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The Center for Regenerative Medicine The Knee Diaries: SJ is a 60-year-old male with chief complaint of knee pain who visited The Center For Regenerative Medicine over a year ago. He was diagnosed with bone-on- bone osteoarthritis of left knee, causing much pain and discomfort; at that point he was told only a total knee replacement can help him.

He is otherwise healthy. On exam he had point tenderness to the medial side of left knee (medical lingo: inner side). An X-ray showed severe arthritis of the knee (X-ray on the left). Patient started receiving treatments at the Center For Regenerative Medicine. Today he is feeling better (X-ray on the bottom).

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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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Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves

by Judith Fertig

30 SALT AIR IN THE CITY

Salt Rooms Soothe Allergies and Skin Conditions

by Avery Mack

32 JUST WALK

22 Minutes a Day Boosts Well-Being

by Randy Kambic

34 A GOOD FOOD FIGHT

Keeping Food Out of the Trash Bin

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36 BARNET BAIN ON HOW

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Fresh Thinking Challenges Rigid Mindsets

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39 YAY FOR PLAY

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Ways to Spark a Child’s Creativity

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42 HANDLE WILD THINGS WITH CARE

How to Safely Help Hurt Animals

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46 THE GARDEN CURE

Natural Sanctuaries Heal Body and Spirit

by Sandra Murphy

47 EARTH GUARDIANS

Kids Say No to Global Warming

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ell, it’s that inevitable time of year again––back-toschool season. As both kids and parents across our community shift from “summer mode” into the classroom mindset, Natural Awakenings is committed to making this transition simple and stress-free for your entire family.

Inside this issue, you’ll find numerous tips for keeping young minds stimulated and growing bodies healthy throughout this new school year.

For example, our “Naturally Empowering Programs for Youth” feature delves into nationwide initiatives to help children develop the physical, mental and emotional skills to successfully navigate their world.

In addition, our “Nurturing Creativity in Children” article illuminates the connection between artistic expression and academic performance––plus, how to get your own kids interested in the local arts scene. Next, our “Youthful Earth Guardians” article offers practical advice for instilling eco-conscious behaviors at an early age. And finally, don’t miss this month’s “Healing Ways” feature which describes how holistic salt therapy can soothe allergies and cold symptoms that often circulate the classroom.

Here’s wishing you all a successful back-to-school season, and please email any comments or suggestions to Publisher@NASRQ.com. We love hearing from our readers, so feel free to reach out anytime!

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newsbriefs Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Care Playshop on Vision, Sight & Seeing

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uncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu is offering a self-care playshop that explores a holistic approach for eye and vision well-being, based on the ancient hands-on healing art Jin Shin Jyutsu.

This interactive playshop helps enhance your body-mind awareness as you gain personal insights into physical, mental, emotional and spiritual factors in your life that relate to vision, sight and seeing. Learn, practice and experience self-care, hands-on energy harmonizing routines to maintain and restore balance.

Widely known more than 3,000 years, Jin Shin Jyutsu was dramatically revived in Japan during 1912 by Jiro Murai upon clearing himself of a “terminal” illness.

This event is presented by Michelle Giambra, LMT, certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help Instructor and Practitioner. Voted “Local Favorite Energy Healer & Favorite Holistic Practitioner,” Giambra has been practicing Jin Shin Jyutsu for over 18 years. She provides private energy harmonizing sessions and facilitates self-care classes. The “Vision, Sight & Seeing Self-Care Playshop” will take place on August 20. Space is limited to 6 participants. To secure your space, payment must be received by August 15.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is a gentle, non-invasive complement to all therapies. This practice is intended to complement––not replace––the advice of your own physician or other healthcare professionals.

Location: 810 Central Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-2282972, email Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com or visit SuncoastJSJ.com.

All-Natural Healing Medical Center Offers 30-Day Weight Loss Program

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chieve your health-related goals with help from All-Natural Healing Medical Center’s “30-Day Weight Loss Program.” This comprehensive plan includes the following benefits: an hour-long consultation on how to eat for your individual body type with Dr. House, AP, OMD, three 30-minute weekly follow-up sessions with Dr. House, a body assessment including fat, bone muscle and water content, vibration therapy, far infrared sauna usage, eight lipotropic injections and unlimited 30-day access to the machines during office hours. Although this program is valued at $600, it is currently available for $400.

Location: 2650 Bahia Vista St., Suite 309, Sarasota. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 941-953-3700 or visit AllNaturalHealingSRQ. com.

Does Matchmaking Really Work?

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s professional matchmakers helping people find love, we’re often asked the following question: “Is having a professional matchmaker better than relying on chance or a friend with great intentions trying to help you meet “the one?’”

Or, what about online dating? After all, many people seem to gravitate toward this outlet, hoping that “lovely lady” or “handsome man” on the other computer screen really is who they say they are. These days, it’s difficult knowing where to find a romantic partner, or at least someone who is safe to date. William Tosh, Manager of Suncoast Singles met his wife through a matchmaker friend, and they are both firm believers that matchmaking does indeed work. Sometimes, we need an outsider who can view our situations objectively and push us beyond our comfort zones in order to find a beautiful, long-term and satisfying relationship.

Using a matchmaking service that conducts background checks is imperative. Each month, Suncoast Singles turns away approximately 25% of the people who come to them, either because they don’t pass the standard background check, or they don’t have the right attitude to undertake this process.

“If a woman comes in, and she has a really big chip on her shoulder, we are not going to introduce her to one of the guys in our program. We will do our best to address her pain and frustration and get her on the right track, but attitude is key to dating and finding a special relationship. Don’t settle–– finding the right partner to share the rest of your life with is among the most important investments you will ever make,” explains Tosh.

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newsbriefs Healthy Living, Healthy Relationships & Knowing When to Let Go

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hen life is going smoothly, your friends get to know who you are. However, when life hits a roadblock, you get to know who your true friends are. There will always be people around when times are easy, but take note of who remains in your life when times get tough–– especially the people who sacrifice their resources to help you in a desperate hour.

Moreover, true love reveals itself when another person cares more about who you are than who they think you should become. You can reciprocate these feelings when you dare to reveal yourself honestly, openly and vulnerably. It takes two to create a sincere environment where this mutual exchange becomes possible. If you haven’t found true love yet, then don’t settle. There is someone out there who will provide true love––even if it’s not who you initially hoped for.

Nobody gets through life without losing someone they love or something they thought was meant to be. Some relationships don’t last forever, so appreciate those who genuinely care about you. After all, you’ll never know how much they mean to you until the day they are no longer beside you. And remember that, just because something might not last forever, doesn’t mean it’s not worth your while.

Suncoast Singles location: 1188 N Tamiami Trail, Suite 205B, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-713-1000.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute Moves to New Location

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eginning September 1, Sarasota Mindfulness Institute (SMI) will host its ongoing community meditations in the Emerson Library at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota (UUCS). These meditations are open to the public free-of-charge on Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m., and Fridays, noon to 1 p.m.

Donations are accepted.

Mindfulness practice is meditation focused on becoming more aware of what we sense, feel and think without judgment. The opposite of “autopilot,” we instead learn to pause and respond thoughtfully, rather than react immediately.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute was founded in 2010, and is based on the research and teachings of Jon Kabat-Zinn, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he established the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society. Through over 40 years of scientific research, a personal mindfulness practice has been deemed effective in recognizing negative thinking and transforming destructive behavior patterns.

The Sarasota Mindfulness Institute finds great promise in our new residence at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, as we expand out mission to reach young people through work in local schools and local non-profit service agencies. We invite you to join us and help celebrate our new home. An Open House will be announced soon.

Location: 3975 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-4006600, email Info@SarasotaMindfulness.org or visit SarasotaMindfulness.org.

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Elysian Fields Announces Special Event for August

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lysian Fields welcomes Charmian Redwood on August 1, 7–9 p.m., for “Ancient Hawaiian Ho’o pono pono Forgiveness Ceremony for Releasing the Past.”

Ho’o pono pono means “to make right more right.”

We must release all anger, resentment and blame, as these negative feelings keep us in toxic lower frequencies. They settle in the body, especially the liver, heart and lungs, causing diseases like cancer. Through Redwood’s guided meditation, you will undergo the Ho’o pono pono forgiveness process to release all negative emotions and remaining unresolved issues. This ceremony will leave you with a clean slate to heal your body and create new connections based on unconditional love.

Redwood had a near death experience 35 years ago, then upon returning to her body, she began guiding others to experience themselves as Divine Essence. She uses hypnotherapy to connect people to their own soul and answer any questions they have about their lives. She lived in Hawaii for six years and learned the ancient ceremonies of Ho’o pono pono and lomi lomi from the Kahunas.

Redwood has also written two books using information from hypnosis sessions.

Coming Home to Lemuria tells us where we came from as ancient Lemurians and how we lived in harmony and peace on earth. A New Earth Rising takes us forward through the ascension into the healed earth where all is restored to harmony once more.

Location: 1273 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

Cost: $20. For more information, call 941361-3006 or visit elysianfieldsonline.com.

Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness Offers Body Rolling Sessions

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re you interested in creating lasting and positive change in your body? Would you like to practice with a small group that ensures individual attention? Then, take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to participate in a series of four weekly classes at Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness. These classes are designed to open up restricted areas of the body, elongate muscles, increase mobility, alleviate pain and support functional movement. The number of participants is limited in order to focus on every person individually.

Each session will include the whole body, but will also place emphasis on a specific area (e.g. hips, back, shoulders or neck).

The sessions will include breath awareness and meditation to allow a deeper integration for profound body reshaping. By the end of these four weeks, you can expect to feel taller, leaner and freer in your movements. Plus, you will also experience more body awareness and a deepened sense of peace. There are no prerequisites to join, and no experience is necessary. The only requirement is being able to lower your body onto the floor. The sates for this Body Shaping Series are August 17, 24 and 31, and September 7.

Location: 3512 N Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota. Cost: $72 (includes all props needed). For more information, call 941-3801206 or email RadiantSoulYogaWellness@gmail.com.

Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Results Shown Both on TV & in Anti-Aging Seminar

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r. Anna Baker, DOM, recently appeared on ABC7’s Suncoast View to discuss her antiaging creation, Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna, and showed the results achieved by one of the hosts. This segment has been posted to YouTube and can be viewed through the following link: YouTube.com/ watch?v=5U8LgUzALFk. On August 19, 1 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM, will give a seminar on Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna, her revolutionary anti-aging serum made from real pearls and Chinese herbs without any preservatives. Pearls contain amino acids that retighten muscles and slowly return the face to its younger look with daily use. Dr. Anna will show picture results on people of all different ages. Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna is also available as a muscle-tightening body lotion, men’s anti-aging line and sports performance line.

Location: 2721 Mall Dr., Sarasota. Hours: Monday– Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 941-921-2662.

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newsbriefs Florida Esthetics Offers Paramedical Facials and Body Treatments

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aramedical treatments work to revise the functioning of the skin by regulating dysfunctions and instigating results.

Get superior results in targeted areas of fine lines, wrinkles, tightening, hyper-pigmentation, sun damaged or acne prone skin. Paramedical treatments remove, rebuild, detoxify, protect and maintain your skin’s foundation with results-driven care.

Another popular spa service includes body treatments, featuring total relaxation with an emphasis on skincare.

For smooth silky skin, glowing full-body complexion, detoxification, inch loss and overall health. Massage is included in the application of each skincare product, so experience this full-body tranquility escape with the added benefit of skincare.

Location: 3643 Cortez Rd. W, Suite 250, Bradenton. Appointment required.

For more information and to schedule a treatment, call 941-261-5772, email FloridaEsthetics@gmail.com or visit FloridaEsthetics.com.

Natural & Organic Sleep Gallery Comes to Sarasota

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op Drawer Furniture proudly announces the grand opening of its new location on Central Avenue in the Rosemary District. This new venture Sleep Organics is the first of its kind on the entire West Coast of Florida. Featuring one of the state’s largest selections of natural and organic mattresses and bedding, including children’s bedding, Sleep Organics is a dream-come-true for owners Rebekah and Jeremiah Greer. Stop in and learn about the range of options available for natural and healthier sleep.

Location: 650 Central Ave., Suite 5, Sarasota. For more information, call 941312-5906 or visit Sleep-Organics.com.

“Avalon & the Holy Grail” at Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness

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n August 14, 2–4 p.m., Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness welcomes Charmain Redwood to share her unique experience living in Glastonbury, England, for five years, during which time, she was taken through the veils to Avalon to receive the Grail Codes. Redwood was then asked to bring these codes to the United States in order to find the Grail maidens and knights, who have served the Grail for eons, and to re-activate them with these codes. The Grail is not a physical object, but a state of consciousness centered in the heart.

In this workshop, participants will be taken in meditation to meet King Arthur, Lady Guinevere, Merlin and Knights of the Round Table. In addition, they will receive the Sword of Pendragon from King Arthur, then enter the chapel of the Holy Grail. This powerful activation will increase both selfawareness and personal empowerment.

Location: 3512 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. Cost: $25. For more information, call 941-380-1206 or email RadiantSoulYogaWellness@gmail.com.

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How Getting Enough Omega-3 Can Help Dry Eye

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f you have dry eyes, you might have heard about Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) which researchers agree is the leading cause of dry eyes.

The meibomian glands produce the fat mixture for our tears, preventing them from evaporating and leaving the eye surface unprotected. When chronic inflammation kicks in, the quality of that lipid mixture is changed, making it stiffer and more viscous. As a result, these fats clog the glands, which causes dry eye symptoms.

So, what do omega-3 fatty acids have to do with meibomian glands?

They work in two different ways to reduce inflammation in the eye. First, omega-3s suppress inflammation within the meibomian glands by inhibiting the inflammation signals. In addition, they help the lipids become more fluid as well. Numerous studies show that high intake and regular use of omega-3 supplements can relieve dry eyes symptoms.

At Omega3 Innovations, we have found that 70% of participants in a pilot study, using one vial of Omega Cure Extra Strength (3000 mg EPA/DHA) once a day, experienced relief from the symptoms of chronic dry eyes within three to four weeks.

Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD, is the cofounder and president of Omega3 Innovations. Dr. Chalmers has practiced emergency, family, and preventive medicine for several years at both hightech hospitals and rural communities throughout Norway. For more information, call 941-485-4400 or visit Omega3Innovations.com.

Helix: Low-Maintenance Cuts & Natural-Looking Curls

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f you prefer a low-maintenance hairstyle with body and volume, then consider trying a Helix cut. Jutta Mestas, owner of European Helix Hair Designer in Port Charlotte, has worked in the beauty industry for several years, and has been performing the Helix technique since 2002.

In fact, Mestas is the only fully trained Helix Designer on Florida’s West Coast.

The Helix cut works on any hair length or style. This look is achieved with a beveled and torqued scissor that can only be used for Helix cuts. This process only takes about one hour for short hair, and price depends on both the length and fullness of the hair.

European Hair Designer also offers Balayage, a French hair painting technique, which is ideal for those who don’t want traditional stripy or spaghetti-like highlights. Balayage creates a natural, blended and sun-kissed look instead. Mestas carefully paints on the highlights to avoid lines of demarcation caused by foils, making the final product last longer as well. The salon uses only organic products, so come experience this clean and scentfree environment.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with European Helix Hair Designer, call 941-629-0074.

Dr. Anna Baker Presents Acupuncture Facelift and Necklift Seminar

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n August 17, 2 p.m., Anna Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Dr. Anna, will present a seminar on her muscle-tightening acupuncture facelift and necklift procedure. She will show pictures from her database of over 500 patients and discuss details of the procedure. In addition, she will also be highlight how the procedure can retighten surgical facelifts that have drooped and correct problems from Botox and fillers.

A nationally board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Anna has been practicing in Sarasota since 1998. She has developed a specialty in a muscle-tightening acupuncture face and necklift with no needles used on the face. Up to three treatments can be done in one day with a 10-treatment minimum. After treatments are completed, a one or two treatment touch-up is suggested every 18 months to maintain the lift. Dr. Anna’s work has been nationally televised, and she has been voted Sarasota’s favorite anti-aging practitioner.

For more information, visit FacesbyDrAnna.com, or call 941-924-2723 for seminar reservations and to schedule a free consultation.

Life Spectrum Institute Offers Core Quantum Healing

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ore Quantum Healing is a process through which a specific health issue is traced to its root cause and dismantled at its inception.

The original trauma has an imprint that permeates the human instrument holographically. The imprint expresses itself through chakras and meridians, belief systems, thought patterns, and physical or subtle energy bodies. It is neurologically wired to the brain and body in a network of well-worn neural pathways that operate like computer software.

In a Core Quantum Healing session, this network of informational content is dismantled for the release of the emotional energy of the original trauma. The blocked energy of toxic emotion that holds such patterns in place. After the emotional energy has been released, the hologram is re-patterned with the informational content of the desired state. This desired state is an aspect and expression of the higher self and true being. This is not so much a reprogramming, but rather an uncovering of what has always been there. This returns one’s potential of the authentic self and restores the blueprint of wellbeing. This work benefits those who are looking to effectively resolve physical, mental, spiritual and emotional trauma from the deepest level of causation.

Juliet Mathison is a gifted teacher and facilitator of accelerated psycho-emotional healing and processes for awakening consciousness. Her work combines quantum re-patterning of the holographic template with inspired guidance for the soul on a path to self-mastery.

Location: 2886 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.

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newsbriefs Vote “Yes” on Amendment Four

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lorida residents can obtain lower energy costs, lower taxes and get more access to solar by casting a yes vote on Amendment Four on August 30. If passed, the amendment will exempt solar systems from the burdensome tangible personal property tax for a period of 20 years.

A yes vote by at least 60 percent of registered voters will allow the amendment to become law and remove property and real estate taxes on solar energy systems, lowering the cost to lease or buy solar panels for homes and businesses. This makes solar more affordable and accessible for everyone.

Better solar economics means more solar development to lay the groundwork for cleaner air and a more sustainable future for the state. Amendment Four should not be confused with a utility-backed proposal on the November ballot. Here is the full text of Amendment Four as it will appear on the August 30 primary ballot: Solar Devices or Renewable Energy Source Devices; Exemption from Certain Taxation and Assessment. “Proposing an amendment to the state constitution to authorize the legislature, by general law, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the assessed value of solar or renewable energy source devices subject to tangible personal property tax, and to authorize the legislature, by general law, to prohibit consideration of such devices in assessing the value of real property for ad valorem taxation purposes. This amendment takes effect January 1, 2018, and expires on December 31, 2037.”

For more information and to vote by mail, visit YesOn4.org.

“The Kitchen” at PHbotanical Workshop

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his workshop, facilitated by Chris Vercelli, will take place on August 11, 5–7 p.m. Learn the nutrition, exercise, stretching, therapy and lifestyle choices to make to ensure that your body stays as healthy, functional and pain-free as possible. You will leave with actual take home strategies that you can begin to implement right away and we make a virtual guarantee that that you will have many “aha” moments.

After a teenage bout with cancer, Vercelli adopted a fitness-centered lifestyle that completely turned his life around and gave him the passion to help others get healthier and overcome their own physical problems. Now, in addition to working with hundreds of people over the past 10 years, Vercelli has also completed over 740 hours of advanced coursework in biomechanics, joint and muscle function, injury rehabilitation and neurophysiology. He holds four elite professional certifications and is currently one of under 100 people in the world who are certified as a Muscle Activation Techniques Master Specialist.

Vercelli has written two books, lectured at The Florida College of Natural Health, and serves as an education provider for The International Sports Sciences Association. In addition, his articles have been featured in The Bradenton Herald, The East County Observer and Play Magazine.

Location: 539 S Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 850-591-1329.

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Be Beautiful from the Inside-Out at Heart & Sole Organics

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o you know what is lurking in your skincare products? If you apply hazardous ingredients to your skin, these toxins absorb your body and can affect your health. Skin is the largest organ and most important immune defense barrier. Products with harmful petroleum bases plasticize and “constipate” your skin, disrupting the natural lipid barrier and allowing germs to infiltrate your system.

Toxic ingredients in common beauty products include the following: parabens, which been linked to breast cancer; sodium laurel/laureth sulfates, which are known skin irritants; methylisothiazolinones, which cause rashes and associated skin conditions; polyethylene glycol, which are highly toxic to people with damaged skin; silicone compounds (e.g. dimethicone), which congest and disrupt the skin’s natural lipid barrier; and phthalates, which cause hormone disruption, developmental and reproductive toxicity.

Cindy Heard, LE, LMT, Certified Reflexologist offers a safer alternative with a 100% organic skincare line, completely free of harmful synthetic chemicals. During the month of August, experience a radiant glow with her introductory organic facial for just $59, or combine this treatment with a onehour therapeutic reflexology session for $115.

Location: 1435 S. Osprey Ave., Suite 200, Sarasota. By appointment only.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, email Cindy@HeartAndSoleOrganics.com or visit HeartAndSoleOrganics.com

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Deva Premal & Miten to Perform in Sarasota

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cean of Sound Productions is pleased to announce that Deva Premal and Miten will be bringing their “Shine Your Light Tour 2016” to the Riverview Performing Arts Center on September 15. This is a special event for Sarasota and the Tampa Bay area, as the tour will only be visiting five cities in North America this year including Montreal, Toronto, New York and Miami.

Accompanied by Nepalese bansuri flutist Manose and Danish percussionist Rishi, Deva Premal and Miten’s unique and spiritually inspired evenings of mantra, song and chant bring solace to thousands of kindred spirits, thirsty for respite in this troubled world. These powerful gatherings create moments of what Deva describes as “ecstatic silence” or, in Miten’s words, “luminous pools of deep celebration.”

During their years together, this duo has presented their music worldwide, from New York to Los Angeles, from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, from Moscow to Kiev to Tel Aviv, from San Quentin Prison to the concert halls of Europe, proving that mantras transcend all traditional cultural and religious boundaries.

Purchase your reserved seats now to ensure the best seats available.

Prices for the remaining seats are $35 and $45. Tickets are going fast, and this concert will sell out. For tickets or more information, go to OceanofSound.org or contact us at info@oceanofsound.org or (941) 356-1989.

he body is a machine that’s constantly working to achieve harmony, health and wellness. Like any machine, it’s vital to maintain optimal function.

Maintenance begins with listening to what your body needs in order to become healthier overall.

In order to create a harmonious body environment, we must consume nutritious food because, when the inside is nourished, the outside will flourish. Water is also needed on a daily basis to stay hydrated, as most dis-ease occurs due to dehydration. Ina addition, exercise and movement allow the body to flow in a productive manner. Stretching relieves your muscles, tissues, ligaments and cartilage from seizing up and forming blockages. Even just bouncing on your heels and wiggling your body helps the lymph to circulate in harmony.

This vessel that helps us navigate through life often gets neglected. Therapeutic bodywork is essential for healthy function––especially since all machines need tune-ups.

A personalized Body Tuning Session with Tonya Laughlin, LMT, will help you experience the benefits throughout your entire system. Harmonize your life energy with Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Craniosacral Therapy and Crystal Healing. One 90-minute session each month will keep your machine running at its highest potential.

To schedule a house call or make an appointment at Laughlin’s Sarasota office, call 970-389-4019 or email TonyaLaughlin@yahoo.com.

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• The 5 Gifts of Your Spine, August 10, 7–9 p.m. The shape, tone and position of your spine and nervous system determine every thought, feeling and action you take. Join Dr. Tatiana Agafonova for this interactive class and learn about the divine gifts of the spine. Cost: $15.

• Let’s Cook: On-the-Go Energy Bites, August 17, 7–9 p.m. Instead of grabbing convenient yet unhealthy snacks, create nutritious alternatives in under 10 minutes. Learn to make almond butter energy bites, fruit energy bites and chocolate chip-cookie dough bites. These snacks are raw, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and vegetarian (with vegan substitutions.) Join Brenda Ley, DOM, for this workshop that includes drinks, treats and recipes. Cost: $15.

• Essential Oils for Health & Wellness, August 18, 7–9 p.m. Sample and experience pure essential oils, while discovering how to use them safely and effectively. Then, feel empowered to naturally improve your family’s health with the highest grade oils in quality, purity and potency. Cost: free. RSVP August 16.

• Sound Healing, August 22, 7–9 p.m. Balance your life with mindfulness, meditation and sound led by Pavitra Ciavardone, CPCC. Discover the benefits of relaxation, then learn mindfulness and meditation techniques throughout a guided sound healing session. Cost: $30 ($25 if you pre-pay or bring a friend).

• Is Disharmony in Your Body Causing Weight Gain, August 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Excess weight causes several chronic illnesses. Weight gain is often related to disharmony in the body. Dr. Rene Ng, DOM and Board-Certified Acupuncturist, will discuss how combining Eastern and Western medicine, promotes weight management and health maintenance. Cost: $15.

Location: 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

International Bestselling Author & Teacher Comes to Sarasota

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r. Frank Kinslow, developer of the Quantum Entrainment (QE) technique and the accompanying Kinslow System is bringing his internationally acclaimed healing workshop to Sarasota on September 17–19, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This threeday event will include QE Basic, QE Advanced and Eufeeling Intensive workshops. QE is a rapid healing method that discover how to heal their own bodies, emotional traumas, financial issues, relationships, children and even animals.

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, 8270 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Cost for Basic Workshop: $220 (early registration), $260 (regular registration). Cost for Advanced Workshop: $220 (early registration), $260 (advanced registration). Cost for Eufeeling Intensive Workshop: $250 (early registration), $290 (regular registration). Cost for Basic and Advanced Workshops: $380 (early registration), $450 (regular registration).

Cost for Basic, Advanced and Eufeeling Workshops: $550 (early registration), $650 (regular registration). For more information, call 941-685-8598, email Info@KinslowSystem.com or visit KinslowSystem.cm.

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peed dating became popular in the early 1990s, and while there is some debate about who actually came up with the concept, speed dating has recently taken on a new twist. Originally, a matchmaker or facilitator would host a large event at a banquet hall or restaurant.

Men and women from a specific age group would register for this event and subsequently rotate through “mini dates” with 10–20 fellow attendees of the opposite sex.

Sound overwhelming? Well, these dates last just a few minutes each. Meet someone you don’t connect with? At least, that incompatible person won’t sit across from you the entire evening. However, if you meet someone who catches your attention, you can exchange contact information. Regardless of the outcome though, speed dating allows you to meet new people, make friends and perhaps even find a potential partner.

This unique approach to dating “definitely changes the dynamics,” says William Tosh, Manager and Executive Matchmaker at Suncoast Singles. “While almost all of us want to meet someone we can be attracted to, looks can only carry us for so long. We have to be able to laugh together, have fun and share similar compatibility traits.”

Tosh and his staff at Suncoast Singles are planning a speed dating event at Cafe Amici in downtown Sarasota on August 4. If you are single and want to experience speed dating for yourself, contact Suncoast Singles. All ages are welcome and will be grouped accordingly. Tickets include drinks, food and prizes.

Cost: $20. To register, call 941-713-1000 or visit SuncoastSingles.com.

Chiropractic Is More than Just a Back Pain Solution, It’s a Healthy Lifestyle Key

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t The Chiro Shoppe, our primary focus is providing our patients with a pathway towards better health through ongoing chiropractic maintenance and preventative care.

Our number one concern is the health and safety of those we serve. Therefore, we only accept patients determined to reach their potential and benefit from our care.

We use manual adjustment techniques, delivered through the gentle application of a targeted motion that achieves improved alignment and motion of the body’s spinal column

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and extremities. This is commonly referred to as an adjustment or manual manipulation. We make staying healthy both affordable and convenient. The overall well-being of our patients is the reason we make routine chiropractic care convenient and cost-effective for everyone The licensed chiropractor at The Chiro Shoppe will perform a full exam in order to educate each patient on what achieving a healthy spine means for them.

Since this recommendation will vary from person to person, The Chiro Shoppe offers multiple plans without the hassles of insurance billing, copays, deductibles or declined reimbursements. Once you experience the restorative benefits of a manual chiropractic adjustment, we feel confident that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without us.

Location: 1900 Main St., Suite 306, Sarasota. Extended hours include evenings and weekends. natural awakenings

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Hawaiian Healing Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu Announces Massage Offered at Four Its Birthday Celebration Month he month of August is Birthday Celebration Month at Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Pillars

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and you’re invited to enjoy special discounts and attend special events.

Widely known more than 3,000 years, Jin Shin Jyutsu was revived in Japan during 1912 by Jiro Murai upon clearing himself of a “terminal” illness. This ancient wisdom includes hands-on energy balancing applications that support the body, mind and spirit. Jin Shin Jyutsu can ease aches and pains, relieve stress and anxiety, calm the mind, promote better sleep and improve vitality.

Treat yourself to a private one-hour session with long-time Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner Michelle Giambra for a special discount.

Restrictions apply, and appointment times are limited, so book early.

In addition, join Giambra on August 12 for “Intro to Jin Shin Jyutsu Talk and Demo,” followed by “Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu: HandsOn Self-Healing Meditation.” Learn about this healing art, then experience relaxation, rejuvenation and pain relief, as Giambra guides you through hand placement sequences to revitalize your life energy flow. The “Intro to Jin Shin Jyutsu Talk and Demo takes place from 5:30–5:50 p.m., and the “Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu” takes place from 6–7:15 p.m. Space is limited. Reserve your spot no by 4 p.m. on August 12.

These events are free with your donation to The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County. Monetary and/or diaper donations are acceptable. Suggested value is $10–$25. However, no donation is too small or large.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is a gentle, non-invasive complement to all therapies, intended to complement––not replace––the advice of your own physician or other healthcare professionals.

Location: 810 Central Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-228-2972, email Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com or visit SuncoastJSJ.com.

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iscover empowered communication, courageous introspection and purposeful action during an experimental three-day seminar that will profoundly change the way you speak and listen. Taking place September 16–18, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., this Satvatove Foundational Course is a concentrated communicationbased training that teaches the ability to create more honest and satisfying relationships, techniques for deepening self-awareness and strategies for living with purpose. The event is ideal for relationship building, optimizing work relationships, parenting, self-growth. CEUs are offered for LMTs, nurses, midwives and acupuncturists.

Location: 800 Central Ave., Sarasota. Cost: $395. For more information, call 941-228-2394, email Harmony@RosemaryBirthing.com, or visit Facebook. com/Events/1041380509231491/. To register, visit Satvatove.com/ Foundational-Course-Sarasota-September-18-18-2016/.

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assage is among the oldest and most powerful forms of healing. Breath connection is one of the major principles in this modality, and Lomi is an ancient healing art practiced by native Hawaiians passed down by Polynesian shamanic teachers who were committed to sharing their knowledge of this sacred tradition.

The goal of Lomi is to expel negative physical energy including tension, toxins and injury to promote a harmonic state within the body.

Lomi practitioners incorporate the physical, emotional, and energetic being by creating a space of unconditional love and acceptance with flowing massage strokes

that help the recipient awaken the divine within.

A session begins with the practitioner creating a sacred space and saying a prayer over the recipient, setting the intention for the session. Constant movement from one body part to another is another unique feature of Lomi, wherein the recipient experiences relaxation because sensory receptors in the dermis don’t adapt quickly to the constant change in stimuli. This continual energy flow nurtures the entire being to release old beliefs, patterns and behaviors that cause blockages and illness stored at the cellular level.

Throughout August, enjoy a 60 or 90-minute treatment for special introductory rates of $75 for 60 minutes and $110 for 90 minutes. Four Pillars has recently added two additional licensed massage therapists, trained in this Hawaiian Massage technique, and we’re thrilled to welcome Augusta Perkins and Jennie Wang.

Location: 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-373-3955, email Info@FourPillarsFlorida.com or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com

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Delayed Kindergarten Reduces Attention Deficit

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elaying kindergarten enrollment for one year shows significant mental health benefits for children, according to a Stanford University study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Reviewing results from a mental health survey completed by more than 35,000 Danish parents, the researchers saw that youngsters held back from kindergarten for as little as one year showed a 73 percent reduction in inattentiveness and hyperactivity for an average child at age 11, compared to children enrolled the year earlier.

Measuring inattentiveness and hyperactivity reflect a child’s ability to selfregulate. The generally accepted theory is that young people that are able to stay focused, sit still and pay attention longer tend to do much better in school.

“This is some of the most convincing evidence we’ve seen to support what U.S. parents and policymakers have already been doing—choosing to delay entry into kindergarten,” says Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Thomas S. Dee. In addition to improved mental health, children with later kindergarten enrollment dates also exhibited superior emotional and social skills.

The number of U.S. children entering kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 has progressively increased to about 20 percent, according to the study. Many parents are opting to delay kindergarten enrollment for a year to give their children a leg up in physical and emotional maturity and social skills.

Grape Juice Boosts Memory and Driving Skills

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esearch from the UK University of Leeds has confirmed that drinking just one glass of grape juice a day increases spatial memory and driving abilities. The researchers attribute the brain boosting benefits to the polyphenols in the grapes.

The study followed 25 healthy mothers between the ages of 40 and 50. Each had young children and worked more than 30 hours a week. The mothers drank 12 ounces of Concord grape juice every day for 12 weeks and had their driving skills tested before and after the study period using a computer simulator.

Louise Dye, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Leeds and senior author of the study, notes, “This research is very promising, as it suggests that the cognitive benefits associated with Concord grape juice are not exclusive to adults with early memory decline. We saw these benefits even after the grape juice was no longer being consumed, suggesting a long-term effect of dietary flavonoids.”

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Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections

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study from the University of Texas has found that increased breastfeeding decreases ear infections among nursing children. The researchers followed 367 babies between 1 and 12 months old from 2008 through 2014.

The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection.

The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

Aromatherapy Soothes Allergies

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esearch from Korea’s Chung-Ang University has found that inhaling aromatherapy infusions comprising a combination of sandalwood, frankincense and ravensara for five minutes twice daily significantly reduces symptoms of allergies after seven days. The researchers tested 54 men and women, half of which were tested using a placebo of almond oil.

Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) results were both significantly lower in the aromatherapy group. TNSS scores decreased by more than half and RQLQ scores decreased by more than 60 percent. Scores for fatigue and sleep quality also improved in the aromatherapy group.

“These findings indicate that inhalation of certain aromatherapy oils help relieve perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms, improve rhinitis-specific quality of life and reduce fatigue in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis,” Chung-Ang University’s Seo Yeon Choi and Kyungsook Park explain in their paper.

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esearch has shown that children with mothers that live in sunnier locations during their second trimester are significantly less likely to have asthma than other children.

A consortium of researchers from the University of Kansas, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed data from both hospitals and national surveys to determine sunlight exposure for the mothers.

Increased exposure to sunlight increases levels of natural vitamin D.

“We’re not looking at sunny places versus non-sunny places,” clarifies David Slusky, a University of Kansas assistant professor of economics. “We looked at the relative differences of the level of sunlight at a particular place at a particular time of year.”

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Young Adult Insomnia Linked to Chronic Pain

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esearch from the University of Groningen, in The Netherlands, has found that young adults between 19 and 22 years old that don’t sleep well may have more chronic pain later in life.

The researchers followed 1,750 people for three years.

About 50 percent of the participants that had sleep problems at the beginning of the study still had them at the end of the study. Roughly 38 percent of those reported chronic pain after three years. This compares to 14 percent of those that didn’t have sleep problems at the start of the research, but reported chronic pain at its conclusion.

Overall, the study found that sleep problems were associated with more musculoskeletal pains, headaches and abdominal pain. The relationship occurred in both men and women, but was stronger among women.

Legumes Facilitate Weight Loss

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review of 21 clinical trials has found that just one daily serving of legumes can facilitate an average drop of three-quarters of a pound over a six-week period. Published in the journal Obesity, the research analyzed results from studies that tested a total of 940 men and women eating about three-quarters of a cup of beans, lentils, chickpeas and other legumes each day. The subjects reported feeling nearly one-third fuller on average after eating about 5.6 ounces of these foods with their meals, compared with a control group’s diet. These beneficial legumes may also reduce body fat percentages.

According to senior study author and physician John Sievenpiper, Ph.D., of St. Michael’s Hospital’s Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center and the University of Toronto, “Ninety percent of weight-loss diets fail, resulting in weight regain, which may be due in part to hunger and food cravings. Knowing which foods make people feel fuller longer may help them lose weight and keep it off.”

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With a wealth of luxury faux alternatives available in today’s market, shoe lovers can obtain the quality footwear they desire without incurring the usual environmental and human health costs.

Vegan leather is an animal-friendly alternative to real leather, derived from synthetic materials. No cow, sheep, goat or any other animal is killed in order to make vegan leather shoes, and for most people, that’s a good enough reason to choose it over the “real” thing. Provided that we pick the right maker, it also boasts the added advantage of being far more eco-friendly and sustainable than conventional leather.

Elizabeth Olsen, founder of the luxury vegan shoe brand Olsenhaus, says, “The only difference is the materials—one uses a dead animal’s skin preserved in toxic chemicals; the other is made from a mixture of natural and manmade materials that are better for animals and the environment.”

Twenty times more energy is used to create a leather hide than what is required for synthesized material. Conventional leather tanning involves treating animal skins with large quantities of toxic chemicals, including mineral salts, lead, cyanide and formaldehyde. This process wreaks havoc on our environment and the people that work in or live near tanneries, where chemical exposure can cause sickness or even be lethal.

Olsen cautions that just because a shoe is vegan doesn’t mean it’s been made in an eco-friendly way. She uses natural and manmade materials such as linen, cotton, cork, wood, imitation leathers and recycled faux suede in her vegan shoe line. To assess the quality of vegan leather shoes, she advises, “Shoppers can feel the material and look at the grain to see if it’s faux; with faux, the grain will show a repeating pattern. Also, look for labels noting materials either inside or on the bottom of shoes.”

Olsen notes that an online search for vegan fashion will yield everything from adult couture to baby clothes. Several websites and blogs report on the latest vegan products. She especially likes GirlieGirlArmy.com for vegan lifestyle and fashion.

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Scrambling Species

Climate Change Favors Some Birds over Others Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way avian species move across continents. For instance, the orchard oriole is losing prime habitat in the South, but gaining more up north. Thousands of species worldwide face the same dilemma. Specific birds need a particular habitat, such as open spaces or groves of trees, and some of their traditionally preferred spots are becoming unlivable.

England’s Durham University ecologist Phillip Stephens, along with researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the U.S. Geological Survey, have compiled nearly half a century’s worth of occurrence data from thousands of citizen scientists. Birders submitted their observations to the PanEuropean Common Birds Monitoring Scheme and the North American Breeding Bird Survey for 145 terrestrial bird species native to Europe and 380 species native to the United States.

“We used that information to generate a prior expectation for whether the species would’ve been advantaged or disadvantaged by climate change,” says Stephens.

The predictions were compared with actual bird abundance data from 1980 through 2010, and the populations that were expected to lose suitable habitat declined, while those expected to find their habitats improve increased. He states, “Recent climate change has already favored one set of species over another.”

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September 17-19, 2016 “A week ago I took my second QE seminar in Sarasota. The results have been nothing short of a miracle. I now feel so good that I can hardly stand it.

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Toxic Trinkets

Low-Cost Jewelry May Harbor Cadmium In recent years, the European Commission has banned cadmium in all jewelry sold in Europe, but those shopping for low-cost jewelry in North America from popular fashion chains may be wearing products made with cadmium, a heavy metal that can be particularly toxic for kids. There are no known risks for people that wear contaminated jewelry, but swallowing or chewing on a piece containing high concentrations of the toxic metal could allow it to seep into the body.

James Van Loon, director of risk management at Health Canada’s consumer product safety branch, says that children’s bodies more readily absorb the toxic metal, and because they are more likely to put things in their mouths, jewelry that is marketed to those under 15 should contain virtually no cadmium.

Dr. Gérald Zagury, who performed tests and has published several studies on heavy metals in jewelry, says one sample contained the highest amount of cadmium ever reported in Canada for such a product. “It’s pretty close to pure cadmium,” he says. According to Health Canada, cadmium is cheap and melts at a lower point than more commonly used zinc, lowering energy costs for product makers.

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, cadmium is a known carcinogen that can also lead to kidney failure, bone loss and other complications in those that are chronically exposed over time.

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Sikkim Now a Wholly Organic State Sikkim, the northeastern Indian state located between Bhutan and Nepal, has rid its agricultural land of pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified crops and other artificial inputs on around 75,000 hectares, or about 300 square miles, of agricultural land, making it its country’s first organic state. Instead, farmers use natural alternatives such as green manure and compost.

Twelve years ago, the Pawan Chamling-led government decided to make Sikkim an organic farming state through a declaration in the legislative assembly. After the entry of chemical inputs for farmland was restricted and their sale banned, farmers had no option but to go organic.

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Collecting data from 1,035 people that took their Ambition Test, the researchers looked at the differences between Millennials, Generation X (born between 1960 and 1980) and Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1960) in terms of their levels of aspiration, persistence and sense of self-efficacy. The study reveals that while Millennials lagged a little behind the other two generations on some factors related to ambition, the potential of these young adults should not be underestimated.

“One can argue that Millennials’ hopeful and determined nature is a case of idealism,” explains Ilona Jerabek, Ph.D., president of PsychTests. “Some have just started out in the workforce, so they’re eager to prove themselves, which could also mean that at some point they’ll be blindsided by the reality of what it’s like to be out there in the real world.”

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GROWING UP EMPOWERED Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves

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he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence.

Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/blog.

Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they need to be happy, productive adults.”

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This positive parenting approach—accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba. “A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”

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and greatness. Corporate leaders praise its programs for helping participants relate, communicate and perform well.

Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a Landmark program leader in New York City, remarks, “Every one of us has a dream, yet too many of us choose our path with fear, disguised as practicality. Our kids might get the message that, ‘You don’t do your dream as your career.’”

That thought can leave anyone feeling like something is missing.

After putting off her own career as a singer and ultimately deciding to go for it, Herman-Saccio recorded That’s What Love Can Do with her group Boy Krazy. The song rose to the top of the pop charts in 1993.

That empowering experience helped her decide to help others—including her own three children—fulfill their dreams. Today, Herman-Saccio leads the Landmark Forum for adults, and the company also offers a version of the course for 13-to-17-year-olds, an interactive, three-day program in cities across the U.S. It helps teens first understand their existing patterns of thoughts and behaviors and then move forward to create new possibilities and face new challenges and discover a new level of power, freedom, self-expression and peace of mind. For a teen to register, a parent or legal guardian must register for or have completed the organization’s adult forum and provide permission.

Teens planning for life after high school get help identifying their career passion at schools such as Upland Hills School, in Oxford, Michigan.

Its emphasis on experiential learning culminates in a senior project the teen produces, whether it’s writing a novel, building a storage shed or volunteering at the local senior citizen center. Each must someway contribute to the community. Beginning with the student’s dream, they must work their way through obstacles, setbacks and all the steps required to bring a dream to reality.

Emotional Literacy/Healthy Risk-Taking

Sometimes parents need to address a teen’s longing for friends and social connections. For youths that especially need to nurture their social skills, such

as high-functioning kids with autism or Asperger’s syndrome, film school might be an answer. At the Joey Travolta Film School and summer camp, in Lafayette, California, kids work together to make a movie; they start with a script, create sets, operate the camera, act and direct.

At the Hunter School, in Romney, New Hampshire, kids dealing with attention challenges can nurture mindbody awareness, energetic mindfulness and sensory integration. It all helps them get to know themselves and relate better to others.

Outdoor skills can help teens develop healthy risk-taking behaviors, as well as teach resilience, perseverance and self-reliance. SheJumps (SheJumps. org), in Salt Lake City, offers young women 6 to 18 years old an opportunity to master outdoor living skills, boost confidence and encourage leadership via collaborating with strong female role models. Fun activities include mountain biking, skiing and trailblazing.

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Over time, experiential learning can help youths develop leadership skills.

Lander, Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School, a gap-year program for high school graduates taking a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine.

Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths

14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation.

Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is what life is all about.”

Service to Others

A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas.

If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Founded in 1902, 4-H is a global nonprofit dedicated to learning by doing; specialties now range from computer science and graphic design to leadership, healthy living and the performing arts.

Positive mentoring by adults and developing community spirit ground 4-H clubs, camps and programs.

Research by Tufts University’s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and America’s land-grant colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl. com/YouthDevelopmentStudy).

For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says. “Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”

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Growing food for themselves and others can be a great adventure for teens, while fostering resourcefulness, perseverance and ecological awareness. Seventeenyear-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Crops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they

give away the produce to the hungry.

The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S.

Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship.

Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel.

“Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,” says Borba. “Teens can learn to pay it forward in all kinds of ways. They can get together with their peers and take on a doable project to help others. They may even need to start by learning to self-regulate and manage stress by getting away from their phones and instead being outside getting exercise.”

Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children.

“Boys are more likely to talk while they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.”

Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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ccording to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as many as 50 million Americans are affected by seasonal or year-round nasal allergies. Additionally, 56 million suffer from eczema, psoriasis or rosacea.

Prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs may help, but aren’t a cure. Salt therapy can be a gentler, all-natural solution for easing associated symptoms.

While eating too much salt is bad for the body, breathing it is a healthy activity. The Greek word for salt is halos, and halotherapy provides a welcome alternative to conventional pills, sprays and injections.

In the mid-1800s, after salt mine workers in Poland were found to have a low rate of respiratory illness, the Wieliczka Salt Mine Health Spa was established on the site of a mine to treat clinic patients for asthma and allergies. That pioneering facility is still in operation.

“In the beginning, I think salt therapy was seen as a time-consuming novelty. Now, holistically minded people are more supportive,” says Clay Juracsik, owner of the St. Louis Salt Room, in Maplewood, Missouri.

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pink salt at floor level. Clients wear disposable booties to walk through inches-deep, loose, mineral-rich Dead Sea salt to reclining chairs. The lights dim, soft music plays and salt, rich in negative ions, infuses the air for a 45-minute session.

“We have a second, smaller room where the walls and floor are not salted, so a child and parent can move around or play without disturbing others.

Our youngest client was 2 weeks old,” says Juracsik.

With the help of specially designed machines and software, microscopic salt particles one to five microns in size are circulated through the air to be deeply inhaled. As a natural anti-inflammatory agent, salt helps reduce swelling of throat tissues and nasal passages, making breathing easier for individuals suffering from such respiratory ailments as allergies, asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis.

“True halotherapy is based on using 99 percent pure sodium chloride in the halogenerator,” says Leo Tonkin, co-founder of the Salt Therapy Association, in Boca Raton, Florida. “Dead Sea, Himalayan or other salts can be used as décor.”

“My husband, Gary, For a list of U.S. skin health. Salt room ophad three sinus surgeries erators note that frequent salt rooms, see treatments are needed durbefore he discovered a salt room during a trip to ing early stages of therapy Tinyurl.com/ London and had a eureka or during acute outbreaks SaltSpaLocations. of conditions, but can be moment,” relates Ellen Patrick, owner of four reduced to a maintenance Breathe Easy salt rooms in New York level over time.

City and nearby Westchester County.

Juracsik remarks, “The best success

“A client’s 4-year-old son tells Mom I’ve seen is with respiratory ailments when he needs a treatment to ‘make his like bronchitis and pneumonia. We nose work better,’” reports Lisa Cobb, don’t need a new, fancy pill for every owner of Luxury on Lovers, in Dallas, illness. Salt is historically proven to be Texas. “He uses a salt bed similar in style a natural and effective way to improve to a tanning bed and large enough for his respiratory health.” mother to be with him for a 20-minute

Options go beyond basic treattreatment. Pilots and flight attendants ments. “Meditating in the salt room like salt rooms to counteract the recirallows double relaxation,” comments culated air on planes. Athletes use them Patrick. “Salty yoga is one of my favorite to increase lung capacity. A treatment therapies because clients can exercise works like a visit to the ocean.” and breathe easier at the same time.

A recent pilot study conducted Another option comprises a sound at The Salt Room, in Orlando, Florida, bath, during which crystal bowl music and published in the International creates a vibration similar to piano Journal of Respiratory and Pulmonary notes to quiet and focus the mind Medicine, concluded, “a Halotherpy during a salt session.” is associated with improvement in

Salt treatments can be experienced symptoms of sinus disease in cystic regularly, seasonally or as needed. For fibrosis and should be explored as an those free of respiratory issues, a salt adjunct treatment.” room visit provides a refreshing way

Salt’s anti-inflammatory, antifungal to relax, sit, chill and breathe. Patrick and antibacterial properties may also views it as a form of stress management reduce skin swelling and itchiness, and to increase well-being. even acne, without drying the skin.

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ven mainstream media have picked up on the many physical and mental benefits of walking, including weight loss, reduced stress, increased energy and better sleep, and that’s only the beginning. These additional compelling effects may well catalyze us to consistently step out for a daily walk, understanding that cumulative steps count, too. For more inspiration, check out this month’s race walking at the Summer Olympics.

Walking helps heart health and diabetes. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking program launched last fall, the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be significantly reduced via an average of 22 minutes a day of brisk walking. “Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and even depression,” says Dr. JoAnn Manson, chief of the division of preventive medicine at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Can you imagine if there was a pill that could simultaneously have all those benefits? Everyone would be clamoring for it.”

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the ages of 42 and 52 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that those that walked as part of a regular physical activity showed fewer signs of depression compared with inactive women. The more physical activity a woman logged, the less likely she was to exhibit such symptoms, suggesting that moderateto-intense levels of exercise may help protect against mental illness. The survey further revealed that 85 percent believe walking helps reduce any present anxiety and feelings of depression, while two-thirds reported that walking stimulates their thinking.

Walking facilitates doctor-patient communication. Columbus, Ohio-based Walk with a Doc (WalkWithADoc.org) helps organize free walking events each month via 230 chapters nationwide.

They’re led by physicians and other healthcare authorities. “It’s a casual forum in which to communicate and also learn about the health benefits of walking,” says Executive Director Rachael Habash, who’s aiming for 350 chapters by year’s end. When doctors emphasize the benefits of exercise, patients tend to listen.

Walking boosts life performance.

“Until the late 1960s, 90 percent of America’s children that lived up to a

mile away walked to school. Today, that figure is 30 percent,” says Sheila Franklin, of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, in The Walking Revolution documentary (scroll to the video at EveryBodyWalk.org). Experts warn that less walking by youngsters can create sedentary habits and lead to shortened life spans.

Daily walks to school boost cognitive performance in students, according to Mary Pat King, the National Parent Teacher Association director of programs and projects. Dr. Richard Jackson, a pediatrician, professor and chair of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health at University of California, Los Angeles,. and former environmental health director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, reports that walking improves children’s learning ability, concentration, moods and creativity.

Even lifelong walkers are moved to walk more by using a pedometer to track their steps and distance traveled, says Dr. Lauren Elson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation instructor at Harvard Medical School, who is also the medical editor of the recent Harvard Special Health Report Walking for Health (Health.Harvard.edu/walk). A metareview of 26 studies found that using the device raised physical activity levels by nearly 27 percent, adding about 2,500 steps per day. Most stores that sell exercise equipment offer inexpensive

pedometers, while smartphone users can download an app such as Moves, Breeze or Pedometer++. Apple’s iOS includes the free app Health.

Walking leads to meaningful exchanges. Social connections and honest conversations between two people can be aided by walking outside instead of sitting inside. Clay Cockrell, a licensed clinical social worker in New York City, began walking with clients 12 years ago. He notes that casual venues like parks have been especially helpful for men. “They sometimes have a more difficult time making eye contact in sessions. Outside, they are looking where

they are going, looking at nature, other people—the pressure is less. My own health has improved, as well,” he says.

He shares ideas with the public and other therapists at WalkAndTalk.com to maximize the benefits. He sees moving the body forward along a path as a metaphor for moving forward in life.

Adds Habash, “We believe that engaging in health should be simple and fun, like putting one foot in front of the other at every opportunity.”

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s much as 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, even as one in six Americans goes hungry.

Instead of feeding people better, we are feeding the city dump. Of all types of trash, food consumes the most space in our municipal landfills, followed by plastic and paper. Rotting food then releases harmful methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

While food waste is a big problem, social entrepreneurs see a big opportunity. Around the country, they are working to reduce, recover and rethink discarded food valued at more than $160 billion a year. In the process, they are not only cutting food costs, but also creating jobs and fighting climate change.

University of Maryland College Park alumna Cam Pascual co-founded the nonprofit Food Recovery Network (FRN) after watching hundreds of pounds of food hit the trash in her campus dining hall every night. Pascual and her colleagues mobilized a volunteer network to shuttle leftovers from the university to soup kitchens, donating 200 meals a night to feed the hungry.

In the last five years, FRN has recovered more than 1 million pounds of food from 184 campuses in 42 states, proving that ingenuity and philanthropy can together fight the food waste travesty. “There are two major barriers to recovering leftover food; one is awareness, like helping businesses to understand the laws that protect them from liability,” says Pascual, the organization’s current director of innovation and operations. “The other is the labor involved. Universities are the perfect ecosystem for food recovery because college students have flexible schedules and are community service-minded, offering a ready supply of volunteers.”

Food waste reduction can be engineered in ways less noticeable to consumers, such as doing away with dining hall trays or using smaller plates. ~Cam Pascual

The latest FRN initiative is a certification program to verify that farms and restaurants are engaging in food recovery that includes creating a toolkit to help restaurants safely recover leftover meals.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture recently set a goal of slashing food waste in half by 2030, with several supporting bills approaching the floor in Congress. The EPA food recovery hierarchy calls for reducing food waste first and foremost, with recovering food to feed people or animals as a fallback and utilizing landfills only as a last resort.

“It’s one thing to set goals, but to realize those reductions in food waste, we have to change our behavior,” says Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). Farms and households are the two largest generators of food waste, according to Bloom, whose blog at WastedFood.com offers dozens of beneficial tips for keeping food out of the trash bin.

Fighting food waste starts before we go to the grocery.

Bloom recommends consumers organize cupboards to know what’s already in stock, plan meals and stick to the shopping list.

Post-purchase, easy tips include serving smaller portions, freezing leftovers and sharing surplus with friends and neighbors.

Bloom’s website fans contribute more ideas like mixing veggie scraps into pet food or making them into soup stock.

Using a smaller refrigerator keeps shoppers from bulking up while saving energy costs. The battle against wasted food needs to start at home, where small steps add up to big change.

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Here are more examples of the community pioneers working to divert food from overstuffed landfills to people.

Daily Table (DailyTable.org) purchases excess food from growers, manufacturers and supermarkets to provide healthy food at fast-food prices for populations in need. The Dorchester, Massachusetts, retail grocery store offers fresh produce and grocery items, plus ready-to-cook and grab-n-go prepared meals.

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More than ever before, the nature of human consciousness today is making it apparent that we live inside stories and are pushing up against their edges.

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up to a larger truth that supersedes everything else: We must discover where our true safety resides, in building newly intelligent relationships within, as well as with others, using capacities beyond logic and reason.

Why do we need an internal sense of safety?

Safety found within shows up in our experiences of the world. As we become increasingly reliant on and confident in our creative skills to survive and thrive, we give ourselves the gift of resilience in chaos.

Humanity’s creativity must be awakened in order to meet the challenges of a changing world and effectively address problems that appear to have too few solutions. The same inner awareness and skill set that give birth to the creative process can be applied to all aspects of life. Only through creative acts can we rise above unworkable paradigms, group thinking and earlier conditioning to create new and more fluid stories that grow from revised thoughts, beliefs, choices and attitudes that mature from the inside out.

Deep, compassionate understanding of how we arrived at this point allows us to shed restrictions. It begins with facing the whys and wherefores of our most intimate consciousness.

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Everyone possesses both masculine and feminine energies; neither is better or less valuable than the other. Doing

and acting characterize masculine energy, which makes things. It builds, structures, orders and files. Being characterizes the feminine, womb-like energy, pregnant with possibilities and subsequent manifested outcomes. The capacities to imagine, feel and receive also are feminine. In the dance with the masculine, the harmony of these feminine qualities is the primal desire for and the impulse of creativity itself.

When the masculine and feminine energies are balanced and intimately joined, they express the ability to act, create, manifest, build and bring order.

When we learn how to balance them, we become more creative and effective, individually and collectively. We are better at meeting challenges and responding to opportunities.

How does chauvinism block creativity?

Chauvinism, an elevation of masculine over feminine energy, would separate us from our feelings. It does violence to femininity and castrates legitimate masculinity. The mildest trace of such subordination diminishes and reduces primal creative energies to second place, so that nothing new can arrive. Civilization suffers from this systemic disorder to the degree that we believe our needs won’t be met unless we are controlling or relying disproportionately on action principles. A culture that elevates doing over being is ignorant of how to pop the clutch and shift into neutral, and so keeps driving down the same road without hope of changing direction.

When spirituality was more alive inside religious traditions, we honored the sanctity of the Sabbath and the importance of putting aside doing in order to be intimate with the mystery of life. It’s what breathes new life into our thoughts and feelings, arousing body, mind and spirit to new heights.

Every creator understands that all creativity is a gift of the feminine energy and a gift of the gods. Integrative masculine energies are always constellated around such a gift. Allowing ourselves to become intimate with a greater state of being rather than doing, we open ourselves to receiving a new relationship with life.

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Creativity isn’t only child’s play; parents also could do well to infuse their own lives with its discoveries and delights.

“Through creativity, parents can reawaken a sense of wonder and joy, and nurture characteristics like patience,” says Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children.

Every child and parent is creative. Exercising our creativity is an act of faith. ~ Julia Cameron

circumstance at the time. This is a family favorite; we laugh constantly.”

Cameron wrote the book in

Mark Runco, Ph.D., a University of part to guide her own daughter, Georgia professor of gifted and creative actress and film director education, founder of the Creativity Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, in her Research Journal and advisor to the creative journey through motherhood.

Center for Childhood Creativity, notes While many such works focus on art the importance of balancing unstrucprojects for kids, Cameron’s book emtured and structured activities, creating phasizes activities that put creative fuel space for both individual expression in the parental tank. For example, she and creative collaboration. recommends parents take up the ritual of To foster the former, Van’t Hul “morning pages”; writing three pages encourages “strewing”, which she refers of stream-of-consciousness thoughts the to as “the art of casually yet strategifirst thing each morning. cally leaving invitations for learning

Jean Van’t Hul, author of The Artful and creativity out for kids to discover Parent, started a daily sketchbook prac- on their own.” Invitations to play could tice for herself and to set an example be a basket of non-toxic blocks, a for her kids. “I like that the kids see me recycled-paper sketchpad opened to a creating regularly and they’ve joined blank page or some nature finds from a in a couple times. I also want to get walk in the woods. over my self-limited belief that I’m not

As an example of the latter, a good artist,” remarks Van’t Hul, who Cameron suggests that parents lead kids blogs at ArtfulParent.com. on a weekly creative expedition, allowing the kids to choose a new place to Engaging Kids aimlessly explore such as a park, bookA family ritual, like a bedtime story or store, pet shop or museum. Accordrelationship with a pet, can be re-imag- ing to the author, that sense of shared ined to inspire household members to adventure, fostered in a safe space, co-create together. “Instead of always naturally nurtures the creative process, reading to my kids, we take turns mak- both for now and the future. ing up stories by ‘giving’ each other

“If you make art the center, insistthree things, like an airplane, a shovel ing that kids be creative, they may feel and a pair of pants, which we have to a sense of pressure,” advises Cameron. use in a story,” says Nicole Corey Rada, “If you make inspiration the center, it a working mother of two in Richmond, spills over into art.”

Virginia. “Sometimes, we pretend our pets are having conversations, and use Connect with freelance writer April different voices and accents to express Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at what they might be saying, given their AprilWrites.com.

Engaging Parents

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hether it’s playing dress-up, making forts from sofa cushions or drawing pictures, creative moments can define and distinguish a happy childhood. Yet it’s not all just fun and games, according to experts. Childhood creativity, nurtured both in the classroom and at home, is crucial for developing qualities such as sound decision-making, flexible thinking and mental resiliency.

Analyzing more than 150 studies across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, education and business management, the Center for Childhood Creativity, in Sausalito, California, found many important life skills are affiliated with a creative upbringing.

The resulting white paper, Inspiring a Generation to Create, underscores that rather than simply being an innate trait, creativity can be taught.

“Creativity should be an integral part of every child’s education. The research shows that we can avoid the

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Catch Healthier “ZZZZ’s” with Sleep Organics

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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he human body is the highest-performing mechanism in existence. To achieve maximum vitality, its complex infrastructure needs to recover, recharge and rejuvenate on a nightly basis––in other words, sleep. You’ll spend an estimated one-third of your life in REM cycle, according to the National Sleep Foundation, but are your “snooze” patterns healthy or haphazard? That answer often depends on your mattress quality.

Comfortable and supportive bedding made from organic materials creates the optimal environment for restorative slumber, thereby enhancing brain function, mood state, lung capacity and spine alignment, among other benefits. This potential for comprehensive well-being is the motivation behind Sleep Organics, an extension of Top Drawer Furniture and the latest addition to Sarasota’s Rosemary District.

“When Top Drawer opened in May 2015, we initially carried just one line of organic mattresses. But after seeing the interest and demand for these products, we decided to open Sleep Organics, dedicated to natural and organic bedding. This store is a direct result of our passion for a healthier community––and planet,” quips co-owner Rebekah Greer.

“We carry mattresses, toppers, sheets, pillows, comforters and baby sleep products, all of which are natural and contain no harmful toxins. Our bedding products are constructed with organic cotton, wool and latex. In addition, we carry pillows made from organic cotton, wool, buckwheat, kapok, and shredded latex, plus furniture items built with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified reclaimed wood.”

Measured against the chemical pollutants lurking inside those mainstream counterparts, “organic” is undeniably the preferable choice. Greer elaborates, “Conventional mattresses contain flame retardants, petroleum-based foams, synthetic fibers and even formaldehyde. These materials release volatile organic compounds (VOC) that we inhale while sleeping. In fact, a 2005 independent lab test discovered that a typical 40

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memory foam mattress emits 61 chemicals including known carcinogens.

“However, organic mattress manufacturers have proven that a layer of wool, surrounded by quilted organic cotton, meets or exceeds the required fire protection without chemical flame retardants. These mattresses––along with their support layers of natural latex or recycled steel coils–– are often more comfortable, longer-lasting and healthier than traditional innerspring or memory foam designs.

“We recommend mattresses certified by the UL Greenguard Gold Standard which assures that products designed for indoor spaces meet strict chemical emission limits. Despite the questionable claims about ‘eco-friendly’ products infiltrating the market, a Greenguard certification gives credence to manufacturers’ sustainability guarantees, backing them with empirical scientific data from an unbiased, third-party organization.”

So, how can you detect these hidden hazards and sidestep their residual risk factors? Once again, Greer lends her expertise, “If you’ve ever bought a new piece of furniture, you might have noticed a distinct chemical odor.

Unfortunately, that scent is caused by toxic off-gassing from the production process. VOCs and carcinogens can be found in varnishes, glues, foams and fabrics on both traditionallyproduced wood and upholstered furniture.”

“Without proper ventilation, this off-gassing can trigger respiratory issues, headaches, nausea and other health complications. Although leather might seem like a more natural and durable choice, the tanning process uses harmful chemicals and leaves behind a significant carbon footprint.

Eco-friendly furniture eliminates or minimizes petroleumbased varnish and glue exposure by instead using latex or soy alternatives and natural fabrics made from cotton, hemp, linen or wool.

“Due to harvesting methods within the lumber industry, wood components in furniture are directly linked to deforestation and increased carbon emissions. Sustainable plantation-grown woods––or domestic woods harvested responsibly and sustainably––are safer choices. Furniture is often manufactured overseas then shipped around the globe to its final destination, so choose ‘Made in the USA’ and ‘Domestically Produced’ pieces.”

The takeaway message is simple: catch those essential “zzzz’s” how nature intended, without respiratory issues, allergies, skin irritations and other medical concerns, while upholding environmental integrity in the process. Or expose yourself to noxious fumes and sub-standard materials that compromise sleep––not to mention, wellness.

Sleep Organics is located at 650 Central Avenue, Suite 5, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-312-5906, email Info@Sleep-Organics.com or visit Sleep-Organics.com.

Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer is the Managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Sarasota–Manatee. She also works as a freelance writer, blogger and social media marketer based in Southwest Florida. Her personal blog HealthBeAHippie.

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HANDLE WILD THINGS WITH CARE How to Help Injured Animals

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hen encountering a bird or animal that appears to be abandoned, take only minimal steps to help. “People mean well but a lot of rescues we see, didn’t need help,” says Lacy Campbell, wildlife care center operations manager for the Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon.

Make sure the animal is away from traffic or predators, and then call a local wildlife rehabilitator before taking further action, especially if the animal is injured.

Vulnerable Little Ones

Baby squirrels can fall out of the nest.

“Leave him at the base of the tree,” says Jennifer Keats Curtis, author of the children’s book Squirrel Rescue. “Mom will rebuild the nest before coming to get her baby. If it’s cold, put it in a box with a towel. Once squirrels have been treated as a pet, they can’t be released.”

Tiny, not-yet-feathered nestlings should be returned home; it’s a myth that human scent poses a problem.

If the nest is out of reach or can’t be located, make one with a box and soft cloth. Put it in the tree, so the parents can resume feeding. Leave the area so as not to frighten them.

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typically spend up to a week on the ground before they can fly,” says Campbell. “At night, the parents will escort the fully feathered fledglings to safety beneath a bush.”

In parks, ducks and geese may nest away from the water. Mama will lead her babies to the pond, even across busy streets. If it’s safe, stop the car to halt traffic, act as their crossing guard, and then resume driving.

A box turtle operates on innate GPS. “It lives in an area the size of a football field,” explains Curtis. “It will go onward, no matter how many times people try to redirect it. If injured by a car or lawn mower, the shell can be mended by a rehab center.”

Bunnies eat at dusk and dawn. Inbetween, the nest may look abandoned.

“Wild baby rabbits are difficult to keep alive if injured,” says Curtis. “At sundown, see if mom returns; if not, they need a wildlife rehab expert.”

A lone, young raccoon is either old enough to climb a tree by itself or the mother will carry it. If we feed a raccoon, it will become a beggar.

Opossums are dramatic actors. When cornered, they hiss and fall over and play dead in a coma-like state for up to four hours. Check back later. If a mother possum has been killed by a

The best outcome for injured animals is rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild. car, call a rehab official to check her pouch for potential babies.

“If you find a young deer fawn or moose calf, leave it. The mother comes back several times each day to nurse,” advises Amanda Nicholson, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. “Its coloring helps it remain undetected by predators.”

Other Unexpected Encounters “Don’t feed wild animals or leave out food or accessible comestible trash.

Bobcats, wolves, bears and coyotes will avoid people unless food is involved,” cautions Jennifer Place, program associate for Born Free USA, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. “Wild animals protect their space, food and young, so stay on marked trails when hiking and never turn your back on them.”

For unexpected meetings, stay calm. “Make sure there’s an escape route for the animal,” says Place. “With foxes or coyotes, throw sticks or small rocks, but don’t hit the animal. Make yourself look large and yell.” With snakes, sidestep away slowly for more than six feet before walking in the other direction. Bears require a different response. “Speak in a low voice so the bear realizes you are not prey. Never climb a tree,” says Place. “Bears know the terrain, can run faster than a horse and can climb trees, too. Sidestep away, remaining carefully upright, calm and unthreatening. If the bear moves toward you, keep talking until he moves away.

Running kicks in its prey drive.”

Yellowstone Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Selfie photos with animals can result in injury or death for humans and animals through carelessness; safety depends on good judgement, respect and common sense.

Friends of wildlife know beforehand how to contact local rehabilitators if there’s an emergency, observe before taking action, and protect pets. “Always

Wildlife Transport Tips If a wild animal is injured, wear heavy gloves in its vicinity to avoid being bitten or scratched. Completely cover the animal with a blanket so it stays relatively calm, and place it in a carrier for transport to a rehabilitation facility. A warm hot water bottle can help ward off shock.

Do not give the animal water, milk or food. Time is of the essence to ward off dangers of stress. Wild animals can carry disease without appearing to be ill. Fleas, ticks and mites are likely, so keep injured wildlife away from pets and children. leash dogs when going into the yard at night and keep cats indoors,” says Place. “Peaceful co-existence allows for the safety of both people and animals, domestic and wild.”

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Rub a few drops of peppermint oil on your temples to alleviate tension headaches. Peppermint oil creates a cooling sensation and helps relax the muscles in your head and neck. The scent of peppermint oil also calms your nerves and clears nasal passages which is beneficial for headaches caused by stress or sinus pressure.

Best Massage Hacks

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Tap Fingers to Relieve Sinuses.

Tap the tips of your fingers together to help relieve and stimulate your sinuses. How does this work? In reflexology, the entire body is mirrored in the hands, feet, ears and face.

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Nature is my medicine.

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Heal Body and Spirit

by Sandra Murphy

I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir Renew

Since ancient times, gardens have been employed as a place of healing for body and spirit. Japanese healthcare providers prescribe shinrin-yoku, meaning, “walking in forests to promote health” or “forest bathing”. Its intent is to use sight, sound and smell to connect with nature through stress-reducing, meditative walks.

Based on a program created by the Morikami Japanese Gardens, in Delray Beach, Florida, Washington state’s Bloedel Reserve, on Bainbridge Island, conducts Strolls for Well-Being. Participants sign up for a free, 10-week session of 12 self-guided walks and three group meetings. A companion workbook is provided to encourage journaling on themes such as forgiveness, gratitude and joy.

“Public gardens are a safe place where people can focus and do the work,” says Erin Jennings, with Bloedel.

“We see people that wish to reflect and refuel or simply be more aware and intentional in life.” With 150 acres of natural woodlands and landscaped areas, ranging from a moss garden to a bird marsh, participants can take as much time as they need.

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Bees are an integral part of any flowering garden, and Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, in Floyd, Virginia, sustainably hosts 30 hives on six acres adjacent to a field planted with buckwheat, mustard, sunflowers and clover for its biodynamic beekeeping. An orchard on the property dovetails with an organic farm next door. Tours, talks, plant sales, food and music enhance the hospitality.

Hope Hill Lavender Farm, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, adds lavender to soap, sugar scrubs, lotion and essential oil. “It takes 11 pounds of hand-picked fresh blossoms to make one ounce of essential oil,” says Troy Jochems, coowner with his wife, Wendy. A member of the mint family, lavender adds distinctive flavor and fragrance to both sweet and savory dishes (find recipes at HopeHillLavenderFarm.com). Visit the farm on summer weekends through mid-August and plan to partake of the annual lavender festival next June.

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~Sara Moss-Wolfe the garden. Greenhouse tours and fall classes on growing herbs, vegetables and lavender include how to make an herbal wreath.

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Tea Wellness classes and tastings of fair trade heirloom varieties are a big draw at Light of Day Organics, in Traverse City, Michigan. They’re taught by founder and horticulturist Angela Macke, a registered nurse. It’s the only dual-certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic commercial grower of tea plants in North America.

The Boiron Medicinal Garden at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, emphasizes the importance of plants in homeopathy. Maggie Saska, plant production specialist with the research farm, explains, “Walking tours with educational signage in the garden let visitors know which species to look for when planting their own organic healing garden. Plants from a store may not be organically grown or of the correct species,” although a nursery may afford more options.

Christophe Merville, D.Pharm., Boiron USA director of education and pharmacy development, attests that many familiar plants can offer benefits beyond beauty, such as reducing stress, promoting healing or easing congestion. He cautions, “People think plants are naturally safe, but they can be dangerous. St. John’s wort extract, for example, can relieve mild depression, but interacts with prescription medicines. It also reacts to light, so users may experience rashes from sun exposure.

“Lemon balm can be made into an antioxidant tea. It can be grown in a garden, on a balcony or indoors, and combines well with chamomile or lavender.

We like it for helping to relieve anxiety or to improve mental performance.”

Merville suggests steeping German chamomile tea for relaxing sleep.

He says breathing in the steam helps a stuffy nose. When used as a compress, it can relieve pain and itch from rashes. “Don’t drink too much or make it too concentrated,” he warns,

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EARTH GUARDIANS Kids Say No to Global Warming

by April Thompson

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t age 6, climate n Only 12 percent of U.S. adults go change acoutside nearly every day, 8 percent tivist Xiuhtezcatl several times a week and 6 percent Martinez gave his only once or twice a week. Two perfirst speech to a cent never venture outside. packed crowd in his hometown of n When U.S. adults take time out Boulder, Colorado. of doors, just under a third spend Raised in the Aztec tramore than an hour there and almost dition, he was taught that a quarter spend at least 30 minutes as indigenous people, they are while the rest average five to 10 mindescendants of the land and inherit a utes or less. duty to protect it.

“I felt such sadness that my genn Thirty-eight percent of Americans eration inherited this crisis to clean up.

55 years and over invest at least an That night, I saw that those emotions hour outside each day, compared to could be channeled into action and my 25 percent of those under 35. voice could make a difference,” says Martinez, founder and youth director Source: National Recreation and Park of the nonprofit Earth Guardians.

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Ten years later, his impassioned message has sparked a global movebecause of its blood-thinning properment. More than 2,000 “youth crews” ties. Saska and Merville recommend from Bhutan to Brazil are fighting that enthusiasts take classes, work with climate change and improving their an herbalist and find a good reference communities in other ways. book. Merville prefers Rodale’s 21st

These activists aren’t yet old Century Herbal for beginners. enough to vote, but are still making

Vicki Nowicki, founder of Liberty their voices heard by global policyGardens, in Downers Grove, Illinois, makers. On their behalf, Martinez observes, “The world is seeing the first delivered a plea to representatives generations that don’t have a relationfrom 192 countries at the United ship with the land or know how to Nations General Assembly meeting grow their own food.” Its seed-lending on climate change last year, asking for library, classes and tours, along with stronger measures to protect both the other healing gardens throughout the planet and its people. He particularly country, aim to get everyone back to pointed to the ever-increasing “climate basics including going outside. refugees” that have lost their homes to rising oceans and other havoc caused Connect with freelance writer Sandra

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President Obama’s youth council, he

and 20 other young plaintiffs filed a landmark lawsuit earlier this year against the federal government for failing to protect its citizens from climate change. The plaintiffs are seeking a court order requiring America’s president to establish a national plan to decrease atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide to “safe” levels by 2100.

At home, Martinez is working with Boulder County community and environmental organizations to locally eliminate pesticides from parks, charge for plastic bags at retail, regulate coal ash emissions and ban fracking.

EarthGuardians.org offers many ways anyone can plug into the movement, whether taking individual actions to lighten our carbon footprint, creating school gardens or signing its Silence into Action pledge, inspired by Martinez’s younger brother Itzcuauhtli’s 45-day silence strike for climate action.

“The most important thing you can do is educate yourself. Whatever makes you come alive, use that passion to make a difference,” says Martinez, whose performances as a pianist and hip-hop artist inform and enliven music festivals worldwide. “Together, we can create a legacy we can be proud to pass on to the next generation.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Back-to-School Allergy Season, Meet Your Match:

Q&A with Fusion Therapy

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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iven the confined proximity of most classroom settings, allergens and irritants often transfer from student to student, turning an educational environment into a pediatric infirmary. These contagious germs are notorious for provoking that dreaded “case of the sneezes,” among other symptoms like nasal congestion, skin rashes, coughing, headaches and itching eyes.

However, before stockpiling your kids’ backpacks with tissues, throat lozenges, saline solution or additional reinforcements, consider long-term allergy prevention instead. While this issue cannot be “cured,” the discomfort can indeed be mitigated. The following Q&A session with Gena Lewis-Schibler, owner of Fusion Therapy in Sarasota, explains how to achieve that desirable outcome––compliments of a holistic wellness approach called Dry Salt Therapy.

Natural Awakenings: How can dry salt therapy soothe allergy symptoms and related conditions?

Lewis-Schibler: An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, and here in Florida, this issue is particularly prevalent. Therefore, the Grande Salt Suite at Fusion Therapy has been constructed to help relieve these symptoms in an atmosphere that feels more like a spa than a high-tech treatment facility.

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Breathing in the microscopic salt particles accelerates mucous clearance and improves lung capacity, while killing harmful bacteria, reducing sinus inflammation, widening airwaves in the respiratory system and clearing blockages in the bronchiole tract.

Salt’s main function is to pull dampness from the body. Over time, the lower-respiratory system becomes overwhelmed with mucous, and the body cannot expel these excess toxins. When this occurs, mucous begins to solidify, but inhaling dry salt particles liquefies the solid mucous and stimulates the elimination process.

Because the Grande Salt Suite is three times more sterile than a surgical room, it’s virtually impossible for airborne germs, viruses, pollens, bacteria or pathogens to survive within this 240-square foot, salt-covered environment.

NA: What is the recommended duration of a dry salt therapy session to achieve optimal results?

Lewis-Schibler: This varies widely among individuals, and the condition being treated is a major factor. Mild symptoms improve or dissipate within a couple sessions, and some people experience relief after one session.

However, we recommend a series of treatments.

Those with chronic conditions will benefit from two sessions per week during the first six or eight weeks.

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After these consecutive sessions, most symptoms will subside, and relief often lasts for several months before another session is needed. Dry salt therapy is also a preventative measure to strengthen the immune system against colds, coughs, allergies and sinusitis.

Those just seeking relaxation and stress relief can determine the frequency of their treatments. Fusion Therapy offers a membership package which includes unlimited dry salt therapy sessions, among other perks. A typical session is 45 minutes for adults and 30 minutes for children under age 12.

NA: Does regular exposure to this treatment modality reduce the need for allergy medications?

Lewis-Schibler: Prescription drugs offer temporary relief, but the symptoms eventually recur again––and again.

Dry salt therapy not only alleviates discomfort, but can also prevent a recurrence of allergy symptoms due to the usage of pharmaceutical-grade salt.

Of course, we recommend consulting your doctor before starting or ending any medications. Because salt therapy is all-natural, the treatment will not pose interactive side-effects when combined with medication. Often, however, individuals who undergo salt therapy become less dependent on certain drugs and find their symptoms are less frequent or severe.

NA: Is dry salt therapy beneficial and effective for all age groups, skin types and medical needs?

Lewis-Schibler: Since there are no harmful risk factors involved, this allnatural treatment is entirely safe for

children––in fact, they often respond faster than adults. At Fusion Therapy, we offer rooms for adults and children alike. The kids can even enjoy books, puzzles and toys, while receiving these therapeutic benefits.

Dry salt therapy soothes both upper- and lower-respiratory issues such as cold and flu, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, sinus infection, sinusitis, rhinitis, hay fever and emphysema. In addition, the anti-bacterial and antiinflammatory properties of salt have been shown to effectively treat skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. Some additional health benefits include abatement of bronchial inflammation, removal of airborne pollen particles from nasal passages, strengthening of the immune system, cleansing and sanitation of the airways, reduced snoring and improved sleep.

NA: What is the experience like during a typical session, and how can you expect to feel afterward?

Lewis-Schibler: First, you’ll enter a room, covered floor-to-ceiling with authentic Dead Sea salt. Inside our

Grande Salt Suite, relaxation occurs in a zero-gravity recliner. We also recommend lying directly on the salt which is particularly healing for skin conditions.

Next, the lights will dim, and you can listen to relaxing music, read a book or magazine, engage in meditation or simply rest. The controlled temperature and humidity levels provide optimal comfort, so you can enter a purely tranquil state apart from everyday stress.

The residual effects of this treatment often continue expelling mucous from the body several hours afterward. Following this removal process, most people experience a calming sensation throughout their bodies, and some report feeling more energized.

For cigarette smokers, we recommend abstaining for two hours before––and after––a dry salt therapy session. Research shows that numerous people report a reduced craving to smoke after the treatment, and several even indicate that dry salt therapy played a significant role in quitting the habit completely.

NA: Will any special discounts or incentives be available at Fusion Therapy throughout August?

Lewis-Schibler: This month, we’re offering a $50 package to enjoy both our dry salt therapy and far-infrared sauna treatments during a single visit.

Or, you can purchase a combined dry salt therapy and far-infrared sauna treatment over the course of three visits for just $125.

Fusion Therapy is located at 7069 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information about these healing modalities or client discounts, and to schedule an appointment, call 941-9217900, email GenaLewisLMT@yahoo.com or visit FusionTherapySarasota.com.

Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer is the Managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Sarasota–Manatee. She also works as a freelance writer, blogger and social media marketer based in Southwest Florida. Her personal blog HealthBeAHippie.Wordpress.com features practical tips for embracing a fit, nutritious and empowered lifestyle.

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Childhood: Growing Up In the World Today

by Juliette Jones “Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting. The soul that rises with us, our life’s star, hath had elsewhere its setting, and cometh from afar. Not in entire forgetfulness, and not in utter nakedness, but trailing clouds of glory do we come from God who is our home.

Heaven lies about us in our infancy!”

––William Wordsworth, “Ode on the Intimations of Immortality”

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s we pass through the cycles of life, we cross many bridges––each of a different nature. Childhood can be described as a series of bridges over which we cross from infancy to a more formulated conception of life in the world. The bridges we cross and the way we cross them will largely determine the nature of our lives and, collectively, the nature of our world.

Generationally, there is a recurring theme that our world is “going to hell in a hand basket.” If you watch the news, it seems difficult to imagine otherwise. Warfare, terrorism and civil unrest are presently the dominant central themes, accompanied by climate change, environmental pollution and discrimination woes. The list goes on, but mainstream news downplays other disturbing elements of this culture including the genetic engineering crisis and proliferation of so-called technological “progress.”

Today, humanity is witnessing the fastest rate of change known in recorded history due to the influence that we, as a species, exert on our planet. We’ve passed through 50

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the mechanical–industrial age, the electronic–information age, and we are presently steeped in the quantum revolution moving forward at hyper-speed. The nature and speed of human evolution is unprecedented, creating both opportunity and disaster. We make progress in certain important ways, but at the same time, we loose critical components of healthy living.

Raising children is among the most challenging realms affected by the speed and dynamic effect of change in this modern world. Geographically and culturally, children grow up under vastly different circumstances, but change is a universal denominator. Junior Scholastic recently featured an article entitled, “Growing up in the World’s Most Dangerous Place” which featured the story of a teenager caught up in the circumstances of war-torn Syria.

This article gave a face to the extreme challenges that countless children face on a daily basis. While this situation may seem distant due to lack of proximity, other serious challenges are closer to home. A recent study made public by SNN news and published by Harvard researchers was titled, “Sarasota: One of the Worst Places to Grow Up Poor in The Country.” It seems difficult to believe that such a concept might exist in a place as affluent as Sarasota.

As a “baby-boomer,” I grew up in the fifties which, compared to a childhood in other previous generations, seems both pleasant and uncomplicated. We owned one hard-line telephone and one family car––the transition to cell phones and proliferation of computer technology had not yet arrived. With every passing decade, there is a faster cycle of change, and the transition from childhood to adulthood no longer seems that simple. I am certainly not opposed to technological advancement, but the application of technology can be problematic. Just consider how the original “magic and promise” of television has degenerated into a wasteland, dominated by intrusive advertising.

Over the course of human history, childhood has been defined and regarded according to the predilections of the era, culture and class. Since World War II, the modern West has generally been inclined to respect childhood as key to proper enculturation and lifelong development. Obviously, this is a positive step in human evolution, but must look carefully at what is currently driving the bus when it comes to the development of a child’s mind.

Today, there are powerful forces which stand in conflict, threatening aspects of human development critical to the health of children and society. On September 24, 2011, the British online publication, Daily Mail News featured an article focused on how the pressures of the modern world are eroding childhood.

Contemporary British educators, authors, neuroscientists, economists and other experts have banded together to create a program to restore proper values to childhood. “The time has come to move from awareness to action. We call on all organizations and individuals concerned about the erosion of childhood to come together to achieve the following: public information campaigns about children’s developmental needs, what constitutes quality childcare, and the dangers of a consumer screen-based lifestyle; the establishment of a genuinely play-based curriculum in nurseries and primary

schools up to the age of six, free from the downward pressure of formal learning tests and targets.” They also called for initiatives to ensure that children’s outdoor play and connection to nature are encouraged and all forms of marketing directed at children up to age seven are banned.

As a person who grew up in the fifties, it’s astounding to observe generational changes in the food supply, physical and mental health, safety, education, entertainment, technology and general well-being surrounding children’s lives. Life has become much more complex and presents challenges that are unprecedented. I’m not a parent, but I have been both a teacher and co-creator of children’s educational materials––some of which became part of a program at the JFK Center for the Performing Arts.

The children growing up in the world today will determine the world of tomorrow. I hold strong views on the complex topic of teaching, teaching styles and what I see happening in contemporary education. My personal views are in alignment with Montessori and Waldorf methods––the aim of which is to educate toward the goal of a whole person. These teaching applications are not limited to skill development and the acquisition of information, but also emphasize the need for depth observation in teachers, the dangers of stressing or overloading intellectual faculties too early, development of imagination, and the importance of inner life––allowing time and space for reflection. There is also strong emphasis on the important function of play and a child’s recognition of unity with nature.

I join with many educators who are not supportive of restrictive common core standards of education and the intrusion of the federal government and corporate America into the educational system. The acquisition of knowledge is neither about rigid standardized testing application, or the ever increasing academic and intellectual rigor now being visited on young children. In fact, compelling evidence indicates these factors are damaging to healthy, holistic development.

As a society, we must rise up and question our goals for education and where we are growing. Is the goal to raise well-adjusted, thinking people with skill development and continuing interest in the world around them? Or, is it to mold cogs which fit into the competitive economic machinery that drives a dysfunctional society? If we allow the true Kingdom of Childhood to be subsumed by the commercial, technological and political pressures of the day, we will lose our most important resource for the future of this planet.

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Psychic Medium Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary as Founder of The Spirit University

by Harald Anderson

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ave you ever had a spiritual experience that you just couldn’t understand? Millions of people have, and I assure you––it’s not easy to find meaningful answers for the questions that ensue. But when you do find them, life becomes more joyful and enriched with possibilities. The term “psychic” describes someone who is able to perceive beyond the realm of the five senses. While many people tentatively acknowledge this ability, they are naturally guarded and suspicious on some level about whether it really exists. And that concern is understandable.

In 2006, Victoria Ackerman found her own world profoundly changed when she had a near-death experience.

In the aftermath of this incident, she discovered that her psychic and mediumistic abilities had been awakened. She felt strongly connected to the other side, and this personal transformation allowed her to realize that everyone possesses the ability to become more attuned to the divine. That experience inspired her to found The Spirit University, so others could learn to connect with their own divine potential and explore their spiritual abilities.

Today, Ackerman is celebrating her fifth anniversary as founder of The Spirit University in Sarasota—an organization that aims to preserve the spiritual arts in a non-religious setting. Students travel from all over the state to take courses at its affiliated center which trains them to develop their psychic skills and mediumistic abilities, while providing

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instruction in everything from Reiki energy healing to traditional meditation and enhancing intuition.

Teachers, researchers and other experts from all over the world also visited Sarasota to lecture and lead activities and events on behalf of The Spirit University. “Our goal is to foster a community of spiritual seekers who are constantly challenging the boundaries of their understanding,” says Ackerman. “We want to create enriching experiences for our participants, and provide them with a safe, nurturing environment in which to make new discoveries.”

Ackerman takes her work with The Spirit University seriously and treats it with utmost integrity, reverence and respect. As she explains, “When I help people connect with their loved ones on the ‘other side’ and bring them some peace, comfort, love and closure, or when I show them how to receive and understand their own guidance and answers, then I have accomplished my purpose. My gift really lies in sharing my own spiritual development with others, so that they can go on to develop their own gifts.”

Ackerman offers frequent public demonstrations that provide audiences with an opportunity to experience the fascinating phenomenon of mediumship, and she always delivers her message with a distinctive combination of humor, intensity and compassion. When she contacts those who have passed on, she validates their wish to communicate with us––just like we do with them. As she works, Ackerman explains to listeners how she is connecting to spirit and elaborates on the different forms that spirit uses to send messages through her. Every week, The Spirit University facilitates fascinating lectures, events, conversations, webcasts and workshops. Everyone is welcome to partake of this spiritual conversation.

On September 17, the organization will welcome famed neurosurgeon Eben Alexander to the Players Theater in Sarasota for a presentation titled “Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey through the Afterlife.” Dr. Alexander appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s show after publishing his book by the same name, in which he shared the wisdom gained from his own near-death experience. Also, on October 5, 2017, Noreen Renier, “The Psychic Detective” and author of A Mind for Murder: The Real-Life Files of a Psychic Investigator, will discuss her experiences working over 600 unsolved cases with the FBI and law enforcement agencies from 38 states and six countries. Local law enforcement will be in attendance for a lively question-and answer-period as well.

For more information on The Spirit University, Victoria Ackerman or any of the events above, call 941-7351112, email H.Anderson@ TheSpiritUniversity.com, or visit Bit.Ly/29rW0qO and Bit. Ly/29nbS8l.

Transformation

by Alan Fisher

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s I sit here on the deck of this cabin overlooking a beautiful lake enfolded by trees, with the occasional duck or loon floating by, it’s easy to feel at peace with life. From this idyllic physical setting, I offer a vibrational attunement through my heart and consciousness to those around the world longing for that same peaceful of living.

This “mind-made” world is both

insane and destructive––everyone seeking to “get” rather than “give.”

Human hearts and their victim consciousness have been filled with hate, anger and fear, blaming arbitrary groups––Jews, Muslims, infidels, immigrants, Americans, Russians, the wealthy, government leaders, the list goes on––for all their troubles.

Some people are awakening to the realization that no answer exists at our human nature level. No amount of fire power, gun control, defensiveness, compromise, negotiations or political correctness will resolve the problems in this world. Vibrationally, verbally and consciously, we need to declare, “Enough already!” Some people finally understand they can’t change the world ––only their attitudes and contributions within the world. Although this seems simple in theory, it requires a shift in consciousness and change in our “ego identity.” We must relinquish our own agendas in favor of the greater good.

Moreover, we must surrender to the Higher Intelligence that created life itself. Regardless of what name you give this Power, the reality is that a divine influence controls this world and every inhabitant. Something moves the earth, cultivates nature, orchestrates

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the cosmos and makes you exist. We all belong to the family of Man––no matter our skin colors, genders, nationalities or any other cultural divide. Everyone is included. No one is excluded. It’s impossible to separate oneself from all forms of life.

So, lay down your weapons, protests, objections, opinions, judgments, criticisms and self-active minds. They just don’t carry weight in this grander cosmic scheme. We are all created equal, but that doesn’t mean we possess equal ability or entitlement to the material wealth, opportunities or experiences that others might have.

We were given life which is a miracle in itself. Hopefully, we’ll continue enjoying human liberties and the pursuit of happiness, but nobody else on this planet can make you happy.

Only you can decide to be happy––no matter the outer circumstances. After all, we’re in this world, but not of it.

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Getting Rid of Asthma

by Rene Ng (AP, L.Ac)

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his is the story of a boy who was born and raised in China. His mother was an avid smoker who went through packs of cigarettes a day. As a result, this boy was born with numerous lung and other health problems. He suffered frequent bouts of severe asthma, allergy symptoms and nasal drips that continuously flowed like Niagara Falls. Doctors informed this boy that, due to his frail body, poor health and small build, he would not grow beyond 5 feet or weigh over 80 pounds. In fact, he was only 4’8” tall in the eighth grade.

Well, over the years, as this boy matured into a teenager and young adult, he defied the odds, grew stronger, eliminated asthma completely, and became among healthiest of his family and friends. Today, he stands 5’9” tall and weighs over 150 pounds. The doctors who made that original proclamation about his inability to grow remain flabbergasted, calling his transformation “not possible.” That boy was me.

I recall my earlier years, living with a weakened immune system and always fighting illness. I couldn’t digest a wide variety of foods––especially greasy fare and bananas––as they would cause mucus and potentially trigger asthmatic shortness of breath. Due to my frail stature, I was not allowed to participate in most sports. I kept an inhaler, both in my pocket and beside my bed.

So, how did I drastically change these circumstances? In addition to love and support from my family, I turned to natural Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese food therapy which improved my overall health, exercise which strengthened me physically and mentally, and a positive enthusiasm for beating the odds. I went from the kid who nobody wanted on their sports team to the guy who was among the first chosen.

Understanding Asthma According to the National Institute of Health, asthma “is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways.”

Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. This coughing often occurs at

night or early in the morning. Asthma affects people of all ages but typically starts during childhood. In the United States, more than 25 million people suffer from asthma. About seven million are children.”

Most asthma attacks are over-active responses to external triggers like pollen, dust, chemicals, mold, smoke, viral respiratory infections, and physical activity. They can also be triggered by bronchitis, cold weather or stress. Asthmatic attacks can happen anytime, and are debilitating or even life-threatening. Asthma is typically treated with drugs such as inhaled corticosteroids to reduce airway inflammation which prevents symptoms from starting. In addition, inhaled beta-agonists such as “Ventolin” are used to provide quick and temporary relief––especially during attacks.

A Tale of Two Organs In Chinese Medicine, just like Western Medicine, asthma is considered a chronic lung disease that occurs when the bronchial tubes, which carry air into the lungs, become inflamed. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing with phlegm, a suffocated feeling and tightness in the chest. However, the issue doesn’t stop there.

Chinese Medicine also states that kidneys play a major role in asthma conditions.

When healthy, the kidneys provide support and essential nourishment to the lungs which keeps them functioning properly. However, when kidney functions are impaired, this can provoke lung conditions including asthma.

In Chinese Medicine, treating the kidney organ system is just as important as treating the lung organ system when addressing asthma. Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Cupping, Qi Gong breathing exercises and Chinese Food therapy combine to reinforce, strengthen and balance both the lungs and kidneys. These can reduce and even prevent the bronchial tubes from becoming inflamed and asthmatic symptoms from occurring. Just like myself, many asthmatic sufferers have been able to end their asthmatic attacks once and for all.

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• Avoid drinking ice cold drinks. Cold energy can injure the lungs, triggering asthmatic attacks or worsening an existing attack. So, consume either warm or room temperature beverages.

• When exposed to dusty environments, wear a mask to prevent the dust from entering your system while breathing.

• Avoid eating bananas––especially during an asthmatic attack––as these fruits are known to increase phlegm production in the lungs which causes shortness of breath and wheezing. Instead, eat pears––especially yellow Asian pears––and strawberries, as these fruits help nourish the lungs.

• Avoid foods that produce mucus including dairy products, wheat, corn, salty foods and processed sugars.

• Take hot baths with Epsom salts daily, and alternate between both hot and cold showers.

• Avoid strenuous exercises during an asthma attack.

Instead, walk slowly and calmly in environments where fresh air and oxygen are plentiful. Practicing Qi Gong breathing exercises in these environments is also extremely beneficial.

• Avoid exposure to cold weather, as harsh temperatures can trigger an asthmatic attack.

• Avoid alcohol, smoking and caffeine, as these stimulants can worsen the asthmatic condition.

• Keep a journal to track your asthmatic triggers, so you can subsequently avoid them.

• Find calming or creative outlets to relieve anxiety and stress.

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• Avoid or limit your seafood intake, as this can trigger asthmatic attacks in some people.

• Eat less barbeque, baked and broiled foods. Instead, eat more steamed, sautéed, stir fried and boiled foods.

• Keep a humidifier by your bedside while sleep to prevent the breathable air from become dry which can irritate the lungs.

Conclusion Chinese Medicine presents a powerful option for treating and preventing asthma. This modality worked miracles on me, and now I help numerous people––young and old alike––manage or even eliminate their own symptoms with Chinese Medicine. In particular, children, respond positively to this approach, and just a few treatments can produce phenomenal results. If you or someone you know suffers from asthma, suggest they give Chinese Medicine a shot. They’ll be grateful in the long-term.

Rene Ng, (AP, L.Ac), is a board-certified, licensed Acupuncture Physician and Chinese Herbalist in Sarasota. He is also a multiple-time winner of Sarasota’s “Favorite Acupuncture Physician” and “Favorite Anti-Aging Practitioner” awards.

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Ouch No More: The Natural, Advanced & Total Approach to Managing Back Pain

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n my clinic, I can honestly say that at least 75%, if not more, of the patients I see on a daily basis present with some form of back pain. This is usually of a chronic nature, persists throughout the day and has persisted for some time.

Many of the patients simply shrug their shoulders and exclaim, “I’m just getting old,” assuming they can do nothing about the discomfort. Some try cortisone, epidural or other forms of analgesic injections to ease their pain, while others opt for surgery. Some seek out chiropractic care, while others grasp at virtually any alleviating “quick-fix.”

This is true for all types of back pain––whether from trauma, injury, aging-related degeneration or illness. But before saying, “Been there done that,” and simply giving up, let’s consider a powerful option that you might not have considered. I call this option the “Natural, Advanced and Total (NAT)” approach to managing back pain.

The NAT Approach to Healing Back Pain: The human body can basically be divided into the following three components: •

The Skeletal System: Our bones make up this system and form the basic foundational structure of our bodies. The bones provide protection for organs, contain the marrow (the main source of blood formation) and store vital minerals such as calcium.

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These three components constantly interface and work alongside one another. What affects one component will also effect all the others––either immediately or in due time. For example, let’s say you fractured your right ankle. That issue will gradually, if not immediately, also begin affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues surrounding it. In order to heal, the ankle and its supporting soft tissues require a strong circulatory system that can supply oxygenated blood to the area. If this is not possible, the healing process will be slower and more difficult.

Therefore, to correctly address the injury, all other systems must be concurrently addressed. The NAT approach utilizes multiple modalities at the same time, depending on the individual situation and cause of the pain. These various

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therapies include the following examples:

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine In order for the body to direct rich, healing blood to the injured area, the organs need to maintain optimal function. Chinese Medicine, herbs and Acupuncture are used to determine he body’s current health state, identify areas of imbalance and administer treatments that heal the injury, optimize circulation, attain homeostasis and stimulate healing throughout other systems as well. In addition, they also strengthen the organ systems to enhance bone density, promote bone and soft tissue health, alleviate swelling and bruising, and eliminate pain.

Finally, they can address possible sideeffects caused by simultaneous allied therapies like Chiropractic.

Chiropractic In a large percentage of back pain situations, the spinal column is not properly aligned. This occurs due to various causes, ranging from traumatic accidents to disk degeneration and

more. The misalignment impedes a smooth flow of positive Qi (the body’s essential life energy) and blood along the spinal column––both to the brain and other parts of the body.

In cases of disk degeneration, scoliosis, stenosis and similar issues, the muscular structure around the impaired area is also affected, causing tenderness, strains, tightness, and spasms. In many cases, re-aligning and straightening the spinal column remedies those symptoms. Also, in dermatomes, pain and tenderness are often “referred pain,” directly attributed to spinal issues that correlate to the pain’s physical location. Chiropractic therapy can go a long way towards addressing these issues.

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Depending on how long the pain has persisted, the sufferer might continue to assume an issue exits, even if the injured area has been healed. In this case, some form of physical therapy is needed to re-condition the weakened muscles to re-program the memory to understand that healing has taken place, and the affected muscles no longer require underperformance to protect that “injured” area. Slow, repetitive motions are generally more effective in reconditioning the injured muscles versus the heavy weight, hard impact exercises associated with body building.

Massage Therapy Specialized massage therapy, like Chinese DitDa and TuiNa, help the tendons, muscles, ligaments and tissues heal faster through direct manipulation of the injured area. Herbs are also topically applied to stimulate tissue healing, elimination of bruises and swelling, pain management and infection treatment.

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Essentially, “you are what you eat.”

Nourishing foods and beverages are vital for speeding up the healing process.

When you visit a holistic healthcare practitioner like an Acupuncturist or a Chiropractor, you will likely be advised on which types of foods are beneficial for your injury––depending upon your individual constitution and health condition. Take advantage of this. However, if you are not offered that option, then take the initiative and conduct your own research, as that information plays an important role in whether your pain heals, persists or even worsens.

In summary, a comprehensive and integrative treatment plan, like the NAT approach, that combines multiple types of therapies to doing so, as this could make a significant impact on the quality of your life.

Free Seminar on the NAT Approach to Treating Pain - On August 31, I will be teaming up with two other wellknown Sarasota healthcare practitioners, Chiropractor Dr. Juan Caceres and Certified Health Coach Pamela Kirscher, to facilitate an in-depth workshop on the NAT Approach to Treating Pain. This event will take place at the Super Slow Zone, from 6–8 p.m. If you experience pain in your neck, back, hips, knees or ankles, then don’t miss this seminar.

Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance.

The seminar location is 1509 State St., Sarasota. To register, call 941-330-8100.

Rene Ng, (AP, L.Ac), is a board-certified, licensed Acupuncture Physician and Chinese Herbalist in Sarasota. He is also a multiple-time winner of Sarasota’s “Favorite Acupuncture Physician” and “Favorite Anti-Aging Practitioner” awards. For more information, call 941-773-5156, email RNG@ ChineseMedicalSolutions.com or visit ChineseMedicalSolutions.com.

Chinese Health Gem of the Month: Addressing Your Child’s Allergies

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by Rene Ng (AP, L.Ac.)

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chool season is back, along with sniffles, sneezes, coughs and more.

Yes, allergies and colds are right around the corner. But here are some tips for keeping your child––and yourself–– healthy as possible.

Strengthening the body’s immune system will go a long way toward keeping those runny noses, itchy eyes and dull headaches in check. You can even do so naturally with these following suggestions: • Drink green tea and chamomile tea, as these beverages help balance and strengthen the immune system.

• Boil two or three slices of raw ginger root in hot water for about 20 minutes, then drink the water up to twice per day

(the ginger root can be discarded).

• Eat strawberries and pears on a regular basis (especially yellow Asian pears), as these benefit the lungs which, in turn, strengthens the immune system.

These Chinese “health gems” are natural folk remedies used by native Chinese households for thousands of years. They work wonders naturally, so experience the wellness benefits for yourself!

Rene Ng, (AP, L.Ac), is a board-certified, licensed Acupuncture Physician and Chinese Herbalist in Sarasota. He is also a multiple-time winner of Sarasota’s “Favorite Acupuncture Physician” and “Favorite Anti-Aging Practitioner” awards. For more information, call 941-773-5156, email RNG@ ChineseMedicalSolutions.com or visit ChineseMedicalSolutions.com.

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Feeling Lost or Off-Focus?

15 Ways to Get Back on Your Path

by Four Pillars Coaching

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e all feel “off” at some point in life––that sensation of what am I doing here? What is the best direction for me? How do I feel balanced in all aspects of my life?

And, we intuitively know the key to getting back on-track is not staying in a negative mindset. Make that switch in your brain to a positive, focused mindset. This is easier said than done, however. Often, we do not have to have the “master plan” figured out, but need to take steps in the right direction before our circumstances start to falling into place.

When you feel “off,” many times you don’t know how to begin making a positive transition.

Instead of feeling proactive, you feel overwhelmed. So, what are some easy-to-implement strategies for getting back on your destined path?

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start revealing themselves. Simply ask yourself, Where do I want to start–– with my mind, body, spirit or social connections? What will suit me at this time? Listen to your inner voice.

15 Ways to Get Back on Your Path and Find Balance.

For Your Mind: 1. Read an inspiring book. By adopting a new perspective on various situations, you’ll change counterproductive thought patterns into hopeful possibilities. Look for your “aha” moment in the book, then stop and fully digest that thought.

Share it with others, so it truly resonates within you.

2. Learn a new skill or activity.

Cultivating new skills––whether or not you continue it throughout life––will open your mind to

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unprecedented opportunities and experiences. You just might learn something that can be applied specifically to your unique life path.

3. Talk with a life coach. Many people are unsure how life coaches can offer assistance, but these professionals are specially trained to help you process your current circumstances and provide insight on how to reach your aspirations. Even one session can make a significant difference. There is no commitment to ongoing sessions.

4. Engage in meditation. Setting aside “quiet time” to tune into your inner voice is extremely valuable. Find a peaceful, distraction-free and comfortable space (e.g. nature, a chair or the beach), then still your mind and, most importantly, remember to breathe. Our breath sustains life and allows the brain to function properly.

For Your Body: 5. Take a nature walk. Science has proven than simply walking can help you maintain a healthy weight, strengthen your bones and muscles, lower blood pressure, improve your mood and ground your focus.

6. Indulge in a massage or facial.

These treatments can rejuvenate both your mind and body, thereby helping to maintain emotional balance, concentration and mental clarity.

7. Eat nutritious food. Listen to your hunger cravings but make choices that your body actually needs. The fuel you give your body also fuels your brain.

8. Practice daily yoga or exercise.

Even just five minutes of movement per day can make a positive impact, so commit to staying active.

9. Take care of your skin. This is the largest organ in the human body, so make sure to nourish, hydrate and exfoliate your skin on a daily basis in order to stimulate that “inner glow.”

For Your Spirit: 10. Attend an uplifting workshop. It’s amazing what the power of group involvement can accomplish. A workshop can teach you new insights, awaken your inner being and connect you to other like-minded people.

11. Experience Reiki. This ancient healing treatment has been used for thousands of years to balance the chakras, or energy centers of your body, to promote emotional wellbeing.

12. Try a life purpose discovery exercise. An honest assessment of where your life journey is headed and how you feel about your body image, stress levels, sense of purpose, positive self-talk and more will uplift your inner being. So, listen to your intuitive self.

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For Your Social Connections: 13. Enjoy a unique café, wine bar or live music venue. Invite your friends and make this a recurring weekly get-together.

14. Take a class or join a club. Whether you’re interested in figure drawing, paddle-boarding or running marathons, when you share these pursuits with others in your community, they become outlets for building friendships.

15. Attend an inspiring event. Discover motivation for your own life trajectory, while surrounded by people who share that passion for personal growth and self-improvement.

Taking just one of the steps above will help you feel determined, focused, relaxed and joyful within. Although it often doesn’t feel this way, the universe is filled with abundant potential for success and support along your path.

About Four Pillars Coaching: At Four Pillars, we have created a coaching process to help you transition from your present situation to your ideal destination in each of the pillars–– mentally, physically, spiritually and socially. With support from our coaches, you’ll learn to tap into your intuition, find solutions and create the life you desire. At Four Pillars, we invite you to “come build yourself.” In addition, we provide massages, facials, Reiki, workshops and a mindful bookstore.

Four Pillars is located at 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch in the San Marco Plaza. For more information, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Spring Fever

by Mary Leslie Drawing since the day she could hold a crayon, Mary Leslie also spent much of her childhood collecting stray dogs and cats, injured birds and the occasional squirrel. Because her love of all things furred and feathered was matched by her passion to create, she learned to carefully observe and draw the creatures in her care.

Leslie studied art at the Savannah College of Art and Design and the Art Institute of Atlanta, going on to paint murals throughout the Southeast. After moving from suburban Atlanta to a small farm in Madison, Georgia, she began focusing on nature and animals.

Spring Fever was commissioned by a grandmother who asked Leslie to paint a representation of her five granddaughters. “She told me that they loved to dress up and dance,” says Leslie, whose richly hued oil on canvas captures the sheer exuberance of youth and joyful movement. “It’s my goal in every painting to convey the character and personality of my subjects and pass it on to the viewers, hoping they can catch a glimpse of what I enjoy so much.”

View the artist’s portfolio at MaryLeslieStudio.com.

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YOGA’S ALMOST LIKE MUSIC IN A WAY, THERE’S NO END TO IT. ~Sting

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Powerful Therapy to Health and Wholeness – With Intuitive Biomagnetist, Ralph Serrano, a registered nurse. His true healing power comes from his ability to communicate with Spirit Guides, NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 12th of the month in helping his people find their true illness and through the process of Biomagnetic Pair Therapy, and adhere to our guidelines. Email publisher@nasrq.com for guidelines. No a new revolutionary, scientific and therapeutic phone calls or faxes, please. Visit nasrq.com to submit online. approach to help people heal. It is free of side effects, compatible with traditional or alternative Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sara- practices. Other times available. For apt: 941-371TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 sota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

9333. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 A Life that Works – 7-8:30pm, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-37130. Reverend Dieter Randolph’s students will de9333, ccosl.com. velop a familiarity with the foundational Unity Learn Palmistry with Myrna Lou Goldbaum, books and draw on the ideas to build lives that Master Palmist – Noon-2pm. Learn your own TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 make a difference. Love Offering, Fellowship Hall, hand so you can read others. Attend this pastUnity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301. paced, fun class with easy to digest material. Make Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? – 6-7pm.

Come share and/or learn about spiritual experiences money using this medium. Learn how to market such as coincidences, guidance from departed ones your own Palm Reading business. Myrna Lou’s WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 or angels, dreams, past lives, soul travel. These toppalmistry book May I See Your Hand? will be Keys of Enoch Study Group – 7pm.The 1st and available for sale $20. Everyone can learn Palm- ics come from the Spiritual Experiences Guidebook 3rd Wednesdays of every month. Known as the “The istry in 1 class – 2 hours (Myrna guarantees that which will be given as a gift to attendees. Free, Gulf Book of Knowledge” this riveting book upon which you will be able to “read” before you leave). $25. Gate Library, Conf. Rm, 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, the class is based, is a blueprint or code-book de- Register early; fills up quickly. The Cosmic Cen- 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota. signed to bring us in touch with the reality of Divine ter of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg 2nd Tuesday Anchoring Light Channeled Intelligence, written by Dr. JJ Hurtak. Facilitated by G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Meditation in Charlotte County – 6:45pm. With Kim Converse. $7. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Sharon Elizabeth James Serving the Ascension of SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

ECK Worship Service – 10-11am. Riding the Light since 7/16/07. Love Offering. Port Charlotte THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 Waves of Change. Change means adjustment and Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte. trouble, but after, you realize the new condition 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Have You Had A Spiritual Experience? – 6:30- existed alongside the original one all along. Free, 7:30pm. Have you had dreams of a departed loved Charlotte County Cultural Center, Rm A, 2280 Qi Gong – 7-8pm. Qi Gong opens pathways in the one, an out-of-body or near-death experience, won- Aaron St, Port Charlotte, 941-764-1797, Meetup. body to circulate and stimulate the body’s internal processes to allow for the smooth flow of Qi der about past lives? Learn more with like-minded com/EckankarInSarasota. (energy) which can increase strength and produce people. Receive a CD with special techniques given as a gift to all attendees. Free, Jacaranda Conscious Movement – 10am-noon. Debbie vitality. $20.Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trl, Library, Youth Activities Room, 4143 Woodmere Moran leads you in a mindful movement practice Venice. Info, Dr Bill Philpot, DOM, AP, LMT, 941Park Blvd, Venice, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/ where you listen for your inner voice and move 587-1288. AngelMinistriesfl.org.

EckankarInSarasota. from the wisdom of your body. There are no steps to learn and no right or wrong movements; simply Astrology Discussions with Catherine – 7-9pm.

Clarifying Man’s Attunements. Peter’s Mes- the chance to move freely to fantastic, fun music. The veils are evaporating and our intuitive levels are sages of the Spiritual Self – 7-8:30pm. As with Join us as we create a safe, sacred and play-filled increasing in stellar ways. This summer is the time of the Mary Magdalene channeled session with Rev space to connect with your emotions and spirit. the Dog Star and we will be walking through a new Lea Chapin, Rev Thomas McQuade brings forth For everyone! Donation based. Radiant Soul Yoga portal! Catherine will discuss these times and the inspired messages from St Peter assuring continu- & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. views she receives from her angels and guides about ity of the 1st and 3rd Thursday channeled medita- RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com. this. We will learn about the three outer personal tions. St Peter’s message awakens the Divine Self planets of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto and their colto bring clarity of thought and focus of awareness Damanhur Past Lives Workshop – 10am-6pm. lective and personal meanings. We will delve into to seekers of Light. His teachings of conscious Aug 7-8. Learn direction and unique challenges of their effects in each of your birth charts and the thought will assist the initiate to become more cen- soul’s journey. Focus is on one past life. Bio/photo patterns they set up. This allows us to interpret our tered, to change his perception, and re-remember sent to oracle in Damanhur, Italy, for research be- patterns that represent our soul contracts with our their true being and purpose. $25. The Cosmic fore class begins. Report provided. Space limited communities and soul groups. $25 Elysian Fields, Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, to 15. Registration required by 7/15. Info, Bev Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Damanhur: The Art of Divination Workshop – 10am-6pm. Aug 5-6. Card reading and much more! Presented by Shama Viola who has studied Damanhur’s esoteric traditions for 13 years. Learn simple and effective tools to develop intuitive skills as well as guiding you through symbolic readings. $250. Info, Bev 941-320-4364, brTempleton@msn.com.

Elysian Fields’ Guest Reader Sherry Lord – 10:30am-5pm. Sherry is a Reiki Master, ordained reverend, teacher, psychic intuitive and deeper trance channel. She can see angels, guides and auras as well as channel loved ones who have crossed over. She is a versatile channel who can answer your questions, both business and personal, and help you on your spiritual path. 15mins/$40; 30mins/$75; 60mins/$125. Deep Trance Channel sessions, in which Sherry allows Namara, a group of non-physical beings of pure love & light, to speak through her, are 50mins/$175. Elysian

Open Heart Divine Healing Service – 12:15pm. The first Sunday of each month.

Through the gathering of the Faithful, experience and co-create the Anchoring of Powerful Divine Healing energies within the Sacred Circle. Expect Miracles! Rev Sharon Elizabeth James. Love offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-3719333, ccosl.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 What is Muscle Testing? – 6:30-8pm. Have you heard someone talk about “muscle testing” but haven’t experienced it for yourself? Come explore this practice from the perspective of a Quantum Reflex Analysis practitioner. Experience the process, learn where your interference patterns are and determine what supplement is the most valuable for your individual constitution. $10. SRQDC presents Jayme Westrom. 7725 Holiday Dr, Sarasota, 941-518-2247.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Private Jin Shin Jyutsu Energy Harmonizing Sessions – 10am-4pm. Treat yourself to a private one-hour session with long-time Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, Michelle Giambra, and enjoy a great discount. Restrictions apply & appointment times are limited; book early so you can benefit from receiving your customized session at the lowest rates offered all year, only $64. Special rate available other dates through August 31. By appointment only. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-228-2972.

Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com. SuncoastJSJ.com.

Holistic Wealth – 5:30-7pm. An intuitive look at the ties between health, wealth, spirituality and abundance. Free. SRQDC presents Julia Miller and Randi Sanders. 7725 Holiday Dr, Sarasota, 941518-2247.

The Five Gifts of Your Spine – 7-9pm. Through

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the function of your spine and nervous system, you experience life. The shape, tone and position of the spine and nervous system determine every thought, feeling and action you take. According to Dr Donny Epstein, DC, founder and developer of Network Spinal Analysis and Re-organizational Healing, the spine holds five fundamental aspects or gift. If those gifts are acknowledged and fully experienced, our potential is unlimited. Join Dr Tatiana Agafonova for this interactive class. $15.

Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Natures Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. 941-373-3955.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Elysian Fields’ Guest Reader Deborah Chadwick – 10:30am-5pm. Using a deck of regular playing cards, Deborah is able to communicate with her guides and angels, quickly receiving very specific information for her clients. Throughout her readings, Deborah brings forth humor and healing to aid her clients in achieving a higher level of understanding and focus. 15mins/$30; 30mins/$60; 45mins/$90. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Ancient Hawaiian Ho’o pono pono Forgiveness Ceremony – 7-9pm. Ho’o pono pono means “to make right more right”. We have moved into a new cycle on the Earth where we are being lifted up into our Divine Essence. We must release all old emotions of anger, resentment, blame that we are carrying. Charmian Redwood will guide a meditation taking us through the Ho’o pono pono forgiveness process to release all negative emotions and remaining unresolved issues between our loved ones, family, partners, friends, co-workers, ancestors and ourselves, leaving you with a clean slate to heal your body and to begin creating new connections based on unconditional love. $20 Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Help Yourself & Help the Community – 5:307:15pm. Intro to Jin Shin Jyutsu Talk & Demo followed by Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation. Learn about this ancient healing art from 5:30- 5:50pm; 6-7:15pm, connect with the rejuvenating, harmonious flow of life energy in your body for deep relaxation, pain relief, and more as you are guided through Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help hand placements. Attend one or both events. Free with donation of money or diapers & wipes to support The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County. (Suggested Donation Value $10 - $25, however, none is too small or too large.) Space is limited.

Reserve by 4pm, Aug 12. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota.

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Night of Peace through Sound with Crystal Intentions – 7pm. Join us for a night of peace through sound presented by David and Bernice Jimenez of Crystal Intentions. Let everything dissolve at the sound of the Crystal Bowls, Symphonic Gong and other soothing, heavenly sounds. Bring a mat or cushion. Vibrate with peace and joy! Be part of spreading our vision: “Peace in our hearts, peace in our community, and peace in our world.” Donations accepted. Venice Holistic Community Center, 714 Shamrock Blvd, Venice, VenicePeaceProject.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Community HU Chant – 11am-noon. Come experience for yourself, with others, how your days can be enhanced by chanting the word “HU” for 20 minutes from your heart to God. You can also do this on your own at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious beliefs. Light refreshments follow. Free, Jacaranda Library, Youth Activities Rm, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Casting on the Other Side – 12:30–3:30pm.

Reverend Dieter & Jennifer Randolph explore what it’s like being a Unity person using a practical application of Truth in all areas of life to achieve prosperity and success. Love Offering, Classroom B, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301.

Journey to Avalon & the Holy Grail –2-4pm.

Charmian lived in Glastonbury, England for 5 years where she was taken through the veils to Avalon to receive the Grail Codes. She was asked to bring these codes to USA to find the grail maidens and grail knights who have served The Grail for eons and to re-activate them with the codes.

The grail is a state of consciousness centered in the heart. You will be taken in meditation to meet King Arthur, Lady Guinevere, Merlin, the Magician and the Knights of the Round Table.

This very powerful activation will increase your awareness of who you really are and empower you to stand in your strength. Advance signup appreciated. $25. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Patty 941380-1206 or email RadiantSoulYogaWellness@ gmail.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 The 3-Day Satvatove Foundational Seminar – 9am-9:30pm. Sept 16-18. The Satvatove Institute conducts this concentrated and powerful communication-based training, culminating with the ability to create more honest, satisfying relationships, with techniques for deepening self-awareness and strategies for living a life of purposeful action. Ideal for relationship building, optimizing work relationships, parenting, self-growth.

CEUs for LMTs, nurses, midwives, acupuncturists. $395. Info, Harmony Miller, 941-228-2394, Harmony@RosemaryBirthing.com.

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Home Healthcare Your Way – 1-2pm. Join us for a discussion on what to do as you age to continue your life, your way, in your home. Free.

SRQDC presents Carmen Scoma. 7725 Holiday Dr, Sarasota, 941-518-2247.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Private Jin Shin Jyutsu Energy Harmonizing Sessions – 10am-4pm. Treat yourself to a private one-hour session with long-time Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner, Michelle Giambra and enjoy a great discount. Restrictions apply & appointment times are limited; book early so you can benefit from receiving your customized session at the lowest rates offered all year, only $64. Special rate available other dates through August 31. By appointment only. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-2282972. Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com. SuncoastJSJ. com.

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Keys of Enoch Study Group – 7pm. The 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month. Known as the “The Book of Knowledge” this riveting book upon which the class is based, is a blueprint or code-book designed to bring us in touch with the reality of Divine Intelligence, written by Dr. JJ Hurtak. Facilitated by Kim Converse. $7. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota.

941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

On-the-Go Energy Bites – 7-9 pm. Learn how to make almond butter energy bites, fruit energy bites and chocolate chip “cookie dough” bites. These yummy on-the-go snacks are raw, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and vegetarian (with options to make them vegan). Brenda Ley received her Masters of Oriental Medicine from Tri-State College of Acupuncture NY and specializes in Kiiko Matsumoto style which is a gentle Japanese style of acupuncture. $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Natures Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. 941373-3955.

Reiki III Master Share – 7-9pm. Masters of all lineages come together to share, expand, enhance and brush up on their Reiki. Wear comfortable clothes. $5 Suggested Donation. Enlightenment Center at Unity Church, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham 941-922-7839. Zan@Woman-Spirit.com or Woman-Spirit.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Healing Yourself, A Chiropractic View – 1-2pm.

Dr Bill will present his perspective on Chiropractic and health. Free. SRQDC 7725 Holiday Dr, Sarasota, 941-518-2247.

Mary Magdalene’s Mystical Teachings of Enlightenment – 7-8:30pm. Mary Magdalene brings forth her powerful, mystical teachings of enlightenment.

Awakening to the Power of the Sacred Feminine. She will awaken all to the power of the divine feminine energy that has emerged upon this planet at this time.

Mary Magdalene’s teachings are powerful, direct and life altering for the serious spiritual seeker who truly desires to help humanity and Mother Earth shift into the Golden Age of Enlightenment. With Lea Chapin, celestialconnections.biz. $25. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

What’s All the Fuss about Essential Oils? – 7-9pm.

Learn about the powerful benefits of essential oils for your health and wellness goals. We’ll sample and experience the oils while you learn how to use them safely and effectively to improve your mood, health, and vitality. You will leave feeling empowered knowing you are able to maintain and improve your family’s health in a natural way and that you have access to amazing oils that are the highest in quality, purity, and potency. Free. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Natures Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. RSVP

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Vision, Sight & Seeing Self Care PlayShop – 11am-1pm. Interactive playshop helps enhance body-mind awareness & gain personal insights into physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual factors in your life that relate to vision, sight, and seeing. Learn, practice, and experience self-care hands-on energy harmonizing routines to maintain and restore balance. Space is limited to 6 participants. Payment due by Aug 15. $29/cash or check. $32/debit or credit. Michelle Giambra at Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-228-2972. Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com. SuncoastJSJ.com.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

Community HU Chant – 10-11am. Come experience for yourself, with others, how your days can be enhanced by chanting the word ‘HU’ from your heart to God, for 20 minutes. You can also do this on your own at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious beliefs. Light refreshments follow. Free, La Quinta, 5931 Commercial Way (W of I-75), Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup. com/EckankarInSarasota.

Elysian Fields’ Guest Reader Deborah Chadwick – 10:30am-5pm. Using a deck of regular playing cards, Deborah is able to communicate with her guides and angels, quickly receiving very specific information for her clients. Throughout her readings, Deborah brings forth humor and healing to aid her clients in achieving a higher level of understanding and focus. 15mins/$30; 30mins/$60; 45mins/$90. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22 Sound Healing – 7-9pm. Balance Your Life with Mindfulness, Meditation & Sound, a Pausitive Living Workshop led by Pavitra Ciavardone, CPCC, Shape Magazine expert coach, leadership & mindfulness specialist. Participants will discover the healing benefits of relaxation, learn easy science-based mindfulness and meditation techniques being led through a deeply relaxing sound healing with crystal bowls, have greater focus to adapt to change, and feel more in control of life. $30. $25 if you bring a friend. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Natures Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. Preregistration required 941-373-3955.

Happy Hormones -6:30pm. Talk with Dr. Patrick Dower. Learn how to balance and keep hormones happy creating physical and mental wellbeing!

1237 Bank Of America Sarasota. 941-924-1227.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Private Jin Shin Jyutsu Energy Harmonizing Sessions – 10am-4pm. Treat yourself to a private one-hour session with long-time Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner, Michelle Giambra and enjoy a great discount. Restrictions apply & appointment times are limited; book early so you can benefit from receiving your customized session at the lowest rates offered all year, only $64. Special rate available other dates through August 31. By appointment only. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-228-2972.

Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com. SuncoastJSJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation – 10am11:15pm. Connect with the rejuvenating, harmonious flow of life energy in your body for deep relaxation, pain relief, and more. Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help Instructor, Michelle Giambra, guides you in sequences of hand placements to revitalize energy centers on your own body. Space is limited.

Reserve your space by 9am, Aug 24. $18/class or 5 classes for $60 (prepay) Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-228-2972. Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com. SuncoastJSJ.com.

Free ‘Doc Talk’ – 1:30pm. With Dr Coleman Pratt on Integrative and Holistic approaches to Hypertension. MEDMODERN specializes in Medicare Advantage patients offering concierge services, like house calls, at no extra cost. MEDMODERN, 5861 Cortez Rd, W Bradenton. Limited Seating: RSVP 941-251-4612.

John of God, Crystal Light Bed Session – Call or email to book your session with Michele Denise, authorized John of God guide. 828-423-1482. Michele@Crystalhealingbed.com. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

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John of God, Crystal Light Bed Session – Call or email to book your session with Michele Denise, authorized John of God guide. 828-423-1482. Michele@Crystalhealingbed.com. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Neuromuscular Re-Education and Cupping – 6:30-8pm Join Licensed Massage Therapist Terry as he delves into the healing properties of massage and cupping. Free. SRQDC presents Terry Ganus, LMT. 7725 Holiday Dr, Sarasota, 941-518-2247.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Community HU Song – 11am-12:30pm. Come experience for yourself, with others, how your days can be enhanced by singing the word “HU” for 20 minutes from your heart to God. You can also do this on your own at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious beliefs. Light refreshments follow. Free. Mid-County Regional Library, Meeting Room B, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Fellowship and light refreshments. 941764-1797. Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Intuitive Faire Readings and More – 11am4pm. A monthly event with Intuitive and Mediumistic Readings, Spirit Artist, Palmistry, Astrology and Numerology Reports. Something for everyone. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941371-9333, ccosl.com.

Divination with Reverends Curt & Penny – 3:15-4:30pm. Join us in the fun! Learn about the tools we use in Metaphysics to connect with the Spirit Realm which will bring you messages & information. $10. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley 941-492-4995.

AngelMinistriesfl.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Eckankar Worship Service – 10-11am. Recognizing God’s Help in Your Life. Instead of using will to succeed at something, letting go of striving so that God can take hold is the art of doing and not doing at the same time. La Quinta Inn, 5931 Commercial Way (W of I-75), Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup. com/EckankarInSarasota.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29 Is Disharmony within Your Body Causing Weight Gain? – 6:30-8:30pm. Weight gain is not limited to just poor nutrition and lifestyle; a lot of people eat well and exercise regularly yet are unable to get rid of excess weight. In many cases, it’s directly related to a disharmony going on in the body. In this interactive talk on why one gains weight, Dr Rene Ng, AP, DOM explores what can

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be done naturally and how an integrative approach is the optimal solution. $15. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Natures Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. 941-373-3955.

Dinner with the Doc.-6:30pm at Beckham’s on the Trl. Learn the latest cutting edge health and nutrition facts while enjoying a wonderful gluten free dinner! 941-924-1227.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 Spiritual Growth – 6-7:30pm. For women who are on the path of self-awareness and personal growth.

Intuitive guidance. A safe place to share. Debbie Crews has been coaching for over 40 years and has helped many heal their lives. $20. To enroll, #941468-1347. CreativeHealingWomensWellness.com.

plan ahead TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Exploring the Roots of Science of Mind – 6-9pm.

Sept 6-Nov 8. The roots of Science of Mind run deep and wide through religion, philosophy, psychology, literature, legend and science. Join this 10-week study and explore the writings of three early New Thought giants: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emma Curtis Hopkins and Thomas Troward. Day class could be added with sufficient interest. Tuition: $290 can be paid weekly. Center for Spiritual Living Sarasota. Held at the beautiful South Gate Community Center. Details and to register, Instructor Theresa Fieberts, RScP, 941-376-0177. cslSarasota.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

World Day of Prayer – 24 hrs. Opening services Sept 7, 7:20pm. Closing services Sept 8, 7:20pm, multi-cultural & faith presenters will speak on the affirmation: As I discover the power within, I unleash my divine potential. Love Offering, Sanctuary, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Foundations of Science of Mind – 6-9pm. Sept 15-Nov 17. Take the leap into your best life! Join this 10-week adventure of self-discovery and revelation. Learn nine spiritual principles and practices that will change your life for the better, forever.

Classes are experiential combination of lecture, discussion, sharing and process in an environment of community acceptance and support. Sunday afternoon Affirmative Prayer Workshop Oct 23.

Day class could be added with sufficient interest.

Tuition: $290 can be paid weekly. Instructor Rev Karen Wolfson, Center for Spiritual Living Sarasota. Held at the beautiful South Gate Community Center. Details and to register, Instructor Theresa Fieberts, RScP, 941-376-0177. cslSarasota.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

Homeoprophylaxis: The Evidence-Based Choice – Oct 7-9. Supporting parents’ rights to choose health practices and providing information about healthy alternatives to vaccination for disease prevention and robust immunity. Hilton Bayshore Hotel, St Petersburg. WorldwideChoice.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Charlotte Harbor Sierra Club – All general meetings are cancelled for the summer; next General Meeting open to the Public will be 7pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Building, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Info 941-423-2713.

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sunday Meet & Greet: Learn With Other Like-Minded Souls – 9-10am. Enrichment spiritual classes for adults. Free. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-9553301, UnityOfSarasota.com.

One from the Heart Healing Sessions – 9:3010:15am. Center of Spiritual Awareness healing practitioners offer 15-min sessions to bring a state of wholeness to body, mind, and spirit. Free. Fruitville Rd (Knights of Columbus Bldg), 941-926-7828.

Sunday Services Cosmic Center – 10am Handson Spiritual Healing. 10:30am Open Arms Metaphysical Spiritualist Service: Inspirational lectures and messages from your loved ones and friends on “The Other Side”. Reverends Thomas & Mary Linn Clarke. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-3719333. ccosl.com.

Hatha Yoga with Jamie Coffey – 10-11:30am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Mixed Levels Yoga with Cindy – 10-11:30am.

Alignment-based yoga suitable for anyone with previous yoga experience. Learn standing poses, twists, back bends, seated bends & inversions at your own pace. More options given for beginning or advanced students. $16; $78/6. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am. Start your week renewed and encouraged. Join the CMF for a morning of inspiration, spiritual healing, inspirational talk, special music and Spirit messages.

Fellowship period follows the service. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org.

Open Heart Divine Healing Service – 12:15pm.

First Sunday monthly. Through the Gathering of the faithful, experience and co-create the Anchoring of Powerful Divine Healing Energies within the Sacred Circle. Expect miracles! Reverend SharonElizabeth James. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota.

941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Sunday PM Service – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual church messages and, after service, messages from Spirit with our Psychic/Mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@ angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.

Top Drawer Furniture Featuring Organic Bedding & Natural Furniture – 1955 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota. 941-877-1381. TopDrawerFurnitureStore.com.

Silva Method (Level 1) – This 2-day workshop teaches specialized techniques. Covered topics include habit control, accelerated learning, intuition, healing! Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trl, Venice. Info, Tami Patzer, MA, CSMI, 941-421-6563.

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monday MAX T3 Interval Workout – 7:30am. All ages and fitness levels, come join the fun! Free. Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr (behind office), Sarasota. 941-924-1227.

Mindful Mondays at SMI – 8:30-9:45am. Begin your week mindfully with a Restorative Yoga class and end your day with Qigong at 5pm. $10/ per class. No classes on July 4. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

No Nonsense Nutrition – 9-10am. With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WSLR 96FM, wslr.org.

FUNday at Unity of Sarasota – 10:30-11:30am.

Spiritual Seekers, all are welcome to join us each Sunday for a wonderful, uplifting service. Free.

Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.com.

Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 9:30-11am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Sunday AM Service – 10:30am-Noon. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual church messages and, after service, messages from Spirit with our psychic/mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.

Alternative Health – 10-11am. Alt Mondays. With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WMNF 88SFM. Call-in line 813-239-9663, wmnf.org.

Aerial Yoga – 11:30am-12:45pm. With Mandy.

All levels. Begins with basic mat work & progresses to using a soft fabric yoga inversion swing. $15; $12/senior/student. 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642. ReflexArts.com.

A Cosmic In-Service Gathering of Lightworkers – On hiatus for Aug. Resumes Sept. 11. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 11:15am-12:45pm. A physically demanding practice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility, and stamina. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Mixed Levels Yoga – Noon-1pm. Mon & Wed. Kelly facilitates. Inspired by Anusara style of Hatha Yoga, which means “flowing with grace”.

First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota. 941-3125630. WildGingerApothecary.com.

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CLASSES & WORSHOPS NCBTMB APPROVED MASSAGE THERAPY CE COURSES. Teaching CE courses Florida & Tennessee. CaringTouchTherapy.org and on Facebook. 941-730-2411.

COMMERCIAL RENTALS STOREFRONT FOR RENT IN GULFGATE AREA OFF US 41. Only $1,000 for 1058 square feet. Ideal for professional office, service business or retail. Call Frank 941-780-0945.

SERVICES HOUSECLEANING. Enjoy your free time and let us do what we do best: Housecleaning to your healthy satisfaction. Call Paula for a free estimate 941-320-4052.

Slow Flow Kripalu Yoga with Angelena Craig – 4-5:15pm. A gentle yet energetic approach to traditional yoga, suitable for beginners or the more advanced. First time student special $15/ first class, second one is free; $55/5 class packages. Circusoul Yoga Studio, 4141 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941822-9620, ANewAgingMovement.com.

Transitions Support Group – 5-6:30pm. A support group that helps cope with the reality of traumatic changes. Discover resources & chart strategies to achieve priority goals. Six sessions are recommended. Free. Transition Church, 2215 Sunset Dr, Ste E1, Bradenton. 941-739-7103. RevDCT@ Verizon.net.

Guided Meditations with James – 5:30-6:30pm. $10. Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, Upstairs Meditation Room, 1476 Main St, Sarasota. 941366-6325. PixieDustsrq.com.

Mixed Levels Yoga with Randall – 5:30-7pm.

This alignment-based yoga class is geared toward students who have been practicing yoga for at least 6 months. Inversion options will be taught in this class to prepare you for headstands, handstands, and shoulderstands. Dropins welcome. $16; $78/6. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, 941-341-9781.

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Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 5:45pm. Ongoing Awareness Through Movement® lessons. Improve posture, body/mind connection, self-reliance. $15.

Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-3602248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Spirit Automatic Writing – 6pm. Our spirit loved ones and guides are ever ready to help each of us. Colleen Panebianco will work with you to learn how to open up and enjoy this effective communication method with your spirit helpers. The technique comes so very naturally with just a little coaching. $10 donation. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-2668435. cmfSarasota.org.

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Yin Yoga – 6-7:30pm. A very slow moving practice to open the body by holding the poses. Great for the end of the day to relieve stress, to release chi energy after sitting all day, to connect and quiet the mind. We use props to create support while holding the poses. $15/drop in or class card pricing applies. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Patty 941-380-1206.

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Booty Beat! – 6:40pm & Friday 9:15am. Experience the fabulous feeling that dancing gives you while reaping the benefits of strength and cardio.

This fabulous and super fun dance fitness class allows you to let loose and condition the entire body inside out! $10, Packages available, Fly Dance Fitness, 999 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota. 941-400-0020.

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Forgiveness Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Forgiveness in Aramaic is to cancel, untie or let loose.

It’s a tool for changing a reality in the mind. This is one of the core messages of Why is this Happening to Me Again? $10. Unity Church of Sarasota. 941776-7465, UnityOfSarasota.com.

Sai Maa Satsang & Blessing – 7-8:30pm. 1st Monday. A spiritual gathering, meditation & blessing to strengthen connection to self, truth & healing. Uses Sai Maa teachings & transformational healing. Free. Central Sarasota location. 941-4877077, Sai-Maa.com.

Journey Circle: Psychic Development – 7:309pm. Open to all those who seek a base knowledge of the spirit world. Grow in understanding of the different gifts through entertaining exercises and interaction. Be encouraged in a safe environment.

As the group bonds you will relax and open up to deeper understanding and skill. Some gifts and definitions we will explore: Laws of Attraction, Energy, Telepathy, Remote Viewing, Psychometry.

Initial circle to meet 6 weeks. With Alison Almy. $10. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Monday Evening Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation – 7:45pm. With Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James, serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Monday since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl. com.

Chakra Clearing & Alignment – Spiritual guidance from Rev Duffy Rutledge using the Crystal Bed from John of God. $25. Call for appointment.

941-926-7828.

Yoga Classes – Mon, Tues, Wed. A variety of styles. Ionie Body Mind Retreat/Raw Food Café, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Info 941-955-4599, Ionie.com.

tuesday Self Love Yoga – 8:15am. Tuesday & Thursday.

Led by Love Yoga Instructor Jake Jones. Bring yoga mat or cushion. Love Exchange $10-$20.

Southgate Circle Park on Tuttle, park at 3205 Southgate Circle. Text 516-287-0242 for rainy day location. Info SacredLoveTemple.com.

WSLR Peace & Justice Show – 9-10am. Tune in to 96.5 on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month for The Peace and Justice Report. Submit any event announcements for the show to Info@ wslr.org.

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Dance N Tone – 9:30-10:30am. A work out for your mind and body! One hour of low impact exercise and fun in an air-conditioned gym. Optional 1/2 hour of floor work afterwards. $5. Faith Church (corner of Beneva and 12th St), Sarasota. Info, Gail 941-586-3464.

Zen Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Tues & Thurs. Led by spiritual director, Rev Daito Zenei Thompson.

Consists of two 20-min meditations, separated by a 5-min walking meditation. Ends with tea & conversation. Free. Sarasota Zen Center, 3947 Clark Rd, Ste A, Sarasota. 941-451-6988. SarasotaZen.org.

Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 10-11:30am.

A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

The Greater Charlotte Harbor Group of the Sierra Club – 7-9pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. Open to the public, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to discover what your local Sierra Club is all about.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Building, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Info, 941423-2713, AllainHale@hotmail.com.

Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Combines upbeat music, interesting transitions, & fulfilling vinyasas to begin the week. Betsy is experienced & continues to grow & evolve this beautiful practice. $15, Class cards available. 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642. ReflexArts.com.

Chair Yoga – Noon-1pm. Tues & Thurs. With Carol. Perfect for those that struggle with flexibility or balance demands of a traditional yoga class. Benefits of asana, pranayama, & short meditation. $15, $12/Senior. Reflex Arts, 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642. ReflexArts.com.

Mindful Movement at SMI – Noon-1pm, July 5 & 26. Qi Stretching with Daniele. $10. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

Pilates – Noon-1pm. Tues & Thurs. Strengthen and lengthen with mat Pilates, facilitated by Kelly. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota. 941312-5630. WildGingerApothecary.com.

Yin Yoga with Stephanie Cole – Noon-1:15pm. A passive yoga practice that stretches connective tissue in the body. This slower practice provides time to remain in the poses for longer periods, increasing flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Mindful Meditation – 1-2pm. Guided contemplation. Love Offering. Fellowship Hall Education Annex Classrm, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301.

Advanced Practice – 5:30-7:15pm. Tuesday nights are a teacher-led practice where strong yogis can come to learn advanced sequences and poses.

Knowledge of alignment is expected. Led by Jaye Martin or Cheryl Chaffee alternate weeks. Advanced students from other styles are welcome. $15; $88/8. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, 941-341-9781. GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

The Essentials Yoga Class – 5:45-7pm. An active class appropriate for most levels, focusing on essential yoga postures to improve one’s skeletal alignment, balance, flexibility & strength. Learn to release stress & enhance breathing. $14; $80/8.

Yoga Arts, Bradenton. 941-747-9397.

Iyengar Yoga with Deborah Di Carlo – 6:308pm. Iyengar Yoga is characterized by an emphasis on precision of alignment in the yoga postures, the use of props to help students of all ability levels achieve correct alignment, and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. $14, $50/5, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Intro to Buddhist Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Intro to meditation (6 varieties) from an authentic Tibetan Buddhist perspective, along with chats about Buddhist philosophy. $45/6 classes. Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd. 941-552-8466. Saratara@gmail.com.

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Intermediate Yoga with Cynthia Turner – 7:308:45pm. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Second Tuesday Monthly Anchoring Light Channeled Meditation Charlotte County –7:45pm. With Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Monday since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

wednesday Early Morning Yoga with Jessica Dilorenzo Oatman – 6-7:15am. All levels. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota.

Details, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga. com.

Self Love Yoga – 8:30am. Led by Love Yoga Instructor Jake Jones. BYO cushion or yoga mat.

Sliding Scale Love Offering $10-$20. Southgate Circle Park on Tuttle (park at 3205 Southgate Cir & look for Self Love Yoga banners), Sarasota. Call 516-287-0242, Details SacredLoveTemple.com.

Nia – 9-10am Weds & Fri. Nia is a blend of the dance, martial, and healing arts. Becky facilitates. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota.

941-312-5630. WildGingerApothecary.com.

Yoga for All Levels – 9-10:30am. Join Patty Seidensticker for this class that will consist of a very nice group of poses that bring openness, strength and stability. Alignment focus and inner awareness of tension will be reflected. Breath is used to calm the mind so you can be fully present while exploring both your inner and outer body. $15 for drop-in or use your 5 or 10 pack class card. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Patty 941-3801206. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com.

Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation – 1011:15am. Connect with the rejuvenating, harmonious flow of life energy in your body for deep relaxation, pain relief and more. Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help Instructor, Michelle Giambra, guides you in sequences of hand placements to revitalize energy centers on your own body. Space is limited.

Please preregister. $18/class or 5 classes for $60 (prepay). Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota.

Contact Michelle Giambra, 941-228-2972, Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, SuncoastJSJ.com.

Restorative/Therapeutic Yoga – 10-11:15am.

This class combines therapeutic movement & restorative postures. Suited for people unable to practice yoga in its more active form. Movements are gentle & well-supported. $14; $80/8. Yoga Arts, Bradenton. 941-747-9397.

Five Points Park Farmers Market – 10am-2pm.

Omega Cure bottles, vials, cookies and chocolates available. Stop by, say hi, and try a sample. First St & N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, Omega3Innovations.com.

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 10:45am. Awareness Through Movement® classes improve posture, balance, and body awareness. Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. $15. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Core Tone-Up – 11:15am-12:30pm. A therapeutic flow of yoga and Pilates taught by a certified teacher in both. Beg-Int levels. Develop strong posture, healthy spine & joints, pelvic stability, balance, respirations and all of yoga’s other benefits. $15; $10/10. Alive with Yoga, 7512 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, 941-302-1004, AlivewithYoga.com.

Vinyasa Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 11:30am1pm. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heat-building sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Free Yoga for Veterans/Military – 3:30-4:30pm.

Veterans, military personnel and their family members can attend a free weekly yoga class designed for vets with PTSD, TBI and other combat injuries. Free. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Free Healing Clinic – 4-6:30pm. Our Masters tap into the Divine Source of energy to balance and heal your being. Relax and enjoy this renewing and enlightening experience. Love Donation Appreciated. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@ angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.

Tea with the Goddesses – 4:30-6:30pm. The Goddess Love Circle of Sarasota meet-up with other amazing Goddesses. Relax, chat, share wisdom, receive support from others and hold space for mind, body, heart and soul healing. Elixir Tea Shop, 1926 Hillview St, Sarasota, Text RSVP 516-287-0242.

Sunlight Yoga – 5:45-7pm. With Debbie Downing. Gentle flowing hatha yoga. Range of motion, balance, breath awareness, asanas, relaxation.

Mixed level. The Power of One, 238 W Tampa Ave, Venice Centre Mall/KMI Bldg, Ste 250, 941468-0403, SunlightYoga@Verizon.net.

Gentle Yoga with Eisha – 6-7pm. Class limited to five people. $17/Advance registration required. Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, Upstairs, 1476 Main St, Sarasota. 941-366-6325. PixieDustsrq.com.

Hatha Flow – 6-7pm. Learn to connect with the breath, make space and be present through Yoga. Jen facilitates. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota.

941-312-5630. WildGingerApothecary.com.

Intro to Hoop Dance Class – 6-7pm. Learn the basics of the art of Hoop Dance in this 4-week series that begins each month. Have fun, dance, meet new friends and burn calories. $40/month series.

Prana Yoga Studio, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota.

Bonnie Brown 941-404-8114. OutwardSpiral.net.

Kundalini Yoga with Erinn Earth – 6-7pm. Outdoor class for fresh air intake. Lots of breathing while stretching. Techniques for kundalini manipulation for subtle body transformation. Meditation indoors at end of class. Lesson from Sutras or Gita. $10; $40/5, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, 941-284-9563, InSelfYoga.net.

Mindful Mid-Week at SMI – 6-7pm. Drop-in Sitting Meditation group with instruction & discussion of reading. Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

Hatha Yoga – 9-10am. For a Life in Balance. A gentle, transforming practice with Pauline Dimitri. $10. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-3719333, CCOSL.com.

All Levels Flow Yoga – 6-7:15pm. With Ginny. Healing yoga class, afterwards, take a walk through gardens, visit the chickens & relax. $15; $12/Senior/Student. Heartwood Retreat Center.

941-359-9642. ReflexArts.com.

Englewood Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Omega Cure bottles, vials, cookies and chocolates available. Stop by, say hi, and try a sample. Historic Dearborn St, Sarasota, Omega3Innovations.com.

Pregnancy Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Experience the benefits of pregnancy yoga for improved posture, strength, flexibility, endurance, breathing & relaxation. Appropriate for all levels. $15; $50/5. Prana Yoga, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota. 941-312-1898.

Max T3 Interval Workout – 6:30pm. All ages and fitness levels, come join the fun! Free. Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr (behind office), Sarasota. 941-924-1227.

LeBarre – 6:40pm & Tues 9:15am. Taking the hottest trend in dance-inspired conditioning, people LeLove LeBarre! Combines balance, agility, resistance, recovery and eloquence into a challenging full body workout. Unlike any barre class you’ve seen! All levels welcome. $10; Packages available.

Fly Dance Fitness, 999 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota, 941-400-0020, FlyDanceFitness.com.

Numerology Classes – 7-8:30pm. Learn to manage your life with numerology, with Kathy Skeen. $30. Rejuvenations Center, 2610 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-554-8657. RejuvenationsOfSarasota@gmail.com.

Hope & Support Group for Bereaved Parents & Family – 7-9pm. 2nd Wednesday monthly. $5 Donation. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Sandi Crea 814-449-7481.

Sarasota Contact Improv Jam – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Weds. Contact improv dance class. Love offering. Ionie Body Mind Retreat/Raw Food Café, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-320-8144. Ionie.com.

The Keys of Enoch Study Group – 7-9pm. 1st and 3rd Weds. No class on July 6. Known also as The Book of Knowledge, this is the study of the “code-book” or blueprint for spiritual consciousness with the reality of Divine Intelligence. KeysOfEnoch.com. Written by Dr J J Hurtak. Facilitated by Kim Converse. $7. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Midweek-Renew – 7:20-8:30pm. Meditation, prayer, music, candle lighting & silence. Free.

Sanctuary, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301.

Restorative Yoga & Meditation – 7:30-8:45pm.

All levels welcome. Focuses on postures that relax the body & allow the mind to rest. Guided meditation & Reiki healing make this a great place to find rejuvenation. $15; Class cards available. 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642.

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thursday Yoga Every Thursday – 9am. Join Pauline Dimitry for classical Hatha Yoga Classes. For a Life in Balance – A gentle, transforming practice. All ages and experience levels. $10. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Mom + Baby Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 10-10:45am. This class offers benefits for moms and their babies. Designed for babies 6 weeks to 3 years but all are welcome. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 11:15am-12:30pm. A physically demanding practice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility and stamina. $14 or 5/$50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Mindful Movement at SMI – 2-3pm. Tai Chi Easy through 8/4. $10/class. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

Y12SR – 4-5pm. This free yoga class is open to anyone in or living with addiction recovery. Led by Y12SR certified teacher, Andy Sicking. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. 941-341-9781.

Healing & Messages – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual messages with our Psychic/Mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@ angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.

Mixed Levels Yoga – 7pm. Class led by Cheryl Chaffee. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Pet Grief Support Group – 7pm. 3rd Thursday.

For understanding, support & sharing pictures & stories of your special friend. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota. 941-955-3301.

Advanced Mediumship Development – 7-8:30pm. This training is for students who have learned about, and have connected with, their spirit guide or those in spirit, and who understand the basics on how to give an evidential mediumship reading. The purpose of the series is to educate and mentor participants into a higher level of psychic mediumship. With Victoria Ackerman, $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Act Your Way Into Being – 7-9pm. Improvisation is the tool for self-realization and spiritual expansion in this revival of a class for ordinary folk which ran for 17 years, using exercises and theatre games to free and open creative expression. Class size limited. $15. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham, 941-922-7839.

Zan@Woman-Spirit.com or Woman-Spirit.com.

Suncoast Reiki Share – 7-9pm. 4th Thursday monthly. Open to all, no experience needed. Come experience and share the wonderful gift of Reiki energy. This is also an open invitation to all Reiki practitioners to receive as well as share your healing gifts. Hornberger Wellness & Chiropractic Bldg, 2nd flr, 4001 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, 941-539-0346.

Meetup.com/Suncoast-Reiki-Share-Meetup.

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friday MAX T3 Interval Workout – 7:30am. All ages and fitness levels, come join the fun! Free. Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr. Sarasota. 941924-1227.

Kundalini Yoga with Dev Atma – 8:30-9:45am.

Classes includes gentle warm ups, a yoga set of postures, movements, breathing techniques, and relaxation, followed by meditation utilizing mantra, breath, and often times the healing vibration of the Gong. $14; $50/5. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280. RosemaryCourt.com.

Mindful Basics at SMI – 8:30-9:45am, Yoga Basics with Larisa, $10. Noon-1pm Sitting Meditation, Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am2pm. Each Sat, the market features a special activity including guest chefs, raffles, arts & crafts vendors & children’s activities. Old Main St, Downtown parking/free on weekends. Dogs on leashes are welcome. 941-744-7484.

Essentials for Healthy Backs – 9:15-10:30am.

Therapeutic Yoga emphasizing alignment, core, breath, and specific poses to relieve common back conditions. $15; $10/10. Alive with Yoga, 7512 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. Paula Morris, 941-923-5621, MrrisHaven@aol.com, AliveWithYoga.com.

Flow Yoga – 10-11:15am. Sun Salutations to warm the body & move into a series of standing poses.

Practice balance, core stability & breathe awareness. $15, $88/8. Prana Yoga. 941-735-0344.

Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 10-11:30am.

A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

ing Reiki, sharing their month’s experiences and discussing the art of healing to enhance their gifts.

Donation/Goes to a different charity each month.

ReFlex Arts, Heartwood Retreat Center, 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642, Contact@ReFlexArts.com, ReFlexArts.com.

Book Study & Discussion – 10am-Noon. An ongoing book study group encouraging discussion & group interaction. $10. Unity of Sarasota. 941-9553301. UnityOfSarasota.com.

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Mindfulness and More – 1-2:30pm. Alive With Yoga, 7513 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. Charlie Bradt 941-922-5205.

Restorative Yoga with Eisha – 6-7pm. Class limited to five people. $17/Advance registration required. Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, Upstairs, 1476 Main St, Sarasota. 941-366-6325. PixieDustsrq.com.

Private Readings Walk-In – 6-7:30pm. End your work week on a pleasant note, and with helpful guidance from your spirit guides and angels! Come and receive a 15-minute message from a loved one or guide through one of our gifted workers. Stop anytime during 6-7:15pm on Fridays, no appointment needed. Two workers available so minimum wait time, if any. $20 donation. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota.

941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org.

Chronic Illness Support Group – 7-9pm. 4th Friday. For women living with chronic illnesses in Sarasota. Free. Lido Key, Sarasota. 802-373-8779, ChronicWellnessNurse.com/events.html.

Reiki Share – 7-9pm. 2nd Friday. Interested in practicing, receiving or just want to learn more about Reiki? Come and participate in group healing, with guided meditation beginning the evening, followed by Reiki transference. Massage tables are set up and everyone takes turns giving and receiv-

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Sarasota Farmers Market – 7am-1pm. Rain or shine. The Sarasota Farmers Market, established in 1979, continues its tradition of serving the community with local produce, plants, prepared foods and artisans. They currently have a full market that includes 70 vendors and 5,000 sq ft of produce and plants. 1592 Main St from Lemon Ave to Selby Five Points Park, Downtown Sarasota.

Central Sarasota Year-Round Farmers Market – 8am-1pm, rain or shine. Every agriculture vendor at the market (fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, etc.) is a grower or farmer, not just a reseller. The Florida House, 4454 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota. CentralSarasotaFamersMarket.com.

Yoga for All Levels – 10-11:30am. Join Patty Seidensticker for this class that will consist of a very nice group of poses that bring openness, strength and stability. Alignment focus and inner awareness of tension will be reflected. Breath is used to calm the mind so you can be fully present while exploring both your inner and outer body. $15 for drop-in or use your 5 or 10 pack class card. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Patty 941-380-1206. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com.

Psychic Fair – 10am-3pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Are you searching, questioning and seeking answers? Choose from some of the best Intuitive Artists in the area! See what your future holds! Complimentary refreshments. Private Readings $1/Min. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice.

Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.

Go with the Flow Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Flow and restorative, with a great playlist. Angie facilitates. All levels welcome. First class is only $5!

Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Ave, Sarasota. 941-312-5630. WildGingerApothecary.com.

Kundalini Yoga with Erinn Earth – 10:3011:45am. Outdoor class for fresh air intake. Lots of breathing while stretching. Techniques for kundalini manipulation for subtle body transformation. Meditation indoors at end of class. Lesson from Sutras or Gita. $10; $40/5, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. 941-284-9563, InSelfYoga.net.

Group Sound Immersion Healing Meditation with Hallie – 11am. Experience crystal bowls, bells, gongs, drums and more to fill your senses and bring you into a deep healing state of meditation. Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, Upstairs Meditation Room, 1476 Main St, Sarasota. 941366-6325. PixieDustsrq.com.

Iyengar Yoga (Introductory Series) with Deborah Di Carlo – 11am-12:30pm. Iyengar Yoga is characterized by an emphasis on precision of alignment in the yoga postures, the use of props to help students of all ability levels achieve correct alignment, and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. $14, $80/8. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

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ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER SARASOTA ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

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Dr. Anne Luther has over 25 years experience in conventional medicine and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy.

“We treat your pet like our own!”

CHIROPRACTORS

DOWER CHIROPRACTIC

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Rob & Alina Rinato #1100150 813-644-9104 hello@yleosrq.com www.YLEOSRQ.com

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils for diffusing, applying topically, and even ingestion! Ask us about our free local classes.

BEDDING

SLEEP ORGANICS

Dr. Patrick Dower 2226 Gulf Gate Dr., Sarasota 941-924-1227 drpatdower@yahoo.com

Come enjoy a complimentary dinner with your local wellness doctor. Have one on one time and learn how to live the 100 year lifestyle!

650 Central Ave, Suite 5, Sarasota (941) 312-5906 Sleep-Organics.com

Sarasota’s sleep specialists, featuring the west coast’s largest selection of natural and organic mattresses and bedding, all constructed with non-toxic materials such as organic cotton, wool, and latex.

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS FOUR PILLARS

San Marco Plaza 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221 Lakewood Ranch, FL (941) 373-3955 fourpillarsflorida.com

Four Pillars brings our community a positive and healthy place to learn, relax, energize and reinvent. With our facials, massage, life coaching, bookstore and workshops, there is something for everyone to balance their mind, body, spirit and social connections. We invite you to visit Four Pillars today to see what speaks to you. Now Open: Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat 10-5

There is a fountain

of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love.

When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. ~Sophia Loren

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FLORIDA ESTHETICS

CHIROPRACTORS

Paramedical Facials and Body Treatments 3643 Cortez Road W, Suite 250, Bradenton 941-216-5772 FloridaEsthetics.com

SRQDC

Dr. William J Maecker 7725 Holiday Dr, Sarasota 941-518-2247 SRQDC.com

Introductory Specials: Paramedical Facial $45 Regularly $100 Body Treatments with massage $70 Regularly $125 Call today to schedule your appointment 941-216-5772

Improving health in Sarasota, one person at a time.

ADVANCED CRANIOSACRAL WHOLE BODY THERAPY Terry Grywinksi, LMT MA6049 San Marco 205D, 1188 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota • 941-755-3437 AdvancedCranioSacralHealing.com

Gifted healer Terry Grywinski with 19 years experience and advanced craniosacral training provides rapid relief from injury, pain, and muscle restrictions. Great success with auto/ sports injury, sciatic, neck and back pain, TMJ, migraines.

CRYSTALS

FELDENKRAIS® METHOD

Classes, Individual Lessons and Workshops.

Bonnie Kissam, M.A. At Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota 941-360-2248 Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com

Movement with attention is the Feldenkrais Method®’s approach to improve posture and create more harmonious, efficient ways of moving. Through heightened awareness to the flow of movement, clients optimize their musical, athletic or natural everyday movements, and improve abilities after an injury, illness or trauma. Benefits go beyond the physical. Visit: FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

THE CRYSTAL CAVE

FENG SHUI

1899B Fruitville Rd., Sarasota 941-346-6203 CrystalCave.me

THE FENG SHUI CURE

Sellers of stones, crystals, mineral specimens, fossils, jewelry, books, gifts, etc. Susan has over 25 years experience working with crystals and stones.

Steve Kodad, CFSP, CFSRE 941-720-4480 www.TheFengShuiCure.com

Transform any environment into one that encourages success, good health, and great peace. Visit www.TheFengShuiCure.com for information on evaluations, seminars, and training in SW Florida.

DENTISTRY RAY BEHM DDS

127 N Garden Ave. Clearwater, FL SaveYourTeeth.com 727-446-6747

Save your teeth with safe natural holistic dentistry. We offer general dental services such as cleanings, checkups and emergencies. Safe appropriate amalgam removal. Metal-free crowns, bridges and dentures.Non-surgical gum treatment. Holistic extractions.

FOOTBATH MASSAGE & SPA

ORIENTAL FOOT MASSAGE & SPA Enjoy the best of Asian health culture Care for feet - health control center 2312 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota 941-203-5289

Feeling exhausted and stressed? Enjoy the Finest authentic and professional care for your feet and body. Call 941203-5289 for an appointment. All major credit cards accepted

FACIALS/MASSAGE

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Four Pillars brings our community a positive and healthy place to learn, relax, energize and reinvent. With our facials, massage, life coaching, bookstore and workshops, there is something for everyone to balance their mind, body, spirit and social connections. We invite you to visit Four Pillars today to see what speaks to you. Now Open: Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat 10-5

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Local, family owned and operated furniture store specializing in solid wood, reclaimed wood, and FSC certified furniture. Also featuring natural and organic mattresses and bedding. For Your Home + For Your Health.

HEALTH CARE / MASSAGE ZUNZUN MASSAGE AND HEALTHCARE

Phillip &Tamayo Shope LMTs 2975 Bee Ridge Rd, A-#5, Sarasota MA66926 &MA59620 & MM28165 941-400-8291 www.zunzunmassage.abmp.com

HYPNOTHERAPY

BETH A. SNYDER HYPNOSIS & MINDFUL COACHING Beth A. Snyder, CCHT 941-228-8020 bethsnyderhypnosis@gmail.com

Looking for a new and empowering way to create the positive change in your life you desire? Have you suffered enough, struggling with habits, sadness, anxious feelings or stress? Discover within you a new and happier way to be in the day to day. Hypnosis is a safe, simple and successful way to empower yourself.

You are unique and deserve a compassionate customized approach to achieving your goals. I invite you to learn more, enjoy free resources, and schedule a complimentary compassionate consultation at bethsnyderhypnosis.com or call 941.228.8020.

Feel better now!

EQUINE SUPPLEMENTS WELLPRIDE

727 Commerce Dr, Venice, FL 34242 866-840-4811 Wellpride.com

FOUR PILLARS

San Marco Plaza 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221 Lakewood Ranch, FL (941) 373-3955 fourpillarsflorida.com

1955 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota (941) 877-1381 TopDrawerFurnitureStore.com

FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

FURNITURE

TOP DRAWER FURNITURE

CURA CENTERS

Dr. Gregg G. Favereau 941-465-3708, Fax 941-227-1835 info@curacenters.com www.curacenters.com

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Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease. A systems based natural health care approach which engages both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership.

Wellpride Omega-3 fish oil (EPADHA) for horses. Immune System • Respiratory Protection • Greater Endurance • Joint Flexibility • Better Fertility • Muscle Recovery • Hoof Integrity • Stomach Protection • Coat Sheen.

HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS OMEGA3 INNOVATIONS

727 Commerce Dr, Venice, FL 34242 866-840-4811 Omega3Innovations.com

Omega Cure® – Ultra-fresh, pure omega-3 cod liver oil. The result is impressive: our customers tell us they experience lowered triglyceride levels and relieved joint pains.

INTUITIVE LIFE COACHING /SPEAKER JULIA KING

941-981-1313 Juliatking@gmail.com Juliatking.com

My mission is to empower people to live their best lifehealth through healing methods, tapping, energy work, Rieki, Chakra Balancing, Vision boards, releasing fear, meditation new thought action plan and much more. Most sessions are conducted via Skype, at home sessions are available also. Certified Rieki Practitioner(CRP), Certified Kinesiology Practitioner(CKP) and Ordained Minister, Law of Attraction Educator.

MASSAGE THERAPY ALL NATURAL HEALING

941-953-3700 2650 Bahia Vista St, Suite 309, Sarasota AllNaturalHealingSRQ.com MM30266

Treat yourself to a full body massage. We have the BEST DEAL in town. Introductory Special. $35 1hr/massage. Limit one per customer. MM30266 Call to schedule your massage today 941-953-3700.

NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

MA 0025928 Will meet or beat all competitor pricing.

1219 East Ave, Suite 202, Sarasota New Client Special 941-724-9992

Paramedical Facials and Body Treatments 3643 Cortez Road W, Suite 250, Bradenton 941-216-5772 FloridaEsthetics.com

Introductory Specials: Paramedic a l F a c i a l $ 4 5 R e g u l a r l y $100 Body Treatments with massage $70 Regularly $125 Call today to schedule your appointment 941-216-5772

TONYA LAUGHLIN, LMT

NATURAL FOOD

CAFE EVERGREEN

801 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL

MEDICAL SPA/ MASSAGE THERAPY MEDI SPA

Clara Diaz 2726 Tamiami Trl, Unit C, Port Charlotte 941-249-8160 • www.csmedispa.com

HOLISTIC FOR PETS

Valerie Clows 713 Honore Ave, Sarasota, 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd, East Bradenton, 753-7297 • HolisticForPets.com Specializing in Hypo-allergenic Foods, Frozen Natural Raw Foods, Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Detergent & Soap Free Shampoo, Natural Flee Preventatives Skin Care Products, Healthy treats, Toys and gifts.

LICENSED NUTRITION COUNSELOR

Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Craniosacral Therapy, Crystal Therapy. With over 20 years of education and experience in holistic living, the delicate dynamics of the human anatomy are understood and applied in your personalized session.

CROP JUICE BAR & CAFE

NATURAL PET FOOD

NUTRITION

MA39216 Sarasota Office & House Calls 970-389-4019 tonyalaughlin@yahoo.com

JUICE BAR

At CROP, we hand craft our juices daily by using the highest ORGANIC JUICE BAR & CAFE quality organic vegetables, mix the appropriate amounts of organic fruits for a burst of flavor, and package our juice in glass to ensure the freshest, highest quality juice available anywhere. We invite you to try a CROP juice today and compare the ingredients on our label to any other juice on the market. You will then understand why we believe no other juice even comes close.

Classes and workshops in meditation and mindful movement. Practice with others in a weekly class or meditation group. Help Sarasota become a happier, healthier place. Our studio is also available for rent

Cafe Evergreen is a natural, organic restaurant.

Our menu consists of and prevent injury many organic recipes de• Medical Insurance Accepted signed to not only taste delicious, but also en941-724-9992 Licensed Massage hance your health. Open Therapist MA 0025928 1219 East Ave, Suite 202, Sarasota, FL 34239 7 days a week 11am-9pm.

FLORIDA ESTHETICS

Michelle Giambra, Certified Practitioner at Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave 941-228-2972 SuncoastJSJ.com

2320 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota and 4057 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota (inside LA Fitness) (941) 923-8640 cropjuicesrq.com

1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Court, Sarasota SarasotaMindfulness.org

941-412-4334 3 Massages for $100 (regular price $65-75) each Customized massage to fit your needs.

CafeEvergreen.net Specializing in sports massage.

Avail• Customized Massage to Fit Your Needs able evenings &inweekends.

New client • Specializing Sports Massage special forathletics $100. to alleviate pain • Works- 3 onmassages all levels of

SUNCOAST JIN SHIN JYUTSU

SARASOTA MINDFULNESS INSTITUTE

Bich Mai Massage BICH MAI MASSAGE

JIN SHIN JYUTSU®

Michelle shares this ancient, hands-on art of balancing life energy in the body with individuals addressing acute, chronic and serious health projects along with those interested in maintaining wellness. MA42460

MINDFULNESS

Eve Prang Plews, LIC NC333 Full Spectrum Health, Inc. 2106 Bispham Road Sarasota, FL 941-952-1200 • M-Fri 9-5, Sat10-2 FullSpectrumHealth.com

HOLISTIC HEALTH CLINIC & STORE. Superior Supplements by Xymogen and more. Professional Grade Homeopathics by Newton.

Essential Oils by Oil Lady and Wind River Organic Skin Care by Éminence.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Clara Diaz, the heart and soul behind C’s Medi Spa, is a Licensed Paramedical Aesthetician with a passion for helping others. Specializing in Fractional RadioFrequency, Micro-Needling, Facial Treatments, Massages, Chakra Balancing Massage, Slimming Cavitation, Waxing, and Eyebrow Tinting. MM32214.

SPECIAL NUTRITION DISCOUNT PRICES

1882 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota 941-929-0884 SpecialNutrition.net

Offering the largest selection of all major supplement brands and natural products in the Sarasota area at discount prices. Special orders are our pleasure.

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PERSONAL CARE/ HOME PRODUCTS

PROFESSIONAL MATCHMAKING

SUNCOAST SINGLES

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village) Sarasota, Fl 941-312-5630 wildgingerapothecary.com

941-713-1000 christy@suncoastsingles.com

The matchmakers at Suncoast Singles have been helping people find meaningful relationships for over 20 years. Give them a call at (941)713-1000 for a FREE consultation.

Eco-friendly shop health + beauty.

Strictly nontoxic natural, organic products. Apothecary, lounge and learn studio to shop, learn, and move.

Open Tu-Fri 10-6 and Sat 10-4.

SKIN CARE

FLORIDA ESTHETICS

Paramedical Facials and Body Treatments 3643 Cortez Road W, Suite 250, Bradenton 941-216-5772 FloridaEsthetics.com

Introductory Specials: Paramedical Facial $45 Regularly $100 Body Treatments with massage $70 Regularly $125 Call today to schedule your appointment 941-216-5772

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6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE}

PEST CONTROL

PSYCHIC MEDIUM

941.312.5630 • WILDGINGERAPOTHECARY.COM

GOOD NEWS PEST SOLUTIONS

REVEREND LOIS CHENEY

Dean Burnside, President Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice 941-371-1311 GoodNewsPestSolutions.com

Go Green Plus 3 • Pest Control, Termite Control • Rodent Proofing and Trapping • Bat and Bird Exclusion • Mosquito and Mole Suppression • Bed Bug Control • Residential and Commercial.

928-300-2030 Sarasota-Psychic-Medium.com RevLois@gmail.com

Contacts Guides, Angels, Loved Ones, Past Lives. Cord Removal, Healing with Sound & Color. Chakra Balancing. Home or Office Clearing. Clinical Hypnosis for Habit Change. Psychic Parties!

A Natural Pest Control Inc. proudly serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties since 1996. We are committed to the well-being of your family, pets and environment. The pest experts you can rely on.

CHANNELING JOHN 941-374-3492 Mariannechapel@yahoo.com Channelingjohn.com

Wise and loving teachers/nonphysical entities identify core issues. Highly spiritual experience.

Empowering guidance resolves issues. Increase awareness, remove blocks, and reduce fear.

Energetic healing.

RESTAURANT

A NATURAL PEST CONTROL, INC.

“Keeping Your Home Healthy & Pest Free” 941-926-1190 Contact@anaturalpestcontrol.com www.aNaturalPestControl.com

SPIRITUALITY

VEG & GRILL

2164 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota 941-312-6424 www.vegsrq.com

Veg & Grill offers Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Vegetarian, vegan & gluten free menu available. Check out our website for sample of our menu- take out available.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS COSMIC CENTER OF SPIRITUAL LIGHT

5041 Ringwood Meadow, G2, Sarasota 941-371-9333 CosmicCenterOfSpiritualLight.com

Embracing the New Paradigms of our Awakening Consciousness. A place of Knowledge,Wisdom, Healing and Comfort. Please visit our website at CCOSL.com for more information.

SHAMANIC PRACTICES

PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

Valerie Clows 5411 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd. East Bradenton, 753-7297 HolisticForPets.com

SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES Rev. Zan Benham, BSL, BS, CHT 941-922-7839

Specializing in Hypo-allergenic Foods, Frozen Natural Raw Foods, Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Detergent & Soap Free Shampoo, Natural Flee Preventatives Skin Care Products, Healthy treats, Toys and gifts.

Spiritual counselor, shamanic practitioner, Reiki healing, breath, and energy work, hypnosis, soul retrieval, past life regression all to empower and help you move into the Divine flow of the joy and power within you.

ECKANKAR

Explore Eckankar at eckankar.org, call 941-358-0325 or on Facebook: EckankarInSarasota

Eckankar gives practical ways for people to have real spiritual experiences—even the ultimate experience of God—in this very lifetime. You can Explore Eckankar at eckankar.org, call 941-358-0325 or on Facebook: EckankarInSarasota.

UNITY OF SARASOTA

Rev. Elizabeth Thompson 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota 941-955-3301 UnityOfSarasota.com

Unity is an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in people and all of life. God is seen as having many attributes, but most important that God is LOVE.

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2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Near Tuttle 941-341-9781 GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com

ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

3646 Birky Street, Sarasota 941-954-4771 SRQVet.com

Dr. Anne Luther has over 25 years experience in conventional medicine and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy. “We treat your pet like our own!”

YOGA ROSEMARY COURT YOGA

810 Central Ave, Sarasota 941-952-5280 RosemaryCourt.com

REFLEX ARTS DANCE & YOGA STUDIO

GARDEN OF THE HEART YOGA

VETERINARIAN

Alignment-based hatha yoga for all ages and abilities. Classes are taught progressively, building from one week to the next each month, so you can access more poses with ease, according you your level. Gentle Yoga, Meditation, Vinyasa, Mixed Levels, Kirtan, Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Workshops, and Teacher Training.

Open 7 days a week. Drop-ins welcome.

RADIANT SOUL YOGA & WELLNESS

Rosemary Court Yoga in downtown Sarasota offers all styles & levels of yoga classes including Beginner, Hatha, Pre & Postnatal, Iyengar, Restorative, Vinyasa, Power, Senior, Kundalini, Kripalu, and more. Come visit our welcoming and tranquil space.

3512 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota 941-380-1206 Radiantsoulyogawellness.com

We offer various types of Yoga including Pilates, Gyrokenesis, Dance, Gong, as well as Meditation classes. In addition, we offer health & nutrition counseling, soulful art, private lessons, women’s workshops, and off-site adventures which offer new tools for good health. Come experience it all!

6260 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd 941-359-YOGA (9642) ReFLEXarts.com

ReFLEX offers it all: from chair yoga to aerial yoga, from ballet to Zumba, from meditation & journaling classes to massage services! Honor your mind, body & spirit today. All ages and skill levels welcome.

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY (STUDIO)

6553 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village) Sarasota, Fl 941-312-5630 wildgingerlifestyle.com

Community shop for health + wellness offering Yoga, Pilates, Nia, Dance, and more. Classes and workshops for learn every age / skill level. First class with every teacher is only $5! move Special workshops offered 6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 weekly. {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE}

941.312.5630 • WILDGINGERAPOTHECARY.COM

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