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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

18 PARK IT HERE Exploring America’s National Treasures by S. Alison Chabonais

19 YOGA THERAPY Optimal Healing of Body and Mind by Kim Cope Tait

20 THE NEXT LEVEL Education for a More Sustainable World by Linda Sechrist

24 HOUSEHOLD CLEANSE Banish These Five Chemicals for a Domestic Detox by Gail Griswold-Elwyn

26 EATING ECOLOGY Daily Decisions Make a Difference by Judith Fertig

30 GOING ELECTRIC Tech Advances May Drive Eco-Transportation Mainstream by Brita Belli

32 HEALING THE ECOSYSTEM WITHIN A Conversation with Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons by Brita Belli

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In the spirit of our April Green Living issue, I thought it was time to express again why I and the other 80+ Natural Awakenings publishers across the

county do what we do, why Natural Awakenings is different, and why the magazine looks the way it does. Although I think our covers are lovely, we don’t look like other maga-zines. As a commitment to making Natural Awakenings a sustainable business, we use only 100 percent recycled newsprint and nontoxic soy-based inks. The coating used to make magazines shine is harder to recycle, so no glossy cov-ers for us. We want as many people as possible to read our articles and benefit from the advice of our experts, so we’re free. But unlike some other free magazines, we don’t mail copies indiscriminately to households that may not want one. Mailed copies more often than not end up in the trash, unread. Readers who pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings do so because they want to. We offer quality articles, informative health briefs, and news about the local health, wellness, and green community. Our content matters to our readers. In fact, just today I received a call from a reader who said one of our articles helped her with a health issue she was having, and she asked where she could find a copy in her neighborhood. While many magazines are moving online, we’re committed to staying in print. In these days of constant media bombardment, with audio and digital books, mailboxes full of spam, and smartphones beeping with text messages, it’s actually a nice throwback to sit down with a cup of tea and a real maga-zine in your hands. (But we also offer a digital version, app, and website.) We’re also local; we get to know our advertisers and our readers. And if you haven’t met us yet, stop by our tent at the Maplewood Green Day, on Sat-urday, April 27. It’s one of the largest Earth Day events in the area, with more than 3,000 people attending last year. We’d love to say hi and hear what you think about Natural Awakenings.

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newsbriefs Tri-State Health & Wellness Fair Hosts Fundraisers to Restore the Jersey Shore

A run and walk to raise funds for the NJEA Hurricane Sandy Back to School Fund will launch this year’s an-

nual Tri-State Health and Wellness Fair, on Sunday, April 28 on the grounds surrounding Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 Route173, Hampton. The “Restore the Shore” run/walk, sponsored by Natural Awakenings of Central New Jersey and Health Ventures Plus, will take place rain or shine. Participants may choose a 5K or 10K run or a one-mile family fun run/walk around a beautiful lake on the playhouse’s campus. The run /walk begins at 10:00am, and a complimentary breakfast buffet is provided to runners/walkers following the race. The Tri-State Health and Wellness Fair will offer activities for the whole family plus vendors with wide-ranging informa-tion, products and services that promote a healthy lifestyle. Activities includes a fun obstacle course run, carnival, silent auction, tricky tray, fitness classes, meditation at the lake, drum circle, DJ entertainment, plus a meet and greet with a Clydesdale horse from Willow Grove Farms. In addition, hot air balloon rides will be offered by local balloon pilots (weather permitting). The fair also features a Healthy Soup Cook-Off led by natu-ral food chef Andrea Beaman. (Participants bring ingredients while Healthy Ventures supplies the cook stations.) Winning recipes are determined by nutritional value, taste, creativity and presentation, and winners will be announced at the fair. After judging, soups will be sold with proceeds going to the Founda-tion to Save the Jersey Shore. The cook-off is open to all ages; however, those age 20 and younger must register before April 1.

For more information about the fair, visit TriStateHealthFair.com or email Lori Tomenchok at [email protected]. To register online for the run/walk, visit PretzelCitySports.com and click on “Online Registration.” Look for “04/28/13 Hamp-ton, NJ Restore the Shore 5k/10k Run.” To book a balloon ride, call 908-310-5945. For more information about the group benefiting from the fundraiser, visit SaveTheJerseyShore.org.

Virtual Spring Cleanse Program Eliminates Bloat and Winter Weight

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“How to Jump-Start Your Weight Loss, Reboot Your Digestion and Put the Spring in Your Step.” This program is designed to help participants balance and maintain their weight, stop belly bloat, and identify their hidden food allergies in just 14 days. Grasso will host a free preview class, “9 Easy Strategies to Cleanse Your Body and Put the Spring in Your Step,” at Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 W, Denville, on Thursday, April 4 from 6:30 to 7:45pm. Grasso healed herself of acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by identifying her hidden food allergies and integrating yoga and deep meditation techniques. In addition to healing her digestion, her diet and lifestyle changes helped her go from a size 12 to a size 2, without dieting. Grasso of-fers her clients customized, easy-to-follow cleanses and IgG food sensitivity blood tests to help them stop stomach pain and shed those stubborn pounds. During the free Spring Cleanse preview class, Grasso will share why eating some so-called “healthy” foods could be counterproductive to your yoga practice and actually ruining your health. She’ll also offer strategies to upgrade your diet in a sustainable way.

RSVP by April 1 to guarantee your seat for the free preview class at PurpleOmYoga.com. Learn more about Grasso’s approach at ChristineGrasso.com or contact her at [email protected] or by calling 201-787-4950. See ad on page 43.

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Great Swamp OEC Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

The Great Swamp National Wildlife Sanctuary, which was saved from

becoming an airport by a grassroots coalition of concerned citizens, of-fers a unique gateway between true wilderness and civilization, right in our own backyard. The sanctuary’s Outdoor Education Center, located at

247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township, commemorates its 50th anniversary on Saturday, April 27, from 11am to 4pm, by inviting the public to enjoy the Great Swamp and all it offers through a myriad of activities. There will be live animal shows, music, guided tours, nature games, displays, and hands-on educational activities to entertain all ages. In 1959, forces were conspiring to pave over large swaths of the Great Swamp to create an international airport. Area residents formed the Great Swamp Com-mittee to save this unique ecosystem — which is a mixture of marsh, meadow, woodland, and swamp that sustains a wide variety of plant and animal life. As part of this effort, the Morris County Park Commission purchased approximately 45 acres on the eastern end of the swamp in 1963, and allowed NJ Audubon staff to give tours, raising awareness to protect the area. Today, the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center hosts thousands of people annually to teach them what could have been lost and what remains to be accomplished. The Outdoor Education Center hosts school and scout tours, and offers programs such as Lenape Day, Maple Sugar Festival, Baby & Me Hikes, summer camp programs, and much more.

For more information, please visit morrisparks.net.

Natural Awakenings’ Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a group

of new publishers who completed a March training program at corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs now launching new Natural Awakenings territories or taking over the production of existing magazines in several locales. New mar-kets include Albany, New York; Toledo, Ohio; and Portland, Maine; and the fran-

chise in Indianapolis, Indiana, will have a new publisher at the helm. Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awak-enings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes 88 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with a collective readership exceeding 3.5 million. “Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings’ dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with a wealth of national and lo-cal resources mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier, longer life.”

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Back to Nature Brings Health Food Back to Chester

Chester is once again home to

a health food store, with the February opening of Back to Nature, located in the Chester Springs Shopping Center on Route 206. The store offers a variety of supplements, gro-ceries, cosmetics, snacks, and much

more. Back to Nature also offers a full juice bar, homemade soups and other healthy prepared foods. Owner Zubair Ahmad is passionate about health and nutrition and happy to guide customers in fulfilling their overall wellness goals. The store is open seven days a week.

For more information, call 908-879-7555.

One Spirit Festival Returns to Clinton

The fourth- annual One

Spirit Festival, sponsored by the Church of All Creation, the Circle of Intention

School of Intuitive Sciences, PSI, and ShopRite of Hunterdon, returns to the Clinton Community

Center, on Sunday, May 5, from 10am to 5pm. The festival features a wide variety of holistic practitio-

ners and products, metaphysical schools, and hand-made crafts. Some of the top professionals in the area will be offering psychic readings; appointments can be booked in advance online. Free lectures throughout the day will focus on alternative health, the paranormal, and various aspects of wellness and holistic living. Vendors will be on hand selling organic juices, supple-ments, products to aid in detox and weight loss, clothing, botanical soaps and creams, uniquely crafted jewelry, candles, seasonings and dip mixes, crystals and related products. There will also be opportunities to get a quick massage, a reflexology treatment, or any number of other healing modalities.

For further information, a list of speakers and vendors, or to book an appointment for a reading, visit OneSpiritFestival.org or call 908-638-9066. See ad on page 8.

Organic Mattress Store Franchisee Wanted in the Central NJ Area

Those seeking a “laid-back”

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surrounding areas will flock to might consider opening an East Coast Organic Mattress Store. All of the store’s certified organic cottons have met the strict standards of the USDA/National Organic Program, and are certified organic to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Consumers are thus guaranteed items that are certified organic from field to finished product. Dennis and Leora Hornick have run a suc-cessful business model in Pennsylvania since 2004 and are offering franchise opportunities in surrounding states. This is a one-person business, serving an area of approximately 4 mil-lion people, that may require a backup person for the week-ends as the business grows.

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Morris Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing agency dedicat-

ed to providing decent, affordable hous-ing for low-income families in Morris County and the surrounding New Jersey area. Its ReStore, 274 S. Salem St., Ran-dolph, which sells gently used donated furniture, appliances, building materi-als and much more, recently received a huge donation of dorm furniture from New York University, which was renovat-ing several of its dorms. Arrangements were then made to deliver the donations, which included desks, chairs, bedframes, lamps, and more, to the ReStore. They didn’t make their home at the Randolph location for long, however: Rick Ostberg, the ReStore director, soon learned from a friend that there was a local group in great need of just such items, and Anthony Camuso, ReStore operations manager, was more than happy to help move that furniture right back out again when the group made its purchase. The Parsippany branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) had come to the ReStore after looking high and low for items to furnish apartments and study areas for their incoming missionaries, who travel to the New Jersey/New York area for an extended stay. The church purchased approximately 70 desks, 20 dressers, 75 chairs, 60 hutches and 13 lamps — and could have used even more. As Sister Marti Malsom, the church’s missionary and housing coordinator, who is working in the area from Kentucky, said, “It was perfect for us, just what we were looking for.” Each of the missionary apartments is set up with two beds, dressers, desks and lamps with either hutches or shelving. She also mentioned that the purchase had alleviated a great deal of stress and saved the church expense in preparing to house their missionaries. All proceeds from sales at the Re-Store go towards Morris Habitat’s mission to build safe and affordable housing.

Those sales have funded eight homes so far and have helped to keep more than 3,000 tons of ma-terials out of landfills. Stories like this make the many volunteers and staff of Morris Habitat feel a real sense of purpose!

Donations and shoppers are always welcome at the Restore, whose hours are Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 6pm; Thursday, 10am to 8pm; and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Cash, debit cards, Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Donation drop-offs can be made during store hours, or for larger items call 973-366-3358 to schedule a pickup. Donations are tax deductible. To learn more, visit MorrisRestore.org or call 973-366-3358.

Morris Habitat for Humanity ReStore Helps Local Church Meet Its Needs

Elders Hendrickson and Jeppson (inset) from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Parsippany check out the new apartment furniture, purchased at the Morris Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and now ready for

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healthbriefsTurmeric Acts Against

CancerThroughout history, the

spice turmeric has been a favored seasoning for curries and other Indian dishes. Its pungent flavor is also known to offer medici-nal qualities—turmeric has been used for centuries to treat osteoarthritis and oth-er illnesses because its ac-tive ingredient, curcumin, can inhibit inflammation.

A new study led by a research team at Ludwig-Maxi-milians-Universität, in Munich, Germany, has shown that turmeric can also restrict the formation of metastases and help keep prostate cancer in check. The researchers discov-ered that curcumin decreases the expression of two pro-in-flammatory proteins associated with tumor cells and noted that both prostate and breast cancer are linked to inflamma-tion. The study further noted that curcumin is, in principle, suitable for both prophylactic use (primary prevention) and for the suppression of metastases in cases where an estab-lished tumor is already present (secondary prevention).

How Does Your Garden Glow?Gardening can be a healthy pastime… as long as toxic tools

aren’t involved. Researchers at the Ann Ar-bor, Michigan-based Ecology Center recently tested nearly 200 garden essentials—especially hoses, hand tools, gloves and knee pads—for chemicals and heavy met-als such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA), which are linked to birth defects, hormone imbalances, learning delays and other serious health problems. The researchers found that nearly two-thirds of the tested products contained levels of chemicals that concerned them greatly. Cautious gardeners should seek products that are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and lead-free, and follow good garden hose hygiene: Avoid drinking out of the hose, don’t leave it exposed to the sun (where water within the hose can absorb chemicals) and always flush it out before watering edible plants.

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A DIET FOR HEALTHY BONES Age-related bone mass loss and

decreased bone strength af-fect both genders. Now, the first randomized study, published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clini-cal Endocrinology and Metabolism, indicates that consuming a Mediterra-nean diet enriched with olive oil may be associated with increased serum levels of osteocalcin, a protein that plays a vital role in bone formation. Earlier studies have shown that the incidence of osteoporosis in Europe is lower in the Mediterranean basin, possibly due to the traditional Medi-terranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, olives and olive oil.

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contrast to the most-visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling Ten-nessee and North Carolina. Whether witnessing Kodiak Island bears, Hawaiian volcanoes or Ever-glades’ alligators, their overarching mission was to visit every major park before Tanner embarked for college. The family’s National Park Service Passport already has 57 stamps secured during school holidays and summer vaca-tions, timed to prime park seasons and complemented by destination photos. “It’s easy to talk about the big moments, but you can have a memo-rable time in any park,” says Lisa, from appreciating the beauty of a boardwalk to boarding a ferry for an island picnic. “Getting back to basics has been really good for our family, part of the glue that binds us together.” She says her growing children learned to be brave and patient, help fel-low travelers and be happy without cell phones. “We moved away from immedi-ate gratification to focusing on a greater good,” remarks Lisa. “We enjoy interact-ing and doing simple things together.” The family assesses its national parks tour as affordable, accessible and affecting how they experience life as a software engineer (Scott), physical edu-cation teacher (Lisa) and student athletes (Tanner and Peyton). They are pleased to be counted among the innumerable national park visitors that have ben-efited since the inception of what Ken Burns’ video series characterizes as America’s Best Idea. Lisa sums it up: “You don’t have to do it as big as we did to get big out of it.”

S. Alison Chabonais is the national editor of Natural Awakenings.


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We all need healing, at one time or another, whether it is on a physical or emotional level.

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“With my yoga therapy clients, I go in and look at the whole lifestyle,” says Can-dea, and she asks them these five central questions: Are you using exercise to be proactive about your health care? Do you have relaxation techniques you feel com-fortable implementing? Do you know how to put nutrition in your body in a mindful way? Do you know how to cultivate a positive state of mind? And finally, do you know your life path, and do you feel that you are able to find and navigate it? These five questions, then, encom-pass the basis of yoga therapy: it is a treatment that merges exercise, breath and mindfulness. It addresses the whole person, and it allows the yoga therapist to guide individuals toward actively promot-ing health in both the body and mind. Yoga therapists are trained in physiology, anatomy, asana, pranayama, nutrition and meditation. They guide their students to effectively exercise, relax, feed their bodies and minds, and live their lives in a more holistic, balanced way. These are all components of overall wellness, and when these components are aligned, all of the other ways we care for ourselves become more effec-tive. Whether those other ways involve taking daily supplements for general health, or engaging in intensive Western medicinal practices to treat acute illness, yoga therapy allows the individual to create optimal conditions for healing in her own body. Yoga therapy allows one individual to guide another toward accessing his or her own healing energy. Who wouldn’t want that?!

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says Nancy Candea, local yoga therapist and founder of that nonprofit organiza-tion. “I wanted to effectively bring yoga to under-served populations.” By “under-served populations,” Candea is referring to all those for whom yoga has not been made readily accessible. That could be someone with an acute injury, someone confined to home or a chair, someone for whom English is not his or her native language. It could be someone who has experienced a trauma or who is battling addiction, someone going through che-motherapy or dealing with any debilitat-ing illness. In essence, “under-served populations” include anyone for whom yoga might appear distant, or foreign, or simply unavailable.


“What is the purpose of education?” That’s a question Zoe Weil frequently revisits with her workshop audiences. As co-founder and President of the

Institute for Humane Education (IHE), Weil has spent most of her adult life researching the answer. Her conclusion is that the U.S. Department of Education’s present goal of preparing graduates to “compete in the global economy” is far too myo-pic for our times. Weil’s firsthand research, which grounds her book, The Power and Promise of Humane Education, has led her to for-ward the idea that the goal should be inspiring generations of “solutionaries” prepared to joyfully and enthusiastically meet the challenges of world problems. “I believe that it is incredibly irresponsible for America’s educators and policymakers not to provide people with the knowledge of interconnected global issues, plus the skills and tools to become creative problem solvers and motivated change makers in whatever fields they pursue,” says Weil. Weil points to four primary elements that comprise a humane education: providing information about current issues in age-appropriate ways; fostering the Three C’s of curiosity,

creativity and critical thinking; instilling the Three R’s of rever-ence, respect and responsibility; and ensuring access to both positive choices and the necessary tools for problem solving. “These elements enable students to take all that they learn and use it with reverence and a sense of responsibility,” says Weil. Her institute offers the only master’s degrees in humane education that this approach requires, with complementary in-class and online programs for young people and adults. Her determined vision is slowly becoming a reality as teachers become familiar with these concepts and integrate them into hands-on, project-based learning that crosses disciplines and better marries school experiences with real-life lessons.

Make the Extraordinary OrdinaryMassachusetts Institute of Technology’s Seymour Papert, a renowned educator and computer scientist, has conducted in-depth research in how worthy real-world topics get students excited about what they learn. They increase their tendency to dig more deeply and expand their interest in a wide array of subjects as they better retain what they learn, become more confident in trusting their own judgment and make the connec-tions needed to broadly apply their knowledge. Young people learn how to collaborate and improve their social and group speaking skills, including with adults. According to Papert, project-based learning improves test scores and reduces absenteeism and disciplinary prob-lems. “If schoolchildren are given the gift of exploration, society will benefit, both in practical and theoretical ways,” notes Papert.

We need to build cases for environmental protection around broad-based com-munity concerns like health, quality of life, the protection of watersheds and wildlife and the education of our chil-dren. Environmental issues are also social, economic and quality of life issues. Our challenge is to bring life-sustaining principles into creative thinking for the long view, rather than the short term.

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Last winter, Terry Chiplin went for an early morning run near his Colo-rado home. Snow crunched as his

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ization, he explains, a concept he uses regularly at retreats he conducts for run-ners from beginner to elite as a holistic means of boosting performance. “It’s simply a succession of mental images; we use visualization all the time.” Whether it’s Tiger Woods envision-ing a perfect golf swing minutes before taking a shot or Michael Phelps replay-ing a mental video of an ideal swim the night before an Olympic event, many athletes have long worked with trainers such as Chiplin to move beyond strictly physical preparation and consciously

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enlist creative mental capacities to enhance their performance. Using im-agery and positive self-talk can improve the efforts of any type of athlete and, as Chiplin’s clients have found, improve their lives. “The notion that we are just a physical body, so we just need to train physically, is old-fashioned,” Chiplin maintains. Shortly after launching his program six years ago, he learned first-hand how powerful the mind could be in boosting (or sabotaging) performance. He remarks, “It quickly became apparent that the main issues people face are the mental things, what is hap-pening in their heads.” Chiplin recalls watching runners fall from the peak ca-pabilities they had reached after train-ing hard for endurance events as their mileage tapered off in the final days before the race. Similarly, he thinks the sort of “negative visualization” he witnessed can have a similar impact on everyday life events, such as exams, interviews and job achievement. Although unclear about its exact mechanism, sports psychologists have long recognized the value of positive mental imagery, especially in building skills and reducing anxiety. In working with athletes, they apply shared models such as those reported in The Sport Psychologist. Both professional and amateur runners have benefited from Chiplin’s camps, including graduate Ginny Landes, 62, who says visualization techniques have changed her running outlook and her life. “My goal is not high achievement or personal records; it’s to always finish my run feeling good,” says Landes, of

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Studies have linked imagery and improved performance in a variety of sports. For instance, researchers found that golfers that used visualization and positive self-talk improved their putting performance (Journal of Sports Science & Medicine). Another study showed an increase in confidence among novice female rock climb-ers, leading to better performance (Journal of Sport Behavior). For Landes, her personal experience is all the proof she needs. After years of rarely being able to run the entire course of a major annual race in Aspen—generally walking the last stretch—Landes tried visualizing herself having a strong finish as she trained and prepared for the event. For weeks, she replayed the last three miles many times in her mind. Then she ran the race, paring 12 minutes off her previous year’s time. “It felt great,” Landes says, “and it worked.”

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Driving ExcitementExcitement has risen in recent years as electric car manufacturers have rolled out more affordable, family-friendly versions like the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Honda is testing its Fit EV in 2013; with only 1,100 avail-able to lease, opportunities to try out the fun, sporty car are at a premium. These models offer considerable fuel efficiency, easy charging and even apps

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to check their charge, yet eco-vehicles continue to represent a fraction of over-all car sales. In a 2012 report, the U.S. Energy Information Administration noted that fewer than 10,000 EVs were sold in 2011. While sales of all-electric ve-hicles improved slightly in the first half of 2012, dealers saw nowhere near the major jump produced by plug-in hybrids like the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius. Obstacles to a stronger EV sales upswing include purchase price, charg-ing time and driver anxiety about range. “The battery is a big reason the cars are expensive,” says Jim Motavalli, author of High Voltage: The Fast Track to Plug in the Auto Industry. “More public charging is coming,” he adds, “but it doesn’t mat-ter as much as a cheaper upfront cost and longer range—200 miles plus—in-stead of the standard 100 now.”

Mass TransitAlmost any form of public transporta-tion can run on alternative power—electricity or natural gas, propane, bio-diesel or hydrogen. “The big hurdle,” says Motavalli, “is having enough sta-tions to rival the 160,000 conveniently located gas stations we already have.” Biodiesel buses have been in use for several years at locations like Colorado’s Aspen resorts and Harvard University. Musicians Willie Nelson and Jack Johnson each rely on a biodiesel tour bus. Many school buses—includ-ing those in Charleston, West Virginia; Medford, New Jersey; and San Diego, California—have been converted to biodiesel, significantly reducing the toxic emissions and particulate matter children breathe in at bus stops. Some school systems in Michigan and New York use hybrid-electric buses. Vehicle fleets are also joining the greening trend. Kansas City, Missouri-based Smith Electric Vehicles already produces all-electric, zero-emission trucks for Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Staples and the U.S. Marines. The need for regular recharging, a former obstacle for deploying electric buses for public transportation, has been cleared by Utah State University’s (USU) Aggie Bus. The groundbreaking, all-electric bus has a plate that draws off electricity across an air gap when it

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Does this mean that you see a societal shift toward a better way of thinking?Our state of mind is directly affected by where we place our attention. If our primary source of information is main-stream media, then it’s easy to feel de-pressed and hopeless. Each of us would benefit from limiting our daily media intake, because it influences our inner story and impacts how we nourish our psyches, stories and visions. One of the greatest medicines for despair is action. When we act on behalf of what we love and those in need, it can help restore gratitude, a sense of faith and a more balanced view. That’s why natural disasters often elicit the best kinds of responses human beings can offer: compassion, empathy and a desire to generously contribute to solutions.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 6Eating for your Dosha—10am-12pm. Identify your body type and learn which spices, grains and food groups can help maintain balance or hinder good health for you. Continuing Education credits for yoga teachers.. $45. Breathing Room Center, LLC, 735 Rt 94, Newton. 973-896-0030. [email protected]. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

Back Care Basics—11:15am–12:45pm. Yoga class designed for “bad posture,” neck and shoulder is-sues, general back discomfort, scoliosis, and other common back issues. $25. Studio Yoga, 2 Green

Village Rd., Madison. 973-966-5311. [email protected]. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Save Your Face—2–4pm. Yamuna Face Ball Mas-sage. Lift your face naturally by stimulating and realigning facial bones and activating facial and neck muscles. Registration required. $115 (includes kit), or $55 for reviewers. 973-746-6707. Yoga & Meditation Center of Montclair, 292 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair. [email protected]. YogainMontclair.com.

Spiritual Reading Circle—7–8pm. Practice your psychic abilities. Give and receive readings. Class minimum is 4 people. Minimal instruction. Must register. $10. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973-267-4809. [email protected]. HunaHealingCenter.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 8Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the crav-ing for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $60. Rutherford High School, Mortimer St., Rutherford. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Book Signing with Peter Block—7–8pm. Presenta-tion and signing of Peter Block’s book, “The Abun-dant Community.” Interweave at Calvary Church, Summit. Free, donations accepted. Reserve your seat at Interweave.org, or 980-277-2120.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and pain-lessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $60. Ruther-ford High School, Mortimer St., Rutherford. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the crav-

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Call for Open House Dates

THE DAVIS CENTER, 19 State Rt. 10 E, Ste 25, Succasunna, NJ; TheDavisCenter.com. Specializing in sound-based therapies for learning, development and wellness. All disabilities, all ages, all wellness challenges. Make positive change with sound therapy. We use The Davis Model of Sound Intervention and offer a Diagnostic Evaluation for Therapy Protocol to determine if, when, how long, and in what order the many sound-based therapies can be appropriately applied. Recognized as the world’s premier sound therapy center. Of-fering AIT, Tomatis, BioAcoustics and more. In office or at home programs available. Expe-rience our powerful Sound Relaxation Water Bed! Discover how sound changes the energy of the body for a more balanced life! Call 862-251-4637; [email protected].

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CHANGE YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE

April 27, 2013

ECKANKAR presents a FREE seminar and afternoon workshop, “Change Your Con-sciousness, Change Your Life ” at the Wood-bridge Hilton, 120 Wood Ave South, Iselin, NJ from 1:00 – 8:30 pm. The seminar features a Spiritual Experiences Room where guests may explore their inner wisdom, share experiences, and have a unique encounter with how spirit works in their everyday lives. Check us out at the Mind Body Spirit Expo on March 15-17 at the New Jersey Convention Center in Raritan. For more information visit Eckankar-nj.org or leave a message at 800-870-9139.

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NOVEMBERpersonal growthplus: mindfulness

DECEMBERawakening humanityplus: holiday themes

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DONNA EDEN’S ENERGY MEDICINE 101 CLASS WITH CES

Saturday, May 4th –9-5pm

It’s your time to learn and experience why Dr. Oz states that “Energy Medicine is the next frontier.” Empower yourself with self-healing and vibrant health in a way that is effective, time efficient, affordable and available 24/7! Learn the Daily Energy Revitalizer, how to quiet anxiety and restore calm, work with pain, revitalize with the amazing Neurovascular points, Donna Eden’s famous Quickie Energy Balancer, plus more!

6hr CEs for Massage Therapists/Bodyworkers, 6.5hr CEs for Nurses. Beginners welcomed. Juniper Village, Chatham. RSVP by 4/15/13 to [email protected] or call 609-752-1048.

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“WOMEN’S ESCAPE”

May 3-5

Come to the beautiful Pocono Mountains by yourself, with a daughter or stepdaughter, friend, grandmother- for sessions in yoga, Reiki, communication, awareness, and relief from stress.

Special guest: percussionist Chuck Wood. Time for fun on the lake and walks in the woods, can stay 1 or 2 nights- a great Mother’s Day present for yourself, and/or others!

Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingman’s Ferry, Pa.

Register at www.neatretreats.com, click on the Women’s Retreat page.

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PAST LIFE REGRESSION WORKSHOP

Sunday June 2, 2013 1pm to 5pm

Gurukul Yoga, Bridgewater Register: GurukulYoga.com

or 908-526-0002 Questions: Garry Gewant,

908 852-4635

- Are you curious about past lives?

- Have you ever wondered who you might have been?

- Do you have fears, impulses or attractions that don’t seem to fit in your life history?

You will be guided to explore these questions and more in a safe and warm environment. Led by Garry Gewant, who trained under Dr. Brian Weiss and Paul Aurand.

$75. *Participants, get a $50 coupon towards your INITIAL PRIVATE hypnosis session

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ing for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $50. Greater Morristown YMCA, 79 Horsehill Rd., Cedar Knolls. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and pain-lessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $50. Greater Morristown YMCA, 79 Horsehill Rd., Cedar Knolls. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10Free Movie & Discussion on the Dangers of GMO’s, “Genetic Roulette”—6:30–8:30pm. Learn how you can change your diet to protect yourself and your family from genetically engineered foods. Free - Donations accepted. Daress Theater, 615 Main Street, Boonton. 603-769-9506. [email protected]. GMOFreeNJ.com.

New Moon Celebration & Healing Gong—6:30–8:45pm. Pranayam and short yoga set, followed with meditation, healing ring, deep meditative relaxation and healing gong. $20 pre/$25 door. (Mention Natu-ral Awakenings to receive 20 percent off.) Aquari-anYoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. 908-884-4984. [email protected]. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

Spiritual Development - Learn to see auras— 7:30–9pm. Learn to feel energy and open up your sixth sense. Learn to see auras, and understand their color and meaning. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 9, Denville. 908-963-2628. [email protected]. LisaBellini.net.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12Pranic Healing & Meditation—10am–1pm. Dis-cover Pranic Healing, a simple yet powerful and pain free healing modality. Call to confirm a space. Donations welcome. Blessed Land, 1077 Nicholas Avenue, Union. 908-688-7974. [email protected]. JoyfulEvolution.com.

Discovering your Past Lives—7–8:30pm. Learn how to access past lives and experience a past life session. Must Pre-Register. $20. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973-267-4809. [email protected]. HunaHealingCenter.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13Past Life Regressionist Certification—10am–5pm. Learn how to help others explore past lives and how those lives interact with our journey today. Pre-Register. Includes manual and certifica-tion. $225. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973-267-4809. [email protected]. HunaHealingCenter.com.

Basic Level Integrated Energy Therapy® Training Class—10am-5:30pm. Entry level class for students wanting to use energy therapy to heal their lives. Basic Attunement and Basic Level Certification. $195. Review fee: $65. Fresh Look on Life, 31 US Hwy 206, Suite 3, Augusta. 973-383-6847. [email protected]. FreshLookonLife.com.

Eliminate Blocks to Personal and Professional Success—1–3pm. Learn to let go of your negative emotions and beliefs and create the happiness & success you have always wanted. $40. Registration required. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Cen-ter, 212A Main Street, Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. [email protected].

SUNDAY, APRIL 14Book Signing—11am. Author Shelley Tzorfas present and signs her book, “Recovering Autism, ADHD & Special Needs.” Free. Barnes and Noble, Livingston Mall, Livingston.

Meditation Mini-Retreat—12:30–5pm. Medita-tion Mini-Retreat with John Welshons. An oasis of calm in a turbulent world. Discover the infinite res-ervoir of peace within. $60. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973-966-5311. [email protected]. StudioYogaNJ.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 15Hawaiian Mana Card Readings—8am–2:30pm. Hawaiian Tarot Reading using Mana Cards. Learn about your present and future and how to change for the better. By appt only. $25 for 20 min. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973-267-4809. [email protected]. HunaHealingCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17Creating a Family with Peace and Harmony—6–7:30pm. Parenting workshop. Learn how to modify your behavior to promote peace in the home and develop effective ways to communicate with your child. Led by Christine Robertello, LCSW. $20. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. [email protected]. RespiraSalt.com.

Spiritual Development - Introduction to Psy-chometry—7–9pm. Psychiometry is “reading” the past history of an object by accessing the memory that is inherent in all matter (the akashic record). Bring a piece of jewelry for a reading. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 9, Denville. 908-963-2628. [email protected]. LisaBellini.net.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18Group Past Life Regression: “A Journey into Another Life”—7–9pm. Take a journey into another lifetime through hypnosis to gain insight into obstacles you are currently facing. $65. Fresh Look on Life, 31 US Hwy 206, Suite 3, Augusta. 973-383-6847. [email protected]. FreshLookonLife.com.

Healing Circle—7:30–9:30pm. Led by Denise A. Saracco, jaguar shaman, divine channel. Bring a


Avenue, Union. 908-688-7974. [email protected]. JoyfulEvolution.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27Maplewood Green Day—11am-4pm. Rain or shine. Exhibits, vendors, healthy food, fun for kids. Memorial Park, Valley Rd., Maplewood

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous—10:30am–12pm. A 12 Step program for individuals suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Public information session. Everyone welcome. 973-283-2057 or FoodAddicts.org. St. Clare’s Hospital Dover Campus, 400 West Blackwell Street, Conference Room C/D, Dover. 973-945-2704. [email protected].

SUNDAY, APRIL 28iwc Beauty & Bridal Event—1pm. iwc Sunday Event: Beauty & The Bride. Meet Beauty expert Jacqueline Cicalla, owner of Blow Out Morristown, and learn how to maximize your beauty assets with hair and makeup tips from the pro. Free. iwc 401 Route 24 Chester (Nathan Cooper bldg.) Pre-register 908-879-8700. iwcnj.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the crav-ing for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $45. West Milford High School, 67 Highlander Dr., West Milford. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and pain-lessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $45. West Milford High School, 67 Highlander Dr., West Milford. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Reiki Drumming Journey—11am–12:30pm. Experience the beauty and power of Drumming. Your guide through this wonderful journey will be Claire Puluso, RMT. Pre registration required. $20. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main Street, Lincoln Park. 9736869100. [email protected].

MONDAY, APRIL 22Weight Management with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effec tive program. $59. Caldwell High School, Westville Avenue, Caldwell. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the crav-ing for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $59. Caldwell High School, Westville Avenue, Caldwell. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24Ascension Basic—7–9pm. Learn how you can change your life and prepare for the Ascension into the 5th dimension. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 9, Denville. 908-963-2628. [email protected]. LisaBellini.net.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25Full Moon, Fire Ceremony & Healing Gong—6:30–8:45pm. Pranayam and short yoga set, fol-lowed with meditation, healing ring, deep medi-tative relaxation and healing gong. $20 pre/$25 door. (Mention Natural Awakenings to receive 20 percent off.) AquarianYoga Center, 641 Bloom-field Ave., Montclair. 908-884-4984. Info@ AquarianYogaCenter.com. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26Healing & Meditation—10am–1pm. Discover Pranic Healing, a simple yet powerful and pain free healing modality. Call to confirm a space. Donations welcome. Blessed Land, 1077 Nicholas

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FRIDAY, APRIL 19Opening to Channel—7–8:30pm. Enhance your psychic abilities and become more aware of Spirits, negative energy, working with your Guides, ESP and much more. Must Register. $20. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973-267-4809. [email protected]. HunaHealingCenter.com.

Spiritual Medium Live Audience Readings—7–9pm. Live audience readings filled with touching and meaningful messages from loved ones who have Crossed Over. Q&A session. Medium: Arlene Rich. Pre-paid registration required. $50. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main Street, Lincoln Park. 9736869100. [email protected]. AquarianSun.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20Receive Retreat—9:30am–3:30pm. Small group meetings, walking and silent meditation, yoga and journaling, vegetarian meals and an opportunity to connect with people of all ages, religious beliefs, and fellow journeyers on the road of life. $10. Waterloo Village, County Route 604 Waterloo RD, Byram. (973) 347-7900. [email protected].

Master Hypnotherapist Certification Work-shop—10am–6pm. For experienced/certified Hyp-notherapists who care to develop their skills to the next level. Combined with many NLP techniques for better client results. Pre-Register $525, with $100 deposit. Instructor: Robert Burns.The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973-267-4809. [email protected]. HunaHealingCenter.com.

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Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko—9:30am. Mondays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna, 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com.

Strength Training—11–11:45am. A class for toning and strengthening muscles. Perfect for bone-health: Love your muscles AND your bones. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Pilates Sculpt—Noon–1pm. Try your first class for free. 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. [email protected]. Proptnj.com.

Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts of Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1pm Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

Mindful Mondays—12:30–12:45pm. Second and fourth Mondays. Complimentary 15-min (lunch break) teleseminar. Call in & receive uplifting, informative tips, tools and processes for increas-ing resilience & motivation, mending the mood, & uplifting communication. 605-477-2100, enter pin 364044 # Free. [email protected]. AWorkingLifeCoach.com. 973-577-6921.

Restorative Yoga—3:30–4:15pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. This is a deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self.

sunday Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Prenatal Yoga—9–10:15am. For the Mother God-dess and her growing baby! $18 drop-in or class package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30am–3pm. This nonprofit organization ministers and serves lunch to more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23–25 Washington St (corner of James St.), Newark. FreshFreedomCall.org or call 973-713-2145.

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10am. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Mor-ristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201.

Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual develop-ment & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main St., Madison. ISD-Madison.org. 973-437-4370.

Center for Spiritual Living~Morristown—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114.

Unity of Sussex County—11am Sunday Celebra-tion and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org.

Drum Jam—3–5pm Third Sundays. Open to all; beginners to experienced musicians. Some gather for spiritual reasons, others for an opportunity to socialize or try something different. $10 donation. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave. Rockaway, 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Free Meditation Class—4–5pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd, Parsippany. 973-400-9191. [email protected].

Free Community Yoga Classes—4–5pm Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 W., Denville. 973-343-2848.

AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Sundays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addic-tion. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

mondayMorning Yoga—9:15–10:15am. Morning yoga flow. $15. Theater Dance Center, 230 US Highway 206, Unit 403, Flanders. 908-892-3802. [email protected]. MySweetOm.wordpress.com.

$10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Gentle Yoga & Meditation Class—7–8:15 pm. $10. First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, 326 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell. Contact Penny Prosperi, 973-495-2669.

Monday Night Meditation Circle—7–8pm. Every Monday. Relax and recharge with Reiki Master Victoria at Monday Night Meditation @ Evolve Restorative Therapy. Feel the healing energy flow! Evolve Restorative Therapy, 523 Westfield Ave., 3rd Floor, Westfield. 908-361-6376.

Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm Mondays. All levels. Featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development, 15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or [email protected].

Reiki Healing Circle in the Salt Room—7–8:30pm. Second and Fourth Mondays. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance. Includes guided meditation, an introduction to Reiki, chair treatments, and salt therapy. $25. Register at [email protected] or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights.

Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8pm. Every third Monday. Mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one of our chairs. RSVP required. 908-665-0333 or [email protected]. $15. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

Psychic Mediumship—7–9pm. First three Mon-days. Gather with an individual or up to five family members to contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Bring a digital recorder. Held

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Psychic Development Class—7–9pm Last Mon-day of the month. $10. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. [email protected]. HYP4LIFE.com.

Meditation and Healing Group—7:30pm. 1st and 3rd Mondays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Montville. Free. No experience necessary. Call Har-riet at 973-702-8443 for directions and info.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Mondays. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 sug-gested donation. Contact Connie at 973-239-8402 for details. UnityofMontclair.com.

Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9pm Mondays. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester.

Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9pm First Mon-days. 973-383-6847 or [email protected]. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rte. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

tuesdayAstrology Classes—Weekly Astrology Classes in Livingston. Also available for private reading and tutoring. For more info, call Eytan at 973-985-8845.

Chair Yoga—7am. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while sitting on a chair. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. [email protected]. RandolphPRWC.com.

Christpaths—9:30am–12pm. Second Tuesdays. Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group. Christ Church, Short Hills. Yearly tuition: $175. Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave, Short Hills. 908-277-2120. [email protected]. Interweave.org.

White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45am or 5:45–7pm, mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30 pm. Tuesdays. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email [email protected] for more info.

Gentle Yoga Plus Class—1:15–2 pm. For those new to yoga. Sign up online at WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Prenatal Yoga—4:15–5pm. A well-rounded com-bination of strengthening, endurance and flexibility work for a happy and healthy mom-to-be. Please bring a note from your MD indicating that you are cleared to participate. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Kindergarten Yoga Class 4:30–5:15pm Tuesdays. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com.

Girl’s Yoga Class—5:30–6:30pm Tuesdays. Pedi-atric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 973-944-0555.

Strength Training—6–6:45pm. Stronger muscles can help build stronger bones, and in this class we will strengthen and tone all the large muscle groups for a stronger you. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

SMART Recovery—6:30–8pm Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and as-sistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. [email protected].

Meditation and Healing Group—7pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Towaco. Free. No experience necessary. Call Peggy at 973-299-0172 for directions and info.

Monthly Archangel Meditation & Message Circle with Judy Toma—7pm. Every 2nd Tuesday. God-dess in Eden, 20 Church St., Montclair (Inside Blu Lotus). 973-919-3600 to register. $20.

Meditation—7–8pm Tuesdays. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided medi-tation. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. Donation: $10.00. Call or email [email protected] before 5pm Tuesday to reserve a spot. 973-686-9100.

Gentle Yoga—8pm. Includes a wide range of yoga poses, breath awareness, alignments, relaxation, and meditation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. [email protected]. RandolphPRWC.com.

Meditation—7–7:30pm Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. Unityof-Sussex.org.

Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30pm First Tuesdays. Learn more about this natural healing modality or brush up on your skills. By donation. Andrea Grace at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights.908-963-7911. [email protected].

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30pm Tues-days. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 E. Oak St. 877-717-3328 or Njpada.org.

The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm Tuesdays. Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations appreciated. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. [email protected]. TheSpiritGathering.net.

The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30pm Tues-days. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org.

North American Butterfly Association—7:30pm First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Educa-tion Center, 53 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600.

Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact [email protected] for schedule and details.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course.org. Garwood. Call Betsy Zipkin at 732-469-0234.

Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277.

The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm First and third Tues-days. Worship Service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908-638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

wednesdayWhite Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or [email protected].

Free 8-Week Vinyasa Yoga—-9:15am–10:15am. First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, 37 Church Mall Rd., Springfield. Reserve: 973-379-4320. [email protected].

Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga— 9:30–10:45am Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details.

Yoga for Women’s Health—9:30–10:45am. Poses to help you better address menstruation, menopause, pelvic floor issues, and basic back care. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

Mommy and Me Yoga—10:30–11:15am. For chil-dren ages 3 & 4. Children learn ‘peaceful’ breathing as they flow through a series of poses and create their own. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown. 973-898-0544. [email protected]. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com

Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333.


Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—Noon. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 973-895-9925. [email protected]. Proptnj.com.

Healing Touch Sessions with Maureen Ma-honey—1:30pm–4:30pm. By appointment. The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. 973-543-6329. [email protected].

Yoga Pilates Fusion—3:30–4:15pm. This class combines yoga and Pilates, leaving you calm, refreshed, invigorated and toned. $10. Healthy Life-styles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Restorative Yoga—4:30–5:15pm. A great class for unwinding and relaxing. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30pm meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, re-laxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536.

Monthly Reiki Bodywork Practice Sessions—6–9pm. Second Wednesdays. Practitioners of all levels of Reiki or energy training join to offer one another energy healing sessions. $25. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BetheMedicine.com.

Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7pm West-field Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355.

Mat Pilates Mixed Levels Class— 6:15–7:10 pm. Traditional mat exercises with props. WellnessCen-terNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003. Try a compli-mentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Teen Yoga—6:30—7:30pm. Age 13+. Teens learn to listen to their bodies as they move at their own pace promoting peacefulness, mental clarity and improved self esteem. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Wash-ington St., Morristown. 973-898-0544. [email protected]. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednes-days. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com.

Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm Explore the in-terface of Hatha Yoga and ayurvedic medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pmWednesdays. Drop-in, $25. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Free Meditation Class—7–8pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Par-sippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. [email protected]

Monthly Shamanic Journey Circle—7–9:30pm. Fourth Wednesdays. Teachings and journeys with Janet StraightArrow, as she shares her knowledge

of different Shamanic traditions. $40. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BetheMedicine.com.

Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm First Wednes-days. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass. Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30. The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale.

Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown—7–9pm First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their fami-lies. Speakers. 973-219-8092 or [email protected]. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown.

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-672-8782. EmptyHandZen.org.

A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355.

The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. [email protected].

Women’s Interest Group—7:30–9:30 pm every oth-er Wednesday. Call to confirm date. Speak to women about, health, marital, family and personal issues. Detailed information listed on RiverViewCC.com, 43 Powhatatan Way, Hackettstown. 908-850-8778.

International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm Wednes-days. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386 or 973-539-7020 or 973-635-4913.

AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Wednesdays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addic-tion. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

Reiki Circle—8–9pm Every other Wednesday. Check website for dates. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair 917-202-0475. [email protected]. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

thursdayBody Sculpt Class—8–8:50 am. Total body toning and conditioning. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Yoga with Kathleen Margiotta—8–9am Thurs-days. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. For more info and to register, email [email protected].

Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am. All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. 973-857-9536.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class 10–11am Thursdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com.

Yoga Pilates Fusion—12–12:45pm. A lunchtime class that brings together the best of yoga and Pilates for a balanced workout. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave, Morristown.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11am–noon. Thurs-days. Drop-ins, $20; 4 sessions, $65; 8 sessions, $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deer-ing—Noon. Third Thursdays. Learn about deli-cious and healthy food preparation. $25; 4 for $75. Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr., Mountain Lakes. 973-335-4469. [email protected].

Lunch & Learn—Noon–1pm Thursdays. $10. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

Women’s Heart Support Group—1–2pm. Support group especially for women, run by a holistic RN, offering education and support for those diagnosed with heart disease or treated for heart issues. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Evening Yoga Series—6:15pm–7:30pm. For adults. All levels yoga series. Advance registration and monthly payment is required; Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776.

Prenatal Yoga—6:30–7:45 pm. With Patricia Videgain. Nourish yourself and your baby through the practice of yoga postures, breathing and re-laxation. New students: $67 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311. [email protected]. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Parent/Child Yoga 6:30–7:30pm Thursdays. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheWhole-ChildNJ.com.

Healing Mastery Ongoing Class to Be The Medicine—7–9:30pm. First and third Thursdays. Ad-vanced spiritual and healing growth class with Janet StraightArrow. $40. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BetheMedicine.com.

Reiki Share—6:30–9pm. Fourth Thursdays. Experi-ence Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main St., Lin-coln Park. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@AquarianSun .net. AquarianSun.net.

Yoga with Daniella—7pm. Yoga for all levels. $5 suggested donation. The First Presbyterian Church, 11-13 Main St., Franklin. $5 suggested donation. [email protected].

Themed Thursdays (Yoga)—7–8pm. Learn about the yoga sutras, the chakra system, or allow a simple inspirational reading to help focus and guide your


practice. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94 New-ton. 973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

Free NIA—7–8pm Thursdays. $12/class; first class free. Contact Alina at [email protected] or Breath-ingRoomCenter.com. Breathing Room Center, LLC, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays. Therapeutic discussion group led by licensed profes-sional counselor processing all life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, life transition, stress, aging, care-giving etc. iwc for medical, mind and body. 401 Rte. 24, Chester. Call for information: 908-879-8700.

Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a certified hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner. Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for hypnotherapist. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. Huna-HealingCenter.com. [email protected]. 973-224-6773.

Feng Shui Specialized Workshops—7pm. Con-tinue to clarify how you want to create your life, clear clutter and find prosperity. The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. 201-400-4669. [email protected].

The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms—7pm. Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Coun-selor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. [email protected].

Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Medita-tion, and Healing—7–9 pm, first and third Thurs-days. Suggested offering, [email protected] or 973-366-8765. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave. Rockaway, RestSto-pRejuvenate.com.973-985-7548.

Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth—7:30pmThursdays. Discover the differ-ence between opportunity and success. Free. RSVP: 908-461-0141 or [email protected]. 35 W. Main St., Denville.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Group Meeting—7:30–9pm. We follow the ASCA meeting format and our goal is mutual support in a gentle and nonjudgmental environment. Ascasupport.org or [email protected]. The Morristown Chapter of ASCA, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Morristown.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course.org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Second Thursdays. Study group for the course in spiritual psycho-therapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org.

Gentle Yoga—8pm. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC.com. RandolphPRWC.com.

Trump Network Presentation—8pm Thursdays. Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chiro-practic and Wellness Center, 35 W. Main St., Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908-461-0141. Office: 973-625-7800. [email protected].

Gentle Yoga with Daniella Hurley—8pm. Ran-dolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5224.

fridayFit Body Class—8–8:50 am. Express cardio work-out with weights. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko—9:30am. Fridays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna, 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com.

Morning Yoga Series—9:30am–10:45am. For adults. All levels yoga series. Essex County Environ-mental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776.

Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30–11am, Standing and seated meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536.

Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908-879-3937. More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Meditation in the Salt Room—10–11am. Mind-fulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one of our chairs. RSVP required. 908-665-0333 or [email protected]. $15. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am–Noon. 12-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443. Wjioa.org.

Zumba—11am Fridays. $10. The Healthy Life-styles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Yoga—Noon. Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St.,

Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Body Tuning with Certified Soma Energetic Therapist Tracey Revak—1:30–4:30pm Fridays. Experience deep relaxation and rebalance your chakras. By appt. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. [email protected]. Contact Tracey at [email protected] or 908-296-5631.

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspend-ing and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. Njpada.org.

Healing Sanctuary—7pm Third Fridays. Experi-ence an evening of quiet meditation and healing. Open to all. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360. Sacha-Center.com.

Messages from the Other Side—7–9pm Third Fridays. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Must register at 908-638-8888 or [email protected]. $10 includes cof-fee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention. CircleofIntention.com.

Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-562-5844. DivineBooks.net.

Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9pm Fridays. Bring your drum or call to reserve one of ours. $5 donation. Refreshments available. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. 908-232-1355.

AA Meeting—7:30pm. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.

Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30–9:30pm Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to heal all life on this planet and in this solar system, galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share. Growing Consciousness, 54 Canfield Rd., Mor-ristown. Free. 973-292-5090.

A Course in Miracles—8pm every other Friday. Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org.

The Minstrel—8–11pm Fridays. Concert series. Refreshments served. Admission $8; children 12 and under free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. FolkProject.org. Festival.FolkProject.org.

Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30pm Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.

saturdayEssential Pilates—8am. Weekly. Try out a class for free at our award-winning studio. “Best in NJ 2011 & 2012!” Call to register: 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.

Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time. Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and co-medians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.


Adult Yoga—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in, $25; 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. [email protected].

White Oak Yoga—8–9am Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta. 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

“Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10am First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.

Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15pm. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

T’ai Chi Ch’uan—9–9:45am. Tuesdays, Saturdays and Thursdays. $12 each or 10 classes for $100. Sacred Light Center, 313 Main St., Boonton. 973-917-3500.

Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Cir-cle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave. (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit. 908-277-2120. Interweave.org.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15am–12:15pm. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library. 973-335 1717. Wjioa.com.

Integrated Yoga for Girls—11:15am–12:15pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. [email protected].

Meditation and Visualization Class—11:30sm–12:15pm. Learn visualization techniques and gain access to tools that will allow you to achieve a deep and meaningful meditation practice. $5. Body & Brain Yoga Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield. 908-301-9642. HarmonyMeditation.com.

Mat Pilates Plus Class—Noon–1 pm. Intermediate-advanced Pilates on the mat with flow and props. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm. Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462.

Psychic Saturday—Noon–3pm First Saturday. Psychic/tarot readings. $20/15 mins; $45/30 mins. Cassette tape of reading. Soul Journey, 194 Main St., Butler. 973-838-6564. SoulJourney.com.

Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Chow and Zen Healing Arts Center Saturday Sampler—Third Saturdays. Call for hours. Samples of healing modalities: art, massage, healthy eating, etc. Singing crystal bowl circle at 4pm. 14 Bridge St., Blairstown. ChowAndZen.com. 908-362-1900 or [email protected]. Free; Singing Bowl Circle, $15.

Swingin’ Tern—8–11pm. Beginners’ Workshop, 7:30pm. First and third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., E. Hanover. 973-295-6864. FolkProject.org.

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New Hope Pet Rescue, Inc.—Rescue group look-ing to rehome dogs and cats. [email protected].

Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best friend. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph. 973-989-7090. AllOrphans.PetFinder.org.

Pet Adoption—Noah’s Ark, 1915 Rte. 46 W., Ledgewood. 973-347-0378. NoahsArkNJ.org.

Angel Paws Pet Adoption—Adopt or sponsor a cat. Inman Ave. &West St., Colonia. 732-340-1199. AngelPaws.org.

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NEVER BE WITHOUT TEETH, INCLUDING IMPLANTSPatients travel from around the country to Denville, in search of the perfect smile.

Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Our offi ce’s reputation has spread so far that we now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime.

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Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate. (After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over fi fty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 23,000 cosmetic restorations. Our main focus is on cosmetic and full mouth reconstruction cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular Orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ.

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