and has blossomed to include spicy or seasoned versions both in and out of the shell. Their most recent sweet line includes milk & dark chocolate pumpkin seed clusters and pumpkin brittle. Using a mixture of chocolate, roasted pumpkin seeds and seed butter, Gerbs has created a new taste combination to deliver the benefits associated with these powerful superfoods. Pumpkin seeds are rich in magne-sium and zinc, minerals documented to help with the absorption of calcium in the body and boost the body’s immune system. Pumpkin seeds are also known to help lower high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and decrease the risks of stroke and heart attack.

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Creative Cuisine in More Ways Than One

Since 1982, AS220’s non-profit, Providence based collaborative has

been supporting artists of all kinds. Now FOO(d), a new restaurant located at the Empire Street gallery and bar space, can be added to the list of cre-ative, visual and musical talents. Chef Guy Michaud, formerly of Napa Valley Grille, and Sous Chef Jus-tin Earsing, formerly of Local 121, both maintain a passionate commitment to food that tastes great and is focused on

being affordable, sustainable and local. Gathering fresh produce and ingredients from 44 local purveyors, the menu is a reflection of true seasonal offerings for the area, using organic whenever pos-sible. Diners can expect the menu to change six to eight times a year. The restau-rant’s mirror menu concept gives patrons two choices for nearly every item – a meat option for carnivores and vegans can get a meat-free meal. “Vegetarians and vegans don’t have to pick one particular item from the menu,” says Earsing. “They can choose from the whole menu. We make all of FOO(d)’s meat substitutes from scratch, including pork, chicken, salami, candied bacon and beef for the beef stew.” To complete the dining experience, vegan baked goods are available from in-house baker Robin Dionne. Menu items are modestly priced between $1.50 and $9. Money spent at AS220 FOO(d) goes straight back into the organization, helping to further expand and support Rhode Island’s vibrant creative community. All earnings from food purchases directly support the organization’s ability to offer unjuried and uncen-sored forum for the arts, offer accessible arts education, as well as six-month youth internships at the restaurant.

FOO(d) is located at 115 Empire Street in Providence. For hours and menu, call 401-831-3663 or visit AS220.org.

Planning an Eco Budget Wedding

Learn how to plan a budget wedding with Eco-Wedding Coach, Kim Grant, on Wednesday, April 14 from 7 p.m. to

9 p.m. at Learning Connection in Providence. Those in attendance will learn all aspects of planning a budget wedding including choosing a location, invitations, wedding attire and accessories, food, flowers, rings, enter-tainment, photography and transportation. Plus, learn some negotiating tips used by professional wedding planners to help you plan your dream wedding and stay within budget.

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The Smell of VirtueWho would have thought that a

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Earth Music Digital Downloads Ease EmissionsThe environment is reaping the reward of today’s trend toward accessing music via the Internet, pre-empting a trip to the store to purchase a CD in a plastic case. Researchers at Carnegie Mel-

lon and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory show relative savings in production and transportation energy costs and related

carbon dioxide emissions of 40 to 80 percent for the digital download; the higher savings is achieved when users choose not to burn the music onto a CD. Film fans viewing movies on their computer screen similarly render a benefit to Mother Earth.

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April 15The Places Each Taxpayer Dollar GoesIn a typical year, before figuring in recent bailouts and stimulus spending, the federal govern-ment generally allocates citizen tax dollars as follows:

n 21-22 cents each is gobbled up by Social Security, Medicare and other health programs, and defense, totaling two-thirds of each tax dollar.

n 11 cents goes to safety-net programs, such as earned income credits and school lunches.

n 8 cents pays for interest on the national debt.

n 6 cents benefits federal retirees and veterans.

n 3 cents funds scientific and medical research.

n 2 cents educates our children.

n 1 penny aids people in other countries.

Source: Center of Budget and Policy Priorities, reported in The Christian Science Monitor.

Good NewsSmall Wildlife Victories Yield Hope

Attorney Andrew Wetzler, director of the Chicago-based Endangered Species Project, watches and reports on the status of threatened species around the planet. This past year saw the brown pelican fly off the endangered species list. Saiga antelope are making a comeback in Eurasia and wolf sight-ings are up in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. Prospects for captive breeding programs are on the upswing for both the Siamese crocodile in Cambodia and endangered freshwater mussels in Kentucky. Expanded preserves will provide more habitat for Humboldt penguins, Peruvian diving petrels and East African elephants. New legislation now protects Alaskan habitat for polar bears and beluga whales. Recent Mexi-can and U.S. fishing limits will support survival

of vaquita marina porpoises and loggerhead sea turtles, and large-scale industrial fisheries have been pre-empted from expanding into U.S. waters north of the Ber-ing Strait to preserve this strategic Arctic ecosystem. More species winners included Chesapeake Bay oysters, England’s rare lap-wing (a crested plover) and its Duke of Burgundy butterfly, New Zealand’s parea pigeon, Southeast Atlantic coral reefs and wild-spawning Atlantic salmon, spotted in New York’s Salmon River for the first time in a century.

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If you are thinking of painting your new home or redesigning an exist-ing space, it’s time to think outside the

box. You could spend endless hours sorting through paint chips, or, if your budget permits, hire an interior designer. However, if time (and money) isn’t on your side, look to Mother Nature for inspiration. Mother Nature has been decorat-ing since the beginning of time, with beau-tiful results. Creating a beautiful, unique space can be as simple as opening your eyes to the colors of nature all around you. The beige sand of the shorelines is a great neutral color to warm up any room in the house. The calming ocean blue is an ideal bedroom color as it creates serenity. A walk through the woods was the inspiration for a master bed-room I once designed. The rich tones of the fall leaves and the deep green shaded moss became my color palette. If you are looking to freshen up your space, try yellow. Bright yellows bring warmth and light into dark rooms and pale yellows make small rooms seem larger. It’s a great color in living rooms, kitch-ens and bedrooms. Chocolate brown can add a modern touch along with a sophisticated atmosphere. Accent it with blue, terracotta or pink and use it in your dining room, bedroom or even a nursery. If a New York loft is more your style, some of the best greyish green and charcoal hues can be found in stones, rivers and mountains. To complete the look add some industrial accents such as lighting, or head

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for mirrors and frames. Paint them a bright color to really make your space pop!

The key to any great room is choosing the right color. Once that is done, follow these tips to create the space you’ve always wanted. Quality paint is very important. It’s like the

difference between skim milk and cream. Better paint, better coverage.

Add a splash of color by adding pillows in a contrasting color or with a great pattern. Window treatments always complete a

space and will help create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The best artwork comes from your own camera. Frame photos from a recent vacation or bring nature in by taking pictures of flowers and

scenery. Frame your children’s paintings for something extra special. Add lighting with floor lamps, table lamps and pen-dants to complement your space.

Michelle Lee Parenteau is the owner of Michelle Lee Designs in Cranston, RI. She designs residential and commercial spaces and has been working with clients for six years on room remodels, color coordinating, furniture placement, window treatments and artwork. She has been featured on Fox’s The Rhode Show, is co-founder of Ocean State Networking and is the Chairman of the Am-bassador Group for the Cranston Chamber of Commerce. For information, call 401-954-2065 or visit MichelleLeeDesigns.com.

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It’s no secret that everyone enjoys a nice lawn. Your family can play on it and neighbors appreciate the beauty it adds to the neighborhood. But, what you might not know is that hav-ing a healthy lawn actually provides benefits to both you and the environ-ment. Following are a few things to think about the next time you want to skip the lawn maintenance.

Lawns that are maintained have aesthetic effects and of-fer tranquility and relaxation in a stressful world.

Grass plants remove carbon dioxide and produce oxy-gen. A 500 square foot lawn produces enough oxygen for

eight people every day.

Lawns fight pollution by absorbing sulfer dioxide and acid rain. Lawns also trap wa-ter runoff and excess water.

Grass is a great air condi-tioner in summer and heater in winter. Studies show

that lawns stay at nice temperate ranges of 50 to 75 degrees even when sidewalks and streets are as hot as 100 degrees or as cold as 30 degrees.

Healthy lawns are safer for pets and children.

An eight-block area of front lawn provides 70 tons of air conditioning. That is enough to cool 23 houses!

Healthy, well-kept lawns pro-tect us from unwanted pests such as snakes, rodents, ticks and chiggers.

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As we turn our attention from winter to spring, it’s time to start thinking about our outside environment. Lawns and landscapes are ready to wake up after a long dormant season and there are some easy tips you can fol-

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Rake your lawn to remove any dead material such as twigs, small branches and debris.

Check the thatch layer. Thatch is the tightly interwoven layer of liv-ing and dead tissue between the green vegetation and soil surface. It is mostly composed of products from stems, leaf sheaths and roots that are fairly resistant to decay. Although a little thatch improves

the wear tolerance of a lawn, excessive thatch harbors disease organisms and insects, making the lawn more susceptible to damage from disease and drought. Remove this dead material from the thatch layer by detaching or aeration.

Make sure your mower is ready for mower season. Check the oil, gas filter and spark plug before starting the mower. It’s also a good time to sharpen the lawn mower blades. Dull blades could damage your lawn and will cause the lawn mower to be less fuel-efficient.

When mowing for the first time, mow the lawn at a height to re-move any left over debris, then set the height to 2.5 to 3 inches.

After mowing, apply fertilizer to the lawn and water to activate the ingredients. Fertilizer combinations with crabgrass control or weed control are recommended. Allow the material to dry then water to activate. Read the instructions and follow them closely for best results.

Taking proper care of your lawn in the spring can set it off on the right foot for a great-looking summer and fall. By following these simple tips, you are well on your way to a great 2010 growing seaon. Best of luck!

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We’re all cooks now. Or at least, we should be. The word is spreading about healthy home cooking and its connec-

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1. It’s economicalHome cooking saves money. At a restaurant, you’re spending dollars on the cost of running somebody’s business. Purchas-ing prepared food from the grocer’s freezer involves paying for the processing, packaging and advertising of that product. When you cook sustainably, you take savings to the next level, using locally raised and produced food, so you’re not footing the bill for transporting ingredients across the country or around the globe.

2. It’s saferWhen you cook, you have more control over what goes into your body. By buying organic, sustainably raised or mini-mally treated meat, dairy and produce, you can dramatically reduce your consumption of food contaminated by chemical fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics or harmful bacteria.

3. It’s healthierYou have control over the nutritional value of the foods you prepare. Locally grown food is fresher and more nutri-tious. Cooking methods also count. For example, roasting a vegetable preserves vitamins that are wasted by boiling it; retaining the peel on many fruits and vegetables provides ad-ditional vitamins. Are you watching your salt or sugar intake or keeping an eye on fats or carbohydrates? You’re in control of all of these when you are the cook.

4. It tastes betterWe’re losing our palates to an industrialized food system. Not so long ago, herbs, spices and sugar enhanced the flavor of our food. In recent decades, our taste buds have been cor-rupted by cheap chemicals and corn syrup. We’ve forgotten how wonderfully delicious fresh food tastes because we are acclimated to food polluted with preservatives. Sustainable, lo-cal ingredients just taste better, so let good food help you take back your palate, so you can take back your plate.

5. It tastes like you want it toWhen you do your own cooking, you can customize the fla-vor to suit your own (or your family’s or guests’) preferences. Once you get the hang of it, experimentation is the name of the game. As you learn to cook sustainably, you’ll begin to find combinations of the tastes you like and which foods are especially healthy for you.

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Because trees are larger and older than we can ever hope to be; because they provide shade, food, medi-cines, furniture, wood for musical instruments, fuel,

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The Nature WalkJoe H. Slate, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and author of Con-necting to the Power of Nature, offers a step-by-step guide to an enriching walk in the woods as a gateway to self-empow-erment. “It facilitates a positive interaction with nature that builds feelings of worth and self-assurance, while balancing

and bringing into harmony the mind, body and spir-it,” says Slate. He has field-tested the program

for years, as a psychology professor, now emeritus, of Athens State Univer-

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experience. Joining hands before and after the walk also reinforces the ex-pressed sense of purpose.

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Step 3 – The WalkUpon entering the forest area, pause to experience its splen-dor by sensing its sights, sounds and smells. Take time to calm your mind as you breathe in the fresh forest air. Sense the forest’s energies merging with your own to permeate your total being. As you walk deeper into the forest, soak in its peace and tranquility. Notice the richness of the environment and let yourself feel the renewal and inspiration that typically accom-pany the walk. Periodically pause at highly energized points to reflect upon your goals. Take time to form goal-related images and let them go forth, perhaps navigating among the trees to gather the energies required for your complete success.

Step 4 – Listen to the ForestThroughout your walk, listen to the sounds and unspoken messages emerging from deep within the forest. Think of them as embracing your presence and confirming your future success and fulfillment.

Step 5 – ConclusionUpon completing the walk, turn your hands toward the forest in recognition of its empowering relevance as you affirm in your own words your complete success in achieving your goals. Once you’ve completed this healing program, you can reactivate its benefits at will by simply taking time to visualize the forest and reflecting on your interactions with it. Rather than fading with time, the rewards will become stron-ger as you reflect upon them, becoming sources of power that are available at will. “The therapeutic effects of this program can be worth hours of psychotherapy,” advises Slate. “For couples, it’s an excellent way to open new communication channels and find solutions to relational problems. Overcoming depression, reducing stress, building self-esteem and staying in shape are all within the scope of this program. The forest is a natural therapist.”

S. Alison Chabonais is the national editor of Natural Awaken-ings. Connect at 239-434-9392.

Preparing for a Forest WalkAmerican Forests (AmericanForests.org) provides many resources for children, including a link to a partnered interactive site, Treetures.com. National Arbor Day Foundation (ArborDay.org) of-fers a free downloadable Nature Explore Families’ Club kit with developmentally appropriate activities to engage families in joint explorations of Earth’s natural treasures. Rainforest Alliance (Rainforest-Alliance.org) serves up a coloring book, rainforest stories and animal facts to keep kids informed and entertained. U.S. Forest Service (FS.Fed.us/) links to individual forest websites that can be searched by state or by name using their forest locator guide.


With Mother Nature beautifully transforming our outdoor environment this time of

year, it’s only natural to feel inspired to rejuvenate our indoor environ-ment, too. Given this natural source of inspiration, it makes sense to do it using green products that are better both for us and for the Earth. Kelly Lerner, a principal of One World Design Architecture, in Spokane, Washington, and co-author of Natu-ral Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House, sees a willingness among ho-meowners to sort through all the green options. “Yes, green materials have become stylish and chic. But home-owners are genuinely concerned about their own health and they also see the connection between their own well-being and the health of their homes and the ecosystem. We all depend on clean water and air, indoors and out, for ex-ample, and consumers are beginning to

see how their everyday actions impact the whole system.” It helps to know that making over our home doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition, says Lerner. “Taking even small steps to renew a space will give us a

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Rehab FloorsFoot (and perhaps paw) traffic, spills and abuse take a toll on floors. We could just cover them up with new carpet, but carpet harbors dirt and bacteria. A hard floor is easier to keep clean and will provide more flexibility, should we decide to redecorate down the road. Among the dizzying array of flooring options, a growing number of choices are better for the environment, so doing the right thing doesn’t mean compromising on style and quality.

Certified sustainable woodForest certification began as a way to urge logging companies to adopt environmentally sound practices. Today, several certification programs exist within the industry, but according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, in-dependent Forest Stewardship Council certification remains the only credible

seal of approval for wood products. Look for the FSC mark on packaging and accept no substitutes.

Reputable sources include EcoTimber.com and AltruWood.com.

BambooBamboo, a rapidly renewable resource that grows faster than almost any other plant, has found its way into many products, most notably flooring. Dan Smith, president and founder of Smith & Fong Co., makers of Plyboo, remarks that “Bamboo easily passes the envi-ronmental test, but it’s also aestheti-cally and tactilely pleasing as a finish product.” To ensure quality and sustainabil-ity, select bamboo flooring that carries reputable third-party certifications of compliance with high environmental and indoor air quality standards.

Some reputable sources include Plyboo.com and Teragren.com.

CorkCork flooring is made from either the bark of a cork oak tree or recycled natural cork wine stoppers. The former renews every 10 years; the latter, each time we uncork a bottle of wine. As long as cork is harvested correctly, the cork tree is unharmed and regener-ates bark 20 or more times during its lifespan.

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Cork is strong, resilient and re-duces noise, making it an ideal choice for many home applications. Look for formaldehyde- and PVC-free products.

Intriguing sources include NaturalCork.com and Jelinek.com.

Natural linoleumNatural linoleum flooring is made from renewable raw materials such as linseed oil, pine rosin, wood flour and jute. Marmoleum, produced by Forbo, comes in so many different colors that the design possibilities are limitless. But its color palette is just the beginning of the allure: “Marmoleum actually becomes stronger with age, as the linseed oil oxidizes,” explains Melanie Valerian, the company’s product line manager, “and its natural anti-static properties repel dust and dirt, making it easy to clean and maintain.”

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Make Over Countertops Got peeling laminate or stained grout? Resist the popular choice, granite, which is nonrenewable and requires significant energy to extract and ship. Instead, try a renewable countertop material that rivals or surpasses gran-ite in beauty and performance for the kitchen, bar or bathroom.

Recycled composites Countertops made from recycled paper or glass are desirable for far more than their renewable status; among their fine qualities are strength, durability and a stone-like appearance. Another advantage is the ease of workmanship involved, making the installed price often lower than that for stone.

Good sources include PaperStoneProd-ucts.com and IceStone.biz.

Low-impact concreteThis versatile and beautifully distinc-tive material can be poured in place, molded into any shape and comple-mented with decorative accents to cre-ate custom looks. Mining aggregate is disruptive to the landscape and producing cement for conventional concrete is energy inten-sive. It’s better to choose a local fabrica-tor that uses recycled, locally sourced aggregate and industrial waste byprod-ucts to replace some of the cement.

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Wake Up WallsOne of the most dramatic changes we can make to a room is changing the wall covering. Something as simple as a fresh, vibrant coat of paint can liven up a room and our mood. Here are several Earth-friendly ways to introduce decorative color and texture.

Safe paint Paint that is low in VOCs emits fewer volatile organic compounds that pol-lute indoor air, but note that low-VOC paint can still contain harmful toxins. Other toxic ingredients like formalde-hyde, acetone and ammonia are found in many conventional paints. Be good to the environment and chose paints that omit troublesome ingredients without compromising quality.

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Tips to Green an Outdoor Living Space(Hint: It takes more

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n Select permeable pavers for walkways and patios that permit water to filter through into the soil, instead of run off into storm drains.

n Build rock walls and borders using local stone.

n Use deck boards made from recycled plastic and industrial or agricultural byproducts. These keep waste materials out of the landfill and provide low-maintenance areas for entertaining.

n Opt for a gas grill if home electricity comes primarily from fossil fuels (check with the local utility company). If it comes from clean sources like hydro, wind and solar—an electric grill is a good choice.

n Light walkways with solar lights and install energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lights in entertainment areas. LEDs won’t attract bugs.

n Choose native plants, trees and shrubs that will thrive on what is naturally provided by local soil and precipitation once they are established. Opt for drip irrigation systems and rain sensors.


Natural clay plasterPlaster is a natural, environmentally friendly material, used in homes for thousands of years because of its strength and longevity. Its unrivaled beauty is now draw-ing the interest of modern home owners, notes Armin Croft Elsaesser, president of American Clay Enterprises, LLC. Plaster’s beauty is more than skin deep, however. “Plaster controls moisture, absorbs odors and doesn’t attract dirt,” he says, “which makes it the workhorse of wall coverings.”

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Plant-based wall coveringsWho knew that covering our walls with grass or coconut shells could produce such exquisite results? Papers, tiles and panels crafted from sustain-able plants and reclaimed agricultural waste will beautifully cover sections or entire walls, imbuing them with pattern, texture and color.

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Add Architectural DetailArchitectural detail can be that special touch that really makes a room pop. Crown molding, baseboards, door and window trim, mantels, beams and wainscoting are affordable details that add interest and value to a home. Planet-friendly products of recycled and reclaimed origin ensure that we get the look we want and keep a clear conscience.

Reclaimed woodReclaimed wood comes from a vari-ety of sources and species. Whether it’s heart pine from a 1890 Virginia warehouse or burgundy-stained oak from old California wine barrels, all reclaimed wood has a story—and the kind of character and richness not avail-able with new wood. Choosing re-claimed goodies also keeps more trees firmly planted in the ground.

Recommended sources include VintageTimber.com, ElmwoodRe-claimedTimber.com and Habitat.org/cd/env/restore.aspx.

Wood alternativesWood-like composites made from recycled plastics are as much or more effective as solid wood for interior decoration. Timbron International makes decorative moldings that are 90 percent recycled. “Our moldings can be cut, nailed, glued, sanded, caulked and painted, just like wood,” says Steve Lacy, the company’s president and CEO, “but, unlike wood, our product is more durable and impervious to water.”

Innovative sources include Timbron.com and PlasTeak.com.

Dress Up Windows Window treatments should comple-ment décor, rather than dominate or dictate it. Earth-kind window fashions that come in soft, natural colors allow furnishings and decorative touches to be the star. Select natural window treat-ments that are easy on the planet and anything but drab.

Natural shadesNatural shades enhance any design aesthetic, from traditional to modern.

Earthshade, a leader in natural window fashions made from rapidly renewable plants such as grass, reed and bamboo, produces shades in an array of styles and flexible options. Principal Craig Swanson promotes the rigorous qual-

ity standards his shades must meet, as well as the fact that they are sustainably procured and fair trade crafted, all without chemicals.

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Natural curtainsNatural window fabrics may be luxurious silk or organically grown cotton, hemp or linen. These fabrications are much more than renewable, however. Hemp, for example, is naturally insulating and

can improve a window’s energy perfor-mance. Loose linen weaves will allow natural light to filter through while pro-tecting furnishings from harsh sunlight.

Reputable sources include Rawga-nique.com and PlumRidge.com.

Improve Lighting Lighting is an integral part of a room’s appeal, but the right lighting does more than enhance the beauty and utility of a room; it can also improve its energy efficiency and safety.

CFL applicationsUse compact fluorescent light bulbs only in fixtures that are continuously on for an hour or more a day. For fixtures turned off and on for a few minutes at a time, stick with standard bulbs. This protects your investment in CLFs, which can deteriorate faster if subjected to frequent on/off cycles.

HomeDepot.com lists eco-options.

LED applicationsLight emitting diodes are fast becom-ing the new light source for ultra- energy-efficient household lighting. Bulbs designed for home applications typically house a cluster of several small LED bulbs under a diffuser lens with an Edison base. Although more expensive than a comparable incan-descent bulb, an LED bulb can last up to 50 times longer and use 85 percent less energy, so the cost is recouped over time.


Helpful sources include Polar-Ray.com and LEDBulb.com.

Light sensorsWe want to turn lights off to save energy, but no one likes fumbling in the dark for a light switch. Occupancy sensors enable lights to turn on automatically when a room is en-tered and shut off once exited. No more forgetting to turn out the light. Look for sensors using passive infrared technology that detect the heat energy from our bodies.

Find some options at Leviton.com.

The biggest obstacle to retrofitting our home with energy-saving upgrades and technologies—from storm windows to stellar insulation and rooftop solar panels—is often the cost. Even though we’re paying higher electric, gas and water bills due to leaks, drafts and outdated systems, these incremental penalties somehow seem more manageable than the upfront investment of installing say, a new geothermal heat pump. Fortunately, Americans today have access to a range of federal and state incentives, loans, mortgages and tax breaks for those who want to improve their energy use while reducing the initial cost. It’s now possible to make everything from solar heating to efficient air conditioning or a new furnace more affordable. Find the latest federal, state and local utility deals listed online at dsire.org, a service of the U.S. Department of Energy. 1. Energy-Efficiency Tax Credit: Energy-efficient water heaters, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, insulation, windows, doors, roofs, circulat-ing fans and biomass stoves are eligible for a 30 percent tax credit of up to $1,500. Expires December 31, 2010.EnergyStar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

2. Renewable Energy Tax Credit: Geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines and solar energy systems are eligible for a 30 percent tax credit with no upper limit for existing homes and new construction. Expires December 31, 2016.EnergyStar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

3. Fuel Cells and Microturbine Tax Credit: Residential fuel cell and microturbine systems are eligible for a 30 percent tax credit of up to $500 per .5 kW of op-erating capacity for existing homes and new construction. Expires December 31, 2016.EnergyStar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

4. Federal Housing Administration Energy-Effi-cient Mortgages: Through an FHA program, lenders can borrow up to 100 percent of energy efficiency improvement costs to add to an existing mortgage loan. Loan amounts cannot be greater than the projected savings the improvements will bring.fha.com/energy_efficient.cfm

5. Conventional Energy-Efficient Mortgages: Private lenders sell loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that allow homebuyers to borrow up to 15 percent of an existing home’s appraised value for energy-saving improve-ments as documented by a certified Home Energy Rater (search for one by state at natresnet.org/directory/raters.aspx). Fannie Mae also lends up to 5 percent for Energy Star-rated new homes, includ-ing applicants who might not be income-qualified, by allowing lenders to adjust borrowers’ debt-to-income ratio by 2 percent. resnet.us/ratings/mortgages/freddiemac/sum-mary.htm

6. Energy-Efficient Appliances Rebate: Consumers can receive rebates to purchase new, Energy Star-rated appliances when they replace used applianc-es—including boilers, air condition-ers, dishwashers, refrigerators and clothes washers—using $300 million distributed through the government’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Start and end dates plus amounts vary by state. EnergySavers.gov/financial/70022.html Brita Belli is the editor of E – The Envi-ronmental Magazine, and the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Renew-able Energy for Your Home.

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With a growing number of green products and materials to choose from, it’s becoming easier to remodel responsibly, safely and elegantly. Lerner concludes that “This empowers us to make healthy choices and create the life we want to lead.”

Crissy Trask, the author of It’s Easy Being Green: A Hand-book for Earth-Friendly Living, is a freelance writer and green lifestyle consultant based in Washington state. She can be reached at [email protected].


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Helping our children form successful relationships with other people as a basis for getting along in the world is important, but building other connections

is also vital—including a respectful relationship with nature, animals and the world we inhabit. Embarking on an outdoor walking adventure is an easy and enjoyable way of introduc-ing children to nature’s wonders. Sandra Friend, author of numerous books, including The Florida Trail: The Official Hiking Guide and Hiking Trails of Florida’s National Forests, Parks and Preserves, says that many parents don’t realize the wealth of options that likely exist a short distance from where they live. “County park and recreation offices can provide information on a wide variety of parks, urban walks and other resourc-es that you may not even be aware are close by,” says Friend. “Check your county’s website, where you can almost always find excellent information on these and other resources.” When she was young, Friend kept a ter-rarium on her bedroom windowsill, filled with the things she discovered while outdoors. She un-derstands the benefits of giving children the license and space to explore nature in ways that stimulate their own imagination. Friend offers the following suggestions for engaging children while you’re out walking, and turning these experiences into memo-

rable adventures that can help cultivate their inherent curiosity.

oUTDoor PlAYMAKE EVERY WALK AN ADVENTURE

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Urban OutingsBotanical gardens, parks, butterfly gardens and zoos are perfect settings for walking adventures, even on a rainy day. Should a child show interest in particular animals, make repeat visits at various times when the animals are being bathed, fed or cared for in different ways. In-between visits, watch a nature video together or explore a picture book about the animal. Do your research so that you can share facts

about the animal’s behavior, colors, diet and habitat. If individual animals aren’t already named, let your child choose

his or her own name. Then, as opportuni-ties arise at home, you can bring up the topic

of George the Giraffe or Lucy the Lioness, and encourage kids to use their imagination to create

stories starring their animal friends.

Keep a RecordWhether it’s on your street, in a nearby city

park or in the yard, a single tree can become an adventure all its own, especially for a small child who may not be able to manage long excursions. Make an outline of the tree on a

piece of paper using a thick crayon or marker, and then run off multiple copies. Have the little

one chronicle the tree’s seasonal


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changes by coloring them in and by adding the flowers that grow at its base or the birds and squirrels that live among its branches. Older kids can add more informa-tion, such as where the tree originated, its general lifespan and what it’s used for. “You can also carry along a camera to record things you encounter on your walks,” advises Friend. “Then, help your children assemble a scrapbook of their walking adventures.”

Into the WildVacations are another opportunity for family walking adventures. Have kids research the area you’ll be visiting before leaving home, and plan walking routes ahead of time to make the most of your vacation. Remember, though, that huge expanses of wilderness can be intimi-dating, especially if you’re not even two feet tall. “Short trails are good for small kids,” counsels Friend. “Make it an adventure by picking a topic before you head out. If it’s butterflies, for example, have your child point out what they notice when they encounter one.”

Make it a QuestDon’t discount the mysteries and mag-ic of your own backyard. Especially when children are very small, walking around the seemingly vast universe right outside their back door can be the source of some pretty great adven-tures. Hang a birdfeeder and learn the names of the birds that come to visit. Chart the seasons with their comings and goings, as well as the changes in the nearby plants and various trees. Older children can be in charge of their own garden plots; strolls to and from watering and caring for them can be a slow excursion to examine the rocks and insects along the way. Just be sure you’re ready to answer questions about everything you see.

Poet, screenwriter and author Debra Bokur looks forward to her daily medi-tation walks in the Colorado Rockies. She is a contributor to Mindful-Mama.com, a healthy parenting community. Her latest Web-based project is Next-PlaneMedia.com.


The world, now in greater peril than ever, also has unprecedented opportunity to build a new future. In 2010, April 22, the 40th anniversary of the first global

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When humans lived closer to the Earth, they under-stood that the great wisdom was held in the trees, the rocks and the sea. Many cultural traditions have

developed methods of learning how to listen to the wisdom the Earth offers. The process of learning from the Earth is at the heart of shamanism, the spiritual practice of most cul-tures that have arisen on the Earth. Most shamanic traditions have, at their heart, processes for gathering the wisdom of the spirits of nature. Both the shamanic journey and the vision quest are such methods found in cultures across the globe. A vision quest takes place in an isolated area in nature. Those seeking a vision purify themselves through culturally proscribed ceremonies and isolate themselves for a period of time, asking nature to provide a vision. This vision holds wisdom, guidance and direction for the one seeking the vi-sion. Black Elk was one such seeker. Following is Black Elk’s account of a vision quest he undertook in order to listen to the wisdom of the Earth. Black Elk was an Oglala Sioux who lived in Wyoming in the late 1800s. He writes: “Once, I went to pray at the top of the sacred mountain of my ancestors. As I climbed to the top I heard voices singing as the wind blew the leaves. At the top I saw, made from many stones, a large circle with a cross inside. I knew from my teachings that this represented the circle of life and the four directions. I sat down by the edge of this circle to pray. I thought this is only a symbol of the universe. ‘True,’ a very soft voice said. ‘Look and you will see the Center of the Universe. Look at every created thing.’ As I looked around I saw that every created thing had a thread of smoke or light going from it. The voice whispered, ‘This cord that every created thing has is what connects it to the Creator. Without this cord it would not exist.’ I saw that all these threads were tied together or joined here at this spot. The voice spoke again, ‘This is the Center of the Universe. The place where all things join together and all things

become one. The place where everything begins and ends.’ That’s when I understood that all of creation, the seen and the unseen, was all related. The voice spoke one last time, ‘Yes, now you know the Center of the Universe.’” Today, this kind of wisdom is accessible to modern seekers who take the time to reconnect with the Earth. The kind of vision and teaching that Black Elk received is avail-able through the shamanic journey. The shamanic journey is a kind of vision quest that can be taken simply by focusing your attention into a realm of inner reality called “the three worlds” by many shamanic traditions. The shamanic journey has been used by indigenous peoples to access the wisdom of the Earth for thousands of years – and continues to be sur-prisingly relevant in the modern environment. To attain this wisdom, journeyers use some kind of repetitive sound to alter their states of consciousness. Through the expanded vision this altered state of consciousness provides, the journeyer is able to receive information directly from the spirits of nature. Beth, a student at the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, reported the following about her journey to receive direction about her life. “With this particular journey, I journeyed to a guide in the form of a black jaguar who I en-counter in the Lower World. I was looking for insight on changing jobs and possibly embarking on a new career. I was looking for concrete answers and instead I received a lesson on healing and trust. At the beginning of the journey my guide led me to the bottom of a long staircase. I looked up and trusted that as I began my ascent to the top I would

find the answers I was seeking. The staircase ended and I stepped into a very dark and very long attic. I slowly started to walk the length of the attic and I could see toward the end of the room that there were beams of sun-light coming from the ceiling.

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Center. The first, “Yoga for Everyday Life: Extending Your Practice Beyond the Mat,” will be held on Friday, April 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The workshop is designed to help attendees understand how to prac-tice the fundamental skills of yoga off the yoga mat, creating a happier and more contented experience even in the midst of challenging circumstances. The second workshop, “Dispelling the Illusion of Perfection,” will be on Saturday, April 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop will explore the idea of perfection. What is it and can it ever be achieved? Many spend their lives trying to fit into a box called “perfection” that we have created ourselves. Using tools from Eastern philosophy as well as group and individual exercises from the west, attendees will explore stepping out of struggle and into the full expression for which they were meant to be. Dr. Desai has guided transformational workshops, specializing in stress reduc-tion, for the last 20 years throughout Europe and North America. She connects with participants personally through her unique and approachable presentation style. Cost to attend both workshops is $125, Friday only is $35 and Saturday only is $110. Pre-registration is required.

Santosha Yoga Studio and Holistic Center is located at 14 Bartlett Avenue in Cranston. For more information, call 401-780-9809, email [email protected] or visit YogaAtSantosha.com.

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THUrSDAY, APril 1Integrative Medicine Forum – 6:15-8pm. Open to anyone who wants to attend, including health care practitioners, researchers and educators of all backgrounds, both conventional and holistic. Get multiple angles and perspectives and be aware of other resources available in the community. Free. Physicians Auditorium Memorial Hospital, 111 Brewster St, Pawtucket.

FriDAY, APril 2Nutrition Boot Camp – 6-7pm. 5 week program that teaches you the science behind your diet, why the foods you eat may be doing more harm than good, and how to eat for the rest of your life. Visit our website for details and early bird discounts. $250. EVOLU-TION Bodywork & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol. 401-396-9331. EvolutionRI.com.

SpiritDanceRI – 7-10pm. Monthly freestyle shoe-less, smoke- and alcohol-free dance event where mov-ers and shakers from Rhode Island and its surrounding areas can come together in the spirit of community, dance, and fun. No partner or experience necessary. Sliding scale $8-12. SpiritDanceRI.org.

SATUrDAY, APril 3Semi Annual Psychic Fair – 11am-5pm. Sponsored by Positive New Beginnings Join us for a day of expanding your awareness. Many psychic readers, healers, and vendors. $2/Admission, $20/20 minute readings. First Spiritualist Church of Brockton, at the Anawan Grange. Intersections of, Rt44 and Rt118, Rehoboth, MA. FirstSpiritualistChurch.com.

Yoga & Gardening – Flexibility in the Garden – 2-4pm. Now is the perfect time to prepare your best gardening tool, your Self! Two hours of asana designed to hone your body, mind and spirit for gardening. Bring your questions, leave with some answers. $30/by March 27, $40/after. Barbara Gee & Jenni Gibbs, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Introduction to Drumming – 3-4:30pm. In this class you will learn rhythms from around the globe. Release stress and anxiety, calm the mind and create an expressive channel to release emotions. Drums will be provided. Chris Gonsalves, MT-BC Board Certified Music Therapist. $20. Natures Wisdom Wellness, 54 High St, Westerly. 401-596-5700. NaturesWisdomWellness.com.

MonDAY, APril 5Shamanic Journey Group – 7-8:45pm. Build and maintain your journey practice to access inner guidance. Knowledge of how to journey is required. Bring a journal and blanket. If you would like to learn how to journey, private sessions are available. Kindly register. $10. Katharine Rossi, Mill at Shady Lea, North Kingstown. [email protected]. 401-245-0398.

WeDneSDAY, APril 7Netwalking at Goddard Park – 8-9am. Start your day on the right foot! Combine a Wake Up Walk with Early Morning Business Networking. Meet at beach parking lot. Questionable weather? Check website or call 529-6830. Wear comfy shoes, pack water and business cards. Meet at the beach parking lot. Free. Wendy Fachon, Goddard Park, 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick. 401-884-1559. WakeUpPeople.org. The Secret Ingredient Food Tour – 6-8pm. Learn how a traditional French quiche is prepared. Dinner includes a nuts & berry salad served with homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing, soup, bread sticks, and an assortment of French quiche. Coffee, tea, or soda is included. $19.50. Donna Houle, The Cakery, 91 Main St, Woonsocket. 401-724-2200. Tourblackstone.com/restauranttours.htm. Introduction to The Sedona Method(R) – 6:30-8pm. Learn techniques to release-in a very simple way. Benefits are immediate & lasting. LET GO of patterns that don’t serve you! Be with like-minded folks desiring a life that is happier, more productive, satisfying, loving & joyful. $20. Cheryl Wright, Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 617-448-8749. WrightHereNow.com.

Creative, Inspirational Writing – 6:30-8:30pm. Doris Ann Bridgehouse, the author of four books, will show you how to create your own voice and take your life’s poignant moments and events to a prose level. Learn simple techniques to help dimin-ish writers block and the practical side of publishing your book. $30. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

THUrSDAY, APril 8Back Pain Exercise Tips Presentation – 10:30-11am. Tips on what exercises may help back problems as well as how proper shoe selection can help the spine during workouts. For RSVP, please call Cumberland Family Chiropractic LLC. Free. Natalya Yakirevich, D.C., Woonsocket Health & Racquetball Club, 600 Social St, Woonsocket. 401-334-0535. The Benefits of Salt Stone Massage – 6:30-8pm. Learn the benefits of salt that was formed over 250 million years ago. Hands-on demonstrations us-ing salt stones incorporated with massage in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Free. Holistic Health RI, Julie Mollo, LMT, 5784 Post Rd, East Greenwich. 401-398-2933. HolisticHealthRI.com.

FriDAY, APril 9Guided Meditation for Stress Relief – 7-8:30pm. Could use a stress reduction break? Join us as we use Meditation to restore balance in the body. Come learn various types of relaxation techniques designed to leave you feeling refreshed & relaxed. All learn-ing levels welcome. $10. Heavenly Hugs, 917A War-wick Ave, Warwick. [email protected]. 401-935-8451.

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Guided Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. A gathering to calm the senses. After gentle stretches, go through a journey of guided relaxation to soothe the spirit, eliminate stress, and nurture the soul. The theme is Gentle Messages from Our Past Lives. Call to regis-ter. $5/members, $10/non-members. Melissa Sischo, The Journey Within, 1645 Warwick Ave, Suite 224, Warwick. 401-215-5698. BIA-Fitness.com.

SATUrDAY, APril 10Craftopia, A World of Indie Art and Craft – 10am-5pm. Hand made items from local artisans and crafters will be for sale at this event. Plenty of free parking, as well as music and food. Free. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket. No Impact Man – 1-3pm. Earth Month Film Series with Whole Foods Market. Follow the Manhattan based Beavan family as they abandon their high con-sumption 5th Avenue lifestyle and try to live a year while making no net environmental impact. Free. Providence Public Library, Central Auditorium, 3rd Fl, 150 Empire St, Providence. Relationships 101: How to say NO, set boundaries and stand in your POWER – 1-5pm. Understand the importance of “Conscious Detachment” Learn to focus on yourself and not feel selfish. Learn how to be assertive without destroying relationships. Learn how to love and care for yourself without feeling guilty. $60. Pat Hastings, Lotus Rising: Cen-ter for Healing, 73 Columbia Rd, Fall River, MA. [email protected]. 508-676-0073. Stress Reduction Session – 3-4pm. Gregory P. Fes-senden, Doctor of Acupuncture, workshop includes auricular (ear) acupuncture points that promote relaxation and calm. Training in simple mind-body relaxation techniques that can easily be practiced on your own every day for relief from physical and emo-tional stress whenever you need. $15. Natures Wis-dom Wellness, 54 High St, Westerly. 401-596-5700. NaturesWisdomWellness.com. What’s on Your Plate? – 3-4:30pm. Earth Month Film Series with Whole Foods Market. A witty and provocative documentary about kids and food poli-tics. Follows two eleven year old multi-racial city kids as they explore their place in the food chain. Free. Providence Public Library, Central Audito-rium, 3rd Fl, 150 Empire St, Providence. Women’s Shamanic Wisdom Group – 3-6pm. Group meets to journey into the shamanic realms to connect and commune with spirit & the power of female mysteries. The WSW is meant for those who already have the knowledge of journeying into the upper/lower/middle worlds. Donation. Danica Connors, Narragansett. 781-962-6724. fourfoldhealing.net.

Yoga and Ballroom Dance – 5:30-7:30pm. Good alignment is good balance is good dancing. Where can you improve your alignment and balance and dancing? YSSC’s Yoga and Ballroom Workshop! No yoga or dance experience needed. Bring a partner, if possible. $18/SK resident, $23/non-resident. Yoga School of South County, Peace Dale Office Building, 1058 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale. 401-782-9511. MakeItSoYoga.com.

SUnDAY, APril 11Cooking Class: Cooking with Fresh, Spring Vegetables – 1-2:30pm. The best of seasonal pro-duce. Join us for fun and creative recipes for the early harvest of nature’s bounty. Learn new recipes making the most of tender, sweet spring vegetables. $20/person. Holistic Health RI, Chef Chris Oliveri, World’s Fare Chef, 5784 Post Rd, East Greenwich. 401-398-2933. HolisticHealthRI.com. Transformational Healing with Mirabai Devi — 2-5pm. Mirabai offers specific guidance about the healing needs of those who attend, as well as work-ing on individuals using prayer and Divine Light. Everyone receives what is needed and leaves with an uplifted feeling and clearer understanding of the emotional links to their physical illnesses. $80. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

MonDAY, APril 12Literacy Volunteers of Kent County- Tutor Training Workshop – 6-9pm. Runs through May in Coventry. LVKC is nonprofit and trains tutors to teach adults who have Basic Reading or English as a Sec-ond Language needs. Volunteers are always needed to tutor our adult learners. Help us fight illiteracy. A nominal fee for training materials. Literacy Volun-teers of Kent County, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry. 401-822-9103. CoventryLibrary.org/lva1.htm.

TUeSDAY, APril 13Journey to Spiritual Healing – 6:30-8pm. Spiritual healer and medium Grace will answer questions about spiritual attachments, their possible negative effects on the living, and how to release their influ-ence and cross them over. Please call to reserve a seat no later than 24 hours. $20/per person, $30/per couple. Healing Hearts, 1542 Main St, West War-wick. 401-615-2423. HealingHeartsRI.com.

WeDneSDAY, APril 14Netwalking at Colt State Park – 8-9am. Start your day on the right foot! Combine a Wake Up Walk with Early Morning Business Networking. Meet at the bike path parking lot. Questionable weather? Check web-site or call 529-6830. Wear comfy shoes, pack water and business cards. Free. Wendy Fachon, Colt State Park, Bristol. 401-884-1559. WakeUpPeople.org. Grocery Store Tour – 5:30-6:30pm. Follow a registered dietitian through a local grocery store and learn how to avoid common marketing traps. Ask questions and get advice to add variety to your diet. Vist our web site for details. $20. EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol. 401-396-9331. EvolutionRI.com. South Kingstown Initiative for Sustainable Schools (SKISS) Green Innovators Awards Event – 6-8pm. Please join in community support for our elementary school children at Broad Rock Middle School, Wakefield as we honor their efforts in envi-ronmental stewardship. Refreshments, storytelling. For more info contact Kim Falcone. Free. SKISS, 50 Tuckertown Rd, Wakefield. [email protected]. 401-289-6628.

The Secret Ingredient Food Tour – 6-8pm. Dis-cover how to make chicken with fried plantains followed by salad, red stew, hard or soft chicken, fried plantains, and white rice. $19.50. Village Restaurant, 200 Main St, Pawtucket. 401-724-2200. Tourblackstone.com/restauranttours.htm.

Angel Card Class, Parts I and II, 2 week course – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to read Angel Cards through meditation using Doreen Virtue’s Healing With Angels Oracle Deck (Please bring your own deck). This class will teach you how to communicate with your Angels and learn how to read for others. $25/per person class. Holistic Health RI, Liz Smith, RM, 5784 Post Road, East Greenwich. 401-398-2933. HolisticHealthRI.com.

Spiritual Resiliency: Awaken to the Love and Power Within – 6:30-8:30pm. Participants will learn how to become spiritually resilient by developing a Spiritual Plan and live successful lives, especially during times of transition. You will identify what personal power is and how you give it away. $35. Pat Hastings, All that Matters Yoga Center, 315 Main Street, Wakefield. [email protected]. 401-782-2126.

The Trance Train – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Marie and friends on this hypnotic journey of imagination all from the comfort of your seat. Certified Hypnotist John Panchuk will be your conductor for this relaxing and inspiring round trip. Scheduled stops include hope, vision, health, and gratitude. $39. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

FriDAY, APril 16Ear Coning Certification Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Ear coning/candling is a safe, simple, natural way to remove excess wax and debris from inside the ears. Learn all about it, the history, equip-ment, safety/insurance, Acupressure points before the session and earn a certificate of completion. $89. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

Yoga Off the Mat – 7-8:30pm. Exploring Yoga as a Life Practice. Enjoy tea & conversation as we come together and explore ideas about aligning with our true nature. The principles of Yoga can support us in seeing every moment as an opportunity for awaken-ing and every encounter as a miracle. $10 suggested donation. Ellen Schaeffer, One Yoga Center, 142 A Danielson Pike (rt. 6), Foster. 401-368-9642. Youphoria.biz.

SATUrDAY, APril 17YWCA Annual Hearing & Health Screening Fair – 10am-2pm. While at the fair, stop by the chi-ropractic table and get a glimpse of the EMG scan, learn the latest technology that is being utilized by Dr. Natalya Yakirevich, Determine if you may need to make an appointment for a spinal check. Free. YWCA, 514 Blackstone St, Woonsocket.Bridging the Gap - Intuitive Experiential Workshop — 10am-4pm. The workshop is fun, surprising, and useful. Participants are amazed and astounded by their accuracy during these exercises and walk away with a greater sense of peace and excitement about their intuitive gifts, ready to be put to use in the real world. No previous experience is necessary. $175. All That Matters, 315, Wakefield. 401-782-2126.. AllThatMatters.com.


Rhode Island Greenfest – 11am-8pm. Celebrate the latest green solutions to help people to live in a better world. Healthy & local foods, renewable energy exhibits, natural & sustainable products, entertainment, & much more. $5/Adults, Free/Kids 12 and under $2/with a valid student ID. Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence. 631-734-5894. RhodeIslandGreenFest.com.

Saving Your Sight: — 12-6pm. Want to improve your eyesight, become less dependent on glasses, and prevent vision problems at any age? Optom-etrist, acupuncturist and author Marc Grossman demonstrates simple therapeutic exercises to im-prove a variety of vision problems. $95. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Yoga for Athletes – 1-3pm. Learn how to play at the top of your game. Enhance your performance on all levels of play with YOGA! Train your muscles to respond with more agility, flexibility, strength, balance and endurance. $30/by April 10, $40/after. Aggie Perkins, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Westerly Armory Fundraiser – 7:30-9:30pm. Join us for a rousing concert by the Yale Spizzwinks, Amer-ica’s oldest upperclassmen a capella group. Proceeds benefit the Westerly Armory. Call or visit our web-site for more information. $20/advance, $25/at the door. Westerly Armory, 8 Dixon St. 401-596-8554. WesterlyArmory.com.

SUnDAY, APril 18Yoga for Gardeners – 9-11am. Do you suffer for your garden? Learn relaxing & cooling breath work plus easy stretches & movements to soothe aching backs, legs and hands. No yoga experience needed! Let your body & garden bloom! RSVP today! $20. Chris Belanger, RYT, Village Wellness Center, 422 Post Rd., Warwick. 401-261-7242. YogaForGardeners.com.

Magnified Healing® Master-Teacher Work-shop – 9:30am-5:30pm. Registration is now open. MH is a 20-minute daily practice guided by Kwan Yin. Use it to support you on all levels; Mind, Body, Spirit & Emotions. To hold your spot, a $50 deposit is due by 4/9. $150. Heavenly Hugs, 917A Warwick Ave, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/MagnifiedHealing.

Rev. Kathleen Rottino,NST – 10-11:30am. Class after service. Pyramid Power-come learn, enjoy, share, and experience the power of the pyramid. $20/Donation for class. First Spiritual-ist Church of Brockton, At the Anawan Grange. Intersections of, Rt 44 and Rt 118, Rehoboth, MA. FirstSpiritualistChurch.com.

Rhode Island Greenfest – 11am-5pm. See Sat-urday at 11 for details. Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence. 631-734-5894. RhodeIslandGreenFest.com.Grand Opening Celebration – 1-5pm. Path 2 Harmony celebrates their opening with tour of our new office; mini sessions in Aromatarot, Chair Massage, Psychic Readings, Reiki & Vortex Heal-ing; and a chance to meet our Holistic Counseling practitioners. Please join us. Donation. Sharon McMahon, Kenyon Law Office Building, 133 Old Tower Hill Road Suite 3, Wakefield. 401-742-2354. Path2Harmony.net.

MonDAY, APril 19Reiki Share – 6:30-8pm. For Reiki practioners of any level. This evening is intended to support those who provide support for others. Please join us and share your experiences with this beautiful energy and to give and receive healing and renewal. $5/donation requested. Adriene Smith, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917A Warwick Ave, 2nd Floor, Warwick. 401-741-2278. AngelWhispersRI.com.

TUeSDAY, APril 20Laughter Yoga ~ Laugh Your Way to Joy, Peace and Wellness! – 7-8pm. So much fun you won’t even know you are exercising. Through simple interactive movements & scenarios that promote laughter you will reduce stress & pain and boost your energy, spirits, & immune system. Acces-sible to all. RSVP now! $12/ or $10/per person for groups of 2+. Chris Belanger, RYT, Village Well-ness Center, 422 Post Rd., Warwick. 401-261-7242. LaughterYogaRI.com.

WeDneSDAY, APril 21Meditation to Release Stress with Body, Mind, and Soul – 6:30-8pm. Meditation workshop to get to know your higher self and enjoy the intimacy as it is done with love and light. It can save your life and bring healthy experiences into your life as you welcome peace, love, joy, prosperity and great health. Guided by Grace Avila. Please call to reserve a seat no later than 24 hours. $10/Offering. Healing Hearts, 1542 Main St, West Warwick. 401-615-2423. HealingHeartsRI.com.

The Wednesday Society – 7-8:30pm. Women net-working with like-minded women to support, inspire, motivate and propel one another to ultimate success. Roundtable forum with educational and motivational talk about living the life we love. Free. The Wednes-day Society, Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. TheWednesdaySociety.com.

THUrSDAY, APril 22FRESH – 6:30-8pm. Earth Month Film series with Whole Foods Market. FRESH celebrates the farm-ers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practi-cal vision for a future of our food and our planet. Free. Providence Public Library, Central Audito-rium, 3rd Fl, 150 Empire St, Providence.

Shamanic Journey Group – 7-8:45pm. Build and maintain your journey practice to access inner guidance. Knowledge of how to journey is required. Bring a journal and blanket. If you would like to learn how to journey, private sessions are available. Kindly register. $10. Katharine Rossi, 578 Wood St, Bristol. [email protected]. 401-245-0398.

SATUrDAY, APril 24Living WELL with Chronic Illness – 9am-12pm. Arthritis or psoriasis, depression or diabetes, we all know someone, live with someone, work or love someone with chronic pain or illness. We may be that someone. In this workshop we will learn ways to optimally manage our health. $33. Adriene Smith, The Wellness Center at Gold Plaza, 917A Warwick Ave, 2nd Floor, Warwick. 401-741-2278. AngelWhispersRI.com.

Horses Know the Way Home – 9am-2pm. Using the model of ‘The Horse’, we demonstrate, in a fun interactive setting, how to achieve freedom from limiting thoughts in order to make a true connec-tion with oneself. $49. Brian Reid. 401-835-0216. HorsesKnowTheWayHome.com.

Cooking With Essential Oils The Basics – 1-3pm. Try samples of some delicious recipes made with essential oils. Thyme quiche, crock-pot surprise, decadent chocolate peppermint cake and more. Learn money saving tips by using essential oils in cooking, & the numerous health benefits. Recipes & samples provided. $25. Natures Wisdom Wellness, 54 High St, Westerly. 401-596-5700. NaturesWisdomWellness.com.

Spring Rejuvenation Ritual – 1-5pm. An afternoon of detoxifying your physical body, with a twisting and forward fold asana practice along with a lecture on ways to prepare your body – physically, spiritual-ly and mentally for the Spring months. Wellness gifts and light snacks will be provided. $75/by April 16, $85/after. Liz Lindh, Patti Confort and Patti Doyle, Innerlight Yoga, 850 Acquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

SUnDAY, APril 25Reiki Level II – 9am-5pm. Also May 2. If you are already Reiki I attuned, you will become further attuned to Reiki energy in this two day class so you can work with others and even work Reiki energy from a distance. You will be introduced to the Reiki II symbols and will practice them on each other. $300. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumber-land. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

Ron Monroe – 10-11:30am. Ron Monroe is a cer-tified medium, commissioned healer and licensed minister with the AFSC. Free. First Spiritualist Church of Brockton, At the Anawan Grange in-tersections of, Rt 44 and Rt 118, Rehoboth, MA. FirstSpiritualistChurch.com.

WeDneSDAY, APril 28Netwalking on Washington Bike Path – 8-9am. Start your day on the right foot! Combine a Wake Up Walk with Early Morning Business Networking. Meet at Hay St. parking lot. Questionable weather? Check website or call 529-6830. Wear comfy shoes, pack water and business cards. Free. Wendy Fachon, Wasthington Bike Path, West Warwick 401-884-1559. WakeUpPeople.org.

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SundayEveryBody’s Yoga – 9-10:15am. This class focuses on yoga postures, breathing techniques and abdomi-nal/core work to stretch and strengthen your body and relieve overall tension. All levels class where postures are modified according to each students ability. $48/6 classes, $10 walk in. Burrillville Com-munity Recreation Center, (Beckwith-Bruckshaw Lodge), 50 Lodge Rd, Pascoag. 401-578-4162. HealingHeartYoga.net.

Kripalu Yoga – 10-10:45am. A community class emphasizing body and breath awareness. Gentle yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. Certified Instructor: Liz Marsis. Free. Mediator, 50 Rounds Ave, Providence. 401-941-3070.

Gentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 10-11am. This class includes breathing, (Pranayama), gentle to more vigorous postures, and rejuvenation, (Savasana). Come and enjoy the benefits of yoga in a warm and cozy atmosphere in the home studio of Yoga Spirit. Amrit trained and certified. $10. Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. [email protected]. 401-965-8074.

Season’s of Qigong – 10-11am. QiGong uses the three elements of breathing, movement and meditation. The five elements teach us about our inseparable connection with nature. The Chinese understood that the one inherent truth in life is that change is inevitable. $15/per class or pack-ages available. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St, Bdg D, 2nd Floor, East Greenwich. 401-835-6266. PilatesWestBay.com.

Group Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. Although not a cure itself, meditation helps manage stress, create inner peace, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, awaken intuition & connect to spirit using techniques such as breath control, creative light visualization & sound. Donations welcome. Robert Arnold, 31B Bridge St, Newport. 401-339-6092. UnderTheSunecc.com.

Zumba – 11am-12pm. One-of-a-kind explosive combination of Latin dance and aerobic exercise. Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip-hop, Cha Cha, Calypso, and more. Call to regis-ter. $10. Anya Randall, B.I.A-Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Reiki Clinic – 12-2:30pm. 2nd Sunday. Experience a half hour of Reiki for a love offering that will be given to a local charity. It’s My Health donates their space, Reiki practitioners donate their time, clients make a cash donation to benefit a good cause. Must call to schedule your half hour. Donation. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

Yoga for Seniors – 12:30-1:15pm. Yoga Chair – For the mature yogi or those individuals healing an injury. The chair is used for extra support and to help with balance. Learn new breathing methods to release tension in the body and to relax the mind with Pam. $11. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd – lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433. SerenityYogaRI.com.

Yoga for Kids – 2-3pm. Yoga Pretzels -kids ages 5-11. Children will have the opportunity to express themselves and have fun as they develop strength, self-esteem and coordination. Learning ways to stretch and move in creative ways. $11. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd ~lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433. SerenityYogaRI.com.

MondayYoga Basics – 9-10:15am. This class is designed to ef-fortlessly strengthen and tone the body while increas-ing flexibility and suppleness of the joints. Great for beginners, this class explorers foundational postures through an attention to body alignment. $14/Class $96/Package 8. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348. UniqueTotalBody.com. Anusara Yoga – 9-10:30am. Anusara Alignment based Yoga taught by Certified teacher Sara David-son. A heart opening and highly therapeutic style, all levels class. $15. Yoga Connect, 1226 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-5007. YogaConnectsUs.com. Moderate Heated Vinyasa with Chilcare Co-op – 9:30-11am. For moms on a budget, volunteering to do childcare and get a free yoga class. Get more limber & centered while knowing your kids are right next door doing fun & creative activities. $0-$64 Call studio for more details. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com.All Level Yoga for Women – 10-11:15am. Yoga in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. Gentle warm-ups & moderately paced flowing Yoga (Vinyasa) to energize, tone & strengthen the body, & boost the immune system. Class ends with deep relaxation. $96/8 classes, $14/drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com. Zumba Class– 4:15-5:15pm. Taught by Zumba certified instructor Christina Seggs Join the party! The Latin inspired, easy to follow, calorie burning, feel it to the core fitness party! $12. RI Pilates Stu-dio, 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.comBeginners Yoga Class – 5:15-6:30pm. Introduces the new student to basic postures and a vinyasa flow in which you will learn proper alignment and movement with the breath. Small classes with a lot of individual attention. $10/6 classes, $12/drop in. Renee Katz, Healthi Directions, 11 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield. 401-864-0947. HealthiDirections.com. Breathing Meditation – 5:30-7:30pm. Focuses on the Full Wave Breath technique, which is designed to restore your breathing mechanism to its natural open state. $20/1st class $15/additional. The Life Breath Institute, 378 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com. Cardio Gypsy/Creative -Core Fusion – 6-pm. Combination of pilates, belly dance, and free move-ment. $20/ or $12/ for half. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. TheSpotOnThayer.com. Belly Dancing with Mahdia – 6-7:15pm. Learn to enjoy your body for what it is. Get in shape and have fun while exploring the ancient art of Middle Eastern Folk & Cabaret Style Belly Dance-Raks Sharqi. $60/Series of 6 $13/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. [email protected].

Study Group -The Sedona Method – 6:30-8pm. The Sedona Method is a simple, powerful, easy to use technique to tap into your innate ability to let go of uncomfortable, unwanted, limiting feelings in the mo-ment. Eliminate stress, fear, and anxiety to improve all areas of your life. $20. Cheryl Wright, 166 4th St., Providence. 617-448-8749. WrightHereNow.com.

An Introduction to Tarot – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn from Doris Ann Bridgehouse, an author, numerolo-gist and tarot reader.. She will teach you how to use a regular deck of cards as well as a tarot deck. $25. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com.

FriDAY, APril 30Living a Raw Food Lifestyle: Introductory Evening — 7-9pm. Berrnadette Penotti, a celebrity health and fitness trainer, inspires participants to an outrageous level of health, energy, beauty and vital-ity through a raw or “living foods” diet. $27. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

SATUrDAY, MAY 1Mindfulness, Neuroscience and Loving Presence – 9:30am-5:30pm. An introduction to the Hakomi Method. This 2 day experiential workshop will facilitate self awareness for all participants, and in-troduce practical, evocative skills for professionals. It is designed for psychotherapists, yoga instructors and body workers. CEU’s given. $245/by 4/7, $275/thereafter. Kathy Wingfield, Pennfield School, Ports-mouth. [email protected]. 401-846-9166.

Living a Raw Food Lifestyle: Afternoon Work-shop — 12-6pm. Berrnadette Penotti, a celebrity health and fitness trainer, inspires participants to an outrageous level of health, energy, beauty and vitality through a raw or “living foods” diet. $100. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

SUnDAY, MAY 2World Laughter Day – 8am-8pm. Pick up our May edition for specific events in our area. Varies. Cooking Class: Mother’s Day Menu – 1-2:30pm. Avoid the restaurant hoopla and overpriced “special” menus. Come learn some interesting meal ideas and recipes that are sure to please the most important woman in all of our lives. $20/person. Holistic Health RI, World’s Fare Chef, Chef Chris Oliveri, 5784 Post Rd, East Greenwich. 401-398-2933. HolisticHealthRI.com.

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Literacy Volunteers of Kent County- Spring Tutor Training Workshop – 6-9pm. Runs through May in Coventry. LVKC is nonprofit and trains tutors to teach adults who have Basic Reading or English as a Second Language needs. Volunteers are always needed to tutor our adult learners. Help us fight illiteracy!. A nominal fee for training materials. Literacy Volun-teers/Kent County, 1672 Flat River Rd, Coventry. 401-822-9103. CoventryLibrary.org/lva1.htm. Mixed Level Amrit Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Class designed for students of all levels of experience. Will be tailored to suit the students present. $60/Series of 6 or $14/drop in. Sunsalutations Yoga Studio, 840 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln. 401-632-7254. Sunsalutations.org. Meditation for Beginners – 6:30-8pm. Although not a cure itself, meditation helps manage stress, create inner peace, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, awaken intuition & connect to spirit using tech-niques such as breath control, creative light visual-ization & sound. $12 Please call to register. Robert Arnold, Under The Sun, 31B Bridge St, Newport. 401-339-6092. UnderTheSunecc.com. Beginners Yoga School – 7-8:30pm. Designed to introduce the new student to the essential elements of Yoga practice. Study foundational Yoga poses & modifications for special needs, breath work & meditation/relaxation techniques for alleviat-ing stress. $50/4 classes. One Yoga Center, 142A Danielson Pike (Rt. 6), Foster. 401-368-9642. Youphoria.biz. Spring Cleanse – 7-8:30pm. Mondays, 4-week series beginning 4/19. Spring into spring and shake off the winter blues. Registered yoga teacher Aggie Stewart will show you yoga practices to clean out your mind and body. $75/4 week series. Breath-ing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com. Mellow Vinyasa – 7-8:30pm. A flowing investiga-tion of postures, breathing techniques, and energy, a canvas for students wanting to learn how to move with grace, intelligence, and ease. The format in-cludes pranayama, chanting, and meditation. $16/drop in, or purchase a class pass. Santina Horowitz, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com. Women’s Spirituality/Intention Group – 7-9pm. 2nd Monday. Dynamic and powerful group of wom-en coming together to share intentions and dreams. Open to all on the spiritual path who are seeking a deeper connection. $15. Pat Hastings, Providence. 401-521-6783. SimplyAWomanofFaith.com. Zen Archery – 7:30-8:30pm. Twice a week – Mon-day and Wednesday. Instruction and practice in Traditional Bare Bow Archery (Indoor target area) the focus on basics of western Archery USAA. The program incorporates Japanese Kyudo and QiGong into the shooting to develop flow of Qi in the body. $60/monthly. Martial Arts Complex, 118 Littlefield St, Pawtucket. 401-724-2250. MartialArtsComplex.com.

TuesdayFull Wave Yoga Class – 7-8:30am. A combination of gyrokinesis (spiraling spinal body movements), Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Strengthening and Balancing Postures, connected with powerful breathing exercise. 15 minutes of relaxation/breath meditation at the end of each class to rejuvenate. $15/drop in, $12/series. The Life Breath Institute, 378 Main St, East Green-wich. 401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com.

Yoga & Meditation Hour – 12:30-1:30pm. The perfect way to spend your lunch hour. We use pranayama, asana and meditation to create the tools needed to further our inner journey. $16/drop in or purchase a class pass. Barbara Gee, Innerlight Center for Yoga, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.comSvaroopa Yoga classes – 4-5:30pm. Very gentle, yet deep and restorative style of yoga. Focus on releasing all the muscles along the spinal column. Space is limited – pre-registration is necessary. $112/series of 8, $17/drop in. Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St. #10A, N Providence. 401-742-8020. [email protected]. Herbal Education and Training Program (HEAT) – 4-8pm. Every other Tuesday The prepara-tion methods of salves, tea blends, creams, lip balms, tinctures, poultices, cordials and more! $350-$400 sliding scale. Farmacy Herbs, 28 Cemetary St, Providence. 401-270-5223. FarmacyHerbs.com/. Anusara Intermediate class – 4:30-6pm. Anusara Alignment Based Yoga taught by Certified Teacher Sara Davidson. Meet a little more challenge with heart opening awareness. $15 drop in. Yoga Connect, 1226 Mendon Road, Cumberland. 401-333-5007. YogaConnectsUs.com. Gentle Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Basic/Gentle Yoga, which offers a wide range of postures with focus on mind-body awareness, posture and align-ment, and proper breathing techniques. Modifica-tions will be given. Beginners’ welcome. $12/drop-in or $60/6 weeks. Maureen Mitchell, CYT, 2077 West Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-734-9355. WestShoreWellness.com. Gentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 5:30-6:30pm. This class includes breathing, (Pranayama), gentle to more vigorous postures, and rejuvenation, (Savasana). Come and enjoy the benefits of yoga in a warm and cozy atmosphere in the home studio of Yoga Spirit. Amrit trained and certified. $10. Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. [email protected]. 401-965-8074. Basic Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. With Carla Joyce. Mixed levels, beginners welcome. Ask about new student specials. $72/6 classes, $14/drop in. Village Well-ness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com. Beginning Level Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Yoga in the peaceful setting of The Zen Center. Learn basic align-ment & breathing techniques. Learn how to safely hold postures, build core strength and move with the breath for a truly enjoyable practice! $96/8 classes, $14 drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiver-Valley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com. Zumba – 6-7pm. A Zumba workout mixes body-sculpting movements with easy-to-follow dance steps derived from Latin music. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body. $12/ or $80/Package 8. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348. UniqueTotalBody.com. Spinal Awakenings – 6-7pm. This class is inspired by Gyrokinesis. Participants learn a unique repertoire of movement and breathing to promote a healthy, flexible spine. A small stool is used to aid in spinal rotation, spirals, leg and abdominal work. $15/ or package of classes for discount. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St, Bldg D, 2nd Floor, East Greenwich. 401-835-6266. PilatesWestBay.com.

Zumba – 6:30-7:30pm. One-of-a-kind explosive combination of Latin dance and aerobic exercise. Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip-hop, ChaCha, Merengue, and more. Call to regis-ter. $10. Melissa Sischo, B.I.A-Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Meditation-Intermediate Level – 6:30-8pm. For those who want to continue to deepen their under-standing of meditation and strengthen their techniques using yantras, mandalas, ecosync and many other instruments and teachings. $12. Please call to register. Robert Arnold, Under The Sun, 31B Bridge St, New-port. 401-339-6092. UnderTheSunecc.com.

Weekly Nia Classes – 6:45-7:45pm. Move your ‘own body’s way’ to get fit in this weekly inspi-rational movement class. $48/series of 6, $12/drop in. Quonnie Grange, Rte 1, Charlestown. 401-322-0810.

Introductory Amrit Yoga – 7-8pm. Developing confidence in yoga basics, postures, breathing, body science and meditation. Focus is on a strong foundation on which to develop a regular practice. $60/Series of 6 $14/drop in. Sunsalutations Yoga Studio, 840 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln. 401-632-7254. Sunsalutations.org.

RI Sierra Club Monthly Meeting – 7-8pm. 2nd Tuesday each month. Learn about how to get in-volved with the Sierra Club in Rhode Island. Covers grassroots conservation activities across the state. All are welcome. Free. Sierra Club, 17 Gordon Ave, Suite 208, Providence. 401-855-2103. RhodeIsland.SierraClub.org.

Yin Yoga (All level) – 7-8:15pm. Yoga in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. An easy posture flow warm-up combined with deep floor work using Yin Yoga poses to open tight areas, release tension, remove energy blocks & calm the nervous system. No prior experience necessary. $96/8 classes. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumber-land. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.


Basic Vinyasa – 7-8:15pm. Connecting breath with each movement in a flowing sequence of poses. Focusing on the principles of alignment and body-mind awareness. Strengthening the core mind, body and spirit. Explore self-healing and find the strength within. $13. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd ~ lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433. SerenityYogaRI.com. 4-6 Week Metabolic Type Program – 7-8:30pm. Program includes: A Metabolic Type Test, a com-plete understanding of your individual nutrient, how to choose them, and how to combine them to improve your health, create new menus and share ideas. $395. Aubrey Thompson, 464 Maple Ave, Barrington. 401-524-0242. LivingBalance.us. Neo-Pagan Study Group – 7-8:30pm. There is a tremendous amount on information available on Wicca and Witchcraft, but how do you know what you’re reading is correct or even helpful? This dis-cussion group is about the Craft and how to learn more and know what you’re missing. Free. The Silver Willow, 54 Fall River Ave, Rehoboth, MA. 508-336-8813. TheSilverWillow.com. ACIM Study Group – 7-8:30pm. What It Says: “Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God.” We are a group of dedicated practitioners exploring true forgiveness as a way of practice in our everyday lives. Come join us. Little by little we see. Donation. John, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. [email protected]. 401-965-8074. A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-9pm. Learn how to bring miracles into one’s life. Drop-in. $5. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com. Medieval Arts & Music Night – 7-10pm. Open workshop of The Society for Creative Anachronism. Anyone is welcome to bring a project, song or just a curiosity for the study of medieval arts and music. Free. The Artists Exchange, 50 Rolfe Sq, Cranston. 401-490-9475. Artists-Exchange.org. Weight Loss Program with EFT – 7:15-8pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Release the negative emotions that are sabotaging your goal weight. Learn to make better food choices and eat mindfully with Diane Stacy. $20. Greenville Family Counseling, 3 Austin Ave, Green-ville. 401-949-2917. ChoicesandPrevention.com. Beginner Amrit Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Integrates joyful inner stillness with effortless outer action in the world. Class is open to beginners of all levels, and to more experienced students who would like to refine their practice. $18/2 classes. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave., Cranston. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com. Hula Hoop Dance Class – 8-9pm. Teaches the ba-sics of hula-hoop dancing. Hoops provided. With in-structor Sasha Gaulin. $12.. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. TheSpotonThayer.com.

WednesdayZumba – 9-10am. One-of-a-kind explosive combina-tion of Latin dance and aerobic exercise. Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip-hop, ChaCha, Merengue, and more. Call to register. $10. Anya Randall, B.I.A-Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com. Chair Massage – 10am-12pm. Jenny Rebecca Pen-dergast will be offering chair massage. The Coop has a great selection of healthy baked goods, tea, coffee plus vegetarian lunches. $1 per minute. The Food Coop, 357 Main St, Wakefield.

Active Isolated Stretching – 4:30-5:30pm. Experi-ence the technique of AIS, infused with Pilates and Gyrokinesis based movement. Based on isolating specific muscles to stretch for two second hold with breathing. Great for the athlete and the inflexible! $15/ or package of classes for discount. Pilates West Bay, 5 Division St, Bldg D, 2nd Floor, East Green-wich. 401-835-6266. PilatesWestBay.com. Whole Foods Waterman St Neighborhood Night – 4:30-6:30pm. Have a taste of something special from every department, with a new theme every week. Free. Whole Foods, 261 Waterman St, Provi-dence. 401-272-1690. WholeFoods.com. Anusara Yoga Level 1 – 5-6:30pm. Anusara Alignment Based Yoga taught by Certified Anusara teacher Sara Davidson. Learn the Universal Prin-ciples of Alignment for your optimal expression in heart and body. $15/drop in. Yoga Connect, 1226 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-5007. YogaConnectsUs.com. Westerly Arts Night – 5-8pm. 1st Wednesday. Downtown galleries and studios open in unison to exhibit new works. Free. Artists Cooperative Gallery, 12 High St, Westerly. 401-596-2221. WesterlyArts.com. Breast Cancer Survivors Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Wednesdays for a 6 week series beginning 4/21. This class consists of gentle stretching and strengthening areas of the body affected by surgery and cancer treatment. Practical and compassionate practices ease the body and mind. The needs of each indi-vidual will be addressed. $96/6 week series. Breath-ing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com. Cardio Gypsy/Creative Core Fusion – 6-pm. Combination of pilates, belly dance, and free move-ment. $20/or half for $12. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. TheSpotOnThayer.com. Men’s Yoga – 6-7pm. With Chris Belanger. Gentle & Relaxing. Beginners welcome. Ask about new student specials. $72/6 classes, $14/drop in. Village Well-ness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com. Body Sculpt Class – 6-7pm. Build strength and tone with light weights and low impact, great way to shock the metabolism in a supportive atmosphere without the gym membership. Drop-in welcome. $13. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-383-0839. StudioExhale.com. New Svaroopa Yoga classes – 6-7:30pm. See Tues-day at 4 for details. $112/series of 8, $17/drop in. Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St. #10A, N Providence. 401-742-8020. [email protected]. Full Wave Yoga Class – 6-7:30pm. See Tuesday at 7am for details. $15/drop in, $12/series. The Life Breath In-stitute, 378 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com. Family Science Night – 6:30-7:30pm. Last Wednes-day. Parents & kids sit down together and perform 3 simple but fun & engaging science experiments. All materials are supplied. Ages 4-12. Pre registration is required. Call to reserve your spot. Free. Pow! Sci-ence! 192 Wayland Sq, Providence. 401-432-7040. PowScience.com. Beginners Yoga – 6:30-8pm. With Dr. Lakshyan Schanzer who has re-opened his office. Visit website for program description. $100/series of 7, $20/Drop in. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston. 401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

Vinyasa Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Power and Flow (heated class) – Combination of Power yoga and Vinyasa flair. Challenging both mind and body. Focusing on proper alignment, complex poses and movements made in a rapid pace. Prepare to sweat and detox the body with Parker. $13. Serenity Yoga, 21 Col-lege Hill Rd – lower level, Warwick. 401-615-3433. SerenityYogaRI.com. Reiki Circle/Share – 7-9pm. 3rd Wednesday. Gathering of Reiki practitioners for a social and healing session. Practitioners participate in giv-ing and receiving Reiki within an atmosphere of friendship and love. Donation. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com. Meditation – 7-9pm. Weekly Meditation Group with Guided Imagery for relaxation and focus. Open enrollment at any time. Please call for more informa-tion. NEW LOCATION. $10. Sharon McMahon, 133 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield. 401-742-2354. Path2Harmony.net. Reiki Share/Reiki Exchange in Groton, CT – 7-10pm. 3rd Wednesday. Gathering of Reiki prac-titioners for a healing/nurturing session, includes a healing attunement. Open to people new to Reiki and who want to gain personal understanding/experi-ence. Call to RSVP or visit website. $10. Lise Bo-hanon, 20 Central Ave, Groton, CT. 734-417-9755. ReikiandMassageforYOU.com. Meditation for Beginners – 7:30-8:30pm. Every other Wednesday evening learn to practice meditation in a supportive & comfortable group setting. Experi-ence relaxation, guided and silent meditation. Call to register. Ferncrest Center for Yoga & Health, Cran-ston, $15. Kathy Black. [email protected]. 401-286-5259. Prenatal Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Come stretch, breathe, and do gentle yoga postures together in community with other pregnant women. Intended to ease you into the physical and emotional adjustments of pregnancy and motherhood. No previous experi-ence necessary. $16/class or $50/5 classes. Sarah Mermin, Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com. Intro to Meditation & Christian Mysticism – 7:30-9:30pm. Learn the principles of meditation that will allow you to move deeper than the body, beyond think-ing and emotions, and into the reality of God’s peace and presence within. People of all faiths and traditions are welcome. For more info see website or contact Reverend Michaela. Free. Centers of Light, Motion Center, 111 Chestnut St, Providence. 857-231-1920. Boston.CentersOfLight.org.

ThursdayVinyasa Yoga – 9-10am. With Usha Bilotta. Ask about new student specials. $72/6 classes, $14/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com. Childcare Co-op and Yoga for Moms – 9:30-11am. See Monday at 9:30 am for details. $0-$64 Call studio for more details. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Floor, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com. Mixed Level Yoga with Anita – 9:30-11am. This class is easy to challenging and is adapted for those in attendance with modification and variations offered


for any level of practice. Expect a slow to moderate pace with a balance of flowing movements and deep-er holds. First Class Free. One Yoga Studio, 142A Danielson Pike (2nd Floor), Foster. 401-578-4162. HealingHeartYoga.net. Svaroopa Yoga classes – 9:45-11:15am. See Tues-day at 4pm for details. $112/series of 8, $17/drop in. Blissful Moment Yoga, 1006 Charles St. #10A, N Providence. 401-742-8020. [email protected]. Nia Class – 10-11am. Nia is a fitness technique that replaces the idea of punishment with pleasure. Adaptable to every level of fitness, every age and body type. $4/members/$8 non members. Sandra Fontana, Smithfield Community Center, One Wil-liams J. Hawkins Jr. Trail, Smithfield. 401-487-6977. NIANow.com. Gentle Pilates for 55 + – 12-1pm. Includes classi-cal Pilates exercises emphasizing body alignment, breathing, use of core muscles and humor. 4 classes $35/members, $40/non members. The Edward King House, 35 King St, Newport. 401-846-7429. TheEdwardKingHouseSeniorCenter.com. Gallery Night – 5-9pm. Free, fun filled introduction to Rhode Island exciting art scene. Various venues. Hop a free Art Bus and visit more than two-dozen galleries, museums, and historic sites. Free parking at select locations. Free. Gallery Night. 401-490-2042. GalleryNight.info. Open Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Suited to the needs of the students. Expect a challenge while covering the basics in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. All levels. $10/Drop in, $42/6 weeks. Yoga School of South County, 1058 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale. 401-782-9511. MakeItSoYoga.com. Beginner Iyengar yoga – 5:30-7pm. Strengthen and stretch with focus on alignment. $5 off first class. $16/drop in, $14/student. Motion Center, 111 Chestnut St, Providence. 401-654-6650. MotionCenter.com. Beginner’s Yoga Class – 6-7pm. Basic/Gentle Yoga which offer a wide range of postures with focus on mind-body awareness, posture and alignment, and proper breathing techniques. Modifications will be given. $12/per class, $60/series of 6. Maureen Mitchell, CYT, 2077 West Shore Road, Warwick. 401-734-9355. WestShoreWellness.com. Anusara Yoga (mixed level) – 6-7:30pm. Anusara means “flowing with grace” it is heart oriented, spiri-tually inspiring, and grounded in a set of Universal Principles of Alignment. This uniquely integrated style of hatha yoga blends magically with the hu-man heart and body mechanics. $13. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-383-0839. StudioExhale.com.

Zumba Burn – 6:15-7:15pm. One-of-a-kind explo-sive combination of Latin dance and aerobic exer-cise. Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip-hop, ChaCha, Merengue, and more. Call to register. $10. Melissa Sischo, B.I.A-Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com.

Continuing Level Yoga (Vinyasa Flow) – 6:30-7:45pm. Yoga in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. Moderate to vigorously paced class which blends Sun Salutations & fluid Tao Yoga posture flows to music for an upbeat, energizing practice. Class ends with deep relaxation. $96/8 classes, $14/drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverVal-ley, 99 Pound Rd, Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

EveryBody’s Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. See Sunday at 9am for details. $48/6 classes, $10 walk in. Burrillville Community Recreation Center, (Beck-with-Bruckshaw Lodge), 50 Lodge Rd, Pascoag. 401-578-4162. HealingHeartYoga.net.

Hatha Yoga Psychology – 6:30-9pm. This course uses beginners to intermediate yoga practice and integrates theory and techniques of wholism as an approach to physical and emotional self-healing. Beginners welcome. With Dr. Lakshyan Schanzer who has re-opened his office. $125/course, $40/drop in. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston. 401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

Basic Yoga – 7-8:15pm. With Carla Joyce. Mixed levels. Ask about our new student specials. $72/6 classes, $14/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Gaia’s Hearth CUUPS Monthly Meeting – 7-8:30pm. 1st Thursday. We invite anyone interested in becoming part of Rhode Island’s only CUUPS (Covenant of the Unitarian Universalist Pagans) to join us. Open to the public and welcomes members of the local RI, MA and CT community, no matter what your level, path or tradition is. Free. First Unitarian Church of Providence, 1 Benevolent St, Providence. GaiasHearth.com.

Wine, Cheese and Chart-Chat – 7-8:30pm. A Providence-based astrology group is now forming. If you have a basic knowledge of astrology and are interested in natal charts, current events, etc. – let’s get together for a monthly chart-chat. Please email for more information. Free. Astrological Chart-Chat. [email protected].

Energy Worker/Reiki Circle – 7-9pm. Practitio-ners and Non Practitioners gather to share energy work and reiki in a group setting. Experience re-laxation and sense of well being, and gain a better understanding about these modalities. Donation. Debi Chalko, Kenyon Law Office Building, 133 Old Tower Hill Rd Suite 3, Wakefield. 401-263-1107. Path2Harmony.net. Yoga for Runners – 7:15-8:30pm. Get ready for race season! Learn practices from Tara Comer that will stabilize, strengthen, stretch, and restore your body and mind. Tara is a registered yoga teacher, USA triathlon coach, and triathelete. $75/4 week series. Breathing Time Yoga. 541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876 BreathingTimeYoga.com. Yoga for the Rubenesque Body – 7:15-8:30pm. This is not another weight loss class. Staring with hatha style, moving to vinyasa style – you will learn how to modify postures safely, or avoid some postures all together, in order to achieve their own personal sense of bliss. $85/5 week series. Lora LoPiccolo. Breathing Time Yoga541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com. Sacred Belly/ Tribal Fusion – 7:30-pm. Classic American belly dance and ancient and modern dance fused. $20/or half for $12. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. TheSpotOnThayer.com. Mixed Level Amrit Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. See Mon-day at 6:30pm for details. $60/Series of 6, $14/drop in. Sunsalutations Yoga Studio, 840 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln. 401-632-7254. Sunsalutations.org.

FridayGentle Yoga For Beginners and Advanced – 4-5pm. This class includes breathing, (Pranayama), gentle to more vigorous postures, and rejuvenation, (Savasana). Come and enjoy the benefits of yoga in a warm and cozy atmosphere in the home studio of Yoga Spirit. Amrit trained and certified. $10. Mohan, 95 Bay View Ave, Cranston. [email protected]. 401-965-8074. Gentle/Restorative Yoga Class – 5-6:30pm. This class combines the elements of gentle/mid level Yoga with restorative poses, to promote passive muscular release and deep relaxation. This is a great class to help you unwind from your week and prepare for a relaxing weekend. First Class Free. One Yoga Studio, 142A Danielson Pike (2nd Floor), Foster. 401-578-4162. HealingHeartYoga.net. Reiki Clinic – 5:30-7:30pm. 1st Friday. If you have never experienced the relaxing energy of Reiki, please join us. By donation. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cranston. 401-780-9809. [email protected].

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Yoga Dance – 6-7pm. Flow with your innate joyfulness rooted in Chakra Energy. Transform yourself to music that will energize and integrate your body, mind and spirit. Free to Y members. Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-7103. Zumba – 6-7pm. One of a kind explosive combina-tion of Latin dance and aerobic exercise. Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip-hop, Cha Cha, Calypso and more. Call to register. $10. B.I.A Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com. Hatha Yoga Group – 6:30-7:45pm. Make a commit-ment to your body, mind, and spirit with Hatha Yoga, taught by Kripalu Certified instructor. Quiet the mind, increase flexibility and strength, relax, restore, and rejuvenate. Free. Dr. Lynda J. Wells, 260B Co-lumbia St., Wakefield. [email protected]. 401-789-5185. Women’s Spirituality/Intention Group – 7-9pm. 2nd Friday. See Monday at 7pm for details. $15. Pat Hastings, Providence. 401-521-6783. SimplyAWomanOfFaith.com. Hawaiian Hula for Exercise – 7:30-8:30pm. Discover an ancient tradition, interpreted for the mainstream. No experience necessary, but those familiar with hula can learn a style rarely seen on the Mainland and work on technique. $18/2 classes. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave., Cranston. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com. Waves: 5 Rhythms Movement Practice – 7:30-9:30pm. 2nd Friday of the month. Explore the movement maps of the 5 Rhythms: flowing, stac-cato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness. Come to move, sweat, breathe and dance in a playful and nourishing introduction to a powerful practice. $18/cash or check. Studio Exhale, 1263 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-383-0839. StudioExhale.com.

SaturdayZumba – 8-9am. One-of-a-kind explosive combina-tion of Latin dance and aerobic exercise. Zumba puts the fun into fitness with its high-energy hip shaking classes. Merengue, Belly Dance, Samba, Hip-hop, ChaCha, Merengue, and more. Call to register. $10. Anya Randall, B.I.A-Fitness, 1639 Warwick Ave., Warwick. 401-732-2899. BIA-Fitness.com. Full Wave Yoga Class – 8-9:30am. See Tuesday at 7am for details. $15/drop in or $12/series. The Life Breath Institute, 378 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com. Yoga Basics – 9-10:15am. See Monday at 9am for details. $14. Unique Total Body, 190 Putnam Pike, Johnston. 401-233-2348. UniqueTotalBody.com. Beyond Basics Class – 9-10:15am. Deepen your practice with a vinyasa flow, sun salutations and more advanced postures to connect your body, spirit and mind. Small classes with emphasis on proper alignment and moving with the breath. $10/6 classes or $12/drop in. Renee Katz, Healthi Direc-tions, 11 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield. 401-864-0947. HealthiDirections.com. Kripalu Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. With Chris Be-langer. Mixed levels, beginners welcome. Ask about new student specials. $72/6 classes, $14/drop in. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Nia Class – 9:30-10:30am. See Thursday at 10am for details. $3/members, $6/non members. Sandra Fontana, Johnston Community Center, 1291 Hart-ford Ave, Johnston. 401-487-6977. NIANow.com.

Hatha/Yin Yoga Blend (All Level) – 9:30-10:45am. Yoga in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. A blend of posture flows to music & deep floor work to tone, strengthen, release tension, and energize!. $96/8 classes, $14/drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverValley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com.

Beginners Yoga – 9:30-11am. With Dr. Lakshyan Schanzer who has re-opened his office. Visit website for program description. $100/series of 7, $20/Drop in. Body Mind RI, 1215 Reservoir Ave, Garden City, Cranston. 401-369-8115. BodyMindRI.com.

Meditation and Qi Gong class, 8 Week Series – 10-10:45am. For 8 weeks, beginning April 3rd. Focus on the mind-body connection to cultivate positive energy through breathing, posture, & visualization. Exercises will be taught that reduce mental/physical tension, promote circulation, & increase awareness of body’s energy. $10/per class, $70/8 week series. Holistic Health RI, Mike Fallon, LMT, 5784 Post Rd, East Greenwich. 401-398-2933. HolisticHealthRI.com.

Beginners Yoga – 10-11am. Developing confidence in yoga basics, postures, breathing, body science and meditation. Focus is on a strong foundation on which to develop a regular practice. $60/Series of 6, $14/drop in. Sunsalutations Yoga Studio, 840 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln. 401-632-7254. Sunsalutations.org.

Free Tour of Alternative Food Co-op – 10-11am. Lower your food bill, eat organic, whole foods and conserve natural resources all at the same time. Tour of the Co-op and cooking demo on how to cook a whole grain. Sample grain topped with simple dress-ing and go home with recipe. Free. Alternative Food Co-op, 357 Main Street, Wakefield. 401-789-2240. AlternativeFoodCoop.com.

Full Wave Yoga Class – 10-11:15am. See Tuesday at 7am for details. $15/drop in, $12/series. The Life Breath Institute, 378 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-258-6537. TheLifeBreathInstitute.com.

Coastal Growers Market – 10am-1pm. Winter-time Farmers Market featuring a variety of locally produced goods, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, cheeses, meats, jams, bakery items, flowers, crafts and gifts. Free. Coastal Growers Market, Lafay-ette Mill, 650 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown. CoastalMarket.org.

Wintertime Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Wintertime Farmers Market featuring a variety of locally produced goods, including vegetables, jams, jellies, artisan breads and pastries, gluten free breads, tortillas, chocolates, fair trade coffee hot or by the pound. Free. Wintertime Farmers Market, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket.

Metabolic Type Nutrition Classes – 10am-11:30pm. Achieve and maintain your ideal weight, eliminate sugar cravings, enjoy sustained energy and endurance, conquer indigestion, fatigue, and aller-gies, bolster your immune system, overcome anxiety, depression, and mood swings, Pre-requisite required to join weekly class. $20. Aubrey Thompson, 464 Maple Ave, Barrington. LivingBalance.us.

Gentle Prenatal – 10:15-11:15am. Learn how to relax into your transforming body, and deepen your relationship with your baby through breath-ing and comfortable yoga poses. No experience necessary. $10/Drop in, $42/6 weeks. Yoga School of South County, 1058 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale. 401-782-9511.Kids Yoga (Ages 5-11) – 10:30-11:15am. Kids lengthen and strengthen their bodies with flowing sequences, balance poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. Games and stories bring FUN onto the mat while encouraging self-confidence. Reg-istration required. $10/class or $30/month. Melissa Sischo, The Journey Within, 1645 Warwick Ave, Suite 224, Warwick. 401-215-5698. BIA-Fitness.com. Nia Class – 10:30-11:30am. See Thursday at 10am for details. $3/members, $6/non members. Sandra Fontana, Johnston Community Center, 1291 Hart-ford Ave, Johnston. 401-487-6977. NIANow.com. Meditation (Instruction/Group Practice) – 10:45-11:30am. Meditation in the peaceful setting of the Zen Center. Learn the simple technique of mindful-ness (breath centered) meditation & experience the profound effects of practicing in a group. Sign up for 5 or 10 weeks. $35/5 weeks, $60/10 weeks, $7/drop-in. The Yoga Studio of BlackstoneRiverVal-ley, 99 Pound Rd., Cumberland. 401-658-4802. TheYogaStudioBRV.com. Pre-natal Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. Explore changes and prepare for childbirth in a supportive atmo-sphere. $16/drop-in, $104/8 week series. Motion Center, 111 Chestnut St, Providence. 401-654-6650. MotionCenter.com. NIA – 11am-12pm. Fusion fitness movement class that blends rhythmic music with easy to follow choreographed moves inspired by dance, soft and hard forms of the martial arts and the healing arts including yoga. $12. The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St, Providence. 401-383-7133. TheSpotOnThayer.com. Grandmother’s Empowerment Group – 1-3pm. Usually the 1st Saturday. Meet the Great Council of the Grandmothers: the Grandmothers Em-powerment Group. Based on the book A Call to Power: The Grandmothers Speak: finding balance in a chaotic world, by Sharon McErlane. Donation. The Healing Circle, Providence. 508-292-2798. ProvidenceHealingCircle.com. Meditation for Beginners – 2-3:30pm. Although not a cure itself, meditation helps manage stress, create inner peace, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, awaken intuition & connect to spirit using tech-niques such as breath control, creative light visual-ization & sound. $12 Please call to register. Robert Arnold, Under The Sun, 31B Bridge St, Newport. 401-339-6092. UnderTheSunecc.com. CPR Certification – 2-4pm. Learn how to save a life. Class will cover all you need to become proficient. Nationally recognized certification card will be issued upon successful completion. $50. It’s My Health, 2374 Mendon Rd, Cumberland. 401-405-0819. Its-My-Health.com. Seagrave Observatory Public Night – 8-10pm. Skyscrapers conducts Public Night viewings through a variety of telescopes every clear Saturday Night, weather permitting. The public is invited to attend. For more information see web site. Free. Skyscrapers, 47 Peep Toad Rd, North Scituate. TheSkyScrapers.org.


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keri lAYtoN, N.d.111 Chestnut St., Providence, RI Also at All That Matters, Wakefield, RI 401-536-4327 • KLaytonND.com

Naturopathic medicine at its best. Diet and nutrient therapy, herbal medicine, NAET, ho-meopathy. Safe and effective treatments for men, women and children of all ages.

therAPeutic mAssAge

it’s Your bodY’s sYmPhoNY2051 Plainfield Pike • Johnston RI 02919 401-464-6100 • ItsYourBodysSymphony.com

ITS ALL ABOUT YOU. You de-serve the BEST The journey be-gins. Enter a new plateau @ ITS YOUR BODYS SYMPHONY We offer: A variety of massage therapies including La Stone, Cup-

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recoNNective heAliNg

diviNelY touchedMary DiSano, C.R.P. 1542 Main St • West Warwick, RI Divinelytouched.com

Utilizing Reconnective Healing & The Reconnection®. A new form of

energy-based healing, Mary has studied with Dr. Eric Pearl, author of The Reconnection, published by HayHouse, who has use Reconnective therapy to cure disorders such as; cancer, AIDS, MS, & chronic pain (results may vary from patient to pa-tient). See ad page 15.

orgANics

better choicesValerie Cookson-Botto Miessence Independent Organics and Eco-Business Consultant 401-954-8551 mibetterchoices.com

World’s first comprehensive range of certified organic products certified to food grade standards. Call Valerie for a free consultation and experience unrivalled purity, potency and freshness in Miessence skin, hair, mineral cosmetics, baby, health and home care. Flexible, ethical, eco-business available for people passionate about sustainability and organics.

YogA ANd holistic heAlth ceNter

All thAt mAtters315 Main Street • Wakefield, RI 401-782-2126 • [email protected] AllThatMatters.com

Choose from 45 yoga classes each week. Enjoy a variety of therapeutic health services. Experience workshops on yoga, meditation, self-care, self-dis-covery and the healing arts. See ad on page 34.

ProvideNce wholistic heAlthcAreSheila M. Frodermann, MA, ND, FHANP 144 Waterman St., Providence, RI 401-455-0546 • ProvidenceWholistic.com

Holistic family health care: your comprehensive natural medicine clinic offering diet and nutritional counseling, herbal and homeopathic medicines, and acupuncture. Optimize health and wellness naturally! See ad page 9.

it’s mY heAlthMarie Bouvier-Newman 2374 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI 401-405-0819 • Its-My-Health.com

We provide much more than products, services and education. We provide the tools you need to op-timize your health in a comfortable environment. We care. See ad on page 11.

wellcAre collAborAtive

YogA

chris belANger, rYt401-261-7242 [email protected] wholeofthemoonyoga.com

Offering Kripalu Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Yoga in the Park, Men’s Yoga, Gentle Yoga & Senior Yoga throughout RI – Classes are suitable for all levels. Explore your body, breath, mind & spirit. Chris is now offering Yoga for Vets - a program to thank vets for their service, while providing a valuable well-ness tool for the mind & body. See ad on page 36.

reiki mAster & teAcherAmanda de Rezendes Slatersville, RI MoveYourEnergy.com [email protected]

Amanda is a certified Reiki Master available for sessions and training workshops. She brings a compassionate and intuitive understanding to her Reiki practice and works to empower her clients

with the knowledge of their own ability for self-healing. Experience this ancient and non-invasive healing art to know your own energy, reduce stress and create balance.

voice coAch

oNe voice studioNatalia de Rezendes, MM New England Conservatory ‘78 Slatersville, RI 401-323-SONG (7664) NataliaOneVoice.com

Private instruction in Piano and Voice: Classical, Broadway and Commercial Contemporary for Ages 6 to senior citizen. Certified in the LoVetri CCM method.

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sPirituAl techNologY

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