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Integrative Therapist Expands Practice to Emerald Coast

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aren Seymour, an integrative licensed clinical social worker who specializes in moving individuals out of crisis through therapeutic modalities and spiritual awakening and support, has expanded her practice from Biloxi, Mississippi, to the Fort Walton Beach/Destin area. She will discuss the services she provides and offer a brief workshop, A Path to Healing, September 15, at 1:30 p.m., at DCC Hypnosis Center, located at 90 Beal Parkway, Suite A-2, in Fort Walton Beach.

Seymour has been a therapeutic clinician for 20 years.

Using clinical methods and holistic modalities, including Reiki, mindful meditation, heart-centered hypnotherapy Karen Seymour and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she helps people of all ages create positive lifestyle changes in order to overcome limiting patterns. Her focus is treating the whole person. “My expertise is in accelerating therapy by illuminating what prevents individuals from being in their optimum state of well-being,” she says.

With her move to Florida, Seymour says she’s launching a wellness option for her peers in the community to help keep their bodies in balance. “We as practitioners can be traumatized in our own lives, yet we tend to take care of others and forget ourselves,” she says.

There is a $15 donation in lieu of admission for the September 15 presentation and workshop, and seating is limited. Call Karen Seymour at 228-861-9877 to reserve a spot or for more information about this event or her therapy services.

Wellness Space Focuses on Balance

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fter practicing massage therapy for 12 years and treating people of all ages, Christie Morgan decided to stop giving advice and start giving her clients more options to help them with their health choices. That decision resulted in the launch of Symmetry Integrative Health, a new wellness space in Fort Walton Beach.

“With a focus on pain management, I have treated many people, from young dancers age 14 to 95-year-old Air Force veterans, and my oldest client, who’s 98,” Morgan says. “After falling in love with Pranic Healing, an energy healing modality, I began to see a bigger picture in the realm of health and what it really means to be well. I’ve learned that we all need balance in our lives, and as we are all individuals, our motivation and callings are individual as well.”

She says her new wellness practice allows people to choose how they want to stay healthy, giving them back Christie Morgan some of the responsibility and control of their own wellness choices, with balance as the focus. It offers a mix of classes, including yoga, tai chi, dance fitness, restorative stretch, meditation and, of course, massage therapy.

It also hosts weekend health workshops of all types. Upcoming workshops and events include Guided Dream Board Workshop on September 8, Eliminate the Negative on September 15, Energy Healing Series 1 on September 22, and Family Yoga and SelfExpression Day on September 29.

Symmetry Integrative Health is located at 430 NE Racetrack Rd., Ft. Walton Beach, FL. For more information, call Christie Morgan at 850-598-7515 or visit SymmetryHealingMassage.com.

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Sunshine Yoga Teacher Trainings Keep Traditional Focus

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unshine Yoga will offer several teacher training courses in the coming months, including a fast-track 200-hour program September 5 through October 25, a standard-track program October 5 through May 19, and a 15-day immersion in 2019 (details TBA). Studio owner Kim Mosby says her 200-hour teacher trainings cover all Yoga Alliance requirements as well as the advanced practices needed to become “a teacher of yoga, a teacher of life.”

Sunshine Yoga recently opened a “hot studio” two doors down from the original, traditional yoga studio, which is located at 211-E Main Street in Destin.

“Sunshine Yoga provides a space for self-exploration to beginners and seasoned yogis alike,” she says. “In addition to offering a wide variety of yoga classes, meditation and healing practices in two studios, I’ve discovered that my deeper passion lies in helping students advance their yoga practice, and I aim to focus on yoga teacher training as a major part of my teaching path.”

Having studied in India for her 200-hour and 300-hour advanced teacher trainings, Mosby wants to carry the teachings of traditional Hatha yoga and the eight-limbed path to her students. “I’m supporting the roots of this ancient system at a time when ‘real yoga’ is being diluted and reduced to a physical practice, and the true purpose of yoga is needed now more than ever,” she says.

Register and pay for the standard track 200hour teacher training by September 15 to receive a $250 discount. For more information, call 850-687-8603 or visit SunshineYogaStudio.com.

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Deale is a certified injury prevention instructor with Save Your Hands! and a specialist in structural integration, Thaiyoga, bodywork and craniosacral therapy.

“Injury prevention is an under-taught topic in both massage schools and continuing education courses,” she says. “The Save Your Hands! curriculum is a wellrounded approach to self-care for LMTs, including not only training in proper body mechanics and ergonomics, but also helping therapists identify their personal risk factors and what they’re doing, both in and out of the office, that will lead to an increased chance of injury.”

Open to massage therapy students and professionals, the class offers handson practice in techniques that help prevent musculoskeletal injury, reduce fatigue and extend one’s career. Therapists should bring supplies they use in their daily practice, such as a massage table, a mat, a chair, sheets, oils and lotions.

The $190 cost includes a second edition Save Your Hands! textbook, and students will leave with injury prevention tips, a strong understanding of ergonomics and a self-care plan. Current Florida massage therapists will receive eight hours of hands-on continuing education units.

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oga instructors Kathea and David Bryan will offer a Fall Restorative and Tea class on September 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at URU Yoga and Beyond in Pensacola. It will begin with an hour and a half of restorative yoga, followed by high tea. The Bryans created the workshop to help participants reduce stress in their minds and bodies.

“Restorative yoga is different from a flow practice in that we seek to slow down and limit our movement in order to allow the body, as well as the mind, an opportunity to reset and restore,” Kathea says. “It prepares us for the time when we have to go back into the world and face stresses.”

After yoga, students can enjoy a full tea service with their choice of tea, finger sandwiches, assorted scones and bite-size desserts. A trio of teas will be available, including traditional black tea, green tea and maple tea to accompany the fall theme.

Combining tea with yoga adds something special yet natural to the experience, Kathea says.

The cost is $55 for couples or $30 for individuals. Advance registration is required. To register, visit URUYoga.com or go by the studio.

Participants with dietary requirements should email Kathea Bryan at dkcbryan@gmail.com. URU Yoga and Beyond is located at 2400 Executive Plaza Rd., Pensacola.

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Autism Fundraiser Culminates with Family-Friendly Celebration

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teps for Autism 2018, a grassroots fundraising campaign to support people affected by autism and benefit Autism Pensacola, will culminate with a celebration September 15, from noon to 3 p.m., at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, located at 6205 North West Street in Pensacola. This event is open to the public and will activities for children and adults.

The fundraiser, which kicked off June 4, encourages businesses, families and friends to form teams and raise money for Autism Pensacola. The exclusive presenting sponsor for Steps for Autism is Sandy Sansing and his family of auto dealerships. His commitment is a two-year sponsorship toward the mission and programs of Autism Pensacola.

Mr. Sansing’s generous gift to Autism Pensacola has been a tremendous help in raising the awareness we need to further our mission,” says Cate Merrill, president and CEO of Autism Pensacola. “His philanthropy is well-known in our community, and we have been benefactors of his generosity for many years.

The donation allows us to not only continue our programming to the community, but also enable us to develop other programs and events to support our families.”

Funds raised by Steps for Autism will be used to increase community awareness, improve safety and provide quality-of-life programs for people living with autism in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, Merrill says. “One hundred percent of the proceeds from this fun, family-friendly event will stay in our local area to support families affected by autism.”

For more information, contact Autism Pensacola at 850-434-7171 or steps@autismpensacola.org.

Local Biergarten Offers Yoga and Brew

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ast year, as its serene garden outback began to expand, Gary’s Home Brew Supply & Artisan Crafted Beers began what quickly became a tradition: yoga and beer or wine in the biergarten. Now the Pensacola brewery hosts the event on the third or fourth Sunday of every month.

The $10 class includes an hour of yoga with Disko Lemonade fitness instructor Briana, followed by a beer or a glass of wine and socializing. The next class will be held September 16, at 11 a.m. The event will be moved indoors in case of rain.

Gary hosts other popular events too, including Uncork and Unwind, Wine and Chocolate Pairing, Beginners Brewing Class, and Wine Making, which not only teaches people how to make their own wine but also explains the health benefits of avoiding sulfites, which can cause headaches or allergic reactions.

Gary’s sells products for home brewing and wine making,

as well as bottles, spices and local honey. The store also has a growler filling station with a variety of craft beers to choose from.

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Destin Celebrates National Drive Electric Week

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s part of a global day of action, the Northwest Florida People’s Climate March will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on September 8 at Plaza De Luna Memorial Square, located at 900 South Palafox Street in Pensacola. Led locally by 350 Pensacola of Rise for Climate, the march will be one of thousands of rallies taking place worldwide to demand that local leaders commit to building a fossil-free world and totally renewable energy that works for all of us.

“Together, we can make governments, institutions and corporations divest from fossil fuel,” says Bill McKibben, a longtime environmental advocate and founding fellow of the Sanders Institute, of Burlington, Vermont, which supports the program. “Together, we can elect candidates who vow to keep carbon in the ground. Together, we can use our collective voice to move our local communities, states and nation to 100 percent renewable energy.”

The Action Network is an open platform that empowers individuals and groups to organize for progressive causes.

For more information, visit Rise ForClimate.org or ActionNetwork.org, or contact sladamsphd@flgrn.com.

Film Documents U.S. Military’s Clean Energy Innovations

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he Sierra Club’s Emerald Coast chapter and 350 Pensacola, a climate advocacy organization, will host a free showing of The Burden on September 12, at 6 p.m., at West Florida Public Library, located at 239 North Spring Street in Pensacola. This epic film explores the energy challenges that our soldiers face on the battlefield and that we face as a nation.

The Burden documents the struggle of the U.S. military to provide energy to its troops in battle—and the sometimes-tragic consequences of that struggle. It’s also about the amazing clean energy innovations the military is advancing, helping to save lives on the battlefield and moving our country toward a clean energy future.

Following the film, there will be a discussion about the military’s role in advancing clean energy.

This interactive presentation is part of a monthly speaker series on climate change cosponsored by 350 Pensacola and the local Sierra Club.

For more information, email 350Pensacola@gmail. com. To learn more about the movie, visit TheBurdenFilm.com.

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n September 15, Destin will host one of more than 280 events around the country celebrating the fifth annual National Drive Electric Week.

Electric vehicle (EV) owners and their neighbors will gather at Destin Commons, located at 4100 Legendary Drive, to hold electric car parades, “tailpipe-free” tailgate parties, recognition of leaders promoting EVs, launches of new public EV charging stations and other public events. They’ll also be on hand to describe what it’s like to “kick gas” in Northwest Florida, and to highlight the clean-air benefits and cost savings of electric cars.

The Destin event is being organized

by JuicedCar and Gulf Power; the national automotive sponsor is the Nissan Leaf, and the national organizers are Plug In America, the Sierra Club and the Electric Auto Association.

Plug In America is a nonprofit, independent consumer voice for accelerating the use of plug-in electric vehicles in the United States. It provides practical, objective information collected from a coalition of plug-in vehicle drivers, through public outreach and education, policy work and a range of technical advisory services. The Sierra Club is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization, with more than 2.4 million members and supporters and chapters in all 50 states.

The Electric Auto Association, formed in 1967, is a nonprofit educational organization with 75 chapters worldwide that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

For more information about the Destin Drive Electric Week, visit DriveElectricWeek.org.

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he fifth annual 5210 Day of Play will be held on September 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Maritime Park, located at 301 West Main Street in downtown Pensacola.

This free event invites families to disconnect from technology and reconnect with one another for a day of fun under the sun to celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play. The City of Pensacola and the Florida Department of Health partnered with the 5-2-1-0 Northwest Florida health initiative to promote the initiative’s “5-2-1-0” daily recommendation for a healthier diet and more active lifestyle: consuming 5 or more servings of fruit and/or vegetables, limiting recreational screen time to 2 hours or less, being physically active for 1 hour or more, and having 0 sugar-sweetened drinks.

The Day of Play will feature interactive and educational activities designed to teach families how to practice healthy habits at home, thus creating a healthier community. Among the many activities offered will be a kids’ booth, a ninja warrior-style obstacle course, games, free water stations, an interactive area for new and expecting parents, and pet emergency education.

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Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day.

Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object— a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

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Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy Ten Australian seniors that strapped on ballet slippers and participated in Ballet for Seniors classes for three months reported feeling more fit, energetic and animated, according to research from the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Queensland Ballet. They also found that ballet improved their posture, flexibility, maneuverability and awareness.

Mastering challenging movements and sequences made the dancers happier than working at already achieved levels. Also, the group enjoyed developing supportive social bonds in get-togethers outside the dance studio.

Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls, reducing risk of strokes and heart attacks, a new study shows.

Researchers from the University of Western Australia surveyed 854 Australian women over the age of 70 to determine their vegetable intake, and then used sonograms to measure their carotid artery wall thickness to ascertain the severity of carotid plaque. Those eating the most cruciferous vegetables had a .05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness compared to those with the lowest intake.

“That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid wall thickness is associated with a 10 to 18 percent decrease in risk of stroke and heart attack,” says lead study author Lauren Blekkenhorst. Other vegetables, including leafy greens and alliums like onions, were not found to have the same protective effect.

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Acupuncture reduces autism scores, according to a new meta-analysis of 27 clinical studies of 1,736 children.

Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in the Republic of Korea, found that whether acupuncture was used alone or combined with other therapies, it improved outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder as measured by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and the Autism Behavior Checklist, without causing adverse side effects.

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Wild Berries Prove Anti-Cancer Prowess Spanking Linked A naturally occurring compound found abundantly in wild to Mental Health blackcurrants, bilberries and lingonberries increases the body’s ability to prevent tumors, report researchers Problems from the University of Eastern Finland. The colorproducing pigments known as anthocyanins were found to increase the cancer-fighting ability of sirtuin 6, part of a class of enzymes that regulate the expression of genes that control the function of cells via key signaling pathways.

Aging causes changes in the function of sirtuins, which in turn contributes to the development of several diseases.

Anthocyanins also color other berries, and earlier research from the UK University of East Anglia found that women eating blueberries and strawberries three or more times a week slashed their risk of heart attack by a third.

Asthma Less Likely to Afflict Breastfed Kids A University of Amsterdam study of 960 children from 4 to 12 years old taking asthma medication found that those breastfed as infants had a 45 percent lower incidence of asthma attacks.

Doctors Underestimate Opioid Prescriptions People are frequently introduced to highly addictive opioid painkillers when using hospital emergency rooms. When University of Colorado and University of Massachusetts medical researchers surveyed 109 emergency medicine physicians at four hospitals, they found that 65 percent of them significantly underestimated how many opioids they were prescribing compared to their peers. In six- and 12-month followups, the researchers consequently found that opioid orders by all the doctors surveyed dropped by 3.5 and 4.3 percent, respectively. Those shown that they had been overprescribing lowered their rates even more, by an additional 2.1 and 2.2 percent.

Spanking—defined as using physical force to control a child’s behavior by inflicting pain, but not injury—can have profound effects on a child later in life, say University of Michigan researchers. Surveying records of 8,300 people that visited outpatient clinics for routine health problems, they found that the 55 percent of those that reported being spanked as children had higher incidences of depression, suicide attempts, drinking and drug use. The finding is in line with previous studies showing that childhood trauma, abuse and neglect can have longterm health effects.

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A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels.

The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.”

China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

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Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative To make sure more beneficial bugs come to their crops to feed on pests, farmers are planting flowers in the middle of their fields. On a farm near the town of Buckingham, England, a crop of oilseed rape is planted amidst rows of wildflowers. It’s one of 14 sites in a study testing the wildflowers’ efficacy in attracting pesteating bugs, and how well they would perform 18

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The study also includes the use of borders of wildflowers around each field, a technique farmers in the area have used for the past two decades to promote general biodiversity, though not specifically for pest control.

Researchers Ben Woodcock and Richard Pywell, of the UK Center for Ecology and Hydrology,

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Pesticide use probably won’t be eliminated completely, they say.

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with other techniques like breeding plants to better resist pests, using technology to better diagnose and forecast pest behavior and application systems that can apply tiny amounts of pesticide more precisely—pesticide use could be dramatically reduced. Harsh chemicals can then serve as a last line of defense, rather than the first thing farmers reach for.

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The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget.

Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017.

The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing.

Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife.

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Pipeline Slowdown

Animal Safety Measures Delay Tree Cutting

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has denied a request by Dominion Energy, the lead builder of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, for more time to cut trees along the route. The company had to stop cutting by the end of March in order to protect migratory birds and endangered bats in the path of the project, planned to run from West Virginia to terminals in Virginia and North Carolina.

Opposing the controversial natural gas pipeline from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast, Jamshid Bakhtiari, Virginia field coordinator for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, says the FERC decision will delay, but not stop the project. Yet he states, “It’s a good thing. We should shoot to have more things like this happen in terms of delaying the pipeline. But it’s not a final nail, by any means, in the coffin.”

The pipeline is one of two conduits up to 42 inches in diameter for transporting fracked gas that developers want to build through the central Appalachians. It’s across terrain that critics say is both scenic and poorly suited to heavy infrastructure.

Bakhtiari’s group is part of a broad coalition of organizations, including the Sierra Club, that has mobilized to stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The denial means tree clearing has to halt at least until September, and at some points on the route, until November.

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Frito-Lay, Campbell Soup and other major U.S. players in the food and beauty industries are talking more about sustainability these days. The result is adoption of innovative materials.

Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of recycler TerraCycle, advises, “Bioplastics are meant to be a solution for the world’s plastic waste problem. However, in most cases, biodegradable bioplastics will only break down in a high-temperature industrial composting facility, not in your average household compost bin.

Plus, these are not recyclable. A better solution might be to place the focus on durable bioplastics that are made from plant materials, but can still be recycled,”

Entrepreneurs like Daphna Nissenbaum are taking action. As an Israeli mom, she chided her teenage son for trashing rather than recycling plastic water bottles. Yet then, she says, “I realized plastic bottles weren’t the main issue,” when she saw flexible packaging such as chip bags, candy wrappers and go-to containers crammed into the trash. Nissenbaum learned that most flexible packaging isn’t recycled and ends up in landfills, oceans and other places.

Once an orange peel is discarded, it disintegrates biologically and turns to compost, she saw, and committed to engineering packaging to do the same.

A graduate of the Israeli Army’s elite software engineering program and with a marketing MBA, her Tipa Corporation has patented bioplastic that acts like plastic. “When composted, the material naturally breaks down in 180 days or less,” she says. Tipa now makes zippered bags, stand-up pouches and packaging for coffee, snacks and produce.

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Pay extra attention to waterproofing shoes in winter and rainy seasons.

Also, vegan alternatives to leather are available.

Shoe repairs annually keep nearly 1 million pairs of shoes out of landfills and save about 1 billion animals, according to My Shoe Hospital (MyShoeHospital. com), in Austin, Texas, which express-mails shoe repair services. The company reports that total global footwear manufacturing produces nearly 1.5 million tons of waste leather per year. Much of it can be avoided. n Proper maintenance starts with using a leather cleaner and conditioner, followed by applying polishes and waxes to renew color, cover scuff marks and soften the surface. A natural weatherproofing agent, like lanolin, seed oils or beeswax helps to further seal the surface to prevent water seepage. n In addition to resoling shoes to extend their lifespan, some repair shops offer stretching services and fitting aids to improve comfort or preserve desired shape. Shop locators are part of the Shoe Service Institute of America (ssia.info) and Society of Master Shoe Repairers (somsr.com) websites. n Conventional shoe leather not only involves killing animals, but also treating animal skins with toxic chemicals like mineral salts, lead, cyanide and formaldehyde. Materials like linen, cotton, cork, wood, imitation leathers and recycled faux suede are used in Olsenhaus’ vegan shoe line (Olsenhaus.com). n Many sustainable shoe brands belong to the Better Shoes Foundation (BetterShoes.org). Members include Lyf Shoes (LyfShoes.com) of Raleigh, North Carolina, custom-made of 100 percent recyclable materials; Osborn footwear (ShopOsborn.com), featuring fair trade production and eco-friendly materials; and Verdura Shoes (VerduraShoes.com), made from recycled fishing nets and other eco-friendly sources.

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The clay wasn’t red, Michael Larkin the kind the South is known for. Instead, it was “the color of calamine lotion,” Larkin says. So he did what any trailblazer would do: he scooped some up and took it home.

Natural Magic Since ancient times, indigenous cultures have used the clay formed by volcanic ash as a healing agent. The modern appreciation for all-natural health products has ignited fresh interest in the benefits of bentonite clay (named for the volcanic region of Fort Benton, Wyoming).

Even before Larkin began experimenting with the clay itself, he was convinced that the barren, two-mile-wide pit that produced it was a volcanic crater. Sure enough, he says, the clay exhibited the qualities of bentonite.

“I started bringing it back to the house, watering it down and letting it soften in big vats,” he says. “I’d get elbow deep in it, and as time went on I realized that it had a therapeutic value.

It had an effect on my skin—everywhere I used it became baby soft—and I started putting it on my face. Literally, I’ve had a retraction of the aging process. I’m 40 years old, but most people think I’m pushing 30.”

Larkin admits that looking younger than his age makes him happy. He figured this miracle clay could make other people happy too.

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Trail Blazing So from 2014 to 2016, he trail blazed—literally.

“I cut down trees and built a dam and levy, just like the beavers do,” he says. “Now you can actually traverse the marshland into the clay pit.”

It took far less time to refine the clay into something marketable. As nothing grows in or on it, Larkin says, the only processing required is thorough sanitization and emulsification with boiling water, plus several rounds of filtering to remove natural impurities. The result—what Larkin calls Miracle Masque—is a fleshcolored, mousse-like product that dries completely white.

“You can feel it tightening your skin as it dries, and it truly has an esthetic quality,” he says. “It refines your pores, and it lessens the need for moisturizing, because your skin achieves a natural pH balance; you’re not getting dry patches and oily patches. I’ve been passing out samples, and people love it. From acne-prone teenage girls to 60-year-old women, the results are across the board.”

Now Larkin is making Miracle Masque available to the public. He’s selling eight- and four-ounce jars (six- and three-month supplies) by email at MiracleMasque2018@gmail.com and online at Facebook.com/MiracleMasque.

He says he’s not sure where this journey will end, but he hopes to make a lot of people happy along the way.

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rvind Mani began pursuing a healthier lifestyle after reaching a breaking point of sorts. He was in his late 20s or early 30s, working a desk job for the Internal Revenue Service, and he couldn’t imagine what he would be like in 10 years.

Like many of us, he would come home and unwind in front of the television, fall asleep late and wake up a few hours later, just to repeat everything all over again. He knew he had to do something to start feeling better. But despite trying different workout regimens, he says, he didn’t feel healthy enough to get healthy.

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Mani was first introduced to the concept of sensory deprivation—now called float therapy—in 2008. Eight years later, as his curiosity in holistic services expanded, he opened Mode, a Pensacola wellness center that offers several mind-body services, including float therapy.

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As we hustle to focus on our career, our family, our health or all of these things, we can forget to recharge our mind and body—something we must do in order to achieve our goals effectively, Mani says.

The mind and body always work together, yet we tend to overwork one or the other.

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Mode Mind and Body, located at 3101 East Cervantes Street in Pensacola, specializes in rebooting the mind and body, and continuously recharging them, through holistic detoxification, relaxation and pain management. Mani and his staff meet with clients one-on-one to understand their concerns, from painful injuries to high stress, and recommend services that can improve their quality of life.

“The body runs automatically, without us really having to think about it,” he says.

“So, how much are we doing to obstruct that process? How much are we doing to aid that process? Everything that we offer here aids the body in doing what it does naturally, and just frees up a lot of the obstructions. Each one of these services does something that the other services don’t.”

He says many people find excuses not to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. They’ll say they don’t have the time, or they’ll start a tough diet or exercise and then quit in frustration. As they get older, they might simply accept their fate. Mode’s therapies are designed to restore people’s control over their health, Mani says.

“Ultimately we all want to feel in control,” he notes. “We all want to feel that our health is predictable.”

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The four therapies Mode offers can relieve common problems like back pain or the effects of a sedentary lifestyle, he says. The goal is to approach the problems holistically: centering the mind, calming the nervous system, increasing energy and relieving joint pain or stiffness.

Whole Body Sonic Vibration Therapy is designed to make up for all the movement we don’t do throughout the day. According to Mani, the therapy helps cleanse the body through the lymphatic system by boosting energy, immunity and overall mood. A 10-minute session will help flush out cellular waste and relax tight muscles in the neck, shoulders and back, he says.

He recommends this therapy for people who sit for long periods of time, experience a lot of stress or suffer from chronic joint or muscle stiffness.

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Float Therapy is 60 minutes of relaxation in skin-temperature water that’s been super-saturated with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. Mani says “floating” allows the mind and body to reach a deep state of rest, reducing stress and chronic pain, increasing energy and enhancing sleep.

Magnetic Resonance Therapy is 60 minutes of relaxation in a Magnesphere, designed to target precise magnetic fields in the body in order to relax the nerves.

According to Mani, this therapy provides lasting relief from several conditions, including injuries, headaches, nerve pain and PTSD.

Rebooting Begins at Home

Rebooting the mind and body is simpler than we think—and it begins at home, Mani says.

“People will always look for the magic bullet; they’re always going to sell the magic bullet,” he says. “But the first thing people need to do is start with sleep. Figure out a way to turn off your TV, turn off your cell phone, and just go to sleep.”

Everyone is dealing with some form of addiction, he says, whether it’s food or technology. His advice to living a healthier life includes minimizing those bad habits: getting a good night’s rest, moving more, drinking more water and eating more fruits and vegetables. He also recommends cultivating a strong and positive support network and a sense of purpose.

“And don’t be afraid to be uncomfortable,” he adds. “Ultimately, if you stay comfortable your entire life, the great discomfort will come. Our bodies tell the truth. All the good stuff comes outside the comfort zone.”

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Moving with a sense of joy is the secret to a healthy body and finding movement practices that are sustainable for a lifetime.

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oga instructor expressive fitness class, Kat Mansfield say one that allowed her to she’s found the move mindfully while key to living a healthy life: simultaneously being It’s a worldwide wellness seduced by the music. “I practice called Nia, which was ecstatic to have found embodies form and Nia,” she says. “I felt betfreedom through 52 basic ter physically, mentally moves that blend dance, and emotionally. I felt martial arts and the healstronger and more flexible, and I was in less pain. ing arts.

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sense of joy is the secret and happier.” to a healthy body and Developed in 1983 Kat Mansfield finding movement pracby Debbie and Carlos tices that are sustainable for a lifetime,” Rosas, Nia invites people of all ages, shapes says Mansfield, who now holds a black and sizes to move together barefoot, with belt in Nia. the philosophy “Through movement we

She discovered the practice while find health.” overseas with her military husband in

Nia’s practitioners are diverse, and 2008, after having devoted a lifetime their reasons are personal, Mansfield to dance, theater and martial arts. “Nia says. Her students tell her that it brings seemed like the perfect culmination of all them various benefits: joy, expression, of my life endeavors,” she says. healing, challenge, power, pleasure,

She’d never experienced such an inspiration, fitness.

Mansfield moved to Pensacola in 2017, after her husband was transferred here.

Not long afterward, she connected with Katy McKenzie, who opened Communio Health and Fitness at 904 East Scott Street last January.

McKenzie, like Mansfield, was attracted to the concept of dance as a healing art.

McKenzie says her decision to open Communio came at the end of a personal journey. After battling some emotional and physical issues, she took control of her health by becoming a certified yoga instructor specializing in yoga nidra, a form of deep meditation. During her recovery, she thought of all the people in her life who had kept her afloat during her life’s challenges. She envisioned giving back to the community by opening a dance studio where she could help people reach their highest potential.

Communio offers a variety of classes, including dance trance, Argentine tango, West Coast swing, gentle and beginners yoga—and, of course, Nia.

Mansfield teaches three or four classes a week at Communio and helps facilitate other workshops there too. She says she loves teaching Nia and reaps its benefits every day, especially body awareness.

“It allows me to slow down and be present and open to the full experience of life and joy,” she says. “In Nia, we call this ‘dancing through life’—where every moment can be sensed as a dance.”

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Identification Helps

The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, which manifests in swelling and pain in the hands, wrists, feet or toes, arises when the body’s immune system attacks

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hirty-seven percent of American adults 18 and older suffer from arthritis—a catch-all term for a dozen varieties of joint disease—according to the nonprofit Arthritis Foundation.

One in two men and two in three women 65 or older may have it, estimates a recent Boston University study. Due to increasing obesity rates and autoimmune disorders, it’s also impacting 8 million Millennials, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“I’m seeing higher rates, more severe cases and more of them in younger people.

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It’s an epidemic no one is talking about,” says Dr. Susan Blum, a Rye Brook, New York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally.

About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

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itself, destroying tissue around the joints.

Spondyloarthritis inflames the spine and sometimes the eyes and gut. Infections like Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain.

Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

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About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes— the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

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Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief.

“We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

“But it’s not simply about the load on the joints,” says Blum.

Fat cells release compounds called inflammatory cytokines, which can boost inflammation and pain. And new research from the University of Rochester, in New York, suggests that obesity may also impair the gut microbiome (beneficial bacteria lining the gastrointestinal tract), further exacerbating arthritis.

“There is no doubt that the gut bacteria are involved in the onset and perpetuation of inflammation and pain in arthritis,” says Blum.

When researchers fed mice the equivalent of a “cheeseburger and milkshake” diet for 12 weeks, doubling their body fat, they found more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their colon, more cartilage deterioration than in lean mice and more inflammation in their knees.

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Healing the Gut Heals Joints

Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident.

For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

In the University of Rochester study, overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression.

Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a highquality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, which can spawn inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers,

which anecdotally have been suggested to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidant-rich vegetables and “good” fats. One recent Michigan State University study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

Exercise Smart

When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.” The proper

exercise depends partly on which joints are affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating. Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests.

A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they

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Curcumin: Derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), this bright yellow culinary spice has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent in Asia for centuries. Today, it’s used as an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which can wreak havoc on the stomach and kidneys if taken long term, according to Naturopath Casey Seenauth. One industry-sponsored review concluded that 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day of curcumin can rival a NSAID like Advil for relief of pain and inflammation.

Collagen or gelatin: Integrative medicine practitioners have

long prescribed gelatin powder made from animal connective tissue to provide the nutrients required for joint regeneration. Supplement makers have developed arthritis-specific collagen supplements in which the gelatin is broken down for better absorption. A Chinese study of 500 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that collagen derived from chicken cartilage improved symptoms of pain, stiffness and swelling in joints. Plant-based options are available.

Glucosamine: This classic tissue-building block has been shown in multiple studies to slow cartilage loss associated with osteoarthritis. Taken long enough, it can also ease pain, says Seenauth. “People often take it, don’t feel anything right away and quit. Give it time.” He recommends 2,000 mg per day for at least six to eight weeks.

Fish oil: Omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are established anti-inflammatories. A Korean University review of 10 trials involving nearly 400 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that those taking more than three grams per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduced their reliance on NSAIDs and had less pain.

Probiotics: While their impact on pain reduction isn’t clearly known, many studies show that certain strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can boost immune function, repair damaged gut lining and reduce system-aggravating inflammation, says Dr. Susan Blum. She recommends products containing a mixed blend of 20 billion to 30 billion colony-forming units (CFU) per capsule.

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were less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee than less active people. A subsequent paper by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking. “Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds.

“Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

Regenerative Injections

Natural joint pain remedies also encompass acupuncture and meditation. In the UK, a University of York meta-review of 114 studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results.

“Acupuncture can be considered as one of the more effective physical treatments for alleviating osteoarthritis knee pain in the short term,” concluded the authors.

University of Auckland researchers, in New Zealand, recruited 42 rheuma-

For more advanced cases of osteoarthritis, Seenauth recommends regenerative injections such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For PRP, doctors draw some of the patient’s blood and spin it down with a centrifuge to isolate platelets loaded with growth-promoting compounds.

Then, they inject the platelets into the joint.

A study of 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months

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toid arthritis patients and assigned half to a program of mindfulness-based stress reduction, described by researchers as “the cultivation of nonjudgmental attention to unwanted thoughts, feelings and bodily experiences via meditation.”

While the meditation group saw no change in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood or the number of swollen joints, they did report significantly less morning stiffness, tenderness and pain.

The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently.

“Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients.

“With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

KEEP MOVING Rolfing Gives People Their “Younger” Bodies Back

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ot long ago, Sharalee Hoelscher was seated on an airplane next to a geriatrician, and so she took the opportunity to ask her seatmate a question: “What’s the most important thing we can do now to make old age easier later?”

The doctor didn’t hesitate. “Keep moving!” she replied.

That expert answer validated everything Hoelscher had seen with her own eyes as a healing arts professional. She’s a certified Rolfer, which means that she treats people of all ages who for one of any number of reasons—injury, surgery, repetitive movement, poor movement habits or simply lack of movement—have lost the ability to move easily and painlessly.

Hoelscher is passionate about her work, which she considers more a calling than a career. Perhaps that’s because she knows what it’s like to lose mobility, and then get it back thanks to Rolfing.

Better than Before

In 1991, when a doctor first recommended that Hoelscher see a Rolfer for an injury that was severely limiting her ability to walk, her initial response was “What the heck is that?”

She followed her advice, however, and the results were “marvelous,” she says. “But the thing that really captured my attention was that I found I was better than I was before the injury happened.”

Better yet, the results lasted.

“Even today, there is zero evidence of any history of injury to my body,” she

says. “I do whatever I please—walk, hike, run, anything—with no after effects from that injury.”

Hoelscher’s immediate reaction was to learn all she could about this form of bodywork, which is nicknamed for its creator, Ida Rolf, and formally called Rolfing Structural Integration.

In 2010, after completing training and certification from the Colorado-based Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, Hoelscher set up practice in Pensacola, where she remains the area’s only certified Rolfer.

How Rolfing Works

Chiropractors work with bones.

Massage therapists work with muscles. Rolfers work with soft tissues— ligaments, tendons and fascia (the covering around muscles)—that support the various parts of the body, including the bones, muscles and organs, and keep them where they’re meant to be.

When these tissues shift out of position, get stuck to neighboring tissues or be-

come too taut or too loose, the body can’t move the way it’s designed to, Hoelscher says. So Rolfers use their hands to coax those tissues back into position, with the goal of permanently restoring natural, pain-free movement.

“Some people have the mistaken impression that Rolfing is about posture or alignment,” she says. “But those are actually side benefits of getting the body moving and functioning properly.”

Rolfing is designed as a series of 10 sessions of 75 minutes each, typically scheduled a week or two apart to give the soft tissues time to respond. It’s a process that can’t be rushed, Hoelscher says. She likens it to pushing your hands through wet cornstarch: if you’re too forceful, the cornstarch seizes up and won’t move.

“The first thing I tell clients before I touch them is that we’re going to get better results if there’s no pain,” she says. “If there’s pain, there’s a protective reflex in the body that’s going shorten and tighten and prevent any change that we’re trying to produce.”

Many people get better mobility and relief from their pain in the first few sessions, but they’ll get the best results if they complete all 10 Rolfing sessions, Hoelscher says.

“Doing it that way, you address the entire system: front to back, side to side, top to bottom, inside to outside,” she explains.

“When people do all 10, I suspect they’ll have the very pleasant surprise of being better off than they were even before they had a reason to seek help. They might feel the way I felt—like I got my younger body back.”

Sharalee Hoelscher has an office at the Madison Park office complex at Bayou and 12th Avenue in Pensacola (Florida license MA34039). For more information, visit her website, HealingWithBodywork.com.

What To Wear During A Rolfing Session

Rolfers must be able to see and feel tissue movement, so plan to wear underwear, a bikini-type bathing suit or brief, close-fitting exercise wear (like tight shorts and a sports bra).

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Can we counteract the additional carbon footprint of shipping seafood inland?

Eat as local as possible, whenever possible. Typically, U.S. seafood is sustainable seafood. Choose freshwater fish.

Seafood is the most perishable ingredient in the kitchen.

It’s caught, cleaned, chilled and transported with a short expiration date. Chefs stay with the tried and true because it’s wasted if customers hesitate to order a dish. In a few years, we’ll be eating more seaweed.

We are literally loving some species to death. Bluefin tuna will likely become extinct during our lifetime due to our love affair with sushi. We should all rotate the types of fish on our plate, beyond tuna, tilapia and salmon. Good choices include halibut, mahi mahi, Arctic char, black cod and rockfish.

Refer to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app for where and how fish are caught, if it’s sustainable or to be avoided. Sustainable means it’s fished or farmed with minimal impact on ocean health and will more likely remain available for the future. Half the seafood consumed today is farmed, according to program researchers.

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RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

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n early promoter of sustainable fishing, celebrity chef Rick Moonen is the owner of both RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room, in Las Vegas, and brand promoter for True North Seafood. His cookbook, Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook’s Essential Companion, features only seafood that hasn’t been overfished. He was named Chef of the Year in 2011 by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which publishes an up-to-date Seafood Watch guide to sustainable species (SeafoodWatch.org).

Moonen’s latest project is promoting non-BPA canned seafood to reduce waste, encourage everyone to eat lower on the food chain and give popular fish a chance to rebound.

Do healthy food trends start with chefs or customers asking for more nutritious dishes?

Both. Chefs are inherently curious. When a new food is available, they’re challenged to see how it can be used. Customers spread the word via social media. Travel broadens our palate. Trying something new is supercool.

Like the wreckfish, some species have unfortunate names.

Smart marketing can persuade a consumer to try something unfamiliar.

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Consider canned fish in BPA-free containers to better diversify an ocean-sourced diet. There’s no waste because it doesn’t rely on seasonal availability, tastes good and is sustainable. With creative recipes and fun garnishes, simple food can be as much of an experience as fine dining.

How can we avoid trashing the ocean and polluting our seafood?

People once thought the ocean was big enough to absorb anything dumped into it and it could replenish anything taken out. Toxic oil spills get publicity, but runoff from agricultural businesses is just as bad. The ocean can’t be used like a toilet. Be a steward of the environment and personalize the message through social media.

Is fish farming a good alternative for salmon and other species?

Fish farming has many components. Mistakes were made as people learned best practices during the past 20 years. Early instant demand called for rapid growth, causing overcrowded conditions, stressed fish and the use of antibiotics and genetically modified ingredients in the fish food. Aquaculture shouldn’t be demonized anymore.

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Wild fish are being contaminated by debris and plastic in the water, so farming is a good alternative.

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Influencers are joining the choir of sustainability that I’ve preached for 30 years. Now I’m the Trojan Chef, sitting in on meetings with major suppliers and acting as spokesperson for True North.

We need to remember a species doesn’t live alone. Fish produce feces. Mussels love the yucky muck and they’re a great way to clean the water. Symbiotic species work with nature, eliminating the need for manmade chemicals.

What can individuals do?

When we’re grocery shopping or eating out, we’re voting with our dollars. Ask, “What kind of fish is this? Where was it caught and how? Is it farmed or wild?”

Serving as informed voices not only secures answers, it makes people aware of necessary preferences.

Sharing the message can be fun as anxiety melts over tasting the unfamiliar.

Host a Chopped or Iron Chef-style competition at home or with a neighbor. When my youngest son was little, there were things he wouldn’t eat out of hand, so I had him help me in the kitchen. Once he was invested in meals, he tasted new dishes.

Experimenting can be exciting.

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hen life is stressful, we know we need to relax. The question is how. Many wonderful ways involve combining music with a meditation practice. Although we can’t always control our surroundings, we can learn to control how we react to and internalize what happens around us.

On the value of meditation and mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, observes, “When we do studies of this, we find we can change our brains. We can change our relationship to our emotions. We can change our relationship to the actuality of things in ways that are healing. The immune system responds.”

Because sound affects us on all levels—emotional, mental and physical— combining musical processes with our meditation practice can be highly effective in easing stress. Cultures worldwide have long used music to lift the spirit and enhance meditation and healing.

4 Slow rhythms. These entrain bodily systems, including the heartbeat, pulse, digestion, respiration and muscle functioning, to a more natural rhythm.

Choosing Meditation Music

Controlling Breath

Choose recorded music that helps calm mental chatter. Here are some criteria.

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4 Natural sounds. They give a sense of peace.

4 Nurturing tones. Typically, these are clear, warm and gentle.

4 Uplifting, not gloomy. The music should give rise to a sense of joy and beauty.

4 Absence of hooks and refrains; avoid repetition and familiarity that engage the analytical mind.

4 Flowing. It is soothing and feels akin to nature.

4 Sub-audio frequencies. The presence of these is an optional way to entrain brainwaves to an alpha or theta state that allows relaxation and healing to occur.

4 Intention. It’s important for both the musician and listener.

Here are several self-generated ways to further enhance meditation.

A simple way to begin breath work is by taking a fast, full inhalation, followed by a long, slow exhalation. With practice, both breath control and stress levels will improve.

Vocal Toning This uses the human voice to produce elongated vowel tones or humming sounds that can empower meditation. It also slows and lengthens our exhalation by putting a brake on the breath.

Begin by taking a deep breath and then, with the mouth open, make a simple vowel tone such as ahh or ohh. With the exhalation pushing out a sound, the tone follows naturally.

Mantra and Chant Mantras can keep the demons of our monkey mind from distracting us. The word means “mind protection” in Sanskrit. A mantra is characterized by a short sound or phrase that carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the simple meaning of the words. Using mantras can help overcome mental chatter, de-stress and set us up for an expansion of consciousness.

Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, documented a phenomenon he named “the relaxation response”. His research discovered that those that repeated mantras for even 10 minutes a day experienced physiological changes—a reduced heart rate, slower metabolism and lower stress levels, all of which allow the body to return to a more natural state of wellness.

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An affirmation is a positive statement spoken in the present tense asserting that a desired goal is already achieved. With sufficient repetition and focused intention, declaration becomes reality. Adding a melody to our affirmation and singing it repeatedly enhances its power.

Mind-body expert Dr. Deepak Chopra agrees, stating, “Music helps to take the affirmations to a deeper level of the mind so that a process of emotional and spiritual transformation can start.”

We are constantly affirming in our mind what we believe.

With perseverance, repetition and steadfast belief in them, the words of our affirmations become a part of us. Before long, we notice we are achieving what we may have previously thought was impossible. Accessing the rich array of music and sound modalities available can help deepen meditation, decrease stress and allow us to benefit from a higher and much improved quality of life.

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Tapping into Our True Nature

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n 1972, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening and went into seclusion to focus on my inner growth.

This awakening helped me see that I’m not my mind—I am the observer of my mind.

I watched this chattering mind creating an obstacle to self-realization and true happiness. I also came to realize another clear truth: The outside world isn’t personal.

It’s unfolding according to all the forces that have taken place from the beginning of creation. Call it science or the will of God—it doesn’t matter. What matters is we didn’t do it, and it isn’t supposed to match what we want. When we see this, we can transcend the limited mind and embrace the true nature of our being.

We’ve each developed personal likes and dislikes resulting from life experiences that have left good or unfavorable impressions within us. These impressions determine how we view the world, and they limit our ability to enjoy life. We can begin learning how to release these impressions by letting go of the little things that irritate us for no reason—like the weather or someone’s attitude. We have a tendency to resist uncomfortable feelings, so we try to fix and control our environment. A commit-

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ment to yoga demands that we let go of our personal reactions and use each experience in life to go beyond our comfort zone.

The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions.

Progress happens through cultivating awareness. The simplest approach is to ask: “Who is in here looking through these eyes and experiencing this world?” Don’t try to answer. Just relax back into the essence of your being—the one who sees—and experience life from this place of awareness.

When we’re clear and comfortable with who we are inside, life becomes beautiful—regardless of what is going on around us. We can then help raise the world for the better. There is freedom and peace in that.

Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, is founder of the Temple of the Universe yoga and meditation center, in Alachua, Florida. See UntetheredSoul.com.

Practicing For Life

by Kelli Precourt

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Yoga offers believe that endless gifts for our everybody should bodies, our minds practice yoga. and the world. I’ve Clearly, that’s easy seen thousands for me to say. I’ve of people transbeen practicing form their lives yoga for more than through consistent half my life—and I yoga practice. Our own a yoga studio. physical bodies get

But here's my stronger and more truth: I’m an Olymflexible by repeating pic athlete, and I’ve the asana (postures). been “practicing” We become more something since I disciplined on the was 6. I love practicmat as we learn to ing. I love learnKelli Precourt breathe deep through ing. I love being discomfort, distraction, stress and unchallenged. I love staying strong and fit. certainty. We cultivate love, specifically I love making myself better; the journey self-love, by practicing mindfulness and is rewarding for me. That’s why I love the nonjudgment. Our awareness heightens yoga practice.

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as we begin witnessing our habits and mental tendencies. In the yoga studio, we learn the difference between needs and wants.

Yoga practice begins the moment we walk out of the studio and into our daily lives. This practice is about being present and patient, paying attention and breathing. It’s alive when you’re running late and get behind someone driving super slow. It’s alive when your mind says, “Go,” but your body says, “Rest.” It’s alive when you read a social media post that you just don’t jive with.

It continues in our relationships, we offer the best version of ourselves to our loved ones and the world.

The extent to which we take these skills off our mats and into our lives determines how well we are truly “practicing” yoga.

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Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

by Marlaina Donato

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lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks.

Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type.

“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist.

Yoga is an internal process and can meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

Why it Works Yoga poses don’t need to be intense to have a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage.

“Basic yoga is just as beneficial as more advanced ideas of yoga, especially in terms of body awareness,” says Piper

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Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness.

Stiff muscles often go hand-in-hand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain—by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body.

Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options for poses exist to help you find the version

that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon.

She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes. “What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goal-oriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted

by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions. “It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects.

Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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GLOSSARY

Aerial: Originated in California and now in several countries. Sometimes branded as AntiGravity Yoga, aerial incorporates traditional yoga asanas with the use of a hammock or sling and combines elements of Pilates and dance. This style is said to deliver benefits on emotional and psychological levels and has a fun component.

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Ananda: A form of gentle hatha yoga

with an emphasis on meditation. Ananda combines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner awareness. As an inner-directed practice, it has less appeal to those desiring a more athletic or aerobic experience.

Anusara: Anusara means “go with the

flow,” and blends spirituality with inner/ outer alignment and balanced energetic actions. Developed by John Friend in 1997, this style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart. Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored, so Anusara yoga can be helpful for everyone and is good for beginners.

Chair: Practiced sitting or standing, it

uses a chair as a support/prop. Asanas are adapted from traditional hatha yoga. It benefits older individuals and those that are body-challenged. Flexibility is enhanced, as well as mind-body awareness.

Hatha: Hatha yoga is the foundational discipline on which nearly all other styles are based. In Sanskrit, ha represents the sun and tha, the moon—hence, the practice is designed to bring the yin and yang, light and dark, masculine and feminine aspects and polarities into balance. Essentially, hatha yoga brings all aspects of life together. A class described as hatha will likely include slow-paced stretching,

Aqua: Also known as water or pool yoga.

Aqua yoga is practiced in water—a warm indoor pool or natural body of water. Asanas are adapted to work with the buoyancy provided by water and have a positive effect on joints. This form is a viable option for older individuals or anyone else with physical conditions that prevent them from practicing land yoga.

Its benefits include lymphatic stimulation and improved range of motion.

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oga, a holistic art and practice that originated some 5,000 years ago in India, aims to integrate mind, body and spirit. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the joining of body with mind and mind with soul to achieve health, balance, tranquility and enlightenment.

Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proven to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. Using a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality, and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well.

Although many schools, or styles, of yoga exist, most differences derive from the primary focus of the practitioner’s attention: precise alignment of the body; holding of the asanas; flow between the postures; breath and movement coordination; or inner awareness and meditation.

No particular style is better than another, and many students practice more than one.

style that is light on meditation, ashtanga yoga employs a fast-paced series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Developed by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, ashtanga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are designed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs. The room is usually heated to warm muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.

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Ashtanga: A physically demanding

asanas, or postures, that are not too difficult, simple breathing exercises and perhaps seated meditation. Hatha yoga classes provide a good starting point for beginners to learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.

Hot Yoga: Hot yoga is performed in a heated room using varying temperatures and yoga poses. A Bikram yoga room is set at a minimum of 105° Fahrenheit with about 40 percent humidity, performing 26 prescribed asanas. Both forms of heated yoga help to speed up metabolism and improve circulation.

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Integral: A gentle style of yoga brought to this country in

1966 by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Classes are structured to balance physical effort with relaxation, and include breathing practices, chanting and both guided and silent meditation. Integral yoga is suitable for beginners and helpful for more advanced students that wish to deepen their physical and spiritual awareness.

Iyengar: Noted for precise alignment and symmetry of postures, the development of balance and the use of props such as blocks, balls and belts, the Iyengar style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, based on his exceptional understanding of how the body works. Poses are held longer than usual. Iyengar is a good style for beginners, but can challenge seasoned practitioners, as well.

Kundalini: A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chanting), meditation, visualization, breathing and guided relaxation with precise postures. According to Hindu philosophy, kundalini is a concentrated form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine.

When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969, and has been known to help with addictions and releasing endorphins in the body.

Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

Prenatal: This yoga style is

specifically tailored for pregnant women during all stages of pregnancy. Its combination of stretching, focus and breathwork make it ideal for improving strength and decreasing

stress levels in preparation for childbirth. It might also alleviate pregnancy-related headaches, nausea and back pain.

Restorative: Distinguished by the use of props, this form of yoga aims to relax the muscles, calm the mind and open up the body through slow movements and passive stretching. Maintaining balance and holding gentle stretches for up to 20 minutes is made easier through the use of blocks, bolsters and blankets that support deep relaxation.

SUP: An acronym for stand up paddle-

board, SUP yoga can be practiced on a lake or other calm body of water. Hatha and vinyasa asanas are employed with the intention of challenging the practitioner to distribute their weight to maintain balance. Benefits include improved core strength, circulation and balance.

Svaroopa: A style that helps each student discover their bliss.

The Sanskrit word svaroopa means “the true nature of being”, and Svaroopa yoga is sometimes called the yoga of alignment and compassion. Attention to alignment in specifically chosen poses helps to soften the body’s connective tissues and ease spinal tension. Blocks and bolsters may be used to allow for deeper muscle release. The style is suitable for beginners and useful for those recovering from injury.

Viniyoga: A transformative, slower and more individualized

form of yoga that emphasizes gentle flow and coordinated breath with movement, Viniyoga is holistic in its approach and teaches the student how to apply the yoga tools of poses, chanting, breathing and meditation. Function is stressed over form in this style.

Viniyoga is recommended for beginners and seniors, as well as those in chronic pain or healing from injury or disease.

Vinyasa: A challenging style that matches breath to movement.

Vinyasa yoga poses incorporate alignment principles and are woven together in a flowing practice that is both intense and dancelike. Translated from Sanskrit, Vinyasa means “without obstacle”.

The style is best suited to energetic, physically fit students.

Yin: Developed by yoga teachers Paulie Zink and Paul Grilley

to improve joint mobility and flexibility through holding asanas for up to five minutes or longer, yin yoga complements more intense practices such as Bikram, increases circulation in connective tissue and fosters inner stillness.

Please note: The contents of this Yoga Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified practitioner to conduct a selected treatment.

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calendar of events SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

special event 2nd Annual Milton Metaphysical & Spiritual Festival Adults $8 • 4-11 $5 • 3 & under Free.

September 1 • 10am-6pm Aura Photography, Intuitive Readers, Card Readers, Energy Healers, Oils, Crystals, Herb, Merchandis and Food Vendors.

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ContactUsCI@gmail.com Greek Festival – 11am-9pm, Sat. 11am-4pm, Sun. Come travel to Greece without leaving the Emerald Coast! A three-day annual event over Labor Day weekend. Enjoy a variety of authentic Greek foods, pastries, wine, live music and spectacular Greek dance performances. $2. Emerald Coast Convention Center, 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach. GreekFestivalFWB.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 200-hour Teacher Trainings – 9/5-10/25. Sunshine Yoga offers a fast-track 200-hour program, a standard-track program 10/5-5/2019, and a 15-day immersion in 2019. 200-hour teacher trainings cover all Yoga Alliance requirements and advanced practices. Register and pay by 9/15 for a $250 discount. 850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Naturally Simple Weight Loss Facebook Event – 10am-4pm. A talk on fat, where it comes from and

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how to reduce it in your body. Invite your friends and learn how to be a fat burning machine from the comfort of your own computer (in your pajamas if you choose). Daily giveaways for those that participate via the comments. Facebook - https://www.facebook. com/events/1438685, 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@ live.com. FindEssentialHealth.weebly.com.

and essential oil relief. All those that attend receive a free e-book regarding this exciting topic. Bring a friend and leave with a muscle ache relieving roller bottle for your next workout. $5. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre.

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Guided Dream Board Workshop – 10am-2pm.

Guided Dream Board workshop is a fun and creative workshop geared toward helping people find purpose and manifest their dream life. Make it a reality with a dream board. Supplies included. Bring a pair of scissors if you have one. $35. Symmetry Integrative Health, 430 NE Racetrack Rd, FWB. 850-598-7515. SymmetryFWB@gmail.com. SymmetryHealingMassage.com.

Hispanic Fest 2018 – 11am-8pm. The largest indoor Hispanic Fest in our region is a family-oriented, cultural and educational event showcasing the best of Hispanic folklore, live and DJ music, food, and culture. More than 3,000 are expected to attend, as well as over 60 vendors and performances from start to finish. $7 adult 18+. Emerald Coast Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, FWB. 850-368-3505. United4AGoodCause@gmail.com.

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Naturally Simple Hormone Balance – 11am12:30pm. Learn all the details of our main hormones and a new approach to controlling fluctuations, imbalances, hot flashes, and chronic fatigue naturally. Ever'mans Co-operative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@live. com. FindEssentialHealth.weebly.com.

Rise for Climate March – 5-7pm. As part of a global day of action, led locally by 350 Pensacola, this march will be one of thousands of rallies taking place worldwide to demand that local leaders commit to building a fossil-free world and totally renewable energy that works for all of us. Plaza De Luna Memorial Square, 900 S. Palafox St, Pensacola.. slAdamsPHD@flgrn.com. Rise ForClimate.org or ActionNetwork.org.

Natural Support for an Active Lifestyle Make N Take – 6:30-7:30pm. Many supplements and pain relievers exist today to support an active lifestyle, whether you frequent the gym, do yoga or enjoy an occasional walk. Unfortunately, most of these supplements create more concerns for your body long term than you may realize. Join us as we delve into numerous topics supporting a natural active ifestyle by discussing nutrition recommendations, supplement recommendations, herbal assistants,

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Naturally Simple Cancer Support & Recovery – 10:15am-4:15pm. Let’s open our eyes to the possibility of supporting cancer treatment and recovery with essential oils. Less than 1% of all plant species on earth have been exhaustively studied for medicinal value. Essential oils therefore are one of the most obvious places to search for new approaches to cancer treatment. From the comfort of your own computer with daily giveaways for those participating. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ events/1680213, 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@ live.com. FindEssentialHealth.weebly.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 The Burden Film Showing – 6pm. Documents U.S. Military’s clean energy innovations. This epic film explores the energy challenges that our soldiers face on the battlefield and that we face as a nation.

Hosted by Sierra Club’s Emerald Coast chapter and 350 Pensacola, a climate advocacy organization. Free. West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring St, Pensacola. 350Pensacola@gmail.com.

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Cooking with Essential Oils – 6:30-8:15pm. How about using essential oils to cook with for your favorite recipes. Join us for a few delightful surprises as we show you the many benefits to utilizing essential oils over our traditional herbs and spices in our everyday kitchen. Enjoy a delicious meal with us that will demonstrate the profound flavor of foods prepared with essential oils. All those that attend receive a FREE E-book regarding this exciting topic. $10. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@live. com. FindEssentialHealth.weebly.com.

Reflex-OIL-ogy of the Muscular System – 7:45am6pm. Muscle aches and pains are a common everyday issue. This 1-day class teaches how to locate and treat your body’s muscles through the reflexes on your feet as well as give you natural wellness tools including; essential oil usage, an understanding of the emotional aspect of muscular pathologies and a simple effective way to release muscle tension. The 8-hour class explore how to apply the AAA ReflexOil-ogy™ Technique and how to guide yourself and others through the Emotional Pathway Release Technique. CEUs for professionals, everyone is welcome. $185. Bay Branch Estates, Daphne, AL, 28347 Turkey Branch Drive, Daphne. 850-380-4943.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Eliminate the Negative – 10am-noon. Dr. Kenneth Williams, chiropractor and senior Pranic Healing instructor teaches participants how to eliminate large amounts of negative energy in their lives and replace it with positive healing energy using Pranic Healing techniques including a group healing for participants. $25. Symmetry Integrative Health, 430 NE Racetrack Rd, FWB. 850-598-7515. SymmetryFWB@gmail.com. SymmetryHealingMassage.com.

National Drive Electric Week – 10am-7pm. Electric vehicle (EV) owners and their neighbors will hold electric car parades, “tailpipe-free” tailgate parties, recognition of leaders promoting EVs, and launches of new public EV charging stations. Organized by JuicedCar and Gulf Power; The 5th Annual nationwide event is sponsored by Nissan Leaf, Plug In America, the Sierra Club and the Electric Auto Association. Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Dr, Destin. DriveElectricWeek.org Steps for Autism 2018 – Noon-3pm. A grassroots fundraising campaign to support people affected by autism and benefit Autism Pensacola. Public event, activities for children and adults. Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, 6205 NW St, Pensacola. 850-4347171. Steps@AutismPensacola.org.

Sleep Soundly with Essential Oils – 6-7:15pm.

According to the National Sleep Foundation’s Inaugural Sleep Index, that more than 45% of our population does not usually get a restful nights’ sleep.

Dive into the comfort of a creating a relaxing and learn about how to have a healthy nights’ sleep using herbal remedies and essential oils. All those that attend receive a Free e-book regarding this exciting topic. Ever'mans Co-operative , 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@live.com.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Reflexology Two Day Workshop – 7:45am-5pm.

This two-day workshop provides instruction in the art of Foot Reflexology along with an introduction the anatomy and physiology of each body system and how to apply the scientific method of Ingham Method® Reflexology to the feet, which cannot be obtained from books alone. These special techniques, when applied to the feet and hands, have a natural way of relaxing nerve tension and improving nerve and blood supply. These two workshops are prerequisites for Phase 3, IIR’s advanced Proficiency Workshop. Phase 1 is for new students, professionals and laymen welcome. $375 and Phase 2 is for returning students, $250, must pre-register. Bay Branch Estates, Daphne, AL, 28347 Turkey Branch Drive, Daphne. 850380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@Reflexology-USA. net. Reflex-oil-ogy.com.

Save Your Hands – 9am-6pm. Morgan Rachel Deale, LMT and certified injury prevention instructor with Save Your Hands! will offer a self-care class, Save Your Hands: Injury Prevention for Massage Therapists. Instruction and techniques helps prevent musculoskeletal injury, reduce fatigue and extend one’s career. Therapists should bring supplies they use in their daily practice, such as a massage table, a mat, a chair, sheets, oils and lotions.

8 CEUs. $190 includes Save Your Hands! textbook 2nd edition. Breathe Yoga Scenic, 3101 East Cervantes Street, Pensacola. MindBodyOnline.com.

Yoga and Brew – 11am. Gary’s Home Brew Supply & Artisan Crafted Beers offers yoga and beer or wine in the biergarten which includes an hour of yoga with Disko Lemonade fitness instructor Briana, followed by a beer or a glass of wine and socializing. Indoors if raining. GarysBrew.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Cooking with Essential Oils – 10:30am-4:30pm.

All about using essential oils in your favorite recipes.

Discover tasty tips and the benefits to using essential oils instead of traditional herbs and spices. Learn while earning daily prize giveaways for participating via comments and a free e-book regarding this exciting topic. Facebook - https://www.facebook. com/events/175746, 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@ live.com. FindEssentialHealth.weebly.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Benefits of Raindrop Technique – 6:15-8:15pm.

Raindrop Technique is a powerful technique using essential oils. It brings balance and supports each body system on a physical and emotional level. Presented by Debra Swartzendruber. $5. Private Residence, 26 Barkley Drive, Atmore. 251-253-0010.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Holistic Brain Health & Memory Solutions – 6:307:30pm. Our brains are in control of more than we realize, Mood swings, brain fog, memory concerns and so many more daily struggles can be supported through the use of essential oils. Bring a friend and leave with a roller bottle to support brain function in the weeks to come. $5. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@live.com. Find EssentialHealth.weebly.com.

Yoga and Tea – 1:30-3:30pm. Yoga instructors Kathea and David Bryan offer an hour and a half of restorative yoga, followed by high tea. The workshop helps participants reduce stress in their minds and bodies. $55 for couples, $30 pp. Advance reg. req. Participants with dietary requirements contact Kathea Bryan at dkcbryan@gmail.com. URU Yoga and Beyond, 2400 Executive Plaza Rd, Pensacola.

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5210 Day of Play –10am-2pm. Families are encouraged to disconnect from technology and reconnect with one another for a day of fun under the sun to celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play. The City of Pensacola, Florida Department of Health partnered with the 5-2-1-0 Northwest Florida health initiative will feature interactive and educational activities including a kids’ booth, a ninja warrior-style obstacle course, games, free water stations, an interactive area for new and expecting parents, and pet emergency education. Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St, Pensacola. CityOfPensacola.com.

Family Yoga and Self Expression Day – 2-4pm.

This fun interactive class is a great way to spend family time, bond and to help kids become aware of their bodies and breathing. It is essential for kids to develop in these areas of movement and selfexpression. Open to parents and children ages 2 to 10 yrs. Babies are welcome with parents there to care for them. $5 pp. Symmetry Integrative Health, 430 NE Racetrack Rd, FWB. 850-598-7515. SymmetryFWB@gmail.com. SymmetryHealingMassage.com.

upcoming MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Basics Aromatherapy – 6:45am-6:45pm. If you've barely scratched the surface of what you can do with your essential oils, discover which carrier oil works best in what situations, how are essential oils distilled, different types of aromatherapy or application methods. This class digs deep and leaves you armed with the knowledge to expand the use of your oils. Earn daily giveaways as you participate via the comments. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ events/2015603, 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@ live.com. FindEssentialHealth.weebly.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Keep Calm & Control those Emotions Make N Take – 6:30-7:45pm. Learn about how our limbic system allows essential oils to affect change quickly in our emotions, and those of our irate family members, that help us stay calm and balanced regardless of what life throws in our direction.

All participants receive a free e-book regarding this exciting topic. Bring your friends and leave the event with your own personalized roller ball creations to keep those emotions in check. $5.

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Pilates Multi-Level Mat Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Tue 8:30am. For those who have basic understanding of fundamentals of Pilates Mat. Uses a variety of different props, such as stability balls, rollers, rings, etc. to align, strengthen and increase flexibility. $10 account rate/$15 drop-in rate. Limited to 8 participants. $30 drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Truth on Tap – 5:45pm. 3rd Mon. Monthly Spiritual Discussion Group with Rev. Jamie Sanders. Lively spirited discussions of spiritual topics.

Discussion is free/ food is a la carte. Cactus Flower Cafe, 3425 N. 12 Ave, Ste 111, Pensacola. 850-4382277. Jamie1118@aol.com. UnityPNS.org.

sunday A Course in Miracles Study Group – 8:30-9:30am and Wed. 6:30-7:30pm. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system.

It teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. Sundays’ gathering is a time to study the text. Wednesdays’ discussion is time to share our experience of embracing now a holy instant. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850-438-2948. unity@unitypns.org.

Unity Spiritual Service – 10am. Discover “A Positive Path for Spiritual Living.” All people have sacred worth and are welcome at Unity Pensacola.

As minister, Rev. Jamie’s passion for the truth and a spirit-filled life is evident in all that he does. Charismatic and soulful, his messages are clear, relevant and enlightening. Donations Appreciated. Unity Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacoal. 850-4382277. Jamie1118@aol.com. UnityPNS.org.

Transmission Group World Service Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. Simple, potent and always free.

Pensacola. Ever'mans Co-operative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. Share-international.us.

Community Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Free yoga class to introduce our newest teachers at Dragonfly Yoga, with donations for this class going to The Southern Dog Rescue. Beginning with breath, meditation and then a multi-level Vinyasa flow, cool down and savasana. Free. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St, Ste 2, FWB. DragonflyYoga.com.

monday Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 8:309:30am. Mon, Wed, Fri. For those individuals who have a strong foundation in the Pilates fundamentals.

Limited to 6 participants. $30 drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Dance Trance Pensacola – 9-10am. A choreographed dance fitness class incorporating jazz, contemporary, hip hop, modern, ballet and more to popular music. No dance experience necessary, just an attitude of fun and a desire to learn something new and different. First Class Free. Communio Health & Fitness, 904 E. Scott St., Pensacola.

904-654-5479. StephH@DanceTranceFitness.com.

DanceTranceFitness.com/Pensacola.

Pilates Modified Equipment Class – 9:4510:45am. Mon,Wed,Fri. For those with conditions such as ostoporosis, disc pathologies, arthritis and joint replacements. Limited to 6 participants. $30 drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Beginning Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. Regardless of age or physical condition, a regular yoga practice can help build strength and increase flexibility. Open to all ages and levels, this includes standing and seated postures using blocks, blankets and other props to stretch and strengthen your body and relax your mind. Only 5 spots available, arrive 15 min. early to sign-in and set up. Private individual and group classes are also available. $10 Fall Special. Call to pre-register 850-651-2286., Bodyworks by Bull, 4 9th Ave. Ste. B, Shalimar. BodyworksByBull.com.

Pilates Intermediate Equipment Class – Noon1pm. Tue & Thur-5:30pm, Sat-9am. Challenging exercises for those who have a foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Improves strength, posture, alignment and flexibility. Limited to 6 participants. $30 drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836.

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Florida State Massage Therapy Association Meetup – 5:30-8:30pm. 1st Mon. Network and learn with massage therapists from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Social begins at 5:30, our Emerald Coast Chapter FSMTA meeting is at 6pm. Continuing education course from 6:30 to 8:30. Free first class, Non-members. Follow us on Facebook: FsmtaEmeraldCoast. Baptist Hospital Medical Meeting Room, 1000 W Avery Street, Pensacola. 850-586-2200. EmeraldCoastChapterFSMTA@gmail.com. EmeraldCoast.FSMTAnetwork.com.

Awaken Your Destiny Masterclass – 7-9pm. Spend an exciting evening designing your life on purpose.

Discover the 4 step awaken your destiny formula, how to regain control of your life, how to choose the right goals that will lead you to happiness and success. Bring a notebook, pen and open mind.

“We can either make a living or design a life.” ~Jim Rohn. Free. Earthwaking University, 9721 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach. 850-896-9198.

EarthWaking.com.

tuesday Mindful Yin Yoga – 6:45-7:45am. Most of us have a hard time finding stillness in our busy, stress-filled lives. Join us for Yin Yoga as we find stillness and bring our mind and body in equilibrium. Yin consists of slow movements, typically holding postures for 3-5 minutes at a time, working through the connective tissues of the body which increases mobility, circulation and energy. BlissfulBodhi is community focused and dedicated to wellbeing. Welcoming all seekers of yoga, joy and wellness; to grow healthier and happier as a community together.

RSVP $12 or discounted 8 Class Pass. Drs. Frisbees & Kracht's Center for Healthy Living, 119 Truxton Ave, FWB. Visit Facebook: BlissfulBodhi.yoga.

Pilates Equipment Class – 5:30-6:30pm. MonNoon, Sat-9am. Challenging exercises for those who have a foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Improves strength, posture, alignment and flexibility.

Limited to 6 participants. $30 drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Gentle-time Yoga – 6-7pm. An easy yoga class with slow movements focusing on proper alignment with the use of blankets, blocks, and straps. Perfect for the beginner and experienced student wanting an easier pace. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in and set up. Only 5 spots available. Call ahead to pre-register. Private individual and group classes are also available. $10 Fall Special. Bodyworks

by Bull, 4 9th Ave, Ste B, Shalimar. 850-651-2286.

BodyworksByBull.com.

Thought Technology – 6:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues.

With Dr. Tali Cluxton. Law of Attraction studies.

Learn and practice techniques to use your intentions in a way that will help you to live a happier, more fulfilling life. Public welcome. Donation fee appreciated. Capstone House, 1713 Beck Ave, Panama City. 850-747-9224. CaphouseNews@gmail.com.

CapstoneHouse.org.

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Urantia Book Study Group – 6:30pm. 4th Tues.

With Meda Arbour. Reading and group discussion of passages from The Urantia Book, a spiritual text that includes information on cosmology, history, biology, deity, man’s origin and future, our spiritual ascension. Public welcome. Donation fee appreciated. Capstone House, 1713 Beck Ave, Panama City. 850-747-9224. CaphouseNews@gmail.com.

CapstoneHouse.org.

Art with Heart – 6:30-7pm. 2nd Tues. Canvas and paint supplies included. Join us for an uplifting and relaxing evening. $20 for members, $25 nonmembers. Capstone House, 1713 Beck Ave, Panama City. 850-747-9224. CaphouseNews@gmail.com.

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Honor Military Yoga Class – 7-8:15pm. Honoring those who serve, have served, and family members holding DOD IDs – US Armed Forces welcome for free. All others may join for a drop-in fee of $12. Beginners welcome and multi-level Hatha yoga class with breath awareness, meditation, sun salutations, restorative cool down, and savasana.

Come build strength, flexibility, and clarity of the mind with those that serve this country. Free w/ID or $12. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St. SE, Bldg 2, FWB. 850-218-2575. DragonflyYoga.com.

wednesday Gyrokinesis Class – 2-3pm. This movement system allows the entire body to be worked through spinal movement. Gently works the joints and muscles

through rhythmic flowing movements. Most of the exercises are performed sitting on a stool. Limited to 8. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-2875836. Pilates CoreTraining.com.

Dance Trance Pensacola – 5:30-7pm. A choreographed dance fitness class incorporating jazz, contemporary, hip hop, modern, ballet and more to popular music. No dance experience necessary, just an attitude of fun and a desire to learn something new and different. First Class Free. Communio Health & Fitness, 904 E. Scott St., Pensacola.

904-654-5479. StephH@DanceTranceFitness.com.

DanceTranceFitness.com/Pensacola.

Wellness Wednesday Workshop – 6-8pm. 3rd Wed. Amy Likens of Synergy Total Wellness presents “Foundations of Total Wellness”, themed around food and recipes supported by group hypnosis session. This is the first workshop of a six-series of educational class sponsored by DCC Hypnosis, NLP & Life Coaching Center. Two of the six workshops will offer a hypnosis session to reinforce imagery, commitment and achieving your health and wellness goals. $35 each. Receive $10 off package of 6. Limited seating call to RSVP. DCC Hypnosis, NLP & Life Coaching Center, 90 Beal Pkwy NW Suite A-2, FWB. 850-261-3596.

DCC.Hypnosis@gmail.com. DCCHypnosis.com.

Pranic Healing and Twin Hearts Meditation – 6:30-7pm. With MarVin Corbin. Enjoy the cleansing, de-stressing, and peace of the Life Force Energy Healing. Public welcome. Donations appreciated. Capstone House, 1713 Beck Ave, Panama City. 850-747-9224. CapHouseNews@gmail.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 6:30-7:30pm and Sun. 8:30-9:30am. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. It teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. Wednesdays’ discussion is time to share our experience of embracing now a holy instant. Sundays’ gathering is a time to study the text. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850-4382948. Unity@UnityPNS.org. UnityPNS.org.

Transmission Group World Service Meditation – 7:15-8:30pm. Simple, potent and always free.

Pensacola. Ever'mans Co-operative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. Share-international.us.

thursday Mindful Yin Yoga – 6:45-7:45am. Most of us have a hard time finding stillness in our busy, stress-filled lives. Join us for Yin Yoga as we find stillness and bring our mind and body in equilibrium. Yin consists of slow movements, typically holding postures for 3-5 minutes at a time, working through the connective tissues of the body which increases mobility, circulation and energy. $12. Drs. Frisbees & Kracht's Center for Healthy Living, 119 Truxton Ave, FWB. Facebook page BlissfulBodhi.Yoga Body Rolling and Myofasical Release Stretch Class – 8:30-9:30am. Specialized compression balls and foam rollers, myofasical trigger points are released and pain can be eased or eliminated. The

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newly elongated muscle can then be strengthened even further with greater ease. Limited to 8. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com.

Beginning++ Yoga – 3:15-4:15pm. An easy yoga class with slow movements focusing on proper alignment with the use of blankets, blocks, and straps. Perfect for the beginner and experienced student wanting an easier pace. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in and set up. Only 5 spots available.

Call ahead to pre-register. Private individual and group classes are also available. $10 Summer Special. Bodyworks by Bull, 4 9th Ave, Ste B, Shalimar.

850-651-2286. BodyworksByBull.com.

Nia Dance Fusion Fitness – 5:30-6:30pm. A joyful movement practice that blends simple, low impact dance moves with martial arts and healing arts providing a holistic, whole body workout for your mind, body and spirit. Generally practiced barefoot, shoes are optional. Adaptable for all fitness levels.

First class free. Communio, 904 E. Scott St., Pensacola. 980-475-2194. MoveWithKat@gmail.com.

NiaNow.com/Kat-M.

moves blended with martial arts and healing arts providing a holistic, whole body workout for your mind, body and spirit. Generally practiced barefoot (shoes are optional). All fitness levels. First Class Free. Communio Health & Fitness, 904 E. Scott St., Pensacola. 980-475-2194. MoveWithKat@gmail. com. NiaNow.com/Kat-M. Saturdays Intuitive Development Series – 2-4pm.

This hands-on class will assist you to develop and enhance your intuitive abilities in everyday life.

Limited space. Call for details or to book individual

appointments. $25. Wishful Treasures New Age Gift Store, 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola. 850-9414321. NewHorizonsExpo.wixsite.com.

Intuitive Group Readings – 6:30-8:30pm. Intuitive Medium Ericka Boussarhane uses her mediumship to help others find closure and insight in the lives.

As a medium, she is able to connect with loved ones who have crossed over to the other side. Call to book appointment. $20. Wishful Treasures New Age Gift Store, 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola.

850-941-4321. NewHorizonsExpo.wixsite.com.

Yoga Flow – 5:30-6:30pm. Flow and awaken your state of joy. Connecting mind, body and breath, this class focuses on cultivating mindfulness, and decreasing stress. BlissfulBodhi is community focused and dedicated to wellbeing. Welcoming all seekers of yoga, joy, and wellness; to grow healthier and happier as a community together. Welcoming all seekers of yoga, joy and wellness; to grow healthier and happier as a community together. RSVP $12 or discounted 8 Class Pass. Drs. Frisbees & Kracht's Center for Healthy Living, 119 Truxton Ave, FWB. Visit Facebook: BlissfulBodhi.yoga.

How to Speak Unity – 6:30pm.Taught by Mary Enfinger the discussion is for any Unity church member who wants to have a clear answer when family or friends ask, “What is Unity?” Participants should bring a copy of the book How to Speak Unity: A Seeker’s Guide to the Basic Concepts and Terms That Define This Practical Spiritual Lifestyle, by Temple Hayes. Enfinger is a licensed Unity teacher.

Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. Unity@UnityPNS.org.

UnityPNS.org.

Spiritual Capitalist Mastermind Group – 7-9pm.

The intention for this group is for everyone in it to net at least a 6 figure income over the next 12 months by providing massive value to the world. We have some amazing projects in the works and could use your help...everyone is welcome. Free. Earthwaking University, 9721 Thomas Dr, PCB. 850-896-9198.

Earthwaking.com.

saturday Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 7:4511:15am. 9am-Intermediate; 10:15am-Beginners.

Improve your posture, strength and flexibility.

Classes use a variety of Reformers, Towers, and Wunda Chairs, along with small props to enhance the exercises. Experience what it feels like to feel good in your body. Limited to 6. $30 drop in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCore Training.com.

Nia Fusion Dance Class – 9-10:15am. 1st Saturday with Nia Teacher Kat Mansfield for an expressive fusion fitness practice. Simple, low impact dance

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EVENT SPACE UNITY OF PENSACOLA FACILITY RENTAL AVAILABLE – Beautiful historical sanctuary that seats up to 300 and/or our Fellowship Hall with tables and chairs for up to 65, stage and kitchen area. Weddings, Reunions, Networking Events, For more information, call 850-438-2277.

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HELP WANTED BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE – Massage therapist wanted to join our team. Must have CEUs in sports/ medical modalities, Experienced. Will provide everything you need. Must help with marketing. 850-651-2286.

COMPREHENSIVELY TRAINED PILATES INSTRUCTOR WANTED – Join Barbara Bruni’s team at her busy studio, Pilates Core Train-

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PART-TIME) – Pensacola Community Action Network is looking for a dedicated and organized person to handle administrative operations of the organization, including but not limited to: responding to phone, email, and mail inquiries, prepare and submit to accountant documentation of financial transactions, communicate with sponsored projects to ensure they remain in compliance with the terms of the fiscal sponsorship agreement.

Applicants should be in the Pensacola-area, and able to work out of the home. The hours are part time and flexible—up to 20 hrs per month. Starting pay is $15/hr. Please send a resume and cover letter to: Admin@PensacolaCan.org MASSAGE THERAPIST FT/PT – Flexible schedules, benefits, clean, supplied, professional environment, so you can focus on doing what you love. Massage Envy in Pier Park, Destin and Fort Walton Beach, Destin, 850-650-8500.

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TREATMENT ROOM RENTAL ROOM RENTAL – Be an integral part of Navarre Living Yoga's healing team. Currently seeking a holistic practitioner to offer complimentary services such as; acupuncture, reflexology, life coaching, nutrition and wellness, or counseling. 850-346-3577

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Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive c e n t e r. L o c a l l y made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semi-precious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes, hand-painted furniture. See ad, page 19.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com

Get out of pain once and for all.

Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body.

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DEMENTIA MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER Douglas Brown, DC, DACNB (located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

A cutting edge approach to brain disorders that is drug-free, noninvasive and proven effective. treating dementia, depression, memory loss, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, Traumatic brain injury. See ad, page 8.

DENTISTRY DR DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry. Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavity-causing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride.

DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com Healthy digestion, well-aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good night's sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders, plus crowns,teeth whitening, bridges,veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital X-ray imaging, CO2 laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings.

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ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

Young Living Educator, Sponsor #327923 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/YL/123 Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeuticgrade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, in-home classes, household products, health supplements, diffusers, group presentations and business training. See ad, page 25.

FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMERS’ MARKETS

850-499-4697 30AFarmersMarket.com Locations: 30A Farmers' Market at Seascape Resort 90 Seascape Dr, Miramar Beach 9am-1pm Thursdays (Open March 8) 30A Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza 1003C John Sims Pwy, Niceville 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Sandestin Grand Boulevard Hwy 98 600 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Rosemary Beach Town Center, on 30 A 28 N. Barrett Square, Panama City Beach 9am-1pm Sundays (Year Round) Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family. European and coastal-inspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience.

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FLOAT THERAPY FLOATFIX 11210 Hutchison Blvd, PCB 850-249-1277 FloatFix850.com

Enjoy the most relaxing and tranquil session, suspended in body-temperature salt water, floating weightless, removing tension and earthly connections. Great for pregnancies, meditation, PTSD or healing from an injury. See ad, page 23.

MODE MIND AND BODY

3101 E Cervantes St, Pensacola 850-316-4149 ModeMindAndBody.com It’s time to take better care of yourself. Start by doing nothing.

Experience float therapy and start living life without pain, anxiety and stress. We provide efffective wellness with stateof-the-art science and technology with Wholebody Sonic Vibe, infrared sauna, float therapy and magnesphere magnetic resonance therapy. See ad, page 26.

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS ALTERNATIVE HEALTH FOOD STORE

5533 Highway 90, Pensacola 850-994-3606 AlternativeHealthFoodStore.com Since 1998

An educated and friendly staff, quality vitamins and supplements.

Essential oils for a healthy lifestyle.

Natural holistic health assessments­—iridology, tongue and fingernail assessment, reflex nutrition assessment—by appointment, $60. See ad, page 33.

BODY-B-HEALTHY

Natural Alternative Wellness Center and Smoothie Bar 2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook We offer cutting edge wellness testing/ screenings along with all natural supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products. Very knowledgeable staff that also make great tasting good-for-you smoothies & protein shakes! See ad, page 22.

EVER’MAN COOPERATIVE GROCERY & CAFE 315 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • EverMan.org

Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, wholesome baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events. Mon-Sat, 7am9pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. See ad, page 37.

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GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3, FWB 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-5, Closed Sun Natural supplements, herbs, skincare, and essential oils plus organic and specialty foods. In-store 100% organic café (weekdays 9-4) with juices, smoothies, etc. Very knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 2.

SOMADERM TRANSDERMAL GEL, NEWULIFE Chelsi Miller • 850-898-2002 HGHGelInfo@gmail.com NewULife.com/HGHofNWF

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This hormone distributorship opportunities are currently available. See ad, back cover.

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DeborahSnyder.LifeVantage.com Learn more about using an allnatural supplement which has been scientifically proven to extend life in mammals and addresses the two major underlying causes of disease.

Contact me to schedule your free private consultation or for a current class schedule. #1922480. See ad, page 21.

OLIVE LEAVES HEALTH FOOD CENTER

In the Publix Shopping Center 634 W 23rd St, PC 850-763-8871 OliveLeavesPC.com

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VITAMINS R US HEALTH FOODS 15500 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Unit 420, PCB 850-588-7575 VitaminsRusPCB.com

Panama City Beach’s most complete health food store. Quality supplements, vitamins & minerals, organic food and more. We have gluten -free, non-GMO, dairy-free and vegan products at everyday low prices. See ad, page 33.

HEALING ARTS ERICKA BOUSSARAHNE

Wishful Treasures Newage Gift Store 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola 850-941-4321 WishfulTreasures.com Ericka Boussarahne is an author, radio personality, public speaker and professional psychic intuitive who is sought after around the world. She has been featured on television programs dealing with the paranormal and interviewed by national radio stations across the country.

TERESA BROWN

1211 E Strong St, Pensacola 850-206-1853 TeresaBrown.net Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling.

Consultations in person or by phone. See ad, page 39.

HOLISTIC HEALTH SHANDA BESTE

Energy Healer & Synergy Coach 239-560-6667 InnerChiWellness.com Remodel your body’s energy field and upgrade your autonomic nervous system programming to manifest radiant health, beaming confidence, optimal weight, great relationships and financial abundance.

Olive Leaves is here to provide you with the finest quality, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean, safe environment. See ad,

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HOLISTIC MEDICINE KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com

Board Certified Gynecologist M D , o ff e r i n g f u l l G Y N services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a noninvasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 3.

DR. TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA 520 N Macarthur Ave, PC 850-785-9372 TheBayDoctor.com

Treating conditions through chiropractic, functional neurology and clinical nutrition such as fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. We treat the root causes and not just masking your symptoms. Always accepting new patients.

HORMONE THERAPY AGELESS SOLUTIONS

Cave, MD • Barber, MD • Janis Cook, RN 8990 Ortego Park Dr, Navarre 850-529-0770 Ageless Navarre.com We offer multiple techniques and programs to get you on the right track to better health and a better body. Our services include behavioral therapies, nutritional strategies, hormone replacement pellet therapy, prescription medications and, best of all, the support of a caring staff. See ad, page 25.

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non-invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 3.

HOT YOGA STUDIO HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-430-9434 • HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features far infrared heat, radiant heat, radiant life. Daily classes, amazing teachers, great benefits. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 26.

HYPNOSIS BAYSIDE HYPNOSIS

700 S Palafox St, Ste 200A, Pensacola • 850-347-5700 We can help you lose weight, quit smoking, deal with anxiety, lower your stress and manage your pain naturally with hypnosis therapy. Call to schedule your free screening now. See ad, page 5.

DCC HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING CERTIFICATION Deana Cooper Chapman

850-261-3596 • DCCHypnosis.com The mind is the most powerful gift we have. Using hypnosis, NLP and life coaching you can improve, change or accept anything you truly desire. Reach your full potential. Also offering certified hypnosis training program. See ad, page 20.

INFRARED SAUNA PILATES CORE TRAINING

Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Our Sunlighten sauna offers the highest quality and quantity of far infrared heat. Potential benefits include lowered blood pressure, weight loss, detoxification, inflammation reduction, pain relief and more. Also included is Sound Therapy for deeper relaxation, as well as Chromotherapy which uses the full spectrum of colored lights on various energy points to help balance your body, each color of which addresses a distinct need. See ad, page 7.

Capstone House • Mystic Festival

INTUITIVE ARTS CAPSTONE HOUSE FUTURISTIC Upcoming Programs: LEARNING CENTER Various Kinds of Intuitive Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1713 Beck Ave. in Panama City

1713 Beck Ave, PC Readings Intuitive Guidance 850-747-9224 Aura Interpretations Crystals and Jewelry for sale CapstoneHouse.org Refreshments additional charge

August 19th 1PM until 3PM, “Mind over Mood” Join us for a fun and informative afternoon as we discuss how emotions like love, hate and grief release chemicals in the brain instantly affect your mood and health. We will look at simple things you can implement to minimize how you react to emotional triggers.

Sept 9th Capstone Mystical Festival Sept 15th, 6:30 PM “Beyond Native American dreams” Speaker Ben W. Liggin Sr. will speak about NW Florida Native American’s learn about their history, culture, art, music, and their struggles.

Sept. 16th 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM “Easy Guide to Meditation” find out how to truly meditate hosted by Jul’s Constantine.

Sept. 16th 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM “Spirit Guides and How to Work with them” hosted

by Jul’s Constantine.

Sept 22nd 6:30 PM “Beyond E.P.I.C” Christy McBee will be speaking on the E.P.I.C. team from Life Management.

Sept 23rd 6:30 PM Psychic Fun Night: Come take advantage of our psychics who are coming together to do mini readings for anyone who comes in!

Sept. 29th 6:30 “Beyond the Renaissance” Speaker Marcel Hildebrand will take you on a journey back into the renaissance era along with a demonstration.

October 14th 6:30 PM Capstone’s Anniversary Party everyone is welcome to Join us.

Readings, channeling, pranic healing, meditations, pranic face lift and body sculpting, reiki, spiritual growth and awareness classes, thought technology, Urantia study, astrology, exploring UFOs. See ad, page 53.

Weekly Classes

Monday: 5pm Yoga and 7 PM Reiki Tuesday: 6:30pm odd weeks Thought Technology and even weeks Urantia Wednesday: 6:30pm Pranic Healing & Meditation Thursday: 7:00pm 1st and 3rd Astrology 2nd UFO Friday: 6:30pm Beyond Series $15 includes dinner

MASSAGE THERAPY BEACH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE & SPA For more information, call 850-747-9224 or email

All events have different cost so please visit our website for more information on these, and future events.

capstonehouse28@gmail.com.

5924 Thomas Dr, PCB$5 donation at the door. www.capstonehouseinc.org 850-234-6563 PanamaCityBeachMassage.com

A massage spa for massage junkie with 19+ years in professional therapeutic massage for medical purposes as well as relaxing, pregnancy, sports, lymph drainage and couples massage. Utilizing CBD cream, vacuum cupping, aromatherapy. Facials, hand and foot treatments also available. See ad, page 12.

MASSAGE ENVY SPA DESTIN & MASSAGE ENVY SPA FWB

34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy, #132 Destin • 850-650-8500 99 Eglin Pkwy, #5B, Uptown Station FWB • 850-301-2000 Pier Park, 15801 L C Hilton Jr Dr, #120, PCB • 850-563-0070 MassageEnvy.com Looking for professional, customized massages andfacials? Our professional massage therapists and estheticians will customize massage and facial to fit your needs. Make Massage Envy your spa.

Two convenient locations in Destin and Fort Walton Beach. MM#35714, 36004, 36005. See ad, page 30.

THE GOOD KEVIN MESSAGE Kevin Donovan 850-596-5621 TheGoodKevinMassage.com

I am a sports massage therapist.

Able to help with therapeutic techniques and improve athletic performance. MPS therapy can help with scar prevention and recovery after surgery. Lic# MA44336.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC PAINCARE, LLC WELLNESS CENTER April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 BluewaterChiropractic.com

Sports and rehabilitation massage therapy. Natural and holistic healthcare. Chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 4 Ninth Ave, Ste B, Shalimar 850-651-2286 BodyWorksByBull.com

We’re not just a massage practice anymore. offering massage therapy, art (active release technique) myofascial release, skin care and facials, neuromuscular massage, vacuum cupping, yoga, kinesiology taping with rock tape, advanced sports massage, and therapeutic pedicures performed by a certified practitioner.

MM14353. See ad, page 35.

Sheila Mohammed, MD, PhD 4507 Furling Ln, Ste 213, Destin 850-281-8186 DrSheilaMohammed.com

Dr. Sheila, now certified to order medical marijuana, specializes in pain care practices based on the body’s ability to heal itself to cure pain using forms of regenerative orthopedic medicine such as major autohemotherapy, prolotherapy, prolozone therapy, ozone cancer treatments, intravenous vitamins treatments, chelation therapy, neural prolotherapy, prologel treatments, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell treatments. See ad, page 20.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI

Pilates Core Training 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT #MA64267. See ad, page 7.

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CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 24 years of massage therapy, Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health.

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LAURA TYREE

Myofascial Release Massage Therapist Urban Oasis/LauraTyree Health At Hot Yoga Om (Downtown FWB) 850-642-1015 • LauraTyree.com A healing sanctuary that relieves stress and alleviates damage caused by tension and strain.

Fostering physical, mental and emotional relaxation, while performing postures and breathing techniques with the underlying philosophy and relaxed attitude continuing outside of the studio into life or living yoga. Classes for all levels and private classes upon request. See ad, page 26.

PHYSICIANS EMERALD COAST RHEUMATOLOGY

Aymen A Kenawy, MD 850-215-6400 3890 Jenks Ave, Lynn Haven/PC Info@ecrheum.com DrKenawy.com Aymen A. Kenawy, M.D., FACP, FACR, Board Certified Rheumatologist specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, stem cell and infusion therapy. See ad, page 7.

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a noninvasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 3.

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PILATES STUDIO PILATES CORE TRAINING Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Feel what it feels like to move and feel good again.

From athletic training to rehab sessions, PCT can accommodate every level.

We offer mat, Gyrokinesis and equipment classes.

Private or group sessions available for all levels. Visit website for class schedule and pricing. See ad, page 7.

PURE PILATES

Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 S Palafox • 850-607-2772 PurePilatesPensacola.com Join us at Pure to experience the largest Pilates studio on the coast. Variety of equipment and mat classes are offered 6 days a week. Tone your core with Pure.

ROLFING SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com

Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 19.

SLEEP DISORDERS DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com

Healthy digestion, well-aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good night's sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders. plus crowns, teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital x-ray imaging, CO2 laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 11 and 55.

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SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY OF PENSACOLA

Jamie Sanders, Minister 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola 850-438-2277 • UnityPNS.org

Unity of Pensacola offers spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We provide philosophy that is spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear-based. Rev. Jamie Sanders offers spiritual counseling. See ad, page 11.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BARBARA BRUNI Pilates Core Training 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Ida Rolf's 10-Series is a method of bodywork which creates profound and lasting results.

Restructure your body and discover what authentic freedom of movement feels like again. Call to schedule your session today. LMT# MA64267. See ad, page 7.

TEACHER TRAINING PILATES AND BEYOND TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesAndBeyond.com

450-hour comprehensive training covering the fundamentals of movement, complete repertoire on the mat equipment, and includes modification movements for osteoporosis, knee and hip replacements and other various special needs.

Registered with Pilates Method Alliance Registry of School. See ad, page 7.

THERMOGRAPHY INTEGRATIVE SOLUTIONS Dr Karen Cann, DC PT 4657 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Ste A&B 850-916-9304 KarenCann.com

Early detection for breast cancer is vital. Thermography technology can identify areas of concern and involves no radiation or bodily contact. No prescription is required for this procedure and compliments conventional screenings. See ad, page 12.

THETAHEALING® LAURA TYREE

ThetaHealing® Healer Urban Oasis/LauraTyree Health At Hot Yoga Om (Downtown FWB) LauraTyree.com 850-642-1015 ThetaHealing® is a meditation technique and spirituality philosophy, accepting of all religions, with the purpose of getting closer to your beliefs Creator. A holistic healing technique allowing you to clear limiting beliefs with meditation and prayer. See ad, page 26.

YOGA STUDIOS DRAGONFLY YOGA STUDIES 184 Brooks St, SE, Bldg 2 Downtown FWB • 850-244-0184 DragonFlyYoga.com

Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga.

Certified instructors. Owner/ Director Laura Tryee, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 26.

HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown FWB • 850-430-9434 HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features far infrared heat, radiant heat, radiant life. Daily classes, amazing teachers, great benefits.

Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 26.

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