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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

30 STAY SHARP

Powerful Ways to Avoid Mental Decline by Lisa Marshall

33 KELLY BROGAN

ON THE TRUTH ABOUT DEPRESSION

Why Meds Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Work and What Does by Kathleen Barnes

34 WORKPLACE WISDOM

Mindfulness in Corporate Life by April Thompson

36 PILATES

UNBOUND

New Fusions with Yoga, Dance and Boxing

by Aimee Hughes

38 FESTIVE SIPS

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Vegan Holiday Treats that Everyone Loves by Judith Fertig

42 BOARDING SOLUTIONS FOR BELOVED PETS The Best are Pet, People and Planet Friendly by Sandra Murphy

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52 ONE-PERSON

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Natural Ways to Refresh and Renew by April Thompson

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ell, it’s official. The holiday season is once again just around the corner. Although, here on the Suncoast, we rarely experience that seasonal weather shift, this time of year still ushers in both excitement and anxiety. We often feel pressured to excel at numerous obligations, from hosting the most impressive Thanksgiving feast on the block to navigating complicated family dynamics to corralling the kids during their holiday break from school. In the midst of all these demands, self-care inevitably takes a backseat. That’s why we are dedicating our November issue to both Mental Wellness and Personal Beauty Rituals. When that “hustle and bustle” of this season begins stealing your energy––or maybe even your sanity!––it’s essential to carve out time and space for regaining your peace-of-mind. In fact, the articles you’ll find throughout this issue can help you achieve just that. Given the high expectations surrounding this time of year––coupled with financial stressors, relational tension or endless to-do lists––the holidays sometimes feel more overwhelming than festive. So, to maximize enjoyment and avoid emotional burnout, check out “Proven Ways to Zap Depression” through proper nutrition and other lifestyle initiatives. Also, don’t miss “Mindful at Work” which offers practical suggestions for maintaining a clear, focused and balanced state, both in the workplace and everyday life. And, of course, let’s not forget those time-honored traditions that make this time of year memorable. Who can resist a delectable spread of holiday treats–– especially if they come with a side of guilt-free? This month’s Conscious Eating feature will make your seasonal gatherings extra special with “Festive Holiday Nibbles & Sips.” Finally, our Green Living article will restore both your mind and body with much-needed relaxation, compliments of a “Natural Beauty Pamper Party for One.” You know that sounds irresistible! As always, I hope you find this entire issue both insightful and enjoyable. Please feel free to email any comments or questions to Publisher@NASRQ. Here’s wishing a Happy Thanksgiving and stress-free holiday season from the Natural Awakenings family to yours!

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newsbriefs Whole Body Radiance: A Women’s Workshop at Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness

n November 19, 1–4 p.m., join Cynthia Fortunato, Director of Beauty Counter Skincare Products, Mandy Main, Ayurveda Practitioner, and Patty Seidensticker, Health and Wellness Coach, for this informative and enjoyable gathering that will teach you how to fill your whole being with a radiant glow. The skin is our bodies’ largest organ, so it’s important to use healthy skincare products and consume beneficial foods or beverages. Fortunato will explain the 30 toxins to avoid when purchasing skin and cosmetic products. Main will share the benefits of Ayurveda’s health secrets for feeling and looking fabulous. In addition, Seidensticker Patty will discuss which beneficial foods and beverages will bring a radiant glow to your skin. For an added bonus, we will also facilitate a session on the Bemer mat with B-light to stimulates energy in the skin and support cell rejuvenation. Used regularly, Bemer will increase blood flow, promote new energy and improve sleep. Come join us to learn these simple tools for creating your whole body radiance. Handouts, recipes and refreshments are included. Location: 3512 N Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota. Cost: $35. To register, call 941380-1206 or email RadiantSoulYogaWellness@gmail.com.

How Suncoast Singles Is Helping People Find Love

atural Awakenings Publishing Corporation’s family of 95 magazines bid a fond farewell to company President Larry Levine, with many joining in on a call and sending notes, prayers and good thoughts prior to his passing on September 23. Levine enthusiastically contributed his all with a host of talents focused on forwarding our collective mission of providing publishers and readers with the tools needed to help us all create a healthier, more sustainable world together. Founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman honors her partner, saying, “Our home office and publishers are truly saddened to lose the beautifully loving, guiding light that Larry generously shared with us throughout the past 12 years. His impact on our lives and Natural Awakenings‘ success will continue to bless our readers. We will miss him dearly.” One of Levine’s last gifts to the company was recommending Pat McGroder as vice president of franchise development. “We welcome Pat, already feeling blessed by the 24 years of experience he brings in highly successful publishing and franchising endeavors,” says Bruckman. McGroder will now also assume some of the operational responsibilities formerly managed by Levine.

s far back as she can remember, Christy, one of the professional matchmakers at Suncoast Singles, has been organizing dates for her close friends and family members. In fact, for over 20 years, her entire career has been dedicated to helping people find love. Christy was 19 years old when upon landing her first job at a matchmaking company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She worked as the Executive Director for 10 years prior to moving to Florida where she has continued this passion for helping people find love here in the Sunshine State ever since. “I can’t even begin to imagine a more rewarding career path. Finding the right partner changes everything. It makes the hard days more bearable and the good days even brighter,” she adds. If your love life needs to move in a more positive direction, Suncoast Singles can help you make that exciting transition.

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Local Store Brings Eco-Friendly Furnishings to Sarasota

uring the month of November, locally owned Top Drawer Furniture will introduce a new line of natural and ecofriendly reclaimed wood furniture to complement its existing line of natural and organic mattresses and bedding. This will include bedroom and dining room sets, as well as accent furniture. Many of the pieces are constructed of FSC certified reclaimed wood or reclaimed wood directly from India. “We love the idea of offering furniture that looks beautiful, has a great eco-friendly story, and will last for generations,” explain owners Rebekah and Jeremiah Greer. Location: 1955 Northgate Blvd., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-877-1381, email Info@TopDrawerFurnitureStore.com or visit TopDrawerFurniture.com.

n November 18, 1 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM, will give a seminar on Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna, her revolutionary antiaging serum made from real pearls and Chinese herbs without any preservatives. Pearls contain amino acids that retighten muscles and slowly return the face to its younger look with daily use. These amino acids are sensitive and, therefore, destroyed by chemical preservatives which is why other commercially available pearl creams don’t offer these results. During this seminar, Dr. Anna will show photographed results on people of all different ages. Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna is also available as a muscle-tightening body lotion, men’s anti-aging line and sports performance line. Location: 2721 Mall Dr., Sarasota. Hours: Monday– Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 941-921-2662 or visit PearlCreamByDrAnna.com.

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newsbriefs Dr. Anna Presents Acupuncture Face and Necklift Seminar

n November 16, 2 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Dr. Anna, will present a seminar on facial rejuvenation at any stage in the aging process, using her muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift technique. Dr. Anna’s results are unique in that all muscles in both the face and neck are retightened proportionally along the route they aged. During this seminar, she will show photographed results on people of all different ages and face types. Dr. Anna is also a specialist in restoring drooping surgical facelifts and poor results from Botox, fillers and laser treatments. A nationally board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Anna has been practicing in Sarasota since 1998. She has developed her specialty in a muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift with no needles used on the face. Up to three treatments can be done in one day with a 10-treatment minimum. After these treatments are completed, a one or two treatment touchup is suggested every 18 months to maintain the lift. Dr. Anna’s work has been nationally televised, and she has been voted Sarasota’s favorite anti-aging practitioner.

Rising Tide Spiritual Center Announces “HERStory” Fundraising Event

eflexology is a holistic form of alternative therapy and is well respected in the complementary medicine field and is increasingly used as an adjunct to conventional medicine. Reflexology involves applying pressure with the thumbs and fingers to certain reflexes in the feet and hands that address specific body organs and glands to clear energy blockages. Reflexology is effective for helping numerous ailments and improving overall health. Some conditions that reflexology can help with include relief from muscle and back pain, tension headaches, digestive disorders, induced nausea from cancer and chemotherapy, hormonal imbalances and arthritis. Reports from the National Institutes of Health, Mayo Clinic and National Cancer Institute state the following benefits of reflexology: releases tension and promotes relaxation, calms the mind, alleviates anxiety and depression, reduces pain and fatigue, brings the body into a state of balance and enhances sleep. Clients generally describe reflexology as a pleasant experience that offers a profound sense of relaxation, helping the feet to feel “light and energetic” upon standing. If you would like to experience reflexology or give the gift of health this holiday season, schedule an introductory one-hour session for $59. Also, throughout November, add a 30-minute reflexology treatment for $30 to any regular priced one-hour organic facial. During the treatment, you can also lie on a “Far Infrared” Amethyst Bio-mat to promote further healing.

ake a journey back to the great Goddess cultures of our deep ancestors, back to a critical juncture in time when writing in cuneiform appeared in ancient Sumeria, and the ancient cultures of the Goddess succumbed to the rise of patriarchal societies. You will learn how written history, barely records the previous 30,000 years of HERstory and how this continues today. Through slides and lectures, you’ll learn how HERstory survives in Paleolithic artifacts, megalithic sites, cave art, indigenous myth and the earliest accounts of Ishtar, Inanna and Astarte. HERstories were etched in stone to record our deepest memories of when human consciousness nestled in the Goddess’ bosom and why our survival as a culture impels us to remember her now. After this lecture and slideshow, you’ll be guided on an inner journey into the sacred caves where the Goddess still reigns. Explore her primal wisdom and rekindle her knowing through a guided meditation, chanting and drumming. A lively discussion will follow. This event will take place on November 19, at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. The facilitator Patricia Walsh is the U.S. trainer of the Roger Woolger Deep Soul Memory Process, specializing in cathartic regression therapy and shamanic healing. She has authored several books and travels internationally as a teacher, workshop leader and keynote speaker.

Location: 1435 Osprey Ave., Suite 200, Sarasota. Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. By appointment only. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 941-228-9724 or email Cindy@HeartAndSoulOrganics.com. To learn more about the holiday specials, visit HeartAndSoulOrganics.com.

Location: 5102 Swift Rd., Sarasota. Suggested Donation: $10. For more information, call 941-355-1414 or email JoMooy@gmail.com.

To make seminar reservations or schedule a free consultation, call 941924-2723. For more information or to view before-and-after pictures, visit FacesByDrAnna.com.

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newsbriefs Suncoast Singles Moves to a New Location

hanks to all of our new clients Suncoast Singles has outgrown their Sarasota office and will be moving from the San Marco Office Plaza located at 1188 N Tamiami Trail Suite 205 B Sarasota Fl to their new office located on the 7th floor of the Sarasota Courthouse at 1990 Main St. Suite 700 Sarasota Fl. This is the same building that the Melting Pot is located in, which happens to be a very romantic restaurant where many of our clients like to go for their dates. We are excited about our move and look forward to seeing many of you at our new office. Sarasota Singles offers: Professional Matchmaking, Fun Events and Activities as well as Dating Coaching and Image Consulting.

Richard’s Foodporium® 4th Annual Customer Appreciation Expo

Wednesday, November 16 & Wednesday, December 21 from 10:00 a.m.– 11:15 a.m. (Reserve your space by 9am day of class.) Friday, November 11 & Friday, December 9 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (Reserve your space by 4pm day of class.)

ichard’s Foodporium®, a 37 yearold chain of natural and specialty products headquartered in Sarasota, is excited to announce its 4th Annual Customer Appreciation Expo on November 12th, 2016 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Robarts Arena in Sarasota. Richard’s is the first retailer to bring the top vendors of products they sell in their stores directly to the consumer for the experience to educate and introduce new items. Last year’s expo was a success with over 4,200 attendees; guests lined up before doors opened. This year will feature over 90 booths of vendors from the Health & Beauty, Supplement, and Natural Grocery industry as well as local businesses and non-profits. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit each booth to test and take home samples, watch live demonstrations of Yoga, Tai Chi, fitness and cooking; line up to make your own trail mix, or visit the designated Kids Zone with games & toys sponsored by Our Loving Arms, a nanny placement agency. For their 4th Annual Expo, Richard’s has invited Girls Inc. to be its sole beneficiary. Attendees are asked to bring arts & crafts supplies as donations for the nonprofit organization. This event is family-friendly and free to the public.

Location: 810 Central Ave., Sarasota. Pre-registration Required. Michelle Giambra, Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner & Self-Help Instructor, LMT is a “Nattie” Awards Winner of “Favorite Energy Healer” and “Favorite Holistic Practitioner. She provides private hands-on energy balancing sessions and teaches self-help classes in her studio at Rosemary Court Yoga. Private group classes may be booked too. For more information, call 941-228-2972, email Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, or visit SuncoastJSJ.com.

Location: Robarts Arena, Sarasota. November 12th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information: For booth inquiries contact Deva O’Donnell, PR & Marketing Coordinator for Richard’s Foodporium at Dodonnell@ RichardsFoodporium.com.

For more information, call 941-713-1000, visit SuncoastSingles.com or like us on Facebook.

Hands-On Self-Healing Meditations for Profound Relaxation, Pain Relief & More

ou are invited to embark on a 75-minute journey to profound relaxation of body and mind; stress-relief; pain relief; and, a happier and lighter you! Be renewed and see life with a refreshed perspective. Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu (Hands-On Self-Healing Meditations) offer this and more! Led by long-time Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help Instructor & Practitioner, Michelle Giambra, LMT these Meditations are a simple way to experience profound harmonizing in a peaceful setting. Giambra’s ability to tune into a quiet space combined with her depth of experience with Jin Shin Jyutsu, provide the perfect recipe to guide you on a journey to connect with your Inner Harmony. You lie down or sit comfortably in a softly lit room while you are slowly and gently guided through a series of simple hand placements on your body. Widely known more than 3,000 years ago, this wisdom was dramatically revived by Japanese Master Jiro Murai in 1912 after he cleared himself of a “terminal” illness. Jin Shin Jyutsu is applied to the body through gentle touch and can be received from a trained practitioner or applied to one’s self. Class size is very limited. Pre-registration Required.

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odern science agrees that the root of cancer and most disease is oxidation, free radicals and toxicity. Therefore, disease can be conquered with a highphytochemical diet. On December 2, 10 a.m. to noon, join Interactive Meditation for a two-hour presentation that will delve into the Food Healing Science program. Many people have reversed diabetes and asthma using these protocols––even cancer and HIV. So, head into the New Year with knowledge that will help both you and your entire family become healthier than ever before. This workshop will take place at Five Petal Holistic Healing Center. Space is limited to 10 attendees. Location: 830 Central Ave., Sarasota. Cost: $10. For more information and to register, call 941-780-0501, email DavidSmowton@gmail.com or visit InteractiveMeditation.com.

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newsbriefs Mindfulness for Parents Support

very Tuesday, 10:45–11:45 a.m., parents are invited meet for “Mindfulness in Parenting,” led by an instructor from the Sarasota Mindfulness Institute and hosted by Unity Church’s Youth and Family Outreach. Discuss and explore growth opportunities in parenting, while building community support. Learn life-saving mindfulness practices to help facilitate these growth moments. Bring your own lunch, and we will eat

together afterwards. We gratefully accept donations of $5–$10 per visit. In addition, Sheila Blake will teach your kids in her “Kidding Around Yoga” class, taking place at the same time, and nursery care is also provided for little ones. MindTime Kids is a platform to share mindfulness-based social and emotional learning programs geared for kids and the people who love and support them.

Abrams Dermatology Hosts “Reveal and Located: 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-539-6729, email KST82276@hotmail.com or visit MindTimeKids.com. Radiance Skincare Elysian Fields Presents “Reconnecting Event” November 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ondiscover the true condition of your with Your Past Lives” Workshop

lysian Fields is excited to welcome Jef Bartow on November 3, 7–9 p.m., for his class “Reconnecting with Your Past Lives: An Experiential Journey.” Based on a comprehensive mandala of human consciousness, each person has the opportunity to visit their past, both in current and previous lives. This event will teach you what the mandala is, then provide a guided experiential journey into one of your past lives. Utilizing guided meditation, with the mandala’s energy, will open the unconscious to past circumstances and realities that significantly affect the present. Although most people will not connect with a Joan of Arc or Charlemagne, everyone has important past lives that impact them today. As metaphysics postulates and science confirms, energy is neither created nor destroyed––only changed. Reconnecting and experiencing one’s individual past energies provides the opportunity to transmute them as part of resolving one’s karma in this life. In addition to his class, Bartow will also be conducting follow-up Past Life Consultations on November 4 and November 6. Based on an individual’s experience during the workshop, this one-on-one session will penetrate deeper into the past life contacted for additional clarity regarding these circumstances and events. Further utilizing the Akashic Records and the individual’s astrology chart, Bartow will reveal insights on how this past life impacts today’s life. Both inner intuitive work and key aspects within the natal astrology chart are important in understanding how past experiences affect current challenges and opportunities. Consultations are for workshop attendees only. Location: 1273 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Workshop Cost: $35. Consultation Cost: $110 for 60 minutes. Pre-registration required. To sign up, call 941-361-3006. For more information, visit ElysianFieldsOnline.com or LivingSpiritCommunity.net.

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skin with Abrams Dermatology and Obagi Medical, using 3-D imagery and the Obagi Blue Peel radiance peel. This Reveal and Radiance Skincare Event will offer private consultations with Catherine Deans, LE, and Obagi Medical skin care representatives. 3-D imaging technology will analyze your skin’s condition, and afterward, recommendations for a customized skincare plan will be discussed. In addition, the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance will be offered all day for $99, and 10% discounts on all non-prescription Obagi medical products will be available as well. The Radiance peel is a superficial, lightweight chemical peel that sloughs off dead skin cells, leaving the complexion brighter and smoother. Minimal to no down-time is required after the peel, depending on your level of sun damage. The blend of salicylic and glycolic acid is beneficial for sun damaged skin, brown spots, fine lines, clogged pores and acne prone complexions. Location: 3328 Beeridge Rd., Sarasota. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 941-926-2300, email CDeans@AbramsDerm.com or visit AbramsDerm.com.

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newsbriefs Starflower Herbal Apothecary New Expansion

tarflower, makers of organic skincare has expanded its store to include a fully decked Apothecary including biodynamic/organic bulk medicinal herbs, oriental longevity herbs and roots, new medicinal tinctures, organic clothing, terry robes, silk eye pillows and an array of holistic lifestyle accessories, gifts and cards.

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Get Relief with Sampler Sessions of Jin Shin Jyutsu or Acupuncture

ake a mini-retreat from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and treat yourself to 20 minutes of relaxation and rejuvenation! Back by popular demand, on Saturday, November 19, you may receive sampler sessions of Jin Shin Jyutsu and/or Acupuncture for a reduced rate at Rosemary Court Yoga. Complement your yoga class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rosemary Court Yoga offers several classes of a variety of yoga practices -- or simply come in to give yourself a little respite. Chose one or both! Jin Shin Jyutsu (gentle, non-invasive, hands-on energy harmonizing) with Michelle Giambra or 5-Point Relaxation Acupuncture with Angela Rauter of Five Petal Holistic Healing Center. Drop-ins are welcomed, however, you are encouraged to contact your preferred practitioner to pre-schedule your session. Location: 810 Central Ave., Sarasota. Sampler Sessions at Rosemary Court Yoga takes place Saturday, November 19 from 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; noon. For more information, contact Michelle Giambra, Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner & Self-Help Instructor, LMT at 941-228-2972 or email Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, or visit SuncoastJSJ.com. To schedule an appointment with Angela Rauter, AP, DOM, LMT call 941-3156858 or email FivePetalHealing@gmail.com or visit Five-Petal. com. For questions on yoga classes, call 941-952-5280 or visit RosemaryCourt.com.

The Attitude of Gratitude with Essential Oils

n November 16, 6:30–8 p.m., Five Petal Holistic Healing Center will present an interactive aromatic class that will leave you feeling truly thankful. Thoughts, emotions and essential oils can empower you to embrace happier and healthier lifestyle. So, learn how experiencing gratitude through essential oils will balance your mind, body and spirit throughout the holiday season. Join Laurel James as she guides your senses through a world of aromas to cultivate this feeling of gratitude. Overcome the stress of the holidays with fun and easy-to-use essential oils that can immediately shift your state of mind with a simple breath. James is an Essential Oils Wellness Guide, Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Interior Designer. Location: 830 Central Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-315-6858, email FivePetalsHealing@gmail.com or visit Five-Petal.com.

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European Helix Hair Designer: “The Cut, Those Curls”

t European Helix Hair Designer, we do with scissors what other salons do with chemicals. We are the only Helix designer salon on the West Coast of Florida. The Helix haircut is for everyone, especially those with “baby fine” hair. This style can be achieved on any hair length as well. Some people get curls, while others get waves, but everyone gets more body and volume. This carefree, low-maintenance cut requires no styling products whatsoever. Our salon owner has been performing the Helix cut for over 15 years, and the price is comparable to a standard perm. However, unlike that style, the Helix cut does not cause frizzing. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 941-629-0074.

Florida Esthetics Opens New Location in Sarasota

lorida Esthetics now has two locations to better serve you. Our paramedical skincare treatments for both men and women are available in Bradenton, as well as our newly opened Sarasota location. We offer PRP facials, plasma facials, peptide facials, paramedical facials, collagen inductions, microneedle treatments with SkinPen, manscaping, waxing, dermaplaning, skin revisions, scar treatments, body treatments with massage, product sales and more. “Like” us on Facebook for frequent updates and look for our coupons as well. Sarasota Location: 5602 Marquesas Cir., Suite 107. Bradenton Location: 3643 Cortez Rd. W, Suite 250. By appointment only. For more information, call 941-2165772, email FloridaEsthetics@gmail.com or visit FloridaEsthetics.com.

he following options are the many ways to harmonize your life energy. To be in harmony is to experience a balanced internal calm. Energy is the life force within and around you. A daily practice of meditation, stretching, exercise and movement, eating mostly live foods, drinking plenty of water and spending time in nature are all excellent tools to achieve this. Another wonderful tool is receiving a 90-minute Body Tuning session at least once per month. Body Tuning is a technique created by Tonya Laughlin, LMT, which combines Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Craniosacral Therapy and Crystal Healing. These therapies allow your body to release pain, discomfort, restrictions and blockages. Laughlin has over 20 years of education and experience in holistic living. She understands the delicate dynamics of the human structure and applies them in your session. In fact, each Body Tuning session is personalized for your specific needs. You’ll feel the benefits throughout your entire system. When you harmonize life energy, you create a state of well-being in your body, mind and soul. Embrace this opportunity to experience this change positive in your life. To schedule a house call or make an appointment at Laughlin’s Sarasota office, call 970-389-4019 or email TonyaLaughlin@yahoo.com. Savings packages and gift certificates available.

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newsbriefs My Juicy Journey Program Creating a Delicious Map for Your Life

ave you ever wondered how to make your life more delicious, juicy, and satisfying? Have you ever asked yourself, “What’s next?” Have you felt eager to create a life where you feel alive, passionate, and pleasure? This program is a workshop series designed for those who are ready to “let go” of all social and personal conditions that are holding them back from experiencing and embodying the juicy life their heart, body, mind, and soul desire. A powerful program to reactivate your creative power, reclaim your voice, rediscover your body, and reawaken your sensuality to become the master of your juicy life. A program where you will create clear boundaries, implement the skills and tools you will need in your Juicy life, and stop being pulled in different directions away from your delicious path. Because it is your time to live a juicy life, we have created 3 weeks of pure fun, transformation, and implementation with the following alchemical structure: November 9th @ 6:30pm - Clearing, Letting Go, and Releasing all unwanted baggage in your life. November 16th @ 6:30pm - Rediscovering, Reclaiming, and Reactivating the Juicy You. November 30th @ 6:30pm - Juicy Integration: how to take your map into the world and stay on track. Register at Point Lumineux at 941-217-6828, program fee $95 pre-registration, $125 at the door. Location: 2206 Jo An Drive, Suite 4, Sarasota. Register at Point Lumineux at 941217-6828, program fee $95 pre-registration, $125 at the door. For more information: Call Lucia Gabriela, Intimacy, Relationship, and Integrative Sexuality Coach who is helping people to master their sensuality, sexuality, and relationships at 516-2870242. Hosted by Point Lumineux ~ a team of skillful practitioners who offer specific techniques that work to increase the light flow in your body. Services include a wide range of contemporary and holistic modalities in 4 general categories: Holistic General Practice, Cosmetic, Weight Management, and Sports Medicine.

CRYOSRQ Introduces Whole Body Cryotherapy in Sarasota.

hole Body Cryotherapy or WBC is a therapy originally developed in Japan as a healthy alternative to harmful drugs for reducing inflammation. Studies have shown a wide variety of health benefits from this 3 minute regenerative therapy. During a WBC session, the air temperature in the chamber is dropped to -250° F. During the 3 minutes your body shifts all its resources to preservation mode, stimulating a systemic healing reaction. While other cold therapies can be of benefit, they all have a local effect, only benefiting the application site. WBC is systemic which means it benefits the entire body. Studies have shown decreased pain and inflammation, faster recovery and healing from injuries, reduction of depression and anxiety, improved restorative sleep, increased metabolism, improved skin tone due to collagen production, and an improved immune system. To schedule a 3-minute session Contact CRYOSRQ by calling (941) 777-4242. For more information: Contact CRYOSRQ by calling (941) 777-4242, or visit CRYOSRQ.com 24

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Provoking Her Desire: Creating Sexual Trust and Intimacy in Relationships

ave you ever felt the desire to experience a deeper level of trust and intimacy with your loved one but not quite known how to create that?

Have you felt like ‘something is missing’ in your relationship…like your partner is holding back and you’re not sure why…or you are? Do you have difficulty initiating intimacy with a new partner and hold back from expressing your desire? or do you put yourself ‘out there’ and experience rejection and frustration? If so, this event is for you! Please join us for a wonderful evening of tips, breakthroughs and sharing. We will teach specific techniques to use in your everyday life which will help you create that deep trust and intimacy you desire with your partner…methods that will deepen her pleasure AND yours! Women, come too and learn how to claim your pleasure...own your desire! SAVE THE DATE – Saturday, December 3rd, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. $50 pre-registration, $60 at the door. CALL 516-287-0242 to register. For More information: Contact Lucia Gabriela 516-287-0242 . Event takes place December 3rd from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. $50 pre-registration, $60 at the door. Facilitated in collaboration with Lucia Gabriela - Intimacy, Relationship, and Integrative Sexuality Coach who is helping people to master their sensuality, sexuality, and relationships. Also with Freyja and Michael Inanna which are a sacred, passionate partnership, well grounded in the healing arts. They create transformational results working with strong, motivated women and men to help them release and heal left over shame and trauma so they can access their full power! They are currently the only licensed Multidimensional Awakening practitioners in the Eastern US.

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healthbriefs EXOGENOUS KETONE SUPPLEMENTATION VS THE KETOGENIC DIET by Dr. Patrick Dower

he ketogenic diet is not new, and has been in practice for many years. It involves following a low carbohydrate (510%), moderate protein (15%-30%) and high fat (60%-75%) diet. The problem with the ketogenic diet is that many people find it quite restrictive and difficult to follow. This creates a problem for those who want to benefit from elevated ketone levels, especially children. In the past, dietary changes were the only way to bring your body into a state of nutritional ketosis. Today, we have access to the first exogenous ketone supplement, KETO//OS. The supplement blends BHB ketones with medium chain fatty acids, providing the body with ketones, without the need to follow a strict ketogenic diet. Studies are finding that supplementation with ketones is superior to the ketogenic diet. Even while following a Standard North American diet, individuals are still experiencing the benefits of ketones via supplementation. However, it is thought that following a lower carbohydrate diet, not necessarily a strict ketogenic diet, will enhance the benefits of the ketone supplements, as your body becomes even more adept to using the ketones as a source of fuel. According to Dr Mary Newport of Tampa Florida there are amazing implications to helping Alzheimer’s and seizures by using Ketone supplementation! The moral of the story? Ketones are something from with we can all benefit. The best part is that now we have an option to get them, without having to stick to the tough dietary guidelines. So throw out your low-fat yogurt, get off the yo-yo diet bandwagon, and give it a try. For more information: Call Dr. Patrick Dower at 941-924-1227, email DrPatDower@yahoo.com, or visit DowerPower.com.

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Ageless Agility: A Return to Before Age, Injury & Stress Interfered

by Bonnie Kissam, M.A., Feldenkrais Practitioner®

n the fitness world, flexibility is a popular topic. There is a huge market for flexibility, or exercises that stretch a muscle with the promise that someday you’ll touch your toes and execute the yoga postures you witness people younger and more pliable than you perform. Today, many people strive to become more flexible, so and we’re surprised and concerned when our joints begin to stiffen, and our rangeof-motion is reduced. This creates a conundrum: Do we move less because we’ve become stiffer? Or do we become stiffer because we move less? Is it flexibility or “agility” that we truly desire? As a physical educator in the early ‘70s, I administered the President’s Fitness Test which measured strength, flexibility, endurance and agility. During the agility test, participants were required to move a block from one line on the floor to another, then quickly return to their starting point within a given time limit. Being measured as strong or flexible in other fitness tests did not predict how adeptly someone might perform on the agility test. This assessment demanded rapid and coordinated actions. In the study of kinesiology (i.e. movement), there is a principal called reciprocal innervation. This describes a neurological process that stimulates one muscle group (i.e. agonists) to contract. Automatically, that same

stimulation inhibits the opposite group (i.e. antagonist) from contracting. For example, your biceps contract when you flex your arms, and your triceps conversely relax. If they didn’t respond this way, the bicep would be forced to work overtime. In a movement action, when the antagonist does not receive the message to stop contracting, the synergistic relationship is interrupted, either causing excessive resistance, which stops the action prematurely, or twice the amount of effort exerted on the agonists. When this pattern continues, movements become increasingly more limited, and your body begins to feel stiff, tight and inflexible. This naturally designed relationship between the muscles (i.e. elongating and contracting) allows for easy bending, flexing and freedom of movement. Agility is not about stretching or being flexible. It’s about moving in a coordinated and natural way that is not bound with excessive muscle holding or flexibility. Agility allows people to move swiftly––both physically and mentally–– in a balanced state. The Feldenkrais Method® helps to pinpoint habitual patterns of action are not harmonious with the intention you’re attempting to perform. Once you recognize actions that interfere with agile actions, you can participate in a process that identifies easier and more natural ways of moving. When being agile is once again natural, you’ll experience more enjoyment and fewer !

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injuries throughout your everyday movement. Classes and workshops in The Feldenkrais Method® can be described as “movement awareness” laboratories. Either individual lessons (i.e. the practitioner moves you) or group classes (i.e. you learn to move yourself) are available to teach participants to identify variations for specific actions, using minimal effort so the brain can sense the difference. In fact, participants are continuously surprised at their abilities to reestablish lifestyle patterns they knew before age, injury and stress interfered. Bonnie Kissam holds a Master’s Degree in physical education and dance from University of Michigan, and she has also studied with Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc. She currently offers workshops in Sarasota for professionals, as well as ongoing classes and individual lessons. Her audio recording of the Effortless Swing® approach workshop is available to download on MP3. In addition, she works with children who have developmental delays. Kissam will be offering a two-day workshop on November 18–20, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Regaining, Maintaining Ageless Agility,” at Ionie’s in downtown Sarasota. In addition, a “Release Your Jaw, Your Voice” workshop is scheduled for March 24–26. To register, call 941-360-2248 or 941587-4535. For more information, visit FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

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behavioral therapy. Western medication is the primary option and includes anti-depressant drugs like Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Lexapro, to name a few. Although many of drugs can prove effective in battling depression, their numerous side-effects the often contribute to other health issues can become a major concern.

Depression Is a Result of Body Imbalance: Unlike Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine views depression differently. Depression is recognized as a symptom that surfaces when certain organ systems in the body are impaired and imbalanced––much like coughing is a symptom associated with some form of lung disorder. This is generally tied to blood, Qi (life energy) and oxygen circulation to the brain. When this flow impaired, the brain and its associated cognitive functions become impaired, and can ultimately lead to depression. Chinese Medicine recognizes four different types of Depression:

Depression: Natural Options You Didn’t Know You Had by Rene Ng, DOM, AP, L.Ac.

ccording to the NNDC (National Network of Depression Centers), “depression is the number one leading cause of disability in the United States among people ages 15–44. This accounts for approximately $210.5 billion in lost earnings per year due to serious mental illness. Depression also ranks among the top three workplace issues in the United States, along with family crisis and stress. There were 42,773 suicide deaths in the U.S. in 2014, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 15–44.” And according to the CDC, at least one in every 10 American adults suffer from a form of depression.

Depression and Mainstream Treatment Options: So, what exactly is depression? The Mayo Clinic defines depression as “a medical illness that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. Depression can cause physical symptoms too.” This condition can be caused by a number of biochemical, genetic, psychological and environmental factors that affect the brain. It can also be triggered by emotional events caused by grief, abuse, trauma or stress. Moreover, substance abuse, medications and illnesses can also contribute to depression. The main types of treatment options currently available for depression include––but are not limited to––medication, psychotherapy, electric shock treatment and cognitive 28

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1. Agitated Depression: Individuals suffering from Agitated Depression will exhibit signs of anger, irritability and impatience. Feelings of heat, thirst and difficulty sleeping are also frequent accompanying symptoms. Agitated Depression is associated with the liver organ system. One of the liver’s primary functions is to manage the circulation of blood and oxygen throughout the body. Therefore, when the liver imbalanced, the circulation process becomes impaired. The liver system also manages emotions––especially anger. So, this type of depression is usually associated with frequent mood swings and accompanied by anger and irritability. Medication, toxic environment, stress, alcohol and other factors that can harm the liver contribute to this form of depression. 2. Sluggish Depression: Individuals suffering from Sluggish Depression will exhibit no energy or desire to improve their situations. There is often a tendency toward laziness and lack of interest in activity. Digestion is usually poor, and symptoms include decreased appetite, weight gain and procrastination. This form of depression is associated with the spleen and stomach organ systems. Some of the spleen and stomach’s main functions are to process and digest of food, produce of blood and Qi, and manage the muscles. When this organ system is imbalanced, these functions become impaired. The slowed blood production will negatively impact on the overall circulation system. Moreover, the weakened digestive tract will cause nutrition issues, digestive, bowel and weight issues. A poor diet, ice cold drinks and other factors which can damage the spleen and stomach contribute to this form of depression. 3. Anxious Depression: Individuals suffering from Anxious Depression will exhibit signs of anxiety, palpitations, panic attacks, chest tightness, insomnia and shortness of breath. This form of depression is associated with the heart organ system. Just like the liver, the heart is responsible for promoting the smooth flow of blood and Qi. So, its impairment will also negatively impact

the overall circulation of blood in the body. Heart disease, overthinking, and factors which can damage the heart organ system––like smoking, for example––contribute to this form of depression. 4. SADNESS DEPRESSION: Individuals suffering from Sadness Depression will exhibit a tendency toward frequent crying, accompanied by continual feelings of sadness, hurt, grief and coughing. Since the lung organ system is responsible for managing the skin, individuals also show signs of dry skin. The lungs are responsible for the intake of oxygen to fuel the entire body and its various organ systems. If the oxygen quality and quantity are imbalanced, this will affect the body’s overall performance, and eventually, the circulation process will become impaired. Trapped emotions––especially grief––constitutional lung issues and environmental factors, like cold weather and smoking, contribute to this form of Depression.

contact a well-qualified and licensed Acupuncturist to discover how Chinese Medicine can assist with your situation. In addition to treating you, the Acupuncturist will help maximize your chances of winning the battle against depression once and for all. Rene Ng, AP, L.Ac., is a board-certified, licensed Acupuncture Physician and Chinese Herbalist in Sarasota. Depression, cancer care, Multiple Sclerosis, trauma, insomnia, thyroid issues and pain management are among the many health challenges he addresses at his clinic located near Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Ng is also a four-time winner of Sarasota’s “Favorite Acupuncture Physician” award. For more information, call 941-7735156, email RNG@ChineseMedicalSolutions.com or visit ChineseMedicalSolutions.com.

Natural Options for Battling Depression: When an individual experiences depression, both the physical/ physiological and psycho-emotional aspects of that individual are also impacted. Therefore, to successfully battle depression, the sufferer must address these aspects at the same time. Here are some options for both:

Physical/Physiological:

• Chinese Medicine (e.g. acupuncture, herbs, Tai Chi, Qi Gong) • Physical Exercise (e.g. cardio, aerobic) • Relaxation Exercises (e.g. mediation, yoga) • Massage Therapy • Food Therapy • Energetic Therapies (e.g. NAET allergy elimination) • Psycho-Emotional: • Creatively Stimulating Activities • Talk Therapy (e.g. counseling, cognitive behavior therapy) • Interpersonal Therapy for Relationships and Conflicts • Hypnotherapy • Narrative Therapy (e.g. journaling)

Conclusion: Chinese Medicine, unlike Western Medicine, presents with a wide variety of natural options to help an individual battle depression, regardless of the type. Using a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Chinese Therapeutic Massage, proper nutrition, exercises like Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Moxibustion and cupping, Chinese Medicine will address the root cause, rather just treat the symptoms. Depending on the diagnosis, Chinese Medicine will focus on the organ systems affected in order to re-balance them, promote the production and circulation of blood and Qi, and revitalize activity in the brain. The effectiveness of Chinese Medicine in helping people overcome depression is well-documented, and presents a natural option for those suffering from this illness. If you or someone you know suffers from depression and express an interest in exploring the natural means of combating this illness,

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STAY SHARP Powerful Ways to Avoid Mental Decline by Lisa Marshall

slow descent into dementia seemed inevitable for a 66-yearold man that had been misplacing his keys, missing appointments and struggling at work. He failed doctor-administered cognitive quizzes and tested positive for a gene variant linked to an exponentially higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A brain scan revealed scattered clusters of sticky, amyloid plaque—a hallmark of the disease. His hippocampus, or memory center, had shrunk to rank in the lowest 17 percent of men his age. Told there wasn’t much that could be done, he sought the help of University of California, Los Angeles Alzheimer’s researcher Dale Bredesen, a neurologist and founding president of the independent Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He recommended a personalized, 36-point plan, including a high-fat/low-carb diet, intermittent 30

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fasting, strict sleep schedule, select dietary supplements and other lifestyle changes. Within three months, family members reported marked improvements in his memory. At 10 months, brain scans revealed his hippocampus had grown 12 percent. “Such improvements are unprecedented,” says Bredesen, who described this and nine other hopeful cases in a provocative paper published in June in the journal Aging. “These are the first examples of a reversal of cognitive decline in pre- and early Alzheimer’s patients.”

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reversal, at least in early stages, is to pinpoint its numerous drivers—from nutritional and hormonal deficiencies and exposure to infection to environmental toxins and harmful drugs—and attack them simultaneously. It’s a stark departure from the classic, often unsuccessful, one-pill treatment approach. Of the 244 clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs between 2002 and 2012, all but one failed. “Imagine having a roof with 36 holes in it, and your drug patched one hole. You still have 35 leaks,” says Bredesen, who believes his synergistic approach—the Bredesen Protocol—can likely make Alzheimer’s drugs work better or render them unnecessary. Skeptical colleagues point out that Bredesen’s paper described only 10 case studies, not a clinical trial. “It is intriguing, but not enough to make recommendations to physicians or patients,” says Keith Fargo, Ph.D., director of scientific programs and outreach for the Chicagobased Alzheimer’s Association. “The current consensus in the scientific community is that we do not have a way to reverse dementia.” While agreeing that a larger study is needed, Neurologist David Perlmutter, of Naples, Florida, whose bestsellers Brain Maker and Grain Brain promote nutritional changes for supporting brain health, considers Bredesen’s study revolutionary. “To reverse Alzheimer’s in one patient is monumental, much less 10,” says Perlmutter. They recently presented together at a conference organized by Sharp Again Naturally, a New York nonprofit that educates patients and caregivers about natural means of slowing and reversing cognitive decline. After losing her mother to Alzheimer’s, the nonprofit’s co-founder, Jacqui Bishop, 74, stopped her own frightening decline by changing her diet and getting her thyroid hormone levels under control via supplements. Now she’s helping others do the same. She says, “We are trying to change the conversation from one of despair to one of hope.”

Mending Body and Brain

Key to Bredesen’s approach is the notion that instead of being one disease, Alzheimer’s consists of three sub-types

with distinct drivers: inflammation or infection; harmful environmental exposures; and/or lack of neuron-nurturing hormones. To determine which one to target, he tests patients for blood-sugar, inflammation and hormone levels, heavy metals and critical nutrients such as D and B vitamins. Then he crafts a personalized plan. He notes that the 10 years it can take to progress from subtle decline to full-blown Alzheimer’s provides a huge opportunity. “Ideally, we want people to come in when they have mild impairment or are asymptomatic,” says Bredesen, advising that tests be done for the APOE4, or “Alzheimer’s gene” in one’s 40s. “People have not wanted to know in the past because they’ve been told there is nothing they can do about it. We completely disagree.” One way to stay cognitively sharp is to eat fewer carbs (which boost blood sugar) and eat more fat, says Perlmutter. “There is a clear relationship between elevated levels of blood sugar and increased risk of Alzheimer’s.” One study, published in 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine, tracked 2,067 healthy adults for seven years and found that the higher their average glucose level, even if they weren’t diabetic, the more likely they were to develop dementia. For instance, those with a level of 115 milligrams per deciliter were 18 percent more at risk than those measuring 100 milligrams per deciliter. A 2012 study published in Neurology followed 266 adults for four years and found that those with higher blood sugar saw certain areas of the brain shrink 6 to 10 percent more than those with lower blood sugar. Gluten can also be problematic, advises Perlmutter, when it’s inflammatory and driving brain degeneration. In contrast, good fat, like that in avocados, fatty fish, coconut oil and walnuts, serves as a foundation for neurons and an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. This is particularly helpful in someone with early-stage Alzheimer’s, says Bredesen, because the disease can make it harder for the brain

to use sugar for fuel. In some cases, both doctors recommend an extremely low-carb, or “ketogenic” diet (fewer than 60 grams of carbs per day). Starved of carbohydrates, the liver produces fat-like compounds called ketones, a brain-fuel source shown to stimulate growth of new neural networks. Bredesen also recommends 12 hours of fasting each night, with zero food intake within three hours of going to sleep. Fasting promotes a process called autophagy, by which the brain essentially cleans itself of damaged cellular material. Eight hours of sleep is also vital. According to University of Rochester research, the space between brain cells opens up during sleep, allowing cleansing channels of fluid to flow more freely. “If you were operating your house 24/7 with no time to rest or clean, it would be disastrous,” says Bredesen. “The same is true of your brain.” Also, they say, keep teeth clean because bacterial infections, including those in the gums, have been shown to hasten formation of neuron-killing plaque. Also critically examine the prescription drugs being ingested. A recent study of 74,000 people published in JAMA Neurology found that regular use of heartburn drugs like Prilosec and Nexium increased dementia risk by 42 to 52 percent. Meanwhile, anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl and statin drugs prescribed to manage cholesterol have also been linked to increased dementia. “We see ‘statin brain’ all the time,” observes Perlmutter, who says once patients go off the drugs, they tend to get better.

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Fargo says researchers are keenly interested in many of the ideas in Bredesen’s paper. Although it’s too early to endorse them, numerous studies are underway. But he wonders if some patients that assert that they’ve reversed dementia actually suffered from something else, like sleep apnea or depression. Bredesen stands by his research, asserting that the 10 patients in his paper had all been formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or its precursors. One

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Lifestyle changes can prevent and slow cognitive decline. Some say they also reverse it.

Get-Smart Supplements Curcumin: This potent constituent in turmeric (the yellow spice that gives curry its flavor) has been shown to combat many of the problems that contribute to brain degeneration, including inflammation, free radical damage and high blood sugar. It also boosts growth of new brain cells. Take 500 milligrams (mg) twice daily or eat a diet rich in curry. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): This omega-3 fatty acid serves as a key building block for brain cell membranes. Take 1,000 mg daily (derived from fish oil or algae) or eat lots of fatty fish. Coconut oil: It’s rich in medium-chain triglycerides, an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. Take one or two teaspoons daily. Probiotics: These help fortify the intestinal lining, reducing the gut permeability and inflammation that can impact cognitive health. They also support production of key neurotransmitters and the brain-derived neurotrophic factor brain growth hormone. Look for supplements or foods containing Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium longum. B vitamins: High levels of the amino acid homocysteine have long been linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease; have levels checked and if they’re elevated, B6 and B12 can reduce them. Source: David Perlmutter

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69-year-old entrepreneur that was planning to close his business after 11 years of mental decline is now expanding it. A 49-year-old woman that scored poorly on neuropsychological tests showed no signs of cognitive decline when she was tested again nine months later. In all, more than 100 people have participated in the program. “We have people that are fourand-a-half years out and doing very well,” he says, noting that such strategies aren’t likely to work for someone with advanced Alzheimer’s. In some cases, the results may be more subtle, but for those caring for a sick loved one, any positive progress means a lot. Paul Tramontozzi knows. After his father, then 75, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, the New York City financial advisor attended a Sharp Again Naturally meeting seeking advice. “I was skeptical, but when the answer you get from everyone else is, ‘There’s nothing you can do,’ you become more willing to listen.” He took his father off his cholesterol medication, fed him spoonfuls of coconut oil daily and put him on

Resources Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org Buck Institute for Research on Aging, BuckInstitute.org David Perlmutter, DrPerlmutter.com MPI Cognition, MPICognition.com Sharp Again Naturally, SharpAgain.org a specific supplement regimen. His balance improved and he could participate in family outings again. “If you had told me a few years ago we’d be able to take Dad to a restaurant for his 80th birthday, I would have said, ‘No way.’ But we did.” Tramontozzi says his father isn’t cured, but the advice he obtained facilitated more time together and insights on how to avoid a similar fate. “These are all things a healthy 37-year-old should be doing right now anyway. I just wish we’d found out earlier.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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ntegrative medical doctor Kelly Brogan, a women’s health psychiatrist and author of A Mind of Your Own, has turned the world of neuropsychiatry on its head by revealing that depression can be reversed without a single prescription drug. She asserts that depression is not caused by imbalanced brain chemistry, but by lifestyle choices that unbalance the entire human physiology. That’s why conventional antidepressants generally don’t work. She instead prescribes eliminating foods that trigger inflammation in order to rebalance all body systems. According to the National Institute for Mental Health, depression annually affects 15.7 million adult Americans, or about 8.3 percent of the population.

What’s your stand on the illness model of medicine and how you arrived there? My training as a conventional doctor was predicated on a disease care model that offers patients only one solution—a prescription. We have never had a shot at true wellness, having handed over our health to corporations loyal to their shareholders, rather than to us. Conventional medicine is based on the notion that we are born broken and need chemicals to feel better; the body is a machine that needs recalibration; and doctors always know what they are doing. After investing thousands of hours

researching what would aid my own journey back from health challenges, I saw how we have been duped. Health is our natural state, and we can restore it by natural means. The way to prevent and reverse illness is to communicate with the body in a language it understands. It’s so simple, yet society considers it an act of rebellion to consider this kind of lifestyle.

Which science supports your conclusion that antidepressant drugs don’t work for most patients? Taking an antidepressant for depression is like taking a Tylenol for a shard of glass in your foot. Wouldn’t you rather just remove it? Antidepressants don’t work the way we think they do and come with risks, including impulsive violence and debilitating withdrawal. They also can distract from an opportunity to identify the real cause of symptoms, one that is entirely reversible, in my experience. Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors like Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil and Lexapro are commonly prescribed to treat depression by boosting serotonin levels. There are many studies debunking their use and effectiveness. The 2012 Ottawa Hospital Research Institute study led by Paul Albert, Ph.D., concluded, “Direct serotonin-enhancing effects of antidepressants disturb energy homeostasis and worsen symptoms.”

As far back as 1998, Irving Kirsch, Ph.D., an expert on the placebo effect at Harvard Medical School, published a meta-analysis of the treatment of 3,000 patients, finding that drugs improved depression in only 27 percent of the cases.

What’s the link between women, high blood sugar, diabetes, obesity and depression? When I meet a patient that complains about irritability, anxiety, foggy thinking, fatigue and insomnia, I visually plot her day-to-day symptoms on a mental graph. I find that the sugar rollercoaster accounts for the vast majority of diabetes, obesity, depression and other symptoms troubling my patients, especially women. Sugar disturbs mental health in at least three ways: It starves the brain by causing blood sugar highs and lows that can eventually cause insulin resistance, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s disease; promotes inflammation, which is closely linked to depression; and derails hormones by raising levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body’s effort to balance blood sugars. Depression also has roots in thyroid imbalances, which are common in women more than 40 years old, and in food intolerances, especially to gluten, soy and corn, that can affect the brain in unpredictable ways.

Is there a general protocol that seems to work best? While there are no quick fixes, I see turnarounds every week because I help my patients see the benefits of simple choices like avoiding wheat and wheat products. You need a month of serious commitment to quit sugar, alcohol, coffee, wheat and dairy. Then you discover you aren’t an irritable, tired, forgetful person, which is its own incentive toward feeling better. It’s the basis to make choices with your own fully informed consent. Applying such information leads to long-term change and healing. Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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While meditation may be on the upswing in the workplace, it was a battle to legitimize it, according to Tara Healey, program director for mindfulness-based learning at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC). A longtime meditation practitioner, Healey started the Mind the Moment program a decade ago while serving as an organizational capacity building consultant. Surveys had shown that employees were overwhelmed and dissatisfied, but lacked the skills to rectify their situation. “The leadership said, ‘Great, let’s do it, but not tell anyone,’” relates Healey. She notes that meditation, a core component of her multifaceted mindfulness course covering everything from workplace stress to mindful listening, wasn’t accepted in the workplace at that point. Today, 30 percent of her company’s 1,050 employees have completed a six-week class introducing them to the power of mindfulness; some go on to participate in a guided monthly group meditation practice or use company meditation rooms for individual practice. The health services company also offers the course to its member companies

throughout New England. To date, more than 12,350 people in 174 companies have participated, encompassing varied fields from higher education and health to finance and technology. A survey of employees showed that initially 99 percent felt it was a good use of their time; another taken six months later found that 87 percent were still using the techniques. HPHC informatics analyst Stephanie Oddleifson, who took the course nearly 10 years ago, says it transformed her way of thinking and behaving in the workplace and furnished a set of practices she uses every day. In times of conflict, “I was so quick to make up stories in my head and jump to conclusions previously,” she says. “Now I’m able to pause before responding and observe my thoughts without getting caught up in them. I can diffuse tense situations with humor and not take things personally.” Additional research substantiates the anecdotal evidence for meditation’s workplace benefits. In 2015, scientists from Canada’s University of British Columbia and Germany’s Chemnitz University of Technology compiled data from 20-plus neurology studies, finding significant correlations between meditation and areas of the brain related to capacities for self-regulation, introspection and complex thinking. A Rice University study specifically found a positive relationship between workplace mindfulness, job performance and employee retention. While workplace mindfulness programs vary and may incorporate helpful talks, encouraging readings and group discussions, Healey and Carroll both caution that reading or talking about mindfulness or meditation is no substitute for the practice itself, which many find challenging. “You won’t taste the benefits just reading about it,” remarks Healey. “The practice will come into play come showtime.” Connect with April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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ith 11,000 studios across the U.S., “Pilates continues to grow because an increasingly wide spectrum of people are discovering how it can benefit them,” says Elizabeth Anderson, executive director of the Pilates Method Alliance, in Miami. Pilates instructor Amanda January, who works at The Carriage Club, in Kansas City, eventually became an instructor because, “I love the challenge

of it. I had always been a dancer, and found Pilates provides the movement therapy that my dance classes lack.” Current trends are combining Pilates not only with yoga, but also dance and even boxing. “My favorite fusion Pilates class is barre,” says Halley Willcox, a certified Pilates teacher originally from Austin, Texas, now a grad student at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. Barre classes mix classical ballet exercises with yoga and

Pilates (see Tinyurl.com/Barre4Fitness). The boxing variation, called piloxing, incorporates pugilistic moves and barefoot interval training. “No prior experience is necessary; the possibilities are endless,” comments Willcox. Anderson believes, “The growth we’re observing is due to the fact that Pilates addresses fitness across the entire body, rather than parts. It creates a wonderful feeling of overall well-being; the exercise is done in a balanced manner on all planes and is coordinated with conscious breathing. Plus, it doesn’t cause injuries, it prevents them.”

Fosters Self-Confidence

“Through focus and breath awareness, Pilates, not unlike meditation and yoga, helps you become more aware of your body, which makes you more comfortable in your own skin,” says January. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy’s TED talk, “Change Your Posture, Grow Your Confidence, Follow Your Dreams,” shares the results of her Harvard University research, which demonstrates how people that assume what she calls “power postures” actually change the chemistry in their brains, boosting confidence on many levels. Pilates is recognized as a highly effective way to improve posture.

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or those that like to eat plant-based meals most of the time, the holidays can present a challenge. Social occasions from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day abound, including multi-course dinners and potlucks; tree-trimming and baking parties; neighborly hospitality; nibbling on treats while wrapping gifts; and gathering to watch a holiday movie. Because so much is happening in such a short period of time, people often revert to serving traditional foods such as Aunt Mary’s cheese ball or Grandma Daisy’s three-layer chocolate bars. These vintage recipes, however, can be laden with processed ingredients. Foods that signaled holiday cheer ages ago need a tweak or two to satisfy today’s health-minded friends and family members. With traditional flavors of the season like aromatic spices, fresh rosemary and chocolate, plus a plantbased philosophy, family favorites can get a new twist. Natural Awakenings asked cookbook authors, chefs and bloggers from around the country to help us celebrate wonderful holiday moments, big and small. Adding a plant-based nibble or sip not only helps party hosts stay on track, it also helps keep guests from over-indulging, so that everyone ends up enjoying themselves even more.

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American-born Sandra Gutierrez grew up in Guatemala and now lives in Cary, North Carolina. As the author of The New Southern Latino Table and Empanadas: The Hand-Held Pies of Latin America, she shows how fresh, seasonal, Latino foods can add grace and flavor to any table. “In the South, appetizers can be as simple as shelled pecans tossed with spices,” she says. She applies the same easy treatment to pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, tossing them with ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander and other flavorings to bake in the oven until crunchy. “These take only minutes to make and will keep for a few weeks if stored in an airtight container.” Then, when people drop by, she has a ready-made, plantbased, delicious nibble to offer with drinks. Brother chefs Chad and Derek Sarno, of Austin, Texas, are the co-founders of WickedHealthyFood.com, a website devoted to plant-based eating habits. Chad has co-authored (with Chris Karr) Crazy Sexy Kitchen: 150 Plant-Empowered Recipes to Ignite a Mouthwatering Revolution. Derek is the former global executive chef for Whole Foods Market. “Shoot for 80 percent healthy and 20 percent wicked, and you’ll be 100

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Sophia DeSantis, of Carlsbad, California, changed to a vegan diet because of her husband’s health issues several years ago. “We ate plant-based for one month and just kept on going,” she says. “Within three months, he was off all meds and hasn’t needed them since.” That victory made her an impassioned vegan cook for their three children, as well. Whether preparing food for family or guests, she says, “I don’t even mention the type of food, because I simply make delicious dishes that just happen to be plant-based. There are a million and one ways to redo traditional favorites.” DeSantis makes her own pistachio milk for a special hot chocolate she serves during the holidays; she blogs her recipes at VeggiesDontBite.com. Other options for plant-based sips include chilled, dairy-free eggnog, perhaps topped with coconut creamer and a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg. Mulled cider or pomegranate juice, warmed in a stove pot with whole spices like cinnamon and cloves, plus slices of citrus fruits, add holiday flavors and aromas. Having already prepared nibbles and sips handy in the pantry, freezer or refrigerator makes both planned and spontaneous hosting easier, as well as providing ready-made goodies to bring to other gatherings. “Then, there’s always something available you can enjoy,” says DeSantis. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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percent sexy,” they advise with a wink. A little indulgence is fine during the holidays, they say. “For vegans and vegetarians, think of your 20 percent as a chance to let loose every now and again and enjoy whatever makes you feel a bit wicked—fats, sugars, salts, beer; you get the idea—unless you’re following doctor’s orders. We want you to eat for health, and as chefs, we want eating healthy to taste great.” For the holidays, they like to have easy, yet big-flavor nibbles on hand such as homemade popcorn flavored with fresh rosemary and truffle oil, or crunchy, roasted chickpeas that pack a little heat from sriracha, a homemade or bottled hot sauce.

Spiced Pepitas These crunchy pumpkin seeds are lemony, salty, spicy and zesty, all at the same time. A handful of these toasted tidbits whets the appetite. Yields: 2 cups

This wicked, fresh, piping-hot popcorn is kissed with a simple blend of rosemary, onion and truffle oil. Yields: 9 cups 2½ Tbsp grapeseed oil A bit less than ½ cup popcorn kernels 1 Tbsp truffle oil 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast ½ Tbsp onion granules ½ tsp fresh rosemary, minced Sea salt to taste On medium heat, warm the oil in a large saucepan with a lid. Remove from the stove and add all kernels in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.

2 cups raw pumpkin seeds 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp ancho chile powder ½ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp sugar (optional)

Cover for 20 seconds to allow all the kernels to become coated and reach equal temperature so they all pop at once. Place the covered pan back on the heat and shake it while it’s on the burner. The kernels will slowly begin to pop; once they start, crack the lid slightly to let out a bit of steam. Continue shaking the pan over heat until the popping stops.

Preheat the oven to 375° F. In a medium bowl, toss together the pumpkin seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, cumin, pepper, coriander, chile powder, cayenne and garlic powder. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and shake to redistribute the seeds, and then bake for another 3 minutes. Pull it out to shake the pan again. Then finish baking for 1 to 2 minutes or until the pumpkin seeds are crispy and golden without burning them.

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Whisk wet ingredients until mixed well. Toss mixture with chickpeas. Place mixture on baking pan and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, shaking and stirring periodically until mixture is evaporated and chickpeas begin to get color; beware of burning.

For the pistachio milk, soak the nuts overnight in a bowl of water. Rinse before placing them into a highspeed blender with the 2 cups of water. Blend until the mixture is completely puréed and milky. Strain mixture through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth; then add the nut milk back into the blender. Add all other ingredients and blend at a high speed until thick.

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n Chinese Medicine, Depression is considered a symptom associated with an impaired flow of blood and Qi to the brain, making the cognitive function less than optimal and dull. Therefore, the method used to “jump-start” the brain and alleviate depression is engaging in creative activities that cause an abundance of blood and Qi to flow to the brain. Activities such as painting, drawing, journaling, singing and, especially, dancing are beneficial for achieving this. Implement these activities into your regular routine, and don’t be surprised if you discover those feelings of depression suddenly turning into excitement and joy. You have nothing to lose, but on a cautionary note, consult with your physician prior to engaging in physical activities that could prove too strenuous for your body.

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The Best are Pet, People and Planet Friendly by Sandra Murphy

he holidays bring buffet feasts, ribboned gifts, stockings of goodies, ornaments and tinsel that to animals all look good enough to eat. Pets can get into trouble, especially if they’re away from home. Boarding may be the best alternative when the family travels for holidays.

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Brad Nierenberg blogs about dogs at PawsitivelyBradleyNierenberg.com, from Wilmington, Delaware. He relates an experience when friends watched Bitsy, his Cavalier King Charles spaniel, and she escaped out the front door. Fortunately, a neighbor found her. Afterward, he says, “I asked other dog-crazy owners which kennel they’d recommend.” Kennels used to be an indoor cage with a dog door to a fenced run area outside. Dogs could see each other, but not play together. Well-heeled facilities offered fancy amenities, geared more 42

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to impress the owner than comfort the pet and were generally bereft of enriching experiences. “Pets are living, breathing, loving creatures, and boarding facilities not yet up to speed need to catch up to how people feel about pets today,” says Charlotte Biggs, COO of the nonprofit International Boarding and Pet Service Association, near Austin, Texas. It helps its members create safe, responsible pet care facilities by including holistic, positive and green practices in their safety and training manuals. Susan Briggs, co-founder of the independent Professional Animal Care Certification Council for the pet care industry, in Houston, advises, “Take a tour. Kennels should be clean and organized. You should feel comfortable with the staff.” “Do the employees talk about your pet like you’re bringing the car in for an oil change? If it’s ignored in favor

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of paperwork, maybe you should keep looking,” says Josh Brown, owner of Far North Kennel, in Anchorage, Alaska. “You want to go where the staff bends down and lets your pet come to them. It should be obvious your dog’s going to get positive human interaction. When you walk out after touring the facility, you should feel better about boarding than when you walked in.”

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Costs vary, so ask what’s included in the basic fee, such as group play, treats, administered meds, special bedding and feeding the same food as at home. The pet also should be able to have their bed, toys and favorite things with them. Also be clear about medications, health or mobility issues and special bedding or grooming preferences. An apparent bargain can be either less than expected or more expensive once all costs are totaled. “Ask if titers are accepted in lieu of current vaccinations, and don’t feel pressured to over-vaccinate,” advises Briggs, who explains that titers assess levels of immunity from previous vaccinations. She also suggests asking about the facility’s emergency plan, including evacuation. The more information everyone has, the better the pet’s stay will be. Socialized dogs or cats should be able to enjoy group playtime or a communal catio (enclosed indoor/outdoor space for felines); others would rather watch from afar. Stays should be individualized, not uniform. Facility owners suggest first booking a day visit and then an overnight as a test.

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Before booking, also ask about unseen factors. Josh Parker, co-founder of K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotels, in Fanwood and other New Jersey locations, recommends that boarding clients look for features such as ecofriendly cleaning products; air purifiers and ventilation systems to prevent spreading of germs; a floor plan that reduces stress by limiting views of other animals; lighting that dims at night for restful sleep; a good ratio of staff to pets that allows employees to spend time with nervous boarders, spot any signs of illness or distress early on and intervene if quarrels arise; and availability of an on-call veterinarian with access to the family vet or nearest emergency facility. Leave a medical directive explaining what should be done if an owner can’t be reached. Flooring at better resorts is antibacterial. Outdoors, artificial grass made of recycled products is soft on paws, drains better than grass and is easier to clean. It’s eco-friendly because it requires no watering, mowing or pesticides.

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“Some facilities like ours offer webcam options so you can ‘visit’ with your dog while you’re traveling,” says Brown. Texting kennel updates and selfies of an employee with a pet can also ease any worries. “I just want my pet in a place where she is safe, secure, well cared for and loved,” says Nierenberg. Though apart, pets and their people can all enjoy a fresh adventure. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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It is primarily parenting that decides whether the expression of sensitivity will be an advantage or a source of anxiety. ~Elaine Aron

ighly sensitive children need extra nurturing care so that they can learn to see their sensitivity as a strength and begin empowering themselves with tools to tap into their positive traits such as insight, creativity and empathy, while simultaneously learning how to manage their rich emotional lives. Elaine Aron, Ph.D., a practicing psychotherapist in Mill Valley, California, who studies sensitivity using functional magnetic resonance imaging, advises, “A highly sensitive child is among the 15 to 20 percent born with a nervous system that’s highly aware and quick to react to everything.” She offers a free online questionnaire to help assess a child’s level of sensitivity at HSPerson.com/test/ highly-sensitive-child-test. Highly sensitive children are incredibly responsive to their environments, from sounds and smells to the overall mood of people they encounter. Other indicators may range from a preference for quiet play to noticing details or asking many questions. With a sharpened sense of awareness, they are often gifted intellectually, creatively and emotionally, demonstrating genuine compassion early on. 44

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The downside is that these intensely perceptive children can also be easily overwhelmed by crowds, noises, new situations or sudden changes. Criticism, defeat and the distress of others deeply affect them. Parenting a highly sensitive child can be highly rewarding, but some parents find it exhausting. Special skills help in gracefully raising a healthy, happy and well-adjusted sensitive child without wearing ourselves out. Accept, rather than seek to change them. Embracing a child as being highly sensitive is step one. No one can change them into less sensitive, more traditional kids. Accept their specialness as part of the family’s shared journey. See it as a gift. It’s easy to get frustrated or angry with a child if they continually cry, withdraw and shy away from social situations. Instead of viewing these behaviors as flaws, see them as providing the child a special gift. Sensitivity often characterizes artists, innovators, prodigies and great thinkers. Partner up. Sensitive children respond far better to requests for desired behaviors when acting in partnership with the adults in their life. Harsh discipline can elicit emotional meltdowns

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and outbursts of energy in temper tantrums, crying or yelling. Partnering with a child includes learning to avoid their triggers and giving them ready tools to use when they feel overwhelmed, such as breathing exercises. Professional counselors can help shape the relationship. Focus on strengths. Remembering that a highly sensitive child may be incredibly talented is essential when they are acting out. Training ourselves to see a child’s strengths first—such as their incredible creativity, perceptiveness and keen intellect—helps us accept their challenges, such as being overwhelmed, highly emotional, introverted at times, shy, picky about clothes and other preferences, or overly active. Create calmness. It’s worth taking the time to create spaces that match a child’s sensibilities. Create a “peace corner” at home designed to deliver the serenity that highly sensitive children crave by using just the right lighting, colors, sounds and surroundings; elements might include headphones, favorite plush toys and coloring markers. Instill inner discipline. Establishing gentle structure and clear limits with respect goes a long way. Reasonable reminders of what’s needed now and why yield better results than shouting and warnings of consequences. Connect with peers. Like everyone else, highly sensitive children are drawn to other “birds of a feather”, and getting these kids together to nurture each other’s strengths is good. It may mean some extra effort by parents to help a child find kids that get along together and make play dates. A highly sensitive child can be steered in a helpful emotional direction by well-adjusted, happy and healthy sensitive adults. Sensitive children need especially good role models because they are learning how to use their incredible gifts in a world that sometimes doesn’t value their inherent worth. Maureen Healy, of Santa Barbara, CA, runs a mentoring program for highly sensitive children based on her social and emotional learning curriculum for K-8 students, child psychology training and current scientific research. She is the author of Growing Happy Kids and The Energetic Keys to Indigo Kids (HighlySensitiveKids.com).

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uthor, spiritual mentor, transformational coach, speaker and Sarasota resident Lara Habig found herself drowning in the river of denial and deep depression, combined with a health crisis, 25-year marriage ending and spiritual awakening. Numbing herself with anti-depressants, she masked her lack of selfconfidence which only fueled anxiety, eating

disorders, self-loathing and neglect. On the outside, Habig’s life seemed picture perfect. However, when this “perfect” world finally collapsed, she was forced to rebuild her life with a simple spark of hope. During her spiritual awakening, numerous dormant intuitive gifts arose from the ashes including a unique healing technique that helps to clear away blockages that inhibit people from their true calling. By looking within, Habig was able to live from a place of “more than enough”––a place of limitless potential. Today, she has merged her personal and professional success to mentor others toward realizing their own dreams. When living from this soul-purpose spot, people begin to realize that no amount of money, possessions or worldly success can satisfy then. It’s only by going within, that people can fill the hole in their hearts. Habig is on a mission to teach others how to dive inside, release the old patterns that keep them stuck, uncover their unique purpose and live from that spot each day. She offers a broad range of services including individual mentoring, VIP days, group retreats, online classes, workshops and seminars around the globe. As a Butler University graduate, Habig began her career by filling a new rehabilitation center to maximum capacity, utilizing innovative and creative marketing ideas. She also hosted a live radio show on healthcare issues for seniors. Soon after, she opened Doozie Marketing, a one-stop-shop for businesses to fill their marketing needs. While transitioning to the coaching field, Habig also published her first book, #1 Amazon Best-Seller More Than Enough: Discover Your Limitless Potential and Live Your Bravest Dream. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Radio and Television, iCoach University Training, Life Purpose Certification Training

and Reiki Master Teacher Certification. Her book asks the question, are you enough to pursue your bravest dream? What if the internal confusion and despair that stems from not feeling like you’re enough was actually the conduit to your soul’s calling? In More Than Enough, Habig, founder and CEO of Limitless Soul, takes you on a transformational journey to delve into your limiting beliefs, rise above your fears, and discover your limitless potential and live your bravest dream. This powerful book will help you achieve the following benefits: • Release your self-limiting beliefs that hold you back. • Release your old patterns and open up to unlimited possibilities. • Reconnect with your soul’s desire to enjoy the beauty of life. • Reconnect with your Higher Self and receive wisdom from Spirit. • Renew your divine commitment to selfcare and self-worth.

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should feel your shoulders rise and fall. After a few minutes, the tension should dissipate.

Happy Holidays from East West College of Natural Medicine by Nancy Tegan

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is the season for giving thanks and taking time to appreciate all the wonderful people in our lives. We definitely have the attitude of gratitude here at East West College of Natural Medicine. We are grateful for everyone in our community and the opportunities you’ve given us over this past year to share our mission of wellness. In fact, you might have received a free chair massage, ear seed or acupuncture treatment from our students at various events including Mystical Bazaar, Eco Fest, YouFit or Mind- Body-Spirit Cosmic Faire. We say thank you for the support and wish you all a healthy holiday season. Speaking of the holidays, these are among our favorite ways to reduce stress around this time of year. Please take time for self-care this season, and we will see you next year at more outstanding community events. We also hope you will come visit us at the College. • Take Deep Breaths. Improper breathing can imbalance your body’s oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, contributing to anxiety. Conversely though, deep and conscious breaths will calm your nervous system. Practice the following steps to improve your breathing patterns: Stomach: Place your hand on your mid-section and inhale deeply. Make sure that you can feel the oxygen expanding your belly. As you breathe in and out several times, your hand should rise and fall in a rhythmic pattern. Chest: Place your hands on your chest and inhale deeply. While your chest expands, keep your stomach flat. Shoulders: Breathe into your upper chest. Place your arms above your sternum and, during inhalation, you

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• Allow Time for Breaks. Take a 15–20 minute time-out from your hectic schedule to indulge in a hot bath, curl up with a good book, walk along the beach, listen to soothing music, or simply light a candle and drink a cup of tea. My sister-in- love refers to these as “stolen moments.” She prefers to carve out time for practicing the piano. No matter how you choose to spend those moments, they will refresh your spirit, so you can approach your obligations and relationships with a renewed perspective. • Have Lavender On-Hand. Keep a bottle of lavender essential oil in your bag and sniff it whenever you need to combat stress. Lavender reduces anxiety––it’s my secret weapon for all those chaotic family gatherings. • Learn to Say “No.” Repeat after me: No! We simply cannot be everything to everyone. If you say “yes” to each person in your sphere of influence, you could wind up feeling overwhelmed and resentful. Set healthy and realistic boundaries on how to allocate your precious time. People will understand. • Squeeze for Stress Relief. That fleshy part between your index finger and thumb is called the hoku spot in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Apply pressure to this area for at least 30 seconds to reduce stress and tension in your upper body. Just squeeze and breathe––you’ll feel instantly calmer. • Create New Traditions. Don’t be a slave to tradition. Has anyone ever asked why you approach the holiday season through a certain lens, and you find yourself answering, “That’s how we’ve always done it.” You might consider rethink some of those traditions. Be the family trendsetter and trailblazer! • Think Outside the (Gift) Box. The most meaningful presents are not always the most expensive. In fact, here are two fantastic ideas: Get a Massage. The benefits of massage include both stress and pain relief. So, what more incentive do you need? If you are unsure where to find talented and trained therapists, we have an excellent massage therapy program at East West College. ($20 per hour, gift certificates available) Receive an Acupuncture Treatment. We invite you to experience a relaxing and rejuvenating acupuncture treatment at our student clinic. Supervised by our faculty of renowned doctors, your first visit includes both a consultation and treatment. ($20 for first visit, gift certificates available) If you are interested in learning more about how to reduce stress, the East West College of Natural Medicine is now enrolling for their Massage Therapy Program (MM 32746). For more information, call 941-355-9080 or visit 3808 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Nancy Tegan, B.S., MAEd, LMT, NCBTMB, is Lead Instructor of the Massage Therapy Program.

these hormones trigger positive feelings throughout the body which can help alleviate depression. So, take a walk, run, swim or cycle–– preferably outside.

Re-connect with Nature.

Depression & Alternative Strategies

by Christina Captain, DAOM (c), MSAOM, MSHN, MA

he Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that 10% of adults ages 40–59 currently report depression, and one in 20 Americans ages 12 years or older report having experienced depression within the past two weeks. One out of every 10 Americans is prescribed an antidepressant drug, and in women, that statistic is one in four. In my opinion, this seems like an epidemic of antidepressant medication raining down upon the public. Maybe this is a knee-jerk reaction or maybe it’s just on the list of remedies to combat a feeling described as listlessness or disconnect from friends and family. Depression has a spectrum of symptoms ranging from mild to severe. In severe cases, medication could be necessary and appropriate as you and your healthcare practitioner might determine. From a Naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medical approach, depression can be related to a lack of connection with nature and basic human relationships. Currently, many people live in a state of “disconnect,” substituting face-to-face relationships with virtual realities, causing chronic exposure to overstimulation. This can provoke symptoms that are often diagnosed as depression. Even the immune system can be compromised during bouts of depression and, in turn, frequent illnesses can cause fatigue and depression. Here are some strategies that might be utilized instead of automatically turning to a prescription anti-depressant drug.

Disconnect from technology, stop scrolling through Facebook, put down your mobile phone or tablet and spend time enjoying the fresh air. This “nature cure” is something that Naturopaths across the country have been prescribing for several years. The essence is to reconnect with nature as the human animals that we are––eventually increasing awareness to the fact that “we are nature,” not separate from nature.

Check Your Vitamin D. Decreased levels of Vitamin D have been associated with depression, even in geographic regions where there is ample sunshine like Florida. Checking these levels is easy simple and almost always covered by insurance. Moreover, adequate Vitamin D helps support the immune system and prevents against the return of some cancers.

Try Acupuncture. This ancient modality has been shown to increase and balance levels of “happy hormones” like endorphin, enkephalin, dopamine and serotonin. To experience acupuncture, locate a board-certified practitioner in your area through NCCAOM.org.

Finally, Write It Down. Keeping a journal can help you discover all the positive changes you have made in the fight against depression. If you suffer from reoccurring mild to moderate depression––or even if you don’t–– incorporating this, as well as the other strategies, can make a signigicant difference in your life. Christina Captain is a nationally board-certified and Floridalicensed acupuncture physician and the lead practitioner at the Family Healing Center which she founded in 2000. In 2014, she earned a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and is currently a candidate for the Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with a focus in integrative medicine from AOMA––Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Austin, Texas. (2016). Captain’s knowledge and enthusiasm for health and wellness has earned her a reputation as a qualified lecturer, keynote speaker and experienced teacher throughout the United States. To meet Dr. Captain, call 941951-1119 and schedule your free meet-and-greet.

Clean Up Your Diet. Many hormonal and brain chemicals are affected by foods or lack of specific nutrients, so begin by eliminating sugar and any artificial sweeteners from your diet. Next, eliminate dairy and artificial creamers. Make sure to continue the elimination for a minimum of two weeks. After this initial transition, you should begin feeling better every day.

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ampering ourselves isn’t a luxury so much as a necessity to refresh and renew mind, body and spirit.

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Spas have been synonymous with pampering throughout the ages. “Every civilization around the world has had some kind of communal gathering place for people to practice ‘self-healing’,” says Jeremy McCarthy, group director of Spa & Wellness for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and author of The Psychology of Spas & Wellbeing. From ancient Greek bathhouses to Japan’s beloved natural hot springs, spas have long served as sacred places

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of healing and restoration. Indeed, many treatments provided at today’s eco-spas draw inspiration from traditional uses of herbs, honey and olive oil to care for skin and hair. Locally, natural spas’ pampering services may range from botanically based facials and mud masks to herbal body wraps and hot stone massage. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design certified spas take extra strides toward sustainability through efficient use of renewable energy, green building materials and sound stewardship of resources. “Spas are more important to people today than ever,” says McCarthy. “In the modern age, we all need places to escape from technology, experience moments of quiet contemplation and feel the touch of another human being.” He recently launched a new Digital Detox initiative at Mandarin Oriental hotels, where guests are encouraged to surrender their phones upon arrival at the spa to curtail online distractions. In spa relaxation rooms, they can instead access mindfulness activities such as journaling, note card writing, meditation or simply enjoying the silence.

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“I build pampering into my week. If you don’t make time for you, who will?” asks Melanie Laporte, a makeup artist and freelance writer in Washington, D.C. “When your significant other or family members see you taking care of yourself, they’ll honor your time more. I remember Mom taking power baths and telling us, ‘This is my time. I’ll be back in 30 minutes and then we can read together.’ We respected that.” For a quick, healthy pick-me-up, visit an organic juice bar. Opt for businesses that feature fresh, whole ingredients rather than pre-mixed powders or sugar-laden juices; to give the immune system an extra lift, add a natural booster shot of ginger or turmeric. Most grocery stores now carry cold-pressed juices that can pack as much as six pounds of produce into a single bottle. An honored ritual that continues to restore spent spirits is drinking a cup of tea. Whether sipped at home, as a British high tea featuring an organic Earl Grey or as part of a traditional Japanese green tea ceremony steeped in Zen, tea time allows us to slow down and savor the moment along with the aromas in our cup. Also, antioxidantrich tea is fortifying. Salt room visits, another healthy pleasure that has spread throughout the U.S., dates back 150 years to an indigenous Polish practice. Research indicates that salt therapy, or halotherapy, can help improve conditions such as asthma and allergies and support the immune, nervous and lymphatic systems (see Tinyurl.com/SaltRoomPampering). Universally restful salt rooms also offer a unique sensory experience. Another highly accessible way to treat body and mind is to move in a joyful way. Consider taking up a playful new class for de-stressing and stretching such as trapeze yoga, conscious dance or any other dance. Aerial yoga, using suspended trapeze-like supports, helps lengthen the spine and strengthen muscles in ways not easily achieved on the ground. Dance delivers health and fitness bonuses in the midst of having fun. If we’re not in the habit of pampering ourselves, it’s time to stretch our beliefs about what we deserve. We’ll find bliss is an attainable luxury. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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esearch has shown that, as humans, we are more than just our physical bodies. We are also bioenergetics beings. Complementary and alternative healthcare has championed this fact for decades, and conventional medicine is slowly catching up. In order to achieve optimum health, we must attend to both aspects of our being—the physical and the energetic (in the form of a bio-field, or field of energy that surrounds and interpenetrates the physical body).

Light and Color Therapy Theragem and Electrolux Gem Therapies harness the power of light, color and gemstones together to revitalize wellbeing. This technology has been used for centuries among ancient civilizations including Mayans, Incas and others. In the twelfth century, King Alfonso, a Tibetan Ayurveda, used 360 Gems for medicinal preparations. Also, in the fifteenth century, King James 1 utilized rare gems for his own medicinal purposes. Numerous scientists would agree there is no light more healing than sunlight. Yet, modern science is showing that all kinds of light frequencies, strengths and colors possess healing properties. In fact, a new therapeutic discipline of light therapy is emerging from this research. There are now various kinds of targeted light therapies to stimulate physical, mental and emotional well-being. Some health conditions currently treated with light include the following:

Gemstones have been used for centuries amongst diverse cultures as healing agents––especially in the Far Eastern countries and in healing systems like Ayurveda. They come in a rainbow of colors, and each type vibrates at a specific frequency thought to benefit the body and mind. By reflecting light through a slice of gemstone, the body receives the therapeutic properties of both the light and the gemstone’s vibrational frequency. Carlos Castaneda, anthropologist and author of a series of books on his experience with indigenous medicine man in northern Mexico, revived the knowledge of the Assemblage Point Setting. I have personally witnessed clients, upon receiving this therapy, heal from their previous mood, mental depressive or inflammatory conditions.

Theragem Therapy The Theragem™ represents the marriage of ancient knowledge regarding the healthful effects of gemstones and light with twenty-first century LED technology. Gemstone light therapy is also known as dielectric resonance because it uses a blend of wave frequency, color, light and gemstone energy to rebalance the body on a physical, mental, emotional and energetic level. The Theragem works within the 480- to 780-nanometer (nm) LED light range. The 660- to 670-nm level is known as the “wellness zone” due to the way it harmonizes with the body’s natural frequencies. Many believe that stimulating this particular resonance zone in the body helps revitalize and restore health at both a cellular and sub-cellular level. When using the Theragem, light is reflected through various interchangeable gemstone “cups” that are selected to address your particular issue. The light is directed at specific areas of the body including the temples and spleen, as well as other areas that require healing. This form of colored light therapy encourages the body overall to release vital hormones and endorphins, and this physiological response then helps to relieve pain, boost localized healing and shift troublesome moods. Specifically, the Theragem can promote wellness not only through the relaxation and stress-reduction effect, but also by helping to promote the following benefits: • Improve Micro-Circulation • Promote Optimum Cellular Function • Stimulate Positive Immune Response For more information, call Dr. Paula Koger at 941-539-4232. You can select from among the various energetic therapies available by visiting WealthOfHealthCenter.com. natural awakenings

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etween professional spa visits, a do-it-yourself spa day at home can be a rewarding and economical treat. “You can create a full day of home spa treatments using ingredients most people have in their kitchen,” advises Lise Andersen, an expert in nature-based cosmetics from Copenhagen, Denmark, and the owner of LisaLise.com, offering custom skin and hair care products, individualized formulations and beginner-friendly DIY kits. One of Andersen’s home skincare favorites is simple raw honey, used as a cleanser and face mask. “You can use it alone or in conjunction with an added ingredient like almond meal or ground oats. It rinses off beautifully and both softens and cleanses,” she says. A “facial tea” made with herbs like chamomile, lavender and elder blossom is another of the Scandinavian’s at-home favorites. Simply boil water and pour it into a bowl with a handful of herbs, drape a towel over the head, embracing the face and breathe deeply. “It smells wonderful while opening the pores and hydrating the skin,” Andersen says. Dry brushing with a mitt made with a natural fiber like sisal or jute serves as a quick, everyday pick-me-up. It stimulates and exfoliates the body and helps boost circulation. For beautiful cuticles, Andersen suggests a handmade scrub made from raw brown sugar or Himalayan salt combined with a carrier oil like almond or grapeseed. It exfoliates and hydrates, leaving hands feeling silky smooth. To get the most out of a home spa day, prep materials in advance and let family members know that it requires absolute solitude. Complete the spa-like atmosphere with relaxing music and naturally scented beeswax candles. Visit Tinyurl.com/Lisa-Lise-Blog for more home spa treatment tips.

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our Pillars and Four Pillars Coaching, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to building a positive foundation for wellness through life coaching and self-care practices, is bringing various workshops, authors and experts to the community for learning, rejuvenating and enhancing your life. The following events are scheduled for this current month of November: On November 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Helping Heroes Heal” Wellness and Acupuncture Day will take place in honor of Veterans Day. Four Pillars invites all veterans, active military personnel and first responders to experience the natural healing power of acupuncture for stress and balance, massage therapy, Reiki treatments, life coaching and self-discovery sessions, and cupping demonstrations. This event is free, based on generous donations. On November 7, 7–9 p.m., “Our Intuitive Gifts: Four Types of Intuition” will introduce participants to the unique guidance system all human beings possess––intuition. Learn more about the four types of intuition and embark on a journey of intuitive development to understand where and how natural strengths can manifest. This class is facilitated by life coach Cheri Christiansen, and the cost to attend is $20. On November 10, 7–9 p.m., “Author Spotlight: Lara Habig: More Than Enough” will benefit those feeling burdened by various life stressors, dreading the holiday season or even struggling to find incentive to keep going on a daily basis. In this lighthearted and intimate workshop, transformational spiritual coach and best-selling author Lara Habig will introduce her book More Than Enough: Discover Your Limitless Soul & Live Your Bravest Dream. This narrative outlines her own journey from “not enough” to “more than enough,” offering tools to help readers discover their inner realm of potential to live without restraints. The cost to attend is $35 which includes a signed book copy. On November 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m., “Manifesting Abundance with Feng Shui” will delve into this ancient Chinese art of arranging and designing one’s environment to create balance and harmony in numerous aspects of life. Through applying the principles of Feng Shui, practitioners can generate changes in health, wealth and relationships. In this class, attendees will learn to identity the eight energy centers throughout their homes, then explore Feng Shui remedies and enhancements to discover changes that radiate more abundance. This class is interactive, so participants can map their homes, using the Bagua. Class materials will be provided. Just bring a basic floor plan of your home. The cost to attend is $25.

On November 17, 7–9 p.m., “Essential Oils for the Holidays: Make & Take” will promote seasonal wellness through the healing benefits of essential oils. Four Pillars’ d’Terra Advocate will demonstrate how to easily incorporate essential oils into one’s everyday self-care routine, then participants will be given the opportunity to make pampering gifts for the holidays. This event is structured “open-house” style, so community members are invited to come anytime during the workshop, make a takeaway item and socialize with other attendees. Choose from salt or sugar scrubs, holiday scented roller-ball blends or a special surprise. There is no cost to attend––simply pay for the takeaway item. As a sidenote: they make excellent stocking stuffers. On November 30, 7–9 p.m., “12 Stages of Healing” will be presented by Dr. Tatiana Agafonova, DC, based on the concepts of Donny Epstein, developer and creator of Network Spinal Analysis. During this workshop, attendees will learn that all human beings evolve in their subconscious through the same path or stages of healing. Therefore, in order to heal, everyone needs to intimately feel their own energies, sensations, emotions and discomforts. This event is free, so come feel and heal. In addition to workshops, Four Pillars offers massage and facials, Reiki, acupuncture, life coaching and a bookstore. Four Pillars is our community’s “go-to” destination to learn, relax, energize and reinvent. Four Pillars is located at 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. To register for these events or schedule an appointment, call 941-3733955. For more information, visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

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This could be expressed through superficial skin conditions, headaches or, in more extreme cases, liver toxicity which manifests into various diseases and endocrine issues. The reason I began offering organic skincare products at my clinic is because I routinely witnessed clients purchasing expensive organic foods and supplements, while continuing to apply junk on their skin. As I discovered, this caused toxicity despite their positive and vigilant efforts to maintain a nutritious diet.

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re you aware that whichever fragrances, cleansers, lotions and other cosmetic “essentials” you slather onto your skin’s surface is absorbed through the pores and into your bloodstream? This exposes the internal organs to synthetic toxins and chemical compounds which the body does not recognize and, therefore, cannot break down. The Environmental Working Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving both human and ecological wellness throughout the United States, suggests the average woman uses 12 skincare products on a daily basis containing 168 hazardous ingredients, while the average man uses six products containing 85 hazardous ingredients. If these statistics describe your grooming ritual, just imagine the potential damage accumulating inside those organs over time. But can you avoid those health risks without swearing off beauty regimens altogether? To answer this dilemma, I spoke with Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP, certified functional medicine practitioner and founder of Full Spectrum Health in Sarasota. Distinguished for her expertise in connecting both skincare and nutrition behaviors with the onset of numerous physical conditions, Plews has proven herself a valuable resource for debunking the mainstream cosmetic industry’s subpar standards, while offering an organic alternative to those unnatural contaminants most people cannot even pronounce. Natural Awakenings: What are the physical dangers of using skincare products that contain artificial parabens and chemicals? Plews: When your cells become exposed to manufactured chemicals, the body has no means of processing them which can result in toxicity throughout your entire system. 56

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NA: Why is remaining cognizant of what ingredients go onto your body just as crucial as what ingredients go into your body? Plews: You wouldn’t drop your vigilance when driving a car, so why drop your vigilance in terms of caring for your own body? In the United States, only seven chemicals are banned from manufacturing usage, compared to 1500 banned substances in the European Union. In fact, American cosmetic companies often group over 200 untested ingredients under the ambiguous label of “fragrance.” However, these are actually carcinogenic compounds which account for 25% to 28% of deaths nationwide. NA: Which type of organic skincare do you advocate, and what differentiates these products from other options on the market? Plews: I offer the Eminence Skincare Line because this 50-year-old family owned business is both ecological and humanistic––values I share––in its approach. Eminence is also produced overseas and, therefore, required to meet organic standards abroad rather than here in the U.S. As opposed to other organic companies I’ve encountered, which I found naïve in both their manufacturing and presentation models, Eminence cultivates herbs biodynamically (i.e. an organic farming practice through which harmonious plants are grown together). When I’m choosing a skincare product, I need to know where those raw materials come from, and Eminence isn’t just concerned about your skin––they’re also committed to our planet. NA: What active ingredients do these products contain and how do they benefit both your skin health and overall wellbeing? Plews: The Eminence Line contains over 100 organic active ingredients, fundamentally grouped under the overarching canopies of plant extracts and essential oils. For instance, consider the hibiscus family. These plant compounds retain water to promote hydration, moisturization, smoothness and overall radiance. Besides, the products smell fantastic–– whenever I apply the Eminence rose moisturizer, I feel just like I’m walking through a garden. NA: Do you currently offer organic skincare treatments, in addition to the products themselves, at Full Spectrum Health? Plews: We are not a spa-like environment, but rather a healing clinic whose primary focus is consultation and education to help our clients achieve comprehensive wellness. To this end,

we recommend taking nutrients both topically and orally. For instance, supplemental antioxidants can benefit skin health through visibly reducing fine lines, wrinkles and other aging effects. In addition, these supplements have also been found to enhance organ function. NA: Could you describe your daily wellness ritual in terms of skincare, nutrition, fitness and personal enrichment? Plews: With regard to skincare, I follow the basic criteria of cleansing, toning and moisturizing on a daily basis, then exfoliating twice per week and applying a masque once per week. My regimen is consistently Eminence, but the products I use change seasonally. With regard to nutrition, I consider myself a “part-time vegetarian,” meaning that I don’t consume four-legged creatures unless they’re wild-caught game, and I divide my weekly meals into organic sustainable fish, organic free-range fowl and organic bean-based proteins. I am also gluten-free and strive to eat as closely to nature as possible. With regard to fitness, I am both an avid walker and master gardener. I much prefer digging holes, carrying dirt bags or potting seeds to lifting a barbell. I currently have more than 20 edible and medicinal plants in the ground this season. In addition, I incorporate various yoga postures into my regular activities too. With regard to personal enrichment, I’m an amateur astronomer, and I share a passion for stargazing with my husband. I also make a point of reading for 90 minutes each night to familiarize myself with the latest updates in this everchanging field of Integrative Health. I travel for both teaching

and pleasure as well. In fact, my trips are structured around making time to explore natural history, botanical landscapes and indigenous wildlife. Reconnecting with nature––whether through plants, stars or animals––helps us figure out where we fit into the universe. Finally, I’m passionate about educating others to discover their fullest expression of health. Every time you put a fork in your mouth or lather cream on your face, you’re presented with an opportunity to make better choices for your own future. Eve Prang Plews is a Nutrition Counselor, licensed by the Florida State Board of Medicine. As one of 124 U.S. practitioners certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine, she offers both private consultations, public classes and nationwide seminars on various aspects of healthy living. Plews has been practicing functional medicine in Sarasota since 1988, and her other areas of expertise include medical botany and homeopathy five-element theory. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 941-952-1200 or visit FullSpectrumHealth.com. Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer is the Managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Sarasota–Manatee. She also works as a freelance writer, blogger and social media marketer based in Southwest Florida. Her personal blog HealthBeAHippie. Wordpress.com features practical tips for embracing an active, nutritious and empowered lifestyle.

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On a global level, the past and the future are converging with extraordinary force. Old structures are cracking; the moment of creative chaos is upon us. What new structures will emerge to shape our future? This is much like what takes place on an individual level in initiatory rites of passage, in near-death experiences, in spiritual crisis and in critical stages of what Jung called the individuation process. Can we find grounding––an eye in the storm––from which we can engage this time of intense polarization and radical change? With the planet and human systems undergoing tremendous structural change, is it any wonder that people feel disconnected, and are suffering from anxiety, disorientation and life-altering stress. It should be no secret by now that stress causes disruption of both physical and mental health. Prolonged stress and worry is a primary causal factor of dis-ease.

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ow that prophetic predictions have been realized for the necessity to move from one worldview or lifestyle to another, as published in the best-seller guide of the ‘90s Megatrends 200, we are left with the manifestations of future shock. Much of our society feels destabilized and anxiety-ridden, not only due to the extremely rapid speed of transformation, but the disintegrative nature of how circumstances are changing. A paradigm shift across-the-board is affecting the nature of our cultural institutions––the environment, food sources, water and air quality, political views, public service, economic stability, business practices, medicine, education, communication and, most particularly, how we deal with the uncertainties and tensions arising from what appears to be both a powerful and complex trap.

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Like many others who are spiritually inclined, life continues to be rooted in a metaphysical practice and meditation as a path for successful living. I see the human experience as a matriculation into “Earth School” where we effectuate transformation through encounters with opportunities and challenges––some of which are critical and some, seemingly impossible. As uncomfortable or painful as our difficulties might be, growth and evolution is often tied to our most difficult challenges. This statement is not made lightly, but with real understanding that rites of passage which accompany critical life challenges can either evolve or extinguish us––literally.

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Getting Homework Done Without the Power Struggle by Cindy Guttman

f your after-school hours are spent negotiating with your children about getting their homework done, you are not alone. Parents everywhere are engaged in the same struggle. Before the next battle ensures, ask yourself these questions: What is this struggle doing to my children? How is this impacting our family? Can homework be accomplished without the struggle? If you realize that nothing positive is coming from this daily routine, you have become frustrated, your children are dejected and their grades are suffering, then a change needs to ensue. Take the “home” out of “homework” and find another strategy. An innovative solution to this widespread problem is offered by Homework Check-In, a new Sarasotabased company. Homework Check-In offers after-school coaching programs for students in grades kindergarten through eighth and tutoring for grades ninth through twelfth, as well as instruction in goal setting, time management and organization skills to help children overcome obstacles in completing their daily homework routine. “Families are losing themselves to homework, and we are sure we can help,” clarifies Karen Veon, one of Homework Check-In’s three co-founders. “As moms, we have all been there, and we know that kids fight more with parents than with others who try to help them. This change in the ‘point person’ is step-one in helping to solve today’s homework crisis and build habits to eliminate it in the future.”

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Homework is an important component in the education process. However, many children do not possess the focus and stamina to complete homework tasks––a situation exacerbated by the constant distractions of technology. “We saw a need to bolster confidence in kids and relieve stress in families. We built a solution with our business that accomplishes both,” elaborates co-founder Cindy Guttman. “We have educational tools to make a difference in the child’s ability to complete homework and to reduce stress caused by daily homework challenges. We demonstrated great success with our pilot program last year. Now, it is time to expand and support more children and families who need our kind of help.” “Homework Check-In made a huge improvement in our family’s daily routine. My son spent three hours on his homework which drained the joy out of our family. The coaches brought out the skills we knew our son had, and we began to enjoy our son again,” notes Alysia, a pilot program mom. “Our son completed third grade successfully, and 62

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we found peace within our home. We are so grateful to Mr. Weber, BCBA (of Behavior Care, Inc.) for recommending Homework Check-In to us.” Another pilot program mom, Heather adds, “I was not sure where to turn when my son, already repeating first grade, needed more homework help than I could provide. The staff at Homework Check-In has been great. They worked with us through the summer, and I am optimistic about him handling the demands of second grade knowing, that we have Homework Check-In in our corner.”

A Kid Friendly Facility

“Helping a child learn to do homework in a physical environment that makes sense is a crucial step in setting them up for success,” explains Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Susan K. Kauffman. “Homework Check-In has successfully created an environment that’s a bridge between school and home.” This setup is different than many traditional tutoring centers. The center, located on Honore Avenue is both light and airy. No desks are present––instead, students work at individual café tables to foster collaboration and create an atmosphere reminiscent of a kitchen at home, rather than a classroom. The chairs are brightly colored and offer a flexback for movement without tipping. There are also pillows on the floor for those who prefer to lie and high-top tables for those who prefer to stand.

Family Friendly Schedule and Cost-Effective Pricing

The after-school coaching program runs Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. It utilizes monthly subscriptions and does not require scheduled appointments for homework coaching sessions. “We kept things flexible to help families accommodate their busy and ever changing schedules” said Veon of the drop-in model. Being cost effective was another goal of the founders. Pricing is dependent on age, student needs and contract commitment; there is no one program fits all answer.

Unique Coaching Methodology

Coaches are the foundation of Homework Check-In’s success. They are trained to facilitate the homework process and only teach in small doses, while encouraging children to exert their best effort every day. The third co-founder Dr. Bernadette Bennett expounds, “Many centers offer students an alternate curriculum or new approach to subjects like math and reading. Instead, we developed a highly effective coaching program that teaches life skills. By teaching goal setting and time management, young children become equipped to successfully do the work taught and assigned to them in their classrooms––now and for years to come. We respect the education they are

receiving in school, and our united goal is to coach them to be successful in managing the homework process.” Coaches at Homework Check-In utilize a comprehensive set of bestpractices to help students study and reinforce what they are being taught in school. Sessions are infused with “brain breaks,” customized for each student, that bring a distracted child back to the task at-hand and support self-management of the homework process. “These breaks are short in duration but critical to the success of our students,” adds Guttman. “What we do is purposeful, and it works. Parents who opt to end the struggle and give their kids a fresh start with homework are giving their children an amazing gift.” Timothy Gallway, author of the famous book The Inner Game of Tennis and many other inspiring works describes coaching as “unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them”––a philosophy we share at Homework Check-In. Founded in 2015, Homework Check-In is an innovative company, providing a practical approach to homework. The vision is to empower children to accomplish homework goals and, therefore, find success. The coaching model focuses on building skills and confidence to help children to thrive in the classroom, at home and in life. The founders believe “there is so much more to homework than academics.” Co-Founders include Sarasota locals Cindy Guttman, Karen Veon and Bernadette Bennett. The company’s Board of Advisors includes Susan K. Kauffman LMHC, Lewis H. Weber, BCBA of Behavior Care, Inc., and Brea Maday, Speech Therapist and MNRI Core Specialist of Windermere. Homework Check-In is a trademark of Homework Check-In in the United States and other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For more information, call 941-921-5600, email Cindy@HomeworkCheckIn.com or visit HomeworkCheckIn.com.

Emotional Healing Through Massage Therapy by Agusta Perkins, LMT at Four Pillars

verybody loves the feeling of a massage––that sensation of loosening up your body, moving with more elasticity and experiencing deep relaxation. The effects of massage on muscles and fascia (i.e. connective tissue) can be profound. But what about the effects of massage on your emotional body? The American Institute of Stress recently declared in Time Magazine that stressrelated disorders make up 80–90 percent of the ailments that bring people to family physicians. The United Nations has referred to stress as the “Twentieth-Century Disease.” The body can sometimes store and accumulate these stresses from your daily life within the muscles, fascia and body as a whole. Energy from past experiences can be suppressed in the body, creating tension that affects the function of every physical system. People can unconsciously accumulate a lifetime of stress. These negative emotions can manifest in the body and break down the immune system. Emotional tension is not healthy for the body, as it creates dis-ease. In the book Foundation Theory, Dr. Paul Goodwin explains how, by measuring electrical impulses along neural pathways, repressed emotions present as blockages along pathways with the nervous system. Many massage therapists encounter these blockages as well. When a massage therapist addresses certain problem areas in the body, the client could experience an emotional release or wave of old emotions. Releasing that physical blockage can release emotional blockage as well. Massage manipulates the tissue where these emotions could be biochemically stored, often allowing them to resurface into consciousness. Letting these emotions come and allowing them to pass on their own is freeing, so communicate to your massage therapist what your needs are––whether continuing the session or stopping to “hold space” for you. Taking slow and deep breaths is also a good idea if experiencing an emotional release, but don’t hold back. If these emotions are allowed to flow freely without interruption, they will naturally dissipate, at which point, you will often enter a calm, open and peaceful state. Emotional release occurs when the body is ready, and, the experience can facilitate profound changes in the physical and emotional bodies. Memories could resurface during a massage and tears might even flow. That is an indication of the body releasing and relaxing. These releases might surprise you, but if you go with your emotions and trust your surrounding support, the experience can promote healing benefits. Agusta Perkins, LMT, uses Neuromuscular, deep tissue, Swedish and stretching techniques in her massage. She also offers the ancient Hawaiian Healing Massage that incorporates long, flowing strokes to invite total relaxation. Her massage services are available at Four Pillars, our community’s “go-to” destination to learn, relax, energize and reinvent. Four Pillars offers massage and facials, Reiki, acupuncture, life coaching and a bookstore. Four Pillars is located at 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. To schedule an appointment, call 941-373-3955. For more information, visit FourPillarsFlorida.com. natural awakenings

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Intuitive Healing – 11am-6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self, and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. LongevityFest – 6:30-8pm. Complimentary chair massage, free 5-minute, non-invasive health screenings with Dr Cynthia Clark, AP. Free. Longevity Wellness Clinic, 2106 Bispham Rd, Ste E, Sarasota. RSVP, 941-923-9355, Office@Longevitywc.com. Psychic Protection & Clearing – 7pm. With John Lawrence Marez. Having a strong stable foundation for handling our day to day activities is a real necessity in our personal working environment at work or at home. Learn some of the ways we can mitigate the effect of outside influences through simple clearing practices, meditation and making small behavior changes in our interpersonal exchanges in order to maintain our own energetic balance. $15. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Keys of Enoch – 7-9pm. With Kim Converse, explore how The Keys of Enoch works directly with the spiritual truths of our past, present and future. Through music, sacred expressions, higher education and prayer, we will develop a deeper understanding of our cosmic birthright and our ability to co-participate with our spiritual counterparts connected with the Divine. $7. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Spiritual Arts Decoded – 7:15-8:45 pm. The Spiritual Arts are time-honored methods to connect to Spirit, higher consciousness, and the energy of the universe. They allow us to create pathways to greater possibilities. This Week: Intuition, Psychic Ability, Evidential Mediumship – contacting loved ones, Signs and Synchronicities-how Spirit contacts us, What is a Development Circle? With Shanna Spalding St Clair. $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Nature Walk at Morgan Park – 8:30-11am. Join Florida Master Naturalists John Phillips and Jamie Reynolds as they lead us through this 240 acre park

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in Arcadia, paralleling the Peace River and filled with large Live Oaks, Cypress and unusual vegetation rarely seen in our area. Donations to the Sierra Club are always gratefully accepted. Reservations, 941-639-7468. Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry, Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All ages and experiences welcome. Accepting new students. $10. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Call 941-822-0263. ccosl.com. Intuitive Healing – 11am-6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self, and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Cultivating a Community of Peace – 1-2:30pm. The Venice Peace Project will present information on the activities they have undertaken to promote peace in our area. Discussion will follow on steps to promote and enhance peace on an individual and community level. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice Sanctuary, 1971 Pinebrook Rd, Venice. Information, 941-485-2105. Ancient Remedies for Modern Times – 6-7:30pm. Experience, sample and learn the multiple benefits of essential oils for optimal health and vitality. Limited seating. $5. SRQDC and All Stat Home Health present Susan Viteri. 8520 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 1, Sarasota, 941-518-2247. Have You Had A Spiritual Experience? – 6:307:30 pm. Have you had dreams of a departed loved one, an out-of-body or near-death experience, wonder about past lives? Learn more with like-minded people. Receive a CD with special techniques given as a gift to all attendees. Free. Jacaranda Library, Youth Activities Room, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota. Mary Magdalene’s Mystical Teachings of Enlightenment – 7-8:30pm. Awakening to the Power of the Sacred Feminine with Rev Lea Chapin. Mary Magdalene brings forth her powerful, mystical teachings of enlightenment. She will awaken all to the power of the divine feminine energy that has emerged upon this planet at this time. These teachings are powerful, direct and life altering for the serious spiritual seeker who truly desires to help humanity and Mother Earth shift into the Golden Age of enlightenment. $25. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

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Reconnecting with Your Past Lives: An Experiential Journey – 7-9pm. Workshop with Jef Bartow. Based on a comprehensive mandala of human consciousness, each of us has the opportunity to visit our past. This event will teach you what that mandala is and provide a guided experiential journey into one of your past lives. Utilizing guided meditation with the energy of the mandala will open the unconscious door to a journey into the circumstances and reality of a past life that significantly affects the present. $35. Follow-up consultations for participants November 4 and 6, 60mins/$110. Pre-registration required. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Follow-up Past Life Consultations with Jef Bartow – 10:30am-5pm. Consultations are only for attendees of Reconnecting with Your Past Lives Workshop held Nov 3. This one-on-one session will penetrate deeper into the past life contacted for additional clarity. Further utilizing the Akashic Records and the individual’s astrology chart, Jef will provide insights on where and how this past life impacts today’s life. Both inner intuitive work and key aspects within the natal astrology chart are important in understanding how past life experiences affect current challenges and opportunities. 60mins/$110. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Ganesh, The Remover of Obstacles – 7pm. Dr Raj Markos who will take you through a nine week mantra to the Hindu deity Ganesh leading up to new year’s day annual mantra for an auspicious new year of 2017. If you have obstacles to remove in your life, come join this powerful mantra prayer group for 9 consecutive Fridays and see miracles happen in your life. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Siddha Yoga Meditation Satsang – 7pm. Pratimilana: Merging with the Self (Audio webcast). All are welcome. Free. Orientation for Newcomers 6:30pm; Audio Webcast Satsang 7pm. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Sarasota. Info, 941-926-5435, symcSarasotaSteeringCommittee@gmail.com. Reiki Circle – 7-9pm. Are you a new student, advanced practitioner, seasoned Reiki master? Perhaps you want to know more about this ancient healing art. Everyone is welcome! $5. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley 941-492-4995. AngelMinistriesfl.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Reiki 2 Certification – 10am-2pm. Teaches Distance Healing and opens additional energy centers. Includes Reiki 2 Attunement. We will also touch on animal healing. Prerequisite is Reiki 1 Certification. Class size is limited. With Barbara Harrison. $98 plus $18 manual. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. Please Pre-register, 941544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Free Intro Workshop: The Mind of a Woman – 10am-6pm. Read Women’s Personal Power Groups at QuantumTransitions.com. Library, Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Space is limited. Register, Annie, 718-612-5030.

Helping Heroes Heal Wellness and Acupuncture Day – 11am-2pm. In honor of Veterans Day, Four Pillars invites Veterans, Military & First Responders to experience the natural healing power of: Acupuncture for Stress & Balancing, Massage, Reiki, Life Coaching & Self Discovery Sessions, Cupping Demo. Free, Donation-based sample services, education. San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com. Musician, Michael Katala – 11am-3pm. Native American-style flute music played in the practice of healing the body and soul. Listen while you browse. Handcrafted flutes are available for demonstration and purchase. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-3613006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Reiki III, Pt 1 Certification Class – 11:30am5:30pm. Reiki III, Pt 2, the final one of the series is Nov 19. Students will receive a Reiki III Master Healer Attunement and Certification. This is a powerful and profound path of initiation into becoming a conduit of light on the planet. $122/ each class. Location near Proctor, off Swift. Rev Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@Woman-Spirit. com. Woman-Spirit.com. Ascended Master Saint Germain Meetings – 11:45am. First Saturday each month. The purpose is to increase our understanding of the Ascended Masters and add our light to Theirs to help our community and world during these challenging times. We are not alone. We can channel Their Help from Their Octave of Light. We will be using songs dedicated to the Masters, invocations of decrees, a healing circle, Ascended Master Teachings and meditation. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Yoga Nidra Workshop – 1-3pm. Experience the bliss and rejuvenation of deep relaxation and guided meditation with Harmony Ananda. Let go of stress and negativity and enjoy peace and selflove. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com. Flourishing With Qi – 1-4pm. Learn the cultivation practices of the 9-Breath technique, level 1 healing form and join hands in a 9-Breath Prayer Circle. Creating a Healing Chain of Energy for personal and planetary healing. Facilitated by Supreme Science Qigong Instructors Denise Duquette and David Smowton. $35. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. Please Pre-register, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Animals as Messengers of Spirit – 2:30-4:30pm. Animals can act as messengers from Spirit, and also from deeper parts of our being. In this workshop: How to learn from the animals around you, Energy and animals, Calling in a teacher, Working with animal symbols, Animals as reflections of part of our souls, Soul retrievals of the animal parts of us. Come dressed to be outside and use art supplies. With Anne Cederberg. $25. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-5445874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

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Bldg G-2, Sarasota. For appt, 941-371-9333 or email Michele@CrystalHealingBed.com.

Conscious Movement – 10am-noon. Nov 6 & 20. Kathy Oravec leads you in a mindful movement practice where you listen for your inner voice and move from the wisdom of your body. There are no steps to learn and no right or wrong movements; simply the chance to move freely to fantastic, fun music. Join us as we create a safe, sacred and playfilled space to connect with your emotions and spirit. For everyone! Donation based. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com.

The Four Agreements – 6:30-8pm. Nov 7, 14, 21, 28. The wisdom in this book written by Don Miquel Ruiz is beautifully presented and, without exaggeration, the concepts are life-altering. Learn more about how to apply these tools and bring freedom and joy to your life. Take advantage of this opportunity to share your ideas, insights and experience. $10. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley 941-492-4995. AngelMinistriesfl.org.

Open Heart Divine Healing Service – 12:15pm. First Sunday each month. Through the gathering of the Faithful, experience and co-create the Anchoring of Powerful Divine Healing energies within the Sacred Circle. Expect Miracles! Rev Sharon Elizabeth James. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Our Intuitive Gifts: 4 Types of Intuition – 7-9pm. We each have a gift, our intuition. Learn more about the 4 types of intuition and start your journey of intuitive development to understand where you naturally have a strong suit. Intuition is our inner guidance system. Class facilitated by life coach Cheri Christiansen. $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. 941373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Follow-up Past Life Consultations with Jef Bartow – 12:15-3:30pm. Consultations are only for attendees of Reconnecting with Your Past Lives Workshop held Nov 3. This one-on-one session will penetrate deeper into the past life contacted for additional clarity. Further utilizing the Akashic Records and the individual’s astrology chart, Jef will provide insights on where and how this past life impacts today’s life. Both inner intuitive work and key aspects within the natal astrology chart are important in understanding how past life experiences affect current challenges and opportunities. 60mins/$110. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Master Class/Immersion – 1-4pm. Jaye Martin shows you everything you want to know about handstands. Preps, balancing, variations. Some yoga experience is recommended. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com. Deep Peace Concert – 6pm. RadianceMatrix comes to Unity of Sarasota for a live, meditative concert on the Tibetan bowls, incorporating mantra chanting, flutes, and Tibetan throat singing. $15/ advance. $20/door. 3203 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Info, Unity office 941-955-3301. Tickets, OceanOfSound.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Gentlemen’s Appreciation Day – 9am-3pm. Call to set up an appointment for a free, confidential consultation with a professional matchmaker. All gentlemen will be treated to snacks, beverages, and a free gift just for coming in. Appointment required. Suncoast Singles, 4851 Tamiami Trl N, Ste 700, Naples. 800-833-1995. Like us on Facebook at Suncoast Singles LLC for upcoming events and activities. Crystal Light Bed Sessions – 9am-6pm. Michele Denise, authorized by John of God, offers crystal light bed sessions and tours to visit John of God in Brazil. She has been traveling there for over 10 years and was told by him on her first tour to bring a crystal light bed back to the U.S. to help others. The crystal light bed aligns the chakras leaving the person emotionally, physically and spiritually balanced. Also available blessed John of God crystals and jewelry. $35/half hour, $65/hour. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws,

Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation – 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light, with Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James since July 16, 2007. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Crystal Light Bed Sessions – 9am-6pm. Michele Denise, authorized by John of God, offers crystal light bed sessions and tours to visit John of God in Brazil. She has been traveling there for over 10 years and was told by him on her first tour to bring a crystal light bed back to the U.S. to help others. The crystal light bed aligns the chakras leaving the person emotionally, physically and spiritually balanced. Also available blessed John of God crystals and jewelry. $35 half hour / $65 hour. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. For appt, 941-371-9333 or email Michele@CrystalHealingBed.com. Intuitive Healing – 11am-6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self, and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? – 6-7 pm. Come share and/or learn about spiritual experiences such as coincidences, guidance from departed ones or angels, dreams, past lives, soul travel. These topics come from the Spiritual Experiences Guidebook which will be given as a gift to attendees. Free. Gulf Gate Library, Conf. Rm, 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/ EckankarInSarasota.

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Learn how to Amp Your Energy – 6:30pm. With Dr Cynthia Clark, acupuncture physician and applied clinical nutritionist. Free. Longevity Wellness Clinic, 2106 Bispham Rd, Ste E, Sarasota. RSVP, 941-923-9355, Office@Longevitywc.com. Astrology Discussions with Catherine – 7-9pm. In this month’s class, we will be reviewing the last few ‘’game changer” eclipses. We will discuss how to move through these major influences, keeping our new higher levels activated. We’ll also be looking at some major shifts within the planets, primarily those of Uranus and Neptune. $25. Pre-registration required. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Paddle Alligator Creek – 8:30am-1pm. We will paddle down the south branch of Alligator Creek, through hardwoods, sabal palms, and mangroves. We will then paddle through mangrove tunnels and smaller streams to Charlotte Harbor, enjoy views of the bay, and return. Guides, Florida Master Naturalists Les and Mary Caraher, live on the creek. Participants must provide their own watercraft, PFD and be able to swim. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, hat, and a snack or lunch. Voluntary donations to the Sierra Club are always gratefully accepted. Reservations are required and are limited to 10 people. Call 304-642-8851. Spiritual Arts Decoded – 7:15-8:45pm. The Spiritual Arts are time-honored methods to connect to Spirit, higher consciousness, and the energy of the universe. They allow us to create pathways to greater possibilities. Sorting out the Spiritual Arts can sometimes be confusing. The Spiritual Arts Decoded series identifies “what’s what” by providing an overview of the foundational information you need to move forward in your areas of interest with more confidence. $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry, Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All ages and experiences welcome. Accepting new students. $10. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Call 941-822-0263. ccosl.com. Guest Reader, Deborah Chadwick – 10:30am5:30pm. Using a deck of regular playing cards, Deborah is able to communicate with her guides and angels, quickly receiving very specific information for her clients. Throughout her readings, Deborah brings forth humor and healing to aid her clients in achieving a higher level of understanding and focus. 15mins/$30; 30mins/$60; 45mins/$80 Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Intuitive Healing – 11am-6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self, and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. Adam uses knowl-

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edge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

to all aspects of your life. 15mins/$30; 30mins/$50; 45mins/$70; 60mins/$90. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-3613006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

St Peter’s Message of Attunement – 7-8:30pm. Rev Thomas McQuade brings forth inspired messages from St Peter, awakening the Divine Self to bring clarity of thought and focus of awareness to Seekers of Light. His teachings of conscious thought will assist the Initiate to become more centered, to change his perception, and re-remember their true being and purpose! $25. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu – 6-7:15pm. Hands-on self-healing meditation with Michelle Giambra, Certified Practitioner. Be renewed as you are guided through hands-on energy balancing exercises you apply to your own body. Profound relaxation, pain relief and more. Register by 4pm, Nov 11. $18/class; $60/5 classes prepay. Cash or check. Suncoast JSJ, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Register, Michelle 941-2282972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com.

Author Spotlight: Lara Habig: More Than Enough – 7-9pm. If you’re feeling weighed down by the stress of life, dreading the holidays or struggling to get out of bed each day, this workshop is for you! Spiritual coach and bestselling author, Lara Habig, will introduce her book, More Than Enough: Discover Your Limitless Soul & Live Your Bravest Dream, outlining her journey and steps from not enough to more than enough, providing tools and planting seeds for tapping into your inner realm of potential and inspiration. $35/includes signed book. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. 941373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Women’s Full Moon Meditation – 6:30pm doors open; 7pm doors close when meditation begins. With Jo Mooy & The Sound Sisters-Through Time. Crystal & Tibetan Bowls & Gongs are played in the background as Jo Mooy leads a guided meditation through the Goddesses of Religions in preparation for the coming winter season. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of center. 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, Jo Mooy 941-355-1414, JoMooy@gmail.com.

The 11:11 Phenomena – 7-9pm. An open forum on the 11:11 mystery which has appeared to millions all over the world, this phenomenon seems to be more than a casual coincidence. Many people who have experienced it have reported finding their “soul family” or significant partners. Many have associated this as a call from Spirit. Come explore this intriguing phenomenon! $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-5445874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. The Ceremony of the Bowl of Light – 7-9pm. Join celebrated author, Charmian Redwood, for this deeply healing ancient Hawaiian traditional ceremony for releasing the old energies of trauma that you have experienced during your life from childhood up until the present. Using a crystal bowl, Charmian will guide the group in a cleansing meditation to remove this trauma and restore your Holy Innocence. $20. Pre-registration required. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-3613006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. The Other Side of the Veil Part 2 – 7-9 pm. Frank will speak of his 2013 experience to unveil in metaphors (for people to easily understand) where we are in the evolutionary path of the soul and what it takes for us to go back home where the merging occurs. This is a first-hand experience given to Frank by the Collective Forces of Knowledge and Wisdom. $20 class. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Guest Reader, Joann Leo – 10:30am-5:30pm. Join us in welcoming back our popular guest reader, Joanne Leo, who has more than 30 years’ experience as a psychic reader and life coach. Combining psychic-channeled numerology and astrology with her tarot card readings, Joanne is able to provide detailed insights about your life based on your birth date and birth name. Her candid “Readings with a Heart” provide a unique and profound guide

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Talking Stick Circle – 6:30-7:45pm. Join us biweekly for this new experience. When was the last time you felt heard? When was the last time you felt safe enough to give voice to something deep & truthful without fear of judgement or shame? $10. Angel Ministries College, 2269 Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley 941-492-4995. AngelMinistriesfl.org. Movie: Peace Pilgrim – 7pm. Come and be inspired by a documentary on Peace Pilgrim, an American Sage who walked the talk of Peace from 1953-1981. She walked over 25,000 miles for peace. Let’s explore that peace with her. Donations accepted. Venice Holistic Community Center, 714 Shamrock Blvd, Venice. VenicePeaceProject.org. An Eve of Inspiring Messages from the Other Side – 7-9pm. With Charles Filius along with an abundant dose of healing laughter! Experience the reassurance of knowing that your loved ones continue to live beyond their physical lives. Charles will read as many in the audience as possible in the time allotted. $35/in advance, $40/door. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-5445874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Couples Yoga Date Night – 7-9pm. Connect with your partner through yoga. No experience is necessary to enjoy breathing, stretching, and compassionate communication together. Led by Harmony Ananda & Rick Joyce. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Paddle Myrtle Slough – 9am1pm. Trip is conducted by certified guide and Florida Master Naturalist, Jim Story. Depending on weather conditions the trip can proceed up Myrtle Slough to Lake Surprise and/or downstream to Shell Creek, navigating up to the 400-ft-wide water fall at the Punta Gorda reservoir. Trips can last 2 ½-3 1/2 hrs. Kayak and PFD required. Reservations are limited to 12 people. Call early 941-505-8904.

Intuitive Arts Fair – 10:30am-5:30pm. Featured readers: Catherine, Laura, Stephanie, Jackie and Skye. No appointments made by phone. First come, first served. 30mins/$35. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Community HU Chant – 11am-noon. Come experience for yourself, with others, how your days can be enhanced by chanting the word “HU” for 20 minutes from your heart to God. You can also do this on your own at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious beliefs. Light refreshments follow. Free. Jacaranda Library, Youth Activities Rm, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota. Meet Your Spirit Guide – 11am-1pm. Want a stronger connection? You’ve never communicated but want to? Join Spirit Medium & Psychic, Charles A Filius, for an enlightening and informative seminar as he gives introductory coaching on how to meet your Spirit Guide. Learn about the main types of Spirit Guides, how to connect with your individual Spirit Guides on a more personal level. Perfect for beginners and the more experienced who wish to further explore their connection. $25/in advance, $30/door. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Adventures Within Automatic Writing – 1:303:30pm Receive quality guidance with proper protection and preparation. The writer’s hand forms the sentences without the writer being aware of what will be written. Automatic writing is the closest you can get to having a direct, interactive one-on-one conversation with your Spirit Guides and/or Higher Self. Once applied and honed, this process can be very beneficial and rewarding on so many levels. With Spirit Medium, Psychic Charles A Filius. $25/ in advance, $30/door. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Meet Your Spiritual Guides – 3:15-4:30pm. Join us and meet your Spiritual Guides. Learn what your Spiritual Guides have to offer you. Discover how your Spiritual Guides interact with you daily. $10. Angel Ministries College, 2269 Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley 941-492-4995. AngelMinistriesfl.org. Introduction to Channeling – 4:30-6:30pm. Open and connect to your Higher Self or Spirit Guides. Connecting with a loving teaching entity, in order that they can express themselves through us, is an exciting and humbling experience in a safe, loving and supportive environment. With practice, patience and dedication, the possibilities, like our souls, are endless! With Charles Filius. Limited to 10 participants. $25/in advance, $30/door. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Prema Hara Kirtan – 7pm. Join Prema Hara in celebrating life! This beautiful kirtan duo is back in Sarasota for one night only. Their music is uplifting and heart-opening. $15/advance, $20/door. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com. Channeling Demonstration & Book Signing – 7-9pm. Psychic Medium Charles Filius will be working in direct connection with his own Spirits Guides to speak straightforwardly with the audience. He will give a short talk about Spirit Guides

and their interaction. He will then enter a trancelike state which allows his Guides to speak directly through him. Q & A session between his Guides and attendees. Gain insights from a higher and loving perspective. Book signing. $25/in advance, $30/door. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Reflex Integration: Maximize Brain Potential – 2-day class. Learn the role reflexes play in cognitive functions and discover simple methods to improve functions in children and adults. 14 hrs of CE Credit. $297. Homework Check-In, 6003 Honore Ave. Register, 941-928-8793 or MasgutovaMethod.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Intuitive Faire – Noon-5pm. Get the answers, healing & guidance you seek. Amazing variety of Psychic Mediums, Astrologers, Healers, Pet Intuitive & more! Shop in-store & spiritual vendors. 15 minute sessions/$20. Awaken to your higher heart & joy! Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Ave, Sarasota. Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra – 3:30-5:30pm. Join Patty Seidensticker & Betsy Anderson for this slow moving practice which connects us to the deeper tissues and inner body while we quietly hold yin poses for a longer length of time. Increases flexibility, relieves tension, opens the chi energy and quiets the mind. Then enjoy Yoga Nidra, a guided 30-minute meditation led by Betsy into a deeply relaxing place that brings peace & calm. No experience necessary. $20/at door. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Advance signup, RadiantSoulYogaWellness@gmail.com. Biblical Scents and Their Miraculous Effects – 5pm. The twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture will be interpreted and sampled. Translator Angel is inviting for an enlightening discussion. $15. Please call her at 941-923-6464. Past Life Regression – 6-8pm. Buried in your unconscious lies the memory of all your past lives. Knowing who you were, your accomplishments and failures sheds light on who you are today. A safe, relaxing process pioneered by Dr Brian Weiss, Many Lives, Many Masters. Excellent treatment for phobias, fears and to discover your talents and soul’s purpose and path. Who were you? With Elissa Bentsen. $35. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. How Do You Wish To Be Remembered? – 6-8pm. An interactive and reflective workshop. Each of us, at one time or another, have pondered our life’s journey. Where am I going? Why have I been where I’ve been? Whose lives have I touched? This will help you get a better understanding of these questions and the answers as well. Each attendee will receive a small journal designed to make you think and reflect upon your own steps along your path. With Charles Filius. $25/in advance, $30/ door. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Lady’s Appreciation Day – 9am-3pm. Call to set up an appointment for a free, confidential consul-

tation with a professional matchmaker. All ladies will be treated to flowers, snacks, beverages, and a free gift just for coming in. Appointment required. Suncoast Singles, 4851 Tamiami Trl N, Ste 700, Naples. 800-833-1995. Like us on Facebook at Suncoast Singles LLC for upcoming events and activities. Paddle Woolverton Trail Mangroves and Lunch on Big Dog Island – 10am-2pm. Explore the extensive mangrove tunnels of Lemon Bay then paddle to Big Dog Island with Florida Master Naturalist Helen Buonviri and Bill Schuyler. Enjoy a leisurely lunch/snack exploring Big Dog before returning to the launch area. Participants are required to wear a PFD. Bring your kayak/canoe (no inflatables), water, bug spray, lunch/snack. Donations to the Sierra Club are gratefully accepted. Reservations, Helen 941-467-0974 or Bill 941-763-9248. Manifesting Abundance with Feng Shui – 6:308:30pm. Working with the principles of Feng Shui, you can generate changes in your health, wealth and relationships. Learn how to change the energy in your home to manifest more wealth and abundance, the basic principles of Feng Shui and how to identify the eight energy centers in your home. Discover the specific changes you can make to manifest more abundance. Class is interactive and participants will be able to map their homes using the Bagua. All class materials provided. Bring a floor plan of your home. $25. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. 941-3733955, FourPillarsFlorida.com. Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation – 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light, with Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James since July 16, 2007. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Powerful Therapy to Health and Wholeness with Intuitive Biomagnetist – with Ralph Serrano, a registered nurse. His true healing power comes from his ability to communicate with Spirit Guides, in helping his people find their true illness and through the process of Biomagnetic Pair Therapy, a new revolutionary, scientific and therapeutic approach to help people heal. It is free of side effects, compatible with traditional or alternative practices. Other times are available. $100 for new clients and $75 for follow-up. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Appointments, 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Intuitive Healing – 11am-6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self, and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Gluten Free: Is It for Me? – 6:30pm. Don’t have celiac disease yet wonder if you might benefit from a gluten-free diet? Dr Cynthia Clark will lead a talk

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on whether a G-F lifestyle might be for you. Free. Longevity Wellness Clinic, 2106 Bispham Rd, Ste E, Sarasota. RSVP 941-923-9355, Office@Longevitywc.com. Greater Charlotte Harbor Sierra Club General Meeting – 7pm. Deb Highsmith will show a beautiful program highlighting her adventures as a seasonal park ranger at Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, celebrating the 100 year birthday of the National Park Service. Monthly General Meetings are open to the public, always on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Building, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Info, 941-423-2713. The Third Testament Interactive Live Stream Event Series – Chat-in with your questions during the talk. Free, donations welcome. Online, TheThirdTestament.info.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Holistic Wealth – 5:30-7pm. As viewed by FireStar Capital: A female-founded, female-run holistic financial advisory practice, helping women who are forward-focused and legacy-minded as they grow their net worth. Financial planning by women, for women, to empower women. Free. SRQDC and All Stat Home Health present Julia Miller and Randi Sanders. 8520 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 1, Sarasota, 941-518-2247. Kayak Shell Creek – 9am-2pm. Shell Creek is now coming in bloom with lavender banks of Climbing Asters. Join us as we paddle with Master Naturalist Rick Fried, who lives on the Creek. You must provide your own watercraft and be able to swim. Free to the public; voluntary donations to the Sierra Club are always gratefully accepted. Reserve 941-637-8805. Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation – 10-11:15am. Connect with the rejuvenating, harmonious flow of life energy in your body for deep relaxation, pain relief and more. Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help instructor, Michelle Giambra, guides you in sequences of hand placements to revitalize energy centers on your body. Space is limited. Reserve your space by 9am, Nov 16. $18/class or 5 classes for $60, prepay cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Register, Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj. com. Suncoastjsj.com. The Attitude of Gratitude with Essential Oils – 6:30-8pm. Learn how being in gratitude and essential oils will balance your mind, body and spirit throughout the holiday season. Join Laurel James as she guides your senses through a world of aromas to cultivate a feeling of gratitude. Overcome the stress of the holiday season with fun and easy to use essential oils that can immediately shift your state of mind with a simple breath. Five Petal Holistic Healing Center, 830 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-315-6858. Five-Petal.com. Keys of Enoch – 7-9pm. With Kim Converse, explore how The Keys of Enoch works directly with the spiritual truths of our past, present and future. Through music, sacred expressions, higher education and prayer, we will develop a deeper understanding of our cosmic birthright and our ability to co-participate with our spiritual counterparts connected with the Divine. $7. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

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Reiki III Master Share – 7-9pm. Masters of all lineages come together to share, expand, enhance and brush up on their Reiki. Wear comfortable clothes. $5 Suggested Donation. Enlightenment Center at Unity Church, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@ Woman-Spirit.com. Woman-Spirit.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry, Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All ages and experiences welcome. Accepting new students. $10. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Call 941-822-0263. ccosl.com. Intuitive Healing – 11am-6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self, and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Angel Light Initiation and Activation – 6:309:30pm. Angel Light is a gentle, nurturing energy that balances and aligns the energy centers in the physical, mental, emotional and subtle bodies. Terrific to use with animals, babies, children and the elderly. Most people report feeling deep levels of peace and relaxation throughout their body and mind. It is also a great way to finish and complement other modalities. Free. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. A Modern Day Shaman: Powerful Group Healing – 7pm. Group healings with renowned Shamanic Healer, Bart Smyth are extremely potent and bring forth very powerful shifts in your vitality and well-being on many levels. This gathering is offered to assist individuals and their loved ones. Bart blends together his alchemical healing ways working on chronic health challenges, cutting of psychic ties, removal of toxic aggressive energies, clearing of ancestral patterns, traumas, emotional wounds, depression and more. His methods are laced with humor, kindness and neutrality. $20. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Sign-up, 941371-9333, ccosl.com. Mary Magdalene’s Mystical Teachings of Enlightenment – 7-8:30pm. Awakening to the Power of the Sacred Feminine with Rev Lea Chapin. Mary Magdalene brings forth her powerful, mystical teachings of enlightenment. She will awaken all to the power of the divine feminine energy that has emerged upon this planet at this time. These teachings are powerful, direct and life altering for the serious spiritual seeker who truly desires to help humanity and Mother Earth shift into the Golden Age of enlightenment. $25. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Essential Oils for the Holidays: Make & Take – 7-9pm. Our dōTerra advocate will show you how to easily incorporate essential oils into your everyday routine for self-care. We will teach you how to

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make pampering presents for this Holiday season! Open House style event: pop in to make a takeaway or stay and socialize. Choose from Sugar/ Salt Scrub, Rollerball Blends (Holiday Scents) and a surprise. No fee to attend; pay-per-item you choose to make. Easy gifts for teacher, mom, best friend, neighbors, co-workers and the men in your life. San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com. Mantra Meditation – 7-9pm. A mantra is a mystical energy encased in a sound structure. Every mantra contains within its vibrations a certain power. Upon concentration and repetition of a given mantra, its energy is liberated and takes form. The great teachers of ancient times had the power to listen to the subtlest of these sounds. They discovered that specific sounds energized specific portions of the brain thereby awakening extraordinary powers. $20. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Guest Reader, Sherry Lord – 10:30am-5:30pm. Sherry, Reiki Master, ordained reverend, teacher, psychic intuitive and deeper trance channel, can see angels, guides and auras as well as channel loved ones who have crossed over. She is can answer your questions, both business and personal, and help you on your spiritual path. 15mins/$40; 30mins/$75; 60mins/$125. In Deep Trance Channel sessions, Sherry allows Namara, a group of non-physical beings of pure love & light, to speak through her, 50mins/$175. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Regain, Maintain Lifelong Agility, TTI Seminar – Friday 6-9pm, Sat & Sun. Agility is different than flexibility. It requires bending & moving quickly. The Feldenkrais Method heightens ability to sense old patterns & fine tune skills. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-360-2248, FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Siddha Yoga Home Study Course Satsang – 7pm. All are welcome. Free. Orientation for Newcomers 6:30pm; Satsang 7pm. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Sarasota. Info, 941-926-5435, symcSarasotaSteeringCommittee@gmail.com. Sound Infusion – 7-8:30pm. Carol Hall and Ed Russell will facilitate a relaxing sound bath with Tibetan bowls, gongs, a harp and more! Sound therapy is a powerful healing modality deeply resonating with the cells and organs of your body for relief of stress, pain, and symptoms of dis-ease. Bring a pillow, blanket and mat to be comfortable. $20. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-3719333, ccosl.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Cycle of Life – 10am-3pm. Explore natural, innate and intuitive options of life with:10am Dr Ashley Thomas DC: Pregnancy and Chiropractic; 10.30am Dr Kyle Doan DC: Chiropractic, and Natural Health; 11am Julie Donnelly, BS, CPE, LMT: Sports Injuries; 11:30am Dr Maggie Verhaggen DC, DNBHA, FACC: Nutrition; noon Jayme Westrom: Quantum Reflex Analysis; 12:30pm FireStar Capital: Holistic Wealth; 1pm Karen Gerner: Today’s Insurances and Your Future; 1:30pm All Stat Home

Health: Home Health & Your Independence; 2pm Jonathon Baker, Esq.: Estate Planning for Beyond You; 2:30pm Dr Tanya Scotece, PhD: The Final Steps, How You Want them. Free. SRQDC and All Stat Home Health, 8520 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 1, Sarasota, 941-518-2247. Intuitive Faire with Readings and More – 11am4pm. A monthly event with Intuitive and Mediumistic Readings, Spirit Artist, Palmistry, Astrology and Numerology Reports, Aura Pictures and Bio-feedback. Something for everyone. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl. com. Call to schedule your favorite reader, 941371-9333. Psychic Fair – 11am-4pm. Message gallery, readings, healings, free lectures. Our Psychic Readers will use their intuitive abilities to assist you in making choices and in answers for personal growth. Readings are 15 minutes, so you have time to sample different reader styles, and are only $25. We will also offer healings with our certified Reiki healers, 15 minutes$25. Lectures are free. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Qi Breathing Experience – 11:30am-1pm. Build a Qi foundation with Supreme Science Qigong. For personal and spiritual development. $25. SpaNorthWest, 2722 Manatee Ave W, Ste 2, Bradenton. RSVP 941-713-1637. Spa-Northwest.com. Workshop: Create Your Own Mini Peace Pole – 2-4pm. Materials are supplied, but you are welcome to bring a special stone, feather, shell or other pieces. Limited to 25. $10/suggested donation. Venice Holistic Community Center, 714 Shamrock Blvd, Venice. Register, Info@VenicePeaceProject. org. VenicePeaceProject.org. Sacred Sound Immersion Beach Sunset – 4:305:30pm. Crystal & Tibetan bowls and gongs with the Sound Sisters. Donation $15. South Lido Beach Park, follow path to Gulf from west side of parking lot. 941-812-8695. Christo Bowers, Clairvoyant, Intuitive and Energy Healer – Nov 19-20. Two days of workshops, lectures, readings and private meditations. Special pricing for attending multiple events. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org. Fit Mind & Fit Body Coaching & Walking Program for Plus Size Women – Join us for 4 weekly casual walking classes to get you moving. You will also receive 4 group coaching sessions that help you explore issues that may have hindered your weightloss goals. The 8 sessions will help you improve your overall wellness by focusing on both mind and body. $100/4 coaching sessions. $10/suggested donation for walking classes. ZenInspiredLife@mail. com. ZenInspiredLife.weebly.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Community HU Chant – 10-11am. Come experience for yourself, with others, how your days can be enhanced by chanting the word ‘HU’ from your heart to God, for 20 minutes. You can also do this on your own at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious beliefs. Light refreshments follow. Free. La Quinta Inn, 5931 Com-

mercial Way (W of I-75), Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota. Reiki 2 Certification – 1-5pm. Teaches Distance Healing and opens additional energy centers. Includes Reiki 2 Attunement. We will also touch on animal healing. Prerequisite is Reiki 1 Certification. Class size is limited, so pre-registration is required. With Dawn Freeman. $116 includes manual. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Giving Thanks Celebration – 4-5pm. This free outdoor yoga class is being held to give back to the community. Bring donations of non-perishable food for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, a local organization that helps individuals and families in need. The Yoga Sanctuary, 120 Laishley Ct, Punta Gorda. 941-505-9642. Info@TheYogaSanctuary.biz. TheYogaSanctuary.biz.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 What is Muscle Testing? – 6:30-8pm. Have you heard someone talk about “muscle testing” but haven’t experienced it for yourself? Come explore this practice from the perspective of a Quantum Reflex Analysis practitioner. Experience the process, learn where your interference patterns are and determine what supplement is the most valuable for your individual constitution. $10 SRQDC and All Stat Home Health present Jayme Westrom. 8520 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 1, Sarasota, 941-518-2247. Biblical Scents and Their Miraculous Effects – 7pm. The twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture will be interpreted and sampled. Translator Angel is inviting for an enlightening discussion. $15. Please call her at 941-923-6464. Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation – 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light, with Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James since July 16, 2007. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Guest Reader, Deborah Chadwick – 10:30am5:30pm. Using a deck of regular playing cards, Deborah is able to communicate with her guides and angels, quickly receiving very specific information for her clients. Throughout her readings, Deborah brings forth humor and healing to aid her clients in achieving a higher level of understanding and focus. 15mins/$30; 30mins/$60; 45mins/$90. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Intuitive Healing – 11am-6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self, and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

How Acupuncture Works and Why It Can Benefit You! – 6-7pm. Acupuncture has been around for 3000+years and people are still wondering how this organic medicine works. Mariryan Heschmeyer, DOM will be discussing the 12 meridians and their corresponding organs. Find out how the spleen can be affected by worry and raw foods. Why is the liver “the bully of the body?” How it can damage the digestive system and ligaments and what we can do to heal it. She will be discussing these important organs and more as well as how systems and meridians get blocked and how those tiny little needles can make such a big impact. Free. SRQDC and All Stat Home Health, 8520 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 1, Sarasota, 941-518-2247. Monthly Anchoring Light Channeled Meditation Charlotte County – 6:45pm. With Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James, serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Monday since July 16, 2007! Port Charlotte Beach Park, Room A, Port Charlotte. Love Offering. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Experience Safe, Robust Weight Loss – 6-7pm. Simple, guided program with Dr Maggi Verhagen, who will share her personal weight loss story. Lose 2-5 pounds your first week with her program fuelings designed to provide the right nutrition at every stage of the journey. Dr Maggi, a certified health coach, is offering her free supportive coaching with this structured optimal health program. Free. SRQDC and All Stat Home Health, 8520 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 1, Sarasota, 941-518-2247.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 GIVING THANKS Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All ages and experience welcome. Accepting new students. $10. Call 941822-0263. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941371-9333, ccosl.com. Annual Thanksgiving Day Workshop – 9-11am. Join Cheryl Chaffee at Garden of the Heart for the annual Thanksgiving Fundraiser, featuring gentle and relaxing poses while tapping into feelings of love and gratitude. Benefits the All Faiths Food Bank and Karma Yoga Outreach. $30. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com. Intuitive Healing – 11am-6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self, and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Women’s Thanksgiving New Moon Meditation – 6:30pm doors open; 7pm doors close when meditation begins. Sabrina Harris and the Suncoast

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Threshold Choir sing the song of the souls to those in Hospice. In this meditation, they bring songs of Thanksgiving to the group. The Women’s Meditation Circle meets on the New and Full Moons for a guided meditation led by a senior member of the community. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of center. 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, Jo Mooy 941-355-1414, JoMooy@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Kayak Myakkahtchee Creek – 9am-noon. You will test your skills on this twisting, jungle creek in North Port with Allain Hale. Portaging is required in two places, so be in shape for this. Participants must provide their own watercraft, PFD and be able to swim. Voluntary donations to the Sierra Club are always gratefully accepted. Must reserve, 941-423-2713. Eckankar Worship Service – 10-11am. How to Live Life Gracefully. Your ability to gracefully change your consciousness to the needs of the moment will keep you spiritually young for all time. La Quinta Inn, 5931 Commercial Way (W of I-75), Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation – 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light, with Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James since July 16, 2007. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Toxicity Workshop with Dr Dower – 6:30pm. Identify main sources of toxicity so you can mini-

mize exposure. Understand how toxins affect health. Learn what to do to help the body function optimally. Free. Meeting Room, Bank of America, 1237 Stickney Pt Rd, Sarasota.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Intuitive Healing – 11am-6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multidimensional structure which directly affects physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with inner child, heart opening, connection with your higher self, and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Biblical Scents and Their Miraculous Effects – 7pm. The twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture will be interpreted and sampled. Translator Angel is inviting for an enlightening discussion. $15. Please call her at 941-923-6464. 21 Ways / 21 Days to Celebrate Winter Solstice – 7-9pm. The Winter Solstice has a powerful impact on people and creatures on the planet, and especially mystics and sensitives. Come learn some of the history, the mystery and the power of this time of year. Learn self-care for sensitives, and how to use the energies of Solstice for your personal rebirth. Some experience with intuition and psychic abilities preferable but not required. A mind open to possibilities required. $25. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 12 Stages of Healing – 7-9pm. Dr Tatiana Agafonova, DC leads this class based on the concepts of Donny Epstein, developer and creator of Network Spinal Analysis. Learn that all human beings go through or evolve in their subconscious through the same path or stages of healing. In order to heal, we need to feel, and “feel” means – be with it: be with energy, sensation, emotion, discomfort, etc. Join this class to feel it and heal. Free. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

plan ahead SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Learn Food Healing Science – 10am-noon. Discover how you can reverse & prevent disease naturally with food! Enter the New Year with knowledge that can keep you and your family healthier than ever before. Space is very limited; RSVP today. $10. 830 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-780-0501.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu – 6-7:15pm. Hands-on self-healing meditation with Michelle Giambra, Certified Practitioner. Be renewed as you are guided through hands-on energy balancing exercises you apply to your own body. Profound relaxation, pain relief and more. Register by 4pm, Dec 9. $18/ class; $60/5 classes prepay. Cash or check. Suncoast JSJ, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Register, Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com. Suncoastjsj.com.

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Spirit of The Holidays Messages Party – 7-9pm. Five top psychic mediums, one holiday evening. Come celebrate the Spirit of the holidays. Mark your calendar, this is one event you don’t want to miss! All guests will receive a personal message from a top psychic medium. Dinner Buffet, Wine, Desserts, Gift Baskets Raffle, Music and Fun. Space is limited (we were at overflow capacity last year), so reserve your place early. $60. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-5445874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation – 1011:15am. Connect with the rejuvenating, harmonious flow of life energy in your body for deep relaxation, pain relief and more. Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help instructor, Michelle Giambra, guides you in sequences of hand placements to revitalize energy centers on your body. Space is limited. Reserve your space by 9am, Dec 21. $18/class or 5 classes for $60, prepay cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Register, Michelle 941-228-2972. Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com. Suncoastjsj.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 Illuminations Yoga One-day Retreat with Vision Boards – Rediscover what you value and enjoy. $59. Faith Lutheran Church, 7750 Beneva. Reserve your space, 941-724-9922.

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come. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@ angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.

Meet & Greet: Learn With Other Like-Minded Souls – 9-10am. Enrichment spiritual classes for adults. Free. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-9553301, UnityOfSarasota.com.

Universal New Thought Service – 11:30am12:30pm. Bringing forth an offering and an opening towards joyous Divine connection. Donation. An interfaith service. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@ woman-spirit.com. Woman-Spirit.com.

One from the Heart Healing Sessions – 9:3010:15am. Center of Spiritual Awareness healing practitioners offer 15-min sessions to bring a state of wholeness to body, mind, and spirit. Free. Fruitville Rd (Knights of Columbus Bldg), 941-926-7828. Sunday Services Cosmic Center – 10am Handson Spiritual Healing. 10:30am Open Arms Metaphysical Spiritualist Service: Inspirational lectures and messages from your loved ones and friends on “The Other Side”. Reverends Thomas & Mary Linn Clarke. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941371-9333. ccosl.com. Hatha Yoga with Jamie Coffey – 10-11:30am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com. Mixed Levels Yoga with Cindy – 10-11:30am. Alignment-based yoga suitable for anyone with previous yoga experience. Learn standing poses, twists, back bends, seated bends & inversions at your own pace. More options given for beginning or advanced students. $16; $78/6. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com. Conscious Movement – 10am-noon. 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly. Kathy Oravec leads you in a mindful movement practice where you listen for your inner voice and move from the wisdom of your body. There are no steps to learn and no right or wrong movements; simply the chance to move freely to fantastic, fun music. Join us as we create a safe, sacred and play-filled space to connect with your emotions and spirit. For everyone! Donation based. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com. Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am. Start your week renewed and encouraged. Join the CMF for a morning of inspiration, spiritual healing, inspirational talk, special music and Spirit messages. Fellowship period follows the service. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org. FUNday at Unity of Sarasota – 10:30-11:30am. Spiritual Seekers, all are welcome to join us each Sunday for a wonderful, uplifting service. Free. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.com. Sunday AM Service – 10:30am-Noon. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual church messages and, after service, messages from Spirit with our psychic/mediums. Love Offering Wel-

Aerial Yoga – 11:30am-12:45pm. With Mandy. All levels. Begins with basic mat work & progresses to using a soft fabric yoga inversion swing. $15; $12/senior/student. 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642. ReflexArts.com. Cosmic In-Service Gathering of Lightworkers – 12:15pm. A call to Planetary World Servers to Anchor Light and work with our Family of Light to bridge Heaven and Earth. Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-3719333, ccosl.com. Open Heart Divine Healing Service – 12:15pm. First Sunday monthly. Through the gathering of the faithful, experience and co-create the Anchoring of Powerful Divine Healing Energies within the Sacred Circle. Expect miracles! Rev SharonElizabeth James. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com. Sunday PM Service – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual church messages and, after service, messages from Spirit with our Psychic/Mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@ angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org. Reiki Masters and Dolphin Trilogy Classes and Healing – We practice holistic health where the art and science of healing merge. We provide alternative health care options that balance body, mind and spirit. Our specialists are highly trained in Biochemistry and Oriental Medicine. Now available Sundays and by appt. Call 941-343-7052 or visit HealedInSedona.com. Top Drawer Furniture Featuring Organic Bedding & Natural Furniture – 1955 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota. 941-877-1381. TopDrawerFurnitureStore.com.

monday Free Max T3 – 7:30am. Ultimate Boost Training. For all levels of fitness! Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota. No Nonsense Nutrition – 9-10am. With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WSLR 96FM, wslr.org. Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 9:30-11am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Alternative Health – 10-11am. Alt Mondays. With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WMNF 88SFM. Call-in line 813-239-9663, wmnf.org. Chair Yoga – 10-11am. Class is designed for individuals with restricted mobility or who have been inactive. $10. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-350-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org. Restorative Yoga – 10:30am-noon. Larisa Byely offers a sanctuary from daily stress and fastpaced living with the practice of active relaxation, a state of no-effort and quiet brain. Props will assist in holding poses which help create space and freedom in the joints, organs and spine. We will be guided to grow more mindful of our inner landscape which calms the nervous system and slows us down into the natural rhythms of the body and Earth. All levels welcome. $15 drop-in or class cards. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com. Gentle Yoga with Vesna – 11am & 3:30pm. Alignment-based, progressive levels, individual attention, small classes. $16 or $80/6. Yoga with Vesna, 7513 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. YogaWithVesna.com. Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 11:15am-12:45pm. A physically demanding practice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility, and stamina. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com. Mixed Levels Yoga – Noon-1pm. Mon & Wed. Kelly facilitates. Inspired by Anusara style of Hatha Yoga, which means “flowing with grace”. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota. 941-3125630. WildGingerApothecary.com. Introductory Ilike 100% Organic Facials – Noon-5pm. Non-toxic skincare for all skin types. $55. Heart and Sole Organics, 1435 S Osprey Ave, Ste 200, Sarasota. 941-228-9724. HeartAndSoleOrganics.com. Slow Flow Kripalu Yoga with Angelena Craig – 4-5:15pm. A gentle yet energetic approach to traditional yoga, suitable for beginners or the more

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advanced. First time student special $15/ first class, second one is free; $55/5 class packages. Circusoul Yoga Studio, 4141 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941822-9620, ANewAgingMovement.com. Transitions Support Group – 5-6:30pm. A support group that helps cope with the reality of traumatic changes. Discover resources & chart strategies to achieve priority goals. Six sessions are recommended. Free. Transition Church, 2215 Sunset Dr, Ste E1, Bradenton. 941-739-7103. RevDCT@ Verizon.net. Mixed Levels Yoga with Randall – 5:30-7pm. This alignment-based yoga class is geared toward students who have been practicing yoga for at least 6 months. Inversion options will be taught in this class to prepare you for headstands, handstands, and shoulderstands. Dropins welcome. $16; $78/6. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, 941-341-9781. GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com. Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 5:45pm. Ongoing Awareness Through Movement lessons. Improve posture, body/mind connection, self-reliance. $15. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-3602248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Spirit Automatic Writing – 6pm. Our spirit loved ones and guides are ever ready to help each of us. Colleen Panebianco will work with you to learn how to open up and enjoy this effective communication method with your spirit helpers. The technique comes so very naturally with just a little coaching. $10 donation. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-2668435. cmfSarasota.org. Forgiveness Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Forgiveness in Aramaic is to cancel, untie or let loose. It’s a tool for changing a reality in the mind. This is one of the core messages of Why is this Happening to Me Again? $10. Unity Church of Sarasota. 941776-7465, UnityOfSarasota.com. Sai Maa Satsang & Blessing – 7-8:30pm. 1st Monday. A spiritual gathering, meditation & blessing to strengthen connection to self, truth & healing. Uses Sai Maa teachings & transformational healing. Free. Central Sarasota location. 941-4877077, Sai-Maa.com. Monday Evening Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation – 7:45pm. With Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James, serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Monday since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Chakra Clearing & Alignment – Spiritual guidance from Rev Duffy Rutledge using the Crystal Bed from John of God. $25. Call for appointment. 941-926-7828. Florida Esthetics Buy One Get One 1/2 Off – By appointment only, purchase one / second 1/2 off. Sarasota & Bradenton locations. Call for appointment, 941-216-5772. FloridaEsthetics.com. Yoga Classes – Mon, Tues, Wed. A variety of styles. Ionie Body Mind Retreat/Raw Food Café, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Info 941-955-4599, Ionie.com. Max T3 Interval Workout – 7:30am. Join Dr Dower; for all levels of fitness. Get fit before the holidays. Free. Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota.

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vanced students from other styles are welcome. $15; $88/8. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, 941-341-9781. GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Power Pilates Class – 8:30-9am. Strengthen your center in just 30 minutes. $5. Five Petal Holistic Healing Center, 830 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941315-6858. Five-Petal.com.

Iyengar Yoga with Deborah Di Carlo – 6:308pm. Iyengar Yoga is characterized by an emphasis on precision of alignment in the yoga postures, the use of props to help students of all ability levels achieve correct alignment, and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. $14, $50/5, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Yoga on Turtle Beach with Julie – 8:30-9:30am. All-levels class takes place near the steps/ramp by the north parking lot. Bring a mat or towel. $5 suggested donation, a portion benefits local charity. Karma Yoga Outreach. Contact Julie@ChesapeakeYoga.com. Beach Fun and Fitness on Siesta Key Public Beach – 9am. Combining dance, martial arts and mindfulness, Nia tones your body while transforming your mind. More than just a workout, Nia is a holistic fitness practice and brings mindfulness to your dance movement experience leaving you energized, mentally clear, and emotionally balanced. It is non-impact, practiced barefoot, and adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Bring a towel. $15 or class card. 948 Beach Rd, Sarasota. Nia on the Beach with Kathy Oravec, 941-724-9719, KathyOravec@gmail.com, KathyOravec.com. WSLR Peace & Justice Show – 9-10am. Tune in to 96.5 on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month for The Peace and Justice Report. Submit any event announcements for the show to Info@wslr.org.

Psychic Practice Circle – 7-8:30pm. November 1, 8, 15. During this continuing series, come together with like-minded individuals to practice your psychic skills. Develop and expand your intuitive abilities in a supportive and caring atmosphere. This is an opportunity to advance and share your sacred gifts in friendly environment. Each session preceded by a brief meditation and blessing. Open to all regardless of experience. Join us for one, any or all weeks! $5/per session. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Zen Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Tues & Thurs. Led by spiritual director, Rev Daito Zenei Thompson. Consists of two 20-min meditations, separated by a 5-min walking meditation. Ends with tea & conversation. Free. Sarasota Zen Center, 3947 Clark Rd, Ste A, Sarasota. 941-451-6988. SarasotaZen.org.

Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 10-11:30am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

The Greater Charlotte Harbor Group of the Sierra Club – 7-9pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. Open to the public, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to discover what your local Sierra Club is all about. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Building, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Info, 941423-2713, AllainHale@hotmail.com.

Kidding Around Yoga/Parenting Class – 10:30am-noon. Kids learn yoga with a certified instructor while parents interact. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-3503301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Intermediate Yoga with Cynthia Turner – 7:308:45pm. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Mindfulness in Parenting Drop-in – 10:4511:45am. Explore growth opportunities in parenting while building community support. Bring lunch if you would like to eat together afterwards. Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute at Unity Church, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Details, SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

Second Tuesday Monthly Anchoring Light Channeled Meditation Charlotte County –7:45pm. With Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Monday since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Pilates – Noon-1pm. Tues & Thurs. Strengthen and lengthen with mat Pilates, facilitated by Kelly. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota. 941312-5630. WildGingerApothecary.com. Yin Yoga with Stephanie Cole – Noon-1:15pm. A passive yoga practice that stretches connective tissue in the body. This slower practice provides time to remain in the poses for longer periods, increasing flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com. Mindful Meditation – 1-2pm. Guided contemplation. Love Offering. Fellowship Hall Education Annex Classrm, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301. Advanced Practice – 5:30-7:15pm. Tuesday nights are a teacher-led practice where strong yogis can come to learn advanced sequences and poses. Knowledge of alignment is expected. Led by Jaye Martin or Cheryl Chaffee alternate weeks. Ad-

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wednesday Early Morning Yoga with Jessica Dilorenzo Oatman – 6-7:15am. All levels. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Details, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com. Nia – 9-10am Weds & Fri. Nia is a blend of the dance, martial, and healing arts. Becky facilitates. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota. 941-312-5630. WildGingerApothecary.com. Yoga for All Levels – 9-10:30am. Join Patty Seidensticker for this class that will consist of a very nice group of poses that bring openness, strength and stability. Alignment focus and inner awareness of tension will be reflected. Breath is used to calm the mind so you can be fully present while exploring both your inner and outer body. $15 for drop-in or use your 5 or 10 pack class card. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness,

3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Patty 941-3801206. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com. Sacred Conversations – 10-11am. Dynamic study on living one’s Spiritual Power. Rev Elizabeth Thompson. Love offering $5-10. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-350-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org. Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation – 1011:15am. Connect with the rejuvenating, harmonious flow of life energy in your body for deep relaxation, pain relief and more. Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help Instructor, Michelle Giambra, guides you in sequences of hand placements to revitalize energy centers on your own body. Space is limited. Please preregister. $18/class or 5 classes for $60 (prepay). Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact Michelle Giambra, 941-228-2972, Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, SuncoastJSJ.com. Five Points Park Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Omega Cure bottles, vials, cookies and chocolates available. Stop by, say hi, and try a sample. First St & N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, Omega3Innovations.com. Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 10:45am. Awareness Through Movement classes improve posture, balance, and body awareness. Lessons (in chairs/ on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. $15. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Vinyasa Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 11:30am1pm. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heat-building sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com. Free Yoga for Veterans/Military – 3:30-4:30pm. Veterans, military personnel and their family members can attend a free weekly yoga class designed for vets with PTSD, TBI and other combat injuries. Free. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com. Free Healing Clinic – 4-6:30pm. Our Masters tap into the Divine Source of energy to balance and heal your being. Relax and enjoy this renewing and enlightening experience. Love Donation Appreciated. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@ angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org. Drop-in Qigong – 5:30-6:30pm. $12 per single class or $10 per class when purchase a one-month pass. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Details, SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html. Drop-in Sitting Meditation – 6-7pm. Instruction & discussion of reading. Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Details, SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html. Hatha Flow – 6-7pm. Learn to connect with the breath, make space and be present through Yoga. Jen facilitates. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota. 941-312-5630. WildGingerApothecary.com. Intro to Hoop Dance Class – 6-7pm. Learn the basics of the art of Hoop Dance in this 4-week se-

ries that begins each month. Have fun, dance, meet new friends and burn calories. $40/month series. Prana Yoga Studio, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota. Bonnie Brown 941-404-8114. OutwardSpiral.net. Kundalini Yoga with Erinn Earth – 6-7pm. Outdoor class for fresh air intake. Lots of breathing while stretching. Techniques for kundalini manipulation for subtle body transformation. Meditation indoors at end of class. Lesson from Sutras or Gita. $10; $40/5, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, 941-284-9563, InSelfYoga.net. Pregnancy Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Experience the benefits of pregnancy yoga for improved posture, strength, flexibility, endurance, breathing & relaxation. Appropriate for all levels. $15; $50/5. Prana Yoga, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota. 941-312-1898. Free Max T3 – 6:30pm. Ultimate Boost Training. For all levels of fitness! Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota. Sarasota Essential Oils Presents 8-Week Series – 6:30-8pm. Exciting, fun, informative classes on green, clean, chemical-free living. Topics include: Using and Enjoying Everyday Oils; Essential Oils for Pet & Animal Care; Green Chemical-Free Home; Maintaining Healthy Weight; Vitality Oils in the Kitchen; Oil-Infused Natural Supplements; Stress/ Emotional Upheaval; Living Green and Earning Green. Join the Green Living Challenge where you earn Green Points to win prizes. We’re creating a safe and healthy environment for people, pets, plants and planet. Come to any or all classes in this series. 2700 Orchid Oaks Dr (1 block north of Bee Ridge off Tuttle Ave). $5/class or $25/ Three-for-Free with advance registration. Info and Registration, 941-203-1225, Facebook, SarasotaEssentialOils.com. Hope & Support Group for Bereaved Parents & Family – 7-9pm. 2nd Wednesday monthly. $5 Donation. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Sandi Crea 814-449-7481. The Keys of Enoch Study Group – 7-9pm. 1st and 3rd Weds. Known also as The Book of Knowledge, this is the study of the “code-book” or blueprint for spiritual consciousness with the reality of Divine Intelligence. KeysOfEnoch.com. Written by Dr J J Hurtak. Facilitated by Kim Converse. $7. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Midweek-Renew – 7:20-8:30pm. Meditation, prayer, music, candle lighting & silence. Free. Sanctuary, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301. Max T3 Interval Workout – 6:30pm. Join Dr Dower; for all levels of fitness. Get fit before the holidays. Free. Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota.

thursday Beach Fun and Fitness on Siesta Key Public Beach – 9am. Combining dance, martial arts and mindfulness, Nia tones your body while transforming your mind. More than just a workout, Nia is a holistic fitness practice and brings mindfulness to your dance movement experience leaving you energized, mentally clear, and emotionally balanced. It is non-impact, practiced barefoot, and adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Bring a towel.

$15 or class card. 948 Beach Rd, Sarasota. Nia on the Beach with Kathy Oravec, 941-724-9719, KathyOravec@gmail.com, KathyOravec.com. Yoga Every Thursday – 9am. Join Pauline Dimitry for classical Hatha Yoga Classes. For a Life in Balance-a gentle, transforming practice. All ages and experience levels. $10. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. Englewood Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Omega Cure bottles, vials, cookies and chocolates available. Stop by, say hi, and try a sample. Historic Dearborn St, Sarasota, Omega3Innovations.com. Mom + Baby Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 10-10:45am. This class offers benefits for moms and their babies. Designed for babies 6 weeks to 3 years but all are welcome. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com. Drop-in Qigong – 10-11am. $12 per single class or $10 per class when purchase a one-month pass. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Details, SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html. Foundational Mat Pilates – 10:30-11:30am. A mind-body practice with Larisa Byely emphasizing breathing, alignment and core awareness. Focus is on precise movements originating from the core in order to access the deepest layers of muscles which offer stability, support, flexibility and efficiency of movement. Beginners welcome along with those who want to refine their knowledge and deepen their Pilates practice. Modifications and variations offered to suit each student’s unique needs. $15 drop-in or class cards. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com. Gentle Dynamic Yoga – 11am. Alignment-based, progressive stretching & flows, ideal for a gentler workout. $16 or $80/6. Yoga with Vesna, 7513 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. YogaWithVesna.com. Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 11:15am-12:30pm. A physically demanding practice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility and stamina. $14 or 5/$50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com. Y12SR – 4-5pm. This free yoga class is open to anyone in or living with addiction recovery. Led by Y12SR certified teacher, Andy Sicking. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. 941-341-9781. Healing & Messages – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual messages with our Psychic/Mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org. Interactive Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Qigong & breathwork for personal and spiritual development. 830 Central Ave, Sarasota. RSVP 941-780-0501. Mixed Levels Yoga – 7pm. Class led by Cheryl Chaffee. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

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Pet Grief Support Group – 7pm. 3rd Thursday. For understanding, support & sharing pictures & stories of your special friend. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota. 941-955-3301. Advanced Mediumship Development – 7-8:30pm. This training is for students who have learned about, and have connected with, their spirit guide or those in spirit, and who understand the basics on how to give an evidential mediumship reading. The purpose of the series is to educate and mentor participants into a higher level of psychic mediumship. With Victoria Ackerman, $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. Law of Attraction Class – 7-9pm. This class takes you to the leading edge, working with the Principles of the Laws of Cause/Effect or Sow/ Reap. We are entering a study series of intention for living life as masterfully as we can, given our various quirks and preferences. $10. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@Woman-Spirit.com. WomanSpirit.com. Suncoast Reiki Share – 7-9pm. 4th Thursday monthly. Open to all, no experience needed. Come experience and share the wonderful gift of Reiki energy. This is also an open invitation to all Reiki practitioners to receive as well as share your healing gifts. Hornberger Wellness & Chiropractic Bldg, 2nd flr, 4001 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, 941-539-0346. Meetup.com/Suncoast-Reiki-Share-Meetup.

friday Free Max T3 – 7:30am. Ultimate Boost Training. For all levels of fitness! Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota. Kundalini Yoga with Dev Atma – 8:30-9:45am. Classes includes gentle warm ups, a yoga set of postures, movements, breathing techniques, and relaxation, followed by meditation utilizing mantra, breath, and often times the healing vibration of the Gong. $14; $50/5. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280. RosemaryCourt.com. Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am2pm. Each Sat, the market features a special activity including guest chefs, raffles, arts & crafts vendors & children’s activities. Old Main St, Downtown parking/free on weekends. Dogs on leashes are welcome. 941-744-7484. Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 10-11:30am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com. Book Study & Discussion – 10am-Noon. An ongoing book study group encouraging discussion & group interaction. $10. Unity of Sarasota. 941-9553301. UnityOfSarasota.com. Drop-in Sitting Meditation – Noon-1pm. Group, with instruction & discussion of reading. Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Details, SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html. Green Door Organics Co-op – 1-5:30pm. Every Friday of the month. Premium organics, affordable prices, no cross-contamination. Four locations, 941-378-9036 or OrganicVeggies.net.

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Private Readings Walk-in – 6-7:30pm. End your work week on a pleasant note, and with helpful guidance from your spirit guides and angels! Come and receive a 15-minute message from a loved one or guide through one of our gifted workers. Stop anytime during 6-7:15pm on Fridays, no appointment needed. Two workers available so minimum wait time, if any. $20 donation. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org. Florida Esthetics $5 Off – any Skincare Clinic Service at Sarasota location. By appointment only, 941-216-5772. FloridaEsthetics.com.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Max T3 Interval Workout – 7:30am. Join Dr Dower; for all levels of fitness. Get fit before the holidays. Free. Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota.

EARN EXTRA OR FULL TIME INCOME WHILE HELPING OTHERS. Strong support and resources. Contact Robert in Sarasota for more information: 518-8606514 or ylrob@me.com.

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FOR RENT

Sarasota Farmers Market – 7am-1pm. Rain or shine. The Sarasota Farmers Market, established in 1979, continues its tradition of serving the community with local produce, plants, prepared foods and artisans. They currently have a full market that includes 70 vendors and 5,000 sq ft of produce and plants. 1592 Main St from Lemon Ave to Selby Five Points Park, Downtown Sarasota Central Sarasota Year-Round Farmers Market – 8am-1pm, rain or shine. Every agriculture vendor at the market (fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, etc.) is a grower or farmer, not just a reseller. The Florida House, 4454 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota. CentralSarasotaFamersMarket.com. Yoga for All Levels – 10-11:30am. Join Patty Seidensticker for this class that will consist of a very nice group of poses that bring openness, strength and stability. Alignment focus and inner awareness of tension will be reflected. Breath is used to calm the mind so you can be fully present while exploring both your inner and outer body. $15 for drop-in or use your 5 or 10 pack class card. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Patty 941-3801206. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com. Psychic Fair – 10am-3pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Are you searching, questioning and seeking answers? Choose from some of the best Intuitive Artists in the area. See what your future holds. Complimentary refreshments. Private Readings $1/Min. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org. Free Sleep Consultation at Sleep Organics – 10am-5pm or by appt. 650 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-312-5906, Sleep-Organics.com. Go with the Flow Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Flow and restorative, with a great playlist. Angie facilitates. All levels welcome. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota. 941-312-5630. WildGingerApothecary.com. Kundalini Yoga with Erinn Earth – 10:3011:45am. Outdoor class for fresh air intake. Lots of breathing while stretching. Techniques for kundalini manipulation for subtle body transformation. Meditation indoors at end of class. Lesson from Sutras or Gita. $10; $40/5, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. 941-284-9563, InSelfYoga.net.

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SERVICES FEEL BETTER NOW HOLISTIC WEIGHT LOSS AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WITH GARY HALPERIN. Learn to lose or maintain your weight in a sensible way. Enjoy food and exercise. 941952-0960. FeelBetterNowYoga.com. HOUSECLEANING. Enjoy your free time and let us do what we do best: Housecleaning to your healthy satisfaction. Call Paula for a free estimate 941-320-4052. Iyengar Yoga (Introductory Series) with Deborah Di Carlo – 11am-12:30pm. Iyengar Yoga is characterized by an emphasis on precision of alignment in the yoga postures, the use of props to help students of all ability levels achieve correct alignment, and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. $14, $80/8. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com. Ascended Master Saint Germain Meetings – 11:45am-1:15pm. First Saturday of each month. The purpose is to increase our understanding of the Ascended Masters and add our light to Theirs to help our community and world during these challenging times. We are not alone. We can channel Their Help from Their Octave of Light. We will be using songs dedicated to the Masters, invocations of decrees, a healing circle, Ascended Master Teachings and meditation. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl. com. Silva Method (Level 1) – First Saturday each month. This 2-day workshop teaches specialized techniques. Covered topics include habit control, accelerated learning, intuition, healing. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trl, Venice. Info, Tami Patzer, MA, CSMI, 941-421-6563. AngelMinistriesfl.org. Sleep Consultation – Find out how you could be sleeping better at night with a free, no obligation consultation. Top Drawer Furniture, 1955 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota. 941-877-1381. TopDrawerFurnitureStore.com.

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email publisher@nasrq.com to request our media kit. ACUPUNCTURE/ CHINESE MEDICINE CARYN L. YOUNG, DOM, AP, OTR

Board Certified Acupuncture Physician The Integrated Path, P.A. 3148 Southgate Ci, Sarasota 941-924-8833

The Integrated Path to Health and Wellness for the whole family utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Bio-Meridian Computerized Scanning, Bio-Cleanse Detoxification, Energetic Medicine, Clinical Nutrition.

DR. PAULA KOGER BSN.MA AP OMD Home office in Sarasota, Florida call 941 539 4232 www.wealthofhealthcenter.com

Combining integrative technology and techniques to bring you Dynamic results see www.wealthofhealthcenter.com Acupuncture, NES, Zyto, Homeopathy, Scalar

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT FACES BY DR ANNA

Anna L. Baker, D.O.M. Nationally Board Certified Acupuncture Physician 941-924-2723 FacesByDrAnna.com

Unique muscle-tightening acupuncture facelift and necklift done with 12 hair-thin needles, none of which are on the face. Results documented photographically. Only one maintenance treatment needed every 18 months. Free consultation includes facial analysis. Monthly seminars, call for schedule.

ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER SARASOTA ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

Anne Luther, DVM 3646 Birky St., Sarasota 34232  941-954-4771 • SRQVet.com

Dr. Anne Luther has over 25 years experience in conventional medicine and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy. “We treat your pet like our own!”

APOTHECARY

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, Fl 34236 941-554-4292 Starflower.com

Starflower, makers of organic skincare has expanded its store to include a fully decked Apothecary including biodynamic/organic bulk medicinal herbs, oriental longevity herbs and roots, new medicinal tinctures, organic clothing, terry robes, silk eye pillows and an array of holistic lifestyle accessories, gifts and cards. Visit our boutique and Spathecary Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday- 11am - 4pm, and Sun & Mon – Closed.

AROMATHERAPY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Rob & Alina Rinato #1100150 813-644-9104 hello@yleosrq.com www.YLEOSRQ.com

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils for diffusing, applying topically, and even ingestion! Ask us about our free local classes.

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FOUR PILLARS

San Marco Plaza 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221 Lakewood Ranch, FL (941) 373-3955 fourpillarsflorida.com

Four Pillars brings our community a positive and healthy place to learn, relax, energize and reinvent. With our facials, massage, life coaching, bookstore and workshops, there is something for everyone to balance their mind, body, spirit and social connections. We invite you to visit Four Pillars today to see what speaks to you. Now Open: Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat 10-5

ELYSIAN FIELDS

1273 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-361-3006 ElysianFieldsOnline.com

Celebrating 25 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious livings offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more… Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly. Open: Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 5pm.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY COLON THERAPY CLINIC

Alain Menard • Allaesia Menard 7733 Holiday Drive • Sarasota, Fl 34231 941-922-7744 ColonTherapyClinic.com

Laurie Letzo #1356894 941-203-1225 EssentialOilsOfYL@gmail.com www.SarasotaEssentialOils.com

Create a home environment safe for people, pets and plants! Join us for on-going weekly classes on essential oils, chemical-free living, optimal wellness and even pet care! Visit our website for all the latest information, and learn how to earn points for prizes in the “Live Green / Earn Green Challenge.”

BEDDING SLEEP ORGANICS

650 Central Ave, Suite 5, Sarasota (941) 312-5906 Sleep-Organics.com

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS

Cleansing for digestive disorders. Licensed 42 years. Developed gentle technique. Foot bath and ear candling.

CHIROPRACTORS DOWER CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Patrick Dower 2226 Gulf Gate Dr., Sarasota 941-924-1227 drpatdower@yahoo.com

Sarasota’s sleep specialists, featuring the west coast’s largest selection of natural and organic mattresses and bedding, all constructed with non-toxic materials such as organic cotton, wool, and latex.

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Come enjoy a complimentary dinner with your local wellness doctor. Have one on one time and learn how to live the 100 year lifestyle!

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CHIROPRACTORS

FACIALS/MASSAGE

FOUR PILLARS

SRQDC

Dr. William J Maecker 7725 Holiday Dr, Sarasota 941-518-2247 SRQDC.com

Improving health in Sarasota, one person at a time.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ADVANCED CRANIOSACRAL WHOLE BODY THERAPY Terry Grywinksi, LMT MA6049 San Marco 205D, 1188 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota • 941-755-3437 AdvancedCranioSacralHealing.com

San Marco Plaza 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221 Lakewood Ranch, FL (941) 373-3955 fourpillarsflorida.com

FLORIDA ESTHETICS

Gifted healer Terry Grywinski with 19 years experience and advanced craniosacral training provides rapid relief from injury, pain, and muscle restrictions. Great success with auto/ sports injury, sciatic, neck and back pain, TMJ, migraines.

Two locations to better Serve you! First time client Specials! 3643 Cortez Rd. W Suite 250, Bradenton 5602 Marquesas Cir Suite 107, Sarasota 941-216-5772 www.floridaesthetics.com By appointment

Offering PRP Facials, Paramedical Facials, Manscaping, Body Treatments, Microcurrent Microneedle, Dermaplaning, and European Facials.

CRYSTALS 1899B Fruitville Rd., Sarasota 941-346-6203 CrystalCave.me

ELYSIAN FIELDS

1273 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-361-3006 ElysianFieldsOnline.com

HEART AND SOLE ORGANICS

Cindy Heard, LMT, LE, MA65765 Certified IIR Reflexologist 1435 S. Osprey Ave., Suite 200, Sarasota 941-228-9724 HeartandSoleOrganics.com

Offering therapeutic treatments in Reflexology, Massage and 100% Organic Facials. Introductory Reflexology session $59. Monthly Specials, visit heartandsoleorganics.com.

FELDENKRAIS METHOD® FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

Children (ABM) and Adults Classes, Individual Lessons, Workshops Bonnie Kissam, MA, LMT, CE Provider 941-360-2248 www.FeldenkrasInSarasota.com

DENTISTRY RAY BEHM DDS

127 N Garden Ave. Clearwater, FL SaveYourTeeth.com 727-446-6747

Save your teeth with safe natural holistic dentistry. We offer general dental services such as cleanings, checkups and emergencies. Safe appropriate amalgam removal. Metal-free crowns, bridges and dentures.Non-surgical gum treatment. Holistic extractions.

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THE FENG SHUI CURE

Steve Kodad, CFSP, CFSRE

941-720-4480 • www.TheFengShuiCure.com

Transform any environment into one that encourages success, good health, and great peace. Visit www.TheFengShuiCure.com for information on evaluations, seminars, and training in SW Florida.

FOOTBATH MASSAGE & SPA

ORIENTAL FOOT MASSAGE & SPA Enjoy the best of Asian health culture Care for feet - health control center 2312 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota 941-203-5289

Feeling exhausted and stressed? Enjoy the Finest authentic and professional care for your feet and body. Call 941203-5289 for an appointment. All major credit cards accepted

FURNITURE TOP DRAWER FURNITURE

1955 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota (941) 877-1381  TopDrawerFurnitureStore.com

Local, family owned and operated furniture store specializing in solid wood, reclaimed wood, and FSC certified furniture. Also featuring natural and organic mattresses and bedding. For Your Home + For Your Health.

THE CRYSTAL CAVE

Sellers of stones, crystals, mineral specimens, fossils, jewelry, books, gifts, etc. Susan has over 25 years experience working with crystals and stones.

FENG SHUI

The Feldenkrais® Approach improves posture and creates more efficient ways of moving through ‘Movement with Attention’. Clients optimize their musical, athletic or everyday movements, and improve abilities after injury, illness and trauma. Available in Sarasota, St. Pete & Orlando. Call Bonnie at email Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com or 941-360-2248.

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GREEN LIVING SARASOTA ESSENTIAL OILS

Laurie Letzo #1356894 941-203-1225 EssentialOilsOfYL@gmail.com www.SarasotaEssentialOils.com

HYPNOTHERAPY

BETH A. SNYDER HYPNOSIS & MINDFUL COACHING Beth A. Snyder, CCHT 941-228-8020 bethsnyderhypnosis@gmail.com

Looking for a new and empowering way to create the positive change in your life you desire? Have you suffered enough, struggling with habits, sadness, anxious feelings or stress? Discover within you a new and happier way to be in the day to day. Hypnosis is a safe, simple and successful way to empower yourself. You are unique and deserve a compassionate customized approach to achieving your goals. I invite you to learn more, enjoy free resources, and schedule a complimentary compassionate consultation at bethsnyderhypnosis.com or call 941.228.8020. Feel better now!

EQUINE SUPPLEMENTS WELLPRIDE

727 Commerce Dr, Venice, FL 34242 866-840-4811 • Wellpride.com

Wellpride Omega-3 fish oil (EPADHA) for horses. Immune System • Respiratory Protection • Greater Endurance • Joint Flexibility • Better Fertility • Muscle Recovery • Hoof Integrity • Stomach Protection • Coat Sheen.

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER

FIVE PETAL HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER Angela Rauter AP, DOM, LMT 830 Central Ave, Sarasota 941-315-6858

Acupuncture, ATMAT®, Massage, Pilates, Meditation, Herbs, Essences, Supplements, classes and events.

INTERACTIVE MEDITATION

JIN SHIN JYUTSU® SUNCOAST JIN SHIN JYUTSU

Michelle Giambra, Certified Practitioner at Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave 941-228-2972 SuncoastJSJ.com

Massage Therapy, Qigong, Reflexology David Smowton 830 Central Ave Sarasota, Rosemary Court 941-780-0501 Interactivemeditation.com

Nourish the soul. Find insight. Transcend stress & alleviate pain. A sacred space is here for you to receive professional mind and body therapy. By Appointment Only.

Michelle shares this ancient, hands-on art of balancing life energy in the body with individuals addressing acute, chronic and serious health projects along with those interested in maintaining wellness. MA42460

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JUICE BAR

CROP JUICE BAR & CAFE

2320 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota and 4057 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota (inside LA Fitness) (941) 923-8640 cropjuicesrq.com

At CROP, we hand craft our juices daily by using the highest ORGANIC JUICE BAR & CAFE quality organic vegetables, mix the appropriate amounts of organic fruits for a burst of flavor, and package our juice in glass to ensure the freshest, highest quality juice available anywhere. We invite you to try a CROP juice today and compare the ingredients on our label to any other juice on the market. You will then understand why we believe no other juice even comes close.

MASSAGE THERAPY

MA39216 Sarasota Office & House Calls 970-389-4019 tonyalaughlin@yahoo.com

Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Craniosacral Therapy, Crystal Therapy. With over 20 years of education and experience in holistic living, the delicate dynamics of the human anatomy are understood and applied in your personalized session.

MINDFULNESS SARASOTA MINDFULNESS INSTITUTE

1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Court, Sarasota SarasotaMindfulness.orPractice with

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NATURAL FOOD

EVERGREEN 1219 East Ave, Suite 202, Sarasota,CAFE FL 34239 801 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 941-412-4334 • CafeEvergreen.net Two locations to better Serve you! Cafe Evergreen is a natuFirst time client Specials! ral, organic restaurant. 3643 Cortez Rd. W Suite 250, Bradenton Our menu consists of 5602 Marquesas Cir Suite 107, Sarasota many organic recipes de941-216-5772 signed to not only taste www.floridaesthetics.com delicious, but also enBy appointment hance your health. Open Offering PRP Facials, Paramedical Facials, Manscaping, 7 days a week 11am-9pm. Body Treatments, MicrocurNATURAL PET FOOD rent Microneedle, Dermaplaning, and European Facials. FLORIDA ESTHETICS

INTUITIVE LIFE COACHING /SPEAKER JULIA KING

941-981-1313  Juliatking@gmail.com • Juliatking.com

My mission is to empower people to live their best lifehealth through healing methods, tapping, energy work, Rieki, Chakra Balancing, Vision boards, releasing fear, meditation new thought action plan and much more. Most sessions are conducted via Skype, at home sessions are available also. Certified Rieki Practitioner(CRP), Certified Kinesiology Practitioner(CKP) and Ordained Minister, Law of Attraction Educator.

HOLISTIC FOR PETS

Valerie Clows 713 Honore Ave, Sarasota, 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd, East Bradenton, 753-7297 • HolisticForPets.com

Specializing in Hypo-allergenic Foods, Frozen Natural Raw Foods, Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Detergent & Soap Free Shampoo, Natural Flee Preventatives Skin Care Products, Healthy treats, Toys and gifts.

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NUTRITION LICENSED NUTRITION COUNSELOR Eve Prang Plews, LIC NC333 Full Spectrum Health, Inc. 2106 Bispham Road Sarasota, FL 941-952-1200 • M-Fri 9-5, Sat10-2 FullSpectrumHealth.com

HOLISTIC HEALTH CLINIC & STORE. Superior Supplements by Xymogen and more. Professional Grade Homeopathics by Newton. Essential Oils by Oil Lady and Wind River Organic Skin Care by Éminence.

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PEST CONTROL GOOD NEWS PEST SOLUTIONS Dean Burnside, President Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice 941-371-1311 GoodNewsPestSolutions.com

Go Green Plus 3 • Pest Control, Termite Control • Rodent Proofing and Trapping • Bat and Bird Exclusion • Mosquito and Mole Suppression • Bed Bug Control • Residential and Commercial.

A NATURAL PEST CONTROL, INC.

“Keeping Your Home Healthy & Pest Free” 941-926-1190 Contact@anaturalpestcontrol.com www.aNaturalPestControl.com

A Natural Pest Control Inc. proudly serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties since 1996.  We are committed to the well-being of your family, pets and environment. The pest experts you can rely on.

1882 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota 941-929-0884 SpecialNutrition.net

Offering the largest selection of all major supplement brands and natural products in the Sarasota area at discount prices. Special orders are our pleasure.

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, Fl 34236 941-554-4292 Starflower.com

Starflower Organic Spathecary offers an extensive line of superfoods and herbal medicinals with disease protocols. We offer a Holistic Wellness consultation for detoxification, which is a comprehensive multi-organ, total-body cleansing and natural detoxification program. It includes reducing toxin intake, enhancing toxin elimination, and using specific detoxification herbs and other supportive dietary supplements to strengthen and promote optimum function of the organs. Visit our boutique and Spathecary Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday- 11am - 4pm, and Sun & Mon – Closed.

PERSONAL CARE/ HOME PRODUCTS WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village) Sarasota, Fl 941-312-5630 wildgingerapothecary.com

Eco-friendly shop health + beauty. Strictly nontoxic natural, organic products. Apothecary, lounge and learn studio to shop, learn, and move. Open Tu-Fri 10-6 and Sat 10-4.

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PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

Valerie Clows 5411 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd. East Bradenton, 753-7297 HolisticForPets.com

PROFESSIONAL MATCHMAKING

SUNCOAST SINGLES

941-713-1000 christy@suncoastsingles.com

The matchmakers at Suncoast Singles have been helping people find meaningful relationships for over 20 years. Give them a call at (941)713-1000 for a FREE consultation.

PSYCHIC MEDIUM REVEREND LOIS CHENEY

928-300-2030 Sarasota-Psychic-Medium.com RevLois@gmail.com

Contacts Guides, Angels, Loved Ones, Past Lives. Cord Removal, Healing with Sound & Color. Chakra Balancing. Home or Office Clearing. Clinical Hypnosis for Habit Change. Psychic Parties!

RESTAURANT

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

VETERINARIAN

415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, Fl 34236 941-554-4292 Starflower.com

Fresh, food-grade, organic skin care made in small batches, including medicinal – grade essential oils. We specialize in anti-aging for mature skin, rosacea, and acne. Visit our boutique and Spathecary Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday11am - 4pm, and Sun & Mon – Closed.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS

VEG & GRILL

2164 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota 941-312-6424 www.vegsrq.com

Veg & Grill offers Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Vegetarian, vegan & gluten free menu available. Check out our website for sample of our menu- take out available.

COSMIC CENTER OF SPIRITUAL LIGHT

5041 Ringwood Meadow, G2, Sarasota 941-371-9333 CosmicCenterOfSpiritualLight.com

Embracing the New Paradigms of our Awakening Consciousness. A place of Knowledge,Wisdom, Healing and Comfort. Please visit our website at CCOSL.com for more information.

SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES Rev. Zan Benham, BSL, BS, CHT 941-922-7839

Spiritual counselor, shamanic practitioner, Reiki healing, breath, and energy work, hypnosis, soul retrieval, past life regression all to empower and help you move into the Divine flow of the joy and power within you.

SKIN CARE

FLORIDA ESTHETICS

Two locations to better Serve you! First time client Specials! 3643 Cortez Rd. W Suite 250, Bradenton 5602 Marquesas Cir Suite 107, Sarasota 941-216-5772 www.floridaesthetics.com By appointment

Offering PRP Facials, Paramedical Facials, Manscaping, Body Treatments, Microcurrent Microneedle, Dermaplaning, and European Facials.

ECKANKAR

Explore Eckankar at eckankar.org, call 941-358-0325 or on Facebook: EckankarInSarasota

Eckankar gives practical ways for people to have real spiritual experiences—even the ultimate experience of God—in this very lifetime. You can Explore Eckankar at eckankar.org, call 941-358-0325 or on Facebook: EckankarInSarasota.

UNITY OF SARASOTA

Rev. Elizabeth Thompson 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota 941-955-3301 UnityOfSarasota.com

ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER 3646 Birky Street, Sarasota 941-954-4771 SRQVet.com

Dr. Anne Luther has over 25 years experience in conventional medicine and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy. “We treat your pet like our own!”

YOGA ROSEMARY COURT YOGA 810 Central Ave, Sarasota 941-952-5280 RosemaryCourt.com

Rosemary Court Yoga in downtown Sarasota offers all styles & levels of yoga classes including Beginner, Hatha, Pre & Postnatal, Iyengar, Restorative, Vinyasa, Power, Senior, Kundalini, Kripalu, and more. Come visit our welcoming and tranquil space.

GARDEN OF THE HEART YOGA

2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Near Tuttle 941-341-9781 GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com

Alignment-based hatha yoga for all ages and abilities. Classes are taught progressively, building from one week to the next each month, so you can access more poses with ease, according you your level. Gentle Yoga, Meditation, Vinyasa, Mixed Levels, Kirtan, Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Workshops, and Teacher Training. Open 7 days a week. Drop-ins welcome.

RADIANT SOUL YOGA & WELLNESS

3512 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota 941-380-1206 Radiantsoulyogawellness.com

We offer various types of Yoga including Pilates, Gyrokenesis, Dance, Gong, as well as Meditation classes. In addition, we offer health & nutrition counseling, soulful art, private lessons, women’s workshops, and off-site adventures which offer new tools for good health. Come experience it all!

Unity is an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in people and all of life. God is seen as having many attributes, but most important that God is LOVE.

TRAUMA RESOLUTION THERAPY LIFE SPECTRUM INSTITUTE

Juliet Mathison, MHT, NP, SK, CNC, LMT 770-465-6294 LifeSpectrumInstitute.com/privatesession

Accelerated relief from physical or emotional pain or trauma of any kind. Anxiety, phobia, PTSD, insomnia, injury, surgery, complex pain patterns. Satisfaction guaranteed. Expect results.

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY (STUDIO)

6553 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village) Sarasota, Fl 941-312-5630 wildgingerlifestyle.com

Community shop for health + wellness offering Yoga, Pilates, Nia, Dance, and more. Classes and workshops for learn every age / skill level. First class with every teacher is only $5! move Special workshops offered 6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 weekly. {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE}

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