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A Breath of Fresh Air at The OM Shoppe & Spa
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ith summer in full swing, the heat and humidity can be stiff and stifling. That’s why we invite you to take a breath of fresh air at The OM Shoppe & Spa. Diffuse a relaxing spearmint oil to invite coolness and calm. Smudge some dried sage to shift and clear negative energy. Light a stick of sandalwood incense to experience peaceful grounding. You can find all of your most loved fragrances and scents in our store, as well as some new finds that are sure to become fast favorites, like our new flower waters. These aromatic mists infuse a light floral lift into any experience and come in orange blossom, German chamomile, jasmine, lavender, rose and ylang ylang. No matter how you choose to treat your senses on your journey, we are here to assist you. For more information, call 941-706-3257 or visit TheOMShoppeAndSpa.com.
Rising Tide International Presents “Songs and Stories of Our American Heritage”
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ising Tide International will hold a special service on July 3, 10:30 a.m., featuring American Troubadour Bill Schustik. He will perform “Celebrating Our Uniquely American Spiritual Foundations” with explorations and sing-a-longs of American patriotic tunes. Schustik is a musician, vocalist, storyteller and historian who draws inspiration from the writings of Tom Paine, arguably one of the most important (albeit, often overlooked) of the American founding fathers. Paine was the first to see us as a free, independent nation and to coin the phrase United States Of America. He also was an unstoppable revolutionary, advocating for the rights of man and common sense. This will be presented live at Rising Tide International, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, and on Zoom. Visit Zoom.us and input the meeting ID: 830 1791 6524 / Passcode: RTI2021. This is a weekly egalitarian service that celebrates all of humanity’s religions on a single altar. For more information, call 941-922-7839 or visit RisingTideInternational.org.
Reiki Training At Wild Ginger Apothecary
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id you know that Sarasota is a metaphysical hub? With stories about Sarasota’s energy grids, vortexes, a Calusa force field that prevents hurricanes and the 99% quartz-crystal sand at Siesta Key, it’s no wonder that we have a large spiritual community established here. With a plethora of healers comes opportunities for learning, and we have curated a group of instructors here at Wild Ginger Apothecary to share their knowledge and magic with all of you. Our latest installment of this is our Reiki Training & Certification program. Reiki is a Japanese form of complementary therapy related to energy healing. The word “Reiki” means “mysterious atmosphere, miraculous sign,” and it comes from the Japanese words “rei,” meaning universal, and “ki,” meaning life energy. According to Reiki practitioners, energy can stagnate in the body due to emotional pain or physical injury, causing energy blocks. Practitioners use their palms to sense these energy blocks, then resolve them to enhance the client’s well-being. A few of the many benefits of a Reiki session include overall harmony and balance, increased focus, improved sleep, accelerated self-healing abilities and stress relief. At Wild Ginger Apothecary, we offer three levels of Reiki Training and Certification with our friends Jean-Luc and Paula from the Remedy Room, also in Sarasota. In our Level I course, you will learn about the history and benefits of Reiki. You will also receive your own attunement. In the Level II course, you will gain hands-on experience practicing on others, while learning about sacred Reiki symbols. Level III comprises a refresher on the first two levels, a lesson on the last two sacred Reiki symbols and instructions on how to attune others. After these classes, you will become a certified Reiki healer, ready to share the practice and start healing others. Here is a breakdown of our upcoming classes for the summer. Check out our full event and class schedule on our website, and book a Reiki healing session for yourself as well. Location: 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-312-5630 or visit WildGingerApothecary.com. July 2022
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