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HEALTHY

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Ways to Bring On Joy

PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS

Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

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Party Healthy

Advice from a Rock Star Doctor

BEYOND

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Gifts that Awaken Kids’ Creativity

Hybrid & Electric Cars for

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018

Dr. MAC's Kid's Santa Dashes 6:00 pm; 5K Jingle Run/Walk 7:00 pm; 1 Mile Holiday Walk 7:10 pm Register online at www.active.com. For information and forms www.thejingle5k.org

Early packet & shirt pickup commences Thursday 12/13 at Orange Theory University Parkway, then at Fit2Run Downtown Main Street Sarasota Friday 12/14 & Saturday 12/15 till 6:00 pm both days; and at the Fit2Run UTC mall store next to Dillard’s Sunday 12/16 through Wednesday 12/19 store hours and Thursday 12/20 till 5:00 pm.

All participants receive Jingle Bells, Laces, plus Lighted Clip on flashers. First 2,500 receive a Commemorative Leslie Jordan moisture wicking shirt.

Huge post-race party and holiday festival on LWR Main Street with adult beverages. (proper I.D. required) Fit2Run CLUB members and local running club members receive a $5.00 discount when registering at a Fit2Run location. At the UTC Mall location also receive a FREE Smoothie (Valued at $7.00) when registering.

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December 2018

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Eve Plews was my best friend,

an exceptional Functional Medicine colleague and teacher for many years.

Her career as a nutritional counselor was not limited by the description of her licensure.

Her expertise in herbology, homeopathy, Chinese medicine, and psychology enriched her understanding of nutrition. She will be missed but her legacy of love will endure.

I had the honor to attend Eve’s bedside in her final weeks. As her physician, I was at Eve’s side daily helping her survive until the full moon in Virgo. It was transformational, and I am grateful to Eve for allowing me to be there.

She is in me and all who were touched by her.

Her love lives on.

Eve’s clients have contacted the Harvey Center since her passing to seek medical advice.

We would like to give a warm welcome to anyone who is interested in Functional Medicine or a Nutrition Consultation. Our office focuses on getting to the root cause of your healthcare needs.

We are the first established, most experienced Functional and Holistic medicine center in Sarasota.

Our office has a strong focus on preventive care and wellness. The Harvey Center offers treatments for unique health challenges in people of all ages. Dr. Harvey offers personal, one-on-one care with a great bedside manner that makes patients feel comfortable. He listens and takes the time to provide a thorough consultation, diagnosis and treatment.

Please go online to read more about the services we provide, and testimonies patients have written.

Dr. Fred Harvey has stepped into Eve Plew’s position on the live broadcast, bi-weekly radio show ”Alternative Health”, on WMNF 88.5 Community Conscious Radio, Mondays 10-11am. Phone in questions 813-239-9663 or email the host at dj@wmnf.org

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Contents 28 A GLOBAL

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WAKE-UP CALL

Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

31 HOLIDAY HAPPINESS HELPERS

Six Ways to Bring On Joy

32 JACOB LIBERMAN on Light as Our Essential Nature

34 PARTY HEALTHY Tips from a Rock Star Doctor

36 POUND-SHEDDING WORKOUTS

Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio

38 SIMPLE SHEET PAN SUPPERS

Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals

44 GREEN CARS UPDATE

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Plug Into the Latest Trends

46 BEYOND TOYS

Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity

48 PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS

Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

DEPARTMENTS 11 news briefs 16 health briefs 20 global briefs 22 community

spotlight 31 inspiration 32 wise words 34 healing ways

36 fit body 38 conscious

eating 44 green living 46 healthy kids 48 natural pet 60 calendar 65 classifieds 69 resource guide

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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is the season for festive decorations, nostalgic memories and family togetherness. The holiday spirit is all around—and this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings is no exception. Our theme for December is what it means to uplift humanity during this time of year, and how we can make this season meaningful, both for ourselves and the people we connect with. So here’s a peek inside the holiday cheer this issue has to offer!

Our feature article this month is called “Spiritual Tipping Point,” and it explores the idea that when 10% of a population maintains an unshakable belief, the majority will come to adopt that same belief. So given the positive shift toward peace, love and kindness by enlightened and forward-thinking luminaries, modern culture is on the threshold of a revolution in consciousness.

We tend to embrace these ideals during the warmth of the holiday season, but imagine a world in which peace and love are rooted in our daily lives.

Continuing with the theme of enlightenment, our “Inspiration” column focuses on six pieces of advice for a happier, more profound holiday season. From memorable traditions that have been passed down for generations to spiritual practices that keep you grounded in the midst of all those hectic preparations, it’s important to remember that first and foremost, this time of year is meant to be filled with pleasure, enjoyment and tons of laughter.

Finally, this season is the perfect opportunity to teach children that happiness is based on more than just material possessions. So this month’s “Healthy Kids” article offers suggestions for holiday gifts outside the realm of new toys and gadgets. These ideas reinforce the lesson that a thoughtful, meaningful present does not have to come from a mainstream store in order to create an experience that’s worth cherishing.

I hope everything tucked inside the pages of this issue elevates, inspires and uplifts you this season. Please send comments, questions or feedback to Publisher@NASRQ.com.

And on behalf of the team here at Natural Awakenings, happiest of holidays—until we meet again in 2019!

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news briefs

‘Tis the Season of Stress

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re you looking ahead to the next few weeks and wondering how you will make it through the holiday season? With all the decorating, shopping, cooking and baking, entertaining, religious services and festive gatherings, this time of year can feel both hectic and stressful.

Being aware of what causes the most stress can help mitigate some of the pressure. Ask yourself, who do you want to connect with? Do all these social events need to include heavy food and drink?

Are you obligated to clean and decorate before hosting guests and activities? Stress often happens when you feel a resistance to something you don’t want to partake in or simply don’t have enough time for.

Imagine gathering your family and friends for a holiday meal that you have spent hours preparing. But everyone is slow coming to the table, and the food starts getting cold. Exasperated, you reheat the mashed potatoes multiple times, then while you’re in the kitchen, you hear everyone laughing, chatting and relishing each other’s company. At this point, you realize it’s more important to enjoy the people you care about, even if the mashed potatoes are cold.

In order to gain this healthy perspective, you need to make stress relief time for yourself, whether that includes taking a warm bath, walking in nature, meditating on peace, listening to soothing music, or experiencing a LIFE biofeedback session with Lotus Stress Relief here in Sarasota.

For more than 10 years, this practice has been assisting people as they navigate life’s pressures with biofeedback and stress relief coaching.

Pamper Yourself or a Loved One at Massage Envy!

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ome in and get in the festive spirit this holiday season. For the month of December, Massage Envy is offering a special promotion with a purchase of gift cards. Members and guests who purchase $100 in gift cards will receive 2 free enhancement vouchers (up to a $20 retail value) or members and guests who purchase $175 in gift cards will receive either 1 free upgrade voucher to advanced skin care treatment (up to a $60 retail value) or 4 free enhancement vouchers (up to a $40 retail value).

There are many services to choose from – massages, facials, or a total body stretch.

Facials range from 60 to 90-minute healthy skin facials, to back facials which can be anti-acne, or exfoliating and hydrating. Advanced skin care treatments are also available including chemical peels featuring PCA SKIN® This is the perfect time to buy a seasonal gift card or just to treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering.

Free facial upgrade with $175 gift card purchase good at these locations: 1279 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 2855 University Parkway, Sarasota, 4055 Clark Road, Sarasota, and 1808 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. To purchase a gift card, or for more information, call 941308-7600, Sarasota, or 941-629-3689, Port Charlotte, or visit MassageEnvy.com.

Location: 2965 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-706-2778 or visit LotusStressRelief.com.

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White Sands Dentistry Brings Holistic Care to Sarasota

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t White Sands Dentistry, a private holistic practice, we strive to address all possible causes of dental disease including nutrition, home-care practices, or spiritual and emotional needs.

We also provide gentle, conservative and preventative care.

Our hallmark procedure is the safe removal of mercury “silver” amalgam fillings for which we have been certified by International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. In addition, we utilize ozone therapy which has many applications in dentistry, and is a non-toxic alternative to antibiotics and pharmaceuticals commonly used in mainstream dentistry.

For more information on the procedures offered and to schedule an appointment, call 941748-9393 or visit WhiteSandsDentistry.com.

The Perfect Holiday Gift for Someone You Love—Peace of Mind

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ometimes the holidays seem filled with more expectations than excitement which can bring out the worst in us. Finding peace, hope and joy is an expectation most of us share this time of the year but experiencing these can be difficult. Crowded shopping malls, quests to find the perfect gift, holiday decorations, budget constraints, traveling, entertaining family or unexpected guests—all of these obligations can affect how our brains function.

Christmas isn’t about presents and decorations though.

It’s truly about reconnecting with family, friends and faith. It can also be a time to enhance your own well-being in preparation for for the New Year. There are several ways to reduce holiday related stress, but have you considered neurofeedback? Your brain regulates everything you think and do. But when overburdened, symptoms can manifest throughout the body. Some of these include changes in mood, impulsive shopping, difficulty concentrating or sleepless nights.

At The Brainwave Center, we use customized neurofeedback programs customized to help you overcome a variety of issues and experience long-lasting results. Neurofeedback builds new neural pathways to strengthen the brain, rather than masking symptoms. Generally, our clients report improved moods, decreased impulsivity, restored control of anxiety or depression, mental clarity, restful sleep other benefits without drugs and harsh side-effects.

We can also provide psychotherapy, nutrition and exercise counseling, light therapy and more to help you rediscover well-being. Get started with our “Peace of Mind” holiday special. This month, we are offering a brain scan, consultation, detailed report, and access to our online assessment tools for $199 (normally $400).

Location: 1440 Main St., Sarasota. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 941-552-4500 or visit BrainwaveCenters.com.

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Dynamic Self-Help Energy Harmonizing Guided Meditations

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armonize your physical, mental and emotional imbalances during guided meditations that incorporate the self-help practice unique to Jin Shin Jyutsu®. The calm and gentle voice of Michelle Giambra, owner of Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, guides you through a series of hands-on energy harmonizing sequences that you apply to your own body.

Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu is offered the second Friday of every month. Quiet mind, relaxation, pain-relief and easier sleep are just some of the results that people have experienced. The most common feedback afterward is, “That was amazing!”

In addition to the monthly session, in December, Giambra is collaborating with beloved Kundalini Yoga teacher and Sacred Sound Facilitator, Joy Yackley in a special event to combine the Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu experience with live sound immersion from crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and gong. Sacred sound has been used since ancient times as part of spirituality and healing. The combination of hands-on energy harmonizing with sacred sound is a blissful experience.

Space is limited for these events, and pre-registration is required. The monthly Self-Help Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu Meditation will take place on December 14, 6–7:15 p.m. (pre-register by 4 p.m.). The Jin Shin Jyutsu and Sacred Sound will take place on December 8, 1–2:15 p.m. (preregister by 10 a.m.)

Location: 820 and 810 Central Avenue, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-228-2972, email Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, or visit SuncoastJSJ.com.

Unexplained Health Conditions: Find Out If You Are a Candidate

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utrition Response Testing is a non-invasive analysis utilized to discover the root cause of illness or suboptimal health. This procedure is both accurate and precise, and is based on Applied Kinesiology (AK).

The practitioner will perform the analysis by contacting an extended arm with one hand and specific areas of the body with the other Dr. Battaglia holding Lilliana Grundvig, with baby’s mother, Brooke Grundvig hand. If a specific area of the body is stressed, energy will be reduced to the arm, and the arm will then weaken, causing it to drop. This is a reflex, and once the underlying stress is corrected, the weak muscle response will no longer occur. Following the initial consultation, the patient is given the results and a specific nutrition program.

Nutrition Response Testing can help with unexplained conditions such as diarrhea or constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, restoring the gut, adrenal fatigue, lack of energy, headaches, chronic pain, weight gain, sugar cravings, hidden toxins and hormone imbalance. This analysis is performed locally at the Natural Health Improvement Center of Osprey.

Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Anti-Aging Seminar

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n December 14, 1 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM, will present a seminar showcasing 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 photographed 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 or visit PearlCreamByDrAnna.com.

Location: 664 S Tamiami Trail, C-2, Osprey. For more information, call 941-220-3950 or visit NaturalHealthOsprey.com.

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news briefs

Elysian Fields Has a New Website Update

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is the season for change! Now at Elysian Fields, you can schedule an appointment with readers online. Just visit the website and click on “Readers” to access their availability. Once you have selected a reader and a date, you can then click on “Booking” to schedule your appointment.

Elysian Fields new revamped website also allows you to shop online.

This e-commerce addition to the store offers a variety of candles, jewelry, books, incense, oils, statues and more. The shelves at Elysian Fields are also stocked with a wide array of seasonal greetings cards that feature everything from Santa doing yoga on the beach to a seahorse adorned with sparkling lights. Come in and check out all the wonderful offerings at Elysian Fields!

Location: 1273 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-361-3006 or visit ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

A Gift to Uplift Your Vibration and Those Around You

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he upcoming holiday season brings joy, fellowship and renews the bonds we may have set aside over the past year. It’s a time for us to reflect on how grateful we are to have family in our lives and the importance of displaying that gratitude to them. It’s also, undeniably, a time of stress.

At The Om Shoppe, we offer authentic hand-hammered Himalayan singing bowls that can ease stress, alleviate anxiety and lift the spirits of anyone within range of the calming tones these bowls produce. These uniquely crafted bowls make a fantastic gift to any loved one, whether they suffer from anxiety or would just appreciate a one-of-a-kind gift, handcrafted just for them.

There is no musical experience required to make these bowls sing in perfect harmony with nature. Simply strike the bowl with the wooden mallet or even rub it across the rim and let the hand-hammered singing bowl do the rest. Combine the calming tone produced uniquely by each singing bowl with meditation and relief from anxiety is all but assured. We invite you to come in and try these bowls for yourself and experience the amazing sounds these objects can produce.

The Himalayan Singing Bowl is a unique instrument that has served to relieve anxiety for centuries, consider it as a gift to a loved one or even yourself this holiday season, and invite peace and happiness into your being. In other words, we invite you to tune up your happy.

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Songs of the Season and Divine Illumination at Sarasota Center of Light

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ach year, Sarasota Center of Light illuminates its healing garden with thousands of lights for the holiday season.

Other illuminating and inspirational experiences taking place this month include the Songs of the Season and the Divine Light Service.

On December 7, 7 p.m., Sarasota Center of Light presents “The Songs of the Season: A Benefit Concert” which features a range of performers, artists and musicians.

The many genres performed will include jazz, contemporary, global and holiday favorites. This is a fundraiser for the center with a suggested love offering of $15, and no attendees will be turned away.

Caroling in the Garden is also scheduled on December 15, 7 p.m. Musicians will sing carols for everyone to participate in. There will be refreshments and snacks to enjoy as well. Experience a sacred evening of connection to Spirit at the “Divine Light Service” on December 24, 7 p.m. You are invited to partake in the divinity and inspiration of this candlelit service. Those who attend will enjoy wonderful music, an inspirational talk and receive a Spirit message.

Other events occurring in December include a compassionate support group for widows and widowers on December 13, and “Metaphysical Manifestation: Creating a NEW New Year” with Rev. Jim Toole on December 27. In addition, healing garden will be illuminated and open throughout December for the public to visit. Come and enjoy the peace, inspiration, energy and beauty of this sacred environment.

Location: 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-953-6620, email ChurchOffice@SarasotaCenterofLight.com or visit SarasotaCenterofLight.com

Let Your Light Flow at Point Lumineux

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hen you feel your best on the inside, then you are going to look your best on the outside. We all know the expression, “beauty comes from within,” but did you know that it actually does manifest internally? How we nourish our bodies, minds and souls has a major impact on the how we look and feel physically.

When we take in nourishing food and utilize mind-calming techniques paired with physical movement, we are embodying the epitome of self-care which is the greatest honor we can offer ourselves. Setting aside the time to nurture our inner being reflects in our appearance, energy levels and well-being. Although we must take care of ourselves from the inside out, there are measures we can also take from the outside in that can also help us both to feel and look good.

At Point Lumineux, we work from the inside out through our Beauty Boost IV and the outside in through a Non-Surgical PRP Facelift with Radio Frequency and Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler. Nutrient IVs are full of vitamins, trace minerals, amino acids and antioxidants to make you GLOW with youthful vibrancy. In addition, our Non-Surgical Facelift will lift, tighten, and illuminate your appearance this holiday season.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 941-217-6828 or visit PointLumineux.com

Making Life Changes with the Help of BioAcoustics

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ioAcoustics is the study of frequencies in the human voice and its correlation to a wide range of conditions or imbalances in the human system. Sharry Edwards is the pioneer in the study of Human BioAcoustic Biology.

After 30 years of research, Edwards concluded the human voice is a hologram of the body’s emotional, physical and spiritual components. Her work is now included in the Duke University Encyclopedia of New Medicine by Leonard A. Wisnecky and the Scientific Basis of Integrative Medicine

by Lucy Anderson.

Edwards contends that our voices are so-called “fingerprints” of our energies that shift and change from moment to moment, depending on both external and internal factors or conditions. Recording the voice to the appropriate devices, which use various computer programs, helps us gain insight into a broad range of fields. We can learn about our emotions, health related data, and mental or spiritual information.

More people are becoming familiar with biofeedback technology to detect a host of problems, and some of these technologies utilize the human voice. Beata Molnar, energy healer practitioner at the Healing Room, also uses a Voice Spectral Analysis in her practice. For clients who are stuck on a spiritual path, she uses a panel called “How do I change my life?”

The program recognizes imbalances in the client’s voice and creates a list of emotional, spiritual and mental affirmations or psychological tools to release blockages through Sound Frequencies and Energy Healing or the Emotional Insight Program by Possibility Wave. These program are used by psychologists, psychotherapists, holistic practitioners and private seekers or those interested in self-exploration.

Location: 5792 Aaron Ct., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-586-9539 or visit Facebook.com/CreateBalanceAndHealing.

Holiday De-Stressing at East West College of Natural Medicine

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he holidays are stressful, but East West College of Natural Medicine has suggestions to help you alleviate that stress.

First, make a point of getting adequate sleep. This can even include taking a short nap in the afternoon. Sleep can reduce stress and also increase your memory.

Schedule an acupuncture treatment.

This modality is not just for pain, but can relieve stress too. An acupuncturist inserts fine needles into certain points which can unblock the flow of energy or “Qi” throughout the body. Get a massage.

Stress during holidays tends to affect more women than men, so a self-care practice like massage can be extremely beneficial for women, in particular, this time of year.

In addition, drink herbal teas. There are herbs in Chinese medicine that help calm the mind and promote clear thinking during the holidays. We recommend green tea with Gou Qi Zi (wolfberries), Mei Gui Hua (Chinese rose) and Bai Shao (white Peony root).

East West College of Natural Medicine has a professional clinic that offers both acupuncture treatments and massages, as well as an herbal pharmacy that offers more than 400 raw herbs and numerous patent formulas. The raw herbs are carefully selected to guarantee they are organically grown and free of pesticides and preservatives. All students are trained in the herbal dispensary, working with patients to assess, prescribe and prepare formulas under the supervision of our resident pharmacist.

Location: 3808 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

For more information, call 941-355-9080 ext. 102 or visit EWCollege.edu.

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Winter Solstice and World Peace Summit XIV

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here are only a few days that have true planetary significance when the earth, moon and sun are in unique positions relative to each other. These four special days are known as the Celestial Cross, the special alignments of our planet’s equinoxes and solstices.

It’s no wonder that cultures all over the world revere these natural days of power that impact weather patterns and all forms of life here on Earth. Let’s come together and harness this cosmic power to co-create the higher world vision of cooperation, collaboration and peace which touches both the hearts and minds of our world leaders and all of humanity as we pave the way for the “New Earth.”

This event will take place at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light on December 21, 7 p.m. Everyone from the public is welcome to attend, and a love offering will be accepted.

Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg. G-2, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-371-9333 or visit CCOSL.com.

Acupuncture Facelift Seminar with Dr. Anna

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n December 12, 2 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Dr. Anna, will present a seminar on changing the course of facial aging with her muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift. Her technique reverses aging in the muscles of the face and neck, returning the original features. Dr. Anna has a database of over 500 people, and she will show photographed results of different ages and face types.

A nationally-board certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Anna has been practicing in Sarasota since 1998. She has developed her specialty in a muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift with no needles being 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 seminar reservations or to schedule a free consultation, call 941921-2662. To view before-and-after pictures, visit FacesByDrAnna.com.

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The Skinny on Pumpkin Spice Season: Tips for Making Delicious Drinks That Are Also Good for Your Waistline The so-called “pumpkin everything season,” is in full swing, but let’s not topple the scales. This seasonal flavor is typically partnered with a traditional blend of seasonings that are ubiquitously added into our favorite beverages, ranging from lattes, tea, kombucha and smoothies, as well as pies, muffins, donuts and scones. When these savory spices are combined with pumpkin, there are added nutritional benefits too.

“Real pumpkin is a mood booster, and can help your eyesight or even promote weight loss. This top produce aisle pick is also low in fat and calories, but high in fiber and protein, and its seeds are loaded with magnesium and iron,” explains Irene Myers-Thompson, the regional wellness director for UnitedHealthcare.

At around 300 calories per slice, pumpkin pie is also a somewhat healthier option for an indulgent dessert, compared to apple pie, which weighs in around 400 calories, and pecan pie, which contains about 500 calories.

When baking this dessert, skip the top layer of crust or use a graham cracker crumb crust to save calories, fat and sugar, or grab two forks and share with a friend, thereby cutting the calories in half without compromising on flavor.

When it comes to beverages, skip the syrup in a coffee shop pumpkin spice latte, which contains 50 grams of sugar and 380 calories, and use alternative sweetener instead. Or as a healthier alternative, make your own!

Myers-Thompson’s favorite DIY tip for a homemade pumpkin spice latte is to substitute flavored syrup with a blend of almond milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and low-calorie sweetener.

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Blue Light Raises Cancer Risk Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens—could be hazardous to our health, a new study shows.

Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health analyzed the blue light exposure and medical histories of 4,000 people throughout Spain, also utilizing nighttime images taken by astronauts in the International Space Station to assess exposure of residents of Barcelona and Madrid.

They found that those exposed to more blue light at night had between 1.5 to two times the risk of prostate and breast cancer. “Given the ubiquity of artificial light at night, determining whether it increases or not the risk of cancer is a public health issue,” says lead author Ariadna García.

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South Korean women in their first trimester of pregnancy during the country’s stressproducing new year’s holiday had babies that were a third of an ounce lighter on average, discovered an Australian study of nearly 8.6 million mothers covering 17 years. The extent of the birth weight reduction was similar to reduced birth weights found among babies from mothers in Columbia, after they had experienced area landmine explosions during their first trimester.

Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research shows. Scientists from the University of Mississippi and King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that steroidal glycoside compounds in wild yam root known as furostans can help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.

Meditation Soothes Anxiety and Improves Focus Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with mild to moderate anxiety participated in a 20-minute introductory meditation, a 30-minute mindful scan of each body part seeking areas of stress and a 10-minute selfguided meditation. An hour later, the meditators showed both lower resting heart rates and anxiety levels. A week later, they continued to report less anxiety.

Another study at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, uncovered an anatomical reason why breath-based meditation practices can enhance mental clarity and focus, as yogis have long claimed.

The research focused on a small area in the brain called the locus coeruleus, which is responsible for producing an action hormone and neurotransmitter called noradrenaline. They found that this part of the brain is affected by our inhaling and exhaling patterns.

“Put simply, this means that our attention is influenced by our breath, and that it rises and falls with the cycle of respiration,” says lead author Michael Melnychuk. “It is possible that by focusing on and regulating your breathing, you can optimize your attention level.”

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Rosemary Lowers the Blues, Aids Sleep and Memory In a double-blind, randomized study at Iran’s Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 68 university students took either 500 milligrams of rosemary or a placebo each day for one month. Those taking the rosemary saw their levels of anxiety and depression significantly reduced and their memory scores boosted by 14 percent; students reporting nights of good sleep rose from 47 percent to 62 percent.

Five Healthy Habits Add Years of Life Analyzing why Americans have a lower life expectancy when compared to most other developed countries, Harvard researchers used 34 years of data on more than 120,000 health professionals to focus on five lifestyle factors that promote longevity. They found that women and men lived on average 14 years and 12 years longer, respectively, if they had a healthy body weight (between 18.5 and 24.9 BMI), never smoked, exercised at moderate-to-vigorous levels at least 30 minutes a day, ate a healthy diet and drank only moderately (one five-ounce glass of wine for women, two for men).

The effect was cumulative; the combination of all five produced the greatest life extension. Those that maintained the healthiest lifestyles were 82 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 65 percent less likely to die from cancer, compared with those with the least healthy lifestyles.

Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever Dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao can have positive effects on stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immunity, according to two new studies from Loma Linda University, in California.

Ten participants ate a 48-gram bar of dark chocolate at the beginning of each study and then ate a piece of dark chocolate every two hours when they were awake for several days. Blood tests revealed the chocolate heightened sense perception and nervous system responsiveness and increased both anti-inflammatory agents and infection-fighting cells. Gamma waves recorded by an electroencephalogram (EEG) suggested the treat could positively impact cognitive function and creativity even two hours after eating it.

Too Much Sitting Thins the Brain Sitting too much thins the medial temporal lobe (MTL), the part of the brain known for forming new memories, reports a study from the University of California, Los Angeles. Researchers questioned 35 people of ages 45 to 75 about how much time they spent sitting and exercising, then gave each participant a high-resolution MRI scan. Sedentary behavior was significantly linked to thinning of the MTL. Even increased levels of physical activity did not offset the harmful effects of sitting for extended periods, according to the research.

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New Species Discovered

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European airline EasyJet aims to begin service with electric-powered airplanes within the next decade by collaborating with aviation startup Wright Electric. The company wants to build vehicles with room for 120 and 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles. Not only is battery performance steadily improving, but methods are surfacing to improve the performance of electric motors and squeeze more range out of existing technology.

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According to the National Christmas Tree Association, more than 27 million holiday trees were purchased in the U.S. last year. But during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, growers didn’t have the funds to plant adequately, and smaller crops are just starting to hit the market now, creating higher prices. Some varieties take up to 12 years to reach holiday height.

Exports from the Pacific Northwest will be down about 1.5 million trees this year, according to Ken Cook, whose McKenzie Farms has 8 million trees planted across 10,000 acres in Oregon. “There’s a huge shortage of Christmas trees, and it’ll continue to be that way for at least 10 years,” says the 80-year-old farmer.

Supplies are also somewhat diminishing in North Carolina and Michigan, which have the nation’s second- and third-largest Christmas tree outputs, respectively.

More households now put up faux trees than real trees. One benefit of real trees stems from their ability to capture carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they grow. They’re also biodegradable and are usually shipped regionally, not from overseas.

The U.S. Forest Service has determined that as the acreage of urban environments more than doubles between 2010 and 2060, green spaces and urban forests need to expand to maintain air quality, moderate climate change and lower energy use. The federal agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, favors an increase in the tree canopy that can save cities billions of dollars in pollution removal, energy efficiency and carbon sequestration.

In China, air pollution is such a serious problem that it was responsible for a third of all deaths there in 2016. The government has deployed troops to plant a 32,400-squaremile, pollution-absorbing “sponge” of forested land around Beijing, China’s densely populated and highly polluted capital city.

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We know a lot about the Earth and its creatures, but never everything. The State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in Syracuse, has compiled a list of the top 10 new species discovered in 2018, which includes a rare great ape, hitchhiking beetle, omnivorous marsupial lion thought-tobe-extinct and other species that are critically endangered.

Quentin Wheeler, college president and founding director of the International Institute for Species Exploration, says, “As humans alter habitats and contribute to global climate change, species are going extinct at a faster rate than we can name them. They can teach us so much about the intricacies of ecosystems and the details of evolutionary history.”

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THERMOGRAPHY

The Link Behind Early Detection, Accurate Results and Positive Outcomes

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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t is arguable that today’s healthcare consumers are more informed and involved in their own treatment processes than ever before. They choose to educate themselves on the efficacy and safety of medical procedures rather than opting for the mainstream—and often invasive—route. This diligence empowers them to seek out the roots of health maintenance instead of addressing just the surface issues with a cursory prescription, a risky operation or a nebulous examination.

And that’s why the method of thermography has increased its traction in recent years. If you’re unfamiliar with the term “thermography,” prepare to hear it used more frequently within the broader scope of healthcare. This form of medical detection is having a moment—and for excellent reason. Its combination of superior technology and remarkable accuracy without the potential of harsh side-effects has made thermography an attractive health screening option for this modern wave of shrewd, discerning patients.

So in order to learn more about the finer-points of thermography itself and the widespread benefits it offers, I spoke with Yevette, RN and Certified Thermographer at Sandhill Medical Thermography, located in the Port Charlotte area. Her extensive insight and passion for educating this community are underscored in our conversation below.

Natural Awakenings: Can you describe what thermography is and how the procedure works?

Yevette Sutter: Thermography is a health screening tool which uses a high-definition infrared camera that measures the surface temperature of your skin and creates a digital map of the body’s temperature patterns. The skin is constantly experiencing dynamic changes that emit from the body as subtle voltage variations, so thermography is the interface which decodes this invisible, nonverbal communication. We call this “Health Discovery,” and it’s an important part of your preventive wellness program.

Thermography is an examination of the largest, most intelligent accessible organ of the body—skin. Thermography detects inflammation, often long before you feel symptoms, or are diagnosed with an actual disease. Moreover, thermograms offer early screening and treatment assistance with cellular changes that potentially lead to cancer, inflammatory processes, neurological and vascular dysfunction, or musculoskeletal injury.

NA: Will you elaborate further on the medical conditions that thermography assists in detecting?

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conditions from even developing in the first place.

Thermography is one of the only accurate, reliable methods to detect chronic regional pain syndrome, and it is also FDA approved as an adjunct breast health screening tool when used in conjunction with mammography and clinical breast examinations. Thermography screening can assess heart function and detect inflammation in the carotid arteries which can be a precursor to strokes and blood clots. When inflammation or occlusion of the carotid is visible, your doctor might perform additional testing.

In addition, thermography can help you detect initial signs of arthritis and differentiate between osteoarthritis and the more serious forms like rheumatoid, so effective treatment strategies can be implemented before you experience further degeneration.

When it comes to back and neck pain, thermal patterns are visible as white and red lights when the affected area is scanned. This enables a quicker treatment intervention that precisely targets the correct area. That same detection applied for gum disease and certain dental issues too.

In terms of sinus congestion and headaches, heat in your forehead revealed on a thermal scan indicates when the sinus region is not functioning properly. High levels of heat in the spine can denote immune dysfunction, whereas coolness in this area is indicative of chronic fatigue, joint achiness or fibromyalgia.

Digestive imbalances such as Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome or diverticulitis can also be identified with thermography, as well as conditions like bursitis, herniated discs, muscle or ligament tears, whiplash, strokes, nerve damage, lupus and cancer, among others. The earlier these issues are found and treated, the more health restoration is possible.

NA: How are thermograms different than—and in many cases, preferable to—mammograms?

Sutter: Mammograms look at anatomical changes in the breast, as they detect masses or lumps in the breast tissue. Thermograms look at vascular changes in the breast, as they detect blood flow patterns, inflammation and asymmetries. The FDA accepts the following indictors for use: “Thermography is intended as an adjunct to other clinical diagnostic procedures for quantifying and screening of differences in skin surface temperature changes.”

Thermal imaging detects the subtle physiologic changes that supplement breast pathology, whether it’s cancer, fibrocystic disease, infection or vascular disease. Thermograms benefit all women, and they can be useful for young women who want to monitor their breast health before the recommended age for screening.

Your breast cancer prevention should begin as early as possible.

You need to take breast health seriously—one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives.

Thermography does not emit radiation, but just takes an image.

For this reason, it’s ideal as a routine screening. Thermography is approved by the FDA as an adjunct to mammography, but some people have opted just for thermography instead. That’s because mammograms emit radiation which and might actually increase the risk of cancer.

Thermography can also be useful to track the changes in a condition. Once you have a baseline thermal reading, subsequent thermograms reveal the temperature deviation over time. This can yield valuable information to gauge whether a condition is improving and whether a particular treatment is working.

NA: What are the main benefits of this early detection that people need to become more aware of?

Sutter: Thermography can detect indicators of cancer around eight to 10 years before standard cancer detection tests are able to since thermal imaging technology is equipped to perceive changes in the body at a cellular level.

With this early warning of a potential issue, you can take immediate action to address the issue with a primary care physician which allows enough time to consider all of your treatment options and perhaps even head off the problem before it becomes serious. Thermography is not painful, invasive or lengthy, and it uses no radiation or compression on the body either.

However, it’s important to note that all thermography clinics are not created equal.

Sandhill Medical Thermography uses the FLIR camera which is designed to capture an image with clear precision. In fact, the TotalVision TM software utilized at our clinic was developed by Dr. Carol Chandler who has been called the “Mother of Modern Day Thermography.”

These elements combine to present dynamic, high-quality images that are unmatched in the field of medical infrared. I was trained in Dr. Carol Chandler’s facility, Med-Hot Thermal Imaging by Kristin Burton CNHP, CCT, who is the lead master trainer for the International Association of Medical Thermographers which trains and supports thermographers across the globe.

Moreover, we follow the latest industry standard protocols which dictate that we maintain an environmentally controlled imaging room with complete privacy, an intake interview to discuss prescreening procedures, and overseeing of proper cooldown methods. We also check in with each client by reviewing the images and written report, then we give the client two thorough copies of the images, report and a DVD disc. We make these results and resources accessible because we know that early detection is essential to a positive outcome.

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The holiday season is filled with joyous festivities centered around family and friends. To ensure that your celebrations are both memorable and meaningful, here are a few “Do’s” and “Don’ts” to implement during the season.

DO use your dining room since it is a wealth focus in the home.

Include an appropriately sized centerpiece for your table, making sure the height does not interfere with easy conversation.

DON’T place “alpha” people at the head of the table. This type of personality can overpower the conversation, so instead seat them on the side of the table between two other guests.

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by Christina Captain, DAOM, MSAOM, MSHN, MA Lucky Dragon says: “Practice these tips to make the most of this holiday season!”

DO utilize aromas to create a warm and inviting energy. Boiling cinnamon sticks and clove will achieve just the fragrance you are looking for.

DON’T create a yang energized environment while “argumentative” family members are in the group. Instead, use soft lights and dim the wattage to create a more peaceful and serene energy.

Invite an even number of people and keep shiny surfaces to a minimum, as the reflection will enhance yang energy.

DO share your abundance. Food and drink should always be readily available during your event. Integrate self-service for both food and beverages, so your guests do not have to ask for whatever they might want to enjoy.

DON’T make it too quiet. Music is a natural icebreaker, but remember, make sure it’s neither too loud nor too soft.

DO give away purses, wallets and briefcases that are filled with coins or one large bill. This act of giving empty bags is focused on a lack of abundance where one with coins or bills is focused upon ongoing abundance.

DON’T give sharp objects as gifts since they represent the cutting of a relationship. Be sure if you must give this kind of item that you also present the recipient with a coin to mend the bond.

Does feng shui excite you? Stay tuned to this feng shui column for announcements about video blogs on how to feng shui your space for life. See you back here in 2019!

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Dr. Christina Captain is nationally board-certified by the National Commission for Certification in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

She is the lead practitioner at the Family Healing Center which she founded in 2000. Dr. Captain is also an expert Feng Shui practitioner and teacher who studied under Nancilee Wydra of the Feng Shui Institute of America, before originating her own style, Essential Balance Feng Shui. Since this discipline is a branch of Oriental Medicine, she often blends Feng Shui principles into her treatment plans. Family Healing Center is located at 2650 Bahia Vista St., Suite 101, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-951-1119 or email Dr_Captain@FamilyHealingCenter.com.

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Quartz Helps us Talk to Each Other and Also to Ourselves

by Kristen Loutzenhiser

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efore the 1950s, singing bowls (also known as Tibetan Singing Bowls) were made out of wood, copper or metal.

These hand-made bowls date back to the 8th century B.C. Conversely, singing bowls made of quartz emerged much later in the 20th century. Similar to wood, metal and copper, quartz was found to have many applications because of its unique properties.

Quartz, also known as silicon dioxide, is found in sand, most rocks and is one of the most abundant natural materials on Earth.

The vibrational property of Quartz, known as piezoelectricity; combined with its ability to withstand high temperatures and conduct energy, have made it an essential component of timekeeping, broadcasting, computer engineering and most recently, sound healing.

Piezoelectricity is a unique property of Quartz that causes it to vibrate at a precise frequency. When a mechanical force such as pressure is applied to Quartz, it causes the material to convert mechanical energy into electricity. It is these precise vibrations that gave way to the invention of many modern timekeeping and broadcasting devices, beginning with the invention of the Quartz crystal oscillator in 1918.

Later, it was discovered that a laboratory crucible made of quartz significantly improved results in the creation of silicon transistors (small switches that control the flow of electricity). In 1954, Bell Laboratories (presently known as AT&T) created the first silicon transistor. However, more relevant to those seeking healing through alternative medicine, is the creation of the

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first quartz singing bowl, crafted, at first, as a laboratory crucible.

Significant to the genesis of quartz singing bowls is, like quartz, our bodies possess piezoelectricity. Our bodies, like the crystal oscillator in a watch, can be altered mechanically and discharge electric pulses.

When a quartz singing bowl is played, the vibrations (and/or energy created) hit our bodies and create resonance. According to physics, resonance is the reinforcement of sound by reflection from a surface or by the synchronous vibration of a neighboring object. With this definition in hand, it can be said that when two energy systems encounter each other (quartz and our bodies), the two vibrations come into the state of harmonic vibration. It is the discovery of resonance between quartz and our bodies that led the quartz crystal singing bowl into the hands of musicians, alternative medicine practitioners and spiritual healers.

The vibration of a quartz crystal singing bowl can be scientifically defined as a sine wave. A sine wave is a pure tone that is repeated over and over again to produce a frequency. The quartz crystal singing bowl is the only musical instrument that can produce a sine wave. Quartz singing bowls and other types of vibrational therapy have been in practice for a number of years. This type of therapy has been used on athletes and weight-loss clinics.

Presently, quartz singing bowls are available at alternative healing facilities and online at a huge variety of retailers. They are made of 99.99% silica. Silica is naturally-occurring quartz sand. The sand on Siesta Key beach in Florida could be used to create a quartz singing bowl due to the fact that the quartz sand on Siesta Key is

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deposited from one of the most coveted areas of quartz, the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina. Similarly, there are pure forms of silica sand found in Arkansas, other parts of North Carolina and Canada.

The process of creating a quartz singing bowl involves heating the silica sand up to 4,000 degrees and then spinning it in a centrifugal mold. An electric arc in the center infuses each individual grain into one whole piece. The tone produced by a quartz singing bowl is always pure, however, the tone will vary depending on its height and/or thickness.

Be wary of online retailers that claim to have perfectly tuned bowls (432 HZ).

The tones of quartz crystal singing bowls vary widely. The tone of each bowl is created as it is heated and spun. Each bowl is unique and each bowl has a different tone.

There are some manufacturers that are able to make their bowls resonate longer and have different harmonic overtones. These manufacturers tend to charge retailers a higher premium. In short, when choosing a bowl, one may consider the source, the retailer and the cost. Just like many sound healing tools, you may not want to look for the least expensive.

How do I pick out a chakra set or how do I pick out a single bowl?

A chakra set is typically a set of bowls generally sets of three, five or seven. Most sets are designed with each note ranging in size from 8 inch to 14 inch or starting with the 10 inch and ending with an 18 inch or higher. Many sets are designed going in order from C, D, E, F, G, A, and B. While this may be an easy way to design the set, it doesn’t appear to have any intention other than a market strategy. These places just want to sell the most bowls. Reputable retailers actually design the sets with an intention in mind. Practitioners or individuals who fixate on only one way to work a chakra set or only one note works for a condition, might not find the best value or purpose of the bowls. In other words, the sound travels into your body where your body actually needs it. For example, if you need more energy in the heart chakra to create more love and forgiveness, using a root C bowl may work!

What’s the difference between frosted crystal, clear crystal and fusion or alchemy style bowls?

The most common quartz crystal singing bowls are frosted. These are the largest, heaviest and the loudest available of quartz crystal singing bowls. These bowls provide and sustain the most vibration because of their size and thickness. They are also the most affordable ranging from $150 and up. The clear bowls, which are generally smaller and more fragile, are usually more difficult to play than their frosted siblings.

Clear bowls are most often used by sound practitioners because of their tones and ability to direct the tones like a beam into the human body. The cost for clear bowls starts at $300 and increases from there. Fusion bowls, bowls infused with metals and other gemstones, are generally marketed by their energetic qualities and beautiful appearance. These bowls are typically $800 or more. If you are thinking about adding a crystal bowl to your personal or professional healing practice, consider the size, tone and source of material. Doing so will save time and money in the long run.

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A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

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by Linda Sechrist

all it enlightenment, awakening, transcendence, self-realization or any of the myriad terms used to describe the ultimate higher state of consciousness. People have been seeking it for millennia, but beyond peak experiences of heightened awareness, only a few spiritual figures, Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha among them, are known to have lived in this exalted state. Yet, an unprecedented awakening has been underway since the 19th century.

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their search for answers to life’s big questions led them to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s spiritual center in Rishikesh, India.

Their interest in Transcendental Meditation (TM) sparked a surge of interest in enlightenment and meditation, providing the West with a popular means of cultivating higher states of awareness.

A movement to bring about global awakening has been growing ever since.

Fresh impetus, in the form of quantum physics, the science of yoga and spiritual practices rooted in ancient cultures, disseminated by books, teachings by spiritual luminaries and websites such as Conscious.

TV, has exposed millions to the concept of consciously participating in the evolution of humanity to bring about a world that works for all.

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In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, provided a ray of hope for the estimated 50 million individuals involved in the world enlightenment movement by introducing the concept of critical mass. This occurs when an unshakable belief is held by 10 percent of the population. Scientists that tested the phenomenon at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in upstate New York, discovered, “Once that number grows above 10 percent, the idea spreads like flame.”

Mahesh predicted that only 1 percent of humanity is needed to create enough good vibrations to usher in world peace.

While the figures required to reach this critical mass can be debated, it’s certain that the old ways no longer work, and we are quickly running out of time to adopt viable solutions to mounting global crises.

Despite this sense of urgency, we have no clear idea of where we are on the scale of transformation. Yet leading voices point to promising signs of progress in a developing collective awareness that acknowledges life’s interconnectedness and embodies life-affirming beliefs and values.

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Deepak Chopra, a physician, pioneering author and co-founder of Jiyo.com living in California and New York, believes that we may be in a phase of the necessary transformational shift, experiencing disruption along with the emergence of a new paradigm. “The ultimate goal with our Jiyo.com community, a collective well-being project, is to build a critical mass of people that will create a more peaceful, just and harmonious inner and outer world,” says Chopra.

It begins with personal transformation through yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, nutrition, sleep, personal growth and relationships that enhance awareness. “Evolution should be gradual and comfortable,” he says.

Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Beverly Hills, believes humanity is in the midst of an emerging renaissance of kindness, love and compassion, with

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millions embracing the planet as a living being. “This isn’t making news because mainstream journalists are still reporting from an old worldview,” he says.

Beckwith, a renowned minister and teacher for 40 years, leads a 9,000-strong trans-denominational spiritual community.

He remarks, “Those of us focused on adding our energy to the global enlightenment movement see aspects of it emerging in changes such as health care rather than sick care, businesses adopting multiple bottom lines of people, planet and purpose—rather than only profit—and the shift from a me to we consciousness.”

Dianne Collins, author of Do You QuantumThink?: New Thinking that Will Rock Your World, in Miami, suggests it’s time to wake up to the fact that we are living in a quantum age and still using thought and language shaped by the Industrial Age. She discovered a burgeoning underground culture that she calls the “consciousness crowd” while researching her book tour audience.

“These individuals are using new thinking and recognizing the worldview of interconnectedness based on modern science. The media doesn’t recognize that thinkers such as these represent the new mainstream, and no one realizes the tipping point is already here,” she says.

Cate Montana, author of The E-Word: Ego, Enlightenment and Other Essentials, in Hawaii, likewise is convinced the movement has reached critical mass and is hopeful the perceived tipping point is closer than we think. “Every moment we’re awake, we’re being conditioned to believe in our limited physical nature and separation from everyone and everything around us. This is why we must re-educate ourselves regarding our full nature,” she says.

News headlines of global conflicts and ecological decimation make it appear that we are regressing, Montana says, but we are not going backwards. “The nature of life is growth, expansion and evolution.

As one example, some among the medical community now accept the validity of energy practices such as acupuncture, tai chi, qigong and reiki. None of these words were even being bandied about in the U.S. 50 years ago.”

Coming Together

Today, an estimated 5 million people practice TM, which has been incorporated into some schools, universities, corporations and prison programs in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and India. “Those learning this meditation practice number as many as 30,000 to 40,000 a year, which significantly contributes a positive effect to the collective consciousness,” says John Hagelin, a leader of the TM movement in the U.S.

Hagelin, president and professor of physics at the Maharishi University of Management, in Fairfield, Iowa, has been leading a scientific investigation into the foundations of human consciousness for 25 years. He’s one of the world’s preeminent researchers on the effects of meditation on brain development. “I think that we are much closer to a global spiritual tipping point than ever before,” he says.

Truth is what we are.

It is our essential nature and Being. It is the pure Self, the limitless One, the ultimate reality—it is awareness itself.

But we have become unaware of the magnificence of our true nature on account of our upbringing, conditioning and education, which paint a very different picture of who we are—and all of which we believe. ~Mooji

Ron Dalrymple, Ph.D., a quantum field psychologist practicing in Fort Myers, Florida, believes the threshold is close and that his quantum unified field theory explained in his film, The Endless Question, can win over skeptics. “I use mathematics, science and storytellers that have studied consciousness to explain in lay language my theory, which proposes that the mind is an energy field that extends beyond the brain, and its nucleus is the superconscious. Viewers are led to the undeniable reality of what we all are and to the need for creating a culture of enlightenment where we encourage and inspire one another to greatness,” says Dalrymple, author of Quantum Field Psychology: The Thoton Particle Theory.

Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, founders of the Science and Nonduality Conference (SAND), agree that individual awakening and the collective movement toward the understanding of our fundamental oneness is crucial to social transformation. Their nonprofit organization is designed to foster a new relationship with spirituality that is both based on timeless wisdom traditions and informed by cutting-edge science.

For 10 years, biannual SAND conferences have energized the global enlightenment movement (ScienceAndNonduality. com). Early audiences of 300 individuals now number from 800 to 1,000, and often include business people and trainers developing programs for workplaces.

“Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it means to be human, as well as possibly make violence and economic, social and political crises things of the past,” says Zaya.

Thus, the spread of awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spiritual thought seem to be bringing humanity closer to the enlightenment that has been elusive for millennia.

“Tremendous progress is being made, and I am confident that within a year or two, we’ll see a victory for the enlightened evolutionary forces already present on the planet,” says Hagelin.

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

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Set an intention to enjoy the holidays.

By making the conscious decision to be open to true well-being and happiness, we’ll be more likely to have our “antenna” up, so we’re alert to uplifting moments.

Savor moments of well-being. Beyond being grateful for feeling good, savor how the experience registers in body, mind and spirit for a period of 15 or 30 seconds.

The longer we hold an emotionally stimulating experience in our awareness, the more neural connections form in our brains to strengthen it in memory.

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Take a break to regain focus. If we are feeling overwhelmed by everything on the to-do list, remember to take a few deep breaths. Then take a break and enjoy a cup of tea or a hot bath. Try some yoga or exercise. Leave the holiday activity mode for a bit and just relax.

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Practice gratitude. Rather than take good fortune for granted, consciously reflect upon all the blessings apparent in each day. When we directly express appreciation to loved ones and friends

Practice generosity. Neuroscience research shows that performing an altruistic act lights up the same pleasure centers in the brain as food and sex. When an impulse to be generous arises, act on it and notice the expansive feeling that blesses us when we share.

Play and have fun. The holidays allow us to let ourselves feel like we did when we were kids. Be around children if possible. Tune into and take delight in their enthusiasm. Singing or dancing is an excellent way to move out of our head and open our heart to the joy within.

Remember that happiness is contagious: If we’re happy, we increase the odds that close friends and family will be happy, too.

James Baraz is a co-founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in Woodacre, CA, and co-author of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness and Awakening Joy for Kids: A Hands-On Guide for GrownUps to Nourish Themselves and Raise Mindful, Happy Children. Connect at AwakeningJoy.info.

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that exists. That’s why light marks the convergence of science, religion and spirituality. The Bible speaks of the source of all creation as light. Throughout history, spiritual texts from various traditions speak about God, light and consciousness as if they are interchangeable. Physicists consider light to be the fundamental energy from which all life emerges.

Everything is made of solidified light.

Our entire physiology is light-dependent.

We are a living photocell, and light is an integral part of our guidance system.

When we get an intuitive “hit” or spiritual insight, it’s the luminous intelligence of life effortlessly directing us toward the next step on our journey.

We think something is wrong with us or someone else, or that we’ve done something wrong in the past, and so try to fix it.

Research shows that most of our responses to life are conditioned. I try to help people go beyond their hardwired reactions to explore the facts.

When someone tells me he’s made a regrettable mistake, I say, “Tell me one part of your body that you control.” He may answer, “I control my thoughts.” I reply, “Are you sure those are your thoughts? You are aware of them after they surface. But did you create them?”

As I keep asking such questions, it becomes obvious that the mistake has nothing to do with him. It’s an illusion that each of us is the god of our reality. The truth is that there is nothing to do because in the greater reality, nothing is wrong.

What can we do to more fully harness light as part of our guidance system?

How has this exploration of light enriched and expanded your life?

by Deborah Shouse s a boy growing up in Havana, Cuba, Jacob Liberman struggled with reading—that’s one reason this Maui resident finds it miraculous that he was called to write books. An optometrist, Liberman initially specialized in helping children with vision-related difficulties find ways to better learn and pay attention. That evolved into working with professional athletes and eventually earning a Ph.D. in vision science.

Through a profound meditation experience, Liberman’s vision spontaneously “corrected”, catalyzing insights that fueled his first three books: Light: Medicine of the Future; Take Off Your Glasses and See: A Mind/Body Approach to Expanding Your Eyesight and Insight; and Wisdom from an Empty Mind. His new book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, offers a fresh way of seeing and being (JacobLiberman.org).

the body, everything in nature and in the universe is naturally self-activating and self-regulating.

Yet even though everything is taken care of, we still think we have to do something. We’ve been conditioned into this way of thinking. Until we uncover the truth, we continue to live our ordinary, hard-working life. But when we understand that all of this is happening by itself, something inside us relaxes and breathes a sigh of relief.

Everyone asks: “What do I need to do?” It’s the idea of our doing something that puts a wrench in the works. The universe is an example of optimal efficiency, which means we invest nothing and get everything.

The individual does no work, yet creation appears. The doing occurs by itself. This is not metaphorical; I am speaking about the law of the universe. This is fact.

What are some examples of such doing occurring by itself?

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It’s allowed me to live without a net. In the circus, tightrope walkers usually have a net in case they fall. We’ve been taught we must create safety, security and predictability. We work, save, plan and pray, trying to ensure our lives are filled with these three “fail safes”; qualities that have never existed on planet Earth. Most of our stress comes from trying to create something that doesn’t exist.

It was liberating when I realized that the universe doesn’t work that way.

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“Health is the new rock-n-roll,” says Francis. “Today’s artists are more health and socially conscious. I believe you can ‘party’ and be healthy, and the stars I work with are proving that.” She approaches clients’ lifestyles flexibly and openly, understanding where they are, instead of forcing big, sudden changes on them.

“Life is a celebration. My philosophy is that what you do for your health must fit into your lifestyle and be enjoyable, rather than isolating or extreme,” says Francis.

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This can mean mitigating habits, not necessarily dropping them. For example, rather than force clients off coffee, which is acidic, Francis suggests adding spices like cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom or nutmeg that can help neutralize the acid.

Many stars Francis has worked with maintain a stricter regimen off the road, knowing that touring is more about damage control and doing their utmost to stay healthy under more difficult circumstances. The same holds true for those of us that inevitably encounter disruptions due to work, travel or holidays that can throw off healthy habits.

The Healthy Traveler Knowledge is power, and so is planning ahead for travel away from healthy options at home.

Francis arms clients with best choices for on-the-go foods and beverages at the airport, gas station or restaurant. Musician and actor Adrian Grenier, quoted in Francis’ book, developed a “food tripping” app available at Tinyurl.com/SHFT-com-app to help travelers find alternatives to fast food on the road.

My favorite healthy recipe? Don’t smoke anything.

No drugs. Easy on the drink. Eat a balanced diet with friends whenever possible. Avoid crazy health fads. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t walk and text. Be a good person. ~Joe Satriani, guitarist

Most airports are blessed with healthy options, says Francis, who suggests choosing wraps over sandwiches and easyto-carry energy bars delivering at least 10 grams of protein. She also likes coconut water, seltzer water and herbal teas.

Spent wisely, time in airports can offer healthful opportunities. “Connecting to other people is one of the most important keys to our emotional well-being. Layovers are a great time to call and catch up with loved ones,” says Francis. “You can also get some points on your step tracker by taking the stairs rather than escalator and walking around or stretching rather than sitting in the airport.” Meditation is also recommended, whether in the airport or on the plane, she adds.

Small Adjustments For rock stars and holiday travelers alike, restful sleep can be one of the hardest habits to maintain. When changing time zones, Francis recommends staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and taking melatonin before bed for three nights after landing in a new time zone to help reset the body’s circadian rhythms.

“I know I’m not likely to get eight hours of sleep at night, so I try to supplement that during the day by taking naps or just shutting down for a couple hours,” says Dave Navarro, a guitarist who came of age with the rock band Jane’s Addiction.

If imbibing at the bar or a holiday soirée, Francis suggests gluten-free alcohol like tequila, gin, sake or vodka.

While wine is blessed with antioxidants, conventionally grown varietals can have a high pesticide content, Francis notes.

“Order organic or biodynamic wine when possible, or else go with an Old World wine from France, Italy or Spain, which tend to have fewer pesticides.”

Help offset overindulgence the day after by eating eggs or other protein to stabilize blood sugar levels, taking vitamins C and B complex supplements and drinking eight to 10 glasses of water, plus an electrolyte replacement like coconut water.

Anyone looking to make changes in the new year should strive for progress, rather than perfection, advises Francis.

“Perfect health is an elusive idea that is impractical and unattainable for most of us, including celebrities. Instead, take the small, but life-changing shifts you can make in how you live in order to move toward greater vitality, happiness and longevity.”

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Exercise daily. Whether it’s a light, moderate or heavy workout is not as important. Consistency is the key.

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Consider the Cortisol Factor

A study at the University of California, San Francisco, revealed that individuals with high cortisol levels also have a higher body mass index (BMI) and more belly fat than people with lower levels of this stress hormone. Cortisol significantly affects the body’s metabolism, and its release depends upon receptors in adipose tissue, especially around abdominal organs.

Aerobic exercise like running, walking or cycling helps to decrease excessive cortisol, which can promote weight loss.

“Strength training and aerobic intervals are the best exercises to not only initiate, but maintain weight loss,” says Sue Markovitch, fitness trainer and owner of Clear Rock 36

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Fitness, in Westerville, Ohio. “This combination kicks the metabolism switch on, increasing the number of energy-producing mitochondria in our cells, and improves our ability to burn fuel. Intervals—where you push the energy expenditure high, recover and then repeat—catalyze the best results.”

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition concluded that three hours of moderate walking per week catalyzed significant weight loss compared to those that didn’t include walking in their exercise routines. Sessions on the yoga mat can also be a great cortisol-reducer through lowering stress levels and promoting equilibrium.

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Working out in the gym for two hours a day isn’t feasible for most people, but all-or-nothing workouts are not required to see results. Most trainers agree that high-density nutrition lays the groundwork. “Exercise works when your diet is on point,” says Cregory Boatwright, owner and trainer at Level Up Personal Training, in Washington, D.C. “Combined with good

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diet, I find jumping exercises, high-intensity interval training [HIIT] and cardio best for weight loss.”

Stephany Acosta, founder and trainer of Elevate Fitness, in Dallas, concurs. “Eating well accounts for 70 percent of weightloss results. In addition to a good diet, I recommend a combination of weight training and cardio in the form of circuit training or HIIT training, because both maximize your time by working out all your body parts simultaneously while keeping your heart rate going with a little rest time in-between. This approach guarantees to help build muscle and burn fat at the same time.”

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A challenging workout is best, but excessive exercise can easily backfire and kick off a stress response in the body, which means higher cortisol levels and increased risk of packing on the pounds. A gentler approach is also safer, especially for beginners.

“Step in gradually. You want the program to be challenging, but doable,” counsels Markovitch. “If you work with a trainer, tell them if something hurts or feels too challenging. If they don’t listen, you need to find another trainer.”

Employ common sense with any kind of workout. “Going from no to much activity can be a complete shock to the body. You will see more success in creating realistic goals and working your way up to liking the benefits that come from exercise if you start out small,” says Acosta. “Consistency is key.

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Boatwright underscores the importance of setting short-term goals and having patience. “Gaining weight doesn’t happen in one day, so don’t expect it to come off in one day. It’s a journey, a lifestyle, and not an overnight fix.”

While losing weight can be challenging, especially those last 10 stubborn pounds, Markovitch drives home a valuable reminder; “Sometimes we need to change something about our lifestyle, not just add an exercise.

First, we need to love ourselves where we are.”

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he festive season might signal indulgence, but it also calls for simple, healthy recipes with easy cleanup. We might have friends that drop by, family staying for the weekend or last-minute guests. The simpler we can make meals, the better.

Many chefs and home cooks have found the ideal method: the sheet pan supper. Simply arrange the protein and vegetables on a baking sheet and place it in the oven, where the ingredients burnish to perfection as the flavors concentrate. Experts recommend a heavy duty, 13-by-18-inch sheet pan, also known as a half sheet or a rimmed baking pan. They’re available at local cookware shops and box stores that carry kitchenware.

“Sheet pans combine easy prep, process and cleanup, and deliver interesting, sophisticated flavor,” says Molly Gilbert, a Seattle chef and the author of Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven.

Yet, even this streamlined cooking method has a few best practices. Carla Snyder, a cookbook author in Hudson, Ohio, lines her sheet pans with unbleached parchment paper for easy cleanup. The author of One Pan: Whole Family – More than 70 Complete Weeknight Meals also sprays the liner with olive oil, so food won’t stick.

Naomi Pomeroy, a chef in Portland, Oregon, recommends preheating the pan in the oven, and then carefully adding the food. “If you put a room-temperature tray in the oven with, say, Brussels sprouts, it can get steamy, and then they can get soggy,” she says.

Gilbert favors groupings of foods that will cook in about the same time, such as fish fillets and tender vegetables for a shorter time, or bone-in chicken and root vegetables that take longer.

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Line a sheet pan with unbleached parchment paper and preheat it in the oven.

Sheet pan entrées can serve up meals beyond just dinner, making them a big help during the holidays. Sarah Britton, the Toronto author of My New Roots: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes for Every Season, arranges blocks of feta cheese on a sheet pan, surrounds them with fresh bell pepper slices, quartered cherry tomatoes, black olives and preferred herbs.

She drizzles it all with olive oil and then bakes at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, just until the cheese is soft. It can be served as an appetizer with whole grain crackers or as an entrée with crusty bread and a salad. The rest can be used as a sandwich filling the next day.

Sheet pan meals can be a gift that keeps on giving.

On a large cutting board, cut the onion into ½-inch slices, the carrots into ½-inch pieces, the zucchini into 2-inch pieces, the pepper into 2-inch squares, chop the garlic, zest the lemon and transfer it all to a large bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss to coat. Arrange the vegetables on the heated sheet pan and spread them out so that they cook evenly. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.

While the vegetables cook, chop the almonds, mince the shallot and thyme, and set aside into separate piles. Squeeze the lemon into a small bowl.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Sprinkle the almonds over the vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking to toast them lightly. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

In a very large bowl, combine the vinegar with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add 2 pinches of salt and the shallot and whisk until the salt dissolves. Whisk in the remaining ¼ cup olive oil and taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar, oil, salt and pepper if needed.

When ready to serve, add the lettuce to the bowl with the dressing and toss to mix.

Divide the dressed lettuce between plates and top with the still warm vegetables, feta cheese and fresh herbs. Grind a little freshly ground black pepper over the top and dig in.

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Olive oil cooking spray 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb total) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless fillets Arctic char (5 to 6 oz each) ½ medium red onion, sliced into ¼-inch thick half-moons ½ lemon, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup packed fresh, flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped ½ cup roasted, salted and shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

While the fish cooks, mix together the lemon zest, garlic, parsley and pistachios in a small bowl; this is the gremolata. Sprinkle it over the char and asparagus before serving warm.

Recipe courtesy of Molly Gilbert, author of Sheet Pan Suppers.

Spaghetti Squash “Noodle” Bowls Spaghetti squash are those yellow, football-shaped winter squashes. When cooked, the squash’s flesh is easily raked with a fork into long, skinny, noodle-like strands. The squash noodles are faintly sweet and slightly crunchy, like pasta cooked al dente.

Yields: 4 servings

Preheat the oven to 350° F with a rack in the center position.

2 small spaghetti squash (2 to 3 lbs each) 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp kosher salt ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped cremini or baby bella mushrooms (3 to 5 oz) 1 small shallot, diced 2 cups good quality marinara 15 to 20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (bocconcini, about 1¾ oz, sliced in half) 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish

Mist a sheet pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

Preheat the oven to 425° F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds.

Using both hands, gently bend one asparagus spear held between fingers and thumbs to snap off the bottom where it breaks easily. Line up the rest of the bunch and slice off the bottoms at the same distance from the tips.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Place the trimmed asparagus on the prepared pan, drizzled with the olive oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread the asparagus in an even layer.

Place the squash halves, cut side up, on the prepared sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over them. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.

Turn the squash over (skin side up) and bake on the lower rack until the squash has softened significantly and browned at the edges, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Place the Arctic char fillets on top of the asparagus, evenly spaced apart and sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt and pepper.

Scatter the onion, lemon slices and cherry tomatoes around and on top of the char.

Bake until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the char is almost opaque, 20 to 40 minutes.

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Using a very sharp chef ’s knife, carefully cut the two spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds.

Remove from oven and let the squash cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

After putting the squash in to bake, toss

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Bake this second pan on the upper rack until ingredients are soft and start to brown, about 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let the mushrooms and shallots cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

Pour the marinara sauce into a large bowl.

When the squash are cool enough to handle, flip them over and use a fork to scrape the flesh from the shells, taking care to leave the shells intact. (These will become the “bowls”.) The result will be long strands of squash “noodles”.

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Divide the squash noodle mixture among the empty squash bowls. Place the mozzarella on top.

Bake the squash on the lower rack until the filling is hot and the mozzarella has melted and browned in spots, about 10 minutes.

Serve the squash pasta bowls hot, garnished with the fresh basil.

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hrough August in the U.S., automakers sold 36,380 battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars (PHEV), compared to 16,514 by the same time last year. Sales are booming, although it’s not reflected in fairly flat sales of green cars overall. The reason is that hybrid sales are being lost as consumers go fully electric.

Americans are moving up from fuel-efficient gas/electric hybrids as their confidence grows in what batteries can do on their own, but they’re not yet making the vital eco-switch of giving up their gasguzzling SUVs in favor of full electrics.

Rather, gas-burning SUV sales keep growing to the point where they dominate the overall auto market.

To get up to speed on the terminology,

a hybrid (think Toyota Prius) is powered by a small gas engine and uses an electric motor as a supplement; a PHEV (like the Chevrolet Volt) has an all-electric range of 15 to 50 miles, and then activates its gas engine for an additional 300 miles or more; a battery electric relies exclusively on electric power and runs out of “gas” when the battery power is depleted, but it also recaptures energy during braking to extend its range.

Sam Abuelsamid, a senior analyst at Navigant Research, says, “There is absolutely a shift happening from hybrids to battery electrics and plug-in hybrids. Our forecast is for [sales of] hybrids to be relatively flat over the next decade, with electric growth mainly coming from plug-in hybrids.”

With more consumers looking to buy a

car with a plug, there are a number of options now available in an increasingly crowded field.

Currently, there are 20 PHEV on the market, as well as 17 battery electrics—though not all of the latter models are available in all states.

Meantime, the SUV itself is plugging in.

Eric Evarts, editor of GreenCarReports.com, says, “Electric cars’ market share may look small now, but no fewer than 15 automakers are planning to introduce electric SUVs for 2019. SUVs are really what American car buyers want.”

At the same time, regulatory changes mean electric cars will be available in more states, says Evarts. Projections call for rapid expansion of fast-charging networks like Tesla’s Superchargers to become more widespread for all kinds of electric cars in the next three to five years.

Battery cars are best suited for people that drive locally and have a place to put a 240-volt charger. For those that make the occasional long trip, a plug-in hybrid is the better choice.

Here are some models worth considering. All of them are eligible for federal tax credits, as well as some state incentives, though they’re lower for plug-in hybrids. All prices are 2018 manufacturer’s list, before rebates.

Plug-In Hybrids: Batteries Plus a Backup Toyota Prius Prime ($27,300). This

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($64,950). This luxury model offers an electric range of 18 miles, with a 62 MPGe and 27 mpg on gasoline.

Tesla Model 3 ($49,000). The Model 3 is fast, stylish and ultra-modern—with most controls located on the central screen.

It delivers a range of 220 miles.

Others to consider include the Hyundai Kona EV, VW e-Golf, Kia Soul EV, Nissan Leaf (especially the Leaf e-Plus) and Tesla Model S.

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The Tinkering Kit will have boys and girls, moms and dads all clamoring for their turn to build a robot that does more than merely walk. Challenge cards urge kids to make a machine to scramble an egg or build a robot that moves without wheels. Robotics teaches science, technology, engineer-

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Benedict Beckeld, Ph.D., of New York City, speaks 11 languages and teaches students via online video chats (Skype) (BenedictBeckeld. com/contact). Locally, find teachers or grad students to tutor a second or third language at home for the whole family. Search online for interactive, game-like classes that maintain a child’s interest. American Sign Language, the fourth-most-used language in the U.S., is fun to learn and helpful to know.

Carolyn Dube, a mixed-media art adventurer in Batesville, Indiana, gives her followers at AColorfulJourney.com permission to play and even make mistakes. “My free online workshop shows ways to use found items like recycled cardboard to make art,” she says. For kid-safe paints, look for the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) seal that certifies products are non-toxic and properly labeled. Certified Arteza-brand acrylic premium paints are packaged in less-waste pouches to use as-is or to refill original containers.

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Erica Hartwig, director of operations at Organic Moments Photography, in Boca Raton, Florida, has five children. “I want to give a memorable experience, rather than a toy that will sit in their rooms,” she says. “Football season tickets, dance lessons, an art class or vacations supplement the packages under the tree.”

Crystal Bowe, a mom and physician in Belmont, North Carolina, suggests gifting memberships to encourage new activities for kids.

“The zoo is fun and allows parents to spend quality time with their children. Tickets to a movie or a play stimulate the imagination.” Museums, science centers and area attractions are other inviting options.

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Wonder Crate, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offers a monthly subscription service. “We inspire kids to think big and make a difference,” says co-founder Corrie Wiedmann. “Each month brings a box that educates, entertains and empowers kids to contribute to the world. Our December crate highlights Leonardo da Vinci and focuses on ways kids can use innovation to help others, spotlighting a kid that created an app to help people with disabilities.”

Maple Landmark, in Middlebury, Vermont, a wooden products company, makes puzzles that include an activity clock for toddlers and bookends featuring a fire truck, pirate ship, school bus or train tunnel. Owner Mike Rainville says, “We work hard to ensure that all of our wood is sustainably harvested and finishes are safe and non-toxic.”

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PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

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olidays promise joy and celebration, but the festivities can also lead to stress and anxiety for people and pets. It is important to remember that visiting strangers, a tree, shiny ornaments, gifts to sniff and food to beg for can pose danger for pets.

Maintain Calm

Christina Chambreau, a homeopathic veterinarian, author and educator in Sparks, Maryland, suggests that petting a dog or cat several times a day can lower stress levels and instill a sense of normalcy. “Flower essences like Bach’s Rescue Remedy help attain calm,” she says. Add it to a pet’s water bowl in the days before a party or drop it directly onto the tongue if unexpected guests arrive. All-natural ingredients make daily use safe for pets and humans.

Avoid Bad Foods

“Fatty dishes are a problem, from oily potato pancakes to rich gravies for the turkey,” says Ann Hohenhaus, a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center, in New York City.

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n Chocolate—especially dark chocolate and dry cocoa powder—can cause seizures and heart arrhythmia. n Onions, often used in dressing, can cause anemia in pets. n Raw, yeasty bread dough expands when ingested, potentially causing bloat, a deadly twisting of the stomach. n Raisins and grapes in desserts, cookies and fruitcakes can cause kidney failure in dogs. n Nutmeg is toxic for pets.

The trash can itself contains numerous hazards for furry family members. The string that binds roasted meats is tempting and may require surgery to remove if ingested. Trimmed fat can mean pancreatitis. Swallowed bones pose a dire threat to the entire digestive tract.

Provide Good Foods

Naked foods are best. Pets don’t need brown sugar, marshmallows, butter, salt or gravy to appreciate a treat.

“Unless there’s a special diet, share skinless turkey breast, sweet potatoes and green beans,” says Dana Humphrey, aka The Pet Lady, in New York City. “There’s always a friend or relative who thinks one taste won’t hurt. Turkey or sweet potato jerky and homemade treats let guests dole out risk-free bites.”

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Preservatives that keep the evergreen tree fresh can turn tree water into a drinking hazard for pets. Mesh netting or screen wire allows the addition of fresh water, but prevents pets from quenching their thirst.

Tinsel, garland and ribbon bits are easy to swallow, glass ornaments can cut and tree needles aren’t digestible. Small dreidels become choking hazards, so play while the dog sleeps and put toys away when done.

For safety, add edibles to the stockings at the last minute. Keep light cords out of sight and unplug them when not in supervised use to preempt chewing. Carefully monitor lit candles: A wagging tail or leaping cat can knock them over and start a fire. Update holiday candles with rechargeable, batteryoperated versions for a pet-safe holiday glow.

Pet parents everywhere employ creative strategies to ensure maximum mirth and safety during the holidays. Mystery writer Livia Washburn Reasoner opted for a tabletop tree in her Azle, Texas, home, “because our rescued Chihuahuas, Nora and Nicki, peed on the tree skirt.”

In Festus, Missouri, retired school bus driver Darlene Drury suggests that a baby’s recycled playpen or a dog’s exercise pen can separate pets from holiday trees.

Patricia Fry, author of the Klepto Cat mysteries, in Ojai, California, decorates the lower branches of her tree with unbreakable ornaments and puts more fragile ornaments out of her cats’ reach.

Other Options

If a large party is planned, a guest is allergic or many children will be present, consider boarding a pet. “Slipping out the door as guests arrive is a hazard,” says Veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “If your pet is very young, very old, pregnant, aggressive and/ or suffers with a chronic disease, consider personal pet sitters, kennels, pet hotels and doggie spas to ensure a joyous holiday.”

Pet-proof the house by getting down to the pet’s level and make a family schedule to take turns keeping track of fourfooted friends. Then the whole family, pets included, can enjoy the season worry-free.

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Holiday Pet Treats Recipes The number of servings will vary depending on the choice of treat shapes. Keep in mind—never allow nutmeg or sugar-free products with Xylitol in dog treats.

½ canned pumpkin, look for BPA-free cans (use plain pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling) 1 egg 2 Tbsp molasses 1 Tbsp honey Filtered water as needed

Gingerbread Cookies

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Even though this recipe is similar to a gingerbread recipe for us, it’s important to never use nutmeg with canine recipes.

Nutmeg is toxic to dogs.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Add water slowly until dough forms a ball.

Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes. Arrange on a greased cookie sheet.

1½ cups flour 1 Tbsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup molasses ¼ cup filtered water 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Let treats cool completely before allowing dogs a taste test. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator or freeze for later use.

Preheat oven to 325° F.

Recipes courtesy of Birgit Walker, author of Chew on This: Homemade Dog Treat Recipes, in Phoenix.

Combine dry ingredients and mix together.

In a separate bowl, combine the molasses, water and vegetable oil and mix together.

Using a wooden spoon, slowly mix the liquid into the flour mixture. Stir well until dough has a uniform color.

Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface.

Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before feeding. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Blue Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup oats 1 cup flaxseed 1 cup blueberries 2 cups whole wheat flour ½ cup plain yogurt Filtered water as needed Preheat oven to 350° F.

In a food processor or coffee grinder, turn oats into oatmeal powder and grind flaxseed if necessary.

Purée the blueberries.

Combine dry ingredients. Fold in the yogurt and blueberry purée. Add a little water to create smooth dough.

Spoon dough into hands and form small dough balls. Shape into cookies and arrange them on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely before feeding.

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What Gifts Do You Bring?

by Juliette Jones “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”

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uite a few of my friends don’t watch television. However, I choose to watch “the tube” for a number of important reasons—even if it exactly isn’t a “tube” anymore, but a high-tech plasma display screen.

When I was barely four years old and still an only child—although my brother was on the way—we became the first family in our neighborhood to purchase a television. From my perspective, this peculiar looking cabinet might just as well have been a spaceship with enormous powers of attraction.

On the evening of the same day it was delivered, every child on the block filed quietly into our living room and perched with legs crossed before the mysterious cathode ray tube. My father stepped forward and twisted a knob on a panel, and we heard a click as patterns of bright light flashed before our eyes, accompanied by a grainy sound. Moments later, Dad adjusted the reception, and we viewed our first television program as a little community.

Most of the children were absolutely riveted by the pictures and sounds appearing on the screen of this magic box—they were literally taken away in consciousness.

I don’t think I will ever lose that image in my mind. As for me, the TV wasn’t my chief focus. I was positioned at the edge of the first row and able to see the faces of the other children watching the program. As

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I had no playmates, these other children were of great interest.

I was fascinated by the influence of that magic box—how it had the power to bring the children to our home and absolutely captivate their attention. I regarded the box as a powerful electronic shaman able to transform the consciousness of those who peered into it.

One word about the featured program—it depicted a tale of a man on a beautiful white horse, wearing a black halfmask. Although he was called the Lone Ranger, he wasn’t alone but largely accompanied by a Native American ally named Tonto who galloped along on an equally wonderful painted horse. One detail was clear about this mysterious duo—they worked together, they trusted each other, and above all else, they were epic heroes sharing an adventure.

As a technology, television continues to appear to me as something of an electronic shaman, wielding consciousness altering capacities, especially over those who are unaware of its profound influence.

Unfortunately, the content of mainstream programming—inclusive of the tele-pollution generated by repetitive commercial interruption—assaults the viewer’s psyche in ways reminiscent of a bad dream.

Such is the distorted reality field of a troubled culture. This powerful technology is, more often than not, used to bind the psyche to ideas and images that fail to be of real service, to raise awareness, inspire well-being or evolve our human condition.

It isn’t true to the dream.

“We must reclaim the visionary, the utopian, the dream of the better or happier

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world. These are not childish or lies. These are the transcendence of men and women—the loss, hurts, realization of mortality we all face—and then celebrate the present life moment also.”

—Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces To reclaim a vision of a better and happier world, we must find a higher vision of who and what we are and a passion for the heroic possibilities in the adventure of living, then picture this in our daily lives.

Every individual who is able to “live for something bigger than himself ” gives the world a transcendent gift.

To embrace the challenges of earth school—to find and live-out the good and deep satisfaction of purpose—involves both self-discipline and suffering through the processes of transformation. The ultimate goal to be realized is the joy of identification with the invisible reality of everlasting life within us and creation.

The Hero or Heroine in Daily Living Around the holidays, we pause to remember some of the great heroes and heroines of human history, particularly those who’ve demonstrated spiritual service to humanity. What about the heroes and heroines we meet in the course of our daily life? Do we even know them or recognize who they are when we see them?

I was struck by the statement made by a young firefighter who appeared in a documentary after risking his safety fighting one of the recent California wild fires: “I like the fact that I’m up here doing

something for someone I don’t know.” Listening to this young man brought to mind something I read in Joseph Campbell’s Power of Myth.

It was a story about a policeman who saved a man from a suicidal jump off a cliff by leaping out of his car and catching him just as he went over the side. He would have gone over along with the man had it not been for a second officer who arrived at the scene, and was somehow able to pull the two of them back.

Later, a reporter asked him why he didn’t release his grip, as he surely would have been killed without the second officer’s assistance. He replied, “I couldn’t let go. If I had let that young man go, I couldn’t have lived another day of my life.”

Campbell then comments, “Do you realize what suddenly happened to that policeman who had given himself to death with that unknown youth? Everything else in his life had dropped off—his duty to his family, his duty to his job, his duty to his own life—all of his wishes and hopes for his lifetime had just disappeared.”

Just the other day, I received assistance from a Deputy Sherriff, a bright young woman whose dedication and professionalism caused me to ask her why she joined the police force. She responded, “My dad was in law enforcement, and I always knew it was my calling.”

She introduced me to an inspirational piece of writing titled What are Policemen Made Of? conceived by the radio personality Paul Harvey. While the piece is too long to quote here in its entirety, it’s worth the read, as it moves the civilian to a greater appreciation of the critical and dynamic nature of law enforcement service.

Here is the opening paragraph: “A policeman is a composite of what all men are. I guess a mingling of saint and sinner, dust and deity. What that really means is that they are exceptional, they are unusual.

They are not commonplace.”

“A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: The hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons on his fellow man.” —Joseph Campbell, The Hero With a Thousand Faces

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Put the Red Light On! ed light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy, uses specific wavelengths of light to penetrate through the skin to a depth of eight to 10 millimeters. This means it can reach all layers of the skin, blood vessels and lymph system. The frequency of red light has a therapeutic impact on the cells and metabolic processes. Once absorbed into the body, light energy is converted into cellular energy.

The conversion kicks off a series of metabolic actions like the formation of new capillaries, elevated production of collagen, and the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP’s role is to provide BEFORE energy to the cells. By helping the production of ATP, cells can function more efficiently to rejuvenate and repair damage. We can then experience benefits, such as increased collagen production, increased muscle recovery, weight loss, reduced inflammation, relieved joint pain and more.

Research has shown that light in the red and near-infrared spectrum (wavelengths between 620 and 1000 nm) have many benefits in the body. These specific wavelengths penetrate deep into the tissues, then are absorbed into the body. Here’s just a few of the health benefits that light therapy can offer.

Light exposure impacts the mood, sleep patterns, hormone balance and more UV-B light helps the skin synthesize Vitamin D, and infrared light heats us from within to help with detoxification. Red light is healing AFTER and therapeutic in the process of assisting our tissues and cells with growth and repair. In addition, blue light can keep us energized and awake.

Since many colors have different properties, it’s useful to incorporate each of them for overall health.

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Emotions & Making the Change

by Michele Battaglia, DC

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nxiety, nervousness, sensitivity, depression, agitation, chronic sadness, aggression and violence—although these are common emotions, they are not normal. One proactive approach to counteracting these emotions is to assess your diet to ensure you receive all the minerals and nutrients the body needs in order to support our mental health. As you improve the diet and add foods that support us at a cellular level, these emotional symptoms often decrease or vanish.

Would you put the wrong fuel in your car and expect it to run properly—if at all? The human body is no different. Why put the wrong foods in your body and expect it to function? Have you ever witnessed a child eat poorly, then become hyper, disobedient or even violent? Is your child having difficulty focusing in school or maintaining optimal grades? Maybe you’ve experienced fatigue, exhaustion or a lack of motivation throughout the workday. The appropriate balance of vitamins and minerals can greatly improve both mood and behavior. Let’s start with getting the right foods in.

According to an article published in Psychology Today, B vitamins have an essential role in supporting mental clarity, boosting mood and increasing energy. The National Institute of Health lists natural sources of B12 as wild fish such as trout, salmon, tuna and haddock. In addition, eggs, chicken, liver, clams and dairy such as cheese are also ideal sources. You can also find other B Vitamins in poultry, beans, lentils, almonds, sunflower seeds, broccoli, spinach, bananas, avocados, citrus fruits, millet, brown rice and barley.

Besides sun exposure, you can absorb natural Vitamin D from fish such as tuna and salmon, as well as certain mushrooms.

Consuming adequate amounts of this nutrient will protect you from depression and increase your immune system function.

The mood is also affected by gut microbe balance. An article titled “The Gut Microbiome and the Brain” in The Journal of Medicinal Food (Dec. 2014) explains the connection between the intestines and the brain. It has been found through the Human Genome Project that gut microbes directly influence your mood, immune system and more.

More than 95% of the four million distinct bacterial genes reside in the large intestine and have a major role in the function of the human body. Poor diet contributes to a disruption in this bacteria flora, but prebiotics, probiotics and fermented foods can make improved changes to this system. Please check with your doctor before implementing any diet or supplement program. The foods mentioned above might not be for appropriate for everyone.

Dr. Michele Battaglia, Chiropractic Physician, earned her Bachelors of Science and Doctorate degrees in Chiropractic Medicine from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. She is an Advanced Practitioner of Nutrition Response Testing, and she is also the owner of Natural Health Osprey, Florida.

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LOST AND FOUND

by Christina Captain, DAOM, MSAOM, MSHN, MA

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he loss of self describes being stripped of an identity of who we are and how we exist in the world. The process of losing oneself is so gradual that it’s nearly undetectable. And once it’s lost, we carry on with our daily obligations and commitments of “who we think we are” until the “power that is” decides to deliver a wake-up call.

You know the one—that indescribable blow to your senses where everything you thought you knew is suddenly something else. Most of us, who have lived a certain number of years, have experienced this sudden awakening, and some have encountered it more than once. If we are fortunate and self-aware, this wake-up call might

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serve as a catalyst for growth. This is a difficult reminder that we have lost ourselves, that who we thought we are is no longer relevant, or perhaps that it was never who we truly were supposed to be.

Can you return to your childhood for a moment and recall who you were then or who you were trying to become? We all had a vision for who and what we wanted to become in the world. But somehow through our life experiences, colored by our psychology and lived through our various filters, we lose that self and morph into something else.

This happens without our approval yet with our total cooperation. A perfect example of a cosmic joke, it is not enough to just lose yourself, but you also must be aware that it has happened because the pain of transformation is deep and all-encompassing.

When I encountered this process, I remember thinking, “What happened to me, to my confidence, to my power, who am I now without ________?” I was desperate to return to old habits and routines, to feel comfortable again, while knowing there was nothing in the past besides the other self that was not authentically me. So I had no choice but to move forward one moment at a time. In this journey, I am reminded of Bradley Cooper’s evocative lyric from the recent film “A Star is Born.”

Maybe its time to let the old ways die.

Maybe its time to let the old ways die.

It takes a lot to change your plans.

And a train to change your mind.

In letting the old ways die, you can find your true self again.

The self that you visioned from youth, the self that you wanted to “be” in this world. It’s not too late to find you again. This means not relinquishing your dreams just because you need to feel loved by someone else, being flexible enough to compromise, living your truth, doing what you resolve to accomplish, remaining faithful in all relationships, and ending what no longer serves your highest interests.

From my perspective, this life is like a dream with relationships of all kinds weaving in and out like ether, sewing invisible threads that eternally connect us and leave residue to permanently stain our hearts. The trick is to embrace all these experiences fully without losing who you are. Now go find yourself again!

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LIFTING HUMANITY

THROUGH NATURAL HEALING

by Josh Zimmer, L.Ac., DOM

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atural healing in its many forms should be more appreciated as a major vehicle for human progress because the medical system that dominates society is often taking us further away from ourselves, while keeping us alive.

Progress so often is associated with science and the cool-headed analysis of information. The quid pro quo is the pharmaceutical industry and over-specialization, along with a promise machine that tells people there’s a pill or scalpel for everything.

Of course, the reality doesn’t come close to meeting the marquee, and drugs— both when they’re working or not working—come with a boatload of unwanted side-effects. Unfortunately, the combination of insurance, medical school education, Big Pharma and governmental policy makes it extremely difficult to avoid this monster of a system.

In our obsessive drive for greater health, not enough is said about the deeply restorative nature of natural wellness and the healing arts such as acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic, ayurveda, meditation, homeopathy, essential oils and Reiki.

These modalities are increasingly discussed, but not in the most beneficial terms. At best, natural modalities are mentioned like lesser partners which misses the

point about their effectiveness and ability to empower patients.

This assertion is spoken with humility. None of the above, including my own practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, are guaranteed to solve all medical issues.

But tapping into the self-healing powers in all of us—a mind-body-spirit connection that’s too often ignored in Western Medicine—can bring us closer to experiencing our true selves in a way that pills and surgeries alone cannot accomplish.

If getting in touch with our true nature is a sign of greater humanity, then natural healing deserves a larger embrace. It’s obligatory to state that conventional medicine often helps keep us alive. But too often the result is an artifice of health when the patient’s status is actually mediocre. We’re treated like machines where parts can be removed and replaced, or issues are treated without appreciating the mind-body-spirit nexus that guides the larger picture of health.

Discussing how different forms of medicine treat disease isn’t necessarily the main issue here. As prevalent as those two conditions are, the real issue people are dealing with is their state of sub-optimal health. Overwhelmingly common are health conditions based around chronic inflammation with roots in diet, lack of exercise, overwork and separation from na-

ture, combined with a plethora of mentalemotional stressors like anger and anxiety.

It’s like a fog over one’s essential being. Most people attempt to make the best of this situation, but even so-called high performers are subject to the disconnect that leaves them wondering why they don’t feel better. The common denominators I see are low energy, pain, anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues and reduced mental clarity.

How can we elevate ourselves to higher levels when we’re encumbered by such discomfort?

Treating these issues solely with mainstream medicine rarely works. Some operations for pain can help, I’ve come to admit, although many still seem unnecessary. Drugs can be helpful too, but they’re often overused and come with negative side-effects.

People lose a sense of control when they’re over-reliant on drugs, surgery and the bureaucracy of mainstream medicine.

On the other hand, the effective use of natural modalities distributes more power in people’s hands, generating the potential to overcome what ails them inside. They can discover faith in their bodies, minds and spirits which they might have forgotten about or never really known. In this way, natural medicine becomes a vehicle of self-exploration that not only heals physically, but also expands our understanding of the world.

Results are what counts at the end of the day. But if a rising humanity depends on raising our consciousness one person at a time, then natural medicine should never be far away from both our hearts and minds.

Josh Zimmer is a Nationally Certified, State Licensed Acupuncture Physician. He is also a 2008 graduate of the East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota. Zimmer is the acupuncturist at Four Pillars, providing natural healing for pain relief and digestive issues. He also treats symptoms of cancer, stroke and neuropathy. Four Pillars is located at 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 941373-3955, email Info@FourPillasFlorida. com or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com December 2018

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Secrets to Relieving Thumb Pain

by Eric Winder, DC

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eak, painful thumbs can put a serious cramp in your lifestyle.

Opening jars, writing and even driving a car are seemingly simple tasks that can become difficult and painful. Fortunately, several years ago I learned a little-known gem for healing thumb pain, and I have used it to help dozens of patients over the years.

In many previous articles, I have discussed how fascia restriction in one part of the body often causes pain somewhere else. The patterns of pain referral can be unusual or even unique to an individual. But one pattern that is consistent connects thumb pain to the fascia of the pectoral muscles of the chest.

Time after time, I find that people with pain or arthritis at the base of their thumbs have chronic tension and restriction of the fascia (fibrous connective tissue) that covers these muscles. Properly and thoroughly releasing the restrictions can help to dramatically improve thumb pain and grip strength.

I first learned of this from a friend who had studied yoga therapy extensively in India. While I have been unable to find any reference to this useful therapeutic connection in any Western medical literature, the truth of it is undeniable. I have seen patient after patient regain their ability to use their thumbs for normal daily activities in all but the most severe cases of thumb pain or arthritis.

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thumb pain. In fact, research shows that women have thumb arthritis 10 times more frequently than men, so this comes as no surprise. A recent patient, whom I’ll refer to as Marjorie, is an excellent example.

While most women don’t develop thumb pain or arthritis until their 40’s or later, Marjorie’s problems began in her late 20’s. Her pain developed gradually over many months and affected both hands. It was reaching the point that she stopped doing several different types of exercises that involved the use of her hands.

On examination, she had the typical sharp tenderness at the base joints of the thumbs. She was weak when extending or flexing her thumbs and could not hold her thumb and index fingers pinched together against resistance. Her posture gave an immediate clue to the underlying problem. When the pectoral fascia is tight, it pulls the shoulder blades forward, giving a rounded or slumped shoulder appearance.

This was true in Marjorie’s case, and I confirmed the connection to her thumb pain with a simple test. I pulled back her shoulder blade while applying finger pressure to stretch the pectoral fascia. While holding this pressure, I tested her thumb strength with my other hand. There was an immediate improvement in thumb strength with an accompanying decrease in pain.

How is it that thumb pain can be caused by restriction of the fascia at the front of the chest? The answer lies in how fascia works in the body. One of its most important functions is giving us position sense, or proprioception, which helps us to know where all the parts of our body are in space. The nerve endings in fascia that give us this sensation can give confused input where the fascia is abnormally restricted.

This can cause muscle weakness or tightness, nearby or at distant parts of the body. In the case of restricted pectoral fascia, there is a strong tendency to cause weakness of the thumb muscles. This weakness, in turn, probably makes the thumb joint less stable and more prone to developing arthritis.

The thumb pain was not Marjorie’s chief complaint, as often happens with my patients. She had actually come to my office for treatment of lower back and foot pain but mentioned the difficulties with her thumbs as well. Over the course of several treatments, I made sure that we treated the problems causing tension in the

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pectoral fascia, while also treating areas of fascia restriction related to her other complaints.

She had noticeable improvement in her thumb pain with just two treatments, and by her fifth treatment, her thumb pain was 90% better. When treating thumb pain and arthritis, the amount of improvement will vary from person to person. However, even when there is advanced joint arthritis, there can still be significant improvement in the pain. This is because restoring strength through proper treatment can better stabilize the joint. A more stable joint will become less painful, even when there is arthritis.

Thumb problems caused by restricted pectoral fascia do not happen immediately. Over time, shoulder muscle imbalances develop as well, as a result of the restrictions, and these also need to be addressed. My patients learn to perform specific stretches for certain tight muscles and strengthening exercises for other muscles that have weakened. Done properly, these stretches and exercises make an enormous difference in how thorough and lasting the improvement will be after fascia therapy has been completed.

When treating many types of pain in the body, the fascia connections can be quite complicated. However, in the case of thumb pain, the majority of cases involve a simple connection with the fascia of the chest. Treatment is usually straightforward, and the success rate of treatment is high. There is some “homework” involved, but most patients find it worth the effort to bring relief and strength back to their aching thumbs.

You are invited to attend an evening program on December 19, where you can learn in-depth about fascia, why it is important, and how to solve fascia problems when they create pain or problems like thumb arthritis.

Dr. Eric Winder will discuss case examples, provide a treatment demonstration and hold a Q&A session following the presentation.

Attendees are invited to arrive at 6:45 p.m. for refreshments, and the program itself will take place from 7–8 p.m. This free event is located at 3131 S Tamiami Trail, #102, Sarasota. To RSVP, call 941-957-8390. Dr. Eric Winder has 21 years in practice, and focuses on relieving pain and restoring alignment and motion through fascia release therapies without forceful manipulation. For more information, visit GentleBay.com.

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American mediums Janet Nohavec and Joseph Shiel will be joined by British medium Colin Bates in an enlightening demonstration of professional mediums at work. As they explore both American and British styles of mediumship, you will discover what makes them different, and how you can use methods from both styles to improve your own mediumship abilities.

This is a rare opportunity to learn about the British style of mediumship without having to travel out of the States.

Rev. Janet Nohavec is internationally known for her evidential mediumship. She is an approved overseas tutor for the prestigious Arthur Findlay College in Stansted, England. A former Roman Catholic nun, she has been featured extensively on television, radio and printed press. Her client base extends to over 20 countries and her private reading waitlist runs over a year. Her evidential form of mediumship has been researched by several university groups. Her private practice and church are based in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Joseph Shiel is an evidential medium, spirit artist, award-winning teacher.

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integrity and commitment to others, he has devoted his life to service of Spirit and those seeking love, healing and growth. He shares his remarkable talents with students, clients and audiences around the world; teaching, speaking, healing and performing private and public demonstrations of evidential mediumship and spirit art deemed by many as “Portraits from Heaven.” His exceptionally rare gifts make him one of the most sought-after mediums, consulting for politicians, CEO’s, celebrities and all those seeking healing and insight.

Minister Colin Bates is a tutor and course organizer at The Arthur Findlay College, Stansted, England. For the last twenty years, he has explored and taught the many pathways of the Spirit. He finds joy in meeting and teaching the many people who have a unique ability to touch that world and wish to strengthen and improve their individual understanding of the techniques involved in mediumistic and spiritual development.

On Friday, January 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., get an in-depth explanation on trance mediumship in Natural Trance States with Colin Bates. Trance mediumship is used to allow a spirit to interconnect directly through a person’s physical body. A medium needs intense focus to induce the trance state, and many need to practice for years to perfect their method. This is a wonderful class for students of all experience

levels to learn how to use trance mediumship as a tool to bring messages from Spirit.

From there, Janet, Joseph, and Colin will jump into a message gallery from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Demonstrations of Mediumship. This is your chance to see these highly skilled mediums in action. You may receive messages from loved ones in Spirit.

All who attend will get to witness the fascinating ways these mediums work.

On Saturday, January 12, join Joseph Shiel for a Platform Mediumship Workshop, where you can learn how to give meaningful, evidential messages to large audiences of people. Giving messages is one thing, but many mediums are blindsided by the difficulty of doing mediumship on platform for the first time. Joseph will demonstrate the skills you need to be a successful platform medium, from the perspective of someone who has done over one hundred platform mediumship galleries!

On Sunday, January 13th, Janet Nohavec will explain the practice of mediumship on a more personal level with The Art of Private Consultations Workshop. Mediumship by its nature often involves subjects that are difficult to discuss. As a medium, it is your job to bring messages in a way that brings your client comfort and closure. So, how do you do that when you are communicating with a loved one in Spirit who passed in a way that was sudden and tragic? A great medium can make a message life-changing in positive way, even when the circumstances are difficult. Janet will explore this topic and guide you through bringing messages at your highest and best.

From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., you will have a second chance to witness Janet Nohavec, Joseph Shiel, and Colin Bates in action as they demonstrate mediumship in a message gallery. All galleries are different, and you never know if a loved one in Spirit who did not come through the first time might want to give you a message. This is your last opportunity to see these three incredible mediums at work! For mediums or anyone who is interested in mediumship, this block-buster weekend is a must-see event.

For more information, call 941-544-5874, email Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, or visit TheSpiritU.com.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Psychic Saturday – 10:30am-1pm. Readings and healings, 15-minute readings/$20. Vibrational healing, love donation. Gift certificates available. Sarasota Center of Light. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-9536620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Entering Winter Shaman Journey - 2-5:30pm. This is the perfect time for deep insights in the “Looks Within,” time as we enter the fall season. Here we open to the incredible and expansive world of the Shaman’s dream. Similar to a guided meditation, enhanced by the heartbeat of the large mother drum we enter into a parallel reality where the seen and unseen, known and unknown open before us for guidance, clarity, insight and healing, RSVP. $25/advance, $30/at door. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, FL. Rev. Zan Benham aka Butterfly Doorwoman, 941-922-7839.

Zan@woman-spirit.com, Woman-Spirit.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 ECK Light and Sound Service – 11am-noon.

What Is Spiritual Freedom? By experiencing and learning from life we become better spiritual beings, able to handle ourselves better in crises and in good times. This leads to more spiritual freedom, and more happiness and independence in this lifetime.

The address is LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 812 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 Guided Angel Meditation – 6:45-8:15pm, Dec 3rd and 17th. Monday night, after Betsy’s Slow Flow Yoga Class, we will have a special guest, Onya. She will be teaching us how to do a guided meditation to connect with your angels and clear your chakras.

During the meditation you will be able to receive intuitive messages and guidance just for you. The more you practice this meditation, the more you will be able to open your intuition. Private 15-minute intuitive messages will be offered afterwards for $35.

Event, $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221 & 203, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007.

Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com to register.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Cheryl Valdebenito, Ordained Holistic Minister Practitioner - Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Services offered include local hands on/off sessions with Reiki, and anointing with the Young Living Oils, including Raindrop Technique®.

Emotional clearing through the application of the Aroma Freedom Technique™. Other healing tools available: Amethyst BioMat, QuantumWave laser, crystals, and dowsing with pendulum. Distance Reiki sessions available and works with animals too. Contact Rev. Cheryl, 469-999-1094, Cheryl.

Valdebenito@gmail.com, Facebook, Facebook. com/LightandLifeEnergy/, CCOSL.com for appt.

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Healer Beverly McCaw -Create a more harmonious life, experience greater physical well-being, reign in your light! With Rev. Beverly McCaw RN, BSN, CMLC, MCS. Offering high vibrational energy facilitation, master of crystal surgery, spiritual master life coach teacher, Reiki master teacher, transformation facilitator, matrix energetics, access consciousness bars, crystal grids, postural alignment therapy, Bemer Machine sessions; for scientific proven circulation facilitation ReignbowLight. com, 727-282-4787, CCOSL.com for appt.

Services offered include local hands on/off sessions with Reiki, and anointing with the Young Living Oils, including Raindrop Technique®.

Emotional clearing through the application of the Aroma Freedom Technique™. Other healing tools available: Amethyst BioMat, QuantumWave laser, crystals, and dowsing with pendulum. Distance Reiki sessions available and works with animals too. Contact Rev. Cheryl, 469-999-1094, Cheryl.

Valdebenito@gmail.com, Facebook, Facebook. com/LightandLifeEnergy/, CCOSL.com for appt.

Store-Wide Sale at Super Value Nutrition - Plus live blood Analysis, demos, free samples and more!

Open 9am to 6pm. Super Value Nutrition. 5842 Bee Ridge Road, 941-342-1908 and 2163 Siesta Drive, 941-366-1997, SuperValueNutrition.com.

Yoga Class – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263.

Chair Yoga - 9:30am. Great for Seniors! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It is in the process of being recognized formally as a type of yoga distinct from other types, such as Iyengar Yoga or Ashtanga yoga. Often the poses, or Asanas, are often adaptations of Hatha yoga poses. Accepting new students. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the heart-body-mind. All ages and experiences welcome. $10. 941-822-0263.

“Get Out of Pain Now”-Heidi Korsch, Energy Integrator and Reiki Master – 6-7pm. Improve your Life! Experience and learn how this unique energy method can help you! Get out of specific physical pain NOW, improve your happiness and abundance! Get rid of what keeps you from growing.

If you are tired of struggling with shoulder, back hip pain, arthritis or chronic pain, or you like to have other improvement in your life, come and see how you make wonderful changes in a short period of time. $15. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road, 941-5448388, UnityOfSarasota.org, LifeBalance.Life, FB. Transformational Group Healing – 7pm. Join international renowned Quantum Healer and Modern-Day Shaman, Bart Smyth, for a transformational healing gathering. This gathering is offered to assist individuals and their loved ones. Bart uses his alchemical skills and gifts working on chronic health challenges, cutting of psychic ties, removal of toxic aggressive energies, clearing of ancestral patterns, traumas, emotional wounds, depression as well or you can ask for a general upgrade regarding any area of your life. Every person that comes receives. These events are extremely potent and can bring forth very powerful shifts in your vitality and well-being on many levels. $20. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg.

G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7pm. With Molly Friedenfeld. Discover the peace that resides within you, illuminating the pathway for souls to remember their inner wisdom and brilliance, gather in a sacred circle, spiritual discussion and illuminations from the book, meditation, sharing and understanding the lessons from the workbook A Course in Miracles assists us with detaching from judgment and attachments of this world in order to “be in this world but not of it.” $10 donation. To register, CCOSL.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Cheryl Valdebenito, Ordained Holistic Minister Practitioner - Every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Aroma Interior Design - 7-8:30pm. Led by Laurel James. Interior Design: Aesthetically pleasing to your sight, touch and sounds. What about your sense of smell? Join us for an evening of visual design presentations, aromatic experiences & learn how to merge the art of essential oils and interior design!

Feeling, form & function of your living space, Dec 6th, Dreams, intentions and transformations, Jan 17th. $20/per class $25/class at the door. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221 and Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955.

Prayer Circle with Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7:30-8pm. Join Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon every Thursday for an hour of gratitude, praise and prayer to the Living God, the God of Gods and the King of Kings. Using a myriad names of God, we will offer up prayers of gratitude for the grace and blessings bestowed upon is. Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg.

G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Vedic Astrology Consultations with Sara - Sara is a Systems’ Approach Vedic Astrologer, Consultant, and Educator who specializes in helping people with career, relationship, and health advice. You will need to provide DOB, time of birth, place of birth. A full chart consultation cost is $140. A specific chart consultation (ie: career, relationship, health) cost is $60/30 min, $100/1 hour. Appointments recommended so Sara can have your chart and notes ready for your consultation! Walk-ins welcome. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

Shamanic Healing with Eric - 11-7. Fridays only by appointment. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. All sessions are different depending on the treatment that is needed. All will receive results in accordance with your own bodies’ desire and willingness to heal. $60/1 hour, $30/30 mins.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com to book an appointment.

Tai Chi with Reuben Fernandez – 2pm. The main principle of tai chi is internal relaxation. Tai Chi is known as an internal martial art. The power and energy do not depend on muscle power, strength or speed, rather power comes from internal relaxation and release of Chi. In this class we will focus on developing a tai chi body the basic warm up exer-

cises and the Chen form as well as Chi Gung for its health benefits…. Reuben D. Fernandez. Tai Chi and Chi Gung has been ongoing for the past 15 years.

Presently he is instructing in Venice, Sarasota and Bradenton. To register, CCOSL.com.

Couples Thai Yoga - 7–8:30pm. Led by Michael Fox and Eva Marie. We invite you and a partner to a Friday night of Thai massage! Discover and practice an ancient modality of healing the mind, body, and spirit. With the guidance of Michael and Eva, two passionate Thai massage enthusiasts, we will explore the tools to provide a nurturing gift to you and your loved ones. Friday the 7th also happens to fall on a New Moon, so we wish to set some beautiful intentions for the workshop and spread it into our daily lives. Bring comfy, stretchy clothing and a partner. $35. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221 and Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955.

Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: New Moon Manifestation Ritual – 7-9pm. The new moon brings the energy of new beginnings. It is the birthing cycle of the moon’s phases and it is a time to plant seeds for your intentions. Work with energy of the new moon through ritual to manifest something in your life. *R.S.V.P. by December 6th, $45. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

The Mandala—Universal Symbol of Transformation - 7–9pm. Join Kathleen Horne, a registered expressive arts consultant/educator and therapist, for an introduction to and visual journey through the mandala as we explore the rich history of this art form, which traces its roots through many ancient traditions as representations of the cosmos and as focal points for contemplation and self-reflection.

Carl Jung’s work with mandalas will be addressed, as well as the benefits of creating mandalas and a brief experiential arts process. C. G. Jung Society of Sarasota. $15 members/$25 nonmembers.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, JungSarasota@yahoo.com, CGJungSarasota.org.

55 Tibetan Healing Bowl Galactivation Experience Including the ROSE Frequency – 7pm.

We will have 55 Tibetan Bowls from the Gilung & Sindupalachoka Villages in Nepal. We are supporting these villages in recovering and rebuilding their homes and lives after the 2015 earthquakes. In addition to including our high-frequency, rose essential oil, and 6 other oils and 7 chakra chocolates, Dr. DREAM and his Band of Angels will have a selection of 55 Tibetan Bowls at this event. The modalities that are included in this experience are: the ROSE Frequency, 55 master healer grade, Tibetan bowls, raw chakra chocolates, sound healing, citrine generator crystal, essential oils, $25/advance, $33/ ATD. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 941-3719333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com.

Songs of the Season, a Benefit Concert - 7pm. This exciting evening will include a wide range of performers, artists and musicians. Many genres and styles of music will be offered, including jazz, contemporary, global and holiday favorites. It is a fundraiser for the center. Suggested love offering/$15 - nobody will be turned away. Sanctuary of Sarasota Center of Light 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Journey Within and Create a Personal Mandala - 10am–4pm. Explore your inner world by

creating a mandala infused with personal meaning and carrying messages to inform and enrich your life. Facilitated by Kathleen Horne, a registered expressive arts consultant/educator and therapist, this workshop will include a guided meditation, a period of contemplative art-making, time to reflect and write in response, and an opportunity to witness and share in the group. All materials are included, and no experience creating art or mandalas is required. C. G. Jung Society of Sarasota. $75 members/$85 nonmembers. Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, JungSarasota@yahoo.com, CGJungSarasota.org.

CMF New Beginnings Psychic Fair - 11am-4pm.

Come and learn what the new year has in store for you. Relax in this spiritual oasis. We will also have crystal bowl healer/reader, numerologist, Oracle/ Tarot card readers and healers working. We will offer pendulums, homemade essential oil health blends and crafts plus other hand-made gifts for sale. Come for the fun and to benefit from any one or several of the services offered. Experienced mediums available for you, 15 min. reading/$20 donation. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota, 941-266-8435, CMFsarasota.org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota.

Experience HU, the Sound of Soul – 11am-noon.

Chanting HU can bring you peace, calm, and harmony, regardless of your religion, culture, or walk of life. There will be 15-20 minutes of chanting followed by 2-5 minutes of quiet contemplation, then a discussion and light refreshments. Free.Visit Eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul for a video and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. Jacaranda Library, Meeting Rm, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice.

Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Psychic Readings with Tammy Shea – 11am-7pm. Tammy is a talented intuitive, oracle card reader, lightworker, spiritual medium and psychic. Appt Recommended, Walk-ins Welcome, $60/30 minutes, $100/1 hour.

Inquire Within Goddess Yoga Skills for Mental Health Professionals 1–5pm. Led by Nancy Sinton, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, MBA. This workshop is for mental health and wellness professionals who want to weave yoga, mindfulness, and meditation techniques into your clinical or wellness practices. These skills can be used for yourself or your clients. The number of participants is limited to just 10 people. Four-Hour Class/$80. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221 and Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955.

Sacred Sound & Self-Help Hands-On Energy Harmonizing Meditation - 1-2:15pm. Connect with the harmonizing power of your own two hands! You will be guided through dynamic hands-on energy balancing exercises you apply to your own body while you are bathed in the sacred vibration of crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, & gong. Be renewed with profound relaxation, pain relief, and more. Register by 11am, December 8. $26 cash or check. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com.

Saints, Gurus, Ascended Masters, Avatars – 1pm.

David Winfree will share how the energy fields of highly evolved beings look compared to the energy field of the average human being. David will illuminate how the energy fields of Ascended Masters and Avatars are similar and dissimilar from each other. He will speak about the role that the 12 Field Lines around the human energy field plays in our advancing evolution. David will address the topic of

spiritual initiations. He will speak about the Antahkarana that is gradually established connecting and unifying the Higher Self and with the incarnate personality. He will share what the ascension process looks like from the perspective of the distinct shifts that take place in the human energy field and now this knowledge that he shares is relevant to each of us and how to apply it for our spiritual growth. $40.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com.

Spirit of the Holidays Messages Party – 7-9pm. 5 Top Psychic Mediums, 1 Holiday Evening. At our holiday gala, all guests will receive heartwarming and validating information from a top psychic medium. Enjoy food and wine and learn about upcoming news and events. Holiday Gala includes: spirit messages from 5 top psychic mediums, dinner buffet, desserts, gift baskets raffle, live music, gaiety, and fun. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your place early. Primo! Ristorante, 8076 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 Guided Hypnosis - 11:30am-12:30pm and Nov 26th. Led by Shana Rosenthal, Certified Consulting Hypnotist. Come and relax like you have never felt before; power your intentions deep into your subconscious mind and set yourself up for an amazing week. This group session is typically offered twice a month and is enhanced with Aromatherapy. $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221 and Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955.

Where Do You Go When You Have More Questions Than Answers? The Pub, of Course! – 6:30-8pm.

Unity of Sarasota’s Pub Theology meets at the Pub 32 Gastropub, 8383 S Tamiami Trail. Share spiritual ideas and great conversation.UnityofSarasota.org.

Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007.

Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com to register.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 Cheryl Valdebenito, Ordained Holistic Minister Practitioner - Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Services offered include local hands on/off sessions with Reiki, and anointing with the Young Living Oils, including Raindrop Technique®.

Emotional clearing through the application of the Aroma Freedom Technique™. Other healing tools available: Amethyst BioMat, QuantumWave laser, crystals, and dowsing with pendulum. Distance Reiki sessions available and works with animals too. Contact Rev. Cheryl, 469-999-1094, Cheryl.

Valdebenito@gmail.com, Facebook, Facebook. com/LightandLifeEnergy/, CCOSL.com for appt.

Healer Beverly McCaw -Create a more harmonious life, experience greater physical well-being, reign in your light! With Rev. Beverly McCaw RN, BSN, CMLC, MCS. Offering high vibrational energy facilitation, master of crystal surgery, spiritual master life coach teacher, Reiki master teacher, transformation facilitator, matrix energetics, access consciousness bars, crystal grids, postural alignment therapy, Bemer Machine sessions; for scientific proven circulation facilitation ReignbowLight. com, 727-282-4787, CCOSL.com for appt.

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Chair Yoga - 9:30am. Great for Seniors! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It is in the process of being recognized formally as a type of yoga distinct from other types, such as Iyengar Yoga or Ashtanga yoga. Often the poses, or Asanas, are often adaptations of Hatha yoga poses. Accepting new students. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the heart-body-mind. All ages and experiences welcome. $10. 941-822-0263.

Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? – 6-7 pm.

Come share and learn more about spiritual experiences such as coincidences, guidance from departed ones or angels, dreams, past lives, and soul travel.

These topics come from the Spiritual Experiences Guidebook which will be given as a gift to attendees. Free. Lucky’s Market, Community Rm, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail #403, Westfield Mall, Sarasota 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Vinyasa, Hatha and Restorative Yoga - 10am. Join Brandy Gray of “Sacred Landings” of the Cosmic Wellness Center for mid-week yoga, immersed in the lovely and healing vibrations of the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light. Vinyasa, Hatha & Restorative Yoga will be our focus to help nourish our bodies, clear our minds and connect to our hearts. Class will be indoors, and you will need your own mat & water. $10. Cash or Card accepted. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg.

G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

3rd Annual Client Appreciation Party 6-8pm.

Four Pillars opened on 12/12/15. Come celebrate three years of great services, lots of laughs, deep conversations, many new friendships, and loads of relaxation, stress & pain relief. We started with a staff of 5 and now we’re over 25. We’ve all learned, grown, and helped each other in our journey together. Starting in 2018, we’re now working out and doing yoga together. Many good times and love shared by all. Over 2,500 unique clients have enjoyed almost 10,000 services! That’s a lot to celebrate. We have prizes for every attendee to thank you for choosing Four Pillars for your health, your skin, your mind, body, and spirit. Food, drinks, and a fun, social night. Open House Style. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221 and Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7pm. With Molly Friedenfeld. Discover the peace that resides within you, illuminating the pathway for souls to remember their inner wisdom and brilliance, gather in a sacred circle, spiritual discussion and illuminations from the book, meditation, sharing and understanding the lessons from the workbook A Course in Miracles assists us with detaching from judgment and attachments of this world in order to “be in this world but not of it.” $10 donation. To register, CCOSL.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 Cheryl Valdebenito, Ordained Holistic Minister Practitioner - Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Services offered include local hands on/off sessions with Reiki, and anointing with the Young Living Oils, including Raindrop Technique®.

Emotional clearing through the application of the Aroma Freedom Technique™. Other healing tools available: Amethyst BioMat, QuantumWave laser, crystals, and dowsing with pendulum. Distance Reiki sessions available and works with animals too. Contact Rev. Cheryl, 469-999-1094, Cheryl.

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Valdebenito@gmail.com, Facebook, Facebook. com/LightandLifeEnergy/, CCOSL.com for appt.

Yoga Class – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263.

Compassionate Support Group for Widows and Widowers - 2–3:30pm. A monthly gathering for widows and widowers to get together and share experiences and concerns and receive support and learn from each other through camaraderie and friendship. Sarasota Center of Light. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Tai Chi with Reuben Fernandez – 2pm. The main principle of tai chi is internal relaxation. Tai Chi is known as an internal martial art. The power and energy do not depend on muscle power, strength or speed, rather power comes from internal relaxation and release of Chi. In this class we will focus on developing a tai chi body the basic warm up exercises and the Chen form as well as Chi Gung for its health benefits…. Reuben D. Fernandez. Tai Chi and Chi Gung has been ongoing for the past 15 years.

Presently he is instructing in Venice, Sarasota and Bradenton. To register, CCOSL.com.

Holiday Open House: Black Friday Take 2 - 4-7pm.

At Point Lumineux. Book your spot in advance space limited but can pre-purchase for appointments later. Free mini facials, free mini massage, $9 per unit Botox, $450 per syringe filler, 25% off ALL services & products (Art not included) and speak with our practitioners. Gift card special - purchase $100 gift card and receive a gift card of $25 towards your next services (limit 4 per person). 2206 Jo An Drive Suite 4, Sarasota, 941-217-6828, PointLumineux.com.

Prayer Circle with Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7:30-8pm. Join Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon every Thursday for an hour of gratitude, praise and prayer to the Living God, the God of Gods and the King of Kings. Using a myriad names of God, we will offer up prayers of gratitude for the grace and blessings bestowed upon is. Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg.

G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Astrology Consultations with Liz D’Aste 11am-7pm. Astrology is a powerful tool for self-development and gaining self-knowledge. Your first consultation includes an hour reading and a colour copy of your birth chart. Also included is either ‘The Sky Within’ report introducing you to your planets or some notes on the upcoming influences we will have discussed during our consultation – your choice. The chart and notes will be emailed to you. The first consultation is $140 ($120 for future updates). Appts recommended so Liz can have your chart and notes ready for your consultation! Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

Shamanic Healing with Eric - 11-7. Fridays only by appointment. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. All sessions are different depending on the treatment that is needed. All will receive results in accordance with your own bodies’ desire and willingness to heal. $60/1 hour, $30/30 mins.

www.nasrq.com

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com to book an appointment.

Harmonize Your BE-ing Guided Meditation 6-7:15pm. Be renewed as you are guided through dynamic hands-on energy balancing exercises you apply to your own body. Profound relaxation, quiet mind, pain relief, and more. Register by 4pm, December 14. $18/class; $60/5 classes prepay. Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, 820 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Caroling in the Garden - 7pm. Carolers and musicians will be singing and leading carols in the illuminated garden for everyone to listen to and participate in. There will be refreshments and snacks to enjoy.

Come be a part of the music, fun and inspiration of the season. Sarasota Center of Light. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

The Healing Power of Yoga - 11am–12:15pm.

Led by Nancy Sinton, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, MBA. This class is open to anyone healing from anything physical, mental or emotional. Nancy weaves a combination of gentle yoga, energy exercises, deep relaxation and the playing of the crystal bowl to leave you feeling relaxed, renewed and rejuvenated. A great way to treat yourself in the holiday season. Chairs will be used so this class is accessible to all. 1.25 Hour Class/$20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221 and Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Experience HU, the Sound of Soul – 10am-11am.

Chanting HU can bring you peace, calm, and harmony, regardless of your religion, culture, or walk of life. There will be 15-20 minutes of chanting followed by 2-5 minutes of quiet contemplation, then a discussion and light refreshments. Free.

Visit Eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul for a video and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. New Loc-ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room, 3650F Webber St., Sarasota.

Enoch Study Group – 3-5pm. With Kim Converse. We will explore how Enoch works directly with the spiritual truths of our past, present and future. Through music, sacred expressions, higher education and prayer, we will develop a deeper understanding of our cosmic birthright and our ability to co-participate with our spiritual counterparts connected with the Divine. $7. If you are new to the Study of Enoch please contact 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com for information.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007.

Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com to register.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Cheryl Valdebenito, Ordained Holistic Minister Practitioner - Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Services offered include local hands on/off ses-

sions with Reiki, and anointing with the Young Living Oils, including Raindrop Technique®.

Emotional clearing through the application of the Aroma Freedom Technique™. Other healing tools available: Amethyst BioMat, QuantumWave laser, crystals, and dowsing with pendulum. Distance Reiki sessions available and works with animals too. Contact Rev. Cheryl, 469-999-1094, Cheryl.

Valdebenito@gmail.com, Facebook, Facebook. com/LightandLifeEnergy/, CCOSL.com for appt.

within you, illuminating the pathway for souls to remember their inner wisdom and brilliance, gather in a sacred circle, spiritual discussion and illuminations from the book, meditation, sharing and understanding the lessons from the workbook A Course in Miracles assists us with detaching from judgment and attachments of this world in order to “be in this world but not of it.” $10 donation. To register, CCOSL.com.

Healer Beverly McCaw -Create a more harmonious life, experience greater physical well-being, reign in your light! With Rev. Beverly McCaw RN, BSN, CMLC, MCS. Offering high vibrational energy facilitation, master of crystal surgery, spiritual master life coach teacher, Reiki master teacher, transformation facilitator, matrix energetics, access consciousness bars, crystal grids, postural alignment therapy, Bemer Machine sessions; for scientific proven circulation facilitation ReignbowLight. com, 727-282-4787, CCOSL.com for appt.

Cheryl Valdebenito, Ordained Holistic Minister Practitioner - Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Services offered include local hands on/off sessions with Reiki, and anointing with the Young Living Oils, including Raindrop Technique®.

Emotional clearing through the application of the Aroma Freedom Technique™. Other healing tools available: Amethyst BioMat, QuantumWave laser, crystals, and dowsing with pendulum. Distance Reiki sessions available and works with animals too. Contact Rev. Cheryl, 469-999-1094, Cheryl.

Valdebenito@gmail.com, Facebook, Facebook. com/LightandLifeEnergy/, CCOSL.com for appt.

Chair Yoga - 9:30am. Great for Seniors! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It is in the process of being recognized formally as a type of yoga distinct from other types, such as Iyengar Yoga or Ashtanga yoga. Often the poses, or Asanas, are often adaptations of Hatha yoga poses. Accepting new students. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the heart-body-mind. All ages and experiences welcome. $10. 941-822-0263.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Vinyasa, Hatha and Restorative Yoga - 10am. Join Brandy Gray of “Sacred Landings” of the Cosmic Wellness Center for mid-week yoga, immersed in the lovely and healing vibrations of the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light. Vinyasa, Hatha & Restorative Yoga will be our focus to help nourish our bodies, clear our minds and connect to our hearts. Class will be indoors, and you will need your own mat & water. $10. Cash or Card accepted. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Medical Marijuana and Holistic Wellness Event - 5:30-7pm. Please join us for our informational event. Here, you will find answers to your questions, obtain product knowledge, and speak with our doctors in reference to cannabis consultations - now available to clients who qualify at Point Lumineux!

We are excited about this educational seminar sponsored by Trulieve & Surterra, who will be providing food! 941-217-6828 to register. Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Suite 4, Sarasota. Facebook: Facebook.com/events/262602097787672/ To register: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ ws?studioid=314296&stype=-7&sView=day&sL oc=0&date=12/19/18 Learn In-Depth about Fascia – 6:45-8pm. With Dr. Eric Winder. You are invited to attend an evening program where you can learn in-depth about fascia, why it is important, and how to solve fascia problems when they create pain. Case examples will be discussed, a treatment demonstration will be provided, and a Q&A session will follow the presentation. Arrive at 6:45 p.m. for refreshments, and the program itself will take place from 7–8 p.m. Free.

RSVP, 941-957-8390. GentleBay Chiropractic, 3131 S Tamiami Trail, #102, Sarasota. GentleBay.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7pm. With Molly Friedenfeld. Discover the peace that resides

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Yoga Class – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263.

Bentley’s House: Have You Lost a Beloved Pet Recently? – 7-8pm. We’re here to help and support you through the grief process. For any questions you might have, please call Rev. Amy at 941-9553301, ext. 123. Unity of Sarasota 3023 Proctor Rd., UnityofSarasota.org.

Prayer Circle with Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7:30-8pm. Join Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon every Thursday for an hour of gratitude, praise and prayer to the Living God, the God of Gods and the King of Kings. Using a myriad names of God, we will offer up prayers of gratitude for the grace and blessings bestowed upon is. Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg.

G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Winter Solstice Retreat – 9am–5pm. Come out of the darkness – bring forth your light. Join us for a one-day getaway to share fellowship, a Kundalini Yoga set, a meditation or two, and energy work through art and mantra music. It will be a day of alternating between active participation and quiet reflection culminating in a ceremony to celebrate the Winter Solstice and prepare us for the lengthening days ahead. Bring a lunch. Optional dinner following the event at a local restaurant. RSVP required, close December 18. $62. Led by Kelly and John Stewart at Sacred Pathways Sarasota, 2831 Ringling Blvd.

B-108, 941-322-7284, SacredPathwaysSarasota.com.

Shamanic Healing with Eric - 11-7. Fridays only by appointment. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. All sessions are different depending on the treatment that is needed. All will receive results in accordance with your own bodies’ desire and willingness to heal. $60/1 hour, $30/30 mins.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com to book an appointment.

Tai Chi with Reuben Fernandez – 2pm. The main principle of tai chi is internal relaxation. Tai Chi is known as an internal martial art. The power and energy do not depend on muscle power, strength or speed, rather power comes from internal relaxation and release of Chi. In this class we will focus on developing a tai chi body the basic warm up exercises and the Chen form as well as Chi Gung for its health benefits…. Reuben D. Fernandez. Tai Chi and Chi Gung has been ongoing for the past 15 years.

Presently he is instructing in Venice, Sarasota and Bradenton. To register, CCOSL.com.

Winter Solstice Sound Immersion – 6:30-7:30pm.

The December 2018 winter solstice falls on the 21st and marks a significant turning point and the start of a new cycle. It is the shortest day of the year. The December solstice is the first day of winter and a good time for inward reflection, rejuvenation and setting intentions for the upcoming year. Join us at Four Pillars as Courtney Cole intuitively takes us on a journey of sound and vibration to help us realign and balance with the sacred sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes and other instruments. Call for reservations, space is limited. $35. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221 and Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955.

The Celestial Cross – Winter Solstice – 7pm.

Anchoring the Vision of World Peace for 2019!

There are only a few days that have true planetary significance when the earth, moon and sun are in unique positions relative to each other. These four special days are known as the Celestial Cross, the special alignments of our Planet’s Equinoxes and Solstices. In addition to receiving restorative and balancing energies in our own lives, we can also harness the power of this special cosmic alignment as powerful co-creators! Let us take this opportunity to continue to anchor the Vison of Peace for ourselves, our families, our Earth and all her life as we end one year and co-create a new year of all possibilities. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com.

Gallery by Advanced Student Mediums – 7-9pm. On this night, four of our advanced student mediums will present a Spirit Messages Gallery, supported by two of our certified Spirit Mediums. Each attendee will have the opportunity to receive information from their spirit loved ones or guides, by the different styles of each student.

Come and enjoy this fun and informative evening. $5 donation is requested. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota. More info, 941-266-8435, CMFsarasota.org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Reiki Level One – 9-5pm. A full day of learning and healing. No prior experience needed just a desire to heal yourself. $75. RSVP by 12/19. Located in Sarasota. More info, CarlaMary.net Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? – 11 amnoon. Come share and learn more about spiritual experiences such as coincidences, guidance from departed ones or angels, dreams, past lives, and soul travel. These topics come from the Spiritual Experiences Guidebook which will be given as a gift to attendees. Free.Nokomis Community Park Art Room, 234 Nippino Tr., Nokomis. 941-3580325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

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Experience HU, the Sound of Soul – 11am-noon.

Chanting HU can bring you peace, calm, and harmony, regardless of your religion, culture, or walk of life. There will be 15-20 minutes of chanting followed by 2-5 minutes of quiet contemplation, then a discussion and light refreshments. Free.

Visit Eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul for a video and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. Mid County Regional Library, Meeting Room B, 2050 Forest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte.

A Winter Solstice Celebration – 6-7:15pm. A celebration of the shortest day of the year and the return of the light drumming, singing, chanting, some native ceremony and more. Everyone is invited to bring drums and rattles, a folding chair to sit in and comfy clothing. At and around the Labyrinth in back of Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. (between Swift and Beneva.) For further information contact, Rev. Zan Butterfly Deerwoman, 941-922-7839.

Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Full Moon Releasing Ritual – 7-9pm. Work with the energy of the waning moon to release ties and cords that no longer serve you. Release emotional, mental and spiritual attachments and cords with focused intention and ritual. *R.S.V.P. by December 21st. $45. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

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Divine Light Service - 7pm. You are invited to be a part of the sacred energy and connection of this candlelit service. Those who attend will enjoy wonderful music, an inspirational talk and receive a Spirit message from one of our mediums. Sarasota Center of Light. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007.

Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com to register.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Cheryl Valdebenito, Ordained Holistic Minister Practitioner - Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Services offered include local hands on/off sessions with Reiki, and anointing with the Young Living Oils, including Raindrop Technique®.

Emotional clearing through the application of the Aroma Freedom Technique™. Other healing tools available: Amethyst BioMat, QuantumWave laser, crystals, and dowsing with pendulum. Distance Reiki sessions available and works with animals too. Contact Rev. Cheryl, 469-999-1094, Cheryl.

Valdebenito@gmail.com, Facebook, Facebook. com/LightandLifeEnergy/, CCOSL.com for appt.

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Healer Beverly McCaw -Create a more harmonious life, experience greater physical well-being, reign in your light! With Rev. Beverly McCaw RN, BSN, CMLC, MCS. Offering high vibrational energy facilitation, master of crystal surgery, spiritual master life coach teacher, Reiki master teacher, transformation facilitator, matrix energetics, access consciousness bars, crystal grids, postural alignment therapy, Bemer Machine sessions; for scientific proven circulation facilitation ReignbowLight. com, 727-282-4787, CCOSL.com for appt.

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ECK Light and Sound Service – New Time -11am-noon. You Are Soul. Realize Your Spiritual Potential. You are Soul, a divine part of God. You must recognize yourself as this and first - more than anything else - recognize every living thing also as

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this part of God. New Loc-ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room, 3650F Webber St., Sarasota.

Chair Yoga - 9:30am. Great for Seniors! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It is in the process of being recognized formally as a type of yoga distinct from other types, such as Iyengar Yoga or Ashtanga yoga. Often the poses, or Asanas, are often adaptations of Hatha yoga poses. Accepting new students. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the heart-body-mind. All ages and experiences welcome. $10. 941-822-0263.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 Vinyasa, Hatha and Restorative Yoga - 10am. Join Brandy Gray of “Sacred Landings” of the Cosmic Wellness Center for mid-week yoga, immersed in the lovely and healing vibrations of the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light. Vinyasa, Hatha & Restorative Yoga will be our focus to help nourish our bodies, clear our minds and connect to our hearts. Class will be indoors, and you will need your own mat & water. $10. Cash or Card accepted. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7pm. With Molly Friedenfeld. Discover the peace that resides within you, illuminating the pathway for souls to remember their inner wisdom and brilliance, gather in a sacred circle, spiritual discussion and illuminations from the book, meditation, sharing and understanding the lessons from the workbook A Course in Miracles assists us with detaching from judgment and attachments of this world in order to “be in this world but not of it.” $10 donation. To register, CCOSL.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 Cheryl Valdebenito, Ordained Holistic Minister Practitioner - Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Services offered include local hands on/off sessions with Reiki, and anointing with the Young Living Oils, including Raindrop Technique®.

Emotional clearing through the application of the Aroma Freedom Technique™. Other healing tools available: Amethyst BioMat, QuantumWave laser, crystals, and dowsing with pendulum. Distance Reiki sessions available and works with animals too. Contact Rev. Cheryl, 469-999-1094, Cheryl.

Valdebenito@gmail.com, Facebook, Facebook. com/LightandLifeEnergy/, CCOSL.com for appt.

Yoga Class – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg.

G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263.

Metaphysical Manifestation - Creating a NEW New Year – 7-9pm. With Rev Jim Toole. Reach beyond intention by using both spiritual and practical techniques to create the life you want, inside and out. Manifest the experience and prosperity you want and be the expression that brings fulfillment to your life. Blend “go with the flow” and “making it happen” to create an effective, powerful and unlimited creation process and experience. Learning Center Fee/ $15 - no one turned away. 941-9536620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Prayer Circle with Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7:30-8pm. Join Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon every Thursday for an hour of gratitude, praise and prayer to the Living God, the God of Gods and the King of Kings. Using a myriad names of God, we will offer up prayers of gratitude for the grace and blessings bestowed upon is. Love Offering. Cosmic Center of

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 The Universal Worship Service -10:30am. This weekly egalitarian service will be officiated by Rev. Zan Benham with a special celebration to end 2018 and the begin of 2019 with a Burning Bowl and White Stone Ceremony. Music will be provided by Ann Williams and her crystal bowls. Services celebrates all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar. Scriptures, songs, prayers, chants, and offerings from each religious tradition are accompanied with universalist prayers that honor all faiths as lights serving humanity’s unfoldment. Different officiates/Cherags rotate on leading the services each week. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational.org, Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007.

Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com to register.

plan ahead FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Natural Trance States Workshop – 10am-4pm.

Get an in-depth explanation on trance mediumship in Natural Trance State. Trance mediumship is used to allow a spirit to interconnect directly through a person’s physical body. A medium needs intense focus to induce the trance state, and many need to practice for years to perfect their method. This is a wonderful class for students of all experience levels to learn how to use trance mediumship as a tool to bring messages from Spirit. With Colin Bates. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com Demonstrations of Mediumship – 7-9pm. Janet Nohavec, Joseph Shiel, and Colin Bates will jump into a message gallery with Demonstrations of Mediumship.

This is your chance to see these highly skilled mediums in action. You may receive messages from loved ones in Spirit. All who attend will get to witness the fascinating ways these mediums work. With American mediums Janet Nohavec and Joseph Shiel, and British medium Colin Bates. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 International Teacher & Esoteric AstrologerWilliam Meader Events - Jan 12-19. The soul of humanity evolves through world crisis/sex &

HOUSECLEANING. Enjoy your free time and let us do what we do best: Housecleaning to your healthy satisfaction. Call Paula for a free estimate 941-3204052.

LOOKING TO RENT LMT SEEKING AFFORDABLE ROOM with access to reception and restroom within a wellness business. Lakewood Ranch or SR 70 corridor. 941-3232377, Nmtlex2@hotmail.com spirituality/in the name of light/practical mysticism/ the cry of humanity/revelation-holding the mind steady in the light & soul centered astrology appts.

EmergentLight.com, Linda@EmergentLight.com Platform Mediumship Workshop – 10am–4pm.

Join Joseph Shiel for a Platform Mediumship Workshop, where you can learn how to give meaningful, evidential messages to large audiences of people. Giving messages is one thing, but many mediums are blindsided by the difficulty of doing mediumship on platform for the first time. Joseph will demonstrate the skills you need to be a successful platform medium, from the perspective of someone who has done over one hundred platform mediumship galleries! With Joseph Shiel. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 The Art of Private Consultations Workshop – 10am-4pm. Janet Nohavec will explain the practice of mediumship on a more personal level with The Art of Private Consultations Workshop. Mediumship by its nature often involves subjects that are difficult to discuss. As a medium, it is your job to bring messages in a way that brings your client comfort and closure. So, how do you do that when you are communicating with a loved one in Spirit who passed in a way that was sudden and tragic? A great medium can make a message life-changing in positive way, even when the circumstances are difficult. Janet will explore this topic and guide you through bringing messages at your highest and best. With Janet Nohavec. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com

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Tai Chi with Reuben Fernandez – 2pm. The main principle of tai chi is internal relaxation. Tai Chi is known as an internal martial art. The power and energy do not depend on muscle power, strength or speed, rather power comes from internal relaxation and release of Chi. In this class we will focus on developing a tai chi body the basic warm up exercises and the Chen form as well as Chi Gung for its health benefits…. Reuben D. Fernandez. Tai Chi and Chi Gung has been ongoing for the past 15 years.

Presently he is instructing in Venice, Sarasota and Bradenton. To register, CCOSL.com.

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Demonstrations of Mediumship – 7-9pm. Janet Nohavec, Joseph Shiel, and Colin Bates will jump into a message gallery with Demonstrations of Mediumship. This is your chance to see these highly skilled mediums in action. You may receive messages from loved ones in Spirit. All who attend will get to witness the fascinating ways these mediums work. With American mediums Janet Nohavec and Joseph Shiel, and British medium Colin Bates.

The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 Become a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher - January 20 - February 9. RYT-200hr Training offered in the Finish Line Tower at Nathan Benderson Park, January 20 - February 9. Take the first step on your path as a teacher or deepen your understanding of modern vinyasa yoga practice. Register by 12/29/18 at WhereBoatsGo.com

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ficiates/Cherags rotate on leading the services each week. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839, RisingTideInternational.org.

on going events

sunday Holistic Healing, Spiritual / Intuitive Development and Meditation Classes - More information about the classes, CarlaMary.net/Schedule. RSVP, space is limited. Carla Mary, Connecting the tools for the mind/body/spirit, 941-320-2687.

Unity of Sarasota- 8:45 and 10:30am. Inspiring, Celebration Service with Rev Dr Suzi Schadle-All Welcome! 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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”. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota.

941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Sunday Services – 10:30am-12pm. Join us for a beautiful service each Sunday in the Spiritualist tradition. We begin with healings at 10:30am, followed by inspirational trance lectures at 11am.

Each service is ended with inspiring and uplifting Spirit Messages. We invite people of all faiths and backgrounds. With Rev. Mary Linn Clarke.

The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Unity of Sarasota - 10-10:15am. Meditation Service and Daily Word. 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Nia - 10am. With Becky. Say yes to living well with Nia: a blend of the dance, martial, and healing arts.

Also Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue. 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Kai is Soulful and Fun Dance Movement – 10:3011:30am. Led by Kelly Atkins. All ages welcome. $15 drop in. Soul Studios, 3303 Bahia Vista Ave., Sarasota, KaiMoves.com.

Sarasota Center of Light Sunday Morning Celebration Service - 10:30am. We celebrate life in a morning church service that features Vibrational Healing followed by singing, music, a guided meditation, a greeting of the community and an inspirational talk by our Pastor, Rev. Jim Toole. Feel the energy of the Sanctuary and this Community. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

Sunday Service at CMF – 10:30am. Please join us each Sunday morning for spiritual healing, an inspirational talk, special music and messages from spirit. Leave refreshed and inspired to start the new week. Refreshments and fellowship period follow the service. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota. 941-266-8435, CMFSarasota.org, and Facebook is CMF of Sarasota.

The Universal Worship Service -10:30am. This weekly egalitarian worship service celebrates all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar. Scriptures, songs, prayers, chants, and offerings from each religious tradition are accompanied with universalist prayers that honor all faiths as lights serving humanity’s unfoldment. Different of-

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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! Rev Dr. SharonElizabeth James. A Spiritual Discussion follows the service at 1:15. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota.

941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Cosmic In-Service Gathering of Lightworkers – 12:15pm. 2nd through 4th Sunday monthly. A call to Planetary World Servers to Anchor Light and work with our Family of Light to bridge Heaven and Earth.

Rev. Eric Watrous (2nd Sunday of the month), Rev Molly Friedenfeld (3rd Sunday of the month), Rev. Mary Gemming (4th Sunday of the month). Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Spirit Journey, a Metaphysical Church – 6pm, 1st and 3rd Sundays. Rev. Karen Rose invites you to Spirit Journey, a new Metaphysical Church.

Services for spiritual healing, inspirational talk and spirit messages. 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota-Gulf Gate area. 941-250-9556, SpiritJourney.org.

Sarasota Center of Light Sunday Evening Celebration Service – 7pm. Our evening service is special for the Spirit communication offered by our Pastor, Rev. Jim Toole, one of our mediums, or a guest medium. Experience the inspiration and joy as we come together for an inspirational talk, singing, music, prayer and celebrating life. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

monday 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. 941-360-2248.

FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Shamanic Skills for Reiki – 6-8:30pm. Enhance your Reiki practice using shamanic skills taught by Kelly Stewart. Incorporate natural elements, explore alternate realities, and find expanded ways of working with universal life force energy. Receive shamanic protection and rites. Previous Reiki training preferred. $50/session, $199 ppd for entire 5-class series. $35/session retakes. Class series given consecutively. No need to take in order. Sacred Pathways Sarasota, 2831 Ringling Blvd. B-108, 941-322-7284.

RSVP Required. StarLightworker.com.

Joyful Findings: Intuition and More – 7pm. Explore ways of finding and living your joy, through tapping into your intuition and healing abilities.

Live your truth! $20. Wild Ginger Apothecary: Studio + Lounge, 6557 Superior Ave in Gulf Gate, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Learning to Connect Classes at CMF – 7-8:30pm.

Join Susan Houliston and guest instructors every Monday to learn techniques for connecting with Spirit. Students are given the opportunity to practice lessons to develop their skills and each class will end with healings by the “WE” for all attending. Discussion and refreshments follow. $10 donation requested. For a description of the program offered for a given date, call Susan at 941-266-1696, or CMFSarasota.org. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota.

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Basic Yoga Class - 7:15pm. Learn the basics of hatha yoga including standing, seated, and reclined poses. No prior yoga experience is needed. $18 drop in/ or new student package. Garden of the Heart Yoga, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com, 941-341-9781 for more info.

Monday Evening Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation – 7:45pm. With Dr. 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.

tuesday Mediumship – Nuts and Bolts – 7-9pm. Dec 4th, 11th. With Carolan Carey. Dust off your chairs and learn the formula for evidential mediumship. Class is open to beginners and practiced mediums alike. Learn the fundamentals and ethics required in this specialized form of mediumship. $20. Sarasota Center of Light, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com Alchemy TaiChi and Qigong - 8:30am. Exercise the mind, body, and spirit in this energy-based movement practice. By donation. Outside @ Arlington Park, 941 525 3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

Kai is Soulful and Fun Dance Movement – 9:3010:30am. Led by Kelly Atkins. All ages welcome. $8 drop in. At Elite Healthcare, 1281 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, KaiMoves.com.

Pilates on the Roller with Weights – 10:3011:30am. With Kelly Atkins. $8 beg/interm - no experience needed. At Elite Healthcare, 1281 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, KaiMoves.com.

Drop-In Psychic Intuitive, Tarot, and Astrology – 10am-6pm, Tues through Friday, Sat 12-4pm.

Psychic, Tarot/ Astrology. Also, by appointment and special scheduled events! $20/15 minutes. Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue. 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Happy Hour Yoga - 4-5 pm, every Tuesday and Thursday. Led by Cheryl Chaffee for yogis of all levels. A wide variety of poses will be taught in this class, which meets every Tuesday & Thursday. $15 Drop/or use a class pass. Garden of the Heart Yoga, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com, 941-341-9781 for more info.

Candlelight Restorative Yoga – 7–8pm. Led by Christine Davenport. Join us Tuesday nights for a restorative class by candlelight to relax your muscles, tensions and ligaments of your body as well as your busy mind. Breathe, stretch, and release the tension of the day. Bring a friend and make it a fun and memorable evening. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221 and Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955.

Law of Attraction Remembered Class – 7-9pm.

Class will take a break from Dec.18 to Jan.15. This class takes you to the leading edge of co-creation, working with the Principles of the Laws of Cause/ Effect or Sow/Reap. We are entering a study series of intension for living life as masterfully as we can, given our various quirks and preferences. We move forward in our understanding of the Law of “if you ask it is given.” $10. At Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. Sarasota. Rev. Zan Benham, 941-9227839. Zan@woman-spirit.com, Woman-Spirit.com.

wednesday Authentic Movement Dance Freestyle Movement – 9:30-10:30am. facilitated by Kelly Atkins. Move how you like, great music. $15. Soul Studios 3303 Bahia Vista Ave., Sarasota, KaiMoves.com.

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 9:45 and 11am.

Awareness Through Movement class at 9:45am to improve posture, balance, and body awareness.

Ongoing Awareness Through Movement at 11am.

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.

Connect with Your Inner Stillness Mudra Meditation -11:30am-12:30pm. In this guided meditation format, you will hold mudras (finger poses) to ease tension & stress; quiet your mind; connect with your inner joy & serenity; and, more! In 1912, Jiro Murai used these mudras to prove that they release circulation blockages & he was cured of a terminal illness. This was the beginning of Jin Shin Jyutsu® as we know it today! Register by 10am, the day of the meditation. Special rate: Only $10! Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, 820 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com.

Opt for Light LLC – 12pm-3pm. Now offering In-light LED light therapy sessions at Wild Ginger Apothecary. 6557 Superior Ave., 928-301-0717, SerentiyStations.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.

Guided Imagery Meditation – 6:30pm. Each week a different meditation to assists on healing, spiritual journey, empowerment and more. Located in Sarasota. For more information and RSVP, 941320-2687, CarlaMary.net.

Wen Chi Workouts - 6:30–7:30pm. Led by Topher Mowry. Wen Chi is a routine that combines Qi Gong and Tai Chi into an exercise that can be practiced by people of all ages. 5 Element Qi Gong exercises that harmonize the internal organs is paired along with Yang Family style Tai Chi providing total body balancing and conditioning. Wen chi tonifies internal organs, lubricates the joints, improves oxygen conditions such as stress, insomnia, fatigue, autoimmune diseases, bowel issues, neuropathy, arthritis, asthma, allergies, and more. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221 and Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955.

Unity of Sarsasota-7pm. Music and Inspiration.

All are welcome! 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Wednesday Candlelight Healing Service - 7pm.

Wednesday evening is dedicated to healing. Receive a Vibrational Healing and join us in a guided meditation. We share our energy and intentions together in our candlelit sanctuary in a peaceful and loving hour together. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

thursday Alchemy TaiChi and Qigong - 8:30am. Exercise the mind, body, and spirit in this energy-based movement practice. By donation. Outside @ Arlington Park, 941 525 3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

NEW! Restorative Yoga - 2pm.Give your body the opportunity to deeply relax & rejuvenate with supported restorative poses held for a longer time. $18 Drop/or use a class pass. Garden of the Heart Yoga, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com, 941-341-9781 for more info.

Accelerated Transformation – 4:30-8:30pm, Dec 6 and Dec 13th. David Winfree & Elaine Koelmel, LMT work together to assist you to achieve profound transformational change. Clearing obstructions in your body, chakras, central channel and subtle bodies. $100/50 min. By appt only, to schedule contact David Winfree, 734-353-0906.

Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo Ann Drive, Sarasota.

DWinfree1@yahoo.com. Bios/Information: DavidWinfree.com/Private_ Sessions.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Classes6-7:30pm. Fall class series will focus on the concept of the “ten bodies,” a different one each week--soul body to radiant body. Each set works on a different aspect of your Self. All the sets are adjustable according to your ability, beginners welcome. Taught

by Jiwan Shakti, 27 years practice of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. RSVP text/call 407-227-4111, or just drop in. $11/per class. Sacred Pathways Sarasota, 2831 Ringling Blvd., Suite B-108, SacredPathwaysSarasota.com.

B.E.M.E.R Class – 6:30pm, Last Thursdays of the month. Snacks, micro-circulation restored for life, for you, for energy. Find out how! Gabriel Center 941-954-0300.

Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Tarot Evening – 7-9pm, Aug 2, and 23rd. Have you ever wanted to learn the Tarot but found it too complicated and confusing? Learning the Tarot can be fun and rewarding! We are offering classes to learn the meanings of the Tarot cards, two cards at a time. We will study two Major Arcana cards of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck per class, meditate on the meaning, practice reading the cards through fun games and each participant will receive a short reading. *R.S.V.P. to reserve your spot! $25/ class. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr., Sarasota, 941-822-8056.

Rhythm & Resonance™ - Meditative Sonic Immersion – 7pm. A sacred, metaphysical journey of sonic bliss that transcends time and space. $25, FREE PARKING. Positive RePercussions, 5049 Ocean Blvd. Siesta Key Village, 941-677-3786, PositiveRepercussions.com/SoundBath

friday Kai is Soulful and Fun Dance Movement – 9:3010:30am. Led by Kelly Atkins. All ages. $15. Drop in. Soul Studios, 3303 Bahia Vista Ave., Sarasota, KaiMoves.com.

CBD Coffee Hour – 10am-12noon. Wondering what the CBD buzz is all about? Want to try the benefits of CBD? Do you have questions about how CBD can support you? Free. Wild Ginger Apoth-

ecary: Studio + Lounge, 6557 Superior Avenue, WildGingerApothecary.com/cbd for more info.

Opt for Light LLC – 10am-1pm. Now offering In-light LED light therapy sessions at Wild Ginger Apothecary. 6557 Superior Ave., 928-301-0717, SerentiyStations.com.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute Weekly Drop-in Sit. – Noon. Enjoy meditating with others & topic discussion. Universalist Unitarian, 3975 Fruitville, Sarasota.

Developing Consciousness with Rev Jim Toole - 6pm.

Enjoy a time of connection, checking in with each other, discussing spiritual topics and joining in a channeled meditation. All are welcome Love offering. Sarasota Center of Light Ed Center 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, 941-330-5031, RevJimSCOL@gmail.com.

Guided Imagery Meditation – 6:30pm. Each week a different meditation to assists on healing, spiritual journey, empowerment and more. Located in Sarasota. For more information and RSVP, 941320-2687, CarlaMary.net.

saturday Holistic Healing, Spiritual / Intuitive Development and Meditation Classes - Each week a different class is offered. More information about the classes, CarlaMary.net/Schedule. RSVP, space is limited. Carla Mary, Connecting the tools for the mind/body/spirit, 941-320-2687.

Sarasota Farmers Market – 7am-1pm. Rain or shine. Established in 1979, the market 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.

Self-Love Meditation – 9am. Every Saturday morning with Steve Comer. Learn to be in the space of self-love while learning to listen to yourself. Your first class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary: Studio + Lounge, 6557 Superior Avenue, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Over thirty-five vendors offering locally-grown fruits, vegetables, plants, organic products, fresh seafood, prepared foods, as well as the s of local artists, craftspeople and musicians. 1005 1st Ave W, Bradenton.

941-932-9440. RealizeBradenton.com/our_vendors.

Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am2pm. 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 welcome. 941-744-7484.

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 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561-346-6296, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

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PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

Valerie Clows 5411 Fruitville Rd., 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.

PSYCHIC HYPNOTIST REVEREND LOIS CHENEY, CCH 928-300-2030 Sarasota-Psychic-Medium.com RevLois@gmail.com

Contacts: Guides, Angels, Loved Ones. Hypnosis for Habits, Body Weight & Fears. Past Lives, Cord Removal, Sound & Color Healing, Chakra Balancing. Home or Office Clearing. Psychic Parties!

FOUR PILLARS

Massage - Holistic Healing - Classes - Intuitive Counceling. Reiki Master/ Teacher, meditation, spiritual and intuitive development and healing classes.

New client specials. Over 20 years’ experience.

San Marco Plaza 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221 Lakewood Ranch, Fl 941-373-3955 8• FourPillarsFlorida.com

Four Pillars is a positive and healthy place to learn, relax, energize, and reinvent. Our services include massage, facials, acupuncture, reiki, hypnosis, wellness and life coaching, educational and social workshops.

Our retail shop offers books, crystals, t-shirts, jewelry, skin care, and essential oils.

You’ll find just what you need to balance your mind, body, spirit, home and social connections. Open Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-5 and evenings by appointment.

See our website or social media for events.

THE OM SHOPPE

4801 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-706-3257 • www.theomshoppe.com, www.theomshoppeandspa.com

Unique and one of a kind gifts, products, and spa services. The luxury spa includes services such as S o u n d Wa v e A t t u n ementTM, Crystal Alchemy Energy AttunementTM , and massages that incorporate the ancient healing sounds of singing bowls & crystal gridding. We offer an array of healthful and personally empowering products. Enjoy a visit to our showroom and discover the largest selection of crystal singing bowls in Florida. We invite you to stop in and mention code Natural10 to receive 10% off any single item.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES

Rev. Zan Benham, BSL, BD, CHT 941-922-7839

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.

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.

SARASOTA CENTER OF LIGHT

SPIRIT JOURNEY A METAPHYSICAL CHURCH

2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota-Gulf Gate area 941-250-9556 SpiritJourney.org Rev. Karen Rose invites you to Spirit Journey, a new Metaphysical Church. Services on 1st and 3rd Sundays, 6pm. Spiritual Healing, Inspirational Talk, Spirit Messages.

THERMOGRAPHY TAMPA BAY THERMOGRAPHY June Drennon, CCT 2008

JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com

727-729-2711 TampaBayThermography.com

Certified Clinical Thermographer 2008. Prevention is better than early detection. Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location convenient for you.

VETERINARIAN 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 GARDEN OF THE HEART YOGA

2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Near Tuttle 941-341-9781 GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com

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.

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY: STUDIO + LOUNGE

6553 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota 941-312-5630 WildGingerApothecary.com

Community shop for health + wellness offering Yoga, Pilates, Nia, Buti Yoga, and more. Classes and learn workshops for every interest/age/ skill level, offered daily + weekly. move First class with every teacher is 6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE •only SARASOTA, • 34231Psychic Intuitive + $5! FL Daily {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE} Tarot Readers. Event space rental available.

941.312.5630 • WILDGINGERAPOTHECARY.COM

852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota 941-953-6620 • sarasotacenteroflight.com Experience the peaceful energy, love and light of our metaphysical spiritual community. Join us for the inspiration, healing and connection to Spirit in our services, classes and social gatherings.

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SARASOTA MIDTOWN 1279 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239 (941) 308-7600

SARASOTA SOUTH 4055 Clark Road Sarasota, FL 34233 (941) 927-6200

SARASOTA NORTH 2855 University Parkway Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 556-6400

PORT CHARLOTTE 1808 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (941) 629-3689

Open Late, Nights & Weekends

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