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letterfrompublisher The month of December always seems to be overwhelmed by holiday responsibilities that frenetically fill all your time and thoughts. Planning and preparation for family, community and church events; fundraisers; holiday meals; traditions; decorating; shopping; wrapping; and, well, at this point, you could be out of breath just describing what happens during this all-consuming month.

December also marks the end of the year, a time when many of us reflect on how our lives have changed over the past four seasons and are grateful for all the good things that have happened and for how we have been able to meet and overcome the difficult challenges that presented. It’s also a time to examine what we think we could have handled better or done differently. In short, it sets the scene for the New Year, when we all create our plan to make amends and do better over the next four seasons. Most of us aim to eat better, exercise more, lose a pound or two, break a bad habit, and maybe learn something new.

I know that Christmas is a time for looking back for me, too. It’s hard not to compare each Christmas to holidays gone by—ones during times of prosperity, ones during leaner times, and ones with family and friends that were a part of our lives but have passed on—and to reminisce about the traditions we cherished when we were young. The perspectives of Christmas we had as children were brighter, more colorful and had more sparkle than they do for us adults. For some of us, Christmas can become a very sad, lonely affair, as we miss those that no longer can join us for family gatherings and traditions. Decorations we hung with loved ones, we may display alone now and quietly relive the holidays of many years past, unpacking those very same ornaments, from faded cardboard boxes, that we touched and hung carefully on the tree as a child. The paint may be peeling and the glitter may have fallen, yet we dutifully take those same worn treasures out year after year for a chance to visit the ghosts of many Christmases past.

As Charles Dickens taught us with the three spirits that visited Scrooge, we can remember the warm glow of Christmases past, but we can also create new traditions for Christmases yet to come if we take to heart what the meaning of Christmas truly is. Allow the memories and spirits of your past to join you joyously as you connect with the living in your present. Unleash the humanity that lives in your heart, and bring your friends, community, neighbors, co-workers, volunteers and others together to join you in a holiday celebration of connectedness. Rejoice in what you’ve accomplished this past year—those people you’ve supported, helped, taught and awakened, as well as those organizations you’ve volunteered for and donated to. And while you celebrate, look forward to next year and to those that may need your help. Together, we can volunteer and share to make Christmases yet to come all be warm and bright for everyone. Remember the magic of a child’s Christmas while you to take your place as an adult to create that magic for others. Maybe you will have the opportunity to help a wideeyed little one hang a new, brightly painted ornament, sparkling in glitter, on a tree that glows with that unexplainable magic of Christmas.

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Creating More Happiness

by April Thompson

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by Yusuf M. Saleeby, M.D.

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Love in Action Can Change the World

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newsbriefs Yoga DiVita Introduces New Teachers & Kirtan Event on December 12

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oin Lee “Mirabai” Harrington, visiting from New York, December 12 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. as she leads participants through a blissful call-and-response chanting, featuring mantras from Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Sufi and Native American traditions. Chanting is a great way to de-stress from the holidays, calm the nervous system and open the heart. Afterward, participants will share prasad (spiced tea and organic chocolate). Mirabai is a kirtan “walli,” and has led kirtans throughout the East Coast. A $10 donation is suggested, but no one will be turned away.

Yoga DiVita also welcomes teachers Sherrill Bailey and Morgan Bennett to the regular class schedule. Bailey brings a strong vinyasa practice that is accessible for even the tightest yogis, on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. Bennett brings a twist to one’s yoga practice, with Pilates to focus on gaining core and spine strength, on Fridays at 5:45 p.m.

Location: Parkway Plaza, 2126 Hwy 9E, Longs. For more information, call 843-283-2827 or visit YogaDiVita.com.

Life in Balance Center: Metamorphosis

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ife in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, in Little River, is under new management and going through changes, with beautiful things emerging. Expect to discover new books and gifts when visiting, and stop by to pick up a conscious Christmas gift, such as mandala calendars for the New Year.

The website, LifeInBalanceCenter.org, which will be updated, remains a valuable resource to visit.

The center is open for business from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and sponsors a metaphysical church service on Sunday mornings, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Spiritual guidance is always available from a host of experienced readers, and this is a lovely time of year to ask for a message from a deceased loved one. Life in Balance wishes everyone a joyful, calm season.

Location: 4347 Big Barn Dr., Little River. For more information, call 843-421-6717 or visit LifeInBalanceCenter.org.

A New Year Without Excuses

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s 2014 comes to a close, one chapter is ending while a new one is beginning. It’s a simple fact that all the most successful people in the world have a coach, mentor or someone that pushes them to break through limits and be the best they can be. Maximized Mind Hypnosis, in Myrtle Beach, offers full-coaching packages to help one reach one’s goals this year, stay motivated, achieve continuous selfgrowth, and start living life on one’s terms. It has created new membership programs that are more affordable and effective than ever to help one achieve one’s goals in health, finan-

cial, spiritual, emotional and mental areas of one’s life. Life is always better with a personalized coach that will be there for one with full support to help one achieve happiness and productivity again.

Location: 4378 Oleander Dr., Unit 4, Myrtle Beach. For more information, call 843-957-6926 or visit MaximizedMind.com.

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Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop Says Thank You

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pritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop, in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., wishes everyone a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season. The center would also like to say thank you and extend an invitation to its Holiday Customer Appreciation Gathering, Tuesday, December 16. There will be beverages, snacks and gifts.

Spiritquest also announces that starting in January, it will be kicking off Spiritquest Cares, the first Saturday of every month. During Spiritquest Cares, there will be a free Healing Prayer Circle and a different topic—designed to inspire, motivate and educate—will be covered each month. More information on this event as well as other upcoming events can be found at SpiritquestHealingCenter.com.

“We are so grateful to all of the wonderful souls we have met since we opened in May, and we look forward to continuing to share this journey called life with you in the New Year,” says owner Lisa Ann Riccardelli.

Spiritquest is a quaint holistic center located between Sunset and Ocean Isle beaches, in North Carolina, just 15 minutes from the S.C. state border. The center offers psychic medium readings, intuitive and Reiki healing, past-life regression, weekly meditation and spiritual workshops. The retail shop features handcrafted angels and inspirational gifts, as well as crystals and stones by Gifu Art Xchange.

Location: Silver Coast Marketplace, 7199 Beach Dr., SW #4, Ocean Isle, N.C. For more information, call Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop at 910-444-2229 or visit SpiritquestHealingCenter.com. See ad, page 26.

Unity Annual Holiday Ceremonies for Renewal and Healing

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nity of Myrtle Beach, a spiritual center in Surfside Beach for peace education, offers the Annual Burning Bowl Ceremony during the 11 a.m. Sunday Service on December 28.

This is an opportunity to lovingly and prayerfully contemplate that which one wants to release or transform in one’s life: old ideas, beliefs, assumptions, feelings or attitudes that keep one from knowing one’s deepest wisdom, faith and spiritual insights. A ceremony of closure to say goodbye to fears, regrets, resentments, misunderstandings, addictions or any experience that keeps one from knowing forgiveness, peace of mind and heart, intended to welcome one’s deepening into the peace that passes all understanding.

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White Stone Ceremony during the 11 a.m. Sunday Service, based on the Bible passage in Revelation 2:17: “…them that overcome will I give to eat of the hidden manna and will give them a white stone, and in the stone a new name written.”

This ceremony symbolizes moving forward with faith, free to live more fully and consciously. It is a ceremony of releasing ourselves from bondage of limiting thoughts about ourselves and our world, opening up new opportunities for healing, transformation and peace for ourselves and for our world.

Location: 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside Beach.

For more information, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 16.

Crystal Resonance Therapy New on the Strand

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enée Lewis is now offering crystal resonance therapy (CRT) for those that want to experience the soothing, healing vibrations of crystals. Stones are placed strategically all over the body so that their resonating vibrations can penetrate deep into the tissues to give a relaxing and energizing treatment.

Lewis will be offering this service on a "by-minute charge," with a minimum of 10 minutes. Minutes may be purchased in quantity and used in multiple sessions or even shared with a friend or family member. The CRT session can be done by itself in as little as 10 minutes for a quick energy boost or combined with other treatment sessions, such as aura photography or Reiki.

Call Renée Lewis at 843-241-0609 for an appointment or consultation.

Inlet Yoga Third Anniversary Celebration

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ew Year’s Day marks the third anniversary for Maribeth MacKenzie and Inlet Yoga Studio, in Murrells Inlet. Every year, Inlet Yoga celebrates with a full day of free classes, chair massages and refreshments to share what yoga and a healthy lifestyle, community and fun can do for one in the New Year.

Meet the instructors, the members and learn the basic elements of a yoga practice, or one can bring one’s own practice to develop and grow with the studio’s experienced staff.

Location: 637 D, Bellamy Ave., Murrells Inlet. For more information, call 843-655-6272 or visit InletYogaMyrtleBeach.com.

Simple Ideas to Celebrate the Holidays for Peace Without Stress

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nlet Nutrition offers options for the holiday blues. The holiday season is a time for traditions, family and friends, and also a time for giving, so why not give a gift of health this year? Inlet Nutrition has gift certificates available for all of its targeted nutrition and skincare products, and free gift wrapping is available. Browse the Holiday Boutique, at Inlet Nutrition, December 3 and 10, in Murrells Inlet (directions

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and times upon request). Door prizes and refreshments will be available both days.

Get glowing skin and gorgeous hair just in time for the holidays by scheduling one’s free mini-spa facial at Inlet Nutrition’s Age Beautifully Seminar. Check out the brand new line of aloe products, which are paraben-free, sulfate-free and with no animal testing. It’s a great way to end one’s day after work or Christmas shopping. Call Inlet Nutrition for days and times for the next seminar. And find more healthy ways to eat and lose weight by joining the Inlet Nutrition Grand Strand Biggest Loser weight-loss challenge to begin in January.

With Inlet Nutrition, one can increase one’s health and income by becoming a wellness coach on the Inlet Nutrition team. One can keep it fun, simple and magical as one is being trained. Inlet Nutrition can offer one the opportunity.

Location: 3556B Old Kings Hwy., Murrells Inlet. For more information, call Linda Sacchetti, personal wellness coach and owner of Inlet Nutrition, at 843-424-9586 or email LindaSacchetti@hotmail.com. See ad, page 11.

Unity Welcomes Dale Allen Hoffman December 22

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nternational mystic and scholar Dale Allen Hoffman offers an intimate, candlelit gathering of ancient Aramaic and Hebrew vocal intonations, chants, prayers, conscious breath work, buffalo hoop drums, crystal singing bowls, and extended meditative silence at Unity of Myrtle Beach, in Surfside Beach, Monday, December 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. Hoffman offers an authentic, direct, personal experience of sacred expressions that are profoundly intimate to how Yeshua’s (Jesus’) listeners would have experienced the depth of these vibrations within themselves nearly 2,000 years ago. The event is called Birthing the Cosmic Christ: A Winter Solstice Awakening. Suggested donation is $25.

This holiday-themed event focuses on the ancient essence of Mother Mary and the birth of Yeshua along with insights into the astro-theology of the Christmas story, winter solstice and Santa Lucia. Everyone in attendance will receive a free printed collection of recommended Aramaic intonation terms, meanings and pronunciations for use in one’s personal spiritual practice.

Hoffman is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on the profound transformational qualities of consciously intoned ancient and indigenous sounds, tones and languages on activating states of deep presence and sound healing.

Hoffman is not a translator as much as he in an activator—a healing voice for awakening, much as Coleman Barks is for the poetry of Jalal ad-Din Rumi. Hoffman’s experiential focus is not on the Aramaic language or the words themselves but rather on how to live within the hectic rush of our day-to-day lives from the deepest levels of our being.

Location: 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside Beach.

For more information about Dale Allen Hoffman, visit DaleAllenHoffman.com. For more information about the event, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 16.

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Hip Fractures Decrease on Weekends and Holy Days

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new study published in the Israel Medical Association Journal found that older adults are more likely to have hip fractures in the wintertime, except during weekends and on religious holidays.

The study’s authors checked the records of 2,050 patients that were at least 65 years old and had suffered a hip fracture. Analyzing the dates of each fracture revealed that significantly more of them occurred during the wintertime; the injuries corresponded directly with lower temperatures and greater rainfall.

Fewer fractures took place on the Sabbath and during weekends in general, as well as on Yom Kippur and other holy days, with the exception of Passover.

Mistletoe Extract Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Patients

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study published in the European Journal of Cancer revealed that a mistletoe extract may lengthen life for patients with severe pancreatic cancer. German researchers tested 220 patients with advanced stage pancreatic cancer, an aggressive, often fatal disease. The patients were divided into two groups; one was given up to 10 milligrams of Viscum album (European mistletoe) three times a week for up to 12 months.

Both groups received supportive care throughout the study period.

The average length of survival for those taking the mistletoe extract, 4.8 months, was nearly twice that of the other group, 2.7 months; a survival period typically dates from the original diagnosis. Within a group considered to have a good prognosis, the survival period for those that consumed the extract, averaging 6.6 months, was more than double that of the no-extract group, which averaged 3.2 months.

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Knotweed and Hawthorn Outperform Lovastatin in Trial

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hinese researchers recently discovered that two herbal extracts may treat atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, as well as or more effectively than the pharmaceutical drug Lovastatin.

Sixty-four patients with atherosclerosis of the carotid artery were studied. For six months, half the patients received 20 milligrams of Lovastatin per day, while the other half took an herbal extract combination of Japanese knotweed and hawthorn.

After six months, tests showed artery plaque thickness and inflammation were significantly lessened among both groups. However, the herbal extract-treated group showed a greater reduction of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, a marker of risk for cardiovascular disease.

Relatively high levels of hs-CRP in otherwise healthy individuals are predictive of heart health crises even when cholesterol levels are within an acceptable range.

People with lower values have less of a risk.

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Cell Phones and Router Microwaves Stress Plants

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vidence of the effects of wireless technologies on human health continues to be controversial, with agreement on results remaining elusive. Now a new study published in the Journal of Plant Physiology found that humangenerated microwave pollution can potentially be stressful to plants.

Researchers from Romania’s Estonian University of Life Sciences tested three common garden plants—parsley, celery and dill weed. They exposed each to the types of microwave radiation equivalent to those produced by cell phones and wireless routers. Then these radiation-exposed plants were compared with identical plants not exposed to the radiation.

The scientists noted that the irradiated plants had thinner cell walls; smaller chloroplasts (cellular sites of photosynthesis); smaller cell mitochondria (centers of energy production); and greater emission of volatile compounds, particularly monoterpenes and green leaf volatiles, which are protective, life-promoting components of the plants’ essential oils.

The effects were stronger for the type of radiation produced by wireless routers. While essential oil production overall was increased by the frequency of the microwaves produced by cell phones, it was decreased by the frequency emitted by the routers.

globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Cultural Roots

Status of Religious Diversity in the U.S. The United States is often described as a religiously free and diverse country, but a new Pew Research Center study reveals that 95 percent of the populace identifies itself as either Christian or unaffiliated (atheist, agnostic or having no particular religion). This ranks the U.S. 68 out of 232 countries and territories in the Pew Religious Diversity Index. Singapore is the world’s most religiously diverse country, followed by Taiwan and Vietnam.

The study treats Christian denominations as members of the same religion, which if counted separately, would increase the ranking. But Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism all have internal diversity, as well, and are considered as single religions in the study.

There’s an important distinction between religious diversity and religious freedom, which the report does not measure. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free exercise of religion, which is not always the case in other countries.

Source: PewResearch.org

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Youth Activists

World Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015 The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Foundation, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jerusalem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a worldwide pool of candidates.

Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers.

The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and attain healthy lives for all.

Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solomon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace movement, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem.

For more information, visit WorldPeaceCaravan.org.

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globalbriefs Feeding Hope

Recognizing Restaurants that Support the Homeless Food Recovery Certified is a new program that rewards restaurants that donate their extra food to those in need with a sticker on their front door. It’s a project of The Food Recovery Network, a national system of college students that takes cafeteria leftovers to homeless people.

Founder Ben Simon started the group in 2011 at the University of Maryland, and the network has saved more than 320,000 pounds of food from the dump in its first three years.

If a restaurant donates unsold food to the hungry at least once a month, it can apply for the certification. Then Food Recovery Certified verifies with local nonprofits that the donations actually occur before awarding its approval. Simon states, “Every food business should be donating its extra food.”

For more information, visit FoodRecoveryCertified.org.

Bamboo Bamboozle ‘Green’ Clothing Made with Toxic Chemicals

Bamboo is rapidly renewable and requires few pesticides to grow. However, bamboo fabric manufacturing is a chemically intensive process that doesn’t provide clear and legitimate product labeling. Misleadingly using the terms eco-friendly and green becomes greenwashing when applied to items such as bamboo clothing.

As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals.

While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.”

This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source.

Source: Tinyurl.com/Organic BambooFraud

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it affects breathing, gland function and the “truly sacred” geometry of the body. “New York is a pilgrimage for me. It’s like a mecca of knowledge and wisdom.”

While in NYC, they also learned restorative yoga at Istha Yoga Studio and vinyasa at Integral Yoga Studio and the Dharma Yoga Center. To round out their trip, they saw kirtan singer Krishna Das. But that was not all. “Eight years ago, I met the Dali Lama in Detroit. With this trip to N.Y., it came together,” says Yager, referring to how she was able to arrange for the group to meet and listen to the Dali Lama share his thoughts on compassion toward others and one’s self and connection.

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hanti Yoga Studio's teachers have been traveling and training together for eight years to further their knowledge. “The great thing about my role teaching teachers is helping them become inspired as well as educated,” says owner Dawn Yager, aka Swami Ambikanada. “The core of being a teacher is continuously training yourself.” It's of paramount importance to Yager that she and her teachers be able to bring exciting new trainings back to the studio.

Yager recently took a group of Shanti instructors to New York City (NYC) for a private class with Kristen Leal, author of MetaAnatomy: Anatomy of a Yogi. “It was exciting, and I want my teachers to be excited about the body,” explains Yager, referring to the class, which was on skeletal structure and how

The next trip Yager has planned is a retreat to the jungles of Costa Rica at the end of January. It will be for teachers, students and newbies, and there are only a few spaces left.

For more information, call Dawn Yager, aka Swami Ambikanada, at 843-467-5444 or visit ShantiMyrtleBeach.com. See ad, page 7.

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miracle are you still trying to realize?

Opening Up to Miracles Gabrielle Bernstein on Creating More Happiness

by April Thompson

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otivational speaker and bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein knows the gravitational pull of addiction firsthand. Although introduced to spiritual practices from an early age, she turned away from that upbringing in her 20s, pulled instead into a vortex of drugs, alcohol and unhealthy relationships while running a public relations firm promoting Manhattan nightclubs. After hitting rock bottom at age 25, Bernstein made the unwavering decision to seek spiritual help and change her life.

The entrepreneurial young woman found her groove as a spiritual teacher, introducing millions to new ways of thinking and living through her books, lectures, blogs and videos. Her no-nonsense approach to spirituality and knack for making practices like meditation and prayer accessible to beginners and cynics have attracted a new generation of seekers. Bernstein’s latest book, Miracles Now:108 Life-Changing Tools for Less Stress, More Flow, and Finding Your True Purpose, offers simple, yet powerful tips to short-circuit unhealthy thought patterns and take a shortcut to transformational change.

Why do you reframe a miracle as simply a shift in perception?

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choose to reorganize your belief system and align it with a loving, forgiving perspective, rather than a fear-based reality, that’s when miracles can happen.

Some people shift away from a harmful relationship with addictive drugs and alcohol like you did, while others take such unhealthy behaviors to the grave; what makes the difference?

Often when we get caught in unhealthy behavior, we aren’t willing to ask for help. I think the reason I was able to leave those behaviors behind and create a new path was my willingness to live a different way. I was able to witness my life and see that it wasn’t working. It’s an ongoing process; I’ve been on my current path of turning to spiritual principles for many years, but I’m still constantly working to apply them throughout my moment-tomoment experiences.

I’m in constant conversation with myself over my thoughts and beliefs about judgment and separation. People are programmed by society to believe we are separate and to judge ourselves and others. My practice suggests a reinterpretation of that general belief system in order to perceive things differently. I also try to forgive limiting thoughts I was holding onto; for example, judging myself for not performing well at a lecture.

Talking too much in conversations is a big challenge for me. A practice in my Miracles Now book called WAIT, for “Why am I talking?” reminds me to notice when I’m saying too much, commenting unnecessarily or not supporting the greater good.

How do you think about money, and has that proven helpful in broader terms?

I believe that we have the power to attract healthier relationships in our financial circumstances in the same way that we have the power to attract healthier relationships with people in our lives.

Some people think that you can’t both be spiritual and secure financial abundance; I think that’s nonsense. When you start to reorganize your beliefs around your self-worth and capacity to earn, and open up to your intuitive voice and the creative possibilities for earning, then your financial situation can change dramatically. I have lived that principle fully. I was brought up in a poverty mindset, but with a shift in perception, I was able to release my fears of financial insecurity.

How does meditation help create radical change?

Do you have a go-to practice that you reach for first when faced with a difficult situation?

I think meditation is a key tool for health, happiness and well-being. It can help reorganize the nervous system, lower stress levels, calm the mind and recalibrate energy. It can help us experience more synchronicity in our lives and a greater sense of interconnectedness, as well.

When I’m faced with a complicated situation or feeling powerless, I say a prayer in stillness. Such a practice asks through prayer and listens through meditation. It’s in that stillness that I can hear the voice of intuition and the voice of forgiveness, and love can come forward.

What do you struggle with the most and what personal

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Be Prepared for the Upcoming Flu Season

by Yusuf M. Saleeby, M.D.

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s the late fall and early winter flu season approaches, we need to be prepared. The flu, which is different from the common cold, inflicts significant morbidity and even mortality and should be taken seriously. The flu is caused by the influenza virus of which there are three types (A, B and C).

Type A is the most common, and it is the subtypes of A and B that cause the seasonal outbreaks. Type C influenza is mild, generally does not cause one to become very ill, and does not cause

epidemics. The constant mutations of these viruses make it necessary to vaccinate annually. Everyone is affected, from the very young to the older adult.

It has been reported that as many as 20,000 deaths and more than 100,000 hospitalizations occur each year in the U.S. due to the flu. These deaths are highest in the elderly (over 65); folks with diabetes or HIV; nursing home residents; pregnant women; and those with chronic diseases of the lungs, heart and kidneys.

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The flu vaccine (shot) is unique each year, being made up of inactivated A and B viruses. It is injected into the upper arm and should be taken in early fall (from October to mid-November) because it takes two weeks to confer immunity. But once protected (it is considered 70 to 90 percent effective), it can protect one from the symptoms of the flu, lost work, hospitalization and even death. Who should get the flu shot? Anyone over 50; those with chronic diseases; those with HIV/AIDS; women more than 14 weeks pregnant; residents of nursing homes; healthcare workers; bank tellers; waitresses; teachers; students, especially those living in dormitories; and those people interested in reducing risk for the flu.

Side effects of the shot are rare but include soreness and mild muscle aches or low-grade fever for only a couple of days. These untoward effects are most often noticed in children. Life-threatening allergic reactions and something called Guillain-Barre syndrome are extremely rare, but those allergic to eggs should probably avoid the shot.

Myths about the flu shot, such as getting the flu from it, are unfounded.

Since it contains the killed form of the virus, it is impossible to actually acquire the illness. Another myth is that one shot in your life will suffice. Since the virus mutates from year to year, revaccination with new strains must occur annually.

What happens should you get the flu?

Well, there are standard medications that should be started within 24 hours of symptoms, such as amantadine, Rimantadine (Flumadine), zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu).

The prescription usually lasts five to seven days, and it may cut short the course of infection and prevent serious complications, such as pneumonia.

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It’s a process that Andrew Harvey first described in a 2005 talk he gave at the Santuario de Guadalupe, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that’s also reflected in his book, The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism. Born in India, educated at England’s Oxford University and in the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, he now resides in Melbourne, Arkansas, where he’s founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism. The goal of his international travel is to bring concerned people together to proactively face global crises.

Says Harvey, “Sacred activism is a fusion of two of the most powerful fires of the human psyche—the mystic’s passion for God and the activist’s passion for justice.”

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“Sacred activism is the fusion of the mystic’s passion for God with the activist’s passion for justice, creating the burning sacred heart that longs to help, preserve and nurture every living thing.” ~ Andrew Harvey

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he butterfly, a universal symbol of transformation, reminds us that becoming our best selves is an ongoing process. Yet these delicate, fluttering creatures are suffering a decline, especially the vivid orange and black monarch butterflies that depend on milkweed flowers for sustenance during their migration to and from Mexico and Canada.

“When I heard about the monarch butterfly crisis, I also noticed that I had milkweed vines all along my back fence,” says Karen Adler, a Kansas City,

Missouri, gardener. “In years past, I would have pulled them out because they can strangle other plants. But I talked it over with my neighbor and we agreed to let them grow. This year, we had more monarchs than ever.”

These two women might not realize it, but they had engaged in spiritual activism. They became aware of a problem, approached it with compassion, learned about the issue, realized life’s interdependence and committed themselves to positive action for a result that is good for all.

The Awakening – Progressing from concerned citizen to spiritual activist is a gradual process. It may begin with an issue to which one feels called. “Our life in the world is a continual call and response,” observes Kabir Helminski, of Santa Cruz, California. He authors and translates books on the Muslim Sufi tradition, which tends to have an open relationship with other religions, and is a core faculty member of the Spiritual Paths Institute, which encourages seekers to find the sacred traditions that speak to them.

“Sometimes events are a waking dream calling for interpretation, and sometimes the heart is directly addressed from within,” says Helminski.

Compassion – Once an event moves us, prayer can be a pathway that opens our hearts to compassion, according to Jagadish Dass, of Granada Hills, California. The healer and teacher wrote The Prayer Project: The 3-Minute, 3 Times a Day Solution for World Change, which encourages involvement with something bigger than ourselves. Dass maintains that praying for three minutes, three times a day, will help us transmute into expressing a quiet power. “As we take responsibility for our lives, a transformation occurs within,” he says. We begin to inspire others to also take up the cause of working for change and bringing

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more peace, joy and love to the world.

Likewise, Harvey urges each of us to make a real commitment to daily spiritual practice on the road to spiritual activism. He suggests, “Start with a short prayer that aligns you with the pure deep love that is longing to use you as its instrument in the world.”

Options include prayers from many of the world’s spiritual traditions shared in Dass’ book; a free download is provided at StewardshipOfTheSoul.com.

Interconnectedness – Just as everything in the universe is connected by the simple act of being, like-minded people can connect to do good in the world. Sacred activists pursuing their own spiritual paths need to work with others, according to Harvey. “They form empowering and encouraging networks of grace—beings of like

heart, brought together by passion, skill and serendipity to pool energies, triumphs, griefs, hopes and resources of all kinds. When people of like mind and heart gather together, sometimes miraculously powerful synergy can result.”

Harvey has found that groups of six to 12 people become the most efficient and productive, whether joined together through a profession (such as physicians on medical missions), a passion for animal rights or the environment, or a strong sense of social justice.

Knowledge – Knowledge, both inward- and outward-seeking, is another key to doing good for all.

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“For the first 20 years of my professional life, I focused on public policy and politics,” she says. “But something was missing in the rhetoric of taking care of each other.” Practicing yoga and meditation and receiving support during a personal health crisis prompted what she terms “an awakening understanding of a gap between personal change and systems change.”

Goldstein came to question her own “rugged individualism” versus the interconnectedness she felt when people took care of her. “Can we actually move towards integrating these two ideals?” she asked herself. Knowledge about issues is readily available from experts and organizations that experts recommend; she observes, “The big question is: What is needed for us to be of help?”

Sometimes listening and understanding can be powerful. Under the auspices of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, Goldstein invited women on both sides of the reproductive rights issue to meet in 2005. They had been part of the Public Conversations Project in the Boston suburb of Watertown, Massachusetts, begun after medical staff members were killed and wounded at an area women’s health clinic providing abortions in 1994.

“Women from the divided community initially came together to tell their stories,” Goldstein relates. “Over time, they developed a deep love for each other. Nobody changed their positions, but they did change how they interacted with one another.” They experienced a shift from emotional and verbal turbulence to, if not agreement, feelings of peace and understanding.

Since then, the project has grown to facilitate such conversations in 38 states and 15 countries (PublicConversations. org).

Positive Action – While many thorny issues take long-term, dedicated efforts to be resolved, others only need smaller individual or collaborative actions for positive outcomes. For Mark Nepo, a New York City poet, philoso-

“When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” ~ Carla Goldstein pher and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, kindness is the force behind positive action, no matter how modest at first.

“Kindness reveals kinship. It gives us connection to everything greater than us and everything else that is

kind in the universe,” he says. “I think it’s powerfully effective, yet it’s such a small thing.”

Nepo is active in Bread for the Journey, an international nonprofit that encourages community grassroots philanthropic projects that generate

micro-grants. One involved a small town in northern New Mexico that sought to improve the lives of local teenagers when the town’s elders wanted to open a youth center as a positive alternative to the drug scene.

Just before the center was scheduled to open, the project ran out of money for required floodlights, so Bread for the Journey funded them and the center opened. “Within a few years, the whole culture shifted,” reports Nepo.

This small contribution made a big difference to the whole community.

Once awakened and nurtured, spiritual activism can become an omnipresent part of our lives. Says Goldstein, “When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.”

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from Overland Park, KS.

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boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation.

“Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.

HAPPY FEASTING TO ALL

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“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grandparents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic heritage. Then create an heirloom holiday cookbook with handwritten recipes arranged alongside favorite photos and stories.

Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit

by Lane Vail

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he holiday season is ripe with an array of spiritual, cultural and family rituals. We celebrate, reflect, give gifts and, of course, feast.

Fortunately, the media also teems with tips on how to avoid high-calorie holiday goodies, says Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. For our diet-driven culture to resolve its struggle with food, she says we must learn to honor its intrinsic value. Ritualized eating can help; a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science found that engaging in food rituals evokes mindfulness that enhances the enjoyment of eating.

Pause

Hunger, the body’s fuel gauge, manifests in physical symptoms like a growling stomach or low blood sugar, says May, citing a useful analogy. “You wouldn’t drive around and pull into every gas station you see; you’d check your fuel gauge first. Before filling up with food, pause and check your fuel

gauge. Am I actually hungry, or is this desire coming from something else?”

May suggests practicing FEASTing: First, focus on physical sensations, thoughts and emotions; perhaps we’re thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or feeling stressed or lonely. Next, explore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and then accept them without judgment. Strategize ways of satisfying the need and take a small step toward change.

According to pagan philosophy, sharing seasonal food with loved ones during the winter solstice on December 21 symbolizes the shared trust that warmth and sunlight will return. Eating warm foods provides physical comfort and eating seasonally and locally connects us to the Earth, observes May.

Sync body and spirit with the season by stewing root vegetables, baking breads, sipping hot cider and tea, and nibbling on nuts and dried fruits.

“The repetition of predictable foods is reassuring,” remarks Evans, and it celebrates nature’s transitions.

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Complex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar.

Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny

Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach.

Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with

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the piece containing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradition. Evans remarks, “This is a wonderful ritual for nurturing the health and spirit of the family.”

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A Revitalizing Ritual for the New Year Start the new year with a tabula rasa (clean slate) by hosting a New Year’s Eve Good Riddance Tea Party.

Gather family and friends over warm ginger tea, spiced apple cider, hot chocolate and festive finger foods.

Guests write down on slips of paper any mistakes, disappointments, regrets, hurts or failings they wish to be forgiven or forgotten. One by one, put them into a crackling fireplace or bonfire to symbolize surrendering of the past. “This ties the heart strings in a comforting bow,” comments author Sarah Ban Breathnach.

Then, inscribe fresh intentions for the year to come and tuck them away in a special place. “This is the most mystical part, because so many prayers get answered,” Ban Breathnach says. Lastly, toast the new year with optimism and joy.

Boxing Day offers something far more meaningful to celebrate than postholiday sales. Originating as a tradition that thrived during the 19th century, “December 26 was a chance for landowners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.”

Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

HEALTHY HOLIDAY TOPPERS Creating a repertoire of delicious wintery foods can help evoke health, mindfulness and delight during the holiday season. Dr. Michelle May advises approaching the entire process of eating, including the menu planning, shopping and food preparation, with a spirit of mindfulness, which adds a deeper dimension of pleasure to the experience. “Cake becomes more than just cake,” she says. “It becomes something the family creates and enjoys together.” Savor these rituals and recipes with loved ones.

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Pour the hot milk over the eggs and whisk in well.

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Hymn to Living in Silence

by Robert Rabbin

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here’s one truth, and

This awakening Celebrate the into truth happens as we it is silence. All truths come from, exist as dawn of the surrender everything to and return to silence. SiWe must give winter solstice silence. lence is behind every holy away our inventory of thought, word and act. All on December 21 unreleased thoughts and holiness is silent. in nature and cherished beliefs, undi This is what all sages gested experiences and in silence. know and say: Enter sidogma, disappointments, lence and we leave behind fears, worries, resentments the rubble of self and no-self, time and sorrows; even personal desires and death. Enter silence and we see and joys. the world that God created; that we

If it’s difficult to do: throw it away, are the created. God, the world and fling it off, kick it out. Just don’t let it being are one. Life is suddenly real— stay. We must empty our storehouses beautiful and perfect in each curve of past, present and future, and then and angle. burn them down so that nothing can

ever accumulate again.

Now give more. Let go of ego, will and humility, ignorance and knowledge, the body and its faculties.

Surrender what is and is not yourself.

Give away meaning, purpose and happiness, even precious life itself.

Nothing can remain.

Then, by letting everything go the second it occurs, we return to clarity, freedom and eternal openness. We live in silence. For it is in silence that God is working, playing and loving. In silence, we become perfectly one with that divine working, playing and loving.

When absolutely all has been given up and only emptiness remains, even then, take one more step towards silence. Give away the emptiness. Hold back nothing. Even the giver is given away.

In silence, we transform and are reborn. We become real with more joy, pleasure, peace and contentment than we ever hoped for. Our highest purpose is fulfilled, our greatest longing is realized in ways we know not.

In becoming nothing, we become everything. We need nothing, and thus have everything. With nothing to protect, only peace remains. It cannot be controlled or fathomed, only lived.

We love this about the holy ones, the sages. No one knows how it happens, only that it does.

In silence, we are moved by what moves all else without knowing how, why or when. This is freedom, love and truth.

Robert Rabbin is a self-awareness teacher and author. Connect at RobertRabbin.com.

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hen clients walk into New York City’s Swing Salon, they may be surprised by what they don’t smell—the range of chemicals usually wafting around hair salons. That’s because the owners have decided to use only natural and organic products.

While many people may assume that all salon hair and body treatments are regulated and safe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no authority to require companies to test cosmetic products for safety, due to loopholes in the Toxic Substances Control Act. So, people are being exposed to dangerous toxins through salon products like nail polish, hair color processors and hair straighteners.

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over-the-counter body care products are required by law to list ingredients, with the exception of the chemical soup often hidden under the term “fragrance”, the loophole for salon products is large.

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Hair Straighteners One salon treatment—Brazilian Blowout hair straightening—can continue to expose customers and salon workers

to toxic fumes even months after application. It’s among the conventional straightening products that contain formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen.

“Exposure to formaldehyde doesn’t end with the treatment—the fumes are reactivated every time heat is applied to the hair,” says Jennifer Arce, a San Diego, California, salon worker who became sick after applying a single Brazilian Blowout treatment. “So, when a client who’s had a Brazilian Blowout done elsewhere comes into the salon to get a haircut or color and has her hair blow-dried, flat-ironed, curled or processed under the hood dryer, the fumes that come out of her hair make me and several of my coworkers sick all over again.”

Solution: Avoid chemical hairstraightening treatments. Sign on to the Women’s Voice for the Earth letter campaign petitioning the FDA to remove Brazilian Blowout from U.S. shelves by visiting Tinyurl.com/ BanBrazilianBlowout.

Hair Dyes and Extensions About two-thirds of conventional hair dyes in the U.S. contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD), a chemical banned for use in such products in Germany, France and Sweden. Exposure to PPD can cause allergic reactions ranging from skin irritation to death by anaphylactic shock, which happened to a teenager in 2010.

When Spain’s University of Santiago de Compostela researchers conducted a metastudy examining the risk of cancer among hairdressers and

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related workers, all reported that employees had a higher risk of cancer than the general population.

Hair extensions also warrant attention. Many adhesives used on extensions may contain 1,4 dioxane, listed as a probable carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and styrene, a neurotoxin and suspected endocrine disruptor.

Solution: Look for a clean, green salon that uses natural hair color treatments free from synthetic chemicals, ammonia or PPD. Individuals can also order nontoxic organic color kits direct from EcoColors.net.

Nail Polish When getting a manicure or pedicure, beware of the toxic trio of dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene.

Used to help nail products hold color, they’re linked to reproductive and development problems, plus dizziness and eye and lung irritation, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Facing pressure from consumer groups and salon workers, some polish companies are now producing so-called “nontoxic” nail polish, although their labels aren’t verifiable. California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control recently tested 25 nail polishes sold to salons, 12 of which claimed to be toluene-free, including seven said to be free of the toxic trio. The researchers found toluene in 10 of those, and one or more of the three ingredients in five out of the seven.

Solution: Customers should bring their own safe nail polish and only patronize well-ventilated salons.

Find a Green Salon Many conventional body products like

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shampoos and massage oils contain a litany of ingredients that add to our chemical exposure. Ask questions to ensure all of a salon’s products are nontoxic or as low in toxicity as possible.

For example, a large network of independently owned “concept salons” across America are connected with the Aveda Corporation (Aveda. com), a national leader in developing hair and body products that are free from the most dangerous ingredients.

More than 90 percent of Aveda’s essential oils and 89 percent of its raw herbal ingredients are certified organic.

Also look for members of the Green Spa Network, a nationwide coalition of spas that pledge to be energy efficient and sustainable in all of their practices (GreenSpaNetwork.org).

If a green salon hasn’t yet arrived locally, bring nontoxic products for appointments and ask the stylist to use them. Visit the Skin Deep Database at ewg.org/skindeep to find the leasttoxic products for at-home use.

Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a freelance writer in Tucson, Arizona.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN & other area Reiki masters−7-9pm. (1st Tues) A gathering of like minds for mini Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Enjoy the energy work at Unity. Free will love offering to assist the Care Team of Unity. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Gift of Health w/Inlet Nutrition−All day, RSVP. Gift Certificates available for all targeted nutrition and skincare products. Free Gift wrapping available. Browse the Holiday Boutique (directions & times upon request). Door prizes & refreshments.

843-424-9586 or lindasacchetti@hotmail.com.

Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 Tarot Reading Class w/Sandra Ogborn. 2 hour Sessions, will cover meditation and prep, card layouts, card meanings and interpretation and more.

Pre Registration req. $25/per session. Paranormal Ally, 315 Main St. Suite 4, Conway, 843-248-0330 Facebook: Paranormal Ally.

Art & Soul at Unity - Anyone Can Paint! w/Bunni Vaughan Healy–2-5pm. All supplies provided.

Love offering. Info: Bunni: 843-333-9930. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Shamanic Journeying w/Eloise Wright–7pm -9pm. $25, RSVP. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 910-4442229, SpiritquestHealingCenter.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Free Spiritscents Essential Oil Workshop w/ Psychic Lisa Ann–11am-Walk-ins welcomed.

Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 910-444-2229, SpiritquestHealingCenter.com.

Sacred Ceremony w/David Hiller–12:30-3pm. $25 RSVP. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 910-444-2229, SpiritquestHealingCenter.com.

Good Food-Good Mood w/Leslie O’Neill, Certified Health Coach–1-2pm. Workshop to focus on the relationship of food and emotional well-being. what nutrients enhance brain function and why our digestive system plays an important role in determining our emotional state. Learn about foods that will enhance your moods and how to

cook and eat them for optimal results. Eat your way to a new way of thinking. $12. To register call Yoga in Common. For info: Leslie, 843-360-1140.

Pre-Registration recommended. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. 843 8399636 YogaInCommon.com.

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Stress-Free Saturday Meditation Class w/Paula Kenion, MS–1-2pm. Learn easy meditation techniques for stress reduction, well-being, and peace of mind. Free introductory class. All are welcome.

Will meditate in chairs for comfort.) Falk Family Chiropractic & Wellness, 1501 9th Ave, Conway.

Call to sign-up. 843-248-0104.

Musical Classics for the Holiday Season w/Long Bay Symphony and others−7pm. A sampler featuring the greatest orchestral works of the holiday season by Bach, Handel, Tchaikovsky, Vaughan Williams and more. Guest artists include the Carolina Master Chorale, vocalists and dancers. Trinity Church – 3000 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. Reservations: 843-448-8379, LongBaySymphony.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 Celebration Service “The Mystic’s Journey”, 2nd Sunday of Advent w/Rev Margaret Hiller−11am. Community Potluck right after service. Vegan and/or vegetarian appreciated. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Musical Classics for the Holiday Season w/ Long Bay Symphony and others−3pm. A sampler featuring the greatest orchestral works of the holiday season by Bach, Handel, Tchaikovsky, Vaughan Williams and more. Guest artists include the Carolina Master Chorale, vocalists and dancers. Wheelwright Auditorium, CCU. Reservations: 843-448-8379, LongBaySymphony.com.

Musical Classics for the Holiday Season w/Long Bay Symphony and others−7pm. A sampler featuring the greatest orchestral works of the holiday season by Bach, Handel, Tchaikovsky, Vaughan Williams and more. Guest artists include the Carolina Master Chorale, vocalists and dancers. Our Lady Star of the Sea, 1100 8th Ave. N, NMB. Reservations: 843-448-8379, LongBaySymphony.com.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Arts & Crafts, ‘Our Shared Humanity’– 1-3:30pm. 2nd Tues every mo. All artistic levels and abilities welcome. Whether you have a special fondness for the traditions of Hanukah, Kwanza, or Christmas, we will come together to decorate ornaments which will honor ALL treasured holiday celebrations. $10 love offering. All supplies provided. Info: Mary, mwglory@hotmail.com. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Gift of Health w/Inlet Nutrition–All day, RSVP. Gift Certificates available for all targeted nutrition and skincare products. Free Gift wrapping available. Browse the Holiday Boutique, (directions & times upon request). Door prizes & refreshments.

843-424-9586 or lindasacchetti@hotmail.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Art & Soul at Unity - Anyone Can Paint! w/Bunni Vaughan Healy –2-5pm. All supplies provided.

Love offering. Info: Bunni: 843-333-9930. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Message Circle- Contacting the Other Side w/ Psychic Lisa Ann–7-9pm. Join Lisa Ann for an enlightening encounter with the other side. $35, RSVP. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 910-444-2229, SpiritquestHealingCenter.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Winter Garlands w/ Rebecca Turk–9:30am–2pm.

Add natural beauty to your holiday display with handcrafted garlands by using fresh greenery such as cypress, arborvitae and magnolia. Turn unassuming branches and foliage into beautiful pieces of festive cheer. Create a fragrant and decorative display for the season. All materials provided. $35, limited to the first 18. Lunch is included. Moore Farms Botanical Garden 100 New Zion Rd, Lake City rturk@moorefarmsbg.org.

Foundational Principles and History of the Unity Movement Class−10 am-4pm. All are welcome. No cost. Must Pre-Register. Unity Myrtle

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Rockquest w/Sharon Willick–1-3pm. Crystals are beautiful tools for the awakening and transformation of mankind. Learn about their various properties and how working with them can raise your vibration & assist you with integrating the higher energies available. Have your questions answered in a casual setting. Free, RSVP. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop in the Silvercoast Mktpl at 7199-4 Beach Dr., SW. Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 910-444-2229, facebook.com/ Gifu Art Xchange or call 910-444-2229.

Om for the Holidays w/Maribeth MacKenzie– 2-5pm. Stop by for holiday cheer, and shop for the yogis in your life. Yoga arts and crafts, Om Sweet Om Jewelry, yoga clothing, props and accessories, music, videos, candles and teas, DoTerra oils, gift baskets, gift certificates and more. Chair massage offered, a holiday raffle for a free month of yoga, plus surprises. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 Winter Garlands Class w/Rebecca Turk– 9:30am-2 pm. Handcrafted garlands by using fresh greenery such as cypress, arborvitae and magnolia.

Learn the steps to turn unassuming branches and foliage into beautiful pieces of festive cheer. Lunch is included. $35. Moore Farms Botanical Garden, 100 New Zion Rd, Lake City, Rebecca Turk at rturk@moorefarmsbg.org.

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Love offering. Info: Bunni: 843-333-9930. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

New Moon Drum Circle w/ Bunni Vaughan Healy–7-8:30pm. New Moon is perfect for setting intention. Drumming helps manifest that intention.

Love Offering . Info: Bunni, 843-333-9930. Love Offering. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Chakra Workshop w/Mimi Rose–2:30-4:30pm. A guided exploration into the energy centers of the body combined with a yoga sequence that will align your energies and open our heart. Preregistration req. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio. com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 “Birthing the Christ Within” Celebration Service, 4th Sunday of Advent w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. All are welcome. Love Offering. At 12:30pm. Connecting the Dots–Coffee & Conversation social hour and discussion after the Service.

Get your coffee and share ideas and insights from the Sunday message topic. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 Aramaic Healing Circle-“Birthing the Cosmic Christ, A Winter Solstice Awakening” w/ Dale Allen Hoffman–7-9pm. Ancient language scholar and mystic leads special workshop, with Christmas focus on the ancient essence of Mother Mary and the birth of Yeshua along with insights into the astro-theology of the Christmas Story, Winter Solstice and Santa Lucia. Will receive a free printed collection of Aramaic intonation terms, meanings and pronunciations for use in your personal spiritual practice. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Meditation w/Rev. Margaret Hiller–5:30-6:30pm. Special Christmas Eve Holiday Meditative Service. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26 Art & Soul at Unity - Anyone Can Paint! w/Bunni Vaughn Healy –2-5pm. All supplies provided. Love offering. Info: Bunni: 843-333-9930. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 Annual Unity Burning Bowl Ceremony w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller–11am. Holiday Celebration Service. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org

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3rd Anniversary New Years Day w/Inlet Yoga.

Celebrate with complimentary classes, drawings and giveaways. The new year yogi style. Drop in for one class or stay for them all. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 Annual Unity White Stone Ceremony w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller–11am. Holiday Celebration Service & New Year’s Community Potluck. Vegan and/or vegetarian appreciated. All are welcome.

Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-2388516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN & other area Reiki masters−7-9pm. (1st Tues) A gathering of like minds for mini Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Enjoy the energy work at Unity. Free will love offering to assist the Care Team of Unity. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Glitz & Glamour – An Evening in Paris w/Long Bay Symphony Guild−1-4pm. A Parisian bistro buffet, glitzy make-overs by Chanel of Dillard’s, glamour accessory fashion walkabout, gift baskets, silent auctions and door prizes, all with French flair. $40 per person. Seating is open, however, reservations will be taken for paid tables of 8. All proceeds benefit the Long Bay Symphony and its Youth Orchestra Scholarship Programs. Pawleys Plantation, Pawleys Island. Reservations: 843-4488379, LongBaySymphony.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Grand Strand Biggest Loser Challenge w/ Inlet Nutrition. A New Year, A New You. 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge. $35 includes free metabolism test, coaching, weekly prizes, weekly weigh ins and more. Lose Weight and win cash.

Preregister, Linda: 843-424-9586, GrandStrandBiggestLoser.com.

ongoingevents sunday Unity Myrtle Beach Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee–9:3010:30am. Metaphysical Studies and Conversation: Waking Up –A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Unity Myrtle Beach Celebration Service w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller & Guests–11am service.

Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Music by the Unity Band. Youth programs.

Bookstore open 10am-1pm. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers– 12:20pm. In Peace Chapel after the regular service.

Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

monday Nia “Light” w/Mary Tyler−9:30am. Nia is a nonimpact fun and aerobic workout, connecting body, mind and spirit. Nia combines 9 different fitness forms to empower people of all ages, fitness lev-

els, sizes and shapes to move their bodies. Led by licensed Nia Instructor and Reiki Master. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB, marytyler@sc.rr.com, 843-839-9636.

Vinyasa/Yin/Restorative Yoga w/Laura−6:308pm. Starts off with 30 min of Vinyasa and transitions to yin poses with a focus deep in the pelvis and shoulder girdle. Practice concludes with restorative yoga to prepare the body for rest. All levels welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, 20-a, MB, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretching & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation.

Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering.

Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com.

tuesday Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM & PM classes. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional lessons, free metabolism test, more.

New classes beginning early Sep. $35 to join. 12 wk program, ongoing registr. Cash prizes (top 3 losers, inch loss winner) awarded at the end of the challenge. Ongoing classes and registration. Rules

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Yogastha Sadhana Raja Vinyasa w/Lyndsay Bahn−9-10:45am. All levels class with a set sequence of breath work, challenging postures and guided meditation. Linking mind, body and breath together for a profound practice. All levels; be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-3332656, lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com.

Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−10-11am.

To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $10 per class or pay by month for $10 discount. Bring a mat.

Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

Hot Vinyasa Yoga w/Dawn−6:30-7:30pm. An all levels practice with options for advanced students and modifications for those who need it.

Room is heated. Drop ins welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, 20-a. MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

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wednesday Senior Discount Day at Modern Cleansing−all day. 10% off hair cut services. Call for appointment: 843-828-4665. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. ModernCleansing.com.

Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MI. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.

Revitalize Your Beauty Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Defy aging for younger looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera, and glucosamine.

Includes a light weight clay mask to improve texture, tone, and firming. By individual appt in Murrells Inlet and MB. 843-424-9586.

Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm.

Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as unique gift items.

Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:45 pm. Based on The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukov. Love Offering.

Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Ovis Hill Farmers Market-MB w/Charlie Caldwell–3-7pm. clean and healthy products from a network of local SC farmers: Pasture raised and grass fed milk and dairy products, organic veggies, honey, grains, soaps and more. 714 8th Ave N, MB, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.

Tarot and Psychic Readings w/Psychic Gina Smalls–4-7pm. Multiple card layouts available, as well as an amazing "intuitive reading". Paranormal Alley, 315 Main St, Conway. $30 for 30 min. Appts welcome, 843-248-0330.

Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service–5:306:30pm. Meditative music, silence, brief readings, meditation. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. Surfside. UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Candlelight Vinyasa Yoga w/Maria−6:30-8pm.

Vinyasa practice with sun salutations, forward bends, backbends, arm balancing and inversions.

All levels welcome, modifications are given. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, 20-a. MB. 843-4675444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Oneness Blessing–6:30pm. (Except 1st Wed), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. 843-2388516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

thursday Tarot and Psychic Readings w/Psychic Sandra Ogborn. Tarot readings, Chakra work and a number of other amazing services. Multiple card layouts available. Paranormal Alley, 315 Main St, Conway. $30 for 30 min. Appts welcome, 843-248-0330.

Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies by certified Kripalu Yoga teacher. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offering $5.

Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. Penny, 843-902-1416, pennyoga@ aol.com, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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Gentle Bones For Life® & Walk for Life w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11:15am. Address bone health though movement. Combined with movement lessons that address walking, to bring forth the "joy of the walk" on strong bones. Bring a mat and walking poles if you have them. $10 per class or pay by the month for a $10 discount. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@ juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

Gentle Vinyasa Yoga w/Lyndsay Bahn−11am12:15pm. Breath work and a slow flow of postures designed for those working to heal the body, enjoy a relaxing sequence or maintain and nurture an aging or pregnant body. $15 or class passes accepted. Secret Lotus, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

Asana Clinic w/Elise−Noon-1pm. Get a practice in while learning alignment. Alignment is everything. A valuable practice for all levels. Different pose to explore each week from the Vinyasa yoga system. Drop ins welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, 20-a,MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:30-8pm.

Brienes helped with the first printing of The Course in Miracles and established the first groups worldwide for CIM. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. Info: 704-309-2415.

Vinyasa w/Charlotte–6:30-7:30pm. Sun salutations, forward bends, backbends, arm balancing and inversions. All levels welcome, modifications are given.

Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, 20-a, Myrtle Beach, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Meditation Class w/Psychic Lisa Ann–7:308:30pm. $10. Walk-in’s welcomed. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. SpiritquestHealingCenter.com.

friday Ovis Hill Farmers Market-NMB w/Charlie Caldwell–10am-1pm. Pasture raised and grass fed Milk and dairy products, organic veggies, honey, grains, soaps and more. 1st Ave. S, between City Hall and the new library, NMB. 843-992-9447 OvisHillFarm.com.

saturday Nia Class w/Mary Tyler−9:30am. Come dance your joy. A sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts for people of all shapes and sizes. Connects the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB, marytyler@sc.rr.com, 843-839-9636, NiaNow.com.

Astrology for Beginners w/Diane Werblin–10amNoon. Basic astrology, the correlation between celestial and earthly events. Classes at Spa Indigo.

1601 Oak St, Unit 207, Myrtle Beach. Call for info or for private appointments. 201-205-5821.

Tarot and Psychic Readings w/Psychic Gertie Calandra–1-5pm. Tarot readings and advice on communicating with spirits/mediumship. Multiple card layouts available. Paranormal Alley, 315 Main Street, Conway. $30 for 30 min. Appts welcome, 843-248-0330.

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ENERGY HEALING & AURA READING

ASTROLOGICAL CONSULTANT

REV. RENÉE LEWIS, B. Msc, CCMT, CRMT, RT(R)(M)(MR)

DIANE WERBLIN

Spa Indigo 1601 Oak St, Ste 207, MB 201-205-5821

Astrology is not merely a means of understanding ourselves as fixed entities in time. An astrological chart is a map for discovering who we truly are and can become when we decide to take charge of all energies affecting us. Carl Jung said, "Whatever is born or done in a moment of time has the qualities of that moment of time." Astrology can look at all relationships and chart comparisons. It can appraise each person’s basic temperament through natal chart emphasis of elements, signs and houses, or how two people relate. The technique of composite charting through two birth charts reveals the quality of a relationship and all of its strengths. Diane Werblin has a background in social work and came into astrology more than four decades ago.

BODY TALK

Bio-Energy Field Therapist Aura Photography Chios Master Teacher Reiki Master Teacher Crystal Therapy Ordained Minister 843-241-0609 InnerLight-OuterLove.com

Renée Lewis brings new modalities to the Grand Strand area with the introduction of Chios Energy Field Healing and Aura Photography Readings.

Renée is also a Reiki Master and member of the International Center for Reiki Training. She specializes in crystals with her energy work and utilizes her medical background in her teaching by incorporating physics and biology for easier comprehension. She teaches certification classes for Reiki and Chios and is available for workshops and private sessions or readings. Meets at Spa Indigo, in Myrtle Beach at 1601 Oak St, Ste #207.

SPA INDIGO

1601 Oak St, Ste 207, MB Tom Palya, PT, CSCS, CBP 724-366-9813 BodyTalkMyrtleBeach.com

HEALTH COACH THE BE WELL COACH

Body Talk is based on the premise that the body can heal itself as long as the internal lines of communication within us are intact. Stress can cause these internal lines of communication circuits to become disrupted and compromised. Over time, this will lead to a decline in physical, emotional and mental well-being as well as DIS-EASE (disease) within the body. A Body Talk practitioner will use a subtle form of neuromuscular biofeedback to quickly locate, balance and repair these areas of stress to allow for the fastest possible healing to occur. Body Talk is a comprehensive healthcare system based on energy medicine that looks to re-synchronize the body’s energy systems to restore optimal health, harmony and vitality. Body Talk will stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal itself on all levels of the body, mind and spirit.

Eat Well, Live Well, Be Well Leslie O'Neill 843-360-1140 TheBeWellCoach.com

Leslie O'Neill is a professional Health Coach with more than 15 years’ experience in the Health and Wellness Industry and Certified with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. As a Holistic professional, her approach is to look at how all areas of your life are connected and to help you achieve your health goals through practicing great nutrition and self-care. She works with her clients to create a happy, healthy lifestyle in a way that is flexible, fun and rewarding. Her coaching programs are personalized for you, and together you both will bring balance back into your life. See ad, page 7.

If you haven’t got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.

HYPNOTHERAPY MAXIMIZED MIND

Mike Oglesbee, CAH, MPNLP 843-957-6926 MaximizedMind.com

Mike Oglesbee has developed the most powerful and effective system to boost you to success.

Mike utilizes hypnosis, NLP, life coaching, and other traditional psychology methods to provide immediate, positive change within the 90% of the mind known as the subconscious where the root of problems actually exist. Success begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation, or visit MaximizedMind.com for more information.

See ad, page 10.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

Pat Burrell, RN, CD, (DONA), WCBE, CLC, CHT 843-213-1393 BeachBabys.net

Beach Baby’s provides services to assist families throughout pregnancy, as well as assistance with caring for baby after birth. It provides doula services and baby nurses in Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. Its services also include rebirthing, wholistic childbirth education and massage. See ad, page 26.

PSYCHOTHERAPY KENNETH LUX, PHD

Alternative Health Clinic 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-712-2330

Dr. Lux works with individuals and couples. His approach focuses on trauma resolution.

And by trauma he does not mean only major blows and abuses, but also lesser personal shocks, such as humiliations and embarrassments, especially if these have occurred in one’s earlier years. From a spiritual perspective, he also tries to bring the idea of karma into the picture, and calls this karma sensitive psychotherapy. He uses a natural conversational approach that is not based on what is referred to as the medical model with its categories of diseases or illnesses, and has little or no need for psych drugs. Call for a free phone consultation.

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RETAIL, GIFTS AND SHOPPING PARANORMAL ALLEY

315 Main St, Suite 4 Conway 843-248-0330 Facebook: Paranormal Alley

Paranormal Alley is an eclectic collection of New Age and gift items, including teas, candles, incense, Native American items, crystals, tarot cards and so much more! We have tarot readers on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and host the Horry County Paranormal Group for Ghost Hunts on Wednesday evenings. Come in and satisfy your curiosity!

WELLNESS COACH

INLET YOGA STUDIO

SHANTI YOGA

Inlet Yoga is dedicated to serving yoga students at every level of their personal practice, offering classes seven days a week from beginner to advanced. Classes include Ashtanga, Hot Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Yin Yasa, Gentle, Chair, Restorative and Prenatal. Our $5 Community Class on Saturdays, from 11 am to noon, benefits the Coastal Animal Rescue and is followed by a free meditation class from 12-12:30 pm. Our next 200-hour Yoga Alliance-Registered Teacher Training begins February 2015. Call for more information.

Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free community class every Sunday; all donations benefit h.e.a.r.t. of Myrtle Beach.

Each class explores breath, movement and perception.

Emphasis on both theory and practice provides students with the necessary foundation to expand in a personal and profound way. See ad, page 7.

637 D Bellamy Ave Murrells Inlet 843-655-6272 InletYogaStudio.com

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIO

Karyl Tych, Certified Iyengar Teacher 9904A N Kings Hwy, MB 843-340-YOGA (9642) LiveOakYogaStudio.com

LINDA SACCHETTI

Personal Wellness Coach Murrells Inlet 843-424-9586 or 843-651-9350

As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for seven years.

Her mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being.

She provides many services: weight-loss challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join the team! Training provided.

See ad, page 11.

YOGA CHRIS LIPINSKI, RYT 200

Certified Yoga Instructor Fitness Counselor/Wellness Coach 843-283-2528

Considering Yoga? Learn the basics to practice anywhere with confidence. Private instruction available in studio or home.

Beginners welcome. Call for rates and availability. References available. ~Namaste

Come to Live Oak Yoga Studio to study Iyengar yoga, known for its emphasis on clear methodical instruction, correct alignment, and the use of props. You’ll receive individual attention in each class. The studio is fully equipped including a rope wall. Karyl Tych, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, has studied with B.K.S. Iyengar in India.

SECRET LOTUS YOGA & HEALING ARTS

417 79th Avenue N, Ste E (upstairs) Myrtle Beach 843-333-2656 SecretLotusYoga.com

Secret Lotus offers Ashtanga Vinyasa for all levels and body types ranging from beginner to advanced, challenging the breath, mind and body to connect in a powerful union. Brand new or experienced practitioners welcome! In addition to Ashtanga classes, they offer Ashtanga-influenced prenatal, gentle and Mommy & Me Yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki. Mention this ad, and your first class is free.

3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A Myrtle Beach 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com

YOGA DIVITA

Parkway Plaza 2126 Hwy 9 E, Unit G-2 Longs 843-283-2827 YogaDiVita.com

Yoga DiVita is a warm, welcoming environment for all to come together. A place to be with ease, breathe with clarity, and move with grace. The multidisciplinary studio is the home of certified teachers in many forms of yoga: Hatha, Anusara, Warm Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin and more. Classes held Monday through Saturday, mornings and evenings, ages 13 and wiser.

YOGA IN COMMON

3062 Deville St The Market Common, MB 843-839-9636, 843-385-6176 YogaInCommon.com

YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week.

They welcome all students— new or those returning to yoga.

Their schedule is also great for those that want to practice daily.

Visit their website or follow them on Facebook to keep up with their wellness gatherings and special events.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 1-800-333-7995 BellLifestyle.com

Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control, and other common conditions.

See ad, next page.

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