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Embodied WayShower Retreat in August

Katie Sutton and Josh Vogt, the husbandand-wife musical duo from Charlotte and co-founders of the Zen Within Academy, will host an Embodied WayShower retreat from August 17 to 20 at the Bend of Ivy Lodge, in Marshall, North Carolina. Activities will include many channeled teachings and workshops, sound and vibrational energy healing ceremonies, yoga and conscious movement practices, meditation, breathwork and other somatic practices and journaling exercises to help attendees cultivate a deeper connection with their bodies and their wisdom, find their own Zen within and live with greater presence, purpose and passion.

The academy is an online and in-person community supporting awakening souls through retreats, one-on-one sessions, workshops and online classes.

“Embodiment is about reclaiming our birthright to live in a harmonious, connected state with ourselves and the world around us,” they say. “When we embody our true selves, we tap into a deep well of wisdom and intuition that guides us towards a fulfilling, authentic life. An embodied wayshower is someone who guides others onto their path simply by being themselves.”

“The Embodied WayShower is designed to help you break free from limiting beliefs, cultivate greater self-awareness and develop a more harmonious relationship with yourself and the world around you.”

For more information or to register, visit www.ZenWithinAcademy.com/embodied-wayshower-retreat.

Mama Bessie’s Place Hosts Customer Appreciation Event on Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, Lesola Morgan, owner of Mama Bessie’s Place, in Charlotte, will present their first Customer Appreciation Day in three years from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 22. From 11 a.m. to noon, all merchandise will be offered at a 20 percent discount; afterwards, an entire-store discount of 10 percent will be provided along with an additional discount at the register for $100-plus selected specimen crystals.

Also, customers may enter a raffle to win a 14-inch statue of Mother Gaia, which includes representations of the evolution of life in the seas and on land as well as the sacred trees of the Celtic tree calendar on her body (a $150 value). A brochure that comes with each sculpture says that its creator artist Oberon Zell hopes, “that this piece will inspire us to consider what role we’d like to play in securing Gaia’s future.” Customers need not be present to win and all will receive a free gemstone or crystal gift with a purchase. Further, Mama Bessie’s Place has new hours of operation beginning this month— Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

Location: 3010 Monroe Rd., Ste. 104. For more information, call 704-632-9911, email MamaBessiesPlace@yahoo.com or follow them on Facebook.

Learn About Cereset at Davidson Farmers Market

Cereset Davidson, one of the advocate sponsors of the Davidson Farmers Market this year, will staff a tent with company representatives from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the events for visitors to ask questions. People will also be eligible to receive a discount card valued at $300 for a $99 one-hour introductory appointment.

Cereset was founded on the principle that the brain can correct itself when it can “see” that it is stuck or unbalanced. Not a medical device to heal, treat, diagnose or cure, it non-invasively supports the brain to relax to achieve optimal regulation, better manage stress, improve sleep and mood, and increase energy, focus and an overall sense of well-being. Patented Brain Echo technology allows the brain to recognize via sound whether it’s stuck in fight, flight or freeze and self-correct when necessary.

The dates Cereset will be at the Davidson Farmers Market this year are April 15, May 13 and 27, June 10, July 8, August 5, September 9, October 7, and November 4 and 18.

Farmers market location: 120 S. Main St. Cereset Davidson location: 709 Northeast Dr., Ste. 19. For more information on Cereset, visit www.Cereset.com. To connect with the Davidson location, call 704-533-2035 or email Julie@Davidson.Cereset.com.

Root Source Offers Six Retreats

In honor of the Earth and connecting and grounding to its energy, Root Source Health and Wellness will conduct its first two retreats of the year on Earth Day weekend, April 22 and then the following day. Four more editions of the retreats—all of them from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on their 15-acre farm in Siler City, North Carolina—will take place June 3 and 10 and July 15 and 22.

Amidst picturesque rolling hills with grazing cows, attendees will participate in group reiki, vibrational Tibetan singing bowls, gentle yoga and group sharing sessions, and enjoy a light lunch.

“Let us guide you to awaken your root chakra as we give you tools and techniques to incorporate into your daily routine,” says Tracy Palmatier, Dietitian, Sound Practitioner, Kayta Tarus Usui Level 2 Reiki Practitioner and Personal Trainer.

“Root chakra is the foundation of aligning all other chakras for balancing your spiritual growth. There has been a shift of consciousness since 2020. People are aligning with their purpose, passion and plan. We guide those looking for assistance along in this journey of spiritual awakening for the greater good of all.”

Cost: $444/per person per event; group discounts are available. For more information or to register (upon which time address will be provided), email RootSourceHealth@gmail.com or visit www.RootSourceWellness.com.

Master Your Life Energy Through Qigong

3Nergy Wellness (formerly Empower Life Center), in Pineville, is offering a new opportunity to learn and get certified in qigong. Camilo Sanchez, L. Ac, MAOM, a 20th generation Qigong and Tai Chi instructor, will lead the classes in Taoist Qigong from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursdays from April 20 through July13. Taoist Qigong is a practical system to learn how to manage and master your life energy to improve health, enhance vitality, prevent disease, balance the mind and emotions, promote mind-body wellness, and cultivate our true nature.

Qigong can also support self-healing, open energy channels, increase energy and vitality, counteract stress, balance the mind and emotions and boost the immune system.

“Today, people are looking for natural ways to empower their own health and well-being,” says Sanchez, a 20th generation lineage instructor under 19th generation Master Zhang Xue Xin of Beijing. “Our goal is to transmit a practical and efficient system of the Taoist energy arts while upholding the authentic teachings of tai chi and qigong.”

3Nergy Wellness refers to the synergy and integration of the three life energies—body, vital energy and spirit—and the integration of physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions.

Location: 14136 Lancaster Hwy. For more information or to register, call 704-5428088, email info@3nergywellness.com or visit www.3nergywellness.com.

Women’s Wellness Series

This May, join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a women’s wellness event entitled Overcoming Stress: How to Balance It All. Each Tuesday at 5 p.m. PDT/ 8 p.m. EDT, top integrative and functional medicine experts in women’s health will present cutting-edge insights into the many ways that stress can impact hormones, thyroid function, fertility and libido, and also provide tangible recommendations to improve skin care, aging, sleep and mindset. The speakers are:

-Anna Cabeca, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, author of The Hormone Fix

-Trevor Cates, naturopathic doctor, author of Clean Skin From Within

-Anne Marie Fine, naturopathic doctor, author of Cracking the Beauty Code

-Carrie Jones, functional medicine physician specializing in hormone and thyroid health

-Jaquel Patterson, naturopathic physician, success coach, author of Women and Lyme

-Carol A. Penn, board-certified physician, mindset coach, author of Meditation in a Time of Madness

-Arti Chandra, integrative and functional medicine physician, specializing in gut health

-Jaclyn Smeaton, naturopathic doctor specializing in hormone health and reproductive medicine

-Kela Smith, holistic-integrative fertility and hormone doctor

-Jyl Steinbeck, personal trainer and lifestyle expert

The $59 event fee includes all Tuesday evening sessions. To learn more and register, visit www.Tinyurl.com/WWSCLT or scan the QR Code.

Attend Sustain Charlotte Awards Dinner

2023 Sustain Charlotte Awards, a night of dinner, inspiring stories and celebration of the achievements of local leaders and the issues that shape the sustainability of our region, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 27 at The Ruth by Beau Monde, in Charlotte. This unique event brings together sustainability leaders from various disciplines and sectors to celebrate the inspiring people and organizations that are leading the way toward greater local sustainability.

The event will also attract many of our region’s community leaders, elected officials and media as we celebrate 11 years of impressive sustainability leadership in the Queen City.

Sustain Charlotte is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping to advance local sustainability through smart growth. Their dedicated staff and volunteers work collaboratively with residents, neighborhood organizations, government agencies, nonprofits and businesses to solve the most important challenges to the long-term social, economic and environmental health of our community.

Tickets are $125, which goes to support the mission and work of Sustain Charlotte. Location: 2122 Thrift Rd., Unit C. For more information or to register, visit www.SustainCharlotte.org/events.

Unity of Charlotte Has Relocated Unity

Unity of Charlotte is relocating from the Arrowood Road location to a shared space with Wesley United Methodist Church. The New Thought church will move to 3715 Rea Road in Charlotte and hold its first service at noon on Sunday, April 2.

“We’re very excited about our relocation,” says Unity’s Co-Minister Rev. Jim Ernstsen. “Our new location offers us much more space to expand classes and fellowship time.”

At the former Arrowood Road location, space was shared with the Sikh Educational Foundation of the Carolinas.

“In our space at Wesley UMC,” says Unity Co-Minister Rev. Lisa Herklotz, “we’ll have ample spaces for food and community along with the appropriate places for our Youth and Family Ministry.”

Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual’s right to choose a spiritual path. Unity of Charlotte was founded in 1969 and has enjoyed several church homes in the 54 years that have followed.

For more information, call their new phone number of 980-237-6625 or visit www.UnityOfCharlotte.org.

Haas Wellness Celebrates 35 Years with Special Offer

TheHaas Wellness Center (HWC), in Charlotte, is celebrating its 35th anniversary of helping people attain their greatest health potential by offering a more affordable way for new patients to experience their services. During April, new patients can save 35 percent off the regular $430 cost for exams and pre-paid wellness packages.

New patient exams include, with some potential restrictions, a kinesiology exam, structural evaluation, checking on vitals, nutritional scan, allergy sensitivity assessment, heavy metal screening, protein digestion status, advanced urine analysis, AcuGraph scan and an hour-long report on all of the findings.

Their mission is to help patients achieve their maximum wellness by providing holistic and alternative healthcare solutions beyond the scope of traditional health plans, focusing on wellness care and treating chronic and difficult cases using a wide range of alternative plus some traditional treatments.

Owner and lead practitioner Kenneth Haas, DC, CCSP, has helped 15,000-plus patients reach their highest health potential. Darryl Roberts, the newest member to the HWC team, is a naturopathic doctor, Certified Natural Health Professional, Certified Flower Essence Practitioner and a plant-based chef.

Location: 3315 Springbank Lane, Ste. 102. For more information or to arrange for a free consultation or the special new patient exam (using promo code Happy35), call 704-837-2420. Also visit www.HaasWellnessCenters.com or email Reception@HaasWellnessCenters.com.