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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

24 AGING WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE

Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

by Deborah Shouse

28 RODNEY YEE ON YOGA AS A WAY OF LIFE

Simple Strategies for Staying on Track

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by Marlaina Donato

30 FLOATING AWAY

STRESS

Isolation Tanks Induce Deep

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Rest and Healing

by Gina McGalliard

32 FABULOUS FAN FARE Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For

by Judith Fertig

36 ZAYA AND

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MAURIZIO BENAZZO

Joining Science to Spirituality

by Linda Sechrist

38 BEING BEAUTY

What Makes Us Glow

by Glennon Doyle Melton

40 NATURE’S CLASSROOM Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child

by Meredith Montgomery

42 SOLAR HEATS UP

Demand Surges as Prices Fall

by Jim Motavalli

44 FLUORIDE ALERT Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets

by Karen Becker

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11 newsbriefs 18 healthbriefs 20 ecotip 22 globalbriefs 18 28 fitbody 20 30 healingways 32 consciouseating 36 wisewords 38 inspiration 40 healthykids 42 greenliving 44 naturalpet 60 calendar 22 63 classifieds 68 resourceguide

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s we prepare to move from summer into autumn (which, let’s be honest, doesn’t feel much different here on the Suncoast!), our schedules are getting busier, we’re helping the kids settle into a new school year, and we’re starting to plan ahead for the holidays in just a couple months. During this transitional season, it’s almost too easy to forget about our commitment to wellness and balance in the hectic pace of life, but these elements can’t be overlooked.

This month, Natural Awakenings is shining a spotlight on the importance of self-care and its role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In this issue, you’ll find insights and inspiration for re-connecting to a more centered, grounded version of yourself––regardless of how old you are or what’s happening in your world. Let’s take a peek inside...

Our feature article for this month is all about “Artfully Creative and Enriching Elderhood” which promotes the idea of creatively-conceived aging through a positive attitude, spiritual connection, artistic expression and self-acceptance. This article shows that discovering purpose and meaning within yourself is attainable, no matter what stage of life you’re in right now.

Next, in an excerpt from her best-selling book Love Warrior, South Florida based author, blogger and activist Glennon Doyle Melton discusses the true “Essence of Beauty.” This article encourages us to look past each other’s––and our own––appearances and focus instead on what makes us glow from within.

In a culture where external standards are over-emphasized, we could all use a reminder that inner beauty is what makes us most attractive, noticeable and engaging to the people we care about. If you need a healthy dose of self-love, this article is for you!

Finally, throughout September, we celebrate National Yoga Month, and this is particularly meaningful in Sarasota where the yoga community thrives. This issue’s “Fit Body” article points out the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of a consistent yoga practice, and we’re also featuring a round-up of local studios and practitioners right in our own backyard. If you’ve been wanting to learn more about this ancient healing art, these articles can give you the resources to get started on a mindful yoga path.

As usual, that’s just a snippet of everything this issue has to offer, and I hope you find both enlightenment and pure enjoyment inside these pages. Please don’t hesitate to send any comments, questions or feedback to Publisher@NASRQ.com, and here’s to a season of loving ourselves!

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newsbriefs One World Bookstore at Unity of Sarasota Sponsors Enrichment Saturday

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n our spiritual toolbox, we have several ways to bring our spirits, souls and bodies into attunement and alignment for a sacred, empowered life experience. On September 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., One World Bookstore will host a plethora of energy healers, intuitives and sacred teachers of ancient spiritual methods for your enlightenment and enrichment.

This Enrichment Saturday will explore how we learn and grow spiritually in an informative, transformative and enjoyable setting.

We invite you take advantage of this special event at Unity of Sarasota. Unity’s One World Bookstore has lined up a diverse group of holistic health consultants, energy workers and readers to provide you with an opportunity to sample a wide variety of experiences. Local women who specialize in astrology, numerology, healing, energy attunement, tarot, palmistry and psychic arts will be available for personal readings in the Fellowship Hall.

These individuals include Julie Moore, Somatic Healing Massage; Michele Denise, John of God Crystal Light bed sessions; Firoze, Numerologist; Rev. Zan Benham, Intuitive Card Reader and Reiki Healer; Myrna Lou, Palmist; Karin Ireland, Evidential Medium; Melissa Parks, Psychic/Trance Medium; Denise Clair, Western Astrology/Voyager Tarot; Tere Greenwald, Astrology and Tarot Reader; Julie Klutinoty, Energy Healer and Medium; and Evie Williams, Intuitive Card Reader.

Location: 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota.

Cost: $20 per 15-minute reading. For more information, call 651-233-0990 or email Bookstore.Mgr@UnityOfSarasota. com.

“WOW! Way of Wholeness”

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lysian Fields welcomes back James Wanless, creator of the internationally-acclaimed Voyager Tarot deck, on September 7, 7–9 p.m., for his class “WOW! Way of Wholeness.” Experience the “Whole Self Mandala,” the signature Voyager Tarot roadmap for creating a life that is happy, healthy, holy and wealthy.

In today’s changing, complex, demanding and uncertain world, it’s essential to have a personal growth path and practice in order to be whole, synergized, and aligned with your life’s purpose. Learn this empowering manifestation formula, have fun and take home your complimentary Voyager Card as your guiding light. Wanless will also be available for private readings at Elysian Fields on September 8–9, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sessions will book quickly, so be sure to reserve your appointment in advance.

Location: 1273 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Cost of class: $40. Pre-registration required. Cost of readings: $75/30 minutes, $135/60 minutes. For more information, call 941-361-3006 or visit ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

“Take a Child Outside” Week

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aking place from September 24–30, this annual nationwide program is designed to encourage children and adults to spend time together outdoors. By giving parents, grandparents and teachers information on outdoor activities and places to visit, our goal is to help children develop a better understanding and appreciation of the environment and an enthusiasm for exploring the natural world. This weeklong celebration will occur for approximately one hour after school each day. The Crowley Museum and Nature Center will be featuring different program for children and adults throughout the week which include the following:

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Children’s Safety in the Outdoors Nature Games from “Sharing Nature with Children” Nature Scavenger Hunt Fox Walk, Deer Ears, Owl Eyes

Location: 16405 Myakka Rd., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-227-9003, email ACederberg@CrowleyFL.org, visit CrowleyFl.org or “like” Crowley Museum and Nature Center on Facebook.

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newsbriefs Parkinson’s YogaReach Training coming to Sarasota

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ext month, Garden of the Heart Yoga Center is excited to be hosting YogaReach’s Mindful Movement for Parkinson’s Disease training program. Led by PD experts Char Grossman and Michael Ingram, this three-day training is designed to show participants how to teach yoga to people with Parkinson’s Disease.

This in-depth workshop will take place on October 27, 6:30–9 p.m., October 28, 1–7 p.m., and October 29, noon to 6 p.m.

Yoga is a modality that has been shown to help people with PD improve their flexibility, functional mobility, balance, coordination, confidence and mood. The training is open to yoga teachers, health professionals or anyone who cares for someone with PD. Grossman, an IAYT certified yoga therapist, created the Mindful Movement for PD program after years of serving medically challenged populations and witnessing positive results in her adaptive programming for clients with PD. Her successful Mindful Movement for PD classes are ongoing at a Northeast Ohio PD wellness center. This is a unique opportunity to study with her here in Florida. This training includes a manual and provides 15 Yoga Alliance CEUs to registered yoga teachers.

Location: 2888 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Cost: $299 (early registration through September 15), $395 (regular price). For more information and to register, visit GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

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Healthy Joints from the Inside Out

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arasota and Southwest Florida is an active place for people of any age, from biking and tennis playing with the kids or grandkids at the beach.

However, acute joint discomfort can make these activities uncomfortable or painful. Healthy joints are critical to getting the most out of life.

The important component to joint health is synovial fluid, the slippery, lubricating liquid produced by tissues lining the joints. Think motor oil in your car’s engine––same principal, except our bodies generate the fluid on their own. You can’t add a new bottle every three thousand miles. It all comes down to inflammation which is how the body responds to irritation.

That irritation can include physical injuries from over-exertion or the simple process of aging can lead to inflammation. This can result in joint soreness and, in extreme cases, tearing of the cartilage that connects muscle to bone.

Herbs, spices and minerals have a long and positive history in managing inflammatory responses in the body, while supporting healthy joints and cartilage. One of the most popular natural remedies is turmeric, along with piperine (made from pepper) and frankincense (which contains boswellic acids).

Along with the world’s best all-natural essential oils, Young Living also has a full line of supplements that support body functions including healthy joints. YL’s “Agilease” product promotes joint flexibility and mobility and helps with cartilage production, as well as long-term joint health.

For more information on this and other Young Living Essential Oil products, call 941-404-5750, email EssentialOilsOfYL@ gmail.com or visit SarasotaEssentialOils.com.

Connect with International Psychic Medium John Holland

Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Anti-Aging Seminar

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n September 22, 1 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM, will give a seminar on Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna, her revolutionary anti-aging serum made from real pearls and Chinese herbs without any preservatives.

Pearls contain amino acids that retighten muscles and slowly return the face to its younger look with daily use. Preservatives destroy this muscle tightening action, so Pearl Cream

by Dr. Anna is the only pearl cream on the market that gives these results. Dr. Anna will show photographed results of 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.

Dr. Anna has appeared on ABC7’s Suncoast View discussing her anti-aging creation and showing results of one of the hosts. The clip is posted on both her website and Facebook page.

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ext month, The Spirit University is honored to host one of the most respected Spirit Messengers on the world stage. Internationally renowned psychic medium John Holland will be joining us for a highly anticipated two-day event.

On October 6, 7–9 p.m., Holland will present this fascinating insight into how a medium connects with Spirit to bring healing messages of hope, love and closure. He will reveal how Spirit communicates through him and how he validates the identity of each Spirit. In addition, he will interpret the message with a specific loved one in the audience.

On October 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Holland will teach an all-day “Advanced Mediumship Master Class.” This intense but also enjoyable workshop will give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and push your mediumship potential, then walk away with a newfound confidence in your own mediumship style and abilities.

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.

Message gallery, October 6th, 7-9pm, $39.95/$45. Cost: $159 (both events), $125 (workshop). For more information and to register, call 941-544-5874 or visit TheSpiritU.com.

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newsbriefs 360 Degree Wellness Open House

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60 Degree Wellness in Sarasota is excited to announce an open house on September 28, 6–8 p.m. Come and meet the practitioners, ask questions and learn how to feel better naturally.

Jeni Clark is an intuitive homeopath and nutritional expert. She approaches each client as a unique individual and takes into account the mental, emotional, and physical history of each person. With an extensive background in food-based healing, she has helped many people transition their diet and lifestyle to include foods which are both delicious and conducive to recovery from chronic illness.

Sean Leonard practices Kiiko Matsumoto-style Japanese acupuncture and teaches daily qigong and kung fu classes. As a regular participant at the Nokomis Drum Circle, he has a unique approach to movement which is both powerful and meditative. He will be discussing the unique attributes of Alchemy Qigong and its healing benefits, as well as offering simple techniques for self-care and physical well-being.

Clark and Leonard will each give a short presentation on their individual offerings, and participants will have a chance to learn about specific strategies for personal health. These uniquely gifted practitioners offer a powerful and effective combination of skills with a proven track-record to help people find true empowerment through health and healing. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to step into a brighter and healthier life.

Location: 7053 S Tamiami Trail, Suite A, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-5253752, email Aware122@gmail.com or visit 360DegreeWellness.com.

Be Aware and Show Your Wares: You Are Invited to be an Exhibitor!

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he Mystical Bazaar is an event for the public to enjoy and the vendors to reach over 1200 targeted and qualified consumers. You will be able to expand your network of contacts and connect with your peers, while collecting leads for future marketing campaigns. This is the perfect opportunity to meet face-toface with consumers to educate them and answer questions about your products and services. You will build brand awareness and make a human connection which is vital to the success of any business.

The third annual Mystical Bazaar will take place on September 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. The is a magical day of mystical connections and experiences!

The will be lectures, live performances, roving entertainers, and a marketplace of vendors, psychic readers, healers, aura photos, tarot, crystals, jewelry, metaphysical items and more.

Location: 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Cost to host a booth: $125. Register now, as limited space is available.

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Dr. Anna’s Acupuncture Face and Necklift Seminar

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n September 20, 2 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Dr. Anna, will present a seminar on facial rejuvenation at any stage in the aging process, using her muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift technique. Dr. Anna’s results are unique in that all muscles of the face and neck are retightened proportionally along the route that they aged. She will show photographed results on people of all different ages and face types from her database of over 500 people.

A nationally board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Anna has been practicing in Sarasota since 1998. She has developed a specialty in a muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift without any needles used on the face. Up to three treatments can be done in one day with a 10-treatment minimum.

After treatments are completed, a one or two treatment touch-up is suggested every 18 months to maintain the lift. Dr. Anna’s work has been nationally televised, and she has been voted Sarasota’s favorite anti-aging practitioner.

For more information, call 941-9242723 or visit FacesbyDrAnna.com to make seminar reservations or to schedule a free consultation.

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alling all kids, ages five to 10! Jessica DiLorenzo, arts integration specialist and kids’ yoga teacher, is excited to offer a dynamic five-week kids’ yoga series that will include asana (yoga poses), storytelling, arts and crafts, and games.

This class series will take place on Sundays from August 27–September 24, 10–11:30 a.m.

Each week will connect to a different element––earth, water, fire, air and space, and will focus on building strength, confidence and community. All arts activities and games are infused with sprinklings of yogi wisdom, providing children with tools and experiences to tap into their creativity and support social-emotional skills. Children will gain awareness of the mind-body connection while having a tremendous amount of fun.

Signing up for all five classes will allow students to build long lasting friendships, trust and collaboration skills.

However, we will offer a drop-in option as well. As an added bonus, parents can also take a yoga class with Jamie while their children are in session. This is a wonderful family bonding activity for the weekend!

Location: 810 Central Ave., Sarasota.

Cost: $50 (for all five classes), $14 (for drop-ins). For more information, call 941-952-5280, email RosemaryCourt@ yahoo.com or visit RosemaryCourt.com.

Suncoast Singles Hosts Upcoming Speed Dating Party

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n September 7, 7:30–9 p.m., Suncoast Singles will be hosting a speed dating party at Primos Italian Restaurant in Sarasota. All ages are welcome to attend, and guests are asked to preregister as early as possible because space is limited. The evening will include light finger foods, drink specials, prizes and giveaways. Each attendee is asked to purchase an appetizer and drink of their choice. Speed dating parties are fun opportunities to meet and mingle with other singles.

Christy, who has been hosting single’s parties and speed dating events for over 10 years adds that it’s extremely rare to hear negative feedback from the single participants who attend. “We work hard to make sure everyone has a good time,” she notes. The party will take place in a private banquet room filled with flowers and candles. You’ll feel something special in the air as soon as you walk inside. So, if you are single and looking for a fun way to meet other singles, reserve your spot today.

Cost: $25. To register for this evening, call 941-713-1000.

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Monsanto Faces New Scandal

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he Monsanto agrochemical company, long cited for its ubiquitous toxic Roundup herbicide and pro-genetically modified organism (GMO) science, is reeling from the disclosure of internal communications that indicate it suppressed knowledge of the potential dangers of its herbicide and received insider help from U.S. regulators.

Many documents have been made public by attorneys involved in a personal injury case involving cancer, just one of hundreds pending (reference nonprofit U.S. Right to Know at usrtk.org). Attorney Brent Wisner states, “These [documents] show that Monsanto has deliberately been stopping studies that look bad for them, ghostwriting literature and engaging in a whole host of corporate malfeasance. They have been telling everybody that these products are safe because regulators have said they are safe, but it turns out that Monsanto has been in bed with U.S. regulators, while misleading European regulators.”

Monsanto is currently seeking to merge with Germany’s Bayer AG, another industry giant, but the deal is subject to government review. It remains to be seen if these revelations will interfere with the process or prompt other actions by such regulating bodies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Yoga Increases Healthy Brain Marker

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study from Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, in São Paulo, Brazil, suggests a link between regular yoga practice and an increase in brain cortical thickness, associated with memory and attention.

The researchers used brain imaging scans (CT) to measure the cortical thickness of 42 Brazilian women older than 59. Twenty-one of the subjects had practiced hatha yoga regularly for at least eight years. These women were compared to 21 other women matched for age and education that engaged in other physical activity comparable to hatha yoga.

The researchers found that the cortical thickness in the yoga practitioners was significantly greater in the left prefrontal lobe of the brain. This portion of brain gray matter is linked to awareness, attention, executive function and memory, suggesting that hatha yoga practice may be associated with cognitive preservation.

The scientists added, “The present results parallel those previously reported in which younger yoga and meditation practitioners had greater gray matter volumes than non-practitioners compared to non-practitioners in the following brain regions: larger gray matter volume in the right anterior insula and right inferior temporal gyrus.”

Yoga Lessens Back Pain and Opioid Use Yana Ermakova/Shutterstock.com

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ith the U.S. opioid epidemic reaching a boiling point, insight into the effectiveness of alternative methods of pain relief has become increasingly relevant. Scientists from the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System have found yoga to be an effective technique to reduce back pain.

The researchers divided 150 California veterans with chronic low back pain into two equal groups. One attended two yoga classes per week—comprising postures, movement and breathing techniques—for 12 weeks in addition to their more conventional treatment. The other continued such treatment without yoga. Scientists measured pain levels before and after the core study period and again six months later.

After only 12 weeks, those that participated in the yoga practice experienced a 2.05 point reduction in Roland−Morris Disability Questionnaire scores, compared to a 1.29 reduction for those that received only usual care. After six months, this difference increased, with the yoga group’s scores decreasing 3.37 points compared to only an 0.89 reduction in the usual care group. In addition, pain intensity scores were reduced by 0.61 in the yoga group and 0.04 in the group receiving usual care after 12 weeks.

Opioid medication use declined among all participants, from 20 percent to 8 percent after six months.

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Lama Nicholas Packard Comes to the Cosmic Center

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hat does health and wellness mean? Does it mean being in good physical shape and getting through a day without discomfort or pain?

Does it mean taking vitamins and eating organic food? Does it mean exercising every day? Many feel physically fit but unwell in mind and spirit.

Lama Nicholas who has studied extensively with the great Master Lamas in the Himalayas and studied Chinese Medicine and Philosophy. He speaks four languages, and is a firm believer in the ancient wisdom and healing arts of the Tao. He promotes a holistic lifestyle and looks at total health, not just its individual parts.

This is based on the principle that internal and external worlds are connected and interdependent––nothing is independent and separate from anything else. The mind is not separate from the body and man is not separate from his environment. From September 21–23, Lama Nicholas will be offering two lectures on healing, and will be available for limited one-on-one healing sessions as well.

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

Abdy Is Back in Sarasota with Two Connecting to the Source Sessions

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t an early age, Abdy realized that his realm of reality was beyond what he could share with others. As a child, his awareness of extraordinary abilities, such as putting light and sparkles on people, could only be rationalized as a dream.

When, thirty years later, he realized those sparkles were being received by the people, healing them physically, emotionally and spiritually, he gave up his adapted reality to his child-hood reality.

In 2002, he began working around the world, anchoring light and spreading his wisdom. Abdy works with an ancient energy that dissipates our inabilities to relate to our self, higher self and the universe. His work is to bring about and support the transformation of humanity and the earth to a higher consciousness.

This is carried out by raising the vibration of people and places. He channels an energy that allows an individual to connect to their own divinity.

Through Abdy’s presence, some people have become healers, spiritual teachers and life coaches. Many free from physical and emotional illnesses, but many more have been gifted to see the beauty of life and its participants. On September 20, 6–7:45 p.m., Abdy will be at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light to present his “Connecting to the Source” sessions.

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arasota Center of Light continues to grow as new members make it their spiritual home. The center is also excited to announce that a new board of directors has been sworn in, and is implementing new strategies and plans for the future.

Sarasota Center of Light offers “Basic Concept” classes multiple times each year. These classes are designed to teach those who would like to become new members about the center and its philosophy. The most recent scheduled classes were full, resulting in 10 new members and several others seeking to become members later this year.

Services, classes, events and interactions with ministers and others have offered inspiration that helps those becoming part of the center to feel they have found their spiritual family.

Like any other family, Sarasota Center of Light embraces individual beliefs and offers a sanctuary for Spiritual growth.

The new board of directors brings fresh ideas for growth, collaboration and active interaction, both within its organization and the community. New programs, guidelines and training will allow the new board to function more efficiently and strengthen the foundation which the center and its philosophy is built on.

Sarasota Center of Light celebrates its new members, new board and all that is being incorporated to make a difference, both now and in the future.

You’re invited to come experience the love, light and inspiration of our spiritual community.

Location: 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota.

For more information, call 941953-6620, email ChurchOffice@ SarasotaCenterofLight.com or visit SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

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esearchers from several international universities have found that seniors that provide caregiving services live longer than those that do not. The scientists analyzed survival data and information collected from the Berlin Aging Study on 500 adults over the age of 69 from 1990 to 2009. They compared survival rates from the subjects that provided caregiving for children, grandchildren and friends to those that did not.

Of the subjects analyzed, the half that took care of their grandchildren or children were still alive 10 years after their first interview in 1990. Caring for nonfamily members also produced positive results, with half of the subjects living for seven years after the initial interview. Conversely, 50 percent of those that did not participate in any caregiving had died just four years after their first interview.

The researchers warn that caregiving must be done in moderation. Ralph Hertwig, director of the Center for Adaptive Rationality and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in Berlin, explains, “A moderate level of caregiving involvement seems to have positive effects on health, but previous studies have shown that more intense involvement causes stress, which has a negative effect on physical and mental health.”

LESS SALT REDUCES NIGHTTIME POTTY VISITS

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study from Nagasaki University, in Japan, has found that reducing salt in the diet can cut down on the number of trips to the bathroom during the night. Researchers followed 321 men and women with high-salt diets and sleep problems for 12 weeks. Of the subjects, 223 reduced their salt intake from 10.7 grams per day to 8 grams and the remaining 98 increased their salt intake from 9.6 grams per day to 11 grams.

The nighttime urination frequency rate for the salt reduction group dropped from 2.3 times per night to 1.4 times, while the increased salt group’s rose from 2.3 to 2.7 times per night.

EARLY BIRDS EAT BETTER AND EXERCISE MORE

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esearchers from Helsinki, Finland, analyzed data from 2,000 people to find out how sleeping patterns affected their food choices.

They discovered individuals that wake up early make healthier food choices throughout the day and are more physically active.

“Linking what and when people eat to their biological clock type provides a fresh perspective on why certain people are more likely to make unhealthy food decisions,” explains lead author Mirkka Maukonen, from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, in Helsinki.

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esearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in young women with eating disorders. The scientists followed 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 that were enrolled in an outpatient eating disorder clinic that comprised the larger control group.

Those selected agreed to participate in a weekly yoga class and complete questionnaires after six and 12 weeks, assessing their anxiety, depression and mood. Of those that started the study, five attended all 12 yoga classes and six completed between seven and 11 classes. Researchers found decreases in anxiety, depression and negative thoughts among those that participated in the yoga classes, with no negative side effects.

Another study from the University of Delaware, in Newark, supports these results.

Half of the 38 residential eating disorder treatment program participants did one hour of yoga prior to dinner for five days and the other half did not. The yoga group showed significant reductions in pre-meal anxiety compared to the control group.

Meditation and Music Aid Memory in Early Stages of Alzheimer’s

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new study from West Virginia University, in Morgantown, reveals that listening to music and practicing meditation may help improve memory function for those in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers asked 60 adults experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD), a common predictor of Alzheimer’s, to engage in kirtan kriya musical meditation or listen to other music for 12 minutes a day for three months, and then consider continuing for an additional three months. Scientists measured the memory and cognitive function of the 53 participants that completed the six-month study and found significant improvements in both measurements at the three-month mark. At six months, the subjects in both groups had maintained or improved upon their initial results.

Tonsillectomies Help Only Temporarily

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esearchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, examined the effectiveness of tonsillectomies in children with recurring throat infections. Using data from nearly 10,000 studies of tonsillectomies, the scientists analyzed illness rates and quality of life for young patients following the surgery.

The analysis found that children experienced a notable drop in school absences and infections in the first year after the surgery, but that these benefits did not persist over time. Dr. Siva Chinnadurai, an associate professor of otolaryngology and co-author of the report, believes, “For any child being considered a candidate for surgery, the family must have a personalized discussion with their healthcare provider about all of the factors that may be in play and how tonsils fit in as one overall factor of that child’s health.”

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se some back-toschool Feng Shui in order to make the most of your child’s study area.

Display a globe and hang maps or posters of the planets and stars.

A globe in your child’s study area symbolizes curiosity, a map helps to ground your child, and charts of the stars and planets expand their horizons.

Christina Captain, DAOM (c), MSAOM, MSHN, MA, is a nationally board-certified and Florida-licensed acupuncture physician and the lead practitioner at the Family Healing Center which she founded in 2000. In 2014, she earned a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and is currently a candidate for the Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with a focus in integrative medicine from AOMA––Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Austin, Texas.

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Retirees are volunteering at hundreds of nationally protected lands. They staff visitor centers, do maintenance, clean up debris and remind visitors to keep food items secure from wildlife. Last year, volunteers outnumbered National Park Service staff about 20 to one, expanding the financially strapped agency’s ability to serve hundreds of millions of visitors.

Nearly a third of them are 54 and up, contributing to the 7.9 million service hours worked in 2015 by all 400,000 volunteers. Volunteer opportunities also exist at National Wildlife Refuge sites, fish hatcheries and endangered species field offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

Sallie Gentry, volunteer coordinator for the Southeast Region, based in Atlanta, notes that Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has a dozen designated spots for motor homes in its Volunteer Village. She says most volunteers are local retired residents whose working hours vary while RV volunteers commit to 20 hours a week for at least three months. In return, they get free hookups for electricity, sewage, propane and water. “They have skills they want to contribute, but are also looking for a social outlet,” notes Gentry. Cookouts and potlucks are common.

She also cites the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, an important migratory stop especially for songbirds, as a place with great appeal.

“We supply uniforms, training, tools and orientations,” says Gentry. “It’s a mutually beneficial investment.” She suggests that individuals apply for specific sites at least a year in advance.

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USFWS Southwest Region volunteer coordinator Juli Niemann highlights the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, in central New Mexico, that has 18 recreation vehicle spots and an average occupancy duration of five months. “It’s a prime wintering place for sandhill cranes.”

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The Aurora Organic Dairy pastures and feedlots north of Greeley, Colorado, are home to more than 15,000 cows—more than 100 times the size of a typical organic herd. It is the main facility of the company that supplies milk to Walmart, Costco and other major retailers.

They adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, but critical weaknesses exist in the inspection system the government uses to ensure that food is organic; farmers are allowed to hire their own inspectors to certify them, and thus can fall short of reaching standards without detection.

Organic dairies are required to allow the cows to graze daily throughout the growing season rather than be confined to barns and feedlots. Although the USDA National Organic Program allows for an extremely wide range of grazing practices that comply with the rule, Aurora was observed onsite and via satellite imagery by the Washington Post as having only a small percentage of the herd outdoors on any given day.

The company disputes the data. U.S. organic dairy sales amounted to $6 billion last year; although it is more expensive to produce, the milk may command a premium price of 100 percent more than regular.

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Gestalt-Based Curricula Emerging Finland, internationally renowned for innovative educational practices, is poised to become the first country to eliminate school subjects. Officials are making changes to be implemented by 2020 that will revolutionize how the school system works by allowing pupils to absorb a body of knowledge about language, economics and communication skills.

“We need something to fit for the 21st century,” says Department of Education head Marjo Kyllonen. The system will be introduced for seniors beginning at age 16.

They will choose which topic or phenomenon they want to study, bearing in mind their ambitions and capabilities. “Instead of staying passively in their benches listening to the teachers, students will now often work in smaller groups collaborating on projects, rather than just assigned classwork and homework.”

Another new model of learning sparked by XQ: The Super School Project (xqsuperschool.org) is underway at New Harmony High School, housed on a floating barge at the mouth of the Mississippi River southeast of New Orleans. They’ve received a $10 million grant to work on environmental issues when it opens in 2018.

“High schools today are not preparing students for the demands of today’s world,” says XQ Senior School Strategist Monica Martinez; she notes that about a third of college students must take remedial courses and are not prepared to thrive as employees.

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Bat Banter

The Egyptian fruit bat is a highly social mammal that roosts in crowded colonies. A machine learning algorithm helped decode their squeaks, revealing that they speak to one another as individuals. The research appears in the journal Scientific Reports.

Researchers at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, discovered that the bats exchange information about specific problems in four categories. Ramin Skibba, at Nature, notes that besides humans, only dolphins and a handful of other species are known to address individuals, rather than making broad, general communication sounds. Studies allow that it may eventually be possible to understand nuanced communications in other species.

Rolling Internet

Winnebago Assists Computer Literacy Librarian Shannon Morrison drives the Digibus, a new, 40-foot-long Winnebago computer classroom that hit the road in January bound for Fresno County, California, communities with the goal of bringing free computer literacy and job searching skills to the public. It employs 12 computer tablets with keyboards and staff that include bilingual interpreters. The library bus was scheduled to spend one week at each of two different communities each month.

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Common Weed Is Lightweight Insulator The Canadian Coast Guard is testing milkweed pods as a source of potential environmentally friendly insulation in partnership with Encore3, a manufacturing company in Québec, Canada, in prototype parkas, gloves and mittens. The plant is roughly five times lighter than synthetic insulation and hypoallergenic.

The Farm Between, in Cambridge, Vermont, harvests the plants and sends the material to Encore3. Co-owner John Hayden says, “Milkweed is grown as an intercrop between the rows in our apple orchard to increase biodiversity and provide a host plant for monarch caterpillars. Monarch populations are in serious decline, and the two things we can do to help on the land we steward are to not use pesticides and provide milkweed habitat.”

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Architecture Becomes Portable Innovative, moveable mini-houses, tents and wagons are gaining advocates amid a trend toward traveling light with style. Designs range from the functional to the outlandish, and also encompass forms of transport from tugboats to tractors. The four-wheeled Collingwood Shepherd Hut wagon has a shingled exterior and wood-burning stove.

Some options can provide ready shelter during a crisis or protection in extreme weather. The Rapid Deployment Module temporary dwelling can be assembled in an hour; DesertSeal’s inflatable, lightweight tent can ward off extreme heat.

The experimental Camper Kart turns a shopping cart into a mini-home with a roof, sleeping deck and storage, all of which can be folded right back into the cart. The Portaledge is a small hanging tent that climbers can affix to a rock face and sleep in safely partway up the rock. Golden Gate 2 camper features a rounded timber frame, portholes and a spot for a surfboard.

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Lasers Stamp Prices on European Produce Food retailers are aiming to cut plastic and cardboard packaging by ditching stickers on fruits and vegetables, instead using high-tech laser “natural branding” and creating huge savings in materials, energy and CO2 emissions. Pilot projects are underway in Europe with organic avocados, sweet potatoes and coconuts.

The technique uses a strong light to remove pigment from the skin of produce. The mark is invisible once the skin is removed and doesn’t affect shelf life or produce quality. The laser technology also creates less than 1 percent of the carbon emissions needed to produce a similar-sized sticker.

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Aging with Passion and Purpose Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

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ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k.

Self-acceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual connections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.

Savor Self-Acceptance

While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that identify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging.

“The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do.

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Fill the Funnel of Friends

For older people, relationships offer foundational connections; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die.

“Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire.

“Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.

Cultivate a Positive Attitude

Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined.

Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead.

Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how negativity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially.

Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting.

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At one of his conscious aging retreats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him—its joys, challenges and camaraderie. Then he tossed the shorts into the fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can find a new purpose and passion.”

Understand Our Life Stories

Creating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey.

Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people. n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams. n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons. n Record key stories on audio or video.

Explore the Arts

The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we need a flow of varied experiences, exploring new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.”

Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier.

Perlstein understands this firsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s.

Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaughter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band.

“I’m doing something I love,” says Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning new things and enjoying a rich life.”

Musician John Blegen, of Kansas

The answers can lead to fresh settings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for lifelong learners. State arts councils support programs, and museums and libraries host helpful activities. Shepherd Centers encourage community learning and Road Scholar caters to elders that prefer to travel and study.

Older people are our greatest resource. We need to nurture them and give them a chance to share what they know. ~Susan Perlstein, founder, National Center for Creative Aging and Elders Share the Arts City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized his lifelong secret desire to tap dance.

When Blegen met the then 87-year-old Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear of being “too old.” She just laughed and urged him to sign up for her adult beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his way through three class sessions.

“Tap class inspired me, encouraged me and gave me hope,” he says.

“Now I can shim sham and soft shoe.

It’s a dream come true.”

To unearth the inner artist, ask: n Which senses do I most like to engage? n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening to music? Do I like sharing feelings and experiences? If so, a thrill may come from writing stories or plays, acting or storytelling. n As a child, what did I yearn to do; maybe play the piano, paint or engineer a train set? Now is the time to turn those dreams into reality. n How can I reframe my life in a positive way when I can no longer do activities I love? If dancing was my focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering in the garden is too strenuous, what other outdoor interests can I pursue?

Discover a Purpose

Upon retirement some people feel purposeless and lost. They yearn for something that offers up excitement, energy and joy. Hadden invites people to be curious and explore options.

“We’re designing our future around who we are and what we care about now,” she says.

Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between concerns that compel and those that irritate.

Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue.

“A concern points to problems and people you want to help,” Hadden observes. This can range from lending a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteering for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”

Develop Inner Frontiers

People in their elder years may still be measured by midlife standards, which include physical power, productivity and achievement. “They come up short in the eyes of younger people,” dharma practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh remarks. “But those standards do not define a human life.”

Rather, aging allows us to disengage from the pressures of appearances and accomplishments. As we release judgments and unwanted habits, we can increase our feelings of spirituality and peace. “When doors in the outer world seem to be closing, it’s time to cultivate inner resources that offer us joy and meaning. We have the beautiful privilege of slowing down and hearing what our heart is saying,” says Singh, of Sarasota, Florida.

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Acknowledge Our Shelf Life

“We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.”

Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want?

What does this all mean? What is spirit?”

Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred.

Help the World In today’s world of chaos and crisis, the wisdom of elders is more important than ever. “Older people need to be engaged, using their insights to help the Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations.

In 2008, longtime educator Nora Ellen Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, wanted to be of greater service. She

Nearly three-quarters of America’s adults believe they are lifelong learners. It helps them make new friends and community connections and prompts volunteerism. ~Pew Research Center asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home.

Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to memorable moments of bonding and

Creative Aging Resources Center for Conscious Eldering CenterForConsciousEldering.com Changing Aging ChangingAging.org Dr. Bill Thomas DrBillThomas.org The Eldering Institute Eldering.org Elders Share the Arts Estanyc.org From Aging to Sageing Sage-ing.org Kathleen Dowling Singh KathleenDowlingSingh.com National Center for Creative Aging CreativeAging.org Shepherd’s Centers of America ShepherdCenters.org

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Meditation is one way to deepen spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an intention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more comfortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.”

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While the benefits of yoga are increasingly well known—from stress reduction and pain management to a more limber body and inner peace—Lee is also aware of the challenges to maintaining a consistent practice. Here he shares insights on the pitfalls encountered by both beginning and advanced students.

“My advice is to first get rid of self-berating behavior, including judgmental inner dialogue. In many aspects of life, we are constantly measuring ourselves against a standard, which is a waste of time and energy,” says Yee.

With a professional background in classical dance and gymnastics, Yee decided to give yoga a try at a nearby studio when he craved more physical flexibility. “As many people do, I came to yoga for a reason. I was a dancer with tight joints. After the first class, I couldn’t believe how I felt. It was not at all like an athletic high; I had a sense of well-being and knew what it means to feel peaceful and clear.”

For people with jam-packed lives, finding time for exercise can be daunting. Yee suggests a relaxed approach to scheduling yoga into a busy day. “As the rishis [Hindu sages] say, we shouldn’t ‘try’ to meditate, not try to force a natural state. To say, ‘I have to do yoga,’ just puts another thing on our to-do list. Sometimes discipline is needed, but another part of discipline is not about force.”

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Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of staying motivated may include exploration of a variety of traditions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, interests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.”

Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work].

Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past 17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all day long in the context of my body and my life; about being both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice but to practice.”

Because many American women have found their way to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 years in other countries. Yee encourages men to not feel intimidated. “Why not try something that can help you improve your business, family life and even your golf game?” he queries.

While Yee believes in a no-pressure approach, he also suggests inviting ways to foster consistency. “If you are just beginning, set aside a half-hour before going to bed or get up a half-hour earlier. Also note that pain is less to be avoided than learned from.”

Wisdom can come from dedication to a yoga practice.

Yee’s philosophy is, “You can blink and half your life is gone.

You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life. As spiritual teacher Ram Dass counsels, ‘Be here now.’ Train yourself to bring body, mind and heart together and fully drink from that.”

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ensory isolation in a floatation tank is known for inducing deep relaxation with subsequent improved health. A 2014 study published in the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry investigating the effects of a series of flotation tank treatments for 65 participants, showed it to be an effective measure in decreasing stress, depression, anxiety and pain, while

enhancing a sense of optimism and quality of sleep.

The Book of Floating: Exploring the Private Sea, by Michael Hutchison, reports on 20th-century research suggesting the therapy can help allay ailments like chronic pain, migraines and sore muscles. There’s also evidence for enhanced meditation, creativity and spiritual experiences.

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Float therapy was invented by Dr. John C. Lilly, a neurophysiology specialist. The individual enters an enclosed tank containing 11 inches of water heated to 93.5 degrees—a normal temperature for human skin— and some 1,000 pounds of dissolved Epsom salt. The effect is like buoyantly floating in the Dead Sea, but in a clean, quiet, private realm. The water is typically filtered three to five times between each session and sanitized using UV light; some also use peroxide and ozone gas to purify the water.

Without any sensory input—no sight, sound or tactile sensations—the floater typically enters a profound deeply calm state of theta brain waves that tends to bring the subconscious to the surface. It can take experienced meditators years to learn to consistently achieve this condition, remarks Bryan Gray, of Float North County, a spa in Solana Beach, California.

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Scientific research has shown that floating can release the feel-good neurotransmitters endorphins and dopamine, and lower the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol.

Studies performed by the Laureate Institute of Brain Research, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which maintains a float clinic, have found the therapy is an effective treatment for patients with anxiety disorders.

“It frees your mind of distraction and puts it in a zone,” explains Gray. “It removes the need for fight or flight, so those hormones are reduced. That part of the brain mellows out.”

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Lying for an hour in water infused with Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, the body receives a huge infusion of magnesium, a mineral essential to optimal health. While calcium and vitamin D deficiencies get more attention, it’s even more likely most of us are low on this element due to magnesiumdepleting drugs and inadequate farm soils. Many ailments shown by research to be helped by floating have also been linked to magnesium deficiency.The mineral is also essential for heart health, strong bones and central

nervous system function, as reported in The Magnesium Miracle, by Dr. Carolyn Dean, a physician and naturopath in Kihei, Hawaii.

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Chronic pain sufferers often find relief through floating because the lessened gravity allows the body to fully relax.

The accompanying serenity releases the brain’s natural endorphins, which act as natural painkillers, into the bloodstream, reports Hutchison.

The sheer tranquility of floating can alleviate some mental health issues. “We’ve had several people with post-traumatic stress disorder. One man has returned six times and says he’s advanced more in the last three months while floating than he did in the prior five to 10 years,” says Andy Larson, owner of Float Milwaukee.

Athletes also appreciate floating because it shortens injury recovery periods through enhancing blood flow, helping to heal sore muscles. The way it facilitates a calm state ideal for implanting ideas into the subconscious mind enables them to better visualize improved performance.

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Floaters can fall into what sleep specialists call the hypnagogic state, meaning they are apt to have lucid dreams while awake. Also known as Stage 1 sleep, it is the drowsiest condition we experience while still consciously aware. This is the scientific explanation for reports of visions or “Eureka!” problem-solving moments in the tank, says Hutchison.

This phenomenon can be especially beneficial for creative artists.

“We have a girl that always emerges from the tank with an idea for a new painting,” says Gray. He also regularly hosts a composer that has worked with famous singers, who has experienced innovative musical breakthroughs while floating.

Floating is among the rare healing modalities that can benefit body, mind and spirit in just one hour, with repeat benefits.

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at, play, party… and repeat. We may call it tailgating, fangating, homegating, a watch party or simply eating with friends before a big game. According to the American Tailgaters Association, in St. Paul, Minnesota, an estimated 50 million Americans tailgate annually.

Whether we’re on the road or at home, making the menu healthy is a winning strategy for hosts and guests. Here, two experts divulge their winning ways.

Says Debbie Moose, author of Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home, Ivy League schools like Princeton and Yale claim credit for pregame picnics that 19th-century sports fans packed into their horse and buggy for local road trips. Moose lives in the tailgate trifecta of the North Carolina triangle, home to Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest universities. She enjoyed discovering that University of Washington sports fans from the Seattle area like to sail to their chosen picnic spots, while

University of Hawaii folks grill fish on hibachis in Honolulu.

Moose naturally prefers healthy, Southern-style fare such as deviled eggs and marinated green bean salad, which can be served hot, cold or at room temperature. “At the game or at home, your guests will be moving around, so go for foods that can be eaten with one hand,” she suggests.

She also plans her menu around color, universal appeal and variety because it’s healthier than just serving a mound of barbecued chicken wings and a big bowl of potato chips. She likes recipes that can do double duty; her black bean summer salad with cherry tomatoes and corn can function as a colorful side dish or as a salsa for nonGMO blue corn chips. “Recipes that you can do ahead of time make things easier on game day; just pull them from the fridge and go,” says Moose.

Daina Falk, of New York City, grew up around professional athletes because her father, David Falk, is a well-known

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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sports agent. Excitement-generating sports are in her blood and inspired her to write The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook. She knows that most of the tailgating in her area takes place for football and baseball games and NASCAR races. On HungryFan.com, Falk serves up tips for every fangating/homegating occasion, from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl.

“Keep your menu interesting,” says Falk. “I always like to feature a dish for each team. For instance, if you’re hosting an Alabama versus Washington watch party, you could feature an Alabama barbecue dish with white sauce and oysters or other fresh seafood. Both dishes are characteristic of the local foods in the universities’ respective hometowns.”

Falk recommends buying more local beer than needed to make sure not to run out.

Game day guests can get hot and thirsty, indoors or out. Supply lots of filtered water in non-breakable containers.

For easy entertaining, Falk recommends biodegradable dishes and cups.

“Whenever there are a lot of people in one room, especially when they’re drinking, a glass will likely be broken,” she says. “Save yourself cleanup and the risk of glass shards by committing to temporary cups and plates that are Earth-friendly and compostable.”

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Healthy Tailgating Recipes Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Place the sliced onions in a colander over the sink.

In a small bowl, stir together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until combined. Stir in the garlic. Set aside.

When the water comes to a boil, add the green beans. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or just until the beans are bright green; do not overcook.

Crowd-Pleasing Marinated Green Beans Yields: 8 servings This simple salad is easy to double or triple. Make it the day before the game and refrigerate. ½ large red onion, thinly sliced 1 /3 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup herb-flavored white wine vinegar or regular white wine vinegar Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed, but left long

Pour the beans and hot water over the onions in the colander. Rinse under cold running water to cool down. Drain well for a few minutes.

Place the beans and onions in a large bowl or large re-sealable plastic bag.

Pour the dressing in and mix with the vegetables.

Refrigerate four hours or overnight, stirring or shaking occasionally.

Let come to room temperature before serving.

Courtesy of Debbie Moose, Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home.

Black Bean Summer Salad Yields: 8 side dishes or 4 light meals This salad is easily doubled to feed a crowd.

2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and well drained 5 or 6 green onions, white and green parts, chopped 1 large sweet banana pepper, seeded and chopped 1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp lime juice 2½ Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp chili powder Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 /3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves In a large bowl, toss together the corn, black beans, green onions, banana pepper and tomatoes.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat them all. Then stir in the cilantro.

Refrigerate from 1 to 3 hours to let the flavors come together.

Note: If using frozen corn, drain it well and lightly sauté in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil before adding it to the salad.

This removes moisture that may make the salad watery.

Courtesy of Debbie Moose, Southern Holidays: A Savor the South Cookbook.

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Chilled Red Bell Pepper Soup

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the barbecue spice, flour and nut milk until smooth.

Yields: 4 small servings

Dredge each piece of cauliflower in the batter before placing it on the baking sheet.

Quadruple this recipe to make soup for a larger gathering. Serve in small sipping cups—cold for games in hot weather or hot for games in cold weather.

1 red bell pepper, stemmed ½ cup low-fat Greek or dairy-free yogurt ¼ yellow onion 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 small/mini-cucumber ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 4 large garlic cloves 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Brush the cauliflower with barbecue sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

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Remove the cauliflower from the baking sheet and plate alongside a dipping sauce of your choice.

Yields: 8 appetizer servings

Adapted from Daina Falk’s HungryFan.com.

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1 head of cauliflower 1 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour 1 Tbsp barbecue spice blend 1 cup nut milk of choice 1 cup tomato-based barbecue sauce

Blend all main ingredients, except garnish, in a high-speed blender into purée.

Accompaniment: Dipping sauce of choice

Serve topped with the parsley and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.

Adapted from Daina Falk’s HungryFan.com.

Preheat the oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Rinse and separate cauliflower florets into small- to medium-sized pieces.

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Glass Rimmer: Lime wedges (plus more for serving) 2 Tbsp kosher salt ½ tsp chili powder Michelada: 1 (32 oz) bottle of chilled Clamato (about 4 cups) 1 (32 oz) bottle or 3 (12 oz) bottles chilled Mexican lager ½ cup fresh lime juice 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp bottled hot sauce 1 tsp bottled Maggi Seasoning For the glass rimmer, mix the kosher salt and chili powder on a small plate.

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e are currently in the season of fall, going into winter. In many parts of the United States, especially in the Carolinas and New York, this time of the year is known for the beautiful color of leaves on the trees. However, it is also known as the season where flus and coughs prevail, and we can readily hear someone else coughing not too far away.

The reason for these symptoms is because fall is a dry season with cool air that gets gradually colder as winter approaches. This dryness and cold air injures the lungs, and the irritation results in dry cough which can become chronic. Eventually, the lungs can get injured, resulting in more productive cough.

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These are excellent strategies used in China to help protect the lungs from the cold, dry air and from falling under the weather.

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n 2008, the Sebastopol, California, filmmaking team of Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo created Science and Nonduality (SAND), which later became a nonprofit organization aimed at fostering a new relationship with spirituality that is free from religious dogma, based on timeless wisdom traditions, informed by cutting-edge science and grounded in direct experience.

The next year, they organized the first SAND conference, exploring nonduality and the nature of consciousness.

Since then, the duo has been producing short films that contribute to the expansion of human awareness, and hosting annual conferences in the U.S. and Europe involving leading scientists, academics and other pioneering thinkers.

Thousands of participants from around the world interact in forums and respectful dialogues with luminaries such as Menas Kafatos, Ph.D., a professor of computational physics at Chapman University, in Orange, California; Peter Russell, a theoretical physicist and author of From Science to God: A Physicist’s Journey into the Mystery of Consciousness; Robert Thurman, Ph.D., professor of Tibetan Buddhist studies at Columbia University, in New York City; evolutionary biologist Elisabet Sahtouris, author of EarthDance: Living Systems in Evolution; and Robert Lanza, physician, scientist and co-author of Biocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe.

Where do revelations about a deeper reality begin?

MB: Individual and communal explorations often occur around life’s big questions, such as what it means to be conscious and to seek meaning and purpose; the possible place of intuition as the edge where knowledge meets the unknown and unknowable; and how crucial individual awakening is to social transformation.

What is meant by nonduality?

ZB: Nonduality is the philosophical, spiritual and scientific understanding of fundamental oneness in which there is no separation. Through quantum mechanics, Western science has reached an understanding of what Eastern mystics have long understood.

Duality, generally determined in terms of opposites such as self and other, conscious and unconscious, illusion and reality, as well as separation between the observer and the observed, is an illusion. Nonduality is the understanding that our identifying with common dualisms avoids recognition of a deeper reality.

Until recently, human sciences have ignored the problem of consciousness by calling it the “hard problem”.

This has led to our present fragmented worldview rife with chaos, conflict and crises. It may be time for scientists to accept the discoveries of the mystics and consider consciousness intrinsic

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ZB: Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality—that we are all made of the same essence, like drops in the ocean—can change how we approach and harmonize day-to-day living. We can be far more open, peaceful and accepting of others. Absurd violence, as well as economic, social and political crises, could all be things of the past, based on a new quantum understanding of our interconnectedness and oneness.

How has the nonduality movement evolved?

MB: SAND has evolved into something we never imagined when we began discussing the ideas that the true spirit of science and spiritually is best supported by an open mind and a non-dogmatic inquiry; while science seeks to understand our external reality and spiritual thinkers seek to understand our inner, personal experience of consciousness, these seemingly different disciplines rarely come together in open dialogue.

It became more evident that we weren’t looking for scientific answers or proof of what spiritual wisdom traditions teach, but rather to expand the questions asked of both science and spirituality. Open-ended questions arise such as: What if space and time are just useful maps and quantum mechanics is pointing us to a deeper reality more mysterious than we can ever imagine? What if science and spirituality, while responding to our collective aspiration to grow and progress, would no longer need to carry the burden of having all the answers? What if we considered our search open-ended, rather then having to arrive at a grand theory of life or final state of enlightenment? What if, while we probe deeper into reality and who we are, we realize that knowledge gathered will always be just a stepping-stone?

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When we are with a beautiful woman, we might not notice her hair, skin, body or clothes, because we’ll be distracted by the way she makes us feel. She is so full of beauty that some of it overflows onto us. We feel warm and safe and curious around her. Her eyes typically twinkle a little and she’ll look at us closely—because a beautiful, wise woman knows that the quickest way to fill up with beauty is to soak in another’s beauty. The most beautiful women take their time with other people; they are filling up.

Women concerned with being pretty think about what they look like, but women concerned with being beautiful think about what they are looking at, taking in the loveliness around them. They are absorbing the whole beautiful world and making all that beauty theirs to give to others.

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Nature-based schools provide a child-centered, guided discovery approach to early learning that appeals to kids, parents and teachers and offers far-ranging benefits.

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or youngsters at Tiny Trees Preschool, in Seattle, nature is their classroom— rain or shine; tuition even includes a rain suit and insulated rubber boots.

At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, in Milwaukee, children use downed wood to build forts and fires. Students of Vermont’s Educating Children Outdoors (ECO) program use spray bottles of colored water to spell words in the snow.

Forest Schools Based on the publicly funded forest kindergarten model used by Scandinavian countries since 1995, Tiny Trees encompasses seven urban park locations throughout the city, ranging from 15 to 160 acres. With no buildings, playgrounds or commercially produced furniture and 30 percent less overhead, “We can make exceptional education affordable,” remarks CEO Andrew Jay.

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stream, we observe them from a bridge, and then search out the headwaters to see where they’re coming from,” explains Jay.

Nature Preschools The launch of Earth Day in 1970 and America’s nature center movement in the 1960s yielded another immersive nature-based model that includes indoor learning.

The preschool at the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designcertified Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes three nature-focused indoor classrooms and three outdoor areas— two with manmade structures like a slide and picnic tables, and one left completely natural. Founding Director Patti Bailie says the children spend most of their day outside and teachers can take them beyond the play areas to explore 185 acres of prairie, forest, wetlands and lakefront beach habitats.

ECO currently collaborates with seven Vermont public schools from preschool to high school, offering year-long programs for students in inquiry-based outdoor learning for up to four hours a week.

“We immerse ourselves in nature with a 10-minute hike into the forest,” says program coordinator Melissa Purdy. Students first learn safety protocols and how to set up camp. Introducing skill-appropriate tools, preschoolers whittle sticks, third-graders build teepees and lean-tos, and high school students build bridges across streams.

Building Resiliency Sharing space with insects and plants requires special safety protocols and preparation, but the injury rate of outdoor learning is no higher than that of indoor schools. “Children are building risk literacy—they climb trees, but only to safe heights; they step on wet rocks, but learn how to do so without falling,” says Jay. Classrooms without walls work because students have a sense of freedom within reasonable boundaries.

“In winter, we dress warmly and do more hiking to generate body heat.

We use picnic shelters in heavy rains.

Children don’t have anxiety about the future—rain means puddles to splash in and snow means building snowmen,” says Jay.

Developing the Whole Child Outdoor learning naturally creates knowledge of local ecosystems, environmental stewards and a sense of place, but teachers also observe many other developmental benefits.

At the Magnolia Nature School, at Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, Alabama, Madeleine Pearce’s agile and surefooted preschoolers can hike three miles. Located in a rural county with a 67 percent poverty rate, the school

partners with Head Start to secure tuition-free opportunities for families. Pearce attests how exploring the 1,100-acre property fosters language skills. “With less teacher instruction, children have more time to talk freely with each other.”

Instead of loudly calling kids in, Purdy uses bird calls or a drum, which fosters a sense of peace and respect.

During daily sit time students observe themselves as a part of nature.

“As birds sing and wildlife appears, children see the rewards of quiet and stillness, so self-regulation becomes natural,” agrees Bailie.

Bailie sees how children in forest kindergartens express better motor skills, physical development and cognitive abilities than those restricted to traditional playgrounds. Natural playscapes change with the season, are sensory-rich and provide extra oxygen to the brain—all factors that correlate to brain development. Such benefits are reported in Brain-Based Learning

by Eric Jensen, Brain Rules by John J. Medina and the Early Childhood Education Journal.

Outdoor preschools also fos-

Parents and teachers often describe nature preschool students as being more observant, confident, inquisitive and engaged. ter microbial exposure, essential for healthy immune system development.

“Without this exposure, children are at increased risk for developing allergies, asthma, irritable bowel disease, obesity and diabetes later in life,” says B. Brett Finlay, Ph.D., author of Let Them Eat Dirt, which cites supporting science.

Kindergarten readiness is a goal of all preschools, but Pearce doesn’t believe a traditional academic focus is required. “By putting nature first, children are socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten,” she says. “They know how to conquer challenges and are ready to take on academics.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

OUTDOOR PLAY “We are innately connected to nature, but need to provide opportunities to make that connection,” says Patti Bailie, former assistant director of Antioch University’s nature-based Early Childhood certificate program, in Keene, New Hampshire. Here’s how.

Get wild at home. Hang bird feeders, grow wildlife-attracting plants, start a compost pile and designate an area of the yard for natural play where kids can dig and the grass isn’t mowed.

Explore a forest instead of a playground. Without swing sets and toys, children create imaginative play, build forts and climb trees.

Incorporate active transportation into the family routine. Walk, bike or paddle. Rain gear and flashlights enable rainy and after-dark explorations.

Join a family nature club. At ChildrenAndNature.org, connect with other families that value and use the natural world for playing, growing and learning via their Natural Families Forum.

NATURE JOURNALING TIPS

by Meredith Montgomery

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ature journal content is highly personal, ranging from scientific species accounts to wildlife-inspired stories. With just a notebook, pencil and fully engaged senses, nature enthusiasts of all ages can foster observation skills, creativity and outdoor exploration.

Prompt open-ended questions.

“Nature journals encourage children to ask questions and search for answers,” says Tiny Trees Preschool CEO Andrew Jay, of Seattle. Ask why flowers are blooming, how slugs suddenly appeared and what type of tree a leaf came from. Build upon findings with drawings and notes.

Make a sound map. Project Learning Tree, a nationwide environmental education program funded by the American Forest Association, suggests drawing an “X” in the middle of the page to represent where the child is sitting. Then use pictures, shapes or words to show the relative

locations of surrounding sounds.

Consider the macro perspective.

Vermont’s Outdoor Education Coordinator Melissa Purdy shows students close-up shots of moss or sticks without revealing what the abstract image is.

Students note what they observe and wonder as they try to solve the mystery.

Alternatively, challenge children to draw their own macro images by looking at an object with a magnifying glass.

Find a sit spot. Give children the time and space to write and draw freely in their journal as they sit quietly in nature. “Return to the same spot regularly and see how things have changed,” advises Patti Bailie, a professor of early childhood education at the University of Maine, in Farmington. If kids are too busy exploring and learning while outside, reflections can be captured once they’re back inside, too.

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SOLAR HEATS UP Demand Surges as Prices Fall

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by Jim Motavalli

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ow is a good time to buy a solar system and get off the grid. Solar photovoltaic prices have fallen 67 percent in the last five years, reports Alexandra Hobson with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

It’s a boom period for solar—a record 14.8 gigawatts were installed last year in the U.S. Solar represented 39 percent of all new electric capacity added to the grid in 2016, surpassing natural gas (29 percent) and wind (26 percent). In the first quarter of this year, solar and wind together comprised more than half of all new U.S. power generation.

The Solar Investment Tax Credit was extended for five years at the end of 2015, so homeowners and businesses can qualify to deduct 30 percent of the installed cost from their federal

taxes. Also, there’s no upper limit on the prices for the qualifying panels.

There are 1.3 million solar systems in the U.S. now, with a new one added every 84 seconds. Some 260,000 people currently work in the industry, double the figure of 2012.

California is the leader in installed capacity, followed by North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Utah.

Technical Breakthroughs

In 2016, the average residential solar system produced seven kilowatts, at an average installed cost of $3.06 per watt, according to Hobson. A system costing just over $21,000 before taking the income tax credit yields a final net cost of $15,000. “It’s a perfect marriage for residential customers,” says Bill Ellard,

an energy economist with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). “The systems will produce electricity for about five cents per kilowatt-hour year-round compared to the average electric price of 10.34 cents per kilowatt hour tracked in March 2017.”

New solar panel designs coming online mean even greater savings.

Panels with built-in micro-inverters are cutting home installation costs for large central units (although their longterm, all-weather durability isn’t clear yet). A breakthrough at Japan’s Kobe University means single solar cells could achieve 50 percent efficiency, up from the 30 percent formerly accepted as the upper limit.

Ugly panel frames may also be a thing of the past. More aesthetically pleasing frameless panels are expected this year from big players like SolarWorld, Canadian Solar and Trina Solar, with adapted mounting hardware. Producers like Prism Solar and DSM Advanced Surfaces are also working on frameless clear panels, with cells bound between panes of glass. These attractive clear panels are highly resistant to fire and corrosion.

Tesla, which recently acquired SolarCity, is marketing tempered glass photovoltaic shingles that integrate with tile roofing materials to make the installation nearly undetectable. Tesla claims they’re three times as strong as standard roof shingles and guarantees them for the life of the house.

Solar Works for Many Now

For an average household electric load of 600 kilowatt-hours per month, for example, a daily dose of five hours of direct sunlight and four-kilowatt system will likely meet demand. For households with higher usage, especially in

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the South and West, bigger installations are the norm. “Solar system sizes have been growing fairly steadily as the price has come down,” Hobson notes.

Thanks to Google Earth, solar installers usually know if a property has the right conditions; avoiding the fee for an onsite inspection. Houses with a southern orientation within 40 degrees of direct southern exposure are golden. Those with flat roofs work well because the panels can be tilted for maximum effect. Adjustable panels can also be adapted to the best angle per season.

Panels can’t be in shade for a significant part of the day.

Rooftop installers can work around vent pipes, skylights and chimneys. If major obstructions are a problem, ASES suggests a ground-mounted array or solar pergola, a freestanding wooden frame to mount panels.

Solar systems heat swimming pools, too, offering huge operational savings over conventional heaters. They start at around $3,500 and average $5,500, compared to an average $2,664 for a fossil-fuel heater, reports HomeAdvisor.com.

Determine if a state has net metering laws, which make it easy to sell excess power from a whole-home system back to the grid. Check for local tax subsidies on top of the federal 30 percent. The beauty of solar is that once the system is in place, operating costs are negligible. The lifespan of today’s panels is two decades and the payback is just two to three years.

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Fluoride Alert Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets

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n 2009, an Environmental Working Group (EWG) study found that bone meal and animal byproducts in eight of 10 major national dog food brands contain fluoride in amounts between 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended maximum dose in drinking water. Some fluoride from tap water used in the manufacturing of pet food contributes to this.

Olga Naidenko, Ph.D., lead researcher of the study, remarks, “A failed regulatory system and suspect practices by some in the pet food industry puts countless dogs at risk of ingesting excessive fluoride.”

Fluoride occurs naturally in rocks, soil and thus some food plants and water supplies. More enters food via use of fluoride-based pesticides and commercial processing facilities. The EWG advises that two-thirds of all Americans, along with pets and farm animals, are exposed to artificially fluoridated tap water.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola, ample research points to the dangers of fluoride to human health, including: n Arthritis n Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) n Bone fractures n Brain damage and lowered IQ n Damaged sperm and increased infertility n Deactivation of 62 enzymes n Dementia n Disrupted immune system n Disrupted synthesis of collagen n Genetic damage and cell death n Hyperactivity and/or lethargy n Impaired sleep (inhibits melatonin produced by the pineal gland) n Increased lead absorption n Increased tumor and cancer rate n Inhibited formation of antibodies n Lowered thyroid function n Muscle disorders

Fluoride Dangers to Canines Dogs are at substantial long-term risk for exposure to unacceptably high levels of fluoride. They are, for example, at

significantly higher probability for bone cancer than humans, with more than 8,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., compared with about 900 human cases.

According to the EWG, a dog drinking normal amounts of tap water would be exposed to 0.05 to 0.1 milligram (mg) of fluoride per kilogram (kg) of body weight daily. A 10-pound puppy that daily eats about a cup of dog food would ingest approximately 0.25 mg fluoride per kg body weight a day, based on average fluoride content in the eight contaminated brands it tested. Altogether, the puppy could be exposed to 3.5 times more fluoride than the EPA allows in drinking water.

Large breed puppies may be exposed to even more fluoride due to higher water intake.

Whatever the size and the appetite of a dog, combined fluoride exposure from food and water can easily become unsafe. Eating the same food every day, they may be constantly consuming more fluoride than is healthy for normal growth, leading to health problems and higher veterinary bills later in life.

Prevent High Ingestion of Fluoride

The EWG recommends owners purchase pet foods free of bone meal and other meals made from animal byproducts. It also suggests that government set fluoride limits in pet food that protect both puppies and large breeds most at risk for bone cancer.

Dr. Michael W. Fox, an internation-

Fluoride-Free Feeding Tips n In homemade food preparation, avoid Teflon-coated pans, which may increase the fluoride levels in food. n Avoid cooking with fluoridated water, which concentrates fluoride in the food. n Avoid toothpaste or oral rinses intended for humans, to brush canine teeth. Dental health products made for pets are fluoride-free.

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ally recognized veterinarian and former vice president of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, recommends providing pets with fluoride-free water; spring water or reverse osmosis filtered water also works well.

In preparing homemade food for a pet, make sure any added bone meal is free of fluoride and lead.

Ethical bone meal producers will test for these contaminants; verify with the source.

Fox suggests a good bone meal substitute might be fossilized oyster shell, dolomite or a synthesized or refined calcium supplement like calcium citrate, ascorbate, stearate or gluconate. Or, consider a pure tricalcium and dicalcium phosphate, blended with magnesium.

Fox attests that bones from longer-lived food animals such as dairy cows, laying hens and breeding stock likely contain higher levels of fluoride than shorter-lived animals like chickens, calves and lambs. In his article “Fluoride in Pet Food: A Serious Health Risk for Both Dogs and Cats?” he writes: “Fluorides accumulate in farmed animals over time from phosphate fertilizers, phosphate supplements, bone meal and fish meal supplements and pesticide and industrial-pollution-contaminated pastures and animal feed. The bones, fins, gills and scales of fish are often high in fluoride.” He recommends raw food diets that avoid ground bone from older animals like beef cattle and adult sheep.

Health & Beauty: It’s More than Just Skin-Deep

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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or many of us, caring about our appearance focuses only on the surface. Just as long as that pimple on the forehead or enlarged pores on the nose don’t become permanent fixtures, we can assume that our skin is healthy. Right? Well, not so fast.

In reality, addressing the state of our complexions is an inside job that reflects our well-being at a cellular depth.

This profound connection between the outer construct of beauty and the inner functioning of our bodies is shaped by various factors like nutrition, genetics, hormones, toxins and pollutants, sun exposure and cell metabolism––all of which combine to initiate a complex biological process that can either optimize our health or cause accelerated aging.

Understanding how beauty and wellness intersect first requires becoming more educated to transform our own habits and regimens. Eve Plews, licensed nutritional counselor and certified functional medicine practitioner at Full Spectrum Health in Sarasota, expounds, “The initial step is to awaken our awareness, then to shift our priorities and deepen our commitment to making a change. There is no miracle cream or pill––the strategy that works is empowering people to choose better options for themselves.”

The intent behind functional medicine is to determine the root cause of an issue rather than just suppressing the symptoms, and this method is applicable to our external features and internal frameworks. In order to achieve a homeostasis of both, we must remove industrialized products and food items from our daily routines.

“One-third of Americans do not believe that diet affects their health. But the fact is, everything we eat is a letter to our genes, informing them how to behave. Food can make our bodies older or younger, more alive or more dead. So eat what occurs in nature. For instance, a potato occurs in

nature––a Pringle does not. A chicken occurs in nature––a chicken nugget does not,” elaborates Plews.

While nutritious food intake is undeniably a major part of this equation, Plews also cautions against making it the exclusive area of focus. “Don’t be neurotic about your eating habits, then use chemicals in your household and personal care products. What the body is exposed to in the environment also has an impact, so it’s vital to connect those dots,” she points out.

According to the National Resources Defense Council, an estimated 80,000 synthetic toxins are produced in the United States, and 300 of these artificial ingredients are classified under the word “fragrance” on mass-manufactured skincare labels. More than half of the chemicals are known carcinogens, and they’re hiding in those topical ointments, cosmetics, toners and scrubs we slather on our faces every morning––not to mention, the cleaners we use in our homes and the pesticides we douse our yards with.

“Even if the product is 90% organic, that’s still not good enough because the remaining 10% of ingredients could be toxicants,” clarifies Plews. “Avoid parabens, petroleum, mineral oil, sulfate sodium laurel, oxybenzone and phthalate, all of which have been found to cause reproductive issues, cancer, diabetes, neurological damage and other health concerns.”

So what’s the alternative to a skincare regimen overloaded with chemical hazards? A natural, organic regimen which addresses both the complexion and the biological functions taking place behind our physical facades. When the skin receives beneficial nutrients like protein, vitamin C, antioxidants, natural silicon and choline (which activate to form collagen), moisture and elasticity increase, resulting in a youthful appearance that mirrors wellness from every angle.

In more basic terms, “When you feel better, you look better,” Plews remarks. “Your sleep, digestion, cell behavior and attitude toward life will improve. The question to ask is ‘What am I doing for my health 90% of the time?’ Just be proactive and take a step in the right direction.” Now that’s putting the “function” in functional medicine.

Eve Plews, LNC, IFMCP, has been practicing functional medicine for almost 30 years. She is a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine, and was among the first 124 clinicians in the United States to hold the distinction of Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She has also earned degrees in biochemistry and medical botany, and her area of expertise is integrating medical science and nutrition to optimize wellness. Plews operates Full Spectrum Health, located at 2106 Bispham Rd., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-952-1200 or visit FullSpectrumHealth.com.

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

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Inhale Me Not

Getting Rid of Asthma

by Rene Ng. DOM, AP, L.Ac.

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his is the story of a boy who was born and raised in China. His mother was an avid smoker who went through packs of cigarettes a day.

As a result, this boy was born with several lung and health problems.

He suffered frequent bouts of severe Asthma, was constantly sick, had various allergies and daily nasal drips that continuously flowed like Niagara Falls, and was small in stature. In fact, he was constantly told by doctors that, because of his poor health and frail body, he would not grow beyond 5 feet or weigh more than 80 pounds. (He was only 4’ 8” tall in the eighth grade!)

However, over the years, as the boy grew into a teenager and then into a young adult, he defied the odds, got stronger and healthier, eliminated Asthma completely, and became one of the healthiest among his family and friends. Today, he stands 5’ 9” tall and weighs over 150 pounds. The doctors who made the original proclamation of his inability to grow stand flabbergasted to this day, calling what he has become “impossible.” This boy was me.

During my earlier years in grade school, I had a weak immune system, and was always falling ill. There were many foods I could not eat, especially greasy foods and bananas, as they would increase my mucus and potentially trigger asthmatic shortness of breath. Because of my frailty, I was not allowed to indulge in most sports. I carried an inhaler in my pocket wherever I went, and there was always one on my bedside when I went to sleep.

So, how did I turn my circumstances around? The answer is simple. In addition to receiving love and support from my family, I relied on natural Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese food therapy which got me healthier, began doing exercises that made me physically and mentally stronger, and adopted a positive enthusiasm about beating the odds. I went from the kid that no one wanted on the sports teams to being among the first chosen.

Understanding Asthma According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Asthma “is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood.

In the USA, more than 25 million people are known to have asthma. About seven million of these people are children.”

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viral respiratory infections and physical activity. They can also be triggered by health issues like bronchitis, by cold weather or by stress. Asthmatic attacks can happen anytime, and they can be debilitating or even life-threatening.

Asthma is typically treated with drugs such as inhaled corticosteroids to reduce airway inflammation which helps prevent symptoms. In addition, inhaled beta‐agonists such as “Ventolin” are used to provide quick, temporary relief, especially during Asthma attacks.

A Tale of Two Organs In Chinese Medicine, just like Western Medicine, Asthma is considered a chronic lung disease that occurs when the bronchial tubes, which bring air in to the Lungs, become inflamed. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing with phlegm, a suffocated feeling and tightness in the chest.

However, the issues do not stop there. Chinese Medicine also says that the kidney system plays a major role in Asthma conditions. The kidneys, when healthy, provide support and essential nourishment to the lungs to keep them functioning properly. However, when the kidneys are impaired or not functioning optimally, this can give rise to lung conditions including Asthma. This is why in Chinese Medicine, treating the kidney organ system is just as important as treating the lung organ system when addressing Asthma.

Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Cupping, Qi Gong breathing exercises and Chinese food therapy combined do wonders to reinforce, strengthen and balance out the lung and the kidney systems.

These help to reduce and even prevent the bronchial tubes from being inflamed and asthmatic symptoms from occurring. Just like me, many asthmatic sufferers have been able to end their asthmatic attacks once and for all.

Natural Options that Can Help Asthma Sufferers Before you try these, it is always best to consult with your personal physician about your respective Asthma condition in order to determine if such preventative measures will be safe for you to practice.

• Avoid drinking ice cold drinks, as cold energy can injure the lungs, thus potentially triggering Asthmatic attacks or making an existing attack worse. Take drinks in either warm or room temperature.

• When exposed to dusty environments, wear a mask to keep out the dust while breathing.

• Avoid eating bananas, especially when having an Asthmatic attack, as bananas are known to increase the production of phlegm in the lungs which can then lead to shortness of breath and wheezing. Instead, eat more pears (especially yellow Asian pears) and strawberries, as these fruits help to nourish the lungs.

• Avoid foods that produce mucus including dairy products, wheat, corn, salty foods and foods that contain processed sugars • Take hot baths with Epsom salts daily, as well as alternating between hot and cold showers.

• Avoid strenuous exercises when having an Asthma attack. Instead, walk slowly and calmly in environments that are plentiful in fresh air and oxygen, and remember to keep breathing deeply. Practicing Qi Gong breathing exercises in these envi-

ronments is extremely beneficial.

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

• Avoid exposure to cold weather, as this can trigger an Asthma attack.

• Try soothing or meditative outlets to relieve anxiety and stress.

• Keep a journal to track what factors tend to trigger your Asthma attacks in order to avoid them in the future (e.g. seafood can trigger Asthma attacks in some patients).

• Engage in singing or vocal exercises to help strengthen and increase lung capacity. Eat less barbequed, baked or broiled foods, and eat more steamed, sautéed foods, stir fried or boiled foods, as well as soups.

• Keep a humidifier by your bedside while you sleep to keep the air from becoming dry which can hurt and irritate the lungs.

Conclusion Chinese Medicine presents powerful options for treating and preventing Asthma. It certainly worked a miracle on me, and I have also been able to help many people, young and old alike, with this treatment modality. Children, in particular, respond well to Chinese Medicine, and just a few treatments can produce phenomenal results. If you or someone you know has been suffering from Asthma, suggest that they give Chinese Medicine a shot. They (and you) will appreciate the outcome.

Rene Ng, DOM, AP, L.Ac., is a board-certified, licensed Acupuncture Physician and Chinese Herbalist. In 2014, he was voted Sarasota’s “Favorite Acupuncture Physician” for a second year in a row, and was also the area’s “Favorite Anti-Aging Practitioner.” For more information, call 941-773-5156 or email RNG@ ChineseMedicalSolutions.com.

A Magical and Mystical Event Comes to Sarasota

by Victoria Ackerman

“To succeed, you must reach for the stars and let your imagination find its own path.” –Tahir Shah, Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan Dreams

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he Mystical Bazaar is a magical event where The Sarasota Municipal Building is transformed into a marketplace reminiscent of ancient Morocco––a dream world for the waking mind where you just might find yourself meeting a genie who will grant you three wishes or a beautiful dancer weaving mysteriously through the crowd. Immerse yourself in all the sights and sounds of a sweeping variety of merchants and mystics, from ancient modalities to modern enlightened practices.

There will be tarot readers, palmists, angelic message bearers, animal communicators, astrologists and evidential mediums. For a nominal fee, they will share their gifts and convey what their intuition tells them. Or perhaps healing and wellness are your heart’s desire. Your wish is our command! You can learn more about Eastern medicine, massage therapy, chiropractic and other holistic modalities–– all affordable and easily accessible under one roof.

As you stroll through the market, perhaps you would like to enrich your experience by attending one of the special appearances by national speakers, Joseph LoBrutto, psychic medium and a “Brazil’s John of God” genre of divine healer; Lily Dale, Assembly-registered medium; Sharon Hill, ThetaHealing; Laughter Workshop and more.

Then, stop by the photo booth to take a picture with some of the entertainers––a belly dancer or perhaps a snake charmer to add to the memory of this event. We will even have a fortune telling “machine,” complete with a real-life Mistico who will dispense a tantalizing glimpse into your future.

Vendors will be selling all kinds of wonderful items.

There will be unique gifts, crystals, precious gems, inspired jewelry, sage, pendulums, oils, metaphysical items, and even a love potion or two! You can also have your aura photographed. We invite you to come and explore the benefits and joy of both the inner and outer worlds. The journey to a fuller understanding of the mind-body-spirit connection is the mission of this Mystical Bazaar event.

This is the perfect place to make new connections with like-minded people. Who knows, maybe your wishes will come true! Just ask one of the psychics…

The Spirit University is a Sarasota-based educational center devoted to spiritual exploration. Launched in 2011, it has grown from a handful of classes and a core group of 200 students to 30 monthly sessions, large-scale events and 7,000 visitors annually. Founder and Evidential Medium Victoria Ackerman has created a sanctuary for people to explore their mystical gifts and realize their ultimate purpose.

The Spirit University is hosting the third annual Mystical Bazaar on September 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The is a magical day of mystical connections and experiences. There will be lectures, live performances and roving entertainers in a marketplace of vendors, psychic readers, healers, aura photos, tarot, crystals, jewelry, metaphysical items and other offerings. For more information, visit MysticalBazaar2017. com. natural awakenings

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pain medications often have little effect on fibromyalgia pain.

Just recently, a study was published showing that women with fibromyalgia have a higher number of one type of sympathetic nerve receptor in the capillaries of their hands. This could be why fibromyalgia sufferers often have painful hands. Also, these nerve endings help to control the release of excess body heat though the hands and feet, and there could be altered temperature regulation as a result of the extra nerve endings. This might explain the reason many people with fibromyalgia are more sensitive to cold temperatures.

While it is promising that research is beginning to better explain fibromyalgia, what matters most is finding a successful treatment. In addition to fascia release therapies, dietary changes, nutritional support and specific kinds of exercise can be helpful for many sufferers. In my practice, I generally find that fibromyalgia patients fall into one of three categories.

Physical Trauma Onset

Fibromyalgia Relief with Soft Tissue Therapy

by Eric Winder, DC

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n my practice, I treat many fibromyalgia patients with high rates of successful relief. However, twenty years ago, when I first entered practice, helping these patients was difficult and often filled with frustration. Little was known about the cause of this condition, and I had not yet discovered some important tools for relieving the associated pain.

It turned out that fascia release therapies can dramatically improve fibromyalgia symptoms. Fascia, the body’s fibrous connective tissue, is rich with nerve endings for both pain and position sense. Recent research on fibromyalgia shows it is a problem of the nervous system.

Because fascial distortion and restriction can aggravate the nervous system in unusual ways, it makes sense there could be a connection between fascia restrictions and fibromyalgia pain. This is, in fact, what I have seen in my practice.

For example, last week a patient I’ll call Stephanie reported that a few treatments at our office had decreased her average pain level by 80 percent. She was sleeping more restfully (sleep quality is a common issue in fibromyalgia), and was particularly satisfied with her ability to be more active. In fact, she had new muscle soreness because she was gardening and doing yard work which she had not been able to tolerate for several years.

Yes, Fibromyalgia is Real While fibromyalgia is still a medical mystery, we now have concrete evidence pointing to possible causes. These patients typically have brain scans that show altered pain processing in the central nervous system. Also, some groups of patients have fewer opioid nerve receptors in their brains, and the ones they do have respond differently, helping to explain why 50

Many people with a fibromyalgia diagnosis fit the medical criteria for the specific number of painful areas and general whole-body pain, but do not strongly experience many of the other classic fibromyalgia symptoms. If their pain is more on one side of the body, or they have few problems with sleep disturbance or short-term memory issues, their pain might actually be caused by fascial restriction, and its irritating effect on the nervous system.

These restrictions are typically caused by past physical injury. For some, the result could be from multiple small injuries and physical stresses over a lifetime. For others, there might be a single precipitating event such as a serious fall or car accident. People in this category usually have an excellent response to fascial therapies and therapeutic exercise. Pain can often be improved 80–100 percent with proper treatment.

“Classic” Fibromyalgia Those in this category have numerous painful points and overall body pain of the first group, and the pain is usually equal on both sides of the body. In addition, they have the classic traits of poor sleep quality, frequent mental fog and short-term memory challenges. Also, their symptoms tend to either increase or fade from day-to-day without any obvious cause.

Fascial therapies usually give significant help to people in this group, despite a deeper-seated problem in how their nervous system processes pain. Long-term pain relief of 40–60 percent usually results from similar treatments to those of the first group. In addition, dietary changes and nutritional support to decrease inflammation can be helpful for these patients.

Toxic Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is common in people who have frequent exposure to chemical dyes and other toxic substances. Over the years, I have treated many hairstylists for fibromyalgia and also one woman who worked for a hair product supplier.

While fascial therapies have been helpful for these patients, they (and others with similar chemical exposures) typically

need consultation with a healthcare practitioner experienced in nutritional support and detoxification. With careful guidance and patience, toxic fibromyalgia symptoms can be greatly relieved.

In the future, we can hope that research will give more answers to the problem of fibromyalgia. Fortunately, we have beneficial tools right now to help relieve the symptoms of this common problem. Fascial therapies are an important starting point for treatment, with exercise and nutritional support also potentially important, depending on the individual.

For more information on fibromyalgia and fascia release therapies, I invite you to attend an evening program September 27, where you can learn in-depth about fibromyalgia and fascia therapies. I 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 event is located at 3131 S Tamiami Trail, #102, Sarasota. To register, call 941-957-8390. Dr. Winder’s practice focuses on relieving pain and restoring alignment and motion through soft tissue therapies, without forceful manipulation. For more information, visit GentleBay.com.

I Wonder If It Could Be My Teeth?

by Ray Behm, DDS

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hen health problems arise anywhere in the body, a common question asked today is, “I wonder if it could be my teeth?”

Patients and medical professionals alike are coming to the conclusion that, often before they can continue with other treatment protocols, dental problems must be resolved first.

A trip to the dentist can uncover long-term infections and toxic metals in the mouth that are keeping the immune system on high alert. With so many defense resources occupied with oral problems, other body systems have less protection and energy to maintain their normal functions. The majority of chronic diseases have a dental component that needs to be addressed.

Natural Dentists are pioneers in making the connection between overall body health and dental health. Observing the ideal state of a body is one of internal motion with good circulation of oxygen, blood and nerve flow, all of which translate into abundant external motion. An inspection of current dental protocols dictates some changes in this approach.

It also elevates the importance of the examination and diagnosis. If we are too focused on “treatment,” we can miss what underlies the observed health problems. We find the mouth is not only the entry point of environmental toxins, but also the site of old dental procedures that now have become health risks.

Google tells us that 15 million root canals are done each year with the intent of “saving teeth.” Unfortunately, we see root canal failures which have turned into areas of low-grade infections. Every root canal leaves behind a dead area, lacking blood circulation and oxygen––an ideal environment for the not-so-friendly microorganisms. As the colony grows, it releases more toxins and expands to other parts of the body, looking for a place to take hold.

Removing old infected root canal teeth can have a dramatically positive effect on a patient’s health which is considered “life-saving” by many. In some cases, the infection could be advanced with no outward symptoms felt by the patient. However, this is not the norm as most patients can sense there is something wrong.

A full examination by a Natural Dentist can detect these root canal infections. Mercury was once used to fill teeth after decay, but this practice now seems unnatural. Even though classified as “inert” by dental organizations, mercury poisoning is well documented. Mercury vaporizes with elevated temperatures and can be inhaled, or it will easily combine with other substances in the mouth.

When a well-informed patient finds out nearly 50% of an amalgam filling is mercury, they immediately understand the danger. The filling is located in teeth only a few inches away from the brain and has known negative effects on humans including nervous system disruption, damaged brain functioning, DNA impairment, sperm damage, birth defects and miscarriages.

Knowing there are many other options with less negative consequences or risk of tooth damage, it is only a matter of time before amalgams will drop out of sight in dentistry. In Natural Dentistry, by removing toxic sources, and by improving the structure of the bite, we are improving oxygen uptake and fluid circulation by removing restrictions on free-flowing energy within the body needed to provide motion, body defenses and repair functions. Removing that which restricts the body from its normal functioning and only using biocompatible materials is what makes it this form of dentistry both safe and natural. natural awakenings

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One Essence Universal Mind and the Infinite Frontier

by Juliette Jones “Want the change. Be inspired by the flame where everything shines as it disappears.

The artist, when sketching, loves nothing so much as the curve of the body as it turns away.”

––Ranier Maria Rilke

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onduality is the philosophical, spiritual and scientific understanding of nonseparation and fundamental intrinsic oneness* (Science and Spirituality, a non-profit organization). The realization that everything exists in relation to everything else has been an underpinning of mystical traditions and God realization since the dawn of time.

Until recently, the relatively young paradigm of modern mainstream Western science, which emerged around the time Issac Newton formalized the law of gravity, has not accommodated this awareness. However, the appearance of quantum mechanics and the superstring theory has birthed an expanded model of science that now challenges materialistic assumptions about reality.

“We have no idea how deep the connection between us and reality goes.” ––Gregg Braden In 1944, inspired physicist and Nobel prize winner Max Plank, generally credited as the father of quantum mechanics, is quoted as having said, “As a man who has devoted his whole life to the most clearheaded science, to the study of matter, I can tell you that as the result of my research about the atoms, this much: There is no matter as such! All matter originates and exists only by virtue of a force which brings the particles of an atom to vibration and holds this most minute solar system of the atom. We must assume behind this force the existence of a conscious and intelligent Spirit. This Spirit is the matrix of all matter.”

“We all look forward to the day when science and religion shall walk hand in hand through the visible to the invisible.

––Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind For three hundred years, science has told the story of separation. Thankfully, the new science is based on connectedness. The day has already come when science and spirituality walk hand-in-hand, but typically, the leading edge discoveries about science and spirituality don’t make it into churches, classrooms or mainstream media.

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In this cycle of world history, people know that something is wrong. Unsustainable systems of thinking and living are based on a perception of disconnectedness, fostered by a mainstream science which is now obsolete.

Prior to modern mainstream science, for thousands of years, the human race had recognition of a nondualistic universe. For example, the indigenous Hawaiian culture understood that we live in an all-encompassing field of energy that permeates the material dimension, and various levels of reality were common knowledge.

On the physical level, people and things appear separate.

Everything has a beginning and ending, and every effect has a cause. Because in our culture, we still accept this view as the basis of reality, we see the world through a material lens.

On the second level of reality, however, everything is connected to everything else through a vast matrix or web. On this level, we experience thought, feeling, ESP and forms of energy healing. In the Hawaiian culture, the essence of this was perceived, experienced and supported through rituals. On this level, time is now––there are no beginnings or endings, only cycles and transitions.

Cultural agreement supported a different sense of being and augmented identification with the infinite Energy that cannot be created or destroyed.

Accordingly, there are other levels or dimensions which become increasingly difficult to explain in words. On the third level, everything is part of a pattern that is in relationship to everything else. On the fourth level, everything is One. The basis of perception in this culture appears parallel to revelations of the new physics, suggesting descriptions of implicate higher dimensional realities.

Dr. Eli M. Kolp is a psychiatrist residing in the SarasotaManatee area who specializes in unique methodologies to facilitate psycho-spiritual growth through the integration of body, mind and soul (KolpInstitute.org). I asked him to share a few thoughts on this subject:

Natural Awakenings: For hundreds of years, modern medical science has taught a doctrine of mind-body separation. Now quantum physics is beginning to assert a non-dualistic view. Do you think this will open the door to greater understanding of the mind-body continuum?

Dr. Kolp: The vast majority of medical professionals continue to postulate that body (brain) is primary, and mind is the byproduct of a working brain. In other words, it is brain that generates mind (consciousness). Of course, there is a respectful minority of the medical professionals who postulate that brain is not a “generator” of mind, but rather a “tuner” that converts consciousness into an individual mind. Materially oriented physicians believe healthy body creates healthy mind. Meanwhile, spiritually oriented physicians believe that healthy mind creates healthy body. I advocate both hypotheses and encourage my patients to take care of both mind and body.

NA: As the new science penetrates deeper levels of consciousness and connectedness, might medical science acknowledge internal methodologies such and prayer and meditation as recommended healing methods?

Dr. Kolp: The idea of interconnectedness between humans and nature has been steadily gaining the recognition of science. Nevertheless, it is only a minority of mental scientists who desire to forge a working relationship with spirituality.

The vast majority of scientists continue staying away from religion and seeing it as an oppressive tool. Personally, I do accept a sentiment that “religion and science are the two wings upon which human intelligence can soar into the heights.” It is a well-established fact that non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC) have great healing properties.

Meanwhile, the two most popular tools for evoking NOSC (especially transpersonal or mystical experience) are prayer and meditation. Personally, I fancy mediation, as I’ve never been able to induce a mystical experience through prayer.

NA: Has quantum physics opened the door to mysticism?

Dr. Kolp: In physics, a unified field theory attempts to describe the four fundamental forces (electromagnetic, gravitational, weak and strong) and matter (elementary particles) in terms of a single field. In other words, everything is made from something, and the universe is made from fields and nothing else (i.e. fields are not made from any smaller components). However, fields are not necessarily the most fundamental thing that exists in nature since there are the rules that these fields must obey. As a mystic, I envision universal consciousness to be the source of the rules of the unified field that holds the universe together.

“You can talk about people like Buddha, Jesus, Moses, Confucius, but the thing that convinced me that such people existed were my conversations with Niels Bohr (eminent Nobel prize winning physicist).”

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Cannabinoids are the Most-Studied Therapeutic Compounds on the Planet

by Linda Sechrist

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undreds of abstracts published on the results of cannabis research can’t be wrong. The links to 567 of them posted on GreenMedInfo.com, give viewers the opportunity to click their way to research that demonstrates the wide range of healing attributes and therapeutic properties of Cannabis sativa. This important herbaceous species, which was used in conventional medicine until the 1930s, is a virtual treasure trove of phytochemicals, antioxidants, essential oils and cannabinoids—a class of diverse chemical compounds that act on specialized receptor cells that repress neurotransmitter release in the brain.

In 2016, Frontiers in Plant Science named cannabis “the plant of the thousand-and-one molecules.” From the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology in Germany to Israel’s prestigious Hebrew University in Jerusalem, which opened a cannabis research center and joined a consortium of 19 research teams at local academic institutions to study cannabinoids, the compounds of Cannabis sativa have become the most studied group of compounds on the planet.

One of the most active of these cannabinoids is cannabidiol.

Referred to as CBD, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration legalized it in 2014 and categorized it as a supplement.

It was the discovery of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) by Israeli chemist Raphael Mechoulam, a leading pioneer in cannabis research at Hebrew University, that first alerted medical science to the largest receptor system in humans, and the fact that the human brain produces its own cannabinoids that stimulate this receptor system.

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This revelation is essentially what legitimized the study of a substance previously only on the margins of scientific research.

The reason that Cannabis sativa works so efficiently is because of the human body’s ECS and its series of receptors that are configured only to accept cannabinoids, especially tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Until recently, the focus was largely on THC, because of its mindaltering effects.

That focus has now shifted due to the fact that CBD, the major non-psychoactive component of Cannabis sativa, has acquired a long list of medical benefits. According to a 2013 study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, CBD acts as an anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, antiemetic, anxiolytic and antipsychotic agent, and is therefore a potential remedy for the treatment of neuro-inflammation, epilepsy, oxidative injury, vomiting and nausea, anxiety and schizophrenia.

“To activate the body’s endocannabinoid system, an individual needs to consume a minimum of 20 milligrams of CBD per day. We suggest front loading for four to five days to activate the system by taking 20 milligrams three times per day. Then find the milligram strength that works for the specific condition. Begin with more than needed to get desired results. After you get relief, reduce the strength and frequency to find the dosage that works best for the individual condition,” says Walter Wright.

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Some scientific reports even demonstrate that CBD benefits include anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic effects that inhibit cancer cell migration, adhesion and invasion. A 2006 study published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics found that CBD selectively and potently inhibited the growth of different breast tumor cell lines and exhibited significantly less potency in non-cancer cells.

In the future, it is possible that cannabis-based remedies could take their rightful place in the worldwide pharmacopeia once again. In the meantime, with the proliferation of CBD products in health food stores and online, it is important to research the quality and potency of what is offered.

Read labels and look for third-party International Organization for Standardization (ISO) lab testing for purity, as well as supercritical CO2 closed-clod extraction, a non-toxic and environmentally friendly botanical oil extraction method. Laboratories that are ISO-accredited have demonstrated that they are technically competent and able to produce precise and accurate test and/or calibration data.

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Angelina Jolie & Bell’s Palsy

by Christina Captain

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ngelina Jolie was recently featured on the cover of Vanity Fair. In her interview, she discussed the decision to have preventative measures of a total hysterectomy and bilateral (both sides) mastectomy due to her genetic predisposition for cancer. In my opinion, the hormonal disruption caused by immediate menopause, coupled with the stress of her break-up with Pitt, resulted in a condition known as Bell’s Palsy.

Bell’s Palsy is a sudden weakness occurring on one side of the face which can last from days to months and, in some cases, years. Some scientists believe this facial weakness (originating from an injured nerve) is caused by a virus like herpes simplex. Conventional treatment consists of steroids, antivirals, pain relivers and surgery. In Jolie’s case, she chose acupuncture to help in her recovery from Bell’s Palsy.

It is rare for just one method to be a total cure. Instead, an integrative approach would be of greater benefit. For example, in a case of Bell’s Palsy, the irritation of the nerve must be addressed, so herbs and homeopathics with antiviral characteristics would be a great choice. Next to restore nerve function, facial acupuncture, microcurrent electrical stimulation and vitamin B12 is a common treatment combination.

In the bigger picture, overall health of the mind, body and spirit should also be addressed. Reducing stress and bolstering the immune system are absolutely imperative. Clean eating, avoiding exposures to toxins, and spending more time in nature is a recipe for success. In addition, facial acupuncture especially with microcurrent electrical stimulation creates a positive side-effect of skin tightening and increased elastin and collagen production, resulting in an overall facial rejuvenation.

In a Bell’s Palsy treatment, only the weak side of the face is treated, so unless you prefer looking younger on one side of your face and not the other, please request that both sides are treated. Bell’s Palsy can be effectively treated using the ideas discussed in this article. The more important concept is the prevention of all disease which can be accomplished by partnering with an integrated holistic practitioner who can help preserve your future health.

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How National Yoga Month Broadens Our Awareness of this Restorative Practice

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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n 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services chose the month of September as time to observe and promote the wide-reaching impacts of yoga on a physical, mental and spiritual scope. Almost a decade later, National Yoga Month has expanded its breadth and bandwidth to educate, inspire, arouse and mobilize thousands upon thousands of people to embrace yoga as a holistic adjunct to experiencing a balanced, sustainable and vibrant quality of life.

To gain more insight on why this nationwide campaign matters––both in our community and beyond––I spoke with two local practitioners, Liana Bryant of Rosemary Court Yoga and Paula Morris of Empowered2Wellness Yoga Therapy, both of whom were eager to share their philosophies on how this ancient healing modality is just as relevant in modern times as it was thousands of years ago. Below are the highlights of our conversation...

Natural Awakenings: What is the importance of setting aside a month to raise awareness for the practice of yoga and the culture surrounding it?

Liana Bryant: Having a month dedicated to yoga encourages people to give it a try––often for the first time––and I support that endeavor!

The more people hear of yoga and its immense benefits, the more prone they are to experience it and develop a lifelong practice.

Paula Morris: The public’s understanding of yoga is still evolving. Many individuals still don’t think of yoga as a health resource––a genuine “complementary alternative medicine” according to the National Institute of Health.

There are misconceptions about what yoga is, and valid concerns that yoga postures might not be accessible for some people. Those with chronic and severe challenges need yoga 56

presented in an approach that safely and therapeutically accesses its life-raising benefits.

As a yoga therapist, I can reach people whose needs aren’t best served in a traditional class format and adapt yoga for them. Yoga therapy doesn’t have to be practiced on the floor, making it more accessible for most ages, bodies and conditions. I can accelerate yoga’s benefits to one’s health and quality of life by personalizing and targeting programs to specific needs and imbalances. Ongoing sessions empower better outcomes because specific problems are attacked at multiple levels, and the therapy is integrated into a person’s lifestyle and existing healthcare.

Yoga therapy assesses which mind, body and lifestyle practices serve the current constitution of a person without doing any harm, then executes a customized plan to guide the individual toward independently managing and improving their health and well-being. Major research and medical organizations worldwide have now studied and documented many such programs, and found them surprisingly effective, with even better long-term results than some currently accepted medical interventions.

NA: How long have you been practicing yoga, and what are the benefits you have personally experienced through this discipline?

Bryant: I’ve been practicing yoga since 2002, with a primary practice in Ashtanga Yoga. During this consistent morning practice, I have found more presence in my life. I find comfort in starting each day with this practice, as it makes both my mind and body feel just as they should.

Morris: More than a decade ago, I was inspired to teach yoga to help others discover the benefits that helped me. I am both an experienced RYT-500 yoga teacher and a C-IAYT yoga therapist. In 2013, I graduated from the first phase of Integrative Yoga Therapy’s three-year program, now the official yoga therapy teacher training at the Kripalu Center in Massachusetts. In 2015, I completed specialist certification for cardiac, cancer and chronic disease management from Nischala Joy Devi, the yoga therapist whose ground-breaking cardiac program with Dr. Dean Ornish reversed heart disease in clinical studies.

After three years of therapy training and case internship, I submitted my application to the approval board of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and was accepted for meeting the new professional standards to qualify as a certified-IAYT Yoga Therapist. One of the greatest pleasures I have working with clients is the privilege to watch their lives improve before my eyes because of the power of yoga therapy.

NA: Can you describe the mind-body connection which takes place through yoga and how this can lead to a more balanced state of wellness?

Bryant: Through practicing yoga, I have found that intentional breathwork helps connect my mind and body, allowing me to become more present. This focus on both my breath and movements keep my mind from wandering elsewhere, allow-

ing me to enjoy a more centered state.

Morris: Surviving breast cancer is a life lesson in the value of mind-body practice. Doctors might save our bodies, but recovering quality of life requires a different skill-set we all must develop ourselves. During this difficult rebuilding process, I healed faster than others on the same path at the same time, and I believe this was due to the mind-body strength training I had invested in for over a decade.

When I couldn’t improve the body state, I worked to improve the mind and energy states. My mind state allowed me to recover calmness, courage, and positivity, and to recognize the tiniest steps of progress as evidence that I could keep improving until I actually did. If I hadn’t cultivated these life skills from ongoing training and practice––even with a strong body, if not the strengthened mind, spirit, and healthy lifestyle––the results could have been different.

Both personally and with my clients, developing and targeting mind, body and lifestyle together has amassed health reserves essential to resiliency, mitigation of symptoms, reduced aging and post-traumatic growth. I call it increasing your “wellth account,” and research now confirms it. The more we pull together as a whole, the more powerful we are.

NA: Is your studio planning to host special events, workshops, classes and other client incentives during National Yoga Month?

Bryant: Prospective students are encouraged to call or email Rosemary Court Yoga to schedule a complimentary consultation. During this time, we can help students find a class that would be an ideal fit for them.

Morris: During National Yoga Month, I invite everyone to a complimentary taste of yoga therapy’s benefits––especially health providers, caregivers and people who are not able to participate in studio classes. All throughout September, reserve your appointment to receive a personal wellness survey and 15-minute restorative session at no charge.

We are also discounting monthly packages of targeted programs from September through December. These include therapy for chronic anxiety and insomnia, breathing imbalances, metabolism and weight control, arthritis and mobility, posture and balance, back pain and core, fibromyalgia, lymphedema, heart disease, cancer and other chronic issues.

During lunchtime hours, we schedule private 15-minute “Chill-Outs” to take care of YOU while taking care of everything else on your agenda. Reduce stress, clear the mind and recover energy, while reclining in silence, with music meditation or by guided meditation. It’s the fastest “pick-meup” I know to get you feeling great!

Our free small-group yoga therapy classes at In the Pink Boutique on Fruitville Road also continues on Wednesdays to empower women through all stages of cancer treatment and life recovery. Subscribe to our contact list for upcoming events and programs via our website.

NA: What advice would you offer to someone who has not tried yoga and might feel intimidated about getting started in a regular practice?

Bryant: I highly suggest that new students speak with someone about finding a class for their unique lifestyle, as there are several different styles of yoga. Starting in the right class makes

it more likely that a consistent practice will develop.

Morris: There’s an expression, “life is comfortable in our comfort zones, but nothing grows there except the fear of losing security and the same problems we’ve always had.” If you haven’t tried yoga because you’re intimidated or made it a priority because you assumed it wasn’t important, just give yoga therapy a shot. Choose to go beyond where you are currently struggling, and remain open to what could be possible. If we’re not working on ourselves daily, we’re just spinning on the hamster wheel of life. Yoga therapy will empower you to realize better possibilities for your own well-being.

Rosemary Court Yoga is located at 810 Central Ave., Sarasota. To schedule a complimentary consultation this month, call 941-952-5280 or email RosemaryCourt@yahoo.com. For more information, visit RosemaryCourt.com.

Empowered2Wellness Yoga Therapy is located at 1219 S East Ave., Suite 104, Sarasota. To schedule a complimentary wellness survey and restorative session, call 941316-6893. For more information, visit Empowered2Wellness.com.

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

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Living Stronger & Aging Better with Yoga Therapy

by Paula Morris

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ou’re a young-looking 55! What do you do?” The question doesn’t surprise me anymore, and I am certain of the reason: I practice Yoga Therapy.

“Yoga Therapy?” That’s usually the next question.

The difference between Yoga and Yoga Therapy can be equated to the difference between an energy bar and a three-course meal. They both feed you nutrients but in different ways, and one provides longer-lasting and more targeted benefits.

Imagine a beautiful off-the-rack suit that makes you look and feel as good as yoga does. Sometimes that’s good enough. Then, imagine a suit designed and custom-tailored for your personal body to make you look your best. That suit is Yoga Therapy. Both essentially begin as the same product, but the custom-tailored option will fit better, last longer, and take into consideration your whole lifestyle, your unique body and the results you’re looking for.

Yoga Therapy will assess and balance both your weak and strong areas, provide extra support and corrections where you personally need them, and design a lasting wardrobe of strategic exercises to radiate your best self across a lifetime. With consistent practice, you might feel like a new person, experiencing changes you never imagined possible.

Aging gracefully and being healthy doesn’t require that we live an alternative lifestyle or eat strictly vegan. Floor mat yoga classes aren’t the only option to tap into yoga’s benefits.

Yoga Therapy invites you to explore its lifestyle programs of personal wellness that can achieve enormous differences in how well we live.

AARP Magazine recently reported “21 Reasons to Do Yoga” to age well. Yoga Therapy amplifies those reasons. For example, the program created by Yoga Therapist Nischala Devi for Dr. Dean Ornish has successfully reduced and reversed heart disease in 17 years of clinical studies.

Hospitals across the nation, including Sarasota Memorial, now offer and cover the cost of this program after a heart attack. With this cardiac issue now the number-one killer of women, with cancer being the second, it makes more sense than ever to invest in a Yoga Therapist to design safe and proactive lifestyle plans that reduces the risk factors for both diseases the more you practice as a lifestyle. It could make all the difference for a healthy future.

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the effectiveness of other wellness and healthcare interventions by addressing the needs of the whole person and providing self-management skills for enhanced longterm health, recovery and outcomes. Yoga Therapy carefully evaluates each person’s contraindications, needs and abilities, and what level of difficulty, intensity, frequency and duration of practice will be the most appropriate starting point for the least amount of physical stress and the highest level of benefits.

The methodology of Yoga Therapy empowers you to overcome challenges and navigate changes through one-to-one support and multi-dimensional instruction in wellness practices to become a healthier, stronger and more independent you. Personally, Yoga Therapy has helped me recover from cancer, manage lymphedema, reduce inflammation, eliminate psoriasis, calm my mind, breathe through pain, release anxiety, sleep better, jumpstart my immune system, regain range of motion, and sustain strong postural muscles for a youthful appearance, healthy spine and even optimized breast reconstruction. At age 55, my body maintains a healthy weight, flexibility, strength and bone mass.

Yoga Therapy adapts exercises on a therapy table or bed, on a chair or fitball, supported by a wall or the floor. Exercises transfer to home or work, indoors or outdoors, and programs can be either restorative or vigorous. The individual’s needs are paramount. Fewer poses emphasize quality and goals over quantity, normalizing breathing and heart rates, stability and alignment, and achieve an appropriate pace and approach for each person to practice safely and independently. Meditations are key postures to acquire rest while awake, relieve pain patterns, relax levels of stress and tension, clear the mind, rest the senses, and maximize immunity and health.

Over time, a customized Yoga Therapy program assimilates into your life like brushing your teeth, becoming a practice in how to take optimal care of yourself, assure your safety and recovery, expand your health and happiness, help you bounce back from setbacks, and promote better living at any age. When we pull together, we create a powerfully healthier whole.

We all seek the joys of aging slowly and remaining healthy, happy and vibrant, but we all don’t invest in that. So, if you seek to feel stronger, look younger, reduce the risk of disease, improve current health and positively influence your future, then you have found what you need in Yoga Therapy.

To schedule a personal wellness assessment, join the contact list for programs and special events, or to learn more, contact Paula Morris, Certified-IAYT Yoga Therapist at Empowered 2 Wellness, call 941-316-3693 or visit Empowered2Wellness.com.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Mixed Levels Yoga with Randall Buskirk at Garden of the Heart Yoga Center – 10am. Drop in or use a discount class pass. $18. 2888 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, 941-341-9781 GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Guest Reader, Sherry Lord - 10:30am – 5:30pm.

Sherry is a Reiki Master, Ordained Reverend, Teacher, Psychic Intuitive and Deeper Trance Channel. She can see angels, guides and auras as well as channel loved ones who have crossed over. Sherry is a versatile channel who can answer your questions, both business and personal, and help you on your spiritual path. *Deep Trance Channel sessions, in which Sherry allows Namara, a group of non-physical beings of pure love & light, to speak through her, are 50 minutes and charged at a higher rate. 15mins/$40, 30mins/$75, 60mins/$125, *Deep Trance Channel Sessions - 50mins/$175. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Shamanic Healing with Eric – 11am-7pm. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. He is a conduit that facilitates miraculous change in the areas of personal growth, emotional release, unbinding, and removing of lower vibrational thought patterns that are linked to the emotional body. 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. Fridays only by appointment, $90/1 hour, $45/30 min. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTMBER 2 Mixed Levels Yoga with Amanda Hansell at Garden of the Heart Yoga Center – 9am. Drop in or use a discount class pass. $18. 2888 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Psychic Saturday – 10:30am-1pm. Readings and Healings (Pet Healings too!). Vibrational Healing, Love Donation. Gift certificates available.15minute readings $20.Sarasota Center of Light. 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Shaman Journey – 2-5:30pm. Similar to a guided meditation, enhanced by the heartbeat of the large mother drum. An evolving experience into a parallel reality of the wonderful world of the Shaman’s dream, where the seen and unseen, known and unknown open up for you for guidance and insights, healing, guidance and clarity. RSVP, $25. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, Rev. Zan Benham aka Butterfly Deerwoman, 941-922-7839.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 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.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Meditation with Steve Gillum at Garden of the Heart Yoga Center – 8:30am. Chairs provided if you don’t want to sit on the floor. By Donation.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Intermediate Yoga with Gillian Whatmore at Garden of the Heart Yoga Center – 9am. Drop in or use a discount class pass. $18. 2888 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Conversations of Light & Meditation Circle with Rev. Molly Friedenfeld – 7- 9 pm. This group will discuss a new spiritual topic each week. We practice an energy healing tool of light each week – Qigong, Reiki IET, etc. Drop-ins to the group are welcome, please invite your friends also. $15.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, contact Molly, 612-384-7903, Molly@ VioletWisdom.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 QIGONG with Dr. Carol Wentz Randaci - 9am.

A series of classes to learn self-healing techniques layered among the Art of Qigong. Qigong is an ancient practice used to create and move Qi through your body to expand consciousness, remove pain, illness, fatigue. Women/Men/Teens welcome. 941955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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

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

Beginning Mediumship Class - 6-week course with Rev. Mary Linn Clarke – 6:30-8:30pm. Class ONE of SIX - Every Thursday from September 7th to October 12th, 2017 - 6:30-8:30pm with one hour of theory and one hour of meditations.

1 class/$15, 3 classes/$40 (save $5), 6 classes/$75 (save $15). Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Prayer Circle (New) With Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7-8pm. 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, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

“WOW! Way of Wholeness” Voyager Tarot Class with James Wanless – 7-9pm. Elysian Fields welcomes back James Wanless, internationally-acclaimed creator of the Voyager Tarot deck for this engaging class. Experience “Whole Self Mandala” – the signature Voyager Tarot roadmap for creating a life of wholeness for being happy, healthy, balanced, and wealthy. In today’s changing, complex,

demanding, and uncertain world, it’s essential to have a personal growth path and practice to be whole, synergized, and to live a life of purpose.

Learn this empowering manifestation formula, have fun, and take home your complimentary Voyager Card as your guiding light! Pre-registration is required, $40. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Suncoast Singles Hosting a Speed Dating Party at Primos Restaurant in Sarasota - 7:30-9pm.

Light finger food, prizes and giveaways are included. Guests are asked to purchase one appetizer and drink. $25, must be reserved in advance. For ticket info call 941-713-1000

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Guest Reader, James Wanless - 10:30am– 5:30pm. James Wanless, internationally-acclaimed creator of the Voyager Tarot deck, will be available for private readings at Elysian Fields for two days only. Readings, $75/30 minutes, $135/60 minutes.

Sessions are very popular, so be sure to reserve your appointment in advance. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota.

941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Shamanic Healing with Eric – 11am-7pm. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. He is a conduit that facilitates miraculous change in the areas of personal growth, emotional release, unbinding, and removing of lower vibrational thought patterns that are linked to the emotional body. 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. Fridays only by appointment, $90/1 hour, $45/30 min. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Animal Communication Weekend – 10am-5pm.

Day 1: Experience the Language of the Animal Kingdom. In this class, we will explore and experience our telepathic and empathic abilities. We will focus on recognizing responses and information located in our multi-dimensional field while exchanging information and emotions with animals.

We will incorporate the ethics of inter-species communication to always be attentive to the animals’ perspective. We will spend most of the class in practical experience communicating with animals to illustrate the many techniques and benefits.

With Barbara Goodfriend. $129/$69 single day.

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

Guest Reader, James Wanless - 10:30am – 5:30pm. James Wanless, internationally-acclaimed creator of the Voyager Tarot deck, will be available for private readings at Elysian Fields for two days only. Readings, $75/30 minutes, $135/60 minutes.

Sessions are very popular, so be sure to reserve your appointment in advance. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota.

941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Past Life Regression W/ Elissa Bentsen - 1-3pm.

Buried in your unconscious is the memory of all of your past lives. Knowing who you were, your accomplishments and failures, talents and skills sheds the light on who you are today. Hynosis allows the conscious mind to relax and bring forth the buried information. It is safe, relaxing process pioneered by psychiatrists; Dr. Brian Weiss author of the ground-breaking book “Many Lives Many

Masters”. Past Life Regression satisfies both curiosity and reveals hidden information about your soul’s purpose. $35.00. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com, ForeverSouls.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Animal Communication Weekend -10am-5pm.

Day 2: Merge with an Animal’s Consciousness.

This experiential class will be a deep study of the processes and awareness needed to facilitate communication. We will telepathically intertwine our fields of consciousness to gain information through love, intelligence and empathy. We will specifically navigate communications concerning behavioral issues, pets who are missing and older animals or ones that have crossed over. We will magnetize and process all gathered information as you become comfortable connecting your core with the truths the animals bring us. Activate Your Ability to Communicate with Animals. With Barbara Goodfriend. $69 single day. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

The 8 to Great Process-How to Get from Here to There with MK Mueller - 12:30pm. 4-week class teaching the process for achieving goals and dreams, communications skills for deeper connection, and how to release and live in gratitude for each day. 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Group Guided Self-Hypnosis -11:30am12:30pm. With 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 offered 2x a month at Four Pillars and is enhanced with Aromatherapy. $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Light Lessons for Ascended Mastery, 9 week series with Teresa Blackburn and Rev. Mary Gemming, Ph.D. - 6:30-8pm. In this weekly class, learn how to: fill yourself with The Divine Light Rays, and the powers and blessings of each Ray; develop a personal relationship with the Celestial Beings of Light that deliver The Light of God, (the Elohim, the Archangels & Ascended Masters). Working with the Divine Light enables you to realize and activate your personal ‘Gifts of The Holy Spirit’. Awaken and expand your telepathic communication and intuitive abilities; energize, empower and heal yourself and others, and feel more peace, joy and harmony.

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.

My Story: Surviving Cancer - 7-9 pm. With Les-

lie Peterson and Karin Ireland (Survivors). Two cancer survivors share their very different paths to wellness. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, it’s important to understand what’s available because there are many options.

Leslie and Karin have explored options allopathic, complementary, and alternative, and will share what they’ve discovered with you. Leslie is cancer free. Karin has lived with various cancers for 20 years and considers herself proof that sometimes, when cancer won’t go away, you can live with it. Come hear their stories; learn which websites, books, and other materials they have found helpful and how you can work with your doctors to be well.

Free. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, 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.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Available, blessed John of God Crystals and Jewelry. $35/half hour, $65/per hour. For appt, 828423-1482, Michele@crystalhealingbed.com.

Conversations of Light & Meditation Circle with Rev. Molly Friedenfeld – 7- 9 pm. This group will discuss a new spiritual topic each week.

We practice an energy healing tool of light each week – Qigong, Reiki IET, etc. Drop-ins to the group are welcome, please invite your friends also. $15. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, contact Molly, 612-384-7903, Molly@VioletWisdom.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Experience John of God, Crystal of Light Bed Sessions – 9am-6pm. With Michele Denise. She is authorized by John of God, and offers crystal light bed sessions and tours to visit John of God in Brazil. She has been traveling there for over 10 years and was told by him on her first tour to bring a crystal light bed back to the U.S. to help other.

Available, blessed John of God Crystals and Jewelry. $35/half hour, $65/per hour. For appt, 828423-1482, Michele@crystalhealingbed.com.

Planes of Existence – 10am-5pm. Discover the different “Planes of Existence” where angels, masters, spirit guides, and us humans dwell. In this introductory class, we will travel through the “planes of existence,” or different vibratory realities. We will understand how each plane works, and what “beings” or energetic frequencies inhabit each plane. We’ll discuss the how to communicate and strengthen our connection to those in other realms.

We will also explore how to work with each plane for healing and how to increase our wholeness and connection to the divine source. Each attendee will receive a personal message from the divine source. $25. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

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

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

Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? – 6-7 pm. Come share and/or learn about spiritual experiences such as coincidences, guidance from departed ones or angels, dreams, past lives, soul travel. These topics come from the Spiritual Experiences Guidebook which will be given as a gift to attendees. Free, Gulf Gate Library, Conf. Rm, 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/ EckankarInSarasota.

Author Spotlight Series: The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book - 7-9pm. Have you ever dreamed of writing and publishing a book? In this event workshop series, International Bestselling Author and Writing/Publishing coach, D.D. Scott will guide you through detailed steps of everything from Writing Craft, Cover Design, Formatting, Promotion and Marketing, Your Writing Style & Space, Plotting Tips, Who are your readers, Day One Page One, and much more. Each class includes fun, entertaining stories from her own journey and expertise. $10. (D.D.’s book “The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book” will be available for purchase.) Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Experience John of God, Crystal of Light Bed Sessions – 9am-6pm. With Michele Denise. She is authorized by John of God, and offers crystal light bed sessions and tours to visit John of God in Brazil. She has been traveling there for over 10 years and was told by him on her first tour to bring a crystal light bed back to the U.S. to help other.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Elysian Fields – 26th Anniversary Sale!! - 10am– 6pm. Elysian Fields invites the community to join them at their 26th Anniversary Sale. As a “Thank You” to their loyal customers over the years, all merchandise will be 20% - 70% off storewide.

(Not valid on readings or prior purchases.) Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Guest Reader, Joanne Leo - 10:30am–5:30pm.

Join us in welcoming back our popular guest reader, Joanne Leo, who has more than 30 years’ experience as a psychic reader and life coach. Combining psychic-channeled numerology and astrology with her tarot card readings, Joanne is able to provide detailed insights about your life based on your birth date and birth name. Her candid “Readings with a Heart” provide a unique and profound guide to all aspects of your life. 15mins/$30, 30mins/$50, 45mins/$70, 60mins/$90. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-3613006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Shamanic Healing with Eric – 11am-7pm. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. He is a conduit that facilitates miraculous change in the areas of personal growth, emotional release, unbinding, and removing of lower vibrational thought patterns that are linked to the emotional body. 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. Fridays only by appointment, $90/1 hour, $45/30 min. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Elysian Fields – 26th Anniversary Sale!! - 10am– 6pm. Elysian Fields invites the community to join them at their 26th Anniversary Sale. As a “Thank You” to their loyal customers over the years, all merchandise will be 20% - 70% off storewide.

(Not valid on readings or prior purchases.) Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Unity’s One World Bookstore Enrichment Saturday - 11am-4pm. A great opportunity to sample personal readings with a diverse group of readers and healers. Local women specializing in Astrology, Tarot, Palmistry, Numerology, Psychism and Healing will be available. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Michelle Walling Hosts The Cosmic Awakening Show LIVE! – 2-5pm. Join the host of The Cosmic Awakening Show for a LIVE audience participation event! Embodying the Divine Feminine with Gail Swanson. You will get to see behind the scenes how Michelle’s show is filmed as you participate in a live audience with a meditation and Q&A at the end. $10 donation. Contact Michelle Walling, MichelleWalling.com, CosmicAwakeningshow.com.

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6pm. Elysian Fields invites the community to join them at their 26th Anniversary Sale. As a “Thank You” to their loyal customers over the years, all merchandise will be 20% - 70% off storewide.

(Not valid on readings or prior purchases.) Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Group Meditation - 11:30am–12:30pm. Peace Through Meditation in Turbulent Times with Rosario Mazer. Feeling overwhelmed by today’s constant barrage of stress and fears? If your answer is YES. Are you ready to experience greater health, deep inner peace and real happiness? Join us to learn the art of meditation, and create a space of relaxation and expansion. Experience being in silence briefly away from the stress of life and the noise of your mind. Connect deeply to your inner self and shift your angsts into peace. Experience a state of grace and energy of stillness and transformation. Meditation moves us into a deep state of inner peace, stress reduction and mental clarity. You will be exposed to a variety of meditations styles and acquire new insights into how to improve your bond with life, nature and the eternal knowledge of the universe. $15. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Light Lessons for Ascended Mastery, 9 week series with Teresa Blackburn and Rev. Mary Gemming, Ph.D. - 6:30-8:00pm. In this weekly class, learn how to: fill yourself with The Divine Light Rays, and the powers and blessings of each Ray; develop a personal relationship with the Celestial Beings of Light that deliver The Light of God, (the Elohim, the Archangels & Ascended Masters). Working with the Divine Light enables you to realize and activate your personal ‘Gifts of The Holy Spirit’. Awaken and expand your telepathic communication and intuitive abilities; energize, empower and heal yourself and others, and feel more peace, joy and harmony. 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.

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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Free Pain Elimination Seminar and Demonstration – 6-7pm. This technique will balance the energy in the body and delete the discomfort. Join Heidi for a powerful and rewarding experience with a with a non-invasive, no hands technique.

Heidi will remove the pain caused by energetic blockages and improve the quality of life. At Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6553 Superior Ave. (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota. RSVP, for more info, 941-544-8388, Heidi@LifeBalance.life.

Connecting to the Source Sessions with Abdy – 6-7:45 pm. Abdy has an ancient, indescribable gift which allows people to attune to the vibration they need to receive for themselves. “There is no name for what you receive.” – Abdy. Please bring a yoga mat or a blanket and a pillow, and dress comfortably to lie on the floor. If your body can’t lie at comfortably, we also have chairs available. Please bring your own water bottle. $50 exchange. (But no one is denied). Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com, Abdy.info.

Author Spotlight Series: I Am Good Enough with D.D. Scott, International Bestselling Author -7-9 pm. In this event workshop series, D.D. Scott will help guide you through your own spiritual awakening in a fun, light-hearted way. She will share with you her coaching expertise and spiritual concepts.

She believes every single time you are looking for a certain piece of information, it appears; presented in many cases by modern spiritual teachers living according to the lessons taught by ancient, ultrawise gurus who walked the earth centuries before us. In her wholehearted approach to life, she shares the lessons that have been practiced successfully for thousands and thousands of years across all cultures, continents and cosmic realms; one guru at a time.

It’s all about living from Love, Forgiveness and Gratitude so that you can Create the Space for Miracles and Sweet Synchronicities to occur in your life on a daily basis. Leave this event with an open heart and mind ready to receive all the miracles around you! $10. (Her book “I Am Good Enough” will be available for purchase) Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Conversations of Light & Meditation Circle With Rev. Molly Friedenfeld – 7- 9 pm. This group will discuss a new spiritual topic each week. We practice an energy healing tool of light each week – Qigong, Reiki IET, etc. Drop-ins to the group are welcome, please invite your friends also. $15. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, contact Molly, 612-384-7903, Molly@VioletWisdom.com.

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

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

THETA Healing Group Meditation Circle – 7:309pm. Interested in learning how to enter the quantum field of light and connect deeply with the divine? Then join this monthly circle! Through guided meditation and exercises, we help you enhance your connection with your own divine source, higher self and guardian angels. Everyone will learn how to develop their theta brain wave state and thereby enter the quantum field of light where everything is possible, in a safe and caring environment. With Indira. $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Yoga Class – 9am. Accepting New Students. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the Heart-BodyMind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. $10. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263.

Embellished Rock Art (Craft Therapy) - 7-9 pm.

Christel Frank of Christel’s Craft Therapy, a local Artists and Craft Therapy Teacher in Sarasota leads this dynamic creative workshop. She has dabbled

in an array of arts from mosaics to vintage inspired accessories. A favorite workshop, the embellished rock art, will focus on staying in the moment, selfawareness and self-expression. We will be creating mandala inspired rock art which are quite trendy these days. You can keep your beautiful creation or leave it out in the community somewhere with something kind written on it for some lucky person to stumble across. Let’s get our Rock on! $20 (supplies included). Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Siddha Yoga Meditation Program – 9:45am.

Live Audio Stream Course. $15. (Free Orientation for Newcomers – 9:15am). Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Sarasota, 941-926-5435, SiddhaYoga.org.

Prayer Circle (New) With Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7-8pm. 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, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Mystical Bazaar – 11am-5pm. Come for a day of fun and mystical experiences at the 3rd Annual Mystical Bazaar. It is a marketplace hosting many things: Psychic and Intuitive Readers (including Tarot, Palm, Mediums), Speakers, Message Gallery, Healers, Aura Photos, Gemstones and Jewelry, Metaphysical Items. A Main Stage with entertainment and informative seminars including healing, health, physical and emotional support and intuition. Over 70 Vendors and Exhibits with products and services. Visit Mistico the live Fortune Teller “Machine” who provides a spoken fortune. Prizes and Giveaways as well. This is the most comprehensive and unique mystical bazaar in Florida. $5.

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

The Way of Health and Wellness - Lama Nicholas Packard – 7-9pm. Health, Wellness and the Holistic Approach we will look at and analyze different perspectives of reality and health and wellness; realities as seen through the eyes of western philosophy and western medicine; and realities as seen through the eyes of eastern philosophy and holistic medicine. $15 suggested donation (no one is turned away!). Limited one-on-one private healing session with Lama Nicholas, September 22, 23 10am–5:30pm. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Shamanic Healing with Eric – 11am-7pm. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. He is a conduit that facilitates miraculous change in the areas of personal growth, emotional release, unbinding, and removing of lower vibrational thought patterns that are linked to the emotional body. 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. Fridays only by appointment, $90/1 hour, $45/30 min. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Couples Yoga Date Night – 7-9pm. All levels, beginner-friendly. Bring your date for a unique evening. $40/couple. Please sign up in advance at GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Dances of Universal Peace - 7pm. Dances and Phrases are taught along with simple steps. Combining folk dancing, kirtan chanting & meditation.

No experience required. Tamara Short-guitar and Susan Slack-drums, $10 suggested. Venice Gardens Civic Assoc, 406 Shamrock Blvd, Venice, VenicePeaceProject.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Elysian Fields at the Mystical Bazaar, Bayfront Municipal Auditorium - Elysian Fields will host two empowering Intuitive Readers – Stephanie, Angel Intuitive and Suzanne, Shamanic Astrologer - at the annual Mystical Bazaar held at the Bayfront Municipal Auditorium. $30/15-minute reading. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Pagan Pride Day-Bradenton! – 10am-4pm. Bring pet food/supplies to benefit Manatee Humane Society. Keynote speaker Dr. Brandy Stark. Kid friendly! Activities: Workshops, vendors, raffles, games, Mabon Ritual. Free. Manatee UU, 322 15th St W Bradenton, Facebook.com/PaganPrideProject/.

Our Famous Monthly Saturday Intuitive and Healing Arts Faire with Readings, Healings and More – 11am-4pm. A monthly event with Intuitive and Mediumistic Readings, Spirit Artist, Human Design readings, Astrology and Numerology Reports, Tarot & various Card Readings, Reiki energy healings, Emotional Polarity Healing and others. Something for everyone. Call to schedule your favorite Reader or Healer. Walk-Ins Welcome. $20/15 min reading,$40/30 min healing session.

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 ECK Light and Sound Service – 10-11am. The Blessings of Gratitude. If we count our blessings, realize how much we have and are grateful for it, the heart is kept open to love and all the gifts that love brings. La Quinta Inn, 5931 Commercial Way (W of I-75), rm A, Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Group Guided Self-Hypnosis - 11:30am12:30pm. With 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 offered twice a month at Four Pillars and is enhanced with Aromatherapy. $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Light Lessons for Ascended Mastery, 9 week series with Teresa Blackburn and Rev. Mary Gemming, Ph.D. - 6:30-8pm. In this weekly class, learn how to: fill yourself with The Divine Light Rays, and the powers and blessings of each Ray; develop a personal relationship with the Celestial Beings of Light that deliver The Light of God, (the Elohim, the Archangels & Ascended Masters). Working with the Divine Light enables you to realize and activate your personal ‘Gifts of The Holy Spirit’. Awaken and expand your telepathic communication and intuitive abilities; energize, empower and heal yourself and others, and feel more peace, joy and harmony. Love Offering.

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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AIKIDO SARASOTA AIKIKAI MARTIAL ARTS & BUDO - The Way of Harmonious Energy. Dynamic Zen Center, 2902 Hyde Park St, Sarasota, Visit us at AikidoPractice.com.

LIFE COACH ALL ASPECTS OF HELP from situations to every area of life. Call 941-377-8602. “Free” Consultation over the phone 24/7>lifecoachlindadunnigan.com/

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

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

Advanced Fermentation - 7-9 pm. The Advanced Fermentation Class will be on Sauerkraut & Mixed Fermented Vegetables. Jillian Ross, The Ferment Lady, will be back at Four Pillars! She will focus on the preparation of fermenting various types of cabbage into Sauerkraut, as well as an assortment of mixed brined vegetables. This will be a hands-on event; each participant will be able to go through the process themselves and be able to take home the ferments that they have made in class.

Jillian will provide all of the items for the class (including the food); the only required item will be to bring your own kitchen knife to do the chopping. $20. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, 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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Essential Oils & Yoga - 6:30-8:00 pm. Take time to unwind from your daily life. Discover Balance and well-being through soft yoga, breath practice, meditation and beautiful aromas of natural oils.

Learn supportive tools for your everyday life of essential oils and simple body movements in the class. Laurel James is a National Interior Designer and author of Interiorology. In addition, she is an Essential Oil Wellness Guide and a Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan). Laurel is dedicated to guiding people toward wellness and conscious living. $15, RSVP by Tuesday Sept 26.

Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

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Conversations of Light & Meditation Circle with Rev. Molly Friedenfeld – 7- 9 pm. This group will discuss a new spiritual topic each week.

We practice an energy healing tool of light each week – Qigong, Reiki IET, etc. Drop-ins to the group are welcome, please invite your friends also. $15. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, contact Molly, 612-384-7903, Molly@VioletWisdom.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Yoga Class – 9am. Accepting New Students. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the Heart-BodyMind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. $10.

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

Guest Reader, Deborah Chadwick - 10:30am– 5:30pm. Using a deck of regular playing cards, Deborah is able to communicate with her guides and angels, quickly receiving very specific information for her clients. Throughout her readings, Deborah brings forth humor and healing to aid her clients in achieving a higher level of understanding and focus. 15mins/$30, 30mins/$60, 45mins/$80. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

360 Degree Wellness Open House - 6-8 pm.

Learn about natural approaches to health and wellness including Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and Qigong. No Charge. 7053 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite A, 941-525-3752, 360DegreeWellness.com.

Secrets of Meditation - 7-9 pm. In this workshop, Cheri Christiansen, certified life coach, will discuss the myriad of benefits of meditation based on the book Secrets of Meditation, by Davidji. We’ll learn the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of meditation that researchers have been proving in recent medical studies as well as what parts of the brain are stimulated during meditation. Stress is how we respond to unmet needs. Meditation can be a great tool to reverse the negative effects of stress in our bodies. In 15-30 minutes a day, you can lower your blood pressure, manage your stress, relieve pain, get more restful sleep, release stored emotional pain, improve your cognitive function, and connect your individual self with the oneness of our universe. We will practice several guided meditation techniques and learn how to incorporate meditation into your life. $15. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955, FourPillarsFlorida.com.

“How to Connect with Ascended Beings of Light and Forge a Personal Connection” class with Indira - 7–9pm. In this interactive and lively class, we’ll learn how to connect with the Ascended Beings of Light - our elder Brothers and Sisters who’ve grappled with many of the same issues we are facing. Jesus, Gautama Buddha, Mother Mary, Kuan Yin, and St.Germain are but a few of the Ascended Hosts who desire to help us along our spiritual paths. Learn how these Light Beings can assist you to move through challenges quickly and discover which Being is offering to personally mentor you. Indira will lead a beautiful, deep meditation to the 5th Plane of Existence and each attendee will receive a personal and timely message. Please bring a notepad, pen, water bottle and a crystal of your choice. Prepayment required, $25. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

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Prayer Circle (New) With Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7-8pm. 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, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@ gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Intuitive Arts Fair -10:30am–5:30pm. Elysian Fields has been offering this long-standing Intuitive Arts Fair for over 2 decades! Come try one of our professional and seasoned readers for an intuitive reading, featuring: Catherine, Christine, Skye, and Stephanie. No appointments made by phone.

First come, first served. 30mins/$35. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

of “if you ask it is given.” Zan Benham. $10. At Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. in Sarasota, 941-922-7839. Zan@Woman-Spirit.com, WomanSpirit.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 IANDS – 7-8:30 pm. International Association of Near Death Study and support group of Sarasota.

IANDS Affiliated Groups serve near-death experiencers by providing understanding and information to those who have had such experiences. Groups also offer education and discussion of near-death and related experiences in a supportive setting. Explore the extraordinary with Sue Lanier and Carol Vengroff. Meets first Thursday of every month. $15.

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

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Shamanic Healing with Eric – 11am-7pm. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. He is a conduit that facilitates miraculous change in the areas of personal growth, emotional release, unbinding, and removing of lower vibrational thought patterns that are linked to the emotional body. 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. Fridays only by appointment, $90/1 hour, $45/30 min. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Messages From Spirit With John Holland – 7-9pm. Connecting with your loved ones on the Other-Side. John Holland will present this fascinating insight into how a medium connects with Spirit to bring healing messages of hope, love, and closure. John will reveal how Spirit communicates through them, how he validates the identity of each Spirit and interprets the message with the specific loved one in the audience. John has one of the most down to earth styles, and he makes the subject of ‘Communicating with Spirit’ so approachable and highly accessible. Book signing. $39.95/early bird, $45/general admission, both events/$159. The Spirit University, held at Unity in the Woods, Bradenton, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Cosmic Photography with Gail Swanson - 7pm.

These beautiful emanations of love have come to heal us of our ancient wounds and lift us to a place of peace and unity and comfort, for they are the Comforters. These light emanations are Christ Consciousness made manifest. They are cosmic gifts that resonate with every cell in our body and spark a remembrance of truth in our hearts. Gazing upon these colors and shapes is like listening to a beautiful symphony, one so beautiful it makes you weep.

Suggested Donation $20. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Communicate with Animals with Molly Friedenfeld – 9-5pm. Communicate with Animals.

Connect with Your Higher Self Wisdom - A journey for the soul, packed with tips, tools, and valuable information that you can begin using immediately! (A magical one-day event!) $99.

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

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Law of Attraction Class Returns – 7-9pm. This on-going support class helps us to work with Source, ourselves with vision, language and most importantly our feelings in the process of becoming powerful co-creators. Processes the works of Abraham Hicks become active life tools as we move forward in our understanding of the Law

Raising the Standards with John Holland 10am-5pm. Advanced Mediumship Master Class.

Have you ever wanted to study with one of the most authentic and experienced mediums? John Holland will guide you in a constructive manner to enhance your own unique ability and strengthen your connection to the Spirit World. Defining the importance of the relationship between a medium and the Spirit World. He will review the C.E.R.T. formula to improve the quality of your mediumship. Together, you will RAISE the standards! This course is geared toward intermediate and advanced students, working mediums, and those who are sitting in a development circle. $125 admission/both events $159. The Spirit University, held at Hilton Garden Inn, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

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sunday Morning Meditation at Garden of the Heart Yoga Center - 8:30-9:30am. Stephen Gillum will lead you through meditation practices including silent, guided, and walking meditation. Suggested Donation $12. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd., GardenofTheHeartYoga.com.

faiths as lights serving humanity’s unfoldment.

These services are led by a Reverend/Cherag. All are welcome. For info, Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational.org.

Cosmic In-Service Gathering of Lightworkers – 12:15pm. A call to Planetary World Servers to Anchor Light and work with our Family of Light to bridge Heaven and Earth. Rev Molly Friedenfeld. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

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

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. Sharon-Elizabeth James. A Spiritual Discussion follows the service at 1:15 with Rev Molly Friedenfeld. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941371-9333. ccosl.com.

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

941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute - 4-6pm. 2nd and 4th Sunday. SaraSangha Insight Meditation Group.

Donation, Sarasangha.Weebly.com. 3-5pm. 3rd Sunday. Good Cause EcoSangha mindfulness approach to climate change. Donation, GoodCauseSangha.weebly.com. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, Unitarian Universalist Church Library, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

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

Yoga Nidra on Anna Maria Island - 4-5pm. Every first and third Sunday. Yoga Nidra means “yogic sleep”. Rest, re-balance, refresh your senses, rejuvenate your mind and journey to your inner bliss. This class will include light seated yoga, breathing techniques, and guided meditation.

2219 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, AlunaWellness.com, 941-778-8400.

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.

Unity of Sarasota-10:30am. Celebration Service.

We honor the Christ Spirit in all. Music: Rob Satori. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-350-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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. Refreshments and fellowship period follows the service. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota. 941-266-8435, CMFSarasota.org.

The Universal Worship Service -10:30am. This is an egalitarian worship service that 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

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

Intermediate/Advanced Level Yoga Class – 9am. Led by Gillian Whatmore at Garden of the Heart. Vinyasa and poses that will progress your yoga practice, including inversions like handstand and forearm balance. $18. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, GardenofTheHeartYoga.com.

Yoga Classes at Rosemary Court Yoga – 9:3011am and 11:15am-12:45pm. Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole features a blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background and helps to build strength and increase flexibility. 11:15am Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant is a physically demanding practice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility and

stamina. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

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

Classical Pilates - 10:15am. With Maggie. Fundamentals of Pilates with alignment, breath, core strengthening, and stretch. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue. 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Introductory Reflexology Session – Noon5:30pm. One-hour session. $49. Heart and Sole Organics, 1435 S Osprey Ave, Ste 200, Sarasota.

941-228-9724. HeartAndSoleOrganics.com.

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

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

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

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

Psychic Development Class – 7-8:30 pm. Psychic and intuitive abilities, like the ability to give spiritual healing, should not be regarded as the gift of the few.

These abilities are latent within us all. Intuition and psychic development can occur through spiritual practices, such as yoga breathing and mantra, and by various forms of service to others. Develop and strengthen your understanding of the different elements of spirituality and psychic development through discussion, exercises, and interaction with others. With Melissa Schnirring. $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

The Art of Evidential Mediumship I: Conducting Private Readings – 7:15- 8:45 pm. Ongoing enrichment and refinement of Evidential Mediumship practice with attention to the skills of the private reading. Includes how to do a karmic reading and other advanced mediumship applications. Students will perform readings, followed by discussion and problem solving. Must have completed Shanna’s Foundations of Evidential Mediumship Skills Course – or permission of the instructor (call Shanna 216-402-0597) Please Note: New students not admitted after the first class without permission of the instructor. Mondays, Sep. 11, 18, 25. Shanna Spalding St. Clair. $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

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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 Power Pilates Class – 8:30-9am. Strengthen your center in just 30 minutes. $5. Five Petal Holistic Healing Center, 830 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941315-6858. Five-Petal.com.

Alchemy Tai Chi & Qigong - 9:30am. Gently Stretch the body, Strengthen the core, Center the Heart and Mind; Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@ gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

Yoga Classes at Rosemary Court Yoga - 1011:30am, 12-1:15pm, and 6:30-8pm. 10am Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole is a blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background and helps to build strength and flexibility. 12pm Yin Yoga with Stephanie Cole is a passive yoga practice that stretches connective tissue in the body and provides time to remain in the poses for longer periods which increases flexibility. 6:30pm Vinyasa Yoga with Stacey Steig is a vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heat-building sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Drop-In Psychic Intuitive, Tarot, and Astrology - 12-3pm. Psychic Tu/W/F (12-3), Tarot/ Astrology Tu (3-5) and Th (12-3). Also by appointment and special scheduled events! $20/15 minutes. Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue.

941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Spirit Connections – Business Networking Group – 12-1pm. Connections Are Everything.

Increase your exposure to like-minded professionals, gain referrals from a spiritual network and sharpen your networking skills with exclusive member resources. Develop lasting relationships that allow you to grow personally and professionally at this monthly restaurant meeting. Hosted by Lena Mamone. $5. The Spirit University, held at Geckos Grill & Pub 351 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Vinyasa Yoga with Stacey Steig - 6:30-8pm.

March 7, 14, 21, 28. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heatbuilding sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Buti Yoga -7pm. With Leila, yoga, tribal dance, and body sculpting class. Also Wednesday at 7pm and Saturday at 9am. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue.

941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Psychic Practice – 7-8:30 pm. Come together with like-minded individuals to practice your psychic and mediumship skills. Develop and expand your intuitive abilities in a supportive and caring atmosphere. This is not a class, but rather an opportunity to advance and share your sacred gifts in friendly

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environment. Each session will be preceded by a brief meditation and blessing. Open to all regardless of experience. Join us for one, any, or all weeks! Facilitated by Dawn Freeman. $5. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

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

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

Intermediate Level Yoga Class – 7:30pm. Led by Cindy Turner at Garden of the Heart Yoga. Work toward a challenging “peak” pose each month, all classes include inversion preps. $18. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, GardenofTheHeartYoga.com.

wednesday Alchemy Qigong Ground Practice- 9:30am.

Ground techniques for hips and spine, Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

meditation. We share our energy and intentions together in our candlelit sanctuary in a peaceful and loving hour together. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-9536620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Tarot Practice Circle – 7-8:30 pm. Tarot cards are a collection of symbols or archetypes that are meant to represent human experience. Some say they view them as a map of spirit, heart and soul.

You lay them out so you can get a bird’s-eye view.

This is a class for those who are interested in acquiring a deeper connection with spirit and their soul. Please bring your own Tarot Cards if you have them. With Barbara Harrison. $5. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-5445874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

The Keys of Enoch Study Group – 7-9pm. 1st and 3rd Weds. Known also as The Book of Knowledge, this is the study of the “code-book” or blueprint for spiritual consciousness with the reality of Divine Intelligence. KeysOfEnoch.com. Written by Dr J J Hurtak. Co-facilitated by Kim Converse and Rev. Dr. Sharon-Elizabeth James. $7. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

thursday

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

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

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

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

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

941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute--10-11am, Dropin Qigong, $12 per single class or $10 per class when purchase a one-month pass. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

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

Free 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.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute--6-7pm. Drop-in Sitting Meditation group, with instruction & discussion of reading, Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

Wednesday Candlelight Healing Service - 7pm.

Wednesday evening is dedicated to healing. Receive a Vibrational Healing and join us in a guided

Alchemy Tai Chi & Qigong - 9:30am. Gentle movements for mind-body health and healing. Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

Yoga Classes with Liana Sheintal Bryant - 1010:45am and 11:15am-12:30pm. 10am Mom + Baby Yoga class is designed for babies 6 weeks to 3 years (but all are welcome!) and offers benefits for both moms and their babies. 11:15am Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant is a physically demanding practice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility and stamina. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Rudolf Steiner, Agriculture Book Study 7-8:30pm. Biodynamic agriculture and it’s cosmology. 941-960-3041.

Discover Your Power: Evidential Mediumship – 7-8:30 pm. Starts 9/14. Focuses on you and the growth of your individual ability. Learn to attune to your energies and build a stronger link to the spirit world. Geared to group work as well as private sessions as we experiment and exploring the joys of communicating with Spirit. Recognize the difference between information coming from the psychic realms as opposed to from the spirit world and work with both faculties. With Karen Rose

Slember. $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

saturday

Suncoast Reiki Share – 7-9pm. 4th Thursday monthly. Open to all, no experience needed. Come experience and share the wonderful gift of Reiki energy. This is also an open invitation to all Reiki practitioners to receive as well as share your healing gifts. Hornberger Wellness & Chiropractic Bldg, 2nd flr, 4001 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, 941539-0346.

Meetup.com/Suncoast-Reiki-ShareMeetup.

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.

friday Alchemy Tai Chi & Qigong - 8:30am. Gentle movements for mind-body health and healing.

Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.

Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 9:30-11am and 11:30am-1pm. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50.

Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota.

941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Feldenkrais Class – 11:30am-1pm. Deepen your awareness of how you move to improve balance, flexibility and posture. Pay as you wish. Longevity Wellness Clinic. SRQ, 941-923-9355.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute -12–1pm. Dropin Sitting Meditation group, with instruction & discussion of reading, Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

“Lunch Break” Yoga, all Levels, With Kelly – 12-12:45 pm. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

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.

Restorative Thai Yoga - 7pm with Angi. Restorative Yoga with personalized Thai Yoga adjustments. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Social Media Marketing for Holistic Practices - 8 pm. Sarasota-based Up Marketing Strategies presents classes on social media marketing for holistic and other small businesses on a regular schedule. Learn the basics of attraction marketing and online engagement to help your practice connect with and sign up more clients and customers.

No matter what product you sell or service you provide, people are looking for it on social media, and your business must be there, too! No matter your level of tech-skills, there’s a lot you can do to boost your business. For schedule information, call Bill, 941-315-7627, UpMarketingStrategies. com.

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.

Basic Hatha Yoga on Anna Maria Island - 9-10 am. Come take a yoga class and then walk across the street to enjoy the beach! Open to all levels.

Beginner friendly. $15. 2219 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Located across the street from the beach, 941-778-8400, AlunaWellness.com.

Mixed level Yoga Class – 9am. Led by Amanda Hansell at Garden of the Heart Yoga. Learn a variety of poses everyone can do, including inversion preps and advanced variations on poses. $18. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, GardenofTheHeartYoga.com.

Vinyasa Yoga with Rebecca Harp - 9-10:15am. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heat-building sequence. $14/class, 5/$50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.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.

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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.

Free Sleep Consultation at Sleep Organics – 10am-5pm or by appt. Find out how to remedy aches and pains and get better quality sleep. 650 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-312-5906, Sleep-Organics.com.

Sleep Consultation – Find out how you could be sleeping better at night with a free, no obligation consultation. Top Drawer Furniture, 1955 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota. 941-877-1381. TopDrawerFurnitureStore.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email publisher@nasrq.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE/ CHINESE MEDICINE CARYN L. YOUNG, DOM, AP, OTR

Board Certified Acupuncture Physician The Integrated Path, P.A. 3148 Southgate Ci, Sarasota 941-924-8833 IntegratedPath.com

The Integrated Path to Health and Wellness for the whole family utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine,Acupuncture, Energetic Medicine, Bloodwork Analysis,Clinical Nutrition Assessments and ZYTO Elite to restore balance.

Over 30 years of clinical experience!

FAMILY HEALING CENTER, PA Dr. Christina Captain, DAOM Nationally Board Certified Dipl.Ac Complimentary Meet & Greet The Medical Complex 2650 Bahia Vista Street, Suite 101, Sarasota, 941-951-1119 FamilyHealingCenter.com

Advanced Acupuncture treatments for acute and chronic conditions. Layered protocols work to address both the root cause and symptoms, bringing you back into balance.

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT FACES BY DR ANNA

Anna L. Baker, D.O.M. Nationally Board Certified Acupuncture Physician 941-924-2723 FacesByDrAnna.com

Unique muscle-tightening acupuncture facelift and necklift done with 12 hair-thin needles, none of which are on the face. Results documented photographically. Only one maintenance treatment needed every 18 months.

Free consultation includes facial analysis. Monthly seminars, call for schedule.

ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER SARASOTA ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

Anne Luther, DVM 3646 Birky St., Sarasota 34232 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!”

DONNA THORSEN, AP, DOM, BA.

Constitution Square 2100 Constitution Blvd. Suite 114, Sarasota, Across from Phillipi Estate Park ( just 1/2 mile north of Stickney Point Rd. ) 941-350-8554 DonnaThorsen@comcast.net.

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Massage, B-12 Shots (Energy and Metabolism), Ionic detox foot-bath, Homeopathic Pain Management, Nutritional Consultation.Discount Packages and Gift Certificates Available!! Practicing in Sarasota over 23 years! Contact Donna Thorsen, AP, DOM @ Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine. See me on Facebook!

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6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota 941-312-5630 WildGingerApothecary.com

Eco-friendly shop health +beauty. Strictly nontoxic natural, organic products. Now offering hemp CBD! Visitlearn Studio + Lounge for classes + events. Open Tu-Fri 10-5 and Satmove 10-3.

Family Healing Center, an integra6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 tive well{IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE} ness practice. Addressing all health issues we will 941.312.5630 • WILDGINGERAPOTHECARY.COM BEDDING find the key to unlock your highest level of health

and wellness. Complimentary Meet & Greet

360 DEGREE WELLNESS

Sean M Leonard, AP, MAcOM Acupuncture Herbal Medicine Qigong Personal Training 7053 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite A, Sarasota 941-525-3752 aware122@gmail.com

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

SLEEP ORGANICS

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

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

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS ELYSIAN FIELDS

1273 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-361-3006 • ElysianFieldsOnline.com

Celebrating 25 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious livings offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more… Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly. Open: Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 5pm.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY COLON THERAPY CLINIC

Alain Menard • Allaesia Menard 7733 Holiday Drive • Sarasota, Fl 34231 941-922-7744• ColonTherapyClinic.com

Cleansing for digestive disorders.

Licensed 42 years. Developed gentle technique. Foot bath and ear candling.

APOTHECARY

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, Fl 34236 941-554-4292 • Starflower.com

Starflower, makers of organic skincare has expanded its store to include a fully decked Apothecary including biodynamic/organic bulk medicinal herbs, oriental longevity herbs and roots, new medicinal tinctures, organic clothing, terry robes, silk eye pillows and an array of holistic lifestyle accessories, gifts and cards. Visit our boutique and Spathecary Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm.

COMPUTER HEALER BILL SKLODOWSKI WINDOWS/MAC

TECH + TRAINING SarasotaPCTechSupport.com 941-877-5501.

Summer Special: Get $10 off - just mention this listing. Our specialists come to your home or office - no need to carry that computer to the shop! Computer cleanup / tuneup / speedup. Virus and malware removal. Hardware and network setup.

Full training for everything tech. For more info or to book your appointment online: SarasotaPCTechSupport.com or call 941-877-5501.

CHIROPRACTORS GENTLEBAY SARASOTA CHIROPRACTIC

Residual Strain Therapy Eric Winder DC Offices in Sarasota and Venice, FL 941-957-8390 eric.winder.dc@gmail.com

Professional care with a personal focus. Feel better through proper alignment, and get back to work and play! See our website for more information.

SRQDC

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

Improving health in Sarasota, one person at a time.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ADVANCED CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY [WHOLE BODY]

Terry Grywinksi, LMT MA6049 San Marco 205D, 1188 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota • 941-321-8757 www.ADVCST.com

Gifted healer Terry Grywinski with 19 years experience and advanced craniosacral training provides rapid relief from injury, pain, and muscle restrictions.

Great success with auto/ sports injury, sciatic, neck and back pain, TMJ, migraines.

CRYSTALS THE CRYSTAL CAVE

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

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

ELYSIAN FIELDS

1273 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-361-3006 ElysianFieldsOnline.com

Celebrating 25 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious livings offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more… Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly.

Open: Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 5pm.

DENTISTRY

FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

RAY BEHM DDS

FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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

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

ENERGY HEALING

HEALING ROOMBLUE LIGHT ENERGY HEALING

HEALING ROOM, ENERGY HEALING, BIOFEEDBACK STRESS MANAGEMENT, PEMF Treatments to balance over a thousand conditions!

Infrared Inversion, Sound Immersion with the Singing Bowls 718-791-3797 PureFieldForce@gmail.com

Energy Healing helps the body with a long list of conditions, aches, pains and imbalances. Biofeedback Scanning locates the imbalances and it also corrects them. PEMF (Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy) re-energizes damaged cells, it is a powerful tool to MANAGE PAIN! 941-586-9539, Facebook.com/ CreateBalanceandHealing

FACIALS/MASSAGE

HEART AND SOLE ORGANICS

Cindy Heard, LMT, LE, MA65765 Certified IIR Reflexologist 1435 S. Osprey Ave., Suite 200, Sarasota 941-228-9724 HeartandSoleOrganics.com

Offering therapeutic treatments in Reflexology, Massage and 100% Organic Facials. Introductory Reflexology session $59. Monthly Specials, visit heartandsoleorganics. com.

Children (ABM) and Adults Classes, Individual Lessons, Workshops Bonnie Kissam, MA, LMT, CE Provider 941-360-2248 www.FeldenkrasInSarasota.com

The Feldenkrais® Approach improves posture and creates more efficient ways of moving through ‘Movement with Attention’. Clients optimize their musical, athletic or everyday movements, and improve abilities after injury, illness and trauma. Available in Sarasota, St. Pete & Orlando. Call Bonnie at email Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com or 941-360-2248.

FURNITURE

TOP DRAWER FURNITURE

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

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

HYPNOTHERAPY

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

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

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

Feel better now!

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER

FIVE PETAL HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER Angela Rauter AP, DOM, LMT 830 Central Ave, Sarasota 941-315-6858

Acupuncture, ATMAT®, Massage, Pilates, Meditation, Herbs, Essences, Supplements, classes and events.

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JIN SHIN JYUTSU® SUNCOAST JIN SHIN JYUTSU

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

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

MATCHMAKING SUNCOAST SINGLES

Christy Tromp Matchmaking Speed Dating Events Parties • 941-713-1000 SuncoastSingles.com Christy@SuncoastSingles.com

I have been helping people find meaningful relationships for over 20 years. Give us a call for a free consultation. LIFE IS BETTER WHEN SHARED!

CROP JUICE BAR & CAFE

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

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

LYMPHATIC THERAPY SUNCOAST LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY CENTER

Center and Perfect Blend Acupuncture Diana Hebert, AP, DOM, RN, CLT 941-321-7171 dianahebertrn@gmail.com

Specializing in removing toxins naturally, promoting wellness and treating abnormal swelling due to lymphedema, trauma, surgery, or cancer with Manual Lymph Drainage.

MASSAGE THERAPY

MINDFULNESS SERENITY STATIONS

A Mindful Place 2020 Rose St Ste B, Sarasota SerenityStations.com

Our mission is to promote holistic practices that support self-care, self-awareness and personal growth in a conscious environment. We are creating a Hub of integrative coaches & consultants.

NATURAL FOOD CAFE EVERGREEN

801 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 941-412-4334 • CafeEvergreen.net

Cafe Evergreen is a natural, organic restaurant.

Our menu consists of many organic recipes designed to not only taste delicious, but also enhance your health. Open 7 days a week 11am-9pm.

NATURAL PET FOOD HOLISTIC FOR PETS

Valerie Clows 713 Honore Ave, Sarasota, 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd, East Bradenton, 753-7297 • HolisticForPets.com

Specializing in Hypo-allergenic Foods, Frozen Natural Raw Foods, Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Detergent & Soap Free Shampoo, Natural Flee Preventatives Skin Care Products, Healthy treats, Toys and gifts.

Bich Mai Massage BICH MAI MASSAGE NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

MA 0025928 Will meet or beat all competitor pricing.

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

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

Specializing inMassage sports massage.

Avail• Customized to Fit Your Needs LICENSED NUTRITION COUNSELOR able evenings & weekends.

New cli• Specializing in Sports Massage Eve Prang Plews, LIC NC333 ent special 3 massages for $100.

• Works on-all levels of athletics to alleviate pain Full Spectrum Health, Inc. 2106 Bispham Road Sarasota, FL 941-952-1200 • M-Fri 9-5, Sat10-2 FullSpectrumHealth.com 941-724-9992 1219 East Ave, Suite 202, Sarasota, FL 34239 HOLISTIC HEALTH CLINIC & and prevent injury • Medical Insurance Accepted

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SPECIAL NUTRITION DISCOUNT PRICES

1882 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota 941-929-0884 SpecialNutrition.net

Offering the largest selection of all major supplement brands and natural products in the Sarasota area at discount prices. Special orders are our pleasure.

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

JUICE BAR

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

STORE. Superior Supplements by Xymogen and more. Professional Grade Homeopathics by Newton.

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

415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, Fl 34236 941-554-4292 Starflower.com

Starflower Organic Spathecary offers an extensive line of superfoods and herbal medicinals with disease protocols. We offer a Holistic Wellness consultation for detoxification, which is a comprehensive multi-organ, total-body cleansing and natural detoxification program.

It includes reducing toxin intake, enhancing toxin elimination, and using specific detoxification herbs and other supportive dietary supplements to strengthen and promote optimum function of the organs. Visit our boutique and Spathecary Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm.

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.

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.

SKIN CARE

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, Fl 34236 941-554-4292 Starflower.com

Fresh, food-grade, organic skin care made in small batches, including medicinal – grade essential oils. We specialize in anti-aging for mature skin, rosacea, and acne. Visit our boutique and Spathecary Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm.

SPA AND WELLNESS FOUR PILLARS

San Marco Plaza 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221 Lakewood Ranch, Fl 941-373-3955 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 Sound Wave AttunementTM, 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 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 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.

UNITY OF SARASOTA

Rev. Elizabeth Thompson 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota 941-955-3301 UnityOfSarasota.com

Unity is an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in people and all of life. God is seen as having many attributes, but most important that God is LOVE.

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!”

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Coming Next Month Chiropractic

CARE Plus: Transformative Travel October articles include: Selecting a Chiropractor Bone-Density Exercises Life-Changing Travel and so much more!

YOGA ROSEMARY COURT YOGA 810 Central Ave, Sarasota 941-952-5280 RosemaryCourt.com

Rosemary Court Yoga in downtown Sarasota offers all styles & levels of yoga classes including Beginner, Hatha, Pre & Postnatal, Iyengar, Restorative, Vinyasa, Power, Senior, Kundalini, Kripalu, and more. Come visit our welcoming and tranquil space.

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 for every age/skill workshops level offered daily + weekly. First move class with every teacher is only 6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 $5!

Event space rental available. {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE}

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941-564-0885

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