Natural Awakenings - Space & Treasure Coast Edition – December 2022

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letter from the publisher Spark the Holiday Spirit

My neighbor loves the holidays. She shared with me, “I really enjoy spending hours getting out all the decorations and preparing the house. Plus, deciding what to bake and pouring over recipes is so much fun!” I tried to absorb her enthusiasm as she described the joyful process so some of her holiday spirit would rub off on me. I only need a small spark because I’m in that sweet spot where the kids are grown, but there aren’t any grandkids yet. I’ve declared this my rest period before little ones bring back the awe and wonder of the holidays.

To keep the bustle to a minimum, I look for easy recipes that can be prepped ahead for stress-free planning. In our Conscious Eating column, I found inspiration in Merry Brunching with ideas to put a healthier twist on the menu. Registered dietician Jessica Levinson advocates incorporating all of the components of a balanced meal: lean protein, carbohydrates from whole grains, fruit and veggies, and lowfat dairy or plant-based substitutes. The recipe for Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes with Berry Swirl [page 24] fits the bill to be both healthy and pre-prepped. Some Cranberry Mimosas [page 26] that are low in sugar add a festive touch.

This issue is jam-packed with healthy holiday spirit. You can find easy-to-make recipes for your furry family members in Holiday Treats for Cats and Dogs [page 28] including yummy-looking Healthy Cranberry Muffins for Pets [page 29]. Consider ideas to help those less fortunate in Holiday Volunteering [page 16]. Discover how one Florida community is shifting the paradigm of communication to produce insights for innovation in our feature article, Transforming Our World [page 18]. And explore the healing power of sound in Good Vibrations [page 26].

In our Online Exclusives at my-NA.com, you’ll find tips on how to be eco-friendly while decking the halls in Sustainable Holidays. Jeffrey Rediger shares the Science of Miraculous Recoveries. And learn how to teach children the spirit of giving with ideas in The Best Gift of All.

This month, I hope you enjoy being together with your loved ones and make memories that bring joy and feed your soul!

Kris Urquhart, Publisher

Wishing you a healthy holiday season!

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Award Winning Children’s Book Available for the Holidays

Author, Kasey Claytor was inspired to write this award-winning children’s book, Pinky and the Magical Secret He Kept Inside, while replacing the stuffing of her childhood toy. This book is a charming tale of the love one little girl has for her stuffed toy dog, Pinky, and how Pinky wanted nothing more than to be the best loved of all the stuffed animals. In this endearing story Pinky learns just how important his love is.

When Claytor was five years old her grandmother gave her a stuffed dog, and she loved it right away. She dreamt Pinky and all her other stuffed animals snuck out at midnight, arriving at a barn where all the stuffed animals had come for awards. She watched as Pinky won the most prestigious one and the toys in charge of the ceremony sewed the medal inside Pinky’s stuffing.

“Who’s to say our sweet stuffed animals aren’t real beings? Who’s to say they aren’t infused with the same God force that enlivens us?” says Claytor. “This book is for all ages from 5 to 95 and beyond.”

Kasey Claytor is an author of six books, an investment advisor, and an instructor of meditation and Ayurveda. For more information visit, KaseyClaytor.com. Her books can be found on Amazon.com/ author/kaseyclaytor. See ad, page 16.

COMING IN JANUARY

Free Holiday Gift with Scan at Space Coast Thermography

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Coast Thermography is pleased to offer a free holiday gift with a scan during the month of December. Patients that schedule a Women’s Health Study (face, neck/ thyroid, breasts, abdomen, back) or Full Body Study during December will receive a free bottle of locally made breast oil.

Space Coast Thermography provides individuals with Radiation-Free and Compression-Free, Non-Invasive Thermal Imaging. Medical thermal imaging is FDA approved as an adjunct screening tool for the detection of breast cancer and other uses such as: peripheral vascular disease, neuromusculoskeletal disorders, thyroid gland abnormalities, metabolic and inflammatory conditions, dental pathologies, and various other inflammatory conditions.

“Dry body brushing the skin on and around the breasts before you shower and then rubbing in the breast oil after you shower can help to increase lymphatic flow and help to detox the many lymph vessels within the breast tissue,” says Kristen Barry, Ph.D., CTT. “An all organic, wild crafted mix of essential oils including jojoba, calendula, magnesium, lavender infused castor, cinnamon, thyme, rose geranium, frankincense, lemon, sweet orange, peppermint, and grapefruit are specifically mixed to help prevent breast issues and illness.”

Space Coast Thermography utilizes the highest resolution radiation-free camera system on the market. Book appointments online at SpaceCoastThermography.com or by calling 321574-9014. 7125 Turner Rd, Rockledge (Suntree area).

Body and Face Contouring Holiday Special Massages

with Purpose and Skin Care is excited to share that they are having amazing results with Body and Face Contouring using non-invasive Microneedling using Radiofrequency (RF). During the procedure, the client is numbed before multiple insulated micro-needles at rapid penetration create micro-injuries at the surface of the skin. The microneedles are used at customizable depths without causing extensive damage to the surface of the skin. This procedure starts the body’s healing response, causing a collagen and elastin boost and cellular turnover. Radiofrequency uses specific bipolar RF energy, which gently heats the deeper layers of the skin to target the energy to cause collagen and elastin to tighten.

When combining Microneedling with RF, the body targets a network grid of collagen and elastin at the dermis level of the skin. This framework supports the skin and gives it a robust structure, tightening and smoothing. “Microneedling with Radiofrequency can reduce facial wrinkles, droopy eyes, stretch marks, acne scars, and more,” says Ginger Taylor. “It helps smooth uneven skin tone and texture, encourages skin tightening to reduce laxity on upper arms, neck, upper thigh, and thinning hands.”

“We feel that everyone deserves to look and feel younger!” says Taylor. “As an added holiday special, we are offering first time clients $15 off their first Microneedling session.”

For more information and to view other services offered, visit MassagesWithPurpose.com or call 321-480-9986. Serving Melbourne and Palm Bay (MM35261).

Expanded Natural Children’s Department at Aquarian Dreams

Aquarian

Dreams is pleased to share that they have expanded their Natural Children’s department. The store offers organic cotton baby toys and clothes, baby slings, and amber teething necklaces. Customers can find unique natural fiber clothing (sizes newborn to 6 years) imported from Thailand, India and Bali. Select the perfect gift by choosing from holistic and natural fiber toys, children’s yoga books and products, and a large selection of children’s conscious living and holistic books. Natural birth and parenting books also available.

Store hours: Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495. For online shopping, visit AquarianDreams.com/online-shopping. See ad, page 3.

New Yoga Series at Blissful.Energy

Eden M. Shaw, instructor and founder of Be Blissful.

Energy is introducing two new yoga series.

The 4-week Beginning Yoga Series is scheduled on Sundays November 27, December 4, 11 and 18 at 3:30 p.m. “We invite you to explore the journey of yoga with us during the holiday season,” says Shaw. Participants will learn what yoga is through the philosophies in the book Yamas & Niyamas, group discussions, and different types of yoga each week including Hatha, Vinyasa flow, Yin, and Restorative.

The 5-week Intermediate Yoga Series is an exploration of yoga philosophy, meditations, pranayama (breathwork), and asana (poses). During each class there will be a discussion about the readings and practice of the philosophies through the 8 limbs of yoga. This series will meet every Sunday starting January 8 at 3:30 p.m.

To learn more or to sign up for one of these series, go to Blissful.Energy. The 4-week Beginning Yoga Series is $60 or $20 for drop-ins. The 5-week Intermediate Yoga Series is $75 or $20 for drop-ins. The studio is located at 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. See ad, page 37.

Holiday Food & Friends Drive at Care Natural Wellness Center

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the season for giving at Care Natural Wellness Center. Their 18th Annual December Holiday Food & Friends Drive will be held all month during December. The center will be collecting donations for a local food pantry that serves families in need. According to Dr. Brian Walsh, “Anyone can help us support our community by donating five non-perishable food items or $5 for the food pantry. Donations can be dropped off at our office during regular open hours. There will be a small holiday gift for each person who donates.”

CARE is also offering a special rate on first exams for new patients who donate and schedule a Nutrition Health Analysis or a Chiropractic Evaluation appointment during the month of December. CARE provides natural health care services for all ages, including designed clinical nutrition using Nutrition Response Testing, chiropractic services, PEMF therapy, Chirothin-Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program, thermography, and massage.

CARE Natural Wellness Center, 1051 Eber Blvd., Suite 102, Melbourne. For more information, call 321-728-1387 or visit CareWellnessFL.com. See ad, page 34.

Vitalifts’ owners Dr. Sergio and Donna Sobredo are pleased to share that in addition to Vitamin Infusion Therapy, they also offer a wealth of other services for wellness including CheZone and Colozone. CheZone Therapy is the combination of Chelation Therapy and Ozone Therapy. Chelation Therapy is an intravenous treatment used to treat heavy metal toxicity, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, angina, and hypertension. Ozone Therapy enhances the efficacy of Chelation Therapy. “Ozone Therapy enables the cells to use the oxygen more efficiently,” shares Dr. Sobredo. “The results of both therapies are increased when administered together.”

Colozone uses pure medical-grade ozone that is gently introduced into the cleansed colon using a rectal catheter. “Ozone is absorbed through the walls of the colon improving blood flow, reducing inflammation, and balancing the immune system,” explains Dr. Sobredo. “This method can be used for multiple disease processes from colon related conditions to chronic autoimmune conditions. If you do not qualify for a colonic, O 3 insufflation alone is 95% as effective as IV ozone.”

Additional services include Medical Colonics (Physician protocols), Transdermal Ozone Therapy, High Dose Vitamin C Therapy, High Dose NAD+ therapy, BrainTap and more.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 321-425-2111. Vitalifts is located at 4865 N Wickham Rd, Ste 105, Melbourne. Vitalifts.com.

Lily’s Herbs and More Vegan Café Now Open in Indialantic

Owner Angellus Cancio is proud to announce the opening of Lily’s Herbs and More Vegan Café on 5 th Avenue in Indialantic. They offer an all-vegan menu with freshly brewed organic coffee, croissants, bagels, salads, soups, and veggie burgers. Take-out and delivery options are available through their website or Grubhub.

In addition, they provide their proprietary herbal and tea blends, vegan soaps, lotions, bath bombs and sugar scrubs. All their herbal and natural products can also be ordered from their website at LilysHerbs.com.

“Drop by for breakfast or lunch and pick up a few holiday gifts or stocking stuffers while you are here,” says Cancio. “We look forward to serving you!”

They invite you to share your story and tag them at LilysHerbsFL on both Instagram and Facebook.

Lily’s Herbs and More Vegan Café is open Tuesday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fridays 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. They are located at 407 5th Ave, in Indialantic. 321-345-5016. LilysVeganCafe.com.

Make Use of HSA and FSA Benefits Before Expiration

Dr. Rozana Sharma, DC, at Better Health and Wellness Center, reminds readers to use their health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) benefits before you lose them. “We help patients determine the best way to take care of their health conditions throughout the year,” says Dr. Sharma. “We recommend patients set health goals annually instead of seeking treatment only on an emergency basis. With systemic disorders and injuries such as Lyme, spine and joint injuries, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart health, mental dysfunction, autoimmune diseases; we feel it’s imperative to plan for peak health and longevity.”

Dr. Sharma utilizes thermography, bioenergetic screening with traditional forms of diagnostic testing, imaging, and labs to create an individualized Annual Health Plan Package. The health plan will include therapy options as needed to achieve and maintain optimal health, including chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, nutraceuticals, photoceutical cryotherapy, detoxification, postural fitness programs, infrared therapy, and lymphatic drainage.

The $99 consultation fee will be applied towards the Annual Health Plan Package that best meets the patient’s needs. Better Health & Wellness Center is located at 1803 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne. For more information, call 321-259-8250 or visit bhawc.com.

Herbs & Owls Expands Herb Shop and Wellness Offerings

Herbs & Owls is pleased to announce their expansion into the space next door! The Herb Shop now fills two rooms with organic medicinal herbs, roots, barks, flowers, and fungi, all sold by the ounce. Plus, stop by for holiday shopping and choose from natural products and unique gifts including teas, candles, smudges, crystals, jewelry, natural soaps, tea accessories, herbal dream pillows, books, blankets, and so much more.

With the expansion, they’ve added a Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy bed where clients lay down and experience a profound state of relaxation as they listen to and feel harmonizing natural vibratory frequencies throughout their body. 30 or 60-minute sessions are available and can be booked online.

“We’ve also added a beautiful open space where we now offer ongoing Yoga, Qi Gong and Flower Essence Meditation classes, plus unique workshops,” says Gina Kearney, Registered Herbalist (AHG) who, in addition to teaching classes offers private Herbal Consultations in-person and on Zoom.

Plus, to make shopping easier, the Herb Shop has new and extended hours. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Herbs & Owls is located at 725 N. Hwy A1A, D-103, Jupiter in the Alhambra Plaza. For more information, call 561768-9005 or visit HerbsAndOwls.com. Gift cards available. See ad, page 37.

CBD Expert at Healthway of Vero Beach

Healthway

of Vero Beach will host CBD expert Andrew Strickman on Friday, December 2 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. to answer questions. “CBD products can be confusing. Now there’s not just CBD but CBG, CBN, Delta-8, THCV, and more,” says Strickman.

Strickman, the Founder of CBD Made Easy, can help answer whether CBD gummies are as effective as extracts and what suits your personal needs you want to address, such as pain, anxiety, stress, sleep issues, overeating, or energy and focus issues.

The first Friday of every month starts Healthway’s Super Saver weekend, where everything is 20% off, including CBD Made Easy products. Healthway carries a wide range of products offered by CBD Made Easy, including Sleep Tight, Energy & Focus, Appetite Suppression, The Trifecta, CBD for Dogs & Cats, Broad Spectrum, and Full Spectrum CBD Hemp Oils. “Many of our formulations are issue-specific, high-efficacy, and one-of-a-kind,” shares Strickman.

CBD Made Easy manufactures a full line of products, including CBD Hemp Oils, Vegan CBD Gummies, and pet CBD formulations. Strickman says that his company’s products are 100% organic and contain no fillers, synthetic ingredients, or GMO ingredients. They use pressed hemp seed oil instead of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil to “ensure maximum bioavailability and zero digestive tract issues.”

Healthway of Vero Beach is located at 1537 US-1, Vero Beach. For more information, visit CBDMadeEasy.com. See ad, page 11.

Yama’s and

Niyama’s Workshops at Down To Earth Yoga

Downto Earth Yoga is pleased to offer The Yamas and Niyamas: Foundations for Practice, Foundations for Life workshop on December 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. This workshop, guided by Kelly Shrum (E-RYT 200), will share the very first steps of yoga as a foundation to both one’s physical practice and journey/purpose.

“Have you heard about yoga being more than just physical shapes? Wondered how to set an intention? This workshop will explore those questions and more,” says Shrum.

Participants will explore the first two limbs of yoga: The Yamas and Niyamasten and the ten observing themes which lie within them. The group will experience breath, movement, and meditation with these first two limbs. This workshop will include discussion, question and answer, as well as a mini foundational flow to help tap into the energies of the pillars of yoga.

“This workshop will help you to find more fulfillment in your yoga practice and your life,” says Shrum.

Workshop cost: $25. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. For more information, call 772-224-2444 or visit DTE-Yoga.com. See ad, page 23.

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Celebrate Christmas and the New Year at Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach Rev.

Clive deLaporte at Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach (USCVB) invites the community to discover the True Spirit and Spirituality of Christmas and the New Year through their True Advent 2022 events. The Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service is scheduled December 24 at 6:30 p.m.; the New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Service December 31 at 6:30 p.m.; and the New Year’s White Stone Service January 1 at 10 a.m.

Unity is a global, inclusive, spiritual community. They offer practical, uplifting resources to help people of all faiths apply positive spiritual principles to their lives.

“Join us as we create a world of harmony, abundance, and gratitude,” says Rev. deLaporte.

For more information about these events and USCVB, call the office at 772-562-1133 or visit UnityofVero.org. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach is located at 950 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. See ad, page 15.

Holiday Soiree at Dean Wellness & Body

Aesthetics in Vero Beach

Wellness & Body Aesthetics invites you to join them for a Holiday Soiree on December 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. The open house will showcase festive food and bubbly drinks catered by Counter Culture in a winter wonderland setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to chat with experts about body aesthetic products including EmsculptNEO and BTL Emsella, as well as skincare products by Obagi and a variety of pharmaceutical-grade supplements by Designs for Health. Plus, guests will enjoy raffles and giveaways.

Dean

EmsculptNEO uses radiofrequency and a high intensity focused electromagnetic field to eliminate fat and build muscles noninvasively. The Emsella Chair is an FDA-cleared treatment for incontinence. Patients sit comfortably, fully clothed while the device stimulates contractions that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

“As the year comes to close, we want to show our appreciation,” says Dr. Melissa Dean. “We look forward to the new year ahead with you!”

Please RSVP by calling 772-567-1500. Dean Wellness & Body Aesthetics is located at 1345 36th Street, Ste B, Vero Beach. See ad, back cover.

Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked

The idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance specifically, a serotonin deficiency has been popular and influential since the 1960s, leading to the wide use of antidepressants. A recent multi-institution study led by the University of Reading, in the UK, and published in Molecular Psychiatry has debunked this theory. The researchers did a systematic review of studies on the topic and found no convincing evidence of an association between serotonin and depression, and no support for the hypothesis that depression is caused by lowered serotonin activity or concentrations. The serotonin theory of depression has historically provided convincing justification for the use of antidepressants and may discourage people from discontinuing treatment, potentially leading to lifelong dependence on such drugs.

Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Cancer and Mortality Risks

Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude

Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth. But in the digital age, with immediate and satisfying input at a finger’s tap, it is possible to be “solitude deprived,” says Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University and author of Digital Minimalism.

In a recent study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, psychologists asked a group of more than 250 university students to sit and wait in a quiet room without doing anything. Researchers found that the students under-appreciated their enjoyment and engagement of “just thinking” and instead favored technology-driven distractions like internet news-checking. The results suggest an inherent difficulty in accurately assessing how engaging just thinking can be, and may explain why people prefer keeping themselves busy rather than taking a moment for reflection and imagination in their daily lives.

These ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat commercial formulations comprised of little or no whole foods currently contribute 57 percent of the total daily calories consumed by American adults—a rate which has been continuously rising over the last two decades.

Commonly containing high levels of added sugar, unhealthy fats and refined starch, ultra-processed foods negatively impact gut microbiota and contribute to increased risks of weight gain and obesity. Most of these convenience foods are low in nutrients and bioactive compounds; contain food additives, colors and emulsifiers; and can be potentially carcinogenic when meats are processed with sodium nitrates and heat treatments or when the packaging leaches its harmful components (like bisphenol A) into the food.

A new study supports the public health importance of staying away from ultra-processed foods, finding a significant association with colorectal cancer in men The study, led by Tufts University and published in August in The BMJ, looked at the diets of 46,341 men and 159,907 women every four years for 24 to 28 years using food frequency questionnaires.

A second recent study in Italy involving 22,895 adults over the age of 35 compared the role of nutrient-poor foods with ultra-processed foods in the development of chronic disease and early death. Researchers found that both types of foods increased the risk of an early death, especially from cardiovascular diseases. When researchers compared the two types of food to see which contributed the most to the risk of an early death, ultra-processed foods were associated with poor health outcomes independently of their low nutritional composition, but not the other way around.

Human Composting Offers Sustainable Burial

With the passage of a recent law, Californians will have a new option for the final resting place of those that die beginning in 2027. This makes California the fifth state, along with Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Vermont, to allow human composting, and the most populous. The most common process for human composting, known as natural organic reduction, involves leaving the body in a container with wood chips and other organic matter for about a month to let bacteria do its work, then curing for a few more weeks before being turned over to the family. This process will save about a metric ton of CO2 per body.

Conventional burials expend approximately three gallons of embalming liquid containing toxic levels of formaldehyde, methanol and ethanol. Cremation creates more than 500 pounds of carbon dioxide from the burning of just one body, and burning uses up the energy equivalent of two tanks of gasoline.

Assembly member Cristina Garcia, who sponsored

World’s Most Dangerous Greenhouse Gas Goes Unregulated

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has determined that one pound of sulfur hexafluoride, an electrical insulator, heats the planet as much as 25,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for 3,200 years. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has labeled it as one of several long-lived, synthetic, fluorine-containing chemicals released by heavy industry, chemical manufacturers, semiconductor manufacturers and electric utilities, noting that once released, they are “essentially, permanent additions to the atmosphere.”

Duke Energy reported leaking nearly 11 metric tons of it into the atmosphere from its electric substations in North and South Carolina in 2020, according to mandatory EPA reporting. Their greenhouse gas equivalency calculator states those emissions amount to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of more than 59,000 automobiles. The 88 utilities that participate in the EPA emissions

HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERING

As we indulge in magnificent feasts and open gifts in cozy living rooms, let’s pause to express gratitude for all that we have and look for ways to help those less fortunate. The holiday season is the time for giving. One of the best ways to get into the spirit is by volunteering time and treasure to meaningful causes and underprivileged individuals. Here are a few ideas.

ADOPT A FAMILY

Find a nearby impoverished family that could use a houseful of gifts, including toys, blankets and warm clothes, then do a little shopping and make their holiday dreams come true. Local social service agencies can help identify the lucky family.

HANDMADE HOLIDAY CARDS

Spend an afternoon making holiday greeting cards to warm the hearts of lonely seniors, U.S. armed service members and children in hospitals battling serious illnesses. This is a great activity to do with kids—teaching them important lessons about kindness and generosity. For cardmaking ideas and distribution help: RedCross.org, LoveForOurElders.org, CardsForHospitalizedKids.com and ColorASmile.org

TOYS FOR TOTS

Nothing is sadder than a child without at least one holiday gift. Fortunately, several organizations and thousands of generous people do their very best to fill those empty little hands with merriment. Here are a few places that need donations of time, money and gifts: ToysForTots.org, Samaritans Purse.org, SalvationArmyUSA.org and OperationHelpAHero.org

MAKE A BLANKET

Some kids could really use the cozy warmth and comfort of their very own security binky. Here are two organizations that provide blanketmaking ideas and instructions, and also help facilitate their collection and distribution: ProjectLinus. org and BinkyPatrol.org. This is a wonderful group project for families or classrooms.

HOLIDAY MEALS

Food insecurity is a serious problem in this country, and low-income families that rely on government assistance and food banks for everyday nutrition will likely not have the wherewithal for a holiday feast. Here’s where our help comes in. The following organizations either serve free holiday

meals or give away food baskets: local churches, temples and mosques; MealsOnWheels America.org; neighborhood food pantries and soup kitchens; and SalvationArmyUSA.org.

CHILDREN

BATTLING ILLNESS AND TROUBLED FAMILIES

Here are a few charities that accept monetary donations and sweat equity to aid children battling serious diseases or troubled family situations: StJude.org, OneSimpleWish.org, Wish. org and Prison Fellowship.org

HELP FOR NEGLECTED PETS AND IMPERILED WILDLIFE

These organizations accept donations of money and time: the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (aspca.org); National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org); Best Friends Animal Society (BestFriends.org); Friends of Animals (FriendsOfAnimals. org); Animal Welfare Institute (awionline. org); Alley Cat Allies (AlleyCat.org); Jane Goodall Institute (JaneGoodall.org); and The Humane Society of the United States (Humane Society.org).

Transforming Our World

WORKING TOGETHER FOR MEANINGFUL CHANGE

by Linda Sechrist

With all the chaos occurring in the world today, it is challenging to remain centered and not feel overwhelmed. Every shocking headline seems to pull the proverbial rug out from under us. Thought leader Laureen Golden explains the dilemma this way: “Psychologically, we were raised, educated and socialized in a world that no longer really exists. We have a new world that we must navigate, and we need a new psychology, a whole new way of being for that world. Reducing, compartmentalizing, separating things in order to understand them no longer works for us. It’s going to take work to get out of this paradigm.”

Drawing from her background in education and social work, Golden ponders, “How does that new psychology develop when all our institutions charged with cultivating consciousness— schools, families, religious institutions and organizations—are set in the 19th and 20th centuries? Since learning is how we go from one paradigm to another, where do we go to learn the skills and the structures we need to be successful in such a complex world? We can’t do it individually. We must learn in collectives.”

The paradigm shift envisioned by Golden offers an opportunity for us to access innovative methods of learning, discovery and connection, such as sociocracy (a self-governance system based

on the equality of its members); systems thinking (an approach to complexity that looks at the whole and analyzes relationships, rather than splitting it into smaller pieces); permaculture (exploring natural ecosystems as a whole); circle methods (thinking things through as a group); and Indigenous wisdom (focusing on the interconnectedness of all things).

All of these methods focus on an ethos of collaboration and teach us how to discern wisdom, which is different than knowledge. By engaging in these conversations and explorations, we learn that if we tug on any one part of the web of life, we tug the whole web—an important analogy for our times.

A Beloved Community Co-Creating an Island of Sanity Through Collaboration

Instead of shouting, “The sky is falling, and the seas are rising,” in response to a world that is unraveling and experiencing the growing realities of global warming, residents of St. Petersburg, Florida, are embracing resilience. To prove that the future is born in webs of human conversation, the city is counting on collective intelligence to emerge.

Among the tools city participants are employing is The World Café, developed by Juanita Brown and David Isaac, which allows people to host group conversations around thoughtful questions. The concept is designed to evoke deeper listening and give rise to solutions for today’s challenges in a more conscious, intentional and strategic way. Forty citizens have taken The World Café facilitation course. Employing a simple and flexible format for hosting large group dialogue, this methodology enables participants to clarify the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contribution, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights, and share collective discoveries.

Other important work being applied is that of bestselling author and longtime community organizer Margaret Wheatley. Her training, which is designed to cultivate what she calls “Warriors of the Human Spirit,” arouses people’s inherent generosity, creativity, compassion and need for community. Known as a big-systems

thinker throughout her 45-year career, Wheatley has concluded that the only opportunity for change is at the local level. Questions that encourage collective learning became integral to creating cohesiveness in St. Petersburg this year.

Dr. Donella Meadows’ “systems thinking” has helped St. Petersburg participants understand that living systems begin as networks, shift to intentional communities of practice and evolve into powerful systems capable of influence. Also instructive has been “complexity theory”, which helped participants recognize human systems as organizations, families and communities.

“The city leaders felt conversations were important enough to invest $20,000 to cultivate a culture of conversational leadership in the neighborhoods. Another $25,000 was granted by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to research the outcomes. Now, the Florida Council of Churches, University of South Florida, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and The Connection Partners have received a Community Vibrancy grant of $14,500 to pilot conversations in three neighborhoods, spreading the skills in creating participatory democracy. Participants will host conversations in their own neighborhoods,” says St. Petersburg resident Sharon Joy Kleitsch, founder of The Connection Partners and a longtime catalyst for applying strategic actions based on the new sciences of complexity theory, strategic thinking and quantum science.

“Those who have used World Café as a tool know that a culture of conversational leadership offers citizens the opportunity to experience a sense of oneness and connectedness. We’ve explored what happens when we share feelings of care, compassion and appreciation toward a beloved community,” says Kleitsch. “We found that group resonance, profound personal involvement and deeply engrossing, interactive conversation supports a City of Compassion and an International City of Peace, which St. Petersburg was chosen to be. I want to be sure that people understand that we do not have answers. Together, we are exploring pathways and listening for the answers to emerge.”

Since 2020, a thoughtfully selected group of Florida activists—including participants from St. Petersburg—have been

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holding weekly online Zoom conversations that matter. In 2021, they were joined by participants from Ohio to study the Capra Course, which is based on The Systems View of Life: A Unifying Vision by bestselling author Fritjof Capra

“What we discovered after only two weeks was that we were ourselves a living system connecting to itself and becoming self-organized,” says Kleitsch. “We became aware that we were learning together. We were sharing what we were learning around subjects such as honoring Indigenous peoples, local food systems, the human right to clean water, reimaging capitalism and many more subjects. We’ve also bifurcated into a Sarasota [Florida] cohort. The key is, we were not random. We were a selfselected study group learning collaboratively, which is the best way I recommend activists study the Capra Course.”

Argerie Vasilakes, who is researching outcomes, explains that her work is dedicated to helping teams, communities and organizations become more coherent. “I start with traditional ways of thinking about our relationships with nature that native peoples have never forgotten—humans are part of nature, not apart from nature,” she explains. “To me, human organizations, communities, families and governments are also part of nature and examples of natural ecosystems. So, I naturally look at things from a living systems perspective.”

Vasilakes advises, “In a group that is learning together, such as those in the St. Petersburg neighborhoods, group conversations organized around questions specifically crafted for the context and desired purpose of the World Café evoke a deeper kind of listening, the most important factor determining the success of a Café. They spark learning conversations that can produce insights and innovation for meeting the challenges they face. Through practicing shared listening

Holistic

and paying attention to themes, patterns and insights, participants begin to sense a connection to the larger whole.”

According to Wheatley, the important work is to foster critical connections. She believes it is not necessary to convince large numbers of people to change; instead, she suggests we connect with kindred spirits. Through these relationships and tools like The World Café, we can develop the new knowledge, practices and commitment that lead to broad-based change.

Wheatley sometimes opens her interviews with an ancient Hopi prophecy that reads as if it were applicable to our current times: “Here now is a river flowing very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid, who will try to hold on to the shore. They are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. The elders say, ‘Let go of the shore, push off and go into the middle of the river. Keep your heads above the water. Know the river has its destination.’ The elders say, ‘See who is in there with you and celebrate.’ At this time in history, we are to take nothing seriously; least of all, ourselves. Gather yourselves. Everything

we do now must be done in a spirit of celebration, for we are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”

Seeing who is in the river of chaos with us, we can choose to respond with, “How can I serve with what I have, where I am?” This is what any Warrior of the Human Spirit would say because in the same river of chaos, there are also the seeds of transformation. In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together.

Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings’ senior staff writer.

TOOLS FOR CO-CREATING BELOVED COMMUNITIES

n TheWorldCafe.com

n New Dimensions Radio (NewDimensions.org)

n MargaretWheatley.com

n DonellaMeadows.com

n A good explanation of complexity theory is at Tinyurl.com/ ComplexityTheoryExplained

n CapraCourse.net

n InternationalFuturesForum.com

n SociocracyForAll.org

n Lynn McTaggart’s books, including: Living with Intention: The Science of Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World and The Power of Eight: Harnessing the Miraculous Energies of a Small Group to Heal Others and the World

Merry Brunching

PUT A HEALTHIER TWIST ON FAVORITE RECIPES

by Sheila Julson

When hosting a holiday brunch, it may be tempting to serve breakfast and lunch classics like quiche, eggs Benedict and huevos rancheros, but many of these dishes can be full of hidden calories, unhealthy fats and too much sodium. With a few easy modifications, healthier versions are possible.

According to Jessica Levinson, a New York registered dietitian and author of 52-Week Meal Planner, it’s important to read nutrition labels, remove empty calories and introduce nutritious alternatives. As an example, yogurt and granola parfaits may seem innocent, but are often loaded with added sugar.

“A serving size of most granolas is only one-quarter of a cup, which isn’t much, so use granola sparingly,” she says, adding that parfaits made with low-fat Greek yogurt and fresh fruit instead of jam are healthier choices.

Traditional quiches are usually made with heavy cream and a buttery pie crust. Levinson recommends a crustless vegetable frittata instead, as it is naturally gluten-free. “If you don’t want to skip the crust altogether, look for a pre-made, whole wheat crust or make your own,” she says. To eliminate dairy, consider using non-dairy milk and omitting cheese in the recipe.

For eggs Benedict, Levinson suggests skipping the hollandaise sauce, topping the poached eggs with mashed avocado and using a whole grain bread or English muffin for the base. “Instead of ham, try smoked salmon, which has beneficial omega-3 fatty acids,” she says.

Whole grain oats are a heart-healthy option, but oatmeal served brûléestyle is topped with additional sugar, notes Frances Largeman-Roth, a New York registered dietitian and author of Smoothies & Juices. “It’s better to opt for oatmeal and fruit, with a drizzle of real maple syrup,” she says. Largeman-Roth likes mixing savory and sweet, to add variety and protein to the brunch plate. “Instead of just having a stack of pancakes, split it with your friends or family, and then have a small, veggie-filled omelet. You’ll feel much more satisfied.”

Planning the Holiday Brunch Spread

When putting together a menu, Levinson advocates incorporating all of the components of a balanced meal: lean protein, carbohydrates from whole grains, fruit and veggies, and low-fat dairy or plant-based substitutes. She says, “If you’re making pancakes or waffles, use whole grain flour when possible, and serve with a side of yogurt, fresh fruit and real maple syrup.”

According to Largeman-Roth, egg lovers will enjoy a veggie-packed omelet or frittata with either potatoes or bread on the side, but not both. Watch out for fried foods and use sauces and cream sparingly or find substitutes. If the family is dining out, she cautions that brunch dishes are often served with extra sauces and syrups, adding sodium and sugar. “Try to ask for them on the side,” she advises. “It’s not about completely avoiding them, but it’ s nice to be able to control the amount that you ’re adding to your pancakes or waffles.”

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings

This healthy dish is a crowd-pleaser any time of year. It’s also glutenfree and can be modified based on whatever veggies are on hand. Omit the feta cheese for a diary-free option.

YIELD: 4 TO 6

SERVINGS

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup diced yellow onion

1 Serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

1 cup diced yellow bell pepper

1 cup diced green zucchini

1 cup diced yellow summer squash

2 large garlic cloves, minced (1 heaping Tbsp)

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp turmeric

1 tsp sweet paprika

26-28 oz diced tomatoes

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 tsp honey

1 tsp cider vinegar

1 cup corn, frozen, fresh or canned

½ tsp kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper

¾ cup crumbled feta cheese 4 large eggs

Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional) Za’atar, for garnish (optional)

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet (straightsided skillet is preferable). Add onions; sauté 2 minutes. Add Serrano pepper and bell peppers; sauté 4 minutes. Add zucchini and summer squash; sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, turmeric and paprika; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Reduce heat to medium and add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, cider vinegar and corn; stir in salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the sauce has thickened and reduced.

Turn off the heat and press the crumbled feta into the tomato sauce. With the back of a spoon, make 4 indentations in the sauce. Crack eggs one at a time into a small bowl and pour into each of the 4 indentations. Carefully drag a spatula gently through the egg whites, being sure not to disturb the yolks. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, gently stirring the sauce and basting the eggs with the sauce. Cover and cook another 3 to 5 minutes for runny eggs. Cook longer for well-done eggs.

Serve with a sprinkling of parsley and za’atar, if desired.

Recipe courtesy of Jessica Levinson.

SHEET PAN PROTEIN PANCAKES WITH BERRY

SWIRL

Cooked on a sheet pan, these pancakes make cleanup a breeze and can be prepared the night before. Buttermilk and protein powder add satisfying nutrients.

YIELD: 12 SERVINGS

Cooking spray

2 cups buttermilk

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

4 Tbsp melted ghee or unsalted butter

⅓ cup maple syrup

1¼ cups whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup vanilla protein powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp sea salt

FOR THE SWIRL:

½ cup strawberries

½ cup blueberries

½ cup raspberries

1 tsp brown sugar

Powdered sugar, for topping

Preheat oven to 425° F. Line an 11-by-17-inch, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray parchment and sides of pan with cooking spray.

Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, ghee and maple syrup together in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients—whole wheat flour and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry in three additions until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Blend the berry swirl ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add ½ teaspoon of water if mixture is too stiff. Add small dollops of the berry mixture to the top of the pancake batter. Drag a wooden toothpick or skewer through the berry mixture to create a swirled pattern.

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 11 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 12 squares with a knife. Enjoy warm with maple syrup. Can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Frances Largeman-Roth.

CRANBERRY MIMOSAS

Cranberries put a holiday twist on a classic mimosa. Drier champagnes or sparkling wines are lower in sugar. Making cranberry juice from scratch with sweeteners like maple syrup or honey is a natural alternative to commercial cranberry juice. Prepare the cranberry juice the night before serving.

YIELD: 4 TO 8 SERVINGS

4 cups homemade (recipe below) or storebought cranberry juice

1 cup orange juice

1 bottle drier champagne, such as Ultra Brut Rosemary sprigs for garnish

Fill four champagne flutes or glassware of choice approximately halfway with cranberry juice. Add 2 Tbsp orange juice to each glass.

Top each glass with champagne. Garnish with sprig of rosemary. Refill as desired.

Recipe courtesy of Sheila Julson.

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY JUICE

3 cups fresh cranberries

3 cups water

½ cup pure maple syrup or honey

Put fresh cranberries and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until the berries soften and pop.

Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the berries and return the juice to the pan. (Use leftover cranberries in smoothies, yogurt or relish.)

Gradually add maple syrup or honey until desired sweetness is achieved. Heat on low until sweetener dissolves.

Pour juice into an airtight bottle and refrigerate.

Recipe courtesy of Sheila Julson.

of SHAMANISM

Explore the

The first step on the Shaman’s journey is the Munay Ki Rites. Munay Ki is a Peruvian word that means Love in Action. This class can be the initial step in a Shamanic Apprenticeship or an experience to enhance and transform your daily life.

Good Vibrations

THE HEALING POWER OF SOUND

by Gayatri Bhaumik

For centuries, humans have employed sound in an attempt to heal and cure. The ancient Greeks believed in the power of music, using flutes, lyres and zithers to treat illness and vibrations to alleviate mental disorders. Even today, military battalions play music to boost morale.

“Research shows that vibrations are the language of the body,” says Kyle GodfreyRyan, the founder of TUNE, a New Yorkbased tech system designed to recalibrate the nervous system with sounds. “When we work with sound, we’re working with vibrations that can rebalance the nervous system and flood the body with endorphins.”

According to Susy Markoe Schieffelin, a healing practitioner at The Copper Vessel, in Los Angeles, “Sound vibrations work on a cellular level to recalibrate the body. Sound shifts vibrations in the body, both through entrainment—a process by which the vibrations of one object transform to match the higher vibration of another object—and by stimulating electric signals in the brain that support healing frequencies.”

Studies suggest that sound vibrations can unlock energy blockages, release tension and create calm and focus. For this reason, sound healing is frequently prescribed to manage conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some practitioners also report anecdotal metabolic improvements, from lower blood pressure and decreased cholesterol levels to improved sleep.

TUNE has worked with the National Institutes of Health and the Mayo Clinic to gain scientific backing for the brand’ s devices. “Our technology reduces stress by 54 percent in 15 minutes,” Godfrey-Ryan claims. “It also has a massive impact on

the circadian rhythm, so we’re able to prove better sleep quality, improved metabolism and reduced stress and anxiety.”

Sound healing can take many forms, and each type has specific applications. For example, Schieffelin explains, “Gongs and Tibetan bowls are very clearing and grounding, while crystal singing bowls feel more uplifting and elevating.” It is up to the individual to find a style that works for them and their intended results.

Singing Bowls

Originating in 12th-century Tibet, these metal bowls come in different sizes, each producing a specific sound vibration that is said to work on a particular part of the brain or body. Several-sized bowls often are used together to create a holistic healing approach. They can be placed directly on parts of the body to stimulate circulation and relax muscles. Singing bowls made of pure crystal quartz are popular for their pure sounds, and are believed to offer stress reduction, chakra balancing and mental clarity.

Gongs

Used in healing since about 4,000 B.C., gong baths, which combine different tones and melodies to fashion multifaceted vibrations, may positively influence the mind and body by stimulating the vagus nerve. Godfrey-Ryan advises, “Gongs are amazing for trauma release, but gong work is very heavy, so if you’ve never played with sound before, this will be really intense.”

Vocal Toning

Numerous cultures— from ancient Egyptians to Tibetan throat singers—have their distinct forms of vocal toning. Hindu mantras can be especially powerful for some people because they harness the energy of specific words and intonations. Among practitioners, seven distinct tones have been linked to specific parts of the body. It is believed that these vibrations can balance the body’s cells and open energetic healing, leading to targeted benefits.

Tuning Forks

While musicians use these devices to ensure that their instruments are set to the correct pitch, they also can be held next to specific parts of the body by individuals seeking healing vibrations, emotional balance and pain relief. “Tuning forks are fun because you can have a very strong somatic reaction within a few seconds—they’re very powerful,” notes Godfrey-Ryan.

Solfeggio Frequencies

Solfeggio frequencies are musical tunes or sound patterns designed to stimulate the brain by syncing brain waves to specific healing frequencies. Each of the seven most popular solfeggio frequencies sets out to target a certain purpose, from improving relationships and awakening intuition to navigating change and letting go of fear.

Binaural Beats

Binaural beats are soundscapes that create a gap between different frequencies. For example, the tune might have a tone of 210 Hertz (Hz) in the left ear and 200 Hz in the right ear, producing an illusory tone of 10 Hz, also known as a binaural beat. Brainwaves are thought to automatically align themselves with this auditory tone, which may be useful for improving focus and reducing stress.

Sound healing is finding a permanent place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its rewards. While there are myriad ways to use sound vibrations for healing purposes, it is up to each individual to find the style that resonates with them and achieves the improvements they seek. With regular practice, they may even find relief that is cumulative and long-lasting.

Gayatri Bhaumik is a professional writer and editor. For more information, visit GayatriBhaumik.com.

Holiday Treats for Cats and Dogs

by Tonya Wilhelm

The holidays are a great time to connect with loved ones, including family pets. Although treats bring such joy to their lives, keep in mind that not all foods around the holiday table are safe for dogs and cats. There are, however, plenty of petsafe ingredients, some of which are actually beneficial.

Cranberries, for example, have been classified as a “superfood”, which means they provide many beneficial nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamins C, E and K, plus manganese. They are also high in fiber, which supports gut health. When feeding them to a pet, it is important to choose 100 percent cranberries that do not contain any sugars or preservatives.

When cooking up a batch of pet treats, coconut flour is healthier than the traditional, all-purpose flour, because it contains more fiber, protein and healthy fats. It is also gluten-free, making it a better alternative for pets with allergies.

Beef gelatin is chock-full of health benefits for pets, as it contains amino acids that help break down food, repair body tissue, support the immune system and provide energy. Among its numerous advantages, gelatin strengthens bones, muscles and cartilage, while also improving gut health, skin and fur. Always check the ingredient list. Use 100 percent gelatin and make sure there is nothing else included, especially Xylitol or birch sugar.

Sweet potatoes provide a wealth of nutrients from which both dogs and cats can benefit. They are a good source of fiber and high in antioxidants, including beta carotene, which is rich in vitamin A and supports good cognition and lung strength.

Turkey breast supplies a wide range of B vitamins, including B6 and B12. It also provides iron, potassium, zinc and selenium, which help support a healthy immune system.

All of these treats make great presents. Place them in a decorative container and gift them to pet-loving friends and family.

Tonya Wilhelm is a professional dog trainer with a holistic approach. For more information, visit RaisingYourPetsNaturally.com.

SWEET POTATO GUMMIES

This recipe is cat-friendly, but a kitty may not dive into the delight.

YIELD: DEPENDS ON MOLD SIZE

3 cups water

½ cup sweet potato

3 Tbsp beef gelatin

Silicone molds and cookie sheet

Measuring cup with a spout for pouring

Boil 2 cups of water. Remove the skin from a sweet potato. Dice the sweet potato and place ½ cup into the boiling water. Boil until the sweet potato is soft and then drain

it. Mash the sweet potato into a smooth consistency and set it next to the stove.

In a small saucepan, boil one cup of water. Once the water reaches a boil, quickly whisk in the gelatin. When the gelatin is dissolved, lower the heat and add the mashed sweet potato and stir over the heat. Pour the mixture into the measuring cup. Then quickly pour the hot liquid into the silicone molds. Don’t fill to the top. Because many silicone molds are floppy, place them on a cookie sheet prior to filling them.

The molds will need to be refrigerated to cool, so find a spot before pouring. Be ready: The gelatin will start to set up very quickly. Carefully place the molds into the refrigerator to set up for approximately three hours.

Remove the treats from the molds and break them into bite-sized pieces before feeding to pets. Store the gummies in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze until ready to serve. Thaw completely before serving.

HEALTHY CRANBERRY MUFFINS FOR PETS

These muffins are full of flavor and nutrition, and are healthy for both dogs and cats, although a finicky cat may turn her nose up to them.

YIELD: VARIES

1 cup coconut flour

5 eggs

⅓ apple or ⅓ cup diced apple

⅓ cup liquid (water, or bone broth)

2 cups water

¼ cup cranberries

2 Tbsp melted coconut oil

1 tsp baking soda

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water. Place 2 cups of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Place the clean cranberries into the water and boil until they pop, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the cranberries. Set the cranberries aside to cool.

Remove the seeds and core from the apple. Dice ⅓ of the apple into small bits. Mix the flour, eggs, apple, ⅓ cup liquid, melted coconut oil, cooked cranberries and baking soda in a large mixing bowl until well-blended.

Grease a muffin tin with coconut oil. Fill the muffin tins ⅔ full and place them into the oven. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Carefully remove and place on a cooling rack. Serve as a special treat. Place treats in a glass container and refrigerate for up to three days or freeze until ready to serve.Thaw completely before serving.

COCOA BEACH

SUNDARI YOGA

46 North Brevard Ave. 321-591-4457

SundariYogaStudio.com

FORT PIERCE

INDIAN RIVER BIKRAM YOGA

600 N. US Hwy 1, Ste 602 772-925-9697

IndianRiverBikram.com

INDIALANTIC

AQUARIAN DREAMS

414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A) 321-795-9495

AquarianDreams.com

MELBOURNE

BLISSFUL ENERGY

240 S. Wickham Rd. 321-327-8741

Blissful.Energy

MERRITT ISLAND

KULA YOGA STUDIO

230 E Merritt Island Cswy #102 321-978-5116

KulaYogaMerrittIsland.com

PORT ST LUCIE

DOWN TO EARTH YOGA

1649 SE Port St Lucie Blvd. 772-224-2444

DTE-Yoga.com

JUST BREATHE AERIALS

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

JustBreatheAerials.com

SATELLITE BEACH

HATHA YOGA WITH MARILYN

Pelican Beach Clubhouse

1495 Hwy A1A 321-773-6458

TITUSVILLE

YOGA SHALA AND WELLNESS CENTER

2855 S Hopkins Ave. 321-749-9642

YogaShalaTitusville.com

photo by by Tonya Wilhelm

photo by by Tonya Wilhelm

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SPACE COAST EVENTS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

Find Your Balance: Mini Wellness Sessions –11am-7pm. Pick one or more services at a special discounted rate: Vibroacoustic Sound Table, ZYTO Wellness Scan, Mini Lymphatic Face Lift, Farinfrared Sauna blanket, Mini Sound Bowl Session, Mini Reiki Energy Healing, Intuitive Chi/Qi Flow Reading, Intuitive Chakra Blockage Reading, Au ricular Therapy (3 Master Points), Lower Leg & Foot Stress Relief. $25 each. Limited time-slots - by appointment only. Call or text for appointment. $25 each. Advanced Skincare and Wellness, 2425 N Courtenay Pkwy, Suite 1, Merritt Island. 321-5067005. Vagaro.com/AdvancedSkincareAndWellness.

Group Past Life Regression with Singing Bowls –5:30-7:30pm. This regression will be led by meditation teacher & ARE certified past life regression therapist, Anthony Profeta, who in addition to guiding, will also be using singing bowls to help us access a deep,

relaxed state. Access the deep unconscious memories to help fit together pieces of a puzzle and to under stand ourselves better. Bring yoga mat or pillow. $40. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Children’s Munay Ki – 11am-3pm. This is a special Munay Ki class just for children. This is a series of 9 classes. Children must attend all classes to receive all the angelic blessings. $15 per person, per class. Cha cana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Melbourne. 321-610-1698. ChacanaCenter.com/classes

Reiki 1 Certification Course – 11am-6pm. Reiki 1 with Usui/Holy Fire lll consists of an Attunement/ Placement given to the student and teaching by Usui, recognized worldwide. Holy Fire energy is a more refined source of higher consciousness that empow ers the energies of the symbols and techniques used in Usui and Karuna Reiki. Topics covered: How Reiki works, The Holy Fire, Chakra functioning and balancing and more. 7 CEU’s for Yoga Alliance

teachers. Maria Banas is a certified Reiki MasterTeacher. $160 (book included). Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

Mala Workshop: Create Your Own Prayer Beads – 1-4:30pm. 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 choosing from many different and sacred specialty beads from around the world giving them personal meaning and unique style. $60. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 4, 11, 18

Beginning Yoga Series – 3:30pm. Explore the journey of yoga with us during the holiday sea son. Participants will learn what yoga is through the philosophies in the book Yamas & Niyamas , group discussions, and different types of yoga each week including Hatha, Vinyasa flow, Yin, and Restorative. Drop-in $20. Blissful Energy 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

Surround Sound: Immersive Sound Healing Ex perience – 6:30-8:30pm. Himalayan singing bowls and other sound healing tools - such as tuning forks & chimes - will be played around your body and placed on you as well, thereby providing an opportunity for a relaxing and rejuvenating “sound massage.” Aromatherapy oils will be diffused to add to a deeper

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SUNDAYS, JANUARY 8FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Intermediate Yoga Series - 3:30pm. Explora tion of yoga philosophy, meditations, pranayama (breathwork), and asana (poses). During each class there will be a discussion about the readings and practice of the philosophies through the 8 limbs of yoga. $75 or $20 per class for drop-ins. Blissful Energy 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

SATURDAY JANUARY 28 & SUNDAY JANUARY 29, 2023

Melbourne Mystic Faire - Saturday 10:30am6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Exciting weekend. Over 90 psychics, healers and vendors sharing their talents and wares. Free lectures, door prizes. $5 for one day, $8 for the weekend. Age 12 and under free. All door prize proceeds going to a local char ity. Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne. 239-949-3387. MysticFaires.com

state pf relaxation. The sounds & frequencies will help to shift you into the more relaxed brain wave states of alpha & theta; leaving your physical, mental, and emotional bodies feeling restored, refreshed, and fully aligned. Led by Anthony. $55. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-7299495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Deep Gong Healing – 10-noon. Class focuses on releasing unconscious patterns and realigning with truth and includes medi tation and gong relaxation. Creates deep relaxation and clears the mind; Immediately reduces stress and anxiety; Stimulates circulation and the glandular system and improves function and more. Bring a mat and or blanket. Led by Jessica Martin. $30 or prepaid in advance $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams. com/special-events.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

Astrology for Personal & Spiritual Transforma tion – 5:30-7pm. Learn how astrology has influenced most of the world’s religions, and how the planets influence our personality and predict the time and type of challenges we face in life. Explore how the powerful outer planetary transits are intensely affecting you and others. Call in advance with your birth data and Bruce will have your chart prepared for the workshop. For more information about Bruce, visit BruceOrion.com. $20 chart included. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-7299495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

Full Moon Ocean Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Full moon meditation is powerful for releasing things from your life, old negative emotions and thinking, and transformation. Session begins with a Crystal and Tibetan bowl meditation and if weather per mits will go across street to the ocean for silent meditation under the moon. Bring a mat or towel. Led by Anthony Profeta. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

Floating on Harmony – 7-8:30pm. Floating in Harmony is a combination of a sound bath and reiki healing, while participants relax comfortably in floating hammocks. This state of lying in a hammock helps participants in accessing their in ner healer, allowing a high quality of selflove and renewal to be accepted. $60. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

The Mystical Path of Meditation: Awakening the Kundalini – 5:30-7pm. Initiates of ancient medita tive traditions were taught that spiritual awakening & rebirth occurred by the raising of Kundalini Energy. Kundalini is Life Force, Primal Energy, or Shakti. Explore this universal teaching, symbols, and where it’s found in each philosophy. Includes a Meditation Technique taught in ancient times to help raise this powerful energy. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. aquariandreams.com/special-events.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

Electromagnetic Radiation and our Health – 9:3011:30am. Overview of how over exposure to manmade electromagnetic radiation can impact our health and wellbeing. Send your email and I will send you Zoom invite to learn about man-made EMFs: What are they and why they sometimes affect our health and well-being. There will be time to ask your questions. Free Zoom session. Get invite to zoom here: Healthy IndoorConsultants.com/contact-email-for-zoom.

Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals Holiday Open House – 11am-4pm. Enjoy the Open House and

delight your taste buds with samples of handcrafted treats including Herbal Culinary Spice creations, or ganic chocolates, Joanna’s Jolt Energy Balls, cheese ball mixes, Seasonal Wassil, Kava-nog and more. Offering many unique gifts perfect for the holidays including delicious tea blends, culinary spices, tinc tures, essential oils, bath salts and scrubs, lotions, soaps, clothing, Dr. Hauschka make-up, unique tea pots and accessories, jewelry, and soy candles. Free. Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals, 1300 Pinetree Drive, Suite 3, Indian Harbour Beach. 321-779-4647. Face book.com/MamaJosSunshineHerbals.

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 com mitment to healing themselves and others. Topics covered: 3 of the 4 primary symbols, Hand positions for healing, Distance healing techniques, Using crystals with Reiki and more. Instructor Maria Banas is a certified Reiki Master Teacher. Please bring a yoga mat or pillow. $185. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

An Evening of Chanting, Sound, and Movement: – 6:30-8pm. Evening of celebration, expressing love and devotion by chanting different names of the Divine to bring abundance into our lives. First, we will chant to remove any energetic blocks and then chant to embrace the Divine Mother’s abundance and grace. Crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, drums, etc. will accompany our chanting. Small instruments will be available to play. Please bring your own mat, water, and be ready to celebrate. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

Reiki 3 / Advanced Reiki Certification Course –11am-6pm. Holy Fire II, Reiki III/Advance Reiki certification and meditation. The student receives the Master Reiki Symbol to be included with the three pre vious symbols received in Level II. Topics: Reiki and Spirit release, Spiritual protection, World Peace and Crystal Grids and more. Instructor Maria Banas. $235. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. aquariandreams.com/special-events.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

Deeksha Healing & Abundance Meditation of God dess Lakshmi – 5:30-7pm. Lakshmi is the goddess of good luck, good fortune and shreem (everything that is auspicious). Lakshmi embodies beauty, fertility, material wealth, spiritual wealth and the inner feeling of abun dance. We will be call upon her to bring more abundance and opportunity into our lives. Led by Maria Banas. Crystal bowl and vibrational sound healing included. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialan tic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

Electromagnetic Radiation and our Health – 6:308:30pm. Free Zoom Session: overview of how over exposure to man-made electromagnetic radiation can impact our health and wellbeing. Q & A follows. Free Zoom Session. Get invite to zoom here: HealthyIn doorConsultants.com/contact-email-for-zoom.

Thai Restorative Yoga – 7-8:30pm. This class is an hour and a half of being instructed into different restorative po sitions, letting the yoga instructor and massage therapist applying pressure to further your stretching and relaxing experience. $20.00. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

Thai Restorative Yoga – 7-8:30pm. This class is an hour and a half of being instructed into different restorative positions, letting the yoga instructor and massage therapist applying pressure to further your stretching and relaxing experience. $20.00. Blissful. Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

Don’t Let Adrenal Fatigue Impact Your Life – 7-8pm. Stressed out? Tired of being tired? You could be experiencing adrenal fatigue. Learn how to prevent and recover from this condition naturally and have more energy. Dr. Brian Walsh speaks at CARE Natural Wellness Center 1051 Eber Blvd, Suite 102, Melbourne. Free but call 321-728-1387 to register. CareWellnessFL.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14

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. Then as we move one by one up through the chakra system, he will introduce the Bija (seed) Mantras which the group will chant together to help align, balance, and purify our 7 energy centers. Please bring yoga mat or pillow. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

Find Your Balance: Mini Wellness Sessions –11am-7pm. Pick one or more services at a special discounted rate: Vibroacoustic Sound Table, ZYTO Wellness Scan, Mini Lymphatic Face Lift, Far-infrared Sauna blanket, Mini Sound Bowl Session, Mini Reiki Energy Healing, Intuitive Chi/Qi Flow Reading, In tuitive Chakra Blockage Reading, Auricular Therapy (3 Master Points), Lower Leg & Foot Stress Relief. $25 each. Limited time-slots - by appointment only. Call or text for appointment. $25 each. Advanced Skincare and Wellness, 2425 N Courtenay Pkwy, Suite 1, Merritt Island. 321-506-7005. Vagaro.com/ AdvancedSkincareAndWellness.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

Chacana’s Holiday Bazaar – 10am-3pm. Enjoy shopping, psychics, healers, tarot readers, music and holiday cheer with complimentary cookies, hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Free gifts for all purchases over $25. 15-minute readings $20. The Chacana Spiritual Center, 2299-B Sarno Rd, Mel bourne. 321-610-1698. ChacanaCenter.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19

A Reiki Healing Journey to the Garden of For giveness and Sound Healing – 5:30-7pm. A Reiki journey is a technique we use with the intention to obtain spiritual and inner guidance, information, healing and empowerment from higher sources of consciousness. The light of forgiveness is an exter nal force of grace provided to us to heal the injuries we sustain to our mind, body and soul during our life experience. Maria Banas has over 20 years experience in energy transfer healing modalities. Bring: yoga mat & pillow. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

Reiki for Kids: Certification Course – 2-5pm. (for ages 5 - 10) Workshop includes: Sensing the energy field; Reiki I Attunement; Healing with Plants, Animals and People; Reiki Art; Stories and Guided Meditation. $67 includes all class materials, Reiki Kids manual and a “Reiki Kids” certificate. and more. Instructor, Maria Banas is a Montes sori School teacher and a certified Reiki MasterTeacher (since 2000). $67. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. aquariandreams.com/special-events.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

Winter Solstice: Sound Healing Meditation –5:30-7pm. Sound healer Anthony Profeta will play a variety of singing bowls, to release & move energy in the body, as well as bring the brain into the alpha & theta brainwave states. The meditation will clear, release, and gear you toward renewal & alignment for the upcoming holidays. Bring yoga mat or pillow. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

New Moon Guided Meditation – 5:30-7pm. An thony Profeta takes us on this meditative journey of healing, relaxation, and connection. The Crys tal and Himalayan Bowls will be played during the entire meditation. Bring yoga mat or pillow. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/ special-events.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

Peaceful Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra with Soundscape – 5:30-7:30pm. Time to allow your body, mind, and spirit to rest, rejuvenate, and reenergize. With the use of props (bolsters, a blanket, and blocks), your body is cradled and supported so that you can completely relax into each pose and ending with Guided Rest Yoga Nidra. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat and blanket. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/ special-events.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28

Meet Master Lao-Tzu: An Evening of Comfort & Guidance with Daniel Lamontagne – 6:30-8:30pm. Authentic Spiritual Channel, Daniel Lamontagne will channel the wisdom of Master Lao-Tzu. Bring one or two questions to this amazing evening. Daniel, working with the wisdom of LAO-TZU, will answer your questions. Lao-Tzu’s presence comes forth to help people find their inner selves and their own paths to spiritual source. $35. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. aquariandreams.com/special-events.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30

Sacred Sound Immersion Meditation with Crystal Bowls – 5:30-7pm. Immerse in the healing, balancing, relaxing sound waves of the crystal bowls, Tibetan bells, ancient mantras and drum. Sound has a profound power to focus the active mind and to clear and balance the body,

allowing you to relax, detach and connect to the divine bliss within. Susan has been using sacred sound to facilitate meditation practice for over 20 years. Very helpful for beginners and healing for all. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/ special-events.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

Ho’oponopono: Sacred Prayer, Meditation & Restorative Yoga Workshop – 11am-1pm. Release the old to bring in the new for 2023. Discover the healing power of Ho’oponopono, the Hawaiian prayer of forgiveness. We will chant the sacred prayer and then enter into restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra focusing on forgiveness and opening the heart. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and blanket. $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events/.

Kundalini Workshop for the New Year – 2-4pm. Elevate physically, emotionally and spiritually as we enter into a New Year of new beginnings. It systematically aids in the circulation of prana to balance the chakras and refresh your Auric body. This kriya and meditation is said to redeem all negativity of the past and present, smooth out your day-to-day problems, and create a positive tomorrow. Includes Kundalini Yoga & Gong Meditation with K.P. Perez & Marilyn Diaz. $30 or prepaid in advance $25. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. AquarianDreams.com/special-events.

TREASURE COAST EVENTS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

CBD Made Easy – 9am-2pm. Discussion about the variety of conditions that may benefit from CBD as well as the different formulations available. Health way carries the Delta-8 and Delta-9 products offered by CBD Made Easy. 20% off offered during Super Saver Weekend. Healthway 1537 US-1 Vero Beach. CBDMadeEasy.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

EmBODYment: Inviting More Soul to Inhabit Your Body – 9am-1pm. In this unique, intimate in-person “playshop” you’ll discover how to align mind, heart, and body through practices of chanting, meditation, sound healing, somatic awareness, energy alchemy techniques; plus receive hands-on gentle chiropractic integration and Reiki energy healing with 2 Master Healers, Kumari and Dr. Suzanne. As you release old patterns constricting your life force causing discomfort, and create more spaciousness and flow, you can ultimately embody your Soul-full Self and experience more ease, joy, and expansion. More info or register at DivineHumanInstitute.com/ emBODYment. Sebastian.

Free Intro to Herbal Medicine – Noon-1pm. Curi ous 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. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

Sound of Soul Event – 11am-noon. It will be an online zoom, or teleconferencing event .. Please join us to Experience HU, the Sound of Soul. Chant ing the word HU can bring peace, calm, 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. The Zoom link/ dial-in information will be sent to those that RSVP to eck-Florida.org by December 3. Free. eck-Florida.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 5pm. Engage in a rhythmic flow of postures that creates freedom and fluidity in the body and mind. Linked with the breath, this practice is a moving meditation and beautiful balance of flexibility and strength. Mixed level class led by Liza Cruz, a 15-year yoga instructor and educator. $25. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.

Full Moon Sound Healing – 6-7pm. Every month’s full moon is unique in what it brings into your life. Each has a story to tell, a meaning behind its name, and a unique affect. Fortunately, with a little lunar knowledge, and sound vibrational you can make the most of its energies. Full Moon.For more in formation, call or text Deena Rahill 786-488-7782. $36. Elliot Musuem, 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. SoundVibration.net.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

Flower Essence Guided Meditation – 9:3010:15am. Treat yourself to the healing benefits of

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Budding Herbalist – 10am-1pm. Learn how to confidently select and use herbs for yourself and your family while deepening your connection with the plants, nature and your beautiful Self. Topics include the art of blending and making tea, herbs for the different systems of the body, nourishing tonics, kitchen remedies, and more. $695. Herbs & Owls: Herbal Consults, Classes & Herb Shop 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.

a Flower Essence Guided Meditation where you’ll experience the subtle energies of flower essences as you are guided through a grounding and relaxing meditation. You’ll leave feeling rooted, relaxed and refreshed. $25. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAn dOwls.com/classes.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

Electromagnetic Radiation and our Health – 9:3011:30am. Overview of how over exposure to manmade electromagnetic radiation can impact our health and wellbeing. Send your email and I will send you Zoom invite to learn about man-made EMFs: What are they and why they sometimes affect our health and well-being. There will be time to ask your questions. Free Zoom session. Get invite to zoom here: Healthy IndoorConsultants.com/contact-email-for-zoom.

Yama’s and the Niyama’s – 2-4pm. Have you been practicing yoga asana (postures) and notice you’re still in the same cycle, same places, same poses, leav ing you to question or search for more? Do you ever wonder “what in world do they mean, set an intention?” Includes breaking down the first two limbs of yoga: The Yamasa and Niyamas, exploring 10 observing themes, breath, movement and meditation and more with Kelly Shrum. $25. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. ScheduleBliss.com/DTE-Yoga.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

ECK Light and Sound Service – 11am. An ECK Light and Sound Service “The Blessings of Gratitude” is a celebration of God’s love for Soul. There will be 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. People of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome. Free. 772-2231188. eck-Florida.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

Electromagnetic Radiation and our Health – 6:308:30pm. Free Zoom Session: overview of how over exposure to man-made electromagnetic radiation can impact our health and wellbeing. Q & A follows. Free Zoom Session. Get invite to zoom here: HealthyIn doorConsultants.com/contact-email-for-zoom.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

Spirit Speaks “Healing for the Holidays” With Medium Beth Lynch – 6-8pm. The holiday season is even more challenging when we miss loved ones who have crossed over. As their physical presence is no longer with us, their Spirit lives on. Prepare for an evening of inspiration, connection, and channeled messages from your loved ones in Spirit. For more information contact Deena Rahill. $45. The Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. 772-225-1961. SoundVibration.net.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14

Qi Gong – 10:30-11:15am. Qi Gong is known for its many health benefits for body, mind and spirit. It pro motes an overall sense of well-being, vitality and inner calm through a system of coordinated slow-flowing movements, breathing and meditation. It cultivates and balances Qi/chi (life- energy) in the body. Class led by Linda Z. Smith. $25. Herbs & Owls: Herbs Shop 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15

Holiday Soiree – 4-6pm. Showcase festive food and bubbly drinks catered by Counter Culture in a winter wonderland setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to chat with experts about body aesthetic products including EmsculptNEO and BTL Emsella, as well as skincare products by Obagi and a variety of pharmaceutical-grade supplements by Designs for Health. Plus, guests will enjoy raffles and giveaways. Free. Please RSVP by calling 772-567-1500. Dean Wellness & Body Aesthetics 1345 36th Street, Ste B, Vero Beach. DeanWellnessInstitute.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 5pm. Engage in a rhythmic flow of postures that creates freedom and fluidity in the body and mind. Linked with the breath, this practice is a moving meditation and beautiful balance of flexibility and strength. Mixed level class led by Liza Cruz, a 15-year yoga instructor and educator. $25. Herbs & Owls, 725 N. Highway A1A, D-103, Jupiter. 561-768-9005. HerbsAndOwls.com/classes.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

Free Broadcast Video of Harold Klemp – 11am. All are invited to enjoy a video of the latest talk by Harold Kl emp, spiritual leader of Eckankar, given at the Oct.,2022 Seminar “The most important point of all is that you are Soul. Know that you are a spark of God and can exist fully only within the realization of that profound truth. As such, you are a light and inspiration to others.”. Free. Eckankar Center of the Treasure Coast, 541 SE Central Parkway, Stuart. 772-223-1188. eck-florida.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24

Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service – 6:30-7pm. Join us this Christmas Eve as we offer you and yours a memorable and meaningful Sacred Experience! Our special candles will be safely used to illuminate our souls and uplift our spirits. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-5621133. UnityofVero.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Service – 6:30-7pm. Sacred services and ceremonies for releasing that which past to the old year, and setting intention to receive that which new, next, better, and best, in the new year - New Years Day White Stone Service 1/1/23 at 10 AM. Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-562-1133. UnityofVero.org.

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on going events

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

Yoga in the Village – 10-11am. Yoga has been known to cause health and happiness. We’ll touch on all the major muscle groups with internal focus and deeper awareness, also we can work on any area that may be of concern to you on that day. Our full schedule and discount packages are available online at TheZenRoom.info or for more information call 321-544-8541. $15. The Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave, Suite C, Cocoa Village.

TREASURE COAST

Unity of Ft Pierce – 10am. Positive path for spiritual living, inclusive community, inspiring holistic spirit-led living. Rev. Janice Cary uses stories, scripture and ancient wisdom teachings, meditation and music to support peo ple to live an empowered life. Uni-tot program teaches children self-esteem and life skills to thrive. In the sanc tuary or the service can be viewed through VIRTUAL OPTION: Facebook Live Stream at facebook.com/unity. fortpierce/. Unity of Ft. Pierce 3414 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Pierce. 772-461-2272. UnityofFortPierce.com.

Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach – 10-11am. Join us for our Sunday Celebration Service and be blessed by a morning of spiritual insight, inspiration, fellowship, and community. 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 at The Elliott Museum –2-3pm. Explore the benefits of sound vibration of gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and drums on our physical and emotional well-being. Participants are asked to lie down or sit (request a chair) and are taken on a journey of resonating sounds, altering their brain waves frequencies and allowing for healing to occur. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow; and wear comfortable clothes. Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner for more information or sign up on the website: SoundVibra tion.net. 786-488-7782. $30. 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

monday

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. Ac cessible to all ages and body types. Led by Cindy. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Yin Yoga – 12:30-1:45pm. Allows a gentle opening of the body using props to support the pose held for 4-5 minutes. Reiki Healing will be offered to each student

during the class and end with the meditative sound bath with Tibetan bowls. All Levels. Led by MarilynPlease bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Family Yoga (ages 2 & up) – 2-3pm. A happy, fun class for parent and child to practice together to bring calm, peace, grounding & connection. Child-friendly language is used to guide visualization, breathing, poses, and meditation. Marilyn Diaz is a certified Kidding Around Yoga (KAY) teacher. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/ weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Children’s Yoga (ages 3 & up) – 4-5pm. This posi tive and fun class includes traditional yoga, conscious games, affirmation songs, peaceful breathing tech niques, leading to a relaxing guided meditation. Marilyn Diaz is a certified Kidding Around Yoga (KAY) teacher and a Hatha Yoga instructor registered with Yoga Alli ance. Parents are required to stay on the premises with their child for duration of class. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yogacalendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Evening Hatha Yoga – 6-7:15pm. End your Monday on a blissful note. Peaceful flowing yoga to relax the body and mind with Jeanne. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Marilyn. This gentle form of yoga combines physical well-being and bal ances body, mind, and spirit using guided yoga pos tures, 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

Qigong Level 1 – 9-10am. A healing workout. Held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC.org sign up. Mem bership discounts available.

Gentle Yoga with Modifications - 9:45am. For begin ners and level 2. This gentle yoga with modifications is a class that anyone can do. It is customized to the students in attendance. Bring your own mat. $5. Unity of Port St Lucie, 8645 US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. 845-489-7976.

Zoom Qigong– 10:30-11:30am. Held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call 772-4536449, Email JohnTheCloudWalker@gmail.com or visit TheCloudWalker.com to sign up. Discounted class packages available.

Chair Yoga - 11am. For seniors and those with limited mobility. Enjoy stretching for relaxation and ease of movement with Lana. Chair yoga is helpful for those

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who find it difficult to get up and down off the floor. $5 per class Unity of Port St Lucie, 8645 US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie. 845-489-7976.

Monday Yoga at The Botanical Gardens – 6-7pm. Using the principals of Yoga Asana, Instructor Dale Johnson helps students learn to move more freely and with less pain. Class focuses on alignment, stillness, concentration, breath, and lightness. Please bring yoga mat, water, and towel. Members Free, Non-Members $10. Registration required at PSLBG.org/yoga. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. info@pslbg.org.

tuesday

SPACE COAST

Yoga for Beginners – 11am-12pm. The student will return the body to a natural state of health and ease through the practice of gentle postures (asanas), breath technology (pranayama), relaxation (savasana) with sound healing, and meditation with Marilyn Diaz. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister 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. Every class will outline a specific set of yoga movements “Kriyas” to release energy blocks, energize the nervous system, and focus the mind, result ing in a transformative experience. Feel and enjoy the healing vibrations of the Gong as they wash over you during relaxation pose. Led by Marilyn Diaz. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Beginner Yoga – 4-5:15pm. Flow at a slow pace and ex plore the foundation yoga postures with a focus on align ment, safety and modifications to a moving soundtrack of music. Straps, blocks & wedges provided. Drop ins $16, class cards, packages and new student special available. Kula Yoga, 230 E. Merritt Island Cswy, Ste 102, Merritt Island. 321-978-5116. KulaYogaMerrittIsland.com.

Gong Healing Meditation – 4-5pm. Guided medi tation with gong healing. The deep vibrations and high frequencies of the Symphonic Gong is “cosmic nutrition” for all parts of you - physical, energetic, emotional, mental, spiritual. A healing Gong meditation balances and aligns your Chakras, clears your Aura or electromagnetic field allowing you to shine brighter and feel lighter. Led by Marilyn Diaz. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $75). To preregister 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 begin ners and intermediates. Hatha Yoga is a gentle tradi tional yoga practice which integrates breathing exercises (pranayama) with yoga postures (asanas), mantras, deep relaxation (savasana), and meditation. Led by Marilyn. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Warm Vinyasa Slow Flow – 6pm. Relax while Shelly guides you gently from one posture to the next. Feel your body stretching and strengthening and releasing any ten sion in your body and mind. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

Yale (Yoel) R. Smith, M.D., incorporates 37 years of medical experience while he takes a deep dive into your medical history exploring every symptom and ailment. Dr. Smith combines Traditional Medicine with Integrative and Functional, Personalized and Precision Lifestyle Medicine. You will leave feeling heard, informed, and empowered.

Yale (Yoel) R. Smith, M.D., DABA, BCASI, AFAAFM, BCABARM is Triple Board Certified and holds an Advanced Metabolic Cardiovascular Certification and offers cutting-edge testing.

Dr. Smith can address:

• Sleep issues

• Thyroid issues

• Autoimmune issues

• Cardiovascular & Lipid Abnormalities

• Metabolic Syndrome

• Erectile Dysfunction

• Diabetes

• Hormonal & Sleep Disorders

• Gastrointestinal Diseases

• Advanced Healing using Peptides

• Genetic Testing

Are you frustrated with doctors that spend only minutes with you? Imagine a physician who listens & gets to the root cause of your

TREASURE COAST

Intermediate Qigong and Tai Chi – 9-10am. A healing workout. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays at Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC. org sign up. Membership discounts available.

Gentle Slow Flow Yoga – 11am-noon. Geared specifi cally for those new to yoga or interested in a gentle practice. Class utilizes simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as gentle, slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. No experience or flexibility required.

Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Set 112, Port St Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at Just BreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App. Yin Yoga – 11.30am-12:45pm. Focuses on releasing the fascia tissue utilizing time, breath and stillness. Props are offered to help you release into the postures for an extended duration (average 3 to 5 minutes) with inward-drawn attention. Using time, gravity, and body weight to surrender and engage in passive receptivity. You will be anchoring your attention to breath while nourishing the joints and meridians. This is Suitable for all levels. Drop in / Class Pass. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. dte-yoga.com.

Tune-up Tuesday at The Elliott Museum – 2-3pm. Participate in sound vibrational experience with gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and drums. During this one-hour session, participants lie down on mats or sit (request a chair) and are bathed head to toe in sound vibration. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket; and wear comfortable clothes. Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner, for more information or sign up directly on the website: SoundVibration.net, 786-4887782 $30. 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come be a part of this Commu nity Rhythm Experience. Our circle will assist you to raise your personal vibration and release inner blocks. We offer a judgement free environment, and all are welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon 6992 Hancock Dr. Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2102.

Reiki Meditation Circle - 7-8pm. Experience our Reiki Meditation Circle for an hour of peace, comfort, and harmony. Feel yourself shift into a peaceful place. Practitioners welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon, 6993 Hancock Drive Port Saint Lucie. 772-877-2102.

wednesday

SPACE COAST

Gentle Vinyasa with Healing Gong – 4-5pm. Gentle flowing vinyasa yoga sequences to warm up the body, focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flex ibility. The Healing Gong Meditation will help you to relax as it bathes you in healing vibrations of sound. Led by Marilyn Diaz. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Kids Aerial Yoga – 4:15-5pm. Ages 6-12 will love hanging in the air and swinging in this fun aerial for kids’ class. Parents are welcome to stay and watch or drop them off. Second child and beyond are 50% off with the code “Sibling”. Let’s keep these kids active. Family packages available including classes and ser vices for parents. $20. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

Aerial Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. This is a high energy class that will be using an Aerial Hammock that is meant to

warm the muscles, stretch them out then finally relax in a meditative state. Please wear workout clothes, no jewelry or zippers allowed in the hammocks. $20. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

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

Gongs and Sound Healing – 6:30-7:30pm. 4th Wed. Take in the vibrational impact of gongs and alchemy Crystal bowls. Relaxing and letting go while lying down or sitting. Also, if you choose you can have vibrational bowls placed on your body and gently tapped plus experiencing tunning forks and crystals to help clear and rejuvenate you. $15-$20. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

TREASURE COAST

Aerial Fitness – 6-7am. This class will allow you to work out while learning the basics that go along with our technique. Learn how to safely invert and work-out at the same time. Building strength while enduring very low impact will help to strengthen balance, tone and trust the Hammock. Everything you need to take it to the next level. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Set 112, Port St Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App.

Tai Chi in the Gardens – 9-10am. Session inspired by Moving For Better Balance will assist participants to improve balance, confidence, concentration and peace of mind. The PSL Botanical Garden setting is an added bonus. Beginners to advance welcome. Members $5,

Non-Members $10. Registration required at PSLBG. org/TaiChi. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Info@pslbg.org

Joanne’s World of Nutrition – 10-11am. Listen to ra dio 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.

Gong Meditation – 8-9pm. Sound therapy has long been used to manage a broad range of health conditions. The treatments are based on the understanding that all forms of matter – including our body’s cells – vibrate at different frequencies. Conditions such as stress, depres sion and disease cause cells and organs within our bod ies to vibrate at non-optimal frequencies. Vibrational gong therapy can aid in balancing these frequencies.

Donation Based. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. ScheduleBliss.com/DTE-Yoga.

thursday

SPACE COAST

Animal Flow – 11am-12:15pm. An innovative fitness program that combines quadrupedal & ground-based movements incorporating elements from various movements practices. A fun, challenging workout that emphasizes multi- planar, fluid movement & can be used as a standalone workout or can be integrated into existing fitness routines. $8 Drop in. Kula Yoga, 230 E. Merritt Island Cswy, Ste 102, Merritt Island. 321-978-5116. KulaYogaMerrittisland.com.

Yoga for Beginners – 11am-Noon. KP gives spe cific verbal cues as well as physically demonstrates the poses (asanas). She offers hands-on alignments and yoga

props to help the student physically access the poses. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Kundalini Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. Class is comprised of three parts: an opening chant (known as “tuning in”) followed by a brief warm-up for your spine, a kriya (which is a sequence of postures paired with breathing techniques), and a closing meditation or song. The practice of Kundalini yoga can help release old patterns and habits and deepen your spiritual practice. Led by KP. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Gong Healing Meditation – 4-5pm. Guided medita tion with gong healing. The deep vibrations and high frequencies of the Symphonic Gong is “cosmic nutri tion” for all parts of you — physical, energetic, emo tional, mental, spiritual. A healing Gong meditation balances and aligns your Chakras, clears your Aura or electromagnetic field allowing you to shine brighter and feel lighter. Led by Marilyn Diaz. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 Classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/ weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Hatha Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. Multi-level class for be ginners and intermediates. Hatha Yoga is a gentle tradi tional yoga practice which integrates breathing exercises (pranayama) with yoga postures (asanas), mantras, deep relaxation (savasana), and meditation. Led by Marilyn. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Sivananda Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Sivananda Yoga is a classical style of hatha yoga. This sequence of 12 basic asanas is practiced so that each asana prepares you for the next. This class is created for all levels with modi fications. Taught by Jimmie. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $85. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. 321-591-4457. SundariYogaStudio.com.

TREASURE COAST

Hatha & Pranayama Class – 8:30am. Breath (Pranaya ma) is your life force. Learn breathwork techniques with Michelle Redlein. Michelle is crafted in Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Pranayama. This class brings many health and neurological benefits and is suitable for all levels. See you on your mat. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772224-2444. ScheduleBliss.com/DTE-Yoga.

All-Levels Warm Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9:30am. A gently heated room helps to loosen the muscles to help you expand your postures and work more deeply. Mov ing meditation with breath focus and proper alignment as the class flows together. Tailored for all levels. Led by Carlos DeBarros. $19 drop in or packages available at DTE-Yoga.com. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444.

Aerial Restorative Yoga – 11:15am-12:15pm. This session focuses on self-rejuvenation. In this class there are no inversions, and the hammocks are low to the ground. We 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. We begin and end the class with mindful medi tation. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, # 112, Port St Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App.

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. Ac cessible to all ages and body types. Led by Cindy. Please bring your own mat. $12 or Yoga Memberships (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams. com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

Yin Yoga with Crystal Bowls – 12:30-1:30pm. Yin Yoga is 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 Cindy Jovanovich. Please bring your own mat. $12 or yoga membership (10 classes for $75). To preregister visit: AquarianDreams.com/weekly-yoga-calendar. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Miramar Ave. (Hwy A1A), Indialantic. 321-729-9495.

TREASURE COAST

Strength Training - 8:30-9:30am. Come work it out and sweat for this strong, boot camp session. Using multiple props to build strength and endurance, creating lean muscle mass and overall body transformation. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Set 112, Port St Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAeri als.com or through the MindBody App.

Frequency Friday at The Elliott Museum – 1-2:15pm. Session fuses vibrations and unique frequencies of each ancient sacred instrument. Attending sessions can assist in managing stress and increasing resilience through activating the body’s electromagnetic intelligence, cre

ating a shift in the subconscious to a higher frequency. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket; and wear comfortable clothes. Contact Deena Rahill Certified Sound Practitioner, for more information or sign up directly on the website: SoundVibration.net, 786-4887782 $33. Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart.

Drum Circle – 6-7pm. Come be a part of this Com munity Rhythm Experience. Our circle will assist you to raise your personal vibration and release in ner blocks. We offer a judgement free environment, and all are welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon 6992 Hancock Dr. Port St. Lucie. 772-877-2102.

Reiki Meditation Circle – 7-8pm. Experience our Reiki Meditation Circle for an hour of peace, comfort, and harmony. Feel yourself shift into a peaceful place. Practitioner’s welcome. Donation. Scented Dragon, 6993 Hancock Drive Port Saint Lucie. 772-877-2102.

saturday

SPACE COAST

Adventures in Yoga – 10-11am. Emilie will focus on certain muscle groups and their connections to the rest of the body. She warms the body up with strengthen ing poses then stretches the muscles out with relaxing passive and active stretches. Explore what yoga can do for you through these amazing adventures. $15. Blissful.Energy, 240 S. Wickham Rd, West Melbourne. 321-327-8741. Blissful.Energy.

Yoga in the Village – 10-11am. Yoga has been known to cause health and happiness. We’ll touch on all the major muscle groups with internal focus and deeper awareness, also we can work on any area that may be of concern to you on that day. Our full schedule and discount packages

are available online at TheZenRoom.info or for more information call 321-544-8541. $15. The Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave, Suite C, Cocoa Village.

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.

Walking Qigong – 9 -10am. Held at Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach Call 772-589-5050, Visit DiscoverELC.org sign up. Membership discounts available.

Kundalini Yoga – 9:15-10:30am. An ancient Yoga practice that incorporates all aspects including Asana Pranayama mantra & meditation. Developing physical vitality, this system of yoga works the energy body for emotional balancing, strengthening the nervous system, stress relief, and personal transformation. New Students BOGO $20. Down to Earth Yoga Studio, 1649 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. 772-224-2444. ScheduleBliss.com/DTE-Yoga.

Aerial Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Explore poses to strengthen trust to master the many flips and tricks Aerial Yoga introduces. Deep breathing through move ments for optimal benefits of inversions and stretches. Inversions are held longer, and stretches are deeper. Holding poses to acquire balance and strength can be the challenge your body needs. Minimal impact to joints and bones provided by support of the hammock at all times. Just Breathe Aerials, 270 NW Peacock Blvd, Set 112, Port St Lucie. 772-877-2122. Book online at JustBreatheAerials.com or through the MindBody App.

Natural Virus Killer Copper can stop a virus

before it starts

By Doug Cornell

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.

Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe

with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

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“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

Longtime users say they haven’t been sick in years. They have less stress, less medical costs, and more time to enjoy life.

Soon people found other things they could use it against.

Colds Flu

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Infected sores

Infected wounds Styes Warts Ringworm Other microbial threats

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished.

Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science teams. He placed millions of viruses on a copper surface. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it.”

CopperZap® is made in the USA of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee. Price $79.95. Get $10 off each CopperZap with code NATA33

Go to www.CopperZap.com or call toll-free 1-888-411-6114. Buy once, use forever.

Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds.

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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 Acupunc ture, Micro Needling, LED Thera py, Herbal Therapy, Homeopathic Therapy, Vitamin Injection Ther apy, Cupping, Massage and Nutri tion. Michelle Connell, AP, DOM, can help you overcome pain and balance your body to maintain health.

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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 con tent, 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 Nu trition using Nutrition Response Testing, ChiroThin Doctor Su pervised Weight Loss Program, Chiropractic Care, PEMF Thera py, CranioSacral Therapy, thermography, massage services, homeopathics and other natural products. See ad, page 34.

BOTANICAL GARDENS

PORT ST. LUCIE BOTANICAL GARDENS 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd. Port St. Lucie, 772-337-1959 Memberships - pslg.org

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

CAFÉ: VEGAN

LILLY’S HERBS & MORE VEGAN CAFE

407 5th Ave, Indialantic, 321-345-5016 LilysVeganCafe.com LilysHerbs.com

All vegan café specializing in organic coffee, teas, and smoothies. Breakfast and lunch. Bakery items and soups, salads, and sandwiches. Order food on line or from Grubhub. Soaps, candles, and herbs on site or online. Check website for hours.

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!

CHIROPRACTIC

ATLANTIC WAY CHIROPRACTIC

2074 Meadowlane Ave, Melbourne AtlanticWayChiro.com, 321-400-6282 AtlanticWayChiro@gmail.com

Whole family wellness and chiroprac tic care, with a focus on pediatric and prenatal wellness. Manual adjusting techniques, activator, muscle release and KT tape.

BETTER HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

1803 N Wickham Rd Melbourne, 321-259-8250 bhawc.com

Based on an individualized health plan, Dr. Sharma incorporates chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, nutra ceuticals, photoceutical cryotherapy, detoxification, postural fitness pro grams, infrared therapy, and lymphatic drainage.

CLOW CHIROPRACTIC

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

Clow Chiropractic has been provid ing a full spectrum of natural health care for over 38 years. Services include chiropractic adjustments, nutritional support, functional medi cine, massage (MM2166), physiotherapy, and rehab.

UPPER CERVICAL HEALTH CENTER

1600 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 104 Melbourne, 321-622-4447 UpperCervicalCare.com

Dr. Renee Hahn, Upper Cervical Chi ropractor, offers relief from a variety of conditions including Allergies, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Mi graines, sleep disorders and more. See ad, page 17.

COACHING: INTUITIVE

CORNELIA GILBERT LLC

Transformative Coaching CorneliaGilbert.com 321-504-8188

Providing a safe space to gain clarity, manage inner conflicts, anxiety, guilt, finding your authentic self, healing from within, reconnect with/develop your innate gifts.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

CANDICE KLEIN GORDON, M.ED., LMT Indialantic, 321-480-8654 HappyColons.com Candice@HappyColons.com

CHOOSE HEALTH! Colon health management, through irrigation and hydration since 1988, using purified, structured water, in a safe, professional environment. (MA8163)

ATLANTEAN HEALING ARTS

1680 Highway A1A, Ste 4 Satellite Beach, 321-543-8882

AtlanteanHealingArts.com

Explore the Ancient Mystery School traditions, teachings and healing meth ods. Trained teachers and healers pro vide classes and personalized healing sessions including emotional cord cut ting. See ad, page 34.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

TRISHA SCHMALHOFER, LMT Office in Palm Bay/Melbourne 772-559-1993

MedHealers.com

Gentle, deep, expansive therapy which addresses whole body issues (physical/ emotional/energetic/mental). Works specifically with your brain function, nervous system processes, cellular com munication, and fascia web alignment. (MA74941)

CRYSTALS & GEMSTONES

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 en hance your Spiritual Jour ney including: Crystals, gemstones, jewelry, singing bowls, books, tarot, candles, salt lamps, sage, incense, oils, statuary, altar items & much more! Curbside pickup, ship ping, and phone orders available. See ad, page 6.

DATING

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Kelly Leary, M.S. Clinical Psychology 5090 PGA Blvd, Ste 208, Palm Beach Gardens 561-630-XOXO (9696)

772-932-HERE (4373)

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Attention: Single, divorced, and wid owed readers! This award-winning matchmaking firm has 31 years of experience bringing quality singles together. Their clientele ranges from young professionals to seniors from South Flori da through the Treasure Coast. If you would like to find love offline — call today to book your pri vate consultation.

DENTISTRY

SMILE DESIGN AND WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Chris Edwards Dr. Rob Brown Dr. Haley Freymiller Viera, 321-751-7775

jSDICFL.com

Innovative, comprehensive, biologic dentistry. Mercury safe removal, high tech office, low radia tion digital x-rays. Lasers-no shot, no drill. Ozone therapy. See ad, page 32.

CLAIRE STAGG, DDS, PA

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

Whole body connections and anti-aging Dentistry advanced non-surgical TMJ, snoring and sleep breathing disorders therapy, head, neck and facial pain treat ment, non-extraction orthodontics, smile makeovers and dentistry for patients with multiple chemical sensitivities. See ad, page 31.

DIGESTION SOLUTIONS

HOLISTIC BLENDS

Sherry Brescia, MSHN, Holistic Nutritionist 888-724-4366 HolisticBlends.com

1:1 consults to help you resolve diges tive issues with a customized plan. Ad dress IBS, bloating, constipation, Dia betes, acid reflux & GERD, leaky gut and more. See ad, page 20.

ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION SPECIALIST

HENRY ECKSTEIN, MSEE, EMRS, BBEC, BBNC Melbourne, 303-306-8793 Henry@HealthIndoorConsultants.com HealthyIndoorConsultants.com

Henry will find the sources of harmful electromagnetic radiation in your home or workplace, and help you reduce or re move them. Building Biology Institute certified EMRS.

ESSENTIAL OILS

dōTERRA

Alisha Connor

Melbourne, 321-426-5392 My.doterra.com/AlishaConnor

Essential Oils used is based on individu al’s needs. Benefits include better rest, more vitality, mental clarity, increased mobility, and balanced hormone systems. Private/group appointments available.

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 Pig mentosa, Eye Stroke/Occlusions and more. Sched ule your complimentary consultation!

FACIALS & SKIN CARE

MASSAGES WITH PURPOSE AND SKIN CARE

Ginger Taylor, LE, LMT Melbourne/Palm Bay 321-480-9986

MassagesWithPurpose.com

Advanced Personalized Esthetics; Spe cializing in: MicroNeedling (Face & Body tightening lift; stretchmarks and scars reduction), Dermaplaning, Mi crodermabrasion, Organic Lymphatic facials, Stem Cell facials, Oxygen Lifts, Pigmenta tion Lightening, Anti-Aging Peels, and Microcur rent Face-Lifts. You will leave feeling & looking younger and rejuvenated!

FARMERS MARKETS

FARMERS MARKET GUIDE

Space & Treasure Coast FarmersMarket.my-na.com

Find a Farmer’s Market near you in the Natural Awaken ings Farmers Market Guide. Support your health and com munity by shopping local. 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 An gus beef, Berkshire pork, Katahdin lamb, chicken eggs, raw cow and goat milk, vegetables, and more.

HEALING SPACE

KICK ASS BEAUTY SALON AND SPA

101 N. US 1, Ft. Pierce, 716-523-3380

KABKickAssBeauty.com

IG: KickAssBeauty

Your Healing Salon & Spa specializing in organic prod ucts for hair and skin care. Experience the positive en ergy of customized therapeutic Reiki facials, pedis and Emotional Code. See ad, page 13.

HEALTH FOOD

NUTRITION SMART

464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd

Port St Lucie, 772 323-2222

NutritionSmart.com

Your neighborhood natural organic grocery, vita mins, 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

ParadiseHealthDirect.tflmag.com

Organic and allergy-friendly groceries, fresh pro duce, bulk foods, all-natural supplements, organic smoothies, power bowls, organic wines and glu ten-free/specialty beers. Knowledgeable staff onhand ready to assist.

PEGGY’S NATURAL FOODS

10471 SE Federal Hwy Hobe Sound, 772-286-1401

PeggysNaturalFoods.com

Moved to Hobe Sound. 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.

SUNSHINE HEALTH FOOD & WELLNESS CENTER

2916 S. Washington Ave Titusville, 321-269-4848 Find us on Facebook

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

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, func tional medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic and more. Same-day sick appoint ments. Insurance accepted. See ad, page 2.

HERBALISTS

HERBS & OWLS

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

Offering Private Herbal Consults, Flow er Essence Therapy and Herbal & Sha manism classes. Visit our Herb Shop with 200+ herbs, barks, flowers & roots plus, tinctures, oils, crystals & more! See ad, page 37.

MAMA JO’S SUNSHINE HERBALS

1300 Pinetree Drive, Ste 3 Indian Harbour Beach, 321-779-4647

Enjoy a cup of complementary tea in the relax ing atmosphere of herbs and handmade herbal delights. Bulk Herbs, Handmade Products, Con sultations, Classes, and Supplies. Teas, tinctures, lotions, soaps, facial products, salves, and more. See ad, page 9.

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 con sultations. See ad, page 10.

HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY

DIVINE SOUL WELLNESS

2818 SW Port St Lucie Blvd Port St Lucie, 954-646-4374

DivineSoulWellness.com

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

HYPNOSIS

BREVARD HYPNOSIS

JC Jones, CH, LMT, NGH, IAHP

Indian Harbour Beach, 321-775-5797

BrevardHypnosis.com

Advanced hypnosis system proven around the world to resolve almost any issue for lasting change, even when everything else might’ve failed. Dissolve unwanted hab its. Transform your life. (NGH #78668).

LORI BURKE HYPNOTHERAPY LLC

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

LoriBurkeHypnosis.com

Start Living a Life You Love! Free your self from hostility, fears, resentment; Overcome limiting thoughts and behav iors; Adopt healthy habits; Improve re lationships. (IAIH Certified CHt/CCHt/ CTHt #7596890).

ELIZABETH L CAMPBELL, BCH

CI, MNLP, CTH

611 SW Federal Highway, Ste K-1 Stuart, 772-215-2985

Elizabeth@TranceformU.com

Combining the best of Hypnosis, Neu roLinguistics (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 spir ituality, subconscious changes positively affect all aspects of life. Practicing here 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, Preven tative Medicine, Andropause, Bioiden tical Hormone Replacement, Lifestyle Management, Vitamin Evaluation, Nu trition and many other integrative thera pies. 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 Regenera tive Medicine. Colorectal Surgery and Functional GI, hormone replacement, food allergy and nutritional testing, IV vitamin therapy, heavy metals testing, medical aesthetics, THERMIva vaginal rejuvena tion, ThermiSmooth skin tightening, HALO skin resurfacing, BBL BroadBand Light skin therapy, laser hair removal, Botox and fillers, skin care, weight loss. See ad, page 33.

RADIANTLY HEALTHY MD

Rebecca Hunton, MD

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

Are you Radiantly Healthy? We offer Integrative/Functional Medicine solu tions to address health challenges and healthy aging! We combine both tra ditional and natural options including medical marijuana certification. See ad, page 30.

YALE (Yoel) R. SMITH, MD, DABA, BCASI, AFAAFM, BCABARM

Center for Anti-Aging Aesthetic and Rejuvenation Medicine 321-421-7111, Viera 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 ad, page 37.

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, De pression, Migraines/Tension Headaches, Allergies, IBS, Cardiovascular Dis ease, Autoimmune Disease, Athletic Recovery, Viral/Bacterial Infections, and Common Cold/Flu. See ad, page 30.

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 com pliant compounding on-site. Also featuring Food Inflammation Testing, red light therapy and halo infrared sauna. See ad, page 23.

VITALIFTS

4865 N. Wickham Rd, Ste 105 Melbourne, 321-425-2111 Vitalifts.com

Heal from Within at Brevard's Pre miere IV Hydration and Medical Spa. Tailored wellness therapies: Doctor crafted Vitamin formulas, NAD+, I.V. Ozone Therapy, PEMF, HOCATT Ozone, Ozone insulation, Colon Hydrotherapy, Chelation for heavy metals. Micro-nutrient testing. And more.

JEWELRY

PEACE VIBES SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED JEWELRY

Authorized USA Distributor/DesignTun.com.br Instagram.com/PeaceVibes4Life Facebook.com/PeaceVibesAccessories

Intricate, unique, elegant & affordable. Recycled Rubber Jewelry designed by artists in Brazil. Precisely laser cut. Lifelong pieces; durable, wear in show er, pool, or beach. Wholesale, retail.

LIFE COACHES

TRANSPERSONAL LIFE COACH

Elizabeth Papp-Stinson 585-313-6668, AmethistLady59@hotmail.com MyChildhoodGettingOverIt.com

You are more than your diagnosis. Let’s explore how your mind, body, and soul can work together to create balance and peace in your life.

LYMPHATIC THERAPY

NURTURING SOL HEALING ARTS

Heather Leah, BA, LMT

The Viera Business Center 5595 Schenck Ave, Ste 8 Rockledge, 941-248-9127 NurturingSol.com

State of the art Assisted Lymphatic Ther apy. Holistic solution to boost immune system; help relieve lymphedema, postsurgical scarring, inflammation, chronic health issues & more. Additional mo dalities offered. (MA90143, MM17447)

MASSAGE THERAPY

CHAD TAYLOR, LMT, GINGER TAYLOR, LMT, VERONICA YOUNG, LMT

Melbourne/Palm Bay 321-480-9986

MassagesWithPurpose.com

Advanced Integrative Medical Massage Therapists offering: Craniosacral Therapy, Lym phatic Drainage Therapy, MicroCurrent Pain Management, Gentle Scar Release, Thai Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Reflexology, Deep Tis sue Massage, Sports Stretching, and Prenatal Mas sage; helping clients transition towards a better life. MM35261, MA75423, MA93522, MA99848.

DANIELLE DEMPSEY, LMT

321-431-8280

Melbourne/Palm Bay

Integrative massage therapy customized to your specific needs, including: Ther apeutic/Deep Tissue, Tabletop Thai and Pregnancy Massage. Hot stones, infra red lights, and aromatherapy are always complimentary. (MA91001)

OHANA TREE MASSAGE AND YOGA

1044 NE Jensen Beach Blvd

Jensen Beach, 888-229-7255

OhanaTreeMassageandYoga.com

Specializing in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapeutic Massage. Individual and group Yoga sessions. Serving Jensen Beach and surround ing cities for over 10 years.

SANDALWOOD MASSAGE & BODYWORK BY JANE

2251 Town Center Ave., Ste 101, Unit 14 Viera, 772-779-1137

Sandalwood.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 11.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

SIKORA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

1255 37th St, Ste B

Vero Beach, 772-228-6882

SikoraMedical.com

Dr. Alita Gonsalves Sikora offers a holis tic approach to traditional Physical Medi cine and Rehabilitation with acupuncture, medical marijuana, bioidentical hormone therapy, weight loss and PRP injections for joints, hair loss, and facial rejuvenation.

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 vari ety of divination tools to enhance your Spiri tual Journey includ ing: 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. See ad, page 6

SCENTED DRAGON

Port St. Lucie, 772-877-2102 Ft. Pierce, 772-302-3814 Jensen Beach, 772-208-5592

Treasure Coast’s premier meta physical store, now with three lo cations. Incense, crystals, stones, sage, candles, jewelry, workshops & more. Daily Readers and knowl edgeable staff always on hand. Open 7 days. See ad, page 7.

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, jew elry, 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, Emo tional Distress, PTSD, Behavioral Is sues, Mood issues, Pain, Lyme, Head aches, Concussion, TBI and a variety of other issues.

NEUROPATHY

TESS, THE TREASURE COAST MEDIUM

STUART FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

& ACUPUNCTURE

CENTER

Dr. Leon Gonyo, D.C., F.I.A.M.A. 6094 SE Federal Hwy, 772-781-0193 StuartFamilyChiro.com

Lasting relief with no surgery, shots, or dangerous addictive medications, using low level laser therapy and acupuncture to reverse nerve damage. 100% Noninvasive. Free evaluation.

Intuitive Medium, Reiki Master, Past Life Regressions

By appointment: 772-200-0016

TessTheHealer@gmail.com TreasureCoastMedium.com

PODCASTS

NATURAL INSPIRATIONS PODCAST

Produced by Natural Awakenings Listen: podcast.my-na.com Subscribe: YouTube.com/ myNaturalAwakenings

Each episode features conversations with local natural health experts on the Space and Treasure Coast help ing you to make lifestyle choices to enhance your wellbeing.

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 arthri tis, tendinitis, aesthetics (face and skin rejuvenation aka “Vampire Fa cial”) 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 mus culoskeletal pain.

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.

QIGONG

THE CLOUDWALKER PLACE

Serving Treasure Coast, Vero Beach

In person & virtual, 772-453-6449

TheCloudWalker.com

Classes in person/online: qigong, Tai Chi, self-defense. Instructor certifica tion, distance healing, acupressure. Rare therapeutic qigong forms for COPD, immune system deficiencies, anxiety disorders, early parkinsonism, insomnia, brain fog/memory loss, panic attacks and CVA.

RECONNECTIVE HEALING

MARY ‘DIVINE’ DISANO

401-263-8828

Now in Port St. Lucie DivinelyTouched.com

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

REIKI

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.

BETH VARGAS HEALING, LLC

Virtual and Phone

Vero Beach, 772-538-6211

BethVargasHealing.com

Usui/Tibetan/Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Angelologist and Mesa Car rier, Angel Healing Thera pist/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.

SKINCARE

ADVANCED SKINCARE AND WELLNESS

Stephanie Parker, CL Usui Reiki Master 2425 N Courtenay Pkwy, Ste 1 Merritt Island 321-506-7005 Vagaro.com/advancedskincareandwellness

Non-invasive Protocols: Lymphatic Face Lift, Deep Clean/Acne, Mandeliclear Skin Brightening, Dermaplaning, Mi croneedling with Plant-based Stem Cells & Oxygen Plasma, Holistic Headache/ Sinus Relief, Skin Imperfection Removal. Reiki with Intuitive Chakra & Chi/Qi Flow Readings, Vi broacoustic Sound Table and more.

PURE GOODNESS

NATURAL PRODUCTS

Muffy Charles, Master Herbalist & Clinical Nutritionist PureGoodnessApothecary.com 213-632-9480

Clean, safe, and chemical free options for everyday use to aid in healing Eczema, Psoriasis, Anxiety, Insomnia, Headaches and more, often caused by hidden chemicals.

SOUND HEALING

CERTIFIED SOUND PRACTITIONER

Deena Rahill, 786-488-7782 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart SoundVibration.net

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

PRIMAL TONE

Sound and Vibrational Healing

Jonell Perez, Port St. Lucie Primal-Tone.com, 954-832-6790

Immerse yourself in self-healing, utilizing sound to lift your vibration. Attune mind, body and soul. Relax ation, stress reduction, and balance. Private and group sessions.

SPIRITUALITY

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF VERO BEACH

950 43rd Ave

Vero Beach, 772-562-1133 UnityOfVero.org

Join us 10 am. for our Sunday Celebration Service and be blessed by a morning of spiritu al insight, inspiration, fellowship, and community. All are welcome! See ad, page 15.

TAROT

SCENTED DRAGON

US 1 Port St Lucie,772-877-2102 Downtown Ft Pierce, 772-301-3814 Jensen Beach Mall, 772-208-5592

Freyja Spellman is an intuitive empath and clairvoyant. She is skilled in read ing the Tarot, Animal Spirits, and Intui tive Animal Communications. Sessions available through Scented Dragon. See ad, page 7.

THERMOGRAPHY

SPACE COAST THERMOGRAPHY

Dr. Kristen Barry Rockledge/Suntree, 321-574-9014 SpaceCoastThermography.com

FDA approved radiation-free Breast and Full Body Screenings. Highest quality images in Brevard County. MD report and all images (4-ways) included. Af fordable and Grants available.

STUART THERMOGRAPHY

Dr. Steven Zanfini Stuart, 772-781-5353

CompleteCareTC.com

Finest thermal screening available on the Treasure Coast since 2001. Manage breast health with Thermal breast screen ing providing insight into ways of stay ing healthy and not just detecting disease or dysfunction. Upper body and full body screen ing also available. Offering affordable screening packages including reports, images, and optional flash drive. See ad, page 31.

THERMOGRAPHY OF BREVARD

Melbourne, Merritt Island, Vero Beach 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.

VETERINARIANS

DR. MATT PARKER, DVM, CVA, CVMMP, VMRT

Holistic Veterinary House-Calls Stuart, Palm City, Hobe Sound & Jupiter DrMattParker.com Vet@DrMattParker.com

House-Calls, dogs and cats. Most treatment plans include a combination of: Whole-Foods/ Nutrition, Herbs, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage, Rehab Exercises, Energy Healing— based on individual needs.

YOGA

HATHA YOGA WITH MARILYN

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

Balance your Body, Mind & Spirit with Ha tha Yoga. Gentle, guided yoga postures with Stretching, Deep Breathing, and Relaxation. $5 per class through Satellite Recreation Depart ment. See ad, page 33.

JUST BREATHE AERIALS

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

JustBreatheAerials.com

Offering tradition al and AntiGravity yoga. Whether in a hammock or on a mat, join us for a Restorative, Pilates, Vinyasa or Gentle class. Yoga Teacher Training. See ad, page 8.

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

Catherine Cheries, P.A.