calendar of events MARCH 2023

Send your event information to mike@naturalawakenings-houston.com

SUNDAY MARCH 5th

Greening Finances for Faith Communities & People of Faith. 3 p.m online. Want to align your finances, or those of your faith community or other faith-based organization, with the values of your faith - but not sure how to go about it? Register on www. eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/greening-finances-for-faith-communities-people-of-faith-tickets-520812372827. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail. com for more information.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 8TH

Yin Yoga + Essential Oils. 9:00-10:00 am. Connect with essential oils throughout this 60 minute yin yoga practice to support and nurture the softness within. Investment: $25, or included in your membership. unionstudio.yoga

SATURDAY MARCH 18th yoga

Myofascial Release + Yoga Nidra. 4:005:30 pm This workshop is a blend of mind + body favorites! Even a few minutes of fascial-release work can have a profound effect on your practice and well-being. We’ll end with a soothing Yoga Nidra practice designed to help you relax deeply. Props required: 2 tennis or Tune-up balls, 2 blocks and a sock, a blanket or other items for Yoga Nidra comfort. Investment: $25. unionstudio.

MONDAY MARCH 20th

Phoenix School of Massage New Semester Starts. Learn holistic health and massage at the longest running school in Texas.Full certification program for state license thru TDLR. Part time classes 4 days each week. 2 Days webinar and 2 days on campus. Contact Jessica at Phoenix School of Massage. 713-974-5976

FRIDAY MARCH 24rd -

SUNDAY MARCH 26th

Bayou City Art Festival 10 am-6 pm. One of the top outdoor art festivals in the nation, the Bayou City Art Festival, held from 10 a.m. 6 p.m., March 24 to 26 in Memorial Park, will showcase the works of 280 artists in 19 different categories to benefit local nonprofits. Patrons can meet the artists and purchase one-of-a-kind art, prints, jewelry, sculptures, functional art and more at all price levels. This year’s featured artist is Dewey James, a mixed media artist from Minneapolis. S. Picnic Loop Lane, Houston. Online pre-purchased tickets at BayouCityArtFestival.com

FRIDAY MARCH 24th

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath + Yoga Nidra. 6:15-7:20 pm. Experience deep relaxation with the sounds and frequencies of quartz crystal singing bowls. Jessica will guide you through a full body scan/yoga nidra meditation to a state of conscious sleep. Investment: $25. unionstudio.yoga

SATURDAY MARCH 25th

Yoga on the Lawn + Huemn Ice Bath. 10:00-11:00 am. Hosted by Union Studio Yoga and Huemn. Join Union Studio for a complimentary 60 minute all levels outdoor yoga class on the Yoga Lawn at the M-K-T every Saturday at 10:00 AM, weather permitting. Huemn will be on site on 3/25 to offer an ice bath cryotherapy experience following yoga. Unionstudio.yoga or behuemn. com

SATURDAY MARCH 25th

What is Buddhism-for teens 11:00 am -12:30 pm Online. A program for teens curious about Buddha’s story, lessons, and principals.We will discuss the history of Buddhism, the effects of meditation on the brain and mental health, and we will practice 3 meditation techniques you can use to calm the body and mind. dawnmountain.org/buddhateens

SATURDAY MARCH 26th

Guided Prayer Walk in the Park. 10 a.m. Connect with God through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park, using this beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection. At each stop along the walk, there will be a theme, an accompanying Bible verse, and reflection questions for you to ponder. Deepen your Christian spiritual practice with a guided walk in the park as a Christian spiritual discipline! Register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-prayerwalk-in-the-park-tickets-530860948387. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail. com for more information.

SUNDAY MARCH 26th

Watershed Connections: Land, Water, and People. 6 p.m. central, online. Join Charriss York, Program Director for Green Infrastructure and Stormwater at Texas Community Watershed Partners as she discusses the intersection of land, water, and people along with steps we can take as both individuals and a community to address local water issues. Register at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/watershed-connections-land-water-and-people-tickets-530691371177. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 29th cxDo the Work! 6:30 – 8:30 pm Online event for everyone beginning or continuing the work of undoing racism, and healing from its pervasive impact in a shame- free environment. Hosted by the Antiracism Working Group of: Houston Zen Center, Dawn Mountain & Austin Zen Center. houstonzen.org/events-calendar/2023/3/29-do-the-work-an-antiracism-activity

FRIDAY MARCH 31st -

SATURDAY APRIL 23rd

My Earth-My Texas. EarthShare Texas is sponsoring an Earth Month sustainability challenge, supporting the missions and envirionmentsal work of more than 30 nonprofit members. Open to individuals, groups and businesses, Participants may complete sustainability challenges at home, school, work, community gardens or local parks. Contestants have the opportunity to show off their green pride by completing sustainability activites that benefit them, their community, workplace and/or state. Each challenge completed earns the participant points that could win them cool, eco-prizes. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/MyEarth-MyTexas or email estx@earthshare-texas.org.

Plan Ahead

SATURDAY APRIL 23rd

Earth Day-Houston Citizen’ Environmental Coalition is pleased to partner with Discovery Green Conservancy to host Earth Day Houston and mobilize actions across the globe. Keep an eye out for more information about Earth Day Houston 2023 and we’ll see you in April.

Send your calendar listings to mike@ naturalawakenings-houston.com monday

Free Outdoor Zumba 6:30 pm. Join the party and sweat with Tiny Fitness to rhythms from around the world! This hour-long Zumba fitness class will have you grooving, shaking, and toning to salsa, hip hop, samba, and bhangra beats - and so many more. Open to all fitness levels and recommended for ages 16+ Levy Park, 3801 Eastside, Houston 77098. tinyfitnesshouston.com tuesday

IGNITE! Sessions. 10am-5pm. Find your purpose with igniter/artist/intuitive guide Sarah Gish in 30- or 60-minute sessions ($50 or $100). You’ll leave with a personal mantra that reinforces what the heart-centered connection uncovered. Call for appointment: 713.993.0550. Body Mind & Soul. 7951 Katy Freeway.

JANUARY 10th-FEBRUARY 14th

Climate Solutions 101 6 pm. Online. Think there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Register for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/climate-solutions-101-tickets-468915688447. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.

TUESDAYS, February 21st – May 9th

Living the Change Weekly Discussion Group 6 p.m. central, online. Join us in accepting the Walk on Earth Gently invitation and committing to a sustainable lifestyle, via a weekly online discussion group. Can’t make it every week? Join us as you are able. Are you ready to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle? Then join us on this journey to Living the Change by registering on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/living-the-change-weeklydiscussion-group-tickets-504063065197. For more information, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.

wednesday

Blissful Quests® with Doyle Ward-The Pocast. 1:00pm.Are you looking for answers? Have you ever had a “hunch” or a “gut feeling” that came true? Are you wondering if you are intuitive? Maybe the real question to explore is not IF you are intuitive, but HOW you are intuitive. Doyle Ward is an experienced intuitive medium, teacher, grief recovery specialist, and life coach. Call in during the show at: 1-760-456-7277, access on-demand episodes or listen live! blissfulquests.com/podcast saturday

Reiki Circle 11:00 am. Reiki Holy Fire Experience healing circle, held on 2nd Saturday of every month. A chosen issue for healing will be the focus of each circle. Everyone is welcome.Location: 9039 Katy Freeway, building 500, suite 504, Houston, TX 77024. Fee: Love offering. Contact: April 713-922-3474. Website: dharmareikiacupuncture.com sunday

Free Outdoor Zumba 9am. Join the party and sweat with Tiny Fitness to rhythms from around the world! This hour-long Zumba fitness class will have you grooving, shaking, and toning to salsa, hip hop, samba, and bhangra beats - and so many more. Open to all fitness levels and recommended for ages 16+ Levy Park, 3801 Eastside, Houston 77098. tinyfitnesshouston.com

Dawn Mountain Free Weekly Meditation from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon Online. Led by senior members of the Dawn Mountain sangha (community), this meditation offers a chance to take a mindful pause from your busy life, enjoy serenity and fellowship, and learn a bit more about Buddhist practice at Dawn Mountain. https://www.dawnmountain.org/upcoming-live-webcasts-2/

Family Dentistry

Invisalign

Professional Whitening

Dental Emergencies

Checkup & Cleaning

Biocompatible Fillings

Comfort Dentistry

Airway Therapy

Biological Extractions

Mouth & Sports Guard

Meridian Energy

Invisalign

Veneers

Children’s Dentistry

Safe Mercury Removal

Ozone Therapy

Ceramic Implants

BiocompatibleTest

Biological Perio & Endo Flouride Free