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contentsNatural 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.

18 YOGA ENTERS THE MEDICAL MAINSTREAM Research Proves its Health Benefits by Meredith Montgomery

22 2015 YOGA GUIDE AND GLOSSARY

28 AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

32 CHOOSE HAPPINESS Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch by Linda Joy

34 SURF TO TURF U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable by Judith Fertig

36 EYE HEALTH FOR DOGS 10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp by Audi Donamor

38 SNORE WARS Tackling Snoring with an Arsenal of Appliances by Susan Welch

41 ALEXANDRA PAUL ON VEGAN ACTIVISM Her Kind Lifestyle Honors All Living Things by Gerry Strauss

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Who are you calling old? I can honestly say even at 53, I laugh when I think of the Beatles song, When I’m Sixty-Four, which talks about

knitting and gardening; “Will you still need me, will you still feed me?” I don’t think so! We have recently heard reports that 60 is the new 40, and like the seniors I know, most aren’t sitting by the fireplace, weeding their gardens or even contemplating retirement. In fact, AARP recently reported, one in 21 that are 50+ plan to

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As Natural Awakenings consulted with the experts on the generational trend “not aging,” they revealed how holistic wellness plays a huge role in the fastest-growing segment of our population, the centenarians. Our “Ageless Being” feature article comes just in time, and is well aligned with the Wellness Rocks functional medicine course that is just one of the programs provided through the Center for Lifelong Learning, an organization that offers seniors a chance to learn new things. Scott and I have facilitated this program for four years now and continue to witness, experience and enjoy the life and energy it offers the participating super seniors. This year’s course brings together the top experts in our healthy living community to present cutting-edge information and lifestyle changes that benefit all. The weekly presentations on Friday mornings provide an oppor-tunity to learn what functional medicine is and how it is different—instead of just soothing the symptoms, it combines the most progressive science with ancient methods to identify and eradicate the root cause of chronic disease. Simple and inspiring lifestyle changes can make us stay healthy and feel good enough to complete any bucket list. This year, you’re invited to join us for a thorough Introduction to Function-al Medicine at 8:30 a.m., September 18, in the Auditorium at UWF/Northwest Florida Campus, in Fort Walton Beach. This free event provides a take a closer look at just one of the programs offered by the Center for Lifelong Learning. Please RSVP at WellnessRocksNaturally.com.

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Discover New Horizons of Joy at East of Eden

East of Eden Retreat and Spa, in Santa Rosa Beach, will host an

all-day Joy Workshop Retreat with Felicia McQuaid and Laura Tyree from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 12. The premise is that Joy is more than mere emotion, it is a spiritual consciousness and understanding. The energy of Joy is even more powerful than pain and heartbreak as a means to learning, liv-

ing and loving life in new and dynamic ways. The morning session will be a lively practice and discussion on how to grow through joy, celebrate ourselves and our lives, turning perspectives upside-down and inside-out. The more introspective afternoon session will explore the joy that is within each of us. Participants will experience the joy of being, slow down and come into into the meditative grace of joy, moving in spirit to “In-Joy.” A catered lunch will be provided by Raw & Juicy and there will be time for the pool, hot tub or spa treatments, scheduled directly with East of Eden Retreat and Spa.

Cost is $125. Location: 234 Dog Hobble Lane, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. Spa treatments and overnight accommodations are additional. For more information, call 850-797-4754 or visit EastOfedenRetreatAndSpa.com.

Hispanic Festival on Okaloosa Island

Hispanic Fest 2015, a family-orient-ed, cultural and educational event

showcasing the very best of Hispanic music, folkloric dances, arts and crafts and the flavors and aromas of deli-cious cuisine, will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., September 26, at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, on Okaloosa Island. There will be more than 50 ven-dors and great entertainment, plus a Happy World Kids' Zone and an art gallery with more than 60 art pieces from local area artists and art students. Festval foods come from all over Latin America, México, Argentina, Brazil, Puerto Rico, El Salvador and Hondu-ras. Hispanic Fest benefits the Emer-ald Coast Christmas Miracle Needy Children’s Fiesta, which gave a happy holiday to more than 900 children and their families last year.

Admission is free. For more information, visit UnitedForAGoodCause.org.

Margaret Biggs Solo Show at Pensacola Museum of Art

The Pensacola Museum of Art will present a solo show by fine

artist Margaret Biggs from Septem-ber 25 through November 14. An opening night reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. features hors d’ouerves and refreshments. In the show, Vi-sions: Through Paintings and Poetry, the Pensacola native has created a testament to the beauty of the coastal South, featuring depictions of seas, sand, shells and sky, and she accompanies these works in oil with heartfelt writings and poems that become meaningful glimpses into the artist's life and practice. "My art is an expression of

the majesty of nature and the peace we feel within it, and my words reflect this unspeakable force with the thoughts and emotions that color our lives." Biggs explains. "I feel closest to God when I am in a place that I can see such beauty; it's everywhere," she states.

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Learn About the Dynamic Laws of Prosperity

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Maia Rizzi will present a talk

on the Dynamic Laws of Prosperity from 10 a.m. to noon, September 5, at Evermans' Community Room, in Pensacola. Rizzi says, “The universe all around us is composed of pure energy. This energy always seeks to flow through us and attract or mag-netize that which we desire. If, how-ever, we hold negative beliefs which we may not even be consciously aware of, the energy created by our negative beliefs creates a type of obstructive wall that prevents our good from flowing back to us. “For example, if we long for a loving relationship, yet hold a deep hidden belief that we are unworthy of such a relationship, we simply will not be able to get what we want. The key to getting what we long for then requires a shift in our belief systems, so they coincide or match the frequency of the energy we seek. These are basic dynamic principles which anyone can put into practice.”

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Yoga Boosts Brain Gray MatterResearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at

Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by

volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects. The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

Smog Increases Stroke RiskResearch from Germany has found that the high particulate

numbers in smoggy areas increase the risk of stroke. The Heinz Nixdorf Recall study followed more than 4,400 people between the ages of 45 and 74 years old. The researchers began the study in 2000. They compared stroke and heart attacks to air pollution particulate matter (PM) levels of PM10 (particle sizes of 10 micrometers or less) and PM2.5 (2.5 micrometers or less). The study found that stroke incidence was more than two-and-a-half times higher among people with long-term

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Breeze PleaseA Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050According to a new study by the U.S. Energy Department (Tinyurl.com/EnergyDepartmentWindReport), wind power could provide more than a third of the nation’s electricity in a few decades, while posting a net savings in energy costs. Undersecretary for Technology and Energy Lynn Orr, Ph.D., states, “With continued commitment, wind can be the cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states by 2050.”

Wind power has tripled since 2000, and now supplies nearly 5 percent of the country’s electric power. The report says that it could dramatically reduce air pollution and go a long way toward meeting the country’s goals of slowing climate change. Meanwhile, Spanish engineers have invented the Vortex Bladeless wind turbine, a hollow straw that sticks up 40 feet from the ground and vibrates when the wind passes through it. Instead of using a propeller, the Vortex takes advantage of an aerodynamic effect called vorticity. The result is a turbine that’s 50 percent less expensive than a bladed model and is nearly silent. It’s not as efficient as conven-tional turbines, but more of them can be placed in the same amount of space, for a net gain of 40 percent in efficiency. Plus, with no gears or moving parts, mainte-nance is much easier and they are safer for bats and birds.

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Embracing InvasivesRethinking the Balance of NatureEnvironmental journalist Fred Pearce, author of the new book, The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation, traveled across six continents and ecosystems from remote Pacific islands to the United Kingdom and the Great Lakes to reveal some outdated scientific ideas about invasive species and the bal-ance of nature. Pearce argues that mainstream environmentalists are correct that we need a rewilding of the Earth, but they are wrong if they believe it can be achieved by reengineering eco-systems. He thinks that humans have changed the planet too much, and nature never goes backward. But a growing group of scientists is taking a fresh look at how species interact in the wild. According to these new ecologists, we should applaud the dynamism of alien species and the new ecosystems they create. In an era of climate change and widespread ecological damage, it’s crucial that we find ways to help nature regenerate. Embracing this new ecology, Pearce proposes, is our best chance, maintaining, “To be an environmentalist in the 21st century means celebrating nature’s wildness and capacity for change.”

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Supreme HopeOnline Summer of Peace Program Continues Designed by The Shift Network as “the larg-est virtual peace event on the planet,” a free, online three-month global movement program, The Summer of Peace, continues through September 21. It promises to inspire participants by teaching ways to heal conflicts within oneself, in relationships and in the world using peace, instead of conflict, as the new baseline. Featured thought leaders include Deepak Chopra, Ervin Laszlo, Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim, Karen Armstrong, Lisa Garr and Congressman Tim Ryan, plus messages from the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Des-mond Tutu and Jane Goodall. Programs include The Subtle Activism Summit: Inner Dimensions of Peace Building from September 8 to 10, and 11 Ways to Transform Your World from September 11 to 21, concluding on the United Nations Interna-tional Day of Peace. “You’ll discover more personal ease, joy and well-being with techniques to connect more profoundly to the deep peace within yourself and the latest in the science of compassion,” says Garr, host of The Aware Show and Being Aware and bestselling author of Becoming Aware. She also attests that participants will find the best practices for citizen engagement and conscious activism to help accelerate the shift to a world of peace.

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After practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a

full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There was less time to form relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality care without excessive tests and drugs.” Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973 in The Lancet on combining yoga and biofeed-back to manage hypertension. Accord-ing to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity here fi-nally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than 2,000

yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually. Initially, yoga teacher and econo-mist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrat-ing yoga into the mainstream health-care system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifi-cally proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institu-tion independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it every-where from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga as

Yoga Enters the Medical MainstreamResearch Proves its Health Benefits

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Mounting Evidence“Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board be-cause the root cause of 70 to 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to successfully respond to stress by activating the parasympa-thetic nervous system, which slows the heart and lowers blood pres-sure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic activity, reducing the amount of stress hormones in the body. Studies collected on PubMed.gov demonstrate that yoga has been found to help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, depression, diabetes, reproductive functions and pregnancy, among other issues. Studies at California’s Preven-tive Medicine Research Institute have tracked amelioration of heart disease. A growing body of research is validat-ing yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, including at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. A small study at Norway’s University of Oslo suggests that yoga even alters gene expression, indicating it may induce health benefits on a molecular level.

Cultural Challenges“For yoga to be effective, a regular practice must be implemented, which is challenging in a culture where people can’t sit for long without an electronic device. It’s more than just popping pills,” says Narayanan. McCall says, “Even if people can commit to just a few min-utes of yoga practice a day, if they keep it up the benefits can be enormous.” “There are no sales reps telling doctors to use yoga

therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insur-ance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine. Another barrier is certification standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt.org) and the Council for Yoga Accreditation Inter-national (cyai.org) are both beginning to offer certifica-tions for therapy training

programs and therapists. Narayanan is hopeful that certification could lead to yoga being covered by insurance. Medical school curricula have started shifting to embrace complemen-tary approaches to wellness, with many textbooks now including information on mind/body therapies. The Principles and Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, co-edited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, McCall and Shirley Telles and due out in 2016, is the first professional-level, medical textbook on yoga therapy. “Yoga has been proven to treat many conditions, yet yoga teachers don’t treat conditions, we treat individ-uals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not a one-size-fits-all prescription because different bodies and minds, with differ-ent abilities and weaknesses, require individualized approaches.” While medical research is working to grant yoga more legitimacy among doctors, policymakers and the public,

McCall says, “I believe these studies are systematically underestimating how powerful yoga can be. Sci-ence may tell us that it decreases systolic blood pressure and corti-sol secretion and increases lung

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ola, as the only studio on the Emerald Coast offering the innovative and renowned system of the 26-posture sequence selected and developed by Bikram Choudhury from the original 84 hatha yoga asanas, combined with specific heat to systematically work every part of the body and give all the internal organs, veins, ligaments, tendons and muscles everything they need to maintain optimum health and maximum function. Independently owned and oper-ated by Nicole Trboyevich, who is also the lead instructor and studio direc-tor, and Rob Myers, explain that each component takes care of something different in the body, yet they all work together synergistically. Bikram Yoga Pensacola maintains a 3,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, complete with men’s and women’s locker rooms, showers and a mat/towel rental service. The Hot Yoga room brings students healthy heat with an abundance of fresh oxygen. The HVAC system is equipped with UV-filtered and ionized air. This re-moves all bacteria and impurities. The

non-absorbent, hygienic flooring with an antimicrobial treatment protects against bacteria and allergens. In buiness for nine months, all five Bikram Yoga instructors are graduates of a nine-week 500-hour, comprehensive teacher training by Choudury and his team of senior teachers. Our clientele [worldwide] is 7 million strong,” says Trboyevich. “Why 7 million? Because this yoga is for everyone. Every size, shape, gender and ethnicity in the same room. Our emphasis is on safety and effectiveness, not on how well you can do the posture or what you would typi-cally find in a yoga magazine. Our phi-losophy is alignment of the body over the depth of the posture. Our teachers understand that every body is differ-ent. Breath, stillness, rest and time will heal the body; these aspects are major components of Bikram Yoga.” About her own personal jour-ney, Trboyevich says, “My childhood interests were sports, outdoor activities and learning about animals. I grew up with three older brothers, so I had to be tough and athletic to keep up. I believe that I was led to yoga because of my interest in athletics, body me-chanics and nature. I tend to do what is natural to me, and yoga is the most

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natural form of exercise, as you use your own body to change. “My biggest influences were my first yoga teachers and fellow practi-tioners,” says Trboyevich. “Seeing my teachers guide their students in and out of postures was a huge inspiration. I knew I needed to be a part of it. My teachers and peers were always willing to learn more. To see students just like me work hard to change themselves was and still is a huge aspect of why I do what I do. I have had and still have amazing teachers who teach with compassion and patience.” About the rewards of her yoga ca-reer, she says, “Seeing people change themselves not only physically, but mentally. We see our students dramati-cally change their bodies, their mind and their hearts. They smile more, they are lighter and free. They see the bigger picture. It all starts the minute they walk in the Hot Room and see them-selves in the mirror. Ninety minutes dedicated to themselves.” She notes that one major accom-plishment is her experience of Bikram Yoga teacher training. “Part of our training was to teach in front of 500 other trainees,” she says.” I had a fear of public speaking my whole life. In school, I would have questions during class, but I was too afraid to speak. I

would blush from head to toe, start to shake and my heart would pound at the thought of raising my hand to ask a question. My academic scores suffered because of this fear. At 31 years old, I went to Bikram Training. I faced my fears everyday for nine weeks in order to teach this yoga. I am now comfort-able with public speaking.” Trboyevich has definite plans for the future. “I hope to grow our Pensac-ola yoga community and beyond,” she states. “There are many different styles of yoga out there. Bikram Yoga is just one of them. More yoga in the world—its a beautiful thing. Its an honor to be a part of it. I will continue to help people become their true selves through yoga.” As for the personal highlight of her career, Trboyevich relates, “I can remem-ber the exact Bikram Yoga class at my home studio in Traverse City, Michigan. During a student demonstration, I said to myself, ‘This is it. How can I make this happen?’ I was so inspired by both the student and my teacher that eight years, later here I am—a Bikram Yoga teacher and a studio owner, I still can’t believe it! I have never felt something so deep in my heart before. Most people never find that their whole life. I am lucky.”

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Natural Awakenings is pleased to bring you this special annual guide which includes a glossary of disciplines, and studio profiles and an extensive direc-

tory of local yoga specialists, studios and programs throughout Northwest Florida. We hope you will keep this guide as a handy reference to discover and experience all that yoga has to offer. ~Namaste

YOGA GLOSSARYYoga originated some 5,000 years ago in India, designed as a means to release tension in the body, bring calmness to the mind and provide an ethical code to live by. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the integration of physical and mental exercises designed to unite body, mind and spirit.Regular practice of yoga has proved to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. It works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be a spiritual practice, as well.Although many styles of yoga exist, most of the differences derive from the primary focus of the practitioner’s attention: precise alignment of the body; holding of the asa-nas, or postures; flow between the postures; breath and movement coordination; or inner awareness and meditation. No particular style is better than another, and many stu-dents practice more than one.Ananda: A form of gentle Hatha yoga with an emphasis on meditation. Ananda com-bines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner awareness. As an inner-directed practice, it has less appeal to those desiring a more athletic or aerobic experience.Anusara: Anusara means “go with the flow,” and blends spirituality with inner/outer alignment and balanced energetic ac-tions. Developed by John Friend in 1997, this style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart. Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored, so Anusara yoga can be help-ful for everyone and is good for beginners.Ashtanga: A physically demanding style that is light on meditation, Ashtanga yoga employs a fast-paced series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Developed by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pat-tabhi Jois, Ashtanga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called Ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are designed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs. The room is usually heated to warm muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.Bikram: A strenuous style, designed to make students sweat, taught in rooms heated to a minimum of 105º Fahrenheit, with about 40 percent humidity. The superheated rooms facilitate stretching and allow the body to release toxins through perspiration. For-mer national India yoga champion Bikram

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Navarre Living Yoga invests in the health and wellness of its lovely beach-side community, and continually aims to promote conscious living. NLY offers vinyasa yoga, hot yoga, aerial yoga, gentle yoga and meditation

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Choudhury developed the style, whose 26 demanding poses are performed in a spe-cific order, to promote optimal health and proper function of every bodily system. Bikram yoga is a good choice for highly fit individuals and seasoned students seeking a challenge.Hatha: Hatha yoga is the foundational discipline on which nearly all other styles are based. In Sanskrit, ha represents the sun and tha, the moon—hence, the practice is designed to bring the yin and yang, light and dark, masculine and feminine aspects and polarities into balance. Essentially, Hatha yoga brings all aspects of life together. A class described as hatha will likely include slow-paced stretching, asanas, or postures, that are not too difficult, simple breathing exercises and perhaps, seated meditation. Hatha yoga classes provide a good starting point for beginners, who can learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.Integral: A gentle style of yoga brought to this country in 1966 by Sri Swami Satchi-dananda. Classes are structured to balance physical effort with relaxation and include breathing practices, chanting and both guid-ed and silent meditation. Integral yoga is suitable for beginners and helpful for more advanced students who wish to deepen their physical and spiritual awareness.Integrative yoga therapy: Gentle postures, guided imagery, assisted stretching and breathwork help to make this yoga a useful style for rehab centers and hospitals. Joseph LePage began this therapy in the early 1990s to help promote healing and well-being for individuals facing heart disease, cancer, AIDS and psychiatric disorders.Iyengar: Noted for precise alignment and symmetry of postures, the development of balance, and the use of props such as blocks, balls and belts. The Iyengar style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, based on an exceptional understanding of how the body works. Poses are held longer than usual. Iyengar is a good style for beginners, but can challenge seasoned practitioners, as well.Kripalu: An integrated practice that emphasizes breathing and alignment and coordinates the breath with movement. Kri-palu, also called the yoga of consciousness, was developed by Amrit Desai, a long-time student of Kundalini yoga master Swami Kripaluvananda. This style incorporates three stages of development, beginning with postural alignment and progressing to meditation, with longer posture holding, fi-nally creating a meditation in motion, where the movement from one posture to another happens unconsciously and spontaneously. Students are encouraged to honor “the wis-dom of the body” and to work according to

MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PHD Psychologist, Yoga/Meditation Teacher [email protected] • MichaelDemaria.com

Michael Brant DeMaria, yoga instructor, meditation teacher and four-time Grammy

nominated musician, provides two classes each week accompanied with live music. In The Flow Monday night yoga practice moves students through dynamic integration of full body warmup, breathwork, creative movement and asana prac-tices, resolving in a full-body relaxation medita-tion. Peace Within Healing Guided Meditation on Wednesday nights integrates DeMaria’s own 33-year meditation practice and work as an integrative psychologist to take participants through a restorative and transformative, healing reclining meditation. DeMaria, founder and creator of The Peace Within Process and train-ings, provides integrative psychology and consulting in health and wellness to help the whole person throughout their life journey by integrating mind, body, heart and soul. “My hope is to help each who comes across my path touch their own deep inner wisdom and compassion that helps them find a peace within their hearts and souls,” says DeMaria. “I love what I do and feel so deeply grateful for the blessings it brings into my life every day.’

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healthful cycle of movement and breathe to allow a complete sense of well-being. They offer massages, facials, body treatments, energy sessions, naturopathic consultations, yoga classes and personal retreats for relaxation and rejuvenation. Hatha yoga vinyasa flow, led by Laura Bailey, is a vigorous flow of asanas sequenced with her personal touch, building strength, flexibility, balance and energy flow. Gentle yin yoga, led by Nancy Gross, offers a “work within” to facilitate the awakening of self- healing, relaxation, creating space and lengthening with the breath and asanas. Aqua Fusion, led by Nancy Gross, blends yoga, tai chi and Pilates in the saltwater pool. The wonderful experience is low in impact, yet strengthens and increases joint range of motion and applies external and internal massage by means of the the water density. The class offers a total connection to the breath, physical body, mind and spirit. Bhakti Flow, led by Shantaya and Tammy offers an experience of chanting, meditation, pranayama & yoga philosophy into a vigorous asana flow.

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the limits of their flexibility and strength. Kripalu is suitable for everyone, from begin-ners to advanced students.Kundalini: A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chanting), meditation, visualization, breathing and guided relaxation, with precise postures. According to Hindu philosophy, kundalini is a concentrated form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine. When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969 and has been known to help with addic-tions and releasing endorphins in the body. Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher.Phoenix Rising yoga therapy: One of the world’s largest schools of yoga. Phoenix Rising yoga follows a set structure incor-porating the 12 sun salutation postures and involves chanting, meditation and deep relaxation. Students are encouraged to embrace a healthy lifestyle that includes a vegetarian diet, positive thinking and medi-tation. The style has proven supportive for beginners and helpful for those under stress or emotionally troubled.Power: An intense style that creates heat and energy, while developing strength and flexibility. Power yoga evolved from ashtanga yoga and was developed by Ameri-can Beryl Bender Birch in the early 1990s. Its flowing style requires the strength and stamina of Ashtanga, but doesn’t always follow the same sequence of postures, making it similar to Vinyasa style. Power yoga is usually performed in a heated room. Although Baron Baptiste is a name often as-sociated with power yoga, he has developed his own method, called Baptiste Power Vin-yasa yoga, which is taught only by teachers he certifies. Students who enjoy aerobics will probably favor power yoga.Sivananda: Cultivates awareness of mind and body by incorporating five main prin-ciples of proper exercise, breathing, relax-ation and diet, as well as positive thinking and meditation. Based on the philosophy of Swami Sivananda, of India, the practice uses chanting, breathing techniques and medita-tion to help unblock energy and release stress. Sivananda focuses on 12 basic yoga postures to increase strength and spinal flex-ibility. It is an excellent practice for begin-ners, those recovering from injury or anyone interested in spiritual aspects of yoga.Svaroopa: A style that helps each student discover their bliss. The Sanskrit word sva-

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roopa means “the true nature of Being,” and Svaroopa yoga is sometimes called the yoga of alignment and compassion. Attention to alignment in specifically chosen poses helps to soften the body’s connective tissues and ease spinal tension. Blocks and bolsters may be used to allow for deeper muscle release. The style is suitable for beginners and useful for those recovering from injury.Vinyasa: A challenging style that matches breath to movement. Vinyasa yoga poses incorporate alignment principles and are woven together in a flowing practice that is both intense and dance-like. Translated from Sanskrit, vinyasa means “without obstacle.” The style is best suited to energetic, physi-cally fit students.Viniyoga: A transformative, slower and more individualized form of yoga that em-phasizes gentle flow and coordinated breath with movement. Viniyoga yoga is holistic in its approach and teaches the student how to apply the yoga tools of poses, chant-ing, breathing and meditation. Function is stressed over form in this style. Viniyoga is recommended for beginners and seniors, as well as those who are in chronic pain or healing from injury or disease.

Please note: The contents of this Yoga Guide are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to con-duct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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Light Energy Danc-ing a year ago in Fort Walton Beach. Currently, a staff of three teachers offers a wide variety of fit-ness and alternative healthcare options such as yoga, medi-tation, ballroom dancing, personal training, energy healing and Pranic Healing. Ambarian says, “Being cre-ative and expressing myself through the use of dance has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Along the way, I was introduced to yoga and meditation and felt strongly compelled to add these practices to my life. As my training morphed into treating dance as a spiritual exploration, rather than just a physical exercise, I also became aware of the energy body and the need to keep it just as healthy and balanced as the physical body.” Light Energy Dancing strives to be a place of inspiration and support and offers a Dance for Parkinson's class for people with Parkinson's or other move-ment mobility issues and their caregiv-ers, and also and yoga for people with post-traumatic stress disorder. Ambarian states, “Yoga and dance have the power

to heal and to im-prove lives, and we are all over that! I adore seeing people grow and improve their lives. While I gain great happiness from continuing to improve myself and deepen my own practice, help-ing others find the beauty in their life is extremely fulfilling.” Ambarian has already enjoyed

one creative and fulfilling career. “To-gether with my partner Eric Luna, I am a five-time world and five-time U.S. na-tional exhibition showdance champion. We been guest performers on Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, traveled the world perform-ing and still continue to do shows and coach the next generation of dancers,” she reflects. “The most recent turning point of retiring from ballroom competi-tion brought me to the decision to open Light Energy Dancing. I really wanted to combine all the areas of my life into one livelihood, and our multifaceted curriculum represents that fusion of spiritual and physical training.” Ambarian is proud of the accom-plishments of her studio, and says, “Between me and my enthusiastic staff, we bring a lot of tools to the table to be

of service to our clients.” The center has Yoga, Yoga for PTSD, Parent and Child Yoga, Dance for Parkinson's, Ballroom Dancing, Meditation, Energy Healing, Pranic Healing and just added a per-sonal trainer to help people one-on-one. As for the role models she respects, the dancer explains, “Anyone who is brave influences me. There are many types of bravery, from those who stand up to social injustice to those who dare to pursue their dreams or defend our country. I gain strength and inspiration from every act of bravery I read or hear about. It takes great courage to change yourself into the person you really want to be, and that's the bravery we try to instill in our clients with the classes and services we offer.” For beginners, “The initial dance experience is usually exciting and fun, and then after the first several classes people begin to see what they really need to fix or work on in order im-prove, and it's important that they don't let themselves get bogged down in the details. Being a good dancer takes time and lots of practice—be kind to yourself along the way,” says Ambarian. Ambarian realizes that everyone thinks they will start a yoga or meditation practice and feel instant inner peace, or start dance classes and instantly feel an emotional connection with movement. “Unfortunately, that's not how it works,” she says. “A lot of times you start yoga or meditation and the ‘stuff’ in your life seems to be getting worse. Usually there are lessons to be learned or healing that needs to take place in order to move forward, and yoga and meditation are the catalysts to get you past your stuff.” She notes that, “The best advice is to stick with your practice and don't let anything get in your way of attending. By persevering, one finds peace on the

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other side of turmoil. This of course doesn't mean everyone will experience an initial readjustment when they start, but one must always keep in mind that in order to get a different result, you have to plant a different seed, and that means change must occur.” As for the future, “At Light Energy Dancing, we hope to continue to grow and expand our group class offering and also get people the one-on-one coaching they need, says Ambarian, who has an invitation for newcom-ers: “There are so many people who are interested in the tools we offer, but walking in the door the first time can be intimidating. We want everyone to know our center is built on love and a sincere desire to be of service. We welcome you with open arms.”

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In a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth,

Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a para-digm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, men-tally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.” One of Northrup’s primary admo-nitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

Maintain a Sound MindOur Western society fosters a belief sys-tem that we will become decrepit, frail

and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mail-box suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and long-term care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-grow-ing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase

of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are pro-foundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.” “Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body“Manage the four horsemen of the ag-ing apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress. “Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden.

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While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even im-mune dysfunction,” says Bowden. His recommended key to destroy-ing free radicals is a diet rich in antioxi-dants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grass-fed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poison-ous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock. InflammationLong-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative dam-age, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden. His suggestion: First, get a C-reactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indi-cates a high risk of a heart attack. Anti-inflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation. Glycation This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates ad-

vanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging. Bowden’s basic answer is to mini-mize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation produc-tion in the body and deliver harm-ful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

Compute Your Real AgeLifestyle choices can make our bodies older, or younger, than our number of orbits around the sun, according to Michael Roizen, a doctor of internal medi-cine and author of This is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets of Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Getting a Second Chance at the Life You Want. “Seventy percent of aging is in the simple things you do or don’t do,” he maintains.

Here are a few sobering examples:

n An unresolved major life stressor, such as a divorce, being sued, the death of a close relative or other traumatic events, can add up to 32 years to chronological age. Managing the stress adds a relatively insignificant two years.

n Swap out saturated fats (cheese and meat) for monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts and avocados). Subtract 2.5 years from chronological age.

n Get up out of the chair every 15 minutes and also take a 10-minute walk every two hours. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age.

n Have close friends. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age.

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StressThe long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tre-mendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to well-established sci-ence recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bowden warns, “Stress manage-ment is not a luxury.” In its many forms,


including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi. Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as anti-aging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.” Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.” Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that

and youthfulness.” We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happy-healthy, happy-healthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot bet-ter than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?”

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are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or older than your actual age.” Roizen adds uncontrolled por-tion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of life-shortening lifestyle options.

Align with Spirit“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, accord-ing to researchers conducting the Uni-versity of California, Riverside’s Longev-ity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature. You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of ageless-ness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and bask-ing in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy

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by Kathleen Barnes

Specially designed movements per-formed to music can dramatically

improve memory, as well as slow the process of physical aging, according to Denise Medved, of Henderson-ville, North Carolina, the founder of Ageless Grace. Medved’s foundational physical and mental exercise classes involve 21 exercises that promote brain plasticity by activating all five func-tions of the brain: analytic, strategic, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall and creativity and imagination. Find videos of Ageless Grace exercises by searching YouTube, including this one:

n While sitting in a chair (all exer-cises are taught in this position to develop core strength), make a circle with the right lower arm.

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n Finally, do the entire series in reverse.

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Look Inward Instead of to Others If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses. Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.” It took a flash of insight to set Ro-sati free of her patterns of blame—and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world! As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose.

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With the demand for seafood outpacing what can safely be harvested in the wild,

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Safe Seafood SolutionsIf we want to eat safer, sustainable, farmed seafood, there are two solu-tions. One is to purchase farmed fish raised in the U.S., says Sullivan. The agency’s FishWatch consumer informa-

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The Green Fish FarmerChefs like Rick Moonen, who owns RM Seafood, in Las Vegas, are getting behind U.S. aquaculture farms that do it right, raising healthy, sustainable and delicious fish. Moonen recently became a brand ambassador for True North Salmon, a farm system that integrates the way nature keeps fish healthy and fresh. “They have a salmon farm near a mussel farm near a kelp farm, mimick-ing the way these three species interact in the wild,” says Moonen. The best seafood farms take what geography and climate offer—ocean inlets, a natural spring and a natural de-pression in the land or indoor controlled freshwater tanks—and use clean feed. With no antibiotics, non-GMO food (free of genetic modification) in the right ratio, good water quality and creative ways to use the effluent, they employ green farming practices to raise fish and shellfish that, in turn, are healthy to eat. The Atlantic coasts of Maine and Canada are where families have been making their living from the sea for cen-turies, says Alan Craig, of Canada’s True North Salmon Company. “The fish are fed pellets made from all-natural, non-GMO sources with no dyes, chemicals or growth hormones added. Underwa-ter cameras monitor the health of the fish to prevent overfeeding.” True North Salmon follows a three-bay system, similar to crop rotation on land. Each bay is designated for a particular age of fish: young salmon, market-ready fish and a fallow, or empty, bay, breaking the cycle of any naturally occurring diseases and parasites. Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agricul-ture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager Mitzi Koors explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors. “We first discovered a low-lying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates. “We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish raised on at least six months of non-GMO organic feed separate from the newer fish. The ponds are spring fed, providing a great environment for trout.”

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Alexandra Paul on Vegan ActivismHer Kind Lifestyle Honors

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It may seem odd that one of the most intensely dedicated

public activists is also known for starring in one of TV’s most superficial shows of the 1990s, but Alexandra Paul overturns stereotypes. Behind that signature Baywatch one-piece that kept David Hasselhoff on his toes beats the heart of a true soldier for animal rights and population stabilization. At 52 years young, she is extremely fit and knowledgeable about the vegan lifestyle that got her there.

What is your philosophy of life? Be kind. Being kind is different from being nice. I spent my teens and 20s anxious to be nice, and all it gave me was a boatload of acquaintances and an inauthentic self. Nice aims to be popular. Kindness is about doing the right thing: justice, fairness, patience, respect. Kind-ness is at the heart of why I’m a vegan, and why I’ve been arrested 16 times for civil disobedience supporting peace, equal rights and the environment. Being kind to myself inspires me to exercise and live healthfully. How has activism forged your identity and inspired others?I’ve been an activist since I was 7, when I wrote to President Nixon asking him to stop pollution. As a dedicated citizen, my mom boycotted companies that acted against her ethics. Growing up with such a role model, trying to

make the world better came naturally. Walking my talk is a challenge I face daily as I choose what to buy, what to eat and how to be, and I also think it is the most effective way to encour-age change in others. What drives your commitment to a vegan diet?

I became a vegetarian when I was 14, after reading Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet, which taught me how eating meat was destructive to the planet. A couple of years later, I did a book report on Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation and learned the ethical rea-sons against eating animals. I stopped using cosmetics tested on animals when I was a teen and stopped wear-ing leather, wool and silk in my 20s. I finally gave up eating dairy in my late 40s, and I wish I’d done it earlier. Although I did it to benefit ani-mals, being vegan has enriched my life and changed the way I look at the world. The only way there will be enough food and water for Earth’s expected 10 billion people in 35 years is if humankind stops raising animals for food, so my veganism is helping the planet, as well as my own health.

Which other aspects of your diet and lifestyle do you credit for looking and feeling vital?My husband Ian and I go to bed early and generally get up with the sun.

I’ve never consumed coffee, soda or alcohol, only water and protein shakes. I believe being a vegetarian, and now a vegan, has given me tons of energy. I also prioritize making time for my workout routine, and that helps me feel good every day. I didn’t always have this seren-ity with my lifestyle and health. For a dozen years, until my late 20s, I struggled with bulimia. Becoming vegan improved my relationship with food, aligning my diet with my values, and I have never been more at peace with myself.

Why do you enjoy working out?For me, being active is fun—not only because I feel good moving my body, but because I am also outside with friends, reading on a stationary bike or listening to favorite podcasts while stretching. Six days a week, I do an hour of cardio; either swimming or the station-ary bike. Every other day I practice yoga for at least 45 minutes to ensure that my back stays pain-free. Once a week, I go hiking for two hours with friends, chat-ting the whole time, which all makes it worth getting up at 4:30 a.m. I walk whenever I’m on a conference call, either outside or at my tread desk, a simple treadmill under a standing desk; I’m walking on it when I’m reading or answering emails, too. It’s the best pres-ent I ever gave myself. Like everyone, sometimes I don’t particularly feel like working out, but all these factors make it easier to start, and once I start, I’m always glad to be exercising.

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calendarofeventsTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Free Event with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Moving from Limitation to Co-Creation provides valu-able information on how to propel your spiritual, physical and emotional life forward, to easily meet your personal goals. Teleconference with Alice McCall. Free. Reservations: 850-585-5496. [email protected]. HealingPath.info.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4Pure Pilates’ Balanced Body Teacher Training – The program will cover the following and will run continuously throughout the year: Mat I & II Reformer I, II, & III Apparatus I, II, & III. Cost depends on the module. See website for details. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6Labor Day Reflections – 10:30-11:30am. Rev. George Castillo is Chaplain of Joppa Masonic Lodge, member of Shalimar Methodist Mission Committee, interim minister at Shalimar Presby-terian Church and a life time member of the local chapter of the NAACP. Free. Unity Spiritual Center, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, Ft Walton Beach. 850-864-1232. UnityInFWB.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Unity World Day of Prayer – 7am-8pm. Services during the day include morning service, candle lighting, prayer and meditation, noon prayer service, silent prayer, meditation and prayer requests and individual candle lighting. At 7pm, there is closing sacred service with silent prayer and meditation. Free. Unity Spiritual Center in Ft Walton Beach, 1797 Hurlburt Rd, Ft Walton Beach. Info: World-DayOfPrayer.org. UnityInFWB.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11Nurturing Your Soul – 9:30am. Plus an exciting variety of holistic workshops, classes and services

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Hot 26 Posture Workshop - 11am-12:30pm. A series to teach the Hot 26 postures at a slower pace, with a deeper understanding of the postures’ ben-efits, proper alignment and how your body uniquely expresses each posture. Workshop limited to 20. Info: 850-217-2771. Hot Yoga Om, 222 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. [email protected].

If the Christ or Buddha Returned, Would You Recognize Him – 2-3pm. He has returned and will inspire humanity to see itself as one family, and to rebuild the world so it works for everyone. Free. Pen-sacola Main Library, Meeting Room C, 239 N Spring St, Pensacola. 850-293-6750. Share-International.us.

Embrace your Gifts as a Sensitive Person/Empath – 2-4pm. Explore your unique qualities and talents as an empath. Learn simple, effective techniques that will shift your everyday perceptions of you and your environment. Free. Susan Johnston Hypnotherapy/Life Coaching, 1308-B Dunmire St, Pensacola. RSVP: 850-910-4048. SusanJohnston.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19Steps for Autism Walk – 9am to 1pm. Autism Pensacola (API) is holding the fourth annual Steps for Autism, a fundraising walk filled with fun games,food, music that uses all proceeds to increase community awareness, improve safety, and provide quality-of-life programs for those living with autism in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

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Joy Retreat: East of Eden – 9am-5pm. Workshop with Felicia McQuaid and Laura Tyree focuses on joy as more than an emotion; it is a spiritual con-sciousness and understanding. The energy of joy is even more powerful than pain and heartbreak as a means to learning, living and loving your life in dynamic ways. $125. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

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SEPTEMBER 12-22Sand Sea and Spirit Retreat – Exciting vari-ety of holistic worshops, classes and services throughout Sept. Weekly, daily, or by the class, options available. Nationally known present-ers on variety of topics. Highlights include “Intuitive Well-Being”, “Cosmic Chords”, “Raindrop Technique.” Daily Meditations. Vendors and Practitioners. Come for the day or come to stay, all are welcome. Visit website for details.

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dailyAerial Movement Classes – Hang from the ceiling with us. Gulf Breeze class is Thurs 10am. Downtown Pensacola classes are Mon 7am, 1pm, 6:30pm, Wed 1pm and 6:30pm, Fri 9am and Sat 9am. . $24/drop in, $20/in class package. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. 426 S Palafox, Downtown Pensacola. 850-607-2772 [email protected]. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Barre Classes – Gulf Breeze classes Wed 7am. Downtown Pensacola classes are Mon 4:30 pm, Tue 12:15pm, Wed 9:30am, Thur 12:15pm, Sat 1:30. $12/drop in, $100/package of 10. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. 426 S Palafox, Downtown Pensacola. 850-607-2772. [email protected]. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Pilates Equipment Classes: Mon/Wed/Fri – 8:30-9:30am. Progressive, advanced and intermedi-ate classes. 9:45am modified for those needing it. Limited to 6 participants each class. $30/drop-in, $25/account basis. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Pilates Mat Classes – Gulf Breeze classes are Mon 8:30am, Wed 9am, Fri 7am and Sat 9am. Downtown classes are Tues 10:15am, Thurs 10:15am, Sat 10:30am. $12/drop in, $100/package of 10. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. 426 S Palafox, Downtown Pensacola. 850-607-2772. [email protected]. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

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Full Moon Group Meditation Intro/Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Full moon group meditation workshop: dynamic service to the world and powerful, method of personal spiritual development. Potent, non-de-nominational. Free. Ever’mans Co-op Educ Center, 315 West Garden Street, Pensacola. [email protected]. Details: TransmissionMeditation.org

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Fairytale Dance Classes – From Aug 17. 2:30-4:15pm. Introduce children to dance through story-telling, dress up, imaginative play and movement. Fairytale offers 6-class sessions: 2-4 and 5-7 years old. $75/per session. Urban Deshi, 5043 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola. 703-861-9062. [email protected]. FairytaleByChristina.com.

Myo/Gyro/Mat Class – 5:15-6:15pm. Class begins with Pilates mat exercises to warm up and strengthen our core, then moves into myofascial release stretches and body rolling, and finishes with some gyrokenisis spinal articulation. $15/drop-in, $10/account basis. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

In the Flow Yoga with Dr. Michael DeMaria – 5:30-6:30pm. For beginners to advanced practitio-ners, flow from rhythmic movement and laughter to flowing yogic postures and meditative stillness, all accompanied by live music. Bring a yoga mat. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. [email protected]. Ontos.org.

tuesdayFairytale Dance Classes – Introduce children to dance through storytelling, dress up, imaginative play and movement. $45 per month. Broadway Lights Dance Center, 5668 Gulf Breeze Park-way, Gulf Breeze. Days, times: 703-861-9062. [email protected]. FairytaleBy Christina.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26Food Preference Testing: For Kids Only – 12-3pm. Fast and easy testing for optimum food choices. The scan shows biological aversions and preferences for healthy eating. For children 3 & up. $20. Golden Almond Health Store, 339 Racetrack Rd, Fort Walton Beach. 850-863-5811. GoldenAl-mond.com.

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BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR BODY! – Find relief from injuries, pain, move-ment restrictions and postural/structural imbal-ances with ROLFING. Sharalee Hoelscher, Certi-fied Rolfer™, RCST®, (Lic. #MA34039). 850-450-8508. HealingWithBodywork.com.

Meditation – 6-7pm. 1st Tue. Reverend Jamie Sanders leads guided meditation. Meditation of-fers innumerable benefits for your body, mind and spirit. The rest is deeper than the deepest sleep. The deeper your rest, the more dynamic your activity. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

Truth on Tap – 6-7pm. Last Tues. Rev Jamie Sanders leads an evening of lively discussion on spiritual topics over food and drinks. Participants responsible for cost of their food and drink. Free attendance. Ozone Pizza Pub, 1010 N 12th Avenue, #111, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. [email protected]. UnityPns.org.

Herbal Hour – 6-7:30pm. Community discussion group on herbal remedies and herbal information. Bring any remedy you need help finishing; our remedy making tools will be available for you to use, just bring your supplies. $5. Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola. 850-912-6996. OldThymeRemedies.com.

Yin Yoga – 6-7pm. Dive deeply into relaxation and gentle, really deep stretches right down to the bones. A must for any body, especially those over 40. Reclaim your body. $15, $10/pranic healers. The Center for Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206 B Center Rd, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. Prani-cHealingAndWellness.com.

Twin Hearts Meditation and Healing Clinic – 7:15-8:15pm. Promoting stress reduction and gen-eral wellness. Protocols for most physical and emo-tional ailments. Thanks for bringing canned food for Manna food bank. Free. EverMan’s Natural Foods, Community Rm, 315 W. Garden St, Pensacola. 850-433-2042. PranicHealingCentralGulfCoast.com.

wednesday

Fairytale Dance Classes – 10-11am. Introduce chil-dren to dance through storytelling, dress up, imagi-native play and movement. Fairytale offers a dance class for 2-4 year olds whose parents register and attend the 10am Pilates equipment class. $15/drop in fee. Pure Pilates Gulf Breeze, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 703-861-9062. [email protected]. FairytaleByChristina.com.

Beginning Yoga – 5:30pm. Ric Kindle leads begin-ning yoga on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. $8. Unity of Pensacola, Fellowship Hall, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPns.org.

Peace Within Healing Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided healing meditation with sound healing proven to help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other challenges. Bring mat, cover, pillow for a lying down meditation. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. [email protected].

Wednesday Evening Equipment Class – 6pm. Taught by Beth Bradford. $30/drop in, $25/account; 6 participants per class. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. [email protected] PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Beginner Belly Dance Classes – Through Nov 18. 6-7:30pm. Learn this beautiful ancient dance art, make new friends, burn calories and have fun. $68/for the term. Pensacola State College, Warrington

Campus 5555 W Hwy 98, Pensacola. Gina Nolan: 770-361-7341. [email protected].

Book Study and Discussion Class – 7-9pm. An exploration of Dr. Barbara King’s book How to Have a Flood and Not Drown, covering such topics as divorce, wealth, and death. Love offering. Fel-lowship Hall, Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

Transmission Meditation: Group Meditation for the New Age – 7:30pm. World service group meditation for the new age. Helps speed the world transformation taking place now. Simple, potent and free. All who wish to serve are welcome. Warrington, Pensacola. Details: TransmissionMeditation.org. 2joneillgmail.com.

thursdayVinyasa Flow - 8:30-9:30am. Practice power vinyasa flow with Laura Bailey. Feel your body move through the challenging yoga asanas to the beat of your favorite tunes. $15. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Wash-ington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. East OfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

Intermediate/Advanced Oriental Dance Class – Through Oct 29. 6:30-8pm. Learn this beautiful an-cient dance art, make new friends, burn calories and have fun. $60/for the term. Pensacola State College, Pensacola Campus, 1000 College Blvd, Pensacola.

fridayFirst Fridays at Bikram Yoga – 4:30-6pm. A 90 minute class for new clients. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Mat and towel available for rent. Free/new clients. Bikram Yoga Pensacola, 1151 Office Woods Dr, Ste C, Pensacola. 850-912-8668. BikramYogaPensacola.com

saturdaySaturday Equipment Classes – 7:45am, 9am. Starting your weekend with a equipment class will assist you in feeling energized and ready for the weekend. Limited to 6 in each class. $30/drop-in, $25/account basis. Pilates Core Training, 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

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ACUPUNCTUREDR SHERYL ROE Acupuncture PhysicianNavarre • FWB850-225-3460 • DrSRoe.com

Acupuncture works. Learn how it can work for you at the Navarre, Destin or Mary Esther. Treating all types of pain, addiction, sleep disorders, stress, fibromyalgia, PTSD. Feel better soon.

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFTDR SHERYL ROE Acupuncture PhysicianNavarre • FWB850-225-3460 • DrSRoe.com

Acupuncture works. Learn how it can work for you at the Navarre, Destin or Mary Esther. Treating all types of pain, addiction, sleep disorders, stress, fibromyalgia, PTSD. Feel better soon.

AIR CONDITIONINGEMERALD AIR SERVICES, L.L.C. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING112 Beal Pkwy SW, FWB850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com

To greatly improve system e ff i c i ency, equ ipmen t performance, and longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with the purest,

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AYURVEDAEMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINEPeter Kozlowski, MD850-830-7517 • [email protected]

Emerald Coast Functional Family Medicine offers food sensitivity testing, functional medicine and healthy aging consultations, hormone replacement therapy, medical detoxification, nutrition, prenatal care, primary care, pediatrics, second opinions and specialized testing.

BARRE CLASSESPURE PILATESGulf Breeze Proper221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424Downtown Pensacola426 S Palafox • 850-607-2772PurePilatesPensacola.com

Come strengthen and stretch with Pure Pilates’ Barre class. Barre is a body changing workout set to music and designed to be fun without stressing or

straining the body. See ad, page 7 and 18.

BEAUTYORGANIC CONCEPTS BY CAMI KILKER609 West Chase St, Pensacola850-582-0177 • [email protected]

Providing an organic solution to beauty in a world full of chemicals. Organic Salon Systems gives you clean and healthy hair with ammonia free hair color and chemical free styling products. See ad, page 12.

BREAST SCREENINGHEND-RX NUTRITION & LABORATORIESDr. Garry Hendricks, ND 205 Kelly Ave NE, Ste A, FWB850-736-5700 • [email protected]

Screening with thermography can detect abnormalities in the v e r y e a r l i e s t s t a g e s cardiovascular, breast thyroid, hormonal digestive, diabetes, TMJ. Also offering personalized healthcare assessments and

organic botanical supplements.

CHELATION DR. EDDIE ZANT, MD913 Mar WaltFort Walton Beach • 850-243-822936468 Emerald Coast Pkwy, #8102Destin • 850-650-9500

ACAM Certified Chelation provider . A Par t ic ipat ing physician in the successful clinical trial.gov/NIH TACT chelation study. Providing IV infusions and M y e r s “ C o c k t a i l ” . F r e e Consultation.

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESFAIRYTALE BY CHRISTINA703-861-9062FairytaleByChristina@gmail.comFairyTaleByChristina.com

A child’s dream come true... Fairy Tale by Christina is a one-of-a-kind experience, allowing a storybook to come to life for your child’s birthday party, camp or special event. Ask about our Military Family discount. See ad, page 11.

COACHING/COUNSELINGREALIZE UNLIMITED Florence Doisneau954 826 [email protected]

Florence Doisneau is a Certified Life Coach encouraging clients towards self-actual izat ion. Providing tools/practices for a meaningful/joyful life. Masters Mgmt/Bodywork Therapies; in training NLP Practitioner; 200hrs CYT. See ad, page 30.

COLONIC THERAPYPENSACOLA WELLNESS CENTER, LLCBeverly North, LMT, CT945 W Michigan Ave, 6C, Pensacola850-449-5572 • MA 56835 • MM24149

Wellness requires a state of b a l a n c e . We o f f e r c o l o n hydrotherapy, ref lexology, massage therapy and other alternative modalities to help you achieve/maintain your wellness model.

THE METAMORPHOSIS CLINIC(Formerly Skindeep)Cindy Butler, Owner/TherapistSkindeepDestin.com • [email protected]

Body & Mind Wellness Services including, Colonics, Total Body D e t o x F o o t b a t h , S k i n Rejuvenation Treatments, Infrared Sauna, Transcendental Meditation training, Lifestyle Transition Coaching, Proven Weight-Loss Program. MA49032/MM27113.


ESTHER’S GARDEN OF HEALING, LLC8184 Navarre Pkwy • [email protected]

A unique establishment specializing in 150+ bulk herbs , 40+ loose teas , homeopathic remedies and our herbal skincare line. Find us on Facebook for an updated

schedule of our weekly workshops.

EVER’MAN COOPERATIVE GROCERY & CAFE315 W Garden St, Pensacola850-438-0402 • EverMan.org

Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, whole-some baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally f r i e n d l y p r o d u c t s , a n d educational classes and events.

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OLD THYME REMEDIES Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com

Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot

detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 17.

PENSACOLA NATURAL FOODS, INC916 W Michigan Ave, Unit C, Pensacola850-433-8583 PensacolaNaturalFoods.com

15% off v i t amins , he rbs , homeopathics. 10% off groceries for military. Natural and organic groceries; wheat-, dairy-, gluten-free foods; nitrate-free meats, poultry; low-carb foods; organic wine, beer; locally-made jewelry, soaps, candles. Bulk discounts. See ad, page 11.

EMOTIONAL HEALINGBACK TO BASIC WELLNESSSusan Giangiulio, MEd, CECP, CLP850-240-2279Back-To-Basic-Wellness.com

Certified Lifeline Technique™ and an Emotion Code Practitioner applying kinesiology, known as muscle testing, to communicate with subconscious thoughts. Release t rapped emotions, eliminate personal obstacles and limiting behaviors.

ENERGY CONSERVATIONEMERALD AIR SERVICES, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING112 Beal Pkwy SE, FWB850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com

To greatly improve system efficiency, equipment p e r f o r m a n c e , a n d longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with

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ESSENTIAL OILSLAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRRYoung Living Educator, Sponsor #[email protected] WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/YL/123

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, in-

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FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH FOOD STORE5533 Highway 90850-994-3606AlternativeHealthFoodStore.comAlternative Health Food Store Since 1998.

Educated and friendly Staff, Quality Vitamins & Supplements.Essential O i l s f o r a h e a l t h y lifestyle. Natural Health Assessments: Iridology

Tongue and Fingernail Assessment, Reflex Nutrition Assessment. By appointment, $50. See ad, page 15.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPYSHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCSTCertified Rolfer (MA34039)Registered Craniosacral Therapist850-450-8508HealingWithBodywork.com

Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 21.

DENTISTRYDR DAYTON HART, DMDIAOMT Protocol225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com

Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry. Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavity-causing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 10.

DETOXIFICATIONEMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINEPeter Kozlowski, MD850-830-7517 • [email protected]

Emerald Coast Functional Family Medicine offers food sensitivity testing, functional medicine and healthy aging consultations, hormone replacement therapy, medical detoxification, nutrition, prenatal care, primary care, pediatrics, second opinions and specialized testing. See ad, page 51

DININGSYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE850-865-4919SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

Juice Bar and Café offers f a r m - t o - t a b l e m e a l s prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; gluten-free, dairy-free. Whole

food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 35.

Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over.

~F. Scott Fitzgerald


THE HERB SHOP850-479-72204761 Bayou Blvd, Ste 4The Natural Way to Health

Nutritional support from the industries’ mos t repu tab le c o m p a n i e s . Offering vitamins, minerals, weight loss, aromatherapy, a n d m e d i c i n a l

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINEEMERALD COAST FUNCTIONAL FAMILY MEDICINEPeter Kozlowski, MD850-830-7517 • [email protected]

Emerald Coast Functional Family Medicine offers food sensitivity testing, functional medicine and heal thy aging consultat ions, hormone replacement therapy, medical detoxification, nutrition, prenatal care, pr imary care, pediatrics, second opinions and specialized testing. See ad, page 51

GEOTHERMALEMERALD AIR SERVICES, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING112 Beal Pkwy SE, FWB850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com

To greatly improve system efficiency, equipment p e r f o r m a n c e , a n d longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with

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GREEN CLEANINGXCLEAN CLEANERSOrganic Dry Cleaner & Laundry 1143 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze850-932-2565 • XClean.net

No petroleum based or perchloroethylene chemicals used. Dry clean and laundry, wash and fold, all households linens, l e a t h e r , p u r s e , w e d d i n g d r e s s ,

drapes, uniforms. Free pick up and delivery in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. See ad, page 16.

HEALING ARTS MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PHD Psychologist, Yoga/Meditation Teacher Sound Healing Artist, Speaker, [email protected] • MichaelDemaria.com

Free meditation series at Youtube.com/MBDemaria; upcoming events at PeaceWithinNow.com. Ongoing meditation/yoga classes at Sanders Beach Community Center. 850-436-5198. Healing music available on iTunes, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com. See ad, page 25.

HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALLTransformational Energy Healer/CounselorBS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info

Phone sessions to heal serious health issues, unwanted patterns, and more. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing; inspired by her journey with cancer.

HERBAL MEDICINEOLD THYME REMEDIES Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com

Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna.

Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 17.

HYPNOSISMAIA RIZZI, CCHTGraduate of State Licensed SchoolClinical HypnotherapistPensacola • [email protected]

Hypnosis is approved by the Na-tional Institute of Health for pro-moting wellness and healing. It is powerful for dealing with trauma, reducing fear and anxiety. Non-smoking, weight loss, insomnia, resolving emotions, motivational issues. Complimentary CD’s See ad, page 13.

HOT YOGA STUDIOBIKRAM HOT YOGA PENSACOLA1151 Office Woods Dr850-912-8668BikramYogaPensacola.com

Bikram Yoga is the original hot yoga sequence! This 26 posture method is combined with specific heat that will systematically work the entire body to maintain optimum health and happiness. See ad, back cover.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINEJIM’S HERB & VITAMIN SHOP850-607-2364MyNSP.com/floridaD’Oxyva, Iridology, Reflexology

Holistic counseling, iridology, reflexology, bio-feedback, vitamin deficiency testing, ear candling, Nature’s Sunshine, far infrared detox, foot detox and live blood cell analysis, herbs, and vitamins.

LIFE COACH

SUSAN JOHNSTON, CCHT Intuitive Life Path CoachDunmire Village, Pensacola850-910-4048 • SusanMJohnston.com

Life Coach, Soul Guide and Certified Hypnotherapist offering traditional/holistic healing and teachings of energy and life skills. Custom tailored for individuals, children thru adults. Specializing in working with Empaths and Highly Sensitive People. Office/Phone Appts.

MASSAGE THERAPYEAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble LnSanta Rosa Beach, FL 32459850-797-4754EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com

The ultimate destination for health and beauty in Northwest Florida, provides a wide range of spa ser-vices and holistic treatments to revitalize your body, mind and spirit. Massages, facials, advanced anti-Aging skin care, hair styling & makeup, naturopathy and acu-

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PEST CONTROL - ORGANICEARTH’S CHOICE PEST SOLUTIONS 850-382-3820 • [email protected]

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PILATES STUDIOSPILATES CORE TRAININGBarbara Bruni, OwnerNew Location: 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com

Mat, yoga, cycle, gyrokensis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized e x p e r i e n c e . We b s i t e l i s t s instructors, class schedule and prices. See ad, page 37.


Join us at Pure to experience the largest Pilates studio on t h e c o a s t . Va r i e t y o f equipment and mat classes are offered 6 days a week. Tone your core with Pure. See ads, page 7 and 18.

PRANIC HEALING THE CENTER FOR PRANIC HEALING AND WELLNESS206 - B Center St, Gulf BreezePranicHealingAndWellness.com

A school for yoga, m e d i t a t i o n , spirituality, energy

healing. Facilitate greater health, conscious living, and spiritual development. Spirituality, meditation, yoga and Pranic Healing coursework. Some with CE hrs.

ORGANIC FOODSYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE850-865-4919SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

Juice Bar and Café offers f a r m - t o - t a b l e m e a l s prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; gluten-free, dairy-free. Whole

food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 35.

OXYGEN THERAPY DR. EDDIE ZANT, MDHYPERBARIC MEDICINE913 Mar WaltFort Walton Beach • 850-243-822936468 Emerald Coast Pkwy, #8102Destin • 850-650-9500HyperbaricMedicineOfFlorida.com

Providing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for diabetic ulcers of the lower extremities, post radiation issues, chronic bone infections, acute hearing loss, crushing injuries to the extremities.

PAIN MANAGEMENTMAIA RIZZI, CCHTGraduate of state licensed instituteClinical HypnotherapistPensacola • [email protected]

Hypnosis is approved by N.I.H. as a scientific approach to pain man-agement. Used also for pre-op preparation and post op accelerated healing; chronic pain management, all with no side effects. Complimen-tary CD’s. See ad, page 13.

PAST LIFE REGRESSIONMAIA RIZZI, CCHTGraduate of state licensed instituteClinical HypnotherapistPensacola • [email protected]

Whether you believe in past lives or not, regressions gives us important information about the state of our integral self. It is a fascinating journey into deeper spiritual realms not accessible to our conscious minds. See ad, page 13.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASEBARBARA BRUNI Pilates Core TrainingNew Location: 1310 B Dunmire, Dunmire Village, Pensacola850-287-5836 • BarbaraBruni.com

Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT # MA64267. See ad, page 37.

NATURAL HEALTH CAREOLD THYME REMEDIES Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Ste E, Pensacola850-912-6996 • OldThymeRemedies.com

Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna.

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Board certified in neurofeedback and Integrative Medicine. Simkin specializes in Integrative Psychiatry (complementary and alternative assessments and interventions) and qEEG Z Score LORETA neurofeedback (an advanced neurofeedback which typically allows far fewer

sessions).


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Spend a few days of decompressing, away from the noise of the daily life. Explore our three comfortable short-term rental accommodations on our website. Complimentary sauna, wet steam room, salt-water pool. Discounted spa services & daily yoga classes are available to our retreat guests. See ad, page 31.

ROLFINGSHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCSTCertified Rolfer (MA34039)Registered Craniosacral Therapist850-450-8508HealingWithBodywork.com

Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 21.

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Since 1989 Compass Solar has provide the area with reliable solar electric, solar water heating, solar pool heating and

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SPA TREATMENTS EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble LnSanta Rosa Beach 32459850-797-4754EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com

The ultimate destination for health and beauty in Northwest Florida, provides a wide range of spa services and holistic treatments to revitalize your body, mind and spirit. Massages, facials, advanced anti-Aging skin care, hair styling & makeup, naturopathy and

acupuncture are offered in synergy to make your inner & outer beauty shine through. See ad, page 31.

SPIRITUAL CENTERUNITY OF PENSACOLAJamie Sanders, Minister716 N 9th, Pensacola850-438-2277 • UnityPNS.com

Unity of Pensacola offers spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We

provide philosophy that is spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear-based. See ad, page 33.

STRESS REDUCTIONMAIA RIZZI, CCHTGraduate of state licensed instituteClinical HypnotherapistPensacola • [email protected]

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