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If the first two bones in your neck are misaligned, communication between the brain and body is interrupted and can cause numerous health problems.
Dr. Drew Hall has practiced the Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic technique for the last 20 years in Los Angeles and Carson California before opening his third clinic right here in Sarasota, Florida
Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic is a unique chiropractic technique that focuses all its attention on the upper neck and how it impacts the brainstem and central nerve system. The Blair technique is precise, gentle, and does not use any pulling, popping, or twisting of the neck.
We have helped people with the following conditions:
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•Lower Back Pain
•Meniere’s Disease
•Neck Pain
•Sciatica
•Post-Concussion Syndrome
•TMJ
•Trigeminal Neuralgia
•Vertigo & Whiplash
“I have over 20 years of practice experience and taking care of 10,000 patients f rom Los Angeles to Sarasota Florida. I recovered f rom severe chronic health problems 30 years ago after being introduced to blair upper cervical technique. It’s my lasting purpose to help as many people as possible live a life of health and happiness”.
- Dr. Drew Hall
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As the calendar transitions from summer into autumn, the pace of life tends to feel hectic. From back-to-school activities to that looming holiday rush, our schedules (and stress levels) can start to reach their limits. In seasons like this, mental and emotional health becomes even more important. When we carve out the time to care for our own well-being, we cultivate the inner peace, balance, and resilience to handle whatever obstacles come our way. This issue of Natural Awakenings is all about emotional wellness, so let’s dive right in!
As always, we’ll start with this month’s feature article, “Stopping the Trauma Cycle.” Whether it’s a chronic health issue, a severe climate disaster, an unforeseen heartbreak, or any number of painful circumstances, the National Council for Behavioral Health estimates that 70 percent of adults will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. But as prevalent as trauma is, the aftermath doesn’t have to permanently define us. Healing is available, and this article offers holistic mind-body techniques to help move in that direction.
Here in the U.S., September is National Yoga Awareness Month, and no emotional wellness toolkit would be complete without this ancient restorative practice. Our “Fit Body” article explores the health benefits of yoga to resolve trauma and other mental health challenges, from depression or anxiety to substance abuse. Whether you gravitate towards a high-tempo Vinyasa flow or a methodical Hatha flow, yoga is one of the most effective ways to nurture mindfulness, which can relieve worries and stressors, replacing them with a sense of calm.
There is no age restriction on cultivating habits of emotional wellness, as our “Healthy Kids” article points out. In fact, children can learn these behaviors from the adults in their lives, which creates a strong foundation for mental and emotional regulation. Children will inevitably face hardships, but when the adults they look up to model healthy self-regulation for them, they’ll develop the skills to manage their emotions no matter the circumstances. This article delves into some practical strategies to instill that valuable lesson in the next generation.
You know the drill—this is just a quick snapshot of all the enlightenment and inspiration that awaits you inside. Once again, I want to thank you for continuing on this wellness journey with our Natural Awakenings crew, and we’ll see you back here next month!
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Timothyray Laber, LMT, CNMT, is the owner of Laber of Love Bodywork and Massage. As a specialist in various bodywork modalities, his practice offers Cranial Release Technique, Active Isolated Stretching, Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage, Assisted Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapy, TMJ Therapy and Couples Training Massage, as well as other options for relaxation and stress reduction.
If you are in search of genuine, sustainable relief from the effects of pain, stress, tension or injury, please schedule a consultation. Your posture, gait, and imbalances will be assessed to determine the best bodywork and massage treatment plan adressing the causes of your symptoms. You can schedule directly through Laber’s website, and consultations are available either in person or over the phone.
For more information, call 941-993-7572, email O2H2OTimothyray@ gmail.com or visit TimothyrayLaber.MassageTherapy.com.
Join the International Sound Therapy Association (ISTA) at the Embassy Suites in Sarasota for our 2024 Wave Makers Conference on September 20–22. This special event will harmonize minds and transform lives with sound healing and vibrational medicine.
Anyone who is interested in these holistic practices is welcome to attend including, but not limited to, sound therapists, musicians, healers, and medical professionals. During this conference, you will be enriched with three days full of leading presenters, educators, vendors, and performers in the sound healing space. Your attendance will also satisfy the 30 CEUs required for our ISTA Therapeutic Sound Practitioner certification.
Space is limited, so please register for this event as soon as possible. To reserve your spot, visit ISTASounds.org/Events-Conferences. For more information, call The Om Shoppe at 941-706-3257.
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Do you feel lost or confused about the direction of your life? Are you working in a career that does not suit your passions or talents? You’re not alone. Akasha Jen Smith, PhD(c), is facilitating a workshop, titled “Discover Your Soul Purpose with the Akashic Records and Past Life Regression” to help you unlock new levels of clarity and inspiration.
In this workshop, you can discover what motivates you on a deep intrinsic level. You’ll be encouraged to peel back the surface layers to explore the true desires of your heart and soul. Experience a unique journey into your akashic records and a past life that can help you access new depths of healing and personal growth. You can also opt for customized one-to-one intuitive guidance with Akasha to continue on the path of self-discovery. Akasha has been facilitating past life regressions for 20 years, and she is passionate about using this modality to help others.
To register for this workshop, call Wild Ginger Apothecary at 941-312-5630.
The Sarasota Center of Light is excited to welcome English mediums Eric Cargill and Gerald O’Hara from September 18–27. On September 20, from 7–9 p.m., Cargill and O’Hara will offer a “Deep Trance Demonstration” in the chapel. The cost to attend this event is $30.
On Saturday September 14, from 11a.m.-12:30p.m. a workshop “Book of Psalms” will be presented by Rev. Marie Rowe. Psalms 23, 91 and 139 will be explained and discussed in relation to today’s world. A $10 donation is welcomed.
Finally, on September 24, from 7:30–9:30 p.m., Cargill and O’Hara will offer “The Power of Spirit” workshop in Davis Hall. During this event, they will demonstrate the art of table tipping and writing with the planchete. No experience is necessary to be part of this fun workshop, and the cost to attend is $30.
Location: 2701 Browning St., Sarasota. For more information and to register for these events, call 941-953-6620 or visit SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.
Tony and Ruta Gillette of Elysian Fields invite you to celebrate Elysian Fields’ 33 years in business this September with a special anniversary sale celebration. As a show of gratitude for your continual support, we’re offering at least 20 percent off all merchandise at both store locations, from September 20–22. We will sprinkle in some other fun events and promotions throughout the weekend as well.
While you might come for our unique gifts, beautiful cards, or awe-inspiring crystals, the environment here at Elysian Fields is more than a retail establishment. It’s an immersive experience that will awaken your senses and nurture self-discovery. From intuitive and tarot readers, to psychic mediums, channelers, and astrologers, we strive to create an atmosphere that enhances your wellness and spiritual journey.
To start the anniversary celebrations, Lani Renee, a Tarot Reader, Holistic Coach, and Intuitive Guide, will host a free workshop, “Magical Ways To Create Sacred Space,” on September 20, 5 p.m., at Elysian Fields Cooper Creek. Be sure to follow Elysian Fields on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to learn more about this workshop, along with the other sales, events, and promotions we have in store. We also invite you to subscribe to our email newsletter for more exciting updates.
Locations: 1273 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, and 8207 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park, Sarasota. For more information, call 941361-3006 (Tamiami Trail) or 941-893-5787 (Cooper Creek), or visit ElysianFieldsGifts.com. Follow Elysian Fields on social media for updates on events, specials, and promotions.
Come visit Sarasota’s first non-alcoholic bar, focused 100 percent on kombucha. Flobucha is a brewery and taproom located in the beautiful Gulfgate Village which produces and serves premium raw kombucha, fermented to perfection. Flobucha comes in a variety of unique flavors, all of which are meticulously crafted and balanced. In addition to the six flagship flavors, you can also taste the new limited-quantity seasonal options: Lychee Fennel Rosemary and Sour Cherry Ginger Lemon. They also now have kombucha based sparkling non-alcoholic wine alternatives called Winesque and a non-alcoholic IPA beer alternative. Wine alternative flavors include Rose, CAB and their new white wine addition based on Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Try a six-flight kombucha sampler for $12.95, which can be mixed or matched with kombucha, wine or beer.
All flavors are brewed with all-natural, organic ingredients, raw, unfiltered and never pasteurized. Not only does this kombucha taste delicious, but it’s also rich in natural probiotics, healthy organic nutrients and antioxidants.
The Flobucha taproom is a fun place to hang out as well. Join us Thursdays for a free Kombucha tasting from 5-6 p.m. There are also fun events like food pop-ups every 2nd and 4th Friday from 5-8 p.m., which will offer an array Ethiopian cuisine dishes starting at $6, open mics, live music and more.
Location: 2725 Mall Dr., Sarasota. Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, email Info@Flobucha.com, visit Winesque.com or follow via social media at @flobucha on Instagram and @Flobucha on Facebook.
Dr. Anna Baker, DOM, invites you to join her interactive anti-aging seminars via Zoom on September 11 and 20, both at 1:30 p.m. She will showcase her Faces by Dr. Anna acupuncture facelift and her muscle retightening Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna. Please contact the Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna store to access the meeting ID number. If you cannot attend the seminar live, Dr. Anna will send you a link to watch at your convenience.
Dr. Anna performs a unique type of acupuncture facelift that she invented. The muscles of the face and neck are progressively retightened to retrace the steps that aging took. An initial package of 10 treatments is required, and the results last for 18 months before you will need a one-treatment touchup to maintain the lift.
During the seminar, Dr. Anna will show photographed results on people of all ages. She will also discuss her proprietary Pearl Cream by Dr Anna that offers the same muscle retightening as her acupuncture facelift in a slower, more gradual process. Her Pearl Cream is an anti-aging serum made from real pearls and Chinese herbs without any preservatives. Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna is also available as a muscle tightening body lotion, a men’s anti-aging line, and a sports performance line.
Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna location: 2721 Mall Dr., Sarasota.. The store is currently closed for repair. Product pick-up is available at another location. Call 941-924-2723 for directions and to access the Zoom meeting ID number. For more information, visit FacesByDrAnna.com and PearlCreamByDrAnna.com.
You’re invited to a monthly Yoga Bliss and Brunch Club where self-care and rejuvenation unite. Through a curated sequence of yoga poses, women are invited to nourish their minds, bodies, spirits, and quality of life. This potent elixir of wellness practices will enrich your health and awaken a vibrant sense of joy, peace, and restoration.
Yoga Bliss and Brunch Club is an immersive, holistic two-hour experience that combines yoga, meditation, pranayama, Qi Gong, aromatherapy, and self-massage. The event will take place in a tranquil spa studio that nurtures deep relaxation and enjoyment. You’re also invited to partake in a healthy gourmet brunch crafted by local artisans, while you connect with other women who share your desire for wellness. Then, take the bliss home with you in the form of exclusive resources, such as guided practices and yoga sequences.
Commit to revitalizing your self-care with our membership program curated for women who value holistic wellness, nourishment, community, and personal health. Space is limited to a select group of members in order to maintain an intimate, focused experience. This offer will be available from September 1–October 1, so secure your spot now.
For more information and to register for this event, email HealThySelfYogaWellness@yahoo.com or visit HealThySelfYogaWellness.com.
Do you feel the burden of stagnant or negative energies in your home or business? Wild Ginger Apothecary offers transformative energy clearing services to refresh and revitalize your space. For centuries, shamans and healers have used spiritual cleansing—also known as smudging—to clear stagnant energy and replace it with positive, peaceful vibrations.
Wild Ginger Apothecary’s skilled practitioners use a combination of Reiki-infused aromatherapy, crystals, and musical tools to effectively cleanse and renew your environment. We utilize sage and Palo Santo, both revered for their healing qualities, to achieve this. Whether you just moved into a new home, want to remove energy blocks, or need to commemorate recent life changes like a new birth or a separation, these services can help restore balance.
Wild Ginger Apothecary has two main packages to cater to your various needs. The Ghostbuster Mini Session ($122) is ideal for a quick energy reset to clear out unwanted vibes. This package also includes a smudge stick for future use. We also offer The Smoke Show ($222) for a more comprehensive cleanse. This package includes sage and Palo Santo, Reiki-infused aromatherapy, crystals, and musical tools to fully reset your space. You’ll also receive smudge materials and an abalone shell to continue the cleansing process.
Location: 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an energy cleanse, call 941-312-5630 or visit WildGingerApothecary.com.
Discover the latest updates at Ritual Room Spa. We are excited to announce new additions to our reception boutique, including an attractive collection of natural linens, luxurious silk, and elegant accessories, freshly imported from Italy. Come explore these beautiful pieces, and while you’re here, revitalize your senses with a facial or massage treatment at this premier European-style spa in a historic 1920s cottage near downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key.
Location: 2088 Hawthorne Street, Sarasota. For more information, or to schedule a treatment, call 941-203-6543 or visit RitualRoomSpa.com.
Catherine Rosenbaum is offering private sessions again!
Hot Summer Special Prices $195 (Reg. $350) - 1½ Hour Recorded Sessions
As a Reflector, Catherine is a unique Lunar Being, like a divine mirror.
She’s an International Astrologer, Medium, true Empath and Visionary! Bringing the Spiritual Sarasota Community together for over a decade! From working with the original owners of Elysian Fields to being featured in an article of the New York Times, she’s assisted countless clients around the globe. Each of you have a unique blueprint…know yourself, your cycles and your path! I can help! Call or Email for an appointment (941)518-5309
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The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light introduces Rev. Ildiko Varga to our family. Rev. Ildiko is one of the newest additions to the Ministry of the Cosmic Center, but she comes with seasoned knowledge, abilities, and experience helping others experience freedom from lower vibrational energies. Some of these include home or land disturbances, hauntings, recurrent nightmares or night terrors in adults and children, negative entity attachments, or negative ancestral patterns. Rev. Ildiko will also offer a three-part “Spiritual Self-Protection Beginner’s” class on September 13, September 27, and October 18, from 7–8:30 p.m.
Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-371-9333 or visit the event page at CCOSL.com. Follow the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light on Facebook and Instagram to see upcoming events.
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Located in the heart of Sarasota, SRQ Botanicals is your go-to small business for high-quality CBD wellness products. We offer a wide range of carefully selected topicals, tinctures, and gummies for stress relief, relaxation, and overall wellness.
In addition to the products we carry from trusted brands, we’re also excited to introduce our own line of SRQ-brand products, crafted with a commitment to quality and efficacy. We also offer CBD pet treats, so furry companions can also enjoy these natural wellness benefits. We’ll be available on DoorDash soon as well, making it even easier to access your favorite CBD products straight to your doorstep.
Whether you’re looking to soothe sore muscles with our topicals, enhance your self-care routine with a tincture, or treat your pet to a special treat, we have all your CBD preferences covered. At SRQ Botanicals, we believe in making wellness accessible to everyone— whether in store or from the comfort to your home with delivery.
Location: 3704 Webber St., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-2609876, visit SRQBotanicals.com or email SRQBotanicals@gmail.com.
Rev. Zan Benham (Butterfly Deerwoman) is starting a new four-week Reiki class series for a Reiki III, Master Attunement Degree. To Rev. Zan, everything in life connects back to Reiki. We are vibrational beings with a natural energetic life force within us. Reiki practitioners learn to harness powerful energy for connection, healing, relaxation, and balance in the body, mind, emotions, spirit and chakras.
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Licensed Cosmetologist, BA Psychology, Author, Natural Health Advisor Kevin Murphy, Current and RPM
Salons by JC • 200 Central Ave, Suite 18, Sarasota • 941-284-9563
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Rev. Zan is a spiritual counselor, interfaith minister, shamanic practitioner, hypnotist, and ceremonialist, who received her Reiki III Master’s Degree in 1998. Now, she looks forward to helping others embark on this journey as well. Classes will be held Saturdays, from 1–5 p.m., on the following dates: October 19, November 2, November 9, and November 16. The cost to attend is $111 per class, and individual practice will be required between each of these sessions.
For more information, call 941-922-7839 or email WomanSpirit@ Comcast.net. To register for these classes, visit Woman-Spirit.com. Payments can be made with cash, check, or credit card on the website’s “Products” page.
Join Qigong expert Jeff Primack and guests for three days of the most powerful breathwork, qigong forms and hands-on healing practices known, taking place from November 9 to 11, at Lake County Fairgrounds, in Eustis, Florida. Learn techniques to open the chakras, improve digestion, reduce allergies, increase blood circulation, deepen sleep, and overall make you feel amazing anytime you want.
Qigong Healing uses a slow martial arts style movement that noticeably boosts blood circulation in profound ways. Primack has been sharing Qigong for 25 years with live audiences of 70,000-plus. When large groups practice together, a group energy is formed that further amplifies everyone’s energy. In addition to Qigong, participants will gain valuable insights into free radicals and how the immune system works. The importance of breathwork and food-healing strategies has never been more crucial in our timeline. A unique opportunity, secure a seat now.
Cost: 299/All 3 days; $254/Before 9/30. Free to military, veterans, firefighters and police officers. Lake County Fairgrounds, Eustis, FL. Seating limited. Advance registration required. For details and complete curriculum, visit MindBodyActivation.live or call 561-275-8384
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Everybody will benefit from this carefree haircutting Technique, especially baby-fine hair. Any Length from short to long. I use “All Nutrient”, an organic derived haircolor and Highlights/ Balayage made with Blueberrys.
Dance University in Bradenton is now offering Bellydance lessons. You can take an introductory workshop on the weekend and dive right in, or sign up for a weekly series through November. You can also choose both options and learn the ancient art of Bellydance, while experiencing a full-body workout. An instructor will teach you various technique drills, plus how to dance with a veil and other fun combinations that you can practice and master.
You will tone and strengthen muscles that cannot be targeted with other styles of dance or fitness workouts. You will also learn how to feel in tune with your moves, while embracing body confidence and simply having fun. No prior dance experience is necessary.
Dance University also offers a wide range of options for children, ages three and older. From recitals and competitions to recreational dance and summer camps, to to kids’ nights out. Dance University is an inclusive family studio. Rental space is also available.
Location: 5002 Lena Rd., #105, Bradenton. For more information and to inquire about rental spaces, call 941-374-9589 or visit DanceUFL.com.
Cryo Studio Sarasota is making waves in the world of non-invasive aesthetics with unique technologies to help clients achieve their body or facial goals. Cryo Studio Sarasota specializes in a comprehensive range of treatments to sculpt, tone, and rejuvenate the skin.
At Cryo Studio Sarasota, clients can experience a tailored approach to beauty and wellness, with services such as Cryo Slimming, Cryo Toning, iCoone, Pressotherapy, and more. By combining multiple techniques—including fat reduction, skin tightening, muscle building, cellulite treatment, and lymphatic drainage—this studio offers transformative results without the need for invasive procedures.
Led by a team of skilled professionals, Cryo Studio Sarasota delivers personalized care and guidance to each client to ensure they receive the best possible treatment for their specific needs. With a commitment to both innovation and excellence, Cryo Studio Sarasota helps clients look and feel their best, inside and out. In fact, you can now experience these results at three convenient locations in Sarasota, Tampa, and Clearwater.
Location: 2100 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information or to book a consultation, visit CryoStudioSarasota.com, or call 941-241-1540.
Dr. Deb has over 25 years’ combined experience in Acupuncture, Respiratory Therapy and Neuromuscular Massage.
She is one of the few acupuncturists in town that is also an expert at treating myofascial trigger points, muscular dysfunctions, and injuries. Areas she treats: COPD, Flu & Colds • Sports Injuries & Trauma • Total Wellness
How Can Acupuncture Benefit Me? Acupuncture is a form of intervention that supports your body’s innate ability to heal. It can help decrease acute and chronic pain and inflammation anywhere in the body.
Exercise creates microscopic tears in muscle tissues, which the body repairs, and each repetition of this cycle allows muscles to grow back stronger. Contrast water therapy (CWT) is a post-workout recovery method that involves placing sore muscles in alternating hot and cold baths in succession.
Data examined from 13 studies and published in a 2013 PLOS ONE review showed that CWT resulted in significantly greater improvements in muscle soreness and reduced strength loss at six, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours after exercise, compared to rest without any other post-recovery approach. The results of CWT were comparable to other muscle recovery interventions such as cold-water immersion, warm-immersion, compression and stretching.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, damaging joints, skin, muscles, connective tissue and major organs such as the kidneys, brain and heart. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, an estimated 1.5 million Americans have lupus, with nine out of 10 being women. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, say they have identified the root cause of lupus. In research reported in the journal Nature, the scientists identified a molecular defect that promotes the immune response in lupus, as well as a way to reprogram the lupus-causing cells to correct the imbalance in the immune response. Work continues to find a safe and effective way to deliver these molecules to the body for reprogramming.
by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), about one in five Americans experience some form of disturbance in their mental or emotional health. Whether it’s chronic stress from a hectic schedule or the persistent anxiety from an unresolved trauma, those feelings of inner turmoil can seem overwhelming—or even debilitating—at times.
Fortunately, these hurdles are not insurmountable, and various modalities exist to help you reclaim a sense of peace, wellness, and balance. In this month’s Community Spotlight, I want to focus on one such modality in particular: Sound healing. In the Q&A below, I spoke with Elizabeth Stevens, Client Experience Consultant at The Om Shoppe in Sarasota, who was kind enough to share her depth of knowledge on this unique, holistic practice.
Natural Awakenings: Can you explain what sound healing entails, and the impact it can have on both mental wellness and emotional balance?
Elizabeth Stevens: Sound healing is a practice that uses elements of sound, like harmony or dissonance, to release and restore physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual states. When choosing a professional sound healer, look for one who has at least 200 hours of training and is certified by an organization such as the International Sound Therapy Association.
Sound healing can have a particularly restorative and therapeutic effect on the mind because it allows you to access the meditative state of theta brainwaves, which nurtures a feeling of clarity and calm. When you remain in this state for long periods of time and with repeated frequency, it becomes easier to cope with stressors and cultivate inner peace. Therapeutic sound waves also have the potential to rewire neurological patterns, so you can learn to halt
negative feedback loops and create healthier, more beneficial thought patterns.
NA: Are there different types of sound healing to be aware of, and which particular health benefits can each of these modalities offer?
Stevens: Yes, there are several distinct forms of sound healing, each with their own unique techniques and benefits. I’ll run through some of the most common sound healing modalities, along with the positive effects they can have on your well-being.
Tuning Fork Therapy uses calibrated twopronged acoustic forks to produce certain frequencies when struck together. These forks can be placed either on or near the body to relieve stress, promote relaxation, enhance mental clarity, alleviate chronic pain or muscle tension, and align the body’s chakras and natural energy fields.
Crystal Singing Bowls are made of quartz crystals and emit pure, resonant tones when rubbed or struck on the rim. These bowls help release stored emotions, facilitate deep relaxation, improve chakra balance, and enrich meditative states and spiritual growth.
Tibetan Singing Bowls are made of metal and traditionally used in Tibetan rituals and practices. They also emit resonant tones when rubbed or struck on the rim. Tibetan Singing Bowls soothe the mind to alleviate stress and anxiety, while elevating concentration. The vibrations from these bowls could also contribute to physical healing or pain relief.
Gong Bath Meditation uses a metal gong instrument stuck with a large wooden mallet to deliver a complex range of frequencies and overtones. This can help ease emotional blocks or imbalances, cleanse the body of harmful energies, increase meditative awareness, and enhance sleep quality through deep relaxation and mental calm.
Drumming channels the rhythmic cadence of a drumbeat to promote well-being, either in a solo or group environment. This creates an outlet for emotional release and free expression in order to boost energy levels,
reduce stress or anxiety, and revitalize the body as a whole. When done as a group, it can also foster a sense of connection and community.
Vocal Toning uses repeated chants or other vocal sounds to create soothing vibrations. As with other forms of sound therapy, it facilitates relaxation, mental focus, and emotional stability to resolve inner blockages. The vibrations could also have a role in physical healing.
Sound Baths take place in a communal environment, during which everyone listens to an instrumental composition led by a well-trained practitioner. Sound Baths can help regulate mood states, enhance sleep quality, alleviate stress, and boost cognitive function.
Each of these modalities offers unique benefits, so you might find that certain sound healing treatments resonate with your specific needs. Experiment with various methods to see which best serves your own personal wellness journey.
NA: What would you tell someone who is experiencing mental or emotional distress, but might be skeptical of sound healing treatments?
Stevens: Sound healing can be instrumental in resolving issues around anxiety, stress, depression, or chronic fatigue. It can also bolster cognition and memory function, while promoting mental, emotional, and spiritual health overall. But the notion that sound waves transmit healing qualities can be a hard concept for some to grasp.
It’s not uncommon to feel skeptical or hesitant toward this practice, but I would just encourage you to think about your favorite song. Does the experience of listening to it have a therapeutic effect on you? Science shows that hearing our favorite songs can provide certain health benefits such as less anxiety and a more resilient immune system.
When it comes to sound healing, the benefits are similar. The vibrations that emanate from different instruments or vocal tones in a sound healing session interact with the body’s cells through harmony, dissonance, resonance, direct frequencies, or other sound wave elements. This interaction produces inner calm, relaxation, and balance.
NA: Finally, can you list out the various sound healing treatments, work-
shops, or other services currently offered at The Om Shoppe?
Stevens: At The Om Shoppe, we offer Sonic Meridian Clearing, Integral Sound Therapy, Sound Wave Attunement, Private Sound Baths, Group Sound Baths or Sound Journeys, Sound Wave Attunement with Crystal Body Gridding, and Customized Crystal Gridding with Aromatic Mists. All of our massages also include 6–8 minutes of crystal bowl sound healing. I invite you to contact us or visit our website to learn more about these restorative treatments.
The Om Shoppe is located at 4801 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 941-706-3257 or visit TheOmShoppeAndSpa.com.
by Dr. Fred Harvey
We live in a world full of challenges. Most humans have experienced trauma in some form. In this case, I am referring to emotional and spiritual trauma. Trauma can be caused by all sorts of distressing events, such as physical abuse, emotional neglect, the loss of a loved one, or a significant life transition. When we are subjected to circumstances beyond our own control, our bodies experience some kind of reaction. This response will define whether we are “traumatized.” Therefore, we can think of trauma not as the situation itself, but as our bodies’ subsequent response to it. Some describe trauma as being stuck in the body. The brain represses the overwhelming emotions when it has no way of processing them.
Children are especially vulnerable to this
because they often lack the mental and emotional resources that many adults are able to develop. As a result, children use trauma as a coping mechanism, which distorts their worldview.
Mental, emotional, and somatic (or body-related) symptoms also result from trauma. These can vary from mild to severe—including anxiety, chronic fatigue, sleep disruptions, brain fog, mood fluctuations, eating disturbances, negative beliefs, social withdrawal, irritable bowels, hypervigilance, or unexplained aches and pains.
Addiction is often related to trauma as well. In most cases, some unresolved pain exists at the core of these behaviors. Substance abuse is a common tactic to repress the trauma, so it does not have to be experienced again. It is an erroneous defense mechanism that our emotional and mental bodies use to “protect” us from further injury, even though these behaviors contribute to the same cycle of pain.
Trauma correlates with most psychiat-
ric diagnoses. One of the most significant difficulties with modern psychiatry is that a “mental illness” label is the endpoint of evaluation. This label allows for medication, but it does not account for the root cause of symptoms. In fact, most psychiatric medication does what alcohol and other substances do: mask the core issue and numb out the feelings.
As such, we learn to disconnect from our own emotions, which is a problem since healing from trauma requires us to embody those feelings. This means naming and accepting our emotions, allowing them to be present without judgment, understanding their root causes, and processing them fully—even when it’s uncomfortable.
When trauma becomes internalized within us, we lose access to a part of ourselves. This can sometimes result in a lack of self-compassion and self-love. Fortunately, healing is possible. By sitting with our emotions, we can discern what is related to the present and what is the residue of past experiences. This reflection helps us identify the unresolved or imbalanced emotions, so we can effectively course correct.
We can also ask our bodies what they are telling us with the pain. We can’t change our behaviors until we know what causes these actions in the first place. So, if you experience any signs of trauma, I encourage you to check in with yourself. Reflect on what you are dealing with at this moment. Take a breath and communicate self-love. This is the first step on the journey toward healing.
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by Carrie Gauthier
Trauma can strike anyone at any time. Loss, heartbreak, abuse, violence, displacement, accidents, disasters, health problems—the list of possible traumas is endless. According to the National Council for Behavioral Health, 70 percent of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives, and more than a third of youth exposed to community violence experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma is a factor in most behavioral health and substance-use disorders. While trauma may be part of our lives, it does not need to define who we are or how we enjoy our lives. Healing from trauma can take time, but it is within reach.
Left untreated, trauma or repeated trauma has a wide range of short- and long-term effects on physical and mental health. Trauma increases stress and keeps the fight-or-flight response on elevated alert, resulting in the release of chronically high amounts of cortisol into the body. Initial reactions may include exhaustion, numbness, sadness, anxiety and dissociation. Excessive cortisol increases the risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease, digestive problems, muscle tension, headaches, sleep issues, weight gain, irregular periods, anxiety, depression and cognitive challenges.
Trauma is a common precursor to addiction, because individuals often turn to substances as a coping mechanism for their emotional pain. The use of drugs or alcohol gives trauma sufferers a reprieve from their chronic stress by producing pleasure and reducing negative feelings, and may even slow their central nervous system. Untreated, trauma can lead to a vicious cycle where one condition feeds the other.
While medications such as antidepressants and antipsychotics can be effective in treating trauma symptoms, they may fall short in addressing the root cause. An integrative approach to trauma healing adds evidence-based therapies to tackle the underlying causes and promote long-term recovery.
James Greenblatt, a board-certified functional and integrative psychiatrist and founder of Psychiatry Redefined, believes in a broader view of psychiatric care. “For example, if our patient is suffering from depression and we were to tell them they should exercise because it’s the best antidepressant we have, that could come off as
incredibly insensitive, ruin our chances of gaining their trust and add to their feelings of helplessness and isolation. Alternatively, if we show them how to recover their motivation and energy, that is the way to begin the relationship.”
“Our bodies are different, and our genetics are different. How we react to stress and trauma are different too. I start with lab and genetic tests to see if there’s something I can optimize biologically. Then we supplement any nutritional deficiencies to restore their functionality and increase their energy. These tests also partially help inform the way we design the complementary healing modality plan. This is the piece that gets missed a lot,” says Greenblatt, adding that he tests depressed patients for a vitamin B12 deficiency, which may contribute to depression, anxiety and even psychosis.
Children are particularly susceptible to trauma, and an adverse childhood experience (ACE) can pose lifelong impacts. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 64 percent of adults say they have had at least one ACE, and 17 percent say they had four or more by age 18. ACEs can rob kids of the magic of childhood, disrupt their development and lead to maladaptive behaviors in adulthood.
Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician in preventative and addiction medicine and founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated, started her work with attachment and trauma by working with adoptive families to help their children with attachment insecurity. She explains that childhood traumatic experiences can result in “underlying mistrust—literally wiring a child’s nervous system, brain and body for survival—and overwhelm connection, security and safety.”
Somatic therapy is one modality that Apigian integrates to assist individuals on their trauma-healing journey, helping them connect with their bodies, learn to understand its messages and resolve stored trauma. Apigian explains that just 10 minutes of sequential somatic exercises over 21 days can restore a sense of safety. “For each person, the specific improvement or the degree of improvement will be different, but there
will be an improvement as soon as we shift our biology into one of safety rather than of danger.”
By following an essential sequence to safely address stored trauma through somatic exercises, Apigian says people “experience 30 percent less depression, 30 percent less anxiety, 30 percent fewer digestive issues, 30 percent improvement in energy and a 60 percent increase in their feelings of safety. The essential sequence has to start with creating a felt sense of safety, then a sense of support and then opening up while pacing our process. It is such a powerful way to empower them for their lifetime.”
Inner-child work can help develop a dialogue to reach the place where we hold past emotions, memories, beliefs, hopes and dreams. “I tell people when they’re starting this journey, if they put their hands on their belly above and below their bellybutton and just let the hands be there, that will calm down an aspect of us so that it begins
to feel safe. It’s called the basic self,” says Dr. Lin Morel, a trauma management specialist and founder of Beyond Words Group. “It’s an aspect of our consciousness that is roughly 5 years old, if you were to give it an age. So it gets very fearful, and if it’s not loved, it will act out.”
According to Morel, embracing the basic self can help people out of some of the darkest corners of trauma. No stranger to childhood and adult trauma herself, she empowers her patients with the W.I.N. protocol (willingness, intention, neutrality), which offers them a fresh approach to handling challenges while developing their intuition and regulating emotions as a neutral observer.
There is growing evidence that mindfulnessbased practices such as meditation and yoga aid in shifting focus from the negative to the positive aspects of experiences. These techniques calm the nervous system and empower individuals to take control of
their narratives and become more resilient.
A 2017 review of trials involving 650 trauma sufferers that underwent mindfulnessbased stress reduction, yoga and mantra repetition was published in Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. The researchers concluded that meditation was an effective treatment for PTSD and depression symptoms as compared to the control groups.
A 2022 systematic review of 149 records and 11 peer-reviewed articles published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that those that practiced yoga had an increased sense of self-compassion, felt more centered, developed coping skills, had a better mind-body relationship and improved their relationships with others. Participants also experienced a feeling of safety in yoga classes that included others recovering from trauma.
Hypnotherapy is a mind-body practice that uses a trance-like state of deep relaxation to treat psychological and emotional disorders. Guided imagery, progressive relaxation and suggestion therapy are used to explore thoughts, feelings and memories that may be hidden from the conscious mind. Self-hypnosis techniques are also taught for ongoing support, empowering individuals to continue their healing outside of therapy sessions. A 2016 meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis concluded that hypnosis is effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms.
“A miracle, simply, is a shift in the mind. Once you find the root cause of the problem in the mind and bring that to consciousness, we’re shifting from ego to true self, from fear to love, from illusion to truth,” says Matthew Brownstein, executive director of the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. “Through hypnotherapy, that shift is actually remarkably easy. You can shift as quickly as I can snap my fingers. So, basically, when you change your mind, everything changes. When a decision is made, it stays in place until you choose again.”
Carrie Gauthier is a writer in the healing arts with interests in clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapy.
by Eric Winder, DC
Sciatica pain starts in the lumbar spine or buttock, then travels down the back of a person’s thigh and sometimes into their lower leg. Relieving this often debilitating pain is easier when we understand what causes it. Let’s examine the main triggers of sciatica—and how each of them can be treated for maximum pain relief.
True sciatica is caused by pressure or irritation to the sciatic nerve (in the buttock) or one of its roots (in the low back). However, what many refer to as “sciatica” is usually not in the real sciatic nerve. The more common causes of this “sciatic-like” pain include muscle spasms, weak core muscles, or referred pain from elsewhere in the body. Referred pain occurs when the actual source of pain is different from where a person feels it. One example of this would be left arm pain resulting from a heart attack.
Sciatica, and sciatic-like pain have similar causes—for simplicity moving forward, I’ll refer to both as simply “sciatica.” These forms of pain can be caused by repeated strenuous activity, especially lifting. However, the opposite can ironically have the same effect—being too sedentary and allowing the core trunk muscles to weaken can also lead to sciatic pain. In both cases, sciatica also involves subtle problems with a sense called proprioception.
Proprioception, or position sense, refers to our ability to know where our body parts are
in space and how they relate to each other. This sense allows us to maintain our muscular balance, joint alignment and stability, and upright posture. Most importantly, it allows for coordinated motion—to walk, talk, brush our teeth, and for some of us, do back flips. This incredible and vital sense comes from millions of nerve endings in the body’s fascia, a fibrous connective tissue that covers our muscles, bones, and organs.
In my experience, those who suffer from sciatica often have restrictions in their fascia from past injuries or the daily wear-and-tear of living. These restrictions can cause glitches in the body’s position sense, resulting in joint instability, muscle imbalance, and postural misalignment. These can cause referred pain to the sciatic nerve area, muscle spasm, or spinal issues that exert pressure directly on the sciatic nerve. To resolve sciatica, we first need to explore its underlying causes of fascia restriction, weak core muscles, and incorrect or excessive lifting.
As an example, let’s consider the case of a patient, whom I will refer to as Helen. She had been suffering from sciatica on the right side of her body for over a year when she came into our office. The pain had started after moving some heavy pots while gardening in her backyard. Physical therapy offered temporary relief, but the pain quickly came back once she finished therapy. She had recently started taking ibuprofen on a daily basis to take the edge off her discomfort, while cutting back heavily on her normal activities.
Upon examination in our office, I found that Helen had restricted fascia in her lumbar muscles and her right thigh. Her right knee had been injured two years prior in a boating accident, and I found that it also had restrictions. Core exercises that she learned during therapy had left her with a stronger trunk area for the most part, but her lower abdominal muscles were still quite weak. We treated Helen by releasing the restrictions in her fascia with hands-on treatments and low-level laser therapy.
Treating the knee area eased her pain con-
siderably, but she experienced even more pain relief as we treated the other areas. The release of fascia restrictions also improved function in her lower abdominal muscles. This made it possible for her to use the exercises that she had already learned in physical therapy to strengthen and stabilize her abdominal muscles. Helen reported that she was feeling 90 percent better, but then she had a setback.
Helen had been feeling so much better that she resumed her former gardening activities, but this seemed to flare up the pain once again. I asked her to show me the method that she normally used to move her pots, and she imitated what I consider to be one of the most dangerous activities for back health. She had been lifting and twisting—planting her feet in one spot, lifting her pots, then twisting her back to set them down, all without ever shifting her feet.
We treated her for new muscle injuries and fascia restrictions, then explained the importance of turning her whole body when moving these heavy items, rather than lifting and twisting. By the time she returned to gardening a few weeks later, she was entirely pain free. She also learned to be more careful about how she used her body.
Occasionally, I have seen more serious causes of sciatica, such as a severe disk herniation pressing on the sciatic nerve or an allergic reaction to a metal hip joint that irritated the sciatic nerve. Cases like this might require more invasive treatments like a surgical operation, but fortunately, these are few and far between.
Most cases of sciatica—whether true sciatica or sciatic-like pain—are caused by the three factors mentioned above. Most sciatica cases can be resolved by treating fascia restrictions, increasing core muscles strength and stability, and reducing movement issues to allow for healing and to prevent future injuries.
Dr. Eric Winder has been practicing chiropractic for 27 years, with a focus on treatment of fascia and soft tissue for the past 24 years. Dr. Winder’s practice emphasizes relieving pain and restoring alignment and motion with gentle therapies. For more information, call 941-957-8390 or visit GentleBay.com
by Marlaina Donato
September is National Mushroom Month, and with it comes bountiful inspiration to plate up some earthy goodness. Whether we follow the nearest woodland path to forage or visit the local market to stock up on our favorite fungi, autumn is the perfect time to appreciate the delicious world of edible mushrooms. From creamy vegan risotto to golden soups, or from daring sautés punctuated with chiles to savory broths, consuming more mushrooms benefits our palate and well-being.
The Mayo Clinic reports that mushrooms help curb high blood pressure and protect us from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Most mushrooms available at the market are a good source of B vitamins and minerals, especially selenium-rich creminis and vitamin D-rich maitakes.
A 2021 Penn State study published in Advances in Nutrition involving data of more than 19,500 cancer patients over sever-
al decades reveals that individuals consuming one-eighth to one-quarter cup of mushrooms daily had a 45 percent lower risk of total cancer compared to those that did not. It is believed that the antioxidants ergothioneine and glutathione—present in all mushrooms—contribute to beneficial metabolic processes in the body. Other research is focused on a correlation between white button mushroom consumption and a lower risk of prostate and breast cancer.
Mushrooms have been used as both nourishment and medicine for ages, but their versatility in the kitchen is what delights Sharon Palmer, a plant-based dietician and author of California Vegan and The Plant-Powered Diet. “You can sauté or grill them as a side dish, stir them into soups and stews, add them to grain and pasta dishes, chop them into salads or bowls and include them in casseroles,” she advises. “Use finely chopped mushrooms in lentil patties, veggie burgers, veggie ‘meat’ balls and veggie loaves. You really can’t detect their texture, but you get that rich, savory flavor in the recipe.”
Palmer favors certain commonly available varieties: shiitake and trumpet mushrooms for their reliable, firm texture; oyster mushrooms for their delicate softness suited for stir fries; and petite enoki mushrooms for a crisp addition to salads. To obtain memorable flavor, gourmet varieties such as porcinis can be purchased dried and easily rehydrated for soups and sauces.
On the wilder side, foraged mushrooms such as golden chanterelles are an annual favorite among connoisseurs. “The mossy, old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest
are some of my favorite fall destinations,” says Langdon Cook, a Seattle-based forager and author of The Mushroom Hunters, who recommends taking a foraging class or joining a mycological society for hands-on safety tips and in-the-field learning.
Cook notes that mushrooms are ideal for vegetarians and vegans because many varieties are firm in texture and pair well with vegetables. “Black trumpet or yellowfoot mushrooms take a basic dish of creamy polenta to the next level, and most grains and pastas will benefit from the addition of fungi,” he asserts. “Try a dry sauté method: heating the mushrooms in a bare pan until they release their water, cooking off that liquid and then adding butter or oil near the end of the cooking process to brown them.”
While mushrooms can dress up gourmet dishes, they are surprisingly quick and easy for everyday eating, too. “You don’t need to fuss over mushrooms too much,” Palmer points out. “Just rinse in water and pat dry; then you’re ready to cook with them. My favorite way to cook mushrooms is to slice and sauté them in a small amount of olive oil with garlic and lemon as a side dish.”
Cook advises, “Don’t try to cook mushrooms too fast or over high heat. Medium heat is fine. Take your time. Mushrooms are mostly water, and you need to cook off that liquid content to give them a nice sear.” He underscores the importance of cooking wild mushrooms fully to prevent digestive upset, especially morels, which “absolutely cannot be served raw or undercooked.”
Palmer concurs, saying, “Eating raw mushrooms may cause mild GI [gastrointestinal] issues in some people; cooking the mush-
rooms typically eliminates this issue.” She also suggests covering the pot or pan when cooking them in soups or stews to lock in flavor and nutrition.
For Cook, the magical lure of mushrooms goes beyond the tastebuds. “To me, morels mean springtime trips to woodlands reawakening from winter slumbers with birdsong and snowmelt, and porcinis mean long summer hikes to subalpine meadows in the Rockies and North Cascades,” he says.
Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and recording artist. Connect at BluefireStudio.art.
MUSHROOM
LENTIL PASTA
YIELD: 6 SERVINGS
1 8-oz package lentil pasta
3 Tbsp truffle oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb mixed mushrooms (enoki, shiitake, cremini, hen of the woods, maitake, oyster), coarsely sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chopped fresh or dried thyme
1 cup dry white wine
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cook lentil pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Rinse and drain. While pasta is cooking, heat truffle oil in a large sauté pan and add mushrooms, garlic and thyme. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add white wine and continue sautéing for an additional 5 minutes to reduce liquid and make a more concentrated sauce. Add cooked pasta to mushroom mixture and toss together. Season as desired with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately. Recipe and photo courtesy of Sharon Palmer.
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YIELD: 2 SERVINGS
3 Tbsp peanut oil
¾ lb oyster mushrooms, cut into half-dollar pieces
¾ lb chicken breast, thinly sliced into a similar size as mushrooms
4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 large thumb-sized piece of ginger, thinly sliced
Salt and white pepper, to taste
FOR MARINADE:
½ tsp salt
1 tsp Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing)
1 tsp potato starch
FOR SAUCE:
3 Tbsp chicken stock
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
½ tsp potato starch
Combine sliced chicken in a bowl with marinade ingredients, stir and set aside. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
In a wok over medium heat, sauté oyster mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil, stirring occasionally. Remove to a bowl when slightly browned.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in wok over high heat and add marinated chicken. When the chicken is partly cooked but still pinkish, add garlic, ginger and green onion. Cook together, stirring, for 30 seconds until aromatic before returning oyster mushrooms to wok. Continue to cook together another minute or so until chicken is barely cooked through.
Pour in sauce, stir to coat and reduce heat. Season to taste and serve immediately with rice.
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by Christina Connors
The mental health of our children is in crisis. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2021 advisory on the youth mental health crisis, one in five children aged 3 to 17 has a mental, emotional, behavioral or developmental disorder.
To turn the tide on mental health, kids need emotional regulation skills, including the ability to identify emotions, self-soothe, obtain perspective, walk in another’s shoes, think flexibly and solve problems. By developing these emotive sensitivities, children can then improve their self-confidence, sense of self-worth and empathy, as well as begin to develop lasting and meaningful relationships.
“Kids will learn to regulate in the face of challenge. The only question is whether they learn healthy or unhealthy ways to do it,” says Brad Chapin, a licensed clinical psychologist in Topeka, Kansas, and author of self-regulation resources for children. “Removing challenges from children isn’t the answer. The focus should be on building
self-regulation skills, and then those challenges become opportunities for strengthening those skills.”
In the words of lyricist Stephen Sondheim, “Careful the things you say / Children will listen.” Janet Philbin, LDSW, a certified, conscious-parenting coach and author, says, “When people become parents, they will tell you they want to parent differently than how they were parented because of the emotional childhood pain they endured. However, generational patterns will more than likely repeat unless the parent has done the emotional work to deconstruct their own childhood pain through coaching or counseling. As a result of doing the necessary inner work, a parent’s ability to connect with their children will improve because they are able to be more connected with themselves.”
“When we choose to look at behavior issues
as a lack of skill-development, it changes the story from one of shame and negativity to one of hope,” says Chapin, whose recent book Self-Regulation Skill Set supports adults in their journey to self-regulation.
As with learning any new skill, practice is key. Here are a few fun activities for parents and children to do together to strengthen connections and build emotional regulation skills. Teaching kids when they are young is ideal, but it is never too late to start.
I Spy: While in a store, on a walk or at a park, challenge each other to notice the body language and facial expressions of people (or themselves) and identify the emotion they might be feeling. This game is a way to practice the skill set of recognizing warning signs when we start to feel upset. Parents should encourage their kids to take notice of the different expressions their peers make while at school to develop empathy and compassion.
The Paws (Pause) Game: To play, the first person who sees a dog says, “paws”, takes a calming breath and puts their hands out like paws. The person with the most points at the end of the excursion wins. This game develops the skill of slowing down the alarm system within our bodies. Parents and caregivers can remind kids that throughout the day when they start to feel their own warning signs of anger or frustration, they can take a breath and “paws” to help prevent acting in a destructive way.
Balloon Party: In this game, parents invite their kids to sit comfortably with them and imagine that they are all preparing for a big party and need to blow up lots of balloons. While blowing up pretend balloons, remind each child to blow them up slowly so they don’t pop. After blowing up several balloons, enjoy a pretend party. This is a fun way to connect with children through imaginative play while practicing peaceful breathing, which helps calm the nervous system.
Christina Connors is a writer, singer and creator of Christina’s Cottage, a YouTube series to strengthen kids’ resilience, connection and joy through music, mindful play and the power of the heart. Learn more at ChristinasCottage444.com.
by Carrie Gauthier
The first known reference to yoga is in the Upanishads Sanskrit texts, written 2,500 years ago. The practice originally comprised breath work, and the physical postures developed over time. According to the global data platform Statista, nearly 34 million Americans practice numerous types of yoga, while science continues to provide evidence of its healing potential.
With the frenetic pace of life today, many people live in a permanent state of anxiety. Yoga can ease the panic and malaise by activating the parasympathetic nervous system to decrease stress hormones, blood pressure and heart rate.
“Yoga therapy differs from traditional psy-
chotherapy in scope and aim. Rather than delving into traumas, yoga empowers individuals to be present, moving away from personal narratives,” says Adam Flores, a certified yoga therapist from Port St. Lucie, Florida, specializing in addiction and mental health. “Trained yoga therapists offer grounding techniques and skillful checkins, especially for trauma cases, improving heart rate variability, vagal tone and overall nervous system health.”
A 2011 meta-analysis study published in Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders indicates that yoga may be an effective treatment option for severe mental illness, with the added advantage of being less toxic than pharmaceutical treatments.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is
a significant issue facing the U.S. military and a growing problem for teens that have experienced violent or traumatizing events. Conventional treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing have shown limited effectiveness due to high dropout and nonresponse rates. On the other hand, studies have found that engaging in yoga and other mind-body practices can reduce intrusive memories, avoidance and emotional arousal symptoms, as well as anxiety, depression and anger associated with PTSD. Yoga therapy improves critical factors in addiction recovery, including emotional balance, mental clarity and stress reduction. In a 2021 study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, yoga for the treatment of substance abuse disorder was determined to be an effective option.
Yoga has developed into a variety of styles that can meet the goals and objectives of their practitioners. Some of the more popular formats include:
• Vinyasa: An up-tempo class of postures or poses (asanas) often accompanied by high-energy music that typically results in a consistently elevated heart rate. A 2017 study published in The FASEB Journal found that eight weeks of vinyasa yoga improved physical fitness, relieved stress and improved mental well-being.
• Yin: This form of yoga focuses on gentle, passive stretches held for one to three minutes, offering ample opportunity to release stress and tension. Poses are often supported by props such as bolsters, straps, blocks, pillows and blankets. Long, slow, deep breathing promotes relaxation to help the practitioner hold each pose
for extended periods of time. Yin yoga stimulates and stretches fascia, the thin connective tissue throughout the body, as well as ligaments and joints, resulting in increased flexibility.
• Hatha: This is a classic yoga style involving breathing exercises and poses that are held for longer periods of time than other formats. Although the slower, more meditative pace may seem easier, holding a proper pose for extended periods of time can be challenging for the body and mind. According to a 2018 study in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 12 sessions of hatha yoga significantly reduced stress, anxiety and depression in women.
• Kundalini: This yoga style prioritizes spiritual growth and awareness, with a focus on energy and chakras. Kundalini awakenings are common via movement sequences, breath work, mantras and chanting. Different studies in 2021 found that kundalini yoga is an effective shortterm therapy for generalized anxiety disorder and can be helpful in reducing the severity of insomnia.
One of the core tenets of a yogic practice is self-compassion, and it is important to resist the inclination for negative self-talk. To adopt the yogic way is to choose happiness over suffering.
“In my experience, the best healing experiences happened by tapping into the body and unlocking the energies we hold onto,” says Paty Renda, a certified Ananda hatha yoga instructor and co-owner of Premah Wellness, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “I believe in serious work done through fun exercises such as breath, dance, laughter and movement. A simple, slow and deep hatha yoga practice can create profound changes. Gratitude is another very easy, and yet immensely powerful, practice I infuse into everything I do.”
Carrie Gauthier is a writer in the healing arts with interests in clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapy.
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by Zak Logan
For many of us, our hair can feel like an outward expression of our identity, and we may struggle emotionally and socially when it is compromised. According to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, an estimated 6.7 million Americans suffer or have suffered from alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune disease resulting in hair loss on the scalp, face and other parts of the body. Whether AA manifests as bald patches or complete hair loss, the conventional courses of action may involve oral prescription medication, over-the-counter topical products and oral or injected steroids that are often unsuccessful and may come with side effects. There is evidence that stress and anxiety can play a role in AA, as can certain underlying health conditions such as thyroid disease, celiac disease and lupus. Hormonal imbalances and vitamin and mineral deficiencies can also be key factors. Although AA can be a stubborn condition, alternative approaches such as centuries-old Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture, can offer hope.
According to allopathic medicine, AA may be caused by hormonal imbalances or an excessive immune response that attacks the hair follicles, but from the perspective of Eastern medicine, the issue is more
complex. Ayurveda, India’s 5,000-year-old holistic-health system, approaches AA and other health conditions from the concept of individual constitution. Energetic forces called doshas are believed to be inherent in all cells and organ systems and embody five natural elements: earth, air, fire, water and ether.
“Our doshic makeup is very unique, with the ratios between the three doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) being different for each one of us. In alopecia, it is most commonly seen as a pitta condition when the metabolic fires within us are excessive and too hot, causing inflammation,” says Virender Sodhi, an Ayurvedic and naturopathic physician in Redmond, Washington. He adds that for alopecia cases caused by thyroid disorders, in which the hair becomes dry and brittle before falling out, he would look into the health of a person’s vata, the dosha that corresponds to the element of air.
A 2022 case study of an individual AA patient published in Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine reported that the patient saw improvement within 15 days of an Ayurvedic treatment plan that included a combination of cleansing, detoxification, blood purification and naturally derived medications. The researchers recommended further study of these techniques. Another study published in the same journal a year later noted the effectiveness of certain Ayurvedic medicines comprised of natural elements, combined with cupping, in which heated cups are placed on the back, stomach, arms, legs or other parts of the body, forming a vacuum or suction force.
From the approach of 3,000-year-old TCM, imbalances and illnesses are attributed to obstructions within the body’s subtle energetic system. “This is the concept of the life force, or the energy of our body as it takes care of itself,” explains Brian Keenan, a naturopathic doctor
and licensed acupuncturist at Sagelight Integrative Wellness Center, in Columbia, Maryland. “In Chinese medicine, qi is the energy of the body, and it flows along a set pattern similar to a well-connected network of roads and highways. Meridians are the names of the major highways an acupuncturist will use to influence the qi flowing through them.”
In cases of alopecia, Keenan would dive deeply to find the origin of the pathology. “The specifics of your symptoms will help an acupuncturist figure out where exactly the problem is coming from, since there can be several issues at once,” he explains. “This is why your acupuncturist may spend a great deal of time asking you detailed questions about every nuance of not just your symptoms but also your whole body’s health.”
A 2022 review of eight studies published in Frontiers of Medicine found that acupuncture or moxibustion (the burning of dried mugwort on or near the body during acupuncture), used by themselves or in combination with other treatment modalities, may be effective in treating hair loss.
Clinical findings published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology in 2017 report that systemic vitamin D levels are lower in people with AA, and improvement might result from supplementation. Recent research also shows that zinc deficiency was noted in sufferers and adding the mineral to the diet might be helpful. Mount Sinai Health System, in New York City, suggests that biotin and trace minerals might foster hair growth and recommends including beneficial foods such as carrots, tomatoes, chard and romaine lettuce.
Practitioners of both Ayurveda and TCM attest to the value of eliminating processed foods as a way to support the liver in its role of minimizing systemic inflammation. They also recommended streamlining busy schedules and employing meditative practices to reduce stressors.
For best results, commitment is key. Regarding TCM, Keenan suggests an eight-week treatment plan of herbs and acupuncture. “Is it possible to see results sooner? Absolutely. But from my experience as a practitioner, it’s better to set realistic expectations, and if we get there sooner, then that’s all the better.”
Zak Logan is a freelance health writer dedicated to holistic living.
by Kelcie Ottoes
Emerging sustainability initiatives such as renewable energy, greenwashing regulation, artificial intelligence (AI) applications and biodiversity programs are all being championed by stakeholders for the greater good of our planet.
Renewable energy is derived from natural sources, such as the sun and wind, that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. In 2023, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that renewable energy made up 9 percent of total energy consumption from these sources: biomass waste, biofuels and wood (60 percent); wind (18 percent); solar (11 percent); hydroelectric (10 percent); and geothermal (1 percent).
The International Energy Agency predicts that renewables will provide more than a third of global electricity generation by early 2025—surpassing coal—due in large part to increasingly cheaper photovoltaic technology. The quest continues to improve the efficiency, cost effectiveness, adaptability and environmental footprint of existing solar panels. Advanced photovoltaics use innovative materials such as perovskites, organic and tandem solar cells,
which may surpass the efficiency of traditional silicon-based solar cells. The use of floating solar panels and panels above or adjacent to agricultural production serves to minimize land use and increase opportunities for energy production. Flexible, transparent solar cells also allow for their integration into a wider range of applications.
These advancements are also aided by improvements in energy storage. Lithium-glass batteries and redux flow batteries manage the intermittency of renewable energies like wind and solar better and have a lower environmental impact than other batteries. Flow batteries, in particular, show potential as a cost-effective, longterm storage solution.
Greenwashing is the practice of making a product appear to be more environmentally friendly or less environmentally damaging than it really is, and new anti-greenwashing laws are being promoted to help consumers make better choices. The European Union has banned environmental claims that are not supported by transparent, verifiable data. It also imposes strict regulations on potentially misleading terms such as “environmentally friendly”, “eco-friendly”, “green”, “biodegradable” and “carbon neutral”.
In a similar move intended to provide environmental transparency and oversight, the California Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act will require companies with more than $1 billion in revenues to report their direct and indirect emissions from energy consumption with third-party certification beginning in 2026. This information will be made public online.
AI is expected to play a larger role in fighting climate change. Some applications include:
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• Improving the efficiency and maintenance of renewable energy infrastructure, optimizing the management of the power grid, forecasting power consumption and managing energy distribution
• Supporting the agriculture industry by analyzing soil data, plant health and weather forecasting
• Boosting recycling rates by using AI-powered machines to sort materials to be recovered
These advancements in AI are not without cost. According to Nathan Childress, Ph.D, a nuclear engineer and CEO of Macorva, “AI’s voracious appetite for energy is straining power grids and causing some tech giants to miss their carbon reduction targets. This highlights a critical need for immediate action in expanding clean energy infrastructure to support AI’s growth.”
According to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, a United Nations-led initiative, more than half the world’s population—4.3 billion people—depend on biodiversity and nature for their livelihood, with 70 percent of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable relying directly on nature for their everyday needs. And yet, biodiversity is dwindling at an alarming rate.
“Urbanization and deforestation lead to habitat fragmentation, while pollution—particularly plastic and chemical waste—degrades ecosystems,” says Abdullah Choudhry, chief impact officer at Arbor, a carbon assessment company. “According to the World Wildlife Fund, wildlife populations have declined nearly 70 percent since 1970, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive conservation efforts.”
To protect biodiversity, volunteers are teaming up with researchers on long-term ecological projects. The nonprofit Biodiversity & Development Institute, for example, enlists citizen scientists with smartphones to identify African mammal, aquatic, insect and plant species for their Virtual Museum project. In Japan, the mobile application Biome was able to collect more than 6 million species observations with the help of the public. In a study published in eLife, scientists combined these citizen sightings with traditional data to improve ecosystem assessments and protected-area designations.
In a journal article published in BioScience, experts report a grow ing opportunity for citizen-led research in biodiversity, noting that people onsite are able to identify under-sampled species and help scientists gain a deeper understanding of ecological interactions among species or habitats. Offering hope for future generations, kids are also getting involved. The Biodiversity Group, in Arizona, offers a K-12 curriculum that encourages biodiversity stewardship at a young age.
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Pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), has long been recognized for its therapeutic benefits across a range of mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychiatric service dogs are empathetic in nature and intuitively respond to human emotions. These capacities allow them to provide comfort and support precisely when it’s needed, often without the need for verbal communication. These dogs are not just pets but vital partners in the journey toward mental and emotional healing.
Interacting with psychiatric service dogs can reduce anxiety and stress levels by increasing the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with bonding and stress reduction, while decreasing cortisol levels, which are linked to stress.
Psychiatric service dogs provide a calming presence, which is crucial for reducing anxiety and hypervigilance, common symptoms of PTSD. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology involving 134 veterans with service dogs found that trained skills such as calming and interrupting anxiety are highly valued by veterans with PTSD, suggesting their critical role in daily PTSD management. The study also noted that untrained behaviors of the dogs are often perceived as more beneficial than their trained tasks, highlighting the intrinsic value of simply having a dog as a companion.
A 2022 study of 82 post-9/11 military veterans published in PLOS ONE reported that their psychiatric service dogs helped them with
PTSD by performing calming actions and interrupting the veterans’ disturbing behaviors and thoughts during anxiety episodes. Researchers noted that all of the tasks the dogs had been trained to perform were used daily by the veterans, providing benefits for nearly all PTSD symptoms, except amnesia and reckless behavior. The humananimal bond and untrained qualities, such as companionship, also significantly improved the participants’ symptoms and quality of life.
Psychiatric service dogs enhance emotional regulation and improve social interactions for PTSD sufferers. Their non-judgmental and accepting nature creates a safe space for individuals to explore and manage difficult emotions. Additional research reported in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology demonstrated significant improvements in emotional and attentional regulation among adolescents with PTSD that were asked to participate in a one-year dog-training program.
While the therapeutic benefits for the handlers are significant, the European Journal of Psychotraumatology study also noted that the dogs in the training programs exhibited increased anxiety and decreased attention. This highlights a critical aspect of AAT: The welfare of the animals must be considered alongside the therapeutic benefits. Training programs need to ensure that the dogs are not overly stressed or burdened by their roles.
Prospective handlers of psychiatric service dogs should choose programs that prioritize the well-being of both dogs and humans through training, support and follow-up care. Engaging with a psychiatric service dog is a significant commitment that requires handlers to invest time in training and bonding with their dogs, as well as managing their emotional and physical needs to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship.
Understanding the legal rights pertaining to psychiatric service dogs, including accessibility in public spaces and accommodations, is crucial. Handlers should educate themselves about local and national laws that protect their rights and those of their service dogs.
Obtaining a psychiatric service dog involves careful consideration of the therapeutic benefits versus the potential stress on the animal. Look for reputable programs that train dogs to assist individuals with PTSD, while also prioritizing the welfare of the dogs and properly matching dogs and handlers.
The integration of psychiatric service dogs into mental health care offers more than just companionship; it opens a dynamic pathway for healing and managing PTSD symptoms. As we continue to explore and understand the unique bond between humans and animals, it becomes increasingly clear that dogs are not only cherished pets but also invaluable partners.
Ruth Roberts is an integrative veterinarian and holistic health coach for pets, as well as the creator of The Original CrockPet Diet. Learn more at DrRuthRoberts.com.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Pixie Dust with Anna - Metatron, the Angel of Motivation - 11am. Experience profound celestial guidance with Anna’s Earthly Practice. Each session offers an hour of impactful meditation, connecting you deeply with the realm of each Archangel and their unique energies. Join us for these transformative experiences and enhance your spiritual journey $20. Pixie Dust, 1476 Main St., Sarasota, 941-3666325, PixieDustSRQ.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Dr. Carol Roberts Presents Her Free Class on Health and Hormones - 2-4pm. Dr. Carol Roberts from Best Medicine will be continuing a series of free classes, comprising a course in the normal functioning of the human body and some of the ways it can go wrong. Classes are offered monthly, every first Wednesday 2-4 pm at Unity of Sarasota as well as streamed live via Zoom. Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. Call 941-404-8030 to sign up.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Cosmic Center Ken Lloyd Free Lecture - 7-8pm. In 2018, Ken experienced a life-altering Near-Death Experience that allowed 13 souls from his future to enter his energetic field, transforming him into a Soul Braid Walk-in. Today, Ken embodies a collective of 22 souls that coexist within his physical body, functioning as a unified consciousness. As a result, Ken is undergoing rapid physical changes at the DNA, chromosomal, and epigenetic levels with his body realigning into a crystalline structure, transforming him into a transmission tower for delivering rapid physical healing, Accelerated Ascension coding and DNA activation sequences for the human body. Come experience Ken in person where he will share with the audience the latest marvels of his journey and deliver a healing experience to the audience. Capacity is limited so please RSVP. Free, reserve your spot: KenLloydOfficial.as.me/CCOSL-September-Lecture-rsvp. Ken is also offering private sessions. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Cosmic Center Private Sessions with Ken Lloyd - 8am-5:30pm, Fri 6th-Tues 10th. An exclusive in-person session with Ken is a life changing experience that can show up many forms. Instant healing is often reported along with enhanced awareness of self and connection to spirit. You may physically feel different as the field around him concentrates on amplifying your energy and raising your resonate frequency to 5D harmonics. The collective of Ken is available to answer questions on many topics and in will be guiding the session with you. To sign up: 25 min. session KenLloydOfficial.as.me/CCOSL-September-25min or 55 min. Session KenLloydOfficial.as.me/ CCOSL-September-55min. Learn about Ken: KenLloydOfficial.com/CCOSL. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram.
Floating Sound Immersion Meditation with Sandra and Michael Katala - 6:30-7:30pm. Sandra and Michael Katala offer floating meditative Sound Nidra baths. Each intentional meditation immerses you in an organically unique sound with world instruments such as harp, singing bowls, chimes, tuning forks, vocal toning, frame drum, buffalo drum, flute, and more. These various sound techniques will be used to cleanse negative energies, align chakras, and create space to align the body on emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual levels.
This meditation will be done off the floor and in the air! You will be cocooned in Aerial Hammocks for an ethereal experience. $25./pp in hammock / or mat, $50./VIP experience (under double pyramid). Must pre-register and pre-pay. There is a 4-person minimum to hold this workshop. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, 941-2085568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com.
SUNDAY,
Pixie Dust with Anna - Michael, the Angel of Protection - 11am. Experience profound celestial guidance with Anna’s Earthly Practice. Each session offers an hour of impactful meditation, connecting you deeply with the realm of each Archangel and their unique energies. Join us for these transformative experiences and enhance your spiritual journey $20. Pixie Dust, 1476 Main St., Sarasota, 941-3666325, PixieDustSRQ.com.
Reiki 2 Certification with Casano Wellness at Wild Ginger Apothecary - 12pm. Congratulations - you have already experienced the incredible energy of Reiki in Level 1 and are ready for more. This class is dedicated to teaching you how to go deeper with Reiki. You have received your Attunement and are now open to learning about sacred Reiki symbols. Upon finishing this level, you will now be able to give Reiki sessions to other people. In completion, you will receive a Reiki Level Two Certificate. Led by Jean-Luc and Paula of Casano Wellness. Pre-registration required, $150. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota, 941-3125630, WildGingerApothecary.com.
Free Event! Selby Library, “Fascinating Interviews about the Afterlife” - 2-3:15pm. Come for an in-depth discussion with Bob Waxman, Ph.D. The Int. Assoc. for Near Death Exp. (IANDS) has over 100 branches worldwide - since 1978. Free parking, At Selby Library, Sarasota. For more information, 941724-5151, Iands.org.
Cosmic Center Ken Lloyd - Transformational Healing Event - 7-8pm. Ken and his collective of 22 embodied souls offer a transformative healing experience. Through guided visualization and the use of Light Language, Ken facilitates rapid physical, emotional, and spiritual healing, bypassing the limitations of the mind and speaking directly to the soul. The collective works to clear obstacles, align participants with their true purpose, and enhance self-discovery. The event promises profound healing, inner wisdom, and a journey toward a fulfilling and meaningful life, leading to greater physical health, joy, purpose and abundance. $75. Capacity is limited - reserve your spot: KenLloydOfficial. as.me/CCOSL-September-Healing. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Empower Yourself with Knowledge - Let’s Talk Digestion from One End to The Other - 6:307:30pm. Why do I bloat, have gas? How do I know if I need help digesting my food? How many BM’s are normal? What is all this talk about Parasites? What is the normal process my food goes through from one end to the other? Is my gut health related to my foggy brain, mood swings, anxiety, low energy, depression? These questions will be addressed along with recommendations to support your overall gut health. Florian Trinkwalder, owner of Flobucha will be explaining how his wonderful product got started, how it has been so healing for him and will explain what sets his product apart from other
kombuchas which take the healing properties up a notch. He will be joined by Dr. Jeanine Fedorko who has 33 years of experience educating patients so they can make informed decisions about their health. She will be addressing the questions listed above along with any additional questions you may have. Flobucha, 2725 Mall Dr, Sarasota. Questions, call Dr. Jeanine Fedorko 330-620-1159.
A Way with Words: A Poetic Venture - 7-8:30pm, the 2nd Wed. of each month. Doors open at 6:30pm to first come, first read /sign up. Readings are 5 to 7 min. per reader. Come read your poetry or written words in an accepting ambiance of our wondrous diversity. Coffee, tea & snacks available. $5 admission. Presented by Carol Borsello, with Rev. Zan Benham, 941-922-7839, or Zan@woman-spirit. com. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota.
The Om Shoppe Sound Bath - 7-8pm, second Wed. of every month. Join us for this beautiful form of deepened relaxation! Zooey Seraphine, Creative Director for the OM Shoppe & amp; Sound Therapy Practitioner, brings to you these beautiful singing bowl sound baths to guide you into a deepened place of stillness and peace. Experience the power of sound to help you access connection, relaxation, and inspiration with a transcendental OM Singing Bowl Sound Bath. Lay on zero-gravity chairs as 2 trained sound facilitators guide you into meditation, letting go, and present awareness with celestial sounds to elevate consciousness and transform your mind, body, and spirit. These sound bath sessions provide an accessible way to help you release your stress and rejuvenate midweek in an uplifting, guided sound meditation facilitated by OM Shoppe sound therapy practitioners and professional musicians. The Om Shoppe, 4801 S. Tamiami Tr #5, Sarasota, 941-706-3257, TheOMShoppe.com or TheOMShoppeandSpa.com.
Spiritual Tools for Divine Protection 101 with Rev. Ildiko Varga for Beginners - 7-8:30pm, Sept. 13, 27, and Oct 18. Beginner’s class 101 - 3 consecutive evolving classes. In the pursuit of spiritual growth and awakening, Rev. Ildiko’s teachings become a shield against unseen forces that may hinder one’s progress, and ability to function from a multi-dimensional self-awareness, to achieve one’s highest potential of their own trinity that is awakened at the level of their over soul, cosmic soul and earth soul all working together in harmony. For in the sacred dance of interdimensional exploration and spiritual defense lies the alchemy of transformation, where the soul emerges radiant, resilient, and attuned to the boundless wonders of the cosmos. In person and online, $120/3 classes or $40/class. Please contact Rev. Ildiko if you would like to split payments. Register, pay and confirm you spot for both in-person and online: US06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WXOoMRrLSwe-e35haZHgSg. More info, contact Rev. Ildiko at Antropolus1@ yahoo.com. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Workshop “Book of Psalms” - 11 am- 12:30pm. With Rev. Marie Rowe. Psalms 23, 91, 139 will be explained and discussed in relation to today’s world. Love offering $10. Please register online at SarasotaCenterofLight.com or pay ATD. Held at the Learning Center of Sarasota Center of Light, 2770 Browning St., Sarasota, 941-953-6620.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Pixie Dust with Anna - Uriel, the Angel of Safety and the Root Chakra - 11am. Experience profound celestial guidance with Anna’s Earthly Practice.
Each session offers an hour of impactful meditation, connecting you deeply with the realm of each Archangel and their unique energies. Join us for these transformative experiences and enhance your spiritual journey $20. Pixie Dust, 1476 Main St., Sarasota, 941-366-6325, PixieDustSRQ.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
A Reiki Share for Reiki III Practitioners - 7pm8:30pm. This Reiki share is ongoing, the 3rd Monday of each month. Bring a table if you have one. $5 donation ATD, at Rising Tide International, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota. Rev. Zan Benham, 941-922-7839, or Zan@woman-spirit.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Touch to Inform Seminar – Online - 6-9pm, 18-20, 2-5pm, 21-22. Awareness through movement classes online. Discover a “touch’ that connects with your client’s brain. Use an integration of concepts from The Feldenkrais MethodR. 15 CEs for LMTs. With Bonnie Kissam, M.A. Register at TouchToInform.com, 941-360-2248, FeldenkraisBonnieK.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
ISTA Wave Makers Conference 2024 - Sept 20th, 21st & 22nd. Join us for 3 days of leading edge presenters, educators, vendors and performers in the field of Vibrational Medicine and Sound Healing. Attendance satisfies the 30 CEU’s required for our ISTA Certified Therapeutic Sound Practitioners. Enjoy learning, networking, expanding your experience and knowledge in the field of Sound Healing. We are limiting the number of attendees! So don’t wait as this event is quickly filling up. Call us now at The Om Shoppe at 941-706-3257 for more information or go directly to ISTA’s website Istasounds.org/ events-conferences/ to register today.
“Floating” Crystal Bowl Concert with Robert Austin - 6:30-7:30 pm. While suspended in an Aerial Hammock, you will restore the harmony between the physical and spiritual planes. At the same time, crystal and Tibetan bowls sing, clearing and aligning the body’s chakras. Crystal Bowl energy healing through harmonic sounds resonating from the bowls balancing the chakras and re-energizing the auric field. The powerful vibrations can eliminate pain and are very healing. The sound penetrates the body which consists of approximately 70% water and gives a gentle internal massage to all your cells. Let the positive vibrations of the bowls integrate into your body and your spirit soar. $25./ pp in hammock / or mat, $50./VIP experience - (under copper pyramid - includes gift basket). Must pre-register and pre-pay. There is a 4-person minimum to hold this workshop. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St. Englewood, 941-2085568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Shamanic Healing Ceremony: Earthkeeper’s Grounding Magic - 4pm. We will be learning, activating and utilizing Natural Candle Magic to infuse our own Reiki channeling into candles for manifestation of our innermost dreams. As the candles burn in the 4 directions of the Earth, we will partake in a powerful, ancient Egyptian ritual of Blue Lotus Tea to open our Third Eye to connect to Pachamama, Spirit of the Earth, while experiencing a guided Shamanic Sound Healing Journey Meditation. Bring your journals & manifestations, it’s time to embrace our inner Earthkeeper! Pre-registration required, $50. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota, 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Pixie Dust with Anna - Gabriel, the Angel of Mir-
acles and Strength - 11am. Experience profound celestial guidance with Anna’s Earthly Practice. Each session offers an hour of impactful meditation, connecting you deeply with the realm of each Archangel and their unique energies. Join us for these transformative experiences and enhance your spiritual journey $20. Pixie Dust, 1476 Main St., Sarasota, 941-366-6325, PixieDustSRQ.com.
Fall Equinox, Fire Circle, Celebration and Ceremony - 7pm- 8:30pm. Bring folding chair, and drum or rattle if you have one. Optional to dress ceremonially with fall colors. Bring cash for donation to support labyrinth upkeep and water if you need some. At the Labyrinth, behind Unity Church of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Ave. For info, Rev. Zan Benham, 941-922-7839, or Zan@woman-spirit.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Sherry Lord International Channel, Deep Trance Channel, Energy Healer - 10am-5pm. Sherry is an International Channel, Deep Trance Channel, Energy Healer. She connects with angels and guides, sees auras, and channels loved ones who have crossed over. Do you ever feel stuck, miss a loved one who has passed on, or are trying to make an important life decision? Sherry can help clarify your life’s path and direction; with the ultimate goal to empower and help you find your own inner wisdom including business and helping you on your spiritual path. Visit Spirit Speaks at 411 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, or call 734-564-6828 to schedule your appointment today.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Sherry Lord International Channel, Deep Trance Channel, Energy Healer - 10am-5pm. Sherry is an International Channel, Deep Trance Channel, Energy Healer. She connects with angels and guides, sees auras, and channels loved ones who have crossed over. Do you ever feel stuck, miss a loved one who has passed on, or are trying to make an important life decision? Sherry can help clarify your life’s path and direction; with the ultimate goal to empower and help you find your own inner wisdom including business and helping you on your spiritual path. Visit Spirit Speaks at 411 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, or call 734-564-6828 to schedule your appointment today.
Cosmic Center Embracing the 9/9 Energies for Manifesting Abundance with Rev. Nancy & Baba Sharone - 7-8:30pm. Going into its second year our monthly gatherings has intensified now and riding on the power of the recent Lion’s Gate Portal of 8/8/24 activation. We now embrace and incorporate the mystical power of 9. Each time we gather, we build momentum and charge our Magnetic Field of Attraction with each Number Frequency. All who have participated with the subsequent monthly portals are in a completely different place with the manifestation of many of our heart’s dreaming. For both new and past participants, we use this opportunity to harness these special energies to Manifest what we want in our lives as powerful co-creators. Each Juncture Point is different with its own set of frequencies When we are consistent and we build momentum for our heart’s desires and align with others who wish the same, manifestation must take place in our current reality. Rev Nancy offers the spiritual tools to concretize our goals. $40. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram.
Sherry Lord International Channel, Deep Trance Channel, Energy Healer - 10am-5pm. Sherry is an International Channel, Deep Trance Channel, Energy Healer. She connects with angels and guides,
sees auras, and channels loved ones who have crossed over. Do you ever feel stuck, miss a loved one who has passed on, or are trying to make an important life decision? Sherry can help clarify your life’s path and direction; with the ultimate goal to empower and help you find your own inner wisdom including business and helping you on your spiritual path. Visit Spirit Speaks at 411 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, or call 734-564-6828 to schedule your appointment today.
Discover Your Soul Purpose with The Akashic Records and Past Life Regression with Akasha1-6pm. Feeling lost and confused about what you should be doing with your days, your life? We’ve all been there. In this program, you can get more clarity about what really drives you on a deeper level. Find out what inspires you. This can be one of the most rewarding mysteries to unlock. It’s difficult to feel like you are wandering aimlessly through life with the feeling of there must be more, and a sense that you’re meant to be doing something if only you knew what it was. During our time together, we will peel back the layers to see what’s hidden beneath, your heart and soul’s deepest longing. You’ll also have the option of doing personalized one-to-one akashic records readings and past life regressions after the workshop to support you on your path of living an inspired, soul-led life that truly speaks to you all the way down to your bones. $77. Call Wild Ginger Apothecary now to register at 941312-5630. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota, WildGingerApothecary.com.
A Shaman Journey - 2pm-5pm. Similar to a guided meditation and enhanced by the heartbeat of a large mother drum., This is an inter-dimensional journey into a parallel reality, where the seen and unseen, known and unknown open within you with guidance and insights into your own shamans dream, for healing, expansion and clarity. $25/advance, $30/ATD. To reserve contact Rev. Zan Butterfly Deerwoman, 941-922-7839, or Zan@ woman-spirit.com, At Rising Tide International, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Pixie Dust with Anna - Raphael, the Healing Doctor of All Things Healing - 11am. Experience profound celestial guidance with Anna’s Earthly Practice. Each session offers an hour of impactful meditation, connecting you deeply with the realm of each Archangel and their unique energies. $20. Pixie Dust, 1476 Main St., Sarasota, 941-366-6325, PixieDustSRQ.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Crystal Singing Bowls for Personal Wellness Series - 3:30-5:30pm. Each class is designed to help you master the art of using Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls in your personal life. Taught by Zooey Seraphine. One of the easiest ways to experience deep and profound relaxation and improve our immunity is through the ancient art of Sound Healing. Always sells out - reserve your seat today. The Om Shoppe, 4801 S. Tamiami Tr #5, Sarasota, 941-706-3257, TheOMShoppe.com or TheOMShoppeandSpa.com.
PLAN AHEAD
T UESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Boot Up Your Law of Attraction - 7pm-8:30pm. the first of 8 weekly classes, to Nov. 19. Reference book, Ask and It is Given by Jerry and Esther Hicks. This class will offer up processes and tools by which to expand your life’s best options by intentionally visualizing, expressing and co-creating your desired outcomes. $10/class. At Unity Church of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Ave., Sarasota. For info, Rev. Zan Ben-
ham, 941-922-7839, or Zan@woman-spirit.com.
School of Awakened Living’s 9 Month Professional Intuitive Healer Certification ProgramBegins Monday, Oct 14th in Sarasota at Wild Ginger Apothecary Studio and online. Our kind, experienced teachers will walk you through what it takes to become an excellent intuitive healer and reader. There’s much more to it than just learning how to read oracle cards or do Reiki. By the end of the 9 months, you’ll have everything you need to thrive. Go to SchoolofAwakenedLiving.com to learn more now.
Special Zen Retreat with Renowned Monk Chong An Sunim - 9:30am-5pm. Ordinary Zen Sangha (OZS) will be hosting a special retreat featuring the esteemed Zen Master Chong An Sunim from Hungary. This retreat is a wonderful chance for participants to explore Zen meditation practice and focus on cultivating inner peace and understanding in today’s complex world. The all-day retreat will take place at the beautiful Myakka River State Park, 13208 State Rd. 72, Sarasota. Love donation. For more information about the retreat, please visit OrdinaryZenSangha.org/contact/.
Mindbody Activation - 10am-7pm, Nov. 9-11. Join Jeff Primack and special guest teachers for three days of profound Healing and Transformation. Experience Qigong, Meditation, Breathwork, Healing with Food, Bodywork, and so much more. $299/ all 3 days or $254 before 9/30. Lake County Fairgrounds, Eustis, FL. Info & registration, Karen 561275-8384, MindbodyActivation.live.
Unity of Sarasota – Celebration Service - 10:3011:45am. In-person and livestream at UnityofSarasota.org under services tab. Celebration service includes a contemporary talk and lively music. Youth ministry program. 1st Sunday is Birthday & Anniversary Sunday; 3rd Sunday is Potluck (bring a dish to share)! Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.
Cosmic Center Sunday Sabbath Services10:30am. In person and on Zoom. Join our rotation of reverends every Sunday as we connect with our Family of Light. First Sunday - Open Heart Divine Healing Service with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth (Baba Sharone) and experience sound healing of The Lambdona at 528Hz. Through the Divine Names of God and conscious intention we create the Sacred Space to connect to the Healing Power of the Divine. Expect Miracles! Second Sunday - A Channeling of Dimensions of Love with Rev. Nancy Robinson. She will Uplift, Guide, Inspire, Heal and help promote Peace and Harmony in the Heart. Third Sunday - Ecstatic Kabbalah with Rev. Annie Eng anchored in Kabbalah Tree of Life Ceremony and Wisdom. Fourth Sunday – Rev. Robin bringing you wisdom teachings from around the world and ages, accompanied with her crystal harp. Fifth Sunday – Rev. Ildigo Varga, experience the spiritual energy of Divine Protection. This service helps you align with the Higher Wisdom and blessing that is available to all of us. Love Donation. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram.
Universal Service - 10:30am. Each Sunday with a rotation of Reverends. This is a weekly egalitarian service which celebrates all of humanity’s religions together on a single altar. It is a place
where East meets West, offering opportunities for spiritual growth and sharing. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, and on Zoom: https://zoom. us/j/81220 8049 Password: RTI2020. RisingTideInternational.org, for info Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.
Sunday Morning Celebration Service, In-Person and Zoom - 11am, in person healing at 10:30 in Flexer Healing Chapel before service. Join us as we come together as a spiritual family and community, sharing our love and light for ourselves, for each other, and the world. Be a part of sharing the energy and illumination of our hearts and souls together through conversation, music, meditation, a talk and an affirmation and messages. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.
Cosmic Center Study Group the Pistis Sophia - The Faith of Wisdom with Kim Converse1-4pm, 2nd Sundays. In-person and on Zoom. Join Kim Converse, our Keys of Enoch® facilitator, as we embark on the study of the Pistis Sophia, an ancient Coptic Gnostic text (gnosis means ‘knowledge’) with commentary by Drs. J.J. Hurtak and Desiree Hurtak. The Pistis Sophia “the Faith of Wisdom” is a teaching given to the disciples of Jesus after his resurrection as the Christed Jesus for a period of 11 years not only to his male disciples, but also to his female disciples. $20. per month. “Pistis Sophia” book $50 plus shipping at: KeysofEnoch.org. KimConverse@gmail.com with questions. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram.
City Sightseeing Tour - 1 or 3pm. Other days/ times available. On this classic City Sightseeing Tour, learn where to tour, dine, shop or visit! Get an entertaining overview of Sarasota’s rich history, culture, and neighborhoods. $48.99 plus tax/handling fee. Tours depart from the Discover Sarasota Tours Trolley Cottage Gift Shop, 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, 941-260-9818, DiscoverSarasotaTours.com.
Psychic Sundays Trolley Tour - 1pm. Explore the metaphysical side of Sarasota on these bi-weekly trolley tours led by Deni Dreazen. Include orange/ pineapple mimosas before boarding. $52.99 plus tax/ handling fee. Tours depart from the Discover Sarasota Tours Trolley Cottage Gift Shop, 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, 941-260-9818. DiscoverSarasotaTours.com.
The Higher Realm Mediumship Service - 3-4pm. Every Sunday we offer a free Sunday Service of Light, led by Natalie. Here she channels messages and helps those in attendance connect with their guides and loved ones. Here she channels messages and helps those in attendance connect with their guides and loved ones. This is the perfect opportunity to see how she works and communicates with the other side. We also serve the community in bi-weekly meditations, monthly Sacred Cacao Full Moon Ceremonies, and online events. Free. The Higher Realm, 4232 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941278-0383, HigherRealmSarasota.com.
Sound Bath Journey with Sophia Kehler at Wild Ginger Apothecary - 6pm. Tune into your deepest harmony and energetic coding in this multifaceted Sound Journey. Join Sophia Kehler as she leads you into deep alignment with your most authentic and harmonious self. She will implement a number of different sound techniques to raise the vibration of the group and create an energetic foundation for you to feel your best. Pre-registration required, $22. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota, 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.
Monday
“Health & Nutrition” - 10-11am. With Fred Harvey,
MD of The Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine. Health & nutrition is a live call-in or email Ask the Doc health show from 10-11 on WMNF 88.5FM public radio Tampa. Email questions to DJ@WMNF.org Resident Medium, Pranic Healer and Spiritual Counselor at The Cosmic Center - 1-5pm. Rev Nancy Lee Robinson is available by appt only at The Cosmic Center for Spiritual Counseling, through medium/intuitive readings, pranic healing, aura & chakra clearing, inner child healing, past life regression and restorative release (emotional release). These sessions guide you on your spiritual path, releases energetic, mental, emotional, physical and spiritual blocks that keep you from moving forward and raising your vibration to higher levels. Other times available by appt only – call/text 941-313-0418 or at RevNancyLee52@ gmail.com. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram. Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 5:45pm. Online! Awareness Through Movement classes: 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. Ongoing classesmovement lessons w/replays. More info, 941-3602248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Register with Bonnie at: FeldenkraisinSarasota.com/Sarasota-Classes-Feldenkrais/
Monday Night Meditation - 6pm. All are welcome to come and explore with us a variety of meditation practices as we allow spirit to guide us. Come gather connect and breath as we open to the possibilities. Arrive early, doors close at 6pm to honor our sacred space, Love donations welcomed. Spirit Speaks, 411 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, 734-464-6828.
Unity of Sarasota – Sangha SRQ Refuge Recovery - 6pm. Meets every Monday. 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.
Pub Theology - 6:30–8pm, 2nd Mondays. With Rev. Amy Zehe. Bring your spiritual questions. Meetings held at the Olive Garden in The Landings, 4910 S. Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. For info, contact Unity of Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.
Unity of Sarasota – Colleen Cassidy Art Class - Call Colleen for placement info at 941-320-0552. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, UnityofSarasota.org.
Intuitive Flow Yoga at Wild Ginger Apothecary - 10am. Enjoy this slow flow class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings that combines the powerful pairing of two disciplines: fusing the Yin style of long-held passive poses with the dynamic, Yang style of Vinyasa. This class will begin by opening the body to more flexibility and energy, encouraging a non-reactive quality of mind. After, class will move into a flow that consists of linking foundational yoga poses with breath. Use Code 10YOGAFIRST for $10 off your first class. Pre-registration required, $20. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota, 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.
Cosmic Center Restorative Stretching - 12:15pm. With Danielle Nance. Learn how to gently relax the muscles, loosen the joints, strengthen the tendons and ligaments, as well as fortify the bones. The goal of this special stretching technique is to move the Qi (life force energy), enhance circulation, and ease the body into a nourishing state of relaxation and wellbeing. In Person, $10/ class. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ring-
wood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram.
Unity of Sarasota – Soul Sisters - 1-3pm, 2nd & 4th Tues. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.
Private Sound Healing Appointments with Sophia -1-5pm. Tune into your deepest harmony + energetic coding in this multifaceted, personalized experience. Join Sophia Kehler as she leads you into deep alignment with your most authentic and harmonious self, while also incorporating your personalized intentions and energies into her work. She will implement a number of different sound techniques to raise your vibration and create an energetic foundation for you to feel your best. $133/hour, call for appointments. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota, 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.
Palm Studio Englewood Youth Yoga -Free!5-5:45pm. Come join Grace in a free yoga class for kids. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, 941-208-5568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com.
Unity of Sarasota - A Course In Miracles6-7:30pm. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.
Wednesday
Unity of Sarasota - A Course in Miracles - 1011:30am. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.
Architecture Trolley Tour - 10:30am. Hop aboard our air-conditioned trolley to learn about Sarasota’s distinctive architectural styles. Tours feature Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, and Mediterranean Revival buildings, homes, and structures. $48.99 + tax/handling fee. Tours depart from the Discover Sarasota Tours Trolley Cottage Gift Shop, 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, 941-260-9818. DiscoverSarasotaTours.com.
Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 11am. Online! Awareness Through Movement classes: 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. Ongoing classes - movement lessons w/replays. More info, 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Register with Bonnie at: FeldenkraisinSarasota.com/Sarasota-Classes-Feldenkrais/
Free Reiki Healing Clinic - 4-6pm. Come visit our new location. Reiki is an ancient healing technique that is thousands of years old. Reiki is the Chi or life force energy that runs through each of us and is directed and transferred during a Reiki session. Free session every Wednesday. Angel Ministries, 1890 Tamiami Trail S., Venice, 941-4924995, AngelMinistriesFl.org.
Palm Studio Englewood Teen Yoga -Free!5-5:45pm. Come join Lisa in a free yoga class for teens. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, 941-208-5568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com.
Wednesday Wisdom Share - 6pm. A gathering of “Light-Minded” Souls is a sacred circle that meets to honor and support each other weekly. We are all awakening and expanding in new ways. Whether you are just becoming aware or have been on your path. We offer a safe and supportive space to share. Bring your stories and experiences, or just listen as others share theirs. Arrive early, doors close at 6pm to honor our sacred space. Love donations welcome. Spirit Speaks, 411 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, 734-464-6828.
Cosmic Center Special Spirit Messages and Channeling - 7-8:30pm, first and third Wed. of the month. This service is channeled through Reverend Nancy Lee and for all who attend can receive messages from loved ones, guides, masters and teachers in spirit. Also, at the last part of the service Rev. Nancy Lee will channel Divine Wisdom, guidance, and teachings from the Divine Nine Counsel, which are part of her spirit team working with her and through her. Come and enjoy this beautiful service to uplift and inspire you. Love donation $20. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram.
Colleen Cassidy Art Class - Call Colleen for placement info, at 941-320-0552. Unit of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.
Intuitive Flow Yoga at Wild Ginger Apothecary - 10am. Enjoy this slow flow class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings that combines the powerful pairing of two disciplines: fusing the Yin style of long-held passive poses with the dynamic, Yang style of Vinyasa. This class will begin by opening the body to more flexibility and energy, encouraging a non-reactive quality of mind. After, class will move into a flow that consists of linking foundational yoga poses with breath. Use Code 10YOGAFIRST for $10 off your first class. Pre-registration required, $20. Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota, 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.
Free Kombucha Tasting at Flobucha - 5-6pm. Join us for a free Kombucha tasting at Flobucha Sarasota’s first Kombucha Bar in Gulf Gate. Enjoy a free test flight of our 6 delicious locally made Kombuchas and do something good for your health at the same time. Kombucha is known for its high nutritional value and support for healthy gut bacteria. Bring your friends and come hang out and have a good time. Flobucha, 2725 Mall Drive, Sarasota, Info@Flobucha.com, follow us on social media: Instagram.com/Flobucha and on Facebook: Flobucha.
Palm Studio Englewood Youth Yoga -Free!5-5:45pm. Come join Grace in a free yoga class for kids. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, 941-208-5568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com.
FREE Dinner and Presentation on Stress, Hormones, and Health with Dr. Hutch - 6-7:30pm. Dr. Hutch will cover the true cause of belly fat. You will discover how hormone imbalances and more can affect your quality of sleep, carb cravings, fat burning, and overall well-being. RSVP, space is limited, dinner served. To register: https://l.bttr.to/ El9yE or contact Turning Tides, 6672 Cortez Rd., W, Bradenton, 941-280-4673, Info@TurningTides. us. You can find us on social too! FB: @TurningTidesWithDrHutch IG: TurningTides_DrHutch. Unity of Sarasota - A Course In Miracles6-7:30pm. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.
Murder Mystery Trolley Tour: Who Killed the Circus Queen? - 7:30pm. Step right up to solve the murder of Dahlia, Queen of the High Trapeze in this 90-minute interactive Murder Mystery Musical tour where you are a part of the show! Tours depart from the Discover Sarasota Tours Trolley Cottage Gift Shop, 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, 941260-9818, DiscoverSarasotaTours.com.
Friday
Cosmic Center Rev. Ildigo Varga, Resident Spiritual Guardian - Rev. Varga removes all nefarious
energies. She has extensive knowledge of metaphysical and of spiritual self-defense against nefarious energies. She has been training ongoing with the Devine Angelic realms of light of the highest order to the present day. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com, Facebook and Instagram.
Colleen Cassidy Art Class - Call Colleen for placement info at 941-320-0552. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.
Ethiopian Food Pop-Up at Flobucha - 5-8pm, 2nd & 4th Fri. Join us for another fun night of Ethiopian food, seasonal flavors and live music. A fabulous array of Ethiopian dishes that start at $6. You can enjoy all 6 of the menu items for $37 and it’s great to share while enjoying our refreshing Kombucha in a variety of flavors. We have six standard flavors, two seasonal flavors as well as our non-alcoholic wine alternatives Cab, Rose and Blanc. We now offer a 6 flight Kombucha sampler for $12.95 if you want to try them all. Then you can order your favorite by the glass and take a bottle or growler home with you. For those who are musically inclined and would like to contribute to the live music, you are welcome to use our stage at the Flobucha taproom that includes a microphone, guitar and piano. Flobucha, 2725 Mall Drive, Sarasota, Info@Flobucha.com, follow us on social media: Instagram. com/Flobucha and on Facebook: Flobucha.
Unity of Sarasota– Friday Night Spirit Express7pm, 1st Friday – Kirtan; 2nd Friday (6pm) – Movies. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-9553301. UnityofSarasota.org.
Guided Meditation - 10:30-11:45am for a guided meditation. When you learn how to find inner peace and joy among chaos, you can tap into it anytime, anywhere. Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center is a space to learn how to calm your mind, cultivate peace and joy, and live in the present moment. Private meetings, corporate training, blessings, weddings, memorials and other ceremonies are available with our monks. These in-person events take place at the Sanctuary of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice, 1971 Pinebrook Road, Venice. A Zoom link is available on the website BLBMC.org. Contact Info@ BLBMC.org. for more information.
Psychic Saturday - 11:30am-2pm, 1st Sat only. In Davis Hall of Sarasota Center of Light. There is a 15-minute reading for $20 and in Flexer Healing Chapel there is healing with a $5 love donation. All are welcome! Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.
Palm Studio Englewood Youth Yoga -Free! - 11:3012:30pm. Come join Grace in a free yoga class for kids. Palm Studio and Boutique, 441 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, 941-208-5568, PalmStudioEnglewood.com.
Circus Secrets of Sarasota Trolley Tour - 1pm. Explore Sarasota’s circus history on this charming and entertaining tour with guide Bob Collins. $48.99 plus tax/handling fee. Tours depart from the Discover Sarasota Tours Trolley Cottage Gift Shop, 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, 941-260-9818, DiscoverSarasotaTours.com.
Murder Mystery Trolley Tour: Who Killed the Circus Queen? - 7:30pm. Step right up to solve the murder of Dahlia, Queen of the High Trapeze in this 90-minute interactive Murder Mystery Musical tour where you are a part of the show. $52.99 plus tax/ handling fee. Tours depart from the Discover Sarasota Tours Trolley Cottage Gift Shop, 1826 4th Street, Sarasota, 941-260-9818, DiscoverSarasotaTours.com.
Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide.
CARYN L. YOUNG, DOM, AP, OTR
Board Certified Acupuncture Physician
The Integrated Path, P.A. 2801 Fruitville Rd.Suite 135, Sarasota 941-924-8833 • IntegratedPath.com
The Integrated Path to Health and Wellness for the whole family utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine,Acupuncture, Energetic Medicine, Bloodwork Analysis,Clinical Nutrition Assessments and ZYTO Elite to restore balance. Over 30 years of clinical experience!
DR DEBORAH SCANDIN AP RRT
Acupuncture Physician Respiratory Therapist
Located at Dr. Luo’s Oriental Medicine 3292 Fruitville Rd., STE 104, Sarasota 941-955-8882
DrLuoAcupuncture.com
Dr Scandin has over 25 years combined experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Respiratory Therapy and Neuromuscular Massage. She treats : flu & colds, sore throat, asthma, headaches, sinusitis, sport injuries, trauma and total wellness .
SARASOTA CENTER FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND NUTRITION
Dr. Christina Captain, DAOM Nationally Board Certified Dipl.Ac Complimentary Meet & Greet The Medical Complex 2650 Bahia Vista Street, Suite 101, Sarasota, 941-951-1119 • ScanSRQ.com
Sarasota Center For Acupuncture and Nutrition is an integrated wellness practice addressing all health issues.We will find the key to unlock your highest level of health and wellness. Complimentary meet & greet.
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.
WILD GINGER APOTHECARY
6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota 941-312-5630
WildGingerApothecary.com
Community for health + wellness. Offering hemp CBD, health remedies, metaphysical gifts and tools, crystals, cards, essential oils, jewelry and more! Classes and drop-in tarot and psychic readers daily. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.
NATURAL APOTHECARY SHOPPE
Internal/External Beauty
6608 Gateway Ave., (Gulf Gate), Sarasota 941-554-8623
NaturalApothecaryShoppe.com
Instagram:The Natural Apothecary Shoppe
FB: Natural Apothecary Shoppe
Organic skincare, (made on the premises), natural cosmetic kits by 2 time Emmy Award Winning Makeup Artist Laurie Lombardi. Professional supplements, enzymes, vitamins, CBD, homeopathy, herbal consultant by our Holistic Pharmacist.
ELYSIAN FIELDS GIFTS & BOOKS FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING
Jewelry/Workshops/Readings/Spiritual Items 2 locations: 1273 S. Tamiami Trail
Midtown Plaza, Sarasota
941-361-3006
8207 Cooper Creek Blvd
The Shoppes at UTC University Park, Sarasota 941-893-5787
ElysianFieldsGifts.com
Info@ElysianFieldsOnline.com
Elysian Fields, a Sarasota shopping destination for over 32 years, offers hand-selected books, gifts, greeting cards, jewelry, spiritual items and more! Coming to Elysian Fields is an opportunity to explore your senses, embrace the serene and delve into self-discovery. They offer daily intuitive readings, workshops, house clearings, private events, parties, and more.
GENTLEBAY SARASOTA CHIROPRACTIC
Residual Strain Therapy
Eric Winder DC
Offices in Sarasota and Venice, FL 941-957-8390 • Eric.Winder.dc@gmail.com
Professional care with a personal focus. Feel better through proper alignment, and get back to work and play! See our website for more information.
THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD® Lessons for Children (ABM), Adults, Classes, Prof Seminars
Bonnie Kissam, M.A., Feldenkrais® Practitioner, LMT, CE Provider 941-360-2248
Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com FeldenkraisInSarasota.com
The Feldenkrais® Approach , ‘Movement with Attention’, helps one ‘sense easier, improved posture and ways of moving. Clients optimize their musical, athletic or everyday activities through heightened ‘awareness’. They find unique ways to recover from injury, surgeries or illness. Call for appointments, classes or for weekend TOUCH TO INFORM seminars 941360-2248, Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.
KORMAN RELIEF & WELLNESS CENTER
Laura Korman, DC, DACBN Chiropractor, Diplomate in Nutrition 16954 Toledo Blade Blvd, Port Charlotte 941-629-6700 • DrLauraKorman.com
Dr. Korman specializes in helping peri-menopausal women eliminate pain, fatigue and unwanted belly fat through functional medicine, lifestyle strategies and regenerative therapies so they can reclaim their vitality and stay engaged in the life they love. We offer PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy), Class IV Deep Tissue Laser, Near & Far Infrared Sauna, Decompression Therapies, Whole Body Vibration and carry a professional line of supplementation.
TURNING TIDES WITH DR. HUTCH
Dr. Debbie Hutchinson
DCN, CNS, LDN, IFMCP-c, CHHC 6672 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton 941-280-4673 • Info@TurningTides.us TurningTidesWithDrHutch.com
Turning Tides with Dr. Hutch is a Whole-Body Healing Sanctuary here to help you identify underlying causes of chronic health problems through the view of a Functional Medicine lens. When you’ve tried all the conventional methods and aren’t getting answers, we dig deeper to identify the root-cause. Our goal is to lead you on a journey to a healthier you with compassion and proficiency. We offer personalized, targeted services and a host of inhouse modalities to aid you on your way. Functional Medicine health programs, Salt Therapy, Infrared Sauna, BioCharger, IonCleanse Foot Detox, BrainTap, Bemer, Cold Plunge, Meal Plans, and many special events such as Sound therapy in the Salt Room, Thermography, and live Master Classes on various health topics. Call or visit us today to set up your session! You can find us on social too! FB: @TurningTidesWithDrHutch IG: TurningTides_DrHutch.
Caroline Crawford Receive Messages from the spirit world with clarity and compassion. 941-402- 9595 • Carolinecrawford.org CarolineCrawfordorg@gmail.com
Highly gifted British Medium and Master Healer, with four decades experience, Caroline channels messages of healing to comfort, inspire and empower you from your loved ones and her team of Angelic Beings. Receive guidance & insight into your life now and your future career, relationships, health and spiritual path. Spiritual coaching and guidance sessions are also available to transform and empower you. Caroline is currently based in Sarasota. By appointment only, in person, by phone or zoom.
Rev. Nancy Lee 941-313-0418 call/text
RevNancyLee52@gmail.com
RevNancyLee.com
Rev Nancy Lee is a certified medium and internationally certified Pranic Healer. She has been offering her services to the public of mediumship, intuitive readings, spiritual counseling and healing since the 80’s. During the sessions, departed love ones, guides, teachers and guardian angels come through and give life changing messages and energy healing.
Dr. David Cifra, DC
Non-Surgical Spinal • Decompression Specialist Office: 941-358-2224 • Cell: 315-345-7390
DrCifra@SarasotaDiscCenter.com
SarasotaDiscCenter.com
Medical Breakthrough Technology! Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Specialist, Dr.David Cifra,DC. Advanced procedure for patients who have back and neck pain and want to avoid narcotics, epidural injections, and unnecessary surgeries. Over 90% effective. No pain, No drugs, No surgery, NO Injections. Call today 941-3582224. FREE CONSULTATION.
Natural & Holistic Premium Pet Foods 3558 Webber Street, Sarasota 941-925-4376 • PetSupplyCenter@gmail.com
PetSupplyCenterSarasota.com
Offering full lines of veterinary diets, raw and frozen diets, dog, cat and bird supplies. Huge selection of toys, treats, flea and tick products, collars and more. Certified veterinary nutritional consultant on staff. We ship and pets always welcome!
6557 Superior Avenue Gulf Gate Shopping Village, Sarasota 941-312-5630 • WildGingerApothecary.com
801 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 941-412-4334
• CafeEvergreen.net
Cafe Evergreen is a natural, organic restaurant. Our menu consists of many organic recipes designed to not only taste delicious, but also enhance your health. Open Monday-Saturday, closed on Sundays.
HAIR & EARTH ORGANIC SALON
200 Central Ave, Suite 18, Sarasota 941-284-9563
HairandEarth.GlossGenius.com
Erinn offers Sarasota excellence in conscious haircare. Cuts, color, highlights, smoothing treatments and more. Metaphysical gifts too! Kevin Murphy color line as well as retail products available. Comfortable, private space for calm, creative collaboration. Call or text Erinn Earth for an appointment or consultation. Or schedule online at: HairandEarth.GlossGenius.com.
Level 1, 2 and 3 Reiki Healing Certifications held monthly at Wild Ginger Apothecary with instructors Paula and Jean-Luc Casano of Sana Sana Studio. Visit WildGingerApothecary.com for more information or to schedule your training! Private classes are also available for small groups of 4 or more. Tues-Sat 10am5pm.
Rev. Zan Benham, BSL, BD, 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.
ESOTERIC ACUPUNCTURE. Enhance your unique Spiritual Journey through this time of profound transformation. Sandhill Healing Center in Port Charlotte. Please call to schedule 941-235-8929.
NON-TOXIC HOME CLEANING. At Clean Home Time, we use 100% chemical-free products. Serving Sarasota/ Bradenton/LWR areas. Book online at CleanHomeTime.com or call/text 941842-0503.
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.
ONLINE SPANISH LESSONS. We offer individual Online Spanish Lessons via Skype. One hour per day. Contact Ana at Info@ AntiguaPlaza.com or AntiguaPlaza.com.
JOB OFFER BY SKINCARE MANUFACTURE. Production Assistant needed by organic skincare company located in SE Sarasota. Hand labeling, cutting, proper placement (involves meticulous detail work). Starflower.com, StarflowerEssential@gmail.com, 941-924-3104.
COSMIC CENTER OF SPIRITUAL LIGHT
Embracing the New Paradigms of our Awak-ening Consciousness
5041 Ringwood Meadows - Bldg G-2 • Sarasota CCOSL.com • Facebook/Instgram/Twitter
A place of Light and Uncondition-al Love bringing together awak-ened and awakening minds and hearts for healing, enlightenment, support and joy!
SARASOTA CENTER OF LIGHT
852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota 941-953-6620 • SarasotaCenterOfLight.com
Experience the peaceful energy, love and light of our metaphysical spiritual community. Join us for the inspiration, healing and connection to Spirit in our services, classes and social gatherings.
TAI CHI GUNG SARASOTA
Certified Instructor for the Tibet Lamasery Jill Morris 2010 Pine Terrace Suite B Sarasota 941-321-7197 • DoctorJillMorris.com
Tai Chi Gung is a regenerative system of health and longevity developed by Lao Tzu 3300 years ago. It combines movement, breathing, and the mind to increase the vital energy, or life force of the body systems to cultivate more inner peace, improved balance, deeper sleep, mindfulness, and spiritual wisdom in your life to name a few. Sign up for classes at DoctorJillMorris.com
FLORIDA MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY
June Drennon, CCT 2008 JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com 727-729-2711
FloridaMedicalThermography.com
JuneDrennon@FloridaMedicalThermography.com
Certified Clinical Thermographer 2008. Prevention is better than early detection. Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location convenient for you.
In the Picturesque Natural Beauty of The Meadows
5041 Ringwood Meadow, Sarasota DivineChapelofLove.com • 941-295-9333
The Divine Chapel of Love offers a place for
weddings, renewal of vows and ceremonies for couples who wish to commemorate their special occasion in a beautiful surrounding to form lasting memories where Love is All That Matters.
Dr. Medge Jaspan, DHS
Tesla Biohealing, Pain Release, High Strength Life Force Energy, Sleep, Pain-Free, Advanced Emotional Release, Energy Healing, Spiritual Counseling, Mindfulness Classes, Positive Psychology Interventions
Mediterranean Plaza, 595 Bay Isles Rd. 120P, Longboat Key 941-299-9399
At our Tesla Biohealing Center, guests enjoy the super boost of high-strength Biophoton Life Force Energy. With the unique experience of Tesla Biophoton Generators, people stay relaxed and receive biophotons into every living cell of the body. People going through life challenges work with us to heal the root cause of their discomfort. Shift- Reset, Regenerate, and Rewrite Your Story with Dr. Medge Jaspan, DHS.
6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota 941-312-5630 • WildGingerApothecary.com Community for health + wellness. Offering hemp CBD, bulk herbs, remedies, sage, gifts, cards, metaphysical tools, essential oils, jewelry and more! Classes and drop-in psychic readers daily. Tues-Sat 10am5pm.
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