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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1Immortality and Transition (SS101/0.5 CH) - 6:30-8:30pm. With instructor, Laura Lynn Cas-sidy. The question: if a person dies, shall they live again? This question has baffled humanity throughout the ages. As children, we are taught about immortality and we accept the ideas in blind faith. The average adult mind questions things we were taught in our childhood and natural science has not come up with evidence of immortality. The object of this mini-course is to set forth an account to prove truth of continuity of life and the ability of a person to think past death. This course is in-cluded as required curriculum for any certification or degree program at CIAMSS. Courses can be ordered online at cms.edu. Registration required. $25 tuition and exam fee. Classes are held at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333. Con-tact LauraLynn.Cassidy@cms.edu.Keys of Enoch – 7-9pm. With Kim Converse - We will explore how The Keys of Enoch® works di-rectly with the spiritual truths of our past, present and future. Through music, sacred expressions, higher education and prayer, we will develop a deeper understanding of our cosmic birthright and our ability to co-participate with our spiri-tual counterparts connected with the Divine. $7. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2Yoga – 9:00am - with Pauline Dimitry Awaken-ing for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Expe-riences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-822-0263.Intuitive Healing – 11am–6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, min-ister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in con-tact with your internal multi-dimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connection with your inner child,

heart opening, connection with your higher self. and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective con-sciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333.Discovering Your Soul’s Purpose – 7-9pm. A look at why we are here, and what we are meant to do while on Earth. We’ll discuss universal purposes that we are all meant to do as well as each person’s individual purpose, listing specific criteria that each person can do to determine whether they are actu-ally achieving their soul’s purpose. With Ed Foote. $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sara-sota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com. PRACTICAL SKIN CARE BASICS “LOVE YOUR SKIN” – 7-9PM. Do you have a drawer or cabinet full of skin care products that you aren’t happy with or really don’t know how to use, or re-ally don’t even know what they are meant to cor-rect? You are not alone. Love your skin and create a skin care regimen meant for YOU. Come to Four Pil-lars for a FREE skin care workshop and learn about different ingredients such as Alpha- and Beta- Hy-droxy acids, Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, Retinoids, and Vitamin C, just to name a few. Learn about a daily care regimen and receive a free skin analysis. Treatment demo, gift and SPECIAL DISCOUNTS for attending. FREE. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955. FourPillarsFlorida.com. Drum Class – 7-9pm. The ancient art of drumming has been used in many cultures for sacred ceremo-nies, healing and rites of passages. Explore the historical use of the drum and how it was used to empower the human spirit during ancient times. Ex-amine a time in history when the primary drummers were women and how the music of drumming cre-ates a connection to the divine. With Lynn Maloney. $20. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sara-sota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3Practical Approach to Spirit Phenomenon (SS-102/0.5 CH) - 6:30-8:30pm. COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES & CEU’s with Instructor, Laura Lynn Cassidy. Over the years from around the world have come reports of strange phenomenon, of mystic experiences and occult powers that defy all rational explanation. Such reports have incited cu-riosity, confusion and often amazed disbelief. The study of parapsychology (meaning ‘beyond psy-chology’) in gaining in reputation in leading uni-versities and commands the attention of respected researchers and scientists in many counties. This mini-course includes discussion of topics such as Out of Body Experience, Channeling, Spirit Pho-tography and much more. This course is included as required curriculum for any certification or de-gree program at CIAMSS. Courses can be ordered online at cms.edu. Registration is required, contact instructor for more info. $25 tuition and exam fee. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333. Con-tact LauraLynn.Cassidy@cms.edu.Therapeutic Healing Course - 6:30-7:30pm.Rev. Mary Linn Clarke - This course takes it a little further than most healing courses. We believe we can converse with Healing, Physicians on the other side of life. Learning who our healers are, working with our healers to produce the healing energies and more to heal the cause to the effect of the person you are giving the being to. Com-munication if these spirit healers with universal spirit is very important for the out-come of condi-tions both mentally, physically and spiritually. On the 4th week a test will be given to receive your healing certificate, if passed. $20. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Contact Rev. Mary Linn Clarke 941-479-7235.Reiki Share Meditation - 7-9pm.Are you a new student....Advanced Practitioner...Seasoned Reiki Master? Perhaps you want to know more about this ancient healing art. EVERYONE IS WEL-COMED! $5. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561 346-6296. www.angelministriesfl.org .

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4Vinyasa Yoga with Rebecca Harp – 9-10:15am. Feb 4, 11, 18, 25. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heat-build-ing sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.Nature Stroll Amberjack Park’s Boardwalks – 9-11am. Led by Sue Reske with Professor Emeri-tus Bill Dunson. Voluntary donations to Sierra Club gratefully accepted. Call 941-276-4219.Learn Energetic Healing with Reiki 1 – 10am-2pm. Learn Reiki healing along with other ad-vanced techniques. Anyone with a compassionate heart and a commitment to learn can become a practitioner of energy healing. Class size is lim-ited; pre-registration required. Awaken your ability to heal yourself and others! Fully claim the healing power within you. $118 at door plus $18/manual. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.Mastery Training – 10am-5pm. Feb 4-5. Work with the Ascended Masters, Meditations and Ac-tivations, 5thDimensional Awareness and more. A unique and powerful opportunity to clear, heal and upgrade our energy and operating systems and re-awaken the extraordinary potential within us for personal and planetary evolution. Led by Deborah Mills. $275/before January 25, $300/after. Lumina Health, 2301 Porter Lake Dr, Sarasota. Info and

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Registration, Ariyana, 941-321-9770, Optimumen-ergy@icloud.com, SoulFocusedHealing.com.Reiki I Certification Class – 1-6pm. The first of 4 classes towards a Reiki III Master Healer At-tunement and Certification. This ancient form of hands on healing handed down by Dr Usui is a profound path of initiation into becoming a con-duit of light on the planet. $122. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham aka Butterfly Deerwoman, 941-922-7839. Zan@Woman-Spirit.com or Woman-Spirit.com.Heart Gifts and the Gift of One Heart with Su-zanne Giesemann - 2:30-5:30pm. This powerful pre-sentation is based on lessons she received from the spiritual realms and includes tools for understanding the difference between your true self and your “sto-ry”. $30. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.Heart Gifts - 2:30-5:30pm. Spiritual author and teacher, Suzanne Giesemann, presents “Heart Gifts” based on the true story, Wolf’s Message. She pro-vides evidence of our interconnectedness with each other and all that is. Unity of Sarasota, 888-692-0781 ext 1, sgiesemann.events@gmail.com, www.suzannegiesemann.com/event/sarasota/.Ancient Scripture Secrets – 4pm. Reserve your seat & travel with us into ancient times & ancient lands, where the once famous Orient Express used to venture. Discover Bible References of Sacred Oils, Untold Revelations, Anointment Apothecary Prescriptions, Intriguing Storytelling, Recipes with inspiring sensual hands-on sampling. $15 RSVP by Friday for Sat. and/or Sun classes, 941-923-6464.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5Paddle Myrtle Slough – 9am-2pm. Florida Mas-ter Naturalist Jim Story will lead us through a freshwater jungle to tidal Shell Creek waterfall and dam. Participants must provide their own watercraft, PFD and be able to swim. Voluntary donations to the Sierra Club gratefully accepted. Reservations 941-505-8904.Open Heart Divine Healing Service- 12:15pm. The first Sunday of each month. Through the gath-ering of the Faithful, experience and co-create the Anchoring of Powerful Divine Healing energies within the Sacred Circle. Expect Miracles! Love Offering. Sharon Elizabeth James. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Rev. Sharon Elizabeth James. Living in the United States of Awareness with Suzanne Giesemann - 1-3pm. This workshop contains powerful new tools to help you shift to a more balanced state in which your human identity merges with that of your eternal soul. $20. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.Living in the United States of Awareness -1-3pm. Spiritual author and teacher, Suzanne Giesemann, provides exercises and unique tools to reduce pain and suffering and find the freedom and joy that are

your birthright. Unity of Sarasota, 888-692-0781 ext 1, sgiesemann.events@gmail.com, suzannegiese-mann.com/event/usa-sarasota/.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6Powerful Therapy to Health and Wholeness with Intuitive Biomagnetist – Ralph Serrano, a registered nurse uses his true healing power comes from his ability to communicate with Spirit Guides, in helping his people find their true illness and through the process of Biomagnetic Pair Therapy, a new revolutionary, scientific and therapeutic ap-proach to help people heal. It is free of side effects, compatible with traditional or alternative practices. $100/new clients, $75/follow-up. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. For next appt. call to schedule 941-371-9333, cosmiccenterosl@gmail.comMODERN DAY OVERWHELM – 6:30-8:30pm. Do you feel overwhelmed, because there never seems to be enough time? Chiropractor, Dr. Patrick Dower, and Leadership Coach and Mindfulness Expert, Pavitra Ciavardone, give you valuable information and strategies, that you can start using right away to reduce the feeling of overwhelm that’s part of our modern everyday life. Leave with a greater understanding of what causes stress, how it effects your body and your life, and practical time management tips to help you feel in control of your choices and your day. Free event. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955. Four-PillarsFlorida.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 Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7Awakening Your Chakras - 6-7:30pm. Join Us for this fun and informative 8 week workshop. Each week we will discuss one of the 7 main Chakras and discover the importance & its unique abilities. The 8th workshop will be a review of the 7 chakras with visual/auditory aids (DVD & CD). Our first class will begin with the “Root” Chakra. Wear something “Red”, it will enhance your expe-rience. Preregistration Required. $10. Angel Min-istries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561 346-6296. AngelMinistriesfl.org. Discover ThetaHealing – 7-9pm. What if you could drill down and replace the bottom beliefs causing pain, suffer-ing and discontent in your life? What if you could free yourself from any type of limitation and create the life you desire? Join us for an introductory talk and hands-on experience of ThetaHealing, a powerful, yet easy-to-learn modality based on entering a deep theta brain wave state and connecting with the energy of Universal

Source Energy. With Indira. $20. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@Victo-riaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.The Art and Science of Meditation – 7-9pm. You sincerely desire to grow and express your magnifi-cent self in this lifetime. Wisdom teachings, both Eastern and Western, share that excellent daily meditation practice is the foundation for self-mas-tery and expressing the gifts of your personality and soul radiation. The flame of intuition and joy abides within. With Mark Avraham Libowitz. $20. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8Paddle Shell Creek – 9am-1pm. Paddle upstream through the natural winter look of a pristine South Florida creek with Florida Master Naturalist Rick Fried. Participants must provide PFD, watercraft and be able to swim. Voluntary donations to Sierra Club accepted. Reserve 941-637-8805.Numerology For Beginners – 7-9pm. Everything in the world is created and identified through vibration. The most common medium used to identify and in-tegrate those vibrations is the language of numbers. Though them you can identify your chosen path, rec-ognize your abilities and disabilities and plan your path of endeavors. Numerology can help you under-stand yourself, others, know the potential outcome of your relationships, learn the paths and abilities of your children and much more. With John Maerz. $20. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sara-sota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.Tarot Practice Circle – 7-9pm. A wonderful tool that can cultivate your intuition, there are 78 cards in a Tarot deck. An individual could spend a life-time examining the images and becoming an expert in their meanings. To become a good Tarot reader you need practice and the best kind of practice is with a warm, loving community of friends who share your interests and passion for the Tarot. With Pamella Horton. $10. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@Vic-toriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

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child, heart opening, connection with your higher self. and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimen-sional holographic consciousness. $80. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mead-ow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-822-0263.The Varieties of Spirit Manifestations (SS103/0.5 CH) - 6:30–8:30pm. Instructor, Laura Lynn Cas-sidy. Many types of spirit manifestation come under careful scrutiny in this mini course. You are invited to confirm or deny the existence of nature spirits, ghosts, angels and spirit guides. The course pro-vides a handy reference, something that will provide a quick grasp of subjects and concepts we may have heard about but do not fully understand. It attempts to satisfy and fulfill a direct need to know and in-spire deeper studies into spirit manifestations. This course is included as required curriculum for any certification or degree program at CIAMSS. Cours-es can be ordered online at CMS.edu. Registration is required. $25 tuition and exam fee. Classes are held at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, FL. 34235. 941-371-9333, LauraLynn.Cassidy@cms.edu.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 Best Selling 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 Writ-ing 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 (Her book “The ABC’s of Writing and Publishing a Book” will be available for purchase). Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955. FourPillarsFlorida.com.“Tarot for Lovers” Class with James Wanless - 7–9pm . Make 2017, the Year of Fortune, full of abundant love! Every longevity study says that the single most important quality for a long and well life is love and relationships. Want to live a long, loving, happy, healthy life? The Lovers Card in Voyager says it all. See what the Voyager Life Master Cards say about how you love, attract love, and sustain love. Receive a complimentary “gift of love” Voy-ager Card. $35. Pre-registration required. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sara-sota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.How to See and Read the Aura – 7-9pm. Learn and experience many ways to sensitize your eyes to perceive the colors of an aura. We will answer FAQs. Learn the difference between auras and af-ter-images and how to cleanse our auras. Full-size booklet to take home, complete with reference ma-terial, color charts and sensitizing exercises. With Victoria Ackerman. $25. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.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 fo-cus. 15mins/$30; 30mins/$60; 45mins/$80 Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sara-sota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10Voyager Tarot Readings with James Wanless – 10:30am–5:30pm. Dr. James Wanless, internation-ally-acclaimed creator of Voyager Tarot: Intuition Cards for the 21st Century, bridges an academic

background with ancient “manifestation magic,” be-havioral economics, depth psychology and the regen-erative principles of ecology. James has carved out a successful and uncommon career as a writer, corpo-rate trainer, keynote and motivational speaker, artist, sage, and seer with a prolific practice as counselor, consultant and mentor. 30mins/$75; 60mins/$135 Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.comGuided Jin Shin Jyutsu (Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation) - 6-7:15pm. Be renewed as you are guided through dynamic hands-on energy balancing exercises you apply to your own body. Profound re-laxation, pain relief, and more. Register by 4pm, Feb 10. $18/class; $60/5 classes prepay. Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com.Women’s Full Moon Meditation Circle – 6:30pm doors open; 7pm doors close, meditation begins. With a disarming way of integrating ancient teachings with the modern world, Gen Demo, spiritual director of Kadampa Buddhist Center, delivers a remarkable and genuine meditation experience through Bud-dhist practices. The Circle meets on the New and Full Moons for a guided meditation led by a senior mem-ber of the community. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of center. 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, Jo Mooy 941-355-1414, JoMooy@gmail.com.Therapeutic Healing Course - 6:30-7:30pm. Rev. Mary Linn Clarke teaches this course and takes it a little further than most healing courses. We be-lieve we can converse with Healing, Physicians on the other side of life. Learning who our healers are, working with our healers to produce the healing en-ergies and moreto heal the cause to the effect of the person you are giving the being to. Communication if these spirit healers with universal spirit is very im-portant for the out-come of conditions both mentally, physically and spiritually. On the 4th week a test will be given to receive your healing certificate, if passed. $20. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, call Rev. Mary Linn Clarke 941-479-7235.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11Jin Shin Jyutsu Sampler Sessions – 9am-12pm. Treat yourself to 20 minutes of relaxation, rejuvena-tion & relief for only $20 with a Rejuvenating Jin Shin Jyutsu (hands-on energy harmonizing) session with Michelle Giambra, LMT, Jin Shin Jyutsu Prac-titioner & Instructor. Advanced reservation sug-gested & walk-ins welcomed. $20. 941-228-2972, Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, SuncoastJSJ.comYour Walking Engine – 9:30am-5pm. Discover your diagonals; discover the power of your walk; your torso is your ‘engine’ for walking. Optimize your posture, coordination and balance using The Feldenkrais Meth-od. 941-360-2248. Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.Voyager Tarot Readings with James Wanless – 10:30am–5:30pm. Dr. James Wanless, internation-ally-acclaimed creator of Voyager Tarot: Intuition Cards for the 21st Century, bridges an academic background with ancient “manifestation magic,” behavioral economics, depth psychology and the re-generative principles of ecology. James has carved out a successful and uncommon career as a writer, corporate trainer, keynote and motivational speaker, artist, sage, and seer with a prolific practice as coun-selor, consultant and mentor. 30mins/$75; 60mins/$135 Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.Know yourself - Introduction to Human Design System - 1-3pm. With Rev. Sandy Rotino and as-sisted by Clark Mumaw - A two hour workshop which will include your own personal design body graph. Just email your birth data, day, time of birth and location to Rev.Sandy, who is a Human Design

Specialist at: Rev.SandyCCOSL@aol.com. Human Design is a science of self-discovery. From your per-sonal Human Design chart you can gain enormous insights into your own unique nature: your health, your psychology, your vulnerabilities and limitations as well as your talents, strengths, and gifts. It’s practi-cal application carries an immense potential for bet-terment and fulfillment of the life of each individual. In addition it allows you to understand others. Won-derful for Parents to understand the design of their children as well as all personal relationships! Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333. Rev.SandyCCOSL@aol.com.Reiki I Certification Class – 1-6pm. The first of 4 classes towards a REIKI III Master Healer At-tunement and Certification. This is ancient form of hands on healing handed down Dr. Usui. It is a pro-found path of initiation into becoming a conduit of light on the planet. $122. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd., Sarasota. Rev. Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@woman-spirit.com or www.woman-spirit.comAncient Scripture Secrets – 4pm. Reserve your seat & travel with us into ancient times & ancient lands, where the once famous Orient Express used to venture. Discover Bible References of Sacred Oils, Untold Revelations, Anointment Apothecary Prescriptions, Intriguing Storytelling, Recipes with inspiring sensual hands-on sampling. $15 RSVP by Friday for Sat. and/or Sun classes, 941-923-6464.Life after Life – 7-8:45pm. Does life continue af-ter death? In all of civilized history, understanding consciousness has become increasingly essential to a deeper understanding of our existence. Afterlife Investigations with Dr Raymond Moody, leading authority in the field of near-death-experiences, in-vestigates case studies of people who experienced clinical death and were subsequently revived. $35. Unity in the Woods Sanctuary, 4200 32nd St West, Bradenton. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAcker-man.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12Heart Centered Concert - 6PM. Sarasota Center of Light Choir, led by Suzanne Geyer will pres-ent a Heart Center Concert in the sanctuary. This performance will celebrate songs of love and the heart. Love Donation. 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota 941-953-6620, sarasotacenteroflight.com. Moving From and Through Your Feet – 9:30am-5pm. Your feet are designed to propel you forward (mobility) and stand in an easy balanced way (stabil-ity). Feet affect posture. Posture affects feet. Learn how to counteract old patterns using The Felden-krais Method. 941-360-2248. Bonnie@Feldenkrai-sInSarasota.com. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.ECKANKAR Worship Service – 10-11am. The Spiritual Purpose of Dreams. An ancient universal tradition holds that dreams are of divine origin, a portal to spiritual worlds, having messages and pro-phetic insights from heaven. La Quinta Inn, 5931 Commercial Way (W of I-75), rm A, Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.Family Constellation - 12-6pm. Workshop, Group work discovers disorder in the family system and puts it in order. Cost $120/with constellation, $80/without con-stellation. 941-877-4079, Heike.Wolke@gmail.com.Life after Loss – 1-5pm. Finding Hope, Conquering Grief. If you could catch a glimpse of eternity what do you think you would see? Dr Raymond Moody has spent his entire life investigating what happens when we die and how those who are left behind can effectively grieve the loss. He wrote the international bestseller Life After Life which has changed the way we perceive dying. He was the first medical doctor to study the near-death-experience. The Spirit Universi-ty, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

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Romantic Piano Experience – 6pm. Soulful mu-sic from Classics to Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue performed with incomparable elegance, passion & tenderness by world-acclaimed concert virtuoso & recording artist Eleonora Lvov. FREE. St. Boni-face Church 5615 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-358-0235, EleonoraLvov.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13Climate Change - 6:30-7:30pm. Local Responses to Local Impacts. Monthly series to address local problems due to climate change. Experts will lead open discussions of the impacts and possible ad-aptations. Free. Jack Geldbart Auditorium., Selby Public Library, 1331 1st St. Sarasota. 941-752-1760, JsDarovec@verizon.net.Chakras, Emotions and Oils & Kundalini Yoga - 7-9pm. Love is all you need.and maybe some es-sential Oils. Come Learn about natural solutions and everyday uses of essential oils. Make and take a cus-tom bottle of essential oil perfume for you or some-one you love for Valentines Day. Teaching; Laurel James is a KRI certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor, essential oil Wellness Guide, holistic Interior De-signer and Author of Interiorology. She is dedicated to guiding people through their internal and external environmental journey using yoga, essential oils and beautiful surroundings. Priceless class, $5 for Bottle blend, Please RSVP to Four Pillars, San Marco Pla-za, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955. FourPillarsFlorida.com. Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation - 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascend-ed Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007. Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? – 6-7 pm. Come share and/or learn about spiritual experienc-es 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 attend-ees. Free, Gulf Gate Library, Conf. Rm, 7112 Cur-tiss Ave, Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.Monthly Anchoring Light Channeled Meditation Charlotte County - 6:45PM. With Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James - Serving the Ascension of our plan-et with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Monday since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. Port Charlotte Beach Park, Room A, Port Charlotte.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15Paddle Alligator Creek – 8:30am-1pm. Paddle down the south branch of Alligator Creek through mangrove tunnels and smaller streams to Charlotte Harbor, enjoy views of the bay and return. Your guides will be Florida Master Naturalists Les and Mary Caraher who live on the creek. Participants must provide their own watercraft, PFD and be able to swim. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, hat and a snack or lunch. Voluntary donations to the Sierra Club gratefully accepted. Limited to 10. Reservations required, 304-642-8851.Reiki I Certification – 1-5pm. Receive Reiki At-tunement. Experience Guided Meditation & meet your Reiki Guides. Learn Hand Positions to treat yourself & others..including your pets. Prepare for the 21-day Reiki Self Healing. Preregistration Re-quired. $110. Angel Ministries College, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561 346-6296. AngelMinistriesfl.org.Keys of Enoch – 7-9pm. With Kim Converse. We will explore how The Keys of Enoch® works di-

rectly with the spiritual truths of our past, present and future. Through music, sacred expressions, higher education and prayer, we will develop a deeper understanding of our cosmic birthright and our ability to co-participate with our spiri-tual counterparts connected with the Divine. $7. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333.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. $5 Suggested Donation. At the Enlight-enment Center at Unity Church, 3023 Proctor Rd. Sarasota. Rev. Zan Benham. 941-922-7839. Zan@woman-spirit.com or www.woman-spirit.comAuthor Spotlight Series: I Am Good Enough with D.D. Scott, International Best Selling Author - 7-9pm. In this event workshop series, D.D. Scott will help guide you through your own spiritual awaken-ing 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 ac-cording to the lessons taught by ancient, ultra-wise 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 Grati-tude 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 avail-able for purchase). Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955.FourPillarsFlorida.com.Introduction to Evidential Mediumship - 7:15-8:45pm. This is a class about evidential medium-ship, which is the ability to communicate with Spirit loved ones and bring through evidential in-formation. We will discuss the difference between a psychic and a medium, what evidential medium-ship is and is not, what evidence is, the purpose of evidential mediumship, what it takes to become an evidential medium, and what it is like to prac-tice evidential. $15. With Shanna Spalding St. Claire. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAcker-man.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mead-ow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-822-0263.Intuitive Healing – 11am–6pm with Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multi-dimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connec-tion with your inner child, heart opening, connec-tion with your higher self. and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ring-wood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333.Beginning Mediumship Class - 6 week course - 6:30-8:30pm. Rev. Mary Linn Clarke does 1hr. of theory and 1hr. of meditations. First Class: In-troduction to Meditation to learn to connect with guides and Teachers. 4 steps to Mediumship. Sec-ond Class: Guides and Teachers (part 1). Third

Class: Guides and Teachers (part 2). Fourth Class: 4 C’s. Fifth Class: Trance (part 1). Sixth class: Trance (part 2). Payments will be taken the evening of class. If you plan to pay using your credit or debit card please call Cosmic Center 941-371-9333. 1 class/$15; 3 classes/ $40 (save $5); 6 classes/ $75 (save $15). Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, Contact Rev. Mary Linn Clarke with questions 941-479-7235. The 5 Foundations of Animal Communication – 7-9pm. This experiential workshop will focus on the consciousness of the animals and the means they use to communicate. We will begin with a Power Point presentation outlining the energies and techniques involved in animal communication. We will identify and enhance your innate skills and abilities to telepathically hear and empathically feel the information the animals are communicat-ing. We will practice communicating with animals that need our help. $20. With Barbara Goodfriend. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Saraso-ta, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.Tarot Practice Circle – 7-9pm. The Tarot is a won-derful tool that can cultivate your intuition. Due to the vast amount of information etched into each of seventy-eight cards in a Tarot deck, an individual could spend a lifetime examining the images and becoming an expert in their meanings. To become a good Tarot reader you need to practice. The best kind of practice is with a warm loving community of friends who share your interests. Bring your cards! $10. With Pamella Horton. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@Vic-toriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17Guest Reader, Sherry Lord - 10:30am–5:30pm. Sherry is a Reiki Master, Ordained Reverend, Teacher, Psychic Intuitive and Deeper Trance Chan-nel. 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 ques-tions, both business and personal, and help you on your spiritual path. 15mins/$40; 30mins/$75; 60mins/$125 *Deep Trance Channel Sessions - 50mins/$175. *Deep Trance Channel sessions, in which Sherry allows Namara, a group of non-physi-cal beings of pure love & light, to speak through her, are 50 minutes and charged at a higher rate. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sara-sota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.comGuest Reader, Joanne Leo - 10:30am – 5:30pm. Join us in welcoming back our popular guest reader, Joanne Leo, who has more than 30 years’ experi-ence 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. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.comSacred Space Meditation - 6-7pm. Meditation is the Key to Spirit Consciousness. Through the prac-tice of Meditation, you will discover who you truly are. You will uncover the subtle gifts of your Being, expand your consciousness and enhance your ser-vice to others. PLEASE COME EARLY- DOORS CLOSE @ 6:00 P.M. Preregistration Required. $5. Angel Ministries College, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561 346-6296. AngelMinistriesfl.org.Tasseography or Tea Leaf Reading (PS103/0.5 CH) - 6:30- 8:30pm. Instructor, Laura Lynn Cas-sidy. No knowledge of tea leaf reading is necessary to understand this enjoyable, ancient form of divina-

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tion. Learn a skill that is easy to master and give you many hours of enjoyment. You will learn to use your psychic ability to predict the future and expand your consciousness and intuition, as well as bringing you a clearer understanding of what life is all about. In-cluded in this course is everything needed to read tea leaves. Come learn how to do this with simple, fully illustrated steps. Includes a glossary of over 200 symbols! This course is included as required curriculum for any certification or degree program at CIAMSS. Courses can be ordered online at CMS.edu.. Registration is required, contact instructor for more info. $25 tuition and exam fee. Classes are held at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333. LauraLynn.Cassidy@cms.edu.Therapeutic Healing Course - 6:30-7:30pm. With Rev. Mary Linn Clarke. This course takes it a little further than most healing courses. We believe we can converse with Healing, Physicians on the other side of life. Learning who our healers are, working with our healers to produce the healing energies and more to heal the cause to the effect of the person you are giving the being to. Communication if these spirit healers with universal spirit is very important for the out-come of conditions both mentally, physi-cally and spiritually. On the 4th week a test will be given to receive your healing certificate, if passed. $20. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ring-wood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, contact Rev. Mary Linn Clarke 941-479-7235. Workshop/Group Channeling with Source - 7-9pm. Through International Channel and Best-selling Author Elliott Eli Jackson - Elliott had lost a military career and a marriage to a loving wife. His connections with his children, mother, father and sister were non-existent. He had no friends and was a social outcast. He was brought to the brink of death, yet it was not his time. After this near-death experience, he began to change. Elliott began his walk towards allowing Source to speak through him. Now Elliott is a world renowned channel and five-time published bestselling author. In all of the books, Source provides spiritual and practical guidance for everyday living. Source contributes through Elliott to many spiritual compilations, the newest being the Transform Your Life book series. His Workshop/Channel through Source will offer you personal insights into your spiritual path. Pay-ments taken in advance for reserved seating and at door if space is still available. $25. Personal Readings are also available on Saturday and Sun-day. Meadows Shopping Village - 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.comSiddha Yoga Meditation Program – 7pm. 6:30pm Orientation for Newcomers. “Let Your Heart Sing”; all are welcome. Free. Siddha Yoga Meditation Center in Sarasota. Programs every Friday 7pm. Info: 941-926-5435, SiddhaYoga.org

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18Psychic Saturday Readings, Healings and Bazaar – 10:30am-1pm. 15 minute readings $20 Vibrational Healing, Love Donation. There will be tables with arts, crafts, books and gifts for you to purchase. $20. Sarasota Center of Light 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, 941-953-6620, sarasotacenteroflight.com.Readings with International Channel and Best-selling Author Elliott Eli Jackson - 10am- 6:30pm. Elliott had lost a military career and a marriage to a loving wife. His connections with his children, mother, father and sister were non-existent. He had no friends and was a social outcast. He was brought to the brink of death, yet it was not his time. Af-ter this near-death experience, he began to change. Elliott began his walk towards allowing Source to speak through him. Now Elliott is a world re-nowned channel and five-time published bestselling author. In all of the books, Source provides spiritual

and practical guidance for everyday living. Source contributes through Elliott to many spiritual compi-lations, the newest being the Transform Your Life book series. $130/60 Minutes; $75/30 Minutes. Call for appointments 941- 371-9333.A-ha! Holistic Health Expo and Psychic Fair - 10am-4pm. A transformational conference de-signed to address the whole person and key aspects of total wellness and energy healing. It explores achieving good health and how to improve and care for your body, mind and spirit — the WHOLE YOU. A Conference Forum Hear the latest at enter-taining and informative seminars wide array of Ho-listic Exhibits, Psychic Readers, Healthy Food and Snacks, Meet and Greets, Prizes and Giveaways This is where Spirit Meets Science. $3 admission, $25 readings. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@Victori-aAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.What Kind of Intuitive are You? - 10:30am-12:30 pm. Through the use of games, excises and discussions, find out what type of Medium you are and how to use it in your daily life. PREREGIS-TRATION REQUIRED! $20. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Gallo-way, 561-346-6296, AngelMinistriesfl.org.Ancient Scripture Secrets – 4pm. Reserve your seat & travel with us into ancient times & ancient lands, where the once famous Orient Express used to venture. Discover Bible References of Sacred Oils, Untold Revelations, Anointment Apothecary Prescriptions, Intriguing Storytelling, Recipes with inspiring sensual hands-on sampling. $15 RSVP by Friday for Sat. and/or Sun classes, 941-923-6464.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19Community HU Chant – 10-11am. Come experi-ence for yourself, with others, how your days can be enhanced by chanting the word ‘HU’ from your heart to God for 20 minutes. You can also do this on your own at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious beliefs. You are welcome to stay for light refreshments that follow and meet others who love to sing HU. Free, La Quinta Inn, 5931 Commercial Way (W of I-75), Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.Readings with International Channel and Best-selling Author Elliott Eli Jackson - 3-8pm. Elliott had lost a military career and a marriage to a loving wife. His connections with his children, mother, fa-ther and sister were non-existent. He had no friends and was a social outcast. He was brought to the brink of death, yet it was not his time. After this near-death experience, he began to change. Elliott began his walk towards allowing Source to speak through him. Now Elliott is a world renowned channel and five-time published bestselling author. In all of the books, Source provides spiritual and practical guidance for everyday living. Source con-tributes through Elliott to many spiritual compila-tions, the newest being the Transform Your Life book series. $130/60 Minutes; $75/30 Minutes. Call for appointments 941- 371-9333.The Dances of Universal Peace 7-8:30pm. Led by author and musician, Susan Slack, who has offered them nationally for 40 years. Live music provided by Susan and Tamara Short. The Venice Peace Project is a volunteer organization whose vision is “Peace in our hearts, peace in our community, and peace in our world.” Sugg’d ♥ Offering $10. No one turned away. Venice Gardens Civic Center, 406 Shamrock Blvd, Venice. 941-544-8405. VenicePeaceProject.org. Su-sanSlack.net.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20Paddle Lettuce Lake – 9am-3pm. Paddle through the wooded maze of channels from the lake out to the Peace River then downstream, exploring side la-

goons, on to the Nav-a-Gator for a leisurely lunch, then back through a different route. Master Natural-ist Rick Fried guides you through the tricky chan-nels. Outing free to the public. Donations to the local Charlotte Harbor Sierra Club are always gratefully accepted. Info and Reservations, 941-637-8805.Meditation: Shift in Consciousness - 6-8pm. Ever wanted to go deeper into meditation? Re-lease what does not serve you anymore? Or sim-ply ready to rise to your next level of personal and spiritual growth? Please bring a notepad, pillow, blanket, yoga mat and bottled water. Preregistra-tion Required. Arrive 15 mins early - doors close at 6pm. $10. Angel Ministries College, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561 346-6296. AngelMinistriesfl.org. Laughter For Joy and Health – 7-8:30pm. Come and enjoy this enlightening experience, where you become one with a vibration of bliss! You may leave feeling rejuvenated, stress-free, and with tools to engage laughter everywhere you go. Laughter: Decreases the negative effects of stress. Helps breakthrough subconscious inhibitions. Boosts the immune system. Inspires creativ-ity. Experience for yourself or bring a friend for an afternoon of joy and laughter. $20. With Josie Melcher, Certified International Laugh Teacher. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Saraso-ta, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.Abs are Made in the Kitchen - 6:30-8:30pm. Do you want to make 2017 your year to shine? Are you ready to have more energy and feel better about yourself? Come learn how just a few simple changes in the way you eat can make all the difference. You will learn about the benefits of eating dairy free, and gluten free. We will sample some dishes and enjoy a complimen-tary glass of wine. Christal Borg is a mother, coach, trainer, cook, lover of life, and all things positive.She is a health and prosperity coach and NASM certified personal trainer. $15. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955. FourPillarsFlorida.com. Visiting author Tom Cheetham – 7-9pm. Tom will survey the work of C. G. Jung, Henry Corbin and James Hillman and outline psychological, re-ligious and political approaches to the use of the imagination for the purpose of expanding and deepening our sense of connection. $15-$20. Jung-Sarasota@yahoo.com, CGJungSarasota.org Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation - 7:45pm. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascend-ed Realms as Anchors of Light. with Rev. Sharon-Elizabeth James July 16, since 2007. Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21Paddle Myrtle Slough – 9am-2pm. Florida Mas-ter Naturalist Jim Story will lead us through a freshwater jungle to tidal Shell Creek waterfall and dam. Participants must provide their own water-craft, PFD and be able to swim. Voluntary dona-tions to the Sierra Club gratefully accepted. Reser-vations 941-505-8904.Reiki 2 Certification Evening Session, Part 1 – 7-9pm. Part 1 of 2 (second part on Tues, 2/28/17). In this fun and powerful two-evening class you will learn Reiki healing along with other advanced techniques. Anyone with a compassionate heart and a commitment to learn can become a practitio-ner of energy healing. Awaken your ability to heal yourself and others. Fully claim the healing power within you by attending this two-evening seminar. $118 plus $18 manual. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

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Neuroplasticity: The Science of Rapid Recovery – 7-9pm. Do you know that your brain can change quickly and easily? Change your brain, change your life! You will learn how: Rapid recovery is possible for those who suffer from PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, phobias, addiction, eating disorders, unresolved trauma of any kind, dyslexia, learning difficulties, emotional stress and more. FREE. With Juliet Mathisson. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.Monthly Charlotte Sierra Club Meeting – 7pm. Always an interesting program with news of our popular outings guaranteed to get you out into na-ture, the public is invited to this monthly general meeting. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Bldg, 1532 Forest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Info, 941-423-2713.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22Hike the Lake Placid Unit of the Lake Wales Ridge – 9-11:30am. Hike a typical Florida scrub habitat with Florida Master Naturalists John Phil-lips and Jamie Reynolds. Observe unique plant and animal species, such as the Florida Scrub Jay, Rosemary and others that are only seen in scrub. Voluntary donations to the Sierra Club gratefully accepted. Info 941-639-7468.Paddle from Ponce De Leon Park – 10am-2pm. Explore mangrove tunnels and the shoreline of Charlotte Harbor with Florida Master Natural-ists Helen Buonviri and Bill Schuyler. Facilities available. Participants are required to wear a PFD. Bring your kayak/canoe (no inflatables), water, bug spray, lunch/snack. Donations to the Sierra Club gratefully accepted. Reservations, 941-467-0974 Helen or 941-763-9248 Bill.Animal Communication Readings and Tarot Card Readings with Kathy Kablotzky - 11am–6pm. Visiting from England is Kathy Kablotsky, an animal intuitive and medium who can assist with pet communication or by connecting with ani-mal spirits that have crossed over. Animals may be brought into the private reading in a protective car-rier, or please bring a photo of your pet with eyes showing. Cost: 20 mins/$25. An in-depth class on animal communication will be held after-hours from 7:00pm – 9:00pm for those who would like more extensive knowledge on the subject. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sara-sota. 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.comDiscover the Miracle Power of Tapping - 6:30-8:30pm. Emotional Freedom Technique, (often known as Tapping) is a universal healing tool that can provide impressive results for emotion-al, physical, and performance issues. During this Workshop, Shana Rosenthal, a Certified EFT Prac-titioner, Certified Consulting Hypnotist, and Certi-fied NLP Practitioner, will expertly teach this life changing technique, describe how it works and explain why this simple skill, once mastered, will have such a huge impact on your life. This class will also help to guide you through a discovery process, revealing the root cause of these com-mon limiting beliefs: What’s causing you stress? Why do you keep sabotaging? What makes you procrastinate? What’s keeping you scattered and unfulfilled? $35. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955. FourPillarsFlorida.com. Animal Communication class with Kathy Kablotzky - 7–9pm. Visiting from England, Kathy will be sharing her in-depth knowledge of animal communication, including the types of communication, practical listening, and interpreta-tion. Please bring a photo of your pet with eyes showing and prepared questions. (No pets in at-tendance out of respect for other animals and at-tendees.) Cost: $25. Pre-registration required. Ely-

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23Yoga – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mead-ow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-822-0263Guest 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 infor-mation for her clients. Throughout her readings, Deborah brings forth humor and healing to aid her clients in achieving a higher level of understand-ing and focus. Cost: 15mins/$30; 30mins/$60; 45mins/$90 Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-361-3006, Elysian-FieldsOnline.comIntuitive Healing – 11am–6pm. With Adam “Way” Wawrzyniak, an intuitive healer, Reiki master, minister of Universal Ministries with a healing modality strongly connected to his heart. Energy touch in contact with your internal multi-dimensional structure which directly affects your physical body, emotions, mind balance, connec-tion with your inner child, heart opening, connec-tion with your higher self. and adjustment to new multi-dimensional collective consciousness. In his work, Adam uses knowledge of sacred geometry and multi-dimensional holographic consciousness. $80. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ring-wood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333All Things Energy - 7-8:30pm. Energy Intuitive, Spiritual Messenger, and author of Awakening, Taylor Rose, will share her insight into all things energy. Learn what energy is, the effect it has on our lives, how to use it to your advantage, and how to manifest. In addition, Taylor will answer your ques-tions and provide a group energy clearing, leaving you feeling much lighter and more at peace. Gain a deeper awareness of energy that has the power to transform your life. $15. Four Pillars, San Mar-co Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955. FourPillarsFlorida.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24Back to Your Center Weekend. Spiritual teachers, Suzanne Giesemann and Dr. Mark Pitstick lead you to Relax, Re-balance, and Reclaim your Center as you learn to deal with and find healing from life’s challenges. St. Petersburg. Crystal Bay Hotel. 888-692-0781 ext 1, sgiesemann.events@gmail.com, www.suzannegiesemann.com/back-to-your-center/.The Om Shoppe & Spa Open House – 4-8pm. Join us for our product launch party for The Om Face & Body Line. Live music, light refreshments, giveaways & interactive activities. All are welcome. Let’s Party! Free Admission. Learn More 941-706-3257. OmShoppe@gmail.com,TheOmShoppe.com.Women’s New Moon Meditation Drumming Circle with Barbara Gail – 6:30pm doors open; 7pm doors close, meditation begins. This is a night of sound, movement and opening to the primal en-ergies of body, mind and spirit. We connect to the earth and each other through drumming & guided imagery. The circle meets on the New and Full Moons for a guided meditation led by a senior mem-ber of the community. $10 donation to Rising Tide for use of center. 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, Jo Mooy 941-355-1414, JoMooy@gmail.com.Therapeutic Healing Course - 6:30-7:30pm. With Rev. Mary Linn Clarke this course takes it a little further than most healing courses. We believe we can converse with Healing, Physicians on the other side of life. Learning who our healers are, working with our healers to produce the healing energies and

more.To heal the cause to the effect of the person you are giving the being to. Communication if these spirit healers with universal spirit is very important for the out-come of conditions both mentally, physi-cally and spiritually. On the 4th week a test will be given to receive your healing certificate, if passed. $20. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ring-wood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, contact Rev. Mary Linn Clarke 941-479-7235. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25Paddle Myakkahatchee Creek in North Port – 9am-1pm. Be in good shape for this paddle. It will involve portaging over a dam and good skills mov-ing yourself through overhanging branches. We’ll take a break at Morgan Center before returning the way we came. Participants must provide their own watercraft, be able to swim, and have a PFD. Voluntary donations to the Sierra Club gratefully accepted. Must reserve, 941-423-2713.Become A Medical Intuitive – 10am–5pm. 2 DAYS. Develop inner sight for the deeper cause of illness — feel, sense and see the entire person on all levels. Understand the electromagnetic energy of thought and emotion, assess what vibrational colors are tell-ing you, do distance assessments, and much more. For lay people, medical practitioners, energy healers, practicing psychics and mediums, and anyone who wants to develop their intuitive abilities. $290 for entire weekend. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@Victori-aAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.26 Energy Keys for Transformation of Spirit, Mind & Body -11am-4pm. Learn the locations, meanings & functions of energy keys on your body. Practice hands-on energy harmonizing. Take home simple, powerful self-help knowledge to use immediately, anytime, anywhere for total well-being. Pay by February 17 for Early Bird Rate of $90; $99 after February 17. Last day to register is February 20. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com.Our Famous Monthly Saturday Intuitive Faire with Readings and More – 11am-4pm. A month-ly event with Intuitive and Mediumistic Readings, Spirit Artist, Palmistry, Astrology and Numerology Reports, Aura Pictures and Bio Feedback. Something for everyone. Call to schedule your favorite reader. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333Reiki II Certification Class – 1–6pm. The first of 4 classes towards a REIKI III Master Healer At-tunement and Certification. This is ancient form of hands on healing handed down Dr. Usui. It is a pro-found path of initiation into becoming a conduit of light on the planet. $122. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota. Rev. Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@woman-spirit.com or www.woman-spirit.comAncient Scripture Secrets – 4pm. Reserve your seat & travel with us into ancient times & ancient lands, where the once famous Orient Express used to venture. Discover Bible References of Sacred Oils, Untold Revelations, Anointment Apothecary Prescriptions, Intriguing Storytelling, Recipes with inspiring sensual hands-on sampling. $15 RSVP by Friday for Sat. and/or Sun classes, 941-923-6464.Séance - 6:30-8:30pm. A Séance is a meeting of people attempting to communicate with your loved ones that have crossed over to the other side. Do you want to hear from a departed loved one? Invite them to meet you, be specific....tell Spirit the date, time and location. $20. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev. Donna Galloway, 561 346-6296. AngelMinistriesfl.org.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26Unity of Sarasota’s Flagship Living Program – 10:30am. This program is launched at our 10:30 service. The “facts” of life can always be blamed for our not accomplishing our dreams. The mo-ment we decide that “facts” do not define the course we take, we can take command and enter Flagship Living. UnityFlagshipLiving.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27Spiritualiti-TEA (Social) - 7-9 pm. Social connec-tions are the key to longevity and happiness! In this modern world of tech and social media, it’s impor-tant to connect on a true personal level. Join us for a cup of tea, coffee and casual discussions of what you’re experiencing on your life journey. Meet like-minded people to talk, “listen”, and connect. Cost: cost of a cup of coffee or tea. Four Pillars, San Mar-co Plaza, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 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 Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333. CCOSL.com

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28Stress: Emotional & Physical Impact - Explore the meaning of stress, and typical coping strate-gies associated as learned behaviors. Understand the physical and mental effects stressful situations can have on one’s body and mind. Through un-derstanding your current level of stress and prior habits of dealing with life stressors you can bet-ter implement appropriate and healthy alternatives. Join us with Dianna Lunsford, Doctor of Occupa-tional Therapy and Professor at Gannon Universi-ty, for an opportunity to change the way you view and deal with uncontrollable stressors in your life. Participants will: 1) Identify current level of stress 2) Identify current coping techniques 3) Relate coping techniques to healthy or unhealthy man-agement styles 4) Begin to alter mindset centered around uncontrollable situations 5) Implement quick techniques to center and focus during times of stress. $15 (fee will be donated to Four Pillars Coaching non-profit). Four Pillars, San Marco Pla-za, 8209 Nature’s Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch, 941-373-3955. FourPillarsFlorida.com. Paddle Shell Creek – 9am-3pm. This is the longer upstream paddle to the shallows & Cypress Knee Garden. Bring your lunch. Escorted by Florida Master Naturalist Rick Fried. Participants must provide PFD, watercraft and be able to swim. Voluntary donations to Sierra Club gratefully ac-cepted. Reserve 941-637-8805.Are you an Empath - 6:30–8:30pm. Come join Mo from Angel Energy Works: Center of Light to discover if you have Empathic Abilities. Empaths are able to feel and take on others’ pain and emo-tions, as their own, and not even realize what is happening. Since we are all made up of energy, our energy can become unbalanced when this merging of energy fields happens, your energy then physical body can go into overload, causing your physical, emotional, mental & spiritual bodies to manifest pain, illness or dis~ease. As an Empath, Mo uses her gift to help others recognize their gift and put into perspective, what is actually being experi-enced. Mo will guide you on a powerful journey through learning techniques & using visualization exercises to remove others’ energy, so one can re-vitalize to promote optimum health & wellness. You will learn what an Empath is, how to deter-mine if you are one by the symptoms you experi-ence and how to understand & embrace this gift

from the Divine. You will also learn how to clear and protect your energy fields from becoming de-pleted. $25.00. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333. CCOSL.com.The Teachings of Dolphins – 7–9pm. Join dolphin lover, Juliet Mathison for an evening of discovery. Together we will explore who these magnificent creatures are and why are they here. Their role in the transformation of human consciousness. What we can learn from them. What happens to us when we interact with them. How to enjoy interspecies communication safely and respectfully. The impli-cations of captive ‘swim with dolphins’ operations. FREE. With Juliet Mathisson. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota,941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com

plan aheadWEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 Paddle Myrtle Slough – 9am-2pm. Florida Mas-ter Naturalist Jim Story will lead us through a freshwater jungle to tidal Shell Creek waterfall and dam. Participants must provide their own water-craft, PFD and be able to swim. Voluntary dona-tions to the Sierra Club gratefully accepted. Reser-vations 941-505-8904.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2How to Raise Your Spiritual Awareness in the Aquarian Age – 7-9pm. Participants in this work-shop will raise personal awareness about how their beliefs and personal characteristics are influenced by 4 different modalities: 1. Core beliefs: 2. Nu-merology 3. Astrology: 4. Kabbalah Tree of Life. By increasing your knowledge and awareness of your own energy patterns, you will begin to grow healthier in every aspect of your life. $15. With Gail DiNoia. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@Victori-aAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4REIKI 2 CERTIFICATION – 10am-2pm. Reiki 2 teaches distance healing in order to bridge the span of space and time. Opens additional energy centers. Includes Reiki 2 Attunement. We will also touch on animal healing. Prerequisite is Reiki 1 Certification. Class size is limited, so pre-registra-tion is required. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@Victori-aAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.All About Soul – 1-4pm. Together we move into and through the Essence of Love, rediscovering and celebrating who we really are…Spirit! “I AM Spirit, Spirit is Love, I AM Love.” Connecting profoundly with our own soul, we come to understand more fully our purpose in this lifetime, finding our passion and how to joyfully live that passion. $30. With Karen Rose Slember. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Av-enue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAck-erman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5Laughter Matters – 1-3:30pm. In these unique uplifting program, you will discover strategies for stress reduction to bring more sanity in our lives; How to find bliss; work/life balance, How to live healthy and happy and turning around your per-spective- living positively – includes laughter stress reducing techniques you can use in your real life! $20. With Josie Melcher. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Sound: The Sacred Language of Healing – 3-6pm. Learn how sound can be utilized to fa-cilitate healing on many levels. We will expound on the connections between sacred sound, sacred sequence, and sacred geometry, and show how all of these elements are brought together through the Lambdoma Keyboard. This keyboard is micro-ton-al and is based on the foundational knowledge of Pythagoras. It is able to play ratios and frequencies of music combining color, music, and math. $25. With Robin Richardson. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7Spirituality of the Dementia Experience – 7-9:00pm. The myriad of neuro-cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s have made dementia a foremost concern worldwide. Progression of dementia al-ters the person’s perceptions of reality and leading to confusion and inability to carry out daily living. $25. With Katya DeLuisa. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9Spirituality in America – 7-9pm. As world events and daily life become increasingly difficult and complex, the landscape of religion as we know it is changing. We are seeing a shift in thinking like we’ve never seen before. Where are we heading? $20. With Lin Maloney. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11INTUITIVE DRAWING - 10am-12pm. Through simple words and simple drawing, participants will discover that many things can be a vessel for mem-ories, especially houses. Relax in a safe space and be guided into an intuitive query of yourself. Cre-ate a memory vessel to appreciate what you have in life, or to be freed from what is holding you back. $20. With Denise Clair. No art experience neces-sary. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAcker-man.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.Access Intuition Through the Doodle Door – 3-4:30pm. Doodlers in art therapy often find self-soothing in their mark-making, returning again and again to enjoyable and pleasing patterns. There is research that indicates that doodling is helpful in memory retention. It may help us concentrate be-cause it prevents our minds from wandering. Doo-dling is not just a way to “think differently;” it’s a way to “explore differently,” too. $15. With Bar-bara Harrison. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@Victori-aAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.Healing Insights Collage Journal – 1-3pm. This specially designed method of collage construction aids in quieting the analytical self. An interview of streaming unprompted questions and responses with the collage imagery creates a dialog with your subconscious self. A story spontaneously emerges from this interaction with your imagery. $20. With Katya deLuisa. The Spirit University, 373 Braden, Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@Victori-aAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18Muscle Testing for Massage Therapists – 9am-5:30pm. March 18-19. Learn the art and science of Touch for Health Kinesiology, new assessment skills and treatments to target specific muscles. 15 CE hrs. $275/before 3/4/17; $315/after. Sarasota School of Massage Therapy. Info 330-701-8780. PolarityHealthcare.com.

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sundaySarasota Center of Light Sunday Morning Cele-bration Service - 10:30am. We celebrate life in a morning church service that features Vibrational Healing followed by singing, music, a guided medita-tion, 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.Sarasota Center of Light Sunday Evening Cel-ebration 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, sing-ing, music, prayer and celebrating life. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, sarasotacenteroflight.com.Meet & Greet: Learn With Other Like-Minded Souls – 9-10am. Enrichment spiritual classes for adults. Free. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.com.One from the Heart Healing Sessions – 9:30-10:15am. Center of Spiritual Awareness healing practitioners offer 15-min sessions to bring a state of wholeness to body, mind, and spirit. Free. Fruitville Rd (Knights of Columbus Bldg), 941-926-7828.Sunday Services Cosmic Center – 10am Hands-on Spiritual Healing. 10:30am Open Arms Meta-physical 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.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. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am. Start your week renewed and encouraged. Join the CMF for a morning of inspiration, spiritual healing, inspi-rational talk, special music and Spirit messages. Fellowship period follows the service. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd, Sara-sota. 941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org.Sunday AM Service – 10:30am-Noon. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual church messages and, after service, messages from Spirit with our psychic/mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561-346-6296, AngelMinistriesfl.org.Unity of Sarasota Youth Sunday School - 10:30am. Unity activities provided for ages 5-18, nursery provided for younger ones. 955-3301, Uni-tyofSarasota.org.Universal New Thought Service – 11:30am-12:30pm. There will be no service on December 25. Each Sunday bringing forth an offering and an opening towards joyous Divine connection. An in-terfaith service. Donation. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift

Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@Woman-Spirit.com. Woman-Spirit.com.Aerial Yoga – 11:30am-12:45pm. With Mandy. All levels. Begins with basic mat work & progress-es to using a soft fabric yoga inversion swing. $15; $12/senior/student. 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642. ReflexArts.com.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 Sharon-Elizabeth James. Cos-mic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdws, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.Open Heart Divine Healing Service – 12:15pm. First Sunday monthly. Through the gathering of the faithful, experience and co-create the Anchor-ing of Powerful Divine Healing Energies within the Sacred Circle. Expect miracles! Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.Sunday PM Service – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual church messages and, after service, messages from Spirit with our Psychic/Mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561-346-6296, AngelMinistriesfl.org.Reiki Masters and Dolphin Trilogy Classes and Healing – We practice holistic health where the art and science of healing merge. We provide alterna-tive health care options that balance body, mind and spirit. Our specialists are highly trained in Bio-chemistry and Oriental Medicine. Now available Sundays and by appt. Call 941-343-7052 or visit HealedInSedona.com.

mondayWalking Alchemy - 9am. Restorative walking with myofascial stretching techniques, Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.No Nonsense Nutrition – 9-10am. With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WSLR 96FM, wslr.org.Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 9:30-11am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.Chair Yoga with Julie Moore - 10-11am. Designed for those who want to gradually increase strength flexibility and balance. $10. UnityOfSarasota.org.Alternative Health – 10-11am. Alt Mondays. With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WMNF 88SFM. Call-in line 813-239-9663, wmnf.org.Chair Yoga – 10-11am. Class is designed for indi-viduals with restricted mobility or who have been inactive. $10. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-350-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.Meditation with Waxela Sananda – 11am-noon. Deepen your connection to the sacred source with-in. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.Gentle Yoga with Vesna – 11am & 3:30pm. Align-ment-based, progressive levels, individual attention, small classes. $16 or $80/6. Yoga with Vesna, 7513 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. YogaWithVesna.com.Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 11:15am-12:45pm. A physically demanding practice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build

strength, flexibility, and stamina. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.“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.Introductory Reflexology Session – Noon-5:30pm. 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 recommend-ed. Free. Transition Church, 2215 Sunset Dr, Ste E1, Bradenton. 941-739-7103. RevDCT@Verizon.net.Zen Tai Chi+ With Angi – 5:30pm. Fusion class of Tai Chi and QiGong is a moving meditation. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 5:45pm. Ongoing Awareness Through Movement lessons. Improve posture, body/mind connection, self-reliance. $15. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.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 com-munication 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. 941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org.Yoga Flow & Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Mon & Thurs. Thoughtful sequences and guided medita-tion. $15. Healsci Yoga, 3807 Belmont Blvd, Sara-sota. 941-350-9623. Hatha Flow Yoga with Paige – 7pm. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildginger-apothecary.com.Psychic Development – 7-9pm. Feb 20, 27. Psy-chic and intuitive abilities, like the ability to give spiritual healing, should not be regarded as the gift of the few – they are the birthright of everyone on Earth. These abilities are latent within us all – and intuition and psychic development can occur through spiritual practices, such as yoga breathing and mantra, and by various forms of service to others, such as prayer and spiritual healing. $20. With Rev. Divya Melissa Schnirring. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, , 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.comSai Maa Satsang & Blessing – 7-8:30pm. 1st Monday. A spiritual gathering, meditation & blessing to strength-en connection to self, truth & healing. Uses Sai Maa teachings & transformational healing. Free. Central Sarasota location. 941-487-7077, Sai-Maa.com.Monday Evening Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation – 7:45pm. With Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James, serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Mon-day since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.Chakra Clearing & Alignment – Spiritual guid-ance from Rev Duffy Rutledge using the Crystal Bed from John of God. $25. Call for appointment. 941-926-7828.Florida Esthetics Buy One Get One 1/2 Off – By appointment only, purchase one / second 1/2 off. Sarasota & Bradenton locations. Call for appoint-ment, 941-216-5772. FloridaEsthetics.com.

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

tuesdayPower Pilates Class – 8:30-9am. Strengthen your center in just 30 minutes. $5. Five Petal Holistic Healing Center, 830 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-315-6858. Five-Petal.com.Yoga on Turtle Beach with Julie - 8:30-9:30 am. All-Levels class (rain or shine) takes place near the steps/ramp by the north parking lot. Bring a mat or towel. Inclement weather location is the Turtle Beach Community Center, located near entrance of the park. $5 suggested donation, a portion benefits local charity, Karma Yoga Outreach, Inc. Con-tact: Julie@ChesapeakeYoga.com. Walking Alchemy - 9am. Restorative walking with myofascial stretching techniques, Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.WSLR Peace & Justice Show – 9-10am. Tune in to 96.5 on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month for The Peace and Justice Report. Submit any event announcements for the show to Info@wslr.org. Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 10-11:30am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teach-er’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.Zen Tai Chi+ With Angi – 10:15-11:15am. Fusion class of Tai Chi and QiGong is a moving medita-tion. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apoth-ecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.Kidding Around Yoga/Parenting Class – 10:30am-noon. Kids learn yoga with a certified instructor while parents interact. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-350-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.Yin Yoga with Stephanie Cole – Noon-1:15pm. A passive yoga practice that stretches connective tis-sue in the body. This slower practice provides time to remain in the poses for longer periods, increas-ing flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – 6-8:30pm. Jan 17-Mar 7. 8-week series, $450, scholar-ships available. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, at Uni-tarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.Iyengar Yoga with Deborah Di Carlo – 6:30-8pm. Iyengar Yoga is characterized by an emphasis on precision of alignment in the yoga postures, the use of props to help students of all ability levels achieve correct alignment, and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. $14, $50/5, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.Vinyasa Yoga with Jamie Coffey – 6:30-8pm. 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.Women’s Circle – 6:30-8pm. Topics: self-growth, empowerment, life. $5. Venice. Contact Sandy Moon, 941-525-4549, Sandy@ReimagineLife.today. Belly Dancing With Adina – 7pm. All fitness lev-els welcome for this fun class! First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.

Psychic Practice Circle – 7-8:30pm. Come to-gether 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 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! $5. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@Victori-aAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.comPsychic Practice Circle – 7-8:30pm. Starts Jan 17. Come together with like-minded individuals to practice your psychic and mediumship skills. De-velop and expand your intuitive abilities in a sup-portive and caring atmosphere. This is not a class, but rather an opportunity to advance and share your sacred gifts in friendly environment. Each session preceded by a brief meditation and blessing. Open to all regardless of experience. Join us for one, any, or all weeks! $5. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@Victori-aAckerman.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 & conver-sation. Free. Sarasota Zen Center, 3947 Clark Rd, Ste A, Sarasota. 941-451-6988. SarasotaZen.org.The Greater Charlotte Harbor Group of the Si-erra Club – 7-9pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. Open to the public, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to discover what your local Sierra Club is all about. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Building, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Info, 941-423-2713, AllainHale@hotmail.com.Second Tuesday Monthly Anchoring Light Channeled Meditation Charlotte Coun-ty –7:45pm. With Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Mon-day since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

wednesdaySarasota Center of Light Wednesday Candlelight Healing Service - 7pm. Wednesday evening is dedi-cated to healing. Receive a Vibrational Healing and join us in a guided meditation. We share our energy and intentions together in our candlelit sanctuary in a peaceful and loving hour together. 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, sarasotacenteroflight.com.Alchemy Qigong Ground Practice- 9:30am. Ground techniques for hips and spine, Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation – 10-11:15am. Connect with the rejuvenating, harmoni-ous flow of life energy in your body for deep relax-ation, pain relief and more. Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help Instructor, Michelle Giambra, guides you in sequences of hand placements to revitalize en-ergy 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, Mi-chelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, SuncoastJSJ.com.Five Points Park Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Omega Cure bottles, vials, cookies and chocolates available. Stop by, say hi, and try a sample. First St & N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, Omega3Innovations.com.

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 10:45am. Aware-ness Through Movement classes improve posture, balance, and body awareness. Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working ha-bitual patterns, invite you into a process for learn-ing and offer experiences for more efficient move-ment. $15. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.Vinyasa Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 11:30am-1pm. 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.“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.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 Appreci-ated. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Ven-ice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.Drop-in Sitting Meditation Group – 6-7pm. With instruction & discussion of reading. Dona-tion. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.Intro to Hoop Dance Class – 6-7pm. Learn the basics of the art of Hoop Dance in this 4-week se-ries that begins each month. Have fun, dance, meet new friends and burn calories. $40/month series. Prana Yoga Studio, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota. Bonnie Brown 941-404-8114. OutwardSpiral.net.Kundalini Yoga with Erinn Earth – 6-7pm. Out-door class for fresh air intake. Lots of breathing while stretching. Techniques for kundalini manipu-lation for subtle body transformation. Meditation indoors at end of class. Lesson from Sutras or Gita. $10; $40/5, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, 941-284-9563, InSelfYoga.net.Pregnancy Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Experience the benefits of pregnancy yoga for improved posture, strength, flexibility, endurance, breathing & relax-ation. Appropriate for all levels. $15; $50/5. Prana Yoga, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota. 941-312-1898.Sarasota Essential Oils Presents 8-Week Series – 6:30-8pm. Exciting, fun, informative classes on green, clean, chemical-free living. Topics include: Using and Enjoying Everyday Oils; Essential Oils for Pet & Animal Care; Green Chemical-Free Home; Maintaining Healthy Weight; Vitality Oils in the Kitchen; Oil-Infused Natural Supplements; Stress/ Emotional Upheaval; Living Green and Earning Green. Join the Green Living Challenge where you earn Green Points to win prizes. We’re creating a safe and healthy environment for people, pets, plants and planet. Come to any or all classes in this series. 2700 Orchid Oaks Dr (1 block north of Bee Ridge off Tuttle Ave). $5/class or $25/Three-for-Free with advance registration. Info and Registration, 941-203-1225, Facebook, Sarasota-EssentialOils.com.Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Paige – 7pm. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, WildGin-gerApothecary.com Prayer & Meditation Service – 7-8pm. A mid-week relaxing respite which includes Affirmative Prayer, Music and Silence. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota, 3203 Proctor Rd. Info, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.Hope & Support Group for Bereaved Parents & Family – 7-9pm. 2nd Wednesday monthly. $5 Do-nation. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sara-sota. Sandi Crea 814-449-7481.

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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. Facilitated by Kim Converse. $7. The Cos-mic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.Foundations of Evidential Mediumship - 7:15-8:45pm. Feb 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22. Offering the fun-damentals of evidential mediumship. The course focuses on developing and establishing the skills and supporting practices that lead to communica-tion with Spirit loved ones, such as how to connect with the Spirit Communicator and your Gatekeep-er, recognizing and communicating evidence that confirms consciousness continues after the transi-tion called death, creating trust and confidence as a medium, and more. $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.Midweek-Renew – 7:20-8:30pm. Meditation, prayer, music, candle lighting & silence. Free. Sanctuary, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301.

thursdayYoga Every Thursday – 9am. Join Pauline Dimi-try for classical Hatha Yoga Classes. For a Life in Balance-a gentle, transforming practice. All ages and experience levels. $10. The Cosmic Cen-ter of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.Alchemy Tai Chi & Qigong - 9:30am. Gentle move-ments for mind-body health and healing. Arlington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360DegreeWellness.com.Mom + Baby Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 10-10:45am. This class offers benefits for moms and their babies. Designed for babies 6 weeks to 3 years but all are welcome. $14 or 5 for $50. Rose-mary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.Drop-in Qigong – 10-11am. $12 per single class or $10 per class with purchase of a one-month pass. 6-7pm, Introduction to Mindfulness, 4-week series, Jan 19-Feb 9, $10/class. Sarasota Mindful-ness Institute, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Details: Sarasota-Mindfulness.org/calendar.html.Zen Tai Chi+ With Angi – 10:15-11:15am. Fusion class of Tai Chi and QiGong is a moving medita-tion. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apoth-ecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.Gentle Dynamic Yoga – 11am. Alignment-based, progressive stretching & flows, ideal for a gentler workout. $16 or $80/6. Yoga with Vesna, 7513 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. YogaWithVesna.com.Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 11:15am-12:30pm. A physically demanding prac-tice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility and stamina. $14 or 5/$50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com. Beginners Yoga with Angie M – 6pm. Perfect for first timers or for strengthening yoga fundamentals. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com .

Healing & Messages – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual mes-sages with our Psychic/Mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561-346-6296, AngelMinistriesfl.org.Interactive Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Qigong & breathwork for personal and spiritual development. 830 Central Ave, Sarasota. RSVP 941-780-0501.Guided Meditations – 7-8pm. **STARTING MARCH 1st.** You will be sent on a journey and each journey will be different, from creating pros-perity, to helping you meet your spirit guides, to helping in the healing process. Whether you have been meditating for years or it is your first time the techniques help everyone to achieve some inner calm and to help quiet the minds external thoughts to reveal your answers from within. All are welcome. $5. With Stephen Pustai. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.comPocket Guide to Confidence – 7-9pm. Feb 9, 16, 23. We all have times in our life when we need a boost to get us going in the direction that we feel is best for ourselves and those around us. Uncover your true self and help you understand how to en-gage with your life to make it truly what you want it to be. These 5 modules are perfect for a break-through into that next phase of your life. With Mat-thew A. Wilson. $15. The Spirit University. 373 Braden Avenue, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.comPet Grief Support Group – 7pm. 3rd Thursday. For understanding, support & sharing pictures & stories of your special friend. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota. 941-955-3301.Advanced Mediumship Development – 7-8:30pm. This training is for students who have learned about, and have connected with, their spirit guide or those in spirit, and who understand the basics on how to give an evidential mediumship reading. The purpose of the series is to educate and mentor participants into a higher level of psychic mediumship. With Victoria Ackerman, $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@Victo-riaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.Law of Attraction Class – 7-9pm. Jan 12 to May 25. This class takes you to the leading edge, work-ing with the Principles of the Laws of Cause/Ef-fect or Sow/Reap. We are entering a study series of intention for living life as masterfully as we can, given our various quirks and preferences. $10. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@Woman-Spirit.com. Woman-Spirit.com.Pocket Guide to Confidence – 7-9pm. Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23. We all have times in our life when we need a boost to get us going in the direction that we feel is best for ourselves and those around us. Un-cover your true self and understand how to engage with your life to make it truly what you want, with Matthew A Wilson. $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@Vic-toriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.Introduction to Yoga Six-week Series – Jan 12 - Feb 16. $99. The Yoga Sanctuary, 112 Sullivan St, Punta Gorda. 941-505-9642. Info@TheYogaS-anctuary.biz.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 heal-ing gifts. Hornberger Wellness & Chiropractic Bldg, 2nd flr, 4001 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, 941-539-0346. Meetup.com/Suncoast-Reiki-Share-Meetup.

fridayDeveloping 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. Love Offering. All are welcome. Sarasota Center of Light Ed Center, 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota. 941-330-5031, revjimscol@gmail.com.Kundalini Yoga with Dev Atma – 8:30-9:45am. Classes includes gentle warm ups, a yoga set of postures, movements, breathing techniques, and re-laxation, followed by meditation utilizing mantra, breath, and often times the healing vibration of the Gong. $14; $50/5. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280. RosemaryCourt.com.Alchemy Tai Chi & Qigong - 8:30am. Gentle movements for mind-body health and healing. Ar-lington Park, Sarasota. Contact for meeting details, 941-525-3752, aware122@gmail.com, 360De-greeWellness.com.Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 9:30-11am. A cre-ative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s back-ground. 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.Book Study & Discussion – 10am-Noon. An on-going book study group encouraging discussion & group interaction. $10. Unity of Sarasota. 941-955-3301. UnityOfSarasota.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. Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 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.“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.Drop-in Sitting Meditation Group – Noon-1pm. With instruction & discussion of reading. Dona-tion. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.Green Door Organics Co-op – 1-5:30pm. Every Friday of the month. Premium organics, affordable prices, no cross-contamination. Four locations, 941-378-9036 or OrganicVeggies.net.

saturdaySarasota 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 ven-dors and 5,000 sq ft of produce and plants. 1592 Main St from Lemon Ave to Selby Five Points Park, Downtown Sarasota.Central Sarasota Year-Round Farmers Market – 8am-1pm, rain or shine. Every agriculture ven-dor 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. Cen-tralSarasotaFamersMarket.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE/CHINESE MEDICINE

CARYN L. YOUNG, DOM, AP, OTRBoard Certified Acupuncture PhysicianThe Integrated Path, P.A.3148 Southgate Ci, Sarasota 941-924-8833

The Integrated Path to Health and Wellness for the whole family utiliz-ing Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Bio-Meridian Comput-erized Scanning, Bio-Cleanse De-toxification, Energetic Medicine, Clinical Nutrition.

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Rejuvenate body & mind. Per-sonalized wellness programs harmonize and empower you to feel your best. Treatment strate-gies which integrate to heal at

the deepest levels. Offering acupuncture, herbal medicine as well as personal training.

DONNA THORSEN, AP, DOM, BA. 7222 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 106, Coral Cove Plaza(1/2 mile south of Stickney Pt. Rd.) 941-350-8554DonnaThorsen@comcast.netAcupuncture & Herbal Medicine, Massage, B-12 Shots, (Energy & Metabolism), Ionic detox foot-bath, Homeopathic Pain Management, Nutritional Consultation. Special Discount Packages & Gift Certificates available!! Practicing in Sarasota over 23 years!

DR. PAULA KOGER BSN.MA AP OMDHome office in Sarasota, Floridacall 941 539 4232www.wealthofhealthcenter.com

Combining integrative technology and techniques to bring you Dy-namic results see www.wealthof-healthcenter.com Acupuncture, NES, Zyto, Homeopathy, Scalar

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT

FACES BY DR ANNAAnna L. Baker, D.O.M.Nationally Board Certified Acupuncture Physician941-924-2723FacesByDrAnna.com

Unique muscle-tightening acupuncture facelift and necklift done with 12 hair-thin needles, none of which are on the face. Results documented pho-tographically. Only one maintenance treatment needed every 18 months. Free consultation includes facial analysis. Monthly seminars, call for schedule.

ANIMAL ACUPUNCTURE

BALANCED VETERINARY CARE Dr Pam McGinnis 8237 Cooper Creek Blvd 941-705-1161 • Balancedvetcarefl.com

Providing acupuncture and a balance of eastern and western medicine. Offering laser, food and herbal therapies. Caring for the whole pet for over 20 years.

ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

SARASOTA ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER Anne Luther, DVM3646 Birky St., Sarasota 34232 941-954-4771 • SRQVet.com

Dr. Anne Luther has over 25 years experience in conventional medi-cine and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy. “We treat your pet like our own!”

APOTHECARY STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY415 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, Fl 34236941-554-4292Starflower.com

Starflower, makers of organic sk-incare 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 Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday- 11am - 4pm, and Sun & Mon – Closed.

Back to Basics Yoga with Angie M – 9am. Gentle beginner friendly yoga flow. First class is only $5! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6553 Superior Avenue, 941-312-5630, wildgingerapothecary.com.Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Over thirty-five vendors offering locally-grown fruits, vegetables, plants, organic products, fresh seafood, prepared foods, as well as the s of local artists, crafts-people and musicians. 1005 1st Ave W, Bradenton. 941-932-9440. RealizeBradenton.com/our_vendors.Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Features a special activity including guest chefs, raffles, arts & crafts vendors, children’s activ-ities. Old Main St, Downtown parking/free on week-ends. Dogs on leashes welcome. 941-744-7484.Tai Chi Easy – 9:30-10:30am. 8-week series, Jan 7-Feb 25. $80. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, at Uni-tarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sara-sota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.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 refresh-ments. Private Readings $1/Min. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Gallo-way, 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.Kundalini Yoga with Erinn Earth – 10:30-11:45am. Outdoor class for fresh air intake. Lots of breathing while stretching. Techniques for kundalini manipulation for subtle body transformation. Medi-tation indoors at end of class. Lesson from Sutras or Gita. $10; $40/5, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. 941-284-9563, InSelfYoga.net.Iyengar Yoga (Introductory Series) with Debo-rah Di Carlo – 11am-12:30pm. Iyengar Yoga is characterized by an emphasis on precision of alignment in the yoga postures, the use of props to help students of all ability levels achieve correct alignment, and an understanding of the therapeu-tic potential of yoga. $14, $80/8. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.Ascended Master Saint Germain Meetings – 11:45am-1:15pm. First Saturday of each month. The purpose is to increase our understanding of the Ascended Masters and add our light to Theirs to help our community and world during these chal-lenging times. We are not alone. We can channel Their Help from Their Octave of Light. We will be using songs dedicated to the Masters, invocations of decrees, a healing circle, Ascended Master Teach-ings and meditation. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.Silva Method (Level 1) – First Saturday each month. This 2-day workshop teaches specialized techniques. Covered topics include habit control, accelerated learning, intuition, healing. Angel Min-istries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Donna L. Galloway, 561-346-6296, AngelMinistriesfl.org.Sleep Consultation – Find out how you could be sleeping better at night with a free, no obligation consultation. Top Drawer Furniture, 1955 North-gate Blvd, Sarasota. 941-877-1381. TopDrawer-FurnitureStore.com.