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Holistic Wellness Fair Coming Up

Labor Day weekend is very quiet as schools open and we transition from a Summer to a Fall schedule. But mark your calendar for Sunday, September 12 when there will be a Holisitc Wellness Fair as part of the Coventry Farmers' Market. The Fair is being organized by the Alliance For Holistic Living and is the only holistic health fair of any type taking place in our region of the state this year. If you've never been to the Coventry Farmers' Market this is your opportunity. Coventry is the largest Farmers' Market in the state and one of the best in New England.

The Market and Fair are open from 11-2. There will be 20 to 25 exhibitors with many practitioners offering free energy, massage, reflexology and vibrational mini-sessions. Other practioners will represent naturopathy, chiropractic, nutrition, personal training, shamanism, past life therapy and psychotherapy. There will be demonstrations of Tai Chi, gongs, Tibetan bowls, yoga, hooping and drumming. And, of course, you'll want to visit the vendors and farmers at the main market.

» Go to Coventry Farmers' Market website for directions.

Fall Events Now Online

The Fall issue of The Door Opener has been published and events taking place here added to our Calendar and Activity section. As it is each year things really pick up after Labor Day, the weekends will be full, and choices will be tough.

The cover of this issue of The Door Opener is by DAMON HELLANDBRAND, our Conscious CT Featured Artist from our May newsletter. For more on Damon and his art visit our Artists' Gallery.

Spirit Matters 5 Year Anniversary

Congratulations to Spirit Matters for providing the community with five years of classes, workshops and space for a variety of events, as well as providing a home for a variety of practitioners. The practices of psychotherapist co-owners CATHY EWING-RINKER and LISA BURCH have flourished as they have grown personally and expanded the types of holistic treatment they offer clients. We spend so much time there it sometimes feels like a second home. Best wishes for continued success.

Profile - Balanced Health Center

Balanced Health Center is the Glastonbury based practice of RACHEL DONOVAN, CNM, MSN. The center meets the health needs of women of all ages. Their mission is to provide the best possible care in the healthiest possible environment.

Starting with adolescence, they offer a variety of traditional and alternative therapies for each individual. All care encourages health and wellness of the mind, body and spirit. As we grow and change, our needs and goals change as well. Rachel helps women develop a healthcare plan to meet the challenges that come with growth.

» Go to Balanced Health Center Profile

Sponsor Activities

Both Spirit Matters and Breathe...more, LLC are multi-purpose centers offering a range of activities and services. Only four miles from each other they offer South Windsor, Ellington, Vernon and Tolland residents opportunities to be involved in holistic activities.

» Go To Spirit Matters Events
» Go To Breathe...more Events

Spirit Matters is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. During that time the center has grown from an idea to an integral part of the community hosting many workshops and events as well as providing a range of holistic services.

CATHY EWING-RINKER is a co-author of the just released book, Incredible Life. The book contains comprehensive resources from twenty of the country's top experts to provide readers with guidance, how-to skills, strategies and insights on everything needed to be who you most want to be and cultivate the life you want to lead.

New events this summer include 'Shamanic Journeying' by MARIAN VITALI on Monday August 9

» Learn More About Spirit Matters

Breathe...more is celebrating its 3rd birthday. As they enter their fourth year, they have expanded their offerings including continuance of Reflexology, private Reiki sessions, private Alexander Technique sessions, and private Meditation sessions.

Yoga classes continue throughout the Summer. Special workshops will include an introduction to 'The Alexander Technique' on Thursday, July 29 and on Thursday, July 22 a guest instructor from Kripalu will lead a special class.

» Learn More About Breathe...more

Finding Your Way Around The Website

There is a lot of information on Conscious CT. We've tried to arrange it logically, but we keep adding new pages and you might have trouble finding something specific. For an overview of the website read Tour of Conscious CT. For a listing of all pages on the website see our Site Map. Or search our site using a specific name or phrase.