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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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t’s no surprise that this month’s issue - Celebrating Yoga - is jam-packed with the many faces of those that brought yoga to Northwest Florida and the surrounding area. Cover-to-cover you will hear much about the love and appreciattion of yoga and the valuable growth that has been inspired and instilled in our community.

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he fifth annual Mahabhuta Yoga Festival, celebrating the Year of the Fire Monkey, will be held November 18-20 at Sanders Beach Community Center in Pensacola. The event showcases the talents of yoga teachers, artists, healers and musicians from throughout the Southeast, and features organic food and artisan vendors, a healing spa and special children’s activities. Kids 13 and younger are free.

“The year of the Fire Monkey is a time to shake things up, create change and innovate a new path,” says Stacey Vann of Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center. “In Monkey year, you are free to express yourself fearlessly in all walks of life. Fire brings passion, creativity and joy.”

Workshops will include 10 traditional styles of yoga, AcroYoga, Aerial Swing Classes, Hoop Dance, Slackline Yoga, Mantra Music, Kirtan and Sound Healing. A weekend pass allows participants to attend any of the workshops.

Music will be a part of the major-

ity of daytime workshops, and there will be concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings. Musical artists will include Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band, Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda, Michael DeMaria, Paradiso and Rasamayi, Brooks Hubbert, Robert Lenfestey, Krishna and Gershone, Laura Tyree, DJ Jon Juan and the Genesis Party.

Guests are invited to visit the Healing Haven Spa, where practitioners will offer free Thai yoga bodywork, reflexology, reiki and aromatherapy (appointments available on a first come, first served basis). Kids 13 and younger can visit the Galactic Child Yoga Tent and attend the Columbia Marionette Show.

Prices are $270 for a three-day pass, $108 for a one-day pass and $30 for a single event, with a special $200 threeday pass for Natural Awakenings readers using the code MYF2016NaturalAwakenings. For more information or volunteer opportunities, visit MahabhutaYogaFestival.com. To support the live album produced at this year’s festival, visit GoFundMe.com/mahabhuta2016.

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newsbriefs Healing Hands for Arthritis at Massage Envy

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assage Envy in Destin and Fort Walton Beach will host the sixth annual Healing Hands for Arthritis on September 28. Both locations will donate $10 for every 60-minute session as well as 10 percent of in-store sales of select merchandise to the Arthritis Foundation.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America, affecting one in five adults and more than 300,000 children. For many of the millions of Americans living with this disease, finding ways to improve overall wellness and win the fight against pain and anxiety is a key part of living the best life possible.

By participating in Healing Hands for Arthritis, Massage Envy has joined Arthritis Foundation in a common purpose to relieve the symptoms of this debilitating condition through massage. The event is intended not only to help participants improve their own overall wellness, but also to help others with arthritis continue their fight for a better quality of life.

To participate in Healing Hands for Arthritis, book an appointment at the Massage Envy at 34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Ste. 132, in the Crystal Beach Plaza, Destin 850-650-8500 or 99 Eglin Pkwy., Ste. 5B, in Uptown Station, Fort Walton Beach 850-301-2000. See ad, page 8.

New Blog Provides Proven Advice to Home Caregivers

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hen Tena Scallan gave up her home caregiving business, she had accumulated years of experience and wisdom.

Wanting to improve the industry and help caregivers, children of elderly parents and the elderly themselves, she compiled that knowledge in The Ultimate Compassionate Guide to Caregiving, an innovative reference tool to guide home caregivers and the elderly through everyday tasks and challenges, large and small.

Now Scallan has launched a new blog, TheUltimateCaregivingExpert.com, to make her proven advice even more widely available.

Through her book and her blog, she Tena Scallan hopes to help with the many problems facing today’s home caregiving services by assisting and educating those in the eldercare business as well as family members providing care to their aging loved ones at home.

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iana Pereira has joined the staff of Northwest Florida Natural Awakenings as assistant publisher. An Emerald Coast native, Pereira says she is “excited to assist in bringing natural options, newsworthy events and naturally minded practitioner information to the Panhandle.”

While known more to this area as a health coach and educator, Pereira began her career in print journalism, writing for both the University of Central Florida newspaper and the Orlando Sentinel.

She moved back to this area for personal health reasons and ended up with a new career educating and assisting others regarding their health concerns.

Pereira says she realized that relief from her own health issues would come from lifestyle changes. “By educating myself in nutrition, herbalism, essential oils and such, I’ve been able to help not only myself and my family, but numerous others within the local community over the past five years,” she says. In 2013, she used that knowledge to cofound a local health food store in Navarre—a new way to reach out to the community as an advocate for a healthier lifestyle.

Pereira continues to educate the public through events at Ever’man Co-operative, 8th Element Wellness and other local venues. She also owns and operates a local produce cooperative, Pereira Produce & Health, offering affordable, organic produce to the Fort Walton Beach and Navarre areas.

Healer, Vedic Astrologer Visits Panhandle as Guest Teacher

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Natural Care Workshop for Moms at Sunshine Yoga

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im Mosby is a yoga teacher and studio owner, but above all she’s a mom who is passionate about natural health care. “Families can improve their health and financially benefit from changing a few simple daily habits,” she says. Mosby and her daughter will share their natural healthcare tips at a workshop for mothers and children of all ages at Sunshine Yoga Studio on October 2 from 4 to 6 p.m.

“With all the stress of school, changing bodies and hormones, our children need a natural and safe alternative to skin care and stress relief,” she says. “It is our job as mothers to teach and empower our children to safely care for their sensitive—and changing—bodies.”

Participants will learn how to make natural, safe essential hygiene products to take home, and Mosby will teach them natural stress-relief techniques that mothers and children can use at home, at school or anywhere.

“More and more studies are finding a link between common skin-care products and cancer,” Mosby says. “Besides the obvious risks of using harsh cleansers that contain toxic chemicals, medicated products can be damaging to young skin.

Natural, homemade products with gentle ingredients enable the skin to balance itself naturally, resulting in long-term health of the skin and body.”

Sunshine Yoga Studio is located at 211 Main St., Ste. E, Destin. For more information, call 850-687-8603, email Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com or visit SunshineYogaStudio.com.

tephen Quong—who has more than 40 years of training in a variety of healing modalities and is the only American-based Vedic astrologer to be accepted as a life fellow of the Indian Council of Astrological Science—will visit the Panhandle November 5-7 to teach Medicine Buddha Dharma and the Yuen Method of Chinese Energetics and offer Vedic astrology readings. “These classes are hard to come by anywhere and have never been available on the Emerald Coast,” says Georgia Ambarian of Light Energy Dancing, which is hosting some events.

Medicine Buddha Dharma has only recently been available to the general public, she says.

Quong’s workshop, scheduled for November 5 at the Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness in Gulf Breeze, includes an Abhisheka (spiritual Stephen Quong blessing with holy water) and unique methods for self-healing, spiritual protection and distance healing.

The Yuen Method of Chinese Energetics is an evolving system of healing that incorporates muscle testing, dowsing and direct extrasensory perception. The goal is to identify and immediately neutralize underlying causes of disease, pain and energetic blockages. A graduate of the first mastery-level course offered by this technique’s developer, Dr. Kam Yuen, Quong is “passionate about bringing this effective, rare healing modality to all sincere students.” The class will be held November 6 at Light Energy Dancing.

Vedic astrology (Jyotisha) is the Indian system of using someone’s birth time and Vedic chart to accurately analyze the planetary and karmic factors affecting his or her life path. The details that come with a reading are intended for practical use to remove obstacles and schedule life changes. Quong will be available for readings November 7 at Light Energy Dancing. Early booking is recommended, as appointments are limited.

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Interactive Art and Music Event Focuses on Unity

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he third part of Curated Compassion, an art and music series designed to inspire the sharing of ideas and passions, will be held October 1 at First City Arts Center in Pensacola. Curated Compassion is divided into four themed parts. The first two themes were Compassion and Tolerance, and the third theme will be Unity.

Participating artists will construct 15-by-18-foot installations to convey the theme, inviting viewers into those spaces to invoke the feeling of unity through the interactive art.

A portion of the proceeds of each part of the series benefits a different local organization that serves our community, says event organizer Ric Kindle. “Our benefactor for the upcoming Curated Compassion #3 Unity show will be Children's Home Society of Florida,” he says. “We are very excited to be working with this organization, which does so much for those who need it most.” For more information about Children’s Home Society Services, visit chsfl.org.

The entertainment lineup includes Nick and the Ovorols, Jeff Glickman and the Panhandle Allstars, Plastic Apparition (Jacob Price), Kristen Elizabeth Long, Todd Adams with live painting by Dagny, and comedian Olivia Funny Pants. Set times will be posted on Curated Compassion’s Facebook page.

Admission is a $10 donation at the door and includes light refreshments. For more information, visit Curated Compassion on Facebook.

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Visitors are invited to come that Friday evening to set up camp and then dance all night as special guest DJs spin mantra-based electronica and hip hop. The festival includes free vegetarian and vegan breakfast and dinner.

The 1,20-acre New Talavan Farm, located at 31492 Anner Road in Carriere, is home to about 60 cows that were saved from slaughter. This organic farming community has the largest collection of saved cows and one of the biggest Adopt-a-Cow programs in the area.

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Global Yoga Event Is A Call for Peace

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he eighth annual Global Mala Yoga event to promote peace will be held in downtown Fort Walton Beach on September 24, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the grassy area behind Burrito Del Sol. “The purpose is to bring our local yoga community together at the same time as others around the world to create a powerful energetic intention of peace,” says yoga instructor Megan Welcher, who is hosting the free event along with Dragonfly Yoga Studies and Hot Yoga Om.

Local yoga instructors will donate their time and knowledge to lead a portion of 108 sun salutations. “It is not necessary to complete all or any of the sun salutations,” Welcher says. “Just bring your yoga mat and your intentions for peace, or just show up and just hold the space for peace.”

The Global Mala Project was founded in 2007 by the renowned yogini Shiva Rea. The idea was to join thousands of yoga students worldwide in collective yoga practices to bring meditation into action on International Peace Day. Call 850-244-0184 for more information—or just show up with a mat and practice.

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Yoga Retreat to “Best Secret Island on Earth”

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athy Tabb and Willow Conolly of Navarre Living Yoga will lead a yoga retreat to Eleuthera, Bahamas from November 29 to December 5. The retreat will feature daily yoga, meditation and reiki as well as individual healing sessions on what Travel and Leisure Magazine recently called “the best secret island on earth.”

The extended nature of a retreat allows for a relaxed but profound healing experience, Tabb says. “Yoga retreats are a way to both reset the body and nervous system and build up a reserve for combatting the daily grind,” she says. “By getting away and changing the environment and letting go of cell phones, schedules and the fast pace of life, we allow our bodies to experience a deep healing and nurturing that is sorely needed in our lives today.”

Like most yoga retreats, she says, this one is set in a beautiful, calm, natural environment to help soothe and quiet the mind and body. Eleuthera is a thin, 100-milelong island with the Caribbean Sea on one coastline and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. It is continually named as one of the top beaches in the world.

While the setting is tranquil, it also provides the opportunity for adventure, Tabb says. “You can spend the entire vacation doing nothing but practice yoga, walk the pink sand beaches and relax by the pool, or you can create daily adventures on both land and sea. What’s nice about yoga retreats is that they’re usually fully inclusive, so you don’t have to fret about the details.”

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esearch from the Cleveland Clinic has found that a plant-based diet could be more effective than even the American Heart Association’s recommended five-food-groups diet for reducing childhood heart disease.

The research, led by Cleveland Clinic pediatrician Michael Macknin, tested 28 obese children between the ages of 9 and 18 that had high cholesterol levels.

For four weeks, 14 of the children ate the American Heart Association diet, while the other half ate a vegan, plant-based diet.

Children on the plant-based diet were found to have significantly lower weight, systolic blood pressure and total cholesterol numbers, and improved mid-arm circumference, body mass index and level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.

They also had lower levels of insulin and two heart disease markers, myeloperoxidase and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein—all indicating improvements in their cardiovascular health.

By comparison, children on the American Heart Association diet saw significantly lower weight, waist circumference, mid-arm circumference and myeloperoxidase levels, indicating enhanced immunity, but did not exhibit the other improvements.

“As the number of obese children with [unhealthy] high cholesterol continues to grow, we need to have effective lifestyle modifications to help them reverse their risk factors for heart disease,” says Macknin. “Cardiovascular disease begins in childhood.

If we can see such significant improvements in a four-week study, imagine the potential for improving long-term health into adulthood if a whole population of children began to eat these diets regularly.”

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esearch from Korea University Anam Hospital, in Seoul, South Korea, has found that black raspberries significantly decrease artery stiffness and increase heart-healthy endothelial progenitor cells (EPC), which assist in repairing damaged blood vessels.

The study tested 51 patients that met at least three criteria for metabolic syndrome, including waist circumference measurements, high triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and/or symptoms of glucose intolerance. The subjects were split into two groups; one received 750 milligrams per day of black raspberry extract for 12 weeks, while the other group received a placebo.

The researchers assessed the radial artery augmentation index, a measure for blood vessel wall stiffness, and values for this measurement decreased by 5 percent in the black raspberry group. The placebo group’s levels increased by 3 percent.

In addition, EPC counts increased in the black raspberry group by 19 microliters, versus a drop of 28 microliters in the placebo group. Black raspberries contain a number of heart-healthy compounds, including phenolic acids, resveratrol, flavonoids and tannins.

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Conducted by researchers from the University of Belgrade School of Medicine, the double-blind study tested 40 young athletes for 90 days.

The players were recruited from a Serbian soccer club and split into two groups. Half were given four milligrams of astaxanthin per day, while the control group received a placebo.

After three months of astaxanthin supplementation, the researchers found that muscle enzymes had decreased, indicating the rate of players’ muscle recovery had improved. They also found decreased neutrophils and C-reactive protein (CRP), both markers for inflammation, signifying a corresponding reduction.

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Breast Milk Supports Preemies’ Developing Brains

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study from the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri, has found that premature babies that receive at least 50 percent of their diet from breast milk in their first month have significantly better brain development than babies that consume less breast milk.

The researchers tested 77 infants born an average of 14 weeks before their full nine-month term—referred to as preterm or preemie. The brain scans of the infants were compared with how much breast milk they received while in the natal intensive care unit. Mother’s breast milk was not distinguished from breast milk provided by others.

Senior researcher, physician and child psychiatry professor Cynthia Rogers explains, “With MRI scans, we found that babies fed more breast milk had larger brain volumes. This is important because several other studies have shown a correlation between brain volume and cognitive development.”

Preterm birth has been linked with neurological and psychiatric problems later in life, and the researchers plan to continue to study the children. “We want to see whether this difference in brain size has an effect on any of these developmental milestones,” says Rogers.

Less Sleep Brings on the Munchies

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ecent research from the University of Chicago’s Sleep, Health and Metabolism Center has found that not getting enough sleep increases a cannabinoid chemical in the body that increases appetite. The result is a lack of control in snacking.

The researchers tested 14 young adults by comparing the results of four nights of normal sleep with four nights of only four-and-a-half hours of sleep. The researchers found that after reduced sleep, the subjects’ hunger increased significantly and their ability to resist afternoon snacking decreased.

This surge in snacking urges also matched significantly increased circulating levels of endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol, which peaked in the afternoon, coinciding with the increase in snack cravings.

“We found that sleep restriction boosts a signal that may increase the hedonic aspect of food intake,” concludes lead study author Erin Hanlon, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago Medical Center.

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Vitamin C-Rich Produce Guards Against Cataracts

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esearch from King’s College, in London, shows that dietary vitamin C reduces the development of cataracts that interfere with vision by obscuring the lens of the eye, keeping light from striking the retina.

The researchers followed 324 pairs of female twins for 10 years.

Food questionnaires were administered to each pair to determine their intake of dietary nutrients. The researchers also examined each of the twins’ eyes for the development of cataracts. The scientists found those that consumed the most foods with vitamin C had fewer cataracts than those that ate foods with less of the vitamin.

These findings did not apply to supplemental vitamin C, helping researchers better understand the superior nature of natural vitamin C. Natural vitamin C contains multiple bioflavonoids, rutin and several co-factors, such as factors J, K and P, tyrosinase and ascorbinogen.

Senior study author and eye surgeon Dr. Chris Hammond says, “The findings could have significant impact, particularly for the aging population, by suggesting that simple dietary changes such as increased intake of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthier diet could help protect them from cataracts.”

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Lying Labels

New Term Disguises High-Fructose Corn Syrup The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has resorted to creating a new label for high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) by calling it “fructose syrup” or just “fructose” because numerous scientific studies have linked it to obesity, Type 2 diabetes and autism.

HFCS is a highly processed chemical sweetener used in many processed foods, including breads, cookies, candy, condiments and soft drinks. It extends the shelf life of products and is often cheaper than sugar, the primary reasons manufacturers use it.

Standard HFCS contains from 42 to 55 percent fructose. The new term is being used when foods contain HFCS-90, which has “just” 90 percent fructose.

Identifying HFCS-90 as an ingredient bizarrely gives food makers a green light to use statements such as “Contains no high-fructose corn syrup” or “No HFCS” on the product label, thus misleading buyers.

Bart Hoebel, a psychology professor at Princeton University, reports, “When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they’re becoming obese; every single one, across the board. Even when rats are fed a high-fat diet, you don’t see this; they don’t all gain extra weight.”

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Kinesthetic Kids New Desks Aid Learning via Movement

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Educators at Charleston County schools, in South Carolina, know that more movement and exercise makes kids better learners, even as the amount of time devoted to physical education (PE) and recess has been declining sharply in the U.S.

“If you ask anyone in education if they prefer PE or class instruction, they say instruction every time,” says David Spurlock, coordinator of health, wellness and physical education for the Charleston County school district.

“Yet, what we’re trying to show is that more movement equals better grades, behavior and bodies.”

Charles Pinckney Elementary School, in Charleston, employs Active Brains, a program that uses 15 stations through which students rotate during the class. Each station has a unique exercise component such as a mini-basketball hoop or an exercise bike, and is focused on a different academic task such as spelling or math flashcards. This is the first classroom in the U.S. equipped with only kinesthetic desks. The program has been in operation for three years and has a waiting list of students excited to try the new approach.

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Healing Recipe Cooking May Be the Future of Medicine

In 2010, chronic disease accounted for 86 percent of all healthcare spending; four years later, the cost of treating heart disease alone totaled $315.4 billion, including medication and hospital care. At the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, medical students are learning cooking skills to better advise patients on regaining and maintaining their health through nutrition.

By getting them to approach healthful food preparation with ease and awareness, this next generation of doctors is striving to provide building blocks for long-term health management. “When we see healthier eating, we see more disease prevention and fewer hospital stays, which means less money spent on health care,” says Chef Leah Sarrris, program director.

Since 2012, 20 medical schools have adopted Tulane’s program, including the University of California-Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of IllinoisChicago and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, in a partnership with the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts.

Students complete eight classes of three hours each, and fourth-year students can choose from seminars that focus on different clinical interests, including nutritional support for those coping with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, diabetes or pregnancy. Students also teach free public cooking classes. This integrative understanding of health care may change the way the medical system operates.

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Nuclear power plants produce dangerous radiation as a byproduct and leave behind toxic nuclear waste that can endure for centuries. By contrast, fusion, which powers the stars, occurs when small, light atoms such as hydrogen smash together to form heavier atoms, releasing enormous amounts of energy. To date, scientists have been unable to initiate fusion reactions on Earth without using more energy than the reaction produces.

Preliminary work suggests that it will be feasible to build a 100 megawatt reactor 10 times smaller than traditional fission reactors. That’s enough power to light up a city of 80,000 homes.

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The dangerous practice of fracking (hydraulic fracturing), which combines volumes of toxic chemicals and fresh water to bore for natural gas, has spread to 21 states in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, as well as Colorado, Texas and California. A particularly intensive drilling area is the Marcellus Shale region, a 600-mile-long bedrock layer up to a mile below the Earth’s surface that includes parts of New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Citizens in these and surrounding states are sounding alarms.

The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center is on the battle’s front lines and their efforts can serve as a blueprint and inspiration in trying to curtail fracking and protect the health and safety of people and the planet. The nonprofit has taken issue with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft study dated late last year that concluded fracking has no widespread impact on drinking water, demanding that the agency conduct further research. While Pennsylvania’s Department of the Environment tallied 271 cases of water contamination from fracking in 40 counties, the nonprofit Public Herald reports 2,309 overall fracking complaints for 17 of the counties, and concludes that water-related cases are repeatedly understated.

Recent research by Stanford University’s School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences found, “Companies are fracking directly into shallow freshwater aquifers,” according to Professor of Earth System Science Robert Jackson. “In no [other] industry would you be allowed to inject chemicals into a source of drinking-quality water.”

PennEnvironment recently galvanized more than 1,000 state health experts’ demands to Governor Tom Wolf’s administration that include establishing a registry to report impacts from fracking and other natural gas activities; instituting special training for health professionals; removing exemptions for the fracking industry from environmental laws; and requiring that all fracking operations be at least one mile from schools and healthcare facilities.

“With every day of inaction, our elected leaders continue to subject their constituents to severe and widespread health impacts,” advises PennEnvironment fracking campaign organizer Allie DiTucci.

Maryland poses another looming battleground—it currently prohibits the practice and is drafting new fracking regulations as the gas industry knocks on its door. Meanwhile, communities around the country are voting to ban fracking from their districts.

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PEACE WITHIN A Sound Healer Shares His Journey to Spiritual Wholeness

by Allison Gorman

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ost people can’t trace their careers back to a single moment. Michael Brant DeMaria can trace his to a single note on the piano—a note he struck over and over again as a shy, sensitive child seeking solace from pain.

“My parents thought I was autistic,” DeMaria writes in his new book, Peace Within. “Years later people made fun of me, saying I was a new age musician before there was a new age. Looking back on it as a psychologist, I realize now that I was self-soothing and putting myself into a trance of sorts that was healing for me—and the sound literally took me to another world—or perhaps reminded me of the true, real world of silence and vibration infusing all we see.”

That first note would lead to a career DeMaria never imagined when he began using indigenous instruments to create meditation music for his intuitive therapy practice in Pensacola.

He now has a wall full of industry awards, including one for appearing on a Grammy-winning album, and four Grammy nominations. On any given day, 150,000 people are listening to his music on Pandora.

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cal acclaim are mere side products of DeMaria’s music, which is intended, above all, to heal. He knows that it saved him, the wounded child, and then saved him again years later, when he was on the brink of suicide.

And music is the vehicle for his life mission, which is to bring healing to others by forging the connection between heart and soul.

“Self-Healing, Intuitively”

When DeMaria struck that first note, he was 7 years old and had just had his third surgery. He was in physical pain, with hundreds of stitches in his abdomen, and in emotional pain from the terrors he’d endured in the hospital.

He’d had a near-death experience on the operating table, entering a subtle world of color and sound, a world so peaceful that returning to his body left him in a state of shock for weeks. That sense of disconnection, which had never entirely gone away, had become debilitating.

“Now I understand that I was suffering from post-traumatic stress,” he says. “I was having depersonalization, I felt like life wasn’t quite real, I was suffering physically and emotionally, but I

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DeMaria knows that music saved him, the wounded child, and then saved him again years later, when he was on the brink of suicide. didn’t have words for it.”

At some point in his anguish, he wandered over to the piano, struck a single note—and listened, eyes closed, as the dissipating sound carried him past nightmarish memories of a cold gurney, masked strangers, the cloying smell of ether and the vortex of unconsciousness, to a place of light and love and peace.

The sensation is so acute, even upon recollection, that DeMaria must pause for a moment when describing it. “It took me to that place that I remembered, where there was no pain,” he finally says. “It took me to the other side. And I would do that over and over again. Many times it was the same note; other times I would change to a note just above or below it. I didn’t realize for decades that I was selfhealing, just intuitively.”

A New Source of Healing

From that point on, music was his refuge.

His parents—conservative Catholics who had bought a house in the Connecticut wilderness to protect their three sons from radical 1960s culture—were appalled when their middle son, upon seeing his first live jazz performance, announced that he wanted to be a drummer. “They were horrified,” DeMaria recalls. “I was supposed to be a doctor.”

Despite their reservations, they got him a drum kit and some lessons, and he blossomed. (Earlier piano lessons had been a bust, he says, as his teachers had insisted that he learn to read music rather than compose his own. “I was a terrible piano student. For me, music was an intuitive, inner process, grounding me from the inside out.

That’s why it meant so much to me.”)

As a freshman in college, DeMaria bought the first of dozens of synthesizers; he loved putting on headphones and creating cosmic sounds. As he forged his way through academia— earning dual degrees in philosophy and psychology by age 20, then a master’s in psychology and, at 25, a doctorate in clinical psychology—he found that a

few hours at a piano or keyboard were natural stress relief.

But it wasn’t until he was 31, and well established as a Pensacola therapist, that he went on a vision quest with a Blackfoot teacher in Montana and discovered Native American flute, which “felt like an ancient friend. As much as I loved the piano and the drums, it slayed me. The heart opening that happened when I was in Glacier National Park, hearing the Native American flute for the first time, was one of the most powerful moments of my life.”

Indigenous instruments, originally created by hunter-gatherer cultures, typically have a five-note (pentatonic) scale in a minor key. The result, DeMaria says, is an earthy, bittersweet sound with a unique ability to tap into what he calls the “Great Loving”—the heart-centered energy connecting us to each other and to the whole world, seen and unseen. It makes sense, then, that indigenous music was always intended as a spiritual tool, a dynamic force to facilitate healing, transcendentalism and communal bonding.

“That’s what’s so strange about our culture,” he remarks. “It’s one of the very few where music is seen primarily as entertainment, and only practiced by professionals.”

DeMaria took to the Native American flute instinctively. Its evocative tones would become the centerpiece of his healing music.

Indigenous music was always intended as a spiritual tool, a dynamic force to facilitate healing, transcendentalism and communal bonding.

He also played his flute at speaking engagements, and it wasn’t long before people began requesting CDs of his music without the voiceovers. The result, The River, came out in 2003. Created and marketed specifically for use in hospice, the album was inspired by the Native American belief that people do not die, but simply change form, like a river flowing into the ocean.

The River made back in sales what it cost DeMaria to manufacture it; he still thought of himself not as a professional musician, but as a sound healer.

He began working on two projects simultaneously: Siyotanka, a play and accompanying soundtrack about the origins of the Native American flute; and, Ocean, a follow-up to The River.

Ocean turned into a five-year journey of healing, with DeMaria as the patient. It also made him a New Age phenomenon.

Ebb and Flow

The title turned out to be prophetic. Ocean was shaped

by Hurricane Ivan, which sent a 15-foot

Riding the Wave

By then DeMaria was spending much of his professional time guiding clients through meditation and relaxation sessions. When he couldn’t find accompanying music he liked, he decided to create his own. He set up a small recording studio in his house, bought digital software, and made meditation audios backed by calming blends of piano, synthesizer and indigenous instruments. “I was making New Age music before there was such a thing, at least in the marketplace,” he says.

opened by a series of fresh traumas: the death of a friend, an unexpected legal entanglement, yet another surgery. Ivan was just the final blow.

DeMaria, who since childhood had keenly felt the omnipresence of death, was having suicidal thoughts. “There’s a feeling that doing it yourself gives you some control over it,” he says. “There were times when I literally carried my daughter’s picture with me so I wouldn’t kill myself…. And so, when I was working on this album, I was purely thinking of my own healing. I was that 6- or 7-year-old kid in abject pain.”

The music did what it was meant to do: when Ocean was finished, DeMaria was in a far better place. But he wasn’t sure the result was marketable.

“I don’t think anybody’s going to get this album,” he told his publicist. “To be honest, I think it sucks.”

Then Ocean was released and the first reviews came back. “I just got on my knees and cried,” he recalls. “I couldn’t believe it was touching people at the same level it touched me.”

Ocean climbed to the top of the New Age charts and was nominated for a Grammy in the highly competitive New Age category, building on the momentum created by Siyotanka, which also topped the charts, won a Native American Music Award, and

wall of water through DeMaria’s home. He recorded the album in a makeshift studio in his office, where he was living with his family. The sound is raw, and not ambient noise he couldn’t edit out.

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“Once we are healed at the heart’s center, death becomes nothing more than a mother’s warm embrace.”

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n his new book Peace Within, Pensacola therapist and award-winning indigenous musician Michael DeMaria describes being called to the bedside of a young surfer dying of cancer. She had slipped into a coma, but the nurses encouraged him to play his Native American flute for her anyway. And so he did what he does as a sound healer: he improvised, allowing the music to flow through his heart to hers.

She later awoke to describe a vivid dream with beautiful music.

When she was told that it wasn’t a dream, DeMaria writes:

She asked if I could return again, now that she was awake and conscious so that she could meet me. Of course, I couldn’t wait to get back and meet her.

“Would you play for me again she asked me after we talked.

I said, “Of course.”

I closed my eyes and played my flute, and my fingers began doing things they didn’t usually do. I finished, kissed my flute as I always do, and opened my eyes.

Marie said, “Thank you so much.

That song is just beautiful. What do you call it?”

I said, “I don’t know, I have never played it before. It must be your song, Marie’s song.”

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Her eyes welled up and she said, “It reminds me of the wave I road in on, and it gives me courage to ride the wave back out.”

Maria left her body a few days later, shedding it like a cocoon that had served its purpose. I know in my heart that her soul is free and dancing in the infinite expanse of spirit—swimming, surfing, and singing her soul song.

Part storybook, part workbook, Peace Within is as much a healing tool as DeMaria’s music. He uses his own lifelong healing journey and stories like Marie’s as both encouragement and example for others.

Beginning September 12, DeMaria will offer Peace Within Healing Meditations on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Sanders Beach Community Center, located at 913 South I Street, Pensacola. He will integrate his 32 years’ experience as a psychologist, yoga instructor, meditation teacher and sound-healing artist.

“This is a lying-down meditation based on the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra,” he says. “It’s scientifically proven to help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other challenges.”

The cost is $10. Bring a yoga mat, a light cover and a small pillow. For more information, visit MichaelDeMaria.com.

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earned a Grammy nomination in the smaller Native American category.

It was the beginning of long string of commercial and critical achievements, including four consecutive Grammy nominations, eight ZMR awards for New Age music, a contract with multimedia publisher Sounds True and a collaborative Grammy for a children’s album.

Then in 2013, DeMaria was notified that his latest album, The Maiden of Stonehenge, had been disqualified from Grammy consideration because of a technicality regarding its release date.

When he got the call, he happened to be at the hospital with his mother, who had died in his arms before being revived.

“It’s funny how Spirit works,” he says.

There are more important things than the Grammies, he thought. He was, after all, an artist-healer—and having made or collaborated on 11 albums, his artist was well fed. “I completely disengaged from that for the next two years while I accompanied my mother on her death process,” he says.

Peace Within

And so he was back where he started with The River: bringing healing to the dying. If that concept seems incongruous, he says, it’s only because our culture creates a false sense of separation between the seen (life and light) and the unseen (death and dark). Quantum physics only reinforced what indigenous cultures have long known: that all these energies are interconnected.

“Healing comes from the same word as whole,” he explains. “For the soul to heal, sometimes the body must die; in fact, our ultimate healing is to become one with the soul, and the heart is the gateway to the soul.

All spiritually advanced cultures— soul-centric cultures, as opposed to egocentric cultures, which ours is— understood this.”

This energetic shift—reflected in the desire to show gratitude and appreciation to others, to forgive and be forgiven—is required for us to die peacefully, he says. “Once we are healed at the heart’s center, death becomes nothing more than a mother’s warm embrace.”

DeMaria’s new book, Peace Within, complements his renewed focus on helping others on their healing journey, whatever their stage in life, integrating his work as a psychologist, yoga instructor, meditation teacher and sound healing artist.

Of course, his journey isn’t over either. As an artist-healer, DeMaria must perpetually balance the two roles, letting one inform the other without the distractions of fleeting fame.

“When all is said and done,” he says, “it has nothing to do with awards or notoriety. In my music, I am not interested in trying to impress, while at the same time I want to fully show up and not hide—my prayer is to be sincere and authentic and allow the music to come through me and not from me. And if I can be a vehicle for that in the world, I’ve done my job.”

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Online Resources n Visit YouTube.com/mbdemaria to see the 7x7 Meditation Challenge, in which DeMaria guides viewers through a basic healing, relaxing meditation seven minutes a day for seven days.

n Visit the video blog series “Mindful Moment with Michael” at MichaelDeMaria.com or on YouTube.

n Watch DeMaria’s healing music videos at YouTube.com/mbdemaria.

n Sign up for the newsletter at MichaelDeMaria.com to receive a 10-minute instructional video (with a downloadable PDF) of DeMaria’s “Three Breaths to Destress” exercise/micro-meditation.

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Yoga Stretches across the Emerald Coast

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Yoga’s popularity has been growing steadily as people discover its mindbody-spirit benefits.

“Some people try yoga for the physical benefits and then see the spiritual and mental value too,” says Kathy Tabb, who has operated Navarre Living Yoga and Health Center for 10 years.

The bonuses are widespread, she says. For many people, the payoff is dramatic, whether they’re dealing with an injury, fighting anxiety, or trying to lose weight, gain flexibility or become more mindful. Yoga can help people overcome insomnia, throw away sleep aids and begin sleeping naturally—another valuable step toward healthier living. And meditation, a key part of yoga practice, can help people tune out stress and become happier, healthier and more centered.

“It’s a practice that changes lives,” Tabb says.

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Balance Health Studios on 30A. BHS also offers chiropractic, acupuncture, kinesiology and nutritional features. nOtium 30A, a boutiquestyle fitness and wellness studio, offers classes in yoga, high-intensity BarreAmped, TRX Suspension Training and other activities.

nAt Yoga Elements in Panama City Beach, students can choose traditional, aerial or paddleboard yoga.

nIn Panama City, 23rd St. Yoga offers classes in the ancient tradition of yoga: breathing, meditation and asana (posture and exercise). Other Panama City studios offer a broad mix of techniques and approaches for a wealth of choices.

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In addition to public classes, many studios offer private individual and group classes.

Independent yoga teachers such as Melissa Shalongo of Fort Walton Beach and Danielle Masters of Panama City provide personalized instruction as well.

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Tyree said she has found little among the first yoga teachers in the overlap between the two studios. area, starting 18 years ago. As she Hot Yoga Om has brought in new students drawn by hot yoga, which became more aware of the imporgot its start about 20 years ago when tance of diet and other wellness ispeople discovered benefits to exersues, she returned to school and got cising in 95-to-105-degree heat. a master’s degree in nutrition. The

At Hot Yoga Om, infrared café was a natural fit for her; she panels produce a sauna atmoteaches yoga at nearby Northwest sphere that provides the best Florida Ballet Academy. of the sun without the danger “The yoga definitely came ous effects of solar radiation. first,” says Likins, who says she Practitioners report experiencing now looks at “the whole picture,” both the benefits of traditional including lifestyle choices and yoga and increased blood flow food, as she helps people achieve caused by the passive heat. Prowellness. fessionally trained instructors control the heat and the tempo The Best Yoga for You of the class. “We don’t stress People searching for a yoga class the bodies out,” Tyree said. should do research online and

When it comes to yoga, in person to find the one that Tyree was a pioneer of sorts. fits them best. A good plan is to She started teaching classes in sample several classes and talk the area in 2000, when yoga with instructors and practitioners was often misunderstood. to see which studio offers the

“I got a lot of quesright setting and services.

Laura Tyree tions,” she says. “People misinterpreted yoga as a religion. It’s Mark O’Brien, a longtime journalist, not.” Now mainstream people accept author and editor, lives in Pensacola. yoga, which is increasingly popular with senior citizens, including winter vacationers. “We all get excited when we know the snowbirds are coming back.”

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For Laura Tyree, yoga classes were a welcome solution for the back pain she suffered after a bicycle accident.

A college triathlete at the time, she was struggling to recover until a friend suggested she try yoga.

After her first class, she began to sleep well again.

“That started my yoga journey,” she says. “I wouldn’t be the person I am today without yoga.”

Tyree now owns two yoga studios in Fort Walton Beach. Dragonfly Yoga, a therapeutic, classically oriented studio, came first.

Her “hot little sister,” Hot Yoga Om, is three doors away.

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Where words fail,

Yoga classes are on the menu at Synergy Organic Juice Bar and Café in Fort Walton Beach. Synergy uses real whole food as part of its focus on healthy living. In addition to yoga classes, owner Amy Likins offers education about nutrition, skin care, antioxidants and other health issues.

The café’s Yoga Synergy Style has evolved from more than 20 years of teaching and practicing.

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“I didn’t know through yoga inwhat to expect or volves three simple even really why steps, practiced daily: I was there,” she recalls. “But I’d Step 1: Pause been struggling There’s an important with depression difference between and with chronic a lapse in action and back pain, and I a pause, McQuaid was ready to give notes: “A pause up. So I decided to is intentional. It’s try something new.”

During her first a conscious way Felicia McQuaid yoga class in a local of interrupting a gym, McQuaid felt herself transformed. habit of activity.” In the real world, “As the class progressed and we moved she says, pausing means recognizing through a series of postures, I began to when we’re feeling rushed, pressured, notice a profound change. As my breath- anxious, frustrated or fatigued, and ing deepened, my pain was reduced, my deliberately doing the opposite of what our instinct tells us to do, which is to thoughts slowed down, and I was able to be still. When I left, I knew I would be hurry faster, worry more. back again and again. It was the best I

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Learning to pause is a simple but shares this path to peace—one she powerful tool, and McQuaid helps her refined through local study with Swami students hone that tool at the beginning Jnaneshvara Bharati, a practitioner of of each class. They create an intention, the Himalayan yogic tradition, which or reason, for yoga practice, saying, teaches that peace can be found in the “Now I connect to the peace and stillstillness within us. ness within me.”

While that first yoga class can be

The pause can also be applied transformative, as it was for McQuaid, outside class. “In daily life, insert a accessing the “stillness within” can sacred and intentional pause between be challenging in the real world, with one place and another,” she suggests. its busy families, work deadlines and “For example, the next time you get in seemingly constant emails and texts. the car to go somewhere, pause before Learning to find inner calm in the eye you start the engine.”

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for all of us who Her local study define ourselves by There’s a physiologiwith Swami Jnaneshvara what we do. cal reason that proper

breathing is a critical “Right now, Bharati, teaches that part of yoga. right behind the chatpeace can be found in ter of the mind, there

“When you’re in a high state of the stillness within us. is a state of being stress, your breaththat is as essential to ing becomes shallow and short. When life as the air we breathe,” she explains. proper breathing is encouraged, the “When you lose sight of this connection, body naturally lets go of stress,” Mcyou can feel controlled and overwhelmed Quaid says. Deep breathing floods the by life and its many challenges.” body with new oxygen and releases

Yoga is designed to connect us with carbon dioxide and toxins, she says. In the spirit inside us—the quiet witness to the process, the muscles relax, the heart all the chaos of the outside world. and lungs grow stronger, pain ebbs and

Pause, breathe, be—three simple the mind becomes clearer and calmer. steps that can lead to a happier,

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“I’ve studied various areas of medicine and found them devoid of tools and methods that empower patients to make changes that lead to better health.

Studying shamanism means being on my own healing path of cleansing body, mind and spirit. It’s necessary for any empowered healer that aspires to inspire and generate confidence and assertiveness in others, enabling them to do what is needed to live out their life purpose,” he says.

Rieders found shamanism to be an effective complementary therapy for strengthening the body and building resilience. One of his patients was unhappy with his job, feeling it only served to support a costly family lifestyle.

Upon discerning his true desire was to own a gym and teach people how to get healthy, he took action. “A heart procedure was no longer necessary.

Stored anger can create heart disease, as well as cancer,” he remarks.

Seti Gershberg’s life changed dramatically while studying shamanism in the remote Peruvian Andes, where he lived with the indigenous Q’ero people for two years. Taking a break from a career in international investment banking, he set out to learn about a

shaman’s relationship to energy, consciousness and the supernatural, with an eye to creating a system of universal reciprocity, balance and harmony.

He was also interested in indigenous people’s views of the relationship of the physical world with self, consciousness and multi-dimensional space-time as a single interwoven idea; a continuum.

“Today, I’m an executive producer and creative director in Phoenix, Arizona, working on a video series, TV commercials and films, including two documentaries on shamanic rituals and ceremonies, as well as the Q’ero culture,” says Gershberg. He practices the Q’ero shaman’s gift of Ayni, giving of our self first without asking for anything in return. His website, ThePathOfTheSun.com, offers a “pay what you can afford” option.

Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place. ~Richard L. Alaniz, A Shaman’s Tale: Path to Spirit Consciousness

Sean Wei Mah, a Native American Cree, grew up on a reservation in Alberta, Canada, around tribal medicine men that practiced smudging, ceremony and ritual. “Smudging, by burning fine powders, considered sacred medicine, is significant to any shaman as holy medicine to cleanse the body. It’s part of Native American life and the foundation of how we communicate, give thanks to and ask for help and guidance from the Creator. Ceremony is our church and smudging is how we purify it,” says the shaman, artist and actor known as “The Rattlemaker”.

Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, a shaman, healer, storyteller and carrier of the Qilaut (wind drum), is an elder

from the Kalaaleq tribe, in Greenland.

His family belongs to the traditional healers from Kalallit Nunaat. Endearingly known as Uncle, he has traveled to 67 countries to conduct ceremonies including healing circles, sacred sweat lodge purification and Melting the Ice in the Heart of Man intensives, where he teaches the spiritual significance of climate change.

He advises, “A shaman’s responsibility is to guide you on your inner path

and support you in recognizing your beauty so that you can love yourself and know who you truly are. A shaman guides you to a new level of consciousness through teachings, storytelling and ceremonies, which my grandmother taught me were the key. All of this helps you rely on your own inner guidance.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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n classical yoga, teachers often sequence instruction toward reaching a pinnacle pose such as an inversion or arm balance. In restorative yoga, the peak pose is savasana—in which the practitioner fully relaxes while resting flat on their back. Leeann Carey, author of Restorative Yoga Therapy: The Yapana Way to Self-Care and Well-Being, explains, “This passive asana practice turns down the branch of the nervous system that keeps us in fight-or-flight mode and turns up the system allowing us to rest and digest. It feels like a massage for the nervous system and encourages self-inquiry, reflection and change, rather than perfection.”

The physical, mental and spiritual benefits are similar to those of active yoga, but because poses are held longer and supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks, “There’s no stress on the tissue and joints. Each pose gifts us with longerlasting benefits, including more time for the mind to unwind,” advises Carey.

“Restorative yoga allows both muscles and the brain to recover from fatigue, so we are stronger, sharper and better able to act in the world afterward,” explains Roger Cole, Ph.D., a certified Iyengar yoga teacher in Del Mar, California, and a research scientist studying

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the physiology of relaxation, sleep and biological rhythms. He attests that it also serves as preparation for pranayama (mindful yoga breathing) and meditation, which require a clear, well-rested, focused mind.

Perfect for beginners and used by longtime practitioners to complement other yoga styles, restorative poses are designed to accurately realign and reshape the body. They also can be therapeutically tailored to support natural healing for issues related to tension, premenstrual syndrome, weak immune functioning, back pain, pregnancy and recovery for athletes. “Poses for healing may require targeted gentle stretching, but prop use will coax the body into desired positions without requiring muscular effort,” says Cole.

An early student of B.K.S. Iyengar and familiar with props, San Francisco resident and co-founder of Yoga Journal magazine Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., found herself leading her first class comprised entirely of supported poses during a power blackout at a 1980 workshop. “I didn’t want people walking around in the dark, so I improvised a restorative class and everyone loved it,” she recalls. She revisited the idea several years later when she personally

felt the need for physical, emotional and spiritual restoration.

For a year, 90 percent of her practice was supported poses, and the switch helped her so much that it inspired her first book, Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times. She’s since written more books and trained teachers in restorative yoga around the world.

As in classical yoga, a restorative sequence should be balanced with asanas (positions) from all pose classifications—backbends, twists, inversions and forward bends. It takes time for the body to comfortably settle deeply into a pose—as long as 15 minutes— therefore, a 90-minute restorative class may include only a handful of asanas.

Lasater says, “Most people don’t need more of anything from the culture in which we live. They need much more to learn to be still and at ease.”

In today’s yoga world, which seems to emphasize power and action, “Restorative yoga has become imperative to balance activity and ambition with stillness and being,” she continues. Lasater notes that while many classes are reducing savasana to as little as three minutes, students need 20 minutes.

Carey clarifies that because this approach focuses on opening and letting go, rather than striving for the biggest stretch, “Sensation-seeking yogis may need to shift their perspective. The biggest challenge is often quieting the mind while the body is still. When a student is uncomfortable because the mind is screaming, it helps to compare it to having tight hamstrings in an active class. We’re not chasing relaxation; just breathe, feel and watch,” she says.

“Eventually, everything will let go.”

“The more our mind rebels against relaxing, the more we need it,” observes Lasater. Students often turn to yoga as a strategy for feeling whole, and she suggests that one of the best ways to find clarity within is to listen in stillness, one savasana at a time. “It’s a gift to ourself, our family and the world,” she adds. “When we feel rested, we’re more compassionate and ready to serve the greater good.”

Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

Yoga Props 101

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oga props can help new students maintain alignment and reduce strain while allowing veterans to more deeply explore the intricacies of their practice.

Always adjust the dimensions and placement of props to ensure comfort via soft curves in the body instead of sharp angles, especially in the spine. Body weight must be distributed equally throughout the pose; key places to check for tension are the lower back, abdomen, neck and jaw muscles. Here are some basic tools.

Yoga mats should have a non-skid surface and not exceed three-sixteenths of an inch in thickness. They cushion the body, serve as a blanket or a base for props or can roll up into a bolster.

Blankets and towels pad hard areas and warm the body. Different ways of folding and rolling transform them into many firm and comfortable shapes with wide-ranging applications.

Blocks in various sizes and materials can be laid flat, placed on edge or stood on end. They can add height or length to the body, access core stability and provide leverage. A stack of hardback books or phone books tied together can work in a pinch.

Belts stabilize joints, support inflexible body parts and create traction and space. Typically two inches wide, soft belts with a D-ring locking system are easily adjusted; two soft, wide neckties or scarves tied together are suitable.

Avoid material that cuts into the skin.

Bolsters, typically cylindrical or rectangular cushions, provide good supports that are long-lasting, if sometimes costly. Combining folded blankets and rolled mats may be suitable alternatives.

Walls provide leverage, vertical support and a structure to rest upon.

A closed door or large piece of furniture such as a bookcase or refrigerator works; a room corner simultaneously supports both sides of the body.

Chairs are versatile props for any practice and make yoga accessible to those unable to get down onto the floor.

Backless folding chairs are typically used in studios, but any sturdy chair that doesn’t roll is suitable.

Sandbags, strategically positioned, encourage overworked areas to release.

Their weight also provides resistance and stability. Homemade versions can be made by loosely filling a smooth cloth bag with coarse sand, pea gravel or rice. Retail bags of beans, rice or sugar are other options.

Eye pillows block out light during resting poses, can gently weight the forehead or hands or support the back of the neck. Typically made of silk or soft cotton, they’re filled with a mixture of flax seeds or rice and soothing herbs such as lavender, peppermint or chamomile.

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Inside the Chant with Krishna Das

Kirtan Music Transports Listeners to a Deeper Place

by Robin Fillmore

bhakti yoga, followed in 1998 by Pilgrim Heart, with a guest appearance by Sting. Since then, a steady stream of 14 albums and DVDs produced on his own label have provided the soundtrack for yoga classes everywhere; the soothing rhythmic chants performed in a deep, rich timbre complements instruction in the spiritual element of the exercise.

Das’ specialty, kirtan, updates an ancient tradition of devotional chanting as meditation accompanied by instruments. A kirtan concert invites audience members to join in the experience through chanting, clapping Photo by Payal Kumar

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nfluential spiritual leader Ram Dass has described Krishna Das (Jeffrey Kagel) as an example of someone whose “heartsongs” open channels to God. The Grammy-nominated kirtan artist, long considered yoga’s rock star, consistently plays to sold-out crowds worldwide. The Long Island native’s journey has gone from being a member of a popular rock band to going to India, where as a student of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, the trajectory of his life and music shifted and expanded.

His 1996 debut album, One Track Heart, focused on updated chants from the ancient tradition of

and dancing and is characterized as a journey into the self that also connects us with each other.

How would you introduce your music?

Across the country and around the world, yoga practitioners are chanting the names of God in tongues including Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi and English. They’re taking kirtan music out of the temples and the yoga studios and into dance halls, universities, cathedrals and other unexpected places.

In the last decade, India’s traditional call-and-response form of chanting has been reinvented by modern devotional artists blending traditional kirtan with modern genres such as rock, rhythm and blues, hip-hop and electronica—breathing new life and devotion into yoga’s sacred chants.

What does kirtan mean to you?

For me, kirtan is all about the music.

The more ways I practice sustainable health, balance, love and music and immerse myself in a spiritual life, the more I realize that all issues distill down to simple facts. Everyone wants to be loved and happy, and to avoid suffering and being judged.

Looking at our lives, we start to see how we hurt ourselves and others and how what happens to us in daily life can be difficult to deal with. We recognize that we must find deep inner strength so we don’t get destroyed by the waves that come and try to toss us around.

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Little by little, all of our awakening practices work to transform our life. They move us from being externally oriented and reactive to being established within and quietly responsive. We come to have a wider view that life can effectively contain and envelop the different facets of ourselves and the world.

Why do many consider a kirtan event a transcendent experience far beyond the music?

There are two things: the music and where the music is carrying us. In this case, it’s the names of God, of divinity, that are real and inside us. We can call this higher sense anything we like and aim in that direction according to how we identify with it.

If we want peace in the world, then every individual needs to find peace within. We can’t create peace or happiness with anger and selfishness in our heart and mind. We can release ourselves from a limiting storyline, whatever it is, and touch a deeper place for a while. Then, when we return to our day, we are standing on slightly different ground because we have trained ourselves to let go a little bit. It’s a gradual process that takes time and effort, but it’s a joyful practice.

Do you see a shift in thinking echoing that of the 1960s that positions us to do better this time?

In the 1960s, everyone thought they were going to change the external world, but they forgot they have to change themselves, too, and little work was done inside. Today, while most people keep trying to first rearrange the outside world, more are now doing the necessary inside work, as well.

The key is to understand what’s truly possible. If we don’t understand how we can be happy and at peace in the middle of a burning fire, we won’t recognize the tools available to create that kind of light for ourselves and others.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Solar Eclipse Event with Alice McCall –6-7:30pm.

Experience guided work connected with the solar energies - put your inspirations and goals into action.

Teleconference with Alice McCall. $20. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Antiques Appraisal Fair – Sep 3. 9am-2pm.both Bring your antique, vintage and artistic treasures for expert information and value estimate. Funds support the Pensacola Historic Preservation Society. $5 entry fee includes evaluation of one item, $3 each additional item. Garth’s Antiques, 3930 Navy Blvd, Pensacola. 850-375-4287. QuinaHouseMuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Essential Oils for Everyday Use – 6-7:15pm. Learn more about incorporating essential oils into everyday life. Lecture will cover the power of essential oils and how to use them with yourself, family members and furry friends. Free. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Ste 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Introduction to Essential Oils – 12:45pm. Facebook class on essential oils. Postings at numerous times every day about the oils, and gifts for those who attend and participate. Feel free to invite anyone around the world. Facebook, search Pereira Produce & Health, 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

specialevent Annual Sand, Sea, Spirit Retreat

situations. Bug Off Spray, Happy Nose, Healthy Kiddo, Homework Helper, Soothe and Ease and more.

Free/class plus one roller ball, $5/each additional roller ball to cover materials. 8th Element Wellness, 90 NW Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. 850-499-3670.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

September 10-20 Be amongst people of like mind, thought and action. This wonderful spiritual event will feature holistic workshops and lectures, social events and gatherings, holistic services that include massage and energy work, community meals, lunch or supper. Come for the day or come to stay.

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Mystic Festival – 9am-6pm. Tarot card and aura readings, alternative health mini seminars, motivational speakers, healing crystals, jewelry and other items for sale, inside and outside vendors. $5 donation. Capstone House, 1713 Beck Ave, Panama City. Gladys Grimsley: 850-747-9224.

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Rollerball Remedy Make-N-Take – 6:30-8:15pm.

Learn to use only a few essential oils for most everyday situations, then create a few roller balls for those

Peace Within Healing Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm.

A guided healing meditation. Dr DeMaria. integrates his work as a psychologist, yoga instructor, meditation teacher and sound healing artist into this experience. Bring a mat, light cover, small pillow for this lying down meditation, proven to help with PTSD, chronic pain and other challenges. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola.

Cancer Support with Essential Oils – 7-8pm. This class will cover the possibility of supporting cancer treatment and recovery with essential oils. Each person attending will receive the protocol used successfully with local customers. This gift of the earth is said to break down petrochemicals in our livers and tissues. 420 Woodland Park Cir. Mary Esther: 850499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 DIY Green Cleaning – 6:30-8pm. Learn to create every day cleaning supplies from carpet machine shampoo to oven cleaner and car wash. Baking soda and vinegar can only go so far. Learn the next step to eliminate the need for synthetic cleaners or stain removers. $20 including take-home bottle of multipurpose cleaner and glass cleaner cleaners. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

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Lunar Eclipse Event – 3-4:30pm. Guided work with the lunar energies to help you break away from your limitations. Welcome clarity into your life and being with this energy work. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $20. Reservations: 850-585-5496.

AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3

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Back to School Naturally – 3:30-4:30pm. Complimentary Zyto scans will be available at this event.

All the essential oils information of a basic class with additional information geared to the upcoming school year. 7888 Parkwood Dr, Milton. 850-4993670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

Pamper Yourself Spa Make-N-Take – 6:30-8pm.

A presentation on chemicals found in standard body and cosmetic products and their negative effects, then the chance for those interested to create safe pampering products to take home for a price that fits any budget. Hand-outs with all recipes and cost comparison. Refreshments served. Each attendee receives a goody bag with a lip scrub and more. $5.

Gulf Breeze. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Reiki Master Practitioner Training – 9am-5pm.

Class includes information on master symbol, attunement to master energy level, meditations and group exercises. Full review of level one and two information pertaining to reiki work. The focus and intention of this level is ending karmic cycles.

Certification is Reiki Master Practitioner; w/Felicia McQuaid. 8 CEU’s for massage therapists. $350. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Ste 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Naturally Simple Hormone Balance – 11am-12pm.

Diana Pereira shares the ins and outs of the main female hormones and a new approach to controlling fluctuations, imbalances, hot flashes and chronic fatigue naturally. Other female concerns will also be covered. Ever’man Cooperative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

Naturally Simple Hormone Balance – 3-4pm.

Learn the ins and outs of the main female hormones and a new approach to controlling fluctuations, imbalances, hot flashes and chronic fatigue naturally.

Other female concerns will also be covered. 253 College Ave, Defuniak Springs. 850-499-3670.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Fall Equinox Event – 6-7:30pm. Transformative energy work that harnesses the equinox’s powerful light codes to support your continuous alignment with your evolving path. Important for spiritual and personal growth. Teleconference with Alice McCall. $20. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@ earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Detoxification & Body Wrap – 6:30-8pm. A discussion on gentle, every day and quarterly cleansing while enjoying an essential oil body wrap that will help you detox. Abdomen measurements privately taken before the wrap and after because it is not unusual to loose 1/2 inch to 2 inches. $15, including wrap. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-499-3670. Pereira ProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

Fall Into the Stillness Retreat November 3 - 6

Autumnal Equinox Healing Celebration and Peace Within Book Release – 7:30-9pm. Gather to honor our parents and grandparents who have gone before us. It is also the autumnal equinox and Native American Day, where there will be a balance of day and night. Clear your mind, heal your life. Sound healing guided meditation. Love Donation. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola.

The retreat features the dynamic duo of Stowe Good – Grammy nominated Karen TaylorGood and best-selling author and singer/songwriter Stowe Daily – as keynote presenters.

Meditation, workshops, bonfires, outstanding food, fellowship and relaxation are some rewards of this retreat in the serene seaside woods of Camp Beckwith.

Registration ends Oct 16. $140/retreat fee and lodging.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Yoga & Essential Oils – 11am & 2pm. Learn about the benefits of essential oils and yoga in combination and what they do for the body. Then use the combination with a yoga session with Kim DeMoss.

Each class has a 15 person maximum. Regency Condominium, 8525 Gulf Blvd, Navarre. RSVP: 850499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Peace Within Movement and Soul Dance w/Dr Michael DeMaria – 7-8:30pm. Class is based on research in rhythm and play for health, healing and wellness. A warm-up, a safe environment and then dance, clearing energy centers, quieting the mind while exercising the body. Bring a mat for a relaxation at the end. No movement experience required. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

markyourcalendar Save the Cow September 30 - October 2 Kirtan Mela is a three-night, two-day music festival at New Talavan organic farm community to bring awareness to cow slaughter.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

specialevent Mahabhuta Yoga Festival November 18-20

5th Annual - Celebrating the “Year of the Fire Monkey” Sanders Beach Pensacola Showcases talents of yoga teachers, artists, healers and musicians from throughout the Southeast, and features organic food and artisan vendors, a healing spa and special children’s activities. Kids 13 and younger are free.Workshops include 10 traditional styles of yoga, AcroYoga, Aerial Swing Classes, Hoop Dance, Slackline Yoga, Mantra Music, Kirtan and Sound Healing. $270 for a threeday pass, $108 for a one-day pass and $30 for a single event

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Yoga for the Spirit – 6:15-7pm. Yoga class combining postures of hatha yoga and spiritual awareness of the breath and energy. For those wishing to bring peacefulness and balance to their life. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

Ballroom/Latin Dance Class – 7:15-8pm. Have fun moving and grooving. Call to get updates on styles taught this month. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach.

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Transmission: Group Meditation for the New Age – 7:15-8:30pm. A dynamic, scientific, impersonal, group meditation. Transmission Meditation is both a world service (Karma yoga) and a potent technique of personal development (Laya yoga).

Simple, non-denominational. Free. Everman’s Educ.

Center, 327 West Garden St, Pensacola. TransmissionMeditation.org.

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Young at Heart Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Open to all ages and levels, this class includes standing and seated postures using blocks, blankets and other props to stretch and strengthen your body and relax your mind. $6. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

Kids Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Your child will gain body awareness, improved concentration, self-confidence, and self –love. They will learn tools to help them cope with life changes and stressors. Recommended for ages 5-10. $15/drop in, $80/6 week session, $40/ siblings. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main Street, Destin.

850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Prepare for the birth of your baby and work to alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts by practicing gentle, modified yoga poses and breathing exercises. Appropriate at all stages of pregnancy. $12. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065.

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Synergy Yoga Flow at Northwest Florida Ballet – 6-7:30pm. Synergy yoga is an eclectic blend of alignment based hatha, vinyasa, vini yoga, kundalini, yin, restorative and meditation. Teachers have years of experience and are focused on health and wellbeing for everyday people. North West Florida Ballet Annex, 310 Perry Ave SE, behind main academy, FWB. 850-225-9188. Synergy OrganicCafeFWB.com/yoga_classes.

Yoga for the Spirit – 6:15-7pm. Yoga class combining postures of hatha yoga and spiritual awareness of the breath and energy. For those wishing to bring peacefulness and balance to their life. $15. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

Meditation on Twin Hearts/Pranic Healing Clinic – 7:15pm. Experience the peacefulness attained by beginning meditation appropriate for all levels. Followed by an optional energy/Pranic healing clinic. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ste 27, Fort Walton Beach.

850-543-1970. LightenEnergyDancing.com.

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wednesday Gentle Flow Yoga – 10-11:30am. Beginner based therapeutic movement combined with breath awareness and guided meditation. Healing for the body, mind and soul. Taught by master teacher, Felicia McQuaid. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 2, FWB. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Aerial Yoga – 6-7:15pm. The yoga swing is used to deepen and enhance traditional yoga postures. Build strength and discover new depths with balance, stability and mobility. No experience is necessary. $16. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy.

850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

Candlelight Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Melt stress away in the soothing glow of candlelight. Experience a creative flow sequence with a focus on warming and relaxing the body so that the mind can unwind and let go. $18/drop in, packages available. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main Street, Destin. 850-687-8603.

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Essential Oils Introduction and Instructional Class – 6-8pm. 2nd and 4th Wed. Instructional classes using essential oils to improve well-being by applying and creating everyday products. Dis-

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Synergy Yoga - Beginner, Yin and Gentle – 9-10am.

Synergy yoga is an eclectic blend of alignment based hatha, vinyasa, vini yoga, kundalini, yin, restorative and meditation. Teachers have years of experience and are focused on health and wellbeing for everyday people. North West Florida Ballet Annex, 310 Perry Ave SE, behind main academy, FWB. 850-225-9188. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB. com/yogaclasses.

Yoga-natomy – 4:30-5:45pm. Flow though yoga postures with emphasis on specific muscle groups and discuss anatomical function and alignment tailored to your body. The end of class is a restorative posture along with savasana. $13. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

Healthy Happy Hour – 6-7pm. 2nd Thu. A premier member of the healthy living community provides cutting-edge concepts on health and ultimate well-

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ART GALLERY, PICTURE FRAME SHOP AND PHOTO STUDIO – for Sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Turn Key operation, fully equipped and ready to go. Huge inventory of art, supplies and equipment valued at over $200,000 (building not included).

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Owner retiring. Call 850-376-8324. ness. Topics include hypnosis, acupuncture, massage and essential oils, and energy healing; light snacks and healthy beverages provided. $15. 8 th Element Wellness, 90 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. RSVP, Christie: 850-598-7515. 8th02.com.

Synergy Yoga Flow at Northwest Florida Ballet – 6-7:30pm. Synergy yoga is an eclectic blend of alignment based hatha, vinyasa, vini yoga, kundalini, yin, restorative and meditation. Teachers have years of experience and are focused on health and wellbeing for everyday people. North West Florida Ballet Annex, 310 Perry Ave SE, behind main academy, FWB. 850-225-9188. SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com/yogaclasses.

Intro to Ashtanga Yoga – 6:15-7:45pm. Learn the basics of Ashtanga Yoga, an intelligent sequence of poses designed to promote vitality, strength and flexibility. Be introduced to the primary series where you will develop a basic understanding of this unique practice. Donations. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

friday Yoga for Meditation – 9-10:15am. This class begins with a gentle yoga practice to prepare for meditation; designed for 45 minutes of movement and breathing with a 10-20 minute meditation at the end. Students are invited to sit in meditation to their capacity. No yoga experience necessary. $13. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-6841065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

Restorative Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Connect to breath and find rest and relaxation in a series of passive, supported yoga postures designed to restore and rejuvenate body and mind. Appropriate for all students, no prior yoga experience required. $13.

Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.

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HOSTEL BUSINESS FOR SALE – Successful hostel for sale in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Centrally located to nearby restaurants, stores, shopping, etc.

Only 3 miles from the beach! Great for a couple or individual who wants to live on the premises and enjoys meeting people from all over the world! Owner leaving the country. Asking $30,000 (does not include real estate). Long term property lease available (must qualify). Call 850-376-8324.

COOKWARE FOR SALE WORLD’S FINEST HEALTHY COOKING SYSTEM BY SALADMASTER – Service and information for healthy cooking in W.FL, & AL Coast. Saladmaster by Healthsource. C. Maples: 256-412-4896.

FOR SALE NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE PANAMA CITY DISTRIBUTION– Earn $300+ working 2-3 days per month delivering to businesses in the Panama City and Panama City Beach area, as an independant contractor. Car, insurance and valid Drivers License required.Call Scott 850-687-0825 or email Scott@NWFNaturally.com.

HELP WANTED RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE – part time possible full time in Navarre. Devoted to Health and Healing with a background in this field. Contact Esther Turn,

MUSICIANS WANTED KIRTAN BAND FORMING­–Yoga Garden is forming a kirtan band. Looking for musicians and singers.

Contact 850-685-4428.

ROOM RENTALS MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE BY OWNER – Custom finished medical office space in the Heart of Destin. 8 treatment rooms, conference room, large reception area, office space, 3 restrooms, kitchen. Serious inquiries only to: officespaceforsale15@gmail.com.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – 8th Element Wellness is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Health care practitioner who wants to rent space and be a complimentary addition to our team. Room for rent in calm environment at 90 Beal Pkwy in Ft Walton Bch. If interested, please call Christie at 850-598-7515 or Alex at 850-582-2285.

SERVICES ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATOUCH – A simple step-by-step method of applying therapeutic-grade essential oils topically to produce a profound whole body experience. Benefits includ estress management, immune support and autonomic balance.

Provided by wellness advocates certified in the ArōmaTouch Techniques. 8th Element Wellness, FWB. 850-460-3328 MYOFASCIAL RELEASE FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE – Janet Hardy, LMT, BCTMB, John F. Barnes’ expert Myofascial Release therapist is now offering treatment for many womens’ health issues. For more information, please call 850-2319131or email CaringTouch 4Therapy@gmail.com.

THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION HOSTEL FWB – Walking distance to many amenities, Bike rentals, Beds as low as $25 per night. Couples - $35; Private room $50. TSDHostel.com. 850-376-8324.

One good thing about music; when it hits you, you feel no pain. ~Bob Marly

Meditative Coloring – 10-11am. Coloring is a form of active meditation. Bring your own supplies and join other adults for an hour of quiet, meditative coloring. There are free printable mandalas online.

Love offering. Fellowship Hall, Unity of Pensacola Metaphysical Bookstore, 716 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NWFNaturally.com to request our media kit or call 850-687-0826.

1180 Eglin Pkwy NE, Shalimar 850-902-2536 • 850-651-0160 RebeccaFreeman08@yahoo.com

Caring and compassionate masters of acupuncture and Oriental medicine acupuncture. More than 12 years’ experience relieving all types of pain, including: headaches, female problems, digestive problems and more.

GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE

Raquel Skidmore, MD 850-640-1530 756 Harrison Ave, Panama City GulfCoastHolisticAndPrimaryCare.com

ORGANIC SALON VEDAT

Janice Skene 114-B Benning Dr, Destin • 850-837-2690 SalonVedat@gmail.com OrganicSalonVedat.co Organic Salon Systems started a revolution of healthier, natural, organic, better performing professional products. Beauty without sacrificing health. Coloring and smoothing treatments for silky, healthy hair. No SLS, ammonia, parabens, plastics. See ad, page 21.

PUREGRESSIVE BEAUTY 205 Kelly Ave, Unit B, FWB 850-226-6609 PuregressiveBeauty.com

The Emerald Coast’s premier organic hair salon featuring organic hair care and hair color products made with the highest quality plant extracts & organic ingredients, free of harmful chemicals. See ad, page 15.

At GCHPC, your health comes first. A philosophy that joins holistic and conventional medical care where we treat the whole human—mind, body and spirit.

Prescreening to prescribe medical marijuana. See ad, page 22.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

John S Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com Experience the many benefits of acupuncture. Restoring health naturally to patients for more than 30 years, Dr. Kovar also offers chiropractic care, nutrition response testing with designed clinical nutrition, and massage.

AUTHOR/SPEAKER ARLENE KARIAN, AUTHOR “Mentoring Your Child to Win” Lifepath@cox.net Amazon.com/dp/B00GWNTBFE

Highly skilled therapist specializing in deep tissue and medical massage. Experience deep relief from pain along with a sweet sense of relaxation.

MA81403. See ad, page 37.

MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727 MedSpaDSD.com

Our Licensed Massage Therapists have treated thousands of clients in both medical and spa settings. We offer Swedish, deep tissue, sports, medical and cold stone therapy.

CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-598-7515

Specializing in pain management massage and a blend of therapeutic massage techniques with focused intention to de-stress the body and mind. MA50499. See ad, page 37.

CHILDREN’S YOGA BODYWORKERS CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 21+ 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. MA17333.

See ad, page 16.

ALEXANDREA MCALLASTER, LMT 8th Element Wellness, LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-582-2285

Author and successful entrepreneur, Arlene Karian shares tips on raising productive and winning children. A single, former welfare Mom, raised a Multi-Millionaire Kid utilizing 7 Breakthrough Keys and shares them with you in this enlightening book. See ad, page 35.

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BEAUTY

ACUPUNCTURE REBECCA FREEMAN, AP, MAOM

MAE MCDONNELL

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

Dedicated to a heart centered practice specializing in Healing Touch energy therapy, chakra balancing and Neuromuscular pain management with focus on neck release and low back pain.

MA59372. See ad, page 37.

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SUNSHINE YOGA

211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 • SunshineYogaStudio.com At Sunshine Yoga we teach kids through discussion, movement, song and expression. In kids yoga, children learn yoga postures, selflove and respect for all living things.

CHIROPRACTIC BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com Natural and holistic healthcare.

Offering chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, massage therapy, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr Karen Henard, DC 4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com

A second generation chiropractor, Dr. Henard is committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally.

More than 16 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

John S Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com Practicing locally for over 30 years, expertise in treating pain conditions, auto injury and restoring health naturally through nutrition response testing, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic wellness care.

COLONIC THERAPY THE METAMORPHOSIS CLINIC

(Formerly Skindeep) Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist SkindeepDestin.com • 850-269-1414 TheMetamorphosisClinic@gmail.com Body & Mind Wellness Services including colonics, total body detox footbath, skin rejuvenation treatments, infrared sauna, transcendental meditation training, Lifestyle transition coaching, Proven weight-loss program. MA49032/MM27113.

COSMETICS (ORGANIC) NYR ORGANIC

Danielle Masters, Independent Consultant 850-866-8950 OrganicYogaMama@gmail.com US.NYROrganic.com/Shop/DanielleMasters Award-winning, certified organic, nonGMO, cruelty-free, fair trade skincare, bath & body, hair care, cosmetics, essential oils, mama & baby, spa, herbal remedies, superfoods, teas, supplements, gifts & more by Neal’s Yard Remedies. Discover ethical organic health and beauty with no nasties.

CRAFTS & GIFTS

DINING

STONE SOUP

Intuitive Spiritual Center 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB ShadowBonus@gmail.com • 850-533-6565 Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive center. Locally 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 16.

SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ 120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; gluten-free, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 8.

CRYOTHERAPY CHILL PENSACOLA CRYOTHERAPY

ESSENTIAL OILS

401 N Davis Hwy 850-972-8488 ChillPensacola.com

ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATOUCH

Experience the benefits of Cryotherapy, a wholebody exposure to sub-zero temperatures used to promote the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response, release endorphins, reduce pain and promote overall health. See ad, page 38.

A si m p l e s te p - b y - s te p method of applying therapeutic-grade essential oils topically to produce a profound whole body experience. Benefits include stress management, immune support and autonomic balance. Provided by wellness advocate certified in the ArōmaTouch Technique.

See ad, page 37.

MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727 MedSpaDSD.com

8th Element Wellness, FWB 850-460-3328

YOUNGLIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Cryotherapy is a natural, safe alternative to prescription drugs that treats migraine headaches, musculoskeletal pain, inflammation and acute injuries while regulating blood flow and promoting relaxation.

DENTISTRY

MariamYounger@gmail.com 405-924-3386 YLdist.com/younger/

Call the Oil Lady! 100% Therapeutic Essential Oils.

Young Living uses their Seed to Seal process, from the farm to your home at competitive prices.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

DR DAYTON HART, DMD

30A FARMER’S MARKETS

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 nights 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, CO 2 Laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 17 and 39.

850-499-4697 • 30AFarmersMarket.com 3 Locations: Rosemary Beach Town Center, on 30 A 9am-1pm Sundays (Year Round) Thursdays (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, on Hwy 98 9am-1pm - Saturday (Year Round) That Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza 1003 C John Simms Pkwy, Niceville 9am-1pm - Saturday (Year Round) Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family.

European and coastalinspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience. See ad, page 22.

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FLOAT THERAPY FLOAT BROTHERS

4463 Commons Dr W, Destin 850-460-8720 FloatBrothers.com Experience the ultimate state of relaxation through flotation in a Epsom salt water tank. Relive stress, enhance healing, deepen meditation along with many other healthy benefits. Call to book your session.

See ad, page 32.

SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ 120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; glutenfree, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, glutenfree, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 8.

VITAMINS R US HEALTH FOODS

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS BODY-B-HEALTHY

2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook Knowledgeable staff and cutting edge digital health assessments. Dairyfree and gluten-free food items, supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional smoothies. See ad, page 14

ESTHER’S GARDEN OF HEALING 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-684-3230 EsthersGardenOfHealing@gmail.com

A unique establishment specializing in 150+ bulk herbs, 40+ loose teas, homeopathic remedies and our herbal skincare line. Find us on Facebook for an updated schedule of our weekly workshops. See ad, page 31.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

15500 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Unit 420 850-588-7575 • 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.

FOOT CARE EMERALD COAST PODIATRY

Dr Cosimo Ricciardi 341 Racetrack Road NW, FWB 850-862-4119 120 E Redstone Ave, Ste A, Crestview 850-682-6522 EmeraldCoastPodiatry.com Since 1983 committed to providing the most up-to-date foot and ankle care for your family, we have natural and traditional methods for treating foot and ankle pain such as laser treatment, stem cell treatments, custom orthotics and orthotic sandals and provide naturopathic relief for peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 13.

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-4, Closed Sun Natural and organic foods. Largest selec-tion of herbs and supplements in the area. Enjoy our new fresh juice bar, open weekdays 10-4. Knowledgeable and personable staff.

See ad, page 2.

HEALING ARTS HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL

Transformational Energy Healer/Counselor BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info

HOMEOVITALITY USA Virginia Biasizzo, NDTP 617-990-6979 Homeovitality.us

Phone sessions to heal serious health issues, unwanted patterns, and more. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing; inspired by her journey with cancer.

An entirely new concept in health promotion, based on results of the Human Genome Project. Targets gene intelligence that produce the body’s natural proteins proven to enhance supreme vitality for all ages of people and pets. See ad, page 55.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE NITIN BAWA, MD

DrBawa.com Destin: 850-424-7320 Fort Walton Beach: 850-586-7890 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food allergies, nutritional analysis and anti-aging procedures. Most insurance accepted.

FOUNDATIONS MEDICAL CENTER Kyle Chavers, MD 870 Mack Bayou Rd, Ste D, SRB 850-660-6701 FoundationsMedicalCenter.com Facebook.com/FoundationsMedical

We treat the condition; not just the symptom! In-depth, patientcentered office visits for general health, chronic conditions, nutritional support , laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques. Currently accepting new patients. See ad, page 39.

GENESTYLE MEDICINE

Rodney Soto, MD Info@GenestyleMedical.com GenestyleMedical.com We are a virtual wellness clinic dedicated to providing services via a HIPAA compliant telemedicine software that empower people to better track, manage and improve their own health. With the help of genomics, lifestyle metrics and nutritional science, Genestyle Medical will help you customize your individualized roadmap to reach your goals and enhance your wellness and longevity. See ad, page 6.

GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE

Raquel Skidmore, MD 850-522-9719 105 Jazz Dr, Panama City GulfCoastHolisticAndPrimaryCare.com At GCHPC, your health comes first. A philosophy that joins holistic and conventional medical care where we treat the whole human—mind, body and spirit.

Prescreening to prescribe medical marijuana. See ad, page 22.

Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness. ~Maya Angelou 50

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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. Your first class is $5. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 3.

HYPNOSIS DCC HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING CERTIFICATION Deana Cooper Chapman Hypnosist and Hypnosis Training 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 Hypnosist Training Program. See ad, page 53.

INFRARED SAUNA 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081

Cleans and detox. Improve circulations and skin purifications.

Lower blood pressure, boost metabolism and lose weight while you relax. Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage. Other modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy. 10% Military discount. See calendar for group workshops on nutrition, alternative medicine, suppliments and essential oils. See ad, page 37.

INTUITIVE ARTS THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH Felicia McQuaid 850-217-2771 TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Certified Advanced Angel Reader through Doreen Virtue. Connect with your Angels to receive love filled guidance and clarity about specific questions and areas of life.

Sessions available in person or via skpe or facetime. See ad, page 3.

THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH

MASSAGE THERAPY 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC

184 Brooks St, Ste 1 TheHealingClinicFWB.com • 850-217-2771

90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081

Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage.

Other modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy, plus infrared sauna. 10% Military discount. See calendar for group workshops on nutrition, alternative medicine, suppliments and essential oils. See ad, page 37.

Well-being and balance await you. Therapeutic massage, Reiki, myofascial release, transformational healing.

Whether you need a deeper touch or more gentle approach we can help. Balance for body, mind and spirit. See ad, page 3.

MATTRESS — ORGANIC GOOD MORNING MATTRESS CENTER

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC 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.

MASSAGE ENVY SPA DESTIN & MASSAGE ENVY SPA FWB

850-549-3104 7160 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola ShopGoodMorningMattress.com

The only true organic mattress in Northwest Florida, no flame retardants or flame retardant barriers, no memory foam or polyurethane foam, no soybean or biobased foam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in), no synthetic latex rubber, no harmful glues or adhesives, no GMO cotton or other GMO fibers, no shoddy insulator pads. See ad, page 12.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Unit #132 Destin • 850-650-8500 99 Eglin Pkwy, Unit #5B, Uptown Station FWB • 850-301-2000 MassageEnvy.com Looking for professional, customized massages and facials? 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. See ad, page 8.

MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Drew Zinecker, LMT MA77480 Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727

Swedish, sports & medical massage as well as stretching, Kinesio taping and hydrotherapy. We also treat amputees and those who have had surgical procedures such as joint replacements and spinal fusions.

BARBARA BRUNI

Pilates Core Training 1310 B 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.

CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 21+ 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. MA17333.

See ad, page 16.

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MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN Drew Zinecker, LMT MA77480 Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727

A natural treatment that promotes wellness and homeostasis in soft tissue.

Myofascial release is key to relaxation and rehabilitation and is included in all massage services as well.

THE HEALING CLINIC OF FORT WALTON BEACH Laura Tyree 850-217-2771 • MA68035 TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Laura is a highly skilled therapist under the John Barnes technique.

Under her extraordinary care clients find relief from long held pain and tension that lasts. This gentle technique of quiet pressure and stretching relieves pain from the restriction of connective tissue.

See ad, page 3.

PERSONALIZED MEDICINE GENESTYLE MEDICINE

Rodney Soto, MD Info@GenestyleMedical.com GenestyleMedical.com A virtual wellness clinic dedicated to providing services via a HIPAA compliant telemedicine software that empower people to better track, manage and improve their own health. With the help of genomics, lifestyle metrics and nutritional science, Genestyle Medical will help you customize your individualized roadmap to reach your goals and enhance your wellness and longevity. See ad, page 6.

PILATES STUDIOS

Mat, gyrokensis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized experience. Website lists instructors, class schedule and prices.

Virginia Biasizzo, NDTP 617-990-6979 Homeovitality.us

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING Heather Del Castillo ConstitutionNutrition@gmail.com 831-244-0114 • ConstitutionNutrition.com A certified health hoach reviews your health history, set goals, and holds you accountable to achieve them through a customized holistic program that can include diet, exercise, motivation, and detoxing your home. Free initial consultation. See ad, page 36.

We provide organic medical grade treatments and products as well as our own private label brand of skin care products. In addition to facials, our estheticians perform microneedling – a natural anti-aging treatment.

NYR ORGANIC

Danielle Masters, Independent Consultant 850-866-8950 OrganicYogaMama@gmail.com US.NYROrganic.com/Shop/DanielleMasters

Barbara Bruni, Owner 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

CONSTITUTION NUTRITION

Destin: 850-351-0600 Sandestin: 850-267-6727 MedSpaDSD.com

PILATES CORE TRAINING

HOMEOVITALITY USA

An entirely new concept in health promotion, based on results of the Human Genome Project. Targets gene intelligence that produce the body’s natural proteins proven to enhance supreme vitality for all ages of people and pets. See ad, page 55.

SKINCARE (ORGANIC) MED-SPA OF DESTIN & SANDESTIN

PRANIC HEALING LIGHT ENERGY DANCING 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27 (behind IHOP) FWB Call or Text 850-543-1970 LightEnergyDancing.com

no nasties.

Award-winning, certified organic, nonGMO, cruelty-free, fair trade skincare, bath & body, hair care, cosmetics, essential oils, mama & baby, spa, herbal remedies, superfoods, teas, supplements, gifts & more by Neal’s Yard Remedies. Discover organic with

SLEEP DISORDERS DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

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

A serene space for meditation, healing and spirituality. Offering weekly group meditations, healing clinics, yoga combined with energy healing, private pranic healing sessions, and pranic healing training. Be happy, be well, be blessed.

See ad, page 22.

Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights 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 17 and 39.

REIKI

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

FELICIA MCQUAID, LMT

Master Reiki Teacher THE Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach 850-217-2771 TheHealingClinicFWB.com Felicia McQuaid has been offering Reiki healing services since 2005.

She offers regular trainings in all levels of Traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho and Karuna Reiki. Felicia is known for her insight, grace and compassion while working with students and clients. MA61060.

See ad, page 3.

BARBARA BRUNI

Pilates Core Training 1310 B 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.

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. ~Victor Hugo 52

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TEACHER TRAINING PILATES AND BEYOND TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL Barbara Bruni, Owner 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesAndBeyond.com

450-hours 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 Schools.

WELLNESS CENTER GENESTYLE MEDICINE

Rodney Soto, MD Info@GenestyleMedical.com GenestyleMedical.com A virtual wellness clinic dedicated to providing services via a HIPAA compliant telemedicine software that empower people to better track, manage and improve their own health. With the help of genomics, lifestyle metrics and nutritional science, Genestyle Medical will help you customize your individualized roadmap to reach your goals and enhance your wellness and longevity. See ad, page 6.

WELLNESS SPA 8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS, LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-301-0081

Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage including deep tissue and sports massage.

Other modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy, plus infrared sauna. 10% military discount. See calendar for group workshops on nutrition, alternative medicine, supplements and essential oils. See ad, page 37.

LIGHT ENERGY DANCING

YOGA (PRIVATE)

348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27 (behind IHOP) FWB Call or Text 850-543-1970 LightEnergyDancing.com

DANIELLE MASTERS,

E-RYT, YA, KYTA, CYT, CH 850-866-8950 OrganicYogaMama@gmail.com DanielleMasters.com In-home personalized private yoga instruction for individuals, couples, & groups. Private yoga classes with Danielle may be the best way for one to begin yoga and develop a lifestyle yoga practice. Over 12 years of private yoga teaching experience.

MELISSA SHALONGO,

Offering yoga, meditation, energy and Pranic Healing, ballroom dancing and personal training. Specialty classes available, yoga for PTSD and Dance for Parkinson’s. Join us in our light filled, relaxing space. See ad, page 22.

NAVARRE LIVING YOGA

RYT 500, E-RYT 200, RCYT 706-372-6088 MelissaShalongo.com In-home professional, private yoga instruction. Learn the fundamentals of asana, pranayama, meditation and yogic philosophy to create an enriching, personal practice that is both safe and sustainable. Over 600 hours of private teaching experience including children, the injured, and the elderly. See ad, page 34.

Navarre Living Yoga and Health Center 8162 Navarre Pkwy 850-684-1065 • NavarreLivingYoga.com A full service yoga studio with classes for all levels and all ages, including: Hot yoga, yin yoga, restorative and gentle yoga, prenatal yoga, aerial yoga, meditation, yoga teacher training, private yoga, reiki, massage, ayurvedic consultation and more. MM#25136. See ad, page 17.

SUNSHINE YOGA

YOGA STUDIOS

211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 • SunshineYogaStudio.com

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.

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