Natural Awakenings Sarasota/Manatee

12/21/2025

💪 Curious how to build a stronger, more resilient body without spending hours at the gym? Check out this month’s Fit Body department article to discover why cross training is one of the most effective and holistic ways to boost health, prevent injury and stay energized at any age. 💥🏃‍♀️🧘 Explore expert tips, beginner guidance and simple ways to get started right here! ✨

Cross Training for Holistic Health Blending cardio and strength, cross training builds resilience, boosts mood and supports holistic wellness for all fitness levels and life stages.

12/20/2025

12/20/2025

💻 BIG NEWS: Functional Medicine Florida - Dr. Fred Harvey, MD is now fully virtual, making root-cause, lifestyle-driven wellness programs accessible from anywhere 🌎✨Patients can enjoy online consultations, health coaching and group sessions focused on brain health, gut support, detox and longevity. 🧠🌿We've got all the details here from the December 2025 edition.

Functional Medicine Florida, led by Dr. Fred Harvey, now offers fully virtual functional medicine programs and consultations focused on root-cause health, brain function, detoxification, gut health, and lifestyle optimization for patients worldwide.

12/19/2025

🎶 Give the gift of relaxation and healing this holiday season at Spirit Holistic Sound Studio! 🌊 Float in soothing frequencies with crystal bowls, gongs, flutes, and more during their Ultimate 60-Minute Sound Bath or special workshops. Read all about it here and start 2026 feeling balanced, renewed and inspired 🌟

Manatee Spirit Holistic Sound Studio in Bradenton offers immersive shamanic-symphonic sound journeys, sound baths, and workshops designed to relieve stress, promote healing, and nurture spiritual growth.

12/18/2025

👪 This month’s Healthy Kids department article discusses why connecting children to family stories and traditions boosts confidence, strengthens bonds and creates lasting memories. ✨ 📖🖌️ Read the full article right here to explore practical tips for making heritage come alive and joyful. 🌟 And, this year, help kids discover the magic of their family heritage 💛

Holiday storytelling, recipes and crafts help kids build identity and resilience by connecting playfully and meaningfully with evolving family traditions.

12/17/2025

🕯️ Awaken your divine potential this holiday season with Unity of Sarasota! Celebrate with a Candlelight Christmas Service, release what no longer serves you in the Burning Bowl Ceremony and set intentions for 2026 during the meditative letter-writing experience .✨🌿 Connect, heal and embrace your highest self as you step into a new year of purpose and grace. We've got all the details for you right here. 💫

Unity of Sarasota is a spiritually inclusive center that offers worship services, meditation, prayer, youth programs, and community connection rooted in love and light.

12/16/2025

🕯️ The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light is hosting a Christmas Eve candlelight service and Remembrance Tree blessing to honor departed loved ones and celebrate the season of divine light. ✨🌟 Guests can place white ribbons with names on the tree—or submit them via email if attending on Zoom—as sacred prayers and names of power are spoken for each soul. 💗🙏. The evening concludes with Christmas carols, creating a peaceful and holy gathering for all traditions 🌲🎶

The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light in Sarasota will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service and remembrance tree blessing, honoring departed loved ones with prayers, carols, and a spiritually uplifting celebration both in-person and via Zoom.

12/14/2025

💖 Heartfelt connections heal. 💖 This month, Dr. Fred Harvey explains how the holidays aren’t just about togetherness—they actually lift your nervous system and energy through heart coherence, gratitude, and intentional connection. 🌟🫶 Keep reading to find out how sharing love, joy and mindful presence can ripple through everyone around you—even pets and plants! - With Functional Medicine Florida - Dr. Fred Harvey, MD

Human connection, especially during the holidays, elevates energy and wellness by fostering heart coherence, balancing the nervous system, and creating a ripple of calm, love, and high vibrational energy that benefits everyone—even pets and plants.

12/13/2025

💆‍♀️ Experience the healing power of customized bodywork with Julie Glassco, offering everything from deep tissue therapy for pain relief to Swedish massage for ultimate relaxation. 🌿✨ Whether it’s chronic tension, sciatica or stress, her holistic approach blends massage, energy healing, and yoga to restore balance and vitality. 🕊️💫 Perfect for athletes, seniors, or anyone seeking mind-body wellness—feel the benefits after just one session! 🌟

Licensed Massage Therapist Julie Glassco provides customized, holistic massage and bodywork—addressing pain, tension, stress, and mobility issues through a range of therapeutic modalities backed by extensive training and experience.

12/12/2025

🎁 This holiday season, discover the joy of shopping locally!🎄🛍️✨From cozy coffeehouses to artisanal gifts and fresh farmers market finds, local shopping offers experiences you can’t get online. Read this month’s Green Living department article to learn how to make the most of the human touch and celebrate your hometown spirit this year. 🌟💛

Local holiday shopping fosters joy, reduces emissions and keeps more money in hometown economies through meaningful, sensory-rich community connections.

12/11/2025

🍹 Flobucha just released new seasonal kombucha flavors—like Cherry Lemon Ginger, Lychee Rosemary Fennel, and Starfruit Lemon Jalapeño—crafted with raw, organic ingredients and packed with natural probiotics! ✨🌿As Sarasota’s first non-alcoholic kombucha bar, they also offer Winesque wine alternatives and a new non-alcoholic IPA, plus a $12.95 sampler flight to mix and match. 🍒🍍

Flobucha, Sarasota’s first non-alcoholic kombucha bar, offers a variety of organic, handcrafted kombucha flavors—along with non-alcoholic wine and beer alternatives—in a lively Gulfgate Village taproom featuring tastings, seasonal specials, and a ...