In case you've missed it, check out some of our wonderful new additions to our weekly yoga schedule!

Monday – 6pm Restorative Vinyasa Flow with Cathy Cesario

Wednesday – 11:30am Tai Chi with Mark
5:45pm Open yoga with Anni
6pm Heated Vinyasa with Coral Friday – 9:30am Basic with Elsie
Sunday – 5:30pm Mystery Yoga

Full Moon Yoga on Jun 26 * Jul 25 * Aug 24 at 7:45pm /South Kingstown Beach

And remember – Yoga on the Beach begins in July on Wed, Sat and Sun!

Thank You! Hope to see you all!

We did it.. the local businesses pooled their resources and this summer SK has a free trolley. Go Green!

This free trolley service runs 7 days a week
from 8:00 am- 10:00 pm.
The Trolley will start at The Holiday Inn on Rt. 1 then to The South County Commons, The Hampton Inn, The Wakefield Mall, Purple Cow, Downtown Main Street, The Mews Tavern, Mariner Square, Port Of Galilee, Roger Wheeler Beach, Scarborough Beach, Turtle Soup, Pier Marketplace, Narragansett Beach, Narrow River Kayaks and finally back to The Holiday Inn.

Thanks to The Trolley Steering Committee for a job well done and to all of The Chamber Business Partners that supported this exciting new service!

Looking out for your health, so you can enjoy every moment of these long summer days:)

Besides Yoga, these snacks boost energy...

Super Snacks: 5 Best Snacks for Energy
Find out which snacks to reach for next time you need a burst of energy.

Almond

Almonds are packed with a potent combination of energy-enriching nutrients, including manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, tryptophan, copper, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and phosphorus. Magnesium has been called a miracle mineral because of its multifunctional capabilities: In addition to being an essential part of more than 300 biological processes, magnesium aids in the production of energy, supports the immune system, improves sleep patterns, relaxes muscles, relieves stress and anxiety, and boosts mood.

Yogurt
Yogurt is full of calcium, phosphorus, protein, tryptophan, molybdenum, and zinc. It's also a great source of vitamins B2 (riboflavin), B5 (pantothenic acid), and B12 (cobalamin). Thanks to its liquid-like state, the nutrients in yogurt are assimilated quickly and easily during digestion, which means you get an immediate boost of energy. Yogurt's high protein content means that energy also has staying power.

Pineapple
Pineapple is one of summer's most popular fruits simply because it's so delicious. But if you want more reasons, look no further: A rich source of manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B1 (thiamin), copper, fiber, and vitamin B6, this juicy fruit is a super snack for fueling energy.

Whole wheat snacks
Whole grains—especially whole wheat—are full of essential nutrients that energize both body and brain, including fiber; manganese; magnesium; iron; protein; carbohydrates; and vitamins B1, B2, and B3. Whole wheat is loaded with energizing B vitamins, which fight fatigue, maintain energy levels, stabilize blood sugar, improve sleep patterns, coordinate nerve and muscle activity, and boost mood.

Edamame
Edamame, or boiled soybeans, are a great pick-me-up because they're easy to make, easy to transport, and fun to eat right out of the shell. Soybeans are full of nutrients that contribute directly to a boost in energy as well as mood.

Have you seen our new Video: Mastering the Basics with Coral Brown?! Learn proper alignment techniques and postures to create a smooth and powerful practice.

Just saw and loved this rug...

Yes it is true. Shiva Rea is coming to RI. Thanks to Coral Brown. She will be here July 8th and we have already sold 75% of the available spaces...please register soon to have mat space. And do bring your mat and if possible car pool...it will be at the Jamestown Rec. Click here to register.

“May the sun lay like a friendly arm across your shoulder”

Soak up the sun, soak in the vitamin D.
Here at ATM we are always promoting health and wellness, and how holistic healing can be consider preventative medicine. Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium from food and is essential in the formation of bones. Research also suggests that Vitamin D can help reduce the risks of colon, breast and prostate cancer. So consider taking your next practice outside, but be mindful how much sun you may be soaking in, we don’t want you to look lobsterish…:)

Check out Shiva Rea’s Daily Energy DVD! Restore energy, strength, and balance every day. Offering seven 20-minute practices, this program will help you fit yoga into your busy life every day without having to repeat a workout.

For the ultimate outdoor, frolicking, soaking up sun look—try on one of our new Mata Traders Dresses!
Mata Traders is all fair trade clothing and accessories hand-made in India by women's cooperatives and artisan groups. Livable wages, good working conditions, no assembly line factory production -- that's what you're getting when you buy Mata Traders.

Prana Spring Collection is here at The Store @ All That Matters!

If you haven't browsed through already, be sure to stop in for these fantastic finds..

The Prana Brand ~ PrAna is an ancient Sanskrit word for breath, life and vitality of the spirit. Prana is honored to borrow this name to lift our aspirations and guides us towards a positive vision for the future.

Published online April 5 on Providence Business News . com

Five Questions With: Dr. Lisa S. Rameaka
By Marion Davis Contributing Writer

"I THINK these therapies work best in conjunction with conventional medicine with the focus always being on the individual patient and her goals," said Lisa Rameaka, South County Hospital’s chief of ob/gyn.

For a long time, doctors frowned on “alternative” medicine, dismissing it as unscientific, unhelpful and even dangerous. But now, with many Americans embracing holistic nutrition, massage therapy, yoga and more, doctors are learning to connect the two worlds.
At South County Hospital, that connection is even closer now: All That Matters, the well-known yoga and holistic education center in Wakefield, is now offering its services within the hospital’s Medical Office Building, and founder Joan Dwyer is giving monthly talks.
Dr. Lisa S. Rameaka, chief of obstetrics and gynecology at the hospital, explained why “integrative” medicine is valuable for patients.

PBN: What is integrative medicine, and how interested are your patients in it?
RAMEAKA: Integrative medicine is the combination of conventional medical therapies with selective complementary alternative medicine therapies for which there is scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness. Patients are very interested once they understand its role. … Integrative medicine is a philosophy of care that involves the mind, body and spirit. It is patient-centered care where the patient is educated and empowered to be responsible for improving her health. It is very individualized.
Integrative therapy has been an interest for South County Hospital for years. We have medical staff members who practice acupuncture, and there is an integrative therapy committee. This dedicated interest, along with the providers seeing it in their vision for The Center for Women’s Health, and a partnership with All That Matters, allowed for the motivation and formation of the current program.

PBN: How helpful can these therapies be, at their best?
RAMEAKA: I have seen patients who have benefited from integrative therapies. I think these therapies work best in conjunction with conventional medicine with the focus always being on the individual patient and her goals.
People who might benefit from integrative therapies include healthy individuals who want to optimize their health, maybe looking at stress reduction; people dealing with a chronic condition (for example, using yoga to treat back pain); and people with an acute diagnosis (for example, using acupuncture to help ease the nausea associated with chemotherapy).

PBN: How much have doctors’ attitudes toward complementary therapies changed?
RAMEAKA: I think the culture has changed, and with good reason. An estimated 83 million Americans seek out integrative therapies, including massage, acupuncture, and yoga, to name a few. An estimated $34 billion dollars a year is spent on alternative therapies.
The National Institutes of Health established the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine over a decade ago, and there is a large body of research showing that it works. It has funded over 1,200 research projects regarding integrative therapies.
More than 78 percent of medical colleges are now requiring students to take an integrative therapy course. Top medical centers have integrative medicine centers, and 18 percent of hospitals overall offer integrative therapies, up from 8 percent in 1998.
I think what makes our program unique is that South County has a dedicated core group of community members, physicians, nursing staff and senior leadership members promoting integrative medicine. We also have a health coach to assist us and work with patients.

PBN: Do you differentiate between various therapies and practices, encouraging some and discouraging others?
RAMEAKA: I make sure the patient realizes that integrative therapies are available to help complement conventional medicine to get the best results. This is where we are fortunate to have a health coach, so that the coach, provider and patient can work as a team to create goals and develop options for treatment.

PBN: What does All That Matters bring to the equation?
RAMEAKA: All That Matters is such a vital part of our program. Joan Dwyer started ATM in 1995 and created a very successful center that provides alternative therapies including yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage services. Joan brought her expertise to the table, and together we created an integrative therapy program. By having some of these services within our center, it makes accessing these services easier for our patients.
To learn more about integrative therapies at South County Hospital, go to

http://www.schospital.com/news.cfm?id=481

Blossom, bloom, flower, thrive… no matter how you say it, there is no better time than the spring to renew and refresh your mind, body and soul.
Every day, every moment, every breath is your time to shine.

“Springtime is the land of awakening.
The March winds are the morning yawn”~ Lewis Grizzard

Beeswax candles have been the choice of candle connoisseurs throughout the ages. They are a gift from nature that embodies a simple and healthy state of being. Beeswax is 100% natural and a renewable resource that actually cleans the air by emitting purifying negative ions. Clear your space and make room for the new, with these adorable song bird molded beeswax candles, to inspire and entice anyone into the spring season!

Spring into action and help save the environment with Envirosax new origami inspired line of reusable bags! They fold up small and easily and can hold up to 40lbs! According to The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. goes through 100 billion plastic shopping bags annually. An estimated 12 million barrels of oil is required to make that many plastic bags. Each high quality reusable bag you use has the potential to eliminate an average of 1,000 plastic bags over its lifetime. What better time to start than now!

Meet Colette Fortenberry our featured student of the month!
Colette is a sweet and friendly yogini that represents All That Matters well!

Age 6 - Kindergartener (see anyone of any age can do yoga!)

When did you start yoga and what attracted you to the practice: My Mom and Dad gave me a yoga pass for my Christmas present last year.
What is your favorite style of yoga: I really like Belle’s class because we get to do a new pose each class, and we get to color and sing songs.
What other activities do you enjoy: Playing with my dog Biscuit and swimming and riding my 2 wheel scooter.
Favorite sound: The birds outside
Least favorite sound: People yelling and screaming
Favorite meal: Pasta!!
Great Movie or book to recommend?: Cinderella (a classic)
What keeps you doing yoga: Because yoga is fun and it makes me feel happy :)
Advice to beginners: To listen to your teacher
What do you like most about All That Matters: I like picking out presents for my mom and dad in the store because of all the pretty things in the store...and because Yoga is fun!

Congratulations to Karla (who works in our store) and Ben!

This Year All That Matters is proud to welcome two outstanding individuals who have inspired thousands!

Coming in March: Passion in Action:

Rumi and Sacred Activism with Andrew Harvey

Join Andrew, a renowned Rumi scholar, mystical teacher and novelist, to experience his vision of Sacred Activism rooted in the poetry of Rumi and sacred practices of the major mystical traditions.

Take a look as Andrew explains more about sacred activism.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj4jLGc9wfU

And be sure to look for Andrew's book The Hope in our store!

Coming in April: Transformational Healing

with Mirabai Devi

Mirabai is a confuit for healing, an author and an international spiritual teacher who is recognized as having attained enlightenment. This workshop with Mirabai is an opportunity to do deep inner work in a safe and confidential enviornment.

Click here to listen to some interviews with Mirabai to learn more about her!http://www.mirabaidevi.org/media/clips

And be sure to grab a copy of Mirabai's book Samadhi or any of her cds at our store!

Krishna Das has put out a new book! Copies are available at the Store, along with other Krisha Das Cds

Chants of a Lifetime

Searching for a Heart of Gold

This book offers an intimate collection of stories, teachings, and insights from Krishna Das, who has been called "the chant master of American Yoga". This candid, lively and helpful guide to the path that opens the heart is an instant spiritual classic.

This book includes a CD for personal chanting practice with Krishna Das

Thank you for all who participated in
our Monthly Community Yoga Class!

This month we collected over 84lbs of food
to be donated to the Jonnycake Center of PeaceDale!!

Let's see if we can collect even more for our next class Feb 28th!


please visit http://www.jonnycakecenter.org/ for more information on how you can help.

Helping Haiti

Most of us by now have heard of the devastation in Haiti due to a 9.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the county about 2 weeks ago. Help for Haiti is very much still needed. There are hundred of thousands of people without food, water, shelter, bathrooms, clothing..etc.

We here at All That Matters encourage anyone and everyone to help to aid the people of Haiti anyway they can.

We support the following relief agencies in their efforts to assist the recovery process in Haiti. If you would like to donate please click a link below to find out how.

Partners in Health www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti

The Red Cross ://www.redcross.org/

Doctors without Borders http://doctorswithoutborders.org/index.cfm

Also consider joining one of these classes. Each teacher is donating 20% of their proceeds to Haiti earthquake relief and All That Matters is matching these donations dollar for dollar.

Angelspeake on January 30th http://www.allthatmatters.com/classView.cfm?classID=29&insID=552

Writing in the Zone on February 28th http://www.allthatmatters.com/classView.cfm?classID=480&insID=351

Thank you for all your support!!

Look for an article regarding the history of All That Matters in the next edition of Natural Awakenings Magazine. Look under Community Spotlight, and learn how All That Matters started, grew and became what it is today!

It really is a great story, it reads well and speaks to the heart of the business. Congratulations! -Maureen, Publisher of Natural Awakenings Magazine

http://www.naturalawakeningsmag.com/

Meet Tina Manoni our featured student of the month!
Tina is a friendly and active yogini that represents All That Matters well


When did you start yoga and what attracted you to the practice: My daughter started it up and she influenced me to give it a try. It was a great because I wanted a new way to work out besides running.
What is your favorite style of yoga: It would have to be vinyasa. I love the flow and how the movement is like a dance.
What other activities do you enjoy: I also enjoy running, biking, kayaking and xc skiing.
Favorite sound: Percussion! A Phil Harmonic performance of percussion is just wonderful.
Least favorite sound: Would have to be loud outdoor
landscaping—such as sawing down a tree.
Favorite meal: I love sushi, seafood and most meats (depending on my mood ) :)

What keeps you doing yoga: Makes me feel good! If I feel crummy coming in, I feel great going out!
Advice to beginners: Find an instructor that you really like. If you find that you are getting “tired of yoga”, try switching up instructors, styles...etc, because everyone teaches in their own unique way.
What do you like most about All That Matters: What I like most about All That Matters is the variety of classes, times and instructors (even the substitutes! Many great choices!

“It is one thing for the entire universe to conspire to make our dreams come true, it’s quite another to set yourself entirely unnecessary challenges”—Paulo Coelho

Don’t let the New Year pressure you into believing you have to be a whole new person,
instead let it guide you towards what is good and true.
Take a peak of some ways we can help keep you on the right track to
health and well being.
~Happy New Decade~



Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Products: holistic, healthy and healing.
If you haven’t experienced Dr. Hauschka products yet, this year may be the time to start. Made from botanical extracts pulled from their own gardens, these products keep your skin in harmony with both your body and nature.

Have you considered using a
reusable, stainless steel water bottle?
Try one of ours!
-8 out of 10 plastic water bottles used in the United States become garbage or end up in a landfill.
-Plastic water bottles are made from non-renewable resources; the Earth Policy
Institute says it takes about 15 million barrels of oil per year to create enough bottles to meet demand.
-In costly news, bottled water is costly. Especially when you can simply drink tap water. You can save hundreds of
dollars a year!
dollars a year.

40Days to Personal Revolution!
Begins January 27th
Stop into the store for anything you need to complete your 40 days!

Thank You for an Amazing

New Year's Eve Gong Bath!

We did it- Gonging all night long for just about 10- 12 hours!Many thanks to the 30+ people who braved the weather and brought their energy and intentions into a powerful circle of resonance and community.It was an amazing night! Hearts were open, energy was flowing and community was created in a circle of sound healing, transformation and manifestation.

Along with the gongs we were chanting, drumming, singing, and even enjoyed the sounds of the cello. We don't want to forget the deep, melodic resonant snoring that seemed to add to the experience just perfectly. We sat in silent meditation at 4am and then gently welcomed the early morning light of a new day, a new year, a new decade with bells, mantra and more gongs.
We were delighted to get the chance to lay down, rest and receive while some picked up a mallet and approached the gongs with gentle sacredness. Thank you! Your playing was beautiful and so appreciated.

This was a New Year's Eve like no other and one to be remembered as our intentions resonate throughout the year. May 2010 bring you life's unimaginable possibility!