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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7Awakening To Your True Nature Through 12 Steps – 6:15pm Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 8New Years Lotus Blooming Party – 8-10pm Lotus Healing Centre, 232 Ashley Ave. Meet & greet Lotus Team, enjoy treats, music and register for Holistic Health programs/specials. Cheers to health, happi-ness & abundance in 2015!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10Soul Collage Workshop – 10am-2pm Healing Oasis LLC, 772 St Andrews Blvd. Have fun with this art therapy technique. Energy Exchange: $45 includes supplies. Details and registration: Healingoasisllc.com
Dances of Universal Peace – 7pm Unity of Charles-ton, 2535 Leeds Ave, North Charleston. Meditation through music, movement and sacred mantras. All are welcome. Love offering. More info: call Jane Jabbour at 576-4543.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 Learn how to lose 7-9 lbs in 9 days – 6:30pm Colucci Wellness Center, 1806 Trolley Rd, Sum-merville. Learn about a safe, natural and effective weight loss program with lasting results. FREE, to RSVP call 875-5700.Sacred Acupuncture Meditation – 7-8:30pm Heal-ing Oasis LLC, 772 St Andrews Blvd. Sound wave vibrational meditation and acupuncture combined. Acupuncture performed by Paige Hetherington, LAc. Energy Exchange: Love Donation for Acu-puncturist (suggested $20). Healingoasisllc.com
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15Usui/Holy Fire Reiki I & II Classes – 9am-6pm (Sat/Sun) Usui/Karuna Reiki Master, ICRT Licensed Teacher Dianne Thomas, Summerville. Includes NEW HOLY FIRE REIKI. Healing for yourself & others, CEs for Nurses/Massage Therapists. $350, 297-2468, ThePinkDolphin.com
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16Exploring Like Never Before, “The Heart Sutra” – 6-9pm (& 17th) Healing Oasis, 772 St Andrews Blvd. Two night “skype-conference” with Master Chunyi Lin as he explains Buddha’s hidden messages in this Sutra. Love Donation. Healingoasisllc.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17Gap of Change Coaching & Support Group – 9-11am (6-week series) Joining together to bridge the gap between intention and change. Virtual op-tions also available. For more information/registra-tion, go to Alekasky.com or call 870-7455.
Usui/Holy Fire Advanced Reiki Techniques (ART) – 9am-6pm Usui/Karuna Reiki Master, ICRT Licensed Teacher Dianne Thomas, Summerville. Includes crystal grid, Aura Clearing, Master Symbol Atunement and more. Requires Usui Level II. CEs available. $275, 297-2468, ThePinkDolphin.com
Grocery Store Tour – 9:30-10:30am Whole Foods Market, MP. Join Ecohealth & Wellness Center’s Tiffany Jacksonmeal planning, nutritional labels and how to wisely navigate grocery aisles. FREE Pre-registration required: Ecohealthwellness.com
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18Usui/Holy Fire Reiki III Master Class – Sun/Mon Usui/Karuna Reiki Master, ICRT Licensed Teacher Dianne Thomas, Summerville. Step into Reiki Mastery, learn attunements, receive Holy Fire Ignitions. Requires Reiki II & ART. CEs available. $600, 297-2468, ThePinkDolphin.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21Round of Wellness – 5:30-7:30pm Ecohealth Wellness Center, MP. Enjoy 20-minues each of Migun Massage, infrared sauna, detox foot bath, nutritional analysis, smoothie demo and spa ser-vice, plus Kangen water & healthy snack. RSVP: Ecohealthwellness.com
Turn your body into a fat burning machine! – 6:30pm Colucci Wellness Center, Summerville. FREE Seminar. Learn how to lose weight and keep it off! Seating is limited, please call 875-5700 to reserve your spot today!
Chakra Healing Guided Meditation – 7-8pm Healing Oasis, 772 St Andrews Blvd. A Guided Meditation by Ilchi Lee of Bestlifemedia.com. Ideal for beginners. Energy Exchange: Love donations. Healingoasisllc.com
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22Pre-Valentine’s Essential Oil Party – 5:30pm Join Dr. Karyn Meadows and learn how to make your own ‘love potion’ sugar scrubs while learning about essential oils. Refreshments served. FREE, $10 for Zyto scans. RSVP: 553-9700.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25Reiki I Class – 11am-5pm The Charleston Holis-tic Center, 2366 Ashley River Rd, Bldg #8. Learn from an experienced teaching Master. Manual, light lunch, practice & attunement included. For more info: 452-7996 or CharlestonReikiandTarot.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28Reiki Share – 7-9pm The Charleston Holis-tic Center, 2366 Ashley River Rd., Bldg #8. All are welcome. Cost: FREE. For more info: CharlestonHolisticCenter.com or call 452-7996.
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dailyQuartz Crystal Healing Bowl Sessions – Enjoy enhanced health and well-being through pure quartz crystal harmonies, a subtle and gentle ap-proach to neuro-physiological realignment. $45/ session includes two-week followup. Contact [email protected] or 345-5936.Yoga & Pilates Classes – Variety of styles & times offered daily. Yoga Loft, 410 N Gum St, Sum-merville. Check online for up to date schedule: Yogaloftsummerville.com, 509-3370.
mondayNia – 4-5pm Hanahan Senior Center, 3102 Mabe-line Rd (near Trident Tech off Rivers Ave). Lively movement class, energetic, embraces The Body’s Way/Nia Way. With Ashima Kahrs, Nia Blue Belt Instructor, 813-2834. Karate Classes – White/Purple/Blue belts - 6-7pm;; Green/Brown/Black belts - 7-8:15pm Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main St, Sum-merville. 875-4543 or 870-4462, Natsumura.com.Bible Study – 6-7pm Fellowship Hall of Rhett Avenue Christian Church, DOC, 5103 North Rhett Ave, North Charleston, 747-2464.
tuesdayCofCs Center for Creative Retirement Weekly Lectures - 1pm St. Joseph Family Life Center, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, W Ashley. Weekly lectures on many topics. First time guests are FREE. Infor-mation, contact David Barnard: 216-6640.
Shiva Nataraja Qigong – 6-7pm Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Summerville. Qigong martial art for wellness of body/mind/spirit, and Shiva Nata-raja the dance, for integration into your energetic body. $5/class. Comfortable clothing. 870-4462, Resourcesunlimited1.com
Charleston PFLAG Meeting – 7-8:30pm (2nd Tuesdays) Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St (Lower Lance Hall behind church). Sup-
port and discussion group for Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays. [email protected] or 619-7354.
The Reiki Connection – 7pm Unity Church, 2535 Leeds Ave. All welcome for guided meditation fol-
-ners. Love offering. (1st Tues for practitioners only) Chrys Franks, Reiki Master/Teacher, 364-5725.
wednesdayKids Yoga – 4pm (ages 3-12) Play Garden, 320 West Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant. Fun way to relax after school at drop-in eco-friendly play space. KidsPlayGarden.com.
Free Hydration Clinic – 6-7pm (1st Wed.) Dr. Marianne Rosen, 776 Daniel Ellis Dr Ste 1A, James Island (right side before entrance to Lowes). Learn how to change your life for the best. 723-6529.
Karate Classes – White/Purple belts – 6-7pm;; Blue/Green/Brown belts – 7-8pm;; Black belts – 8-9pm Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main St, Summerville. 875-4543 or 870-4462, Natsumura.com.
Wisdom Skills – 6:15-7:30pm Lotus Healing Centre, 232 Ashley Avenue 5-week series: $15/class or $65/series Featuring unique set of skills
illness, navigating upset and discovering our em-bodied wisdom. Each class introduces a signature Wisdomwell skill for healthy living, exercises to turn skills into habits, and techniques for sharing and practicing with others. Email registration: [email protected]
Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm w/Jennifer Michaels @ Center for Holistic Health, 1470 Ben Sawyer Blvd, MP. Start the New Year off Right! Guided, quiet meditation. All welcome: beginners & advanced, non-denominational. $10/class, JEMichaels.com, 514-2848 or jennifer@jemichaels.
thursdayrd Thursday in Summerville – 5-8pm (3rd Thurs of each month) Shops and restaurants open late and with special promotions and live entertainment. Visit Simple to Sublime at 120 Short Central Ave, Simplesublime.com.
Shiva Nataraja Qigong – 6-7pm Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Summerville. Qigong martial art for wellness of body/mind/spirit, and Shiva Nata-raja the dance, for integration into your energetic body. $5/class. Comfortable clothing. 870-4462, Resourcesunlimited1.com
Satsang—In the Company of Truth – 7:15-8:30pm Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Summerville. Join Joyce Stech (Master JAH) for sacred Teachings and Philosophies and to share with one another. Do-nation ($10), 870-4462, Resourcesunlimited1.com
fridayNia – 11am-noon Hanahan Senior Center, 3102 Ma-beline Rd (near Trident Tech). Lively movement class,
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energetic, embraces The Body’s Way/Nia Way. With Ashima Kahrs, Nia Blue Belt Instructor, 813-2834.
saturdayKarate Classes – Brown/Black belts - 9:30-11am;; White/Purple/Blue/Green belts – 11am-noon Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main Street, Sum-merville. 875-4543 or 870-4462, Natsumura.com.
Beginner Detox Seminar – 10:30-11:30am Eco-health Wellness & Detox, 1051 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Ste B MP. For beginners of all ages/health levels. Learn ins/outs and benefits of detoxing, food choices, self-care techniques. FREE, RSVP: Ecohealthwellness.com
sundayUnity Church of Charleston Worship Services – 9:30 & 11:15am 2535 Leeds Ave, N Charleston. Are you more spiritual than religious? So are we! Do you believe in many paths to God? Then join us. Unitychs.org, 566-0600.
Rhett Avenue Christian Church (DOC) Worship Service – 10am Sunday School;; 11am Worship Service, 5103 North Rhett Ave, North Charleston. 747-2464. U R WELCOME HERE!Unity Church of Mt Pleasant – 10am Meets at 3100 Tradition Circle, Somerby Room within Somberby Park West, Mt Pleasant. All are Welcome. For more info, see UnityMtPleasantSC.org or call 364-4923.
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