BODY GRATITUDE

Body Gratitude Being Thankful Empowers Our Workouts

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by Marlaina Donato

Exercise is crucial to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and many other health conditions, but staying motivated to maintain a routine can sometimes be challenging, even for fitness devotees. Cultivating an appreciation for the way our bodies carry us through life can turn what may have seemed like a humdrum workout into something special. Research shows that a gratitude practice fosters patience, encourages self-care and nourishes self-discipline, especially when there is temptation to reach for another slice of pie.

Appreciation in Motion

“When we’re appreciating ourselves, we open the floodgates to joyful movement and freedom,” says personal trainer Katie Hunt, in Milwaukee. “What if today were the last day I got to run? This question forces me to appreciate every little thing my body can do and minimizes the focus on what I dislike doing. Suddenly, running feels like a gift instead of a task.”

During pandemic restrictions, a socially distant power walk with a friend can get the blood moving and shift perspective. “Something about feeling my heart pounding, a cool breeze after I first break a sweat and the ability to share authentically with a close friend at the same time reminds me of both my powerful mind and miraculous body. How can I not be grateful?” asks Andrea Stern, owner of the Satori Yoga Studio, in San Francisco. Her thankful intention is carried into each yoga session. “I encourage students to bring a sense of gratitude to the mat with them. Before the class begins, I ask folks to connect with the present moment and to check in with themselves.”

Motivation Through Affirmation

Using daily affirmations—simple sentences written or spoken aloud—is a wonderful way to infuse exercise time with positivity. Leaning into a challenging asana or doing one more lap in the pool with self-affirming intention can snuff out self-criticism. “Moving your body is not a competition. You don’t have to prove yourself or your ability to anyone. Practice feeling grateful for how your body can move, starting with your heartbeat and breath,” says Sofia Angelina Marcus-Myers, an intuitive energy worker and portrait photographer in Portland, Oregon. Healing self-portraiture and dedication to daily affirmations propel MarcusMyers through chronic pain and help her to see the body as a sacred vehicle. “Affirming your body is a practice, and sometimes it will feel awkward, absurd or tedious. Do it

until you feel more comfortable affirming yourself, and then keep doing it.”

Calling a truce with body imperfections can help us feel more comfortable in our skins, something that can go a long way. For Hunt, shifting perspective inward is key. “What if we all stop and imagine being on a desert island? What would your perfect workout, body and life be like if there were no outside influences?”

Pain and Compassion

Living with discomfort makes exercising challenging, but learning to respect the body’s rhythms and limitations can be beautifully empowering. “I love the quote, ‘Unless your compassion begins with yourself, it is incomplete,’” says Stern. “Taking a class together (even virtually) gives us a sense of being in this together. When we breathe, stretch and grow together through our practice, it helps us to appreciate where we are on any given day.”

For Loolwa Khazzoom, a Seattle-based author and musician, it’s all about surrender. “Don’t fight your pain; dance with it— literally and figuratively. Dance from your bed. Dance in your head. Dance wherever and however it’s comfortable.” As the founder of Dancing with Pain, a wellness company that teaches a natural approach to pain relief through movement, Khazzoom says, “Our consciousness naturally goes to the places in pain and overlooks the places that feel good. Those places are quite literally our pathways to wellness.”

She recommends focusing on pain-free areas of the body with the joy, power, harmony and other sensations that come from moving to enjoyable music, noting, “As we inhabit those places with our entire beings, there is less and less room for the pain, to the point that it may vanish altogether.”

Marcus-Myers brings the message home with, “It isn’t your body’s purpose to be anyone’s ideal. Your body is an incredible living thing, worthy of love and gratitude.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Affirmations from Sofia Angelina Marcus-Myers

“When you wake up, take several deep belly breaths. During each breath, acknowledge parts of your body. Imagine sending oxygen to your eyes, nose, lips, throat, chest, arms, fingers, waist, legs and toes. Softly say, ‘I am grateful for my eyes. I am grateful for my hands. I am grateful for my heart,’ and so on. Affirmations to try during exercise or any other time: ‘My imperfections are beautiful and connect me to others. My body is good. I am worthy of taking up space.’ Write or type affirmations on a beautiful piece of paper and put them somewhere you’ll see daily.”

Daily Techniques from Katie Hunt

“Spend three minutes filling a piece of paper with things you love about yourself. Include physical, mental, spiritual and emotional things. The act of writing yourself a mini-love letter every day sets the tone for a day of taking good care of yourself. Listening to the body is a practice. At a minimum, run a daily head-to-toe body scan, taking note of what feels good and what needs extra care.”

Gratitude Yoga Poses from Andrea Stern

Savasana or final resting pose (lying flat on your back with your arms by your side): “Use support (a rolled blanket or pillow) under the knees or thighs if that feels good. I love adding a body scan, sending breath to each muscle or joint, to my savasana, because it allows me to tap into my body and thank all the parts of me.” Ardha Uttanasana (half forward bend): “Place both hands on the kitchen counter or waist-high at the wall in front of you. Walk the feet back, folding at the waist. Press the fingertips into the wall or counter keeping the ears in line with the arms. Send energy up and out through the fingertips and down and out through the legs and heels. Keep the core engaged and the thigh muscles firm. You’ll feel this in your hamstrings, upper back and shoulders. Hold for three to five breaths and take a moment to bring gratitude into the present moment.”

A Movement Exercise by Loolwa Khazzoom

“Get as comfortable as you can—whether lying down, sitting or standing. Scan your body and find both the places that feel constricted and painful, and the places that feel expansive and comfortable. Wave hello to the pain places and let those places know that you’ll give them your full attention in the next 10 minutes, half-hour or hour; however long feels right to you. Then set your intention to focus on the places that feel good.

“Put on some gentle music you love, and fill with that music the places that feel good—even if the only pain-free place in your body is in your mind (imagination). Invite the comfortable parts of your body to move slowly and with a sense of ease when they are ready, moving from the music. Allow your body to make the tiniest of movements and recognize them as valid.

“Be sure to stay within your comfort zones at all times. Keep in mind that you can always move more slowly or gently, with tinier gestures and in different ways. Explore the parameters of your comfort zones and fill them with ease, joy, grace and harmony. If you start to feel pain, back off what you are doing and get curious about how to stay in your comfort zone. As you dance, you may discover that the edges of pain move out farther and farther as you ride the waves of sound and organically expand your happy places until the pain begins melting away as a result of your pleasure.”

calendar of events

Dearest Readers, while many events have been postponed, many others will proceed online. Please visit the location’s website or Facebook page for up-to-date information. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Virtual Services: Unity of Jacksonville Beach – 10:30am. Join UJB Spiritual Leader Nada Frazier for “The 7 F-Words” spiritual lessons, prayer, and meditation via Facebook Live every Sunday on the Unity of Jacksonville Beach Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904-246-1300. UnityOf JacksonvilleBeach.com.

Full Moon Drum Circle – 6-8pm. With Julianne Battaglia. Get your groove on and drum to the energy of the full moon. Share in the joy of expressing yourself through music and dance. Receive instruction on different drumming styles to practice. Then group jam at the end. There will be a few extra instruments to share, but we recommend bringing your own percussion instrument. This event is in partnership with the Cosmic Church of Truth. $15. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. Register: Seventh-Wonder.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Virtual Death Café of NE Florida – Community gathering hosted by Nada Frazier, Founder of The Sacred Servant. Join people from across the nation and talk about life/death. See Death Café of NE Florida’s Facebook page, Deathcafe.com, MeetUP, and TheSacredServant.com for more info. Register: Nada@TheSacredServant.com for Zoom meeting.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Twin Hearts Meditation – 6-7pm. Developed by Master Choa Kok Sui, this advanced meditation technique is aimed at achieving illumination of universal consciousness. This is a free service by instructor Falli Shah, to bring more positive awareness and harmony to the community. Bring a mask. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. 904-381-8686. Register: SeventhWonder.com/events.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Transcendental Meditation – 6:30pm. Introductory talk by video teleconference. The TM technique is a uniquely simple, natural, effortless procedure that is scientifically proven to reduce stress, maximize mental clarity and improve health. This video conference gives all the information needed to make an informed decision about learning the TM technique. Register: 904-375-9517 or Jacksonville@TM.org.

Virtual Prayer/Meditation Healing Sound Gath-

ering – 7:07pm. Led by Paige Friend on the Unity of Jacksonville Beach Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904-246-1300. UnityOfJacksonville Beach.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Virtual Services: Unity of Jacksonville Beach

– 10:30am. Join guest speaker Rev. Kelly Isola for spiritual lessons, prayer, and meditation via Facebook Live every Sunday on the Unity of Jacksonville Beach Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904-246-1300. UnityOfJacksonville Beach.com. Indian Cooking Class – 4-6pm. Join spa owner Falli Shah and her husband Sunny Shah for a vegan, Indian cooking class. This delicious event includes Pulao, Raita Sauce, Rotti, and Papadum, freshly prepared in front of you on an outdoor deck overlooking the garden. $45. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. Register: Seventh-Wonder.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Group Past Life Regression Meditation Event – 6:30pm. Join Host Irene Shank, spiritual intuitive, international healer, reiki master and instructor. Mind Body and Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. Info/register: 904-992-9930 or Info@mbandbcenter.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Breathwork Meditation – 7-8:15pm. Hosted by Chris Calvelli. $25/person. Mind Body and Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. Info/register: 904-992-9930 or Info@mbandbcenter.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Persephone Healing Arts Center Open House

– 5:30pm & 7:30pm. Must RSVP in advance to schedule your 20 minute individual slot with Dr. Pautz to tour the center due to the pandemic. You can also schedule a Zoom Open House for a designated time slot. 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. 904-246-3583.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Spiritual Awakening Tips and Tools – 9am. Are you experiencing a personal transformation? Receiving emotional and physical sensations – changes? Feeling a deep yearning within that you don’t understand? Longing to find answers but are unsure of the questions? Learn how to identify what is transpiring, how it is affecting you, learn tips and tools to understand the messages along with techniques and guidance to integrate the energies, thereby offering you a deeper discovery of self. $25. Holistic House of Holly Hill, 1126 Riverside Dr, Holly Hill. 386-503-4930. Info: SpiritualServices. online. Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com. Aura Painting Class – 2- 4:30pm - Learn the basics of the aura. Practice seeing the aura, learn to experience your energy field, explore the meaning of aura colors, learn to strengthen and protect your aura. Limited seating-$25. Spiritual Uplifts 2186 Park Ave Orange Park 904-292-4555 spiritualuplifts.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Virtual Services: Unity of Jacksonville Beach – 10:30am. Join guest speaker Rev. Kelly Isola for spiritual lessons, prayer, and meditation via Facebook Live every Sunday on the Unity of Jacksonville Beach Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904246-1300. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com. Ignite the Spark–Full Moon Meditation and Sound Bath and Deep Stretch – 5pm. Co-hosted by Diana Manzano – Sound Energy Practitioner and Sarah Wilde. $35. Mind Body and Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. Info/register: 904-992-9930 or Info@mbandbcenter.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Twin Hearts Meditation – 6-7pm. Developed by Master Choa Kok Sui, this advanced meditation technique is aimed at achieving illumination of universal consciousness. This is a free service by instructor Falli Shah, to bring more positive awareness and harmony to the community. Bring a mask. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. 904-381-8686. Register: SeventhWonder.com/events.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Persephone Healing Arts Center Open House

– 5:30pm & 7:30pm. Must RSVP in advance to schedule your 20 minute individual slot with Dr. Pautz to tour the center due to the pandemic. You may also schedule a Zoom Open House for a designated time slot. 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. 904-246-3583.

Virtual Prayer/Meditation Healing Sound Gath-

ering – 7:07pm. Led by Rev. Janice Ryalls on the Unity of Jacksonville Beach Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904-246-1300. UnityOf JacksonvilleBeach.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Jewelry Show – Nov 21-29. Save on jewelry for two weeks. Sparkle and shine, with our rare crystal gem jewelry. Shop gemstones, vintage-inspired, sterling silver, symbols, and more. Spiritual Uplifts 2186 Park Ave Orange Park Florida 32073 904-292-4555 spiritualuplifts.com. Gala Days in Cassadaga – 10am-4pm. Gala Days have returned to Cassadaga. Join for mini-readings and receive messages and guidance from the God source, masters, angels, universal light beings for your highest intention. Mini-readings for $30. Tent at Tom Berkner Bld, Cassadaga. Info: 386-5034930. Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com or Spiritual Services.online.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Virtual Services: Unity of Jacksonville Beach – 10:30am. Join guest speaker Rev Lisa Solwold’s “Metaphysical Bible Study” for spiritual lessons, prayer, and meditation via Facebook Live every Sunday on the Unity of Jacksonville Beach Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904-246-1300. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com.

Heart4Souls Spiritual Guidance – 2pm. A virtual monthly event with an overall heart-message, followed by a live channeling session where universal light beings will provide guidance and answer your questions for spiritual wisdom and support you with the expansion of your soul. Questions or requests to hear from specific entities (God Source, Arch Angels, Masters, Spirit Guides, Lemurian’s, etc.) for session for consideration. Free virtual gathering on Heart4Souls Facebook Live. Info: 386-503-4930, Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com or SpiritualServices.online.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Black Friday Sale – All Day at Jacksonville’s premier metaphysical shop. Books, crystals, candles, healing tools, jewelry, incense and more. ift with $30 purchase (limited supplies) Spiritual Uplifts: 2186 Park Avenue in Orange Park. 904-292-4555 spiritualuplifts.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Small Business Saturday – Enjoy shopping for unique items in Jacksonville’s premier metaphysical shop. Spiritual Uplifts: 2186-102 Park Avenue in Orange Park. 904-292-4555

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Virtual Services: Unity of Jacksonville Beach – 10:30am. Join UJB Spiritual Leader Nada Frazier for “Celebration of Life” spiritual lessons, prayer, and meditation via Facebook Live every Sunday on the Unity of Jacksonville Beach Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904-246-1300. UnityOf JacksonvilleBeach.com.

Full Moon Drum Circle – 6-8pm. With Julianne Battaglia. Get your groove on and drum to the energy of the full moon. Share in the joy of expressing yourself through music and dance. Receive instruction on different drumming styles to practice. Then group jam at the end. There will be a few extra instruments to share, but we recommend bringing your own percussion instrument. This event is in partnership with the Cosmic Church of Truth. $15. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. Register: Seventh-Wonder.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Full Moon Meditation and Sound Healing – 7-8:15pm. With Chris Calvelli. $25/person. Mind Body and Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. Info/register: 904-992-9930 or Info@mbandbcenter. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3

Mediumship Sessions – Dec 3-5. Connect with loved ones, receive insightful messages through Karen Whisperer. Mind Body & Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. Individual and small group sessions. Info/register: 904-9929930 or Info@mbandbcenter. Transcendental Meditation – 6:30pm. Introductory talk by video teleconference. The TM technique is a uniquely simple, natural, effortless procedure that is scientifically proven to reduce stress, maximize mental clarity and improve health. This video conference gives all the information needed to make an informed decision about learning the TM technique. Register: 904-375-9517 or Jacksonville@TM.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

Individual Trans Channel with Arthur Ford

– Steve Smith of Delphi University offers trance channeling, blood cleanses, energy healing and spiritual counseling sessions. Individual Trance $155 – Blood Cleanse $170. Mind Body and Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. Meditation: The Creative Pathway – 10am-1pm. Host Steve Smith of Delphi University. Learn about making choices, using breathwork to create a harmonious and loving life experience. Open yourself to a deeper and more loving relationship with spirit. Mind Body and Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. $125 Register: 904-992-9930. or Info@mbandbcenter..

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

Talking Stick Circle – 5pm. Join for a Native American gathering to share ancient teachings as channeled from our Elders. Follow the tradition of cleansing and synchronize our souls through the sacred practice of drumming. Bring your instruments, family, friends; children welcome. Handmade gift exchange (bring two). Andrew Jackson Davis Bld, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: 386-503-4930. Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10

Transcendental Meditation – Noon. Introductory talk by video teleconference. The TM technique is a uniquely simple, natural, effortless procedure that is scientifically proven to reduce stress, maximize mental clarity and improve health. This video conference gives all the information needed to make an informed decision about learning the TM technique. Register: 904-375-9517 or Jacksonville@TM.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12

Opening Your Spiritual Gifts – 9am. Explore the various types of spiritual gifts to get a better understanding of what you may be experiencing. Then utilize specific practice techniques as a group and individuals to focus your energy and exercise your natural gifts and talents. This workshop is offering you a deeper discovery of yourself and allows for personal psychic development for your highest intent. $25. Holistic House of Holly Hill, 1126 Riverside Dr, Holly Hill. Info: 386-503-4930. Spiritual Services.online. Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com. Ignite the Spark – Full Moon Meditation and Sound Bath and Deep Stretch – 5pm. Co-hosted by Diana Manzano – Sound Energy Practitioner and Sarah Wilde. $35. Mind Body and Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. Info/register: 904-992-9930 or Info@mbandbcenter.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14

Group Past Life Regression Meditation Event – 6:30pm. Join Host Irene Shank, spiritual intuitive, international healer, reiki master and instructor. Mind Body and Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. Info/register: 904-992-9930 or Info@mbandbcenter.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31

New Year New You – 9am. Join to identify what is transpiring, how it is affecting you, learn tips and tools to understand the messages along with techniques and guidance to integrate the energies, thereby offering you a deeper discovery of self. $25. Holistic House of Holly Hill, 1126 Riverside Dr, Holly Hill. 386-503-4930. Info: SpiritualServices. online. Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com.

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ongoing events

sunday

Unity Church for Creative Living Sunday Ser-

vice – 10:30 am. Join on Facebook Live to travel the journey of spiritual unfoldment together. Or visit the YouTube Channel. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-2871505. UnityInJax.com.

wednesday

Spiritual Enrichment Classes – 7pm. Visit the website for class information. All classes are conducted via ZOOM. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.

saturday

Kundalini Yoga – 9-10am. With Ashley Ireland. This session will include tuning in, warm ups, pranayama (breathing techniques), kriya (set of exercises), deep relaxation and meditation. All ages and stages. $15. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. 904-381-8686. Register: Seventh-Wonder.com/events/. Small business Saturday – Spiritual uplifts will have sales throughout the store. Santa Claus will be there from 1 to 3 pm. Crystal bed and aura camera specials. Free tansy dust to the first 30 people. Spiritual Uplifts 2186 Park Ave Orange Park Florida 32073 904-292-4555 spiritualuplifts.com.

community resource guide

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 Ads@NAJax.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE

A WAY OF LIFE ACUPUNCTURE 4337 Pablo Oaks Ct, Bldg 200, Jacksonville • 904-373-8415 Dr Christine Yastrzemski, NCCAOM, AP AP2255 AP4076 NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncture Physician specializing in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. We offer the highest quality of care while customizing treatments that best suit your needs. See ad, page 16.

CBD

HYDROPONIC UNIQUE GOODS 8622 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville 904-829-4847 • JaxHugs.com Hemp is all relaxation without intoxication, research shows numerous health benefits. Garden and hydroponic supplies: Leading brands of soil, nutrients, grow tents and LED lights.

END-OF-LIFE SERVICES

THE SACRED SERVANT Nada Frazier, End of Life Doula 904-402-7061 • TheSacredServant.com Certified end-of-life doula (nonmedical, holistic) services, training EOL doulas, and supporting people, family and caregivers around illness and end of life issues. Planning and guidance through times of transformative change.

FOOT SPA

BE PAMPERED FOOT SPA 4130 Salisbury Rd #1020, Jacksonville Tuesdays in St. Augustine By appt: 904-768-0022 bepamperedfoot.com Foot detox, therapeutic pedicure, deep foot massage, Medi-pedicure, great for seniors, nail whitening and toenail restoration. Kathy Griggs, Certified Master Pedicurist FV0572994. FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

JACKSONVILLE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER Dr Jon Repole, DC, CFMP 9957 Moorings Dr, Ste 403 Jacksonville (Mandarin) 904-268-6568 • DrRepole.com Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Find the cause of your health challenge. Our office will create a doctor supervised custom-tailored health program that will include the following: meal planning, supplemental prescriptions, detoxification guidance, food/lifestyle coaching, exercise prescriptions, accountability, on-line patient portal, and more. We utilize the most advanced diagnostics testing available to aid both our diagnoses and treatment. See ad, page 12.

GROCERY

NATIVE SUN 1585 3rd St North, Jacksonville Beach 904-853-5497 NativeSunJax.com Jax Beach’s community organic grocer, local food and essential items. Order online for curbside p/u.

HEALING CENTER

MIND BODY & BEYOND CENTER 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300 Jacksonville • 904-992-9930 MindBodyAndBeyondCenter.com Comprehensive. Integrative. Transformative. Strategies for developing awareness and understanding. Harmonize the mind and the body and spirit will follow. Find greater intuitive and creative ability, have a fuller expression of love, enhance your sense of self-worth and bring spiritual qualities into your life. #MM35640 See ad, page 19.

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy. ~Jacques Maritain

LAURENCE LAYNE, LMT, HERBALIST Healing Waters Clinic & Herb Shop 26 Clark St, St. Augustine 904-826-1965 • HealingWatersClinic.com MA0010746 MM005595 A holistic center specializing in pain relief and chronic health issues. Certified in neuromuscular and deep tissue bodywork, myofascial therapy, craniosacral balancing, east-west herbalism. Offering attunement energy healing since 1978. See ad, page 20.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS SPA

SEVENTH WONDER HOLISTIC SPA 4236 St John’s Ave, Jacksonville 904-381-8686 • Seventh-Wonder.com A true sanctuary away from the stresses of the world since 2002. Offering: Ayurveda consultation and services, natural alternatives to facelift, massages, facials, eyebrow threading/tinting, reiki, pranic healing, ear coning, sauna, and a Himalayan salt room.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

A. SCHAEFFER-PAUTZ, MD Board Certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine Persephone Healing Arts Center 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach 904-246-3583 • DrPautz.com Medical practice emphasizing highest quality personalized care, integrating spiritual, emotional and physical. Practicing naturopathy, homeopathy, anthroposophic medicine. Monthly open house and lecture.

FIRST COAST INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Megan Weigel, DNP 14215 Spartina Ct, Jacksonville 904-543-3510 FirstCoastIntegrativeMedicine.com A holistic, heart-centered and evidence-based approach to care for people living with neurological conditions and symptoms. Dr Weigel has nearly 20 years experience in neurology and neurological care. See ad, page 5.

CARING PALMS MASSAGE AND REIKI Brian Dean, LMT MM40693, MA36835 476 Osceola Ave, Jacksonville Beach 904-246-2206 • CaringPalms.com Professional massage and energy work. Many styles of massage, Reiki, meditation, mediumship, massage & Reiki classes. Continuing education for Florida LMTs. See ad, page 20.

MEDITATION

TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION CENTERS • Karen & Herb Bandy, Certified Teachers 904-375-9517 • Jacksonville@TM.org • Regine de Toledo & Richard Pinto, Certified Teachers 904-826-3838 • StAugustine@TM.org The TM technique is an effortless, non-religious, evidence-based practice for eliminating stress, increasing well-being and expanding consciousness. Certified Teachers give individual instruction and ongoing support. See ad, page 5.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD

CERTIFIED MEDICAL MARIJUANA DOCTORS 10695 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville 904-299-5300 2085 A1A S, St. Augustine 904-299-7373 CMMDR.com Patients with a qualifying medical condition can become a Florida medical marijuana patient in two easy steps and gain access to Florida Medical Marijuana Dispensary discounts, deals and special savings. License number OS8874. See ad, page 24.

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

MIND BODY & BEYOND CENTER Melissa Fenton, PhD, LMHC 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300 Jacksonville • 904-992-9930 MindBodyAndBeyondCenter.com Dr. Fenton, licensed psychotherapist, offers traditional individual and family therapy to adults. Individual and couples, EMDR/EFT, mindfulness, meditation, loss/trauma, stress management, women’s health, sexuality. Tele-health sessions available. See ad, page 19. THE KARMA CASTLE 1437 N US Hwy 1, Ste C8, Ormond Beach TheKarmaCastle.com Psychic & Mediumship Development classes and workshops, Kundalini Yoga classes for all levels. Mediumship Demonstrations, Group Meditations, and Spiritually oriented events. Private Psychic and Mediumship Readings with International Psychic & Medium, Carl Seaver. Healing Sessions and Meditation Instruction with Spiritual Healer, Shannon MacDonald. Hours by appointment. See website to schedule appointments, and view the Calendar for events.

METAPHYSICAL STORE

SPIRITUAL UPLIFTS 2186 Park Ave, Ste 102, Orange Park 904-292-4555 SpiritualUplifts.com Metaphysical services, including life coaching, spiritual readings, energy work, crystal healings, biomat, aura photography, chakra and astrology reports and more. World-renowned speakers and demonstrations to further your spiritual journey. See ad, page 23.

NUTRITION/KINESIOLOGY

HEALTH BY DESIGN Dr Kristy A Harvell 2002 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville 904-363-3374 • HealthByDesignFL.com Nutrition Response Testing™ gets to the underlying cause of your condition by testing for food sensitivities, heavy metals, and chemical toxins. A Clinical Nutrition Program will be designed for your individual needs. See ad, page 15.

PSYCHIC CHANNEL

REV JUDI WEAVER Heart 4 Souls Inc, Ormond Beach Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com 386-503-4930 • Heart4Souls.com Channeled spirit messages, crystal light healer, divine personal guidance, shamanic practitioner, spiritual counseling, guided meditations, home/property blessings, vision quest journeys. For individuals or groups—in person, virtual/on-line, phone or energy distance. UNITY CHURCH FOR CREATIVE LIVING IN ST JOHNS 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns 904-287-1505 • UnityInJax.com Unity offers positive, practical teachings that support spiritual evolution and abundant living. They take an extremely positive approach to life, emphasizing our Oneness in God and the goodness in people and all life. Join to travel the journey of spiritual unfoldment together. See ad, page 6.

UNITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH All Services Virtual 904-246-1300 UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com Unity of Jacksonville Beach honors all paths to God. Unity welcomes those who might call themselves spiritual but not religious. We welcome seekers and people of all faith traditions. Sunday services at 10:30 am, silent meditation at 10:10 am. Unity explores spiritual teachings through metaphysical study, prayer, meditation and more… Join us! See ad, page 9.

YOGA

YOGA DEN Mandarin | Fleming Island | Southside | Avondale | World Golf Village | San Pablo | Bayard | Crossroads | Oakleaf Yoga-Den.com Founded in 2002, all Yoga Den teachers are graduates of YogaDen’s nationally accredited 200hour TT Program. Members may use their key tags at all locations with Passport Membership. Hundreds of weekly classes. Our philosophy is No Judgement, and all levels will feel welcome. See ad, page 11.

MIND BODY & BEYOND CENTER 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300 Jacksonville • 904-992-9930 MindBodyandBeyondCenter.com Private or semi-private, tailored to your needs. Chair, Restorative, Yin n Yoga Nidra, Breathwork, Meditation, Sound Healing, Chakra Opening, Breathwork and or a combination. Call to schedule your individual or small group class. See ad, page 19.