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lations. When we transform lawn and non-native plantings to native ecosys-
tems, we open our lives to a world teeming with life, vibrance, and beauty.
Consider this:
NATIVE PLANTS require virtually no soil amendments, fertilizers, or
additional watering once established.
ORNAMENTAL CULTIVARS of tough native plants run the gamut of
color, texture, size, and form. There is much to choose from whether
addressing wet, dry, shade, or full sun areas.
Tired of constant mowing? Converting vast areas of lawn to flowering meadow
is a wonderful way to transform maintenance intensive turf into very low
maintenance, high wildlife value terrain. Wildflower meadows also offer up
year long displays of color, texture, and movement. The sound of rustling
grasses, buzzing pollinators, and flitting birds is relaxing, unlike the sound of
mowers or the silence of ecologically barren lawn.
We can all bring nature back into our lives. Discovering and nurturing the
delicate web of life is a wonderful way to bring ourselves peace and con-
nectedness to our environment.
To learn more about native and organic gardening, visit our web site at
vanderlelylandscaping.com or call Vanderlely Landscaping at 267-377-5947.
There are infinite ways we can help you transform your property into a beautiful,
natural, and life-supporting oasis. Happy spring! (See display ad on page 22)
Do I have a DRA? What Now?
(Diastasis RectiAbdominis)Belly After Baby - An Outreach Program for Postpartum Women:
Sometimes in an effort to get rid of the “baby bump”, women often want to
get back to the gym and start working out again. Physical activity is good and
recommended, however, safe exercise habits is essential. Start building
physical activity into your schedule, even though there does not seem like
there is enough time in the day to do everything. Take a walk with the baby in
the stroller, with your dog, or with a friend! Begin to learn how to correctly
engage your abdominal muscles and support this region as your body re-
covers from pregnancy.
After childbirth, correct posture, body mechanics, and movement patterns
is essential. Throughout the day, it is important to perform activities in a way
that protects and prevents excessive pressure or stress within the abdomi-
nal region. It is recommended that initially women avoid aggressive abdomi-
nal workouts such as plank exercises, full sit ups, intense Pilates
classes or “ab” classes (unless working with a therapist
or professional trained to work with women during
and after pregnancy). These activities may cause
or worsen a Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
and/or pain in the abdominal region if per-
formed incorrectly or performed in a way that
increases stress and pressure within the
abdomen prior to regaining good muscular
control and stability.
Central Bucks Physical Therapy, LLC is
committed to improving the quality of life
Creating SmoothTransitions
Graduation from high school and transitioning to adulthood is stressful for
teens. For teens with Invisible Challenges™ such as Asperger’s, behavioral
disorders or any other condition that employs an IEP to assist them with their
educational goals, it is overwhelming. The state of Pennsylvania has a State
Performance Plan (SPP) for
students with an IEP that include
20 Indicators to be achieved. In-
dicator 13 focuses on improv-
ing transition services for these
students by evaluating their
strengths, preferences and in-
terests.
Students unprepared to meet
these goals require additional
assistance. Teamwork Wins, a
nonprofit foundation in Pennsburg, offers an Indicator 13 summer camp to
help them prepare to meet the goals of Indicator 13 by assisting them with
their unique FTC method. This camp fills in a gap when evaluations done by
school districts identify areas of weakness. Support from the schools along
with Indicator 13 Camp, an Extended School Year Program, allows students the
best chance possible to make their transition from school to the “real” world.
To have a community where all of our citizens have an opportunity to partici-
pate and contribute, programs like the Indicator 13 Camp are vital in support-
ing our schools so that each student can have the best possible outcome as
they leave the cocoon of school and fly into our communities. Teamwork
Wins is not only a nonprofit foundation but a philosophy as well. Their “team-
ing up” with our schools benefit the students they help and our community
as a whole. (See display ad on page 24)
Gardens forBeauty and Life
As spring begins to blink awake from a cold winter slumber, the thought of
spending more time outdoors begins to rustle from within.
What are the things we can do this year to make our time outdoors at home
more relaxing, peaceful, and enjoyable? For some of us, a stone patio, shade
pergola, kitchen garden, or privacy screening may be in our thoughts. One
thing to consider is that we can
greatly improve the ecology as well
as aesthetic appeal of our prop-
erties if we are mindful of some
important concepts.
In creating or expanding gardens,
we can radically improve how our
plants serve wildlife by simply
choosing from an enormous pal-
ate of attractive and tough native
plants. Native plants are the foun-
dation of healthy ecosystems. Without native grasses and flowers, insects
and birds have little to feed on. Since 97% of North American terrestrial birds
rely on insects to raise their young, garden biodiversity is critical to bird popu-
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for women in our region. Belly After Baby was developed to provide new
mothers with a 15-20 minute, no-cost, DRA (Diastasis Rectus Abdominis)
screening and brief education session. Simple activities are introduced
to retrain and strengthen deep abdominal muscles. Exercise precautions,
proper body mechanics and posture are discussed. All participants are
given baseline measurements of the distance between the rectus
abdominis muscles (performed with a tape measure) to compare and to
guide recommendations. Follow up with an appropriate health care pro-
vider is recommended if a DRA and/or other health care concerns are
suspected. Research has found that DRA and other health care concerns
can improve with education and specific exercise.
For more information or to schedule a 15-20 minute, no-cost session with
a women’s health physical therapist, give us a call at 215-345-3260. (See
display ad on page 6)
A Message to AllWho Suffer
This article might change your life. Yes, that is a bold statement, and the world
is full of similar claims. But I assure you this is real. The transformations I have
witnessed in patients with chronic health or pain issues has put to rest any
skepticism I once had. Furthermore, it is supported by research published in
medical journals, by anatomical fact and an increasing number of successful
clinical cases. So please, briefly suspend skepticism and contemplate the
facts and the evidence. What you will discover is that LifeAligned Upper Cer-
vical-specific treatment might very well change your life.
In medical terms the neck is referred to as the “cervical spine. The “upper
cervical” region is where the base of the skull joins with the top of the neck
to become the “craniocervical junction” (CCJ). Biomechanically it is where
the task of balancing your 10 pound head atop your body receives its main
feedback, and it is where blood vessels carry energy into, and metabolic wastes
out of, the brain. Neurologically this is where your brain stem transitions to be-
come the spinal cord, ultimately branching out to every part of the body.
Let’s talk about that neurology. When you were in the womb, the very first
part of your body to develop after conception - the one which communi-
cated with and coordinated all the others parts that followed - was your cen-
tral nervous system (CNS). Ultimately the CNS developed into your brain,
brain stem, and spinal cord. To this day, as you read these words, it is still your
central nervous system coordinating how you move, see, hear, think, breathe,
digest, feel pain, etc.
With that in mind, do you think a misalignment of the CCJ might cause pain, or
tremors, or health issues in other parts of the body? Can you envision how
head misalignment could cause chronic low back pain through postural dis-
tortion? What about headaches, or dizziness, or facial pain, or fibromyalgia,
or “brain fog?” Could your problem be a misaligned head?
LifeAligned Upper Cervical
treatment is the precise analy-
sis and correction of CCJ align-
ment and, by extension,
health of your nervous sys-
tem, musculoskeletal
system…in fact all the systems
and organs in the human body.
It is safe, gentle, and does not require any twisting or “cracking” of the neck.
LifeAligned is not traditional chiropractic treatment. Come talk with us to see
if LifeAligned might change your life. (See display ad on page 4)
Mickey MagicKeeper of the Andara
Bringing High Energy Andara Crystals to Doylestown
Mickey Magic, Keeper of the Andara, will be coming to Doylestown, April 29
to May 2, for a very special weekend including meditation, workshop and
healing. Mickey has been designated as “the official steward” of authentic
Andara Crystals by Lady Nellie, the Choctaw medicine woman who owned
the land on which the Andara were found. Because of his friendship with
Nellie, Mickey had access to thousands of Andara and has a private collection
of rare stones that seldom travel from California. Mickey felt called to bring a
sampling of these stones to the East Coast so that people may benefit from
their unique high vibrational frequencies.
The weekend begins Friday, April 29 with an evening with Mickey at Pebble
Hill Church. On Saturday, April, 30, Mickey will facilitate a workshop from 10-
4 at Pebble Hill Church. Here he will give further insights into the history and
properties of Andara and his experiences with them. As part of the work-
shop, participants will have access to these one-of-a-kind Andara from
Mickey’s personal collection for Laying on of
stones (laying stones directly on the body)
gridding, creating a vortex and more.
Mickey, will share his story of his near death
experience and how three Angels commu-
nicated that his contract was not up and he
had to go back. He experienced spontane-
ous physical healing and his life path even-
tually lead him to Lady Nellie and the Andara.
Mickey has worked and studied with many
healers including Carolyn Myss, Ph.D. and is
featured in her book Sacred Contracts.
The energy and vibration from these special Amazing Andara in combination
with Mickey’s personal energy is an experience not to be missed. In addition,
a limited number of private healing sessions with Mickey are offered Sunday,
May 1 and Monday, May 2, by appointment only.
For additional information or to purchase tickets or reserve a healing, please
visit www.Andaralemurianenergy.com or call Deb McComas at 215-512-
9293. (See display ad on page 3)
Are you an emotional eater
or addicted to food?In 2013 the University of Connecticut released a study exposing the fact that
Oreo cookies are more addictive than Morphine or Cocaine. The truth of the
matter is that food companies have developed many ways to manipulate our
brain chemistry and create dependence on their products. Right now there
are medical doctors who have graduated from prestigious medical schools
like Harvard who could possibly be curing Parkinsons disease. Instead these
doctors are working in some lab trying to get you to eat 11 cookies instead of
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8. After all, the quicker you empty that bag of
chips the more you will need to buy. Design-
ing food to devourer like cheese balls and
learning which shape filled with air, fat, sugar
and more will bypass your brain signals to avoid
triggering an I am full feeling is the new food
science. Watch how fast you can eat an entire
bag of cookies before your brain says “whoa!
I’m full”! Try eating even half that amount in al-
monds and your appetite will respond appro-
priately by saying “I think you’ve had enough.”
Losing weight these days is very difficult for this very reason. Have you ever
woke up one morning sick and tired of being sick and tired? Fed up with the
weight you have gained, you diet on sheer willpower. Eventually though you
put it all back on. You will never be able to lose weight and keep it off until you
reset your brain chemistry and erase the addictions created by food compa-
nies. I have over 15 years’ experience helping food cravers end this cycle.
BY using Auriculotherapy and Torque Release Technique together we can
restart your brains hard drive and remind your body how to make your own
natural feel good chemicals. Research has shown an unprecedented 100%
success rate with addiction of all kinds using Auriculotherapy and Torque
Release Technique. My program also combines Designed Clinical Nutrition
and the ROM Fast Exercise 8 minute workout to help you break the chains of
food dependency and emotional eating. If you have any questions about
food craving and any other type of addictions please call my office today for
a Free consultation. Your brain has been tricked. Together we can free you
once and for all. Call today 215-860-7275. By Dr. Gary T. Scardino. (See
display ad on page 21)
Natural Living Storecomes to Peddler’s Village
Living naturally should come easy for all of us. Not really. Not in today’s world.
Greenology founder Ken and Fritzie agree. It took them 3 years to translate
the passion, reason, and emotion that begun Greenology Organic Living. Ken
explains “We want to promote the way our grandparents used to live”. Natu-
ral living is based on understanding how our ancestors have lived using natu-
ral elements to solve simple everyday problems and finding a way to adapt it
to our modern life. Unfortunately, in today’s world of technological advance-
ments, many experiments have left the labs and entered our homes expos-
ing our family to many chemicals we don’t understand.
Walking in Greenology, you will be greeted by an amazing display of “Floating
Gardens”. These amazing mini gardens are handcrafted and no two are
alike. “We specialize in creating miniature world”. They have terrariums that
look like the miniature version of your favorite mountainside getaway or the
beach that you go to every summer.
Greenology is a neighborhood store where folks could find natural locally
handcrafted products. They have everything from unique pottery made from
locally harvested clay to organic herbal tea blended locally. “We want our
shop to be a place where local artists can connect with their neighbors and
share their craft”.
“A great sense of community is very important to us”. Greenology regularly
holds workshops and classes on favorite topics like terrarium making, or-
ganic gardening, fairy gardening, bee keeping, etc. The plan for the spring is
to devote an entire room for “Making-Your-Own”. Greenology also host
activity oriented birthday party, ladies night out, date night or group events.
“We encourage creativity in our store and people are so delighted when
they make something they didn’t think they could”. It puts a beautiful smile
on their face. “It’s a wonderful feeling!” (See display ad on page 13)
Brush your wayto a healthier Brain
For those who didn’t know it already, February is Gum Disease Aware-
ness Month. The gums have to compete with Valentine’s Day and
President’s Day, so it’s understandable if it didn’t get much fanfare.
However, in association with February’s designation some important fig-
ures were announced in a major dental trade magazine. It was reported
that 50 million Americans have moderate to severe gum disease (gum
infection that leads to loss of bone support greater than 25% around
teeth). Of that number 40 million don’t even know they have the condi-
tion. Although it is a preventable disease, if left untreated the infection and
inflammation associated with the condition can contribute to systemic prob-
lems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Now new research in-
dicates a possible link to another health issue – Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition in which inflammation of the brain causes
wide range of neurological deficits such as memory loss and disorientation,
mood and behavior changes and altered speaking, swallowing and walking.
The disease can be fatal and is now the sixth leading cause of death in the
United States. Over 5 million people are diagnosed with this debilitating dis-
ease in the U.S. and 44 million around the world.
Recognizing that inflammation can cause brain damage, investigations into
the factors that contribute to the disease have included peripheral infections
– infections that occur outside of the brain. In the aforementioned research
scientist concluded that a plausible cause of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease
was an oral infection. There are at least a few reasons why the mouth can
be major source of infection involved in the
disease. Evidence already exist that link
bacteria from the mouth and the inflamma-
tion they can cause in the vessels of the
heart. This fact underscores the distinct
plausibility that infections from the mouth
can travel through the blood stream and
cause damage to distant organs like the heart
and the brain.
Moreover, the mouth can harbor close to
some 900 different bacteria. Also, lurking
in swollen gum pockets and root canaled
teeth are fungus (candida) and viruses
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in your family. Sometimes you don’t recover as quickly as you use to, or
remember as well as you’d like.
Depression, sleep problems, anxiety and fatigue can move in and make your
life difficult, as chronic pain. Even if you’re generally a cheerful, positive, rela-
tively healthy person, at some point you’ll need help overcoming or manag-
ing difficulties. But since each of us is unique, your symptoms may be differ-
ent or have a different cause then someone else’s. This can lead to difficulty
diagnosing your condition and can cause you to need different treatments.
So once you’re relatively sure what’s wrong, read up on it. Ask questions of
your healthcare practitioner about negative results possible from recom-
mended treatments, about alternatives available, and about possible long-
term prognosis. Then remember that you’re paying a doctor to make really
good guesses, and that things are rarely absolute. What can you do to im-
prove your health, minimize side effects & gain a sense of control in your life?
Vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs can give you extra power, but only
if you used the right ones for you. Random consumption of supplements that
make claims of miraculous cures is not the answer yet it’s what many people
do. Keeping a small notebook with a “timeline” of symptoms, treatments and
supplements tried (along with dosage plus results) is a good way to detect
patterns. Also useful when you consult any professional in healthcare.
Bottles give “suggested” doses which may be too little or too much for you.
Always start with one pill and work up! I find more people under-dose then
overdo supplements, though.
Talk to someone who knows what to expect from these products when you
buy them. You may find that a little help interpreting labels can keep you from
making dosage errors. It also helps to know Levels of Safety, and minimum
effective doses, what works well together and what doesn’t, and what you
probably should avoid. Do it right! You’ll be glad you did! And I’ll be happy to
see you at “River of Life” in Alaska, where you’ll be treated like the unique
person you are. Karen Stauffer, River of Life Natural Foods (See display ad on
page 16)
At The Heart ofInterfaith Outreach
Members of the Pebble Hill Interfaith Church founded the School in 1997
after recognizing the need for a divinity school for individuals seeking to bet-
ter understand other religious traditions and for those seeking a high stan-
dard in interfaith education and ordination. In 2000, the School ordained 26
men and women, all members of the very first class of students. Ever since,
a new class of students has convened every two to three years. To date, the
School has ordained nearly 100 Interfaith Ministers, or Celebrants.
The founders at Pebble Hill established the School as an outreach program,
and their dream was nothing short of world peace. “We started the school to
(herpes) that can also affect the brain. Researchers have identified fungal
proteins and DNA in brain tissue of Alzheimer’s patients. Of note is the
dramatic increase in rates of systemic fungal infections in the elderly over the
last thirty years (note: fungus can live on dentures!). One more reason to brush
your teeth, gums and dentures. by Dr. Hyo Lim. (See display ad on p. 7)
Keswick Music WorksFor all of your musical needs
Keswick Music Works is a music store that carries the torch of old school
tradition. A neighborhood store where music lessons are the focal point, and
instruction is offered on a wide range of in-
struments. Expert instruction is available on
Piano, Violin, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Voice, Brass
and Woodwinds. All teachers are experi-
enced professional musicians and educators.
Music students range in age from 7 to 70 and
from beginner to advanced.
Many studies have been done showing how
music has a positive effect on the developing
brain and that test scores are higher among
students that play an instrument. This does
not seem to be related solely to children. The
adult brain can benefit from learning an instrument also. If you or have been
contemplating musical instruction, besides being able to play and enjoy the
instrument, the benefits of lessons are myriad. It’s never too late to start!
The retail store at Keswick Music features combo instruments sales (Guitar,
Bass, Ukulele, Drums, Brass and Woodwinds) and the accessories neces-
sary to maintain them. When you shop at the store you will talk to someone
that is familiar with the product they are selling because they have experi-
ence in their field, not someone hired to fill a sales floor position. They also
provide services that include guitar, violin and ukulele restringing as well as
set-ups for guitar. Drums are also reheaded with Dejembe reheading a spe-
ciality. For students in school music programs, a rental program provides
band and orchestra instruments.
For information and questions please call 215-887-1462 or email
[email protected]. Visit our Facebook page: Keswick Music
Works LLC. Store hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:30am to 8pm, Friday:
11:30am to 7pm, Saturday: 10am to 5pm. Located at 363 N. Easton Road,
Glenside, PA 19038. keswickmusicworks.com. (See display ad on page 27)
You Are
Unique!(So Is Your
Condition)Your body and your mind are one-of-a-kind! Genes and environment com-
bined to produce you as you are at this stage of your life. Perhaps you’ve
noticed that you feel better when you include or omit certain foods from
your diet. Maybe you are starting to show signs of problems that seem to run
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build awareness and acceptance within our students of other points of view,
both spiritual and religious,” recalls co-founder Beverly La Rue. “Once we
understand each other, there can only be harmony and peace.” That is, per-
haps, a lofty goal, but most worthwhile goals are. And while students may
agree that world peace is a great idea, most have their own reasons for at-
tending. Consider, for example, the psychologist who wanted to enhance
her practice with a greater understanding of her clients’ various religious
backgrounds. Or the widowed molecular biologist who had decided to retire
from her long career and become a Hospice chaplain. Still, other students
simply wanted the opportunity to perform weddings and other celebrations.
The program at the School of Sacred Ministries is unique in that it is heart-
based and experiential, more focused on sharing experiences with instruc-
tors than on academics. Students supplement their studies with reading and
reflective writings of their own. They are guided in processing new informa-
tion and examining, challenging, and clarifying their own belief systems. In
this manner, they explore their spirituality within a community of like-minded
people; expand their awareness of other points of view, beliefs and tradi-
tions; and learn how they can help others.
The current group of students will conclude their journey in May of this year.
Shortly after that, the School will begin the recruiting process for the Class of
2019, which is slated to begin in Spring of 2017.
Please contact the School for more information. Visit us on the web, and like
our Facebook page to stay informed of upcoming events. Email:
[email protected]. Web: http://schoolofsacredministries.org Facebook:
h t t p s : / / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / S c h o o l - o f - S a c r e d - M i n i s t r i e s -
152453390909/ (See display ad on page 22)
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let thejourney begin
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Tuesday, March 1
REAL ODIES, REAL YOGA WITH PRISCILLA, RYT, IKYTA. Real yoga
starts from the inside out. Any body can do yoga! Learn the timeless techniques
of this ancient science. Practice on a mat or a chair, or both. Bucks County
Community College, Newtown. 4 Tuesdays, 3/1-3/22, 5:30-7p.m., 215-968-
8409, www.bucks.edu/howtoregister (See ad page 10)
Tuesday, March 1
ART CLASSES AT OAC Landscape Watercolor with Howard Watson,
AWS, PWCS. Howard Watson, internationally celebrated artist and illustrator,
provides short demos and explains color, shapes, and design in this 6-week
class. Work from photos or sketches. Have fun and learn! Gentle critique at
the end of each class. Six weeks, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. OAC, 45 Forest Avenue,
Ambler, PA 19002 www.orelandartcenter.com
Tuesday, March 8
DOCUMENTARY FILM - THE POWER OF UPPER CERVICAL Some
movies touch the heart, challenge our beliefs, make us think more, and,
sometimes, CHANGE LIVES. THIS movie does all of those. Find out why
doctors and real patients call this gentle treatment The Best Kept Secret in
Healthcare. If someone you know suffers from a chronic neurological
condition, they MUST see this 1hr film! Q&A session with doctor follows.
6:30pm Free Admission & snacks. 1432 Easton Road Suite 4A, Warrington,
PA. www.LifeAlignedHealth.com 215-491-4200 (See ad page 4)
Friday, March 11
SHAMANIC WISDOM & HEALING March 11 & 12. March 26. April 9.
April 30. These interconected individually unique worshops will include a
variety of ancient shamanic techniques such as: meditation, journeying,
shapeshifting, drumming, healing, and working with the Medicine Wheel.
Shamanic Practices are used to support healing, reclaim wholeness, balance
and vitality. Rev. Lori Young [email protected] 215-353-1444, sacred
breadth.com. Circleofmiracles.org, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain. (See ad page
24)
Saturday, March 12
NUAD BO RARN-THAI MASSAGE 50 hours of education in traditional
Thai massage starts at 9 am and goes for 7 Saturdays. Great way to learn a
facilitated yoga-like routine taught by Kyle Clark. schoolofbodytherapies.com to
register or call 215-741-3888. (See ad p. 11)
Saturday, March 12
LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF & OTHERS - WORKSHOP: Loving
yourself is essential for having a full and exhilarating life. Self-love is at the very
core of well-being, joy and self- empowerment. Learn techniques and receive
guidance to feeling better about yourself so that you can attract more good
into your life! Facilitated by The Possibility Coaches. Location: Greenshire
Arts Consortium, Quakertown, PA. $57. 9am-2pm. Register by calling 215-
538-0976.
Saturday, March 12
REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES BENSALEM PA Reiki 1 class consists
of history, lineage, Crystals, Guided meditations, attunements, Chakras,and
aura healing. You will receive a Reiki healing treatment. Also learn to perform
a Reiki healing Session on others. I teach all levels of Reiki and I schedule
healing sessions. Remove stress and anxiety. See my website for full schedule
www.healingwithinu.org email- [email protected].
Saturday, March 12
BACH FLOWER ESSENCES ADD POWER TO YOUR PURPOSE Learn
how to successfully use all 38 Bach Flower Essences to add power to you
purpose. Begin using them immediately for yourself or those you love, or
integrate them into an existing holistic health practice. Level I certification
prepares you for practitioner status should you choose. Course taught by Dr.
Lauren Nappen, BFRP, BIEP team teacher. [email protected]
215.794.0606 (See ad page 31)
Wednesday, March 16
TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture
on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on
Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 PM in the Doylestown area. The TM Program
is widely known for lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and creating
deep relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people have taken our course
worldwide. Start living life to its fullest. Email [email protected] or call 215-783-
4629 to sign up and find the location of the lecture. Seating is limited. The next
four-day course will be from March 19 March 22. Visit www.tm.org for more
information.
Saturday, March 19
REIKI I CERTIFICATION 9am-6pm Feel relaxed and empowered.
Accelerate healing, reduce or eliminate chronic pain, revitalize, energize and
increase awareness. Enjoyable hands-on class. Receive the ability to transmit
Reiki Energy to heal yourself, your family, friends, pets, and plants. Manual
included. Register by 3/11. Circle Of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain,
PA. Rev. Glenda Smith, Usui Reiki Master Teacher 267-218-4254
[email protected] www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 24)
Sunday, March 20
SPRING EQUINOX AWAKEN TO WONDER A time of enchantment, of
innocent perception, of cherishing the mystery of life. Spring is the time to
Awaken to Wonder. Wear weather appropriate clothing. We will be outside
with the fire. This event is catered. RSVP a must, in person or online.
Ceremony facilitated by Dr. Lauren Nappen [email protected]
215.794.0606. (See ad page 31)
Wednesday, March 30
ART WORKSHOP AT OAC Mixed Media Collage with Susan J. Hohman.
All skill levels. Learn ways to manipulate all those items you’ve been collecting
because someday you’ll do something with them. Turn them into
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masterpieces and leave with at least two professionally matted finished works
to be proud of. 10am-3pm. OAC, 45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002
www.orelandartcenter.com
Friday, April 1
THE WORK OF BYRON KATIE Learn how to stop running from difficult
emotions. The Work is inquiry: 4 questions and turn arounds. Through this
process you can access the deeper truth that awaits at the other side of
difficult emotions and your stressful beliefs about them. See
WWW.innerland.ca for more information. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in
Doylestown PA.
Friday, April 1
DRAGON SPIRIT YOGA; VINYASA FUSION FLOW 200 HR.
TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM! Train in the Art of Instructing others
through Meditative Postures & Mindful Movement in a fusion practice of Yang
(Vinyasa) Posture Flow progressions & Yin (Asana) Posture sequences,
inspired by Vedic & Taoist Yogic Arts. Get certified as an Instructor or deepen
your individual practice. Weekends: 4/1-5/27 (see Website for details).
Contact: Instructor-Gabrielle de Burke (ERYT) [email protected]
/ 484-557-9605 or Visit www.DragonSpiritArts.com for info!
Friday, April 1
CUPPING CLASS ACE-Cupping instructor William Burton returns to the
School of Body Therapies to teach this wonderful modality! Call 215-741-
3888 to register or go online to www.schoolofbodytherapies.com for more
information or registration. (See ad page 11)
Saturday, April 2
13TH ANNUAL WELCOME SPRING SPIRITUAL FAIRE April 2, 10-6,
April 3,10-5 pm. Milford Township Fire Company, 2185 Milford Square Pike,
Milford Square, PA. 18935 off Route 663 west of Quakertown. Tarot, Intuitive
Readings, Holistic Therapies, Energy Work, Reflexology, Reiki, Healing Touch
for Animals, Natural Products, Jewelry, Crystals, more. Free Workshops each
day. Admission $5. Sponsor: The Quakertown Center for Spiritual Living.
www.quakertowncsl.org (See ad page 31)
Saturday, April 2
AYURVEDA WORKSHOP FOR EMOTIONAL HEALTH: STRESS AND
DIGESTION Stress is pervasive in our culture and can be devastating to
health. Digestion is directly linked to stress as a symptom and cause. Learn
how stress and digestion are interwoven as well as specific Ayurvedic
practices to help ease stress, heal digestion, and improve wellness. Workshop
is from 12-3pm in the Doylestown office of Kelly Reed, Holistic Integrated
Psychotherapist. For more information, contact Kelly at (215)262-6736 or at
kellytogo@gmail. (See ad page 19)
Saturday, April 2 & Sunday, April 3
16TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA MINERAL TREASURES AND FOSSIL
FAIR Sat., April 2, 10am – 5pm, Sun., April 3, 10am – 4pm. Sponsored by the
Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and the Delaware Valley Paleontological
Society. Admission - Adults $5. Kids under 12, $1.00. Uniformed Scouts Free.
Fossils, Minerals, Gems, and Jewelry for sale. Fossil and Mineral Exhibits and
Demonstrations. Learning activities including a free Fossil Dig for children
and a Kids Corner with free mineral specimens and scouting merit badge
information. Food, Beverages, and Door Prizes! Held at the LuLu Temple:
5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. (See ad page 16)
Tuesday, April 5
DOCUMENTARY FILM - THE POWER OF UPPER CERVICAL Some
movies touch the heart, challenge our beliefs, make us think more, and,
sometimes, CHANGE LIVES. THIS movie does all of those. Find out why
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four-day course will be from April 30 May 3. Visit www.tm.org for more
information.
Saturday, April 16
WELCOME SPRING AT GREENOLOGY Join us for 2 days of natural
family fun as we welcome spring Greenology Way! Get your hands dirty at
our Fairy Garden Making Station and Air Plant Terrarium Making Station. Learn
about Kokedama String Garden during our scheduled demo and sign up for
our Terrarium Making Workshop held throughout the day. LOCATION:
Greenology Organic Living Shop 12 Peddler’s Village, Lahaska Phone: 267-
544-5614 (See ad page 12)
Sunday, April 17
CAN VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND HYPNOSIS HELP ME RELEASE
WEIGHT? Free Lecture on the Virtual Gastric Band Program 4/17 from
1:00-3:00 pm at Advanced Wellness Solutions at 54 East Oakland Ave.
Doylestown, Pa. This program helps you stop eating when full and regain
control. Proven 95% effective in scientific studies. Healthy weight loss for
over 15 pounds overweight. You must register by 4/12 to hold your seat.
609) 397-1844, www.troywellness.com. Debra Troy, C.H.
Wednesday, April 20
ART WORKSHOP AT OAC Kass Morin Freeman, AWS, NWS, will teach
you various techniques, using salt, masking fluid, and a variety of tools and
papers to convey trees as they reawaken and burst forth in bud after a winter’s
sleep. Watercolor is the perfect medium to capture the feeling of a Spring
day. 10am-3pm. OAC, 45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002
www.orelandartcenter.com
Friday, April 22
REIKI II CERTIFICATION Friday6:30-9:30PM, Saturday9AM-5PM Reiki
power is increased, works faster and deeper. Learn to transmit Energy over
doctors and real patients call this gentle treatment The Best Kept Secret in
Healthcare. If someone you know suffers from a chronic neurological
condition, they MUST see this 1hr film! Q&A session with doctor follows.
6:30pm Free Admission & snacks. 1432 Easton Road Suite 4A, Warrington,
PA. www.LifeAlignedHealth.com 215-491-4200 (See ad page 4)
Wednesday, April 6
FREE ART DEMO AT OAC Spring is coming soon and so is Kass Morin
Freeman, AWS, NWS, to OAC to demonstrate various techniques in
watercolor capturing the feeling of a wet Spring day. She will be focusing on
trees. Watch and learn. Bring a friend.6:30-8 pm. OAC, 45 Forest Avenue,
Ambler, PA 19002. You must RSVP to [email protected].
www.orelandartcenter.com
Friday, April 15
AMAZING ANDARA APRIL Cosmic Languages of Light, Colleen
Paraboschi will once again join with The Andara Genesis Spiral to create an
evening of energy activation s and spiritual attunement. The vibrant new
growth energies of spring will be the platform for this evening of ceremony
featuring; Light Language,toning and spiritual messages.Location is the Boy
Scout building, 1 Scout Way, Doylestown,Pa 18901. Time 7 PM Cost $30
more info or RSVP 215-345-1291 (See ad page 3)
Saturday, April 16
TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture
on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on
Saturday, April 16 at 11:00 AM in the Doylestown area. The TM Program is
widely known for lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and creating deep
relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people have taken our course
worldwide. Start living life to its fullest. Email [email protected] or call 215-783-
4629 to sign up and find the location of the lecture. Seating is limited. The next
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the blocks that may be halting success and how Hypnotherapy or the Virtual
Gastric Band Program could help you succeed in new weight release/lifestyle
goals. You must register by 4/23 to hold your seat. Lecture held in Washington
Crossing, Pa. Reserve space with Debra Troy, CH 609) 397-1844,
www.troywellness.com
Saturday, April 30
IET FOR PETS IET, Integrated Energy Therapy, is the art of Healing with the
Loving and Pure Energy of Spirit and Angelic Healing. In this class you will learn
how to determine if and where an energy block has occurred. Energy blocks
may cause our Beloved Animal Friends physical, mental, emotional and/or
spiritual suffering. You will also learn to release the blockage and channel
healing integrated energy from your Angelic Heartlink to this area. Class will
be taught by Lynda Tomlinson, at 129 Trevose Road, Trevose, PA 19053
from 9:30A to 4:30P. Prerequisite is IET Level 1. Certificate is provided. Please
kindly contact either 215-528-8826 or [email protected].
Friday, May 6
NATIVE PLANT SALE Diverse selection of excellent native perennials for
sale. Free seeds, thorough info on all plants, and planting demonstration. May
6- 7 from 10am to 4pm. United Friends School, 1018 W. Broad, Quakertown,
PA. Contact Gina at 267-377-5947or [email protected] for more info.
(See ad page 22)
Saturday, June 4
JIN SHIN DO« BODYMIND ACUPRESSURE« - BASIC CLASS Learn
the 8 Extraordinary Vessels, 55 powerful acu-points in combinations, the
emotional associations of each body segment, and spiritual, emotional and
physical associations of acu-points. Become more aware of feelings and
memories held within the body. 40 C.E.s. 6/4,5,11,12,& 18 in Philadelphia
(Mt.Airy). Stephen Markman is a diplomat in Asian Bodywork Therapy with
the NCCAOM. Free Demo upon request. [email protected] or 215-
247-1228.
Tuesday, June 14
THE 31ST FREE SPIRIT GATHERING A Sacred, Family-Friendly, Pan-
Spiritual Midsummer Festival held at Ramblewood, a unique rustic resort, in
Darlington, MD. This 6-day, clothing-optional gathering provides a uniquely
wonderful and enjoyable experience for people of all ages and on many paths.
Are you a Free Spirit? Please join us! Day and weekend passes also available.
For more information and to register visit www.freespiritgathering.org (See
ad page 20)
Monday, October 3
LIGHT BODY SCHOOL OF ENERGY MEDICINE TRAINING Shamanic
Energy Medicine is the healing art of the future. Learn to heal yourself and
others and grow a new body that ages, heals and lives joyfully. New training
offered at the Eastover Retreat Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. Contact the
Four Winds Society for more information, 877-892-9247 or visit our website
www.thefourwinds.com (See ad page 9)
Monday, November 14
FULL MOON MOUNTAIN RETREAT IN PUERTO RICO! Join us in a
stunning valley along the mountainside of this exquisite landscape of botanical
gardens for daily Yogic Arts practices. Expect both energizing & restorative
internal/martial art movement meditations to nurture Mind, Body & Spirit!
Immerse yourself in the senses as you relax in hammocks, hiking woodland
trails or swimming in a fresh-water pool cradled beneath green mountain
vistas.
Ongoing Activities
CHAIR YOGA WITH PRISCILLA, RYT, IKYTA Yoga is for every body.
Learn timeless techniques for mind and body while seated in a chair. Every
distance and time. Learn how Reiki can be applied to situations, be sent into
the future, help heal the past, eliminate habits, and enhance talents. Friday
6:30-9:30pm and Saturday 9am-6pm. Register by 4/14. Circle Of Miracles,
10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA Rev. Glenda Smith 267-218-4254
[email protected] www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 24)
Saturday, April 23
BREAK THROUGH TO THE TRUE YOU SPIRITUAL & SELF-
EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND RETREAT: Shift into a higher energy &
step into the true you. Gain a clearer vision of who you are. Let go of whatever
is holding you back. Become empowered and reclaim your authentic self.
Facilitators: The Possibility Coaches-Jon Satin & Chris Pattay. Register:
www.TrueYouWeekend.com or call 215-794-0135. April 23rd & 24th.
Location: Greenshire Arts, Quakertown, PA.
Saturday, April 23
24 CE WEEKEND FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS Full weekend of CE
classes for licensure renewal. Many classes listed to choose including 2 Ethics
classes. Go online to www.schoolofbodytherapies.com and check out the
calendar listings for more information and instructions for this weekend. (See
ad page 11)
Saturday, April 23
TERRARIUM MAKING WORKSHOP PLANTING PARTY It’s a green
party! Join Greenology for a night of fun and creativity building your own
sustainable living art. Terrarium is a beautiful easy way to add green and liven
up your indoor surrounding. Limited Seating. TIME:6PM COST:$39 Includes
all materials, glass of organic wine and light snack LOCATION: Greenology
Organic Living, Shop 12 Peddler’s Village, Lahaska PHONE: 267-544- 5614
WEBSITE: GreenologyOrganics.com (See ad page 12)
Wednesday, April 27
TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture
on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on
Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 PM in the Doylestown area. The TM Program is
widely known for lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and creating deep
relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people have taken our course
worldwide. Start living life to its fullest. Email [email protected] or call 215-783-
4629 to sign up and find the location of the lecture. Seating is limited. The next
four-day course will be from April 30 May 3. Visit www.tm.org for more
information.
Saturday, April 30
WHAT’S EATING YOU? RELEASE EMOTIONAL BLOCKS FOR
WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS Free Lecture on 4/30 from 1:00-3:00pm.
Sub Conscious Saboteurs can prevent your best efforts from working. Learn
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ARE YOU TRYING TO QUIT SMOKING OR LOSE WEIGHT? Join us
for a workshop on how to lose weight, quit smoking and end addictive or
emotionally attached vices. Dr. Gary Scardino will explain his proven program
utilizing Auriculotherapy, Amino Acids and Aromatherapy. You can be free of
cravings, anxiety and emotional attachments to drugs, cigarettes and food.
Your brain has been manipulated by food scientists and tobacco companies.
Break this artificial addiction. Call today for times. 215-860-7275
www.aboutthrive.com/recovery (See ad page 21)
BOOK YOUR GREEN PARTY AT GREENOLOGY Have a great time
bonding with your friends and family on any of our organized Activity Party.
We host Ladies Night Out, Date Night, Birthday Party (Any age) or Group
Event. Pick your activity: Terrarium Making, Fairy Garden, Floating Fairy
Garden, Kokedama String Garden, Planted Aquarium, Pottery, Jewelry
Making, etc. Phone:267-544-5614 LOCATION: Greenology Organic Living,
Shop 12 Peddler’s Village, Lahaska (See ad page 12)
DOYLESTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Features organic produce, coffee
beans and dairy, baked goods, eggs, meats, mushrooms, olive oil, herbs, starter
plants, and prepared foods including sauces, soups and jams. Open Saturdays
starting April 16 through November 19, from 7 until noon, located on South
Hamilton Street between West State and Oakland in Doylestown. Sponsored
by the Buckingham Township Civic Association, www.buckinghampacivic.org.
Email [email protected], phone 215-345-5355.
WELLTH OF SOULUTIONS Wellth of Soulutions is about finding your way
to the heart of your heart. It’s about discovering the wisdom of your own wise
way and living that in the world. Held the 1st Monday of every month, 7-8 PM
at the Healing Sanctuary of Dr. Lauren Nappen. A donation to the food pantry
is well received. RSVP recommended. 215.794.0606 drlaurennappen.com
[email protected] (See ad page 31)
LOW COST FRILLS FREE LIBERATION is not as far away as you may
have imagined. Why spend money on fleeting remedies and practices that
enhance your persona or promise future success? Aren’t you really
interested in the absence of yourself, the sweet bliss that permeates your
being when you’re not there? The Night Sky Sangha specializes in freedom
from self and you’re invited 4x each week. www.nightskysangha.org
AN EVENING WITH DR. PERSKY Enjoy a lively thought-provoking and
informative evening exploring health and health issues. Dr. Andrew Persky,
D.C. enjoys educating people and discussing health topics such as clinical
nutrition, anatomy & physiology, biochemistry, neurology, and general
science-related questions. 6:30pm. Admission, Snacks & Beverages and
participation are Free. Limited Seating. 1432 Easton Road Suite 4A, Warrington,
PA. www.LifeAlignedHealth.com 215-491-4200 (See ad page 4)
Tues., 11a.m. to noon. Falls Twnshp. Sr. Ctr., 282 Trenton Rd., Fairless Hills,
215-547-6563, [email protected] (See ad page 10)
FULL BODY EXERCISE IN ONLY 8 MINUTES Join us for a free workout
on the ROM Fast Exercise! Enjoy a challenging Full Body Workout; Cardio,
Stretching and Muscle Toning equal to 120 minutes at the gym in only 8
minutes a day. This workout is never too hard to do but is always challenging.
Clients are losing weight and getting stronger in as little as two weeks. Call
today for our next FREE workout session. 215-860-7275
www.aboutthrive.com (See ad page 21)
HATBORO FARMERS’ MARKET The Hatboro Residents’ Association
features the 4th Annual Hatboro Farmers’ Market. Offering herbs, produce,
flowers, specialty foods, handmade items and more! Every Friday May 6th
through October 14th 5 PM to DUSK. This FREE family event features live
music, food, and kids activities. Located at 32 N. York Road (See ad page 28)
MUSIC LESSONS AT KESWICK MUSIC WORKS Expert instruction is
available on Piano, Violin, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Voice, Brass and Woodwinds.
All teachers are experienced professional musicians and educators. Music
students range in age from 7 to 70 and from beginner to advanced. Keswick
Music Works is a neighborhood store where music lessons are the focal
point, and instruction is offered on a wide range of instruments. 363 N. Easton
Road, Glenside, PA 19038. keswickmusicworks.com. 215-887-1462. (See
ad page 27)
A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME: ANIMAL CARD READINGS When: 3/13, 4/
10, 5/8, 6/12. Where: The Zen Den in Doylestown. Time: 9:45-11:30 am. A
fee of $25 is requested and 40% will be donated to environmental charities
working to protect our precious natural world. For more info or to schedule
a reading at your convenience: [email protected] Thank you
and wishing you peace. Come meet your personal animal guides!
INCREDIBLE HEALTH, WEALTH AND HAPPINESS CAN BE YOURS
Join us to learn more about how you can create the life of your dreams. The
Secrets to Unlimited Success, Health, Wealth & Happiness. These are Proven
and Guaranteed Programs to Improve Your Potential . Dr. Gary Scardino has
been studying the secrets to total success for over 25 years, including
understanding the StockMarket to create true wealth. Call about our free
introductory class 14 Mistakes Millionaire’s Never Make Call 215-860-7275
Newtown. www.HWHLife.com (See ad page 21)
PATHWAYS CONNECT HOLISTIC MOM & BABY GROUP Join us
the 2nd Saturday every month at 11am to discuss natural health care. Meet
at mBody Health 400 Commerce Dr., Suite B in Ft Washington PA. Each
meeting will be led by a holistic practitioner and we our topics will include
whole foods nutrition, boosting the immune system naturally & more. To
RSVP 267-462-4911, www.mbodyhealth.net,
CHAIR YOGA WITH PRISCILLA, RYT, IKYTA. Yoga is for everybody.
Learn timeless techniques for mind and body while seated in a chair. Every
Mon., 9:30-10:30 a.m., Khalsa Healing Arts, 1 S. Main St., Yardley, 215-321-
0385, [email protected] (See ad page 10)
DRAGON SPIRIT ARTS WINTER/SPRING COMMUNITY CLASS
SERIES Dragon Spirit Yoga (Vedic Vinyasa & Taoist Yin Yoga/Chi-kung),
Radiant Lotus Women’s Qi-gong & Yang Style T’ai Chi! Class Fees: $65-$170
(Drop In Rate: $10-$20). Locations: Healing Arts Studio (Chestnut Hill, PA)
& The 20th Century Club (Lansdowne, PA). Contact: Instructor-Gabrielle de
Burke [email protected] / 484-557-9605 or Visit
www.DragonSpiritArts.com for specific dates/times of classes!
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YOGA INSTRUCTORS WANTED Yoga Instructors wanted studio
in Quakertown. Male or female instructors. all levels of yoga and all
styles are welcome. call 267 718 6444 or email bdawson@yoga-
cise.com
INSIGHTFUL AND HONEST TAROT READINGS BY
JACQUELINE - $36.00 Read more inforation on what I do on my
website at www.tarotbyjacqueline.com or call me at 916-284-5552
DOYLESTOWN OFFICE SUB-LET Looking for psychotherapist/
counselor to share furnished space with two experienced therapists
in a lovely building off of Main Street. Ample parking. We’ll also help
your practice grow. Call 215-348-8836