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Beginner Â Detox Â Seminar Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10:30-Â11:30am Â Eco-Â health Â Wellness Â & Â Detox, Â 1051 Â Johnnie Â Dodds Â Blvd, Â Ste Â B Â MP. Â For Â beginners Â of Â all Â ages/health Â levels. Â Learn Â ins/outs Â and Â benefits Â of Â detoxing, Â food Â choices, Â self-Âcare Â techniques. Â FREE, Â RSVP: Â Â Ecohealthwellness.com Â

Exploring Â Like Â Never Â Before, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Â Heart Â Sutraâ&#x20AC;? Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6-Â9pm Â (& Â 17th) Â Healing Â Oasis, Â 772 Â St Â Andrews Â Blvd. Â Two Â night Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;skype-Âconferenceâ&#x20AC;? Â with Â Master Â Chunyi Â Lin Â as Â he Â explains Â Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â hidden Â messages Â in Â this Â Sutra. Â Love Â Donation. Â Healingoasisllc.com

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Awakening Â To Â Your Â True Â Nature Â Through Â 12 Â Steps Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:15pm Â Unity Â of Â Charleston, Â 2535 Â Leeds Â $YH 1RUWK &KDUOHVWRQ 7ZHOYH PHHWLQJV 1RW DIÂżOL-Â ated Â with Â AA. Â Suggested Â donation Â to Â Unity Â $5/meet-Â ing. Â Â Info/RSVP: Â Duke Â Warren Â email: Â eldooke@aol. com, Â 270 Â 0525.

Gap Â of Â Change Â Coaching Â & Â Support Â Group Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9-Â11am Â (6-Âweek Â series) Â Joining Â together Â to Â bridge Â the Â gap Â between Â intention Â and Â change. Â Virtual Â op-Â tions Â also Â available. Â For Â more Â information/registra-Â tion, Â go Â to Â Alekasky.com Â or Â call Â 870-Â7455.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 New Â Years Â Lotus Â Blooming Â Party Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 8-Â10pm Â Lotus Â Healing Â Centre, Â 232 Â Ashley Â Ave. Â Meet Â & Â greet Â Lotus Â Team, Â enjoy Â treats, Â music Â and Â register Â for Â Holistic Â Health Â programs/specials. Â Cheers Â to Â health, Â happi-Â ness Â & Â abundance Â in Â 2015!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Soul Â Collage Â Workshop Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 10am-Â2pm Â Healing Â Oasis Â LLC, Â 772 Â St Â Andrews Â Blvd. Â Have Â fun Â with Â this Â art Â therapy Â technique. Â Energy Â Exchange: Â $45 Â includes Â supplies. Â Details Â and Â registration: Â Â Healingoasisllc.com Â Dances Â of Â Universal Â Peace Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7pm Â Unity Â of Â Charles-Â ton, Â 2535 Â Leeds Â Ave, Â North Â Charleston. Â Meditation Â through Â music, Â movement Â and Â sacred Â mantras. Â All Â are Â welcome. Â Love Â offering. Â More Â info: Â call Â Jane Â Jabbour Â at Â 576-Â4543.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 Learn Â how Â to Â lose Â 7-Â9 Â lbs Â in Â 9 Â days Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:30pm Â Colucci Â Wellness Â Center, Â 1806 Â Trolley Â Rd, Â Sum-Â merville. Â Learn Â about Â a Â safe, Â natural Â and Â effective Â weight Â loss Â program Â with Â lasting Â results. Â FREE, Â to Â RSVP Â call Â 875-Â5700. Sacred Â Acupuncture Â Meditation Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â8:30pm Â Heal-Â ing Â Oasis Â LLC, Â 772 Â St Â Andrews Â Blvd. Â Sound Â wave Â vibrational Â meditation Â and Â acupuncture Â combined. Â Acupuncture Â performed Â by Â Paige Â Hetherington, Â LAc. Â Energy Â Exchange: Â Love Â Donation Â for Â Acu-Â puncturist Â (suggested Â $20). Â Healingoasisllc.com

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Usui/Holy Â Fire Â Reiki Â I Â & Â II Â Classes Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9am-Â6pm Â (Sat/Sun) Â Usui/Karuna Â Reiki Â Master, Â ICRT Â Licensed Â Teacher Â Dianne Â Thomas, Â Summerville. Â Includes Â NEW Â HOLY Â FIRE Â REIKI. Â Healing Â for Â yourself Â & Â others, Â CEs Â for Â Nurses/Massage Â Therapists. Â $350, Â 297-Â2468, Â ThePinkDolphin.com

Pre-ÂValentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Essential Â Oil Â Party Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 5:30pm Â Join Â Dr. Â Karyn Â Meadows Â and Â learn Â how Â to Â make Â your Â own Â â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;love Â potionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Â sugar Â scrubs Â while Â learning Â about Â essential Â oils. Â Refreshments Â served. Â FREE, Â $10 Â for Â Zyto Â scans. Â RSVP: Â 553-Â9700.

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Usui/Holy Â Fire Â Advanced Â Reiki Â Techniques Â (ART) Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9am-Â6pm Â Usui/Karuna Â Reiki Â Master, Â ICRT Â Licensed Â Teacher Â Dianne Â Thomas, Â Summerville. Â Includes Â crystal Â grid, Â Aura Â Clearing, Â Master Â Symbol Â Atunement Â and Â more. Â Requires Â Usui Â Level Â II. Â CEs Â available. Â $275, Â 297-Â2468, Â ThePinkDolphin.com Grocery Â Store Â Tour Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 9:30-Â10:30am Â Whole Â Foods Â Market, Â MP. Â Join Â Ecohealth Â & Â Wellness Â Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Tiffany Â Jackson /HDUQ DERXW KHDOWK\ FRVW HIÂżFLHQW meal Â planning, Â nutritional Â labels Â and Â how Â to Â wisely Â navigate Â grocery Â aisles. Â FREE Â Pre-Âregistration Â required: Â Ecohealthwellness.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 Usui/Holy Â Fire Â Reiki Â III Â Master Â Class Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â Sun/ Mon Â Usui/Karuna Â Reiki Â Master, Â ICRT Â Licensed Â Teacher Â Dianne Â Thomas, Â Summerville. Â Step Â into Â Reiki Â Mastery, Â learn Â attunements, Â receive Â Holy Â Fire Â Ignitions. Â Requires Â Reiki Â II Â & Â ART. Â CEs Â available. Â $600, Â 297-Â2468, Â ThePinkDolphin.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Round Â of Â Wellness Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 5:30-Â7:30pm Â Ecohealth Â Wellness Â Center, Â MP. Â Enjoy Â 20-Âminues Â each Â of Â Migun Â Massage, Â infrared Â sauna, Â detox Â foot Â bath, Â nutritional Â analysis, Â smoothie Â demo Â and Â spa Â ser-Â vice, Â plus Â Kangen Â water Â & Â healthy Â snack. Â RSVP: Â Ecohealthwellness.com Turn Â your Â body Â into Â a Â fat Â burning Â machine! Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 6:30pm Â Colucci Â Wellness Â Center, Â Summerville. Â FREE Â Seminar. Â Learn Â how Â to Â lose Â weight Â and Â keep Â it Â off! Â Seating Â is Â limited, Â please Â call Â 875-Â5700 Â to Â reserve Â your Â spot Â today! Chakra Â Healing Â Guided Â Meditation Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â8pm Â Healing Â Oasis, Â 772 Â St Â Andrews Â Blvd. Â A Â Guided Â Meditation Â by Â Ilchi Â Lee Â of Â Bestlifemedia.com. Â Ideal Â for Â beginners. Â Energy Â Exchange: Â Love Â donations. Â Healingoasisllc.com

w/Nicolle Â Morgan Â RYT500, Â Â TSY Â instructor $125 Â registration Â by Â Jan. Â 15;Íž Â Â $150 Â thereafter Two-Âday Â workshop Â explores Â impact Â of Â trauma Â on Â the Â body Â and Â brain Â and Â the Â EHQHÂżWV RI \RJD WR KHOS KHDO 6WXGHQWV will Â examine Â how Â to Â modify Â their Â practice Â to Â be Â more Â trauma-Âsensitive Â and Â apply Â to Â varying Â degrees Â of Â stress. Â CEUs Â available. Â For Â more Â details: Â Yogaloftsc.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 Reiki Â I Â Class Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 11am-Â5pm Â The Â Charleston Â Holis-Â tic Â Center, Â 2366 Â Ashley Â River Â Rd, Â Bldg Â #8. Â Learn Â from Â an Â experienced Â teaching Â Master. Â Manual, Â light Â lunch, Â practice Â & Â attunement Â included. Â For Â more Â info: Â 452-Â7996 Â or Â CharlestonReikiandTarot.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 Reiki Â Share Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 7-Â9pm Â The Â Charleston Â Holis-Â tic Â Center, Â 2366 Â Ashley Â River Â Rd., Â Bldg Â #8. Â Â All Â are Â welcome. Â Cost: Â Â FREE. Â For Â more Â info: Â CharlestonHolisticCenter.com Â or Â call Â 452-Â7996.

plan ahead specialevent Free Â Public Â Health Â Lecture 7XHVGD\ )HE Â&#x2021; SP Â Peter Â Greenlaw Â is Â considered Â one Â of Â the Â leading Â activists Â alerting Â the Â world Â about Â the Â toxicity Â in Â our Â environment, Â QXWULWLRQDO GHÂżFLHQF\ LQ RXU IRRG sources, Â the Â overweight Â epidemic, Â and Â the Â number Â one Â killer Â we Â are Â all Â up Â against, Â chronic Â stress. Â He Â brings Â fresh Â insights Â into Â understanding Â the Â real Â situation Â with Â a Â clarity Â of Â solutions Â to Â live Â a Â healthier, Â longer Â life. Must Â register Â at: Â Â Eventbrite.com//e/peter-Âgreenlaw-Âlecture-Â Â tickets-Â14277587649?aff-Âeac2 (Continued Â on Â next Â page)

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lookingahead Teacher Training comes to Summerville! 7KH <RJD /RIW¶V KRXU 77 starts March 14-15 With Vicki Rickard, 500hr eRYT Eight-month Teacher Training is for those interested in teaching yoga, and those who want to expand their knowledge and practice of yoga. Go to website for dates and registration information: Yogaloftsc.com/events

wednesday Kids Yoga – 4pm (ages 3-12) Play Garden, 320 West Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant. Fun way to relax after school at drop-in eco-friendly play space. KidsPlayGarden.com.

Karate Classes – White/Purple belts – 6-7pm;; Blue/Green/Brown belts – 7-8pm;; Black belts – 8-9pm Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main St, Summerville. 875-4543 or 870-4462, Natsumura.com.

Quartz Crystal Healing Bowl Sessions – Enjoy enhanced health and well-being through pure quartz crystal harmonies, a subtle and gentle approach to neuro-physiological realignment. $45/ session includes two-week followup. Contact Camille.scarchilli@gmail.com or 345-5936. Yoga & Pilates Classes – Variety of styles & times offered daily. Yoga Loft, 410 N Gum St, Sum- merville. Check online for up to date schedule: Yogaloftsummerville.com, 509-3370.

monday Nia – 4-5pm Hanahan Senior Center, 3102 Mabe- line Rd (near Trident Tech off Rivers Ave). Lively movement class, energetic, embraces The Body’s Way/Nia Way. With Ashima Kahrs, Nia Blue Belt Instructor, 813-2834. Karate Classes – White/Purple/Blue belts - 6-7pm;; Green/Brown/Black belts - 7-8:15pm Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main St, Sum- merville. 875-4543 or 870-4462, Natsumura.com. Bible Study – 6-7pm Fellowship Hall of Rhett Avenue Christian Church, DOC, 5103 North Rhett Ave, North Charleston, 747-2464.

tuesday CofCs Center for Creative Retirement Weekly Lectures - 1pm St. Joseph Family Life Center, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, W Ashley. Weekly lectures on many topics. First time guests are FREE. Infor- mation, contact David Barnard: 216-6640. Shiva Nataraja Qigong – 6-7pm Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Summerville. Qigong martial art for wellness of body/mind/spirit, and Shiva Nata- raja the dance, for integration into your energetic body. $5/class. Comfortable clothing. 870-4462, Resourcesunlimited1.com Charleston PFLAG Meeting – 7-8:30pm (2nd Tuesdays) Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St (Lower Lance Hall behind church). Sup-

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The Reiki Connection – 7pm Unity Church, 2535 Leeds Ave. All welcome for guided meditation fol- ORZHG E\ PLQL 5HLNL VHVVLRQV E\ FHUWL¿HG SUDFWLWLR- ners. Love offering. (1st Tues for practitioners only) Chrys Franks, Reiki Master/Teacher, 364-5725.

Free Hydration Clinic – 6-7pm (1st Wed.) Dr. Marianne Rosen, 776 Daniel Ellis Dr Ste 1A, James Island (right side before entrance to Lowes). Learn how to change your life for the best. 723-6529.

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port and discussion group for Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays. PFLAGCharleston@ gmail.com or 619-7354.

Wisdom Skills – 6:15-7:30pm Lotus Healing Centre, 232 Ashley Avenue 5-week series: $15/ class or $65/series Featuring unique set of skills VSHFL¿F WR DGGUHVVLQJ SV\FKRORJ\ RI GLV HDVH illness, navigating upset and discovering our em- bodied wisdom. Each class introduces a signature Wisdomwell skill for healthy living, exercises to turn skills into habits, and techniques for sharing and practicing with others. Email registration: Abigail@lotuscharleston.com Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm w/Jennifer Michaels @ Center for Holistic Health, 1470 Ben Sawyer Blvd, MP. Start the New Year off Right! Guided, quiet meditation. All welcome: beginners & advanced, non-denominational. $10/class, JEMichaels.com, 514-2848 or jennifer@jemichaels.

thursday rd Thursday in Summerville – 5-8pm (3rd Thurs of each month) Shops and restaurants open late and with special promotions and live entertainment. Visit Simple to Sublime at 120 Short Central Ave, Simplesublime.com. Shiva Nataraja Qigong – 6-7pm Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Summerville. Qigong martial art for wellness of body/mind/spirit, and Shiva Nata- raja the dance, for integration into your energetic body. $5/class. Comfortable clothing. 870-4462, Resourcesunlimited1.com Satsang—In the Company of Truth – 7:15- 8:30pm Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Summerville. Join Joyce Stech (Master JAH) for sacred Teachings and Philosophies and to share with one another. Do- nation ($10), 870-4462, Resourcesunlimited1.com

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saturday Karate Classes – Brown/Black belts - 9:30-11am;; White/Purple/Blue/Green belts – 11am-noon Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main Street, Sum- merville. 875-4543 or 870-4462, Natsumura.com. Beginner Detox Seminar – 10:30-11:30am Eco- health Wellness & Detox, 1051 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Ste B MP. For beginners of all ages/health levels. Learn ins/outs and benefits of detoxing, food choices, self-care techniques. FREE, RSVP: Ecohealthwellness.com

sunday Unity Church of Charleston Worship Services – 9:30 & 11:15am 2535 Leeds Ave, N Charleston. Are you more spiritual than religious? So are we! Do you believe in many paths to God? Then join us. Unitychs.org, 566-0600. Rhett Avenue Christian Church (DOC) Worship Service – 10am Sunday School;; 11am Worship Service, 5103 North Rhett Ave, North Charleston. 747-2464. U R WELCOME HERE! Unity Church of Mt Pleasant – 10am Meets at 3100 Tradition Circle, Somerby Room within Somberby Park West, Mt Pleasant. All are Welcome. For more info, see UnityMtPleasantSC.org or call 364-4923.

classifieds Have a space to rent, an item for sale, or a job to fill? List it in our classifieds! First 30 words only $20/month (additional words @ $.50/each). Listing must be submitted by January 10 for February issue. Email ads@nalowcountry.com, mail payment to Natural Awakenings, PO Box 577, Ladson, SC 29456.

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