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27 COME BACK TO YOUR SENSES A Childlike Spirit Shows the Way by Clint Kelly

30 HEALTHY EATING, FAMILY-STYLE No-Fuss, Stay-Trim Strategies by Matthew Kadey

34 IMPROVING IMMUNITY Natural Ways to Keep Kids Well by Kathleen Barnes

36 BALANCE BLESSES OUR YOUTH Wise Parenting Insights from Wendy Mogel by Meredith Montgomery

38 HOW A BRAIN GROWS Five Ways to Aid Development by Lisa Marshall

40 THE PARENT PATH How Children Enrich Our Spiritual Life by Steve Taylorr

42 SOCCER’S A KICK FOR FAMILY FITNESS Summer Olympics Highlights the Excitement by Randy Kambic

48 CHERISHED FAMILY MEMBERS Solutions for Pass-Around Pets by Rebecca Ryan

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Welcome to Natural Awakenings’ version of A Midsum-mer Night’s Dream. We dream of the day that people

everywhere are happy and healthy, with well-functioning families happily adventuring through green fields and woods or relaxing together by a sea or lake, all the while enjoying clean air, pure water and nutritious foods. I cannot imagine any parent that would not want that for their child or grandchild. Any moment spent operating in perfect har-mony with ourselves and others in a beautiful environment creates a golden memory worthy of lasting a lifetime; it helps to give the generations a thread to follow and a standard by which to lead their lives. It ripples out to encompass entire societies of whole human beings that care for the Earth.

Our special August issue focused on Healthy Families is packed with practical tips, insights and resources for you to use in helping your family live a better dream. We start with no-fuss, stay-trim family style eating strategies from Registered Dietitian Matthew Kadey, on page 30. On page 34, Kathleen Barnes interviews national experts for ways to naturally safeguard and improve our chil-dren’s immunity. Then, Clinical Psychologist Wendy Mogel explains how adults can diminish the stress that today’s students experience at school and help them achieve balance (page 36). Making the most of our area’s peak seasonal bounty, we also serve up recipes for a delicious summer supper (page 46). We hope that all of our articles help you and your family to thrive.

Lately, I’ve been focusing my own energies on creating what I would like to see in the world, instead of reacting to that which I deem undesirable. Many people refer to this mindful state as “intentional living”. Yes, it’s a challenge to revise our thought patterns, but I am discovering that it happens more when we become aware of the folly of complaint. Giving people grief simply doesn’t achieve the desired result. Intentional living requires that I place myself more in the mindset of what I want to be and support it with constructive thoughts and actions rather than giving my energy to the problem. I am better served by first envisioning the dream, then trusting that the universe will align to make that dream a reality in ways even better than I imagined.

Working individually on behalf of a common good is the best opportunity we have to better our present world and shape the future we want. We cannot trust businesses that market harmful products proven to threaten our long-term health or destroy the ecology we all need to survive. We cannot count on politi-cal leaders to consistently do the right thing when so many are complicit in creating undesirable outcomes for selfish reasons. It’s up to parents and neigh-bors and other enlightened citizens to join our energies with idealistic youths in defending our God-given right to the dream of a better outcome. Intentions are power and they start here, today.

As Martin Luther King, Jr., so famously announced: “I have a dream….” Natural Awakenings readers’ dreams, too, can move mental mountains. That’s where progress begins. I, too, have a dream…

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newbriefsWhy Milk Matters, Then and Now

Once upon a time, milking the cows was a daily chore for chil-

dren who lived on colonial farms. Historic Bethlehem Burnside Plantation’s Back to Your Roots program is offering today’s youth hands-on learning and historic fun at Dairy Daze, an interactive look at milk, dairy and cows, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., August 18, at Burnside Plantation, in Bethlehem.

With the assistance of historic Bethlehem’s Foodways team, kids will interact with a cow and learn how the large animal provides families with milk. Participants will use milk to churn and press butter, and will work together to make cheese. As a takeaway, kids will create authentic butter press ornaments with various molds.

The Back to Your Roots program aims to introduce lo-cal children to life on a colonial farm in a hands-on, agrarian context. The program, which runs through October, is funded through the Seeking Excellence Capital Campaign and the Hands on Gallery at Burnside Plantation.

Cost for the event is $7 for adults, free for children. Burnside Plantation is located at 1461 Schoenersville Rd., in Bethlehem. For more information, call 800-360-8687 or visit HistoricBethlehem.org.

Shanthi Seeks Support

Jeremy Brandt, a local award-winning videographer, has completed a 10-minute video for Shanthi Project, a

nonprofit organization dedicated to helping at-risk youth and underserved communities in the Lehigh Valley. The video is an initial step in outreach and fundraising for programming and teacher training in 2012-2013.

Most of Shanthi Project’s incarcer-ated students are trauma survivors. Trauma has a profound and enduring effect on mind, body, and spirit. Re-search from The Trauma Center in Boston, MA has shown that treating the whole person inclusive of a yoga prac-tice allows a trauma survivor to recon-nect to body, mind and emotions. The majority of students also live with addiction. The Yoga 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) program, developed by Nikki Myers, has shown to be an ideal complement to the substance abuse 12-Step Recovery program. The goal is to have Myers train 10 teachers in this program in 2012-13. To accomplish their goals, Shanthi Project is seeking financial support of the community, and is hoping to raise $8,000 or more.

For more information including a planned yoga fund-raiser in October, visit the Shanthi Project Facebook page or ShanthiProject.org.






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What a Wetter PA Means for Local Communities

Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference

Conference Organizers: Lehigh University Northampton County Conservation District • Nurture Nature Center

Pennsylvania Environmental Council • Saucon Creek Watershed Association Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley • Wildlands Conservancy

Conference Sessions Include: • Changing Weather Impacts• Water Withdrawals• Dam Removal• Recycling Biosolids• Vernal PoolsSpecial Workshops: • Macroinvertebrates• Marcellus Shale

October 9, 2012 • Lehigh University

Free public presentation:Paul Knight, State Climatologist at

Penn State UniversityChanging Weather Patterns in PA

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Cycle and Run to Sow Seeds

The Seed Farm, a nonprofit organization that is helping to train new farmers establish sustainable enterprises in the

region, is holding its fourth annual Sowing Seeds Charity Bike Ride and Fun Run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., August 25. The event will give participants the chance to run or ride through some of the area’s scenic, fertile farmland. Not just a fundraiser to support The Seed

Farm’s important work, the event showcases area farms and farmers.

Routes of 10, 20 and 40 miles are available for cyclists, with plenty of stops along the way to fuel up on farm fresh food, as well as a farmers’ market set up by the apprentices of The Seed Farm. New this year is the addition of a cross-coun-try 5K fun run or walk that weaves through scenic fields at the farm. Baked goods from local bakeries, along with fruit and coffee, will be served for breakfast. Lunch will feature farm-fresh food prepared with veggies, fruits and meats from The Seed Farm and other local farmers, prepared by Brew Works.

The Seed Farm is located at 5854 Vera Cruz Rd., in Em-maus. To register, visit BikeReg.com and query “sowing seeds.”

Electro-Acupuncture Now Available in Easton

Kim’s Healing Center in Eas-ton is now offering electro-

acupuncture treatments as an additional method for clients seeking relief from depression, high blood pressure, musculo-skeletal trauma, pain associated with arthritis and more. The treatments are offered as part of a total treatment program often including, bodywork, detoxifi-cation and herbal remedies.

The electro-acupuncture procedure uses electrically driven needles that can be standardized to control the amount of stimulation and frequency of the treatment protocol.

“Our bodies are our vehicles to interact in this world. If we treat them with respect and honor, they will reward us with infinite thank-yous. ” states owner Kim Ng. “Electro-acupunc-ture is another fantastic tool we can use to help people control symptoms without drugs or surgery. With regular electro-acupuncture treatment, herbs and acupressure, our clients can avoid the complications and side effects of medication for for controlling chronic conditions. It is never too late to start honoring our bodies by showing compassion in our thoughts and actions.”

Kim’s Healing Center is located at 1223 Butler Street in Easton. For more information call 610-559-7280 or visit KimsHealing.com. See ad, page 3.


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The Coopersburg Commons has debuted the Market at Coopersburg

Commons, a year-round farmers market running from noon until 6 p.m., Thurs-days and Fridays. Located at 202 South Third Street (Route 309), in Coopers-burg, the Market is a unique collection of quality vendors and artisan shop owners conceptualized by Ed Verba

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market is what Verba and Bickert scour the 75-mile radius to find. They bring the highest quality products to market that would otherwise go undiscovered. A step beyond the traditional ‘producer only’ farmers’ markets, the two find this method to be superior and more diverse.

Included in their Market at Coo-persburg Commons are other like-mind-ed small business owners that produce baked goods, soaps, jewelry, baskets, repurposed items, fiber arts, and artisan designs. The Market also offers a series of free seminars and affordable classes on soap making, weaving, spinning and design.

For more information, call 610-250-7951 or email [email protected]. See ad, page 12.

Coopersburg Farmers’ Market Debutsand Chuck Bickert, of Sustainable Country Gentlemen, LLC.

Sustainable Country Gentlemen source high-quality, in-season produce from a five county area of Eastern Pennsylvania for market. Building relationships with farmers that farm great products but have no desire or resource to take their products to


Plant-based Nutrition Support Groups

Local food coach Michelle Trent, of The Joyful Elephant,

is forming plant-based nutrition support groups to help individu-als achieve their goals quicker. Switching to a plant-based diet can be difficult without the right tools and support. By providing nutrition counseling, hands-on cooking demos and support group meetings, Trent says she

can greatly increase the likelihood that people will be suc-cessful in making a transition that is lifesaving, and stick with it for the long term.

Trent is a certified nutritional education trainer spe-cializing in whole foods, plant-based lifestyles for weight loss and overall health and vitality. Through nutrition edu-cation, coaching and support she helps people to make the right food choices that enable them to achieve their wellness goals. “The key to success in goal achievement is having like-minded individuals share your journey,” she says.

For more information, call 484-515-6603 or visit JoyfulElephant.com. See ad, page 61.

Call for Cover Art and Photography

Natural Awakenings magazine is extending a call for cover

art and photography and accepting submissions online via a dedicated webpage. The monthly healthy liv-ing, franchised publication, available free in more than 80 cities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, is known for eye-catching covers that feature original works by artists from around the world. The covers reflect monthly editorial themes, and a variety of selections are distributed to all fran-chise publishers so they can choose which cover they want to run.

“This is an exciting opportunity for artists and photogra-phers to be featured on one of our covers and reach a huge new audience, because our readership exceeds 3.6 million,” says founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman.

Selected artists that grant permission to use their work are featured in a one-third page, professionally written “Cover Art-ist/Photographer” editorial (bio) that introduces the artist and includes their website and contact information.

For more information, including a list of monthly themes, submission terms and format requirements, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/covers.


newbriefsMassage and Bodywork Beneficial for Pets

Kathleen M. Sterner will present Massage and Bodywork for Your Pet, from 9 a.m. to

5 p.m., August 12, at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center.

Pets may experience soft tissue damage in their daily lives just as humans do. According to Sterner, therapeutic massage can provide signifi-cant relief, stimulate healing and promote stress reduction and relaxation. Other benefits include enhancing performance by increasing range of motion, maintaining muscle tone and joint flexibility, increasing blood and lymph circula-tion, increasing oxygen to reduce muscle spasms, flushing toxins from muscles and joints, relieving discomfort from arthritis, lameness and hip dysplasia, improving disposition, preventing injuries, stimulating areas affected postoperatively, recov-ering from skeletal and muscular surgery or injury and relieving muscle pain by releasing endorphins. A dog will be provided for practice, but the strokes learned may also be applied to felines. Basic knowledge of massage therapy strokes is helpful but not necessary.

Cost: $148. The workshop is approved for seven national CEUs. Location: 628 Twin Ponds Rd., Breinigsville. To register, call Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center at 610-695-3355 or visit twinpondscenter.com. See ad, page 37.

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Discover You Can During National Farmers’ Market Week

This year, the 13th Annual National Farmers’ Market Week, taking place

from August 5 to 11, will mark an impor-tant milestone. Since the USDA began

declaring National Farmers’ Market Week in 2000, the number of farmers’ markets has grown 150 percent, from 2,863 markets to 7,175 in 2011. These numbers have continued to rise in 2012, as farmers’ markets become fresh food mainstays for shop-

pers across all socio-economic, political and ethnic ranges.

In celebration, the Greater Lehigh Valley chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local and several producer-only farmers’ markets are holding Discover You Can canning demonstrations to teach shoppers how to can summer’s bounty. Visit the following farmers’ markets to Discover You Can and receive free instruction booklets, coupons, pectin and pickling mix samples will also be available.

The following topics and locations are planned for the week. Relish, by Roger’s Relish, Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, August 5; Freezing Produce, by Heritage Farm CSA, Historic Historic District Beth-lehem Farmers’ Market, August 7; Salsa, by Easton Salsa, Bethlehem Farmers’ Market at Campus Square, August 9; Sauerkraut, by Homesweet Homegrown author, Robyn Jasko, at Kutztown Main St Growers’ Market, August 9; Pickles, by Chris Boehm, Macungie Farmers’ Market, August 9; Low/No Sugar Canning, by Kristy Klein, Easton Farmers’ Market, August 11; and a still to be announced topic on August 11 at Naza-reth Square Farmers’ Market.

For more information, visit www.BuyLocalGreaterLehighValley.org. See ad, page 64.


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VegFest 2012

The second annual Bethlehem VegFest will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., September 8, at the new at the new Green-

way on Bethlehem’s SouthSide. Organized by The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and The Downtown Bethlehem Association, the goal of the VegFest is to continue to support and encourage vegetarians and vegans in the Lehigh Valley.

The free event brings together an array of vegetarian natural food providers, top na-tional speakers and chefs, and educational

exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment. It is a chance to talk directly to food producers, learn the newest items in the marketplace, taste free food samples, shop at show special dis-counts, or simply learn what vegetarian foods are available and where they can be found. Patrons can also enjoy fun and games for kids, dog and cat adoptions, and live music and entertain-ment. The event is ideal for longtime vegetarians and vegan, as well as those simply wanting to add more healthy and delicious foods to their meal repertoire.

SouthSide Bethlehem Greenway is located at 316 South New Street, in Bethlehem. For more information, call 610-751-4979 or visit BethlehemVegFest.org.

Advance Your Yoga Skills

Kula Heart Yoga and Wellness Center will host the work-shop, Advanced Modules for Yoga Teachers and Experi-

enced Students, with Todd Norian, ERYT 500. Part one will be held September 13 to 16 and part two will take place from December 6 to 9.

The workshop is an opportunity for participants to take their teaching and practice of yoga into a deeper level of excellence. Participants will learn about the body’s master design for optimal health and gain greater knowledge of the application of alignment principles to address, heal and prevent common aches, pains and injuries. Attendees will also learn the techniques and skills necessary to be able to give hands-on adjustments that will transform students, and how to transmit the highest intention of one’s heart through touch using precise and sophisticated principles of alignment. In addition, Norian will illuminate and demystify the philosophical 36 Tattvas of the Tantric tradition.

Kula Heart Yoga and Wellness Center is located at 3864 Courtney St., Ste, 150, in Bethlehem. For more information, call 610-597-5616 or visit KulaHeartYoga.com. See ad, page 61.





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Pioneer Furthers Technology

Dr. Philip Getson of Marlton NJ has been appointed to the position of Vice

President of the American Academy of Thermology, the longest standing organi-zation of medical thermographers in the United States. He will serve as the chair-man for the breast protocol committee with the responsibility of formulating standard-ized guidelines for breast thermography.

Thermography screenings, which are offered by Dr. Getson at Dallas Wellness in Easton and Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center near Fogelsville, is a diagnostic tool that utilizes state of the art, FDA ap-

proved, infra red technol-ogy to provide an image of the body’s physiologic responses. It is a totally safe, non-radiologic, non invasive, painless test with absolutely no known ad-verse affects and no contra indications.

Dr. Getson has been a Board Certified Medical

Thermographer since 1982 and has lec-tured nationally and internationally on the subject. He has reviewed over ten thousand thermographic patients. Dr. Getson has championed the cause of thermography for earlier detection of Breast Cancer for many years. He is enthusiastic about the opportu-nity to provide quality thermographic imag-ing and interpretation in the Lehigh Valley.

Additionally, Dr. Getson is a board certified family physician in NJ for 36 years and is an internationally recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. He is a highly sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. Dr. Getson currently serves as the medi-cal liaison to the New Jersey Department of Health to implement the governor’s bill for RSD Awareness and will be responsible for conducting educational lectures on the subject.

Dr. Philip Getson, D.O., Health Through Awareness, 100 Brick Road, Suite 206, Marlton, NJ. For more information on Thermography or to make an appointment for a screening, call 856-596-5834 or visit www.healththroughawareness.com. See ad, page 20.


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Butterfly Release Honors Loved Ones

The Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley presents the fifth annual Wings of Hope, at 10:30 a.m., September 8, at Cedar Crest College, Al-

lentown. Rain date is 3 p.m., September 9.The free, 90-minute event brings musical entertainment by Melody for Human-

ity, children’s crafts and activities, refreshments, a sale of butterfly-themed items and raffles for all ages. At noon, 250 Monarch butterflies—symbols of transforma-

tion—will be released for flight in honor of all who have been affected by cancer.

In advance of the event, com-munity members are invited to donate $10 to sponsor a paper butterfly, which are inscribed with a loved one’s name and displayed at the event. The butterflies, embedded with wildflower seeds, can be taken home and planted to grow into butterfly-attracting wildflowers. All funds raised benefit the free pro-

grams of support, stress reduction and education that the Cancer Support Commu-nity of the Greater Lehigh Valley offers to people and families affected by cancer.

Cedar Crest College is located at 100 College Drive, in Allentown. To purchase a butterfly, contact Dianne Moody at 610-861-7555 x 39 or [email protected].

Holistic Learning Center Open Houses

Join the staff and current families of Greenway Creative Learning Center on Sunday, August 5 or September 2 at 11

a.m. for an Open House of their White-hall facility. The gathering gives potential parents an opportunity to tour of the center and learn more about Greenway’s holisti-cally focused after-school and preschool daycare programs which offer full and part time placement beginning in September.

In the past year, Greenway had added a Bethlehem location also offering holistic programs at 52 Highland Avenue near Routes 512 and 22. “We offer a back to basics, common sense, ecologically sound and creative approach to child care”, states founder Debra Miller. “We believe that providing children with a safe, natural, clean and uncluttered environment fosters creativity. Our kids are served whole foods and their days will be filled with poetry, music, storytelling, art and organic gardening. The children are given the freedom to develop socially, emotionally and physically while enhancing their critical and creative thinking skills; developing a sense of personal and social responsibility. This open house is a great way for parents to experience a typical day of events.”

Greenway Creative Learning Centers is located at the corner of Mauch Chunk and Seiple’s Station Rd. in Whitehall. Call 610-799-3635 to reserve a spot at either open house or visit Greenwayclc.com for more information. See ad, page 17.


Bringing Meadowscaping to Big and Small Areas

Catherine Zimmerman, an award-winning photographer and filmmaker,

author, horticulturist and sustainable landscape designer, will present a two-part workshop on meadowscaping from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., September 8, at Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery. Meadowscap-ing offers an opportunity to have both a beautiful outdoor environment and provide a haven for the wildlife that helps to bal-ance our environment. The morning session will provide the basics of where, how and why to develop a meadowscape and the afternoon will provide an opportunity to dig in and create a meadowscape at Edge of the Woods.

Based in Washington, D.C., Zimmer-man is the author of Urban & Suburban Meadows, Bringing Meadowscaping to Big and Small Spaces, and has just released the companion video. The book and video offer the tools to create sustainable, organic land-scapes in backyards, schoolyards, churches and communities.

Cost: $20 per person, $30 per couple. Participants can bring a lunch or select a box lunch for an additional fee. Registra-tion is available online at Meadowscape.Eventbrite.com. Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery is located at 2415 Route 100, in Orefield. For more information, email [email protected] or visit EdgeOfTheWoodsNursery.com or call 610-395-2570. See ad, page 13.





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All parents want the best for their baby. While we ago-

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In 1982, Elizabeth Grubb took her first Shiatsu massage class, simply out

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“When I first began, I was a single mom living and working in a tiny apart-ment,” she explains. “I had no money and when doing shiatsu, as it is tradi-tionally done on the floor, the carpet was so thin that I had to put a quilt on the floor. The floor still felt so hard that a client gifted me padding for under the quilt that I couldn’t afford. The photos on the wall were cut outs from National Geographic. It was so bad that one woman actually walked out.” Though it was a meager start, it would be the beginning of a long, rewarding career in holistic health—one that she didn’t exactly expect.

“Opening the school was never, ever planned, but I’m really proud of how much we’ve grown and what the school has become,” she says. “In the beginning, I had no idea how I was even going to pay for our space. I just told myself if I sat there seven days a week, the phone would ring—and it did.”

Grubb started by teaching Shiatsu, but quickly began expanding her own studies—and expand she certainly did. Her bodywork training now includes shiatsu, anatomy and physiology, neuromuscular therapy, Reiki, reflexol-ogy, polarity, sports massage, cranial sacral therapy, hot stone massage, Thai massage and much more. She has also had extensive holistic health training such as nutrition, mind/body training, herbology, iridology and homeopathy, to name a few.

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“The advantage of teaching multi-ple modalities is that students can blend them together and become an eclectic practitioner,” she notes. “It is like hav-ing 10 colors for painting instead of three. It gives you the artistic freedom to express yourself as you give a massage and really customize it for each client.”

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The un-family mealThe sit-down meal is an endangered family function, thanks to hectic sched-ules, time spent with TV, video games, the Internet and other electronic devices, as well as the perceived uncool factor of noshing with the folks. Yet studies show that family meals foster com-munication and usually lead to higher intakes of calcium- and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, plus lower amounts of unhealthy fats, sugar and sodium, says Keith-Thomas Ayoob, Ed.D., a registered dietitian and associate clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in New York. A supporting study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Associa-tion confirmed that tykes that took in fewer family meals (and watched more TV) were more likely to be overweight. University of Minnesota researchers found that adolescent girls that ate often with their family were less prone to use cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. Try this: Commit to a sit-down meal most days of the week, suggests Registered Dietitian Brenda J. Pon-ichtera, author of Quick and Healthy Recipes and Ideas. Don’t overlook breakfast as po-tential family time as well, counsels Ayoob. “Kids that eat a well-balanced breakfast do better in school, have im-proved vitamin and mineral intake and are more likely to maintain a healthy body weight.”

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Chicken again?Never before has such a variety of foods been more readily available. Still, too many families fall into the trap of preparing the same familiar eats—like spaghetti, chicken, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on white bread—week in and week out. When children are repeatedly pre-sented with the same foods, they don’t learn to appreciate new flavors and textures, which reinforces a picky pal-ate and a fear of unfamiliar dishes, says Ayoob. From a body weight standpoint, an article published in Science suggests that when the brain isn’t gratified by food—which can happen when the fam-ily eats roast chicken for the fourth time in the same week—people are more likely to make midnight kitchen raids and add to their total calorie intake. Try this: Once a week, have a

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Meals in a hurryThe desire for something quick may be why half of total U.S. food expenditures today go to meals prepared outside the home. Studies suggest that the more we purchase fast food, the greater our girth. “This should come as no surprise, because what is often ordered is mostly out-of-control portions, higher in calories, fat, sugar and salt, than what would be served at home,” says Ayoob. Even shunning the all-too-familiar drive-through for a smarter option could pack on pounds. Researchers reported in the Journal of Consumer Research that an individual is likely to underestimate the calories in a meal marketed by a restaurant as healthier, than those in a meal from a perceived offender. This mistake often leads to overeating through purchasing extra or bigger side orders, suggest the study’s au-thors. University of Minnesota research sug-gests that adolescent members of families that rely on fewer than three purchased meals per week are more likely to consume healthier beverages and vegetables with meals and less prone to indulge in soda and chips at home. Try this: Skip the fast food outlets and open The Joy of Cooking. “Preparing more home-cooked meals is all about planning and implementing time-saving strategies,” says Ponichtera. Take time during the week-end to create dinner menus for the coming week, with input from all family members, and make a detailed grocery list to facilitate an efficient visit to the health food store and grocery. Ponichtera also stresses the, “Cook once, serve twice,” trick, where home chefs purposely double the recipe and plan to serve leftovers later, adding different sides for variety. When time is at a premium, tossing

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for small children. Supplements: Rosen and Hamil-ton both favor select supplements for children, especially during cold and flu season. Rosen recommends a whole-food multivitamin for kids every day, as well as vitamin D supplements (if blood tests confirm a deficiency), as follows: 400 IU daily for babies, 1,000 IU for young children, 2,000 IU for tweens and 4,000 IU for teens and adults. Hamilton adds 15 milligrams of zinc daily and likes targeted herbal preparations for preventing and treat-ing colds. Sanitation: The experts’ advice here may be surprising: They all rec-ommend letting kids get a little dirty. “Kids are a little too sterile,” says Hamilton. “We used to play in the dirt, get dirt under our nails and expose our immune systems to bacteria that made them stronger. Our focus on antibac-terial products today has actually led to the growth of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.” As a postscript, she recom-mends avoiding hand sanitizers; not only are they less than effective, but their alcohol content can cause dry skin.

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meditation, prayer and solitude main-tain that nothing should divert us from our spiritual practices—least of all a family, which takes up so much time and energy. In India, one tradition holds that spiritual development belongs to a later stage of life, roughly after age 50. It is only once we have lived through a householder stage, bringing up and providing for our children and living a

worldly life, that we can turn our atten-tion to the inner world. After our chil-dren have reached adulthood, we have the privilege of meditating regularly, and living more quietly and simply. Many parents, however, find that—far from hindering it—bringing up children actively advances their spiritual development. Seen in the right way, parenthood can be a spiritual path, bringing a heightened sense of love, wonder and appreciation.

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How to Support Your Inner Child’s Natural Spiritualityn Don’t be irritated when children ask, “Why?” Encourage their sense of wonder.n Try not to be irritated by youthful exuberance and excitement.n Try to limit the amount of time kids watch TV or play computer games.n Encourage children to use their own creativity by inventing games, drawing or painting.n Schedule periods of quiet relax-ation and meditation, which enable them to feel more at home within their own being.

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positive effects of having children: They help us to become children again ourselves. In Taoism, the ideal is to be as spontaneous and curious as a child, exhibiting their openness to experience. On the physical plane, Taoist practices like Tai chi and qigong aim to help the body become as supple and flexible as a child’s.

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the center of the universe and trying so hard to satisfy our own desires. They advise us to help and serve others, so that we can move beyond our separate ego and connect to a transcendent power. The eightfold path of Buddhism aims to cultivate this selfless state and ideally, the path of parenthood can, as well. It’s impossible to be a good parent without being prepared to put your children first. Much of parenthood is about self-sacrifice. Gopnik remarks: “Imagine a novel in which a woman took in a stranger who was unable to walk or talk or even eat by him-self. She fell completely in love with him at first sight, fed and clothed and washed him, gradually helped him to become competent and inde-pendent, and spent more than half her income on him… You couldn’t bear the sappiness of it. But that is just about every mother’s story. Car-ing for children is a fast and efficient way to experience at least a little saintliness.” The poet William Words-

worth described how children see the world as “…appareled in celestial light [having] the glory and freshness of a dream.” Yet, as adults, this vision, “…fades into the light of common day.” Having children of our own helps us to reawaken some of the celestial light within. Perhaps this is what Jesus meant too, when he told his disciples, “Un-less you change and become like little children, you will never enter the king-dom of heaven.” This makes sense if we think of the kingdom of heaven not as a future, far-off place, but as a state of consciousness, here and now. Heav-en is the state of wonder and natural well-being where children dwell and in their company, we naturally re-enter the kingdom.

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London, many soccer moms and dads will be watching live or recorded match-es with their children gathered around the TV. Among the 28 national male and female teams competing internationally, the U.S. women’s team brings special excitement as the defending Olympic champions in their division. Their shared enthusiasm is sure to inspire some fam-ily soccer ball kick-around action in the yard or a local park. Soccer is an ideal physical outlet for boys and girls because it’s consider-

In many other countries, soccer is known as football, or even “the beautiful game,” because the grace and style of play is often considered as important as the final score. While less popular than other professional sports in this country, soccer’s suitability and benefits for today’s children have spawned its own American subculture.

ably less violent than football; provides a great cardio workout; builds thought processes in employing strategies; instills teamwork, camaraderie and sportsman-ship; and can facilitate meeting young-sters of various backgrounds. It also provides an easy and enjoyable way for parents to get some exercise while bonding with their children. US Youth Soccer, as part of the U.S. Soccer Federation, the national governing body, involves 3 million-plus youngsters ages 5 through 19 in soc-cer leagues, camps and local programs annually. Its yearly Youth Soccer Month, in September, will feature many com-munity events, tips and discussions. Susan Boyd, of Mequon, Wiscon-

sin, spent 15 years taking two of her sons to and from practices and matches from junior games all the way through high school teams. “Every time they play is a highlight for me,” she says. “Win, lose or draw, they have such a passion for the game. You all get caught up in the power of the play and the magic of the moment.” A part-time writing instructor at Car-roll University, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Boyd has been posting weekly parental advice blogs on USYouthSoccer.org for four years. One suggests that if field con-ditions are damp, parents should bring gallon-size baggies to protect the car’s floor from the mud of soccer shoes, plus a change of clothes for the players. In an-other, she asks parents “not to be snooty or pompous” if their child’s team is better than the opposition and to “have more patience with referees that don’t meet your standard of perfection in calls.” Because soccer calls for near-constant movement—running with or toward the ball or walking into a better position on the field—it’s an effective antidote to childhood obesity. The Presi-dent’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nu-trition (Fitness.gov) suggests that children get one hour or more a day in either moderate or vigorous aerobic physical activity. For adults, the recommendation is at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. Playing or practicing soccer skills definitely meets the criteria. Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics Association (HealthyChildren.org) cited soccer as a way for children to be physically active while they learn teamwork and sportsmanship. It also noted that the most common player injuries are minor sprains and strains, fol-lowed by bruises. Boyd advises, “Most of these require rest, ice, compression and elevation for the injured area, and a week away from the sport. Don’t rush children back onto the field; think long-term.” Current and longtime U.S. national Olympic team member Christie Ram-pone, of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, notes that because soccer doesn’t involve the hands, “Youngsters get used to using other, different muscle groups, allowing for optimal strength and coor-dination.” She suggests that parents have


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Laughter Yoga – With Gary Warren. All are wel-come. 6-7pm Please call or click to reserve your space 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

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Thermographic Imaging – Liesha Getson, BCTT of Health Through Awareness and TDI offers test-ing at Queens Health Center II, 707 Route 113, County Line Plaza, Souderton. For information or to schedule call 215-721-8828. Mention this ad for a discount.

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The Truth about Cholesterol – Dr. Maulfair will be discussing The role of cholesterol and all that it means for overall health and wellbeing. This is important information for all families. Free as community service. 6:30. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Court. Orefield. 610-682-2104

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Green Drinks – This environmental cocktail hour is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. 5:30 pm every second Wednesday of each month. Allentown Brew Works, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown

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Introduction to Gems of Excellence - Be the per-son you want to be. Clear self sabotage that tells you “I can’t” or “I won’t”. Learn daily clearings and de-stressing. 7-9:15pm. $50 if registered by August 7. $75 after. Health Options Institute, Beth-lehem 610-419-3535.

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Cloth Diapering 101 – Learn about cloth diapering and meet other Cloth Diapering Mamas. 9:30am. RSVP to [email protected]. Allen-town Milk and Honey Kids Store. 3900 Hamilton Blvd.

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Massage and Bodywork for Your Pet – Kathleen Sterner, Therapeutic massage provides significant re-lief, stimulates healing and promotes stress reduction, and relaxation for pets who may be experiencing soft tissue damage. These strokes are for cats and dogs. 7 CEUs/National, 9 am–5 pm, $148, Twin Ponds Cen-ter, West Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

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sunday, september 16The Usui System of Reiki Healing is a hands-on energy healing practice. Reiki - universal life energy - is channeled through the practitioner’s hands for self-treatment or treatment of oth-ers. Receive your Reiki Level 1 attunement by experienced Reiki Masters and begin healing yourself and others. Includes attunement, book and manual. begin practicing immediately! 12-5:30pm, $150, Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescos-ville, PA 18106, Unit #7, 484-515-8356, www.quietheartyoga.com

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1sT AnnuAL HoLIsTIC & METAPHYsICAL ExPo August 18th 9-5 Milford PA

Come join us for a free fun day at Circle of Trees. There will be free workshops, vendor tables, trader blankets, healers, and read-ers. Food and desserts for sale as well. Walk the land, see the lake or just relax. This day event is open to the whole family! Circle of Trees is a Non Profit so we will have a dona-tion area to help with our roof fund. For more info go to www.circleoftreesretreat.com or 484-347-7489

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PATTERns: CHAnGE YouR LIFEsaturday september 22

Experienced Transpersonal Psychology practi-tioner Annelie Shultz, M.A., C.H.T., will lead a workshop helping you to break out of old patterns by understanding your subtle energy bodies, energy attractor fields and the power of forgiveness. Experience guided visualizations and one guided past life regression. 12-5:20pm, $85 or $90 the day of. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fit-ness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, PA 18106, Unit #7. Entrance in rear of building, glass door, 484-515-8356, www.quietheartyoga.com

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A nATuRAL MEDICInE FoRuMThursday, August 16 - 6pm

Join us for a free, informal Question and An-swer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related ques-tions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for more information.

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InTEGRATIvE MEDICInE ConFEREnCE

november 3 & 4, 2012

The following Integrative Medicine Profes-sionals are presenting in a powerful Integra-tive Medicine concepts in this important conference.

Cardiology – Dr. Shashi Agarwal, MD, Gyne-cology – Dr. Tirun Gopal, MD, Pediatrics - Dr. Richaritha Gundlapalli, MD, Cancer – Dr. Vijay Jain, MD, Weight Loss – Dr. Ajay Kiri, MD, Pain Management – Dr. Jeffrey Meyers, MD, Pulmonology – Dr. Kiran Viramgama, MD, Urology – Dr. Eugene Rajaratnam, MD, Ayurvedic Medicine – Dr. Shekhar An-nambhotla, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda, Nutrition – Divya L. Selvakumar, MPH, PhD (C)

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, 628 Twin Ponds Center, Breinigsville, PA Contact for more details: 484.347.6110 or [email protected] or visit our website: www.aapna.org

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Greenshire Arts Consortium Upper Bucks, Near Lake Nockamixon

3620 Sterner Mill Road, Quakertown PA www.greenshirearts.org 215-538-0976

Please register for all activities.

Community Picnic: Blue Grass and Ice Cream - July 29, Sunday afternoon, 4 pm Meet new friends, enjoy the Greenshire grounds and discover what we’re all about. Our favorite Doylestown Bluegrass Jam will share their tunes and Greenshire will provide ice cream treats. Please bring a dish to share and lawn chair or picnic blanket. Contact Greenshire to let us know you’re coming. Rain Date: August 12.

NEW! Gentle Yoga for Every Body - Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Learn to stretch in safe and healthy ways, working at your own pace with a comfort level that avoids painful movements. Im-prove your posture, feel calmer, increase circulation, sleep better, lose weight and inches. “Gentle Yoga combines chair stretches, safe movements and deep breathing to achieve good bodies and happy minds.” Paula Tepedino, Certified Yoga Teacher. $10/class

Reiki II Certification: August 4, 10 am – 5 pm 8 CEs available. At this level Reiki works more powerfully and also penetrates the space-time barrier. Learn how to transmit this healing energy over distance and time, helping to heal the past and send healing energy into the future. Learn how Reiki can be applied to ideas and situations and assist in eliminating unwanted habits as well as enhancing talents. Receive special symbols and more powerful attunements. $200. For 8 CEs $250.

Spiritual Discussion Group - First Tuesdays, begins September 4. 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - This gathering is for people who would like to delve into a deeper understanding of spirituality: your connection to God, each other, the Universe and purpose in life. In this contemporary age where huge shifts of both inner and outer worlds are taking place, this group provides a firm foundation of spiritual understanding. People of all faiths are invited into this sacred realm of love and acceptance. Facilitator: Arlene Curley, intuitive healer, Reiki Master/Teacher, spiritual mentor. $20.

Yoga Training Program: IntroductionOctober 1: four consecutive Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 - If you’ve wanted to go deeper into the practice of yoga but felt a training program was for experienced yoga practitioners, you will want to come to this Introduction. Open to everyone! Immerse yourself lightly for 4 weeks to experience the joys of practicing and learning something new. “Yoga is a journey that gradually opens your body and mind to positive pos-sibilities that make your life happier.” Paula Tepedino, Certified Yoga Teacher. $160. (4 weeks)

Mystical Series with Scott Ogburn, TBAOctober: Mayas. November: Atlantis

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Weight Control Group Program – 4 sessions: Tues. Aug 14th and 28th & Sept 11th & 25th, 2012. 6-7:30PM. Cost: $175 includes Manual, CDs, & DVDs. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email [email protected]. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

The Dynamic Duo – Tues. Aug. 14th 2012. Learn how the conscious and subconscious minds can work in unison and harmony to enhance your health, happiness and productivity. $25. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email [email protected]. Location: 2020 Downy-flake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown, PA 18103

Health Aging – Dr. Maulfair will present a seminar discussing the problems of aging including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. This discussion explains the causes of these problems and they are not what you have been led to believe. Chelation therapy will be fully explained. Free as community service. 6:30. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Court. Orefield. 610-682-2104

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Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that al-lows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 7:30-9 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

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Wish Game night – The Wish™ is about empower-ing you to live your most authentic and amazing life, a tool to help achieve the most wonderful outcomes. 7:30pm-9:30pm. Miracolo Bella Hair & Wellness Spa in Walnutport. Seating Limited - $20 Registration. 610-760-8915

Y12sR - Yoga 12 step Program – With Josh Ke-hler. 45 minutes of beginner friendly yoga followed by a 45 minute step meeting. All are welcome. This is a donation based class. 7-8:30pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642.

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Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

self-Healing Workshop – Join Medical Massage Therapist and Reiki Master, Zarah Martin for an af-ternoon of guided self-massage and reflexology, or bring a friend and work on each other. Be prepared to float home as you gain knowledge on how to relieve chronic pain and stress through self-healing! 1-4pm. $85 or $90 the day of the event. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

kirtan – Devotional chanting (kirtan) is a wonder-ful way to cleanse yourself of negative energy and stress with the healing vibrations of divine sound. Free though donations will be accepted, potluck afterwards! 6-8pm, Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356

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How Color Affects our Lives – Kathleen Sterner, This ancient system of color therapy uses specific color rays that treat the mind and body and affect our every-day moods and choices. We will experi-ence each color and discuss how an individual benefits from them. 7 CEUs/National, 9 am–5 pm, $148, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

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Thermographic Imaging services – Liesha Get-son, BCTT of Health Through Awareness and TDI offers testing at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 628 Twin Ponds Rd., Breinigsville. By appointment only. Call 610-395-3355 to schedule. For more information on thermography, visit www.tdinj.com. Mention this ad for discount.

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Gems of Excellence – Turn impossible into pos-sible. Learn tools to make miracles happen dai-ly. Facilitated by Susan March. 8/25 and 8/26 - 9am-5pm each day. $395 if deposit received by August 14, $450 thereafter. Health Options In-stitute, Bethlehem 610-419-3535 or call Susan at 717-600-0097.

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vibrational Healing With Tibetan singing Bowls, Gongs, and Bells – Kathleen Sterner, Learn the history and use of these healing tools along with a demonstration of their traditional use for healing purposes. 7 CEUs/National, 9 am–5 pm, $148, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

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smoking Cessation Group Program – 3 ses-sions: Tues. Aug 28h & Sept 11th & 25th 2012. 7:30-8:30PM. Cost: $150 includes Manual, CDs,

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Lift off! – An Arm Balancing Workshop with Carrie Morgan. 1-3:30pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642 Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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Living Healthy in a Toxic World – Coleen Maulfair will help you understand how toxins affect your health; staying healthy is the real way to defeat high health care costs and the problems of aging, past street and medical drug use and chemical exposures. Free as community service. 6:30. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Court. Orefield. 610-682-2104

FREE Introduction to Tai Chi – Learn how the study of this art can energize your body and quiet your mind. 11 am. Steel Fitness Premier Health and Wellness , 250 Cetronia Rd., Suite 100, Allentown. Questions? Call Hilary Smith at 610 751-6090

Cooking to Control sugar – Learn to cook amazing dishes that will help lower and maintain a healthy blood sugar level. $35 per person and includes take away items and sampling of recipes created. 7pm. Lehigh Valley Integrated Health, 163 S. Green Street. Nazareth. call 484-291-4848

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FREE Introduction to Tai Chi – Learn how the study of this art can energize your body and quiet your mind. 6 pm. Steel Fitness Premier Health and Wellness, 250 Cetronia Rd., Suite 100, Allentown. Questions? Call Hilary Smith at 610 751-6090

THE 3RD AnnuAL LEHIGH vALLEY CoMMunITY HEALTH ExPo

november 10, 2012 - - 12 noon to 6:00pm

This event will be FREE to the public. A portion of the proceeds from this annual event will go to The Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Sponsored in part by Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce. Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities available. Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center, 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Please visit www.lvhealthexpo.com or call 484-201-9559

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200 HouR YoGA ALLIAnCE CERTI-FIED YoGA TEACHER TRAInInG PRoGRAM - september-May - one Weekend Per Month - This is a comprehensive program designed to deepen your understanding of yoga practice and philosophy. This program is open to those who are interested in taking their yoga practice to a deeper level as well as those who want to teach. Our program is registered and approved by the National Yoga Alliance, and those who complete all components of the program will be eligible to apply for RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) status. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 www.theyogaloftofbethlehem.com

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A DAY oF QIGonG AnD ConTEM-PLATIvE ARTs - sunday, september 16, 10am -4pm - Join us for a relaxing day of Qigong with Hilary Smith. Enjoy Ikebana style flower meditation, guided nature medita-tion and gentle qigong with music. Vegetarian lunch included. $80. Kirkridge Retreat Center north of Bangor. Call 610-759-1942

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EnERGY MEDICInE & MEDICAL InTuITIvE TRAInInG - september 2012 through June 2013 - Everything you ever wanted to know about energy medicine. Includes diagnostic skills, self development skills, energy work, bodywork and other es-sential skills for the medical intuitive. Learn how to See and perceive energy in yourself and your clients. Learn how to see imbalances in the energetic body before it manifests in the physical. This class is great for Massage Therapists, doctors, nurses, healers and any-one interested in maintaining their own health. Taught by Lisa Baas – Acupuncturist, herbalist and Shiastu Practitioner. Weekend classes. Call 610-967-0515 for More information.

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& DVD. For more information or to register con-tact: Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email [email protected]. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

Free Intro to Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 7:45-8:45pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Digestion and Health – This is vital information about how your body works and why digestive health is key to health and graceful aging without medical problems. Free as community service. 6:30. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Court. Orefield. 610-682-2104

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Facial oriental Health Assessment – Steve Hoog. Your face tells the story of your overall health. Learn how every part of your face (colors, blem-ishes, wrinkles, and marks) is related to your organs and systems; and, how eating and lifestyle changes can improve your health. 6:30-8:30 pm, $45, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Free Intro to Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 10-10:55am. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Introduction to Bio Energetic Bodywork - Be-come the person you were truly meant to be! Bio Energetics can address almost any emotional, mental, physical or environmental concern. Elimi-nate allergies, emotional trauma, pain, negativity or anything negatively impacting your life and health. Free with RSVP. Herbs to Your Success, 35 Belvidere St, Nazareth. 610-365-8996.

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Free Intro to Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 7:45-8:45pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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Tribal Belly Dance – 6 week session with Tara Som-merfield. Session 1 - 8/31-10/5. Session 2 – 10/12-11/16. 7pm - 8pm. $75 per person/session. Emmaus Yoga, 860 Broad Street, Emmaus. 610-421-8200.

Yoga Teacher Training open House – Meet teacher trainers of our 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Registered yoga teacher training program and have all your questions about our training program answered. 6:30-7:30pm. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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Relax and Renew – Restorative Yoga with Alysha Pfeiffer. Want to relax and de-stress? This is the class for you. All are welcome. 4-6pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642 Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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Easy Cleanse series – With Laurel Attanasio. Each class will include an informational session focusing on simple everyday ways to cleanse through diet, exercise and personal hygiene. Each informational session will be followed by an one-hour vinyasa practice that will combine breath and movement while flowing through a well balanced sequence. Thursdays 9/6-9/27, 7:30-8:45pm. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642.

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Yoga in Action – With Alysha Pfeiffer & Megan Ridge. 7 week leadership training for discovering your purpose. Mondays 6:00-9:30pm. 9/10-10/29. Please visit the website for details. Yoga Loft of Beth-lehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

GET HoT sEvEn DAYs A WEEk - Push yourself to your edge in Lehigh Valley Yoga’s Hot Yoga room. These challenging Vinyasa flow classes is held in a ninety-eight degree room designed to build strength and stamina while offering detoxifing benefits. Sunday 10am, noon, 5:30; Monday 8am, 4:30pm, 730pm; Tuesday 10am, 4:30pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm; Wednesday 4:30, 7pm; Thursday noon, 4:30pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm; Friday 10am, noon, and 6pm; Saturday 8:30am, noon . Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd in Allentown. Call 610-776-2676 or visit LVYoga.com

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TRIBAL BELLY DAnCE – 6 week session with Tara Sommerfield. Session 1 - 8/31-10/5. Session 2 – 10/12-11/16. 7-8pm. $75 per person/session FIREFLIEs MusICAL YoGA FoR kIDs - Saturday, September 15th 1:30pm - 2:30pmWith Kira Willey. Ideal for Children Ages 3 - 8 with Parent. $25,CHAnTInG AnD PosTuRAL ALIGn-MEnT - Sunday, September 30th - 9am - Noon.With Erica McHugh. $25 per personYoGA FoR skIERs AnD BoRDERsSeptember 24th - October 29th - Mondays at 7PM Get your body ready before you hit the slopes this winter with this lively sequence and steer clear of injury and soreness. $75 per 6 week session

Pre-registration required for all. Call 610-421-8200 or visit emmausyoga.com. Em-maus Yoga, 860 Broad Street, Emmaus.

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Care Alternatives Volunteers – Care Alternatives is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certified Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to im-pact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212.

Hike, Bike and Kayak – Join the Sierra Club of the Lehigh Valley and enjoy nature. See meetup site for activities: www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Lehigh-Valley-Group/

First Strides – An introductory walking/running program for women. Offering group walks, educa-tion and support. Bethlehem-Sand Island, Hanover Township, Bethlehem Township and Poconos loca-tions. Summer and fall sessions. Go to FirstStrides.com for days and times.

sundayGo With The Flow Yoga – Mixed levels. Leave refreshed and calm with this energizing class that moves you through a series of poses linked with the breath followed by stretching and savasana (relaxation). 9:30-10:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Yoga/Level 2 – For student with yoga experience with Sandra Kessel. 10-11:25am. Yoga Loft of Beth-lehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Sunday Services – Metaphysical and non-denominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30 am. All welcome! St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington St Allentown. 610-776-7211

Raja (Classical) Yoga – Offers philosophy, pos-tures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included every class. No experience necessary. 10-11:30am, $11 in advance or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Ham-ilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

mondayYogalates, mixed levels – Integrating yoga and Pilates for fitness, strength, and flexibility with the spirituality of Yoga and strengthening of the body’s core muscles with Pilates. 5:30–6:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Feldenkrais® Method – This method of gentle movements helps you improve your capabilities and overcome injuries by teaching your brain to re-organize and rebuild physical movements. 5:45-6:45 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Kripalu Yoga − mixed levels − This class will help you perform your daily activities pain free, with greater ease and pleasure by developing deeper self-awareness using the basics of yoga combined with the gentle movements of Feldenkrais®, 7-8 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Family Yoga – A fun way to teach children yoga and at the same time get your own practice in! Learn about your mind-body connection, balancing, coordination, the importance of breathing, stretch-ing and relaxation. 4:30-5:15pm, $13 for 2 or $20 for 3 or more people. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Raja (Classical) Yoga – Christi Rutkowski, E-R.Y.T. Each Raja Yoga class will offer philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included every class. No experience necessary. 5:45-7:15pm, $11 in advance or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

HourYoga/Yoga Workout - 8:15am and noon- Also meets on Tuesdays and Fridays. $10. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852

Gentle Yoga – With Melanie Smith. Learn to slowly build strength & flexibility while also us-ing restorative postures and breath work to relax. No previous yoga experience required. 7-8:15pm. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

Yoga for Health – Consists of (flow-style) yoga postures. Improves cardiovascular health, muscu-lar strength, bone density, back and core health, flexibility, balance and postural awareness. Feel more alive physically and mentally. 6-7pm at the Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Call 610-434-9333.

Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the Third Monday of each month at The Center for Healthy Aging at LV Hospital, 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown. 610-969-2486 for more information.

tuesdayTai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 6:30-7:45pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Raja (Classical) Yoga – Offers philosophy, pos-tures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included every class. No experience necessary. 10-11:30am, $11 in advance or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Meditation with Pranyama – Learn traditional breathing techniques taught for thousands of years by the ancient sages to aid in our daily lives. Spend time meditating in a group after the breathing prac-tices, enjoying the benefit s of your efforts. 4:15-5:15pm. $11in advance or $10 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Raja (Classical) Yoga – Each Raja Yoga class will offer philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific medita-tions. Handouts are included every class. No experi-ence necessary. 5:30-7pm, $11 in advance or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

New Warrior Training Adventure – Sponsored by The ManKind Project. The training adventure pro-vides men an opportunity for focused self examina-tion and personal growth. A local MKP men’s group meets in the Lehigh Valley every other Tuesday. For more info call 866-820-1691 or visit MKP.org.

MAREA Meeting – Monthly meetings of the Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association held the last Tuesday of the month. Open to the public and free of charge. Held at TEK Park in Breinigsville at 7p.m. Get involved with planning the annual Energy Festi-val. Visit www.themarea.org for more information.

Free Reiki Clinic – Collaborating practitioners serve all who want to experience the healing benefits of Reiki. 1st Tuesday of every month. Sessions are 20 minutes each. 6-8:30pm. RSVP required to 610-739-4201. Church of the Manger, 1401 Greenview Drive, Bethlehem. Near Westgate Mall

Living Green in the Lehigh Valley – Environmental-themed segments about reducing one’s carbon foot-print will air during “On the Media” on WDIY 88.1 FM. Produced locally by Annie Prince and Bruce Wilson. 6pm. Visit www.wdiy.org to listen online.

Qigong − Join this fun, stress-free meditative move-ment class for a positive attitude, to manage aches, pains, and anxiety, and so much more! Specific Medi-cal Qigong and energy cultivation will be explained and practiced. Call for start date, 11am-12 noon, $99/8 wks.,

Go With The Flow Yoga, mixed levels – Leave refreshed and calm with this energizing class that moves you through a series of poses linked with the breath followed by stretching and savasana (relax-ation). 4:30-5:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Pilates on Foam Roller − A fun beginners class for body awareness and better posture while building core strength. This class will help you to increase strength, stability, and balance while decreasing muscle stress and tension. 5:45-6:45 pm, $75/6 wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Coordination Pattern™ Breakthru Training – Learn to improve the way you function, both physi-cally & mentally for the release of pain and stress with simple, easy exercises. 7-8 pm, $75/6 wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Deeper Expressions Yoga, mixed levels – Learn the principles of yoga while gradually building a stron-ger practice, creating a clearer mind, and increasing flexibility and confidence. Align with your optimal “self.” 6:45-8 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

wednesdayRaja (Classical) Yoga – Class will offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. No experience


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necessary. 5:15-6:45pm, $11 in advance or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Meditation with Mantra – Learn how to speak ancient Himalayan Yoga Traditional mantras, then take them into meditation to experience their healing and empowering effects. 7-8pm, $11 in advance or $10 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Yogalates, all levels – Integrating yoga and Pilates for fitness, strength, and flexibility with the spiritu-ality of Yoga and strengthening of the body’s core muscles with Pilates. 6-7 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Tai Chi – A gentle movement class that helps with balance, coordination, blood pressure, cardio respiratory function, sleep, the ability to move and much more! Tai Chi (energy) is created strength-ening and energizing your body. 7:15-8:15 pm, $99/8 wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Community Yoga – An open class for anyone to come and try yoga and experience the many benefits for just $5. 7:15 pm. Also meets on Mondays at 7:15. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852

Yoga – Improve strength, flexibility, posture, and balance with no impact and stress to the body and joints. Yoga is good for the mind, body and spirit and leaves you with a feeling of peace and calmness. 9:15-10:15am at the Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Call 610-434-9333

YogaStretch® – Safe and effective yoga postures and breathing exercises using a chair for support. Work at your own pace to build flexibility and endurance. Part of SilverSneakers® program recommended for the active older adult. 1:30-2:30pm. YMCA/YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. 610-434-9333.

Qigong class - Qigong is a low impact centuries old Chinese method of health care that reduces stress, develops focus, increases energy and improves overall wellness. 5:30pm. Aikido Masters Self-Defense Academy, 2008 Eberhart Rd, Whitehall. 484-245-0567.

Sierra Club Meeting – Join us at our monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month except July. All are welcome. Bring ideas and en-vironmental concerns. 7pm. Room 640S, Fowler Center, NCCC, Third and Buchanan Streets, South Bethlehem. Email [email protected] for more info.

Living Green in the Lehigh Valley – Environmen-tal-themed segments about reducing one’s carbon footprint will air during “All Things Considered” on WDIY 88.1 FM. Produced locally by Annie Prince and Bruce Wilson. 5:45pm. Visit www.wdiy.org to listen online.

Easton/Bethlehem Area Lyme Support Group – Meets the first Wednesday of every month to discuss and answer questions. 7 to 8:30pm. Country Meadows, 4035 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem. Open to public. Contact Heidi Healy at 610-882-2253 with questions.

Spiritual Healing and Meditation – 7 PM - 9 PM - 1st Wednesday of each month. Weather per-mitting. Everyone is welcome. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-791-2641

Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 11:00am-12:15pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

thursdayAlign & Shine Yoga – This invigorating class is designed to slowly unwind the student through preparatory posses while building toward a steady flow focused on building strength and flexibility. 6:30-7:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Val-ley, 610-395-3355.

Intro to Pilates Mat Work − Join us to learn how this low impact class incorporates breath and body - increasing the strength and power of your core muscles (abdominal, lower back and buttocks) to serve as the center of all movement. 5:45-6:45pm, $75/6wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Coordination Pattern™ Breakthru Training – Learn to improve the way you function, both physi-cally & mentally for the release of pain and stress with simple, easy exercises. 7-8 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Iyengar Yoga, Levels 1–2 – Builds upon prelimi-nary poses with an emphasis on body alignment in order to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Props will be used to assist students as they go deeper into each pose. 7-8:15 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Laughter Yoga - Come laugh your stress away! Simple movements and games dissolve self-consciousness, leading to prolonged belly laughter - the most fun therapy ever. 7-8 pm. First class is free. Inspired By You Spa & Studio, 50 East Broad St, Bethlehem. 610-419-8819.

Reiki & Aromatherapy Circle -Learn more about the healing arts of Japanese Reiki and Aromather-apy. Lecture, meditation, mini Reiki session with an essential oil sample. Meets the last Thursday of each month. 6:30-7:45pm guest & practitioners. $5. Must RSVP. Emmaus. Handicap accessible. 610-967-5106.

Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 6:30-7:45pm. Please call or click to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem

Weekly Stress Relief Coaching Group – Join oth-ers in a group setting to manage stress with multiple holistic approaches. 9:15-10:30am or 5:15- 6:30pm. $25 session. Creative Holistic Therapy, 3037 S. Pike Avenue (Rte 145) #105, Allentown. Call 610-282-0709 to register.

Free Herbal Consultations – Learn a natural way to address health and wellness issues. Herbalist available for Free Mini Consult, Every Thursday 11am -5pm. David Harder RH (AHG) at Nature’s Way, Easton. 610-253-0940.

Community Exchange Time Bank - When neigh-bors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the 1st Wednesday of each month 6-8pm at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlen-burg Campus, RT22 and Shoenersville Rd, Bethle-hem. 610-969-2486 for more information.

Oneness Blessings - 7 PM - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street, Allentown PA. 610-776-7211

Raja (Classical) Yoga – Each Raja Yoga class will offer philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific medi-tations. No experience necessary. 6:30-8pm, $11 in advance or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

fridayYoga/Core Flow 1&2 – With Laurel Attanasio. Friday 9:30-10:45am. Learn how to use your core in every yoga pose, taking your prac-tice to a higher level. Yoga Loft of Bethle-hem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Yoga for All - Come together to celebrate life and to feel good - Beginners, all levels and all ages welcome. Donation-based yoga class in Eas-ton. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. 610-559-7280

Beginner’s Yoga – Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those begin-ning or challenged with limitations. 10-11 am, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

Kripalu Yoga, mixed levels – Greater self-aware-ness by learning the basics of yoga and gentle move-ments of Feldenkrais will help you perform daily activities with greater ease, pleasure and without pain.11:30 am-12:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610-395-3355.

saturdayKundalini Yoga – Kundalini Yoga is a 5,000-year-old authentic system of yoga exercise and meditation that promotes mental, physical, and spiritual well-being by combining a dynamic blend of postures, movement, breath, meditation, and sound current . 10-11:30am. $11 in advance or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Ham-ilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Bicycle Lessons - Learn to ride a bike at any age. Ride confidently in any traffic situation. Learn maintenance/repair. Year-round. Bethlehem Bicycle Cooperative (BBC). Certified instructors. Downtown Bethlehem, www.car-free.org

Gamblers Anonymous Meeting – If you have a gambling problem please join us every Saturday morning from 11am-1pm at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem in the Education Center. Rm 111. For more information call 215-872-5635.


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BALANCED ACUPUNCTUREHeather Shoup, L.Ac.2299 Brodhead Rd., Suite ABethlehem, PA 18020610-393-7589www.balancedacupuncture.net

A patient centered wellness com-munity, where treatment is indi-vidually tailored. Heather pro-motes health and wellness by creating balance in the body. Acu-puncture specializing in anxiety, depression, digestive, and cancer support.

CLASSICAL 5 ELEMENT ACUPUNCTUREJ.L.Collins M.Ac.,Lic.Ac.,NCCAOM Diplomat2020 Downyflake LaneAllentown, PA 18103610-317-6064

Welcome to my practice of 29 years. I offer you : Preventative and curative medicine, barefoot doctor wellness clinic for sea-sonal balance, balance method: Dr. Tans amazing treatments for all conditions, traditional Chinese medicine: symptomatic treatment for chronic and acute conditions, trigger point musculoskeletal,

physician- based treatments for athletes and injuries and Classical 5 Element diagnosis and treatment for sustained change

LEHIGH VALLEY ORIENTAL MEDICINE CENTREMing ming and David Molony101 Bridge StreetCatasauqua, PA 18032610-264-2755

Acupuncture and herbal medicine with capable, ex-perienced practitioners. Practicing acupuncture in the Lehigh Valley since 1988. Acupuncture, herbs, dietary consultation, and

other aspects of Oriental Medicine provide a complete healing system for health and regeneration, enhancing the outcome of Conventional care

LISA BAAS ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE860 Broad St., Suite 100Emmaus, PA 18049610-967-0515www.youracupuncturerx.com

Board certified and licensed Acu-puncturist, Dietary and Lifestyle counseling, Chinese and Ayurvedic Herbs, Laser Acupuncture, Mag-netic therapy (A.R.T.) Autonomic ResponseTesting for Detox and more. 20 years of holistic heal-ing.

LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd. Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice....choose to LiveWell. See ad page 40.

AromAtHerAPY

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILSJackie Kern, Independent Distributor800-759-6850Wellnessfromtheearth.vibrantscents.com

Young Living has specialized in growing, distilling, and selling therapeutic-grade,organic Es-sential Oils for 20 years. Over 130 Essential Oils & Oil blends available for health & wellness, as well as essential oil-enhanced nutritional supplements/products

for kids, Personal Care, Dental, & Home! Income opportunities Also Available.

AYurvedA wellNess AYURVEDA WELLNESS CENTERDr. Shekhar Annambhotla567 Thomas Street Coopersburg, PA 18036484-347-6110 www.ojas.us

Practicing and teaching Ayurve-da worldwide since 1988, offer-ing Personal Ayurvedic Wellness Consultations, Panchakarma (detoxification) programs, Mas-sage, Integrative Ayurvedic body therapies, Weight loss programs, Courses, Workshops,

Seminars, Vegetarian cooking classes, Free com-munity health lectures, Intensive Ayurvedic training programs India. See ad, page 29.

BioeNerGetic BodYworK

TRUDY ANN TERPLAN395 Molasses Rd.Bangor, PA 18013610-762-3039

A systematic approach that works with the body’s own innate intel-ligence and it’s ability to heal itself. BioEnergetics gives your body a “voice” to communicate knowledge about you. The more you learn about your mind and body, how they work, what is

beneficial or detrimental to you, the easier it be-comes to attain wellness.

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ELEMENTS FOR HEALINGHeather TerribleWest Bethlehem PA 484-626-2920facebook.com/pages/Elements-for-Heal-ing/224271684264736

Allow your body to heal itself and restore your vital life force with Shiatsu. Relieve stress, anxiety, back pain, digestive issues and headaches. Shiatsu also helps with fertility and reproductive prob-lems. Move stagnant energy, re-move blockages and create bal-

ance in the body’s major energy systems. Trained at International School of Shiatsu. Available by appointment. See ad, page 24.


MARIE RUXTON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGEMarie Ruxton CMT, CN628 Chestnut StreetEmmaus, PA 18049610-965-2500

Marie is a certified massage therapist trained since 1997 in Advanced Myofascial Release Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Ear Candling, Homeopathy and Holistic Nutrition. Offers comprehensive custom bodywork for those wanting to overcome chronic pain and movement prob-lems. Sessions range from a (2

hour) Head to Toe meltdown massage to “Just Neck and Head” massage for those needing stress relief. Gift certificates available. See ad, page 24.

MODERN CRANIOSACRAL THERAPYDavid Nemeroff, NCBTMB2008 Eberhart Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052610-737-4212www.therapy4healing.com

Restore balance to your body and decrease pain with the power of Craniosacral Therapy. This gentle and non-invasive western osteopathic technique can help relieve many pain issues including migraines, back pain, neck problems, vertigo, TMJ, stress,

neurological issues and much more. David Nemeroff also works with your pet’s problems like hip dysplasia, mobility issues and cribbing. See ad page 34.

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LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd. Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice....choose to LiveWell. See ad page 40.

coloN HYdrotHerAPY

PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER4833 Chestnut St.Emmaus, PA 18049610.966.7001www.pathwaysholistic.com

Cleansing and rebuilding the colon is one of the most essential steps to enhancing your health & well-being and reclaiming your life. Safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine. Full services available on site, in addition to educational

and teaching seminars to certify interested parties. See ad page 23.

NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER21 Main StreetClinton, NJ 08809908-713-1900NewLeafWellness.com

Offering colon hydrotherapy, detoxification, wellness coach-ing and other services to cleanse, maintain and restore health. Colonics are a hy-gienic and safe method of re-moving toxins, can boost your immune system, restore prop-er ph in the body and restore regular bowel movement.

couNseliNG – Holistic

MEG DEAK MCAT, LPCTwin Ponds Integrative Health Center628 Twin Ponds Rd, West Lehigh Valley 610-395-3355twinpondscenter.com

Practical, innovative tools and techniques to help you let go – relieve tension, stress and anxi-ety; release anger, fear, guilt and sadness; recover from trauma and abuse; increase creativity and problem solving skills. I’d be happy to talk with you about your specific needs.

REV. LYN S. FELIX, MSW, LCSW, CHT, RMSmart Solutions and Creative Holistic Therapy3037 S. Pike Ave. #105Allentown, PA 18103610-282-0709 www.creativeholistictherapy.com

A holistic counselor and coach, using hypnotherapy, chakra en-ergy clearing, Reiki, mindfulness & more to help you shift from limited, fear-based thinking, be-lieving, and behaving patterns into living from your magnificent essence. Experience joy as you resonate with higher vibrational frequencies in all aspects of your life.

GAIL-ELAINE TINKER, M.S., R.M.3005 Broadhed Road #260Bethlehem, PA 18020610-216-4319www.tinkerpsychotherapy.com

Positive and holistic approach to addictions, anxiety, chronic illness/pain, depression, grief and trauma. Offering individual, adolescent, family, and small group counseling as well as advocacy, life-coaching, reiki and aftercare support. Dy-namic techniques of relaxation, mind/body awareness, art/narrative

therapy, play therapy, and psycho-education with talk therapy to facilitate empowerment and self-di-rected change.

fuNerAl services NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INCNicos C. Elias, SupervisorAllentown, Pa. 610-433-2200www.eliasfuneralhome.com

Mr. Elias offers several different green and eco-friendly funeral plans using biodegradable cas-kets, preservation without chemi-cals, and earth friendly paper goods. A natural, back to the earth approach. Biodegradable urns for those choosing cremation. Also offering assistance with home-based funerals

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GREENSHIRE ARTS CONSORTIUMInstitute for Holistic StudiesDirectors: Jim and Arlene Curley Quakertown, Pennsylvania215-538-0976 • GreenshireArts.org

Dedicated to helping people improve the quality of life while they strengthen, revitalize, and explore new horizons through holistic studies, creative arts, conversation, retreats and community involvement. In a nur tu r ing a tmosphere , individuals are invited to experience Greenshire’s space for peace while awakening to the Art of Inspired Living.

PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER4833 Chestnut St., Emmaus, PA 18049610.966.7001www.pathwaysholistic.com

Combining a variety of the finest holistic healing methods, we help shape your new path to reclaim life and become balanced & whole once again. Over 15 years of re-storing health from within by cleansing, nourishing. Compre-hensive physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing services offered plus nutrition programs,

prepared foods, retreats, catering services. See ad page 23.


TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER628 Twin Ponds RdFogelsville Area, 610-395-3355www.twinpondscenter.com

Over 20 practitio-n e r s o f f e r i n g techniques for stress manage-ment, relaxation, mind/movement

challenges, life & professional concerns, emo-tional distress, weight management, spine/joint pain, and much more. Call today for more informa-tion or to register for a private session, class, workshop or retreat. See ads pages 17 and 37.

Holistic HeAltH

ABIBA WELLNESSBarbara FentonEmmaus, PA 18049610-967-5106www.abiba.com

Helping individuals find their inner balance, beauty, and peace while enhancing their harmony, happiness, and overall wellness. Offering Reiki, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and other healing modalities in a relaxing envi-

ronment. Seminars, workshops, healing retreats, and Certified Reiki classes are available.

DANCING DRAGONFLIES WISDOMIngrid GeronimoFounder & Life Coach888-228-0244 / 908-213-3214www.dancingdragonflieswisdom.com

Intuitive Life Coach to help you uncover and overcome the limited self-talk that has kept you from liv-ing the life you’ve always desired. Let me guide you to your next best life. Your best thinking has gotten you where you are, let me show you how much further you can go! In-tuitive Reiki Sessions for $1 per minute.

BETSY THOMSONIntuitive CounselorQuakertown, Pa / NYC212-460-1810tarot-card-psychic.com

Betsy’s readings are compassion-ate, straight forward, and inspi-rational. All subjects, such as relationships, career, health, life path, past lives etc. are addressed in readings. Guidance is given to help an individual evolve, grow

and restore inner balance, inner peace and happi-ness. Workshops in energy reading, intuitive de-velopment and mindfulness meditation.

HYPNotHerAPY

C.H.A.N.G.E.Beverley S. Bley2020 Downyflake LaneAllentown, PA 18103610-797-8250, www.4change.com

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Certified Master Hypnotherapist. Control stress and anxiety, depres-sion, pain and anger. Lose weight, eliminate smoking. Hypnotherapy certification and hypnobirthing classes. See ad page 27.

MINDFUL CHANGEAshley M. Taylor40 Clarendon Dr.Easton, PA 18040 484.548.0622www.mindfulchangehypnotherapy.com

Through hypnotherapy, realize your inner potential for greatness, success, health, and wellness. When you change your mind, you change your life. Quit Smoking, Lose Weight, Gain Confidence and Achieve More. Become your best self. See ad, page 38.

OPTIONS HYPNOSIS 561 Main Street, Suite 290Bethlehem, PA 18018484-893-0096www.optionshypnosis.com

D i s c o v e r t h e POWER of your unconscious mind. With hypnosis, you CAN overcome stress, pain, depres-

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STEVE GUNN & ASSOCIATES COACHING 247 Spruce St.Emmaus, PA 18049610-967-4695 www.coachstevegunn.com

The best way to predict your future is to create it. Feeling frustrated with your life, busi-ness, career? Experience the support of having a certified coach in your corner, supporting you to achieve your dreams and goals with clarity, focus, ease and grace. Free initial consultation. Meet on the phone or at my office in Emmaus.

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EFFORTLESS MEDITATION Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley610.395.3355www.twinpondscenter.com

Destress, revitalize and be healthier with scientifically validated and physician recommended Effortless Meditation. Experience rest deeper than sleep! Greg Schweitzer taught for Deepak Chopra, M.D. and other notables for 30+ years. Introductory classes and a 10-hour course.

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CAROL SIDDIqI FGNA, RYTTwin Ponds Integrative Health Center628 Twin Ponds Rd, West Lehigh Valley 610-395-3355www.twinpondscenter.com

The Feldenkrais Method recon-nects the body to its natural move-ments, focusing on the relationship between motion and thought. It works with the nervous system, rather than muscles or bones, to improve everyday motion, such as walking, running, golfing, biking, yoga, posture, breathing, etc.

NAturAl deNtistrY

BEATA A. CARLSON, D.D.S.Cosmetic and Natural Dentistry2600 Newburg Rd.Easton, PA 18045610-252-1454www.beatacarlson.com

Dr. Carlson begins with a Natural or Holistic approach to enhance your physical health and eliminate any compromise to the immune system. Mercury free, non-surgi-cal periodontal treatment, tooth whitening, cosmetic makeovers and herbal support in a gentle, relaxing and caring atmosphere. See ad, page 8.


MICHAEL TARAS, DMD, FAGD, FIND, CNC, IBDM, NMD2900 Hamilton Blvd.Allentown, PA 18103

Dr. Taras is a mercury free, holis-tic dentist who performs safe mercury filling removal and is the developer of the mercury protec-tion program. Mercury testing, pH, ozone, homeopathics, ionic minerals, & drainage remedies are used to heal patients naturally. See ad, page 52.

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A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINICDR. MICHAEL JUDE LOQUASTO, ND, PHD, DC

Lehigh Valley Professional Center2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27Bethlehem, PA 18020 * 484-821-1460www.drmichaelloquasto.com

Specializing in Natural Medi-cine for over 25 years, Dr. Lo-quasto holds doctorates in Natur-opathy, Nutrition and Chiropractic Internal Medicine. He is also a Master Herbalist as well as a certified Clinical and Dietitian Nutritionist. Dr. Loquasto offers custom formulations for specific

conditions and non-invasive chelation therapy. In addition the following tests are done at the clinic: live cell microscope, circulation testing, EKG, pulmonary lung testing, bone density, x-ray, scan-ning for foot & ankle problems, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and blood testing for diabetes and other health issues. The goal is to restore and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

PHILLIP GETSON, D.O.Family Physician · Board Certified ThermologistServing Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsvillewww.healththroughawareness.com · www.tdinj.com(856) 596-5834

A board certified family physi-cian for 35 years and co-found-er of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, NJ. An internation-ally recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Re-flex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syn-drome (RSD). An advocate for health and preventive medicine

championing thermography as an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health.Certified by four Thermographic Boards. Outreach assessments available in PA. See ad, page 20.

MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTERConrad Maulfair, D.O.2970 Corporate Court, Suite 1Orefield, PA 18069610-682-2104www.drmaulfair.com, www.purelyyoudetox.com

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary med-icine to his patient care. Help for all conditions and all ages. Of-fering Chelation Therapy, Hub-bard Method Sauna detoxifica-tion – Purely You, and many

other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 33.

WOODLANDS HEALING RESEARCHFamily, Environmental and Preventative MedicineNicholas DiMartino, D.O.5724 Clymer RdQuakertown, PA215-536-1890

Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice support-ing individualized natural ap-proaches to health. We offer life-style and nutritional consultation to achieve optimal health and vital-ity. We also offer complete wom-

en’s services including GYN, menopause, osteopo-rosis and bio-identical hormone therapy. See ad, page 18.

NAturAl HeAltH DALLAS WELLNESS CENTER, LLCDebra E Dallas, PhD, MIfHI, DCNT4048 Freemansburg AvenueEaston, PA 18045610-253-1977, dallaswellnesscenterllc.com

Dallas Wellness Center is an inte-grated therapy and diagnostic cen-ter. We offer Iridology, Thermo-graphic Imaging, Nutrigenomics and Nutrition, nutraMetrix, Home-opathy, Herbology, Blood Typing, Hair Analysis, Ion Cleansing, Re-flexology, Reiki, and Qi-Cultivation

classes. When people have been everywhere else and are still sick, they come visit us. See ad, page 41.

ROBERT E HARTzELL RPH, CCNShelley Surber RD, LDN300 American StreetCatasauqua, Pa 18032610-264-5471 ext 237

Offering our successful (FLT) First Line Therapy, and Ultra Lite therapeutic Life style programs. Our programs will help with weight concerns; blood sugar concerns, choles-

terol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Let us help to implement healthy changes into your life. Change your life, Take back your health. Call for an appoint-ment See ad, page 41.

TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley610.395.3355www.twinpondscenter.com

Let our world class practitioners help you relieve stress, renew your over-a l l hea l th and achieve more in your life. Our ser-

vices are appropriate for people of all ages. Call today for information or to register for a private ses-sion, class or workshop. See ads, pages 17 and 37.

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Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters - Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Sim-plified in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Kinesiology and Ondamed biofeedback sessions. Dian also teaches classes and a nutritional certification course in preparation

for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Also, to address energetic and vibra-tional healing, a variety of crystal and energy heal-ers are available by appointment and LuAnn mixes personalized formulas combining various Bach flower remedies.


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INTEGRATIVE NUTRITIONGale Maleskey, MS, RD, LDNTwin Ponds Integrative Health Center628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley610.395.3355 • www.twinpondscenter.com

Learn how to live a healthier life, recover from serious illness, lose weight, gain energy, and develop life-sustaining habits, using a coaching-based, integrative nu-trition approach. Gale Maleskey is a registered dietitian, licensed Wellness Coach, and trained at

Dr. Andrew Weil’s Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Call for a free 20-min-ute, get-acquainted chat.

THE JOYFUL ELEPHANTMichelle M.L. Trent, MBA, NETCertified Nutritional Education Trainer and Food CoachBethlehem, PA484.515.6603 • JoyfulElephant.com

Providing food coaching, menu planning, and hands-on cooking demos. My training is in plant-based diets for weight loss and dis-ease prevention and reversal as seen in the film Forks

Over Knives. I support, motivate, and encourage you to reach your wellness goals. I help you to try new recipes and broaden your skill set so that you can feel confident in preparing healthy, tasty meals.

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B.HEALTHYStephanie M. Shelly, CHC, MRP3864 Courtney Street, Suite 150Bethlehem, PA 18017484-903-8381www.StephanieMShelly.com

Stephanie is a medical reflexol-ogy practitioner, certified health coach, and chef. Her focus is to stop further deterio-ration, persuade the body to biologically correct itself, strengthen and reinforce all systems of the body, and con-tinue the body’s maintenance

of good health. See ad, page 16

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SHUMEI361 E. Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530484-788-8328 • www.shumei.org

Jyorei was developed by Mokichi Okada in Japan in the early part of the twen-tieth century. It is a simple yet profound healing art in which spiritual Light is fo-cused on others. One Jyorei

session usually takes about ten minutes. No fee is requested for the session, although donations are accepted. Hours: Mon, Thu and Fri 3pm-5pm, 2nd and 4th Wed 5pm-7pm. See ad, page 11.

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ANDREI KAzLOUSKI Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley610.395.3355www.twinpondscenter.com

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moving freely again! Board Certified Structural Integrator CM and Nationally Certified in Therapeu-tic Massage and Bodywork. See ad, page 38.

tHermoGrAPHic imAGiNG

LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHCBoard Certified Thermologist TechnicianHolistic Health CounselorServing Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsvillewww.healththroughawareness.com ·www.tdinj.com856-596-5834

A Board Certified Thermo-graphic Technician has imaged thousands of patients for many types of health concerns. She is a Holistic Health Counselor and is a member of the American Association of Drugless Practi-tioners. A founding partner of Health Through Awareness in

Marlton, NJ, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, and biopuncture. Liesha administers outreach thermogram assess-ments in several eastern PA centers regularly. See ad, page 20.

veteriNAriAN – Holistic

LEE SIMPSON DVM, CVA1141 Hawk Mountain RdKempton, PA 19529610-756-6036HealingOptionsForAnimals.com

100% Holistic practice for dogs and cats since 2000. Certified in Veterinary Acu-puncture. Experience using only alternative healing in-cludes, homemade diets, herbs, acupuncture and nu-traceuticals to help cancer patients, severe allergies,

and other serious diseases as well as musculoskel-etal problems. Please check the website for more information.

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KULA HEART YOGA3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem610-746-5852www.kulaheartyoga.comFacebook: Yoga at Kulaheartyoga

Bringing community of the hearts together a s w e e m b r a c e diversity & celebrate life. Diverse yoga classes , cer t i f ied/r e g i s t e r e d y o g a teachers, Yoga Teacher

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qUIET HEART YOGA, FITNESS & HOLISTIC HEALTH5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, PA 18106, Unit #[email protected], 484-515-8356

At affordable costs and con-venient times, we offer Raja (Classical,) Kundalini, Hatha, Family, Partner and Pre-Natal Yoga, and Bellydancing. Quiet Heart Studio offers a unique and welcoming atmosphere. Whether a beginner or having

years of experience, our teachers are comfortable molding the classes to fit each students needs and levels Also available; Bodywork. Refer to Holistic Center Listing.

THE YOGA LOFT521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor (above Cantelmi’s Hardware)Bethlehem, PA 18015610-867-YOGA (9642)www.theyogaloftofbethlehem.com

The Yoga Loft offers quality yoga instruction for students of all levels in a variety of styles. We also offer workshops and other special events, Certified Yoga Teacher Training, Belly dance, Tai Chi, Prenatal Yoga, and Mat Pilates. See ad, page 51.


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