FLOWER POWER

Marie Viljoen, Brooklyn-based author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine, suggests using cold infusions rather than heat or boiling flowers to retain their flavors and aromas. She also recommends picking flowers early in the morning or late afternoon, when their scent peaks.

FLOWER POWER Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch by April Thompson Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible. F lowers and other budding botanical elements this spring aren’t just eye candy to dress the table; they can bless an everyday beverage with intoxicating new scents, flavors and colors. “It’s such a joy to see a beautiful flower or plant, smell it and then add it to a delightful beverage or meal. Plants have so much medicine to share, and it’s fun to play with that,” says Myra Sinnott, an aromatherapist and owner of Essential Botany, in Washington, D.C.

Many beverage favorites can be given a floral twist with little effort, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette.com, in Santa Cruz, California. Winslow’s go-to drinks include lavender-infused lemonade and rose petal almond milk, which can be served hot or cold. “I also love an iced lavender café au lait. If I’m feeling extra fancy, I’ll use fresh flower ice cubes, too.” Dried hibiscus is another favorite of Winslow’s, as even a few petals of the concentrated dark magenta flower will brighten and beautify any beverage—even a yogurt-based drink.

While many botanical drink recipes call for simple sugar syrup, Winslow suggests honey with a splash of water as a substitute. Other drinks are naturally sweet, like jasmine tea steeped in apple cider.

Sinnott likes to fuse the power of flowers with other botanical elements such as rose petals in a light raspberry drink. “I also use rosewater in a warm elixir with a base of reishi mushroom tea, goji berries, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger, cacao, pearl powder and honey. Rose is a heart-opener and vitalizes the body with the immune-boosting reishi and the other tonifying ingredients,” says Sinnott.

Winslow stresses the importance of buying organic ingredients, as many flowers are sprayed with toxic pesticides—or better yet, home-grown. She suggests the tea aisle of natural food stores is a good place for procuring organic floral ingredients such as chamomile and jasmine, which often come unblended in whole form.

Dried flowers are easier to source and are often more potent than fresh, she says. “Fresh is pretty, but can be more subtle in flavor.” Her rose salt recipe, which can be used to rim drinks or seasonal dishes, calls for dried roses, which have a longer shelf life and won’t clump up like fresh petals. A Cup of Wildflowers While botanical ingredients can be obtained commercially, it can be more fun—and frugal—to forage for them, suggests Viljoen, founder of the blog 66SquareFeet.blogspot. com. “It’s a lot of fun to go out to collect ingredients you cannot find in the store. You can experience unique textures, flavors and perfumes, and play with wild ingredients that have been all but forgotten,” she says.

Some of Viljoen’s seasonal foraged favorites include the fragrant elderflower, honeysuckle and common milkweed flower. “I like to capture milkweed’s fragrance and deep pink color in a wild soda or a sweet cordial.”

For newbie foragers, drink ingredients can be sourced as easily as herbs from a window box, like the antiviral thyme, which makes for a delicious wild soda made from a handful of herbs, sweetener and water left on the countertop a few days to lightly ferment and fizz. Another spring favorite, tender young spruce tips, has a sour flavor that ferments well with strawberries and rhubarb, says Viljoen.

The same recipe can also be used to make vinegar, a longer process resulting in a more enduring product with great botanical properties. “You can create a sipping vinegar, which is good to mix with seltzer or slow-cook with,” says Viljoen.

Whether botanical ingredients are foraged, bought or brought in from the backyard garden to be put in a hot tea, a cocktail or a cold brew, the magic is in the making. “Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen,” says Winslow. April Thompson, a freelance writer in Washington, D.C., can be reached at AprilWrites.com.

Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen. ~Cassie Winslow SOOTHING BOTANICAL SIPS

ning water, then place in the sun for a few hours and whisper some love poetry to them.

Unconditional Love

Here’s an Indian-inspired herbal infusion featuring classic Ayurvedic herbs that help spread unconditional love that is so needed in the world right now. It’s recommended that you serve the infusion on heated rose quartz crystals; this will continue to emanate the love. This recipe is best made in larger quantities and stored for use throughout the year or whenever you need to spread or share more love with friends and family.

Yields: 3½ oz beverage

.7 oz cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) ½ oz ginger root (Zingiber officinalis), dried .2 oz ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), dried .2 oz rhatavari root (Asparagus racemosus), dried ½ oz rose petals (Rosa spp), dried .4 oz rose hips (Rosa canina), dried 1 oz tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), dried

Place the crystals in the oven on a low heat (158 to 170° F) for 15 minutes, or until hot. Place the crystals in the teacups.

For a pot for 3 to 4 people, take 6 heaping teaspoons of the blend, pour over freshly boiled water, infuse with the lid on for 5 to 6 minutes, then fine strain and serve in cups over the warm pieces of rose quartz crystal.

Recipe courtesy of Michael Isted, the Herball.

Dandelion Honey Bowl of Soul

“I love to make a bowl of soul when I need to unwind, as this beverage is quite soothing,” says Cassie Winslow. “Dandelions have a subtle spice that pairs so nicely with other warming spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Steeped in your favorite nutty milk, this’ll be your new go-to goodie when you want to sit with your thoughts, gaze out the window and sip on something warm.”

Yields: one beverage

For the warm rose quartz: 3-4 Rough pieces of rose quartz crystal

Mix all the herbs together in a large bowl, then decant into a sealable pouch or jar, being sure to store away from direct sunlight.

1 cup, unsweetened, almond milk or hazelnut milk 1 Tbsp honey (or agave sweetener) 1 dandelion tea bag Freshly ground nutmeg for garnish

In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

Whisk the milk, then slowly add the honey or agave sweetener and whisk together.

Pour the milk mixture into a large mug.

Add the tea bag and allow to steep for five minutes.

Discard the tea bag. Sprinkle the nutmeg on top.

Recipe courtesy of Cassie Winslow, Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Transcendental Meditation (TM) – 6:30pm. The TM technique is a uniquely simple, natural, effortless procedure that is scientifically proven to reduce stress, maximize mental clarity and improve health. This introductory talk gives all the information you need to make an informed decision about learning the TM technique. Free. Pablo Creek Library, Conference Rm, 13295 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville. Register: 904-375-9517 or Jacksonville@TM.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 The Gathering– 10am. Join Mesha Brightwood for an eight-week meditation group using Jim Rosemergy’s book The Gathering as a guide to promote conscious awareness of God’s unlimited presence. Value received offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-287- 1505. UnityInJax.com. Talking Stick Circle and Pot Luck – 5-7pm. Native American gathering to share ancient teachings and drumming circle. Bring a chair, family, friends; children are welcome. Bring a dish to share. Andrew Jackson Davis Bld. 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Info: Rev. Judi.Weaver@gmail.com. SpiritualServices.online.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Virtual Services – 10:30am. Unity of Jacksonville Beach (UJB) in-person Sunday Services are temporarily suspended and moved to Facebook Live Virtual Sunday Services. Virtually join UJB spiritual leader Nada Frazier and guest speakers for spiritual lessons, prayer and meditation via Facebook Live every Sunday at 10:30am on UJB’s Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904-246-1300. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com. Full Moon Drum Circle – 6-8pm. With Julianne Battaglia. Co-hosted with The Church of Cosmic Truth, share in the joy of expressing yourself through music and dance. There will be a few extra instruments to share, recommend bringing your own percussion instrument. $15. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. 904-381-8686 or Seventh-Wonder.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 6 Death Café of NE Florida Postponed – The April community gathering hosted by The Sacred Servant is temporarily postponed. See Death Café of NE Florida’s Facebook page, DeathCafe.com, MeetUP and TheSacredServant.com for more information. Questions: Nada@TheSacredServant.com. TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Twin Hearts Meditation – 6-7pm. Also 4/21. With Falli Shah. This advanced meditation technique was developed by Master Choa Kok Sui and is aimed at achieving illumination of universal consciousness. The phases of the meditation are: physical exercise, invoking divine blessings, relaxation/cleansing and energizing, self-introspection and inner reflection, activating the heart chakra, activating the crown chakra, achieving illumination, releasing excess energy and expression of gratitude and thanks. Free. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. 904-381-8686. Register: SeventhWonder.com/events.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Healers Under God (HUG) – 7pm. All are welcome for guidance by spirit to extend hands on healing. Love offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Reiki I Class – 10am-5pm. Topic: Healing Self and Others. Call, e-mail, or sign up online to reserve your space. $150 ($75 deposit is required). 6 CEUs available for FL massage therapists. Caring Palms Healing Arts: 904-246-2206 or Brian@Caring Palms.com. Info/register: CaringPalms.com. SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Spirit Renewed – 10:30am. Join Rev. Yvonne McAndrew to celebrate our own Happy Resurrection Day! All are welcome to travel the journey of spiritual unfoldment together. Value received offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.

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Virtual Services – 10:30am. Unity of Jacksonville Beach (UJB) in-person Sunday Services are temporarily suspended and moved to Facebook Live Virtual Sunday Services. Virtually join UJB spiritual leader Nada Frazier and guest speakers for spiritual lessons, prayer and meditation via Facebook Live every Sunday at 10:30am on UJB’s Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904-246-1300. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 How to Pray Without Talking to God – 7pm. Join Licensed Unity Teacher Bill Wuerfel to expand our awareness of All That Is – God in a seven-week class. Value received offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 Transcendental Meditation (TM) – 6:30pm. The TM technique is a uniquely simple, natural, effortless procedure that is scientifically proven to reduce stress, maximize mental clarity and improve health. This introductory talk gives all the information you need to make an informed decision about learning the TM technique. Free. Southeast Branch Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd, Rm A, Jacksonville. Register: 904-375-9517 or Jacksonville@TM.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Community Healing Sanctuary –7-8:30pm. Healers: Steve, Irene, Michael, Christine. Mind Body & Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. 904-992-9930. MindBodyAnd BeyondCenter.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Permaculture Day – 9am. Join Ed Boardman in the garden and discover the power of permaculture design. Love offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-287- 1505. UnityInJax.com. Inner Sanctuary Training – Apr 18-19. With Steve Smith. Inner Sanctuary Training is a wonderful meditative process which creates a deep and effective interaction with one’s soul and higher self by utilizing a variety of tools and a fairly simple, but profound process. Open to all levels of meditation experience. $375 per person. Mind Body & Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. 904-992-9930. Info/schedule: MindBodyAnd BeyondCenter.com. Reiki II Class – 10am-5pm. Topic: Group and Distant Healing. Prerequisite: Caring Palms Reiki I. Call, e-mail, or sign up online to reserve your space. $150 ($75 deposit is required). 6 CEUs available for FL massage therapists. Caring Palms Healing Arts: 904-246-2206 or Brian@CaringPalms.com. Info/register: CaringPalms.com. Metaphysical Bible: Exodus – 10:30am. With Guest Speaker Rev. Lisa Solwold. Unity of Jacksonville Beach is a come-as-you-are conscious community! Love offerings welcome. 106 6th St N, Jacksonville Bch (Players by the Sea Theatre). 904-246-1300. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com Transcendental Meditation (TM) – 6:30pm. The TM technique is a uniquely simple, natural, effortless procedure that is scientifically proven to reduce stress, maximize mental clarity and improve health. This introductory talk gives all the information you need to make an informed decision about learning the TM technique. Free. Postell Market, Casino Bldg (by Neptune Park), 530 Beachview Drive, Rm 112, St. Simons Island, GA. Register: 904-375-9517 or Jacksonville@TM.org. Spirituality: A New Era – With Rev. Defibaugh. Keynote speakers will share knowledge and words of wisdom on how to navigate our evolving views and practice of what spirituality means to each of us, on an individual basis. Join in unity of purpose; to learn, share and fill your mind, heart and spirit with the vibrations of peace, love and light, centered in truth. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. Info: 904-384-7268 or Cosmic-Church.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Pranayama and Yoga Nidra Meditation – 10- 11am. With Elizabeth Henrichson Pranayama is the conscious awareness of breath. Through guided breathing, increase the oxygen to your brain and all your internal organs which facilitates physical healing. Next, achieve a state of samadhi (intense concentration) and enlightenment through a guided meditation. Classes may be taken together or separately. $20/class. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. 904-381-8686. Register: Seventh-Wonder.com/events. Church Service – 10-11:45am. Mind Body & Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. 904-992-9930. MindBodyAnd BeyondCenter.com. Virtual Services – 10:30am. Unity of Jacksonville Beach (UJB) in-person Sunday Services are temporarily suspended and moved to Facebook Live Virtual Sunday Services. Virtually join UJB

spiritual leader Nada Frazier and guest speakers for spiritual lessons, prayer and meditation via Facebook Live every Sunday at 10:30am on UJB’s Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904-246-1300. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 New Moon Ritual: A Community Healing Gathering – 6:30-8:30pm. With Misti C Miller, modern mystic. Join one of the thousands of circles around the world gathering on the new moon unifying with the intention of healing. The four stages of the healing ceremony will include: theme activation, healing workshop, ritual, signature heart meditation with sound bath. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. 904-381-8686. Register: Seventh-Wonder.com/events.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 Open House – 6-7:30pm. Meet Dr. Pautz and learn about her practice and philosophy. Ask questions, learn about the services offered and if their unique blend of integrative, conventional medicine and anthroposophic medicine can benefit you with a great emphasis on personalized one-on-one care. Taking patients of all ages. 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. 904-246-3583. DrPautz.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Lecture on Anthroposophy – 7-9pm. Speaker Howard Pautz discusses the existence of an objective, comprehensible spiritual world, accessible to human experience. Persephone Healing Arts Center, Integrative Holistic & Internal Medicine Services, 485 6th Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. Fee per adult. RSVP/info: 904-246-3583. DrPautz.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Virtual Services – 10:30am. Unity of Jacksonville Beach (UJB) in-person Sunday Services are temporarily suspended and moved to Facebook Live Virtual Sunday Services. Virtually join UJB spiritual leader Nada Frazier and guest speakers for spiritual lessons, prayer and meditation via Facebook Live every Sunday at 10:30am on UJB’s Facebook page. Love offerings welcome. Info: 904-246-1300. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com. Indian Cooking Class – 4-6pm. Registration deadline Apr 19. Join spa owner Falli Shah and her husband Sunny Shah for a vegan, Indian cooking class. This delicious event includes the meal that is freshly prepared in class held on their lovely outdoor deck overlooking the garden. $45. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Av, Jacksonville. 904-381-8686. Register: SeventhWonder.com/events. 1

SUNDAY, MAY 3 Creating a Space for Newness – 10:30am. Let’s free ourselves from self-imposed limitations, and create a space for something new and glorious with Rev. Jack Fowler. Value received offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. You Are A Creative Genius – 1pm. Join Rev. Jack Fowler for this interactive play-shop. At the core of who you are there is a genius creator waiting to be set free. Come, discover the true genius you are. $40, $25/early bird. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-287- 1505. Info: UnityInJax.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 7 LAKSHMI: Archetype of Life, Well-being and Abundance – 10am-noon. Presenter: Dr. Mala Setty, PhD Mythology, MS Computer Science. Through beautiful slide show images, mythic stories and rituals, discover how this beloved Hindu form of the divine feminine in both man and woman reveals. Followed by Indian chai and snacks. $10/person. Center for Spiritual Living, 1795 Old Moultrie Rd, St. Augustine. 904-692- 4141. cslStAugustine.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 LAKSHMI: Archetype of Life, Well-being and Abundance – 11am-1pm. Presenter: Dr. Mala Setty, PhD Mythology, MS Computer Science. Through beautiful slide show images, mythic stories and rituals, discover how this beloved Hindu form of the divine feminine in both man and woman reveals. Followed by Indian chai and snacks. $10 cash/person. Soluna Yoga Spa, 2105 Park St, Ste 1, Jacksonville. 904-692-4121. SolunaYogaSpa.com. SATURDAY, MAY 16 Take Me Home Enlightenment Retreat – May 16-17. With David Hoffmeister and Frances Xu, from Living Miracles Worldwide Ministry. Discover healing in mind through removing the obstacles to the awareness of love’s presence. Dive deeply into the teachings of A Course in Miracles that aim at the awakening of the mind and their practical application. $150. Corazon Cinema and Café, 36 Granada St, St. Augustine. Register: SharonBornFree@aol.com.

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sunday

A Course of Love – 9am. Led by Mesha Brightwood. All are welcome. Love offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living Sunday Service – 10am. Unity-Isle of Light, American Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia St, Fernandina Bch. 904-518-8987. Unity Church for Creative Living Sunday Service and Youth Groups – 10:30am. Join as we travel the journey of spiritual unfoldment together. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St. Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Unity of Jacksonville Beach Service – 10:30am. Come as you are to a conscious community exploring universal spiritual principles. New location: Players by the Sea Theatre, 106 6th St N. 904-246- 1300. UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com.

monday

Flower Power – $60/ounce. RootsCBD, 524 3rd St S, Jacksonville Bch. 904-420-7550. RootsCBDshop.com. Monday Mantra – With Megan. Start the week with a positive thought to use in meditation or ‘in the moment’ stress relief. Follow First Coast Integrative Medicine and @fcintegrativemedicine on Facebook and Instagram. Past Life Regression – 6:30-8pm. Once a month with Irene Schrank. Join a group of 5-10 people for guided hypnosis to uncover past life memories/ experiences and discussion/feedback to follow. $25/person. Mind Body & Beyond Center, 14215 Spartina Ct, Ste 300, Jacksonville. 904-992-9930. MindBodyAndBeyondCenter.com. Kundalini Yoga – 9-10am & 6-7pm. With Ashley Ireland. This session will include tuning in, warm ups, pranayama (breathing techniques), kriya (set of exercises), deep relaxation and meditation. It is suitable for all ages and stages. $15. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. 904-381-8686. Seventh-Wonder.com. Meditation Monday – 5:30-6:30pm. Early bird group meditation; 30 minutes. All levels. $5/returning; first visit free. Sacred Spirit, LLC, 8825 Perimeter Park Blvd, Ste 602, Jacksonville. Text Lesa: 904-699-6524.

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Mystical Channeling Circle – 6-7:30pm. Bring your universal and personal questions. Psychic Channel Rev. Judi Weaver allows her energy and state of consciousness to be altered into a higher vibration to provide divine messages and guidance to all attendees within this sacred circle. $20/class. Mystical Expressions of Paradise, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. Info: Karen Paradise: 386-274-0038 or Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com. SpiritualServices.online. Meditation Monday – 7-8:30pm. Group meditation; 50 minutes. All levels. $5/returning; first visit free. Sacred Spirit, LLC, 8825 Perimeter Park Blvd, Ste 602, Jacksonville. Text Lesa: 904-699-6524.

tuesday

Tincture Tuesday – Two for one. RootsCBD, 524 3rd St S, Jacksonville Bch. 904-420-7550. Roots CBDshop.com. Twin Hearts Meditation – 6-7pm. 1st & 3rd Tue. 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. Free. Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa, 4236 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville. 904-381-8686. Register: SeventhWonder.com/events. Parent Support Group – 7-8:30pm. For parents of a child with a mental health disorder, including depression, bipolar and schizo-affective disorder. Beaches Resource Center, 700 Seagate Ave, Neptune Bch. 904-270-8200.

wednesday

Discount Drinks – All drinks 20% off. RootsCBD, 524 3rd St S, Jacksonville Bch. 904-420-7550. RootsCBDshop.com. Divine Guidance Messages – 11am-4pm. Psychic channeled messages, crystal light healing, shamanic practitioner readings: $65/30min, $125/60min, $40/20min. Mini-reading. Walk-ins welcome. Mystical Expressions of Paradise, 1014 Reed Canal Rd, S Daytona. Walk-ins or preregister: Rev.Judi. Weaver@gmail.com. SpiritualServices.online. Mid-Week Market – 3-6pm. Featuring local, healthy, fresh and green foods. Bull Park, 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Bch. Tinyurl.com/a4xegwv. Vinyasa Intermediate and Gentle Yoga – 5pm & 6:30pm. Seven class series. $40. Riverside Park UMC, 819 Park St. 904-355-5491. Preregister: CommunityClassesRP.com.

Spiritual Enrichment Classes – 7pm. Please visit our website for class information. Value received offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track ad, St. Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com.

thursday

Living the Joyous Wisdom of Bhagavad-Gita: The Song of God – 10-11:30am. The universal teachings of India’s most well-known scripture give us a joyous roadmap for self-unfoldment through dynamic living, to manifest the best and highest within ourselves here and now. Class includes meditation, explanation of essential verses, discussion of practical application. Led by Swamini Radhikananda (of Chinmaya Mission St. Aug.) with 30 yrs. experience teaching Vedantic (Nondual) scriptures for the western seeker. $45/series of 8 classes, or $8/dropin. Center for Spiritual Living, 1795 Old Moultrie Rd, St. Augustine. Info: 904-692-4121.

friday

Hemming Plaza Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Local and fresh plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables, jewelry and live entertainment. Monroe St and N Hogan St, Jacksonville. Last Call AA – Midnight. 12-step program. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Riverside, 634 Lomax St. 904-355-5100.

saturday

33-Day Cleanse: Body, Mind, and Spirit – 10:30am. Looking for something to uplift your spirits? Learn different techniques to help create a positive and abundance-flowing life. $15. Spiritual Uplifts, 2186 Park Ave, Orange Park. 904-292-4555. Beaches Green Market – 2-5pm. Jarboe Park, 301 Florida Blvd, Neptune Bch. 904-270-0273.

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END-OF-LIFE SERVICES

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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HEALING CENTER

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JAN

Age-Defying Habits Plus: Healthy Immune System

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Cardiovascular Health Plus: Regenerative Medicine

PLANT-BASED NUTRITION ISSUE

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet Plus: CBD MAR

APR

Grassroots Climate Crisis Strategies Plus: Healthy Home

WOMEN’S WELLNESS ISSUE

Autoimmune Breakthroughs Plus: Protein & Collagen Connection MAY

JUN

Inspired Lifestyle Travel Plus: Brain Health

THE FOOD CONNECTION ISSUE

JUL

Beyond Factory Farming Plus: Gut Health

Biological Dentistry Plus: Environmental Education AUG

Emotional Well-Being Plus: Adaptive Yoga SEP SELF-EMPOWERMENT ISSUE

OCT

Stress Management Plus: Joint Health

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Personalized Diabetes Strategies Plus: Skin Care NOV

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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. See ad on back cover.

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 19.

LIFE COACH

TRANSFORMATIONAL LIFE COACHING Cate Hansen, CLC — Certified Life Coach 9471 Baymeadows Rd, Ste 104 Jacksonville • By Appt Only 904-763-7639 • CateTheCoach.com Guiding and supporting you to make changes in your life. Grow and become the best version of yourself, set and achieve goals, enhance relationships, think positively, create a retirement strategy and more. I also work with teenagers/life maps and support groups. Create a more productive, happier life you love! See ad, page 26.

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 18.

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 31.

METAPHYSICAL CENTER

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 11.

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 21.

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.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS

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 s u p p o r t s p i r i t u a l evolution and abundant living. They take an e x t r e m e l y p o s i t i v e 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 5.

UNITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH 106 6th St N, Jacksonville Beach (at Players by the Sea Theatre) 904-246-1300 UnityOfJacksonvilleBeach.com Unity of Jacksonville Beach honors all paths to God. Unity welcomes those who might call themselves spiritual but n o t r e l i g i o u s . 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 22.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION LAUREE MORETTO Soft Tissue Specialist 321-271-1678 Jacksonville, Flagler & Ormond Bch LaureeMoretto.com 90% of pain is linked to structural misalignment. Your pain is really just a symptom. My work addresses the cause to give you lasting relief. Get your life back now. MA20965.

TAI CHI

TAOIST TAI CHI Temporary cessation of classes until May 15 Classes resume Saturday, May 16 Info: Jacksonville.fl@TaoistTaiChi.org or 904-733-8180 TaoistTaiChi.org/find-a-class-main

The ancient Chinese believed that true health comes when body, mind and spirit work together in harmony. Taoist Tai Chi ® grew out of this tradition and is a way to develop a body that is strong, yet supple, balanced and energetic, a mind that is calm and clear, yet creative and dynamic, and a spirit that is light and peaceful, yet resilient.

AMETHYST WELLNESS Amy Coopersmith, ARNP 50 Cypress Point Pkwy, B-1 Palm Coast 386-283-4180 • AmethystWellness.com IV nutrition, bioidentical hormone pellets (BioTE), weight loss injections, aesthetic treatments (Botox and fillers) and more. See ad, page 6.

YOGA

YOGA DEN Mandarin | Fleming Island | Southside | Avondale | Golf Village | San Pablo | Bayard | Yoga-Den.com Founded in 2002, all Yoga Den teachers are graduates of YogaDen’s nationally accredited 200- hour 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 13.

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