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The Power of Connection

My son Ryan and I tend to stir up conversation. In lines, waiting rooms, or gatherings we often strike up conversations with those around us. I’m not really sure how it happens, but it almost always does. One instance we were in a doctor’s waiting room for over three hours. It was an extreme situation, and we built a sense of comradery with the other patients stuck in the same situation. Not only did it provide entertainment, but it relieved much of the tension and stress in the waiting room.

“When we are out and about, we encounter people we don’t know— strangers in supermarket aisles, bank lines or walking their dogs in the local park. Instead of passing by without acknowledging them, we have the choice to say hello or exchange pleasantries,” shares Thais Harris in the feature article The Power of Community: Finding a Path to Meaningful Connection [page 14]. Striking up conversations with people in a shared space can uplift someone’s day and even lead to a new friendship.

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In the article, In Search of the Healthiest Diet [page 18], we explore how social interactions and shared meals contribute to our overall well-being. “By prioritizing physical activity, encouraging plant-based diets and creating spaces that promote social interactions, communities can reduce the incidence of chronic diseases and improve overall wellbeing,” says Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones Kitchen. Building meaningful connections is a theme that resonates throughout this month’s issue. Discover the collective effort required to maintain our environment in Protecting Waterways [page 26]. Explore the transformative power of group support in overcoming personal challenges in The Power of Healing Circles [page 22]. Learn how communal activities like storytelling and singing around a fire can strengthen bonds in Gathering Around the Friendship Fire [page 33]. And delight in a heartwarming look at how pets enhance our social connections and emotional health in Pet Posse [page 30]. Then enjoy online exclusives at my-NA.com including Overcoming Generation Z Loneliness.

I hope this issue inspires you to connect with those around you, whether through casual conversations, community events, or shared meals.

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stylist and owner of Purely Organic Salon for Hair, is excited to introduce hair stylist Kortney Brown. Brown, who has been styling hair for three years, specializes in hair extensions and the variety they offer. “Extensions are investments in yourself, each one made to better you and your life,” says Brown.

Card Readings by Melinda at Spirit Fest Expo

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Readings By Melinda will be offering readings at the Spirit Fest Holistic, Metaphysical & Crystal Expo on August 3 and 4 in Melbourne. Melinda is a native Floridian and has perfected her craft reading cards for over 35 years. She uses a regular deck of playing cards (no Tarot cards) providing readings based on Numerology and Astrology. “What is revealed will help give direction to gain insight with important decisions. You will find this to be incredibly useful,” she says.

Melinda’s readings focus on the future, providing information about current events and those yet to come. Clients can ask up to three questions. She will look for possible answers if they are revealed. “Your reading is recorded as so much information is presented so quickly, when listening to your recording, you will notice things you missed the first few times of hearing your reading,” she says.

“My readings are an uplifting experience. Clients often comment it gives them a sense of peace and reassurance through difficult times,” shares Melinda. “The cards respond to clarity and have a unique way of mirroring back the client’s thoughts and feelings.”

Extensions allow clients to achieve the hair they’ve always wanted without damage, offering numerous opportunities for personal expression.

“Every head of hair is unique and most definitely good enough,” adds Brown. “Extensions provide a way to have the fun hair you’ve always dreamed of without worrying about damage.”

In 2018, Purely Organic Salon for Hair moved to its current eco-friendly, green location in Satellite Beach. “We know people don’t have to sacrifice health when getting hair or nail services,” says Hammond. “We offer 100% organic along with ammonia-free color options. Let us help you choose the right color line for your needs.” The salon also offers organic manicure and pedicure services.

During August, clients can book an appointment for hair extensions with Brown and receive a fifth bundle free with the purchase of four bundles. Complimentary consultations are available for a price quote.

For more information, call 321-2430540 or visit PurelyOrganicSalon.com. Purely Organic Salon for Hair is located at 195 Jackson Ave, Satellite Beach. See ad, page 9.

Event Special: receive an additional 6 Card Draw with a purchased reading ($25 value.) For more information, visit the FAQ section at Gateways9.com. For questions or to schedule a reading, email Gateways9@outlook.com or call 321-468-3004. Spirit Fest Holistic, Metaphysical & Crystal Expo location: Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne. See ad, page 13.

The Deep Tissue Spa Expands to Downtown Melbourne

TheDeep Tissue Spa has opened a second location in Downtown Melbourne. It provides the same thoughtful science-based therapeutic massage as the Eau Galle location. “Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, stress, or simply want to relax and unwind, our customized massages provide the ideal solution,” says owner Carly Gallagher.

The Deep Tissue Spa, a woman-owned sanctuary, specializes in treating chronic pain and other conditions through advanced massage therapy techniques. Beyond relaxation, their staff focuses on specific therapeutic needs resulting in less pain, improved circulation, decreased muscle stiffness and joint inflammation, better quality of sleep and more.

The spa offers a wide range of modalities including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Medical, Hot Stones, Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Structural Bodywork, Assisted Stretching, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Joint Mobilization, Thai for Table, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching, Oncology Massage, Reiki, Sports Massage, Cupping, Prenatal Massage, Acupressure, Gua Sha, Active-assisted (AA) Stretching, and Trigger Point Therapy.

Appointments are available daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. by calling/texting 321-987-0041 or visiting DeepTissueSpa.com. The Deep Tissue Spa is located at 1600 West Eau Gallie Blvd, #203, Melbourne and 909 E New Haven Ave #206, Downtown Melbourne. (MM 43948)

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Astrology Course with Bruce Orion at Aquarian Dreams

Aquarian Dreams is pleased to host the Professional Astrologer’s Course with Bruce Orion. Starting Tuesday, August 6 at 7 p.m., this 8-week course will teach participants to read and interpret astrology charts and their predictive aspects.

Bruce Orion, a well-known professional astrologer in Sedona for over 25 years, will cover topics such as the planets and their influence on human experience, the signs and their role in defining planetary character, the houses and their areas of life expression, aspects showing interplanetary relationships, and transits highlighting planetary movements.

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“This course will teach you everything you will need to know to be able to read and interpret an astrology chart, as well as it’s predictive aspects,” says Orion. “Whether for professional or personal practice, attendees will gain valuable insights into the art of astrology.”

For more information, call 321-729-9495 or visit BruceOrion.com. Register at AquarianDreams.com/specialevents. Aquarian Dreams is located at 414 N. Miramar Ave., Indialantic. Cost: $350 for the 8-week course, $300 with early registration. See ad, page 3.

Yale (Yoel) R. Smith, MD, is welcoming new patients at the Center for Anti-Aging Aesthetic and Rejuvenation Medicine (CAARM) in Suntree. Dr. Smith stands out as the only triple board-certified physician in Integrative and Functional Medicine on the Space and Treasure Coast, with an Advanced Metabolic Cardiovascular Certification. His approach merges Traditional Medicine with Integrative and Functional, Personalized, and Precision Lifestyle Medicine.

At his primary care practice, Dr. Smith employs cutting-edge techniques to diagnose and treat various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, sleep issues, hypertension, chronic fatigue, lipid abnormalities, thyroid disorders, stress hormone imbalances, erectile dysfunction, gastrointestinal problems, weight management, and toxic mold exposure. “I have achieved remarkable results with Cleerly technology for heart evaluation,” Dr. Smith shares. Additionally, he offers IV Chelation Therapy for Atherosclerotic Plaque in Coronary Heart Disease and heavy metal detoxification. “My aim is to understand the root cause of your condition by truly listening to you!”

Explore patient reviews on Google. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 321-421-7111 or visit AntiAgingIM.com. CAARM is located at 6765 N Wickham Rd, Ste C-105, Suntree. See ad, page 15.

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Dr. Claire Stagg Releases Dental Care Guide for All Ages

Dr. Claire Stagg, DDS, a holistic dentist, has updated and released her easy-to-remember dental regimen in the 2024 edition of Captain IFBI. This guide is ideal for patients prone to decay, especially children and the elderly who may lack proper dental home care.

In her book, Captain IFBI 2024, Dr. Stagg aims to prevent plaque from sticking to teeth. Plaque is the start of gum disease, tooth decay, and other health disorders. After locating the plaque on your teeth using a disclosing solution, Dr. Stagg encourages people to follow the I.F.B.I. dental regimen: Irrigate, Floss, Brush, and Irrigate. This involves irrigating with a high-pressure spray, flossing between teeth, brushing with good technique, and irrigating again.

Captain IFBI travels to bathrooms around the world to show children and families the process of practicing proper dental care in a fun and engaging way. “My dream is to change the way that dentistry is understood, viewed, and experienced in the world,” says Dr. Stagg.

Dr. Stagg, a pioneer in whole health dentistry, has long advocated for the connection between oral health and general health. Her practice, Health Connections Dentistry, reflects this philosophy, focusing on personalized care that aligns with her patients’ overall health goals.

Captain IFBI 2024 is available on Amazon. For more information, visit HealthConnectionsDentistry.com Health Connections Dentistry is located at 2120 Highway A1A in Indian Harbour Beach. 321-777-2797. See ad, page 31.

Karin Maynard Eberly Hosts Angel Workshop at Spirit Fest

Karin Maynard Eberly, Angel Intuitive, Angel Reiki Crystal Practitioner and Personal Development Specialist, will be speaking at the Spirit Fest Holistic, Metaphysical & Crystal Expo on Sunday, August 4 at 11 a.m. She will explain what Angels are, the difference between Archangels and Guardian Angels and how to connect to your Angels. The workshop will end with an Angel encounter activation for the group.

“Early in childhood, I experienced connections with the unseen world. As with many aspects of childhood, these connections were often sporadic, unfocused and random,” shares Eberly. “As the years passed, I recognized that this gift enabled me to help others because I could see and identify things that they could not.”

Eberly uses Angel, Oracle and Tarot cards to provide readings via Zoom or video chat. She connects with the client’s Guardian Angels to provide understanding and guidance that can assist their decision making from the comfort of their own home. Eberly also offers Angel Guidance Gatherings for parties and corporate events and Angel Reiki Crystal Therapy for energetic healing.

For more information, call 561-320-7581 or visit TheUniversesEdge.com. Spirit Fest Holistic, Metaphysical & Crystal Expo will be held August 3-4 at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne.

Melbourne’s Health For Life Wellness Center Relocates

Sylvie Morin, Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM), is thrilled to announce that Health For Life Wellness Center Melbourne has relocated and joined its sister location in Cocoa Beach. “I opened the Wellness Center in 2002 to help individuals reclaim their health with Acupuncture, Chinese herbs and Homeopathic medicine,” says Dr. Morin.

Now, Health For Life has a team of practitioners offering a variety of modalities dedicated to helping patients get well naturally. Services available include acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, functional medicine, prolotherapy, homeopathic medicine, hyperbaric therapy, medical massage and skin care, non-surgical facial rejuvenation, weight loss and detox programs, diet and nutrition programs as well as chiropractic care. They also offer Micro Acupuncture 48 for individuals of all ages who face vision loss.

“We’re excited to continue to bring you exceptional service at our Cocoa Beach location and look forward to seeing you there,” says Dr. Morin.

To schedule a free consultation, call 321-259-0555. Health For Life Wellness Center, 1727 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach. HealthForLifeWellnessCenters.com.

Melbourne Workshop on ADHD Interventions and Nutrition

Marly Jones, Naturopathic Doctor Specializing in Functional Brain Health, will be presenting at the Love My Brain: Holistic Interventions for ADHD and other Mental Health Disorders workshop on August 23, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event, also presented by Katherine Kiviat, Licensed Dietician Nutritionist, and Jessica Stebbins, LMFT, will offer 3 CEUs. The workshop is designed for those interested in learning about ways to support clients with ADHD and the role of nutrition on mental health. Jones will provide insights on neurofeedback and SPECT imaging brain scans.

Michelle Zamora, AP, offers a comprehensive range of acupuncture services including Cosmetic Acupuncture, Auricular Acupuncture, Injection Therapy, Cupping, and Hormone Balancing.

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“Understanding how neurofeedback and brain imaging can aid in managing mental health disorders is crucial,” says Jones. “These tools provide a deeper look into brain function, helping to tailor interventions for better outcomes.”

Location: Ascension Catholic Church Building 2980, located at 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne. Cost: The event is free for members and $30 for non-members. For more information and registration, visit SpaceCoastCounselors.org/events.

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Authors Dr. Dave and Mary DiSano will present Connecting with Your Divine Signs: How to be More Psychic at the Spirit Fest Holistic, Metaphysical & Crystal Expo on Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m. They will discuss excerpts from their book  Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life , focusing on how to see and connect to various signs around you, such as number, animal, physical and non-physical signs. They will explain what these signs mean and how to connect with them.

The DiSanos have been featured speakers at holistic expos nationally and have appeared on TV and national radio shows. Mary DiSano is an energy healer and motivational speaker. Dave DiSano, Ph.D., is a psychologist, certified hypnotherapist and author of  Holistic Mental Health-Revised , which compares traditional and alternative therapies for mental disorders.

For more information, visit DivinelyTouched.com. Spirit Fest Holistic, Metaphysical & Crystal Expo will be held August 3-4 at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne. SpiritFestUSA.com.

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Oasis for Harmonious Healing Introduces Harmonic Eggs

OnApril 15, two Harmonic Eggs found their new home in Vero Beach at the Oasis for Harmonious Healing. The trio of owners, Amy Gallo, Jon Thoma and Karen Swanson are pleased to share this unique opportunity with the community. “After experiencing many Egg sessions, we started working with Gail Lyn, the creator of the Harmonic Eggs, to bring the Eggs to Vero Beach,” says Gallo.

The Harmonic Egg is a patented chamber designed to promote mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Utilizing light, color, and sound frequencies, the Harmonic Egg empowers the body’s own healing energy. Amplifying energy resonance within the chamber provides a unique energy therapy. These frequencies promote overall wellness and enhance emotional and spiritual healing. “We are so excited to be offering this cutting-edge technology,” says Gallo. “We have been getting incredible feedback with clients.”

For more information, call 772-205-2553 or visit OasisVero.com to schedule an appointment. Oasis for Harmonious Healing is located at 1791 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach. See ad, page 13.

Herbs & Owls

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Herbs & Owls: An organic Herb Shop in Jupiter, has launched a new website, offering an enhanced online shopping experience for local, and national, shoppers. The website features a vast selection of organic medicinal herbs, custom blended teas, and wellness products, including roots, flowers, leaves, seeds, barks and mushrooms all sold by the ounce. Local customers can visit the brick-and-mortar store in Jupiter or shop online and enjoy in-store pick up or fast shipping.

Owner Gina Kearney RH, a Clinical Herbalist, shares her enthusiasm, “Our new website offers our customers a seamless shopping experience so they can stock their home apothecary with beautiful, medicinal herbs to support and maintain their health. Nature is our best ally and healer!”

The brick-and-mortar store in Jupiter offers a unique experience where customers can discover new medicinal herbs, explore custom tea blends, and shop for candles, smudges, crystals, jewelry, and natural products. Herbs & Owls also offers private Herbal Consults with Kearney, Sound Bed Therapy and Herbalism classes.

For more information, call 561-768-9005 or visit HerbsAndOwls.com. Herbs & Owls is located at 725 N. Hwy A1A, D-103, Jupiter in the Alhambra Plaza.

Harmful Chemicals in Decaffeinated Coffee

Environmental activist groups filed petitions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to remove two chemicals from their safe list that are used in the production of decaffeinated coffee. Trichloroethylene and methylene chloride were found to cause cancer decades ago by the National Cancer Institute. Notably, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently banned the use of methylene chloride for industrial use due to its risk of causing cancer and other serious health conditions. Safer methods for decaffeinating coffee exist, and some brands, like Peet’s Coffee, have made the switch. To find out how a brand of coffee is decaffeinated, consumers can visit CheckYourDecaf. org or contact the producer.

Asbestos in Cosmetics

Talc is used in many forms of makeup, including bronzer, blush, eyeshadow, foundation, mascara, lipstick and dry shampoo, because it absorbs moisture and prevents caking. But when it is mined, talc may be contaminated by naturally occurring asbestos, which is not evenly distributed, making testing for it difficult.

British women have sued leading cosmetic companies in U.S. courts, claiming they contracted mesothelioma, an incurable cancer of the lining of the lung, heart or stomach, through their use of cosmetic products. Unless related to employment, it is difficult to bring legal action for mesothelioma in the UK, and many of the large cosmetic companies are based in America. These women are seeking compensation and to raise awareness of the risks.

Johnson and Johnson (J&J) faces nearly 54,000 lawsuits related to claims that talc in baby powder caused ovarian cancer. A Reuters investigation found that J&J executives knew for decades that talc can contain asbestos.

Fungi Carbon Capture

Kew Gardens, in London, England, maintains a fungarium that displays about half of all known species—the largest collection in the world. Mycologists there are studying how fungi help soil sequester about 1.5 trillion tons of organic carbon around the world. Approximately 90 percent of plant species have a symbiotic relationship with fungi species, by which the fungi trade water and nutrients for carbon. Understanding this relationship will help in the design of reforestation schemes to sequester more carbon. Scientists have also noted that nitrogen pollution from burning fossil fuels and from agriculture reduces the diversity of fungi in the soil, thereby reducing the potential for carbon sequestration—pointing to one more reason to find ways to reduce the use of fossil fuels.

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Mycelium, the soft, dense and strong roots of fungi, are being used in mycotextiles, a potential replacement for leather. MycoWorks, a South Carolina-based biotechnology company, is working on a scalable approach to grow uniform sheets of interwoven mycelium that are customizable for varying thickness, surface features and dimensions. The goal is to produce a more ethical, environmentally sustainable and efficient alternative to animal leather. The fungus is grown in sterilized agricultural waste such as sawdust and bran, and the growth process ends when the sheets of mycelium are peeled off the sawdust block, at which point they can be tanned and crafted into a range of marketable products. To date, MycoWorks materials have been used in designer handbags for Hermès, making them biodegradable at the end of their life cycle.

The Panama Canal, a 51-mile waterway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, transports $270 billion of cargo annually. Located at each end of the canal, locks lift and lower ships, moving them into and out of Gatun Lake, an artificial freshwater lake. A severe drought during the May to December 2023 rainy season has resulted in the lake being six feet below its pre-drought levels. As a result, the Panama Canal Authority has restricted the number and size of ships that are able to pass through the canal since June 2023, causing ships to have to travel around the tip of South America to reach their destinations, adding delays at other ports and escalating the demand for trucking and rail services—all of which have increased greenhouse gas emissions and the cost of imported goods. In addition, water in the locks that is usually flushed into the oceans is being recycled to maintain Gatun Lake’s water level, and because this reused water can become saltier, it poses a threat to Panama’s main source of drinking water.

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Refreezing the Arctic

Human-caused warming of the air, oceans and land is heating the Arctic region faster than anywhere else on the planet. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently reported the warmest surface air temperature ever observed in the Arctic during the region’s sixth-warmest year on record. Scientists agree that the loss of Arctic ice will increase the rate of warming for the rest of the planet.

To combat the issue, geoengineers are experimenting with ways to slow the melt in conjunction with efforts to reduce carbon output and recapture carbon already found in the atmosphere. One experiment by Arctic Reflections, a Dutch company, involves pumping water onto the surface of existing ice sheets to form a protective layer of new ice. The inspiration for their experiment comes from a method the Dutch have used for decades to make ice for skating marathons. Another experiment uses reflective glass beads scattered on top of snow and ice to reflect the sun’s rays. In early testing, the beads reflected 30 percent more sunlight than the snow alone.

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The Power of Community

Finding a Path to Meaningful Connection

by Thais Harris, BCHN

Despite society’s increasing emphasis on individualism, the concept of community remains a powerful force for personal and collective well-being. Loneliness is detrimental to both mental and physical health and comparable to smoking or obesity in terms of risk factors. Among older adults, isolation is associated with an increased probability of dementia. In his book Project Unlonely: Healing

Our Crisis of Disconnection , Dr. Jeremy Noble discusses the public health and economic impacts of widespread seclusion, as well as the importance of building meaningful connections. He advocates making loneliness screening a routine part of health care and prescribing social activities such as museum visits, classes and nature walks

for patients. These measures have been effectively used in the United Kingdom. There is a growing movement that encourages us to find our tribe—those that resonate with our own core values, interests and lifestyle. While historically associated with Indigenous groups, a “tribe” is defined as a social division consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect. The point is to surround ourselves with supportive individuals that uplift us and provide a sense of belonging.

Multigenerational Communion

Family is, in a sense, our original tribe, serving a crucial role in our sense of belonging throughout life. Regardless

of interpersonal dynamics, maintaining consistent connection with relatives can ease loneliness and improve longevity and other health outcomes. In the world’s Blue Zones, where people live the longest and have a better overall quality of life, the happiest centenarians build their lives around their families, and multigenerational households are common.

To remain anchored in our heritage, it is essential to regularly share moments and activities with kin, enjoying family meals, holiday parties, game nights, walks around the neighborhood or even living room hangouts. Simply spending time together allows us to share family stories, learn from each other and create traditions. Outside the family, there are many ways to find or create a tribe of cheerful acquaintances and deeply held friendships that form a safety net to shield us from drifting into isolation.

Serving Others

Volunteering is a powerful way to engage in activities that align with our passions and values while also connecting with like-minded people and helping a cause or deserving group of individuals. One example is Volunteers in Medicine (VIM), founded in 2003, which brings together 70 medical professionals and approximately 100 community stakeholders that volunteer their time to provide free health care for the uninsured people of the Berkshires, in Massachusetts. While the practitioners treat patients—in-person and online—the others serve as interpreters, drivers and receptionists. The generosity of these individuals addresses an important need in the community and keeps people out of hospitals.

“By engaging in VIM’s mission, volunteers find purpose and meaning through the act of giving back, enhancing their own lives while improving others,” shares VIM Executive Director Ilana Steinhauer. “The opportunity to serve the community not only fulfills a personal desire to help those in need, but also fosters a deep sense of connection and community among volunteers. This camaraderie and shared mission enrich the volunteers’ lives,

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creating a ripple effect of positivity that strengthens the entire community fabric, making it a cornerstone of community and personal development.”

Another example is nonprofit Citizen University, which equips Americans to be cultural catalysts. Their Local Civic Collaboratory aims to shift the paradigm of success from individual achievement to shared triumph. Through collaborative gatherings, participants are empowered to address local issues, launch educational initiatives and spark artistic endeavors while relishing in deep conversations, forging meaningful bonds and launching networks of unified action.

Making Deep Connections

Coming together around shared beliefs or devotional practices can be another avenue to step away from seclusion and into a loving fraternity. Some people with shared values and goals choose to live with each other in what is known as intentional communities, many of which emphasize sustainability, cooperation and mutual support. The Foundation for Intentional Community offers an online directory to find the right living situation based on multiple criteria, including geographical location, community type, dietary preferences, educational styles, religious or spiritual beliefs and renewable energy sources.

The Kindness of Strangers

When we are out and about, we encounter people we don’t know— strangers in supermarket aisles, bank lines or walking their dogs in the local park. Instead of passing by without acknowledging them, we have the choice to say hello or exchange pleasantries. On his podcast “Hidden Brain”, Shankar Vedantam explores how these tiny encounters can impact our lives. Smiling at people in the street, expressing gratitude for small acts of kindness or complimenting someone’s style elevates both parties. Studies by Amit Kumar, assistant professor of marketing and

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Bonding Online and In Person

If friendships were lost during the pandemic, rebuilding a tribe will require intentionality and creativity. Reaching out with purpose to create community might just be what saves us and the planet. When we feel a sense of belonging, we can collaborate for the common good and boost our ability to protect nature, innovate and find solutions for the world’s problems. How we network is limited only by our imagination: Take classes at the local library, community college or arts organization; find a fun activity on MeetUp. com; or form a group to make new friends that share a common interest.

While online tribes can offer accessibility and a broader reach, thus facilitating connections with people from different geographies and backgrounds, face-to-face interactions are essential to our well-being. Holistic psychologist Victoria Kar shares, “Never in history has

humanity been more disconnected from each other than now. The predominance of urban lifestyles creates barriers for deep social connections, and technology creates a false sense of belonging—where we can reach someone on the other side of the world on a screen—yet have no one to hold next to us.”

In-person communities provide a more heartfelt sense of fellowship. When we are present, we emit energetic fields, and the heart radiates perhaps the most powerful energy. Studies conducted by the HeartMath Institute have shown that the heart’s magnetic field can be detected by other individuals up to five feet away, igniting our sense of belonging in a way that is not possible online.

In his recent advisory report, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation,” U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Hallegere Murthy notes that, across age groups, people are spending less time with each other in person than two decades ago, and this is most pronounced among young people aged 15 to 24 that are engaging in 70 percent fewer interactions with friends. Murthy points out, “The impact of this lack of social connection can be felt in our schools, workplaces and organizations, where performance, productivity and engagement are diminished.”

The report outlines six recommendations to enhance social connection, including:

• Urging for greater social infrastructure at parks, libraries and public programs

• Enacting pro-connection public policies at every level of government such as access to public transport and paid family leave

• Mobilizing the health sector to address needs stemming from isolation

• Reforming digital environments

• Investing in research to deepen our understanding of social isolation

• Cultivating a culture of connection

In his book Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, Murthy identifies three types of connections that play a crucial role in our lives: intimate (close friends and family), relational (friends and acquaintances) and collective (communities). Factors such as work culture, social media and urbanization can hinder meaningful connections, contributing to a growing sense of isolation. As a solution, he emphasizes the importance of small, consistent actions such as active listening, expressing gratitude and engaging with community. True connection is a source of healing. The Surgeon General urges, “Answer that phone call from a friend. Make time to share a meal. Listen without the distraction of your phone. Perform an act of service. Express yourself authentically.” Finding a tribe can significantly impact our health and happiness, providing support, joy and inclusion. The connections we choose to nurture can enrich our lives in profound ways, ensuring we thrive in body, mind and spirit.

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The average life expectancy is 77.5 years in the United States, but residents of the Seventh-Day Adventist city, Loma Linda, California, are outliving the rest of the country by 10 years. Like other regions of the world classified as Blue Zones, Loma Linda’s soil and water aren’t sprinkled with magic, but daily lifestyle and dietary habits might be key contributing factors.

Coined by National Geographic explorer and researcher Dan Buettner, the term “Blue Zones” is bestowed upon intriguing corners of the world where people reach their ninth decade and beyond without suffering from chronic illness and disease. While no definitive formula for longevity exists in Loma Linda or any of the other four

Blue Zones—Nuoro Province, Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; and Ikaria, Greece— commonalities include staying physically active, eating unprocessed food and enjoying a vibrant social network.

“By prioritizing physical activity, encouraging plant-based diets and creating spaces that promote social interactions, communities can reduce the incidence of chronic diseases and improve overall well-being,” says Buettner, author of The Blue Zones Kitchen, who found his life’s work traveling the world in search of centenarian secrets.

Delicious Simplicity

In 2023, JAMA Internal Medicine published the findings of a long-term study involving more than 75,000 women and 44,000 men over 36 years, which determined that adherence to one of four plant-based and Mediterranean dietary patterns can lower the risk of premature death. All of the dietary guidelines in this study included whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes. Growing evidence suggests that nutrient-dense, unprocessed meals play a major role in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which can contribute to cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.

“Diets in Blue Zones are predominantly plant-based, with a heavy emphasis on vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains. They also eat a variety of beans, which are a staple in their diets and an excellent source of protein and fiber,” Buettner points out, adding that moderate portion sizes, unhurried mealtime and leaving the table when 80 percent full are also highlights of the Blue Zone lifestyle.

Anna Freedman, a natural-food chef, educator and founder of Wholefood Harmony, in London, England, specializes in a health-supporting macrobiotic approach based on ancient Japanese philosophy and developed in the 1920s by George Ohsawa. She says,

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“Whole foods are essential to health and longevity. Plants capture the sun’s energy, so consuming vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains bestows both nutrition and vibrancy upon the body. These foods are alkalizing and directly nourish the cells, restoring the blood quality and supporting health and longevity.”

Macrobiotic favorites like lentils, chickpeas, whole grains and dark, leafy greens echo Blue Zone dietary models and are believed to promote overall systemic balance. The macrobiotic approach, adds Freedman, “can be adjusted to focus on improving a certain health condition or adapted to meet climate, phase of life or another factor.” In her work with clients, she encourages the consumption of a wide range of plant ingredients and cooking styles, and even incorporates certain animal proteins, to accommodate client preferences.

Diets that seek to promote a longer, healthier life usually include powerhouse ingredients such as naturally fermented sauerkraut and kimchi, legumes like lentils and split peas, and whole grains, especially barley, millet and oats.

Social Sustenance

In our modern world, feelings of isolation are reaching epidemic proportions, and in the medical community, loneliness is now seen as a risk factor for mortality that is equal to the effects of obesity, smoking or a sedentary lifestyle. Through Blue Zone research, it is understood that emotional nourishment is vital to good health. According to Buettner, “In Blue Zones, people often engage in regular social interactions, whether it’s through communal meals, faith-based gatherings or simply spending time with neighbors and family.” A table of delicious food surrounded by loved ones is an inspiring way to eat and age gracefully.

For Gladys McGarey, M.D., cofounder of the American Holistic Medical Association, who is still practicing medicine at 103 years of age, our thoughts are also a form of nourishment. “What we feed our minds grows and lives, and we become it,” says the author of the bestseller The Well- Lived Life. “It has to do with love, the whole process of life. Love must be shared to flow, and life is the same. We must not only create community, but live it.”

Freedman sums it up saying, “Eating and togetherness is a key feature of humanity, which is alarmingly in sharp decline. Food was always meant to be enjoyed together, and doing so serves up much more than simply nutrition.”

Maya Whitman is a frequent writer for Natural Awakenings magazine.

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YIELD: 1½ CUPS

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½ tsp garlic salt

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2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded through the large holes of a box grater

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground dried cayenne (or less, to taste)

¼ tsp salt

6 nixtamal corn tortillas

Stir the papaya, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl. Cover this salsa and set aside at room temperature for up to 4 hours.

Warm 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet set over mediumhigh heat. Add the beans, squash, corn, carrots, cumin, cayenne and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the papaya salsa and set aside off the heat.

Set the oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the broiler element; heat the broiler for a few minutes. Lay the tortillas on a large, lipped baking sheet and brush them with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Broil until warmed and lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Transfer the tortillas to serving plates and top each with a sixth of the bean mixture to serve.

Recipe courtesy of Dan Buettner.

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YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

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1 carrot, finely diced

1 zucchini or summer squash, finely diced

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3 cups boiling water

Spring onions, finely cut for garnish

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1 inch ginger root, juiced

Heat the sesame oil and sauté the leek for one minute. Add the other vegetables and wakame. To make a broth, add water to cover the ingredients, bring to a boil then simmer for 4 minutes.

Remove one ladle of broth and place in a bowl. Add the miso to this broth, stirring to dissolve and incorporate the paste into the broth, and then pour it back into the original pot of cooked vegetables. Add ginger juice and simmer for another minute or so. Garnish with spring onion.

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Resilience and Enjoyment in Nurturing Company

by Maya Whitman

Throughout history, cultures around the globe have used the circle to represent wholeness, vital energy and community. When humans of like hearts gather in a circle, this timeless geometric symbol becomes embodied, lessening the space between individuals. In today’s challenging times, healing circles echo ancient traditions by offering support from the deep well of human bonds. People from all walks of life are coming together to tap into their own healing potential by

picking up a hand drum, sharing the cancer treatment journey, dancing to tribal beats or expressing the deeper self with colorful paints.

Circles with inspired focus can help us navigate the rough waters of addiction, grief, illness and transitions by breaking down the protective walls we so often build in the name of survival. “We humans are a social species, and whether you are extroverted or introverted, the experience of belonging amongst others brings an impactful sense of purpose,”

says Natalie Lain, executive director at Amethyst Retreat Center, in Duncannon, Pennsylvania. She relates that seeking communal bonds in gatherings like ecstatic dance events isn’t about covering up hardship with false positives, but rather finding grace by “cultivating a foundation of inner strength and ease.”

Drumming Through Tough Times

Inspired by diverse cultural traditions, drum circles are offered at medical centers, hospitals and nursing homes for people with cancer, Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia and viral-based illnesses, including AIDS. In a 2001 study at an outpatient medical facility in Pennsylvania, researchers found that group drumming that followed a musictherapy protocol boosted the body’s natural killer cell activity and lowered the stress response among participants. Japanese research published in 2020 in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience shows that drumming communication programs help older people with dementia experience improved cognitive function and body composition.

Family members and caregivers can find much-needed relief by releasing challenging emotions through rhythmic drumming. “It’s been very rewarding hosting drum circles with those navigating dementia and Alzheimer’s disease,” says Laura Cerrano, a reiki practitioner and healing drum circle facilitator in New York City and Long Island. “We’ve seen improved social interactions, joy, acknowledgment, feeling more present and restoring dignity.”

A Place To Be Ourselves

Some healing circles use the arts for self-expression and restorative benefits. In such settings, it is not necessary to aim for excellence or have any special talents; simply being present in the moment will suffice. Whether it’s a free-form dance gathering or painting

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session, the main objective is being in our skin, and this, Cerrano notes, initiates “a greater capacity for heart-to-heart connections and healing.”

Lain concurs, saying, “Creative healing circles are all about learning how to accept ourselves as we are and remembering to nurture our inner child. We open up our hearts in these circles and let ourselves experience the joy of pure expression, shedding layers of self-criticism and competitiveness.”

Expanding our capacity to love is a running thread through cacao ceremonies—gatherings that incorporate the consumption of unadulterated chocolate in its purest form, often prepared as a warm, frothy beverage. In the ancient Americas, cacao was used both ceremonially and medicinally. Modern cacao circles are highly diverse and go beyond religious structure. Often interwoven with music, dance, prayer or meditation, these gatherings inspire reflection and self-exploration.

Online circles can also provide deep emotional sustenance, especially for those unable to attend local events. Cerrano, who has been hosting reiki circles since 2014, saw a need to expand virtually when the world came to a halt in 2020. “The pandemic inspired me to provide weekly virtual reiki circles because people needed a place to gather, feel safe and be heard.”

Whether online or in the neighborhood, healing circles offer something for everyone, and starting up a circle can be just as rewarding. “One of the most important things as a host of mindfulness-focused events is to embody the idea that we are all each other’s teachers,” advises Lain. “It’s important to create an inviting, safe space within your group where people can feel at ease and let their guard down.”

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Holistic approaches to health and well-being that consider the entire person—body, mind and spirit—are especially effective in cultivating creativity and mental equilibrium. Cross-brain fitness training encourages the use of both the left and right hemispheres of the brain in tandem to improve body and brain function. One study published in Advances in Physical Education suggests that exercises involving movements across the middle of the body improved the ability to transfer motor skills from one hand to the other, most likely due to improved communication between the two sides of the brain.

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Ilarion Merculieff is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and the harmonious relationship with Mother Earth. For decades, he has served his people—the Unangan (Aleuts) of the Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea—and other Indigenous peoples in a number of capacities. He was city manager of Saint Paul Island, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development and chairman of the board of The Aleut Corporation.

Merculieff has chaired global climate change summits, led Indigenous gatherings for the healing of Mother Earth, participated in sacred ceremonies around the world, given keynote addresses at government conferences and lectured about traditional ways of knowing at universities. His many articles and books include Wisdom Keeper: One Man’s Journey to Honor the Untold History of the Unangan People.

Today, Merculieff is president and founder of the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership & Lifeways, and as the cofounder of Wisdom Weavers of the World, he collaborates with Indigenous Elders to propagate their vital messages.

Could you describe your Unangan upbringing on St. Paul Island?

I come from a remarkable people. Unangan means “people by the sea”. We’ve lived in the Bering Sea for over 10,000 years, and we’re still there. My generation was the last to have a fully intact traditional upbringing. The adults’ job was to create the space for a child to learn, not to tell them what to learn, how to learn or to define anything.

At age 5, I had a traditional mentor, my Aachaa, who took me under his wing until age 13. He taught me much of what I know about being a man, reverence for life, hunting and fishing, and the ethics and values of being Unangan, and yet he may have said no more than 200 words to me that whole time. I learned by watching and listening.

Why is it important to be present in the moment and in the

heart?

Our people understand that the heart never guides us wrong. It is a place of love, compassion, patience and understanding. When you’re out of the mind and in the heart, present in the

moment, that’s when you commune with all that is, or as we call it, the Maker. The heart receives things and communicates them to the mind. Traditionally, all people around the world used to have the heart tell the mind what to do. Today, the mind tells the heart what to do, which is a masculine imbalance, because it’s top-down, it’s control, it’s fear. Today, we have shut off the communication vehicle for receiving information.

Can you explain the Hopi saying:

“Seek not to fight evil, let goodness take its place”?

We are energy beings. When we focus our energy on stopping wars, political corruption or the violation of women, we are taking our mental, physical and spiritual energy and putting it into those things, which increases the power of the negative things that we’re trying to stop. Instead, the Hopi say, just focus on the world you wish to see without reaction to anything else, and then we will see real change happen. When we are in alignment and in harmony with the vibrational field of Mother Earth, then we will have real impact. Even the smallest thing that you do that is positive, that is not in reaction against something, adds to this effort.

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How should we approach the problem of climate change?

People are depending upon governments and science and technology to figure out a way out of global climate change, but the Elders know that this is not going to be the answer. What we understand is that we must let go of this thing that everybody is attached to, which is the mind. What we call state-of-the-art technologies is nothing but the old regurgitated as new. For example, when the U.S. committed to hybrid fuel, that was considered good environmentally, but the Elders understood that this was going to have repercussions. Many of the world’s farmers stopped raising food crops to raise fuel crops like corn, and that led to food shortages, starvation and increased food prices around the world.

`Depending on logic and rationality to guide us is the wrong place to look. The answers are in our hearts. When we access that place, when we receive that information, we will have a gift to give to the world. Each and every person is needed now. You cannot do anything about climate change until you receive your gift. It’s challenging because, accepting that as a paradigm, you have to do things that your heart is telling you to do, and it might be something that people think is crazy, like going around dancing in a circle or leaving a good job. You might be worried about where you’re going to get your food the next day.

`When you stop worrying and just trust by being present in the moment and in the heart, you will contribute to the survival of the human race. Each person that does that changes the vibration that the world now is surrounded by, which is in a masculine imbalance. We need to change our consciousness now.

Sandra Yeyati is national editor of Natural Awakenings

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by Kelcie Ottoes

The biblical adage that all rivers lead to the sea is one way of saying that all water is connected. This natural design moves water from one place to the next, which means that polluting or littering along one creek eventually pollutes all waterways.

According to the Ocean Conservancy, 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, joining an estimated 200 million metric tons already circulating there. While many organizations and individuals engage in waterway cleanups on Earth Day in April, attention is needed the rest of the year, too.

Clean waterways support healthy ecosystems, beautify outdoor spaces, provide a safe habitat for wildlife and improve outdoor recreational experiences.

We can all play an impactful role in keeping waterways clean.

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Most litter is found along the water’s edges, beaches, walking paths and parking areas. By committing to consistently keeping a section of waterway clean, we can deter others from littering in the area. “Studies have found that clean places stay cleaner,” says Lauren Berent Burgess, engagement director of Denver, Colorado’s The Greenway Foundation, a nonprofit steward of the South Platte River. “Something in our mentality will stop us from destroying a place that looks nice. We feel less guilty littering somewhere there is litter already. You can always keep a waterway clean by maintaining it.”

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides information online about actions to take around the house and in the community to support waterways. To learn more, visit epa.gov/ urbanwaterspartners/how-you-can-help Also consider joining a local nonprofit that hosts cleanups, including Adopt a Beach, Ocean Conservancy, Keep America Beautiful, Waterkeeper Alliance and American Rivers.

“If you know somewhere is going to flood, clean up the area before it happens and while water levels are still low to prevent the trash from being swept away,” says Callie Schaser, the communications specialist at Living Lands & Waters, a river cleanup organization headquartered in Illinois. “They may seem small, but

picking up items like cigarette butts can have a big impact, especially because of all the contaminants that are in the filter. One cigarette filter can pollute up to two gallons of water before the contaminants are gone.”

Safety Tips

• Ensure minors are accompanied by an adult.

• Check the forecast for rain, flood warnings and high tides.

• Respect nature and leave wildlife alone.

• Do not enter high water.

• Exercise extreme caution when picking up anything sharp, hazardous or excessively heavy.

What to Bring to a Cleanup

• Drinking water

• Snacks

• Trash pickers

• Work gloves

• Closed-toed shoes

• Rain jacket

• Long sleeve shirt

• Long pants

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Bug spray

• Trash and recycling bags

• Hand sanitizer

• Safety vest

The Impact of Organized Action

When individuals get organized, work together and execute cleanups consistently over time, their collective impacts can be transformative. The Ocean Conservancy has collected almost 349 million pounds of trash since 1986. Living Lands & Waters has cleaned up 25 rivers in 21 states and hosted 1,400 community-based cleanups that have removed more than 13 million pounds of trash since 1998. American Rivers has cleaned up 32.5 million pounds of litter and debris with the help of 1.3 million volunteers covering 261,000 miles of waterways since 1991.

Other Ways to Maintain Waterways

• Generate less trash by consuming less.

• Ensure local trails and parks have trash, recycling and compost bins.

• Eliminate single-use plastic, one of the largest contributors to waterway pollution, according to both Burgess and Schaser.

• Encourage others to take ownership of their trash and local waters.

• Persuade businesses and local groups to adopt sections of waterways and commit to keeping them clean.

• Support farmers using regenerative practices that do not contribute to chemical runoff.

Kelcie Ottoes is a copywriter and content creator specializing in sustainability and environmental topics. She is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Building a Network Around Our Animal Companions

by Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NAN

Like the African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child,” it takes a village to raise a pet, too. Pet ownership involves much more than just feeding and walking them. It requires a holistic approach that includes training, socialization, health care and emotional well-being. A supportive community can play a crucial role in raising a pet by offering a diverse set of skills and resources that contribute to their comprehensive care.

Pets Build Community

A 2017 study across urban sites in the U.S. and Australia found that pet owners have significantly higher “social capital” than non-pet owners. Defined as the “connections among individuals, social networks, and the norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from them,” social capital is crucial for community well-being.

The study describes how pets can facilitate social interactions, acting as catalysts for building social networks and fostering a sense of community.

Such interactions extend beyond simply breaking the ice between strangers; they contribute to a wider social trust and the ties that bind communities together.

A recent report by Mars Incorporated, makers of human and pet food, highlights the power of pets to bring people together and alleviate the loneliness epidemic. Nearly nine in 10 adults say pets are one of the easiest conversation-starters, and pet parents say pets made them more familiar with their neighbors (85 percent) and more invested in their community (70 percent).

Benefits of a Pet Community

A supportive pet community enhances the quality of life for pets and their owners.

• Socialization for Pets and Owners: Pets need social interaction to thrive. Regular playdates, dog park visits and community events help pets interact with other animals, improving behavior, reducing anxiety and boosting happiness. For owners, these gatherings can foster lasting friendships and a supportive network.

• Shared Knowledge and Resources: Experienced pet owners share advice on training techniques, veterinarians, pet-sitting services, groomers and petfriendly activities, helping pets receive the best care.

• Emotional Support: Pet ownership can be challenging. A community offers much-needed emotional support, empathy and practical advice during difficult times, such as dealing with a sick pet or behavioral issues.

• Active Lifestyle: Pet communities promote an active lifestyle that includes group walks, hiking clubs and outdoor events that keep pets and owners physically healthier and happier.

• Advocacy and Education: Pet communities organize events for spaying and neutering, raise awareness about pet adoption and host workshops on pet care. These efforts contribute to the well-being of pets and promote responsible pet ownership.

Finding the Right Tribe

Joining a meetup hosted by a dog park or local pet club is an excellent starting point to find a pet community nearby. Websites like Meetup and Facebook

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help connect pet owners in the area. Online communities, including breedspecific forums and pet care groups, offer platforms to share experiences, seek advice and build friendships worldwide. Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok also host vibrant pet communities.

Veterinary clinics and pet stores often act as local pet community hubs, hosting events and providing bulletin boards for announcements. Participating in pet-friendly festivals, charity walks and adoption fairs offers great opportunities to meet other pet owners and learn about local resources. These activities not only help in finding a pet tribe, but also enhance a pet’s social life and well-being.

The right pet community includes professionals such as veterinarians, pet trainers and nutritionists to provide access to high-quality, accurate and reliable information and support. These experts stay updated with the latest research and best practices, allowing pet owners to benefit from the most recent advancements in pet care.

Building a Strong Community

If an existing community doesn’t fit specific needs, consider organizing personal events. Starting a weekly dog walk, hosting a pet playdate in the backyard or planning a pet-friendly picnic can create a supportive network of pet owners with shared interests. Volunteering at animal shelters, rescue organizations or pet adoption events is another excellent way to connect with other passionate pet owners while contributing to a worthy cause. The power of community in pet ownership is undeniable. Embracing the collective care model ensures a healthier, happier and more connected life for all involved.

Ruth Roberts is an integrative veterinarian and holistic health coach for pets, as well as the creator of The Original CrockPet Diet. Learn more at DrRuthRoberts.com.

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Gathering Around the Friendship Fire

by Marlaina Donato

Communities of old were created and bound by a collective ethos that included a common ethnicity and geography, as well as shared religious beliefs and traditions. Gathering around the fire combined the needs of survival with stories and song that ignited generations with spiritual sustenance.

In our modern Western world, we sit amid the ruins of what community used to be. Our tapestry of human bonds is becoming threadbare beneath the weight of overly scheduled lives, screen distraction and social divisions. Despite having constant contact with others on our phones, newsfeeds and online conference rooms, we may sometimes feel like lone travelers across a tundra of isolation.

In nature, symbiotic relationships between fungi and trees, flowers and insects, and certain species of animals are the foundation of life. As much as 70 percent of forest flora depend upon winged creatures for pollination, and

lichens are often composed of three organisms living together harmoniously.

As we go through the workday, drive the kids to practice and scramble to get dinner on the table, it is easy to forget that we, too, are part of the natural order. Fostering life-nourishing connections helps us to cope and thrive, while prioritizing openness can become muchneeded soul medicine.

Summer days are often treasured for the memories we make with those

we love, yet to-do lists loom over our heads as August winds down. This year, let’s take the spirit of summer into the cooler months and vow to spend quality time with loved ones, mend the broken threads in our relationships and enjoy each other’s company in the present moment. We can choose to appreciate everyone—from the supermarket cashier to the family dentist—and see their worthy contributions interwoven in our own lives. In doing so, we might remember our own invaluable roles in the fabric of life.

To rekindle and build community, join a local group or class to share a passion; chitchat with someone while standing in line at the grocery store; or invite a neighbor to spend quality time together. Take every opportunity to make a connection.

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DEADLINE: All listings must be received by the 8th of the month prior to publication. Calendar events must be submitted online at: MyNaturalAwakenings.com.

ONLINE CLASSES

Sunday, August 4

“Connect with the Life Force” – 11am-noon. An online zoom, or teleconferencing event. Chanting the word HU can bring peace, calm and expanded awareness. After an inspirational quote, we chant the word HU for twenty minutes followed by a time of silent contemplation then a spiritual discussion for all attending. The Zoom link/ dial-in information will be sent to those that RSVP to eck-Florida. org by August 3. Free. eck-Florida.org.

Thursday, August 1-

Tuesday, August 20

Online Public Auction – Must register for Online Public Auction at least 3 hours before Tuesday August 20 at 6pm. Visit website for live in-person preview dates, times, locations and removal info. Includes real estate in Crossville TN and Old Town FL. 321-267-8563. Soldfor.hibid.com

SPACE COAST EVENTS

Saturday, August 3

Understanding Divine Signs: How to be More Psychic – 1pm. Discussion about excerpts from the book  Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life, focusing on how to see and connect to various signs around you, such as number, animal, physical and nonphysical signs. Authors Dr. Dave and Mary DiSano will explain what these signs mean and how to connect with them. Free with admission at Spirit Fest in Melbourne. Spirit Fest Melbourne Auditorium, 625 East Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne. SpiritFestUSA.com

Connecting with Your Divine Signs: How to be More Psychic - 1pm. Authors Dr. Dave and Mary DiSano will discuss how to see and connect to various signs around you, such as number, animal, physical and non-physical

signs. They will explain what these signs mean and how to connect with them. Free with admission to the Spirit Fest. Spirit Fest Holistic, Metaphysical & Crystal Expo, Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne. SpiritFestUSA.com.

Saturday, August 3 &

Sunday, August 4

Spirit Fest: Holistic, Metaphysical and Crystal Expo – 10am-6pm Sat &10am-5:30pm Sun. Enjoy 75 booths with vendors, practitioners, intuitive readers, artists, and demonstrations. See website for more details and discounted admission. Entrance fee: $11/day. Children 12 & under free. Visit SpiritFestUSA.com. Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus, Melbourne.

Angel Readings – 10am-6pm. Embark on a truly transformative journey with Karin Maynard Eberly, an Angel Intuitive, as you explore your questions through personalized angel readings for a discount at Spirit Fest. By connecting with your angels under Karin’s guidance, you can gain insight into every facet of your life, including relationships, finances, and well-being. $33$66. Melbourne Auditorium, 625 East Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne. SpiritFestUSA.com.

Card Readings by Melinda – 10am-6pm. Readings based on Numerology and Astrology. Melinda’s readings focus on the future, providing information about current and future events. Clients can ask up to three questions. Melbourne Auditorium, 625 East Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne. SpiritFestUSA.com.

Sunday, August 4

Communicating With Angels – 11-11:50am. Angel Intuitive and Guide Karin Maynard Eberly will explain what Angels are, the difference between Archangels and Guardian Angels and how to connect to your Angels. The workshop will end with an Angel encounter activation for the group. Free with admission at Spirit Fest in Melbourne. Spirit Fest Melbourne Auditorium, 625 East Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne. SpiritFestUSA.com

The 7 Chakras: Spiritual Yoga & Breathwork – 1-3pm. Learn how to develop our awareness and understanding of how the chakras are a map on the journey to enlightenment for each of us. Through yoga, with the help of prana flowing between the Root chakra ascending to the Crown chakra, we begin our Spiritual journey. Led by KP Perez & Dean Armstrong. $30 (early pre-paid registration $25). Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

New Moon Guided Meditation – 4-5:30pm. Anthony Profeta takes us on this meditative journey of healing, relaxation, and connection. The Crystal and Himalayan Bowls will be played during the entire meditation. Bring a yoga mat or pillow. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Tuesday, August 6

Professional Astrologer’s 8-week Course – 7-8:30pm. This 8-week course with Bruce Orion will teach you everything you will need

to know to be able to read and interpret an astrology chart, as well as its predictive aspects. For more information, visit BruceOrion.com. Cost for the 8-week course: $350. (pre-paid discount: $300). Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

Wednesday, August 7

Dreaming Awake: Messages from Your Higher Self – 5:30-7pm. In a deep meditative state of Yoga Nidra we receive messages in the form of images, emotions, and sensations to release what is keeping us from achieving the greatest expression of ourselves and to connect to our innate ability to heal physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with Marilyn Diaz. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Reiki Sound Bath Meditation – 6-7pm. Experience being immersed in the soothing sounds of crystal sound bowls, chimes, and rain sticks for a relaxing, rejuvenating experience of deep healing with reiki and frequency. Held on 1st Wed. monthly. Space is limited, call/text 321-698-7807 to reserve your spot. $20. Cape Royal Bldg.,1980 N. Atlantic Ave, Ste. 715, Cocoa Beach. LauraScottHealing.com

Monday, August 12

Healing Reiki Journey: Ancestral Healing – 5:30-7pm. Technique will guide us to River of Life and help to release genetic, cultural,

cellular memories thought forms, old beliefs and suffering and visit to the Hall of Ancestors to let go of ancestral trauma, meet our ancestors and receive the gifts and talents from them. Vibrational sound healing included. Led by Maria Banas. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Wednesday, August 14

Group Past Life Regression with Singing Bowls – 5:30-7:30pm. A regression is comparable to a guided meditation. Led by Anthony Profeta, who will be using singing bowls to help gain access the unconscious mind & the past memories which could help in understanding the root cause of certain behaviors or patterns and possibly bring forth latent gifts and talents from past incarnations. $40. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/ special-events

Friday, August 16

Deeksha Healing: Manifest Heartfelt Intentions with /Soul-Sync Crystal Bowl Meditation – 5:30pm. Brings a shift in perception resulting in clarity and spontaneous feelings of love, joy, peace and inner silence. It dissolves negative life patterns, releases traumas stored at the cellular and energetic levels, and facilitates deep emotional and physical healing with Maria Banas. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Saturday, August 17

Mala Workshop: Create Your Own Prayer Beads – 1-4pm. Learn about the origin & history of prayer beads; the structure & symbolism of the Mala; the symbolism of some of the most traditional beads used in making a Mala and how to use a Mala for meditation. Create your own custom Mala. $60. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Sunday, August 18

Lightworker Community Sunday Circle –10am. An hour of Universal Inspiration, Higher Consciousness, Meditation, Healing & Devotional Chants. Facilitated by Cheri Hart, speaker: Anthony Profeta, music: Trevor Nimmons & Maria Banas, Meditation: Beth Smith. (Second Sunday of every month) Pre-registration recommended. Donation $10-$20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

The History of Chakras: A Journey Through the Eastern & Western Systems – 1-4pm. Learn the true origins of these teachings, including the names, colors, locations and symbols. Ending with an immersion in a vibrational sound experience to bring alignment and balance. 3 CEU’s for Yoga Alliance teachers. $40. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Full Moon Ocean Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Powerful for releasing things from your life, old negative emotions and thinking, and transformation. Includes a Crystal and Tibetan bowl meditation and if weather permits will cross street to the ocean for silent meditation under the moon. Led by Anthony Profeta. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Monday, August 19

Moon Yoga: Full Moon – 5:30-7pm. We will use mantras, meditation and sound vibration to release that which is no longer needed making room for the new along with gratitude and abundance. Become deeply immersed in the sound vibration of Tibetan bowls and healing chimes while we create a sacred meditation. Led by Beth Smith & Maria Banas. $30 (early pre-paid registration $25). Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Wednesday, August 21

Chakra Balancing: Guided Mantra & Sound Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Anthony Profeta guides us to healing and attunement by playing the crystal bowls to help remove and break up blocked energy. Move one by one up through the chakra system, introducing the Bija (seed) Mantras which the group will chant together to help align, balance, and purify our 7 energy centers. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Thursday, August 22

Activate and Heal the 7-Chakra System with Reiki, Mantras, Mudras and Sound Healing – 5:30-7pm. Activate the chakras and learn how the techniques in this experience can help to remove any blocked energy centers. Maria will channel Reiki through the crystal and Tibetan bowls. While laying in Savasana, she will offer hands-on Reiki and essential oils specific to each chakra. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/ special-events

Friday, August 23

Love My Brain Workshop – 12:30pm. The workshop is designed for those interested in learning about ways to support clients with ADHD and the role of nutrition on mental health. Marly Jones, Naturopathic Doctor will provide insights on neurofeedback and SPECT imaging brain scans. This event, also presented by Katherine Kiviat, Licensed Dietician Nutritionist, and Jessica Stebbins, LMFT, will offer 3 CEUs. Free for members and $30 for non-members. Ascension Catholic Church, 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne. SpaceCoastCounselors.org/events

Kundalini Yoga: Total Balance Kriya – 5:307pm. (kriya) balances the aura and electromagnetic field, stimulates the elimination of toxins, develops muscular coordination and gives balance to the brain. Incorporates asanas, pranayams, mantra, mudra and meditation. Led by KP. $25 or $20 early pre-paid discount. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Saturday, August 24

Energy Medicine Yoga – Noon-1:30pm. Move the body through classic yoga postures that are interwoven with ancient traditional healing modalities including working with the meridian system, tapping, self-massage, holds to calm and regulate the body’s stress responses, and much more. Led by Brittany Travis. $25 or $20 early pre-paid discount. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Trance to Transformation Experience –4-5:30pm. Learn how to quickly access the trance states and be guided to higher states and learn to return to those states with ease. Led by Bruce Orion, more information on him at BruceOrion.com. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Sunday, August 25

Plant Based Nutrition Workshop – 2-4pm. Learn to move into plant-based eating in whatever capacity fits your lifestyle. Gain new insights on plant-based nutrition, including the research behind plant-based diets, why your body might be holding onto fat (and how to change it) and more. Includes is a week’s supply of original plant-based recipes. Led by Maria Ulbricht. $50 (pre-paid in advance $35). Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Wednesday, August 28

Good Vibrations: Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 5:30-7pm. Anthony Profeta uses Crystal & Himalayan Singing Bowls, and other instruments to create an environment & experience that will wash away your stress. break loose energy blocks and allow you to enter into a state of relaxation & healing. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

Saturday, August 31

Reiki 2 Certification Course – 11am-6pm. Reiki Level II / Usui/Holy Fire III is designed with the intention for the student to create a deeper commitment to healing themselves and others. Maria Banas is a certified Reiki Master Teacher. $185. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events

TREASURE COAST EVENTS

Tuesdays, August 6 & 20

Posture Alignment Exercise Class – 9-10am. Using specific positions and gentle forces to improve muscle balance, skeletal position, function and center of gravity to help you feel and move better. Bring a towel or yoga mat. Donation. Class offered every other Tuesday by The Posture Clinic, Posture Rehab Specialists trained by The Egoscue Institute. UnityofVero. org, click on Calendar of Events tab for schedule. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133.

Gentle Yoga – 4:30pm. Offered 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays. Taught by Astrid Parker. Class held in the sanctuary. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133.

Wednesday, August 7

Floating on Sound – 6:30-7:30pm. A “Sound Bath” Meditation is all about energy, frequency and vibration. Meditation teacher, Anthony Profeta, uses the sounds of Crystal Bowls, Himalayan Singing Bowls, and other instruments to wash away our stress, fill us with inner peace, and allow us the opportunity to bring the healing to your body, mind, and soul. $40. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122. JustBreatheAerials.com.

Wednesdays, August 7 & 21

Channeling, Psychic Reading, Meditation, IL – 11am-4pm. In-person channeling, psychic medium readings, meditations and Inner Light Healing sessions with Beth Lynch. Private and group sessions available. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available. Offered every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Varies. Spark of Divine, LLC Metaphysical Shop and Healing

Center, 1789 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach. 772257-6499. Linktr.ee/bethlynchmedium444.

Thursday, August 8

Lion’s Gate Sound Healing! – 6-7:30pm. Experience the transformative energy of the Lion’s Gate Portal combined with the healing vibrations of sound. This unique session harnesses the cosmic alignment of the Lion’s Gate to amplify the effects of sound healing, promoting profound spiritual growth, clarity, and inner peace. $48 per person. The Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Hutchinson Island. 786-488-7882. SoundVibration.net.

Friday, August 9

Channeling, Psychic Reading, Meditation, IL – 11am-4pm. In-person channeling, psychic medium readings, meditations and Inner Light Healing sessions with Beth Lynch. Private and group sessions available. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available. Offered every 2nd Friday. Varies. Spark of Divine, LLC Metaphysical Shop and Healing Center, 1789 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach. 772-257-6499. Linktr.ee/bethlynchmedium444.

Speaking to Heaven – 6-7:30pm. Experience Joseph’s remarkable Evidential Mediumship, skillfully delivering compelling evidence from the spirit world in gallery sessions. Find solace and closure as he connects with departed loved ones, leaving an indelible mark on your evening. $50 per person. The Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. 786-488-7782. SoundVibration.net.

Saturday, August 10

Reiki Level – 10am-3:30pm. Hands on or off technique to balance your body and mind, boost your immune system, reduce anxiety and stress, heal mentally, emotionally, physically. Let the five precepts of Reiki change your life. 2nd Sat monthly. $177 cash discount offered. 6 CEU’s available. Call for in person location. Also offered on Zoom, Vero Beach. BethVargasHealing.com

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Free Intro to Herbal Medicine – Noon-1pm. Curious about herbalism? Come discover what herbal medicine is, how herbs are used, and ways to select helpful herbs. You’ll also discover how vibrational flower essences and earth-based practices fit into a holistic health model that aims to address the whole person. Free. Herbs & Owls: Herbs Shop 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.

Sunday, August 11

Reiki Level II Training – 10am-3:30pm. Assist others on their healing journeys, including mastering the sacred symbols. Discover how Reiki can help you rewrite your story. This immersive experience teaches you to respond to life with greater depth and connection. Offered 2nd Sun monthly. 8 CEU’S available LMT and Nursing. $266 cash discount offered. Call for in person location. Also offered on Zoom, Vero Beach. BethVargasHealing

Tuesdays, August 13, 20, 27

The Joy of Relating to the Self with Wisdom – 6:30-7:45pm. Learn how to use Buddhist philosophy to touch the true nature of our mind. $12. Port St. Lucie Community Center Room E 2195 Airoso Blvd. Port St. Lucie. 954-372-7481. MeditateInFortLauderdale.org

Sunday, August 18

ECK Light and Sound Service – 11am-noon. “Finding Your Spiritual Destiny” A celebration of God’s love for Soul. Including a HU chant, a guest speaker, creative arts. Each service lasts about an hour and is designed to help individuals have their own experience with the creative spiritual life force, the Light and Sound of God. All people are welcome. Free. Eckankar Center of the Treasure Coast, 541 SE Central Parkway, Stuart. 772-223-1188. eck-Florida.org.

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Our online calendar is always at your fingertips! Find local events and search for classes at: myNaturalAwakenings.com

DEADLINE: All listings must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Calendar events must be submitted online at: MyNaturalAwakenings.com.

Sunday SPACE COAST

Live & Give Dynamic Hatha Charity Yoga –10-11am. 100% of donations go to a different charity monthly. August’s charity is Classical Movement Collective. Donation amount of your choice. Give yourself the gift of intentional restoration. No reservations required. Live and Give Charity Yoga at New location Classical Movement Collective 1535 Cogswell St. Suite D28 Rockledge. Questions, text or call Julie at 321-626-7494.

TREASURE COAST

Sunday Prayer, Meditation and Energy Healing Service – 9-10am. Join us Sundays from 9am to 10am in the Chapel for Meditation and Energy Healing before our Sunday Celebration Service at 10am. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133. UnityofVero.org.

Sunday Celebration Service – 10-11am. Join our Ministers in the Sanctuary as they offer practical spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133. UnityofVero.org.

Sunday Sound Healing  – 2-3pm. Disconnect from the outer world and dive deep into your inner sanctuary. Relax, restore, and renew your body, mind, and spirit with the transformative power of sound healing. Call 786-488-7782 or register online: SoundVibration.net. The Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

Monday

SPACE COAST

Gentle Hatha Yoga – 11am-12pm. Traditional yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Accessible to all ages and body types. Led by Cindy. $15 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Multi-Level Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Traditional Hatha yoga integrates body, mind and spirit with yoga postures (asana), breathing exercises (pranayama) and deep relaxation. All ages and

levels. Led by Ashley Zapotosky. $15 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yogacalendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Yin Yoga – 4-5pm. Meditative form of yoga that focuses on exercising the deep connective tissues by holding poses for several minutes. Led by Johnny Powell. $15 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Marilyn. This gentle form of yoga combines physical wellbeing and balances body, mind, and spirit using guided yoga postures, stretching, and breathing. Bring your own mat. $5 per class, paid at door. Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 1495 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach. 321-773-6458.

Tuesday

SPACE COAST

Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. Learn foundational postures, proper alignment and the use of props. The practice of gentle postures (asanas), breath technology (pranayama), relaxation (savasana) with sound healing, and meditation with Marilyn Diaz. $15 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yogacalendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Kundalini Yoga & Healing Gong Meditation –12:30-1:45pm. A specific set of yoga movements “Kriyas” to release energy blocks, energize the nervous system, and focus the mind with the healing vibrations of the Gong. All levels. Led by Marilyn Diaz. $15 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Mindful Yoga – 4-5pm. Strengthening, building flexibility, and meditation through movement, mixing in qi gong and psychology, classes act as a cleanse of body, mind, and spirit. All levels. Led by Johnny Powell. $15 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/ weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Hatha Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Multi-level class for beginners and intermediates. As a registered nurse Ellen’s knowledge of anatomy & physiology allows her to modify asanas to her student’s ability so they get the benefits of practice without the strain. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

TREASURE COAST

Heated Sunrise Flow – 6-7am. Awaken strength, concentration, energy and balance in a fun atmosphere transitioning from one posture to the next - all in tune with your breath. Open to students of all levels. This class is heated. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com. Call for pricing. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122

Tune-up Tuesday-2pm. Dive into different aspects of sound healing with Certified Sound Practitioner, Deena Rahill using crystal bowls, gongs, chimes and drums to create a unique and transformative experience. Call 786-4887782 or register online: SoundVibration.net. The Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

Wednesday

SPACE COAST

Gentle Yoga – 11am-Noon. Gentle Hatha Yoga uses traditional yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation to bring back balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. This peaceful multi-level class is accessible to all ages and body types. Teacher: Dena Armstrong. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weeklyyoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Hatha Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Multi-level class for beginners and intermediates. As a registered nurse Ellen’s knowledge of anatomy & physiology allows her to modify asanas to her student’s ability so they get the benefits of practice without the strain. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Yin Yoga Flow with Sound Healing – 4-5pm. Allows a gentle opening of the body using props to support the yoga pose held for 4-5 minutes. Ends with meditative sound bath. All Levels. Led by Marilyn Diaz. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Candlelight Yoga – 6-7:15pm. A cozy candlelight setting, aromatherapy and calming music sounds, embodying relaxation through gentle movements, pranayama (breathing exercises) and ending with a short meditation. Props like yoga blankets, bolsters, bands, and blocks are used to assist. Led by Jessica. $21 drop in

or intro package 3 classes for $33. Yoga Gallery Downtown 2006 Vernon Place, Melbourne. 321381-8890. YogaGalleryDowntown.com

Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Marilyn. This gentle form of yoga combines physical wellbeing and balances body, mind, and spirit using guided yoga postures, stretching, and breathing. Bring your own mat. $5 per class, paid at door. Pelican Beach Clubhouse, 1495 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach. 321-773-6458.

TREASURE COAST

Tai Chi for Better Balance – 9-10am. Members can enjoy these classes for $5 per class and NonFriends Members are $10 per class. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-1959. Registration required: PSLBG.org events page.

Joanne’s World of Nutrition – 10-11am. Listen to radio station WPSL AM 1590 every Wednesday morning to learn about holistic health and wellness with Joanne, owner of Nutrition World in Ft. Pierce, who has 30 plus years of expertise. JoannesNutritionWorld.com.

Yoga Therapy Community Clinic – 11:45am12:45pm. This class offers yoga therapy interventions to individuals who want to utilize yoga as a complimentary therapy for specific health conditions. DTE Yoga & Wellness Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772224-2444. dte-yoga.com/schedule-and-pricing

Family Yoga – 4-5pm. This class offers yoga to the whole family (min age of four years old to participate). $18 per person. DTE Yoga & Wellness Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. dteyoga.com/schedule-and-pricing

Thursday

SPACE COAST

Hatha Slow Flow – 9am. an active, and unhurried practice that gives you time to pause, let go, adjust, breathe, sink deeper in the pose and notice what you are feeling. The focus is on safe alignment, slow transitions for building flexibility, stability and strength. Class drop-in $12, 5 class pass $55, 10 class pass $100. River’s Edge Yoga 3 Orange Ave Rockledge.

Yoga for Beginners – 11am-Noon. KP gives specific verbal cues as well as physically demonstrates the poses (asanas) and offers hands-on alignments and yoga props to help the student physically access the poses. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Kundalini Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Primary focus is on the movement and transformation of energy as you flow through various pranayama, mudra, meditation and asana techniques. Led by KP. $15 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weeklyyoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

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EPIC is a very specific, cutting-edge form of natural health care that focuses on the top two bones in your neck. The brainstem passes through these two bones and is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses from the brain to every part of your body. If one of the top two bones becomes misaligned, even slightly, it can distort or interrupt the nerve messages from reaching their final destination and symptoms may appear. Our EPIC doctors take very specific X-rays to determine the exact degree of the bone misalignment and our unique sound wave technology is utilized to correct the upper cervical misalignments.

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Crystal Bowl Monochord Meditation – 4-5pm. The meditation includes the ethereal sounds of the monochord, an ancient healing instrument, Koshi chymes, and the meditative Tibetan singing bowls to nourish your spirit. Meditation may be done in a chair or on the floor. Led by Marilyn Diaz. $15 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Hatha Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. Ellen’s experience allows her to modify asana to the students’ ability, so they get the benefits of the practice without strain. For beginners and intermediate students. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Yoga For Beginners – 6-7:15pm. Hatha Yoga is a gentle and accessible style of yoga that focuses on breath control, meditation, and physical posture. Explore fundamental yoga poses, breathing exercises and basic concepts of yoga in a supportive environment. Led by Marcelly. $21 drop in or intro package 3 classes for $33. Yoga Gallery Downtown 2006 Vernon Place, Melbourne. 321381-8890. YogaGalleryDowntown.com

TREASURE COAST

Bereavement Support Group – 4:30-6pm. A group for those currently within a grieving

process. We offer conscious listening and caring support. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133. UnityofVero.org.

Yoga for the Healthy Aging in the Gardens – 5-6pm.  The classes will be held on the promenade at sunset. Members can enjoy these classes for $5 per class and Non-Friends Members are $10 per class. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-337-1959. Registration required: PSLBG.org events page.

Restorative Aerial Yoga – 6-7:15pm. There are no inversions as the hammocks are low to the ground. Use deep breathing through slow moving stretches, manipulating the hammock for benefits of a deep massage to break up fascia, opening up the hips and spine, releasing stress and tension in all joints and muscles. Class begins and ends with mindful meditation. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com. Call for pricing. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122.

Friday SPACE COAST

Gentle Hatha Yoga – 11am-12pm. Traditional yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation to bring back balance and

healing to body, mind and spirit. All ages and body types. Led by Cindy. Please bring your own mat. $15 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. A profound, meditative approach to yoga with a physical focus on accessing the connective tissue and fascia and regulating the flow of energy in the body. Led by Roxy. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Kids Yoga (5-10) – 3-3:45pm. Playful introduction to the practice of yoga and mindfulness. Practicing Breath, Balance, Focus, Flexibility, Strength, Confidence and Connection. Parents are welcome to participate. Led by Debra Walden Thornton. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Energy Medicine Yoga – 4-5pm. Integrates ancient energy medicine with yoga to balance the body’s nine energy systems. It combines classic yoga postures with traditional healing methods like meridian work, tapping, and self-massage, activating natural heal-

ing and promoting radiant health. Led by Brittany Travis. $15 or yoga membership (10 classes for $85). To pre-register visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

TREASURE COAST

In Person, Phone or Online Healings and Readings with Beth – 11am-2pm. Experience Angelic communication, channeled healing energies, and Reiki techniques to align you with your Divine self. Personalized readings and healing sessions are crafted to empower you and sooth anxiety. Call or book your session on the website. 772-538-6211. $65 for half hour. Call for in-person location. Also offered on Zoom, Vero Beach. BethVargasHealing.com. Offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.

Yin Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. A quiet, meditative session with long, deep holding of passive poses. Using mindful muscle relaxation, yin postures target the connective tissue nourishing joints, ligaments, and fascia promoting the healthy flow of chi. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com. Call for pricing. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112, Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2122.

Saturday SPACE COAST

Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market –10am-2pm. Local fresh foods, produce, food trucks, plants, artisans and crafters. Free. Riverview Park 2301 Irwin Street, Melbourne. 321-759-3713.

TREASURE COAST

Saturday Downtown Ft. Pierce Famers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Downtown Ft. Pierce Farmers Market has over 70 friendly vendors offering a diverse selection of foods, exotic plants, spices, local produce and much more. Rain or shine. Live music, fresh food and right on the river; make it your Saturday morning tradition. Free. Riverfront Downtown Ft. Pierce 101 Melody Lane, Ft. Pierce. FortPierceFarmersMarket.com.

Beginners Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. This class is for those who have never done yoga before and would like to know where to start. This is a great option for those who would like to be more flexible, mindful, and strong. $18. DTE Yoga & Wellness Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. dte-yoga.com/schedule-and-pricing

Saturday Sound Healing Series – 6-7:30pm. Embark on a sound healing journey. Each week, we’ll explore a different aspect of sound healing, using the transformative power of crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, and drums to create a unique and immersive experience. For details and to register visit SoundVibration.net. The Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

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Acupuncture

HEALTHY HEALING ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

1395 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Ste 202 Merritt Island, 321-252-3720

HealthyHealingClinic.com

Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Micro Needling, LED Therapy, Herbal Therapy, Homeopathic Therapy, Vitamin Injection Therapy, Cupping, Massage and Nutrition. Michelle Connell, AP, DOM, can help you overcome pain and balance your body to maintain health.

MICHELLES THERAPIES

2070 Meadowlane Ave

Melbourne, 305-308-6226

MichellesTherapiesAcu.com

Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Auricular Acupuncture, Injection Therapy, Cupping. Michelle Zamora, AP can help you with chronic pain, digestive imbalances, women’s health, weight management, and PTSD. See ad, page 9.

Advertising & Marketing

NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE

Kris Urquhart, Publisher Kris@my-NA.com 321-426-0080 my-NA.com

Natural Awakenings is your multimedia resource for natural and eco-friendly living. Visit us online for monthly issues, exclusive content, recipes, offers and podcasts. Join our email list and never miss a thing. Reaching over 75,000 loyal readers each month and thousands more digitally.

Alternative Healing

CARE NATURAL WELLNESS CENTER

Brian P. Walsh, DC 1051 Eber Blvd, Ste 102 Melbourne, 321-728-1387

CareWellnessFL.com

Natural healthcare for all ages including Designed Clinical Nutrition using Nutrition Response Testing, ChiroThin Doctor Supervised Weight Loss Program, Chiropractic Care, PEMF Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, thermography, massage services, homeopathics and other natural products. See ad, page 34.

Angel Intuitive

KARIN MAYNARD EBERLY

Angel Intuitive, Angel Reiki Crystal therapy and Coach 561-320-7581

TheUniversesEdge.com

Certified Angel Guide. Allow the Angels to assist your personal development through intuitive readings and Angel Reiki Crystal sessions. Private and Corporate Events. Phone, online or in-person.

Botanical Gardens

PORT ST. LUCIE BOTANICAL GARDENS

2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd. Port St. Lucie, 772-337-1959

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Surround yourself in the peace and beauty of nature. Bamboo, bromeliad, butterfly, succulent, orchid, native plant gardens and more. Perfect venue for weddings or your next event.

Children’s Health

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF BREVARD

Margaret Witzleb, MSN, ARNP 2351 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 4 Melbourne, 321-775-0477

AFFORDABLE, QUALITY pediatric health care offering both alternative and traditional choices for your child’s health, regardless of immunization or insurance status. Home-birthed infants welcome!

RUTH M. RODRIGUEZ, DO

Natural Solutions with Dr. Ruth 321-351-4516

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Dr. Ruth Rodriguez, board-certified Osteopathic Pediatrician conducts pediatric consultations with parents through phone or zoom calls. Well-child concierge yearly membership and tele-medicine like sick-child consultations also available.

Chiropractic

CLOW CHIROPRACTIC

145 Palm Bay Rd NE, Ste 120 West Melbourne, 321-725-8778

ClowChiropractic.com

Clow Chiropractic has been providing a full spectrum of natural healthcare for over 38 years. Services include chiropractic adjustments, nutritional support, functional medicine, massage (MM2166), physiotherapy, and rehab.

DR. HAIG JOHN

Your Family Chiropractor

520 E. New Haven Ave Melbourne, 321-722-5846

7720 N Wickham Rd, #103 Melbourne, 321-622-4832

InnateChiroCenter.com

Exceptional Chiropractic Experience for Newborns, Pregnant Moms and Families: Websters Technique, Low-back pain, Advanced Infant Cranial Adjusting, Colic, Earaches, Infant Constipation and much more. See ad, page 17.

THE HEALTHY FAMILY

CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE

5200 Babcock St NE Suite 400A Palm Bay, 321-328-0056

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We offer comprehensive care for your family including corrective, pregnancy, pediatric, auto accident, and athlete care. Experience tailored treatments for optimal health and well-being.

Craniosacral Therapy

ALISON WAHLSTEDT, LMT

1600 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste 205-E, Melbourne 5200 Babcock St NE Ste 405-A, Palm Bay 321-328-0056, TropicalReiki.com

Gentle touch! Release restrictions and improve function of the central nervous system.  Shown to help with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, migraines, TMJ, autism, and more. (MA103645)

Crystals & Gemstones

CREATIVE ENERGY

ENCHANTED GIFTS FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL

780 W. New Haven Ave

Melbourne, 321-952-6789

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We offer a wide variety of divination tools to enhance your Spiritual Journey including Crystals, gemstones, jewelry, singing bowls, books, tarot, candles, salt lamps, sage, incense, oils, statuary, altar items & much more! Curbside pickup, shipping, and phone orders available.

Dating

REVOLUTION DATING

Kelly Leary, M.S.

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5090 PGA Blvd #208, Palm Beach Gardens 561-630-XOXO (9696) 772-932-HERE (4373)

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Are you single? Call to meet the Award-Winning Matchmakers, established in 1991. Every client is pre-screened in person at their well-established office. Trusted confidentiality is their practice, and love is their language. Reserve your spot in the club and connect today! #LoveMore2024 #TellYourFriends

Dentistry

SMILE DESIGN AND WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Chris Edwards

Dr. Rob Brown

Dr. Haley Freymiller Viera, 321-751-7775

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Innovative, comprehensive, bio-logic dentistry. Mercury safe removal, high tech office, low radiation digital xrays. Lasers-no shot, no drill. Ozone therapy. See ad, page 7.

CLAIRE STAGG, DDS, MS, FAACP, PA

Comprehensive Mercury Free Dental Care for the Whole Family Indian Harbour Beach, 321-777-2797

SmileProfessionals.com

By connecting the whole person, we can provide Dental & Oral Solutions for Medical Conditions. We grow airways, beautiful and youthful faces for all ages via nonsurgical / extraction-free alternatives. We offer many laser and appliance therapy options for TMJ Disorders, snoring & Sleep Breathing Disorders. See ad, page 31.

Energy Healing

LAURA SCOTT HOLISTIC HEALING

1980 N. Atlantic Ave, Ste 715 Cocoa Beach, 321-698-7807

LauraScottHealing.com

Experience deeper levels of soulhealing by going within. Laura uses a combination of somatic therapy, reiki, sound therapy and massage customized to your needs. (MA99670)

THE OASIS FOR HARMONIOUS HEALING

1791 Old Dixie Hwy

Vero Beach, 772-205-2553

OasisVero.com

The Harmonic Egg patented chamber promotes mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness using light and sound frequencies to empower the body’s own healing energy. See ad, page 13.

Essential Oils

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Terra Smith

812-595-2127

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Discover the transformative power of therapeutic-grade essential oils, offering both emotional and physical benefits. Receive personalized care plans tailored to your unique needs.

Eye & Vision Care

SYLVIE MORIN, DOM

1727 N. Atlantic Ave

Cocoa Beach, 321-785-3330

NaturalHelpForEyes.com

MicroAcupuncture48 is known to help with: Dry Eye, Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Eye Stroke/Occlusions and more. Schedule your complimentary consultation!

Facials & Skin Care

HARMONY HOLISTIC SKIN SPA

264 N Grove St

Merritt Island, 321-375-4397

HarmonyHolisticSkinSpa.com

Luxury botanical products curated into fully customized treatments. Ancient facial techniques are harmoniously integrated with modern modalities to maximize and elevate your skincare experience.

Farmers Markets

FARMERS MARKET GUIDE

Space & Treasure Coast

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Find a Farmer’s Market near you in the Natural Awakenings Farmers Market Guide. Support your health and community by shopping locally. Bookmark the web page for easy access.

Farms: Local & Organic

FLORIDA FIELDS TO FORKS, CSA

1200 Corey Rd

Malabar, 321-229-5288

FloridaFieldsToForks.com

A local CSA farm, offering beyond organically raised grass-fed/grass-finished Angus beef, Berkshire pork, Katahdin lamb, chicken eggs, raw cow and goat milk, vegetables, and more.

Health Food

NUTRITION SMART

464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd

Port St Lucie, 772 323-2222

NutritionSmart.com

Your neighborhood natural organic grocery, vitamins, and juice bar. Committed to providing the community with products necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Free weekly in-store classes.

ORGANIC FOOD CENTER

862 N. Miramar Ave

Indialantic, 321-724-2383

OrganicFoodCenter.com

Natural & Organic grocery with wide selection of vitamins and supplements. Organic café with fresh wheat grass, vegetable juices and smoothies, vegan and gluten-free soups, sandwiches and salads.

PARADISE HEALTH & NUTRITION

Suntree, 321-242-6040

West Melbourne, 321-722-1440

Palm Bay, 321-729-8311

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Organic and allergy-friendly groceries, fresh produce, bulk foods, all-natural supplements, organic smoothies, power bowls, organic wines and gluten-free/specialty beers. Knowledgeable staff on-hand ready to assist.

PEGGY’S NATURAL FOODS

10471 SE Federal Hwy

Hobe Sound, 772-286-1401

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Great selection of organic foods and supplements. Peggy’s Brand Vitamins, Supplements and Herbals in-store or online. Drive thru pickup and area delivery available.

SUNSEED FOOD CO-OP

6615 N. Atlantic Ave (A1A)

Cape Canaveral, 321-784-0930

SunseedFoodCoop.com

Community-owned, Not-for-Profit Co-op founded in 1974. Largest selection of vitamins & herbs in Brevard. Organic produce and much more. Open Mon-Sat 9-7 & Sun 10-6.

Health Food Cont.

SUNSHINE HEALTH FOOD & WELLNESS CENTER

2916 S. Washington Ave

Titusville, 321-269-4848

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Providing nutritional health counseling in a truly holistic fashion by offering massage, cholesterol testing, foot detox, essential oils, blood typing along with vitamins, minerals, herbs, homeopathics and natural foods.

Health & Nutrition Stores

JOANNE’S NUTRITION WORLD

Joanne Seeger, 101 N US 1, Ste 118 & 120 Ft. Pierce, 772-464-3598

Everything for a healthy lifestyle under one roof. Vitamins, supplements, skincare, essential oils, infrared sauna, massage, PEMF therapy, ion foot cleanse, individual counseling and more.

Herbalists

HERBAL COTTAGE

12 N Brevard Ave Cocoa Beach, 321-613-3755

Herbal-Cottage.com

Gift and specialty herb shop offering herbal consultations, custom formulas, handcrafted herbal products, olive oils & vinegars, tinctures, essential oils, local honey and beeswax candles.

HERBS & OWLS

Gina Kearney RH (AHG), Clinical Herbalist 725 N. Hwy. A1A, D-103 Jupiter, 561-768-9005

HerbsAndOwls.com

Offering Private Herbal Consults, Flower Essence Therapy and Herbal & Shamanism classes. Visit our Herb Shop with 200+ herbs, barks, flowers & roots plus, tinctures, oils, crystals & more!

MAMA JO’S SUNSHINE HERBALS

1300 Pinetree Drive, Ste 3

Indian Harbour Beach, 321-779-4647

Enjoy a cup of complementary tea in the relaxing atmosphere of herbs and handmade herbal delights. Bulk Herbs, Handmade Products, Consultations, Classes, and Supplies. Teas, tinctures, lotions, soaps, facial products, salves, and more. See ad, page 34.

THE HERB CORNER

277 N. Babcock St Melbourne, 321-757-7522 HerbCorner.net

Bulk Herbs, Herbal Certification Course and other herbal classes. Essential oils, handmade salves and lotions, customized herbal blends and private consultations. See ad, page 16.

Holistic Lifestyle Community

DIVINE SOUL WELLNESS

2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd Port St Lucie, 954-646-4374 DivineSoulWellness@gmail.com

Divine Healing, Wellness Education, Meditation, Reiki Circles, Mindful Yoga, Sound-bath Healing, Crystals, Chakra Balancing, Local Jewelry, Art, Candles & Soaps, USDA Organic CBD. Available for private events.

Holistic Primary Care

HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE OF BREVARD

Clinics in Viera & Titusville, 321-757-6899 Fully Integrated Primary Care & Wellness HolisticPrimaryCareBrevard.com

Fully integrated Primary Care and Family Practice - injury and illness, chronic disease, anti-aging, functional medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic and more. Same-day sick appointments. Insurance accepted. See ad, page 2.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

BEACHSIDE HYPERBARIC AND BODYWORK

476 Hwy A1A Ste. 4A Satellite Beach, 321-977-4509 BeachsideHyperbaric.com

Boost oxygen levels over 300%! Hyperbaric Therapy can help heart, stroke, chemotherapy recovery, autism, addiction, tendonitis, sports injuries, autoimmune disease & more. Specialty bodywork & Graston! (MA101240, MM44507)

Hypnosis

LORI BURKE HYPNOTHERAPY LLC

Lori Burke, Cert. Clinical Hypnotherapist Viera, 321-652-1039

LoriBurkeHypnosis.com

Start Living a Life You Love! Free yourself from hostility, fears, resentment; Overcome limiting thoughts and behaviors; Adopt healthy habits; Improve relationships. (IAIH Certified CHt/CCHt/CTHt #7596890).

ELIZABETH L CAMPBELL, BCH

CI, MNLP, CTH

Stuart, 772-215-2985

Elizabeth@TranceformU.com

Combining the best of Hypnosis, NeuroLinguistics (NLP) and ThetaHealing to create rapid and lasting changes at the subconscious level. Results appear in body, mind, and spirit. From small concerns to serious trauma, from motivation to spirituality, subconscious changes positively affect all aspects of life. Telehealth services only. In Stuart since 2003.

Integrative Medicine

MELISSA DEAN, MD

Dean Wellness Institute

Premiere Center for Regenerative Medicine Vero Beach, 772-567-1500

Age Management, Weight Loss, Preventative Medicine, Andropause, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, Lifestyle Management, Vitamin Evaluation, Nutrition and many other integrative therapies. See ad, back cover.

DEBORAH A. DEMARTA, MD, FACS, FAARFM

Institute of Health & Wellness 218 SW Atlanta Ave Stuart, 772-539-9556

InstituteHealthWellness.com

Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine. Colorectal Surgery and Functional GI, hormone replacement, food allergy and nutritional testing, IV vitamin therapy, heavy metals testing, medical aesthetics, THERMIva vaginal rejuvenation, ThermiSmooth skin tightening, HALO skin resurfacing, BBL BroadBand Light skin therapy, laser hair removal, Botox and fillers, skin care, weight loss. See ad, page 31.

RADIANTLY HEALTHY MD

Rebecca Hunton, MD

417 Fifth Ave, Ste 101 A Indialantic, 321-806-7436 DrHunton.com

Are you Radiantly Healthy? We offer Integrative/Functional Medicine solutions to address health challenges and healthy aging! We combine both traditional and natural options including medical marijuana certification. See ad, page 29.

YALE (Yoel) R.

SMITH,

MD, DABA, BCASI, AFAAFM, BCABARM Center for Anti-Aging Aesthetic and Rejuvenation Medicine

Viera, 321-421-7111

AntiAgingIM.com

Hypertension, diabetes, mold/ Lyme, sleep issues, hypothyroidism, erectile dysfunction, heart attack prevention, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, food allergies, congestive heart failure, G.I. issues and more. See ads, page 15.

IV Therapy

RADIANTLY HEALTHY DRIP LOUNGE

150 Fifth Ave, Ste B Indialantic, 321-243-1859

rh-md.com/drip-lounge

Delivering vital nutrients, IV Therapy benefits people with Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Migraines/ Tension Headaches, Allergies, IBS, Cardiovascular Disease, Autoimmune Disease, Athletic Recovery, Viral/ Bacterial Infections, and Common Cold/Flu. See ad, page 29.

THE DRIPBaR

6375 N. Wickham Road, Ste 101 Melbourne, 321-465-7986

TheDripBar.com

Offering 18 Lifestyle IV drips such as time machine, powerpack and flu fighter. Health support drips like High C and chelation. 797 USP compliant compounding on-site. Also featuring Food Inflammation Testing, red light therapy and halo infrared sauna. See ad, page 23.

Life Coaches

HERBERT P. RICARDO PH.D.

130 S Indian River Dr, Ste 202 Fort Pierce, 772-521-3229

Dr.HPRicardo@yahoo.com

Specializing in personal motivation, goal setting and achievement. Health and Wellness, diet, nutrition and workout plans, career coaching and relationship development. Motivational coaching with teenagers and college students are also available. Office, remote meeting, or virtual sessions available. $100/hr and sliding scale based on income.

LIVING ABOVE THE ORDINARY

Donna McGoff, M.S., Life Coach Jensen Beach, 401-662-2707

LivingAboveTheOrdinary.com

It’s my passion helping women break up with the past after divorce by creating a relationship of believing, building, becoming their vision for the future.

Massage Therapy

MONICA WINDERS, LMT

2194 A1A, Ste 206

Indian Harbour Beach, 321-341-9477

BloomAndBodyMassage.com

Therapeutic, deep tissue massage with a myofasical approach for a deep relaxation bringing healing mentally and physically, with craniosacral, neuromuscular, trigger point therapy throughout. (MA98319)

SANDALWOOD MASSAGE & BODYWORK BY JANE

333 17th Street, Ste D, Unit 8 Vero Beach, 772-779-1137

JaneCoyne.GlossGenius.com

My passion is helping my clients find balance - in mind and body. Massage can reduce pain, muscle tension and stress, increase circulation and much more. (MA97795) See ad, page 21.

THE DEEP TISSUE SPA

1600 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 203 909 E New Haven Ave, Ste 206 Melbourne, 321-987-0041

DeepTissueSpa.com

We go beyond ordinary massages and facials tackling chronic pain and uplevel skin. A results-oriented spa experience with expert therapists. Appointments 7 days a week.

Medical Marijuana

SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1255 37th St, Ste B Vero Beach, 772-228-6882

SikoraMedical.com

Dr. Alita Gonsalves Sikora offers a holistic approach to traditional Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with acupuncture, medical marijuana, bioidentical hormone therapy, weight loss and PRP injections for joints, hair loss, and facial rejuvenation. See ad, page 41.

Metaphysical Stores

CREATIVE ENERGY

ENCHANTED GIFTS FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL

780 W. New Haven Ave

Melbourne, 321-952-6789

Info@CreativeEnergyFL.com

Facebook.com/CreativeEnergyFL

We offer a wide variety of divination tools to enhance your Spiritual Journey including: Crystals, gemstones, jewelry, singing bowls, books, tarot, candles, salt lamps, sage, incense, oils, statuary, altar items & much more! Curbside pickup, shipping, and phone orders available.

MYSTICAL TREASURES

10774 S US Hwy 1

Port St Lucie, 772-207-5208

816 SW US Hwy 1 Stuart, 772-254-5072

Social: @MysticalTreasures888

Discover a world of enchantment at our store, offering a captivating array of metaphysical treasures, including crystals, sage, incense, jewelry, books, and more - perfect gifts for all. See ad, page 36.

SCENTED DRAGON

Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2102

Ft. Pierce, 772-302-3814

Jensen Beach, 772-208-5592

Treasure Coast’s premier metaphysical store, now with three locations. Incense, crystals, stones, sage, candles, jewelry, workshops & more. Daily Readers and knowledgeable staff always on hand. Open 7 days.

Three-Month Planner

Emotional Healing September

Whole Body Alignment

Metaphysical Stores Cont.

SPARK OF DIVINE, LLC

METAPHYSICAL SHOP AND HEALING CENTER

1789 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, 772-257-6499

SparkofDivine.com

Spark offers classes, healings, readers, yoga & much more. We carry a variety of crystals, jewelry, books, sage & many other metaphysical gifts and tools.

Neurofeedback

HARMONY NEUROFEEDBACK

1300 Pinetree Drive, Ste 9 Indian Harbour Beach, 321-405-2795

HarmonyNeurofeedback.com

Neurofeedback has helped with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Stress, Emotional Distress, PTSD, Behavioral Issues, Mood issues, Pain, Lyme, Headaches, Concussion, TBI and a variety of other issues.

Nontoxic Refillable Products

DELIVERY REFILLERY

Serving the Space Coast 321-378-1231

DeliveryRefillery.com

Body & cleaning products without harsh chemicals. We refill in your bottle or ours. Real. Refilled. Delivered. Now available: 6 products at Rockledge Gardens.

PRP & Stem Cell Therapy

SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

1255 37th St, Ste B Vero Beach, 772-228-6882

SikoraMedical.com

Holistic regenerative medicine using PRP (platelet rich plasma) for arthritis, tendinitis, aesthetics (face and skin rejuvenation aka “Vampire Facial”) and hair regeneration. Enhance sexual health with PRP, bioidentical hormones, shockwave therapy, and peptides. IV vitamin and NAD therapy to reverse aging. Stem cell Therapy, Exosomes, Shockwave, acupuncture, Perineural injections for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain. See ad, page 41.

Psychics & Mediums

BETH LYNCH, MEDIUM, AUTHOR

Intuitive Counselor, Educator 888-271-4487, InnerLight444@gmail.com linktr.ee/bethlynchmedium444

Spiritual Medium, Meditation Teacher & Author. Graduate of Arthur Fords School of Mediumship; Mark Irelands Prestigious Medium Certified, and 25 years’ experience teaching Spiritual principals for healing.

TERRI GELMAN

Intuitive Psychic Reader & Certified Life Coach GelmanTerri@gmail.com By appointment: 321-704-0844

Terri uses a variety of techniques during her readings that all stem from her intuitive psychic abilities. Every reading is a unique journey of discovery.

TESS, THE TREASURE COAST MEDIUM

Intuitive Medium, Reiki Master, Past Life Regressions By appointment: 772-200-0016

TessTheHealer@gmail.com

TreasureCoastMedium.com

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and need closure? Did you miss the chance to say ‘Goodbye’? Or are you in need of divine guidance about your career, love life, or finances? Allow the Angels to help you make the right decisions. Learn how to cultivate your own intuition through classes offered in spiritual development.

Raindrop Technique

ALISON WAHLSTEDT, LMT  1600 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 205-E, Melbourne 5200 Babcock St NE, Ste 405-A, Palm Bay 321-328-0056, TropicalReiki.com

Nine Young Living essential oils massaged on feet and spine, using various techniques including tuning forks. Naturally align the body and mind. Promotes emotional release. (MA103645)

Reconnective Healing

MARY ‘DIVINE’ DISANO Port St. Lucie, 401-263-8828

DivinelyTouched.com

Mary is author of Divinely Touched: Transform Your Life, that chronicles her healing journey through metaphysics and her spiritual awakening.  She has degrees in medical technology, Reflexology, Reiki, and Reconnective Healing.  Her healings have been described as “miraculous.” Call for a distance or in person session.

Reiki

BETH VARGAS HEALING, LLC

Virtual and Phone Vero Beach, 772-538-6211

BethVargasHealing.com

Usui/Tibetan/Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Angelologist and Mesa Carrier, Angel Healing Therapist/Reader and Teacher offers Healing, Spiritual Counseling, Cord Cutting, Divine Soul Readings and more. Helping you move into alignment with your divinity. Find your purpose.

Sound Healing

CERTIFIED SOUND PRACTITIONER

Deena Rahill

825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. 786-488-7782

SoundVibration.net

Experience a blissful journey of sound, lights and vibration. Gongs, drums, chimes, and singing bowls can alter brainwave frequencies and allow for healing. Group or private sessions available.

Spirituality

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF VERO BEACH

950 43rd Ave

Vero Beach, 772-562-1133

UnityOfVero.org

Join us 10am Sundays for our Celebration Service and 9am for our Meditation Service.  Be blessed by a morning of spiritual insight, inspiration, fellowship, and community. See ad, page 25.

Stem Cell Therapy

LIFE WAVE X39

Scented Dragon

6993 Hancock Dr Port St Lucie, 772-877-2102 LifeWave.com/1776047

Activate Stem Cell rejuvenation through this cuttingedge Phototherapy. Small patches worn daily can promote relief of some common aging challenges. Hosting Saturday 1pm informational meetings.

Thermography

STUART THERMOGRAPHY

Dr. Steven Zanfini

Stuart, 772-888-5269

ThermographyofStuart.com

Contact@ThermographyofStuart.com

Finest thermal screening available on the Treasure Coast since 2001. Manage breast health with Thermal breast screening providing insight into ways of staying healthy and not just detecting disease or dysfunction. Upper body and full body screening also available. Offering affordable screening packages including reports, images, and optional flash drive. See ad, page 37.

THERMOGRAPHY OF BREVARD

Melbourne, Merritt Island, Vero Beach Ft. Pierce, 321-312-0363

ThermographyofBrevard.com

Thermography sees inflammation in the body, early detection of breast disease, dysfunction of heart, lungs, digestive system, colon, thyroid, vascular system, muscles, joints and more.

Yoga

HATHA YOGA WITH MARILYN

Pelican Beach Clubhouse 1495 Highway A1A Satellite Beach, 321-773-6458

Balance your Body, Mind & Spirit with Hatha Yoga. Gentle, guided yoga postures with Stretching, Deep Breathing, and Relaxation. $5 per class through Satellite Recreation Department.

JUST BREATHE AERIALS

270 NW Peacock Blvd, Ste 112 Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2122

JustBreatheAerials.com

Offering both traditional Mat Yoga and Aerial yoga. Join us for a Gentle, Restorative, Vinyasa, and Aerial Class 7 days a week. See ad, page 36.

Business Opportunities

START A CAREER YOU CAN BE PASSIONATE ABOUT. Publish your own Natural Awakenings magazine. Home-based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available or purchase a magazine that is currently publishing. For more information, visit Corp.NaturalAwakenings.com

SEEKING WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS FOR SUNTREE / VIERA SHARED PROFESSIONAL SPACE.  Welcoming holistic, compassionately-clinical wellness providers: Acupuncture Physician / DOM / Massage Therapist / Naturopathic Doctor / Physical Therapist / Pilates and Fitness Trainers / Yoga instructor / Nutritionist. Uniquely beautiful, Therapeutic space (non-spa) to be shared as your permanent OR part-time location. Independent contractor arrangements also considered. Contact Demetri for details: info@iHumancare.com, 321-631-0811.

Community

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR CENTRAL BREVARD HUMANE SOCIETY – The Merritt Island Adoption Center and CBHS Shelter is in need of donations like Purina Cat, Kitten and Puppy Chow, canned food (kittens, puppies, cats and dogs), kitten formula (KMR), dog and cat toys, paper towels, mops and buckets, laundry detergent, trash bags and white copy paper. All donated items can be brought to the Brevard Humane Society in Cocoa or the Merritt Island Adoption Center. See their wishlist on Amazon or Chewy by visiting BrevardHumaneSocity.org. 321-6363343 Cocoa: ext 201. Merritt Island: ext. 214.

THE DAILY BREAD SOUP KITCHEN ACCEPTING DONATIONS – Men and women’s clothing, personal care products, sunscreen, first aid, sheets, blankets, towels and more. Visit DailyBreadInc.org for a list of needed supplies and to view their amazon wishlist. Donations may be dropped off at the kitchen, 815 East Fee Avenue, Melbourne, Monday - Friday, 8:30am-1:30pm or Saturday 8-11:30am. 321-723-1060.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Can you spare two hours a week to deliver meals to Brevard’s most frail seniors? The work is very rewarding and only you can put a smile on the face of those seniors who are homebound. Other volunteer opportunities include kitchen and admin work. If interested, please call the Meals on Wheels office at 321-639-8770 or visit AgingMattersBrevard.org.

Services

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CONNECTING WITH YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES. Receive higher guidance from your Spirit team. Sessions by phone call or video call. Melanie, Reiki Master/ Channeler. shineyourlight111333@gmail.com, 610-730-7423.

Dean Wellness Institute has been serving Vero Beach, Florida, and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. We work closely with our patients to improve their quality of life as they age. Our focus is getting the root cause of health issues, rather than treating just the symptom. We provide the most up-to-date information in an integrative manner that empowers each patient to be their healthiest.

Services Offered:

• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men and Women

• Body Contouring with Emsculpt Neo and Exion Body

• Aesthetic Treatments

u PDO Threads, Botox/Dysport, microneedling, Exion Face

• PRP Therapies (including Hair Restoration)

• Preventative Medicine

• Advanced Laboratory Testing

• IV Wellness Therapy

• Sexual Health and Wellness

u O-Shot/P-Shot, Emsella, Emfemme 360

• Primary Care

Melissa Dean, MD, MMB Anti-Aging Medicine Master’s Metabolic Medicine

Catherine Cheries, P.A.

Haizea Lulich, DNP