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Meadowbrook Waldorf School Hosts Enrollment Events

Meadowbrook Waldorf School is hosting a series of 2013 Enroll-

ment Events. Parent Visitor Days will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., February 7 and March 21. Parents can tour the school, visit classes while they are in session and participate in a question and answer session. Windows into Waldorf Early Child-hood Orientation will take place from 3:45 to 5 p.m., February 6 and April 10. This seminar for parents will explore the

philosophy behind Waldorf early childhood education. The Waldorf approach values family and community life; education focused on wholeness in body, soul and spirit; joy in the learning process; training of ethi-cal and moral judgment; and beauty of the environment as a formative force in the child’s world. The Waldorf School aims to strengthen the child to meet not only the challenges of school, but those of life. Meadowbrook Waldorf School educates children from early childhood through grade 8 and offers several parent-child classes. Meadowbrook is an independent school licensed by the state of Rhode Island, a member of the Independent Schools Association of Rhode Island and a voting member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.

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Doctor of Acupuncture Joins Alive Academy

The Alive Academy, New England’s only human potential and preven-

tion center, has welcomed Dr. Timothy Armstrong, an acupuncturist and facial rejuvenation specialist, to the center. Armstrong offers a series of acupunc-ture facelifts, called the Acu-Lift, exclu-sively to Alive Academy members. Armstrong combines targeted acupuncture points with a Chinese facial that utilizes the youth boosting benefits of hyaluronic acid to transform an individual’s face in just one session. He has been practicing this specialized treatment for more than 10 years. The Alive Academy specializes in weight loss and anti-aging—help-ing people achieve lasting results by combining a holistic diet, lifestyle and program with advanced, non-invasive technology that aligns with their belief in a natural, organic and holistic lifestyle.

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Oncology Massage Workshop for Caregivers and Care Partners

Judy Antonelli, owner of A Touch of Health Massage, will present Touch, Caring and Cancer—a workshop for the

care partners and caregivers of cancer patients—in Feb-ruary. Participants will learn detailed touch techniques, including safe and simple instructions that may help to comfort and reduce the side effects of treatment symptoms such as pain, anxiety, fatigue, depression, nausea, neuropa-thy and difficulty sleeping. The class is a must for family members, friends, caregivers, care partners and anyone who cares for or loves someone with cancer. A massage practitioner since 1991, Antonelli has been bringing health and awareness to clients while facilitating

change in their lives. In her work, she noticed how massage transcends the separa-tion between body, mind, spirit and thought. Along with her private practice, she also works in The Adele R. Decof Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Miriam Hospital, in Providence, and is an instructor for those with life threatening ill-nesses.

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Psychic Fair in Milford

Matters of the Heart Psychic Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., February 10, at the Doubletree by Hil-

ton, in Milford, Massachusetts. The Fair showcases 25 readers, as well as a variety of vendors and free seminars. In support of American Heart Awareness Month, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Featured speak-ers include Sheila Marie, a forensic psychic medium and

Sherry Lord, an international channel, author, speaker and teacher.

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Seminar Explores Hearing and Answering the Call of Soul

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presents The Call of Soul, the 2013 Rhode Island Eckankar Regional Semi-nar, on March 9 and 10 at the Sheraton Provi-dence Airport Hotel, in Warwick. Spiritual Wisdom on Conquering Fear, a free discussion event, will also be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., March 9. The seminar will feature keynote speaker Anne Archer Butcher, a well-known international speaker and work-shop facilitator. She and her husband Alden are also award-winning produc-ers and writers, whose clients have included former U.S. Presidents and top celebrities. They helped create the new video, Miracles in Your Life, which is being seen all over the world via the Internet. Butcher is a lover of life and is appreciated for her personal stories of inner guidance, spiritual growth and the universal spiritual laws in action. An Eckankar seminar is a place where people come to experience a direct link to God through inspirational and spiritual exercises. Those in atten-dance will learn how to align their inner and outer aspirations. It also provides an opportunity to meet like-minded people who share a love for God and spirit. The goal is to immerse oneself in the light and sound of God for spiritual renewal, transformation, healing and the gift of higher awareness.

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Olympian Roisin McGettigan and U.S.A. 5K Champion Lauren

Fleshman, creators of Believe I Am and Believe I Am Train-ing Journal, have launched a jewelry line with the “I Am” butterfly necklace as their first and signa-ture piece. Believe I Am is a collection of transformative designs and apparel that utilizes sports psychology techniques, such as visual cues and eye-catching statements to help inspire and motivate women to form positive beliefs about themselves. The I Am necklace contains the words “I Am” shaped as a butterfly that is comprised of three hearts, each representing a definition of heart: health and fitness, courage and love. The necklace is made exclusively for Believe I Am by local Rhode Island silversmith and jewelry designer Dora Szekely, of Liv & Love. Szekely hand saws and polishes each butterfly using recycled Argentium sterling silver sheet, and then places it on a 1.8mm recycled sterling silver chain.

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Leigh Vincola, a Providence-based holistic life coach and personal cartographer is offering a unique life

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culinary immersion of this deeply passionate region. The Pugliese culture typifies the healthy Mediterranean diet and Vincola and Hauber know firsthand some of the best culinary secrets and traditions: plenty of sunshine, olive oil and fresh food. Vincola has lived and worked in Puglia on and off for several years and is thrilled to be sharing a bit of her beloved Southern Italy with participants for a week of self-care and reflection.

Cost is $1,945 based on double occupancy. For more information, email [email protected] or call 401-248-1760. For a full itinerary, visit LeighVincola.com.

Mobley Family Chiropractic Addresses Fibromyalgia

Mobley Family Chiropractic is putting the spotlight on fibromyalgia during the months of February and

March. Chiropractors are amongst the best at managing the different aspects of mechanical and multiple pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia. Those who have been diagnosed or suspect they have the disorder will want to attend a free, six-week series of discussion classes held on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., beginning January 31. The classes are open to the public and are

designed to provide participants with enough knowledge to help them get started back on the road to good health immediately. The classes will cover fibromyalgia symptoms and treatments, nutrition, basic stretching, the role of stress management, headaches, appropriate supplementation and why fibromyalgia responds so well to chiropractic treatment. Other topics will be discussed as needed to address the health of the participants. Attendees do not need to be a patient in the office, or have any desire to become a patient in the office. All are welcome. Dr. Belinda Mobley and Dr. Mark Czerniak co-treat all patients and use gentle full spine treatment, however, Mobley is a certified upper cervical specialist, special-izing in conditions such as headaches, migraines, vertigo, neck pain, fibromyalgia and arm pain. She primarily uses low-force instruments to provide specific, gentle adjustments. Czerniak specializes in thoracic, lumbar and pelvic complaints such as low back pain, sciatica, leg pain with numbness and weakness, sacrum and pelvis dysfunction, and all of the associated spasms and muscular symptoms that accom-pany these conditions. As a whole, the practice offers advice on natural formulations and can supply patients with everything from PhytoMulti, a Metagenics multivitamin with plant extracts, to natural anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants.

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Mindful Meditation Eases LonelinessValentine’s Day can increase feelings of loneliness,

especially for the elderly, and may pose an additional risk factor for health problems such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s. A new study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, offers fresh evidence that mindfulness meditation reduces negative thoughts about being alone in older adults and also improves their physi-cal health. The ancient practice dates back to the time of Buddha and focuses on creating an attentive awareness of the present moment. In the study, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, in Pennsylvania, recruited 40 healthy adults between the ages of 55 and 85 that were interested in learning the technique. Subjects were assessed at the beginning and end of the study using an established loneliness scale, and blood samples were collected. After eight weeks of meditation training, participants reported decreased feelings of loneliness, and new blood samples revealed reduced pro-inflammatory gene ex-pression (manifestion of encoded information). Inflammation is thought to promote the development and progression of many diseases, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Lead researcher J. David Creswell reports, “Mindfulness meditation training is a promising intervention for improving the health of older adults. It’s important to train your mind like you train your biceps in the gym.”

Reading Helps Teens Beat the BluesBooks stimulate the mind in more ways than

previously known, and may even help reduce the risk of depression in teenagers, according to a new study published in the journal Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers report adolescents that spend more time reading books are less likely to experience a major depressive disorder than those listening to contemporary

music. Participants were called up to 60 times during

five extended weekends over two months and asked if their attention was currently devoted to television, movies, music, video games, the Internet, magazines, newspapers or books. Teens that spent the most hours listening to music were 8.5 times more likely to be depressed than those that spent the least amount of time absorbed in tunes. In contrast, adolescents that read the most (primarily books) were 10 percent as likely to be depressed as those that read the least. Major depression is thought to affect one in 12 teenagers, according to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Brian Primack, the assistant profes-sor of medicine and pediatrics who led the study, remarks, “These findings may help clinicians and parents recognize links between media and depression. This is worth emphasizing because overall in the United States, reading books is decreas-ing, while nearly all other forms of media use are increasing.”

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Safer CellsMobile Phones Becoming Less ToxicThe Ecology Center, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in con-junction with technicians at IFixIt.com, has published a list of toxic chemicals found in 36 cell phones from a range of manufacturers. The good news is that companies are responding to consumer and regulatory pressure and these troublesome components are on the decline. The Motorola Citrus, Apple iPhone 4S and LE Remarq were the least toxic cell phones in the analysis. Two of the bestselling models, the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III, ranked fifth and ninth, respec-tively. Among earlier models, the 2007 iPhone 2G was found to contain the most toxic materials. Jeff Gearhart, research director at the Ecology Center, concludes, “The take-away is that mobile phones are chemically intensive and full of chemical hazards, but they’ve been getting a lot better.” The center reported that every phone sam-pled in the study contained lead, bromine, chlorine, mercury or cadmium.

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Once considered a luxury for the pampered few, massage was among the first therapies

to be widely recognized by physicians as a respected aspect of integrative and functional medicine. Bodywork increasingly shares this status, as it is included in conventional medicine’s more innovative healthcare models that embrace a body, mind and spirit approach. One of many examples is Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina, where patient services

include a form of integrative massage that blends Swedish massage, myofas-cial therapy, reflexology, energy work and somatic therapy techniques. In the public’s view, bodywork is still largely associated with mas-sage, although distinct forms stand on their own, including Rolfing, structural integration, shiatsu and myofascial and craniosacral therapies. Bodywork professionals generally belong to the American Massage Therapy Associa-tion (AMTA), whatever their specialized

modality. They may also participate in other professional organizations, such as the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, which has some 80,000 members, many of which are also members of the International Associa-tion for Structural Integrators. These nonprofits’ websites help individuals locate practitioners in their area. According to Maureen Moon, past president of AMTA, many massage therapists (which don’t refer to them-selves as bodyworkers) are trained in various bodywork therapies and intui-tively integrate them into their sessions, depending upon each client’s needs. She notes that, “Many AMTA members are so passionate about their profession and meeting the continu-ing education (CEU) requirements that they go far beyond the units required to maintain their license, which can vary from state-to-state.” For example, Moon has trained in spinal reflex analysis, developed by Dr. Frank Jar-rell, neuromuscular and craniosacral therapies, shiatsu and seven massage therapies. “Most AMTA members are CEU junkies,” quips Moon, who points out that national conventions provide continuing education and chapter meetings frequently introduce attendees to new techniques. Some practitioners discover specialties while in search of pain relief for personal injuries or other conditions.

Myofascial TherapyOlympia Hostler, a myofascial therapist in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, had two serious horse riding accidents during adolescence and three automobile accidents by age 40, which combined, left her so incapacitated that she could barely walk. “I couldn’t work for three years, because I was so debilitated,” relates Hostler. She found her doctor’s diagnosis of severe permanent damage to the body’s soft connective tissue, or fascia, and the prognosis of a lifetime of living with pain unacceptable. So she began searching for something that would help restore health. Her investigation of therapies ended with myofascial release, an effective whole-body approach to the treatment of pain and dysfunction, developed by Physical Therapist John F. Barnes.

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The seed holds within itself hints of its magnificent maturity. So it is

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“I had several sessions and found lasting pain relief unlike anything I’d ever experienced,” advises Hostler. Unlike massage therapies focused on improving circulation, inducing re-laxation or draining lymph fluid, the myofascial treatment reached Hos-tler’s deepest layer of fascia to free the restrictions causing her pain. “It was amazing that a hands-on application of gentle, sustained pressure into areas of restriction in the myofascial connective tissue could begin to relieve many years of ongoing, intense pain,” says Hostler.

RolfingAs a Certified (advanced) Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner, Robert McWil-liams has been able to pursue his life-long passion in the fields of movement and physical fitness, which included 25 years as a professional dancer and 14 as a professor of modern dance. He taught at both the University of Oklahoma and the University of Florida, in Gainesville. “In the 1980s, while I was still dancing, I had an experience with Rolf-ing, developed by Ida P. Rolf [Ph.D.], that transformed my dancing, increased my athletic performance alignment, coordination, flexibility, balance, muscle tone, expressive power and overall sense of relaxation onstage, as well as in daily life,” relates McWilliams. He currently serves as an assistant teacher at the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, in Boulder, Colorado, where he trained. Although McWilliams’ clients generally see him to treat the pain and discomfort of injuries, he says that they frequently change their focus to how their body is working better overall. “This is because injuries tend to resolve themselves after a few sessions of deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system,” says McWilliams. A specialized series of 10 ses-sions works to systematically balance and optimize both the structure (shape) and function (movement) of the entire body. Each session focuses on freeing up a particular region of the body. The effect releases old limiting patterns and postures and restores the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. “Of-ten, as freedom of physical expression increases, so does emotional expres-sion,” comments McWilliams.

Structural integration “While Rolfers graduate from The Rolf Institute and attend certified training programs in order to maintain their trademark, and structural integra-tors can attend any of 14 certified U.S. schools, we are all structural integra-tors; our training is based on the work of Ida Rolf,” says Diane Roth, a board-certified structural integrator who has specialized in massage and bodywork for 25 years in the Chicago area. Roth explains that all practitioners in this field of study combine hands-on freeing and realigning of fascial tissue with awareness and movement education, in order to structurally integrate the whole body. Restoration of postural balance and functional ease greatly helps the body, which, she says, constantly labors against the powerful force of gravity. Like Moon, Roth has studied and incorporated other adjunct therapies and modalities, such as craniosacral therapy and myofascial release. From her perspective, bodywork differs from massage in that it requires more involvement from the client. “I tell my clients that with a veri-table village of treatments available, there is always help for anyone that suffers with aches and pains, regardless of age,” says Roth.

ShiatsuShirley Scranta, owner and director of the International School of Shiatsu, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, discovered The Book of Shiatsu: The Healing Art of Finger Pressure, by Saul Goodman, in a health food store. She subsequently researched the school that Goodman founded in 1978, based on the theories of masunaga Zen shiatsu, kushi macro-biotic and his own shiatsu shin tai. In 1996, Scranta became one of Goodman’s clients. “I drove a round-trip of 240 miles for weekly treatments because each session made me feel better and stronger. After five sessions, I enrolled in classes and graduated later that year,” says Scranta. She believes the widely known form of acupressure helped her body reestablish its own intelligence system, which had been distorted by childhood trauma. “This gentle technique applies

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craniosacral TherapyChiropractor Lisa Upledger is vice president of The Upledger Institute, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A cranio-sacral therapy (CST) practitioner, educa-tor and wife of CST developer Dr. John Upledger, she advises that tension-relat-ed problems are a growing complaint in our modern world. Fortunately, such issues are among the myriad conditions that respond quickly to the gentle touch of this modality. In a 2007 Massage magazine article, she advised that the positive ef-fects of the therapy rely to a large extent on the performance of the body’s inher-ent self-corrective mechanisms. “CST works through the craniosacral system to facilitate this function and thereby normalize the environment in which the central nervous system functions,” she noted. “As this is accomplished, a

wide range of sensory, motor and neu-rological problems are improved.” CST practitioners listen with their hands to the slow pulsations of the craniosacral system. With a soft touch, equivalent to the weight of a nickel, they explore any fascia restrictions through-out the client’s body, which rests fully clothed in a supine position. Effects of the treatment can be wide-ranging, affecting the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and immune systems as well as organs, connective tissues and energy systems. It works to release deeply held physical and psychological patterns held within the body. A coin with different impressions on each side is still only one coin, a blend of precious metals. When the coin is tossed to reveal either heads or tails, the visible symbol is one interpretation of the whole imprint—an analogy that may best define the difference between mas-sage and bodywork. All variations on the theme share the same goal—restoring health to the whole person.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Find other natural living articles at her website, ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Wellness acupressure: Based on the same system as acupuncture, acupressure stimulates body pressure points using fingers and hands instead of needles, in order to restore a balanced flow of life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitio-ners “unblock and strengthen.” Common styles include jin shin, which gently holds at least two points at once for a minute or more; and shi-atsu, which applies firm pressure to each point for three to five seconds. (Also see Shiatsu.) Tui na and Thai massage stimulate qi through acu-pressure hand movements, full-body stretches and Chinese massage techniques. (Also see Tui na.) Other forms of acupressure include jin shin do, jin shin jyutsu and acu-yoga. Learn more at Acupressure.com. alchemical Bodywork: Synthesizes bodywork techniques and hypnosis to address emotional sources of chronic tension and pain held in the body and facilitate their release. Practitioners are typically certified in massage, often in conjunction with hypnotherapy certifi-

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cation. Learn more at AlchemyInstitute.com. alexander Technique: This awareness practice helps identify and change unconscious, negative physical habits related to posture and movement, breathing and tension. While observing the way an individual walks, stands, sits or performs other basic movements, the practitioner keeps their hands in easy contact with the body and gently guides it to encourage a release of restrictive muscular tension. The technique is frequently used to treat repeti-tive strain injuries or carpal tunnel syndrome, backaches, plus stiff necks and shoulders. Learn more at AlexanderTechnique.com. amma Therapy: A specialized form of bodywork therapy, amma (which means “push-pull” in Chinese) combines energetic, rhythmic massage techniques on specific acupressure points to facilitate blood circulation, lymphatic drainage and muscular relaxation. Suitable for individuals in varying degrees of physical condition, amma addresses challenges related to stress and anxiety; neck, shoulder and low back pain; and digestive health.

In 2010, the nonprofit Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in Los Angeles, published the results of research done by its department of psychiatry and behavioral neu-rosciences that confirmed centuries of anecdotal evidence: People that undergo

massage experience measureable changes in the responses of their immune and endocrine systems. For millennia, therapeutic touch has been used to heal the body and reduce tension. Today, more than 100 types of bodywork techniques are available, with modalities ranging from massage and deep tissue manipulation to movement awareness and bio-energetic therapies. All are designed to improve the body’s structure and functioning. Bodywork may be used to help reduce pain, relieve stress, improve blood and lymphatic circulation and promote deep relaxation; some therapies simultaneously focus on emotional release. The following list includes many of the better-known bodywork systems. Finding an approach that improves one’s mental and physical health is a highly individual process; with professional guidance, several modalities may be com-bined for the greatest personal benefit.


ashiatsu oriental Bar Therapy: Devel-oped by American Ruthie Hardee, it combines elements of traditional Thai massage, barefoot shiatsu and Keralite foot massage (chavutti thi-rummal) for the treatment of chronic low-back and hip pain. Using overhead wooden bar supports, the therapist employs body weight and gliding foot strokes to apply compression massage along strategic points in the back muscles to relieve irritations on the spinal nerve caused by inflammation and swelling. Learn more at DeepFeet.com. aston Kinetics (or aston Patterning): Created by bodywork visionary Judith Aston in 1977, this integrated system of move-ment education recognizes the influence of the body-mind relationship on well-being. It incorporates bodywork, massage, ergonomic adjustments and fitness training in order to ease acute or chronic pain. Learn more at AstonKinetics.com. ayurvedic Massage: It’s one part of pan-chakarma, a traditional East Indian detoxifica-tion and rejuvenation program, in which the entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins. With the client’s permission, oil is also poured into the ears, between the eyebrows and applied to specific chakras, or body energy centers, in techniques known respec-tively as karna purana, shirodhara and marma chikitsa. These treatments, modified to meet the needs of the West, powerfully affect the mind and nervous system—calming, balancing and bringing a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace. Ayurvedic massage techniques are grounded in an understanding of the primordi-al energies of the five elements—ether, air, fire, water and earth—and of the three basic types of energies, or constitutions, that are present in everyone and everything—vata, pitta and kapha. A knowledgeable therapist selects and customizes various ayurvedic massage tech-niques by selecting the rate and pressure of massage strokes and the proper oils and herbs. Learn more at AyurvedicMassage.com. Bioenergetics plus core energetics: A combination of physical and psychological techniques that identifies and frees areas of repressed physical and emotional trauma in the body. Deep breathing, various forms of massage and physical exercises release layers of chronic muscular tension and defensive-ness, termed “body armor”. The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity to better un-derstand and integrate them with other aspects of oneself. Core Energetics is based on the principles of bioenergetics, but acknowledges spirituality as a key dimension of healing. Learn more at usabp.org. BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bioenergetic psychology, dy-namic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology. By integrating tapping, breathing and focusing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchronize and balance its systems and strengthens its capability of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, ranging from chronic fatigue and allergies to addictions and cellular dam-age. Practitioners are usually licensed massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers. Learn more at BodyTalkSystem.com. Bowen Technique (also called Bowtech and Bowenwork): This muscle and connec-tive tissue therapy employs gentle, purposeful

moves, through light clothing, to help rebal-ance the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The practitioner’s subtle inputs deliver signals to the ANS at specific locations—muscles, tendons, ligaments or nerves—and the body responds in its own time, within its vital capacity. The tech-nique is named after its originator, Australian Tom Bowen, who also introduced the concept of inserting periods of rest between a series of movements within a treatment session. Some-times called the homeopathy of bodywork, Bowtech addresses imbalances and both acute and chronic pain. Learn more at Bowtech.com. Breema Bodywork: Often described as a cross between partner yoga and Thai massage, Breema is a movement technique designed to restore vitality at an energetic level. It employs standardized sets of movements, based upon more than 300 sequences, none of which require strong exertions or muscular contor-tions. Breema techniques, which identify and emphasize nine principles of harmony, can be administered by a practitioner or by the indi-vidual as Self-Breema. The therapy originated in the Kurdish village of Breemava, in Western Asia. Learn more at Breema.com. chi nei Tsang (cnT): Principles of kung fu and Tai chi chuan, known as chi-kung (or qigong), support this holistic approach to massage therapy. CNT literally means, “energy transformation of the internal organs,” and practitioners focus mainly on the abdomen, with deep, soft and gentle touches, to train the organs to work more efficiently. It addresses the acupuncture meridian system (chi) and all other bodily systems—digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, endocrine, urinary, reproductive and musculoskeletal—along with unprocessed emotional charges. Learn more at ChiNeiTsang.com. craniosacral Therapy (cST): The practitio-ner applies manual therapeutic procedures to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: the bones of the skull can be manipulated because they never completely fuse; and the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a prac-titioner trained to detect pulse variations. CST, also referred to as cranial osteopathy, is used to treat learning difficulties, dyslexia, hyperactivity, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, chronic pain and ear, eye and balance problems. deep Tissue Bodywork: In this method,

stretching and moving the connective tissue that envelops the muscles (fascia) works to lengthen and balance the body along its natu-ral, vertical axis. Distortions of the connective tissue may be caused by internal reactions and complications due to accidents, emotional tensions or past unreleased traumas. The prac-titioner uses slow strokes, direct pressure or friction across the muscles via fingers, thumbs or elbows. Deep tissue massage works to detoxify tissue by helping to remove accumu-lated lactic acid and other waste products from the muscles. The therapy is used to ease or eliminate chronic muscular pain or inflamma-tory pain from arthritis, tendonitis and other ailments, and help with injury rehabilitation. Learn more at DeepBodywork.com. Feldenkrais Method: This distinctive approach combines movement training, gentle touch and verbal dialogue to help students straighten out what founder Moshé Pinhas Feldenkrais calls, “kinks in the brain.” Kinks are learned movement patterns that no longer serve a constructive purpose. They may have been adopted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommodate individuality in the social world. Students of the Feldenkrais Method unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move, using mind-body principles of slowed action, conscious breathing, body awareness and thinking about their feelings. Feldenkrais takes two forms: In individu-al hands-on sessions (Functional Integration), the practitioner’s touch is used to address the student’s breathing and body alignment. In a series of classes of slow, non-aerobic motion (Awareness Through Movement), students “relearn” better ways for their bodies to move. Feldenkrais therapy is useful in the treatment of muscle injuries, back pain, arthritis, stress and tension. Learn more at Feldenkrais.com. Hakomi: A Hopi Indian word that trans-lates as, “Who are you?” Hakomi is a body-centered psychotherapy that relies upon touch, massage, movement and structural and energy work to help enable individuals change their “core” material—memories, images, beliefs, neural patterns and deeply held emotional dispositions. Originally created by Ron Kurtz in the mid-1970s and later refined, the tech-nique views the body as an interactive source of information about the unconscious mind. Learn more at HakomiInstitute.com. Hellerwork: Expanding upon the prin-cipals of Rolfing, Hellerwork combines deep tissue bodywork with movement education and the dialogue of the mind-body connec-tion. Joseph Heller, the first president of the Rolf Institute, believed that specific movement exercises could help individuals move more efficiently, maintain alignment and mobil-ity and enjoy fuller and easier breathing, as well as increased energy. Although primarily a preventive therapy, Hellerwork also helps alleviate stress-related disorders and mus-culoskeletal aches and pains. Learn more at Hellerwork.com. HeMMe approach: Derived from elements of physical medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy and physical therapy, HEMME (history, evalua-tion, modalities, manipulation and exercise) was developed in 1986 by Licensed Massage Thera-pist Dave Leflet to treat soft tissue injuries and impairments. Pain relief results from restoring alignment and improving myofascial dysfunc-tion. Learn more at HemmeApproach.com. Hoshino Therapy: Professor Tomezo


Hoshino’s technique integrates the principles of acupuncture with the art of hand therapy. Accredited as a doctor of acupuncture, he found that in cases of arthrosis (osteoarthritis) and other painful ailments associated with soft tissue aging, acupuncture afforded only tem-porary relief. Hoshino Therapy is often used to ease soft tissue disorders such as bursitis, tendonitis, muscular tension and back pain. Hot Stone Therapy: (See LaStone Therapy Stone Massage) integrative Therapeutic Massage: (See Neuromuscular Therapy) Jin Shin Jyutsu: A form of acupressure refined from ancient Japanese traditions, jin shin jyutsu acts to harmonize the life force within. Practitioners evaluate pulses, body conformation and symptoms to customize sessions designed to alleviate discomfort while addressing its cause(s). Utilizing the hands as jumper cables to reawaken bodily energy, sequences of vital energy-points are held to guide, redirect and reestablish harmony in spirit, mind and body. Learn more at jsjinc.net. LaStone Therapy Stone Massage: This soothing form of massage employs smooth heated or cooled stones to elicit physical healing, mental relaxation and a spiritual con-nection with Earth’s energy. Stones are placed at different spots on the body for energy balancing or may be used by the therapist on specific trigger points. Warm stones encourage the exchange of blood and lymph and provide relaxing heat for deep-tissue work. Cold stones aid with inflammation, moving blood out of the affected area and balancing male/female energies. The alternating heat and cold of ther-motherapy helps activate all of the body’s heal-ing processes with a rapid exchange of blood and oxygen and an alternating rise and fall of respiration rate as the body seeks homeostasis. Learn more at LaStoneTherapy.com. LooyenWork: This painless, deep-tissue approach works with the connective tissue and fascial components by combining the techniques of Rolfing, postural integration and Aston patterning to free tension, remove adhesions and improve freedom of movement. It was introduced in 1985 by Dutch-born bodyworker and counselor Ted Looyen after he received treatment for a serious back injury and decided to develop a massage therapy that would promote recovery from injuries without aggravating the initial trauma. LooyenWork can also address the release and processing of intense emotions. Manual Lymphatic drainage: This gentle, non-invasive, rhythmical, whole-body mas-sage aims to stimulate the lymphatic system to release excess fluid from loose connective tissues, thus helping to remove toxins. Lymph glands are part of the body’s defense against infection; blockage or damage within the sys-tem may lead to conditions such as edema, acne, inflammation, arthritis and sinusitis. By stimulating one of the body’s natural cleans-ing systems, it supports tissue health. It’s also been effective in assuaging lymphedema following mastectomy surgery. Learn more at VodderSchool.com and LymphNet.org. Massage: At its most basic, this ancient hands-on therapy involves rubbing or knead-ing the body to encourage relaxation, healing and well-being. Today, more than 100 different methods of massage are available, most of them in five categories: traditional; Oriental or energetic; European; contemporary Western;

and integrative, encompassing structure, func-tion and movement. Massage offers proven benefits to meet a variety of physical challeng-es and may also be a useful preventive therapy. Learn more at amtaMassage.org. Metamorphic Technique: This non-invasive practice can help individuals overcome limiting beliefs that may keep them stuck in particular patterns manifested in physical, mental or emotional problems. During a “Meta” session, the practitioner uses a light touch along spinal reflex points on the feet, head and hands of the individual. Some people prefer to lie down and may fall asleep during a ses-sion, while others prefer to sit up and chat. The practitioner does not attempt to direct energy or outcomes, and sessions do not address specific symptoms or problems. Rather, they help individuals connect with their own life force. Learn more at MetamorphicTechnique.org. Myofascial Release: This whole-body, hands-on technique seeks to free the body from the grip of tight fascia, or connective tissue, thus restoring normal alignment and function and reducing pain. Therapists use their hands to apply mild, sustained pressure in order to gently stretch and soften fascia. Developed in the late 1960s by Physical Thera-pist John Barnes, myofascial release is used to treat neck and back pain, headaches, recurring sports injuries and scoliosis. Learn more at MyofascialRelease.com. neuro-emotional Technique (neT): This mind-body therapy seeks to restore well-being by removing certain biochemical and bioelec-trical charges stored in the brain and mani-fested as illness or imbalances in the body. NET combines techniques and principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine, chiropractic and applied kinesiology to remove blocks to the body’s natural vitality, allowing it to repair itself naturally. Chiropractor Scott Walker formulated NET in the late 1980s. Learn more at NetMindBody.com. neuromuscular Therapy (nMT): Spe-cific massage therapy and flexibility stretching help balance the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, emphasizing the interwoven roles of the brain, spine and nerves in causing muscu-lar pain. Its goal is to relieve tender, congested spots in muscle tissue and compressed nerves that may radiate pain to other areas of the

body. (Also see Trigger Point Therapy.) Learn more at MyofascialTherapy.org. ortho-Bionomy: A gentle, non-invasive system of healing, ortho-bionomy reminds the body of its natural ability to restore balance. British Osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls devel-oped the technique to stimulate the body by using gentle movement, comfortable position-ing, brief compression and subtle contact to relieve joint and muscle pain and reduce stress. Learn more at Ortho-Bionomy.org. osho Rebalancing (or Rebalancing): This offshoot of Rolfing focuses on compas-sionate, gentle touch, combining deep tissue massage, joint tension release, energy balanc-ing and verbal dialogue to relieve tension and physical pain, enhance relaxation and facili-tate emotional healing. Rebalancing is usually done in a series of 10 to 12 sessions that work synergistically, although each session is com-plete in itself. Learn more at Osho.com. Pfrimmer deep Muscle Therapy: A highly refined system of corrective treatment, Pfrim-mer is designed to aid restoration of damaged muscles and soft tissues throughout the body. Fully trained practitioners use specified move-ments to stimulate circulation and help regener-ate lymphatic flow, promoting detoxification and oxygenation of stagnant tissues. Regis-tered Massage Therapist Therese C. Pfrimmer developed this therapy in the mid-20th century and applied it to recover from her own partial paralysis. Learn more at Pfrimmer.org. Physical Therapy: Traditional physical therapy evaluates difficulties with mobility or function to focus on rehabilitation that entails restorative treatment and instruction on how to make efficient use of the body in daily activi-ties. Physical therapists use massage, exercise, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other means to help the patient regain functional movement. Learn more at apta.org. Point Holding (Body electronics): This variation of acupressure requires multiple practitioners to hold acupressure points, sometimes up to two hours, to remove energy blockages, balance the flow of energy within the body’s meridians and help the client achieve associated emotional release. Polarity Therapy: Combinations of thera-peutic bodywork, nutritional guidance, yoga-style exercises and counseling aim at heighten-ing body awareness. Polarity therapy asserts that energy fields exist everywhere in nature and their free flow and balance in the human body is the underlying foundation of good health. Practitioners use gentle touch and guidance to help clients balance their energy flow, thus supporting a return to health. The practitioner’s hands do not impart energy, but redirect the flow of the receiver’s own energy. The receiver then recharges himself with his own freed energy. Learn more at PolarityTherapy.org. Postural integration (Pi): This psycho-therapy method simultaneously integrates deep tissue and breathwork, body movement and awareness with emotional expression. Practi-tioners use gentle manipulation, bioenergetics, acupressure and Gestalt dialogue to help indi-viduals increase their sense of emotional and physical well-being. Learn more at icpit.info. Raindrop Therapy: Based on a healing rit-ual of Lakota Native Americans, in which warm fluid substances are dropped onto the spine, the intention is to relax and open the body’s energy centers. Modern raindrop therapy also blends aromatherapy, soothing heat and gentle massage. Essential aromatic oils are allowed to


methodically drip onto the spine from a height of five or six inches. The oils are then gently brushed up the spine and lightly massaged over the rest of the back, followed by application of a hot compress to facilitate oil absorption and muscle relaxation. Reflexology (Zone Therapy): Reflexol-ogy is based on the idea that specific reflex points on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands correspond with every major organ, gland and area (zone) of the body. Using fingers and thumbs, the practitioner applies pressure to these points to treat a wide range of health problems. Zone therapy, an earlier name for this natural healing art, sometimes refers to a specific form of reflexology. Learn more at Reflexology-USA.net. Reiki: A healing practice originated in Japan as a way of activating and balancing the life-force present in all living things, Reiki liter-ally means “universal life-force energy”. Light hand placements channel healing energies to organs and glands and work to align the body’s energy centers, or chakras. Various techniques address emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems or pursuit of spiri-tual focus and clarity. Today Reiki is a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others in the West. Learn more at Reiki.org. Rolfing Structural Integration (Rolfing): Deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, by the practitioners’ hands helps restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. As the body is released from old patterns and postures, its range and freedom of physical and emotional expression increases. Rolfing can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture and restore flexibility. Learn more at Rolfing.org. Rosen Method: It’s named for Marion Rosen, a physiotherapist who discovered that when clients verbalized their emotions and sensations during treatment sessions, their conditions would more quickly improve. The non-invasive method uses gentle, direct touch; practitioners, taught to use hands that “listen” rather than manipulate, focus on chronic muscle tension and call attention to shifts in the breath to help individuals achieve greater self-awareness and relaxation. The technique is often effectively used to treat chronic health conditions. Learn more at RosenMethod.com. Rubenfeld Synergy Method: This dy-namic system for integrating the body, mind, emotions and spirit combines touch, talk and compassionate listening. Practitioners, called synergists, use gentle touch and verbal sharing to access each of these four levels simultane-ously, releasing pain and fears held in the body/mind. The modality, created by Ilana Ru-benfeld, who received a lifetime achievement award from the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy in 2002, facilitates pain management, ease of movement, positive body image and self-esteem, as well as recovery from physical and emotional trauma. Learn more at RubenfeldSynergy.com. Shiatsu: The most widely known form of acupressure, shiatsu is Japanese for “finger pres-sure”. The technique applies varying degrees of pressure to balance the life energy that flows through specific pathways, or meridians, in the body. Shiatsu is used to release tension and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate even circulation, cleanse cells and improve the

function of vital organs; it also may help to di-agnose, prevent and relieve many chronic and acute conditions that manifest on both physical and emotional levels. A branch of shiatsu that originated in the United States, called ohashi-atsu, includes meditation and exercise. Learn more at ShiatsuSociety.org and Ohashiatsu.org. Soma neuromuscular integration (also called Soma): Rooted in structural integra-tion, soma was developed by Bill M. Williams, Ph.D., an early student of Ida Rolf. Through a 10-session format, the modality manipulates the fascia and muscles to release chronic, stored structural aberrations, realign the body and integrate the nervous system. This allows the individual to process experiences more effectively and with greater awareness, which can lead to enhanced learning and perceptual abilities. Learn more at Soma-Institute.org. Sports Massage: The specialized field of sports massage employs a variety of massage techniques and stretching exercises designed to minimize the risk of injury, tend to sports injuries and support optimum performance. Structural integration: (see Rolfing Structural Integration) Swedish Massage: This is the most com-monly practiced form of massage in Western countries. Swedish massage integrates ancient Oriental techniques with contemporary prin-ciples of anatomy and physiology. Practitioners rub, knead, pummel, brush and tap the client’s muscles, topped with long, gliding strokes. Swedish massage is especially effective for improving circulation; relieving muscle tension and back and neck pain; promoting relaxation; and decreasing stress. Practitioners vary in train-ing, techniques and session lengths. Tantsu: This land-based version of watsu was developed by Harold Dull as an alterna-tive way to experience watsu’s free-flow and interplay of breath, movement and stillness. Practitioner and client experience breathing, listening and moving as part of a partnered “dance”, without any specific intent to heal or fix something. Learn more at Watsu.com. Thai Massage: A form of body therapy, also called nuad bo-ram, Thai massage in-corporates gentle rocking motions, rhythmic compression along the body’s energy lines and passive stretching to stimulate the free flow of energy, break up blockages and help restore

general well-being. One of the branches of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), it is per-formed on a floor mat, with the client dressed in lightweight, comfortable clothing. No oils are used. Thai massage aids flexibility, inner organ massage, and in oxygenation of the blood and quieting of the mind. Learn more at Thai-Institute.com. Therapeutic Touch (TT): This contem-porary healing modality was developed by natural healer Dora Kunz and nursing professor Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., in the 1970s. Thera-peutic Touch is drawn from ancient practices and used to balance and promote energy flow. The practitioner “accesses” the area where the body’s energy field is weak or congested, and then uses his or her hands to direct energy into the field to balance it. Nurses and other health-care practitioners apply TT to relieve pain, stress and anxiety, and to promote wound healing. Learn more at TherapeuticTouch.org. Touch for Health (TFH): Created by Chiropractor John F. Thie in the 1970s, Touch for Health is a widely used kinesiology system aimed at restoring the body’s natural ener-gies through acupressure, touch and massage. Muscle-testing biofeedback first identifies imbalances in the body’s energy flow to organs and glands; it is designed to then help rebal-ance that energy to improve overall health, while strengthening a person’s resistance to common ailments and physical complaints. Many TFH techniques can be successfully practiced by clients at home. Learn more at TouchForHealth.us. Trager approach (also known as Psychophysical integration): This system of movement reeducation addresses the mental roots of muscle tension. By gently rocking, cradling and moving the client’s fully clothed body, the practitioner encourages him or her to believe that physically restrictive patterns can be changed. The Trager Approach includes “mentastics”, simple, active, self-induced movements a client can incorporate into regular daily activities. Trager work has been successfully applied to a variety of neuromuscu-lar disorders and mobility problems, as well as everyday stresses and discomforts. Learn more at Trager.com. Trauma Touch Therapy (TTT): An innova-tive, somatic approach, TTT addresses the needs of those that have suffered trauma and abuse, including sexual or emotional, witness-ing or being victimized by violent crime, battery, war or surgical trauma. The intent is to create a safe, nurturing environment in which the individual can slowly explore healthy touch and investigate sensation and feeling in their body. Certified therapists encourage empowerment and choice; individualized ses-sions support the psychotherapeutic process. Trigger Point Therapy (Myotherapy): This massage technique is used to relieve pain, similar to Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT). Practitioners apply pressure to specific “trig-ger points” on the body—tender, congested spots of muscle tissue that may radiate pain to other areas—in order to release tension and spasms. Treatment decreases the swelling and stiffness associated with muscular pain and increases range of motion. Learn more at MyofascialTherapy.org. Tui na: A manipulative therapy integral to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tui na (“tui” means to push and “na” is a squeezing, lifting technique) that employs Taoist and martial arts principles to rebalance the body. Practitio-


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ners possess more than 365 hand techniques; most are variations of pressing, rubbing, waving, shaking, percussing or manipulating move-ments. Tui na is used to relieve arthritic joint pain, sciatica, muscle spasms and other pains in the back, neck and shoulders. It may also help ease chronic conditions such as insomnia, constipation, headaches and stress associated with tension. Learn more at Tui-Na.com. Watsu (Water Shiatsu): This uniquely nurturing therapy combines the acupressure and meridian stretches of Zen shiatsu with yoga-like postures, all performed in water; this takes weight off the vertebrae and allows for movements not possible on land. In the most basic move, the Water Breath Dance, the practitioner gently floats an individual in their arms, letting the person sink a little as they both breathe out, then allowing the water to lift them as they both breathe in. This con-nection is maintained in all the stretches and moves and returned to throughout the session. Pioneered by multilingual author Harold Dull in 1980, watsu’s goal is to free the spine and increase the flow of energy along the body’s meridians; he also developed tantsu, which replicates watsu’s nurturing stretches on land. Learn more at Watsu.com. Zen Shiatsu: Founded by writer Shizuto Masunaga, this method of acupressure includes the practice of Buddhist meditation and inte-grates elements of shiatsu with the goal of rebal-ancing and revitalizing chi, or life-force energy. A client lies on a mat or sits in a chair, fully clothed, while the practitioner uses one hand to “listen” and the other to provide the appropriate pressure. Full-body stretches and pressures may be used to release areas of chronic stagnation and blockage; clients are encouraged to breathe deeply into their lines of tension. Zen shiatsu can be effective in conditions where emotional disturbance or stress is an underlying factor. Zen-Touch Shiatsu: This hybrid of shi-atsu, acupressure and Asian/Eastern bodywork was created by American Seymour Koblin in 1984. It differs from other forms of shiatsu, including Zen shiatsu, by its combined use of light, or “hands off the body”, energy work and extensive, passive stretching methods. Practi-tioners apply gentle pressure while stretching the client’s limbs gradually, maintaining an attitude of compassion, respect and energetic empathy that serves to stimulate the flow of chi, aiding circulation and vitality. Learn more at SeymourKoblin.com. Zero Balancing: Developed by Fritz Smith, a doctor, osteopath and acupunctur-ist, zero balancing addresses the relationship between energy and structures of the body. Practitioners use moderate finger pressure and gentle traction on areas of tension in the bones, joints and soft tissue to create fulcrums, or points of balance, around which the body can relax and reorganize. The goal is to clear blocks in the body’s energy flow, amplify vital-ity and contribute to better postural alignment. Learn more at ZeroBalancing.com.

Please note: The contents of this Bodywork Guide are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a health-care professional. Always seek out a practi-tioner that is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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MONdAy, FEBRUARy 4Shamanic Journey Circle – 7-8:45pm. Deepen your journey practice and gain insight to your own guidance. Bring a journal, pen and something to lie on. Knowledge of how to journey is required. With Katharine Rossi. $10. Mill at Shady Lea, 215 Shady Lea Rd, Rm 204, N Kingstown. 401-924-0567. [email protected].

TUESdAy, FEBRUARy 5Yoga Mindfulness and Self Inquiry – 4:30-6:30pm. In this 3-week series, which draws from diverse wisdom traditions, both the 8-fold Path of Buddhism and the 8 Limbs of Yoga serve as road maps for living to your fullest capacity. $75. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

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SATURdAy, FEBRUARy 9Awakening Through Drum Healing – 10am-12pm. Have you had a situation where you haven’t felt the same since? You may have experienced power or soul loss. Drum healing returns lost parts to the self, removes blocks and restores harmony. $35. Join Katharine Rossi and Paul DiSegna; group format. Energy-N-Elements, LLC, 150 Adirondack Dr, East Greenwich. 401-736-6500.

Yin Yoga – 10:30am-12:30pm. Yin postures target the joints to enhance range of motion and flex-ibility, while relieving pain and chronic tension in the low back, hips, and spine. $29. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

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SUNdAy, FEBRUARy 10Introduction to Reiki – 10-11am. Want to learn about Reiki? Want to practice Reiki? This informa-tional class will explain to you what Reiki is, what it can do and how it can help you and others. Free. Dharma Healing Center, 154 Waterman St, back of building, downstairs, Providence. 401-237-0180. DharmaHealing.com.

Matters of the Heart Psychic Fair – 10am-6pm. Event features Sherry Lord, International Channel, author, speaker & teacher, Sheila Marie, Forensic Psychic Medium, and psychic readings, vendors, free seminars and more. $8. Doubletree Hotel, 11 Beaver St, Milford, MA. DiscoverYouFairs.com.

Whole Foods 101 – 12-3pm. Want to make some changes to your diet in 2013 and start eating more nutritious whole foods? This workshop is a must. Lots of great information plus lunch is included. $45. All That Matters, 315 Main St, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Pranayama Workshop with Guided Meditation - 7-8:30pm. Pranayama practice in the Himalyan Salt Grotto. Introduces the concept of pranayama as well as several basic breath practices suitable for everyone, beginners to advanced practitioners! Guided meditation in the hammocks. Call for pric-ing. Raffa Yoga, 19 Sharpe Dr, Cranston. 401-463-3335. RaffaYoga.com.

Tong Ren Guinea Pig Class – 7-8:30pm. Need some energy work or to just relax? Come by, listen to soft music, get comfy while I lead a meditation and tap on the meridian points on an acupuncture model to relieve. Donations accepted. Spirit of Agape, Shari Bitsis, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249. [email protected].

WEdNESdAy, FEBRUARy 6Group Manifesting for the Earth – 7-9pm. Join us as we set out to manifest with the Earth. Meditation, visu-alizations and intent will be used to infuse peace and love to the Earth Mother (water clean-up). With Shari Bitsis. $10. Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249. [email protected]

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Group Manifesting with the Earth – 1-3pm. Join us as we set out to manifest with the Earth. Meditation, visualizations and intent will be used to infuse peace and love to the Earth Mother (animals & plants). With Shari Bitsis. $10. Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249. [email protected]

Angelic Magic with Jonathan Sousa – 2-4pm. All religions recognize intermediary spirits between the Divine and humanity. In the purest sense, an angel is a messenger relaying power and wisdom between worlds. $30. Mother Mystic, 179 Dean St, Providence. 401-353-3099. MotherMystic.com.

SUNdAy, FEBRUARy 17Reiki Level II Certification Class – 11am-5pm. Continue your journey with Reiki. Receive level II at-tunement, learn 3 Reiki symbols and how to use them. Advanced Japanese Reiki techniques. Full informa-tion packet. With Bobbie Schaeffer. $195. Pathways to Healing, Warwick. 401-287-4093. ReikiRI.com.

Vinyasa 101: An Intro to Vinyasa – 1:30-3:30pm. Not necessarily new to yoga but new to the notion of moving fluidly from one pose to the next, while maintaining proper form and integrity of each and every asana? $20. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Med-itation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

MONdAy, FEBRUARy 18Drumming Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Come join our Drumming Circle as we meditate, journey, and send loving, healing energy out to the world. Bring own drum. Free. Massage Health & Heal-ing Energies, LLC, 310 Maple Ave, Ste L 05-B, Barrington. Please RSVP: 401-437-1652 or [email protected].

TUESdAy, FEBRUARy 19Tong Ren Guinea Pig Class – 7-8:30pm. Need some energy work or to just relax? Come by, listen to soft music, get comfy while I lead a medita-tion and tap on the meridian points on a model to relieve blockages. With Shari Bitsis. Donations ac-cepted. Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249. [email protected]

WEdNESdAy, FEBRUARy 20Group Manifesting with the Earth – 7-9pm. Join us as we set out to manifest with the Earth. Meditation, visualizations and intent will be used to infuse peace and love to the Earth Mother (peace & diplomacy). With Shari Bitsis. $10. Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249. [email protected]

MONdAy, FEBRUARy 11Basic Mediumship Training Workshop – 9:30am-6pm. Workshop explores the different means by which we can receive and transmit information from the spirit world for our self healing and to assist others in healing. $150 includes Certificate of Completion. Heavenly Hugs – Gladys, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/Mediumship.

Sound Bath with Josh and Joe – 6:30-8:30pm. Come join in on this unique experience. So many instruments used and the sound is so intense it sends you out of this reality. Call to reserve a space; bring pillow. $25. Positive New Beginnings Holistic Well-ness, 877 Broadway, E Providence. 401-432-7195. PositiveNewBeginnings.com.

TUESdAy, FEBRUARy 12Reiki Share – 12-1:30pm. This opportunity for giving and receiving Reiki is open to practitioners of all levels. $5. Angel Whispers Rhode Island, N Kingstown. For more info & to register, Adriene: 401-741-2278. Free Information Session – 6:30-8pm. Learn how eating for your metabolic type and other holistic lifestyle changes can help you lose weight, gain more energy, improve mood. Reduce stress and reduce inflammation and joint pain. Free. Aull Pilates and Movement Studio, 1077 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-619-4977. AullPilates.com. Dream Circle – 7-9pm. Topic: Dream Incubation. Explore your dreams, learn techniques to improve dream recall, set up your dream space, and assist oth-ers with their dreams. With David Barr & Katharine Rossi. $15. Fireseed, 194 Waterman St, 3rd fl, Provi-dence. 401-924-0567. [email protected].

WEdNESdAy, FEBRUARy 13Meditation, the Universe and You – 6:30-8pm. An introduction into the multi-faceted, down to earth, world of meditation. Based on the newly released book, Meditation: As Medication for the Soul, by Rajinder Singh. Free. Westerly Public Library, 44 Broad St, Westerly. 401-596-2877. SOS.org. Santosha Swadhaya Book Group – 6:30-8:30pm. This month the group will discuss the Bhagavad Gita. Group members explore text, and reflect on efforts to discover and apply its meaning to life, teaching each other truths. With Karina Lutz. Suggested donation $5-$10. Santosha Yoga Studio, 14 Bartlett Ave, Cran-ston. 401-780-9809. YogaAtSantosha.com. Learn all about Reiki – 7-8pm. Interested to know about Reiki, an easy to learn gentle hands-on Japa-nese healing technique? Welcome to this informative discussion. Opportunity to win a free session. With Bobbie Schaeffer. $5 donation. Pathways to Healing, Warwick. 401-287-4093. ReikiRI.com.

THURSdAy, FEBRUARy 14Live, Love Laugh! Healing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Be in the moment. Healing meditation helps par-ticipants relax, get in touch with personal guidance to work on their own issues; increase your energy; inform your decisions. $10. CreatIgo, 194 Waterman St 3rd fl, Providence. 401-793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

FRIdAy, FEBRUARy 15Story Hour – 10-11am. Appropriate for toddlers, pre-school age children and their care-givers. Space is limited so please call to register. Free. Meadowbrook Waldorf School, 300 Kingstown Rd, Richmond. 401-491-9570 x 228. MeadowbrookSchool.com. Shirodhara Therapy – Feb 15-17. 10am-5pm. Learn how to stream warm oil over the crown chakra, magnifying the senses, dispersing negative electrical impulses from stress, reversing imbalances such as insomnia and depression and rejuvenating the face. CEs available. $375. SAMA, 79 Thames St, Newport. 877-832-1372. TheNewportMassageSchool.com. Free Friday Chair Massage – 11am-2pm. Stop by for a free 15-minute chair massage. 1st come, 1st served. Get the kinks out for the weekend. Never had a massage before? This is a great way to start. Free. Massage Health & Healing Energies, LLC, 310 Maple Ave, Ste L 05-B, Barrington. 401-437-1652. MassageHealthHE.com. Private Readings with Karen Dailey – 12-4pm, by appt. Individual readings with Karen for Animal Communication and/or Mediumship. $50/half hour. Positive New Beginnings Holistic Wellness, 877 Broadway, E Providence. To reserve: 401-432-7195. PositiveNewBeginnings.com. Reduce Cellulite, Tighten, Tone, Firm and Detox – 7-8:30pm. See how herbal wraps get your sexy back in 45 minutes. Experience the wrap. Enjoy some detox tea and healthy snacks. Wrap Treatment $20 (Reg $30). Waves of Wellness, 155 Park Ave, Cran-ston. RSVP: 401-480-1934. WavesOfWellness.net.

SATURdAy, FEBRUARy 16Reiki First Degree Certification – 9:30am-4pm. Learn the origins of Usui Reiki, the benefits of the practice and the hand positions used in treatment. Level one attunement and time to review and prac-tice included. $150~Includes materials and certifi-cate. Angel Whispers Rhode Island, N Kingstown. 401-741-2278. Magnified Healing® 1st Phase – Feb 16-17. 9:30am-5:30pm. 2-day workshop. A 20-minute daily healing practice designed to help raise your spiritual Love vibration. Visit website for more information. $250 includes Certificate, Manual, Essence, CD. Heavenly Hugs – Gladys, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/MagnifiedHealing.

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Tong Ren Guinea Pig Class – 7-8:30pm. Need some energy work or to just relax? Come by, listen to soft music, get comfy while I lead a medita-tion & tap on the meridian points on a model to relieve blockages. With Shari Bitsis. Donations ac-cepted. Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249. [email protected]

WEdNESdAy, FEBRUARy 27Ayurvedic & Clinical Herbology – Feb 27-Mar 2. 10am-5pm, Wednesday-Friday; 6-10pm, Staurday. Explore the concepts of herbal terminology, botany, and medicinal uses of herbs for different systems of the body. $375. SAMA, 79 Thames St, Newport. 877-832-1372. TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

Shamanic Journey Circle – 7-8:45pm. Deepen your journey practice and gain insight to your own guidance. Bring a journal, pen and some-thing to lie on. Knowledge of how to journey is required. With Katharine Rossi. $10. Fireseed, 194 Waterman St, 3rd fl, Providence. 401-924-0567. [email protected].

THURSdAy, FEBRUARy 28Manifesting with the Divine – 6-8:30pm. Learn about how to attract abundance in all aspects of your life with the energy of the Angels. $44. Heavenly Hugs – Gladys, 917 Warwick Ave, 2nd Fl, Warwick. 401-935-8451. Heavenly-Hugs.com/MagnifiedHealing.

Wise Woman Psychic Share – 7-8:30pm. Calling all women with Psychic Intuition. All women are born with it. Come join in beginner to advanced. Share group to meet biweekly to share in all aspects of life. $10. Positive New Beginnings Holistic Well-ness, 877 Broadway, E Providence. 401-432-7195. PositiveNewBeginnings.com.

HPH Parents’ Grief Support Group – 7-9pm. Helping Parents Heal is a national organization offering support and healing for parents who have lost a child at any age from any cause. Led by Joy Quinn Blum. Free. Positive New Beginnings, 877 Broadway, E Providence. 401-258-3952. [email protected].

Abraham-Hicks Discussion Group – 7:45-9pm. You activate a vibration in you. Law of Attraction responds with wanted or unwanted experience. Discuss these and more profound ideas about how we create our own reality. $5/drop in. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.

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THURSdAy, FEBRUARy 21Free Beginner’s Svaroopa® Class – 9:30-11am. Enjoy deep relaxation with easy poses adapted for you. Moving slowly, learn to release tension and cultivate calm and ease. Beginners welcome. Call to save a spot. Free. Time For You Yoga, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319. TimeForYouYoga.com.

8th Annual Illuminated Garden – Feb 21-23. 6-9pm. Thousands of lights will be displayed in the unique features of Ballard Park’s three-acre quarry meadow. Please wear sturdy shoes. Free. Ballard Park, Hazard & Wickham rds, Newport. 401-619-3377. [email protected].

FRIdAy, FEBRUARy 22Ignite Your Inner Spirit: Empowerment – 7-8:30pm. Love yourself today. Join us for a journey deep within to silence your inner critic. Learn how to inspire confidence in who you are now. Lecture, activities, meditation. $25. Serenity Yoga, 21 College Hill Rd, Warwick. 401-615-3433. SerenityYogaRI.com.

Reduce Cellulite, Tighten, Tone, Firm and Detox – 7-8:30pm. See how herbal wraps get your sexy back in 45 minutes. Experience the wrap. Enjoy some detox tea and healthy snacks. Wrap Treatment $20 (Reg $30). Waves of Wellness, 155 Park Ave, Cran-ston. RSVP: 401-480-1934. WavesOfWellness.net.

Last Friday Gong Bath Meditation – 7:30-9pm. End your week with deep relaxation and peace as the healing sounds of the gongs and Tibetan singing bowls wash over and around you. With Gongs of Joy, Joy Quinn Blum. $20. Positive New Begin-nings, 877 Broadway, E Providence. 401-258-3952. [email protected].

SATURdAy, FEBRUARy 23Animal Communication Class – 10am-3pm. Come join us in learning how to communicate with ani-mals. Class being taught with Animal Communicator Karen Dailey. Seating limited; call to reserve your space. $55. Positive New Beginnings Holistic Well-ness, 877 Broadway, E Providence. 401-432-7195. PositiveNewBeginnings.com.

Group Manifesting for You – 1-4pm. Have fun while manifesting your future. Using improv, props, visual-ization and lots of laughter we will work as a group to manifest our goals. Choose one goal to work on. With Shari Bitsis. $25. Spirit of Agape, 165 Elm St, Seekonk, MA. 401-465-4249. [email protected]

Yoga for Equestrians – 2-4pm. Find out how yoga can help you achieve a balanced seat, com-municate more effectively with your horse, and maintain a calm centered focus. $25. Innerlight

Center for Yoga & Meditation, 850 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Meditation for Peace – 4-5:30pm. Seated comfort-ably, you are guided through a healing visualization on peace, followed by a silent meditation. Will increase your peace, tranquility and transcendence. $5/drop in. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.

Owl Prowl/Full Snow Moon Hike – 6-8pm. Great Horned Owls start looking for love in February. Hike through the forest by the light of the Full Moon to hear some of their calls. Leader: Diane West, Naturalist. Suggested donation: $5/person. New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland. 401-333-1341. NewDawnEarthCenter.org.

SUNdAy, FEBRUARy 24Uddiyana Bandha & Your 2 Front Feet – 12-2:30pm. Theresa Murphy’s workshop on floating, flying and arm balances will be fun, and leave you ecstatic by cultivating a lightness and freedom in the belly. Not for beginners. $39. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.

Vinyasa 102: An Intro to Vinyasa – 1:30-3:30pm. Maybe you attended the Vinyasa 101 workshop or you’ve been to a couple of vinyasa classes and still feel like you have more to learn about this ancient practice?. $20. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Medita-tion, 850 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown Commons, Middletown. 401-849-3200. InnerlightYoga.com.

Last Sunday Gong Bath Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Come relax and find peace within as the healing sounds of the gongs and Tibetan singing bowls wash over and around you. With Gongs of Joy, Joy Quinn Blum. $20. Be Healthy and Fit Studios, 1130 Ten Rod Rd, Bldg D, Ste 103, North Kingstown. 401-258-3952. [email protected].

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Reiki + Food Energetics Myra Partyka – 9:30am-4:30pm. Reiki is a form of non-invasive, hands on healing that reduces stress and allows the body to relax, so the body’s healing wis-dom can accelerate. This class provides Reiki 1 training and attunement and focuses on the power of healing foods. $150. Fresh Plate Health, 660 Main St, E Greenwich. 401-884-1114. FreshPlateHealth.com.


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SATURdAy, MARCH 2The Way of the Shaman – Mar 2-3. 9:30am-5:30pm, both days. In this experiential workshop, master teachers and shamanic counselors introduce participants to core shamanism: the universal and near-universal basic methods of the shaman to enter non-ordinary reality for problem solving, wellbeing, and healing. $250. All That Matters, 315, Wakefield. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.

Crazy Sexy Kitchen Book Signing – 3-4:30pm. Chad Sarno, co-author of Crazy Sexy Kitchen cooking demonstration and book signing. Please pre-register for the cooking demonstration as seating is limited. Free. Whole Foods Market, 601 N Main St, Providence. To reserve a seat: 401-621-5990. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/University.

FRIdAy, MARCH 8Celebrate International Women’s Day – 5:45-7am. Join in the Morning Meditation Practice. 6am, Moving Meditation; 6:30am, silent seated meditation. Start your day by centering your energy and move forward into life. $5. Zen Studies Rhode Island, 1282 N Main St, Providence. 401-213-9784. Zen-Studies-Rhode-Island.com.

SATURdAy, MARCH 92013 RI Eckankar Regional Seminar – Mar 9-10. 9:30am-9:15pm, Staurday; 8:15-11:45am, Sunday. Workshops and talks include The Five Virtues – Keys to Fulfilling Your Spiritual Purpose, You are the Eternal Dreamer, Listening – Compassion in Expression and much more. Guest speaker Anne Archer Butcher. Eckankar, Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel, 1850 Post Rd, Warwick. For pricing & info: 401-828-6973 or Eckankar-RI.org/Seminar.

Spiritual Wisdom on Conquering Fear – 10:30-11:30am. What if the antidote to fear lay within easy reach? Learn about the tools that can help you find a voice of comfort, wisdom and self-mastership within yourself. Free. Eckankar, Sheraton Providence Air-port Hotel, 1850 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-828-6973. Eckankar-RI.org/Seminar.

Discover Your Power – 1:15-3:30pm. Women taught, Co-Ed. Come challenge yourself and experi-ence the integrity, strength and wisdom of traditional Shaolin Kung Fu. Discover your power and gift. Ages 14 & up. $19. Rhode Island Taekwondo, 36

E Ave Ext, Pawtucket. 401-213-9784. [email protected].

FRIdAy, MARCH 22Baby Moon Education Weekend Retreat – Mar 22, 5pm-Mar 24, 7pm. Merge pre-baby getaway and childbirth education in this fun exploration of normal birth in Mystic. Includes hotel, most meals, workshop, gifts, and Seaport tickets. $997/couple. Mother’s Circle – Mystic, CT, Hyatt Place, 224 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT. 401-398-2944. MothersCircle.net.

SUNdAy, MARCH 24The RI Red Tent Day for Women – 10am-4pm. Join us for our 5th annual RI Red Tent. A day of relaxation, shopping and pampering. Spa services, classes and a red tent. Event is for women only. $20. Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston. RedTentRI.com.

THURSdAy, MARCH 28Sacred Stone Facial & Ayurvedic Beauty – 10am-5pm. Also April 12, 10am-5pm. Learn about heated and chilled stones, crystals, marma points, sacred oils and honey mask. Free stones during guided harvest. CEs available. $275. SAMA, 79 Thames St, Newport. 877-832-1372. TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

Live, Love Laugh! Healing Mediation – 7-8:30pm. Be in the moment. Healing meditation helps par-ticipants relax, get in touch with personal guidance to work on their own issues; increase your energy; inform your decisions. $10. CreatIgo, 194 Water-man St, 3rd fl, Providence. 793-0097. CreatIgo.org.

MONdAy, ApRIl 15Registered Ayurvedic Health Counselor Pro-gram – Apr 15-18. 10am-5pm. A 21-month Level 1 Program meeting the 3rd weekend (4 days) each month. Approved by the National Ayurvedic Medi-cal Association. S.A.M.A. is a consciousness-based school inspired by the matrix of science and art, where ancient wisdom meets modern medicine. $290/month. SAMA, 79 Thames St, Newport. 877-832-1372.

MONdAy, ApRIl 22Introduction to Marma Therapy – 10am-5pm. Activating marma points allows light and prana into the body, transforming the biochem-istry of the physiology. CEs available. $155. SAMA, 79 Thames St, Newport. 877-832-1372. TheNewportMassageSchool.com.

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FRIdAy, MAy 17Sacred Stone Massage Therapy Certification – May 17-19. 10am-5pm. Includes stone layouts, gliding, spinning, edging and flipping techniques designed to anchor the first and second chakra and directing energy towards the terminal ends of the body. Free stones during guided harvest. $375. SAMA, 79 Thames St, Newport. 877-832-1372. TheNewportMassageSchool.com.


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SundayHatha Yoga – 10-11am. Class helps to develop balance, strength and flexibility and awaken your body awareness. Taught by a certified Yoga teacher. $14/drop-in or $9 with Packages. RI Pilates Studio LLC, 622 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.com.

Open Meditation – 10am-12pm. Weekly open sit-ting meditation with beginning chants, then sitting and walking meditation. Drop in any time during session. Instruction offered at 10am. All are welcome. Optional donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Providenc, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-270-5443. Providence.Shambhala.org.

Sunday Meditation – 11am-12pm. Enjoy this relax-ing morning class which includes a short talk and a guided meditation on how to apply Buddhist teach-ings in our modern lives. $8/class, free/members. Serlingpa Meditation Center, 339 Ives St, Provi-dence. 508-979-8277. MeditationInProvidence.org.

MondaySvaroopa® Yoga Class – 10am-12:30pm. Enjoy a deeply relaxing slow paced class. Cultivate a sense of calm. With easy poses and lots of support, you release tension and pain. Beginners welcome. New Students $40/4 classes, $18 series. Time For You Yoga – Maria, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. 401-305-5319.

7-Day Detox Program – 4:30-5:30pm. Join us for a 7-Day Detox Program that will start you on a new course of health. Program includes 3 conference calls that will teach you how to conduct a healthy detox. $49. Fresh Plate Health, 660 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-884-1114. FreshPlateHealth.com.

Basics and Yoga Nidra – 4:30-5:45pm. Begin with gentle centering exercises and yoga asanas, then be guided through a yoga nidra experience. Release tension, anxiety, open your heart and heal. $8/drop in, Enrollment Cards available. The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016. TheHeronStudio.com.

Zumba – 6-7pm. No dance experience needed, just a willingness to move and have fun. $5. Stage Right Studio, 68 S Main St, Woonsocket. StageRight-Studio.org.

Peace Circle – 6:30-7:30pm. Help heal our planet through prayer and love. Trans-denominational celebration. All are welcome to take part in personal and global transformation. Free. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-580-5800.

Heart of Recovery – 7-8:30pm. Weekly Mindfulness Meditation and 12 Step meeting and discussion. All recovery and meditation traditions, and beginners, are welcome to share experience, strength, hope. Optional donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Providence, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-270-5443. Providence.Shambhala.org.

Deeksha Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Monday. Open the heart, heal relationships, quiet the chatter of the mind, and initiate a process of Awaken-ing into Oneness where there is no longer a sense of separateness. Donation. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

TuesdayHealthy U, Fitness + Nutrition – 8:30-9:30am. Trying to get into a steady fitness and weight man-agement routine? Join our fun weekly classes that include nutrition and fitness consultations all in one program. $129 for 4, 1-hour classes. Fresh Plate Health, 660 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-884-1114. FreshPlateHealth.com. Fresh Connections Networking – 9-10:30am. Ev-ery other Tuesday. Using the power of women-only-networking to discover, reveal, focus and unleash the amazing strengths hidden within every woman. First 2 visits free. Tamarisk Assisted Living, Susan Lataille, 3 Shalom Dr, Warwick. 401-769-1325. FreshConnectionsForWomen.org. Mother Nurture: Let Us Take Care Of You – 10:30-11:30am. Stop googling and researching about how to take care of your family. We will do that for you. Let us teach you what every mom needs to know about raising a family and living in health. $35. RaisingFAMILY and 12 Health Solu-tions, 145 Waterman St, Providence. 401-451-1004. [email protected]. Barre Class – 5-6pm. Designed to tone, trim, and transform the body with a fusion of ballet barre, Pi-lates and resistance training. Class provides calorie-blasting cardio. $14/ drop in, $9 with packages. RI Pilates Studio LLC, 622 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln. 401-335-3099. RIPilatesStudio.Com. Aikido for Women and Girls – 5:30-6:30pm. Increase confidence and strength. Aikido is a great martial art for women of all ages. Classes tailored to your abilities and level. Give it a try. First class is free. Trial Offer: $100/8 classes. Main Street Martial Arts, 1282 N Main St, Providence. 401-274-7672. MainStMA.org. Zumba – 6-7pm. No dance experience needed, just a willingness to move and have fun. $5. Stage Right Studio, 68 S Main St, Woonsocket. StageRightStudio.org. Explore Your Breath – 6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, 5 Breath techniques to use in your daily meditation. Learn to clear your mind, focus your thoughts and relax your body with 5 techniques of breathing. Free. Dharma Healing Center, 154 Waterman St, back of building, down stairs, Providence. 401-237-0180. DharmaHealing.com. Occupy Your Mind a Meditation Course – 7-8:30pm. Meditation is one of the highest art forms used for our best possible self. In this series, learn an ancient system to cultivate inner peace & start the revolution within. $10/class, free/members. Ser-lingpa Meditation Center, 339 Ives St, Providence. 508-979-8277. MeditationInProvidence.org.

Viniyoga: Beginners – 7:15-8:45pm. New to yoga or returning to your practice? This class is ideal for staring your yoga journey. Learn the basics of breath-based movement in a supportive environ-ment. $40 unlimited classes/4 weeks. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com.

Providence Laughter Club – 7:30-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Explore, nourish and share intentional laughter as a means of cultivation wellness, heal-ing, playfulness and connection in ourselves and our communities. Free; donations appreciated. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

WednesdayHealthy Start to 2013 – 8:30-9:30am, by appt. Feb-ruary Special: Fitness and nutrition assessments with health coach and fitness expert to help you create a strategy for weight, health and happiness. $139. Fresh Plate Health, 660 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-884-1114. FreshPlateHealth.com.

An Innovative Monthly Workshop for Parents – 12-1pm. With Nanci Adams, MA, Parenting Special-ist. I understand that raising a family in a fast-paced world is incredibly challenging. I help parents create peaceful, cooperative, healthy relationships with their children. $35. RaisingFAMILY, 145 Waterman St, Providence. 401-451-1004. RaisingFamily.net.

Sadhana Yoga Basics – 3:45-5pm. 7-week series, that focuses on the chakras. Tap in to your inner self exploring 7 energetic fields, and re-center as you re-align your body-mind. Great for beginners. $8/drop in, Enrollment Cards available. The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016. TheHeronStudio.com.

Yin & Yang Yoga – 3:45-5pm. A mixed level, slow flowing vinyasa class with deep attention to mind-ful alignments of body, mind and heart. With Jen Thomas. $15. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. RSVP: [email protected]. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

Wintertime Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Featur-ing a variety of locally produced goods, including vegetables, jams, jellies, artisan breads and pastries, breads, chocolates, and much more. Free. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket.

Barre (Open Level) – 5-6pm. Core and condition-ing class, using ballet technique, floor barre, and core exercises. Increase body-mind awareness and build musicality, flexibility and strength. No exp required. $8/drop in, Enrollment Cards available. The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016. TheHeronStudio.com.

30 Days to Wellness – 5:30-6:45pm. Holistic Nutri-tion Program. Learn to stop dieting and lose weight in a healthy, permanent manner without giving up tasty foods. $395 for 4 workshops with food demos. Fresh Plate Health, 660 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-884-1114. FreshPlateHealth.com.

Viniyoga: Beginners – 5:45-7pm. New to yoga or just returning to your practice? This class is ideal for staring your yoga journey. Learn the basics of breath-based movement in a supportive environ-ment. $40 unlimited classes/4 weeks. Breathing Time Yoga, 541 Pawtucket Ave, 2nd Fl, Pawtucket. 401-421-9876. BreathingTimeYoga.com.

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. —Nelson Mandela


Zumba with Dr. Cathy – 6-7pm. No dance experi-ence needed, just a willingness to move and have fun. $5. Stage Right Studio, 68 S Main St, Woon-socket. StageRightStudio.org.

Kent Stetson’s Rainbow Vinyasa – 6-7:30pm. Fluid and challenging yoga class relieves stress and builds optimum health in Kent’s unique style. LGBT students and allies with an established yoga practice welcome. $13/drop-in. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.

Just Breathe: Simply Meditate – Thru Feb 20. 7-8pm. These relaxing classes are perfect for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Each class consists of a brief teaching and a practical guided meditation. $8/class, free/members. Ser-lingpa Meditation Center, 339 Ives St, Providence. 508-979-8277. MeditationInProvidence.org.

ThursdayFluid Fitness™ – 11am-12pm. Sedentary, rehab-bing, or seeking gentle, effective “exercise?” Re-claim your birthright to move like water and enhance your health. Slow aging, “swim” on land, feel free. $12, $10/seniors. Soulistic Arts – Focus Yoga, 63 Cedar Ave, Ste 10, E Greenwich. 401-826-2020. SoulisticArts.com.

Fibromyalgia Informational class – Thru Feb 28. 11:30-12am. Classes will cover fibromyalgia symptoms and treatments, nutrition, basic stretch-ing, the role of stress management, headaches, appropriate supplementation and why fibromyalgia responds so well to chiropractic treatment. Free. Mobley Family Chiropractic, 30 Olney St, Seekonk. MobleyFamilyChiro.com.

Healers Group – 12:30-2:30pm. Weekly gathering of healers to share latest techniques and insights, to practice on or with each other and to help with dis-tance healing cases. Brown bag lunch and circle. Free; donations appreciated. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

Fibromyalgia Informational Class – 5-5:30pm. Classes will cover fibromyalgia symptoms and treatments, nutrition, basic stretching, the role of stress management, headaches, appropriate supple-mentation and why fibromyalgia responds so well to chiropractic treatment. Free. Mobley Family Chiropractic, 30 Olney St, Seekonk. 508-336-0408. MobleyFamilyChiro.com.

Fitness Dance: All Levels – 5-6pm. Class en-courages the “non-dancer” to shake and shimmy in a fun way that both burns calories, and boosts

stamina. Come to let go and build confidence on the dance floor. $8/drop in, Enrollment Cards avail-able. The Heron Dance Yoga & Meditation Studio, 187 Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA. 774-365-4016. TheHeronStudio.com.

Liz Butler’s Basic Flow Shanti Yoga – 6-7:30pm. For beginner and advanced students, Liz explores breath, flexibility and range of motion so you ex-perience a place of deep inner calm as you build a solid yoga foundation. $13/drop-in. The Heart Spot, 700 Greenville Ave, Johnston. 401-231-0081. TheHeartSpot.com.

Zumba – 7-8pm. No dance experience needed, just a willingness to move and have fun. $5. Stage Right Studio, 68 S Main St, Woonsocket. StageRightStudio.org.

Hatha Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Mixed levels, begin-ners always welcome. New student special 2 for $20; $14, $72/6. Village Wellness Center & Heart in Hand, 422 Post Rd, Warwick. 401-941-2310. VillageWellnessCenter.com.

Meditation Class – 7-8:15pm. Deepening Somatic Consciousness. Walking meditation in addition to guided experiences working with consciousness in the body, connecting with the earth and cultivating unconditional presence. $14, $70/prepaid for 6. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, 6A, Provi-dence. 401-270-5443. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

FridaySvaroopa® Yoga Class – 9:30-11am. Enjoy a deeply relaxed slow paced class. Cultivate a sense of calm. With easy poses and lots of support you release tension and pain. Beginners welcome. New Students $40/4 classes, $18 series. Time For You Yoga – Maria, 2155 Diamond Hill Road, Cumber-land. 401-305-5319.

Beginning Xingyiquan and Baguazhang – 6-8pm. Xingyiquan is characterized by dynamic linear movements. Bagua integrates circular stepping and Daoyin Qigong with martial arts. $210/12 wks. The Way of the Dragon, 877 Waterman Ave, E Provi-dence. 401-435-6502. WayDragon.com.

Individual and Small Group Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Yoga classes that feature gentle poses which release spinal tension and promote a sense of emotional well-being. Call or email to reserve your spot. $15 private, $12 group. Fresh Plate Health, 660 Main St, East Greenwich. 401-884-1114. FreshPlateHealth.com.

Group Energy Healing – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Fri-days. Experience powerful healing energy from intuitive healer Kim Testa. Come experience why this is such a popular event. $20. The Providence Institute, 18 Imperial Place, 6A, Providence. 401-270-5443. RSVP: [email protected]. TheProvidenceInstitute.org.

First Friday Gong Bath Meditation – 7:30-9pm. 1st Friday. Feel completely relaxed and peaceful as the healing sounds of the gongs and Tibetan sing-ing bowls wash over and around you. Joy Quinn Blum, Gongs of Joy. $20. City Aiki, 200 Allens Ave, Providence. 401-258-3952. [email protected].

SaturdayCreate Your Own Group Meditation – 8-9am. Meditate together with your friends/family using guided breath control, sound and visualization. Minimum group size 4. Monday-Friday groups also available by appointment. With Robert Arnold. $10/person. Under The Sun Meditation Center, 31b Bridge St, Newport. 401-339-6092. UnderTheSunECC.com.

Zumba – 9:30-10:30am. No dance experience needed, just a willingness to move and have fun. $5. Stage Right Studio, 68 S Main St, Woonsocket. StageRightStudio.org.

Addiction or Alcohol Issues Support – 10-11am. Every other week. Our support group will be open to anyone who has addiction issues as well as their family members. Run by Randy. Free. Positive New Beginnings Holistic Wellness, 877 Broadway, East Providence. For more details: 401-432-7195. PositiveNewBeginnings.com.

Svaroopa® Yoga Class – 10-11:30am. Enjoy a deeply relaxed slow paced class. Cultivate a sense of calm. With easy poses and lots of support you release tension and pain. Beginners welcome. New Students $40/4 classes, $18 series. Time For You Yoga – Natalie, 2155 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumber-land. 401-305-5319.

Wintertime Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Fea-turing a variety of locally produced goods, including vegetables, jams, jellies, artisan breads and pastries, breads, chocolates, and much more. Free. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket.

Kindergarten Kung Fu – 11-11:45am, ages 3-5. Kids kung fu at 10am; ages 6 and up. Women’s kung fu at 9am; men and women’s kung fu at 1:10pm. All classes are suitable for beginners or experienced. $210/12 wks. The Way of the Dragon, 877 Waterman Ave, E Providence. 401-435-6502. WayDragon.com.

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ThE hEART oF hEAlINg 81 Station St. Coventry, RI 401-828-5065 [email protected]

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DEPTh hYPNoSIS

FIRESEED cENTER FoR TRANSFoRMATIoNKatharine A. Rossi 194 Waterman Street, Providence, RI 401-924-0567 fireseedcenter.com

Holistic counseling using hypnosis to access root causes of imbalance and shamanic techniques to connect you to your own power. Depth hypnosis works with your inner wisdom to heal and create lasting change. Office and phone sessions available.

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ESThETIcIAN

360 FAcE MIND boDYMichelle Maynard 99 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich, RI 401-886-1936 • 360FaceMindBody.com

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holISTIc wEllNESS cENTERPoSITIvE NEw bEgINNINgS 877 BRdway East Providence, RI 401-432-7195 PositiveNewBeginnings.com

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huMAN PoTENTIAl cENTER

ThE AlIvE AcADEMY545 Pawtucet Ave 401-305-3959 TheAliveAcademy.com

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Need to lose weight and keep it off? Stop smoking? Learn to relax? Make other changes in the way you think, act or feel? Hypnosis can help. You will be amazed at how a few hypnosis sessions can make the impossible possible. Start by visitng my web-site. Then call for an appointment or to set up a free introductory consultation. And start turning possibilities into realities.

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MEDITATIoN

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ShEIlA M. FRoDERMANN, MS, ND, DhANP, cchProvidence Wholistic Healthcare 144 Waterman St, Providence, RI 401-455-0546 • ProvidenceWholistic.com

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practitioner. See ad on page 11.

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oRgANIc hAIR SAloN

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PET FooDS

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REIkI

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ShAMANIc PRAcTITIoNER

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TARoT READINgS

kAREN M. bENTlEY, b.SCertified Professional Tarot Card Reader Member American Tarot Association 401-285-1079 501 Angell, St.

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wEllNESS cENTER

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