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ast of Eden Retreat and Spa, in Santa Rosa Beach, will host an all-day Joy Workshop Retreat with Felicia McQuaid and Laura Tyree from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 12. The premise is that Joy is more than mere emotion, it is a spiritual consciousness and understanding. The energy of Joy is even more powerful than pain and heartbreak as a means to learning, living and loving life in new and dynamic ways. The morning session will be a lively practice and discussion on how to grow through joy, celebrate ourselves and our lives, turning perspectives upside-down and inside-out. The more introspective afternoon session will explore the joy that is within each of us. Participants will experience the joy of being, slow down and come into into the meditative grace of joy, moving in spirit to “In-Joy.” A catered lunch will be provided by Raw & Juicy and there will be time for the pool, hot tub or spa treatments, scheduled directly with East of Eden Retreat and Spa. Cost is $125. Location: 234 Dog Hobble Lane, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. Spa treatments and overnight accommodations are additional. For more information, call 850-797-4754 or visit EastOfedenRetreatAndSpa.com.

Margaret Biggs Solo Show at Pensacola Museum of Art

he Pensacola Museum of Art will present a solo show by fine artist Margaret Biggs from September 25 through November 14. An opening night reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. features hors d’ouerves and refreshments. In the show, Visions: Through Paintings and Poetry, the Pensacola native has created a testament to the beauty of the coastal South, featuring depictions of seas, sand, shells and sky, and she accompanies these works in oil with heartfelt writings and poems that become meaningful glimpses into the artist's life and practice. "My art is an expression of the majesty of nature and the peace we feel within it, and my words reflect this unspeakable force with the thoughts and emotions that color our lives." Biggs explains. "I feel closest to God when I am in a place that I can see such beauty; it's everywhere," she states.

Hispanic Festival on Okaloosa Island

ispanic Fest 2015, a family-oriented, cultural and educational event showcasing the very best of Hispanic music, folkloric dances, arts and crafts and the flavors and aromas of delicious cuisine, will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., September 26, at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, on Okaloosa Island. There will be more than 50 vendors and great entertainment, plus a Happy World Kids' Zone and an art gallery with more than 60 art pieces from local area artists and art students. Festval foods come from all over Latin America, México, Argentina, Brazil, Puerto Rico, El Salvador and Honduras. Hispanic Fest benefits the Emerald Coast Christmas Miracle Needy Children’s Fiesta, which gave a happy holiday to more than 900 children and their families last year. Admission is free. For more information, visit UnitedForAGoodCause.org.

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ertified Clinical Hypnotherapist Maia Rizzi will present a talk on the Dynamic Laws of Prosperity from 10 a.m. to noon, September 5, at Evermans' Community Room, in Pensacola. Rizzi says, “The universe all around us is composed of pure energy. This energy always seeks to flow through us and attract or magnetize that which we desire. If, howMaia Rizzi ever, we hold negative beliefs which we may not even be consciously aware of, the energy created by our negative beliefs creates a type of obstructive wall that prevents our good from flowing back to us. “For example, if we long for a loving relationship, yet hold a deep hidden belief that we are unworthy of such a relationship, we simply will not be able to get what we want. The key to getting what we long for then requires a shift in our belief systems, so they coincide or match the frequency of the energy we seek. These are basic dynamic principles which anyone can put into practice.” Location: Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Café, 315 West Garden St., Pensacola. For more information, visit Everman.org.

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he fourth annual Mahabhuta Yoga Festival will take place in this, the Year of the Wood Sheep (celebrating family), from November 20 to 22 at Sanders Beach. Festival founder Stacey Vann says, “This is the year to develop a wild heart, open to love and acceptance on all levels. You have to love to know what love is. Love expresses itself at the Mahabhuta Yoga Festival through laughter, asana, dance, breath, meditation, children, nature, song, art, healing, high vibrational cuisine and community. The Mahabhuta Yoga Festival welcomes everyone to take the time to celebrate and experience the love we have to give.” Yoga highlights include kundalini, Iyengar, vinyasa, abhaya, align and flow, hatha, yin, restorative, pranayama, AcroYoga, aerial swing, slackline and bhakti. There will also be meditation, kirtan, sound healing, organic and healing foods, an artisan vendor village, Healing Haven Spa, Galactic Child Yoga Tent, Columbia Marionette Show and Circus Arts. Michael DeMaria, Shantaya, Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band, Rahasya, HuDost and Paradisio & Rasamayi will entertain. Natural Awakenings readers receive receive the early bird pricing of $200 through Sept 30 by using discount code MYF2015NaturalAwakenings. Regular pricing is $270 for the weekend, $108 for one day and $30 for one event. Location: Sanders Beach, 913 S. I St., Pensacola. For tickets, call 850-572-6562 or visit MahabhutaYogaFestival.com.

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esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects. The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

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esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility. The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures. After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didn’t attend the meetings. After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results. The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did.

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esearch from Germany has found that the high particulate numbers in smoggy areas increase the risk of stroke. The Heinz Nixdorf Recall study followed more than 4,400 people between the ages of 45 and 74 years old. The researchers began the study in 2000. They compared stroke and heart attacks to air pollution particulate matter (PM) levels of PM10 (particle sizes of 10 micrometers or less) and PM2.5 (2.5 micrometers or less). The study found that stroke incidence was more than two-and-a-half times higher among people with long-term exposure to PM10, while stroke incidence increased by more than three times among people with long-term exposure to PM2.5 smog. 12

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Embracing Invasives Rethinking the Balance of Nature

Environmental journalist Fred Pearce, author of the new book, The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation, traveled across six continents and ecosystems from remote Pacific islands to the United Kingdom and the Great Lakes to reveal some outdated scientific ideas about invasive species and the balance of nature. Pearce argues that mainstream environmentalists are correct that we need a rewilding of the Earth, but they are wrong if they believe it can be achieved by reengineering ecosystems. He thinks that humans have changed the planet too much, and nature never goes backward. But a growing group of scientists is taking a fresh look at how species interact in the wild. According to these new ecologists, we should applaud the dynamism of alien species and the new ecosystems they create. In an era of climate change and widespread ecological damage, it’s crucial that we find ways to help nature regenerate. Embracing this new ecology, Pearce proposes, is our best chance, maintaining, “To be an environmentalist in the 21st century means celebrating nature’s wildness and capacity for change.” Source: Earthtalk.org

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De-Salting Water Could Help Drought-Stricken Areas A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Jain Irrigation Systems has devised a method of turning brackish water into drinking water using renewable energy. This solar-powered machine is able to pull salt out of water and disinfect it with ultraviolet rays, making it suitable for both irrigation and drinking. Electrodialysis works by passing a stream of water between two electrodes with opposite charges. Because the salt dissolved in water consists of positive and negative ions, the electrodes pull the ions out of the water, leaving fresher water at the center of the flow. A series of membranes separate the freshwater stream from increasingly salty ones. The photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis reversal system recently won the top $140,000 Desal Prize from the U.S. Department of Interior. “This technology has the potential to bring agriculture to vast barren lands using brackish water,” says Richard Restuccia, Jain’s vice president of landscape solutions. The prize was developed to supply catalytic funding to capture and support innovative ideas and new technologies that could have a significant impact on resolving global water demand. Among 13 desalination projects under consideration along the California coast, the Carlsbad Desalination Project will be the largest in the Western Hemisphere once it is completed in the fall. Source: EcoWatch.com

Designed by The Shift Network as “the largest virtual peace event on the planet,” a free, online three-month global movement program, The Summer of Peace, continues through September 21. It promises to inspire participants by teaching ways to heal conflicts within oneself, in relationships and in the world using peace, instead of conflict, as the new baseline. Featured thought leaders include Deepak Chopra, Ervin Laszlo, Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim, Karen Armstrong, Lisa Garr and Congressman Tim Ryan, plus messages from the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Jane Goodall. Programs include The Subtle Activism Summit: Inner Dimensions of Peace Building from September 8 to 10, and 11 Ways to Transform Your World from September 11 to 21, concluding on the United Nations International Day of Peace. “You’ll discover more personal ease, joy and well-being with techniques to connect more profoundly to the deep peace within yourself and the latest in the science of compassion,” says Garr, host of The Aware Show and Being Aware and bestselling author of Becoming Aware. She also attests that participants will find the best practices for citizen engagement and conscious activism to help accelerate the shift to a world of peace. For more information or to register, visit SummerOfPeace.net.

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Connecticut Initiates Mattress Recycling Connecticut has introduced the nation’s first-ever mattress recycling program to get old beds off the curb and into the renewable waste stream via Park City Green, a cavernous warehouse in Bridgeport where mattresses go to die and get reborn. One of only two mattress recycling facilities in the state, it employs workers that manually break down bedding parts, separating the materials into giant piles of foam, mounds of cotton and tall stacks of metal springs. All this gets shipped off to junk dealers to be recycled and reclaimed for later use in the metal industry or as backing for carpets. The city had been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to pick up mattresses on trash day and break them apart for disposal, but that figure is expected to drop to zero and create jobs at the same time. Connecticut’s program is voluntary, so municipalities don’t have to participate. But because it’s already being paid for by consumers and the mattress industry, state officials expect the program to grow. Already, more than 60 Connecticut communities are participating.

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fter practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There was less time to form relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality care without excessive tests and drugs.” Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973 in The Lancet on combining yoga and biofeedback to manage hypertension. According to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity here finally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than 2,000

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yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually. Initially, yoga teacher and economist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it everywhere from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga as

Any physical exercise done with breath awareness Mounting Evidence becomes yoga; “Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board be- anything done cause the root cause of 70 to without the 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga breath is just a increases the body’s ability to physical practice. Medicine seminars he and his wife Eliana teach internationally and from their Simply Yoga Institute studio, in Summit, New Jersey.

therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insurance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine. Another barrier is certification standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt. org) and the Council for Yoga Accreditation Intersuccessfully respond to stress national (cyai.org) are both by activating the parasympa- ~Rajan Narayaran beginning to offer certificathetic nervous system, which tions for therapy training slows the heart and lowers blood presprograms and therapists. Narayanan is sure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic hopeful that certification could lead to activity, reducing the amount of stress yoga being covered by insurance. hormones in the body. Medical school curricula have Studies collected on PubMed.gov started shifting to embrace complemendemonstrate that yoga has been found to tary approaches to wellness, with many help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, textbooks now including information body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, on mind/body therapies. The Principles depression, diabetes, reproductive and Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, cofunctions and pregnancy, among other edited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, issues. Studies at California’s PrevenMcCall and Shirley Telles and due out tive Medicine Research Institute have in 2016, is the first professional-level, tracked amelioration of heart disease. medical textbook on yoga therapy. A growing body of research is validat “Yoga has been proven to treat ing yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, many conditions, yet yoga teachers including at the University of Texas M.D. don’t treat conditions, we treat individAnderson Cancer Center. A small study uals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not at Norway’s University of Oslo suggests a one-size-fits-all prescription because that yoga even alters gene expression, different bodies and minds, with differindicating it may induce health benefits ent abilities and weaknesses, require on a molecular level. individualized approaches.” While medical research is working Cultural Challenges to grant yoga more legitimacy among “For yoga to be effective, a regular doctors, policymakers and the public, practice must be implemented, which McCall says, “I believe these studies is challenging in a culture where are systematically underestimating people can’t sit for long without an how powerful yoga can be. Scielectronic device. It’s more than ence may tell us that it decreases just popping pills,” says Narayanan. systolic blood pressure and corti McCall says, “Even if people sol secretion and increases lung can commit to just a few mincapacity and serotonin levels, utes of yoga practice a day, if but that doesn’t begin to they keep it up the benefits capture the totality of what can be enormous.” yoga is.” “There are no sales reps Meredith Montgomery, a telling doctors to use yoga registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural September is Awakenings of National Yoga Mobile/Baldwin, Month AL (Healthy LivingHealthy Planet.com).

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ikram Yoga Pensacola has opened its doors at 1151 Office Woods Drive, Suite C, in Pensacola, as the only studio on the Emerald Coast offering the innovative and renowned system of the 26-posture sequence selected and developed by Bikram Choudhury from the original 84 hatha yoga asanas, combined with specific heat to systematically work every part of the body and give all the internal organs, veins, ligaments, tendons and muscles everything they need to maintain optimum health and maximum function. Independently owned and operated by Nicole Trboyevich, who is also the lead instructor and studio director, and Rob Myers, explain that each component takes care of something different in the body, yet they all work together synergistically. Bikram Yoga Pensacola maintains a 3,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, complete with men’s and women’s locker rooms, showers and a mat/towel rental service. The Hot Yoga room brings students healthy heat with an abundance of fresh oxygen. The HVAC system is equipped with UV-filtered and ionized air. This removes all bacteria and impurities. The

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non-absorbent, hygienic flooring with an antimicrobial treatment protects against bacteria and allergens. In buiness for nine months, all five Bikram Yoga instructors are graduates of a nine-week 500-hour, comprehensive teacher training by Choudury and his team of senior teachers. Our clientele [worldwide] is 7 million strong,” says Trboyevich. “Why 7 million? Because this yoga is for everyone. Every size, shape, gender and ethnicity in the same room. Our emphasis is on safety and effectiveness, not on how well you can do the posture or what you would typically find in a yoga magazine. Our philosophy is alignment of the body over the depth of the posture. Our teachers understand that every body is different. Breath, stillness, rest and time will heal the body; these aspects are major components of Bikram Yoga.” About her own personal journey, Trboyevich says, “My childhood interests were sports, outdoor activities and learning about animals. I grew up with three older brothers, so I had to be tough and athletic to keep up. I believe that I was led to yoga because of my interest in athletics, body mechanics and nature. I tend to do what is natural to me, and yoga is the most

Bikram Yoga Pensacola maintains a 3,000square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, complete with men’s and women’s locker rooms, showers and a mat/towel rental service. would blush from head to toe, start to shake and my heart would pound at the thought of raising my hand to ask a question. My academic scores suffered because of this fear. At 31 years old, I went to Bikram Training. I faced my fears everyday for nine weeks in order to teach this yoga. I am now comfortable with public speaking.” Trboyevich has definite plans for the future. “I hope to grow our Pensacola yoga community and beyond,” she states. “There are many different styles of yoga out there. Bikram Yoga is just one of them. More yoga in the world— its a beautiful thing. Its an honor to be a part of it. I will continue to help people become their true selves through yoga.” As for the personal highlight of her career, Trboyevich relates, “I can remember the exact Bikram Yoga class at my home studio in Traverse City, Michigan. During a student demonstration, I said to myself, ‘This is it. How can I make this happen?’ I was so inspired by both the student and my teacher that eight years, later here I am—a Bikram Yoga teacher and a studio owner, I still can’t believe it! I have never felt something so deep in my heart before. Most people never find that their whole life. I am lucky.”

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natural form of exercise, as you use your own body to change. “My biggest influences were my first yoga teachers and fellow practitioners,” says Trboyevich. “Seeing my teachers guide their students in and out of postures was a huge inspiration. I knew I needed to be a part of it. My teachers and peers were always willing to learn more. To see students just like me work hard to change themselves was and still is a huge aspect of why I do what I do. I have had and still have amazing teachers who teach with compassion and patience.” About the rewards of her yoga career, she says, “Seeing people change themselves not only physically, but mentally. We see our students dramatically change their bodies, their mind and their hearts. They smile more, they are lighter and free. They see the bigger picture. It all starts the minute they walk in the Hot Room and see themselves in the mirror. Ninety minutes dedicated to themselves.” She notes that one major accomplishment is her experience of Bikram Yoga teacher training. “Part of our training was to teach in front of 500 other trainees,” she says.” I had a fear of public speaking my whole life. In school, I would have questions during class, but I was too afraid to speak. I

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YOGA GLOSSARY Yoga originated some 5,000 years ago in India, designed as a means to release tension in the body, bring calmness to the mind and provide an ethical code to live by. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the integration of physical and mental exercises designed to unite body, mind and spirit.

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Regular practice of yoga has proved to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. It 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 a spiritual practice, as well.

atural Awakenings is pleased to bring you this special annual guide which includes a glossary of disciplines, and studio profiles and an extensive directory of local yoga specialists, studios and programs throughout Northwest Florida. We hope you will keep this guide as a handy reference to discover and experience all that yoga has to offer. ~Namaste NAVARRE LIVING YOGA

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Navarre Living Yoga invests in the health and wellness of its lovely beach-side community, and continually aims to promote conscious living. NLY offers vinyasa yoga, hot yoga, aerial yoga, gentle yoga and meditation classes. We welcome beginners.

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Although many styles of yoga exist, most of the differences derive from the primary focus of the practitioner’s attention: precise alignment of the body; holding of the asanas, or postures; 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. 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. Ashtanga: A physically demanding 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. Bikram: A strenuous style, designed to make students sweat, taught in rooms heated to a minimum of 105º Fahrenheit, with about 40 percent humidity. The superheated rooms facilitate stretching and allow the body to release toxins through perspiration. Former national India yoga champion Bikram

Choudhury developed the style, whose 26 demanding poses are performed in a specific order, to promote optimal health and proper function of every bodily system. Bikram yoga is a good choice for highly fit individuals and seasoned students seeking a challenge. 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, 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, who can learn basic poses and relaxation techniques. 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 who wish to deepen their physical and spiritual awareness. Integrative yoga therapy: Gentle postures, guided imagery, assisted stretching and breathwork help to make this yoga a useful style for rehab centers and hospitals. Joseph LePage began this therapy in the early 1990s to help promote healing and well-being for individuals facing heart disease, cancer, AIDS and psychiatric disorders. 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 an 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. Kripalu: An integrated practice that emphasizes breathing and alignment and coordinates the breath with movement. Kripalu, also called the yoga of consciousness, was developed by Amrit Desai, a long-time student of Kundalini yoga master Swami Kripaluvananda. This style incorporates three stages of development, beginning with postural alignment and progressing to meditation, with longer posture holding, finally creating a meditation in motion, where the movement from one posture to another happens unconsciously and spontaneously. Students are encouraged to honor “the wisdom of the body” and to work according to

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oga at East of Eden Retreat and Spa provides several choices with the common thread of creating a healthful cycle of movement and breathe to allow a complete sense of well-being. They offer massages, facials, body treatments, energy sessions, naturopathic consultations, yoga classes and personal retreats for relaxation and rejuvenation. Hatha yoga vinyasa flow, led by Laura Bailey, is a vigorous flow of asanas sequenced with her personal touch, building strength, flexibility, balance and energy flow. Gentle yin yoga, led by Nancy Gross, offers a “work within” to facilitate the awakening of self- healing, relaxation, creating space and lengthening with the breath and asanas. Aqua Fusion, led by Nancy Gross, blends yoga, tai chi and Pilates in the saltwater pool. The wonderful experience is low in impact, yet strengthens and increases joint range of motion and applies external and internal massage by means of the the water density. The class offers a total connection to the breath, physical body, mind and spirit. Bhakti Flow, led by Shantaya and Tammy offers an experience of chanting, meditation, pranayama & yoga philosophy into a vigorous asana flow. Ongoing special yoga workshops are available. See ad, page 31. natural awakenings

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ocated in Gulf Breeze proper since 2010 and also in the heart of downtown Pensacola, Pure Pilates offers classes in aerial yoga, yogalates (yoga combined with Pilates core mat work) and traditional hatha yoga, as well as Pilates and other modalities. The aerial yoga program utilizes the specially designed silks at the downtown studio and aerial hammocks at the Gulf Breeze studio. In addition to aerial yoga group classes, they offer private lessons, duet sessions and host aerial yoga parties for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthday parties or any special occasion. Local residents receives their first group class free. Pure Pilates is also an sportswear boutique for women and men, with more than 14 different fitness-oriented clothing brands that are especially great for practicing yoga, including Lucy Activewear, Beyond Yoga, Onzie, Hard Tail, Alo Yoga, TASC, Spiritual Gangster and ToeSox. Owner Susan Clark says, “Our clients return because they see the results of their practice at Pure Pilates in their everyday lives. The staff at Pure Pilates makes every effort to provide a warm environment that is both welcoming and supportive.”

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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. Phoenix Rising yoga therapy: One of the world’s largest schools of yoga. Phoenix Rising yoga follows a set structure incorporating the 12 sun salutation postures and involves chanting, meditation and deep relaxation. Students are encouraged to embrace a healthy lifestyle that includes a vegetarian diet, positive thinking and meditation. The style has proven supportive for beginners and helpful for those under stress or emotionally troubled. Power: An intense style that creates heat and energy, while developing strength and flexibility. Power yoga evolved from ashtanga yoga and was developed by American Beryl Bender Birch in the early 1990s. Its flowing style requires the strength and stamina of Ashtanga, but doesn’t always follow the same sequence of postures, making it similar to Vinyasa style. Power yoga is usually performed in a heated room. Although Baron Baptiste is a name often associated with power yoga, he has developed his own method, called Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga, which is taught only by teachers he certifies. Students who enjoy aerobics will probably favor power yoga. Sivananda: Cultivates awareness of mind and body by incorporating five main principles of proper exercise, breathing, relaxation and diet, as well as positive thinking and meditation. Based on the philosophy of Swami Sivananda, of India, the practice uses chanting, breathing techniques and meditation to help unblock energy and release stress. Sivananda focuses on 12 basic yoga postures to increase strength and spinal flexibility. It is an excellent practice for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone interested in spiritual aspects of yoga. Svaroopa: A style that helps each student discover their bliss. The Sanskrit word sva-

roopa 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. 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 dance-like. Translated from Sanskrit, vinyasa means “without obstacle.” The style is best suited to energetic, physically fit students. Viniyoga: A transformative, slower and more individualized form of yoga that emphasizes gentle flow and coordinated breath with movement. Viniyoga yoga 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 who are in chronic pain or healing from injury or disease. Please note: The contents of this Yoga Guide 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 practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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eorgia Ambarian opened Light Energy Dancing a year ago in Fort Walton Beach. Currently, a staff of three teachers offers a wide variety of fitness and alternative healthcare options such as yoga, meditation, ballroom dancing, personal training, energy healing and Pranic Healing. Ambarian says, “Being creative and expressing myself through the use of dance has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Along the way, I was introduced to yoga and meditation and felt strongly compelled to add these practices to my life. As my training morphed into treating dance as a spiritual exploration, rather than just a physical exercise, I also became aware of the energy body and the need to keep it just as healthy and balanced as the physical body.” Light Energy Dancing strives to be a place of inspiration and support and offers a Dance for Parkinson's class for people with Parkinson's or other movement mobility issues and their caregivers, and also and yoga for people with post-traumatic stress disorder. Ambarian states, “Yoga and dance have the power 26

to heal and to improve lives, and we are all over that! I adore seeing people grow and improve their lives. While I gain great happiness from continuing to improve myself and deepen my own practice, helping others find the beauty in their life is extremely fulfilling.” Ambarian has already enjoyed one creative and fulfilling career. “Together with my partner Eric Luna, I am a five-time world and five-time U.S. national exhibition showdance champion. We been guest performers on Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, traveled the world performing and still continue to do shows and coach the next generation of dancers,” she reflects. “The most recent turning point of retiring from ballroom competition brought me to the decision to open Light Energy Dancing. I really wanted to combine all the areas of my life into one livelihood, and our multifaceted curriculum represents that fusion of spiritual and physical training.” Ambarian is proud of the accomplishments of her studio, and says, “Between me and my enthusiastic staff, we bring a lot of tools to the table to be

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of service to our clients.” The center has Yoga, Yoga for PTSD, Parent and Child Yoga, Dance for Parkinson's, Ballroom Dancing, Meditation, Energy Healing, Pranic Healing and just added a personal trainer to help people one-on-one. As for the role models she respects, the dancer explains, “Anyone who is brave influences me. There are many types of bravery, from those who stand up to social injustice to those who dare to pursue their dreams or defend our country. I gain strength and inspiration from every act of bravery I read or hear about. It takes great courage to change yourself into the person you really want to be, and that's the bravery we try to instill in our clients with the classes and services we offer.” For beginners, “The initial dance experience is usually exciting and fun, and then after the first several classes people begin to see what they really need to fix or work on in order improve, and it's important that they don't let themselves get bogged down in the details. Being a good dancer takes time and lots of practice—be kind to yourself along the way,” says Ambarian. Ambarian realizes that everyone thinks they will start a yoga or meditation practice and feel instant inner peace, or start dance classes and instantly feel an emotional connection with movement. “Unfortunately, that's not how it works,” she says. “A lot of times you start yoga or meditation and the ‘stuff’ in your life seems to be getting worse. Usually there are lessons to be learned or healing that needs to take place in order to move forward, and yoga and meditation are the catalysts to get you past your stuff.” She notes that, “The best advice is to stick with your practice and don't let anything get in your way of attending. By persevering, one finds peace on the

other side of turmoil. This of course doesn't mean everyone will experience an initial readjustment when they start, but one must always keep in mind that in order to get a different result, you have to plant a different seed, and that means change must occur.” As for the future, “At Light Energy Dancing, we hope to continue to grow and expand our group class offering and also get people the one-on-one coaching they need, says Ambarian, who has an invitation for newcomers: “There are so many people who are interested in the tools we offer, but walking in the door the first time can be intimidating. We want everyone to know our center is built on love and a sincere desire to be of service. We welcome you with open arms.”

Light Energy Dancing is located at 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste. 27, Fort Walton Beach. For more information, call 850543-1970 or visit LightEnergyDancing.com.

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AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.” One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

Maintain a Sound Mind

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and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and long-term care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase

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of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.” “Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body

“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress. “Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden.

While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage

Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden. His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grassfed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden. His suggestion: First, get a Creactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Antiinflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.

vanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging. Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

Stress

The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to well-established science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms,

Compute Your Real Age Lifestyle choices can make our bodies older, or younger, than our number of orbits around the sun, according to Michael Roizen, a doctor of internal medicine and author of This is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets of Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Getting a Second Chance at the Life You Want. “Seventy percent of aging is in the simple things you do or don’t do,” he maintains. Here are a few sobering examples: n An unresolved major life stressor, such as a divorce, being sued, the death of a close relative or other traumatic events, can add up to 32 years to chronological age. Managing the stress adds a relatively insignificant two years. n Swap out saturated fats (cheese and meat) for monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts and avocados). Subtract 2.5 years from chronological age. n Get up out of the chair every 15 minutes and also take a 10-minute walk every two hours. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. n Have close friends. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age. Take the Real Age test at ShareCare.com/RealAge.

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including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi. Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as antiaging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.” Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.” Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that

and youthfulness.” We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happy-healthy, happy-healthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?”

are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or older than your actual age.” Roizen adds uncontrolled portion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of life-shortening lifestyle options.

Align with Spirit

“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature. You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy

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Choose Happiness Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch by Linda Joy

recent Harris Interactive poll indicates that only one in three Americans are happy. Success, education and increases in annual household income create only marginally more happiness. So what will it take to go the distance? Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness endeavors to discover just that. Its collection of intimate stories from more than two dozen women reveals telling insights— most profoundly, that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, regardless of their history or circumstances. Four tips from contributors to the book show how we all can rise up out of our troubles to the other side, shining.

Let Go of ‘Supposed To’

Family, friends and society exert pressure on us to achieve certain goals or impose their definition of success. When our soul doesn’t fit the mold, exciting things can happen. Happiness strategist Kristi Ling seemed to have it all: a high-powered job in Hollywood, significant income and the envy of all her friends—but her

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Be Grateful Now

While we’re striving to change our life or wishing things could have been different, we often forget to pay attention to what we have right now. Boni Lonnsburry, a conscious creation expert and founder/CEO of Inner Art, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado, writes about the morning she decided to choose happiness, despite the enormous challenges she was facing, including divorce, foreclosure, bankruptcy and possible homelessness. “I thought to myself, ‘Yes, my life could be better, but it also could be a hell of a lot worse. I’m healthy and smart—why, I even have some wisdom. Why am I focusing on how terrible everything is?’” Using the power of her choice to be happy right now, Lonnsburry not only found joy amidst the adversity, but created love and success beyond her wildest dreams.

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to protect ourselves, even against the love we want. Certified Relationship Coach Stacey Martino, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, writes, “From the first day we met, I’d been waiting for [my boyfriend] Paul to end our relationship. I begged him for another chance—not for our relationship, but to be my authentic self—to figure out who I am and show up in our relationship as the real me.” Fourteen years later, Martino and her boyfriend, now husband, are still exploring the depths of their love for one another. For them, the choice to be vulnerable was the gateway to happiness.

Look Inward Instead of to Others

If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses. Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.” It took a flash of insight to set Rosati free of her patterns of blame—and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world! As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose. Linda Joy is the heart of Inspired Living Publishing and Aspire magazine. Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness is her third in a series of bestselling anthologies. Next up is Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy. Learn more at InspiredLivingPublishing.com.

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SURF TO TURF U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable by Judith Fertig

Wild-caught fish from pure waters is the gold standard of seafood, but sustainable populations from healthy waters are shrinking. That’s one reason why fish farms are appearing in unusual places—barramundi flourish on a Nebraska cattle ranch, shrimp in chilly Massachusetts and inland tilapia in Southern California.

ith the demand for seafood outpacing what can safely be harvested in the wild, half the seafood we eat comes from aquaculture, says Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Yet, farmed seafood has a reputation for uneven quality and questionable farming practices. A primary reason is that much of what Americans buy comes from Asia, where aquaculture is less stringently managed. Meanwhile, domestic aquaculture provides only about 5 percent of the seafood consumed here, according to NOAA.

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If we want to eat safer, sustainable, farmed seafood, there are two solutions. One is to purchase farmed fish raised in the U.S., says Sullivan. The agency’s FishWatch consumer informa34

tion service assures: “If it’s harvested in the United States, it’s inherently sustainable as a result of the rigorous U.S. management process that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable.” Whole Foods Markets have found that farming seafood (aquaculture) can provide a consistent, high-quality, year-round supply of healthy and delicious protein. Accordingly, “When it’s done right, aquaculture can be environmentally friendly and offer a crucial way to supplement wild-caught fish supplies. On the other hand, poor farming practices such as the overuse of chemicals and antibiotics and those that cause water pollution and other negative impacts on the environment are bad news.” A second solution is to consult with a trusted fishmonger that has high standards for flavor, health, safety, sustainability and environmental concerns.

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Chefs like Rick Moonen, who owns RM Seafood, in Las Vegas, are getting behind U.S. aquaculture farms that do it right, raising healthy, sustainable and delicious fish. Moonen recently became a brand ambassador for True North Salmon, a farm system that integrates the way nature keeps fish healthy and fresh. “They have a salmon farm near a mussel farm near a kelp farm, mimicking the way these three species interact in the wild,” says Moonen. The best seafood farms take what geography and climate offer—ocean inlets, a natural spring and a natural depression in the land or indoor controlled freshwater tanks—and use clean feed. With no antibiotics, non-GMO food (free of genetic modification) in the right ratio, good water quality and creative ways to use the effluent, they employ green farming practices to raise fish and shellfish that, in turn, are healthy to eat. The Atlantic coasts of Maine and Canada are where families have been making their living from the sea for centuries, says Alan Craig, of Canada’s True North Salmon Company. “The fish are fed pellets made from all-natural, nonGMO sources with no dyes, chemicals or growth hormones added. Underwater cameras monitor the health of the fish to prevent overfeeding.” True North Salmon follows a threebay system, similar to crop rotation on land. Each bay is designated for a particular age of fish: young salmon, market-ready fish and a fallow, or empty, bay, breaking the cycle of any naturally occurring diseases and parasites. Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agriculture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager Mitzi Koors explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors. “We first discovered a low-lying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates. “We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish raised on at least six months of nonGMO organic feed separate from the newer fish. The ponds are spring fed, providing a great environment for trout.”

In northeastern Nebraska, five generations of the Garwood family have traditionally raised cattle and produced corn and tomatoes. To keep the farm thriving and sustainable, they have had to think outside the row crop. Today, they’re growing something new—barramundi, or Australian yellow perch. They built a warehouse that now holds 18, 10,000-gallon fish tanks full of growing fish. A Maryland company provides old-fashioned cow manure and leftover grain sorghum from area ethanol plants to create algae, naturally non-GMO, to use as biofuel and fish food. “People prefer to eat locally raised food, even if it’s fish in Nebraska,” says Scott Garwood. The sophistication of closed containment systems like the Garwoods use means that chefs, too, can raise their own fish, besides growing their own

herbs and vegetables. California Chef Adam Navidi, owner of the Oceans & Earth restaurant, in Yorba Linda, also runs nearby Future Foods Farms, encompassing 25 acres of herbs, lettuces, assorted vegetables and tank-raised tilapia. Baby greens, not GMO products, help feed the fish, while nitrates from the ammonia-rich fish waste fertilize the crops. The fish wastewater filters through the crops and returns to the fish tanks in an efficient, conservation-driven system that produces healthy, organic food. “Someday, chefs will be known both by their recipes and the methods used to produce their food,” Navidi predicts.

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EYE HEALTH FOR DOGS 10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp by Audi Donamor

ey colorful foods, packed with nutrients, protect against eye problems ranging from progressive retinal atrophy and uveitis to cataracts and glaucoma. Here are 10 foods that are highly regarded in helping prevent and defend against vision problems. Their eye-worthy nutrients include anthocyanins, beta-carotene, carotenoids, glutathione, lycopene, omega-3 essential fatty acids, phytonutrients—and the special partnership of lutein and zeaxanthin, sometimes referred to as “sunscreen for the eyes”.

An easy way to serve these power-packed foods is as a mash. Simply combine a few cups of fruits and vegetables in a food processor with a half-cup of filtered water and blend as a raw pet meal topper. For a cooked topper, chop the fruits and vegetables and place in a medium sized sauce pan with the filtered water and a couple tablespoons of first-pressed olive oil. Simmer gently, cool and serve. Maybe top it all off with a fish or egg. Blueberries contain two eye-healthy carotenoids: lutein and zeaxanthin. They also deliver anthocyanins, eye-nourishing phytonutrients known to support night vision, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. University of Oklahoma research suggests that flavonoids like the rutin, resveratrol and quercetin in blueberries may help prevent retinal atrophy. Their selenium and zinc components also support vision, according to a study from the National Eye Institute. Eating blueberries has even been associated with the reduction of eye fatigue, according to The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. Broccoli’s anti-cancer benefits are well known, but it’s also recognized as one of the best vegetables for eye health. A good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, it’s also packed with beta-carotene. Don’t leave the leaves behind, because they contain even more beta-carotene than the stems and florets. Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have found that broccoli and broccoli sprouts protect the retina from free radical damage, which may be due to a compound called sulphoraphane that boosts the body’s defense against free radicals.

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Kale is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin. The American Optometric Association says these special antioxidants act like “internal sunglasses.” Add beta-carotene to the mix and kale serves as a preferred foil to oxidative stress. Pumpkin’s orange color is a sure sign that it’s packed with carotenoids like beta-carotene, which help neutralize free radicals. Its lutein and zeaxanthin generally promote eye health and further protect against retinal degeneration. Even pumpkin seeds carry several benefits, including omega-3s, zinc and phytosterols to enhance a dog’s immune response. Sweet potatoes are loaded with both beta-carotene and anthocyanins, the latter high in antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. Tomatoes are famous for their lycopene, a carotenoid and phytonutrient found in red produce. This powerful antioxidant helps protect against sun damage and retinal degeneration and has been well Make vision documented as effective in cancer preven- and diet part tion. Processed tomato of annual products contain higher exams by levels of lycopene than the raw fruit. a local vet. Audi Donamor regularly contributes to Animal Wellness Magazine (Animal WellnessMagazine.com), from which this was adapted and used with permission.

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Tackling Snoring with an Arsenal of Appliances by Susan Welch

Snoring has been recognized as a problem for thousands of years, and classical literature is filled with references to the phenomenon. In fact, these early references often show little distinction between the words for “snoring” and “sleep”.

orty-five percent of adults snore at least occasionally, and that may become the brunt of jokes at family gatherings, but snoring is serious business. What some might pass off as funny or merely an annoyance can have severe consequences. Snoring is more a nuisance to those around them than to snorer. It is commonly reported that the person that snores has no issue with the noise, but family members or bed partners often report the snoring keeps them from getting a good night's sleep. Health ramifications can be serious for the snorer. Seventy-five percent of snorers suffer from a disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where breathing is disrupted during sleep for short periods, as reported by Daniel

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Slaughter, M.D., an otolaryngologist and snoring expert at Capital Otolaryngology, in Austin, Texas. This disorder is associated with myriad health issues such as increased risk for heart disease, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, depression and such inflammatory disorders as Type 2 diabetes. These and other conditions are often signs of a constricted airway at night. Having a small lower jaw or a narrow upper jaw increases a person’s risk for snoring. It is important to be able to breathe through the nose at night, just as during the daytime. Children and adults that are mouth breathers or have blockage in their nose are at increased risk for snoring. Weight gain increases the risk for snoring, not only because of the additional weight in the chest and

neck area, but also because the lumen, or hole through which we breathe, is smaller, with increased fat deposits around the muscle layers of the throat. Some snoring might be nothing more than a slight purr with mild noise, and simply changing position resolves the issue. Because sleeping on our back increases the episodes of snoring, designing a sleep posture to support side sleeping is encouraged. This can be as simple as a full-body pillow to wrap around or a sleep shirt, with a stiff object like tennis balls sewn into a back compartment. Enhancing the diameter of the nasal passage can also help prevent snoring. Nasal dilators are collapsible, cone-shaped appliances that, when squeezed, can be slid into the nostril. When open, they dilate the passage, allowing for increased airflow and less mouth breathing. Widely available Breathe-Rite strips are one over-the-counter option. There are prescription medications that shrink the nasal tissues, but a consultation with a medical ear, nose and throat specialist is required. For those that suffer from moderateto-severe snoring, home remedies may not be the solution. Before self-treating with over-the-counter sprays and pills, check with a doctor about a sleep study to rule out obstructive sleep apnea. Daytime sleepiness and an increase in daytime blood pressure are two symptoms that may be indicators of an undiagnosed sleep breathing disorder. A dental orthotic device is considered by many the treatment of choice for mild, moderate and severe snorers. These custom appliances are made by

taking molds of the mouth. A thorough dental exam to determine if the teeth can support these devices is recommended, and any gum disease should be treated and stabilized before fabrication. It’s a good idea to find a dentist that has training in treating both jaw joint issues and sleep breathing disorders. If wearing dentures, there is a tongue retention device that pulls the tongue forward, using suction, through the lips and rests outside the mouth. Common side effects from this device include tongue tingling and numbness, slight swelling and soreness, which usually fade soon after the device is removed in the morning. The side effects of wearing a dental sleep orthotic are most commonly muscle soreness of the jaw and an increase in saliva. These generally resolve in three to four weeks as the body adapts to the new apparatus and posture. Others include soreness in teeth, tooth movement and changes in the bite, All of which can often be resolved by adjustments to the appliance. Retail devices or those seen on TV and the Internet are not adjustable, and can’t be, per U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines. Only those made by trained dentists are adjustable and require supervision of their use. After the initial fit, adjustments and follow-up, it is recommended the appliance, jaws, muscles and dentition be evaluated annually. Dr. Susan Welch is the owner of Wright Parkway Dental Center, located at 106 Wright Pkwy. SW, in Fort Walton Beach. For more information, call 850-243-1534 or visit WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com.

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make the world better came naturally. Walking my talk is a challenge I face daily as I choose what to buy, what to eat and how to be, and I also think it is the most effective way to encourage change in others.

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Why do you enjoy working out? For me, being active is fun—not only because I feel good moving my body, but because I am also outside with friends, reading on a stationary bike or listening to favorite podcasts while stretching. Six days a week, I do an hour of cardio; either swimming or the stationary bike. Every other day I practice yoga for at least 45 minutes to ensure that my back stays pain-free. Once a week, I go hiking for two hours with friends, chatting the whole time, which all makes it worth getting up at 4:30 a.m. I walk whenever I’m on a conference call, either outside or at my tread desk, a simple treadmill under a standing desk; I’m walking on it when I’m reading or answering emails, too. It’s the best present I ever gave myself. Like everyone, sometimes I don’t particularly feel like working out, but all these factors make it easier to start, and once I start, I’m always glad to be exercising. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Pure Pilates’ Balanced Body Teacher Training – The program will cover the following and will run continuously throughout the year: Mat I & II Reformer I, II, & III Apparatus I, II, & III. Cost depends on the module. See website for details. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Unity World Day of Prayer – 7am-8pm. Services during the day include morning service, candle lighting, prayer and meditation, noon prayer service, silent prayer, meditation and prayer requests and individual candle lighting. At 7pm, there is closing sacred service with silent prayer and meditation. Free. Unity Spiritual Center in Ft Walton Beach, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, Ft Walton Beach. Info: WorldDayOfPrayer.org. UnityInFWB.org.

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Steps for Autism Walk – 9am to 1pm. Autism Pensacola (API) is holding the fourth annual Steps for Autism, a fundraising walk filled with fun games,food, music that uses all proceeds to increase community awareness, improve safety, and provide quality-of-life programs for those living with autism in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

Joy Retreat: East of Eden – 9am-5pm. Workshop with Felicia McQuaid and Laura Tyree focuses on joy as more than an emotion; it is a spiritual consciousness and understanding. The energy of joy is even more powerful than pain and heartbreak as a means to learning, living and loving your life in dynamic ways. $125. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-7974754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Labor Day Reflections – 10:30-11:30am. Rev. George Castillo is Chaplain of Joppa Masonic Lodge, member of Shalimar Methodist Mission Committee, interim minister at Shalimar Presbyterian Church and a life time member of the local chapter of the NAACP. Free. Unity Spiritual Center, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, Ft Walton Beach. 850-864-1232. UnityInFWB.org.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Solar Eclipse Event with Alice McCall – 3-4:30pm. A guided healing meditation to align with high frequency solar codes, gaining insights into your soul agreements. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $20. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@ . earthlink.net. HealingPath.info

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Hot 26 Posture Workshop - 11am-12:30pm. A series to teach the Hot 26 postures at a slower pace, with a deeper understanding of the postures’ benefits, proper alignment and how your body uniquely expresses each posture. Workshop limited to 20. Info: 850-217-2771. Hot Yoga Om, 222 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. If the Christ or Buddha Returned, Would You Recognize Him – 2-3pm. He has returned and will inspire humanity to see itself as one family, and to rebuild the world so it works for everyone. Free. Pensacola Main Library, Meeting Room C, 239 N Spring St, Pensacola. 850-293-6750. Share-International.us. Embrace your Gifts as a Sensitive Person/Empath – 2-4pm. Explore your unique qualities and talents as an empath. Learn simple, effective techniques that will shift your everyday perceptions of you and your environment. Free. Susan Johnston Hypnotherapy/ Life Coaching, 1308-B Dunmire St, Pensacola. RSVP: 850-910-4048. SusanJohnston.com.

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Biofeedback Health Scans – 10am-6pm. Learn biological preferences such as what foods to eat and what supplements match you best. Your body knows your optimal health plan; find out and stop guessing. $100. Golden Almond Health Store, 339 Racetrack Rd, Fort Walton Beach. 850-863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com. Stress Control – 6-7pm. Four fast and easy ways to crush stress you have probably never heard of, using drugless support and proven techniques. Free. Golden Almond Health Store, 339 Racetrack Rd, Fort Walton Beach. 850-863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Fall Equinox Event – 6-7:30pm. A guided healing meditation to facilitate reconciliation with the past – to return to heart consciousness living on a personal and global scale. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $20. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@ earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Food Preference Testing: For Kids Only – 123pm. Fast and easy testing for optimum food choices. The scan shows biological aversions and preferences for healthy eating. For children 3 & up. $20. Golden Almond Health Store, 339 Racetrack Rd, Fort Walton Beach. 850-863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Chemistry of Essential Oils – 6:30-8:30pm. Explore how and why essential oils work to support our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness. Laurie Azzarella explains the science behind the scent. $5. Unity of Pensacola Fellowship Hall, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-380-4943. Laurie. MarketingScents.com.

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Fairytale Dance Classes – From Aug 17. 2:304:15pm. Introduce children to dance through storytelling, dress up, imaginative play and movement. Fairytale offers 6-class sessions: 2-4 and 5-7 years old. $75/per session. Urban Deshi, 5043 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola. 703-861-9062. FairytaleByChristina@gmail.com. FairytaleByChristina.com.

Barre Classes – Gulf Breeze classes Wed 7am. Downtown Pensacola classes are Mon 4:30 pm, Tue 12:15pm, Wed 9:30am, Thur 12:15pm, Sat 1:30. $12/drop in, $100/package of 10. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850932-3424. 426 S Palafox, Downtown Pensacola. 850-607-2772. Info@PurePilatesPensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com. Pilates Equipment Classes: Mon/Wed/Fri – 8:30-9:30am. Progressive, advanced and intermediate classes. 9:45am modified for those needing it. Limited to 6 participants each class. $30/drop-in, $25/account basis. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Pilates Mat Classes – Gulf Breeze classes are Mon 8:30am, Wed 9am, Fri 7am and Sat 9am. Downtown classes are Tues 10:15am, Thurs 10:15am, Sat 10:30am. $12/drop in, $100/package of 10. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850932-3424. 426 S Palafox, Downtown Pensacola. 850-607-2772. Info@PurePilatesPensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Myo/Gyro/Mat Class – 5:15-6:15pm. Class begins with Pilates mat exercises to warm up and strengthen our core, then moves into myofascial release stretches and body rolling, and finishes with some gyrokenisis spinal articulation. $15/drop-in, $10/account basis. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. In the Flow Yoga with Dr. Michael DeMaria – 5:30-6:30pm. For beginners to advanced practitioners, flow from rhythmic movement and laughter to flowing yogic postures and meditative stillness, all accompanied by live music. Bring a yoga mat. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. MDeMaria@ ontos.org. Ontos.org.

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Full Moon Group Meditation Intro/Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Full moon group meditation workshop: dynamic service to the world and powerful, method of personal spiritual development. Potent, non-denominational. Free. Ever’mans Co-op Educ Center, 315 West Garden Street, Pensacola. 2joneill@gmail. com. Details: TransmissionMeditation.org

SMART Recovery Meeting – 12-1pm. SMART Recovery – Self Management for Addiction Recovery – is a leading self-empowering support group. Learn recovery based on scientific research and participate in self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups. Free. The Bindu Institute, Group Room, 1913 Highway 87, Navarre. 850692-9824. Don@thebinduinstitute.com.

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Meditation – 6-7pm. 1st Tue. Reverend Jamie Sanders leads guided meditation. Meditation offers innumerable benefits for your body, mind and spirit. The rest is deeper than the deepest sleep. The deeper your rest, the more dynamic your activity. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org. Truth on Tap – 6-7pm. Last Tues. Rev Jamie Sanders leads an evening of lively discussion on spiritual topics over food and drinks. Participants responsible for cost of their food and drink. Free attendance. Ozone Pizza Pub, 1010 N 12th Avenue, #111, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. Unity@unitypns. org. UnityPns.org. Herbal Hour – 6-7:30pm. Community discussion group on herbal remedies and herbal information. Bring any remedy you need help finishing; our remedy making tools will be available for you to use, just bring your supplies. $5. Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola. 850-912-6996. OldThymeRemedies.com. Yin Yoga – 6-7pm. Dive deeply into relaxation and gentle, really deep stretches right down to the bones. A must for any body, especially those over 40. Reclaim your body. $15, $10/pranic healers. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206 B Center Rd, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. PranicHealingAndWellness.com. Twin Hearts Meditation and Healing Clinic – 7:15-8:15pm. Promoting stress reduction and general wellness. Protocols for most physical and emotional ailments. Thanks for bringing canned food for Manna food bank. Free. EverMan’s Natural Foods, Community Rm, 315 W. Garden St, Pensacola. 850433-2042. PranicHealingCentralGulfCoast.com.

wednesday Fairytale Dance Classes – 10-11am. Introduce children to dance through storytelling, dress up, imaginative play and movement. Fairytale offers a dance class for 2-4 year olds whose parents register and attend the 10am Pilates equipment class. $15/drop in fee. Pure Pilates Gulf Breeze, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 703-861-9062. FairytaleByChristina@gmail.com. FairytaleByChristina.com. Beginning Yoga – 5:30pm. Ric Kindle leads beginning yoga on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. $8. Unity of Pensacola, Fellowship Hall, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPns.org. Peace Within Healing Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided healing meditation with sound healing proven to help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other challenges. Bring mat, cover, pillow for a lying down meditation. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. MDeMaria@ontos.org. Wednesday Evening Equipment Class – 6pm. Taught by Beth Bradford. $30/drop in, $25/account; 6 participants per class. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-2875836. BHBruni@aol.com PilatesCoreTraining.com. Beginner Belly Dance Classes – Through Nov 18. 6-7:30pm. Learn this beautiful ancient dance art, make new friends, burn calories and have fun. $68/ for the term. Pensacola State College, Warrington

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thursday Vinyasa Flow - 8:30-9:30am. Practice power vinyasa flow with Laura Bailey. Feel your body move through the challenging yoga asanas to the beat of your favorite tunes. $15. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. East OfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com. Intermediate/Advanced Oriental Dance Class – Through Oct 29. 6:30-8pm. Learn this beautiful ancient dance art, make new friends, burn calories and have fun. $60/for the term. Pensacola State College, Pensacola Campus, 1000 College Blvd, Pensacola.

friday First Fridays at Bikram Yoga – 4:30-6pm. A 90 minute class for new clients. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Mat and towel available for rent. Free/new clients. Bikram Yoga Pensacola, 1151 Office Woods Dr, Ste C, Pensacola. 850-912-8668. BikramYogaPensacola.com

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COLONIC THERAPY PENSACOLA WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

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