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MARCH 2010
Thursday 4
10am, New!!Yoga for golfers weekly class with Les Bolland. Ladies and gentlemen, come and join us for this fun and proven Swingolf yoga class with Les Bolland, renowned British PGA golf professional and specialist golf/yoga instructor. Improve range of motion, stamina and fitness resulting in a longer, more consistent ball while calming the mind for peak concentration. No prior yoga experience is required and all movement is golf related. $25. Mandala Yoga Shala. 941-927-2278.

Friday 5
12-4pm, Bamboo Chair Massage. $1 a minute. Reiki Center of Venice, Room 104 at the Holiday House in Venice. Walk-ins Welcomed. 941-497-7795.

Saturday 6
1pm-4pm, Your dreams are calling...Don't hang up! A fun workshop led by Reverend Lois Cheney featuring tools for remembering, interpreting and using the raw material of your dreams: symbols, flying, lucid dreams, monsters, personal dream dictionary, asking questions-receiving answers in your dream, spirit visitations, prophecy and much more. $35. Unity Church, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota. Lois 961-2783.

2-4:30pm, Brigit's Well: Claiming Your Magick. Collage workshop for Women. Using the collage process, you will focus your intuition and imagination, with intention. $15-$40. Pay with joy according to your means. Rosemary Court Yoga Studio, 810 Central Ave. Linda 355-2604.

4-5pm, Peace in our Hearts, Peace in the World. Join us for a book signing & free lecture with Ruth Fishel, author of “Peace in our Hearts, Peace in the World”. When enough people join in taking just a few moments a day to meditate for peace, in time there will be peace in this world... Free. Elysian Fields, 1273 Tamiami Tr. S., Sarasota. 361-3006.
10am-6pm, Unified Basic Level IET & Healing Angels. Join us for a two day class on Integrated Energy Therapy, Saturday & Sunday, March 6 & 7. This combination training class offers the student the opportunity to work directly with the 9 Healing Angels of the Energy Field. $290. Elysian Fields, 1273 Tamiami Tr. S., Sarasota. 361-3006.

Tuesday 9
5:45pm, Slow Food of Greater Sarasota. Working to ensure equity, sustainability and pleasure in the food we eat. Learn about the vital importance of bees to our food system. Love Offering. Selby Library Auditorium. Phyllis 360-0046.

6-8pm, Gentle restorative workshop with Vesna Petrovich, Ph.D. Experience the rejuvenating benefits of yoga through a gentler practice. We'll practice modified yoga postures with mindful breathing followed by a series of restorative poses and a deep relaxation. Each workshop is limited to 8 people, first come, first serve. $25. Mandala Yoga Shala. Vesna at 941-926-1927.

6-8pm, Psychosomatic Energetics. Identifying and Releasing the Cause of Disease with Dr. Paula Koger DOM. Participants will receive information regarding the energetic beginning of disease, which is traumas, experiences, or energy patterns. $75. Elysian Fields, 1273 Tamiami Tr. S., Sarasota. 361-3006.

7pm, Healing Share with Shawna Machado. Join Shawna and all the other healers to receive/give healing on this night of love. If you would like to do both you are more than welcome. All types of healings used. Free. Christian Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. TR 941-266-8435.

Wednesday 10
12-4pm, Reiki Level One Certification. Learn how to send healing energy to yourself and to those you love. Loving energy by loving Reiki Master. $100. Reiki Center of Venice, Room 104, Holiday House, 455 U.S. 41 By Pass North, Venice. 941-497-7795.
5:30-6:30p, Raw Raw Foods...Miso Soup & Spring Rolls. Learn to prepare Raw Food lunches you'll love! Learn to make Miso Soup and Spring Rolls. Recipes and samples included. $18. Whole Foods Lifestyle Center. Caroline 941-361-6590.

Friday 12
10:30am-5:30pm, Psychic Medium Reverend Lois Cheney - Guest Reader. Reverend Lois Cheney has worked as a psychic counselor and spiritualist for over 30 years. She offers workshops and lectures nationwide. As a clairvoyant/trance medium, Reverend Cheney channels specific, accurate information from your guides and teachers about your past, present and future. She encourages you to ask any of your personal life questions and finds, in fact, that having a list of questions enhances your reading. She can bring spirit messages from your deceased loved ones, as well as interpret the meaning of your dreams and read your aura. $70/30min, $125/60min. Elysian Fields, Sarasota. 941-361-3006.

Saturday 13
9am-10:15am, Yvette's Bayfront Fitness Camp, Meet by the statue of the lady and the sailor, Bayfront fitness camp, strength and cardio workout. FREE. Sarasota Bayfront. Yvette 941-376-9599.

10am-3pm, Psychic Fair. Palmistry, astrology, tarot and mediumship. Private readings. Free healing and refreshments. Avoid the wait, book early. $15/15min. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail S, Venice. Rev. Pat 284-9459.

12-4pm, Chair Massage. Stop in and enjoy a few minutes of relaxation and massage with Kathi Hewitt, LMT. We provide the massage chair - you bring your back and neck, and receive a quick treatment for relaxation or to relieve discomfort at a very affordable price. A chair massage is done through the clothing, so no need to undress. $15 for 15 minutes. Elysian Fields, 1272 Tamiami Tr. S., Sarasota. 361-3006.

Sunday 14
3-6:30pm, Shamanic Journey Experience. An inter-dimensional opportunity similar to a guided meditation, enhanced by the heart beat of the mother drum, taking you into your own Shaman's dream for guidance, healing and awakening. $20. Sarasota. Zan 922-7839.

6pm, Healing with Colors with Eileen Courtney. Eileen Courtney will help you find out how you can heal yourself and others by using the energies of different colors. Reservations are requested as this class will fill up fast for this exciting class. $10. Christian Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd., Sarasota. TR Courtney 941-266-8435.

Thursday 18
3:30-4:30pm, Gnosis class. Fruitville Public Library. Danjeanh@aol.com or 941-228-9208.

7pm, Dr. John Monhollon, M.D. will present information on the role of bio-identical hormones, whether supplements, creams or surgically implanted pellets, in maintaining sexual libido during mid-life and beyond. Dispel the myths and age gracefully! Candid discussion for men and women. The best is yet to be and this class is FREE. Reservations are suggested to ensure a space. Call 941-954-0300.

Friday 19
12-1pm, How to See an Aura. It's guaranteed. You will see an aura or you will get your money back. $20. Reiki Center of Venice, Room 104, Holiday House, 455 U.S. 41 By Pass North, Venice. Call 941-497-7795.

7-10pm, Continuum Movement Introduction. Internationally known Authorized Continuum Instructor Robin Becker guides you to expand your experience of the body. A range of subtle intrinsic movement and a rich variety of breaths and sounds reveals expansive possibilities of movement, thought and feeling. Continuum Movement has pioneered and revolutionized the role of somatics in health over its decades of development. No Prior experience necessary. Pre-requisite for the retreat on Saturday and Sunday. $35. Rising Tide International. Cheryl 941-320-9867.

Saturday 20
Springfest at Palmer Ranch. Dermatology & Oculoplastic Consultants will be performing complimentary skin exams.

10am-12pm, Get A Plan - Develop A New You. Join Carol Grasso, Image Consultant and Business plan writer. Making small Changes leads to Big Life Changes. Develop a life plan, be all that you can be. $20. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail S, Venice. Rev. Pat 284-9459.

10am-6pm, Intermediate Level IET. Join us for the Intermediate training class on Integrated Energy Therapy. IET training classes are powerful days of self-healing and energy therapy certification training. $215. Elysian Fields, 1273 Tamiami Tr. S., Sarasota. 361-3006.

1-4pm, Lectures with Kimmie Shea - Who we really are. Where did we come from? Learn about re-incarnation, Lightworkers, starseeds, Walk-ins. $20. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail S, Venice. Rev Pat 284-9459.

2-4pm, Introduction to Inversions Workshop withVesna Petrovich, Ph.D. Experience the invigorating benefits of yoga inversions. We'll practice steps leading to inversions and if you are ready…we'll kick up! Strong yoga practice recommended, no shoulder injuries. Workshop limited to 8 people, first come, first serve. $25. Mandala Yoga Shala. Vesna 941-926-1927.

7pm, Vernal Equinox Ceremony Siesta Key Beach, The community meets at Siesta Key Beach to celebrate the Vernal Equinox Ceremony on Saturday March 20th at 7 pm. The sacred ceremony honors renewal, rebirth and the balance within of day and night, light and darkness. The circle is at The Tree on the south end of the beach near the volleyball courts. Bring candles, crystals, drums & good will. Love Offering. Siesta Key Beach. Zan Benham 922-7839 or Jo Mooy 866-5752.

Sunday 21
10am-6pm, Advanced Level IET. Join us for the Advanced training class on Integrated Energy Therapy. IET training classes are powerful days of self-healing and energy therapy certification training. $215. Elysian Fields, 1273 Tamiami Tr. S., Sarasota. 361-3006.

6p, Find out who your Spirit Guides are! Jay Higgins will help you know and connect to your own Spirit Guides. Join Jay as he guides you through the ways to connect to your guides anytime you wish. Reservations are requested. $10. Christian Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. TR Courtney 941-266-8435.

Tuesday 23
5-6 pm, March Lecture: Skin Renewal - Non-invasive techniques. Classroom A at the Institute for Advanced Medicine 5880 Rand Blvd. Sarasota 34238. Call 925-3627.

7pm, Healing Share with Shawna Machado. Join Shawna and all the other healers to receive/give healing on this night of love. If you would like to do both you are more than welcome. All types of healings used. Free. Christian Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. TR 941-266-8435.

Thursday 25
6:30pm-9:30pm, Girls Night in @ The Spa. $75 per ticket, space limited. Two services, wine, cheese and biscuits, use of the sauna and lounge. Plus cocktail of the month and Time To Relax. This is a fun event for girls everywhere. www.bluedoorspaandsalon.com 941-747-0111.

Friday 26
10:30am-5:30pm, Guest Reader, Sherry Lord. Sherry Lord can see angels, guides, and auras as well as channel loved ones who have crossed over. Sherry is a versatile channel who can answer your questions, both business and personal, and help you on your spiritual path. Deep Trance Channel sessions, in which Sherry allows Namara, a group of non-physical beings of pure love & light, to speak through her, are 50 minutes and charged at a higher rate. 15 minutes $35/30 minutes $50/60 minutes $85. Elysian Fields, 1273. Tamiami Tr. S., Sarasota. 361-3006.

7pm, Spiritual Cinema - Screening Celestine Prophecy. Based on James Redfield's worldwide best-selling novel. $5. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail S, Venice. Rev. Pauline Pedulla 201-790-7403.

Saturday 27
9-11am, Qigong and Kayaking with FLOW Kayak and Paddle Tours and Alena Van Ryn-Nickos. Paddle to a pristine lagoon beach or sparkling sandbar and experience tranquility as you balance and revitalize your energy with gentle Qigong exercises. Nurture yourself with nature, breath and movement led by certified professionals in the fitness, aqua and qigong fields. Contact Kim at (941) 544-5625 or kim@flowpaddletours.com for reservations. Visit www.flowpaddletours.com for more information.

9:30am, Workshop: Release Your Jaw. Do you clench your teeth? Learn tools that can help you release your jaw, your voice ... your whole self -- and even help you sleep. Through close attention to your actions you can learn to quiet unconscious habits and find a more efficient action. Embedded is the belief that you have more control over your actions than you think you do. Bonnie Kissam, M.A., Feldenkrais® Practitioner, a movement educator for over 40 years, will be your faciiltator. Visit www.bonniekissam.com. $225 ($175 with early registration). Ionie's, 1241 Fruitville Road. Bonnie 941-587-4535.

10:30am-12:30pm, Tea & Tarot Circle - Join Astrologer Sue Moonstar. Participate in this wonderful monthly spiritual awareness development Circle. $15. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail S, Venice. Rev. Pat 284-9459.

10:30am-12:30pm, Feng Shui for Prosperity. Join Cheryl Grace, professional Feng Shui consultant, as she adapts Feng Shui principles to your home or business to increase wealth and prosperity and enjoy life to its fullest. Learn how to apply Feng Shui concepts at your place of business, office, desk or cubicle in order to bring a stress free environment to your daily life. $20. Elysian Fields, 1273 Tamiami Tr. S., Sarasota. 361-3006.

10:30am-5:30pm, Aura Photography. Experience Aura Photography with Kay Simon. Don't miss this chance to see yourself in bright, beautiful colors! Every person's aura is their unique signature of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. With this revolutionary technology, you can see your aura in much the same way a clairvoyant person would. $25. Elysian Fields, 1273 Tamiami Tr. S., Sarasota. 361-3006.

12-4pm, Chair Massage. Stop in and enjoy a few minutes of relaxation and massage with Suzanne Baden. We provide the massage chair - you bring your back and neck, and receive a quick treatment for relaxation or to relieve discomfort at a very affordable price. A chair massage is done through the clothing, so no need to undress. A great way to try bodywork! $15 for 15 minutes. Elysian Fields, 1272 Tamiami Tr. S., Sarasota. 361-3006.

1-5pm, REIKI I. This is the first class in four towards a REIKI III Master's attunement degree and certificate. REIKI is an ancient Japanese form of hands on healing, offered through symbols handed down by one Master to another. $111. Sarasota. Zan 922-7839.

2-4:30pm, Brigit's Well: Sacred Fire. Collage workshop for Women. In this session, you will use the collage process to intuitively tend to the fire of your creative passion. $15-$40. Pay with joy according to your means. Rosemary Court Yoga Studio, 810 Central Ave. Linda 355-2604.

Sunday 28
6pm, Find out who your Spirit Guides are! Join Jay Higgins as he guides you through the ways to connect to your guides anytime you wish. Reservations are requested. $10. Christian Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. TR Courtney 941-266-8435.

Monday 29
10:30am-5:30pm, Guest Reader, Vickie Emanuele. Vickie Emanuele is an energy healer, medium, clairvoyant intuitive, medical intuitive and pet psychic who began to discover her psychic gifts at a very young age. She is the owner of Body & Soul Spiritual Health Center in Ft. Myers, Florida. She believes that everyone can have abundance, love, health and peace in their lives and is honored to help you achieve that. Vicki has helped many people and pets, can communicate with your loved ones that have crossed over, as well as your guides your angels. $60 for 30 min, $100 for 60 min. Elysian Fields, 1273 Tamiami Tr. S. 361-3006.