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from Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay November 2020 Issue

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an Eckankar Soul adventure Seminar online: the Power of gratitude “One who is thankful for every good thing will find the richness of heaven in the humblest detail of his spiritual life. The window of gratitude opens to us the heavens of God.” ~ Sri Harold Klemp

Eckankar’s free Soul Adventure Seminar, online through November 30, explores a secret to spiritual living that can help create a rich and fulfilling life. The program includes profound stories on the transforming power of gratitude. Inspiring talks include: Embracing Gifts of Change; What Just Happened? Opportunities to Live, Learn and Love; and In God’s Time and In God’s Way. Guests at this virtual event may also enjoy workshops, music from around the world, and a keynote talk by Sri Harold Klemp, spiritual leader of Eckankar. Youth and families can experience a special program with fun and innovative activities to spark joy, gratitude and adventure.

Anyone new to the teachings of Eckankar is invited to this online experience. Recognize the infinite creativity of Soul (one’s true self) and discover personal gems of spiritual transformation. The miracle of greater awareness awaits in self-discovery, expanding the love, wisdom and creativity already within the heart.

Cost: Complimentary registration available for those new to Eckankar; visit SpiritualEvent.org. For local information, call 813-980-6100 (Tampa) or 727-536-1523 (Pinellas). See ad below. allarah’s Spiritual development/ Healing techniques weekly Series

Allarah’s Holistic Alternatives presents a Spiritual Development/Healing Techniques Weekly Series, with Allarah Shashona. Due to Covid, the first class will be held online, 7 p.m., November 11, on Google Meet (free app). Subsequent classes may meet at outdoor locations. If you are a healer or aspire to be one, if you want more balance in your life, seeking a deeper connection with the Divine, searching for clarity on your life’s purpose, these classes may be for you. Allarah has been teaching and coaching healers for decades. If you feel drawn to this, it is a direct message from Spirit.

Allarah welcomes all spiritual belief systems that are focused on the love and light of the Creator, believing in a God/Goddess of love, loving animals and nature and respecting all of God’s creation, regardless of race, nationality, sexual orientation and gender.

Past participants will attest that those who attend find they are deeply connected. Lasting friendships are formed. Those meant to be part of this group will feel it in their gut.

Weekly topics include Therapeutic Drumming; Chakra Cleansing/Healing; Spirit Dancing; Receiving Your Soul Name; Qi Gong; Shamanic Journeying; EFT; Intensive Breath Techniques; and others.

For more information and/or to register, call 520-349-4884, email Allarah2222@gmail.com or visit AllarahsHolisticAlternatives.com. See ad page 45.

Body mind Spirit Expo this november in tampa

There is no greater time for personal introspection and conscious thinking than during times of great global and personal challenge. For more than 35 years, Body Mind Spirit Expos have been the place where the conscious community gathers to learn the latest breakthroughs, think about what makes our paths so important and uplift in the sense of togetherness.

Coming to Tampa for the 17th year, November 21 to 22, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Special Event Center, the expo brings to life a positive healing environment. The best from Tampa Bay join with others from around the country to provide the essential tools for discovering overall health and wellbeing.

Providing under one roof an amazing weekend, retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books and enlightened art. Healers provide treatments ranging from massage and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. The floorplan is designed with social distancing along with many other Covid-aware practices throughout the expo, from no- or low-touch entry, hand sanitizer and one-directional traffic flows to frequent cleaning of high touch areas, lots of signage and reduced capacity in the talks.

Cost: $12/weekend, includes all lectures, demos and admission to the Exhibit Hall. Location: 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N, Tampa. For more information and $1 off, call Ali, 541-482-3722 ext. 412 and/or visit bmse.net. See ad below. Blue Skye offers Bioidentical Hormone therapy as a Solution

After graduating from high school in New Jersey, Jaclyn Shedden knew in her heart she wanted to be a nurse practitioner. She graduated Valedictorian at the University of Tampa, then obtained her master’s degree in nursing with honors at South University. She has been in practice since 2004 and owns the clinic, Blue Skye Health & Wellness, in Tampa. As a nationally board-certified family nurse practitioner, Shedden’s integrative approach focuses on nutrition, gut health, optimizing immune system function, hormone and thyroid stabilization, and vitamin and mineral supplementation. She is able to inspire her patients to upgrade their thinking with regards to their health and overall wellbeing.

Shedden is a leading expert in bioidentical hormone therapy for both women and men and has demonstrated success in many areas for her patients, including sleep issues, lackluster energy, weight management, muscle tone, joint pain, and overall mood and sexual health. As an experienced medical provider, motivational speaker and world-class educator, Shedden is ready to be the newest member on your life’s journey.

Cost: For a free* virtual consultation (*$150 value), call 813-5336000. For more information, visit BlueSkyeHealth.com. (*Offer good through November 30, 2020.) Location: 5701 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. See ad page 25.

NOV 21-22 TAMPA

with COVID AWARE GUIDELINES!! Note New Location FREE PARKING

$1 off Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center 65 VENDORS, Healers & INTUITiVES

Good on one entry only Cannot combine Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center 15500 E 40th Ave • Fri 1-9/Sat 10-7/Sun 10-6 • Entry $8 • www.bmse.netWith Social Distancing & Covid Aware Guidelines 4800 US Hwy 301 N • Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5 • $12 entry • www.bmse.net

GrEENpoiNT ThErmoGrAphy recipient of United Breast Cancer Foundation Grant

Greenpoint Thermography is the honored recipient of a grant from the united Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF). The UBCF grant provides financial support to women and men in need of early detection services and covers both breast thermography and breast ultrasound. For anyone who has felt that breast thermography or breast ultrasound was financially out of reach, please call Greenpoint Thermography at 727-576-0100. They will help you through the simple application process. Women and men who qualify will receive a free or low cost breast thermogram or breast ultrasound.

UBCF’s Director of operations, Beth Reichart, shares, “UBCF is pleased to be working with Greenpoint Thermography. The need for safe, non-invasive breast screening is great and unfortunately out of reach for many people. The Greenpoint Thermography team provides excellent care to women and men in need of this important service.”

Now celebrating 20 years of service, the UBCF is a Guidestar Platinum rated national nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. With programs and partnerships that foster health and well-being through both traditional and holistic pathways, UBCF strives to alleviate the stress and strain that cancer can cause to patients and families. To learn more, visit ubcf.org.

Greenpoint Thermography provides thermographic imaging services at their st. Petersburg office as well as at other locations throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough counties on a monthly or quarterly basis. They are unique in that their studies are interpreted by board certified radiologists with extensive experience in general diagnostic imaging, subspecialty expertise in women’s imaging and certification by the American college of clinical Thermology.

Greenpoint Thermography is located at 7901 4th St. North, St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-576-0100 or visit GreenpointThermography.com. Like them on Facebook. See ad below.